…
Jiang Furong couldn’t understand why Chu Tianshu had suddenly undergone such a drastic change in temperament.
But unusual occurrences must have sinister reasons behind them.
She didn’t believe a person could change so completely overnight.
One moment firmly insisting on divorce;
The next moment deciding to thoroughly reform himself, turning over a new leaf?
Jiang Furong hesitated, unable to believe it.
Her heart had been completely broken by Chu Tianshu.
She held no hope for so-called love anymore.
She smiled self-deprecatingly.
Chu Tianshu simply didn’t value her – his heart belonged only to that woman.
Shen Miaoyan.
The young lady from Shanghai, the campus belle.
Pure and beautiful, talented and versatile, beloved by all who saw her.
Jiang Furong knew her own limitations well.
She couldn’t compare to that woman in any aspect.
Especially in family background – they were worlds apart.
She couldn’t offer Chu Tianshu any assistance…
Thinking this,
The faintly reviving warmth in her heart grew cold again.
Chu Tianshu: “Darling, you look so beautiful today.
It’s just that this bag doesn’t quite suit you, let me buy you a new one…”
After getting in the car, he kept talking, trying to get her to speak.
But Jiang Furong remained silent throughout the journey.
No matter how he tried to please her, she paid him no attention.
Being ignored by her naturally made Chu Tianshu feel somewhat uncomfortable.
But upon second thought, he became resigned to it.
Tit for tat.
This was exactly how he had given her the cold shoulder before.
Now, he was tasting the bitterness of having his warmth met with coldness.
It had taken him three years to make Jiang Furong completely lose hope in him, freezing her heart solid;
Melting this solid ice wouldn’t happen overnight.
He wouldn’t be discouraged!
…
Arriving at Tang Xin’s home.
Over a year ago, when Jiang Furong and Chu Tianshu’s relationship turned cold, she had moved into Tang Xin’s house.
Tang Xin was Jiang Furong’s extraordinary best friend.
Single, straightforward and fiery-tempered, currently working as a procurement manager at a hotel.
She was at work at this time.
Her elderly mother Li Fengzhen was at home, helping take care of Jiang Furong’s two babies.
“Aunt Zhen, I’m back, thank you for your hard work,” Jiang Furong said.
Li Fengzhen waved her hand, her gaze shifting: “It’s nothing… Oh, isn’t this?”
“Aunt Zhen.” Chu Tianshu stepped forward to greet her.
Li Fengzhen looked at Chu Tianshu, somewhat puzzled.
But she didn’t ask questions like “Didn’t you get divorced?” or similar.
Why should she meddle in the young couple’s affairs.
Li Fengzhen stood up: “Rongrong, since you’re back, I’ll be going now, won’t be home for lunch.”
With that, the old lady hurried out to play mahjong.
Chu Tianshu: “…”
Just as well.
No disturbances.
He quickly walked into the living room and immediately saw the two children he had been worrying about!
The Tang family’s house was quite spacious, with a children’s play mat spread in one corner of the living room.
The two little ones were playing on it.
Chu Tianshu stared fixedly at the snow-white, adorable Dragon-Phoenix Twins.
His eyes slightly reddened.
He thanked heaven for giving him a second chance.
Now, both children were healthy and safe.
They would be three years old in just half a month.
Son Chu Zhongling, daughter Chu Yuxiu.
“Xiu Xiu, Ling Ling, come, let Daddy hold you.”
Chu Tianshu sat on the play mat with Jiang Furong.
He casually picked up the adorable little girl and held her in his arms.
“No no…”
Unexpectedly.
The little milk ball whimpered and whined, shrinking back like a small shrimp.
She quickly squirmed out of his embrace and hid in her mother’s arms.
Xiu Xiu clung to her mother, blinking her big black grape-like eyes, looking at Chu Tianshu with curiosity and fear.
A soft, milky voice asked, “Mama, is he really Daddy? He doesn’t seem like it…”
Jiang Furong hadn’t expected her daughter to ask this.
She couldn’t help glancing at Chu Tianshu.
She didn’t know how to respond.
Chu Tianshu: “…”
That stung.
The child didn’t even recognize him.
How heartbreaking!
Thinking back, he really hadn’t spent much time with the children.
Especially during their toddler years—the crucial period for bonding.
He had been largely absent.
Fortunately, they were only three years old. It wasn’t too late.
Chu Tianshu smiled warmly. “I am your daddy. I was busy with work before, but I’ll spend more time with you now.”
