Marriage First, Love Later: The Soft and Obedient Little Wife of Mr. Lu - Chapter 145: Shen Tangyu & Bai Fan (8)

Chapter 145: Shen Tangyu & Bai Fan (8)

Five years later, Haishi.

The largest upscale private hospital in Haishi recently welcomed a young and handsome doctor, rumored to have been recruited from abroad at great expense by the hospital director.

The new doctor was aloof and taciturn, yet immediately became the primary physician for Old Sui, a local wealthy businessman, earning his deep trust.

Bai Fan filled his cup with hot water, listening to his colleagues gossiping about him in the next room without a ripple of emotion in his heart.

Some time ago, Old Sui’s daughter, Sui Xiying, had approached him with five million, asking him to monitor Old Sui’s every move.

She also had Bai Fan cooperate in a charade, making him her nominal husband.

He agreed—no one turns down money.

As Bai Fan turned to leave with his water, he collided with a pair of cold, indifferent eyes. His calm gaze instantly turned flustered, like a helpless child.

Brother Shen…

Shen Tangyu didn’t pause, walking straight past him, leaving only a faint breeze in his wake as if he didn’t know Bai Fan at all.

Biting his lip, Bai Fan felt as if his heart had been brutally squeezed. Suppressing his sorrow, he secretly glanced back, watching Shen Tangyu’s tall, unfeeling yet deeply missed figure retreating.

Bai Fan never imagined his reunion with Shen Tangyu would unfold like this—unprepared and abrupt.

That night, back home, Bai Fan couldn’t shake his concern about why Shen Tangyu had been at the hospital.

Hesitantly, he took out his phone and dialed the number etched in his memory. Expecting no answer, he was startled when the dial tone connected.

His heart pounded wildly—a mix of excitement, panic, fear, and anticipation. He both hoped and dreaded that Shen Tangyu would answer.

Hello?

A deep voice transmitted through the receiver, tingling from his ears through his entire body. Bai Fan was stunned—after all these years, Shen Tangyu hadn’t changed his number.

Brother Shen—

Bai Fan spoke timidly, It’s Bai Fan.

What do you want? Shen Tangyu’s tone was calm, yet distant.

Bai Fan couldn’t help lowering his head. He knew he was shameless—he was the one who had initiated the breakup, hurting Shen Tangyu, and now he was disrupting his life again.

I wanted to ask if you’re alright… why you came to the hospital today.

Nothing serious. Thanks for your concern.

The conversation ended there with Shen Tangyu’s detached attitude. Bai Fan hastily hung up and sat alone on his balcony chair until dawn, lost in thought.

On Sunday, Bai Fan went to Shen Tangyu’s company.

The receptionist greeted him warmly.

May I ask who the most skilled futures expert in your company is?

The receptionist smiled brightly, pride shining in her eyes, That would definitely be—

Me.Shen Tangyu stood behind Bai Fan in a suit, his expression cold as he spoke in a low voice.

Boss!

Brother Shen.

Just like in the past, Bai Fan resembled a child who’d done wrong in front of Shen Tangyu, lowering his head in confusion.

Here for business? Shen Tangyu asked. Bai Fan nodded.

Follow me.

Shen Tangyu lowered his eyes, concealing his emotions. Bai Fan followed him into his office.

Bai Fan took out a bank card and pushed it toward Shen Tangyu, lowering his gaze with a docile and obedient demeanor.

I’ll leave it all to you. I trust your ability.

Shen Tangyu took it and saw there was quite a sum inside. Out of humanitarian concern, he reminded, Futures trading carries risks too.

It’s fine.

Bai Fan’s cat-like eyes sparkled, his expression innocent. Only this way could he maintain a connection with Shen Tangyu.

He was shameless; he couldn’t let go of Shen Tangyu.

Does your wife know you’re playing with such a large amount of money? Shen Tangyu stared at the computer screen, suddenly feigning nonchalance as he spoke.

Sui Xiying and I only have a contractual relationship!

Bai Fan hurried to explain, then slumped dejectedly, his tone muffled, You know I have no interest in women.

He didn’t know whether Shen Tangyu had moved on from their past feelings or if it was due to some other reason, but the two began a lukewarm connection under the pretext of work.

Later, Sui Xiying suddenly offered more money, instructing Bai Fan to add an extra dose to Old Sui’s medication. Bai Fan examined it—it was equivalent to a chronic poison.

That woman Sui Xiying was ruthless, making Bai Fan carry it out so that if the police ever investigated, the responsibility would fall on him.

Bai Fan agreed on the surface but secretly replaced it with vitamins. Seizing the moment when the guarding bodyguards were inattentive, he helped Old Sui escape from Sui Xiying’s surveillance.

Bai Fan didn’t dare use his ID to flee, so he holed up in a shabby motel. However, Old Sui’s health was deteriorating, and without life-support machines, he wouldn’t last long. Meanwhile, Sui Xiying’s people were searching for him everywhere.

Bai Fan hid in the motel every day, terrified, with his phone turned off, not even daring to step outside.

But Old Sui’s condition couldn’t hold on much longer. Hesitantly, Bai Fan took out his phone and dialed a number.

