This week, Shen Ye’s plan to return to Haining fell through once again. Having offended his immediate superior previously, the consequences were as expected: while he was still called "nephew" to his face, he was frequently hindered behind his back. Shen Ye had been prepared to head back to Haining when he was suddenly notified to host an inspection team arriving from Beijing over the weekend. With the team's arrival time still uncertain, Shen Ye had no choice but to remain in Linhai.
Despite his recent workload, he didn't let himself idle during his off-hours, throwing his heart and soul into apartment hunting. He knew clearly that his stay in Linhai would not be short, and he couldn't live in hotels forever. He never imagined he would be this busy; returning to Haining once a week had become a luxury. This gave him a sense of crisis; after all, even the best relationships require cultivation. Since he couldn't get back, he would eventually have to swallow his pride and beg Su Li to come visit, lest distance gradually dilute the bond they had worked so hard to build. Thus, he began scouting properties, studying floor plans and surrounding amenities, hoping to establish a home in Linhai and prepare for his future life with Su Li.
Back in Haining, Su Li was also swamped. Father Su had just returned home from the hospital; though still slightly weak, his spirits were excellent. His heart was entirely occupied by one major event: meticulously preparing for his daughter’s twent…
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