Don't meet me in your next life.

After the car stopped, the driver got out of the passenger seat and opened the car door for Shen Che.

"Young Master."

Shen Che got out of the car.

All the way, he kept thinking about where to go.

Shen Group.

It was a high-rise building located in the northwesternmost part of the city.

It is surrounded by lush green lawns, creating an elegant and tranquil environment.

Every winter, the lawns here are covered with red flowers, which is very beautiful.

And in front of it now stands a row of neat, uniform European-style buildings.

Shen Che stood on the steps, looking up at the sky, his eyes sparkling with wisdom and depth.

Working in such an environment can truly invigorate one's spirit and fill one with fighting spirit.

"Young Master, are we going to work here?"

"Okay, let's go to the office."

Shen Che strode in and walked straight inside.

The butler immediately came forward and said respectfully, "Young Master, you've arrived."

"Um."

Shen Che casually took off his coat and handed it to the butler beside him.

"Put this suit in my study."

"Okay, Master."

He walked into the living room and saw Xiang Yi standing in front of the French windows, her eyes fixed on the view outside.

Hearing footsteps, she turned around, smiled, and waved to him, "Ah Che, you're here! Come and sit down."

She was wearing loose loungewear, her hair was casually tied in a bun, and her cheeks were rosy, making her look just like a kitten that had just woken up.

Shen Che couldn't resist reaching out and gently ruffling her long, soft hair, his eyes filled with affection and a slight smile playing on his lips. "Didn't you say you needed to talk to me? Go ahead, what is it?"

Xiang Yi bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and ultimately didn't say it.

She was afraid that Shen Che would blame her for moving out of the Shen family villa on her own initiative, and that he would kick her out again.

She just wanted him to do her a favor and help take care of her mother; she didn't mean anything else.

After all, she had promised her mother that she would take good care of her and would never break her promise.

"What's wrong?" Shen Che looked at her, a hint of doubt appearing between his brows.

She had something to ask him, but she was still so hesitant and evasive.

"nothing......"

Xiang Yi lowered her eyes, feeling somewhat annoyed.

What's wrong with her? Why is she so nervous? She should honestly tell him that her mother's illness is no longer a problem, so she doesn't want to stay in that cold house any longer and wants to leave.

But she couldn't bring herself to say it, nor could she do it, because there were too many unbearable memories associated with that place.

Why are you hesitating if there's nothing wrong?

Shen Che narrowed his eyes, his sharp gaze fixed on her, making her feel flustered and uneasy.

He didn't like the feeling that she was hiding things from him.

She was just a weak woman; if something really happened, she should have told me immediately.

Is she worried about something?

Xiang Yi lowered her head, not daring to meet his gaze.

His eyes were so sharp that she couldn't escape them.

"Yiyi?"

Shen Che's tone rose, sounding somewhat impatient.

What happened to her?

"Um, I just want you to do me a favor..."

"What do you want me to help you with?" Shen Che's brows furrowed.

Could there be something else going on?

"It's like this..." Xiang Yi mustered her courage, raised her head to look him directly in the eyes, and slowly said, "I want to visit my father..."

As soon as she finished speaking, she felt Shen Che grab her arm, his grip tightening.

"Mr. Shen?!"

The butler stood aside, looking at the two of them with a surprised expression, unsure of what to do.

Shen Che's face was gloomy, as if he were about to drip water.

"I won't allow it!"

He hissed, "Who do you want to see?"

Xiang Yi bit her lower lip, her eyes slightly red.

Yes, yes...

"explain!"

"Dad...my father..." Xiang Yi finally burst into tears, "I don't want to see him again...I really...don't want to see him again...but I can't just abandon him...so I hope...you can come with me..."

Shen Che's heart clenched painfully, a deep ache gripping his soul.

He released her, turned around, and his back looked forlorn.

He neither answered her nor objected to her request.

If she doesn't want to see him, then he shouldn't appear in front of her.

As Xiang Yi watched his departing figure, tears welled up in her eyes once again.

Shen Che, why won't you help me?

"Young Master..." The butler looked at Shen Che's retreating figure, his heart filled with worry.

He knew that the young master liked this girl very much, but under such circumstances, shouldn't the girl strike while the iron was hot and take advantage of the situation?

Why are you backing down instead?

"Young Master, should we call the Old Madam?"

"No need." Shen Che uttered a few words indifferently.

"And what about the young mistress...?"

"She'll understand."

The butler wanted to say a few more words of advice, but seeing his resolute attitude, he could only shut his mouth.

He sighed, turned around, and went back into his room.

Xiang Yi cooked almost everything herself at the Shen residence, except for the servants' meals every night.

Her cooking skills weren't great, and the food was barely edible, but it was still much better than what a professional chef could make.

Because Shen Che wasn't there, the meal was rather dull.

After dinner, Shen Che went to handle official business. After the butler finished clearing the table, he looked at Xiang Yiyi, who was still sitting blankly on the sofa, and couldn't help but ask, "Young Madam, would you like me to help you clear the dishes?"

"OK."

Xiang Yi quickly stood up from the sofa.

The housekeeper went over, tidied up the items on the table, and put them into the sterilizer.

"You call me Young Madam, right?"

"Yes."

"Thanks."

Xiang Yi smiled slightly, revealing her white teeth.

The housekeeper was momentarily stunned as he looked at her smile.

The young mistress is a very gentle girl, and it's very comfortable to be around her.

“You are an elder of the Shen family, and you and your husband have a very good relationship. I have always envied you…” Xiang Yiyi suddenly said.

The butler smiled and said, "You were brought back by the second young master of the Shen family, so of course you're not my master. Your words make me a little uneasy..."

"Hehe, then I'll call you Uncle."

Xiang Yi hooked her arm around his, leaned against him playfully, and said with a grin, "Can you call me Yi Yi from now on?"

“Okay.” The butler smiled.

"Yi Yi...your parents..."

"They're dead..."

Upon hearing this, a hint of sadness flashed across the butler's face.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to..."

Xiang Yi quickly explained.

“It’s alright,” the butler shook his head. “I just feel…it’s a pity for them.”

He watched Shen Che grow up and see him get to where he is today. He knows very well how Shen Che has lived these past three years, but he also knows that the only person in this family he cares about is Shen Che.

He couldn't imagine how lonely Shen Che must be after losing his parents...

“I want to go and pay my respects to them…” Xiang Yi sighed softly.