I Want A Lifetime With You

Since it was Su Shaoqing that invited the gang, Li Heng and Pei Jingxiu came. Pei Jingxiu even brought Ning Xi along.

Although Su Shaoqing called her a feisty girl, no one had seen her behave that way. Every time they saw her, she looked calm and collected. It would be more appropriate to describe her as lady-like rather than feisty.

Since Ning Xi was the only female among them, she sat quietly by one side as the four men played cards. She was just like a statue that didn’t move the whole time. If they didn’t know she was beside Pei Jingxiu, they would likely have forgotten about her.

“I thought that you would have gone back for the New Year!” Fu Chengyan put out a card, and his gaze fell upon Pei Jingxiu. He added, “How did the matter with Aunt Ning go?”

Pei Jingxiu’s eyes gleamed. Fu Chengyan was sitting across him, so their gaze met that instant. Pei Jingxiu had a card in hand and seemed to be thinking about something when he said, “Why? Am I being in your way by staying in Jiang City?”

Fu Chengyan raised his eyebrows as his gaze fell upon Ning Xi. “Isn’t Ms. Ning going home too?”

Ning Xi was sitting quietly when she heard her name being mentioned. She then recovered her senses and looked up. She stared at Fu Chengyan and felt that his gaze was somewhat different than that of Pei Jingxiu’s.

Pei Jingxiu’s gaze felt like a frosty abyss, while Fu Chengyan’s was more inquisitive and had a tinge of light within its ruthlessness. She lowered her gaze and took a deep breath. While rubbing her hands, she frowned. “The Ning family and I have not acknowledged each other. The only family member that I have met is my aunt.”

Ning Xi’s voice wasn’t really the kind that was gentle. In fact, it sounded a little squeaky.

Fu Chengyan knitted his brows a little and smirked. “You aren’t the kind that let things drag on for this long. Wasn’t the Ning family looking for her for the past twenty years?”

Pei Jingxiu’s hand trembled for a second. “The time isn’t ripe yet!” He put down the card in his hand. “Chengyan, are you really that free? Don’t you have lots to do already?”

Fu Chengyan knew that Pei Jingxiu didn’t want him to meddle in his business. Hence, he shrugged his shoulders as if he didn’t care. He added, “Aunt Ning…”

“I know what I’m doing!” Pei Jingxiu then turned towards Ning Xi, “Are you bored?”

Ning Xi shook her head. “I’m fine. Honestly, I wouldn’t know where else to go.”

What Ning Xi said was true. She had no friends in Jiang City. Other than following Pei Jingxiu, there was no other place for her to go.

Pei Jingxiu was surprised. “Isn’t it the New Year? You should know Chengyan’s wife. You can invite her out when you’re bored!”

when he heard that. “You’re right. May is indeed bored when she’s home alone, so she

to this matter, I have something to say. Do you know that today’s gathering was only made possible because Chengyan’s wife abandoned him? He only thought of all of you when he was bored just now, Pei!” Su Shaoqing then turned to Li Heng.

are?” Li Heng put down a card too. At that moment,

Can’t you let us win for once?” Su Shaoqing complained as he reached his hand out and rapped the table with his knuckles. “Are you frustrated because your wife left you

Chengyan’s fearsome gaze aimed itself at Su Shaoqing. “Are

and looked at Li Heng, who pursed his lips as his gaze flashed with a tinge

won almost every round. And the one he beat repeatedly

Chengyan smiled, “I just had a lucky hand. When one is

lot of discontent from the group, especially Su Shaoqing, who had zero tolerance for that kind of trash talk. Since he was often with Fu

“You guys invited it upon

really keen on having a relationship either. However, it was different for Li Heng and Su Shaoqing. Li Heng had married before but separated in less than a year. Three years had passed since Pei Huan left, and Li Heng didn’t seem to have gotten over it until now. It was the same for Su Shaoqing. Because of what happened between Fu Ling and him then, he had remained single until today.

Over the years, only Su Shaoqing kept in close contact with Fu Chengyan, while Li Heng would avoid meeting Fu Chengyan if he could. It wasn’t because something had happened between them; it was just that Fu Chengyan reminded Li Heng of someone he missed

the first to stand up. “I’m going out for a puff. You guys go

He held his cards with one hand while the other was placed lazily on his lap and said, “I’m afraid Li

Chengyan raised his eyebrows in surprise. “What do

for him to find Pei Huan. Unless someone deliberately covered up her tracks.” Pei Jingxiu turned his gaze over to Fu

hands, Fu Chengyan froze for a second, but his expression did not change. He smiled, “Pei, I’m afraid you have got it wrong this time.” He faced Pei

doesn’t want to see

gaze. “You

Li Heng, think about your uncle and aunt! They have been waiting for so long to finally find their daughter, and now, she has left them again.” Pei Jingxiu looked at Fu Chengyan as he spoke. “You were brought up by your aunt. I’m sure you won’t

or now, Huan’s disappearance had nothing to do with

he wasn’t really sure what happened between Li Heng and Pei Huan. Although Pei Huan had reunited

each other much. He would help her with small things from time to time. That was all that happened between them and

Chengyan only intervened when Pei Huan and Li Heng’s relationship started to have problems. Yet, he did not expect Pei

send men to search for her. But it seemed that all her tracks had been well covered. It was as if she vanished without a trace. Over the last two years, Ning Xin’s health had

gleamed. “If not you, who else?” There weren’t many that could have helped Pei Huan. There were even lesser

Fu clan. Other than his sister, did