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

Shen Zhou did not answer her, but took a deep breath, as if he wanted to inhale all the pain and anger into his lungs.

He tried hard to calm himself down, but the turmoil in his heart still could not be calmed down.

He slowly raised his head and stared at Su Mian, with complex emotions flashing in his eyes.

It was an expression that was a mixture of pain, struggle and indescribable attachment, like a deep ocean hiding endless stories.

"Su Mian, why do you want to hurt my family like this?"

Shen Zhou's voice was low and hoarse, as if every word was a cry of pain squeezed out from the deepest part of his heart.

There was an unconcealable sadness and disappointment in his tone, which moved people.

Su Mian was stunned by Shen Zhou's questioning. She never expected him to say such a thing.

Her lips trembled slightly, and the words she wanted to explain were choked in her throat and turned into a weak murmur.

She wanted to tell him that she didn't do it, that she was wronged, and the reason she couldn't tell the truth was because she had her own difficulties and helplessness.

However, when she faced Shen Zhou's eyes full of resentment and pain, all explanations seemed pale and powerless.

She suddenly realized that no matter what she said, it might not be able to change the facts that had already happened and the harm caused to Shen Zhou.

Shen Zhou stared at her silently, with a hint of heartbreaking disappointment flashing in the depths of his eyes, but more of it was endless depth and helplessness.

"But despite this, Su Mian, I still can't forget you."

There was a slight tremor in Shen Zhou's words, as if he was succumbing to the cruel fate.

Su Mian's heart trembled violently. She looked at Shen Zhou's eyes full of pain and helplessness, and felt an indescribable sadness surge in her heart.

"Mr. Shen, I..."

Su Mian tried to speak, but found that his throat seemed to be blocked by something and it was difficult for him to utter a single word.

Shen Zhou stared at her intently, with endless pain in his eyes.

"Su Mian, please tell me, what should I do? How can I get the best of both worlds?"

Su Mian listened to his words, and an inexplicable wave of sadness rose in her heart.

“I really don’t know.”

She squeezed out these three heavy words with difficulty.

At this moment, the atmosphere between the two was filled with an unspeakable sadness and confusion, as if the whole world was frozen at this moment.

They stared at each other, their eyes revealing confusion and helplessness about the future.

Time seemed to stop at this moment, making people breathless.

The next second, Shen Zhou suddenly stretched out his arms and hugged Su Mian tightly in his arms.

Su Mian couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise, but soon calmed down.

"I can't forget it."

Shen Zhou buried his face deep in the crook of her neck, and his low and slightly hoarse voice reached Su Mian's ears. Su Mian suddenly felt a sourness in her heart.

This was the first time she saw Shen Zhou so helpless.

Su Mian stood there quietly, neither resisting nor responding, just letting Shen Zhou hug her like this.

She had a lot of thoughts in her mind and wanted to ask Shen Zhou what he couldn't forget.

Is it that he can't forget himself, or that he can't forget the harm done to his brother.

But when the words reached his throat, it was as if something was stuck in his throat and he couldn't utter them no matter what.

"Mianmian, let's make peace."

Shen Zhou's voice sounded again, and this sentence was like a thunder exploding in Su Mian's ears, making her freeze.

She widened her eyes and looked at the man in front of her in disbelief.

Shen Zhou noticed Su Mian's change, slowly loosened his arms, held her shoulders with both hands, looked into her eyes firmly and passionately, and said softly:

"I admit that I've completely fallen flat on my face with you, so let's make peace, okay?"

Su Mian's heartbeat became more and more intense, and she felt her breathing becoming a little rapid.

"Reconcile..."

Su Mian murmured to himself, with complex emotions flashing in his eyes.

She didn't know how to face this relationship, and she wasn't sure if she could really let go of the past.

But at this moment, Shen Zhou's sincere eyes and honest words made her start to rethink their relationship.

If she had heard this before he got engaged, she would have been very happy, but it was not appropriate at this moment.

Su Mian opened her mouth and said, "Mr. Shen, you are already engaged and have a fiancée. This is really not appropriate."

"I will take care of it. In fact, I don't like Zhang Qiwen at all. I will handle the matter properly." Shen Zhou replied eagerly.

