"Nan Shu!"

Pei Yu lowered the car window and called out. He saw Wen Nan Shu, who was focused on writing Spring Festival couplets, suddenly raise his head as if instinctively hearing his call, always putting him as the top priority.

His subconscious reaction sparked an instant surge of happiness in Pei Yu's mood, dissipating the irritability that had been lingering for three or four laps.

But Pei Yu's smile didn't last long. He saw those eyes finally finding his car. The faint smile that was still lingering in their gaze solidified into a layer of frost. Even the corners of their mouth flattened out.

Pei Yu couldn't help but gnash his teeth in frustration. Seeing him so unhappy, was it because of him? However, considering that he was here to pick someone up and bring them home, Pei Yu still took the medicine and got out of the car.

Wen Nan shu's brows furrowed as soon as he heard Pei Yu calling him. He had no idea why Pei Yu would appear here so late in the evening. It was impossible for Pei Yu to come to the mall alone at such a late hour to buy something.

But compared to all this, he was even more unsure of what Pei Yu wanted by calling him over.

He couldn't think of any reason besides completing the divorce procedures for why Pei Yu would take the initiative to come find him.

When Pei Yu stepped out of the car, with his handsome face and graceful demeanor, he immediately caught the attention of the girls strolling in the nearby plaza. Whether or not they noticed the flashy sports car behind him or the eye-catching Patek Philippe watch on his wrist, they all turned their heads to look at him.

Wen Nan Shu watched Pei Yu walk over and naturally held his hand. A girl nearby couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"What do you want to do?"

Pei Yu felt that the few girls beside him were the most discerning he had encountered today. However, as soon as he touched Wen Nan Shu's hand, he sensed her evasive movement. Caught off guard, he let Wen Nan Shu pull her hand away directly.

Pei Yu felt a bit embarrassed when his attempt to hold hands was brushed off. His expression turned slightly cold, but he still said, "Have you eaten? Let me take you to the newly opened Cantonese restaurant by Sun Shichen, have some hot soup."

Wen Nan remained still as he lifted his eyes. Pei Yu could only feel a strong coldness emanating from those eyes, along with a resistance and vigilance that puzzled him.

"Pei Yu, what exactly do you want to do?"

What can I do?" Pei Yu didn't understand. He had come here sincerely to treat people to a meal and pick them up, but when faced with Wen Nan Shu's gaze, Pei Yu inexplicably felt a little guilty.

Pei Yu simply handed the bag of medicine in his hand to Wen Nanshu, saying, "I've come to deliver medicine to you. Don't be angry. I've been busy with a merger and acquisition case in Europe recently and I did neglect you for a while. The things I said that night were inappropriate. I had too much to drink. How serious is the injury on your head? Let's go see a doctor first."

Pei Yu's words made Wen Nan Shu furrow his brows tightly. He handed the medicine back to Pei Yu.

"No need, if there's nothing else, I'll leave first."

When Wang Nan heard that, he immediately turned around to leave. Pei Yu, who had been performing a solo show for a long time, was caught completely off guard. He had never been good at coaxing people, and now he had to pick someone up twice in a row. Since he was young, everyone would chase after him to please him.

"Wen Nan Shu!"

Pei Yu directly pushed Wen Nan's book to the side behind the advertising backdrop. The massive iron frame served as the backdrop for the Spring Festival Gala.

Pei Yu suppressed his anger and said, "First, tell me why you have been throwing tantrums at me. Is it because I have been in Europe for too long and neglected you? But it was for work, just as it was before. If you don't like that ring, I can have another one made. What's been going on with you lately? Your temper has been so bad."

He was circling around this ridiculously congested and rundown place for several rounds today, yet he still couldn't find the person he was looking for. Why is Wen Nan Shu always like this? Every inch of him is filled with prickles that make him extremely uncomfortable!

Pei Yu's hand gripped his arm, separated by several layers of warm fabric. On the inner side of Pei Yu's arm, there was a large and stubborn bruise left by Wen Nan when he went to the hospital a few days ago to have blood drawn for testing.

Listening to Pei Yu's questioning, Wen Nan Shu wondered why this person always had the audacity to accuse him so confidently.

Wen Nan suddenly asked,

"Pei Yu, when you were in Europe, were you together with Qi Ruobai?"

Pei Yu's expression suddenly turned strange, "Why do you always bring him up?"

Having long known the answer, yet upon hearing it, Wen Nan shu still felt a wave of sorrow overcome him.

Before his liver tumor was officially diagnosed, he had a private consultation with experts who said that his illness was likely caused by years of living in a highly repressed environment. At this point, it is still uncertain whether the condition is benign or malignant, but it is better for his family to be informed. The surgery cannot be delayed any further.

He called Pei Yu and wanted to ask him when he could come back from Europe, whether he could accompany him to the hospital. But Pei Yu on the other end of the phone only said a few perfunctory words and said he would talk to him after the meeting. However, when he hung up the phone, he clearly heard someone on the other end say, "Brother Pei, is this good-looking?"

Afterwards, he held the intravenous bottle and went up and down the hospital building for examinations, waiting for the results. Before going on the operating table alone, he was afraid and just wanted to hear Pei Yu's voice. However, Pei Yu couldn't be bothered to answer his calls. Later, he was alone, holding the surgically removed tumor tissue, waiting for the pathological examination that would judge his life.

