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The old lady waved her hand at her. "These few days are pretty difficult for you. Don't blame yourself anymore."

Cheng Tian Hua's legs hadn't fully recovered yet, so she still had some difficulty climbing up the stairs. She rested against the wall for a while, then walked towards the living room.

Shen Moxi was still there, standing on the terrace in the same posture as before. At the sound of footsteps, he turned around and looked at her with keen eyes.

"I'm back." Cheng Tian gave him a faint smile.

He did not reply, but raised his teacup and took a sip.

She then said, "I also didn't expect that I would come back here again. You definitely didn't think of it either, but since you're back, we should have a good time together."

She held out her hand, the smile still on her face.

Shen Moxi looked down at her palm and smiled mockingly. "Gu Zi Hao is right by your side. With just a step, you can throw yourself into his arms. Why do you have to go through so much trouble to return to my side?"

"Why else?" she asked mockingly, and then sneered. "Not because of love, anyway."

"You don't need to be so pessimistic. When your mother's operation is completed next week and we no longer need our Shen family, you can also return to Gu Zi Hao's arms." He took a step forward and fixed her with his gaze. "This is the freedom and the right I'm giving you, to make up for the debt I've owed you these days."

Cheng Tian Painting was surprised and looked at him in disbelief.

Had she heard wrongly? She actually heard these words from Shen Mushui? How could such a heartless side of Shen Mushui, who she had always thought was ruthless?

Was it to get rid of her and love him wholeheartedly?

"You don't have to worry about Grandma. When she has no weaknesses, she can't do anything to you." Furthermore, Gu Zi Hao is the only son of the Gu family.

He spoke so earnestly, so sincerely, so indifferently, as if he were arranging something that had nothing to do with him.

Cheng Tian drew in a deep breath and looked at him, "You are so devoted to me, do you really think it's worth it?"

"Since we have reached the point where we hate each other, and can only reluctantly be together with pain and no happiness, why not get together and leave, what do you think?"

Two Phases of Annoyance... Cheng Tian Painting smiled bitterly.

Could she tell him that there was still some reluctance in her heart? She already had traces of falling in love with him, but when she saw that he was not disgusted, she only felt a chill from being ignored and hurt.

He was the one who was tired, not her.

Although she hadn't done anything wrong, she had still reached a point that made him sick.

"Disperse after all. Isn't this what we agreed upon earlier?" Cheng Tian Hua gave a forlorn smile, "After going through so much, I've never contributed anything to the Shen family, yet I've managed to get my mother such a good opportunity to treat them. I feel rather guilty just thinking about it."

She extended her palm to him again. "Thank you for your magnanimity and care."

"No need to thank me." Shen Moxi stretched out his palm and gently pinched the tip of her finger.

Her fingertips were slightly cold and trembling. The weather was not that cold, but her hands were trembling.

"I'm not a good businessman, and I'm not a good man, but I never owe a woman, so you don't have to be embarrassed."

It seemed like a peaceful exchange, but there were actually surging emotions hidden within. She was reluctant to part with him, so why wouldn't he pay her back?

After losing the Cheng Tian painting, would he still be able to love a woman like that in his life?

Perhaps in two years, when Yang Tenxin returned, he would be able to follow the old lady's wishes and marry a new wife, have children, and spend the rest of his life blandly.

He would no longer go to Japan to see the snow, no longer take up the observation deck of the Tiandu Building, no longer risk his life for a woman.

In the evening, the old lady locked the study and all the guest rooms as usual.

Shen Moxi and Cheng Tian painting were naturally brought together in a bedroom. It was not that they had never been intimate with each other before, nor that they had never shared a bed with each other before. As a matter of fact, the two of them were in the same bed.

Shen Muxi was leaning on the headboard, reading his financial magazine. Cheng had his back to him as he scrubbed the news on his mobile phone. There was no communication between the two of them until they fell asleep.

The next morning they went downstairs again, into the dining room, and had breakfast together.

The old lady sized up their calm expressions, not sure if they were making up or just shivering.

Logically speaking, they should have made up. After all, the truth had been revealed, and she had already apologised to Cheng Tian and punished He Hui.

"Today, I called Madam Gu and Madam Liu over to feel for cards. There's one person missing, Little Painting, are you free soon?" The old lady looked at Cheng Tian painting and asked.

Cheng Tian Hua was startled, then he shook his head: "I don't know how to play cards, and I'm going to the hospital to accompany my mother, after all, the operation is going to happen in a few days."

The operation was going to happen in a few days, and only with a success rate of 50%. If she didn't accompany her mother now and the operation failed, she would never have another chance in her life.

"Oh, that's right. Mother's operation is more important." The old lady turned to Moussi. "You can take Little Painted Man to the hospital. Girls aren't that safe when they drive."

"Sure." Shen Mushui nodded.

"Oh right, have you guys returned to Tai An residence? Or do you live here? " the old lady asked again.

The couple looked at each other for a moment before Cheng Tian Hua said, "We'll stay here. We won't be returning to Tai An residence."

Since He Hui had already decided to leave the country and couldn't cause her any more trouble, there was no need for her to hide in Tai An. The most important reason was that with her current relationship with Shen Muxi, it wasn't suitable for them to live together.

