Falling into the rain

When Shen Sihe arrived at school, she saw Wen Huaixu's car pull up and stop beside her.

"Hello, Brother Huaixu."

She greeted Wen Huaixu politely and saw Yu Tingyu open the passenger door and get out of the car.

Wen Huaixu nodded, not forgetting to remind Yu Tingyu: "Eat lunch on time and send me the photos."

Yu Tingyu always practices the piano so much that she forgets to eat and sleep. If no one is watching over her, she might only eat one meal a day.

"I know, I'll eat well." Yu Tingyu nodded.

Shen Sihe took Yu Tingyu's arm and said with a smile, "Brother Huaixu, don't worry, I'll keep an eye on Tingyu."

Wen Huaixu held a cigarette between his fingers. With the two girls present, he didn't light it, just casually stubbed it out. He looked down at Yu Tingyu and said, "I'll come pick you up at six o'clock tonight. Make sure you're on time."

"Okay." Yu Tingyu nodded, said goodbye to Wen Huaixu, and watched the car drive away.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one else was around, Shen Sihe couldn't help but ask, "How exactly did you fall for Brother Huaixu?"

Yu Tingyu lowered her eyes.

Yes, it's true. Wen Huaixu, such a dissolute person, actually has such a delicate side when it comes to her. When she was sick, he stayed by her bedside without leaving her side, remembered when she took her medicine, and even took care of her meals. Anyone who saw this would be astonished.

But it was precisely because no one else had ever seen his softer side, except for Yu Tingyu, that her heart was touched so deeply.

She cherished all the warmth Wen Huaixu had given her.

"I don't know, maybe I crave a father's love?" Yu Tingyu said jokingly, a slight smile playing on her lips.

But she knew it wasn't like that. What Wen Huaixu gave her was completely different from what her father had given her. Her father was strict and taciturn, and after eleven years, the images of him had become blurred. Wen Huaixu, on the other hand, was calm and powerful, as if he could encompass everything about her. When she closed her eyes, his image would appear before her.

Shen Sihe felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this. Of course, she knew about Yu Tingyu's family situation, so she held her even tighter. "Sigh! There's really no reason why you like someone. Let's not think about it anymore. Zhao Xiao is already waiting for us inside."

Yu Tingyu nodded and was about to walk towards the rehearsal room when a gentle female voice suddenly rang in her ears.

"Listening to the rain".

Before she could even see the person, she heard Shen Sihe beside her whisper, "Damn, what's she doing here!"

Yu Tingyu looked up with a puzzled expression, and saw a woman in a cheongsam slowly walking towards her.

The moment she saw who it was, Yu Tingyu's eyelashes trembled.

The woman walking towards us had a smile on her face. Her cheongsam accentuated her shapely figure, and her long hair cascaded over her shoulders, giving her a gentle and graceful air.

She is none other than Chen Xuning, the daughter of the Chen family, and rumored to be Wen Huaixu's future fiancée.

"Wasn't it Huaixu who brought you here? I think I saw his car just drive away."

Chen Xuning stopped beside Yu Tingyu and glanced at the intersection again, but Wen Huaixu's car was already out of sight.

Huai Xu...

Hearing such an intimate address from her mouth, Yu Tingyu felt a little uncomfortable.

She knew that Chen Xuning had been studying abroad for years and had only just returned to China a few days ago. Her family background was the best match for Wen Huaixu, which would be of great help to her career. She also knew that Liang Kaizhou and Wen Yun were both very satisfied with this future daughter-in-law and had been trying to bring them together, both openly and secretly.

I just don't know what Wen Huaixu is thinking.

Yu Tingyu couldn't see through it.

She smiled at Chen Xuning and nodded, "Ms. Chen."

"Just call me Sister Xu Ning."

Chen Xuning smiled even more gently, as if she was intentionally trying to get closer to her future sister-in-law.

"Has Huaixu been busy these past few days? I haven't seen him come out. He took a long time to reply to my messages." She asked again, as if suddenly remembering something.

Yu Tingyu's breath hitched. Her words contained a lot of information. First, it clarified that Chen Xuning was with Wen Huaixu during the nights he went out. Then, it revealed that the two of them had been in contact for a long time and were in close contact.

Whether it was her imagination or not, the perfume on Chen Xuning seemed to smell the same as the one Wen Huaixu picked up when he came home late at night.

Shen Sihe naturally understood the deeper meaning behind those words. She glanced at Yu Tingyu's expression and answered for her, "Tingyu has been sick these past two days, and Brother Huaixu is taking care of her at home."

Chen Xuning immediately asked with concern, "How are you now? Are you feeling better?"

Yu Tingyu shook her head: "It's much better now."

