I pinched my waist and petted him, and I was made to cry by the ruffian Third Master.

She lowered her head in shame, her voice as soft as a mosquito's hum: "I'm... I'm sorry, I..."

However, before she even finished her words, she was interrupted by Shen Zhou.

"Come to my house tonight."

When Su Mian heard the voice, his eyes suddenly shrank and a look of astonishment flashed in his pupils.

Before she could make any response, Shen Zhou hung up the phone without hesitation.

Su Mian stared blankly at the phone in her hand that had been hung up, her mind in a mess, and she had no idea what Shen Zhou was trying to do.

Just now, he had humiliated me severely with such harsh words, but now he has this attitude again.

But no matter what, it is always a good thing that Shen Zhou is willing to help her.

After Su Mian stood at the door of the police station for a while, suddenly, a man in uniform walked out.

Su Mian stared at the man in front of her and felt that he seemed somewhat familiar, but for a moment she couldn't remember where she had seen him.

The man walked straight up to her and asked, "You are Su Mian, right?"

Su Mian nodded slightly and replied, "Well, hello."

The man introduced himself: "My name is Xu Ze, we have met before."

Su Mian was still confused, and Xu Ze continued, "Your friend is Yu Sheng."

At this moment, Su Mian suddenly recalled that she had seen this person once when she came to the police station with Yu Sheng.

So she quickly greeted Xu Ze: "Hello, Officer Xu!"

Xu Ze responded with a smile: "Regarding your brother's case, please rest assured that we will contact you immediately once we have the results of the investigation."

However, the same words made Su Mian stunned, and a trace of doubt arose in his heart.

After hesitating for a moment, she finally mustered up the courage to ask, "Officer Xu, did my brother offend someone? Otherwise, how could he..."

Xu Ze added: "But please believe that justice is never absent, and it is our unshirkable responsibility to maintain social justice."

After hearing this, Su Mian's originally anxious heart calmed down a little.

She was filled with gratitude and bowed deeply to Xu Ze: "Thank you very much, Officer Xu."

"You're welcome. Just go home and wait for news. I'll let you know as soon as there's any progress."

After receiving such an affirmative answer from Xu Ze, Su Mian finally felt relieved.

……

When Su Mian returned to the apartment, she was stunned when she saw her old father wearing an apron and cooking in the kitchen.

Ever since my mother passed away, my father seemed to have lost his soul. He was in a trance and had a dull look in his eyes all day long.

Sometimes he seemed like a completely different person and would do some incredible things, such as suddenly hurting himself or yelling uncontrollably.

However, today, I was surprised to find that my father had returned to normal.

"Dad, what are you doing?" Su Mian asked softly, his voice trembling slightly, and his eyes slightly red.

This was the first time she saw her father so sober.

Hearing his daughter's voice, Father Su turned around, a kind smile appeared on his face, and he said cheerfully: "Mianmian, you're back! Come and sit for a while, the food will be ready soon."

Su Mian was still a little worried. She walked forward hesitantly, trying to take over the work from her father. "Dad, let me do it. You go and take a rest."

But Father Su was very determined and insisted on cooking for himself. "No, just wait on the side. It's just a meal. Dad is in good health!"

After saying that, he patted his chest to show that he was fine.

Su Mian was stunned and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

The old man in front of me seemed to have gotten rid of his former dementia and was no different from an ordinary person.

Is it really because of taking the medicine prescribed by the hospital that the effect occurred?

Thinking of this, Su Mian felt an indescribable feeling of relief in his heart.

Seeing that his daughter had not moved, Father Su urged her again, "Why are you in a daze? Come and sit down. We will have dinner soon."

Su Mian smiled slightly to show his agreement, then turned around, sat quietly at the dining table, and stared at Su's father.

Not long after, Su's father prepared the meal. Although it was just a simple three dishes and a soup, each dish exuded an enticing aroma.

During the meal, Father Su suddenly broke the silence and said, "Mianmian, why don't you call Xiao Shen over to have dinner together?"

Hearing this, Su Mian's hand holding the chopsticks stiffened slightly, but she quickly returned to normal and responded, "He is busy now."

Then, Father Su continued, "Dad thinks you two have been dating for a long time, and it's time to consider settling down."

Su Mian held the chopsticks tightly in her hand. How could she not understand the meaning of her father's words?

