Falling into the rain

The master bedroom was dimly lit, with the curtains drawn tightly, allowing no light to penetrate.

Wen Huaixu stayed by Yu Tingyu's bedside all day and didn't get to sleep for more than a few hours, so he unusually didn't get up early to go to the gym today.

But Wen Huaixu was not sleeping soundly at this moment, his brows were slightly furrowed, because he had a terrible dream.

In her dream, Yu Tingyu was still the same as when she first arrived at the Wen family. The little girl was dressed neatly, and her thick black hair was tied up in two high buns. She looked well-behaved and cute.

However, the time was not after she came to the Wen family, but on the day Yu Tingyu's parents had the accident.

That day, Yu's father was promoted to the position of Minister of Human Resources in the provincial department. The family of three was preparing to fly to the province to take up their new posts. In reality, Yu's father and mother were in a car accident on their way to pick up Yu Tingyu from her piano lesson. But in his dream, Yu Tingyu was also in that car.

The moment the car collided with the truck, the front of the vehicle was instantly crushed and deformed, and the driver and Mr. and Mrs. Yu died on the spot.

Blood streamed down Yu Tingyu's face, her eyes were tightly shut, and she looked utterly lifeless. Her once pink lips were now bloodless, and a low moan escaped her lips.

[Second brother, it hurts so much...]

"Little fish..."

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Wen Huaixu's forehead, his long, thick eyelashes trembled, and he murmured Yu Tingyu's nickname.

This was Wen Huaixu's special way of addressing her, a name he had used for over ten years without changing. He hoped that Yu Tingyu could swim freely and smoothly like a fish.

But in his dream, he did not get what he wanted.

Amidst the sirens of the ambulance, Wen Huaixu slowly opened his eyes, only to be met with complete darkness.

The moment his thoughts returned to normal, Wen Huaixu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully it was just a dream.

It's good that it's a dream.

He must have been frightened by Yu Tingyu's sudden fainting, otherwise he wouldn't have had such an ominous dream.

Wen Huaixu reached out and turned on the wall lamp on one side. The orange light cast a shadow on his gloomy features. He had just had a nightmare, which made his expression even colder and more distant.

His dark eyes narrowed, completely pulling him out of the dream, and his gaze suddenly fell on a certain spot.

He hadn't been in a relationship for over twenty years, so his mornings were always more intense than normal.

Wen Huaixu was used to it and didn't take it seriously. He picked up a glass of ice water from the bedside table and was about to drink it when there was a soft knock on the door, like a kitten. Then a girl's low voice came: "Second Brother, are you awake?"

When Yu Tingyu woke up this morning, she knew that she was fully recovered. Her body temperature was normal and her throat was no longer sore. She hoped that Wen Huaixu would keep his promise from last night and let her go to school.

She pressed her finger against the door, listening intently to the sounds inside, but a few seconds after she finished speaking, there was still no movement from inside, and she frowned.

"Second Brother?"

Yu Tingyu hesitated for a moment and then asked again.

The maid had just told her that Wen Huaixu hadn't left his room this morning, but why was no one paying attention to her? Was he still asleep?

Just as Yu Tingyu was about to leave and call him back later, a deep voice suddenly came.

"Go downstairs and wait for me."

Wen Huaixu said this relatively calmly.

He squinted and drank the entire glass of ice water, but he still couldn't stop himself.

He couldn't possibly go to see Yu Tingyu like that.

-

Yu Tingyu saw Wen Huaixu downstairs twenty minutes later.

She was having breakfast, drinking milk, when she glanced at Wen Huaixu out of the corner of her eye as he came down the stairs.

He was dressed in black pajamas, which completely covered his well-defined physique. He was tall and slender, with a cool and aloof aura. There was not a single flaw in him. The only drawback was that his hair was wet, limp, and unstyled, unlike his usual formal look.

"Second brother, so you were taking a shower just now?"

Yu Tingyu glanced at his damp hair and understood why he hadn't answered her for so long.

Wen Huaixu remained expressionless, walked steadily to the dining table, sat down, and only uttered a soft "hmm".

Yu Tingyu, unsuspecting, put down her cup and eagerly asked, "I'm fully recovered now, so can I go to school for rehearsals?"

Wen Huaixu lifted his eyes and looked at Yu Tingyu. Her face, which had been sickly yesterday, had indeed regained its color. Her bright eyes were looking at him expectantly, as if she really wanted to go out.

But whether he wanted to go out or see someone is unknown.

Wen Huaixu couldn't help but think of the phone call he made to his secretary yesterday. It had been a whole night, so why was there still no news?

Yu Tingyu had no idea what Wen Huaixu was thinking. She only saw his expression suddenly turn serious, and a bad feeling suddenly came over her. She couldn't help but say, "If you don't believe me, have Aunt Jing bring the thermometer so you can see for yourself."

Wen Huaixu's voice was calm and collected. "There's no need for that."

As he spoke, he subconsciously reached out and placed his large palm close to Yu Tingyu's forehead.

But just as he was about to touch her skin, Yu Tingyu suddenly pulled away.

She awkwardly avoided his gaze, and as he drew closer, his unique, refreshing fragrance wafted towards her.

The perfume that Wen Huaixu often uses is a blend of cedar and Longjing tea; it's subtle yet captivating.

Yu Tingyu couldn't control her heartbeat. She loved everything about Huai Xu, including his scent, which fascinated her.

But she can't, she can't...

Wen Huaixu was taken aback, silently withdrawing his hand, a hint of surprise in his eyes: "What's wrong?"

He used to check on Yu Tingyu like this when she was sick, but this was the first time she had avoided it.

Yu Tingyu's voice was normal as she casually said, "I put on makeup because I was worried it would get smudged."

In reality, her fingers were already clenched tightly in a guilty conscience, wondering if her reason was convincing enough and whether he would believe her.

Wen Huaixu's dark eyes remained fixed on Yu Tingyu.

He knew perfectly well that she was lying.

To be honest, this feeling is not pleasant. It's like your carefully nurtured flower has been taken away, pot and all, and you don't even know who the thief is.

But Wen Huaixu didn't spell it out. With a slight smile on his lips, he said gently, "You've grown up. You know what beauty is now."

However, Yu Tingyu's beauty didn't need makeup to be displayed. She had been the most beautiful girl in the compound since she was a child. Wen Huaixu had dealt with many unwanted suitors for her, nipping them in the bud so that they never even reached Yu Tingyu's sight.

Wen Huaixu didn't want to disappoint Yu Tingyu, so he picked up an egg and peeled it casually, saying, "Eat slowly, and I'll take you to school when you're done."

Yu Tingyu breathed a sigh of relief when she heard him agree, but worried that it would delay Wen Huaixu's time, so she said, "No need, Zhao Xiao has to go to rehearsal today too, I'll go with him..."

As she was speaking, she suddenly stopped, because Wen Huaixu's face suddenly darkened.

Upon hearing the name "Zhao," he couldn't help but furrow his brow.

Why is this brat everywhere?

Wen Huaixu kept his eyes down and didn't look at her. He calmly and slowly continued peeling the eggs and then put them into Yu Tingyu's plate.

He casually grabbed a tissue to wipe his hands before looking up at Yu Tingyu and simply uttering two words: "Be obedient."

Having been in a superior position for many years, Wen Huaixu possesses an irresistible power of control. Although his voice is very soft, it carries an undeniable sense of oppression, making people want to obey.

Yu Tingyu met his dark, sharp gaze and unconsciously swallowed.

She quickly looked away, unwilling to argue with him about it, and nodded in agreement.