After Shi Nuan called Nianyang, her mood, which had been depressed for many days, inexplicably began to improve.

"What are you smiling at?"

The man’s magnetic and alluring voice rang in her ears, startling Shi Nuan into a shiver as she turned around in panic.

"Uncle... Uncle..."

Lu Xingshen’s eyes were deep as he steadied Shi Nuan’s trembling shoulders, his tone displeased, "Do you really not want to see me that much?"

Shi Nuan reflexively shook her head, "Of course not!"

Liar.

If she wanted to.

How come whenever she saw him.

The light in her eyes vanished.

Ever since the last time Lu Xingshen threatened Shi Nuan not to get close to Chu Zhan, he hadn’t seen her smile.

She had clearly smiled just now but lost it again upon seeing him.

Lu Xingshen was very displeased, why wasn’t Shi Nuan’s happiness because of him?

But for such a proud man, it was impossible to ask such a humble question.

He said solemnly, "I know about you going to the training school. Are you happy that you won’t have to see me for two months?"

Shi Nuan... was indeed very happy!

But she couldn’t possibly admit that.

She wasn’t foolish, knowing Lu Xingshen’s temperament, if he found out, he might immediately cancel her qualification.

Shi Nuan pretended convincingly, "No, Uncle, don’t overthink. I’m just eager to join the training school quickly, that’s why I’m happy!"

Even though he knew Shi Nuan was lying.

Lu Xingshen still felt delighted hearing this.

He patted Shi Nuan’s hair, "You’re this happy? I’ve heard it’s very tough there. You’ve never been through hardships, can you really stand it?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Nuan felt like laughing.

Is Uncle serious?

Saying she hasn’t been through hardships?

Has she really faced few hardships?

Perhaps to Uncle, mental suffering isn’t considered hardships at all.

But he simply doesn’t understand, compared to the mental suffering and torment, physical hardships are just surface-level.

No one understands her.

Uncle especially doesn’t understand.

She forced a smile, "It’s fine, people need to go through hardships, I’m not afraid of being tired!"

"Shi Nuan has really grown up." Lu Xingshen’s lips curved slightly as he gazed at Shi Nuan’s handsome and gentle face, speaking softly,

"When you get to the training school, don’t forget my words: not allowed to get too close with the boys, alright?"

"I understand."

"And..." Lu Xingshen touched Shi Nuan’s hair which had grown to her ears, giving her a distinctly girlish look. He actually quite liked it, but...

"Your hair has grown long, go get it cut today, okay?"

Shi Nuan’s eyelashes trembled; she had planned to get a haircut, but due to recent events...

She had forgotten.

Now, reminded by Uncle.

There was an inexplicable discomfort in her heart.

But she still responded, "I understand."

In a soft, gentle voice, very obedient.

Lu Xingshen felt a desire to be closer, but held back. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"Shi Nuan, once you come out, I’ll give you ahead of time the gift I promised you when you turned 20."

He felt he couldn’t wait any longer.

This is the little bunny he raised, carefully nurtured over the years, he needed to bring her back sooner to feel at ease.

He was always afraid of frightening her, but since she could even endure the training ahead.

It showed Shi Nuan had a strong inner strength.

She had grown up.

She could accept him now.

He wouldn’t give her the chance to refuse......