Chapter 208: Fantasy of Si Rong Saying She Loves Him

Shen Gui felt deeply the same; it was probably from half a year ago that their dad changed.

Whether it was his daily habits or his way of conducting himself, it was as if he had become a different person.

The dad who used to dote on them was gone, replaced by a cold dad.

"Brother, Teacher Si's family dinner is so sumptuous," Shen Shu said with an envious look, "I'm hungry."

"Brother will heat up some steamed buns for you to eat!"

Shen Gui, who was three years older than Shen Shu, knew that envying others was useless; they could only rely on themselves.

The two brothers went into the kitchen and found the cornmeal buns had long since gone dry and hard, but fortunately, there were still a few eggs.

They prepared to make some scrambled eggs.

But before they even started, they broke a bowl.

Shen Lan rushed to the kitchen door with a dark face, "You spendthrifts! Can't you go a day without causing me trouble? Whoever broke the bowl doesn't get to eat dinner!"

Shen Shu pursed his lips and cried; it was he who had broken it.

But the second brother spoke up, "Dad, it was me who accidentally broke it. I saw you lying in the room all this time and was worried you weren't feeling well, so I wanted to make you something to eat. Today is Xiao Nian."

Shen Lan looked at him for a long while, inexplicably thinking of his own biological son, Shen Chi.

When Shen Chi was at Shen Gui's age, he had never entered the kitchen; he was pampered by Si Rong like a little young master.

He was always clean and tidy, with an air of arrogance between his brows.

He had also never had the heart to scold Shen Chi.

A father is not the same as a father.

He had never even cared about his own biological son, let alone raising children for the original body.

Right, today is Xiao Nian.

"You know how to cook?" he asked Shen Gui.

Shen Gui hesitated for a moment, "I watched Nainai do it when we were back in our hometown; I know a little."

Shen Lan nodded, then took five yuan out of his jacket pocket and handed it to him, "Go to the store and buy some meat! Stir-fry a meat dish for you all to eat today."

"Thank you, Dad!"

Shen Gui took Shen Shu and went out.

After a while, Shen Lan also left the house; he wanted to go out and clear his mind.

He had spent most of the day in his room tinkering and finally confirmed one thing: he was impotent.

This matter dealt Shen Lan a huge blow; after his Rebirth, he had thought he would reach the pinnacle of life.

He never expected that before reaching the pinnacle, his most important male characteristic would be lost.

He was in pain, miserable, and his psyche even began to twist.

Walking on the road of the Junshuyuan, he even began to fantasize.

He saw Jiang Cheng walking toward him, first bowing respectfully to him, and then apologizing.

"It was my fault last time, Chief of Staff Shen, you are a magnanimous person! Please forgive me!"

"How about I kneel to you, as long as it makes you feel better!"

Thinking of this, Shen Lan felt extremely satisfied and let out a chuckle.

Opposite him, Political Commissar Tao felt his skin crawl and reached out to wave a hand in front of him, "Chief of Staff Shen? Are you alright?"

Shen Lan came back to his senses and saw that it was Political Commissar Tao in front of him, and he was not very respectful to him.

He couldn't help but feel a huge sense of disparity in his heart, and he couldn't even muster the energy to speak, "I'm fine."

Remembering that he had no wife, Tao Manzhuang added, "Chief of Staff Shen, if you haven't cooked at home, why not come to my place tonight? Let's have a drink together!"

This suggestion deeply pleased Shen Lan.

Tao Manzhuang lived next door to the Jiang Family; being closer to Si Rong made him feel a bit better.

The two walked side by side toward the Tao house, and when they passed the Jiang Family, they heard the laughter coming from inside. Tao Manzhuang said with envy, "Jiang Cheng really has a good life!"

Not only was his official career smooth, but his marital relationship was also harmonious, unlike him, who would become a punching bag for his wife and mother as soon as he got home.

Inviting Shen Lan to come home for dinner was also because there were outsiders present, so Shen Qingyu would at least maintain appearances and nag less.