Brother Shen…

Once again, Bai Fan was dumping a major problem onto Shen Tangyu, yet Shen Tangyu asked no questions and took Bai Fan in.

While staying at Shen Tangyu’s place, Bai Fan felt for a moment as if he had returned to the past.

He would cook before Shen Tangyu got off work and wait on the sofa for him to return from overtime.

It seemed as if nothing had changed, yet everything was different.

One day, Shen Tangyu came home quite late, stumbling as he entered. Bai Fan quickly steadied him, catching a strong whiff of alcohol.

Brother Shen, why did you drink so much?

Shen Tangyu opened his bleary eyes, fixed them on the delicate face before him, and suddenly tightened his grip, pulling the person into his embrace. He lowered his head, his gaze profound.

If you left back then, why come back? Why show up in front of me again?

Bai Fan’s eyelashes trembled, his heart aching with bitterness. He felt Shen Tangyu’s past self wasn’t worth it—his smooth-sailing life had taken a turbulent turn the moment they met.

But even after all these years, he still didn’t want to let go.

Bai Fan wrapped his arms around Shen Tangyu’s shoulders, his eyes filled with deep affection. Brother Shen, I was wrong. Give me another chance, please?

Shen Tangyu’s dark eyes churned with emotion. He gripped Bai Fan’s slender waist tightly, his voice fierce, just like in the old days.

Once you’ve climbed into my bed, you’re mine for life!

I won’t run away this time.

Bai Fan rose on his toes, leaning close to Shen Tangyu’s lips, and closed his eyes to kiss him. Shen Tangyu took control, fiercely savoring the lips he had missed, and carried Bai Fan upstairs with one hand supporting his buttocks.

The next day, Bai Fan didn’t wake until noon, his shoulders covered in bite marks, his body feeling as if it would fall apart with the slightest movement.

The bed was empty where Shen Tangyu should have been. Bai Fan started in alarm, quickly frowning as he sat up, his heart fluttering with panic.

Brother Shen!

Awake?

Shen Tangyu emerged from the bathroom fully dressed, his long legs carrying him to the bedside where he sat down. His large hand gently stroked Bai Fan’s face.

Seeing Shen Tangyu still there, Bai Fan relaxed, nuzzling obediently against Shen Tangyu’s hand like an affectionate kitten.

I thought you’d left, he said, his tone full of grievance.

That should be my worry, Shen Tangyu replied with a melancholy expression.

Bai Fan hugged Shen Tangyu tightly, burying his face against the other’s chest. Never again, absolutely never. I’m going to stick to Brother Shen for the rest of my life.

Shen Tangyu never asked Bai Fan why they had broken up initially. It was as if that chapter had been turned over—he didn’t want to revisit those memories. As long as Bai Fan was by his side now, that was enough.

One day, while tidying the study, Bai Fan accidentally knocked over a box. When he saw what was inside, his body stiffened instantly, his heart feeling as if it were being squeezed tightly. Overwhelmed with pain, he hugged himself.

Hearing the noise, Shen Tangyu came over. Pausing briefly at the sight of the scattered items on the floor, he calmly knelt down and gathered up a pile of photographs.

The photos were all snapshots of Bai Fan’s life abroad over the past few years—him working part-time jobs, attending classes, sitting dazed in a square…

I couldn’t stop worrying about you, Shen Tangyu explained softly. But you said you didn’t want to see me, so I had to hire someone to keep an eye on you, to make sure you were doing okay.

It turned out that during all those years they were apart, Shen Tangyu had been watching over him, quietly following his life from the shadows.

Bai Fan didn’t know what Shen Tangyu had been thinking while looking at those photos, but the weight of longing felt unbearably bitter. He knew he had wronged Shen Tangyu.

Overcome with sorrow and guilt, Bai Fan clung to Shen Tangyu, crying bitterly like a child who had made a terrible mistake, sobbing until he could barely catch his breath.

Brother Shen, I’m sorry, I’m so sorry… I was wrong…

It’s not your fault, Shen Tangyu reassured him, lifting Bai Fan onto his lap to comfort him. I was too arrogant back then, thinking I could shelter you from everything. But I was actually fragile and easily broken.

He had never blamed Bai Fan. His beloved shouldn’t have had to suffer or grieve because of him.

After their breakup, seeing how heartbroken and despondent Shen Tangyu had become, Mother Shen couldn’t hold back and told him the truth. Shen Tangyu had only laughed coldly at the time and said nothing.

He blamed no one but himself for his own weakness.

Bai Fan lifted his tear-reddened eyes, glistening with clear tears, and wrapped his arms around Shen Tangyu’s neck. Between sobs, he vowed:

Brother Shen, I will never leave you again. I’ve grown up now—I can earn money, I’m not a burden to you. I can face the world by your side.

A tender smile touched Shen Tangyu’s eyes as he leaned down to kiss his beloved. His voice was full of affection.

You were never a burden. You don’t need to face the world for me—just be my good little one, that’s all I ask.

I’ve matured too, gained the strength to hold up the world.

What happened after, you ask?

The little cat Shen Tangyu lost in his childhood returned to him in another form, accompanying him for the rest of his life.

A smooth journey through life, everything falling into place, love everlasting.

—End of Book—

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