Chapter 43

  The garden in the southern district of the Shi family's mansion, workers are clearing fallen leaves from the fountain, and several servants are supervising on the side.

  Looking at the fountain in front of her, Si Luo Chen remembered that this was a birthday gift given to her by her father when she was five years old, which he had brought back from an auction in France. It was called "Happy Angel", hoping that Si Luo Chen would grow up to be forever happy, like the little boy on top of the fountain, always with a smile on his face.

  The servant saw Si Luo Chen's figure and immediately dismissed the workers. The news of Si Luo Chen's tantrum this afternoon had already spread, everyone knew that the second young lady was in a bad mood today, so they all chose to avoid her.

  The garden, which was just bustling with activity, became extremely quiet due to Si Lu Chen's arrival.

  Si Luo Chen walked in high heels on the gravel path, one hand grasping her long skirt, with a warm shawl draped over her shoulder, carefully making her way into the depths of the garden surrounded by hedges. This hedge garden was where she often played hide-and-seek with her sister when they were young, and right in the center of the garden was Si Luo Chen's favorite place.

  At eight years old, dad made a swing by himself.

  Relying on childhood memories, he skillfully navigated through the tree maze and saw that the swing standing there was still the same as it was back then, causing Si Lu Chen's mouth to curve into a smile.

  It turns out that after growing up, I haven't seen it again, but it's still here.

  Memories of happy times from childhood flashed through my mind, and it seemed that at that time the world was completely worry-free. All day long I just wanted Dad, Mom, and sister by my side, and her world was enough.

  Walk to the swing, stretch out your hand and gently wipe the swing, which is very clean. Turn around and sit on the slightly swaying chair, with both hands holding the ropes on both sides, and with a slight effort, the swing starts swinging.

  The hem of Xià Zhēn's skirt and her hair fluttered gently in the breeze as she swung on the swing.

  A figure also walked into the garden of flowers, appearing at the entrance in the center of the garden, his eyes fell on Si Luo Chen on the swing, with a smile of appreciation at the corner of his mouth.

  The afternoon sunlight shone on Si Luochen's body, as if it had been plated with a layer of gold. The pale blue long skirt and her fair skin made the woman in front of him look like an immortal who had fallen to the mortal world.

  Si Luo Chen felt the gaze, stopped the swing and looked in that direction, smiling: "Yi Lin, how did you come out? Don't stand there, come here and sit." He moved to one side, making room for Yi Lin to come over.

  These days of contact, Si Luo Chen has a very good impression of Yi Lin. Especially since Yi Lin helps Si Luo Chen with hypnosis every other day, his overall state really has improved.

  Plus today's words from Si Ruo Nan, Si Luo Chen felt more at ease with this junior sister.

  With her senior's permission, Irina smiled and walked over, and as she sat down, the swing swayed slightly. Sitting like this beside her senior, being hugged by the sun, was truly too comfortable.

  "It's really comfortable here, I didn't expect there to be a swing." Irin leaned against one side, her toes lightly pushing off, making the swing sway even more.

  "This is the birthday gift my dad gave me, and I used to play here with my sister all the time. You're impressive, you came here for the first time and walked to the center so easily. I remember when I was a kid, I searched for it for a long time and almost got lost, but my sister found me." Si Luochen recalled, with a smile on his face.

  "I played it when I was abroad, so I'm quite familiar with it." Irin looked around and smiled: "Sister's childhood is really happy."

  Cai Luo Chen turned his head to look at Yilin, catching a hint of envy in her expression, and curiously asked: "Isn't it Yilin?"

  "I'm the child born to my father's mistress. I was only brought back to the Yi household when I was five, because my mom got sick. My dad had no choice but to do so, that's why my childhood wasn't as happy."

  Si Lu Chen stared at Irene with an unwavering gaze, a feeling that couldn't be put into words surged up in his heart. It was as if children who didn't have happy childhoods would all appear optimistic on the surface when they grew up, for example - Xiang Qian Tong.

