Hearing Lu Huai's voice, A Jiu's face was a rare smile.
The original pale and sad face was also brightened by this smile, and her illness seemed to be swept away, and she looked like a girl.
Lu Huai walked towards her, and he closed the door easily.
The door closed gently behind, locking up the Lu family's secret.
Lu Huai lowered his voice, "Ajiu, how are you now?"
A Jiu had been frightened before, and she couldn't hear too much sound. Whether it is in crowded places or noisy places, it will trigger her panic.
Ah Jiu opened her mouth, as if thinking of something, after a few seconds, she closed her mouth again.
She raised her hand and did a string of sign language.
Lu Huai watched Ajiu's movements and slowly said, "Today is my mother's birthday."
Ajiu smiled, and she nodded.
Lu Huai glanced at Ah Jiu, her long hair was draped over her shoulders, she had grown a lot taller over the years, but her figure was still thin.
Ajiu is easily frightened if he does not speak. She thought of her mother's birthday, so she was emotionally unstable these few days.
Lu Huai told Ajiu: "She is fine now."
Ajiu waved her hand, she meant that she was not asking this. Immediately afterwards, she began to communicate with Lu Huai again in sign language.
Lu Huai read Ajiu's words: "Do you want to see your mother?"
Ah Jiu's eyes lit up, and soon she nodded vigorously.
Lu Huai did not speak, but looked at Ah Jiu, who had grown up now, and fell silent.
A few years ago, Ah Jiu was just a girl who had just entered middle school. She is kind-hearted, simple and beautiful, and she grew up carrying the expectations of Lu's family.
Someone in the Warlord's Mansion set fire to Ajiu's room when Lu Huai and Lu Zongting were not at home because of selfish intentions.
When Ajiu was rescued, she was already in a coma and still had burns on her body. They took her to the hospital overnight and came back.
But when Ajiu woke up again, although she was out of danger, her eyes were staring at the ceiling, and she couldn't speak anymore.
In order to prevent a second injury to Ajiu, this incident was completely concealed by the Lu family.
Ah Jiu was sent to the best hospital abroad for treatment, and at the same time, they released false news to the outside world.
Everyone thought that Miss Lu was going to study abroad, so she left Shanghai. Of course, Ajiu is not very young and doesn't often play with the ladies on the beach. Not many people pay attention to her.
A few good classmates in the school have called the Warlord’s Mansion and asked a few times. Those people have always wondered why Ah Jiu didn’t contact them.
The people of the Lu family didn't tell the truth, and a lie was far better than the cruel truth. Over time, no one cared about Ajiu's situation.
After Ah Jiu returned from abroad, he stayed in this nursing home and slowly recovered.
Although the medical technology outside is good, Ajiu's scar still cannot disappear completely.
A Jiu covered her scars with generous clothes. She knew that Lu Huai and Lu Zongting were very busy and didn't want them to worry about them.
Lu Huai had been silent for a long time before falling into that memory.
At this time, Ajiu pulled Lu Huai's sleeve, her expression was a little curious, as if she was asking Lu Huai why he didn't speak.
Lu Huai recovered his senses and looked at Ajiu.
Lu Huai hesitated: "Ajiu, I can't take you there yet."
Ajiu was puzzled, so she asked Lu Huai again in sign language.
Why
Lu Huai reached out and touched Ajiu's head: "It's very cold this winter, and your body isn't very good."
Lu Huai thought for a while, and gave Ajiu a promise: "Next spring, when the mother celebrates her day, shall we visit her together?"
Ah Jiu lowered his head, seemingly disappointed. However, in an instant, she quickly raised her head and smiled at Lu Huai.
Ah Jiu moved his mouth.
Lu Huai could see her mouth clearly, and she said a good word.
She agreed.
Ajiu is fine, but her only drawback is that she is too sensible. It is too sensible that makes him feel uncomfortable.
Even after suffering burns and escaping from life and death crisis, her mind is still clear, and she has always been much smarter than others.
