After leaving the Xu family's restaurant and getting into the car, Wen Jialuo let out a long sigh, leaned back with his eyes closed, and carefully recalled the meeting just now. When he felt that there was no problem, he reported everything to Xu Shiqi one by one.
In the text messages, Xu Shiqi affirmed her performance today and said that he would bring up the matter after her parents came back in the evening. Wen Jialuo was relieved. Then she realized that she had been sweating all the time. It was just a well-planned conversation, but it felt like a battlefield to her. She ordered herself to win and not lose, and fortunately, the set goal was achieved.
All that was left was to deal with her mother, then pack up her things and leave with Xu Shiqi.
Wen Jialuo knew that her mother was extremely reluctant for her to go back to that class, so as soon as she returned, she found her and started another large amount of work.
Sometimes it is because they are too close that one can do whatever they want. Luo Linyi could not bear her repeated requests and finally agreed reluctantly. In addition, she called her husband, originally wanting to get a helper, but the person on the other end of the phone just said calmly that her daughter should do whatever she wants.
Now that he had his father's support, Wen Jialuo took the opportunity to make his second request.
"What, change house?" Luo Linyi looked at her, "Haven't we been living well there?"
"It's a little small." Wen Jialuo stretched out his thumb and index finger and pinched it, leaving only a gap, "It's just this little bit smaller."
"That house is indeed a little old and a little small." Luo Linyi frowned, "But the people living there are all military dependents, and the security guards are all retired soldiers. It can be said to be the safest place in the city. I don't feel comfortable with you, a girl, living somewhere else." She shook her head more and more decisively, "No, I won't let you move."
Wen Jialuo gritted her teeth. She was originally worried that the house was too small, but after listening to her mother's words, she felt that it made sense. In terms of quietness, that neighborhood should be the place where no one dared to disturb. So she took out her mobile phone and sent a text message, and after receiving the text message, she told her mother that she would not change the house.
Seeing her acting strange, Luo Linyi thought for a moment and an idea suddenly occurred to her: "Are you planning to live with someone, so you think the house is too small?"
Wen Jialuo was stunned and started to cough dryly. Although the injury had healed, it still hurt from coughing like this. Luo Linyi saw her holding her chest and her face was red from coughing, and she couldn't help but get anxious: "Hey, are you okay?"
"It's okay." After Wen Jialuo recovered his breath, he said seriously, "I'm planning to live with someone."
"Ah?" This time it was Luo Linyi who was stunned. "Who, who?"
"Xu Shiqi." Wen Jialuo said calmly.
Luo Linyi blinked: "Ah... her?"
There will be one more person in the house, this is something that cannot be concealed no matter what, not to mention that Wen Jialuo has never thought of hiding it from anyone. Some things are better to do openly, she will proceed step by step, and how the result will be discovered is not something she has to think about now.
The same words used to Xu Shiqi's parents can be repeated almost without any changes. The only difference is that there we need to emphasize the benefits of Xu Shiqi being by her side, while here we need to let her mother understand that this is done to alleviate her guilt.
After listening to this, Luo Linyi sighed: "Okay, it's up to you, as long as you feel at ease." She thought for a moment and asked, "It's a bit crowded for two people to live here, how about changing houses?"
Wen Jialuo shook her head quickly. She had just asked Xu Shiqi about this in a text message, but the woman said she really liked that neighborhood and told her not to move.
After her daughter had finally lived with him for more than a month, Luo Linyi felt reluctant to leave as soon as she recovered from her daughter's injury.
Wen Jialuo comforted her and said, "Mom, why don't you and Dad give birth to another brother or sister to play with."
Luo Linyi glared at her and reached out to touch her forehead: "What nonsense are you talking about? Do you think raising a child is so easy?"
Wen Jialuo's eyes were sore, and she leaned over to hug her petite mother: "Mom, I'm sorry..."
