novelaction Chapter 64 Sheng Shen (Micro Knife)
Chapter 64 Sheng Shen (Micro Knife)
A hint of doubt flickered in Xiao Qi'an's clear black and white eyes.
Who is it? Auntie?
He glanced at the kitchen and called out softly and sweetly,
"Mommy~"
Unfortunately, the baby's voice was barely heard; it was completely drowned out by Su Su's cooking and stir-frying live stream.
Xiao Qi'an knew his mother couldn't hear, so he tilted his head curiously and wobbled forward, holding onto the sofa.
'ding dong'
The doorbell wasn't ringing urgently, and Xiao Qi'an wasn't in a hurry either. She slowly found her way to the front door, then plopped down by the door and leaned against it, listening to the doorbell ring.
No, it's not Auntie. Auntie would knock on the door!
He can't open the door for strangers!
Fortunately, Su Su ended her live stream quickly today. She plans to pack her things after the stream and go to Beijing to find Shen Xi. Shen Xi sent her a message a few days ago saying that she also has a child, but the details can't be explained in a few words.
Su Su was a little worried and wanted to go see her.
She untied her apron, pulled out a tissue to wipe her sweat, and left the kitchen, glancing habitually at the carpet.
Hmm? Where's the child?
She quickly put down her apron and walked towards the bedroom...
"Mommy~, here." Little Qi'an pinched his fingers and sat firmly in front of the door, looking at his mother.
'ding dong'
The person outside seemed very patient, ringing the doorbell again and again.
Su Su heard it this time, and she subconsciously thought it was Shen Xi, but Shen Xi would call out when she rang the doorbell, so it wasn't her.
She seemed to suddenly sense something, and her heart suddenly panicked. She subconsciously pulled Xiao Qi'an behind her, her hand trembling slightly as it was placed to the side.
She peered through the peephole.
—Boom
Su Su's mind went completely blank for a moment. She covered her mouth tightly with both hands, tears streaming down her face. She leaned against the wall, pale-faced, to keep herself from collapsing.
It's Sheng Shen!!!
How did he know she was here?
Didn't he already have someone else he liked?!
Why are you still looking for her?
All the questions exploded in her mind instantly. Before Su Su could think about them, she quickly wiped away her tears, picked up Xiao Qi'an, and headed to the bedroom.
No matter what, she had to protect the child.
Little Qi'an was held by his mother with a bewildered look on his face.
Su Su quickly scanned every corner of the room. She couldn't stay in the closet; the air inside was stuffy.
She put Xiao Qi'an down, pointed to the space under the bed, and tried to speak gently, "An'an, there's a stranger outside, but Mommy doesn't want him to see you. How about we let An'an hide under the bed for a bit?"
Little Qi'an was very obedient. He nodded his little head and then crawled inside on his own.
"Mommy, I'm all better now."
Su Su checked several times to make sure the child was safe inside before slowly straightening up and walking out.
Perhaps the person outside also realized that the person inside didn't want to open the door.
The man outside the door had a hoarse voice. He said...
"Su Su, open the door, it's me."
Su Su laughed self-deprecatingly. The Sheng family had connections everywhere; even if she hid like this, they could still find her.
She was heartbroken; everything was over.
Even if she doesn't open the door now, she can't stay indoors forever.
She can't escape.
—A click.
The door opened.
The man outside the door was caught off guard when his beloved, whom he had longed for, suddenly appeared in front of him.
His eyes held both tears and laughter, as if nothing had changed; he was still the same young man who had passionately pursued her in college.
Sheng Shen's eyes were moist, his gaze gentle and peaceful, but his voice trembled slightly, "Su Su, it's been a long time."
Su Su felt her head go numb and heard a buzzing sound in her ears. She subconsciously took a step back.
"You're not allowed in!"
Seeing that Sheng Shen wanted to take another step forward, Su Su sternly reprimanded him.
She thought it was dirty.
This is the only clean place left for her; it can't be ruined anymore.
Su Su's coldness and disgust were palpable, displayed openly to the man opposite her.
Sheng Shen stopped and withdrew his foot. He stared at her intently, a deep sense of despair and sorrow welling up inside him.
"Su Su, why don't you want to see me?"
Su Su calmed down, and at this moment her mind was incredibly clear. She thought that no matter what the reason, as long as he could get out of there, that was enough.
For a moment, she even thought that if Xixi were here, she could kick him out.
"Sheng Shen, for the sake of our past friendship, can't you just pretend I'm dead?!"
Su Su's usually gentle eyes were now filled with anger. She couldn't understand why, even though she had hidden herself here, he still found her.
Are you unwilling to accept this?
What is he unwilling to accept?
"Susu, have you misunderstood me? I'll just stand here and explain it to you, okay?"
Sheng Shen's eyes were red at the corners, but his voice remained gentle. He seemed to have endless patience to tolerate the woman in front of him who was on the verge of collapse.
Su Su wondered, why did he still have to be so gentle?
She didn't understand, but perhaps at that moment, she didn't dare to understand.
Yes, she was scared.
She didn't want to hear it.
She feared that everything had truly been a misunderstanding, and then what did all the suffering and pain she had endured amount to? What did all the countless days and nights she had shed mean?
What is the helplessness she felt when she was lying alone in her room late at night after giving birth, hearing her baby cry but unable to get up?
Did she bring this trouble upon herself?
Well, given how conflicted, insecure, and timid she is, whatever she does always feels wrong.
But she really tried her best to live on.
"Sheng Shen, I only have one question: Did you have an extramarital affair?"
Su Su looked straight into his gentle, watery eyes.
She wanted to give herself an ending.
A hint of doubt flashed in Sheng Shen's light brown eyes, but he quickly realized what had happened. A cold glint appeared in his eyes as he closed them, forcing a smile.
"Su Su, I have never cheated on you. Whether before or after our marriage, I have only ever loved you."
"If what I said is not true, may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death."
His eyes were resolute as he looked at her intently.
“Su Su, when we got married, I had just taken over the company. The Sheng family’s collateral branches were shady and corrupt, and I spent a lot of time and energy cleaning them up. But at the same time, I neglected your feelings. I admit that was my mistake. But I really couldn’t have an affair. I couldn’t do something so despicable. We’ve been together for six years, from college to marriage, but now it’s come to this. I’m not reconciled.”
"Su Su, I'm really not reconciled."
His lips were pale and tightly pursed, his eyes filled with pain, and his deep, intense love, like the sea, surged towards Su Su.
Su Su looked up into his eyes and suddenly smiled.
Her laughter was desolate and mocking, as if she were laughing at her own past struggles, dilemmas, and foolishness.
"Sheng Shen, you can leave now. I don't want to see you again."
Qi'an and I don't need you anymore.