"That's good too. It's better to eat and live well here. You don't need to take care of your own household chores." The old woman nodded.

After breakfast, Cheng Tian got into Shen Muxi's Bentley.

There was still no communication along the way, so it was not appropriate to talk about anything now.

The car stopped in front of the hospital. Cheng Tian Hua unbuckled his seat belt and said to Shen Moxi, "I won't be going back to the Shen Residence for the next few days. I'll be staying with my mother in the hospital. Can you help me talk to Grandma properly?"

"I'll do my best." Shen Mushui pressed on the door.

"Then I'll thank you first." Cheng Tian Hua opened the door and got out of the car. She stood by the side of the road and watched the car disappear into the traffic before she turned around and walked back into the hospital.

Cheng Tian Painting accompanied her to read to her from today's newspaper, which was next to her sickbed. There was nothing special about it, it was just some small talk on the streets.

Putting the newspaper on the table, she caressed her mother's thin face with her small hand and asked with a smile, "There are only five days left before the surgery, are you nervous, mother?" I'm too nervous to sleep well. "

"If this operation succeeds, I will treat you better. I will accompany you and serve you for the rest of my life. If …" She swallowed, and her nose turned sour. "If you fail, mother, don't blame me. I really want you to get better."

She lowered her head and sadly wiped the tears from her eyes.

There was a knock at the door. She sniffed and stood up from her chair. "Come in," she said to the door.

The door to the ward opened and Aunt Shuang walked in, holding Cheng Tian's favorite fruit in her hand.

"Mom, you're here." Cheng Tian Painted gave her a faint smile before stepping forward to catch the plastic bag in her hand.

"How is it? How have you been these past few days? " Aunt Shuang walked over to Cheng Zhuoyun's bedside and sized her up.

"It's pretty good." Cheng Tian drew a fruit knife from the cabinet for Auntie Shuang to peel the apple.

Auntie Shuang asked again, "Have you decided on the operation time?"

"Yes, this is the tenth of the month."

"Number 10?" Aunt Shuang slapped her mind. "Oh, I just booked a plane ticket to the United States tomorrow. I should have called you to ask about the time of surgery before booking the plane ticket."

Aunt Shuang immediately said, "But it doesn't matter. I'll return the ticket and wait for your mother to finish her surgery before coming over."

Cheng Tian Painted quickly said, "No need. I must have some important matters to attend to when mother goes to the United States. I can do it myself. Besides, there's still Young Master Mu accompanying me." Besides, Mother isn't a doctor, so there's nothing she can do. "

"That's true. I'm not a doctor, so I can't be busy with anything."

"Exactly."

"Then let Young Master Mu accompany you. I will hurry back to accompany you. I hope that by the time I return, your mother will already be awake." Aunt Shuang smiled and patted her hand. "Don't have too much psychological pressure. Everything will be fine."

"Yes." Cheng Tian Painting smiled in response.

At this time, anyone's consolation was pale and powerless to her. After all, even the attending physician could not guarantee that everything would be fine.

On the 10th was the day that Cheng Tian Painted's mother underwent surgery, and also the day that He Hui left Bincheng.

As the car sped through the airport, He Hui called Ke numerous times. This time, no one answered. After a few calls, someone answered the phone.

He Hui was overjoyed as he reprimanded, "Sister Ke, you finally answered the phone. I've been looking for you …"

"Sorry, I've been overseas these past few days." Ke's tone was neither cold nor indifferent as she added, "What matter?"

He Hui looked wronged, "The accident and the pill business were exposed, but don't worry, Sister Ke. I didn't even mention your existence."

"Oh? "Thank you." Ke's tone was as calm as ever, so calm that even He Hui was surprised.

He Hui forced a smile and said ingratiatingly, "Sister Ke wants me to keep my mouth shut. I definitely won't reveal even half a word."

"So how are you doing? With how Old Madam Shen doted on you, it shouldn't be too difficult for you, right? "

"The old lady was furious. She wanted me to marry Young Master Ding or choose between living in the United States. I chose the latter." The grievance in He Hui's tone grew as he pleaded, "Sister Ke, you have to find a way to help me. I'm not familiar with America, so I don't want to stay there forever. I don't want to never see Young Master Mu again. Sister Ke, I beg of you."

"Isn't it better to stay in America?" Ke Jiao laughed. "I think it's quite good."

"Sister Ke, you said that no matter what happens, you will help me."

"I'll help you." The voice on the other end of the phone gradually turned cold, "I will solve all your problems. You don't need to marry Master Ding, nor do you need to go to America …"

"Sister Ke …" "What does that mean?" He Hui's heart turned cold.

"Do you know the easiest way to relieve your troubles? Death, the dead have no worries. " Ke smiled coldly. The dead man's mouth was also the most tight.

"Miss K., what do you mean? You want to destroy the bridge after crossing the river? "

"How can I protect myself if I don't tear down your bridge?" Ke smiled again. "Didn't you already doubt my identity? Do you think I would let someone who is smart enough to suspect my identity stay in the world? "