In fact, she really wanted to confess the truth to her father, but the words stuck in her throat could not be uttered no matter what.

So she took a deep breath and replied, "Dad, I'm still young and I want to play freely for a few more years."

Father Su said earnestly: "You can still have fun after getting married. Dad is mainly worried about you being alone. I hope someone can take good care of you."

Su Mian pretended to be nonchalant and explained, "Hey, don't worry so much!"

But at this time, Father Su sighed and said:

"How can I not be worried? Your mother passed away before she could see you getting married. I really don't want to leave with regrets like your mother did..."

When Su Mian heard her father say this, a wave of bitterness surged up her nose, but she still forced herself to hold back the tears in her eyes, not letting them fall, and pretended to respond as if nothing had happened:

"Dad, you are in great shape! I'm sure you will live a long life."

When Father Su heard what his daughter said, a kind and gentle smile appeared on his face, and he said cheerfully:

"Haha, of course! Not only do I want to see you live happily, but I will also help you and Xiaohao take care of your grandchildren in the future! I must work hard to live to be a hundred years old!"

After dinner, Su Mian quickly cleaned up the table and finished other housework, then quietly walked into her room.

She took a deep breath and dialed the doctor's number.

When the doctor's voice came from the other end of the phone, Su Mian couldn't wait to describe his father's current condition to him in detail.

After listening to Su Mian’s story, the doctor said that this was a very positive sign and there was a possibility of cure.

Su Mian's eyes suddenly brightened, as if he saw a ray of hope piercing through the darkness.

"That's great! Thank you so much, Dr. Zhang!"

Su Mian excitedly thanked the person on the other end of the phone.

Then the doctor suggested: "If you have free time this afternoon, you can bring your father to the hospital for a follow-up visit. I will be on duty at the hospital this afternoon."

Su Mian nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, I'll take him there right away."

When the call ended, she walked out of the room, unable to hide her excitement, and shouted, "Dad!"

However, when I looked around, I found no trace of my father.

Su Mian walked quickly to her father's room, raised her hand and knocked on the door and asked tentatively: "Dad, are you asleep?"

There was silence in the room and no one responded.

Su Mian couldn't help feeling uneasy, so she pushed the door open carefully, but did not see her father in the bedroom.

In an instant, a sense of panic surged into her heart, and she quickly turned and rushed to the door.

When he arrived at the elevator entrance, Su Mian stared at the gradually rising floor numbers, feeling extremely anxious.

Finally, the elevator door slowly opened, and the scene before her made her heart drop instantly. She saw her father standing in the elevator safe and sound, holding a big watermelon in his arms.

Su Mian's eyes suddenly became wet, and her voice was slightly choked: "Dad, where did you go just now? I was really worried..."

Facing his daughter's worries, Father Su just laughed and replied calmly: "I just went downstairs to buy a melon."

After saying that, he did not forget to weigh the big watermelon in his arms.

Father Su wanted to say something, but when he saw his precious daughter crying, he suddenly became a little overwhelmed: "My daughter, Daddy really didn't hide it from you on purpose, Daddy just..."

Su Mian reached out and took the watermelon from his father's hand. "Dad, next time I go out, you must tell me, otherwise I will be very worried about you."

After hearing this, Su's father showed a big smile on his face.

"Okay, okay, don't worry, my daughter. Dad will definitely not forget to tell you next time. Let's go home and eat melons together."

After Su Mian put the watermelon into the refrigerator, he turned around and said to Father Su, "Doctor Zhang told us to go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination right now."

Father Su was stunned at first, then asked in confusion: "What kind of examination do you want?"

"Of course, I'm going to give you a full body check-up to see how you're doing lately."

Father Su quickly waved his hand and refused, "Oh, no, no, Dad is in good health, there is no need for those messy examinations."

"Dad, I know you are in good health, but regular checkups at the hospital are necessary. Be obedient."

Seeing his daughter's firm attitude, Su's father no longer insisted and agreed to go to the hospital with her for examination.

While waiting for the test results, Su Mian stood there anxiously, praying that everything would be fine.

Finally, the doctor brought reassuring news.

Doctor Zhang said: "Based on the current situation, if you avoid any external stimulation, your condition is expected to return to normal."

Hearing this, Su Mian's tense heart finally relaxed a little.

When they stepped out of the hospital gate, night had already fallen quietly.