Shen Lan nodded in total agreement.

Si Rong seemed to have an innate ability to make those around her feel comfortable.

When they were together in the past, every time the New Year arrived, their home was just as wonderful.

Shen Qingyu opened the door, originally wanting to complain to her husband about her mother-in-law, but seeing Shen Lan following him in, she had to swallow her words.

"Chief of Staff Shen is here? Welcome, wash your hands and let's eat!"

This scene was again fantasized by Shen Lan into another scenario.

Si Rong smiled very gently, "Alan, you're back. Quick! Wash your hands and eat! Wang Ma made your favorite pineapple meat!"

She took his briefcase and took his jacket.

She was so virtuous that Shen Lan wanted to cry.

She also said, "Alan, I regret choosing Jiang Cheng. Actually, from beginning to end, the only man I have ever loved in my heart is you!"

"Rongrong!" Jiang Cheng excitedly grasped her hand, but he heard an angry shout from Tao Manzhuang beside him, "Shen Lan! What are you doing?"

Shen Lan came to his senses and only then realized that he had somehow grasped Shen Qingyu's hand.

Shen Qingyu looked shy and surprised.

He hurriedly let go and apologized, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I was just spacing out."

Shen Qingyu hurriedly turned and went back into the house.

She pondered that something was wrong; how could this Chief of Staff Shen be drunk before even drinking?

And who was the Rongrong he called? Could it be her neighbor Si Rong?

Tao Manzhuang also had not expected that calling Shen Lan to his home would result in such an affair; although he had long been dissatisfied with his wife, she was his woman after all, and he was still somewhat angry that another man had touched her hand.

"Chief of Staff Shen, you should find yourself a wife!"

He felt that Shen Lan was longing for a woman, longing so much that his heart had gone blind.

Shen Lan:...

"For the time being, I have no intention of remarrying."

He only wanted Si Rong; he could not look upon any other woman.

If it hadn't been for his fantasy just now, he absolutely would not have touched Tao Manzhuang's shrew of a wife.

Tao Manzhuang:...

He already regretted inviting this guy to his home for the Little New Year's Eve dinner.

But since the person had already arrived, it would not be good to drive him out.

At this moment, Tao Mu leaned over and said, "Chief of Staff Shen, it's too late to regret it now; that Xiao Fang I introduced to you last time has already gone with our island's Wang Tuanzhang, and the young couple is living quite happily now!"

Shen Lan:...

He would not regret it.

She was merely a widow from a fishing village; how could she be worthy of him?

Huaiyang.

Ming Zi was currently keeping watch at the hospital; Father Luo's time was indeed drawing near.

Now, both of her sisters-in-law were keeping watch at the hospital, each of them eyeing the things Father Luo had left behind.

In truth, the Luo Family's company had already been gradually brought under Ming Zi's control after Luo Sheng's death, and the things in the old couple's hands were some old items.

Back during the time of "destroying the Four Olds," they were worthless and even harmful, but now they had become highly sought-after treasures.

When Father Luo was sick, the medical expenses were paid by Ming Zi, and the nanny was hired by Ming Zi.

Now that the two sisters-in-law wanted to fight for those things, Ming Zi also had to fight for the sake of her own three children.

Therefore, on Little New Year's Eve, their whole family was keeping watch at the hospital.

The old man's mind was very clear; until the very last moment of his life, he refused to say a word about the distribution of those things.

Ming Zi instructed her eldest son, Luo Yu, to go in and give his grandfather water once every hour.

Do not say anything else.

She just kept watch outside the ward, enduring the wait with the two sisters-in-law.

When the clock struck eight, a nurse said, "Who is Ming Zi? Someone is looking for you outside."

Ming Zi found it a bit strange; apart from Si Rong, she didn't have any close friends, so who would be looking for her at this time?

Downstairs at the hospital, seeing that upright figure, Ming Zi was stunned for a moment.