I Want a Lifetime with You
Chapter 242

"Not really." Fu Chengyan knew immediately that Shi Nuan had misunderstood. He patted her on the back and held her hands by the wrists. "Taking you to see the psychiatrist doesn't mean you have psychological problems." Fu Chengyan smiled and shifted his glance to Su Shaoqing. "Get her here!"

"Sure, in the meantime, both of you should discuss it properly!"

Su Shaoqing left quickly as he didn't want to get involved. Fu Chengyan smiled weakly. "You seem to be edgy and don't look too good. You must have been traumatized last night. I just want the doctor to help you relax. Don't worry. No one thinks that you're sick."

Shi Nuan nodded as she heaved a sigh of relief. "Fine, I promise I'll see the psychiatrist. But I am really fine. It was the first time I experienced such an incident, and I wasn't mentally prepared at all!" "I know, next time I won't leave you alone," Fu Chengyan promised her.

Half an hour later, Fu Chengyan and Shi Nuan left Su Shaoqing's private hospital. Shi Nuan smiled when she saw Fu Chengyan let out a sigh of relief. "I told you I was fine. I was just feeling a little anxious, that's all. Don't worry. I know how to manage my own emotions."

"Sure!" Fu Chengyan helped Shi Nuan put on her safety belt and drove out of the hospital.

It was already afternoon by the time they returned to Wutong Residence. Ning Xin quickly got up from the sofa when she heard the door open. "Yan, Nuan, you're finally back." Ning Xin looked worried. "You didn't even let us know that you were not coming back last night. Yan, I waited together with your uncle for a long time before you finally called in the morning!"

Shi Nuan felt a little embarrassed and gave Fu Chengyan an awkward look. However, she heard him laugh in reply. "Uncle would be a happy man when I don't return home with May! Isn't it a rare opportunity for both of you to spend time together without the two of us getting in your way?"

Fu Chengyan explained as he took out Shi Nuan's slippers, "When we realized it was already late and the fact that we had a long day at work, we decided to stay at a hotel to relax."

Fu Chengyan glanced at Shi Nuan as he spoke. Shi Nuan nodded immediately and continued, "That's right. I'm sorry to have made both of you worry. However, it was really late and we were just exhausted. So..." Shi Nuan felt bad. "I promise you that in the future, we will inform you ahead of time if we're going to come home late or not at all. Is that alright?"

"Alright!" Ning Xin wasn't really angry.

When Fu Chengyan called in the morning, Ning Xin already had a good idea of what they were up to. She was worried that she had imposed herself on them for too long, so they stayed out to have some privacy.

"It doesn't matter as long as both of you are safe. You should be tired. Come and have a seat." Ning Xin waved Shi Nuan over and ushered her to sit. "I am worried about you because you work too hard and don't rest enough."

"It's nothing. I'm very happy at work. It's not tiring at all!" Shi Nuan laughed. "Aunt, have you had your lunch?"

"Yes, I did!"

"What about Uncle?" Fu Chengyan had changed into his slippers too and strode in leisurely. "Why are you alone at home?"

"Your uncle had just left after receiving a call. He said that it would only be for a short while." Ning Xin laughed. "Actually, your uncle and I have decided it's time to go home."

"Go home?" Shi Nuan's smile froze slightly. "You want to go home? Why? Is it not comfortable enough here?"

"It's great here. How can it not be!" Ning Xin could see that Shi Nuan was feeling reluctant for them to leave. "Both your uncle and I have stayed here for a long time. All we wanted was just to relax for a while. This is still your home together with Yan, while our place is back at the Fu residence."

"Didn't you say so yourself that this is your home too? You have been enjoying your stay here, so why the rush to move back?" Shi Nuan was reluctant to see Ning Xin go. The main reason was that Ning Xin had become a motherly figure to her by always showing her care and concern.

Shi Nuan's parents never showed her any affection or attention even though they were still around. Hence, she had never really felt the love of a parent.

Ning Xin managed to show Shi Nuan how warm it felt to have family around, although she had only stayed at Wutong Residence for two months. It was a feeling that Shi Nuan had never experienced all these years. Shi Nuan treated Ning Xin as her own family after spending so much time together in their home. Hence, she was really reluctant to see her go.

"Foolish child, why are you crying so easily!" Ning Xin felt sad to see Shi Nuan like that. "I'm just going home. It's not like we're never seeing each other again. Whenever you miss me, just give me a call and I'l be here to see you!"

Ning Xin was reluctant to leave Shi Nuan too. Although she had her own children, her daughter was separated from her since she was young, while the boy they brought up was her enemy's son. Even though they reunited with Pei Huan in the end, she was already attached to Li Heng.

Ning Xin would get upset every time she thought about Pei Huan.

"Aunt, don't feel sad. I promise to call you often when you go back. I'll invite you to tea too! I'm sure you're not yet aware that I partnered with my friend to run a tea house. Why don't I take you there for a look next time?"