Su Mian was walking towards the bus stop with her father when suddenly the cell phone in her bag rang.

She took out her cell phone and saw the words "Shen Zhou" flashing on the screen. After hesitating for a moment, Su Mian finally answered the call.

"Hello."

"Where are you?"

From the other side came Shen Zhou's calm, unpredictable voice.

Su Mian answered honestly: "My father and I just came out of the hospital."

"Wait for me here." After saying that, the other party hung up the phone in a hurry.

Father Su noticed that his daughter had ended the call and asked curiously: "Mianmian, who is calling? Could it be Xiaohao?"

Su Mian's heart suddenly tightened. Recalling what the doctor said, she tried her best to calm herself down and responded with a forced smile: "It's not Xiaohao, it's Shenzhou."

When Father Su heard this, a satisfied smile appeared on his face: "Xiao Shen is indeed a good kid, Mianmian, Dad thinks he has a good character, you must seize the opportunity."

Su Mian just responded lightly and didn't say much.

About ten minutes later, a black car slowly stopped.

Shen Zhou did not get out of the car. He sat quietly in the driver's seat and motioned Su Mian and her father to get in.

Father Su walked to the car and said to Shen Zhou with a smile on his face: "Xiao Shen, it's really troublesome for you to pick us up every time."

Shen Zhou raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and responded politely: "Uncle, you're welcome, get in the car quickly."

"okay!"

Father Su smiled, opened the car door, and got into the back seat.

Su Mian was about to walk to the back seat as usual, but after meeting Sheng Zhou's gaze, Su Mian obediently got on the passenger seat.

Sitting next to Shen Zhou, Su Mian looked a little nervous. While fastening her seat belt, she lowered her voice and said to Shen Zhou: "Mr. Shen, please have mercy. My father is in poor health and the doctor said he can't be stimulated."

Su Mian was worried that Shen Zhou would tell something that Su's father didn't know because he hated her.

Facing Su Mian's plea, Shen Zhou's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing an imperceptible smile, but he did not respond.

At this moment, Father Su, who was sitting in the back seat, suddenly said, "Xiao Shen, when you are free, remember to invite your parents as well, and let's have a meal together."

Hearing her father's words, Su Mian panicked. She turned her head quickly, looked at her father behind her with astonishment, and stammered, "Dad... what are you talking about!"

Seeing this, Su's father frowned and scolded his daughter, "You silly girl, why are you so ignorant? For such a long time, you haven't taken the initiative to invite other people's parents to have a meal together. It's so rude!" After saying that, Su's father sighed softly.

However, just when Su Mian was feeling ashamed, he heard Shen Zhou beside him utter a low sneer.

Although he didn't say much, his laughter, which was obviously full of sarcasm, was like a sharp knife, deeply hurting Su Mian's heart.

At this moment, she was so embarrassed that she wanted to find a hole to crawl into and never come out to see anyone again.

After calming down a bit, Father Su spoke again: "Xiao Shen, what do you think of my proposal just now?"

Shen Zhou was driving attentively, and suddenly turned his head and said, "I'll listen to her."

Su Mian, who was sitting next to him, felt nervous when he heard this, and quickly explained, "Dad, I am really very busy these days. Can we talk about this later when we are free?"

When Mr. Su heard his daughter's answer, he didn't say anything more.

Along the way, the atmosphere in the car was extremely dull and no one took the initiative to bring up the topic.

Finally, the car stopped smoothly downstairs of the apartment building.

Father Su warmly invited Su Mian to sit upstairs for a while, but Shen Zhou politely declined.

Father Su looked a little embarrassed. He turned to look at Su Mian with a hint of expectation in his eyes: "Mian Mian, you chat with Xiao Shen. I'll go up first."

Su Mian wanted to refuse directly, but when she met Shen Zhou's eyes, she hesitated for a moment and nodded gently: "Dad, then please walk slowly, don't go to the wrong floor when you go home, do you remember which floor and which room we live in?"

Father Su laughed and responded, "Don't worry, my daughter. Dad is not a fool. How could he not remember where his home is?"

After saying that, Father Su got out of the car and walked towards the door of the unit.

Su Mian stood there quietly, watching his father's figure disappear from his sight, and then he got into Shen Zhou's passenger seat.

After sitting firmly, Su Mian took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, then turned to look at Shen Zhou and asked softly: "You came to see me today, does your wife... know?"