Yu Dou said, "Wait a minute!"

Shi Nuan paused, raising her eyes to look at him.

The two were just passing each other, quite close, Yu Dou was very tall, and Shi Nuan was dressed formally today, paired with a pair of small leather shoes with heels about four centimeters high.

She wasn’t wearing makeup, but her skin was excellent, fair and translucent, her lips were a soft pink, and her eyes were clean and clear.

A woman, especially one whom men, at first glance, find stirring to the soul.

Or perhaps, a girl!

Yu Dou pressed his lips briefly and spoke, his voice deeper than before, "I’m indeed a bit unsettled today. Don’t go yet. Stay here and talk with me for a while!"

Shi Nuan paused, although she had proactively asked Yu Dou earlier whether he was troubled by something.

But she really didn’t expect Yu Dou would share his so-called troubles with her. This man is quite self-centered.

In this aspect, he is somewhat like Song Yansheng; only occasionally, Song Yansheng would still tell her some things, as they are husband and wife after all.

While she and Yu Dou are at most temporary partners with aligned interests.

Shi Nuan stayed and didn’t mention leaving again. The two stood on the balcony, Yu Dou lightly smoking, while Shi Nuan stood beside him looking at the scenery outside.

For quite a while, neither of them spoke a word. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Finally, it was Yu Dou who broke the silence.

He suddenly asked Shi Nuan if she ever had any regrets in this life?

Regrets? Shi Nuan was curious, but still obediently answered, "Yes... many!"

Indeed many, regarding the past, the deceased grandfather, her mother, regarding the grandmother and younger aunt who have been missing without a trace, and also regarding Song Yichuan...

She has too many regrets, but what good is regret?

She can’t amend anything in this lifetime.

Yu Dou chuckled slightly, saying, "A little girl in her early twenties, where do all these regrets come from? What you call regrets are likely just a sense of frustration, your helplessness in certain situations. And as for this helplessness, the fault doesn’t lie with you, so strictly speaking, they aren’t regrets..."

Shi Nuan paused, turning her head to look at him.

Yu Dou’s arm was resting on the railing, his eyes squinting into the distance, the finger holding the cigarette standing there.

She suddenly noticed that Yu Dou’s fingers were very good-looking too, but compared to Song Yansheng, his fingers were a bit rougher.

After all, Song Yansheng is the young master of a wealthy family; despite experiencing many tribulations, compared to the less privileged Yu Dou, at least in terms of living conditions, he is slightly better off.

Yu Dou spoke gently, "I’ve lived to this point, thirty-two years old, about halfway through life, but in my thirty-two years, I’ve only one regret, and truly one that can never be amended!"

Shi Nuan asked, "Were you late today because of that regret...?"

"No, but some small incidents did happen today, which have been resolved. These incidents reminded me of my regret, and I suddenly felt like... it’s pointless. All these years, what I’ve lived and fought for, everything has become meaningless, everything, all meaningless!"

Shi Nuan was slightly startled, not expecting the usually proud and self-conceited Yu Dou to say such a thing.

Just what was the regret he spoke of, to have such a considerable impact on him?

Shi Nuan wanted to ask, but felt asking might wound Yu Dou. She deeply sensed that the regret he was talking about was likely an untouchable scar in his heart!

Pressing her lips briefly, Shi Nuan said, "But since it has already become a regret, is there any significance in dwelling on it? Life always moves forward, whether you are pushed forward or go forward yourself, there is no difference. It’s just one approach is passive, the other active!"

Yu Dou turned his eyes, glancing at Shi Nuan, faintly smiled, "That’s kind of amusing... Didn’t expect that one day I’d need to be counseled by a little girl much younger than me, tsk tsk!"

"This isn’t counseling. Even if I didn’t say it, you surely understand these principles. People need to hear others say the same things sometimes, seeking some inner recognition to then learn to let go. It seems like doing so gives them peace of mind!"

Yu Dou nodded, "Some truth in that... Oh, I forgot to congratulate you on your performance at the shareholder meeting today, very impressive!"

Shi Nuan’s dark eyes slightly flickered, softly replied, "Thank you!"