  However, deep down inside, they all lack a sense of security.

  Seeing no response from Zhai Lu Chen, Yilin's mouth curved into a smile as she gazed up at the sky and continued: "Actually, I should be grateful that Mom didn't abort me back then and gave me such a good environment... although I have no idea where she is right now..."

  "Don't know?"

  "Uh. Our family didn't allow her to enter the house, so Father could only send her far away to find the best doctor...". Yilin lowered her head and smiled helplessly, then turned to look at Si Luochen, her eyes revealing determination: "But I just need to keep working hard, one day I will see Mom. I know Mom is always paying attention to me, so I must live happily, to make her feel at ease."

  "I certainly will."

  Yilin smiled even more: "I know."

  In Si Luo Chen's eyes, it seemed that everyone else's past was heavier than hers. In comparison, her own childhood could be described as perfectly happy. Because she had a loving father and mother, and a sister who always considered her well-being.

  But... Si Lu Chen told himself, he couldn't give up on his future happiness just because of this.

  Even if it's unknown.

  "Does Sister Xue dislike my brother?" Irin stared at Si Luochen without blinking, a habit of every psychologist, this kind of gaze could better understand the person in front of her.

  Si Luo Chen nodded without denying: "It's just a fleeting acquaintance, isn't it too childish to talk about liking?"

  "Even if it's been since childhood, Brother isn't suitable for Sister, I know." Irin's firm gaze surprised Si Luochen.

  "Huh?"

  Yilin's mouth curved into a smile: "Sister should not like my brother, I can tell."

  Ci Xi didn't respond because she knew Irene wasn't finished yet.

  "My brother's personality I understand very well, he likes to conquer, likes beautiful things, including people. What Father is not clear about, I am very clear...... so he is not suitable for you, sister." Irin said with a very light expression, those who didn't know thought they were talking about someone unrelated to themselves.

  "Irene, he is your brother. And I am just your senior. We didn't know each other before, how can you be sure that I am the person you imagine?"

  Who would have thought that Yilin let out a light laugh, took two steps forward, turned around with her hands behind her back and said: "Because I believe in my intuition. From the first time I saw you standing on the podium giving your university's graduation thesis, and then sharing your views on psychology during your graduate studies. I was certain that you were my goal." These words were spoken directly and affirmatively, leaving Si Lu Chen very surprised.

  During her university days, she had given two lectures, and originally they were all in.

  "After that, I've been paying attention to you, senior. It's just that your personality is too cold. I remember... I deliberately walked back and forth in front of you countless times, but... you didn't even remember me. It was really heartbreaking." Despite saying so, Irin still had a smile at the corner of her mouth.

  Xie Luo Chen: “......”

  I had never remembered that there was such an excellent person quietly paying attention to me. This feeling is indescribable, just like I have always been paying attention to Qian Tong.

  But as soon as he thought of this, Si Luochen became worried instead.

  She is fond of Xiang Qiong, and Wang Shaokui is fond of Shen Lue.

  What is Nailin?

  "But I know that's just her personality." Irin spread her hands out, as if comforting herself, and smiled.

  Si Lu Chen just smiled faintly and didn't speak.

  "I think my brother is hopeless, but it's not just because he's not good enough." The topic turned back again, continuing: "It's because I know that there's someone in your heart, senior sister."

  Si Luo Chen was taken aback and looked at Yilin.

  Yilin smiled even more and said, "Don't misunderstand, it's just that during this period of time I've been helping my senior sister with hypnosis. When my senior sister falls asleep, she'll mutter a person's name in her mouth, and coincidentally, I also know this name."

  Jian Si's eyes fell on Chen, his face expressionless as he stared at himself. Irene immediately raised her hands to explain: "I swear, I just wanted you to have a good sleep, but when you entered the realm of thought, you were not under my control... I had no intention of prying into Sister Xue's secrets."

