Why didn't you tell me earlier that my little sister is still waiting for me?

Lin Bufan arrived at Zhong Xiaoqin's house and knocked gently. After a while, the door opened and Zhong Xiaoqin was wearing simple home clothes. Her hair was still a little wet, obviously she had just washed it.

"Where's Cupid?" Zhong Xiaoqin leaned over and looked behind Lin Bufan.

"Here it is." Lin Bufan smiled and handed the leash to Zhong Xiaoqin: "How was your rest last night?"

"It's great." Zhong Xiaoqin took the Cupid and smiled easily. Perhaps she felt that the description was not enough, so she added, "This is the best rest I've had in recent years!"

From Zhong Xiaoqin's smile, Lin Bufan could tell that what Zhong Xiaoqin said was from her heart, or rather, what was in her heart at the moment.

Zhong Xiaoqin's current "extraordinary good" feeling stems largely from having just escaped a repressive marriage. Like a bird trapped in a cage for a long time, suddenly free, even the most ordinary air feels exceptionally fresh. But when faced with difficulties, setbacks, and setbacks, she often misses her caged life!

Of course, if there are no difficulties, setbacks, or unpleasant things, and the rest of your life is smooth sailing, with both love and career being successful, then who would have the time to reminisce about the past?

If Yinanai were to sow discord and make him feel that his previous life was full of deception, he would be even less likely to miss it!

And today Lin Bufan was planning to create discord between Zhong Xiaoqin and Chen Yu by adding this Nana!

what? !

You said Lin Bufan was also deceiving?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Lin Bufan, this is a white lie, which is completely different from cheating!

"You've just gotten divorced, and the novelty hasn't worn off yet. As time goes by, you might start to miss the old days."

Zhong Xiaoqin shook her head, her tone firm: "No. I only now understand that a person can be so free. I will definitely not regret it!"

"Okay, you are right." Lin Bufan shrugged and stopped arguing with Zhong Xiaoqin. After all, he didn't want Zhong Xiaoqin to really miss Chen Yu's kindness and then try to get them back together.

He mentioned this just because he wanted Zhong Xiaoqin to think about Chen Yu first, so that after meeting Zhang Anren who was with Yuan Yuan, Zhong Xiaoqin could completely let go of the past and embrace a bright future!

Lin Bufan patted his stomach and said, "But now, shouldn't we solve the breakfast problem? I know there's a good breakfast stall nearby."

"Okay." Zhong Xiaoqin agreed readily: "Wait for me to change clothes."

A few minutes later, the two were walking down the street in the early morning, the sun shining on the road and the aroma of breakfast wafting through the air.

"This xiaolongbao is especially delicious." Lin Bufan pointed to a small, unassuming shop in front. "The wrappers are thin, the fillings are generous, and the broth is delicious."

Zhong Xiaoqin's eyes lit up: "Really? Then I must try it."

They found a seat by the window and sat down. Lin Bufan skillfully ordered a few signature breakfast items and also asked for a cup of hot soy milk for Zhong Xiaoqin.

After breakfast, Zhong Xiaoqin wiped the corners of her mouth, picked up her bag and prepared to get up: "I have to go to work quickly, I still have a lot of things to deal with today. By the way, are you going today?"

Lin Bufan didn't answer Zhong Xiaoqin's question. Instead, he slowly drank a sip of soy milk. Then he looked up and smiled, "Don't worry, Sister Xiaoqin. I've already asked for leave for you."

"What?" Zhong Xiaoqin's eyes widened. "You asked for leave for me? How could you just—"

"Who goes back to work right after getting divorced?" Lin Bufan interrupted Zhong Xiaoqin, "Of course I need to go out and relax now to change my mood."

Zhong Xiaoqin frowned, feigning anger. "Lin Bufan! You're going too far! Who allowed you to make the decision for me?" She put her hands on her hips, her cheeks puffed slightly. "Besides, I'm very busy at work. Asking for leave suddenly would cause trouble for my colleagues!"

Lin Bufan was not at all panicked. Instead, he moved closer and said with a smile, "Sister Xiaoqin, you are so cute when you are angry."

"You——" Zhong Xiaoqin was speechless for a moment, and her ears turned red.

"Besides," Lin Bufan spread his hands and said as a matter of course, "Boss Xu specifically told me to take you out for a good walk. You can go back to work when you feel better. She wants to see a Zhong Xiaoqin full of energy, not a Zhong Xiaoqin who suppresses her emotions and forces a smile!"

Zhong Xiaoqin pursed her lips and softened her tone: "That can't be the case... At least you have to ask me first."

"Okay, okay, next time I'll definitely ask the leader first." Lin Bufan made a surrender gesture, but a cunning glint flashed in his eyes: "Now, has the leader approved today's itinerary?"

Zhong Xiaoqin turned her face away, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise: "...Where are you going?"

