I felt uneasy about spying on other people's family affairs, and with countless questions popping up in my head, I didn't know where to start.
It wasn't until he sat in the box of the Japanese grocery store and closed the door that Zhou Chen said solemnly, "Sorry, I let you see this kind of thing again."
"No, I'm sorry too..."
I don't know what Qi Shu and Zhou Chen did to make an eighty-year-old man so angry, but judging from what they said, it has something to do with me to some extent.
"Do you...do you want to ask me anything?" he asked.
I nodded and shook my head, I wanted to ask too many questions, but I felt that none of the questions were particularly important.
Finally I asked, "Will today's events get you into trouble?"
Zhou Chen didn't say yes or no, he just said: "I can handle it."
That's it. I feel frustrated.
I'm always giving him trouble.
I couldn't hide my expression from him, he said: "You don't need to blame yourself, even without you, this day will come sooner or later."
Is it... I was dubious, thinking he was comforting me.
"It's true." He took my hand, "Let me tell you a story."
He thought for a while and said, "Thirty years ago, there were two young people. They each had lovers and happy lives. They shouldn't have any intersection."
"But because of the design of one of the parents, the two are forced to stay in the same room during the susceptible period and the estrus period. The close to 100% pheromone matching and the natural attraction between AO make the man feel extremely irrational. Permanently marked the woman."
Zhou Chen's voice was not in a hurry, but I faintly felt that he was restraining something.
"Both sides are reputable families. When this kind of thing happens, they can only get married. So these two young people formed a family and cut off all contact with their former lovers."
"After giving birth to offspring, they also thought about getting a divorce, but at that time the interests of the two families had already been tied together, and getting together and breaking up was no longer a matter between two people."
"In the face of reality, they finally chose to accept their fate, and until now they are still a perfect match in the eyes of outsiders."
After Zhou Chen finished speaking, he let out a soft breath: "These two are my parents."
"They were so loving in front of me that until I accidentally discovered the truth, I thought they were the most loving couple in the world."
His tone was flat, but I was worried when I heard it. I unconsciously grabbed him back and asked, "When did you find out..."
"One day when I was nine years old." He squeezed my palm in relief, "For a long time after that, I felt that people all over the world were lying to me, and even fell ill inexplicably because of my poor spirit. "
Nine years old... such a small child suddenly discovered that the long-term love of his parents was a lie...
I couldn't bear to keep thinking about it.
Then I suddenly understood the meaning of what Zhou Chen and his grandfather said. If I guessed correctly, the instigator of this marriage tragedy was that old man.
No wonder Zhou Chen hates the so-called natural attraction between alpha and omega so much.
No wonder he was able to resist the temptation of pheromone abruptly during the susceptible period.
I can't imagine how much determination and will he used to force himself to do this.
Recalling when we first met, he was calm and self-possessed, hiding all his emotions behind the lens, as if he was a bystander in the world.
The more I walked into his heart, the more I saw his incomparable determination, persistence and strength under his calm and rational appearance.
And no matter when it comes to me, it is unreservedly gentle and soft to me.
For the first time in my life, I feel lucky.
Then I thought of another question, "Is this why you left your family business to study medicine abroad?"
"Not all." He shook his head. "During the time I was sick, I met some people and some things in the hospital, which changed my view."
After speaking, he laughed at himself, "So far I am not a competent doctor, this profession is more like a vigilant, always telling me what to do and what not to do."
Speaking of this, the image of him breaking the wrists of the two bodyguards suddenly appeared in my mind. He is so gentle, he must not want to do such cruel and violent things.
But he did it for me.
"Sir..." I moved to Zhou Chen's side and hugged his hands in my arms, "Your hands should save lives and heal the wounded, and don't get stained with dirty blood."
Due to the sitting posture, I could only look up at him, only to see his slightly downcast eyes, warm and thick.
"...Okay." After a long time, his smile finally had substance, "The premise is that you are happy and safe."
After dinner, Zhou Chen accompanied me home to get the piano and letter left by Xiao Fei.
The violin at home is Xiao Fei's most precious thing, and it is also the one that has been with me for the longest time. Although I am sorry for him, now I prefer the violin that Zhou Chen gave me.
Letters are what I take with me wherever I go, even if I have memorized them all by heart, I still want to keep them within reach.
The house is old, and all the facilities are old. Zhou Chen drove in the car directly, and there was no security guard at the door.
