Stealing Your Heart

Shen Peichuan shook his head and said no.

Sitting across the table, Captain Song took a quick glimpse at Shen Peichuan and then at Song Yaxin. He knew his wife’s words would have affected his daughter, but there was nothing his daughter could do to undo the past, no matter how much she regretted it.

As people always say—never force anything that was not meant to be, because one would never have to force anything that was truly meant to be.

It was true that Captain Song really hoped Shen Peichuan could marry his daughter at one point, but he knew love could not be forced.

That was why he invited Shen Peichuan and Sang Yu over.

It was time he buried his unfulfilled wish, and it was also time his wife and his daughter got over the past.

Now that Song Yaxin had divorced, all Captain Song wanted was for her to get over the hurt and start anew with someone else who would truly cherish her.

Looking at the four of them, Captain Song let out a sigh and collected himself. “Come, let’s dig in. Make yourself at home; there’s not a need to be so constrained. I remember you being quite an eloquent girl,” he said, looking at Sang Yu.

Captain Song really admired the girl. From his first impression of her, she was energetic and courageous.

Upon hearing that, a small and innocent grin spread across Sang Yu’s lips. “I was really worried that you would punish him back then.”

Captain Song chuckled as he thought about how Sang Yu had defended Shen Peichuan last time. “I bet you’re the one who pursued him.”

Captain Song knew Shen Peichuan inside out. He knew that the man would never initiate something like that when he first saw the news.

But Shen Peichuan had quickly interjected and came to Sang Yu’s rescue. “No, it is I who liked her first,” he said softly but surely.

He did not want people to have the wrong idea about Sang Yu.

After all, she was the one who had helped him out.

Captain Song widened his eyes in surprise and laughed heartily. “Ha! I didn’t expect that!”

He had always thought Shen Peichuan to be an honest and dull man.

It never occurred to him that Shen Peichuan would go after any girl. That said a lot about how much Shen Peichuan liked Sang Yu.

It was completely understandable, though. Sang Yu was a beautiful girl in her prime, and she had a fine character. Captain Song could tell that she was someone who had a mind of her own, although she was much younger than Shen Peichuan.

He shifted his gaze to Sang Yu and told her, “Peichuan does not have his family with him here, so you must take good care of him.”

She smiled and nodded her head vigorously as she stole a look at Shen Peichuan.

Sang Yu knew that this was the man she wanted to marry one day.

Song Yaxin begged to differ. She eyed the couple and said sourly, “Peichuan, look at how nice my dad is

intention was so obvious that the atmosphere

he heard what she said. “You may leave if you’re not here to enjoy a meal. Do you think everyone should let you have your way just

placating her husband. “Come on; she’s still recovering from a broken marriage. Understandably, all she can

long papaya face, shooting daggers at his daughter. All he wanted was for her to get over Shen Peichuan. Yet, not only was she refusing to let the past go, but she was also making a fuss and dragging other people into the

dine with the family today. He felt that he should allow each side some time to recover and readjust. Having

he expected Shen Peichuan would take leave. “I’m sorry if we made you uncomfortable. I hope you don’t take it to

cordially with a bow. Regardless of what Song Yaxin said, he knew Captain Song was a

change how much he respected

Why don’t we have a meal

was no way Captain Song and Zhou Huaihou would agree to promote Shen Peichuan if

was a man who

should come over to my place next time. I’ll cook

brows in surprise. “I didn’t know you knew how

for a while, so I know how to cook a thing or two. My cooking is not particularly good, but I’m willing to

cooking then. See you,” Captain Song waved him goodbye as he

see ourselves out. See y’all around,” Shen Peichuan greeted

around the door, Captain Song turned around and eyed his daughter coldly. “What do you think you’re

blurted out such insensitive words either. All

decision now. What you just said is so unabashed. I feel ashamed as your father. Also, Shen Peichuan was promoted because he deserves it. It’s not like I show him special favor. Yes, I did nominate him to be the deputy chief, but that’s purely because of his capability. Now that you put it that way, it sounds

husband. “But you need to

to inflict pain on others?” he questioned his wife before she could even finish her sentence. To Captain Song, there was no way he

husband was right. Shen Peichuan was a good and reliable man—it was their

and asked, “Why didn’t

not like I have to report everything to you, right?” Captain

no longer in the mood for food, he left the

her. “I thought you didn’t like Shen Peichuan? What was

should not have said such a remark. She smacked her lips and grunted, “I’m so sorry, mom.

her dad. She thought that he had come today because he wanted to show his

you to see him have a

point. If she did, there was no reason for her to reject him last time; if she did not, there was no reason for her to be so

really could not wrap her head around

having a girlfriend doesn’t mean anything to me,”

her daughter carefully. She knew that was probably not the case, but she decided to let the matter off. Song Yaxin had just divorced, and

to your dad. I’m sure he’ll forgive

like Shen Peichuan is his

You’d better not let your dad hear this,” Mrs. Song

knew her husband was a man of principle; he would never do something