"It's a secret." Lin Bufan blinked mysteriously. "What you have to do today is to clear your mind and obey my arrangements!"

After they paid the bill and walked out of the breakfast shop, Zhong Xiaoqin was still a little hesitant: "Lin Bufan, is this really okay for us? I always feel that skipping work is not right..."

"Relax!" Lin Bufan naturally took Zhong Xiaoqin's hand: "This world is big, there are many people, don't take yourself too seriously, the world will keep turning without anyone!"

After a pause, Lin Bufan added: "Of course, this world cannot be without me. After all, I am the protagonist!"

Zhong Xiaoqin was amused by Lin Bufan, so she let Lin Bufan pull her forward.

In the following time, Lin Bufan took Zhong Xiaoqin to the amusement park. When riding the roller coaster, Zhong Xiaoqin was not afraid at all, but screamed loudly with excitement, which really surprised Lin Bufan.

In the arcade, Lin Bufan taught Zhong Xiaoqin how to play the basketball machine, and Zhong Xiaoqin smiled like a child;

In the afternoon, the two went to see a light-hearted romantic comedy movie. In the dim theater, Zhong Xiaoqin accidentally fell asleep on Lin Bufan's shoulder.

In the evening, Lin Bufan said mysteriously that he would take Zhong Xiaoqin to a special seafood restaurant.

"The lobster at this restaurant is incredible, guaranteed to leave you wanting more!"

The restaurant was decorated in a very romantic style, with candles lit on each table under soft lighting, but Zhong Xiaoqin had no time to appreciate it all.

As soon as she sat down, Zhong Xiaoqin discovered that the people sitting at the table in the corner of the restaurant were "Chen Yu" and a strange woman she had never seen before!

At this time, "Chen Yu" was gently peeling shrimp for the woman.

"That is..." Zhong Xiaoqin's voice trembled a little.

Lin Bufan followed Zhong Xiaoqin's gaze and pretended to be surprised: "Huh? Isn't that Brother Chen? The one next to him is..."

Zhong Xiaoqin stared intently at the young girl, watching "Chen Yu" lovingly feed her shrimp and carefully wipe the corners of her mouth. Her fingers unconsciously clenched around her napkin.

"Sister Xiaoqin, are you okay?" Lin Bufan asked with concern, but secretly observed Zhong Xiaoqin's actions. He couldn't go over and ask, otherwise he might be exposed.

"No, it's okay." Zhong Xiaoqin forced herself to look away: "We're divorced. Whoever he's with...it's none of my business."

Lin Bufan looked at Zhang Anren and Yuan Yuan meaningfully and said, "I didn't expect Brother Chen to be so popular. It's just... they look so familiar with each other, it doesn't seem like they just met!"

Zhong Xiaoqin raised her head suddenly, a trace of pain flashing in her eyes. Yes, those intimate actions, that kind of tacit interaction, can't be achieved without a long time together. A terrible thought arose in her mind: Could it be that Chen Yu had already...

"I'm going to the bathroom." Zhong Xiaoqin suddenly stood up and almost ran away.

In front of the bathroom mirror, Zhong Xiaoqin splashed cold water on her cheeks, trying to calm herself down. She kept telling herself: You're divorced, it's normal for him to have a new love, you shouldn't care...

But her heart felt like it was being gripped by an invisible hand, the pain suffocating her. The details she had deliberately ignored suddenly became clear: Chen Yu's frequent overtime, his always silent phone, his increasingly cold attitude towards her... Could it all be because of this person?

When Zhong Xiaoqin returned to her seat, her expression had calmed down considerably, though her eyes were still a little red. Lin Bufan considerately didn't ask any further questions, but silently poured her a glass of warm water.

"I'm fine." Zhong Xiaoqin forced a smile, then said with a dejected look, "I just suddenly felt like... a fool."

Seeing that Zhong Xiaoqin was in a bad mood, Lin Bufan decided to enlighten her: "Sister Xiaoqin, look at what you said. According to your logic, isn't it also very suspicious for us to eat alone now?

Maybe Brother Chen and that beautiful lady are just like us, just ordinary colleagues hanging out to relax! "

Zhong Xiaoqin rolled her eyes at Lin Bufan and said, "What ordinary friend would feed something right to their mouth? And then wipe their mouth afterward?"

As soon as Zhong Xiaoqin finished speaking, Lin Bufan quickly peeled a shrimp and handed it to her mouth.

"What are you doing?" Zhong Xiaoqin was stunned and subconsciously shrank back.

Lin Bufan shrugged, looking matter-of-fact: "Feed you shrimp."

"Stop it!" Zhong Xiaoqin blushed and reached out to push Lin Bufan's wrist away: "Take your hand back quickly, what will it look like if someone sees it?"

Lin Bufan didn't move an inch, but instead pushed the shrimp forward: "Everyone is eating it, wouldn't you be at a disadvantage if you don't eat it?"