"Sure, of course!" Ning Xin nodded and patted the back of Shi Nuan's hand. She then turned her attention to Fu Chengyan. "Yan, you have to promise me that you will take care of Nuan. Don't bully her just because we're not around. Or else I'll come back and teach you a lesson."

"Yes, definitely." Fu Chengyan nodded repeatedly. He couldn't help but smile. "It looks like you're the one who's biased now!"

"Look at you!" Ning Xin laughed. "Alright, it's decided then. Yan, my bags are packed. Can you help me carry them down?"

"Aunt, are you in a rush?" Shi Nuan's face was full of disappointment. "Are you sure you don't want to stay for a while longer? Or at least have a meal before you leave?"

"Silly girl, there are still a lot of chances to see each other again. I'm waiting for Yan to take you back to the Fu residence officially." Ning Xin continued, "Yan, let's go! Your uncle knows about it, and he will head home directly once he's done with his work. You can send me back first."

"Sure!"

Fu Chengyan went upstairs to bring Ning Xin and Fu Heng's luggage down. He came down shortly as there weren't many bags.

"Aunt, it's time to go!" He turned towards Shi Nuan. "May, you should rest at home!"

"No, I want to go together!" Shi Nuan protested as she stood up. Ning Xin shook her head. "Don't worry. You don't have to come together. Besides, it's not a good time for you to be seen at the Fu residence

yet."

"It'll be fine. I'll wait inside the car. Aunt, please let me come along!" Shi Nuan pleaded. "Besides, there's nothing left in the fridge, and we still need to prepare dinner. I might as well go grocery shopping after sending you home."

"Alright then!" Ning Xin agreed. "That's a wonderful idea."

Fu Chengyan put the luggage into the trunk while Shi Nuan helped Ning Xin out of the house.

After he opened the door to the back seat, Shi Nuan helped Ning Xin get in and sat next to her. "Yan, I'll be sitting behind with Aunt to chat!"

Fu Chengyan nodded and got into the driver's seat. He then started the engine.

"Nuan, I'm sure you don't know that Yan was very cute when he was little. But he always had a serious expression on. During that time, a lot of girls were interested in him, but he was a good kid and didn't get into a relationship as he was still too young!"

"Is that so?" Shi Nuan smiled as she leaned herself in between the two front seats. She turned her head to examine Fu Chengyan's side profile. It was hard for her to connect Ning Xin's description of him with the man she saw in front of her now.

When Fu Chengyan realized that she was watching him, he looked at her via the rearview mirror and smiled. "What is it? Did you realize that your husband has gotten more handsome?"

"You're shameless. Don't forget that Aunt is still right here!" Shi Nuan blushed as she leaned back into her seat and continued to chat with Ning Xin, "What happened after that? Aunt, was Yan always with you since he was little?"

"Yes, he was an obedient kid. But he was brilliant. While his friends were still in high school, he skipped several grades and went straight to university." Ning Xin's face was full of pride when she talked about Fu Chengyan. "I brought two kids up, Yan and Xiu. Both of them were introverts. Yan was really smart, while Xiu was obedient and filial. If not for the deterioration of my health, I would have continued to look after them."

"Aunt, what you did is more than enough." Fu Chengyan turned to give Ning Xin a glance. "Without you, I wouldn't be the Fu Chengyan I am today!"

Ning Xin was the one who taught Fu Chengyan everything he knew when he was young. She was very strict with him and Pei.

"I know that both of you are filial, but I couldn't help but feel you were both a little lonely then. I'm glad that you are married now," Ning Xin replied with pride. She then pulled Shi Nuan's hand close to her. "Nuar is a simple girl, and I like her a lot. I can also feel that you have become more gentle ever since you got together with her!" It was obvious to Ning Xin. There was no hiding from her.

"You're just exaggerating!" Shi Nuan laughed. "When Yan and I met, he was already a wonderful person. He even saved me multiple times."

"That's good. It just goes to show that you are destined to be together. Whatever problems you might face in the future, remember to stick together. You have to trust and support each other too, alright?" "Yes, I understand!" Shi Nuan nodded firmly as she blushed. "When we got married, we already decided to be together forever."

Fu Chengyan smiled when he heard what Shi Nuan had said. His usual frosty expression and cold gaze seemed to have melted away. He squinted his eyes. Even though it was winter, he felt as if the winds of spring were blowing.

They finally arrived at the Fu residence as they chatted away happily in the car. Shi Nuan did not get out of the car. Fu Chengyan was the one who got down first. He proceeded to open the car door and helped Ning Xin out. Then, he grabbed the luggage from behind and said to Shi Nuan, "Wait for me in the car. I'll be back out shortly."

"Sure!"

Fu Chengyan closed the door and heard a melodious voice behind him. "Yan, you're back!" It was Song Jingyu. She yelled in the direction of the house, "Aunt Song, look who's back. It's Yan. He says he misses you and is back just to see you."