After the divorce, Mr. Gu spent every day at the crematorium.

in prison.

Shen Dequan changed his clothes, picked up a tattered duffel bag, and stepped out of the prison gate.

Behind me, I heard the police officer's instructions.

"After you get out, start a new life."

Shen Dequan turned his head and gave the policeman behind him a simple smile.

"Don't worry, I definitely will!"

Turning around, Shen Dequan boarded a rural bus bound for the city.

The kind and honest smile gradually disappeared from his face.

"Shen Yao, Wang Haiya, you just wait!"

.......

Shen Yao helped Wang Haiya rent a regular one-bedroom apartment near her own place.

It's a relatively new residential area with elevators, and the security and environment are good.

The price sounds very affordable.

She originally wanted to rent a better one, but considering that it would put too much pressure on Wang Haiya, Shen Yao deliberately rented an apartment in this neighborhood.

After setting up basic home appliances and buying some essential household items, Shen Yao returned home.

After returning from Paris, Bo Yuxiu didn't contact her, only occasionally asking Shen Yao how she was doing on WeChat.

Shen Yao only reads the message but doesn't reply.

The next day, 8 o'clock.

Shen Yao left home very early.

When she arrived at the hospital, she saw Bo Yuxiu standing on the first floor of the sanatorium waiting for her.

"Yaoyao, I'll stay with you today."

"No need, I don't want to cause you any trouble." After a pause, Shen Yao still managed to say the last sentence.

"I don't want my life to be brought into unnecessary trouble because of you."

Bo Yuxiu's expression darkened slightly.

Then he smiled.

"Let's go, Auntie, we've been waiting for you for a long time."

With that, Bo Yuxiu took Shen Yao's hand and walked directly into the elevator.

There were only the two of them in the elevator.

Shen Yao had no choice but to face Bo Yuxiu's intense gaze.

Why did you suddenly come here?

"miss you."

Bo Yuxiu suddenly pulled Shen Yao into his arms.

The familiar scent of a man wafted into my nostrils.

All the familiar memories seemed to come back to me.

Shen Yao felt as if the man was going to crush all the bones in her body.

"Do you know, after the day you left, I've been thinking about you every single second!"

A man's suppressed voice rang in Shen Yao's ears.

"It's all in the past, everything is in the past."

Isn't that so?

His love for her was fraught with uncertainty.

Her love for him wasn't that strong either.

Shen Yao even doubted herself at one point, wondering if she was incapable of love.

Just as her mind was wandering, a cold liquid rolled down her neck.

Her heart skipped a beat.

Her face was cupped in the man's two large hands.

A scalding, burning kiss instantly enveloped Shen Yao.

"This is a hospital!"

"Ding!"

The elevator arrival announcement sounded.

Taking advantage of the moment, Shen Yao broke free from the man's embrace and rushed out of the elevator.

Behind me, I heard the sound of a man's hurried footsteps.

"Yaoyao, wait for me!"

"Go back."

Shen Yao walked away without looking back.

Bo Yuxiu followed her all the way to the ward.

Wang Haiya had already packed her things and even handled her own discharge procedures.

Shen Yao felt quite helpless.

"These things can wait for me to take care of."

“I’m completely healed now, and doing these things is just a piece of cake for me.”

Wang Haiya said with a smile.

She has undergone physical and mental rehabilitation therapy for more than a year, and she is completely different from before.

His eyes now held more confidence and hope.

Seeing that she had taken care of everything, Shen Yao said, "Let's go then."

"Auntie, let me carry it for you."

Bo Yuxiu walked in from the door and, without saying a word, snatched Wang Haiya's suitcase and picked it up.

Wang Haiya looked at Shen Yao in surprise.

Shen Yao quickly explained, "My friend."

Wang Haiya nodded, but her eyes were full of disbelief.

The way men looked at Shen Yao was so affectionate and passionate.

The three of them got into Shen Yao's car and arrived at Wang Haiya's new residence.

After explaining the basic layout and location of the community, Shen Yao gave the key to Wang Haiya and left.

Before Shen Yao left, Wang Haiya said, "Come over for dinner another day."

Seeing Wang Haiya's expectant look, Shen Yao nodded, "Okay."

After leaving Wang Haiya's residence, he called Bo Yuxiu to a quiet place for a talk.

"Don't come looking for me anymore, we're divorced."

"What, are you worried that I'll affect your relationship?" Bo Yuxiu raised his thick eyebrows slightly.

"I don't have time for romance."

"Then let's date."

Shen Yao looked at the man in front of her with a strange expression.

"We're divorced. Do you think we're still suitable to be lovers?"

Bo Yuxiu grabbed Shen Yao's hand and pulled her into his arms tightly.

"Marriage is just a formality. As long as we still love each other, these external obstacles cannot affect us."

"I'm sorry, I can't do it!"

Shen Yao broke free from Bo Yuxiu's hand.

On the way back, Bo Yuxiu insisted on hitching a ride with Shen Yao.

Shen Yao knew his intention; he simply wanted to know where she was staying.

"I'll take you home," Shen Yao said, and was about to turn on the navigation.

Bo Yuxiu pressed her hand down, "Let's go to your house. I helped Auntie move today. I'll just go in and ask for a drink of water, okay?"

Shen Yao thought for a moment and nodded.

After Shen Yao's car drove away, Shen Dequan met with a small-time gangster in a village in Shenzhen.

"Help me find this woman, and I will reward you handsomely."

"Brother Quan, didn't you just get discharged from the hospital? Where did you get the money?"

"Hmph, you don't need to worry about it, just get the job done."

.......

"Drink water."

When they arrived at Shen Yao's house, she simply poured Bo Yuxiu a glass of water.

Bo Yuxiu smiled helplessly.

"My dear Professor Shen, is lukewarm water all you have left in your home?"

Shen Yao sat opposite him and said in a serious tone, "You were the one who said that just drinking one glass of water would be enough."

Bo Yuxiu leaned back comfortably on the sofa, crossing his long legs.

"Professor Shen, could you please get me a different cup of coffee?"

"Professor Bo, please have a seat."

After being teased by Bo Yuxiu, Shen Yao felt that it wasn't right to just pour him a glass of water, so she went into the kitchen and made him a new cup of coffee.

When she came out, she was surprised to find the man asleep.

Shen Yao placed the coffee cup on the coffee table and gently nudged the man's shoulder.

"The coffee is ready."

The man still did not respond.

Shen Yao scrutinized the man and noticed that he had lost a lot of weight recently.

Overwhelmed with mixed feelings, she whispered to the man, "I'm sorry."

Before he could finish speaking, the man suddenly opened his eyes and stared straight at Shen Yao.

Shen Yao blushed. "You were asleep just now, I..."

"Well......"

Shen Yao was pulled into the man's arms.

What followed was a passionate, fiery kiss and a demand for more.

"Don't you have another woman? Don't touch me." Shen Yao supported Bo Yuxiu with both hands.

Bo Yuxiu, however, relied on his male physical advantage to firmly pin the woman down.

“The child is not mine. It was all arranged by Grandpa. You have to believe me.”