TVSFPAG -Chapter 123 Subtle Changes

When Chu Jinhan returned, Song Yunfei had already finished cooking.

She carried out a pot of soup and placed it on the table, rubbing her fingers before finally looking toward the man at the door.

“You’re pretty punctual. I was just about to call you.”

After saying that, she went back into the kitchen to get the bowls and chopsticks.

Chu Jinhan watched her busy figure for a long moment at the doorway before finally changing his shoes and walking in.

After placing the tableware in front of him and noticing he was still standing there, Song Yunfei said, “Why are you still standing? Go wash your hands.”

Chu Jinhan paused, then turned and went to the bathroom.

When he came out, the two sat at the table. Song Yunfei sensed that something was on his mind.

She couldn’t help asking, “What’s wrong? Did something happen at the factory?”

Chu Jinhan shook his head and said nothing, picking up his chopsticks to eat.

After only a couple of bites, he put them down again and said, “I have to work overtime later. Go to sleep early tonight—you don’t need to wait for me.”

Song Yunfei was taken aback. It had been a long time since she’d heard him mention overtime.

She bit on her chopsticks and looked at him for a while.

His expression was the same as always—nothing could be read from it.

She forced a smile. “Oh, okay. Go ahead, don’t worry about me.”

He left before even finishing his meal.

Watching his departing figure, Song Yunfei felt an indescribable unease.

Just now, she had been worried that Chu Jinhan might have recovered his memory.

But it didn’t seem like it. If he really had, he wouldn’t be acting like this.

Sighing, she lowered her head and continued eating.

There were too many dishes—she couldn’t finish them alone, leaving quite a bit behind.

She fed some to Quanquan and put the rest in the fridge. It would be just enough for her lunch tomorrow.

Not knowing when Chu Jinhan would return that night, she didn’t dare turn on her computer to study. Instead, she sat on the couch watching TV with Quanquan.

She wasn’t sure if it was because the show was boring or because she was too tired, but she fell asleep while watching.

The sound of someone opening the door startled her awake.

Rubbing her eyes, she looked toward the door. When she saw who it was, she relaxed.
“You’re back?”

Chu Jinhan paused for a moment. “Why aren’t you asleep yet?”

“I was asleep—I just woke up,” she said, fumbling around the couch until she found her phone.

When she checked the time, it was already 3 a.m.

She looked at him in surprise. “Is the factory that busy? You’re only coming back now?”

Chu Jinhan moved his lips as if to say something, but in the end only gave a soft “Mm,” then grabbed his sleepwear and went into the bathroom.

When he came out, he saw Song Yunfei still standing at the doorway.

She smiled at him. “You barely ate dinner, and you got off work this late. Aren’t you hungry?”

Chu Jinhan looked at her for a few seconds before replying, “I’m not hungry.”

“Oh.”

“It’s late. We should sleep.”

After saying that, he walked toward the bedroom.

Song Yunfei clearly saw him pause for two seconds at the doorway before finally going inside.

Sure enough, when two people spend enough time together, even the smallest changes become noticeable.

Although Chu Jinhan looked normal on the surface, she could still sense something was off.

Usually, when they went to bed, the first thing he’d do was pull her into his arms—almost like he wanted to glue himself to her.

But tonight, after lying down, he didn’t move at all.

There was a gap between them, and cold air seeped in through the space. Even after half an hour, the blanket was still cold.

Song Yunfei stared into the darkness, faintly making out the man’s silhouette.

After a while, she turned over, facing away from Chu Jinhan.

Her mind began to wander uncontrollably, and the thought that came up the most was—had he remembered everything?

If he had, he shouldn’t be this calm, right?

Or… was it just that something unpleasant had happened at work?

Thinking and thinking, she eventually fell asleep without realizing it.

When she woke up again, it was already bright outside. Even the curtains couldn’t block the sunlight.

Checking the time, it was indeed close to noon.

She got out of bed sluggishly and opened the bedroom door. Quanquan was crouching by the door, playing with a toy in its mouth. The moment it saw her, it dropped the toy and wagged its tail excitedly.

It seemed like its spirits had recovered.

But Song Yunfei had none.

Ignoring Quanquan’s enthusiasm, she dragged herself toward the bathroom.

Then suddenly, she noticed the breakfast left on the table.

Her drooping head lifted instantly.

Looking at the breakfast, it felt as though the gap left between them on the bed last night had suddenly been filled.

But the next moment, Song Yunfei realized something even more serious—

She had unknowingly fallen a little too deep.

Even something as ordinary as breakfast could now affect her emotions.

She slowly walked over and sat at the table, resting her chin in her hand, staring blankly at the food.

She wasn’t the only one spacing out.

In the meeting room, Manager He called Chu Jinhan several times, but he kept his head lowered, lost in thought, not responding at all.

Wang Qiang, sitting next to him, nudged him.

Only then did Chu Jinhan look up. “What?”

Manager He looked speechless.

Wang Qiang explained from the side, “Manager He said orders are piling up. Starting today, the factory will work overtime until 10:30 p.m., and on weekends, half-days. Remember to inform everyone.”

Chu Jinhan nodded slightly. “Got it.”

After a while, the meeting ended and everyone gradually left.

Manager He watched Chu Jinhan, who was still sitting there motionless, smacked his lips, and walked over to sit beside him.

“Xiao Chu, did something happen? It’s the end of the year—don’t let things slip now.”

Chu Jinhan glanced at him. “It’s nothing.”

Manager He laughed in irritation. “Oh really? Then do you remember what I just said in the meeting?”

“……”

Manager He continued, “If something’s bothering you, tell me. Maybe I can help. Especially relationship problems—I’m experienced. Way more than you young people.”

Chu Jinhan looked at him suspiciously.

Though Manager He spoke earnestly, the gossiping gleam in his eyes was impossible to hide.

“Then why did you get divorced?”

Manager He snorted. “My divorce wasn’t a relationship problem—it was a difference in values.”

He sighed, then shamelessly added, “Two perfect people can’t stay together. Because neither needs the other, so it’s bound not to last.”

Chu Jinhan’s lips twitched slightly.

Manager He patted his shoulder, still speaking in that earnest, lecturing tone.

“So, relationships are essentially about fulfilling each other’s needs. You find what you need from the other person—stability, comfort, excitement, being cared for, and so on.”

“And in return, they get what they need from you. That’s called complementing each other. That’s what makes it suitable.”

“You can’t rely on just a good face or momentary passion. That won’t last.”

Chu Jinhan said, “Seems like Manager He really understands.”

Manager He raised his brows proudly. “You think I’m just bragging? No—wait, we were talking about you. Why did you turn it back on me?”