Among everyone, Ran Qiuye had the most gentle temperament, which often left He Yuzhu feeling as though he owed her a great deal. Ran Qiuye was sensible and took the initiative to handle many of their domestic affairs. Although she was usually quiet, He Yuzhu could sense her displeasure, yet he could never quite discern exactly what was on her mind. Even if Ran Qiuye were to bring another man home for him, he doubted he could ever accept it. Furthermore, he was already aware of his own tangled relationships with multiple women. While he was unsure if Ran Qiuye remained ignorant of Qin Huairu’s existence, He Yuzhu knew well that the issues between him and Qin Huairu had not been fully resolved. Although he wanted to distance himself from Qin Huairu and hoped to end their relationship, he was acutely aware of her persistence; she would not let go easily.
Consequently, while the meal appeared joyful on the surface, everyone was actually harboring their own concerns. Though they all seemed happy, in reality, only the Deaf Old Lady was truly enjoying herself. Both Ran Qiuye and He Yuzhu had heavy hearts, though they left their thoughts unspoken. The Deaf Old Lady ate with delight; despite only having a few bites, she felt this was a rare moment of comfort she hadn't experienced in a long time.
"I really cannot eat any more, and I can't sit here any longer either. I must go back to my room to rest. Let's go for a stroll together after I wake up," the Deaf Old Lady said. She felt e…
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