I Want a Lifetime with You
Chapter 534 A Bet

Shen Shixiu's face turned cold instantly. "What do you plan to do?"

"Shen Qianan is Nuan's biological elder sister. According to Shaoqing, only the active enzyme extracted from Nuan's closest relative could save her life. Whether it's true or not, I can only give it a try!" The emotions in Fu Chengyan's eyes when he stared at Shen Shixiu were something the latter had never seen before on Fu Chengyan.

I didn't expect that I could see him behaving like this in my life. Fu Chengyan furrowed his eyebrows, yet he nodded in reply. "I will try my best. However, until now, she isn't aware that she is a member of the Su family!"

"You didn't tell her about it?" Fu Chengyan was surprised. I thought that Shen Shixiu would tell Shen Qianan the truth. Nevertheless, he just said that Shen Qianan doesn't know her relationship with Shi Nuan and the Su family!

"I will bring her here as soon as possible. Give me some time."

"Sure. But please be hurry! May can't wait any longer." Fu Chengyan knew that it wasn't easy to convince Shen Qianan to save Shi Nuan once she realized the bond between

them. However, since Shen Shixiu had made his promise, Fu Chengyan could only place all of his hope on him.

"Oh, there's one more thing!" Fu Chengyan hesitated for a while and said, "It's about Yu's identity."

Shen Shixiu scowled. "What are you trying to say?"

"Yu's biological father might have emerged. The man who poisoned May is likely to be him." Fu Chengyan's gaze landed on Shen Shixiu. "Do you mean that he was the one behind all these things and Qianan's kidnap case three years ago? If that's so, why did he let Qianan give birth to her child?"

Upon hearing that, Fu Chengyan knitted his brows and handed the documents beside him to Shen Shixiu. "Give these files to Shen Qianan if you want to. These are the things she let me carry out back then- covering up the things that happened between her and the man. I didn't know who that man was at that time until Li Heng gave me these files. Only then did I know that man's identity. I'm afraid that he started carrying out his plan many years ago."

"What do you want me to do?" Shen Shixiu was a diligent person. Since Fu Chengyan is giving these things to me, it means that he has a condition.

"Just bring Shen Qianan to me." Fu Chengyan rose. "Of course, if you are not willing to do so, I won't mind doing it in person."

"Fu Chengyan, Shen Qianan is still Nuan's biological sister by all means," Shen Shixiu warned. "She might not know anything about the truth even if she's connected to that man. Are you sure you want to hurt her for Nuan's sake? After all, Qianan is one of the victims of that incident many years ago!"

"But, May can't wait any longer. Shen Shixiu, I know you have special feelings for May. Am I right?" Fu Chengyan turned around and fixed his icy gaze on Shen Shixiu.

Shen Shixiu turned stiff slightly. However, he chuckled after a while. "You overthink. Nuan is only like family to me. I will deal with this matter. Don't you interfere with it!" He then grabbed the files and left withou any hesitation.

Fu Chengyan's brows remained knitted. As he watched Shen Shixiu leaving, he couldn't help but worry for the first time that it may be the wrong choice to do so. However, whenever he was reminded of Shi Nuan, who was still in danger, and that he was the one who caused all this, he couldn't control himself.

J, huh? I'm sure to replace you out.

Meanwhile, Shen Qianan had been keeping Yu company over the last few days. The latter's condition was getting better compared to the past. Shen Qianan stayed for a while in Jiang City ever since the incident. She had been gathering her thoughts throughout the days. In fact, there was another reason she was reluctant to leave Jiang City. It had to do with Yu's father.

Four years had passed. It was neither long nor short.

Initially, Shen Qianan decided to give up. However, That DNA report with Fu Zhengyun made her hesitate.

She was aware that the child wasn't Fu Chengyan's child. In fact, she knew well who the child's father was. However, she wasn't sure about that man's identity.

In those few months four years ago, that man was the one who kept her company. They even shared a wonderful time that would remain etched in her mind forever. In fact, it was so unforgettable that she ever forgot the man's status and motives. The only thing she wanted was to stay by his side.

However, the reality showed no mercy to her.

It turned out that she was only the man's tool against the Fu family. Nevertheless, Fu Chengyan wasn't in Jiang City at that time, and the man's plan stopped for some unknown reason.

He had made her his woman, taken away her heart, yet he abandoned her in the end.

She still remembered the day she ran out miserably from the Fu residence, searching for him everywhere she could think of, hoping that he would take her away with him. However, he never reappeared in front of her.

After that, she begged Fu Chengyan to wipe out every trace of what happened in those few months. Fu Chengyan then sent her overseas, and she gave birth to her child. She thought that everything had come to an end. Nevertheless, she didn't expect that man to seek her once again, wanting her to return.

