d later."Ning Shu didn't speak. He hesitated for a moment, then followed suit and jumped into the water. After all, letting Han Xi do everything himself would make him feel uncomfortable, even though...Ning Shu sat in her place, the old woman didn't understand where Xiao Che came from. But she also understood what was going on with the man's similar face.

The old woman asked a little uneasily, “Is he Xiaoche’s biological father”

Ning Shu opened her mouth but didn't deny it. The old woman couldn't help but worry, "Is he good to Xiao Che" Then she sighed, "What a sin, what a sin."

In the old woman's eyes, Li Yan abandoning his own child and only coming back these years made Ning Shu, his adoptive father, appear out of place.

Ning Shu hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Auntie Liu, please rest assured." He paused and continued, "He won't do anything to harm Xiao Che."

Liu Heng was also sizing up the man.

No matter where he was looked at, he was the best. Thinking back to a few years ago, when he was young, he spoke up: "Mr. Li, can I say a few words"

Li Yan's deep brows swept over him, then he stood up.

Two men stood on the verge of a confrontation, to be precise. Li Yan's eyes held danger and hostility, but it was all directed at one person: Liu Heng remained unfazed, simply saying, "Do you know what happened when he first met me years ago"

Li Yan's obsidian eyes stared at him, and he said faintly, "What do you want to say"

Liu Heng stated bluntly, "Since Ning Shu chose to leave, there must have been something bad that happened between you. In such cold weather, a man who is several months pregnant carefully hides his stomach, afraid of being discovered and treated as a monster. Even when he's sick, he doesn't dare to go to the hospital.... Mr. Li, is this how you treat him"

Li Yan's aura flared with rage in an instant, his pupils turning impossibly deep. Despite his cold expression, the other party was telling the truth.

Over the past few years, no matter how crazy he became, it couldn't change the fact that she had endured so much hardship in this small place during his absence.

He said in a cold tone, “That’s between him and me. It’s none of your business.”

Liu Heng sensed his malice and continued, "I'm just stating a fact, he is a person. Not the same thing as... Mr. Li, if you don't treat him as a real lover, then it's best to let go."

Li Yan suppressed the ferocity in his eyes. He gently lifted the corner of his lips, but his words were devoid of any warmth: "You should be grateful. If I touched you, Ning Shu would be unhappy."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't be here now."

He turned and walked into the house. He saw a young man talking to the old woman, his face pale and his eyebrows and eyes clear and handsome. There was an indescribable gentleness and purity about him, a tranquility of time.

Li Yan's tumultuous emotions in his chest suddenly subsided as if soothed.

His gaze gradually settled on Li Che, who was sitting beside him, then slid to the young man's belly, his face betraying no emotion.

......

This little place, even if it were the best, wouldn't be more than a three-star hotel. For someone like Li Yan who was used to five-star accommodations, it felt quite inadequate.

Ning Shu pursed her lips. She wouldn't even mention that Li Yan wasn't allowed to stay at Liu Heng's house. She didn't dare let him stay, after all, Li Yan had publicly snatched someone right there in their home before.

A large bedroom.

It's big enough for several people to sleep in.

After his shower, the man walked out. He saw his son lying in bed and paused for a moment before walking over.

Ning Shugang was just waiting for Xiao Che to fall asleep when he saw Li Yan come out. He was stunned for a moment, the other party glanced at him, and then went to bed. He cast a solemn glance at Li Che on the bed and said, "About your pregnancy, only Liu Heng knows"

Ning Shu didn't know why he brought this up, she hesitated for a moment before nodding: "I... once fainted, and it was Liu Ge who took me to the clinic."

Li Yan's brow was a little gloomy.

It seems he has a deep grudge against Liu Heng. He suppressed his displeasure and said, "Does it hurt"

Ning Shu was a little stunned.

Li Yan was a little impatient, but he still lowered his gaze and looked over, his face a bit embarrassed. "Why didn't you come back to me"

Ning Shu was silent. He was too afraid of Li Yan finding him at that time, how could he possibly take the initiative to find the other party.

Li Yan probably realized this, his face seemed to be covered with a layer of gloom. He reached out and gently pinched the back of the young man's neck, then whispered softly: "...if only I knew you were pregnant."

"That won't happen again."

Ning Shu's heart skipped a beat. He looked up and met the man's gaze. The other person also stared at him deeply, as if containing a myriad of emotions.

He couldn't help but purse his lips, his heart starting to beat involuntarily. He finally averted his gaze slightly.

And just at that moment.

Li Che woke up. He stared at the ceiling with a blank expression and said, "Dad, you're on me."

Ning Shu's face flushed, and she hurriedly took a step back, somewhat embarrassed, " ... Sorry."

.....

Besides explaining to Liu Heng and the others, Ning Shu also wanted to go to her former workplace to express her gratitude.

