Chapter 1543 - 1291: This Is a Fact, an Irrefutable Fact

Chapter 1543: Chapter 1291: This Is a Fact, an Irrefutable Fact

Upstairs, Song Yansheng and Shi Nuan remained silent, neither saying a word.

Shi Nuan sat on the bed, her head bowed, while Song Yansheng stood there, reaching into his pocket, intending to smoke.

But the pocket was empty; he suddenly remembered he had quit smoking for a while now.

At that moment, Song Yansheng wanted to sneer; both Qu Yuzuo and his mother Yu Yao had previously commented on his smoking and drinking, and he had attempted restraint, but the efforts were in vain.

Yet, for Shi Nuan, he actually quit without much discomfort, whenever he wanted to smoke, just thinking of Shi Nuan allowed him to restrain himself.

Shi Nuan was like a medicine, able to cure all his bad habits.

But Shi Nuan was also like a disease, a chronic condition without a cure.

He closed his eyes, exhaling deeply, and said, "Get some rest, I’m stepping out for a bit!"

Shi Nuan’s lowered eyelashes fluttered slightly; she said nothing, as Song Yansheng got up and exited the bedroom.

Song Yansheng went to the study, after struggling several times, he still wanted to smoke.

Yet ever since quitting, there were hardly any traces of cigarettes in the Song Mansion.

He took out his phone and called Chi Rui, so that weekend, when Chi Rui was supposed to be resting, he received instructions from his boss.

He was unexpectedly asked to go buy cigarettes and deliver them to the Song Mansion.

Chi Rui left the house in frustration; it was only on his way to the Song Mansion that a question suddenly occurred to him.

Why did Song Yansheng suddenly want to smoke? Wasn’t he quitting?

And his resolve to quit was so strong, even Qiao Yichi was forced to quit smoking alongside him.

Naturally, it was somewhat difficult for them both to quit; at most, they only refrained from smoking in front of Song Yansheng.

Qiao Yichi was better off, as they each managed different company matters, especially since he often had social engagements and business trips—saying no to smoking and drinking wasn’t feasible.

But as Song Yansheng’s assistant, Chi Rui was quite unlucky, nearly on call beside Song Yansheng except for when sleeping at night.

Even on a Saturday, his day off, he was summoned to deliver cigarettes.

It was stiflingly uncomfortable!

After driving for about half an hour, Chi Rui arrived successfully at Song Mansion.

But as soon as he stepped inside, he hesitated, because there was another car at the Song Mansion.

Chi Rui lightly frowned, recognizing it as the car from the Song Family Mansion, with the same license plate he had helped Song Yansheng choose back then.

The car seemed newly arrived, and Aunt Hui along with several servants were welcoming it in front.

The car door opened, and Yu Yao emerged.

Yu Yao seldom visited Song Mansion, especially on weekends; even if she missed her son, it would be Song Yansheng and Shi Nuan visiting the old mansion to see her.

Chi Rui vaguely sensed that something might happen at the Song Mansion today.

He quickly picked up his phone, intending to call Song Yansheng, but before he could dial the number, Yu Yao’s voice came from not far away.

"Is that Chi Rui over there?"

Chi Rui paused for a moment, ultimately setting the phone down, but before getting out of the car, he sent a text to Song Yansheng.

Informed him: The lady’s here!

Chi Rui soon reached Yu Yao, greeting her politely; Yu Yao smiled faintly, saying, "It’s been a while since I saw you, you seem slimmer than before, could it be A Yu’s giving too much work, tiring you out?"

Chi Rui hurriedly shook his head, saying, "Not at all, Mr. Song... treats me well!"

Yu Yao didn’t believe him, saying, "If he truly treats you well, he wouldn’t call you to the Song Mansion on a nice weekend. But he wasn’t always like this; since marrying Nuannuan, he’s changed!"

Chi Rui noticed Yu Yao’s voice unconsciously grew heavier when mentioning Shi Nuan, he realized that today’s visit probably related to Shi Nuan.

Chi Rui remained silent, Yu Yao did not speak further, simply said, "Since you’re here, come along; I know you’re A Yu’s trusted aide, perhaps you know more about some matters than me!"

Chi Rui’s eyes flashed slightly, saying, "Lady, you overestimate me; what I know is all about Mr. Song’s work, naturally you know more about Mr. Song’s personal affairs than I do!"

Yu Yao sneered mockingly, "I know more? Since he married Shi Nuan, does he even consider me as his mother? Forget it, let’s talk inside!"

Chi Rui respectfully nodded, then followed Yu Yao towards the main house.

Just as they reached the entrance, they saw Song Yansheng and Shi Nuan already standing there to greet them.

The first to approach was Song Yansheng, he said, "Mom, we just got back from the old mansion, did you come for something?"