Stealing Your Heart

Shen Peichuan wasn’t used to the blinding light just yet, so he closed his eyes again. He tried a couple of times before he finally woke up. He recalled how he fell into the river and got knocked out by a boat. He was hit in the head again after that.

After some time, Shen Peichuan moved around and struggled to get up. He finally figured out where he was, but he remembered how the man was worried about being held responsible for knocking Shen Peichuan out in the river. That was why he hit me with a wooden plank. Why would he take me to the hospital after that? It doesn’t make sense…

Shen Peichuan was about to move his leg when he realized that something was on it. He tilted his head and saw a familiar face right in front of him.

Sang Yu? What is she doing here?

Shen Peichuan thought that his heartbeat had quickened because he was surprised by her sudden appearance.

In the meantime, Sang Yu gradually woke up. The first thing she saw was Shen Peichuan staring at her. She rubbed her eyes and spoke in a delighted tone, “You’re awake!”

Shen Peichuan stared for a long time before he asked, “W-what are you doing here?”

“You fainted, and one of my students saw you. I took you to the hospital after that. Also, I should be the one asking that question. What are you doing here?” asked Sang Yu as she sat up. She massaged her numb arm before adding, “Does your head still hurt? Are you hungry?”

However, Shen Peichuan didn’t say anything. He simply stared at her before ignoring her question and demanded, “Why did you drop out of school?”

Sang Yu avoided his eyes and answered, “I just don’t feel like continuing my studies.”

At first, she worked hard for her mother’s sake and to be a woman worthy of Shen Peichuan. However, her mother later passed away, and Captain Song’s words made her realize that it didn’t matter how hard she worked. She would never be capable enough to help Shen Peichuan.

At that point, Sang Yu no longer knew what she was fighting for. She lost all sense of purpose, and her life felt meaningless.

She was in a daze for a while, but she later realized that she didn’t want everything she had learned to go to waste. Hence, she went to the village to be a teacher. She taught for free, and she didn’t have much savings, to begin with, so she worked online as well. She tutored high school students via an online platform, and the money she earned from those tutoring sessions was used to buy books and materials for her students in the village. She also used the money to pay for her daily necessities.

She didn’t have much, but she was good at accounting and had a habit of spending frugally. Moreover, she had little expenses since she was living in a small village, so she could even save up some money by teaching a few more classes online.

“It’s such a pity. You got accepted into a great university, but you’re dropping out just like that,” commented Shen Peichuan. He couldn’t understand her train of thought.

Sang Yu grinned and pointed out, “You’re not my guardian, so don’t worry about it. How have you been?”

Yu changed her number and cut off all contact with her friends after she left B

a clean break

that she would never

“Can I…”

Yu,” said Wang Wen as he walked in with

years old. He was in his second year in college and was tall and cute. He had a simple white t-shirt on, and his fair

call Zong Jinghao and warn him. However,

Peichuan watched as Wang Wen grinned warmly and handed the breakfast over to

who is

She never expected to see him in the hospital that early. How early did he have to wake up to travel all the way over from the village and reach the hospital this early in

me guess. You haven’t eaten anything

Sang Yu remained silent.

kept quiet! That means I guessed right. I knew you wouldn’t eat on time, so I got up early to get you some

Peichuan murmured

as he opened the food containers. He bought porridge and dumplings and took the initiative

and he exuded a pleasant aura. He was especially warm and approachable when he smiled. That got Sang Yu to grin instinctively

upon seeing Sang Yu grinning

Wen. He didn’t like how polite Sang Yu was because it created a sense of distance. After all, only strangers or acquaintances would be that

I won’t say it anymore. Have you

waiting for the hawker to pack the food

Shen Peichuan the dumpling. “Wang Wen

wasn’t in the mood to eat and was going to let Sang Yu have everything. However, he saw the annoyed expression on Wang Wen’s face, and that prompted Shen Peichuan to toss one dumpling into his mouth. He wasn’t sure why he did that, but he still

for vegetarians, but it tasted great. The outer layer was crisp with

a special sauce that

container with the congee and handed it to him. She said, “It’s a little dry to only have

Peichuan stared and asked, “What

hungry. Besides, I can go buy myself some breakfast when I feel like it. I’m not a patient