"Oh, what happened..." Luo Linyi was a little flattered and hugged her. Ever since her daughter got anorexia that year, she was no longer so close to her. Sure enough, her daughter had changed. No matter who made her change, Luo Linyi was grateful from the bottom of her heart, and also felt a bit of bitterness like a child who is no longer under the control of his mother.
Wen Jialuo had already informed the aunt on the phone, asking her to help clean the room and dry the quilt, and told her that she would be back soon. Although the aunt didn't have to work at her house during this period, she still got paid, so she agreed very attentively and guaranteed that she would have a comfortable and warm bed when she returned.
In addition to convincing her mother, Wen Jialuo also informed the rest of the family that she was going to work. Wen Yu also had a stake in the bar that had not yet opened. He patted his chest and said that he would take good care of her there, but no one listened to him. Thinking that everyone was still complaining about the broken car he borrowed, he became depressed again, even though the car ended up being smashed by him.
The old man and the old lady did not say much. Wen Jialuo had chosen to be a civil servant, and her routine life was approved by them. After all, she was just a girl, and she did not need to work hard like her grandson. Living a comfortable life according to her own temperament was the best care they could give her.
Later, everyone knew that Xu Shiqi would also go with her. They were silent at first, and then they sighed.
Wen Baohua was naturally the most concerned. After everyone had left, he talked to Wen Jialuo about it. Fortunately, Wen Jialuo's words were very effective and convinced her.
"It's not convenient for me now, otherwise I would be able to take care of her more." Wen Baohua held her hand, "Since you want to take this responsibility, you have to take good care of her while she is with you, otherwise I will not forgive you."
"I know." Wen Jialuo touched her big belly, "She's still waiting for the baby to call her godmother."
Ever since Wen Jialuo recovered from his injury, she has been arranging things one by one, and everything has been going smoothly. However, there was a small accident in the end. Of course, Wen Jialuo would not admit that it could be considered a small accident.
The day of departure happened to be a Saturday. Wen Jialuo packed her clothes and belongings and the driver drove to pick up Xu Shiqi.
Although it was Xu Shiqi who opened the door, there was another person sitting in her house.
A man.
There was a bouquet of delicate pink lilies on the table, as well as a fruit basket. In front of the man was a steaming cup of tea that looked like it had just arrived.
Wen Jialuo doesn't even know the man's name yet, but that doesn't stop her from remembering him.
The person who was teased by Xu Shiqi's classmates and wanted to bring them together, the person who poured the wine in his glass to Xu Shiqi that night, and the person who asked for a hug from Xu Shiqi in front of her - and succeeded. This person sat on the sofa a little awkwardly, and when he looked up and saw her come in, he showed a look of astonishment.
It seems to be just in time. Wen Jialuo thought with satisfaction and changed into woolen slippers before going in.
"Have you packed your things?"
Xu Shiqi nodded and pointed to her room.
Wen Jialuo glanced at the man and raised her chin slightly: "Let me help you move your things down first." Then she walked straight to her room.
Xu Shiqi turned around and smiled apologetically at the boy, then followed him in. Unexpectedly, as soon as she entered, Wen Jialuo hugged her around the waist, their bodies almost touching, and she was quickly kissed on the lips, and then she heard the girl's leisurely voice: "Remember to come down quickly."
Seeing the girl dragging her luggage calmly and leaving, she looked very serious, but Xu Shiqiu would never forget how much strength the hands that had just strangled her waist had used. He smiled with his lips pursed behind her, and seeing her jealous way made him feel slightly sweet, but thinking of the more serious person sitting outside, Xu Shiqiu couldn't help but sigh, still silently and quietly.
Wen Jialuo didn't say a word to the man from the time she came to the time she left. They were not classmates, and the relationship between them was far from that of classmates, so she felt it was unnecessary. Before leaving, she carefully half-closed the door, leaving a small angle to remind Xu Shiqi to come down quickly. Of course, the most important thing was to warn the man not to try to do anything.
In fact, this male classmate only heard about Xu Shiqi's car accident at the first class reunion after the New Year, so he mustered up the courage to visit her.
