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.

said sourly, “Peichuan, look at how nice my dad is to

obvious that the atmosphere turned awkward

heard what she said. “You may leave if you’re not here to enjoy

that she should try placating her husband. “Come on; she’s still recovering

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,

recover and readjust. Having made up his mind, he held Sang Yu’s hand and stood up. “I’m sorry, Captain. I still have some work to attend to. I’m afraid

quietly as if he expected Shen Peichuan would take leave. “I’m sorry if we made you uncomfortable.

and I’m altogether grateful for what you’ve done for me,” Shen Peichuan replied cordially with a bow. Regardless of what Song Yaxin said, he knew Captain

change how much he respected

don’t we have a meal another day? You should

Huaihou would agree to promote

a man who took his

come over to my place next

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

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

course I won’t mind. Till I get to try your cooking then. See you,” Captain Song waved

around,” Shen Peichuan greeted the captain and Mrs. Song before

after the couple disappeared around the door, Captain Song turned around and eyed his daughter coldly.

Yaxin grabbed her hair in agony. She did not know why she had blurted out such insensitive words either. All she

your 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 like I do have an ulterior motive,” Captain Song berated her in

tried interjecting to appease her husband. “But you need to understand her

is a legit excuse for her to inflict pain on others?” he questioned his wife before she could even finish her sentence. To Captain Song, there was

talking. Deep in her heart, she knew her husband was right. Shen Peichuan was a good and reliable man—it was their daughter’s fault the two never made it to

let out a sigh and asked, “Why didn’t you tell me he already has

like I have to report everything to you, right?” Captain Song

that he was no longer in the mood for food, he left the

thought you didn’t like Shen Peichuan?

her lips and grunted, “I’m so

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 her dismay, Shen Peichuan came with his girlfriend, and that devastated

to see him have

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

really could not wrap her head around what

mean anything to me,”

but she decided to let the matter off. Song Yaxin had just divorced, and Mrs. Song did not want

Just go and apologize to your dad. I’m sure he’ll forgive you,” she told her

nice to him? It’s like Shen Peichuan is his illegitimate child,” Song

are you talking about? You’d better not let your

knew her husband was a man of principle;