On the day I was caught, the heir of a wealthy family took me to get the certificate.

Chu Zhongyou decided to get off the plane on a whim, taking nothing with him except a cell phone.

At first, the Chu family didn't know she wasn't coming back; she only said she had some business to attend to downstairs.

As a result, they waited and waited, but it was nowhere to be seen even when it was almost time for takeoff.

Even chartered flights have time limits, and I only found out when I called her that she arrogantly replied that she wasn't going to reply.

Chu Cishu was deeply worried about this, and Chu's second wife was equally anxious.

“How can she go back alone by herself? Old Chu, go down and bring Can Can back.”

“My dear mother, please mind your own business. She’s so old, she can travel to Shaanxi on business without any problem, so why can’t she travel from Jiangcheng to Beijing alone?”

Besides, is it just one person?

Shen Zongnian's eyes were practically glued to his precious daughter; he couldn't take them off.

The daughter's sudden departure from the plane was most likely to be to find the owner of those eyes.

There's absolutely no need to worry about them being together.

"Fly! Fly! Take off now!"

Chu Jingyu urged him impatiently.

Although he verbally reassured his parents not to worry, he himself wasn't much better off.

I was worried that if we didn't take off soon, I would impulsively rush down and bring my daughter back.

"Didn't you want to talk to me? Let's find a place to talk?"

After putting down his phone, Chu Zhongyou said to Shen Zongnian.

Shen Zongnian looked at her with deep, lingering affection. In truth, he already knew her answer without needing to say anything more.

If I don't want to see him again, I won't get off the plane.

However, if she wants to talk, he will still accompany her.

Is there anywhere you'd like to go?

This time, Shen Zongnian was more shrewd; instead of making decisions on his own, he proactively sought her opinion.

"Not bad, you've improved."

Chu Zhongyou naturally knew why he asked him, and with a slight smile, he first praised him.

Then, I told him a place and asked him to navigate there.

It's actually not far away; it's near the airport.

If Chu Zhongyou hadn't told him, Shen Zongnian would never have known that there was such a coffee shop here.

Although the foot traffic is not high, the environment is beautiful and tranquil.

Perfect for conversation and chatting.

Shen Zongnian didn't originally like drinking coffee. He had lived with his grandfather since he was a child and was used to drinking tea with his grandfather.

Later, when I joined the army, I had even less opportunity to come into contact with these things.

Even if I drink a cup occasionally, it's instant.

It was only after I retired from the military and started my own business that I learned to appreciate fine food and socializing.

But it's like a cow chewing on a peony; you can't taste any difference or flavor.

Chu Zhongyou let him order.

He pushed the object to Chu Zhongyou: "I'm fine with anything, you can order whatever you want."

"Then I'll order for you."

Chu Zhongyou mischievously ordered him a black coffee, without sugar.

The waiter brought the food over, giving them a strange look.

"No need to ask, we'll handle it ourselves."

Chu Zhongyou anticipated what the waiter was going to say and immediately spoke up to express his attitude.

The waiter smiled awkwardly and had no choice but to turn and leave.

Actually, she originally wanted to ask, "Are you sure you don't need to add sugar?"

Even if some people prefer a bitter taste, such bitter coffee is usually mixed with some sugar to balance it out.

She had never encountered a customer who didn't add any sugar at all.

However, before she could speak, Chu Zhongyou had already realized her intention and stopped her in time.

"Try it, you have to finish this cup. If you finish it, I'll forgive you; if you don't, I won't forgive you."

Chu Zhongyou pushed the unsweetened bitter coffee toward Shen Zongnian.

My drink is a cappuccino.

After causing her months of worry and distress, a cup of bitter coffee is not an excessive punishment.

She thought that Shen Zongnian would understand what she meant by saying that, and that even if he was going to finish the drink, he would just grit his teeth and drink it little by little.

Perfect, I can enjoy watching him suffer and let her vent her anger.

However, to her surprise, no sooner had she finished speaking than Shen Zongnian picked up his coffee cup and drank it all in one gulp.

After finishing his drink, he smacked his lips lightly, put down the cup, and gazed intently at her.

Chu Zhongyou: "..."

"You drank it all in one gulp?"

This is too fierce!

She knew how bitter this tasted.

I came here with my cousin before, and at that time I made a bet with Tan Jiahan on who could drink more.

As a result, they couldn't stand it after only taking one sip.

How did Shen Zongnian manage to drink it all in one gulp without changing his expression?

"My heart is sweet, I don't feel bitter at all."

Shen Zongnian gave a particularly mushy explanation.

However, Chu Zhongyou liked hearing these words.

It turns out she actually looked down on girls who were easily swayed by men and could be easily charmed by a few words.

Now that it's my turn, I realize how touching sweet words can be.

No wonder everyone likes to listen to it.

"You sure know how to talk. Since you don't find it bitter, how about another cup?"

He deliberately scared her with a smile.

"If you're happy, I'd gladly have ten more cups."

Shen Zongnian said generously.

Chu Zhongyou pursed his lips and said, "This is boring. I won't order for you; it's a waste of money."

"Order whatever you want, I'll pay."

"Fine, I've vented my anger. I stand by what I said earlier. Since you've already drunk it, I forgive you. If this happens again... it seems you won't be able to control it. But I know that from now on, if you go missing, I'll definitely go to your dad first."

"By the way, why did he take you away and lock you up?"

Chu Zhongyou asked this question out of curiosity.

Shen Zongnian replied with a solemn expression: "He thinks I've reached the age to get married and should settle down, so he hopes I can get married. But I disagree with his arrangement, so he locked me up and forced me to compromise and agree."

Although he didn't want to tell Chu Zhongyou about this, and felt it was too embarrassing to talk about.

But knowing Chu Zhongyou's personality and temperament better, she might not forgive him if he didn't explain things clearly.

He chose forgiveness over humiliation.

"You should get married when you reach a certain age? What kind of logic is that? Do you even have a marriage partner? He's just telling you to get married."

"Without him to make arrangements, it doesn't matter who the marriage partner is; what matters is the outcome."

Shen Zongnian explained in a low voice.

Chu Zhongyou: "..."

Isn't this just breeding pigs?

"Ahem, why is your relationship with your dad so bad?"

Chu Zhongyou asked tentatively.

After asking, I was afraid he would feel uncomfortable.

He immediately said, "If you don't want to talk about it, then forget it, just pretend I didn't ask."

"It's not that I can't say it, it's just that it's so boring, and I'm afraid you won't like to hear it."

Shen Zongnian said.

Chu Zhongyou immediately replied, "I like to hear about anything related to you. Didn't you say you wanted to give it a try? We need to get to know each other before we can start. You can ask me anything you want to know, and I'll tell you everything."

Shen Zongnian was thrilled by her words, which he found very pleasing to the ear.

So he poured out all the grievances between him and his father.

It's actually quite simple: it's about a husband who has lost his beloved wife and is struggling with the pain of watching his newborn son.

Commander Shen did not dislike the child.

This child was the result of his beloved wife's hard work; how could he not like him?

But precisely because he was working so hard, his feelings for him were very complicated.

I love him, yet I'm afraid to see him.

Seeing him reminds me of my beloved wife, especially the child's eyes, which look so much like hers.

This leads to the situation where, when in love, one holds the other in their arms and feels willing to give their life for them.

But the next second he thought of his deceased wife and wished he could strangle him to bring his mother back.

In addition, the father and son gradually lost their bond due to the fact that the father was away from home for many years.

After Shen Zongnian became a little older, he also disliked his unpredictable father, and their relationship deteriorated further.