Su Mian's heart moved slightly, and then he turned his gaze to the hospital bed standing behind Shen Zhou.

"What about your brother? Didn't you say that I hurt your brother?"

Su Mian asked.

When Shen Zhou heard this, a trace of pain flashed in the depths of his eyes.

He let go of Su Mian's hand and smiled bitterly: "Yes, I know that's the truth, but I still can't forget it. I am such an incompetent brother."

Su Mian clenched her hands tightly, and her originally soft palms were now marked with deep and shallow marks from her fingernails. But she soon loosened her hands slowly, as if the tension just now had been released.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, then looked up and looked directly into Shen Zhou's eyes.

"Mr. Shen, that's it."

Her tone was light, but every word hit Shen Zhou's heart like a heavy hammer.

Shen Zhou slowly raised his head, his eyes were like two burning flames, falling directly on Su Mian's face.

His eyes were full of confusion and expectation, as if he was waiting for her to continue speaking, but also as if he was afraid to hear what was to come.

At this moment, everything around seemed to freeze and time stopped flowing.

There were only the two of them left in the whole world, and there was heavy silence.

Su Mian took a deep breath. She knew she had to continue speaking, even though saying it might break the delicate balance between them.

She bit her lip, her voice still firm, but with endless tenderness: "Be good to your fiancée, she is really good."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Zhou's body suddenly moved violently.

He seemed to be driven by an irresistible force. He quickly stretched out his arms and pulled Su Mian tightly into his arms.

His hug was so strong that he seemed to rub her into his body.

Su Mian could feel his chest rising and falling violently and his heart beating wildly.

For a moment, Su Mian forgot to struggle and resist.

She just let Shen Zhou hold her, snuggling quietly in his arms, feeling his warmth and breath.

She knew that this hug might only be a short-lived comfort, after which they would return to their respective worlds and continue to live their own lives...

But the next second, Shen Zhou's big hand passed through Su Mian's silky hair and tightly grasped the back of her head.

He lowered his head without hesitation, and the possessive kiss came like a violent storm, catching her off guard and leaving her no room or chance to escape.

Su Mian was startled by the sudden kiss. Her eyes widened and her heart was filled with astonishment.

She clearly felt that Shen Zhou's hot and wet tongue was like an out-of-control beast, wantonly attacking her mouth with an irresistible force.

She began to struggle in panic and pushed the person away heavily.

"What the hell are you doing? Are you crazy?"

Su Mian was breathing heavily, with a hint of fear and anger in his voice.

However, Shen Zhou did not respond to her questioning, but came over and kissed her again.

His kiss became more fierce and passionate, as if he wanted to pour all his emotions into this passionate kiss and let Su Mian feel the truest feelings in his heart.

He grasped Su Mian's shoulders tightly and pressed her hard against the table, making her body completely unable to move. She could only silently endure his passionate and wanton kisses.

Su Mian felt his heart beating faster and faster, as if it was about to jump out of his chest. His mind was a tangled mess and he couldn't make any sense of it.

She really didn't understand why Shen Zhou suddenly acted so impulsively. After all, their relationship had long since broken down and their fate had come to an end.

However, she knew very well that Shen Zhou had already lost his mind at this moment, and she had to find a way to calm him down as soon as possible.

So, she used all her strength to bite Shen Zhou's lips hard, and the severe pain finally forced him to loosen his hold on her.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Su Mian quickly broke free from his arms, stepped back, stood aside, gasping for breath, and stared at him.

Shen Zhou also stopped his actions. He stared at Su Mian with wide eyes, his eyes filled with anger and confusion.

However, slowly, his eyes gradually became gentle, as if some emotion was awakened deep in his heart.

He slowly lowered his head and said in a slightly hoarse voice: "Yes, I am crazy. I have been crazy since the moment I fell in love with you."

Su Mian gasped for breath, trying hard to control her emotions. Her chest kept rising and falling, as if she wanted to exhale all the grievances and anger in her heart.

"Calm down, I'm going back first."

Su Mian tried his best to keep his voice calm, but he couldn't hide the trembling in it.

"No." Shen Zhou's voice was like a thunder, exploding in Su Mian's ears.

Su Mian paused for half a second, ignored it, and continued walking towards the ward door.