What a joke. He wants me to go back to Fu Chengyan's side, yet...

Shen Qianan didn't know why she had a dream about the time when she had just met the man four years ago in her sleep today.

She didn't know his appearance or his name. Even when they were madly in love, he only told her to call him "Jue" whenever she called him. As for the rest, she knew nothing about him. Having that said, she fell so deeply in love with him that she couldn't control herself at all.

When she opened her eyes, she turned and saw Yu sleeping next to her. Yu must have been dreaming of something as he was smiling sweetly. Upon seeing that, a smile appeared on Shen Qianan's face too. She stretched her hand and stroked Yu's face.

Suddenly, a series of knocks sounded on the door. Although that made Shen Qianan furrow her brows slightly, she still got off the bed and opened the door.

"Shixiu? What brings you here?" Shen Qianan stared at Shen Shixiu in surprise. I didn't expect him to be in Jiang City still. How did he replace me here?

Shen Qianan hadn't left Jiang City ever since the incident unfolded. She didn't go to the Shen residence in the capital. Instead, she moved out of the hotel and stayed in this relatively peaceful place. Shen Qianan didn't want to return to the cold and frosty Shen residence, let alone the

Fu residence. Yet, she knew she simply couldn't leave like this - not after knowing Jue had arrived in Jiang City.

It was a bet. A bet that Jue would come and seek her out. If he still has some feelings toward me, he will look for me.

However, after waiting for a long time, he never showed himself.

Shen Shixiu bit his lip slightly as he stared at Shen Qianan.

It had been some time since he last met her. She seems to have lost weight, and she looks worn out too.

"Yup. I'm here to have a look at you!"

Upon hearing that, Shen Qianan's lips twitched. "What's worth looking at? I'm still the same old way!"

She had complicated feelings toward Shen Shixiu. Since she was young, she had no deep impression of him, let alone the so-called kinship between siblings.

Shen Shixiu then left the Shen residence for some place she didn't know. When he returned, she didn't stay long in the capital before arriving at Jiang City.

Then that incident happened. At last, she was sent overseas.

"Aren't you letting me in?" Shen Shixiu peeked inside. A crossed look flashed across Shen Qianan's face. Although she looked reluctant to do so, she didn't reject him. She cleared a path for him and said, "Come in. However, I've nothing to serve you. I'm afraid that my hospitality is somewhat lacking, given how you're a guest."

"It's fine." Shen Shixiu walked past Shen Qianan and entered the house as he saw her calming down. He then casually sized up the decoration in the home. It's hard to imagine that a pampered girl like Shen Qianan lives in such a shabby place now.

Shen Qianan closed the door and followed him uneasily. She pinched the hem of her clothes and bit her lip as if she was pondering something. Whenever she met Shen Shixiu, she would always display such a cowardly look.

Naturally, Shen Shixiu felt her apprehensiveness. Although he felt his heart sink, he didn't show it. "Where's Yu?"

"Still in his sleep. He's gotten used to having a nap in the afternoon. What would you like to have for drink?" Shen Qianan asked as she opened the fridge door. After seeing the emptiness in it, she closed the door awkwardly and uttered, "Is plain water okay for you? Yu's not feeling well these days. That's why I didn't buy any drinks for him. Water is all he drinks these days."

"Sure." Shen Shixiu nodded his head, yet he changed his mind suddenly. "Forget it.

Save yourself the trouble."

Having that said, Shen Qianan still cautiously poured a glass of water for him. She then grabbed the hem of her clothes again and said, "Please have a seat."

With the glass in his hand, Shen Shixiu fixed his gaze on her. "Are you curious about the reason why I'm here?"

Shen Qianan shook slightly. She then nodded her head and said, "Yes. I can't figure out any possible reason for you to visit me. I'm now..." She paused for a while and continued, "Well, I assume it's something important since you are here. Please speak your mind."

Shen Shixiu fell into silence for a moment, pondering how he should explain everything to her. At the same time, Shen Qianan had her mind racing too. The only thing was, she couldn't quite fathom why Shen Shixiu came all the way to see her. She asked, "Is there anything wrong with Father, by any chance?"

"No. Father had returned to the capital. Someone must attend to the Shen family's business. I will return sometime later as I'm negotiating business in Jiang City in the meantime. Qianan, I'm here today to say something to you."

Shen Qianan's hands which were pinching her clothes' hems, stiffened. She scowled. I know it. There's always no good news from him when he visits me. "What is it that-"

"Fu Chengyan wanted me to hand this thing to you," he snapped.

Shen Qianan's heart tightened. She started shivering the moment she heard the name "Fu Chengyan" from him. Although she looked pale from the shock, she forced down her feelings and tightened her grip. "Shixiu, I don't get you. When did you become so close with Fu Chengyan? Why did he ask you to give something to me?"