bookbashuk Chapter 430 He said... he doesn't like me
Chapter 430 He said... he doesn't like me
Looking at the new fine lines around her brother's eyes, Shen Li felt a pang of sadness and slowly said, "Brother, to be honest, I was also very surprised when I first found out about this. I even felt that Shen Hezhi was not good enough for Nuannuan."
"What I'm worried about is whether his living environment before the age of twelve has left a shadow on his heart. And those deeply buried shadows might be exposed one day in our future interactions."
"But I heard from Nuan Nuan that she was rejected by Shen Hezhi. There are actually two possibilities: one is that he really doesn't like Nuan Nuan; the other is that he actually has feelings for Nuan Nuan, but he is too responsible and feels that he can't give Nuan Nuan a sense of security, so he deliberately rejected her and didn't dare to delay her."
She changed the subject and added, "If it's the second scenario, then Shen Hezhi is a very reliable person. Besides, I've also inquired about him; he's exceptionally knowledgeable. When he was in college, he led his classmates in starting a business. He's quick-witted and capable."
"Finally, let's talk about his family background. The fact that he has no parents might not be a bad thing for Nuannuan—that way, there won't be any messy relatives interfering, and she won't have to worry about conflicts with her mother-in-law in the future."
He's all alone. If it really works out, we can even arrange for him to marry into our family, so Nuannuan can stay with us forever.
Looking at his younger sister's articulate manner, Shen Qingbei couldn't help but chuckle, his tone carrying a hint of approval: "For someone with no family background, you can point out so many good qualities. It seems that you, little sister, are quite insightful."
In fact, Shen Qingbei knew in his heart that everything his younger sister said made sense.
Although the Shen family did not have any troublesome issues with mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, he had seen too much chaos and turmoil among those around him, and ultimately could not bear to see his only daughter suffer even the slightest grievance.
If Shen Hezhi is truly reliable and can keep Nuannuan by his side, it's not something that can't be considered.
That year, the manor was the most bustling it had ever been.
Both families were present, and Shen Li even called her uncle to invite him to come and celebrate the New Year together—thinking that her uncle only had his grandmother and himself at home, and it would be better to have them all together for a lively celebration.
On New Year's Day, the younger uncle arrived as promised, but Shen Hezhi never showed up.
The joy on Nuannuan's face faded almost instantly, and the disappointment in her eyes was impossible to hide.
Now everyone in the family knows that Nuannuan's heart and soul are completely devoted to Shen Hezhi.
Although no one was optimistic about this from the beginning, seeing Nuannuan's wishful thinking now, everyone felt even more uncertain.
However, Shen Li had already given instructions:
If Nuannuan and Shen Hezhi don't end up together, then Nuannuan will obediently follow her elders' arrangements.
She had already carefully considered the situation and was just waiting for the right opportunity.
On the eve of the Lunar New Year, the family sat around the long table, enjoying a lively New Year's Eve dinner.
The long table was laden with a variety of exquisite dishes, and a rotating dining table was set up in the middle.
Whatever you want to eat, just a gentle turn and it will be delivered right to you.
Before anyone could say anything, the servants would quietly clear away the empty plates from the table, ensuring the atmosphere of the family reunion was not disturbed.
After dinner, Shen Li noticed that Nuan Nuan quietly walked out alone, her eyes filled with loneliness, so he quietly followed her.
She stood gently beside Nuannuan, her voice as soft as the evening breeze: "How are you? Still feeling unwell?"
Nuannuan sniffed, her eyes slightly reddening, her voice trembling with emotion: "He said... he doesn't like me."
Shen Li raised his hand and gently ruffled her hair, teasingly saying, "If he doesn't like her, he doesn't like her. What's the big deal? He's clearly blind. He missed out on such a wonderful girl like our Nuannuan. It's his loss."
Nuan Nuan shook her head vigorously, her eyes extremely serious: "No, Auntie, I can feel it, he likes me, really, I can feel it."
Seeing her reddened eyes and stubborn expression, Shen Li's heart softened, and he said softly, "Okay, I believe you. How about I test him for you?"
Nuannuan suddenly looked up, her eyes instantly lighting up. She sniffed and asked eagerly, "How do we try? Sister Lili, do you have a way?"
Shen Lichong winked at her, a hint of mischief in her eyes: "Don't worry, just watch me. Okay, don't be sad, after today it will be a new year, everything will be alright, it will be a brand new day."
When it was completely dark, Shen Li ordered fireworks worth one million yuan in her spatial storage.
They had the fireworks transported overnight to the foot of the resort and set off—so that from the resort's terrace, one could enjoy the breathtaking view of the fireworks without having to strain to look up.
With a loud "Boom!", the first firework shot straight into the sky and exploded in the dark night sky, illuminating half the sky with dazzling light.
Immediately afterwards, fireworks burst forth one after another, some resembling a shower of stars.
Some resembled peonies in full bloom, dazzling and beautiful, while the sounds of fireworks and firecrackers rose and fell in the air.
The scene was incredibly lively, and even the distant urban area of Shenzhen was illuminated as brightly as day by the fireworks.
Everyone rushed onto the terrace, looking up at the fireworks with joyful expressions.
Feng Ye held up his camera, snapping photos incessantly—this was something Shen Li had specifically instructed him to do.
Let her take more photos to record these joyful moments of family reunion, so that they can be made into a photo album later and become the most precious memories.
Meanwhile, in the capital city.
In the old courtyard where Grandma Shen used to live, Shen Hezhi was sitting at his desk, with various documents spread out in front of him.
On the eve of the Lunar New Year, while families were reunited, he had no desire to rest at all.
He remained engrossed in his work, his fingertips darting across the paper, his brow furrowed with exhaustion, yet also displaying an unwavering tenacity.
He knew in his heart that he had to work harder and be more outstanding—otherwise, what right did he have to stand next to that girl who was as dazzling as a star?
Before I knew it, I was busy until midnight.
Shen Hezhi stopped writing, rubbed his throbbing temples, and casually picked up his phone from the table.
The screen was spotless, with no missed calls or unread text messages.
He should have realized it sooner; this was all the result of his own choices.
—He deliberately rejected Nuan Nuan and distanced himself from her, but even so, the indescribable disappointment in his heart still surged up like a tide, overwhelming all reason.
And so, until the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, his phone remained silent, without any messages from Nuannuan.
Shen Hezhi could no longer suppress the restlessness in his heart and dialed his uncle's number.
"Godfather." His voice was slightly hoarse.
On the other end of the line, the uncle answered quickly, his tone light: "Hey, what's up? Why are you calling me all of a sudden? Is something wrong?"
Shen Hezhi gripped his phone tightly, forcing himself to remain calm, and casually asked, "Nothing much, just asking casually, Godfather, when are you coming back from my cousin's place?"
My uncle smiled and said casually, "Oh, there's no rush. I'll go back when the weather in the capital is better."
No sooner had he finished speaking than his uncle spotted Shen Li and Nuan Nuan walking towards him side by side, and immediately called out, "Li Li, where are you and Nuan Nuan going?"