Metaphysics is a subject; if you believe in it, it exists, and if you don't, it doesn't.
But too many people spoke of it, and there were so many facts and coincidences, that everyone was afraid disaster would befall them, so they no longer dared to trouble Song Qinian.
They even smiled and greeted Song Qinian every time they saw her, to the point where Song Qinian's face was about to freeze from smiling.
Song Qinian had originally thought that Shen Chiyan would let her continue in the planning department, but she unexpectedly received a WeChat message from Shen Chiyan that afternoon.
"Double your salary, and get yourself up to the eighteenth floor immediately!"
As soon as Song Qinian saw "double your salary," her heart raced, and her eyes lit up.
When Miao Zi'ai heard that Song Qinian was leaving, she wore a heartbroken expression and clung to Song Qinian, refusing to let go. "Yushu is gone, and now you're going to the eighteenth floor too. What will I do all by myself?"
Song Qinian comforted Miao Zi'ai for a long time.
"You can come find me to hang out anytime, and we can have lunch together too."
"Then are we still good friends?"
"Of course!"
Only then did Miao Zi'ai let Song Qinian go, watching her reluctantly head to the eighteenth floor.
With double the salary, Song Qinian was in a good mood, and everything she saw seemed beautiful.
Li Nanjin had specifically arranged a desk for Song Qinian, right outside Shen Chiyan's office.
The work in the President's office was no less demanding than in the planning department. Song Qinian was busy every day, yet she rarely saw Shen Chiyan.
Time flew by, and it was soon Qixi Festival, which coincidentally fell on a weekend and was also Song Qinian's birthday.
Early in the morning, Song Qinian received a flood of congratulatory messages and red envelopes.
Shen Keqin bought Song Qinian a designer bag.
"Sister-in-law, my dad has been watching me too closely lately. He won't let me go out, so I can't celebrate your birthday with you. But as soon as my dad leaves, I'll take you out for some fun."
Shen Keqin's father was a lawyer who often traveled for cases.
When he was not at home, Shen Keqin was an unmanageable little tyrant. But when he was home, it was a disaster day for Shen Keqin.
If he wasn't lectured for three days and three nights, it would be a disservice to his reputation as a renowned orator in the legal profession.
"By the way, sister-in-law, for your birthday, did my brother make any gestures?"
Thinking of this, Song Qinian felt a pang of sadness. Let alone gestures, she hadn't seen Shen Chiyan for several days.
In their three years of marriage, Shen Chiyan had never accompanied her for her birthday, but she still held onto a glimmer of hope.
"No, he's probably too busy."
"Hmph, busy with what? Today is Qixi Festival. Maybe he went to meet Lin Qiutong with roses."
While her own speculation was one thing, having it so bluntly exposed by Shen Keqin was another.
Her chest felt heavy and uncomfortable. Song Qinian took a deep breath, trying to calm herself.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Song Qinian walked over and opened it to find Zhang Qiaoqiao standing outside.
"Madam, the young master sent this over, asking you to put it on and then go to the Ozone restaurant."
Song Qinian's heart immediately fluttered with joy. She eagerly opened the package to find a pink and white dress. The dress was adorned with sparkling fine diamonds, making it look beautiful and captivating, instantly drawing admiration.
After changing into the dress, Song Qinian applied light makeup and then sent a WeChat message to Shen Keqin.
Shen Keqin excitedly sent back a string of voice messages.
"Ahhhhh, sister-in-law, you look too beautiful."
"It's the dress that's beautiful."
"If the person isn't beautiful, no matter how beautiful the dress, it's useless. I misjudged my brother earlier. I didn't expect him to be so thoughtful. Ozone restaurant is the best and most romantic open-air restaurant in Jinghua City. You can even see the fireworks over the Bund while dining there."
Song Qinian smiled, feeling equally excited.
"Sister-in-law, today is a good opportunity. My brother is inviting you to dinner, he must be celebrating your birthday. You must seize this chance tightly and use your charm to conquer my brother, making him never want to leave you."
