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.

my dad is to you. Why not you be his son? I’m

the

daughter the moment he heard what she said. “You may leave if you’re not here to enjoy a meal. Do you think

try placating her husband. “Come on; she’s still recovering from a broken marriage. Understandably, all she can see is her own misery. Don’t

pulled a 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

that it was not a good time to dine with the family today. He felt that he should allow each side some time to recover and readjust. Having made

as if he expected Shen Peichuan would take leave. “I’m sorry if

what you’ve done for me,” Shen Peichuan replied cordially with a bow. Regardless of what Song Yaxin said, he knew Captain Song was a kind person, and he appreciated everything Captain Song had done

how much he respected

you wouldn’t have gotten promoted. Why don’t we have

there was no way Captain Song and Zhou Huaihou would agree to promote Shen Peichuan if not

he was a man who

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

surprise. “I didn’t know you knew how to

cook a thing or two. My cooking is not particularly good, but I’m willing to cook you something nice if you don’t mind trying,” Shen Peichuan answered as he clasped his hand nervously with a

won’t mind. Till I get to try your cooking then. See

Peichuan greeted the captain and Mrs.

Song turned around and eyed his

out such insensitive words either. All she knew was that it surely did not feel good to see Shen Peichuan together with Sang

regret your decision now. What you just said is so unabashed. I feel ashamed as your father. Also, Shen Peichuan was promoted because he

husband.

he questioned his wife before she could even finish her sentence. To Captain Song,

her lips and stopped talking. Deep in her heart, she knew her husband was right. Shen Peichuan was a good

asked, “Why didn’t you tell

I have to report everything to

in the mood for

Peichuan? What was with that reaction just now? Look at what you’ve done.

lips and grunted, “I’m

that Shen Peichuan was where he was today because of her dad. She thought that he had come today because he wanted to show his gratitude. That was why she thought that they still had a chance. But to

see him have

for her to reject him

not wrap her head

having a girlfriend doesn’t mean anything to

her head as she eyed 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 Mrs. Song did not want to add to the pain her daughter

to your dad. I’m sure he’ll forgive you,”

like Shen Peichuan is his illegitimate child,” Song Yaxin joked with a

talking about? You’d better not let your dad

man of principle; he would never do something like