“With me here, you have nothing to fear.”
…
Su Yue froze for a moment.
This was a sentence he had spoken countless times, which she had dismissed, only for him to utter it again and again.
Her bright eyes welled up with tears as she looked at the man before her.
“Don’t you dare cry, or I’ll leave,” he said, avoiding her gaze, his voice deep.
Yes, he still had that calm and collected demeanor.
Yet, it couldn’t hide his passionate and profound love for her.
He loved her appearance and her body.
He also loved her dreams and her soul.
Through the long years, his love was the only constant.
The only constant was that he would always be there, silently clearing away the dangers for her.
Giving her the best environment.
Allowing her to grow freely.
“What happened to those people?” Su Yue asked, holding back her tears.
She wanted to know what he had done for her behind the scenes.
“They are currently being processed by the public security bureau for referral to the procuratorate. When the court session begins, I can take you to observe.”
His voice was still casual and relaxed.
It had always been like this; fearing she would worry, he would downplay serious matters with an indifferent attitude.
Or perhaps…
“If your head is clear, think about what to eat tonight. I’ve helped you so much, and I haven’t even had a meal you cooked.”
Or perhaps, he used this method to distract her.
Su Yue looked at him.
As if she were looking at a childish little boy.
But she knew that his childishness stemmed from love.
He was not a child.
He was the hero who had entered her life.
“Then tidy yourself up, and let’s go to the supermarket to buy some ingredients. I’ll cook a delicious meal for you tonight.”
She, too, imitating him, let out a snort, replying as if it were of no consequence.
Because she also feared his worry.
And because she trusted him too much.
With him by her side, she truly had nothing to fear.
…
It had been a long time since they last went grocery shopping together. Before leaving, Su Yue put masks on both of them.
“You’ve only been popular for a few days, and already you’re self-conscious about your image?” the man, his face hidden by the mask, raised an eyebrow, displeased.
Su Yue rolled her eyes at him and put on her own mask. “If you don’t want to wear it, take it off. If someone recognizes us and causes a scene, don’t drag me down with you.”
She stood on tiptoe to sling her small shoulder bag over his, then added, “At that point, I’ll slip away without a second thought.”
There was no answer.
Su Yue took his hand and led him out.
However, while waiting for the elevator, someone couldn’t help but speak up leisurely,
“The older you get, the more heartless you become.”
Su Yue: …
In the supermarket, the two of them behaved like an old married couple.
Director Chen pushed the shopping cart, while Reporter Su, linking her arm through his, pulled him towards various shopping sections to pick out ingredients.
They bought chicken legs, ribs, corn, and some other vegetables.
“I’ll make you pipa chicken legs and stewed ribs. What do you think, Director Chen?”
After picking up the items, she clung to him, asking in a coaxing tone.
“Speak properly.”
“I always speak properly,” she said, then pulled him towards the yogurt section.
As they walked, she added, “You are the most precious and special person to me, so I definitely can’t treat you the same way I treat others.”
She couldn’t see the smile curving his lips beneath the mask.
She could only hear his faint reply, “If you say any more of that, I’m going to be sick.”
“Hmph, you’re just being stubborn. I know you’re secretly very happy right now.”
Su Yue had him figured out completely. Unbothered by his attitude, she tossed a few bottles of probiotic drinks into the shopping cart.
Finally, after paying,
Chen Ziming voluntarily carried the heavy shopping bags and, out of habit, reached for the girl’s hand by his side to leave.
“Wait a moment.” She suddenly noticed something.
The next second, she picked up a few boxes from the checkout counter’s display shelf and placed them in front of the cashier.
“Please scan these again,” she said, then took out her phone to find her payment code.
While the code was being scanned, she turned her head and looked up at the man, her eyes curving into a smile.
She saw his gaze, cold and indifferent.
But he did not stop her.