  "I believe you." Si Luo Chen nodded.

  If Irene really wants to investigate the secret, why say so much?

  "She... is really that important to you? Even if it means going against your family's arrangements?" Irin asked, walking closer to Si Luchen with curiosity.

  Although she didn't quite believe in such feelings, ...in Irina's eyes, it was really unimaginable which man would be more suitable for her.

  It seems that when she is standing next to that person, the atmosphere becomes very harmonious.

  He lowered his head and furrowed his brow, after a long while, he nodded in response.

  "She's really lucky! Having an excellent senior like you who likes her." Irin said with an expression of undisguised envy.

  Xia Luo Chen shook his head in shame: "She is much better than me. Compared to psychological attainments, you and she and your sister are all above me. Even... in society, you understand many principles that I don't. On the contrary... fortunately for me."

  Sister's great wisdom, Qian Tong's moral integrity, and Yilin's talent. These are all things that Si Luo Chen lacks.

  This is not lack of confidence, but self-awareness.

  Yilin stood by in surprise, completely disbelieving that her usually admired senior would say such humble words. But Yilin could be certain that even if it were true... the position of Si Luochen in her heart was unshakeable.

  Her every frown and smile, every word she says, every move she makes. Even when she's coldly propping up her chin, looking out the window, it has deeply moved Irina.

  All the more so after contact, even more so.

  "Sister Xue, I really like you more and more." Yilin said definitely.

  Sierra Chen admitted that she liked Irene's personality, especially once she entered her life, she became more straightforward and natural, all her expressions were directly expressed, without any hiding.

  Upon hearing this sentence, Si Luo Chen's mouth curved into a smile.

  The two were happily chatting when the servant called from outside the courtyard, "Second Miss, you have a phone call." The servant then walked in and handed the phone to Si Luochen.

  "Whose phone is this?" Si Luo Chen asked as he answered the call.

  The servant shook his head in ignorance: "It's from England."

  Cai Luo Chen was taken aback for a moment, then nodded, and the servant who had received his hint turned and left.

  It was clear how important this phone call was, so Irene wisely left with the servant. As they walked out of the garden, she noticed a familiar figure standing in the distance, seemingly waiting for her.

  It's okay.

  Seeing his sister walk over, Yikang stepped forward and asked: "How was it talking to Irin, did she mention me?" In Yikang's eyes, Irin would definitely try to pull Si Luochen into the Yi family because she knew that Si Luochen was her university idol.

  Yilin smiled and nodded in response: "It's nice to chat, but not too much. You also know that when I'm facing my idol, my tongue gets tangled up, and it's too intentional, which isn't good."

  "I knew you were clever, so I'll leave my lifelong matters to you." Yikang helped Yilin push open the door and said softly.

  Irene just smiled and didn't say anything.

  In the garden, Si Luo Chen gripped the phone tightly, her mouth corners involuntarily rising. Apparently this call made her very happy.

  "Miss Si, I'm Gu Qing. How have you been lately?"

  "Hello, Miss Gu. Thank you, I'm fine. What can I do for you?"

  "I just helped Qian Tong book a return ticket to China for next week, I'll send you the details later, as for how to handle it, that's up to Miss Si."

  Si Lu Chen was taken aback for a moment, and after a few seconds, he said: "...... Why did Miss Gu tell me?"

  Because...

  Sierra Chen admitted that after knowing these reasons, she had an inexplicable feeling in her heart, which was not just happiness.

  But anyway, she's coming back!

  Xia Lu Chen sat on the swing, swinging vigorously, looking up at the sky with a smile on his face.

  The author has something to say: I, who have obsessive-compulsive disorder, decided on a daily update rhythm for the sake of every small red flower.

  Everyone should give me more encouragement and support.

  Qian Tong is finally coming back _(:3∠)_, little sister Yilin I really like you. Don't worry, I will arrange a good family for you =3=