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"You've met him, haven't you? Remember to treat him to a meal; after all, he helped you back in the day."

Xiang-Nuan smiled, "I know."

When she left the sanatorium, she ran into Qin-An.

"Nuan-Nuan?" Qin-An had just gotten out of his car, holding a fruit basket, and his eyes lit up when he saw Xiang-Nuan, "What brings you here?"

Xiang-Nuan tugged at the corner of her lips, "Shouldn't I be the one asking you that?"

Qin-An laughed sheepishly, "Yes, I told Auntie yesterday that I'd bring her some fruit today. I've just returned and have some free time, so I thought I'd visit her more often."

Xiang-Nuan was silent for a moment before asking, "How did you know about this sanatorium?"

"I asked Tao Junle." Qin-An hurriedly explained, "I'm sorry, I asked her without permission. I genuinely wanted to visit Auntie."

"Qin-An, I don't want my mother to know too much about me."

"I understand, I haven't said anything."

"I also don't want her to have too many expectations of others. You know her mental state isn't stable. I don't want anyone disturbing her."

"But Auntie is alone here, she must be lonely. Nuan-Nuan, don't you trust me? I won't hurt her. Isn't it good to have one more person to keep her company?"

"But you can't be with her all the time, can you?"

Qin-An stiffened, standing there for a long time before he finally spoke with difficulty, "You still blame me..."

"I don't blame you. It's been many years. I'm just more cautious when it comes to my mother. Qin-An, I hope you can understand."

Xiang-Nuan turned to leave, but Qin-An stopped her, "Nuan-Nuan, are you with Shen Yanshi?"

Her expression froze, and her tone became harsh, "That's none of your business."

"Shen Yanshi is a very cunning and ruthless man. He recently set up a trap for his own brother. He's dangerous. Don't get too involved with him."

Xiang-Nuan pursed her lips. She hadn't sought out nor asked about Shen Yanshi's affairs; this was the first time she heard of his deeds.

"I know you won't forgive me, but I've always wanted what's best for you. That kind of person is too dangerous. He'll use anything for his benefit and discard anything. You're no match for him, and I'm afraid you'll get hurt."

Qin-An paused, then said softly, "Regardless, I hope you're doing well."

Xiang-Nuan felt a pang in her heart. He had said the same thing seven years ago.

On the day he left her.

Standing in front of him, she looked at the man in the suit and for the first time overlaid him with the memory of the boy in the white shirt.

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Back in high school, Xiang-Nuan often heard the name Qin-An. He wasn't from their high school but from a key school in the neighboring province.

He had a privileged family, was handsome, had excellent grades, and was good at basketball – the epitome of a heartthrob for most girls.

At that time, Xiang-Nuan didn't pay him much attention. He was too perfect, had too much of the good stuff, so much so that it made Xiang-Nuan envious. She was struggling in the stagnant waters of her life and couldn't stand to see someone so fortunate.

During a high school basketball game in Lin City, their schools faced off, and that's how they crossed paths. After that, they would coincidentally meet.@@novelbin@@

Later, out of the blue, rumors spread that she and Qin-An were dating, and from then on, she avoided him, always steering clear.

Until one day, after evening self-study, she went home as usual. As she opened the door, her gambling, alcoholic father was beating her mother on the ground, roaring, "Where's the money? Tell me, where is it? What do you mean it's gone? If you don't hand it over, I'll kill you!"

She rushed to pull away the violent man, but he turned and slapped her to the ground, "Is it hidden with you? Where's the money? You little wretch, hand it over!"

He was insane, picking up a stool to smash down on her.

But the stool never hit her. Qin-An, out of nowhere, rushed in, covered her with his body, and took the blow for her.