But he was an introvert after all, and he didn't know where to start with words of comfort, and was shocked by Xu Shiqiu's action of handing over the small note. He looked at the piece of paper in his hand in disbelief, and still couldn't believe that Xu Shiqiu would hurt such a beautiful voice, and the person who drove carelessly was the girl who took her away from their party.
Just as he was thinking this, the girl suddenly appeared like a ghost - making him feel a little uneasy.
But seeing the close relationship between the girl and Xu Shiqi, he seemed superfluous. He laughed at himself in his heart. In fact, when was he not superfluous? Xu Shiqi did not expect him to appear. He knew it from the moment he came in and kept looking up at the clock on the wall, or even earlier.
"You'll be fine," he said, standing up.
Thank you. Xu Shiqi mouthed the words and pointed to the cup of tea.
He picked up the cup and took a sip. He burned his tongue, but it didn't matter: "Then I'll go first. I'll come to see you when I'm free."
Xu Shiqi nodded.
He carefully put the piece of paper that said "Thank you for visiting me" in his pocket and left. Although he didn't say a few words and didn't know how serious her current situation was, he came, at least to justify his love for her.
After going downstairs, he saw the girl leaning against a car. She was still very thin, with a slightly frowned brow, and didn't look very approachable. As if she noticed his gaze, the girl turned her head away, and there was still a cold frost hidden in her indifferent eyes.
But even though she saw him, she didn't show any intention of greeting him. She just glanced at him and then ran upstairs again.
He also turned around and walked slowly. He didn't have a high salary, he bought a house but had to pay the mortgage, and he couldn't just lean against the side of his car and wait for his lover. He obviously shouldn't have such an inexplicable jealousy towards the girl, but he just couldn't ignore the sour feeling in his heart. When he walked a little further, he turned his head and saw the girl pulling Xu Shiqi into the car, and the car turned around and drove towards another exit.
Getting further and further away.
After sitting in the car, Xu Shiqi wrote a note and handed it to Wen Jialuo.
Why don't you drive yourself
Wen Jialuo put the note away before answering her, "I'm going to eat at your restaurant before I leave. I've already told your mother about this. I'm not driving myself to reassure them."
Xu Shiqi thought for a while and wrote another one.
You told my parents that you were atoning for your sins
Wen Jialuo was stunned and wanted to explain, but there was a driver sitting in front of him, so he became anxious and his face turned red.
Only then did Xu Shiqi smile with satisfaction and patted the back of her hand to comfort her.
Well, are you kidding me? Wen Jialuo stared at her desperately, pinched her hand, and held it again, wishing he could put it to his mouth and take a bite.
When the car arrived at the Xu's restaurant, there were several tables of guests having a meal in the store. From Xu Zhongda, Wang Yuan to the waitress in the store, no one had time to pay attention to them. They just greeted them and told them that the food was ready and to go and eat.
Just like before, casually.
Wen Jialuo vaguely understood that this was also a way to relax Xu Shiqi, so she took him to eat. But the driver was also present, so they could only eat a proper meal.
After finishing their meal and waiting for a while, Xu's parents were still not available, so Wen Jialuo had to run to the kitchen to say hello, and then took Xu Shiqi away.
Before Xu Shiqi left, he went to the counter to get a few bottles of water. Wang Yuan, who was collecting the money, took the time to look back and said, "Take good care of yourself outside, and don't forget to go home on weekends." Then she turned around and waved, not giving her a chance to speak, but it was so natural.
Feeling a pang in his heart, Xu Shiqi gritted his teeth and turned to leave.
The drive was more than an hour, neither long nor short. The driver drove steadily and the two people sitting in the back of the car were silent the entire time.
Slowly, Xu Shiqi leaned her head on Wen Jialuo's shoulder, which was thin, but it was her support. She turned over Wen Jialuo's palm and wrote there stroke by stroke.
From now on, don't let me go.
The warmth of my fingertips traverses the lightly carved palm. There is no fork in the love line, which extends together with the life line, indicating that they will accompany each other to the end of breathing...