Meeting you in autumn

The next morning, the sun shone through the thin clouds and fell on the earth.

Chen Fang arrived at Xingyi Group with firm yet hurried steps, as if a burning flame in his heart was driving him forward.

Without the slightest hesitation, he walked directly towards Lu Chuan's office.

Along the way, employees who passed by him couldn't help but cast curious glances, but Chen Fang paid no attention to them, his eyes only on his target—Lu Chuan's office.

When he finally stood in front of that familiar door, he took a deep breath, pushed the door open, and went inside.

At that moment, Lu Chuan was sitting at his desk, focused on processing documents. Hearing the noise, he looked up and saw that it was Chen Fang. A look of surprise appeared on his face.

"Chen Fang, are you healed?" Lu Chuan asked with concern.

"Hmm." Chen Fang nodded, replying with a hint of annoyance, "I need to talk to you about something!"

"Go ahead and speak." Lu Chuan put down his pen, leaned back in his chair, and quietly watched the slightly agitated man in front of him.

Chen Fang slowly walked up to Lu Chuan and stopped.

He stared intently into Lu Chuan's eyes, as if trying to discern something, but ultimately lowered his head helplessly and said in a slightly pleading tone, "Lu Chuan, please give Shen Jia back to me, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Chuan's face instantly darkened. He frowned and retorted, "Chen Fang! This isn't..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Fang interrupted him, shouting emotionally, "Lu Chuan! You don't deserve Shen Jia's affection at all! You know nothing, you'll only put her in danger!"

Faced with Chen Fang's accusation, Lu Chuan was taken aback at first, and then couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He stood up, walked quickly to Chen Fang, and at the same time caught a glimpse of a figure outside the door.

He grabbed Chen Fang by the collar, pulled him closer, and looked down at him, sneering, "Chen Fang, you coward, you don't deserve her!"

Enraged by Lu Chuan's words, Chen Fang forcefully broke free from Lu Chuan's grasp and roared, "Ha, I'm not worthy? Why aren't childhood sweethearts worthy? We're childhood sweethearts, we grew up together since we were little, this bond is something you can't compare to!! How dare you, a newcomer, surpass us!"

Lu Chuan sneered and released Chen Fang's collar. "I just don't understand, Chen Fang, you've done so much to show your love for her, yet you don't even have the courage to say you like her. What are you if not a coward?"

"You're coming up to me now, begging me to give her back? Chen Fang, if you've got the guts, go and fight for her yourself!"

Chen Fang lowered his head, seemingly lost in thought. "She doesn't like me... She likes you, what can I do? What can I possibly do?"

Lu Chuan was speechless, a strong urge welling up inside him, he really wanted to punch him hard.

What a weirdo! How did I end up knowing such a complete idiot?

People often feel like laughing when they're at their most speechless, and that's exactly what Lu Chuan was feeling at that moment.

He curled his lips into a slightly mocking smile: "So, what's your role as her now? Childhood friend?"

Hehe, Chen Fang, no one ever told you that childhood sweethearts can never compete with the fate that falls from the sky!

Upon hearing this, Chen Fang was instantly enraged. He swung his fist and slammed it hard at Lu Chuan.

With a muffled thud, Lu Chuan took the hit squarely.

However, Chen Fang did not give up. He gritted his teeth and roared, "Shut up! What nonsense about childhood sweethearts being no match for someone who falls from the sky? It's all bullshit!!"

You're clearly a petty and scheming person!

I've always considered you a brother, and yet you treat me like this! You clearly know how I feel about her, and you still…

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Fang suddenly deflated like a punctured balloon, becoming listless and dispirited.

He slowly squatted down, covered his face tightly with his hands, tears streaming down his face, and his body trembled uncontrollably, emitting a low and suppressed sob.

Seeing this scene, Lu Chuan couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, thinking to himself: Hey, I haven't even cried yet, and he's already acting all wronged!

Moreover, there was absolutely nothing between him and Shen Jia, nothing at all, which was utterly baffling.

Thinking of this, Lu Chuan shook his head helplessly. He rubbed his slapped cheek, feeling that today's beating was really too humiliating.

Sure enough, talking about boring topics with boring people is incredibly boring and also a waste of brainpower.

He looked up and saw the figure outside the door walk in. He glanced at Chen Fang, who was crying, and finally walked out. "I'm really impressed with you two. You're useless unless you give them a little push. Oh well, forget about them. In the end, we'll only hurt ourselves!"

After Lu Chuan walked out, Shen Jia looked at the man who had always been so strong-willed, now crying like a child for her sake, and she couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Chen Fang."

Upon hearing Shen Jia's voice, Chen Fang's body stiffened abruptly. He slowly raised his head, his eyes red.

Shen Jia stepped forward, gently squatted down, and wiped away Chen Fang's tears with her hand. "Why are you acting like a child?"

Chen Fang remained silent, simply watching her quietly. He didn't know how much she had heard; he wasn't sure.

"Chen Fang, has anyone ever told you that in Shen Jia's eyes, you, Chen Fang, will always be her only choice, her childhood sweetheart? Whether in the past or now, a childhood sweetheart can always outweigh a child who falls from the sky!"

"So, Chen Fang, what about you?"

Chen Fang stared blankly at Shen Jia, his eyes filled with surprise and disbelief.

"Shen Jia, are you... are you telling the truth?"

Shen Jia smiled and nodded. Chen Fang immediately hugged Shen Jia tightly. "I thought you only saw Lu Chuan. I've always been afraid of losing you."

Shen Jia leaned against him and whispered, "When you're enemies for a long time, you slowly stop noticing each other's love. Luckily, we haven't gone too far."

Lu Chuan, who was peeking from outside, smiled slightly, shaking his head helplessly. "These two little nemesis have finally spoken up!"

He knew that the two had finally resolved their differences, and that he no longer needed to be drawn into this entanglement.

He silently wished them well, then turned and left with a flourish.

"Then what about you and Lu Chuan..." Chen Fang asked cautiously.

“I have nothing to do with her. What I told you before was all a joke! His mother is sick, and he just asked me to pretend to be his girlfriend,” Shen Jia explained.

After listening to Shen Jia's explanation, Chen Fang breathed a sigh of relief, "So that's how it is. I misunderstood you."

Fortunately, we are still us, and we haven't gone far!

Shen Jia gently punched his chest, "You're always so reckless."

In the days that followed, Chen Fang seemed like a completely different person.

He no longer hesitated and began to prepare small surprises for Shen Jia every day.

It could be a bouquet of blooming flowers, or a homemade dessert.

Shen Jia stared at Chen Fang, completely bewildered. Was this still the Chen Fang she knew? He seemed so different from before!

Finally, one day Shen Jia couldn't take it anymore, "Chen Fang, are you out of your mind?"

This time, Chen Fang didn't retort as usual, saying, "I'm the one who's sick, and you're my cure."

Lu Chuan, standing to the side, couldn't help but get goosebumps. "Ewhhh..."

Shen Jia looked utterly dejected. What happened to Chen Fang?!