“I don’t want to—” Before Zhong Xiaoqin could finish her words, Lin Bufan suddenly lowered his voice: “Don’t move, he’s looking this way.”

Zhong Xiaoqin froze, and out of the corner of her eye she caught sight of "Chen Yu" looking in her direction. Her mind raced, and for some unknown reason she opened her mouth and bit the shrimp.

Lin Bufan smiled triumphantly, and when he pulled his hand back, his fingertips deliberately brushed Zhong Xiaoqin's lips: "That's right."

Zhong Xiaoqin chewed the shrimp, her ears burning red. She was about to say something when she saw Lin Bufan peel another shrimp and handed it to her again.

"Enough!" Zhong Xiaoqin glared at Lin Bufan in embarrassment.

"He's still watching." Lin Bufan blinked. "Besides, these shrimps are really delicious, right?"

Seeing Lin Bufan's insistence, Zhong Xiaoqin bit her lip and finally moved closer in compromise. However, at this moment, Lin Bufan suddenly withdrew his hand and, in front of Zhong Xiaoqin's astonished eyes, slowly put the shrimp into his mouth.

"You--" Zhong Xiaoqin was so angry that she kicked Lin Bufan under the table!

Just when Lin Bufan wanted to make a few more jokes, Zhong Xiaoqin suddenly stood up and said, "I don't want to eat here anymore. Go somewhere with me."

Lin Bufan pursed his lips towards "Chen Yu" and said, "Leave now? They haven't left yet. If we leave first, wouldn't that mean we admit defeat?"

"What do you mean by admitting defeat or not?" Zhong Xiaoqin grabbed her bag, her cheeks puffed with anger. "Who wants to compete with him? Are you going or not? If not, I'll go by myself."

Lin Bufan quickly stood up and followed: "Let's go, let's go. How dare I disobey Sister Xiaoqin's orders?"

After leaving the restaurant, Lin Bufan started the car and turned to look at Zhong Xiaoqin in the passenger seat: "Sister Xiaoqin, where are you going?"

Zhong Xiaoqin was silent for a while, then whispered an address.

Lin Bufan nodded and set up the navigation. As the car drove into the night, neither of them spoke again, only the soft music from the radio filled the car.

Lin Bufan parked the car next to a small bridge. The river flowed quietly under the bridge, and the weeping willows on both sides swayed gently in the night.

"This is..." Lin Bufan looked around.

"This is where Chen Yu and I had our first date." Zhong Xiaoqin walked to the center of the bridge, holding onto the mottled stone railing. "We had just met on a blind date, and he brought me here to see the night view."

Lin Bufan stood beside Zhong Xiaoqin and followed her gaze. The lights on both sides of the river were reflected on the surface of the river, like a handful of scattered gold.

"That day, he was so nervous that his palms were sweaty and he stuttered." Zhong Xiaoqin chuckled, but her eyes gradually dimmed. "He said this bridge has a history of hundreds of years and has witnessed countless people's stories. He hopes...hopes it can also witness ours."

The night wind ruffled Zhong Xiaoqin's hair. Lin Bufan reached out to brush it away for her, but stopped mid-air and pointed to the distance: "The lights over there are quite beautiful."

Zhong Xiaoqin looked in the direction she was going and saw the newly built landscape belt on the opposite bank was full of brilliance, completely different from the simple scenery in her memory.

“Everything has changed,” Zhong Xiaoqin murmured. “Even the sweet shop by the river is gone.”

Lin Bufan suddenly turned around and walked under the bridge: "Wait for me."

A few minutes later, Lin Bufan came back with two cups of steaming hot milk tea. "Although I can't find a sweet shop, I'll just have this."

Zhong Xiaoqin took the milk tea, the warmth permeating the cup to her fingertips. She lowered her head and took a sip, the sweet taste melting on her tongue.

"It's too sweet." Zhong Xiaoqin couldn't help but frown!

"Life is bitter enough, it's nice to drink something sweet." Lin Bufan leaned against the stone railing and looked up at the stars: "In fact, it's not just the scenery that changes, but also people's hearts. But some things will never change - like this bridge, like the stars in the sky."

Zhong Xiaoqin looked at Lin Bufan's profile and suddenly asked, "How many girls have you brought here?"

“Cough, cough, cough—” Lin Bufan choked on his milk tea and coughed repeatedly: “God is my conscience, this is my first time here! If you hadn’t led the way, I wouldn’t even know where this place is.”

As the night deepened, fewer and fewer people walked on the bridge. Zhong Xiaoqin threw the empty milk tea cup into the trash can and clapped her hands: "Let's go, it's time to go back."

"Don't you want to stay a little longer and reminisce about the good old days?" Lin Bufan asked.

Zhong Xiaoqin shook her head and took one last look at the stone bridge: "Some places, just being there is enough."