The big boss is reborn and lets himself go.

Chapter 46 The Regret Behind a Photograph

After witnessing Zhou Jiayue and Feng Muyang's public display of affection, Zhou Yanhuan couldn't help but smile slightly, revealing a teasing grin: "Sister, you two are such an enviable couple!" Then, she turned her gaze to Zhou Jiayue, a hint of anticipation flashing in her eyes, and asked softly, "Sister, the other day I asked you to write a story about a child's parentage that's half true and half false. Have you finished writing it?"

Hearing her sister's words, Zhou Jiayue's smile faded slightly, but she still replied in a gentle tone, "Of course, I've already written it, but..." She suddenly paused, as if remembering something important, then patted her head and said, "Oh, right! Zhenzhen, you mentioned this, I almost forgot to give you the photo." As she spoke, she took a photo out of her pocket and carefully handed it to Zhou Yanhuan.

Zhou Yanhuan stood up and took the photo from Zhou Jiayue.

After receiving the photo, Zhou Yanhuan sat down, her gaze drawn to the scene within. In the photo, a girl in a brightly colored long dress was kneeling before a magnificent yet understatedly luxurious gate. The girl knelt in the pouring rain, seemingly pleading with someone inside, and there was no one else beside her; she alone endured the onslaught of the wind and rain.

However, not far behind the girl, another figure caught her eye. It was a man dressed in black and wearing a black hat. He stood there quietly, his gaze fixed on the girl in the rain, his eyes focused and resolute. He neither approached nor left, but simply stayed by her side, sharing the rain with her.

Zhou Yanhuan reacted very strongly when she saw this boy, so she knew who he was.

Zhou Yanhuan will always remember that day. She had just turned 12 and had only been back in the Nore Lancaster royal family for a year. Although she was loved by her elders and siblings, she was still filled with unease and loneliness deep inside.

At this moment, Si Yanjing, whom Zhou Yanhuan could trust and rely on wholeheartedly, finally appeared before her. Holding a meticulously engraved marriage certificate, he gazed tenderly at Zhou Yanhuan and said softly, "When Zhenzhen turns eighteen, I will marry you here in Yuzhou Kingdom according to the customs of Yuzhou Kingdom, and complete the marriage formalities so that you can become my wife. Zhenzhen, you once said that you lost your home, but it doesn't matter. From today onwards, I will give you a warm home that belongs only to the two of us."

Zhou Yanhuan listened quietly, tears welling up in her eyes. She was deeply moved because Si Yanjing had not only promised marriage, but more importantly, he was willing to create a warm haven for her, a place where she could feel a sense of belonging. This profound affection made Zhou Yanhuan incredibly happy, and she understood that Si Yanjing was her safe haven, someone who would always provide her with endless love and support, no matter when or where.

At that moment, Si Yanjing gently wiped away the tears from Zhou Yanhuan's eyes, his gaze firm and sincere. He held Zhou Yanhuan's hand tightly, as if to transfer all his strength to her. At this moment, they understood each other perfectly, comprehending the deepest emotions in each other's hearts without needing words.

Zhou Yanhuan nodded slightly, her eyes sparkling with happiness. She knew she had found her true home, a partner she could rely on for life. Si Yanjing's appearance had given her renewed courage and confidence in life. She believed that in the future, they would face all difficulties together and walk hand in hand through every stage of life.

Zhou Yanhuan looked at the photo in her hand, her thoughts drifting away, as if she had returned to that rainy day. In the photo, she was kneeling in the rain, her face radiating innocent determination, while her biological brother stood not far away, silently watching her. She stood with him in the pouring rain.

At that time, Zhou Yanhuan was only thinking about Si Yanjing and paid no attention to anything else. She was immersed in her own world, completely ignoring everything around her. Even if she had looked back then, she could have seen the boy who had always been silently accompanying her. However, she didn't look back.

It's laughable that she knelt in the rain begging him, thinking he would love her for a long time, but in the end, it was the one who broke his promise first, the one who had promised her a lifetime.

