Chapter 443: Chapter 444: Go See for Yourself, the Answers Lie There
Shi Lingyan was exercising in the old mansion’s courtyard, looking in high spirits.
It was already spring, and Shi Lingyan didn’t know how long he had been working out, his body drenched with sweat.
As if he couldn’t take it anymore, Shi Lingyan took off his jacket in one swift movement, leaving him in a black tank top.
Despite not having much fat on his body, his muscles were taut and sensual, and combined with his light honey-colored skin, he looked explosively powerful.
Bai Yuejie watched his figure from behind, entranced and lost in thought.
How could one not be fond of Shi Lingyan like this?
Shi Lingyan then did two more sets, suddenly turned around, and saw Bai Yuejie, who was watching intently.
His brows furrowed unconsciously; Shi Lingyan stopped his movements and picked up a towel to wipe the sweat from his face.
Bai Yuejie regained her composure, smiled, and walked over, "Why don’t you rest properly? If Grandma sees this, she’s going to curse out of anger again."
The doctor had already advised that Shi Lingyan, having just regained consciousness, should be in tranquil recuperation and avoid any vigorous movements as much as possible.
But Shi Lingyan couldn’t stay idle; not even half a month had passed before he began exercising.
According to him, what’s a man without some muscles?
As a result, Grandma Shi would chase after him every day, scolding him and insisting he stay at home to rest.
Shi Lingyan outwardly agreed but covertly defied her, which infuriated the old lady.
As Bai Yuejie spoke, she took out a prepared gift, "I brought this for you; it’s for muscle gain."
Shi Lingyan wasn’t actually that obsessed with muscles; he was just looking for an excuse to exercise his body.
Besides, he always looked down upon muscles built on hormones, considering them nothing but showpieces.
Seeing the jar, Shi Lingyan’s brows knitted together, and he changed the subject, "Didn’t I tell you not to come anymore?"
"And isn’t it the same for you?" Bai Yuejie didn’t seem to mind and smiled with pursed lips, "We’re alike in that there are things we just can’t let go of."
Shi Lingyan’s lips twitched slightly, but he remained silent and continued to wipe off his sweat before heading back in.
Bai Yuejie saw that he went back to his room and knew he was off to shower. She didn’t mind and returned to sit on the living room sofa.
Lately, Bai Yuejie had been visiting frequently, sometimes coming straight to see Shi Lingyan, and other times more subtly pretending to look for Grandma Shi. Yet, who doesn’t know the intent, as clear as that of Sima Zhao?
By now, even Aunt Chen knew what tea Bai Yuejie liked or disliked and which pastries she could or couldn’t eat.
After his shower, Shi Lingyan didn’t leave but instead lay down on the bed.
He hadn’t touched this bed for a long time. Later, she had left unceremoniously, but the room still bore many traces of her having lived there.
For instance, there was a pink pig hanging by the bedside, which Shi Lingyan vaguely remembered was called Peppa.
It was quite ugly, and he truly didn’t understand why little girls liked it.
During this period, Shi Lingyan had been pondering whether Shi Mei was really the Senior Sister. This notion continuously stirred deep within him.
On one hand, it seemed impossible, but on the other, the similarities between the two seemed too numerous.
The most thought-provoking point was that the Senior Sister had said they were on good terms, but upon reflection, he seemed to never have seen them together.
The doubts in the depths of his heart grew deeper as time passed.
However, despite this, Shi Lingyan knew that asking Ye Tiao directly would yield no answers.
Rather than that, he’d rather see for himself; the answers would come naturally.