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Shen Tang remained seated on the stool, looking down at the dishes in front of her.

The dishes on the table were steaming hot: braised fish, stir-fried vegetables, a dish of peanuts, and a bowl of chicken soup noodles in the middle with a layer of golden oil floating on top.

Chen Zhongyi stood by the table, rubbing his hands back and forth. His gaze wandered, and he dared not look at Shen Tang, unsure of what to say.

"I......"

"Sit down." Shen Tang picked up her chopsticks.

"Ugh."

Chen Zhongyi pulled over a stool and carefully sat down opposite Shen Tang, keeping a little distance from the table.

He picked up a soup spoon, ladled out a bowl of chicken soup, and slowly placed it in front of Shen Tang.

"Have a sip of soup."

His gaze fell on the table in front of Shen Tang, and he picked up a soup spoon to serve Huo Xiuyuan, who quickly took the spoon.

"I'll do it myself."

Huo Xiuyuan took the soup ladle, ladled out a bowl of soup, and placed it in front of Chen Zhongyi, who quickly raised his hand to steady it.

Huo Xiuyuan looked at Shen Tang, "Try the fish, Uncle Chen bought it at the market this morning."

Shen Tang looked up at Chen Zhongyi and said, "You don't need to be so reserved. Nobody wanted this to happen."

Chen Zhongyi's eyes reddened, and he choked up as he said, "In the end, I shouldn't have shown up here. It's all my fault..."

Shen Tang took a deep breath. "I heard from Huo Xiuyuan that there were hidden details about what happened back then. Since that's the case, let's try our best to find out the truth. If we really can't find out, it doesn't matter. I don't necessarily have to go down the path of the performing arts troupe..."

"We'll find out!"

Before Shen Tang could finish speaking, Huo Xiuyuan and Chen Zhongyi spoke up at the same time.

Chen Zhongyi rubbed his trouser leg and said in a low voice, "Originally, I didn't plan to pursue this anymore. We've lived most of our lives, and I've already been to jail. It's all meaningless now. But things are different now. I can't let you bear this stigma."

He looked at Huo Xiuyuan, "Xiuyuan is an excellent man. I'd be at ease if you married him. You two can't fail because of me. Otherwise, I won't be able to die in peace!"

He finally looked up at Shen Tang, "I know you hate me, and I hate myself too. Why did I have to come and see you...?"

"Let's eat first." Shen Tang picked up a piece of food and put it in her mouth.

Seeing that she had eaten the food he had cooked, Chen Zhongyi pursed his lips, wiped his face, and smiled:

"Let's eat, let's eat."

Chen Zhongyi is a very good cook. The fish he makes is tender and smooth, the chicken soup is delicious and fragrant, and even the vegetables are stir-fried to be crisp and fragrant.

Chen Zhongyi was very pleased to see that Shen Tang had eaten a lot.

The three of them quickly finished their meal. Chen Zhongyi stood up to clear the dishes, but Huo Xiuyuan quickly took over.

"I'll do it." Huo Xiuyuan took the bowls and chopsticks to wash them.

Only Shen Tang and Chen Zhongyi remained at the dinner table.

The two sat silently for a long while before Chen Zhongyi finally spoke:

"I heard you've been married before, and they treated you badly..."

"Let's not talk about the past. What are your plans?"

Shen Tang interrupted him, feeling nauseous at the thought of Lu Jingshen's family.

Chen Zhongyi glanced back at Huo Xiuyuan and said, "I plan to go to Hexi Town with Huo Xiuyuan to review the case files from back then. I was forced to put my fingerprints on them. The police officer in charge of that case back then was named Wang Jianguo; he definitely knows something."

"After I was released from prison, I went to look for him, but he had already moved away."

Chen Zhongyi looked up at Shen Tang, clenching his fists.

"Don't worry, little girl, I'll definitely be able to clean myself up. I can't let you get into trouble!"

Shen Tang took a deep breath. "You entrusted me to Shen Qingshan?"

Chen Zhongyi nodded. "After your mother died, I wanted to go and fight Zhou Zhenshan to the death. On the way there, I learned that your mother was infertile and couldn't have children."

So before I went, I left you in Shen Qingshan's car. Then I left a letter, telling him to raise you as his own daughter and never tell you the truth. I was afraid of Zhou Zhenshan's revenge, so I wanted him to see the letter and leave immediately.

"I didn't arrest him after that. Shen Qingshan must have seen it, so he left quickly."

Chen Zhongyi looked up at Shen Tang, "I am very grateful to your adoptive parents for raising you so well. After I was released from prison, I made many inquiries and finally found Shen Qingshan's hometown, only to learn that they had both passed away..."

Shen Tang felt a tightness in her chest. Both Shen Qingshan and Chen Zhongyi had been good to her.

Even today's meal brought her a warmth she had never experienced in her previous life.

The three dishes Chen Zhongyi made were all her favorites; he must have asked Huo Xiuyuan about them beforehand.

Huo Xiuyuan finished washing the dishes and came back.

He sat down next to Shen Tang and said to her, "I've applied to the military, and we'll set off this afternoon. The sooner we get there, the sooner we can investigate."

"Leaving this afternoon?" Shen Tang repeated, "So soon?"

"Of course I'm anxious," Huo Xiuyuan said, holding her hand. "I'm afraid that if too much time passes, you won't want me anymore."

Shen Tang withdrew her hand shyly, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"I asked the commander for a 15-day grace period, but there are only 12 days left," Huo Xiuyuan said in a deep voice. "Now it seems things are a bit complicated, and we may not have enough time."

"It's okay, so be it if I get expelled. I'm not that fragile. Besides, the college entrance exam is coming up soon, and I'm preparing for it anyway," Shen Tang said with a smile.

"Girl, while I was in prison, I sorted out the people around Zhou Zhenshan. I have some clues. With Huo Xiuyuan's help, the truth will definitely come out!" Chen Zhongyi said.

"Okay, I'll wait for your good news," Shen Tang said with a smile.

Shen Tang bought some food for the two of them to take on the journey and then took them to the train station.

"Trust me, wait for me," Huo Xiuyuan said solemnly, holding Shen Tang's hand.

"it is good."

Chen Zhongyi didn't say anything, he just stared at her intently.

The two walked onto the train platform, and Shen Tang returned to her unit.

She didn't need to attend rehearsals; she could just sit in her dormitory reading and studying.

The following evening, Lin Manni came to the military base to find Shen Tang.

"Get in the car, I'll take you somewhere."

Lin Manni pulled Shen Tang towards the car in front.

"You bought a car?" Shen Tang asked.

Lin Manni moved closer to her, "Gu Siming bought it, but I have the right to use it."

Shen Tang followed Lin Manni into the car.

Song Zhiyi, sitting in the back seat, greeted Shen Tang warmly: "Sister Shen Tang, come on up. You'd better hold on tight, Sister Manny's driving skills aren't very good."

Lin Manni glared at her. "Shut up."

Song Zhiyi pouted and looked at Shen Tang.

Shen Tang couldn't help but laugh, then turned to look at Lin Manni, "Drive slowly, there are many pedestrians."

"understood."

Although Lin Manni verbally agreed, she didn't slow down at all.

Shen Tang gripped the handle above the car tightly in fright. "Sister Manny, I'm not in a hurry."

"arrive."

Shen Tang quickly unbuckled her seatbelt and got out of the car.

Before me was a beautiful little courtyard with red tiles and white walls, and the gate was newly replaced.

"Did you buy this?" Shen Tang asked Lin Manni.