Sweet Rebirth: The Little Healer

’Did Hua Yusen give this to me? It’s beautiful.’ At that moment, Zhao Nuanyue felt it was the best ring in the world.

”Nuanyue, I once saw you draw a circle with a heart and a star on it and tell me it was a ring. In Xuanfang Country, people believe that wedding rings bind the hearts of two people in love. I took that to heart right then and there. I decided that when we got married, I would give you a beautiful, unique ring. Wearing it would be like having me by your side always,” Hua Yusen said softly, taking Zhao Nuanyue’s left hand with his other. ”I had planned to put this ring on your finger myself on our wedding day, in front of all our friends and family. But now, because of me, there will be no wedding. So, I’m giving you this ring early, and I’ll put it on for you myself!”

When Zhao Nuanyue saw the ring Hua Yusen had personally designed, her bright eyes fixed on the beautiful object, unable to look away.

Although Hua Yusen had also given her an expensive ring in her past life, the meaning was completely different.

This was their wedding ring, a gift you only give to one person in your entire life.

Zhao Nuanyue held out her delicate left hand, presenting it to Hua Yusen for him to place the ring on her finger himself.

”Since it’s a wedding ring, then you should put it on for me!” Zhao Nuanyue said with a smile. She then stood on her tiptoes, leaned close to Hua Yusen, and gave him a light kiss on the cheek, her eyes filled with deep, warm affection.

Hua Yusen chuckled softly. He grasped Zhao Nuanyue’s slender little hand, brought it to his lips for a kiss, and then slid the meticulously designed and crafted ring onto the ring finger of her left hand.

The emotion between the two of them seemed to make even the moon in the sky shy, as it slipped behind the clouds.

The Little Red Carp watched, stunned, as her sister and Hua Yusen poured their hearts out to each other. She was deeply moved, and her big eyes glistened with shimmering tears.

’Is this what humans call love?’

The Little Red Carp didn’t quite understand, but she had already experienced familial love and friendship. As for romantic love, her sister had said that was something for when she was grown up. She was still too young now.

Zhao Nuanyang heard the voices outside and came out as well. He stood behind his sister and brother-in-law and, along with the Little Red Carp, witnessed the moment they pledged a lifetime of love to each other.

”Nuanyang, I have to go away on business. I’m very sorry!” Even though Zhao Nuanyue didn’t think it was necessary, Hua Yusen still apologized formally to Zhao Nuanyang. After all, her family had a right to know the truth.

Zhao Nuanyang had just overheard Hua Yusen explaining the situation to his sister, so he understood that Hua Yusen was being forced by circumstances and had no choice but to go.

”This is really between you and my sister. As long as you understand and cherish her, that’s all that matters,” Zhao Nuanyang said in a low voice. ”Only when you understand her sacrifice and what she’s giving up does any of this have meaning.”

”Mm, but thank you for your understanding, Nuanyang, and for your support, Little Red Carp,” Hua Yusen nodded. ”Before I go, I want to give you a warning: unless it’s absolutely necessary, go straight home after work. Don’t go anywhere else.”

Since his brother-in-law had said this, Zhao Nuanyang knew that another storm was brewing in Jincheng City. It was something he couldn’t control, so the best course of action was to simply stay put at work and at home.

”I understand, brother-in-law.” Zhao Nuanyang nodded. ”Brother-in-law, you have to be careful while you’re away on your mission. Come back safe and sound. We’ll all be waiting for you!”

”I will.” Hua Yusen’s gaze lingered on Zhao Nuanyue’s face, unwilling to look away. ”I’m leaving now. Take care!”

After speaking, Hua Yusen hugged Zhao Nuanyue one last time, then turned and left.

A cool breeze was blowing, but Hua Yusen’s heart was ablaze.

Because of this, he was determined to make Liu Zhongjun regret his actions.

It was all because that bastard’s rebellion that he couldn’t get married as planned and instead had to travel through the night to carry out this mission.

A team was already waiting for him at the entrance. As soon as Hua Yusen emerged, he led his men to their vehicles, and they drove away at once. They were to rendezvous with another squad several miles outside the city.

Watching Hua Yusen’s retreating figure, Zhao Nuanyue could no longer hold back her tears, but she didn’t dare to make a sound.

And so she stood there, foolishly lovestruck, gazing after his retreating figure.

A man’s world is vast and wide. They don’t just have family and the woman they love; they also have a broader career to pursue.

Because at their level, only greater power and status could better protect their loved ones.

”Sister, brother-in-law is long gone now. We should go back to sleep too!” the Little Red Carp said softly, walking over to her sister and tugging on her hand.

Zhao Nuanyue didn’t want her younger siblings to see her crying, so she quickly wiped her tears with her sleeve and said, ”You’re right. It’s only two in the morning; we still have a few hours until sunrise. Nuanyang, you should go to sleep too!”

Zhao Nuanyang glanced at his sister and said gently, ”Sister, brother-in-law will come back safely. He had to go on this mission because the situation forced him to; it wasn’t by choice. Don’t resent or blame him. As long as you two love each other deeply, what other people think doesn’t matter.”

Zhao Nuanyue realized that, without her noticing, her brother had begun to think like a mature adult.

This was a huge step forward, and for Zhao Nuanyue, it was a source of great comfort. Her brother had a long life ahead of him. He was talented and good-natured; she was sure he would have a brilliant future and a wonderful life.

They each returned to their rooms. Zhao Nuanyue held the Little Red Carp in her arms, unable to fall asleep for a long time.

The clever Little Red Carp knew her sister was worried about Hua Yusen and comforted her, saying, ”Sister, I know that brother-in-law will face many hardships this time, but he will come back safely. So please don’t worry.”

”If you say so, Little Red Carp, then I can really rest easy,” Zhao Nuanyue said softly. ”I was just thinking, tomorrow is our wedding day. The invitations have all been sent out, but the groom won’t be here. I don’t really mind, since not many people in Jincheng City know me anyway, but how will the Hua family handle it?”

”Aiya, Sister, don’t you think you’re worrying for nothing?” the Little Red Carp retorted, disagreeing with how much Zhao Nuanyue was dwelling on it and tiring herself out. ”The Hua family has that old fossil Hua Zhiqiang, as well as Feng Wanru and Hua Yulin. Most of the guests are their friends and relatives anyway, so of course they’ll be the ones to handle it. It has nothing to do with you. All we need to do is tell Grandma Sun. And I bet you won’t even have to say anything; Grandma Sun will probably come to comfort you instead. After all, Grandpa Sun is Grandpa Gu’s personal doctor, so he probably knows why Grandpa Gu sent our brother-in-law out on this mission.”

Zhao Nuanyue, who had been feeling gloomy, listened to her sister’s words. On second thought, she realized it was true. None of those things were her responsibility to handle. ’Why was I even worrying about it?!’