"So, you delayed your return by a week, is that also waiting for Qi Ruobai's film to wrap up?"

Pei Yu did not deny that he had met Qi Ruobai while he was in Europe. However, he was busy with the GT case at that time and didn't have a moment to spare. Coincidentally, Qi Ruobai had a small role as a guest star on a film set in London. Later, unable to resist Qi Ruobai's constant nagging to go shopping, Pei Yu reluctantly set aside half an afternoon to swipe his card for her. But in Pei Yu's eyes, all of those were just casual pastimes.

"In those few days that you stayed in Europe, there were indeed some issues with the case that needed to be handled. If you don't like him, I can have He Ji take care of him directly,"

Pei Yu's eyes sharpened suddenly. "Did Qi Ruobai say something to you? Did he? What nonsense did he spout to you? I didn't meet him in London at all, so...,"

"Enough, stop talking!"

Wen Nan simply couldn't bear to listen anymore. He didn't understand when the man in front of him had become so detestable. Cheating had become a common occurrence, and sleeping with other people had become a pastime. Then, what exactly did the five years of carefully nurtured marriage mean to him?

Pei Yu was taken aback by his shout. Wen Nan shuddered, biting his lips until they turned pale. He had always been accustomed to suppressing his emotions, and he made every effort to remain composed. "Pei Yu, how many times must I say it for you to understand? I'm not throwing a tantrum. You don't need to buy medicine, and you don't need to explain anything to me. From now on, you can be with whoever you want. I'm filing for divorce because I'm genuinely exhausted, and my body can't take it anymore. And..."

When Pei Yu heard the word "body," a sudden flash of the blood on the bedsheet crossed his mind. Before he could say anything, he heard Wen Nan Shu take a deep breath and slowly exhale, saying:

"Also, I no longer love you."

On the square, two people stood behind a huge billboard. The lights outside faintly shone through the advertising curtain, creating a silent atmosphere that seemed like a separate world from the bustling outside.

"What did you say?"

Pei Yu's tone suddenly rose, and for a moment, his deep and profound eyes were filled with a look of disbelief as if he had heard something absurd. Wen Nan Shu could feel the strength in his arms increase by seven points, and Pei Yu's fingers were gripping him so tightly that it caused him pain.

Pei Yu, I don't want to love you anymore.

"Don't want to love anymore?"

Pei Yu's eyelashes were covered in a shadow, his eyes seemingly wanting to devour him as he approached step by step, "Who gave you permission to not love me?!"

Wen Nan didn't back down, his voice sounding extremely weary.

"Pei Yu, I truly don't know what you want to do. In the past, it was because I insisted on staying, causing you to loathe me and forcing you to seek someone more compatible. I know I am covered in dust and unworthy of you. I have been barely surviving, thanks to the financial support from Grandfather Pei, enabling me to finish my studies. I am no longer young, and I can no longer satisfy you in bed. In the past, I thought about what I couldn't give you. If you had someone else by your side... If they could make you happy, then that would be good. However, these days have been truly unbearable. I can't endure it any longer. Exhausted in body and mind, I am stepping aside now. You can marry anyone who suits your preferences. What else do you want from me?"

Pei Yu was completely stunned. He felt as if his throat was stuck with tar. He had never seen Wen Nan Shu speak to him in such a cold and desperate tone, or perhaps he hadn't even recovered from the shock of her saying "I don't love you" just now.

I, I never cared about how you feel... why would you suddenly say this?! Damn it... why can't things go back to how they used to be? Who gave you the right to say that you don't love me?!

Pei Yu's eyes suddenly turned harsh and fierce as he fixed his gaze on Wen Nan Shu. It was like a mischievous wolf cub that couldn't get its way and was throwing a tantrum. He couldn't understand why Wen Nan Shu, who used to love and dote on him so much, was now causing such discomfort in his heart with every word she spoke.

Wen Nan took a deep breath and asked, "Pei Yu, have you ever loved me?"

"I...," Pei Yu hesitated for a moment, never expecting that Wen Nan Shu would ask such a question in such a situation. He saw Pei Yu's hesitation and felt as if a piece of his heart had been cut out with a sickle, causing great pain. However, that piece of flesh seemed to have already rotted and decayed for too long. He had turned a blind eye to it, avoiding treatment. Now, removing it only made him feel emptiness and numbness.

Wen Nan sighed bitterly and said, "You see, Pei Yu, you have never loved me, yet you expect me to love you forever. You're being too selfish..."

Pei Yu couldn't believe it. Was he too selfish? He had always been like this, selfish even in the past. But in the past, Wen Nan seemed reluctant to say such things about him.

Wen Nan picked up his belongings from the ground and prepared to leave. He heard Pei Yu saying to himself,

Wen Nan, it was you who first told me that you like me. It was also you who begged my grandfather to let me marry you. It was you who said...!

"It's me," Wen Nanshu turned around to look at the man in front of him, whom he had cherished for twelve years, holding him close to his heart.

"Pei Yu, I've dedicated twelve years of my life for this promise. I don't owe you anything, my love has worn away, and people change. No one will love someone forever, nor will anyone die if someone leaves. I didn't understand these truths before, but now I do."