The lunch for two was rough, Su Mo had no appetite, while Xia Tian Meng said he could make a great dinner.

  Su Mo naturally wouldn't refuse, he was eager to spend more time with her.

  In the afternoon, two people sit on a rattan chair in the courtyard to read books, with a cup of warm water and a book, and the warmth of the sun can be sat for an entire afternoon.

  Su Mo couldn't help but steal glances at her as she sat with her head bowed, quietly reading her book. The sunlight cast a warm glow on her pale face, and even in stillness, she was as beautiful as a painting. In his eyes, she may not have been the most beautiful, but she was the most unique, every frown and smile a perfect work of art.

  In the summer, Meng couldn't help but look up at him, meeting his loving gaze and couldn't help but laugh: "What are you looking at?"

  Su Mo suppressed his embarrassment and shame, and smiled slightly: "Meng Meng, thank you."

  Xia Tian Mo didn't ask him what he was thanking her for, even though he hadn't said it out loud, she knew what he meant to express.

  He thanked her for letting him get so close to her —

  Min Cong happened to meet Ye Anqi, who was stepping out of the elevator with her assistant, when he left after attending the company meeting.

  She was dressed in a black professional attire, her long hair tied up, with a strict and serious expression. She slightly nodded at him, her voice cold and clear: "Mr. Min, would you mind chatting for a bit?"

  Mo Yan smiled slightly: "Anytime." Even if he didn't know how to face the Ye family, since Ye Anqi had spoken out, he couldn't just avoid it.

  Following Ye Anqi into the dance studio opened by the assistant, the door closed with a "click", and the spacious dance studio fell silent.

  "Meng Meng loved dancing since she was very young because of her father. Ye Anqi spoke directly, looking at the armrest on the wall that seemed to be pressing down on her legs, sinking into memories. "I once saw her dance in our middle school's dance studio. She was still small then, but the hardworking expression on her face while dancing has stayed with me forever. At that time, I knew how much she wanted to stand on stage."

  "I thought she would always be dancing." Ye Anqi's eyes flashed with pain and self-blame, "But it wasn't like that. In her high school days, because of my argument with Father, I left the Ye family to find her, but an accident happened on the way. Her 'legs' were injured, and the doctor said that even walking would be difficult. At that time, I felt like the sky was falling. It's all because of me, otherwise she wouldn't have been hurt, and she could still dance on stage, becoming the most beautiful swan."

  "She relied on her willpower to recover her 'legs', but the doctor said she would never be able to dance again." Ye Anqi closed her eyes slightly, as if even remembering was painful. "At that time, it was she who comforted me, saying it was okay, no need to blame myself. Besides dancing, she could also stand on stage in other ways."

  "I've been working hard to protect her dream, because this dream is too special for her."

  "She always wanted to stand on the stage and prove what her father had said. 'Mengmeng is the most beautiful star', she did it. Nobody doesn't know Coco, she is the brightest star."

  "But she fell in love with you. Because of you, she is willing to put her dreams on hold. In the most beautiful years of her life. She knows how hard it will be to think about this position again later, but she is still willing to give up for you."

  "I once saw you two together and thought you could bring her happiness. It turns out that was my misconception, you don't even dare to acknowledge it, you're not worthy of her love."

  Ye Anqi finally looked at him straight in the eye, her eyes filled with coldness: "I'm telling you this only because I want you to know what Mengmeng has done for you. I don't want you two to be together anymore, but her efforts can't go to waste. Even if it makes you feel painful and guilty, I'll feel satisfied."

  Min Xiang stared at her in a daze, but couldn't say anything.

  Ye Anqi turned around and left, stopping her footsteps when she opened the door. She paused for a moment before speaking: "Tomorrow, the Ye family will hold a press conference to announce that Second Miss Xia Tianmeng and President Su Mo of Huanyu Group are officially engaged."

  Min Xun didn't know how long he had been standing there, only realizing that his legs were starting to go numb before slowly coming back to himself.

  He leaned weakly against the wall, wanting to vent but feeling extremely dry in his eyes.

  He knew he had no chance anymore. From the moment he chose to give up.

  He doesn't even have the qualification to regret ——

  "How is it?"

  Su Mo looked at the table and saw that the dishes were full of color, fragrance, and flavor, and he couldn't help but feel a little surprised. Even in his heart, Xia Tianmeng was a good woman who could do everything, but he didn't expect her to be able to cook after staying in the Ye family for so many years! Moreover, it seemed that her craftsmanship was very exquisite.

  Xia Tianmeng untied her apron and smiled as she took out a bottle of red wine from the kitchen's refrigerator, handing it to him: "Want some?"

  Su Mo hastily took the wine bottle, somewhat hesitant: "You... can drink alcohol?" He remembered reading that pregnant women should avoid liquor in the materials he had looked up. Even red wine was not allowed!

  "It's for you to drink."

  Su Mo didn't dare say he wouldn't drink, so he poured himself a cup and also poured her a cup of warm boiled water, sitting down beside her.

  The warm yellow light in the dining hall made everything look soft, just like Xia Tianmeng's summer now in Su Mo's eyes.

  Xia Tian Meng picked up a chopstick of vegetables and handed it to him, smiling: "Try some."

  Su Mo didn't even look at what dish it was and directly stuffed it into his mouth. It wasn't until he started chewing that he realized it was raw ginger, something he disliked eating.

  Xia Tian Mo couldn't help but laugh at his conflicted expression, and handed him the red wine. Su Mo took it and hastily drank a mouthful, and the pungent taste in his mouth was gone.

  It was probably because he felt happy being with Xia Tian Mo that Su Mo had a few more drinks, and when the alcohol took effect, his whole body felt dizzy.

  Xia Tian Mo looked at Su Mo's flushed face and his smile softened, he reached out to put the wine cup in Su Mo's hand away: "Su Mo, you're drunk."

  Su Mo looked at Xia Tian and felt that she was still far away, so he grabbed her hand, his voice filled with grievance: "Meng Meng..."

  In the summer, Meng quietly watched him until he took her hand with a joyful tone and stroked his cheek, muttering: "I like it so much, I like Mengmeng so much..."

  She couldn't help but feel a pang in her heart, it was because of Su Mo's innocence that she couldn't bear to hurt him.

  Su Mo's future shouldn't be with himself.

  She stood up, cupped his face with both hands, leaned forward and 'kissed' his forehead lightly, saying in a low voice: "Su Mo, thank you. And, I'm sorry."

  She can't be with him when she doesn't love Su Mo, and she can't let her current self be with him.

  Su Mo, time will prove everything, let all settle down. Whether it's impulsiveness or love.

  If two people are meant to be together for a long time, how can they be apart in the morning and evening? ——

  Su Mo was woken up by the vibration of his mobile phone. When he opened his eyes in a daze, he found himself lying in an unfamiliar room filled with fragrance.

  He rubbed his aching forehead and sat up to see a note on the bedside table.

  A five-year appointment. Let me become the best Xia Tian Moe.

  Just four words made him completely stunned.

  Is she leaving just like that because of her uncertainty and distrust?

  Not even a goodbye?

  Xiatian Meng, you want to prove it? He will give it to you.

  He is willing to wait for her, even if it takes a lifetime, let alone five years.

  If I can live for five more years, it would be enough to exchange for the rest of my life.

  It's just, Moe in summer. Five years later, you won't even have a chance to escape! ——

  Why does it feel like a bad ending? Egg shattered... There will be an extra episode! Mainly because I have to work hard to finish this world today!