Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Shen Nian couldn't help but look lost in thought.

After an unknown amount of time, she finally slowly retracted her gaze, gently wiping away the non-existent dust on the photo, taking the self-sealing bag placed on the tea table to put the graduation photo inside.

Getting up, she lifted the cushion of the sofa a little, placing the graduation photo underneath before pressing the cushion down over it.

Back when she was in a relationship with Lu Lingchuan, the two of them along with Lu Lingrui had taken many photos together. Lu Lingrui had even specially spent money to print the photos out and make them into an album.

After Lu Lingrui passed away, Lu Lingchuan had burned all the photos in a fit of madness. This graduation photo was the only remaining photo she had left together with Lu Lingrui.

Usually, she didn't dare take it out for Lu Lingchuan to see. She could only secretly look at it herself.

To think that of all the photos with Lu Lingrui, only this one could be preserved. But with Lu Lingchuan...

Thinking of something, Shen Nian couldn't help but bitterly laugh.

They were clearly once so in love, yet didn't even have a single photo together.

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A few days later, Shen Nian's month-long vacation came to an end.

Before it ended, she went to the hospital for a check-up. Her miscarriage recovery wasn't great. Drinking alcohol, drinking cold beverages, and taking sleeping pills had ultimately still negatively impacted her. Although she had rested at home, with the emotional pressure she was under, she couldn't maintain a cheerful mood.

From now on, she would need to nurture her body even more attentively.

Upon receiving this result, Shen Nian's heart was utterly calm without any ripples. To her, any outcome was the same.

Originally, she hadn't even wanted to come. It was Xiao Mubai who had constantly urged her to get checked up, saying that if she didn't go, he would personally drive over to pick her up and take her there himself.

Left with no choice, Shen Nian had reluctantly gone for this check-up.

On the first day back at work after her vacation ended, Shen Nian got up as usual to wash up, put on makeup, then opened the wardrobe to select clothes.

In the past, Lu Lingchuan would often spend the night here, leaving many of his clothes in the wardrobe.

His white shirts hung next to her white dresses, the scene so harmonious.

Shen Nian blanked out for a moment before quickly regaining her senses, hastily retracting her gaze and shaking her head to banish all those fantasies that shouldn't exist.

She changed into the white collar outfit at top speed, tidied up, then headed out the door.

When she arrived at the company, it wasn't yet time to start work. There were only a handful of employees who had arrived.

Seeing Shen Nian, they greeted her.

"Assistant Shen."

"Good morning, Assistant Shen."Điscover new chapters at novelhall.com." Shen Nian responded with a sound, first putting down her bag at her seat. She then walked over to one of the employees and picked up the documents in front of him, "Brief me on the work over the past couple of days."

"I'm at the company."

"Have seen her already."

"I know, I'll handle it."

Just four short sentences and Lu Lingchuan had already hung up.

Putting the phone back on the desk, the man only deigned to give an "Mm" in response.

Shen Nian knew that this "Mm" from the man was a reply to her. She spoke: "Boss Lu, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave first."

After speaking, she turned to leave.

"Wait." The man stopped her.

Shen Nian's footsteps halted as she turned back around to listen to his orders.

Lu Lingchuan stared at her. "After work, go buy a pair of earrings. The company will reimburse however much they cost."

"Yes."

The work for the rest of the day was extremely monotonous, organizing documents and contracts as usual and reporting to Lu Lingchuan on work matters, just like normal.

In fact, this was how the two of them usually interacted during the day. They were boss and assistant. There was only the endless work between them, without any extra unnecessary chitchat.

Only at night would Lu Lingchuan unleash the endless resentment in his heart, mutually tormenting Shen Nian.

Their relationship, after all, couldn't stand the light of day.

After work, Shen Nian didn't immediately return home. Instead, she hailed a taxi to head somewhere.

This area was a more bustling district of the capital, with the offline stores of various luxury brands located around it.

Shen Nian rode the elevator up alone, watching the couple in front sharing an ice cream cone, then the besties walking hand-in-hand drinking fruit tea together ahead.

It was only at times like this that Shen Nian realized just how lonely she was.

Arriving at the floor selling luxury goods, Shen Nian first looked around before entering one of the stores.

As soon as she stepped in, a salesperson came up to receive her.

"Hello, what can I help you with today? We have some new bags in stock, quite nice."

"No need." Shen Nian didn't like wasting time. "Do you have earrings?"

"Of course, please come this way."

Shen Nian was led to the jewelry section nearby. The salesperson quickly brought over a few boxes.

"These several models are our store's bestselling earrings, very suitable for a beautiful and elegant lady like yourself. Please take a look."