"That's good." Chen Xuning then brought up the topic again, "Are you here at school for rehearsals?"

"Yes."

Yu Tingyu was a woman of few words, and only gave a simple answer.

Perhaps sensing that Yu Tingyu was not good with words, or perhaps she didn't want to talk to her much, Chen Xuning explained why she was there herself, "I'm here to see a professor at the school, Professor Wang Qingping. Do you know him?"

Yu Tingyu was taken aback. This was their music department dean, who only supervised doctoral students.

She felt a sudden surge of unease, or rather, a sense of inferiority.

Chen Xuning not only comes from a good family but is also highly educated, making her a perfect match for Wen Huaixu. In contrast, Wen Huaixu is just an orphan being fostered by another family, and her future is uncertain.

If Chen Xuning is pursuing her doctorate in Beicheng, it means she will be staying in this city for the next few years, and will be very close to Wen Huaixu.

Yu Tingyu's smile faded slightly, but she still answered her politely, revealing no emotion in her voice: "Dean Wang's office is on the fourth floor; turn left in the lobby."

"Okay, thank you, Tingyu. See you tonight."

Chen Xuning waved enthusiastically to them and walked towards the teaching building not far away in her high heels.

The welcome dinner that evening included not only these family members, but also some friends from the political and business circles who were on good terms with the Wen and Liang families. Given Chen Xuning's status, she was definitely going to attend.

"Stop looking, they've all gone far away."

Shen Sihe tugged at her friend, pulling Yu Tingyu back to reality.

"She has a good academic background, but you're prettier than her. Tingyu is the undisputed campus beauty."

Shen Sihe comforted her, saying that she and Yu Tingyu had been friends for many years and she could tell what Yu Tingyu was thinking at a glance.

Yu Tingyu smiled wryly, "What's the use of just having good looks?"

She didn't want to be just an empty shell; she wanted to be on par with Wen Huaixu.

"No way! You're also a great pianist! Every concert is packed, and you have over a million fans. You're more like a star than a celebrity." Shen Sihe said sincerely.

"You're so sweet-talking." Yu Tingyu was flattered and pinched her friend's cheek with a smile.

But a hint of melancholy flashed through her mind the next second, and she hesitated before asking, "If I tell my second brother I'm moving out, do you think he'll agree?"

This thought had been lingering in Yu Tingyu's mind for a long time, but she hadn't been able to say it out loud.

She dared not guess what Wen Huaixu's answer would be; perhaps he would readily let her bring it up, or perhaps he would scold her for being heartless.

Having lived with him for nine years, Yu Tingyu would find it difficult to adjust to living alone once she moved out.

But you have to get used to it eventually.

"It's hard to say." Shen Sihe had a complicated expression. "Brother Huaixu is usually very deep and reserved. You've known him for so many years and you still can't understand him, let alone me."

Also.

She'll only know the answer when she asks.

Yu Tingyu secretly made up her mind to explain her thoughts to Wen Huaixu in the next few days.

Otherwise, you'll see him at home every day, and he might reveal some clues at any time. Rather than getting into endless embarrassment, it's better to cut off the problem at its source.

"What are you two chatting about? Come in here!"

Zhao Xiao stood at the door of the rehearsal room, his black British-style suit making him look dashing and unrestrained. He had originally planned to pick up the two of them when it was almost time, but he didn't expect to see them chatting away for a long time.

Shen Sihe immediately looked up and subconsciously yelled at him, "I know, what's with the rush! You talk too much!"

The two were used to bickering, and Yu Tingyu was no longer surprised. Sometimes she would even let her choose who was right.

Yu Tingyu was really at her wits' end. She was already in her early twenties, so why was she still acting like a child?

Sure enough, Zhao Xiao rolled his eyes at Shen Sihe again, then eagerly took the bag from Yu Tingyu's hand, deliberately omitting Shen Sihe's.

"Why can't you take mine?" Shen Sihe asked as expected.

"Tingyu's bag is full of things that are essential for playing the piano. What do you have? Snacks, drinks, and even alcohol. Last time I took yours, I thought I had taken a firecracker."

Zhao Xiao raised an eyebrow and said with a smile.

"You..." Shen Sihe blushed, and could only say, "If you're so capable, then don't eat it!"

"Fine," Zhao Xiao said casually, which infuriated Shen Sihe. He always ate the most, like a pig, and she couldn't stand it anymore. The two of them started chasing each other again.

Yu Tingyu looked helplessly at her two friends, shook her head and smiled.

She glanced out the window; in the distance, willow branches swayed in the wind, and tender green buds sprouted from the new branches—spring had arrived.

If there's anything she has that Chen Xuning can compare to, it's probably her youth.

Because we are young, we have endless possibilities.