CHAPTER 781: CHAPTER 781: GIVE ME A HUG BEFORE YOU GO

In her previous life, she never believed in ghosts and spirits, but after her rebirth, some phenomena truly couldn’t be explained by science. Because of this mystery, a sense of reverence grew in her heart.

She was living her life again, and some people and things were changing, like Wu Xuehan, who wouldn’t die a tragic death because of Ouyang Hua, and like Qin Yansheng, who had already broken off his engagement with Lai Shengxia.

If there really were divine beings, she hoped that in this lifetime, Song Baiyan wouldn’t be impeached again, and that his health would be good.

"When asking for the health talisman, I saw the peace charm and got it too, just on a whim."

Tang Li didn’t tell the truth.

Actually, she sought the peace charm first.

Then, thinking of Xiao Minglan, she also asked for that health talisman.

Afterwards, she half-jokingly said, "The real reason I came to Tan Palace tonight was to remind you not to forget about your promise to celebrate my birthday with me mid-month."

Saying this, Tang Li raised her hand to pull back the slipping strap of her backpack onto her shoulder.

Clothed in a V-neck, sleeveless, floating chiffon blouse paired with high-waisted, fringed denim shorts, her already long, slender legs were accentuated.

Unlike the black suit and flat shoes of the internal staff, Tang Li wore a pair of white sneakers, like a misplaced scene that suddenly fit right in.

Life at Tan Palace was busy but tedious.

By Song Baiyan’s age, he was accustomed to such a rhythm of life, with little excitement but no loss in efficiency.

Tang Li’s arrival was like a stone tossed into a lake, rippling the waters. Even if the ripple wasn’t huge, it still moved his heart.

Outside the main building, a sedan was waiting.

Exiting the grand door on the second floor, Tang Li turned and said, "I can go down by myself."

It would be too ostentatious for a President to personally escort a young female guest downstairs, so she took the initiative to stay her steps.

After nightfall, the wall lamps outside Tan Palace shone bright.

Song Baiyan stood in the stairwell, holding the peace charm behind his back, his deep gaze fixed on Tang Li, the light spreading in his eyes, revealing a tenderness to her, "Are you sure I shouldn’t walk you downstairs?"

Tang Li hummed a sound of affirmation.

For convenience in carrying items, she had slung her backpack over her chest.

Hanging on the backpack was a small teddy bear.

Now, Tang Li held a paper box in her arms, "I lied just now, I was just passing by tonight, so I came to drop off something."

Now that she had delivered what she came for, it was time for her to leave.

By saying this, Tang Li wanted to make clear that she wasn’t there to stay the night.

Song Baiyan extended his left hand from behind and gently touched her head, gently cautioning, "The weather has been unpredictable lately; take good care of yourself."

Tang Li glanced downstairs to make sure there were no people around, then wrapped her arms around Song Baiyan’s waist, pressing her cheek against his chest, "I still want a hug before I go!"

Song Baiyan felt amused but still embraced her.

In the light, tenderness surfaced in the man’s eyes.

His left hand on the girl’s back was a silent comfort, and there was reluctance.

No matter the age of the man or woman, when it comes to the one who has captured their heart, they will worry—when they are away, they wonder if she has eaten well, slept well; when seen, they think about what to remind her of.

Before getting in the car, Tang Li turned back and waved towards the stairway.

Then she bent down into the sedan.

Watching the sedan depart, Song Baiyan looked at the peace charm in his hand with emotional warmth and touch. Even though he frequented temples in past years, he was never a true believer, nor did he ever ask for anything before the Buddha. Now, with such a person in his life who cared more about his own health and safety than he did himself.