I opened the door with the key, and the living room was actually lit. I couldn’t help but wonder if I forgot to turn off the lights when I left last time. It’s been several months, and I don’t know how much electricity bills will be burned.
Just thinking about it, I turned my head and saw that there seemed to be a person lying on the sofa.
I was startled, Zhou Chen also saw it, pulled me behind and walked over.
When I got closer, I saw that it was Qi Shu.
What is he doing in my house at night
The sofa was too narrow for Qi Shu, he lay down very aggrieved, his eyebrows were furrowed together, obviously he was not at ease in his sleep.
As if sensing something, he slowly opened his eyes, squinted at me first, rubbed his eyes as if he didn't believe it, then sat up and said, "Xiaoyu...you're back?"
Then when he saw Zhou Chen, the light in his eyes went out again, "Oh, you guys."
"Why are you here?" I asked warily.
"I..." He rarely showed a trace of embarrassment, "I miss you a little... just come and have a look."
After speaking, he smiled wryly, "I didn't realize that you moved all the things in the house."
He stood up and took two steps forward, his eyes fell on the hands that Zhou Chen and I were shaking, and then stopped again.
"After you left, I thought a lot. I thought, if you don't like me before, I can change... I can become what you like."
"You don't like me confining you and forcing you, then I will wait for you here, and one day you will come back..."
"Qi Shu." Zhou Chen interrupted him, "It's illegal to break into a private house, you'd better go out now."
"Xiaoyu gave me the key, so it's not trespassing." Qi Shu looked at Zhou Chen, "What are you afraid of, are you afraid that the old relationship between us will not end, or that he only has gratitude and dependence on you?"
"Xiaoyu hasn't said he likes you yet, has he?" He smiled very softly, "You see, beautiful creatures are always very cunning, luring you to indulge, but not promising you."
"But he's said it to me a million times. That's what you'll never be able to match."
I can't take it anymore.
I used to be sincere to him, but now it has become his capital to show off.
Saying that you want to change for me is nothing more than moving yourself.
"Go sir, leave him alone."
I took Zhou Chen to the bedroom. The cello and the box where the letter was placed were all in a conspicuous place. I gave the piano to Zhou Chen and picked up the box by myself.
I know Qi Shu is following us, but I don't want to take a look at him.
When going out, he blocked the door.
"Xiaoyu..."
"Step aside."
The good news is that looking at Qi Shu's eyes so closely, my mood didn't seem to fluctuate much.
He still stood there and said: "I found the necklace, the mobile phone, and the contract and card you stuffed in the mailbox, I got them all back..."
"As you like, I don't want it anymore." I took a step forward, "Get out of the way, I want to go home."
He still wanted to say something, but after hearing this sentence, he was stunned for a moment, and finally stepped back slowly, without saying anything.
After closing the door and going downstairs, there was nothing to say.
Zhou Chen was extraordinarily quiet tonight. I didn't dare to look at him in the house. I was afraid that he would be angry or frustrated because of a certain sentence from Qi Shu, so I dared to sneak a glance at him from the corner of my eye while sitting in the car, but I didn't see the expected expression.
He looked indifferent, as if nothing happened, he just came back with me to get something.
Now it's my turn to be uneasy, "Sir..."
"Huh?" He turned his head and seemed to have misunderstood me: "Is there something uncomfortable?"
"No." I grabbed his sleeve and decided not to beat around the bush, "Don't take what Qi Shu said to heart, it's all in the past..."
"I know." He sighed vaguely, "So now, what kind of identity are you explaining to me?"
"I..." I couldn't answer, I could only blink and look at him.
After staring at each other for a long time, he gave up: "...Qi Shu is right in saying that beautiful creatures are really cunning."
After finishing speaking, he pinched my face and didn't force me to answer the question just now. Instead, he smiled lightly and said, "Actually, I'm a little happy."
I was even more confused, "Happy... what are you happy about?"
"You didn't use me to anger him." He said lightly.
Why should I use him to anger Qi Shu? I don't care what Qi Shu said.
Besides, Zhou Chen is different in my heart, how could I use him for a small purpose
Thinking of this, I seemed to suddenly understand what he meant.
"As for the rest... We have a long future, and one day we will come to terms with what happened in the past."
The vehicle starts slowly, leaving the old apartment building behind.
"You are here with me now, that's enough."
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