Chapter 174 I’ve Always Liked the Current You

Chapter 174: I’ve Always Liked the Present You

Fu Tinghua took Su He to the driver’s license test site, where he had an army buddy from his military days who had been assigned to work there after leaving the service.

So pulling strings to skip the test was a piece of cake.

After Fu Tinghua spoke with his friend, the man offered to issue Su He her license immediately, with the understanding that Fu Tinghua could teach her how to drive later.

Back then, getting a driver’s license was that casual.

Many people could obtain one just by paying.

But Su He insisted on taking the test. She claimed she could drive and proceeded to take the written exam, road test, and driving test on the spot—all on her first try.

Fu Tinghua’s friend was stunned.

“Your wife’s driving skills are incredible.” Now he could hand over the license with a clear conscience.

Only after happily receiving her license did Su He realize—would Fu Tinghua suspect something?

She had been too eager to get it and shown her skills too naturally.

But the original Su He didn’t own a car—how could she explain her driving skills?

Su He grew uneasy.

On the way back, she seemed distracted.

Fu Tinghua, who was driving, noticed her tense expression out of the corner of his eye and sighed.

“I won’t ask about anything you don’t want to tell me. Don’t worry,” he suddenly said.

Su He fell silent.

He was so perceptive—he must have suspected something long ago.

He simply chose not to press, giving her all the space she needed.

“I…” Su He opened her mouth but struggled to find the right words.

Since coming to this world, she had always considered the two children her most important responsibility.

Knowing the tragic fate that awaited Zai Zai and Niu Niu, she believed fate had sent her here as their mother—a predestined connection.

She shared the same name as the original Su He, and after slimming down, their faces were uncannily similar.

Sometimes, Su He wondered if the original Su He was a parallel version of herself from another universe.

She had taken it as her mission to change Zai Zai and Niu Niu’s destinies, seeing it as her responsibility in this new life.

But now, she had fallen in love with Fu Tinghua.

And after growing close, their bond had deepened further.

Yet she wasn’t ready to reveal her truth to him.

It was all so unbelievable—she worried he wouldn’t accept that she wasn’t the original Su He.

“Give me a little more time… I’ll explain everything eventually, okay?”

As if a weight had been lifted, Su He suddenly felt lighter.

If Fu Tinghua couldn't handle it, fine.

At worst, they’d go back to the days of just going through the motions, or even get a divorce—so what?

Yet Su He had also started to get all worked up over someone—because she liked him.

After hearing her words, Fu Tinghua suddenly pulled over.

This wasn’t a main road, and right now the area was empty.

"What’s wrong?" Su He was baffled. Why had he stopped so suddenly?

Fu Tinghua unbuckled his seatbelt, leaned over, and kissed Su He on the lips.

Su He didn’t resist. She went still, letting Fu Tinghua do as he pleased.

When the kiss ended, Fu Tinghua was breathing heavily.

One hand gently caressed her face as he murmured in a slightly hoarse voice, “Stop overanalyzing things. Especially—don’t even think about leaving me or anything like divorce that would hurt us.”

Su He blinked: ?

Was Dr. Fu reading her mind? How else could he know what she was thinking?

Seeing that Su He was still dazed, Fu Tinghua was getting annoyed.

“Hmm? Did you hear me?” He murmured against her ear.

He knew her ears were her weak spot—the place she was most ticklish.

Su He gave in right away. “Okay, okay. I won’t overthink.”

It was the middle of the day, and they were technically still on the street. Although there was no one around at the moment, she wasn’t sure she’d be able to stop herself if things escalated.

In both her lives combined, this was her first taste of intimacy—and she had grown rather fond of it.

"Su He, listen up," Fu Tinghua said seriously.

"It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from, or what secrets you have—the person I’ve always liked is you, right here, right now.

I only have one condition for you: don’t leave me.

Whatever you want to do, whatever you want, I’ll have your back.

I—I really like you."

Fu Tinghua stared into her eyes, speaking with complete sincerity.

Hearing his words, Su He was completely stunned.

Of course—he must have clearly suspected something all along.

"I—" Su He was speechless, not knowing what to say.

"Do you like me?" Fu Tinghua suddenly asked.

All this time, he had never received a straightforward "I like you" from her.

Su He thought for a moment, met Fu Tinghua’s gaze directly, and replied, “Yes.”

Fu Tinghua let out a relieved sigh. “That’s enough. Do whatever you want—I’ll support you.”

Hearing this, Su He was certain: Dr. Fu not only knew she wasn’t the same Su He from before, but he also suspected she might have some kind of “golden finger.”

Yet he had never asked her about it, nor had he shown any curiosity.

His only condition was that she wouldn’t leave him.

Indeed, no matter who you are, love always brings moments of doubt.

“Mm, I’ll find a time to explain everything to you, okay?” Su He ruffled Dr. Fu’s hair soothingly.

For reasons she couldn’t explain, she just wanted to comfort her Dr. Fu at that moment.

He’d really restrained himself, holding back all this time without asking.

“Okay, I’ll wait.”

Fu Tinghua’s ears pinkened—this was the first time Su He had ever ruffled his hair like this.

She was so gentle, though it felt oddly like she was petting a big dog…

Su He took Fu Tinghua’s hand to check his watch and said, “We should head back, Dr. Fu. It’s almost three.”

“Mm, but no more wild thoughts, okay?” Fu Tinghua was genuinely worried about her.

He had studied psychology in college and was good at reading people’s thoughts.

So when Su He was thinking about something earlier, Fu Tinghua immediately noticed.

“No more wild thoughts, I get it,” Su He said with a sigh.

Only then did Fu Tinghua relax, return to the driver’s seat, and start the car.

After dropping Su He off at home, Fu Tinghua headed to the hospital for work.

Of course, he left the car for Su He.

Now that she had her license, Su He couldn’t wait to take it for a spin around town.

Well—

Since she had just gotten Wen Yuru’s address, why not drive some durian over to her?

She could stop by and hang out with Wen Yuru for a while—having wheels was awesome! She mused.