Stealing Your Heart

Shen Peichuan approached the doctor and asked about Zong Qifeng’s deteriorating condition.

Dr. Jiang nodded grimly. “I’m afraid tonight may be his last. His condition is deteriorating quickly.”

When Sang Yu heard Dr. Jiang’s words, she anxiously tightened her grip on Shen Peichuan’s hand. She could imagine how solemn the atmosphere was in the house.

Shen Peichuan maintained his composure as he held onto Sang Yu’s hands. “Once you enter the house, act as if you don’t know about it. Just do whatever that’s expected of you.”

During such times, the more careful one was the more sensitive it became.

Sang Yu nodded.

Shen Peichuan brought out the mooncakes and presents that he bought from the trunk. After all, today was a festive celebration, and it wouldn’t be right to arrive empty-handed.

With the gifts in his hands, he asked, “Dr. Jiang, aren’t you going in?”

Dr. Jiang replied, “I’m getting some fresh hair. I’ll return in a while.”

Shen Peichuan nodded before entering together with Sang Yu.

Zhuang Zijin was holding the baby in the hall, while Yanchen and Yanxi were in Zong Qifeng’s room. She had folded many paper cranes and hung them all over the house with Cheng Yuwen’s help.

Today, Zong Qifeng requested to have dumplings with spicy beef stuffing.

them during every festival. Despite feeling ambivalent about it, he always ate a lot

chili. By the time her noodles were done, Zong Jinghao was still

meat, Lin Xinyan placed it on the chopping board and handed Zong Jinghao the cleaver. As he accepted it grimly, he began smashing the cleaver down

movements were

gave him a look but didn’t comment. All

an hour, the meat was finally minced. Lin Xinyan got him to wash his hands.

me do it. Just tell me what to add.” Zong Jinghao took out a big transparent glass bowl from the cupboard and place the minced meat into it. After that, Lin Xinyan passed him the pepper juice that she had boiled earlier. “There’s half a bowl of juice here. Mixed them into the minced meat three separate times. Every

did as he

marinating the stuffing, Lin Xinyan began to roll

gave him further instructions. “Green onion, ginger, salt… lastly,

did exactly as

taught Zong Jinghao how to fold them. Although he didn’t manage to fold them perfectly, it was still enough

to fold the dumplings, she

kitchen as it may be Zong Qifeng’s last meal. So everyone gave the two of them their last

night fell, they managed to prepare the dumplings after two

put

took out a tray

“Take this up.”

lifted his gaze towards her. Lin

turned and walked out of

saw that Shen Peichuan and