When she first returned to Youcheng, they would contact each other from time to time. However, Ye Lan came back once when she was 18 years old. That time, she did not even see him and flew back to Youcheng. After that, she never contacted him again. Then, Tang Jifeng heard that she had a boyfriend in Youcheng, and he secretly flew to see him once and confirmed it once. Since then, Tang Jifeng has never taken the initiative to look for her again.
However, for a long, long time, he still remembered her solemn words...
—Then I want to fall in love with you when I’m 20, no, 18!
—I won’t give you the chance to leave me! Just wait!
Wait, then…
Wait, then…
He has been waiting. But what has he waited for
"I'm getting married, and she will definitely come back unless something unexpected happens." Ye Yan didn't know what was going on in Tang Jifeng's mind, so he just replied indifferently.
"Yeah." Tang Jifeng responded, with some ripples in his heart. After pondering for a long time, he asked again: "She...she and her boyfriend, are they still getting along now?"
He tried his best to make his words sound more relaxed, but there was a slight dryness in his throat.
"Which boyfriend?" Ye Yan thought for a moment, "Are you talking about the one who deals in oil or the one who sells airplanes?"
"..." Tang Jifeng's breathing became heavier, and his hand holding the phone was extremely tight. It seemed that he was wise not to ask about her life over the years. Her life was much more colorful than he imagined!
"I'm talking about her classmate. The one she dated when she was a sophomore."
"..." Ye Yan held his forehead with his hand, "That was a long time ago. We haven't been together for a long time. It's been so many years."
Tang Jifeng was furious and blurted out, "How many boyfriends has she had over the years?"
Since you've asked, you might as well ask it clearly! If your heart really wants to die, it should die completely!
"I really don't know. But none of her boyfriends lasted long. The longest one lasted no more than a month. No, maybe only 20 days."
"As your elder brother, you don't care?"
"Even my dad can't control her." Speaking of this, Ye Yan also had a headache. "She's grown up now. She's in her 20s. She's an adult and can make her own decisions. How can I control her? But I don't think she's a person who doesn't know how to act."
Tang Jifeng finally said nothing and hung up the phone heavily. Yes, she is now an adult, with her own thoughts and independent personality. Who can control her? Who can control her heart? He knew that children's emotions are changeable, so why can't he get over it after so many years
On the other side, Ye Yan listened to the busy tone on his phone, feeling a little confused. Was it an illusion? Why did he feel that Tang Jifeng was particularly upset after knowing that Lan Lan had been in so many relationships
Could it be...
Is this boy in love with Lanlan
But, didn't he say he had someone he liked? Over the years, his temperament has changed drastically, and the playboy has never been close to any woman - except for the woman he wanted to marry a few years ago. However, he did everything he could to get rid of that woman.
Could it be that the person he has been saying he likes for all these years is Lanlan
But, that's not right. If it was really Ye Lan, with his romantic temperament, how could he not contact Ye Lan for so long? I'm afraid he would have gotten the upper hand. Besides, there's a big age gap between him and Ye Lan.
Ye Yan couldn't think of anything that was reasonable, so he collected his thoughts and went into the bedroom.
Shu Nian was still asleep, so he didn't wake her up, but went to the study. Ming Wanjun's medical records were very complicated, and Ye Yan was just an outsider, so he couldn't understand them. He just printed out the information carefully and put it aside.
When I returned to the bedroom, Shu Nian was already fully asleep.
Her peaceful and gentle breathing sounded in the bedroom. He listened and felt peaceful and fulfilled. He no longer dared to think about how he had spent the past five years. It was so long and so lonely...
Fortunately, now, she is back...
In his world...
He opened the quilt and lay back on the bed. As if she sensed his presence, she didn't open her eyes, but instinctively moved closer to him. She curled up in his arms, letting him hold her tightly. Ye Yan sniffed her scent, then closed his eyes and fell asleep peacefully.
———
The next day.
Ye Yan half opened his eyes and subconsciously reached towards himself. There was nothing there.
She is already up.
Ye Yan took the watch from the bedside and looked at it. It was only 8 o'clock. He got up, put on his pajamas casually, washed up, and walked out of the bedroom. The room had been cleaned up. On the dining table in the restaurant, simple sandwiches, fried eggs and milk were already prepared, still steaming. Ye Yan looked at it and felt that the years were peaceful and calm.
This is the feeling of home. This feeling is completely different from the feeling of home with him, his parents, and Lanlan. That is family love, but here, there is a sense of belonging that cannot be found anywhere else.
Only she can give me this feeling.
But, she was nowhere to be seen.
"Niannian." Ye Yan drank a sip of milk and called her.
no sound.
I called again, and then I heard a muffled voice coming from the study, "I'm here."
Ye Yan guessed that she had seen the medical records, so he put down the milk and walked towards the study. Before he pushed open the door, she had already opened it and came out. She was obviously cleaning the study, wearing an apron and holding a thick file in her hands. Her eyes were a little red, but her mood was relatively stable.
"You saw everything?"
"Um."
"How is it?" Ye Yan asked, "Actually, I don't really understand. You fell asleep last night, so I didn't wake you up."
"The situation is a bit dire and major surgery may be necessary in the near future."
Ye Yan nodded, looked at her carefully for a while, and then asked tentatively: "Do you want to go to the hospital?"
"Well, I have to go to work today."
"Not this hospital." Ye Yan tapped his finger on the medical record, "This one."
Shu Nian bit his lip and said nothing. He was obviously thinking.
Ye Yan did not force her, but allowed her to think it over carefully, and reminded her: "Think it over carefully, don't let yourself regret it."
"And..." Ye Yan touched her chin and lifted her face, "There are a few more invitations. I have prepared them there. Whoever you want to write to and whoever you want to send them to, I'll give them to you. Hmm?"
Shu Nian held his hand and nodded with a heavy heart. Then, he put down the medical record and asked, "Are you busy today?"
Ye Yan could guess what she was thinking and put his arms around her, "No matter how busy I am, I still have time to go to the hospital with you."
Shu Nian hugged his waist, put his face on his chest, and whispered in a dependent tone: "Then you go with me."