I Want A Lifetime With You

Su Shaoqing’s mouth twitched once again, “Of course not! If she’s married and happy, then this is the best outcome for her.”

“You better say it like you mean it.”

Pei Jingxiu moved his eyes away from Su Shaoqing and looked out of the window, “There’s no point clinging onto things that are not yours. Since you have already given her up, you need to learn to let her go. I’m telling you this because I want you to move on.”

“Well, that’s very nice of you.” Su Shaoqing grinned, “I’ve moved on. I’m glad she’s happy. Even if she’s not, it’s none of my business anymore.” Su Shaoqing let out a sigh, “You don’t have to test me, Jingxiu. I can never be as cruel as you.”

Pei Jingxiu tilted his head and glanced at Su Shaoqing.

He’s still young, after all. That’s why he loses control of himself easily when he’s provoked. I’m not surprised. Pei Jingxiu was still holding the cigarette in his hand, “I didn’t tell Fu Chengyan about this. I guess he wouldn’t want her to be back either.”

Su Shaoqing put on a half-smile, “Then why did you tell me? I have nothing to do with her anymore since our relationship has ended.” Su Shaoqing took in a deep breath, “Well, at least I know now.”

Pei Jingxiu nodded, “What time is our dinner?”

“8 pm! We’ll go once they warmed up the place.”

“I’ll take a nap first then.” Pei Jingxiu gave Su Shaoqing a tap on his shoulder before going upstairs.

As he watched the back of Pei Jingxiu’s slender body getting further away, a poignant memory popped up in his mind and caused him to lose the smile on his face.

He turned around, looked out the window, just as how Pei Jingxiu did earlier and saw a sudden breeze blowing away some dried leaves that had just fallen from the tree.

This barren winter landscape reminded him of an incident that had happened in the courtyard many years ago. On that particular day, Su Shaoqing, who was still a teenager, skipped school and roamed around the city the whole day. As he was on his way home, he heard someone crying.

It was the voice of a child who was pleading for help as she was incapable of getting down from a tall tree.

He was not a nosey parker, but on that day, his inquisitive spirit led him to enter the courtyard of a stranger’s residence. He stood beneath the tree and saw a little girl trapped up there.

His memory of the little girl was clear. She was not pleasant-looking, and her face was all covered in tears and mucus that dripped from her nostrils. Just when Su Shaoqing was about the leave, the little girl shrieked even louder, “Please help me!”

was Fu Chengyan’s paternal younger half-sister,

girl became his little loyal follower. She literally followed him

and pinched his brow ridge to relieve the pain. It had been years, but this memory remained fresh in his mind. He never had

think

the long scar on the back of his hand and recalled what she said, “You and I

Dynasty had always been fun, but today was exceptionally vibrant. All because of

City’s Big Four, Lin Group’s young master Lin Shen, Su Shaoqing’s cousin brother Su Bancheng, Zhan Yuming, and even Li Jing had also attended the

and Fu Chengyan arrived last due to a

for them, “It’s Jingxiu’s welcome dinner, yet you two are late, so

beside Fu Chengyan. All

married? He was one of the

were keen to know more about the woman standing

could only put on an awkward smile. She picked up the two glasses of wine and gave one to Fu Chengyan, “I’m sorry, we’re late because of

looked at her not because she was exceptionally loud. They were just curious about this woman,

at the people around her and then turned her attention to Fu Chengyan, who gave her a nod of encouragement. That was

aback by her swift action and could not turn their attention away from her. Su Shaoqing was quick to react to kill the awkward

come we’re all not aware of it?” Lin Shen then looked at Shi Nuan, “And you

Nuan came forth

of wine, “Let’s have three glasses as punishment. I’ll drink the other two on behalf of May!” Fu Chengyan said this to defend Shi Nuan. To Fu Chengyan, this was not just a punishment. He also

the fact that Fu Chengyan had volunteered to drink on behalf of Shi Nuan was also his way of warning the rest to know their limits. This showed how important

on. We’re supposed to celebrate Jingxiu tonight. Let’s focus on him, okay?” Li Heng squinted and looked at

another time! Our treat!” Shi Nuan tapped on Fu Chengyan’s shoulder and took over the empty glass, “Come, let’s sit

beamed at her,

stand this anymore!” Someone blurted

single! I think he has tried not to display his affection overly in front of

eyes narrowed, “Jing is right. Oh well, you’ll eventually get used

waist as they sat down. He then picked some fresh fruits for her, “Have some

pulled his