Xiuxiu tilted her little head, studied him for a moment, then pouted, seemingly unconvinced.
She promptly ignored him and tugged at her mama to go play games.
As for their son, Chu Zhongling—
The little boy had been calmly stacking blocks on the table the whole time.
A Mecha Warrior was already assembled.
The little guy admired his work with satisfaction for a moment, then turned his gaze to the suddenly appeared “Daddy.”
His face was full of pride and aloofness.
Crossing his arms, he declared, “If you want to be my daddy, you have to be really impressive.”
Seeing the little one’s cocky, cool, and precocious demeanor, Chu Tianshu felt like laughing.
“I’m not impressive enough?”
Chu Tianshu stepped forward and, ignoring the little boy’s resistance, ruffled his hair.
Chu Zhongling hurriedly smoothed his hair. “Hmph!”
“I’ll cook lunch. What would you like to eat?”
Seeing Jiang Furong busy with the children, Chu Tianshu seized the chance to prove himself.
Jiang Furong glanced at him.
He could cook?
Was it even edible?
In her memory, during their three years of marriage, he had never done housework, let alone cooked.
Meanwhile, her already decent cooking skills had improved significantly.
Jiang Furong initially wanted to shoo him away.
But after a moment’s thought, she leisurely replied, “Alright then, let’s see what you can make.”
“Whatever’s in the fridge, I’ll cook that.” Chu Tianshu’s face grew slightly warm.
His cooking skills were truly lacking.
But—
In front of his wife, the result didn’t matter as much as the attitude!
Chu Tianshu headed to the kitchen.
The fridge had ingredients, both meat and vegetables.
“Shredded potatoes with vinegar and scrambled eggs with tomatoes,” Jiang Furong said. “Anything is fine.”
Chu Tianshu got busy in the kitchen.
Only when he actually started did he realize—
Oh, he couldn’t even handle a knife properly.
His knife skills were terribly clumsy.
Then, accidentally—
The kitchen knife cut into the middle finger of his left hand.
Blood gushed out, dripping everywhere.
“Ouch…” Chu Tianshu carelessly tossed the knife aside and clutched his wound.
The knife clattered to the floor.
Clang!
“What happened?”
Jiang Furong rushed over.
She had been worried he’d blow up the kitchen.
And sure enough, he’d cut his hand.
Chu Tianshu looked up at her, his face full of embarrassment.
Jiang Furong pressed her lips together, turned, and left.
She found two band-aids.
Just as she was about to head to the kitchen, she paused.
She quietly slipped the band-aids to Xiuxiu.
Then, nodding toward the kitchen, she gently nudged the little one.
Xiuxiu was a clever little treasure and knew what band-aids were for.
The little bundle toddled on her short legs, pattering toward the kitchen. “Daddy!”
Chu Tianshu was pressing hard on his wound.
He turned slightly, not wanting the child to see his bloodied hand.
But suddenly—
His head spun, and his heart raced.
What was happening? Was he about to die suddenly?
Chu Tianshu was shocked and struggled to stay conscious.
It was no use.
His awareness rapidly faded.
Soon, everything went black, and he knew nothing more.
When Jiang Furong arrived, she saw Chu Tianshu collapsing.
Xiu Xiu widened her eyes, terrified, her little mouth puckering as she wailed: “Waaah…”
…
“Could it be I’ve died again?!”
The moment he fainted, losing consciousness, Chu Tianshu was drenched in cold sweat.
Extreme fear and resentment filled his heart.
He didn’t want to die!
“Where is this…”
A moment later.
He discovered he wasn’t dead, but had arrived in a mysterious place.
Chu Tianshu looked around.
He found himself standing on vast farmland, divided into neat plots.
Overgrown with lush green weeds.
Looking further into the distance, emerald mountains and clear waters stretched before him like a fairyland.
The air was incredibly fresh, invigorating to breathe.
Hearing the sound of water, he searched for its source.
At the center of the expansive farmland was a circular pond.
Neatly encircled by black stones.
Inside the pond stood a fountain-style circular platform.
From a spring opening in the center, clear water gurgled and bubbled forth, cascading down with a splashing sound.
At the edge of the farmland flowed a circular river.
Beyond the river stood a ring of circular mountains.
Nothing could be seen further beyond.
Thus, it appeared to be an enclosed space.
Chu Tianshu was utterly astonished: “Why does this seem somewhat like… the Spirit Spring Space from novels?!”