Chapter 735: God Festival Land

Chapter 341

Shang Wuchen looked at his sister's pale face, knowing how difficult it was for her to say such words. He had also been in love. Although his marriage was very happy now, he had experienced sadness and despair in the past, and he knew that emotions could be the most hurtful. But he also clearly saw that Zhan Yin would never fall in love with his sister. If she continued to cling to him, she would ultimately be the one hurt. It would be better to let her give up now.

He sighed and said, "Xiaofei, it's not that I don't want to help you investigate Zhan Yin. Think about who is by Zhan Yin's side. It's Su Nan. What does the Su family do? The moment I investigate Zhan Yin, he'll know. Do you think he'd let me investigate? Besides, my people are all busy looking for our aunt."

Shang Xiaofei fell silent. She knew her brother was speaking the truth. The Su Nan by Zhan Yin's side was from the Su family, and everyone in Dongcheng knew how powerful the Su family was.

"Xiaofei, there are plenty of good men in the world. Forget Zhan Yin."

Shang Xiaofei lowered her head, remaining silent. Soon, tears began to fall, drop by drop. She was very sad, extremely sad. Why was it so difficult to love someone and want to be with them?

Shang Wuchen silently put his arm around his sister's shoulders.

"Brother." Shang Xiaofei leaned on her brother's shoulder and cried, "Why doesn't Zhan Yin like me? Am I not good enough? Does he think I'm spoiled and willful? If he just tells me what he doesn't like about me, I'll change. But he won't even give me a chance. Am I really that displeasing to him?"

Shang Wuchen said with a pained heart, "Xiaofei, you don't need a reason not to like someone. Dislike is simply dislike. It's not that you're not good enough. We aren't renminbi; we can't be liked by everyone. Even renminbi, some people prefer pounds or euros. You are you. Your personality is already formed. I think you should live freely, without needing to change for anyone or become someone you're not. That would make you even unhappier, and it would pain us, your family, to see you like that."

Shang Xiaofei sobbed, "Brother, if I give up, I'll feel like I have no purpose in life."

"Silly girl, why would you have no purpose? You could aim to become the richest woman in Dongcheng, or pursue further studies to become an even more outstanding person. Or, you could take on the task of finding our aunt. Helping Mom find her sister could be your goal." Shang Wuchen took a box of tissues, pulled one out, and handed it to his sister. "Xiaofei, life isn't just about love. We also have family affection and friendships. We can do so many more meaningful things."

Shang Xiaofei took the tissue and wiped her tears and nose. "Mom and Aunt have been separated for decades. We don't even know what Aunt is like now that she's grown up. We've been searching for so many years without a single useful lead."

"Our aunt is a persistent worry in Mom's heart. As her children, we should do our best to help her find her. As long as Aunt is alive, I believe we'll find her someday. So, what do you say? Will you accept this challenge?"

After a good cry, releasing the bitterness in her heart, Shang Xiaofei calmed down. She thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll take on this challenge. I'll definitely help Mom find Aunt." To forget someone, one needs to do other things to distract themselves. Over time, she would eventually let go of her feelings for Zhan Yin.

"But, Brother, could you still help me discreetly inquire if Zhan Yin is married? Don't investigate him directly, just ask others to find out without alarming him."

Shang Wuchen: "..." After all he had said, his sister still wouldn't give up.

Regardless of whether Shang Xiaofei believed he was married, Zhan Yin got busy as soon as he returned to his office. By 10:30, without waiting for Hai Tong to call him, he left work early. Driving the commercial vehicle he specifically used to "deceive" Hai Tong, he happily sped straight to Dongcheng Middle School. Halfway there, as he passed a flower shop, he pulled over.