He stayed here for several years and received a lot of help from this shop.

Ning Shu was very grateful. Back then, when Xiao Che was eight or nine months old and he couldn't work, the manager didn't understand why he had suddenly resigned, but still gave him a chance.

And Xiao Yang, he also helped him a lot.

Six months apart, when the manager saw Ning Shu, he almost didn't recognize her.

And, the person behind the young man, it's not the big figure from the Li family, so who is he He hurriedly and nervously went up to him, saying: "Mr. Ning, long time no see."

He glanced at Li Yan and respectfully said, “Mr. Li.”

"It's been a long time," he said with a smile. "Manager Xu, I happened to be passing by, so I came in." He paused for a moment, then continued, "Thank you for your care over the past few years. If it weren't for you..."

"No, no," the manager quickly replied. "It's all thanks to your good fortune." He said with a smile, then turned to the man and said, "Thank you, Mr. Li, for your patronage. Our restaurant wouldn't be as successful today without you."

Ning Shu couldn't help but be startled.

On the other hand, Li Yan's expression remained calm as he said, "Ning Shuo, you owe your well-being to your care over these past few years."

The manager said, “It’s only right, Mr. Ning is an excellent person.”

He looked at the young man and said, “Mr. Ning, Mr. Li invested in us. Now the restaurant has opened several branches, and we hope that one day, we can serve you our dishes in the city.”

Ning Shu couldn't help but glance at Li Yan, who didn't look at him. He just shook hands with Manager Xu.

When he came out of the store, he couldn't help but ask: "Li Yan, why didn't you tell me about this"

Ning Shu found it strange, as if his relationship with Li Yan had already been made public.

What is their relationship

Ning Shu couldn't help but think.

Li Yan coldly glanced at him, his voice low and grave: "Do you still want to be bound to them for a lifetime This kind of human connection is best solved with money, isn't it"

He said in a calm tone, "I'll also try my best to take care of Liu Heng. As for the boy in the restaurant, I've already helped him find a good job."

Ning Shu didn't speak. He pursed his lips, Li Yan's style had always been like this.

On the way back, Li Yan received a phone call. Something must have been bothering him on the other end, because the man's brow furrowed slightly.

He opened his mouth and asked, “What’s happened”

Li Yan said coldly, "There's been a bit of a problem at the company." He frowned slightly and said, "I'm going back for two days." He reached up and touched the young man's neck, then continued, "Wait for me to come back."

Ning Shu raised her eyes and looked at the man.

Then she lowered her eyes.

Li Yan looked at him for a while, then turned and walked away.

Li Che found that the man related to him by blood was gone, looking like he wanted to ask but didn't want to. Ning Shu thought it was a bit funny: "He went back, something happened at work."

Li Che remained silent for a while before finally murmuring an "oh".

Ning Shu stroked his head and suddenly said, "Xiao Che, would you like to go back to our place"

Actually, he didn't expect it. After more than half a year away, the house was still empty. Ning Shu walked upstairs and knocked on the door.

But no one agreed.

The landlord heard the sound and came over. Seeing that it was a young man, he was taken aback and asked, "Mr. Lin, you're back."

Ning Shu nodded. "I'm back to take a look, is there anyone living here now"

The landlord said strangely, "Mr. Lin, you've been paying rent for this house for decades; you could come back anytime."

Ning Shu immediately froze, revealing a hint of astonishment.

The landlord said again, “Nothing in your room has been touched. Here’s the key, go in and have a look yourself.”

Ning Shu took the key and, holding Xiao Che's hand, walked inside.

He found that everything in the house seemed untouched. It even appeared as if someone cleaned regularly, and everything was just as it was when he left.

Ning Shu suddenly sighed.

He could probably guess who did it, except for Li Yan, there was probably no one else.

Ning Shu suddenly realized that someone was standing in front of him, and he looked up. Li Che stood before him, his jet-black eyes staring at him.

He suddenly felt his eyes getting a bit sore and couldn't help but raise his hand to touch his son's cheek.

Ning Shu didn't know what he was thinking. He only knew that, at this moment, his mind was filled with Li Yan's figure.

.....

Night.

A raging fire shattered the silence.

Wailing cries and screams for help.

When Liu Heng arrived, Li Che was being carried out. The child's eyes were fixed on the house, struggling desperately.

He walked over: “Xiao Che.”

Li Che ignored him and just stared at the house, saying, "Dad...Dad is still inside."

His voice was hoarse, as if he had called out countless times.

Liu Heng gasped, suddenly a fire broke out. The whole building was engulfed in flames. Ning Shu single-handedly rescued the child but got trapped inside herself...er, his eyes shining with delight as he said, "Ning classmate, will you accept my flower"Ning Shu was startled, almost letting go of the flowers in her hand. She steadied herself and said, "Is this a...