He Mingâs explanation really couldnât convince Ye Xiaomeng, but she didnât have any substantial evidence to prove his infidelity, so she had to let it go.
On the surface, Ye Xiaomeng acted as she had before, but only she knew how sensitive and suspicious her heart had become.
Looking at her increasingly bloated figure, she felt utterly devoid of confidence.
Even though He Ming swore time and again that he loved only her, the seeds of doubt had been planted in her heart.
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Shu Pan hung up the phone, still feeling somewhat uneasy. Xiaomengâs tone seemed off to her. Having known each other for so many years, almost like sisters, she could always sense when something was amiss with her friend.
Forget it, Iâll stop thinking about it. Iâll go see her after I return the day after tomorrow.
Suddenly, Sister Zhao came over, âShu Pan, do you want to go to the hot springs? Itâs said that soaking in the hot springs at night helps with sleep.â
Shu Pan glanced at the time, feeling too exhausted to move, âNo thanks, Sister Zhao, I want to sleep. You go ahead without me.â
Shu Pan said apologetically.
âAlright then.â Sister Zhao said and then left.
Shu Pan turned off the lights and closed her eyes to sleep.
The next day, everyone got up early again.
Shu Pan was truly surprised, âSister Zhao, what time did you all come back to rest last night?â
âAfter 11 oâclock,â Sister Zhao replied, full of energy and without a trace of tiredness.
âI envy you, still so energetic today,â Shu Pan sighed. Indeed, it was her own lack of stamina.
âItâs rare to have fun outside. We definitely wouldnât waste our time sleeping,â Sister Zhao said with a laugh, her tone slightly disdainful. âAfter breakfast, weâll have a department activity later on.â
âGreat, I can go for a stroll after breakfast. The department activity doesnât start until 10:30.â Shu Pan, looking at the boundless ocean, felt a vast sense of relief wash over her.
Soon after breakfast, everyone was free to do as they pleased for an hour. Since Sister Zhao had made plans to learn golf with someone, Shu Pan decided to take a walk on her own.
Golf, that kind of upscale entertainment, wasnât for her. Gu Shaoting had once taken her to play, but even after a long time, she didnât get the hang of it. In the end, Gu Shaoting, with a doting tone, said, âThis little head really isnât made for overly complex activities.â
In truth, he was implying that she was clumsy and uncoordinated.
As Shu Pan wandered, a vibrant sea of roses appeared on the green grass ahead to her left.
The rose bushes were lush, their fragrance pure and serene. That faint aroma of blossoms could be sensed all over Haizhou Island.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The flowers were of myriad forms and colors, a dazzling array.
Shu Pan had seen roses bloom before, but she had never witnessed such an expansive spectacle. It stretched as far as the eye could see.
Shu Panâs heart couldnât help but exclaim, âWhat a sea of flowers, truly beautiful.â
As she admired them, she could hardly resist the urge to dive into the floral ocean and never come out.
Suddenly, she heard someone speaking beside a decorative rockery. Just as she thought to leave, she overheard a woman say, âDirector Lu, Iâve admired you for a long time. Having this rare opportunity to come out here, I think I should let you know my feelings.â
Oh my, could it be the Director Lu she knew?
Someone was confessing to him, and the voice sounded somewhat familiar.
The womanâs voice was soft and delicate, probably timid, which made it especially heart-stirring to listen to.
It was a while before she heard the reply, âI am flattered, but please, leave me be. I need some peace and quiet.â
Such a cold way to reject someone.
Shu Pan thought to herself, not giving the girl any face at all.