Song Qinian was both excited and nervous. Today was Qixi Festival and her birthday. Shen Chiyan had actively invited her, which meant he felt differently about her now.
Her gloomy mood vanished completely, and she hailed a taxi to Ozone restaurant.
For Song Qinian, who had secretly admired Shen Chiyan for so many years, she would desperately seize any opportunity like this.
When Song Qinian arrived at the restaurant, Shen Chiyan hadn't arrived yet. She took her seat and took out her compact mirror to check her appearance, tidying her makeup and hair.
She wanted to present her most beautiful and best self to Shen Chiyan.
As it was Qixi Festival, there were many couples around.
Everyone was being affectionate and sweet.
Song Qinian watched them, feeling both envious and expectant.
Time ticked by, and Song Qinian checked her watch. It was already half-past nine, and the fireworks show had begun.
At the same time, Shen Chiyan rushed to Ozone restaurant as soon as he landed. He glanced at his watch; at this time, Song Qinian should have already arrived.
If it weren't for his grandmother constantly calling him, and considering Song Qinian's recent good performance, he wouldn't have bothered to celebrate her birthday.
Ha... It's just a birthday, how simple!
He thought to himself, but verbally urged, "Gao Kunlun, drive faster!"
"Yes!"
Gao Kunlun accelerated. When they were still more than ten kilometers away from Ozone restaurant, Shen Chiyan's phone suddenly rang. He took out his phone and saw it was someone from the nursing home calling. His brow twitched slightly.
But he still answered the call, "Hello..."
"Mr. Shen, Miss Lin has woken up!"
Hearing this, Shen Chiyan shouted sternly, "Stop the car!"
Gao Kunlun was startled and slammed on the brakes, the tires screeching loudly against the ground.
"What did you say? Say it again?"
The doctor exclaimed excitedly, "Congratulations! Miss Lin, who was in a coma for three years, has finally woken up. It's truly a medical miracle."
Shen Chiyan clenched his phone tightly, his expression incredibly complex.
"Fifth Master..."
He closed his eyes tightly, and when he opened them again, he said coldly, "Turn around, head to the nursing home!"
"Ah... But the young madam is waiting for you!"
"I said, turn around!"
At this moment, for Shen Chiyan, ten Song Qinians were not as important as one Lin Qiutong.
Although Gao Kunlun felt uncomfortable, he dared not disobey Shen Chiyan and turned the car towards the nursing home.
...
Seeing that Shen Chiyan still hadn't arrived, Song Qinian hesitated for a long time before sending him a WeChat message, "I've arrived at the restaurant, when are you coming?"
The message she sent was like a stone cast into the sea, receiving no response.
Fearing that Shen Chiyan was too busy, Song Qinian didn't dare to disturb him further.
The waiter came to ask several times.
"Miss, when would you like to order?"
"I'm sorry, my husband hasn't arrived yet. I'm waiting for him."
Seeing that Song Qinian was mute and wearing designer clothes, the waiter felt embarrassed to say anything more.
The once clear sky had, at some unknown point, become overcast with dark clouds, and the light drizzle gradually turned into heavy rain.
The fireworks show ended, and the couples who had come out for dates went home. Shen Chiyan still hadn't arrived.
It was already half-past eleven. As midnight approached, Song Qinian's eager heart gradually grew cold.
"Miss, we close at twelve sharp. You..."
"Can I wait until twelve before leaving?"
"...Of course."
Until the very last second, Song Qinian still held onto hope.
She felt that since Shen Chiyan had given her such a beautiful dress and invited her to dine in such a place, he wasn't intentionally playing a trick on her, but was genuinely delayed by something.
However, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
Twelve o'clock arrived, and her birthday had already passed. Shen Chiyan hadn't come, nor had he sent any message.
Song Qinian felt an indescribable heartache, but she didn't show any of it to the waiter. Only after forcing herself to walk out of the restaurant did tears stream down her face.
Heh...
How could she be so foolish?
Thinking about it carefully, she should have known that Shen Chiyan hated her so much, how could he possibly celebrate her birthday?