NOVPUBChapter 187: 187, Is conversation a blessing or a curse
Chapter 187: 187, Is conversation a blessing or a curse
Song Qinghuan suddenly felt embarrassed, her heart began to thump uncontrollably, her cheeks heating up.
She bit her lip, her long eyelashes fluttering nonstop, “Who pulled me up?”
“Qianze saw you when he went out to find you,” Shi Yuhuan withdrew his hand, speaking casually.
Recalling the strong force from behind, Song Qinghuan looked at Shi Yuhuan, “I…”
What should she say? That someone had pushed her down? But she didn’t see who it was? Never mind, she was fine anyway, she just wouldn’t come to this place again in the future.
From his lofty position, Shi Yuhuan took in all these small gestures.
He naturally knew what she was about to say and asked softly, “Who was it? Who pushed you into the water?”
Song Qinghuan looked at him, stunned. “You knew someone pushed me?” She blinked, her voice filled with desolation. “But I don’t know who it was, I didn’t see their face.”
Then, she hung her head in defeat.
Shi Yuhuan reached out, cradling her head and gently leaned it on his shoulder, occasionally stroking her smooth hair with his hand.
The small gesture was so warm, the scene so beautifully poignant that it seemed as if they were the only two people left in the world.
Song Qinghuan fell back into a hazy sleep. Shi Yuhuan, who had always watched her closely, allowed his gaze to slowly fall onto her face. Her small, palm-sized face was a little pale from the chill of the water and lacked any color.
Long, thick eyelashes cast a shadow making her appear exhausted.
She had only been at the Shi Country Villa for a short time, but she must have felt very tired, not just physically, but emotionally as well.
…
That night, the banquet at the Shi Country Villa continued as if Song Qinghuan’s fall into the water at noon had never happened, no one mentioned it.
But there were two fewer people at the banquet. One was Si Chen, who didn’t appear again.
And the other, was naturally Song Qinghuan.
Shi Xiuren looked at Shi Yuhuan who was talking to Li Chengyun. From their manner, they seemed to be discussing important matters and wouldn’t be leaving anytime soon.
He signaled the butler with his eye, and the man immediately helped him leave the hall.
In the bedroom, Song Qinghuan had already gotten up and was eating the dinner brought by a maid.
When Shi Xiuren entered, she paused for a moment, then put down her chopsticks and politely called out, “Grandfather.”
Shi Xiuren nodded but said nothing, the atmosphere immediately cooling.
He gestured for the butler to leave, and when only he and Song Qinghuan were left in the room, he finally spoke, “Feeling a bit better now?”
Song Qinghuan responded with a polite smile, “Thank you, grandfather. I am feeling much better now.”
Shi Xiuren chuckled gently, “Don’t be nervous, I’m not as terrifying as you imagine.”
Song Qinghuan blinked in surprise, then laughed awkwardly, “No, I think grandfather is very kind.”
The compliment didn’t seem to please Shi Xiuren, he just sighed, “To be honest, you’re not the granddaughter-in-law I had in mind. But since Yuhuan insists on being with you, I have no room to object. After all, it’s you who’ll be spending the rest of your life with him, not me.”
Song Qinghuan pursed her lips, remaining silent. 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒑𝒖𝙗.𝒄𝒐𝒎
Shi Xiuren continued, “I can tell Yuhuan cares about you very much, otherwise, he wouldn’t have cracked Si Chen’s skull open for you.”
