Shen Lei, driving his Mercedes-Benz SUV, smoothly pulled up in front of the bustling upscale restaurant.
The car door opened, and Shen Lin and Hu Hai Li gracefully stepped out, following Shen Lei into the brightly lit restaurant.
On the dining table, the silver cutlery gleamed, and delicate dishes were served one after another.
Shen Lin, without touching her chopsticks, started the conversation: "Shen Lei, tell me about your lucky find. I want to hear about it."
Shen Lei smiled slightly and carefully took out the Kangxi bowl from his pocket.
Actually, he retrieved it from his system's personal space.
The patterns on the bowl appeared exceptionally exquisite under the lights.
He gently rotated the bowl, recounting how he discovered this treasure amidst a pile of old objects at the antique market and how he successfully acquired it after some haggling.
Of course, this story was fabricated. After all, he couldn't reveal that he had tricked his ex-wife, Xie Mei Lan.
Shen Lin listened intently, admiration shining in her eyes.
She now completely believed that her brother truly had the ability to appraise antiques.
This filled her with immense relief. The anxiety she had harbored about Shen Lei's divorce had finally subsided.
Shen Lin suddenly turned to Hu Hai Li, a teasing glint in her eyes: "Hai Li, what do you think of my brother?"
Hu Hai Li, taken aback by the question, blushed immediately.
She lowered her head, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz: "Shen Lei is very outstanding, truly too outstanding..."
As she spoke, her voice grew fainter, almost inaudible.
In Hu Hai Li's heart, Shen Lei was not only gifted in appraising antiques but also possessed an indescribable charm that made her feel unworthy of him.
Seeing Hu Hai Li's shy demeanor, Shen Lin couldn't help but laugh: "You're also very outstanding, Hai Li."
In her heart, she secretly harbored a small desire to matchmake Shen Lei and Hu Hai Li.
However, Shen Lei didn't pick up on this cue.
He simply smiled faintly and said nothing more.
Deep down, the original story's final pairing, Li Xiao Yue, still held the most significant place in his heart.
He knew he needed to deal with Li Xiao Yue first before considering any other woman.
After all, he couldn't let a beautiful jasmine flower make him miss a equally beautiful rose.
After dinner, Shen Lei didn't forget his main purpose for this trip – to take Shen Lin to the hospital for a checkup.
He remembered that in another timeline, his sister, Shen Lin, had later suffered from a herniated disc.
To prevent this, he insisted on taking her to the hospital for a thorough examination.
However, Shen Lin didn't pay much attention to the fall, considering it just a minor incident, not worth a fuss over going to the hospital.
But Shen Lei was adamant, almost forcing Shen Lin to the hospital.
At the hospital, after a series of tedious examination procedures, it was revealed that Shen Lin already exhibited signs of a herniated disc.
This news further solidified Shen Lei's belief that his decision was correct.
It also surprised and regretted Shen Lin, prompting her to re-evaluate her previous neglect of her health.
After the examination, Shen Lei personally drove Shen Lin back home.
Throughout the journey, Shen Lin deeply felt her brother's care and warmth, noticing that Shen Lei was now more attentive and considerate towards her.
She couldn't help but ask her brother, "Why are you so concerned about me now?"
Shen Lei said sincerely: "The failure of this marriage made me truly realize who cares about me and protects me.
From now on, I must be better to you and our parents."
Shen Lei recalled his former self, a real jerk, who, because of his failed marriage, caused his parents and sister to worry and toil on his behalf.
In this timeline, he absolutely would not allow those who truly cared about him to suffer so much!
Shen Lin looked at Shen Lei intently, saying with relief: "Brother, you've truly grown up and matured. Your sister feels at ease now.
However, you have no interest in that Hu Hai Li, right?"
Shen Lei shook his head and said: "I do have some interest, but I don't have the time for it now. Let's talk about it after a while."
Naturally, Shen Lei couldn't say that he currently had feelings for Li Xiao Yue, the ex-girlfriend of Shen Lin's husband's younger brother!
Shen Lin advised: "I've heard that the best way to forget a relationship is to start a new one immediately.
Hu Hai Li is beautiful, kind, and enthusiastic. She's pretty good. You should really give it some serious thought."
Shen Lei nodded and said: "I'll consider it."
Shen Lei escorted his sister Shen Lin home, then turned and drove his BMW SUV to the KTV where Li Xiao Yue was currently singing with her best friend!
In Shen Lei's memory, Li Xiao Yue was a very pure and sweet girl.
Li Xiao Yue's skin was fair and delicate, radiating a natural glow.
Her eyebrows were gently curved, like crescents, conveying a gentle impression.
Her eyes were the most captivating. Clear and bright, every time he met her gaze, Shen Lei was deeply drawn to those eyes.
Her nose was high and straight, making her entire face more three-dimensional.
Her lips were rosy and plump, with slightly upturned corners hinting at playfulness and cuteness.
When she smiled, dimples would appear on both sides of her cheeks, adding an extra touch of sweetness.
Speaking of her figure, Li Xiao Yue was also top-notch. Slim and graceful, her curves were alluring.
What impressed Shen Lei even more was Li Xiao Yue's fashion sense. It was truly exceptional.
Li Xiao Yue loved wearing simple and elegant clothes, mainly in light colors, giving her a fresh yet stylish look.
Whether it was sweet dresses, sleek trousers, casual jeans, or ethereal Hanfu, she could pull off any style.
Overall, in Shen Lei's eyes, Li Xiao Yue was like a beauty who had stepped out of a painting. Her appearance, figure, temperament, and clothing all delighted him and were unforgettable.
In terms of Shen Lei's current aesthetic preferences, he still preferred the refreshing and sweet Li Xiao Yue over the perpetually gloomy and long-faced Xie Mei Lan.
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