Zhou Yanhuan couldn't help but feel regret. If she could have turned back then, perhaps she could have met her biological brother sooner and wouldn't have wasted those ten years. Now, she could only look at her brother's profile in photos, her heart filled with regret and longing.

A few minutes later, when Zhou Yanhuan came to her senses from her memories and thoughts, she saw Zhou Jiayue and the other two people in the restaurant looking at her with puzzled expressions.

"Is there something on my face? Why are you all looking at me like that?" Zhou Yanhuan's voice was slightly hoarse.

Zhou Yanhuan heard her own voice and suddenly understood why they were looking at her like that.

Zhou Yanhuan wiped her face with her right hand, only to realize that she had been crying uncontrollably while looking at the photos.

"No, the first time I met my little princess, aside from when she was acting, I actually cried my eyes out." Zhou Jiayu asked with some curiosity, "What was it about that photo that Sister Jiayue gave you that made you cry like that?"

Zhou Yanhuan didn't answer Zhou Jiayu's question. Instead, she slowly closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled. After repeating this several times, she opened her eyes, looked at Zhou Jiayue, and tried to make her voice sound calm: "Sister, can you tell me when this photo was taken? Is it really a photo taken 10 years ago?"

Hearing the unease and doubt in Zhou Yanhuan's tone, Zhou Jiayue quickly explained, "It was the day you knelt in the heavy rain 10 years ago. My brother accidentally took a picture of it and then sent it to me. What's wrong? Is there a problem with the photo?"

It really was ten years ago! Zhou Yanhuan felt a surge of excitement. So someone had already found her back then, and it was her brother! But why didn't he show up? Why didn't he acknowledge her? Did he have some unspeakable reason? A series of questions flooded her mind, making her heart grow heavier.

“This is a big problem. It's possible that the person I'm looking for is another brother—Zhou Yanhe.” Zhou Yanhuan blurted out as she looked at Zhou Jiayue.

The three people present were all very surprised when they heard this. They never expected Zhou Yanhuan to give such an answer.

Is it really that easy to find this person? Their little princess has been searching for over a decade and still hasn't found him, but now suddenly one after another is appearing. This is truly unbelievable! The three of them wore expressions of doubt and shock.

Zhou Jiayue asked hesitantly, "So, do we still need our script now?"

Zhou Yanhuan answered without hesitation, "Yes, why wouldn't I?"

Then, Zhou Jiayue shared her thoughts: "Actually, we don't need to write a line specifically. I already have one here. Just blur the concepts and emotions, and it's a perfect script. And you don't need to worry about how to set up the relationship between you and make the audience believe it. Because I wrote this subplot very vaguely before." She believed that the existing script was good enough and could be used directly without having to put in the effort to come up with new plots.

"Sister Jiayue, when did I write such a script? I didn't even know you were a novelist." Zhou Jiayu looked at Zhou Jiayue with a puzzled expression.

Zhou Jiayue smiled and said, "Yes, the script I'm talking about is a novel based on Zhenzhen. And most of the events and plots in it happened in real life, things that happened to Zhenzhen! I only need to make some changes."

Zhou Jiayu scratched his head: "But why don't I remember it at all?"

Zhou Jiayue shook her head helplessly: "You, all you do is play games all day long, how much attention can you possibly pay to my affairs? But it's okay, now you know."

At this moment, Feng Muyang, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up: "Sister Jiayue, are you talking about that book, 'Secrets in Time'?"

Zhou Jiayue's eyes lit up: "That's right, it's that one. I didn't expect you to remember it."

Feng Muyang smiled and nodded: "Of course I remember. You even shared the story outline with us back then. I was reading it when you were writing it. I just didn't expect that you would actually adapt it into a script."

Zhou Jiayu suddenly realized: "Oh, I see! Then this script must be very exciting, after all, the original work is so popular."

Zhou Jiayue smiled smugly: "And adapting it into the script that Zhenzhen wants to use, I think it's the best choice. This is my masterpiece. I'm sure you'll all like it."

“That’s certainly a good idea, but the current situation might not be quite right. So, sister, I think you could consider writing a second book for your novel, ‘Secrets in Time’! You could even add some brand new characters,” Zhou Yan said with a smile.

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