However, just as her hand touched the door handle, Shen Zhou's voice came again: "You dare to leave, don't you want your father's medical expenses?"

These words were like a sharp sword, piercing Su Mian's heart. Her body suddenly froze, and the steps she had taken also stopped.

Su Mian paused, turned his head and looked at Shen Zhou, with a hint of astonishment and pain in his eyes.

"So, Mr. Shen is threatening me now?"

Her voice trembled with disbelief.

Shen Zhou strode up to her and looked down at her, his eyes revealing a firmness and determination: "You can think so."

The corners of Su Mian's mouth rose slightly, revealing a mocking smile.

"Sorry, I'm not interested in being the third party."

After saying that, she opened the door of the ward forcefully and walked out of the ward without hesitation.

The air outside the ward was fresh and cold. Su Mian took a deep breath, trying to calm the waves in his heart.

Her steps were a little unsteady, as if she had lost her support.

But she gritted her teeth, held back her tears, and walked towards the elevator step by step.

Shen Zhou stood quietly at the door of the ward, staring at Su Mian's back as he walked away, feeling conflicted.

After a moment of silence, he finally mustered up the courage and said to Su Mian's back, "Don't you really want to know the truth behind your brother's matter?"

Hearing this, Su Mian stopped in his tracks, but did not turn around to look back.

Her figure froze in place, as if she was lost in deep thought.

Shen Zhou noticed her hesitation, so he stepped forward, walked in front of Su Mian, looked at her firmly, and spoke sincerely.

"Mianmian, I promised you that I would properly handle the matter regarding Zhang Qiwen. She and I are only related out of interest. I don't like her, and you are not the so-called third party."

Su Mian remained silent and did not respond.

Seeing this, Shen Zhou stretched out his arms, hugged Su Mian tightly, and whispered gently in her ear.

"You are always the one I love the most. I can't forget you. Mianmian, let's start over, okay?"

Su Mian's body trembled slightly. She slowly closed her eyes, leaned on Shen Zhou's broad chest, and uttered a word in an almost inaudible voice.

"it is good."

At this moment, Su Mian never thought that she would choose to get back together with Shen Zhou again.

The pain and conflicts of the past came flooding back to her mind like a tide, but she had no right to choose.

After the two reconciled, Su Mian discovered that Shen Zhou had really undergone a drastic change.

He has now learned how to understand Su Mian's preferences and has begun to respect her thoughts and opinions. He no longer regards Su Mian as his accessory as he did in the past.

When Su Mian refused to move in with him, Shen Zhou did not force her, but shamelessly squeezed into Su Mian's small apartment every day.

At dinner time, Shen Zhou suddenly broke the silence and said, "Mianmian, have you chosen a grave for your brother?"

Ever since Shen Zhou moved into this small apartment to live with Su Mian, he noticed that Su Mian had been keeping his brother's urn in the apartment.

Hearing Shen Zhou's question, Su Mian shook his head slightly and replied: "Not yet."

Su Mian's voice was filled with sadness and helplessness. She would not feel at ease until the person was caught.

Shen Zhou looked at Su Mian and said softly, "Let's go to the cemetery tomorrow and choose a good Feng Shui site for your brother."

Su Mian shook her head slowly: "No, thank you."

Shen Zhou was a little surprised: "Why?"

Su Mian said truthfully: "I don't want to bury my brother here. I want to take her back to my hometown to be with my mother."

Shen Zhou stretched out his hand and gently stroked Su Mian's hair, his face filled with endless pampering and tenderness.

"Then let's take your brother home together tomorrow?"

Su Mian was surprised when he heard this: "You want to go back to my hometown with me?"

Shen Zhou raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked in a teasing tone: "It's important for an ugly daughter-in-law to meet her parents-in-law. Don't you want me to go to your mother's grave to pay homage?"

Su Mian shook his head: "No, that's not what I meant."

Shen Zhou curled his lips: "Then it's settled, we'll set off tomorrow."

"No, I don't want to go back now."

Shen Zhou looked at her in confusion: "Why?"

Su Mian said calmly: "I will not take my brother back until the murderer who hurt my brother is caught."

Shen Zhou stared at Su Mian silently, with an indescribable complex emotion passing through his eyes.