(Happy Mid-Autumn Festival everyone! Wishing you all family happiness and for lovers to become life partners. Haha, my wife isn't here today, and Old Lai is spending the festival with three girls... Don't overthink, Old Lai is a decent guy, one is my little Lai at home, another is my sister, and the last one is my sister-in-law (*^__^*).)

When Li Yan suddenly saw Hai Fu on a date, he felt a bit complicated because before coming over, she called to ask him to visit her in the evening and mentioned how many times he owes her, implying a wild night to repay. Yet, here she was on a date tonight.

A date isn't something you arrange last minute, so clearly when they spoke in the afternoon, she already had it planned. What did she mean by that? Was she just saying it casually? Or... if he had gone to see her, would she have canceled the date?

"President Hai is too strict in the company, seems like she needs to find someone from a different circle. Let's go!" Since Hai Fu seemed a bit unnatural, her eyes wandering around restlessly, Li Yan noticed her gaze coming over and hurriedly whispered.

Wen Qianyi understood as well; it's always awkward to be caught on a date unless it's someone you're very close with. She and Li Yan left together too.

After dropping her off at the entrance of the residential area, Li Yan bid farewell and left.

He thought for a moment and didn't take a cab straight home. Instead, he went to the hospital, as it was closer from there than going home. He intended to drive his car back for convenience and to see whether Yurong had returned.

Sitting in the taxi, he couldn't help but think about the scene of Hai Fu on her date. He felt a bit conflicted.

The two initially got together because Hai Fu was ecstatic and drunk, leading to a one-night stand. Hai Fu wanted change, so they continued seeing each other as friends with benefits or multiple-night flings. Being mature adults with physical needs, it was more comforting and safer to rely on each other rather than random one-night stands.

At the time, it was made clear that if Hai Fu found a boyfriend, Li Yan was not to cling to her. Back then, Li Yan was just a small employee in the sales department, notoriously ineffective, whereas Hai Fu was an administrative director, naturally worried that he might use their relationship to leverage against her.

If they were merely unrelated individuals, maybe they could really maintain a purely physical relationship. But since they were in the same company, and Li Yan was the first man to walk into Hai Fu's heart, even if her rationale told her they were unsuitable, she couldn't avoid caring about him. She also tried her best to use her position to help him. The position of deputy security team leader was meant to be a stepping stone for him. As they interacted more, their relationship transitioned unnoticed from friends with benefits to more of a lover's relationship.

Thus, based on their original agreement, whether as friends with benefits, multiple-night flings, or lovers, as Hai Fu begins dating to find a boyfriend, Li Yan should be happy and wish her well. Given his current state, he can't provide her with much, and she's not a young girl anymore. She can't waste her years for someone.

But as their relationship developed, Li Yan really didn't want to let go. Just like he mentioned to Yue Yao and earlier to Wen Qianyi, he wouldn't give up on anyone he likes! Yet truly following through takes time, which leaves him feeling a bit conflicted.

However, regardless of his feelings, this isn't solely his decision; it depends on both parties. Hai Fu is a mature woman with her own thoughts and considerations, and of course, her own choices should be respected.

It didn't take long to get to the hospital from there, and by the time he arrived, Yurong was no longer in the ward.

Seeing him return at night, Yue Yao feared he'd stay to care for her again, quickly stating, "You should go back, don't stay here watching me; the nurse can take care of things. By the way, Yurong just left, should I call her back to walk with you?"

Li Yan sat down next to her, "Hmm, have you eaten?"

"I have, Yurong just had a meal with me. You'd better hurry back; she'll worry if she gets home and finds you're not there."

"No worries, I'll drive back quickly." Li Yan glanced at the bed companion, then at Yue Yao, "So tonight... you'll be on your own."

Yue Yao felt a slight touch of emotion. Having him by her side these few nights, even if she didn't need much care from him, the psychological comfort was immense. It was a rare experience to share a room with him overnight until daylight.

"Haha, I'm not a child. Even if I return to your place, I'm alone at night; I can't have you by my side every night. Don't worry, I'm not made of paper."

Li Yan nodded, chatted with her for a while longer, and left at her urging. Before leaving, he reminded Li Yan, Yue Yao, and the nurse not to mention his busy efforts over the past few days to Zhang Yurong, then drove home.

...

Just after leaving the hospital, he called Zhang Yurong.

After picking up his call, Zhang Yurong sounded a bit apologetic and hurriedly said, "Li Yan, eat on your own! I already ate with Yue Yao at the hospital, and now I'm on my way back."

"I know, I'm behind you."

"Behind me?" Zhang Yurong was puzzled.

"Xiaodi went back earlier, I found staying at home inconvenient alone, so I've come out and caught a ride to the hospital, considering we need to work tomorrow. I'm currently driving back. Just saw Yue Yao; she said you just left."

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