Ajiu's health is very good. The doctor said that the problem is not in her body, but in her psychology.
Her vocal system was not damaged at all, as long as she can overcome her heart disease, she can still continue to speak.
Lu Huai looked at her: "Ajiu, you have grown taller."
Lu Huai found that A Jiu was already very tall. He just took a look and found that she was almost as tall as Ye Chu now. Well, they are also similar in age...
He was taken aback, why would he think of Ye Chu at this time.
Maybe it's because I'm getting along with her these days, I always think of her unconsciously.
Lu Huai didn't know whether to tell Ajiu about her, he hesitated a little, and did not speak.
But Ajiu had already seen something in his heart, and pulled his sleeves again. She looked at Lu Huai seriously, as if asking him to tell the truth.
Lu Huai said slowly, "Ajiu, I met a girl."
A Jiu's eyes lit up, and she gestured.
Sister-in-law
Lu Huai was startled.
He suddenly smiled: "She is not your sister-in-law."
Ah Jiu looked at Lu Huai thoughtfully. For so many years, there has been no girl who came close to Lu Huai. This girl was the only one she heard.
She would take it for granted that she was her own sister-in-law.
Lu Huai said: "The relationship between us is more complicated, and there is no way to explain it clearly to you now."
Ah Jiu didn't quite understand what Lu Huai meant, so he could only nodded his head in a seemingly understandable way.
Ah Jiu kept watching Lu Huai, obviously wanting to know more. Lu Huai has always met her requirements, so he talked to her.
Lu Huai: "She is very brave. She saved me once on White Road before."
"I was seriously injured at that time, and someone was chasing me."
"Oh, by the way, we had a fight at first."
"..."
Lu Huai said a lot to A Jiu. He was always taciturn, but he was very patient when dealing with A Jiu.
Listening to these, Ajiu couldn't help but smile. This was the first time she knew that Lu Huai could use so many words to talk about a girl.
She asked Lu Huai.
What do you think of her.
Lu Huai's tone was calm: "No idea."
A Jiu held the corner of her mouth, showing her unbelief, she told Lu Huai again.
You will definitely have more development in the future.
Lu Huai said lightly, "Really?"
It's not like asking Ajiu, it's more like asking yourself.
Lu Huai was silent for a few seconds. He hadn't considered Ye Chu and his future. Instead, Ah Jiu in front of him reminded him of this. But the idea was fleeting.
Immediately afterwards, Lu Huai thought again, Ah Jiu had no friends here and was very lonely. However, if she could know Ye Chu, life would be different.
Lu Huai thought about it: "If there is a chance, I will let you see her."
Lu Huai introduced her to Ajiu seriously.
"Her name is Ye Chu, she is very temperamental, smart and kind."
"As long as you see her, you will like her."
"..."
A Jiu had never seen Lu Huai like this before. She had already understood something, but she didn't explain it clearly.
Ye Chu.
Ah Jiu said these two words silently and smiled softly.
…
Shanghai, Ye Mansion.
The day has passed. Ye Chu is sitting in the room, tapping the table top with his fingers.
Because of the kidnapping happened before, Ye Jiarou was locked up in the small black house, and Ye Chu was also frightened. The Ye family has asked for leave from the school, so they don't want to go to the school for the time being.
So during this time, Ye Chu will stay at home.
Yesterday was Lu Huai's mother's birthday. For some reason, Ye Chu was a little uneasy.
In his last life, Ye Chu would accompany Lu Huai to the cemetery for five years. This time, she didn't seem to get used to it.
How to send a bunch of flowers to Lu Huai without knowing it
Lu Huai always went to the cemetery yesterday, without exception. He will either go back to Shanghai now or go to Nanjing to find Governor Lu, and will not stay there.
Ye Chu thought about it, but went out.
She didn't do much disguise, and she dressed very ordinary. Because she knew that as soon as she left Ye Mansion, Lu Huai's people would soon follow.
Ye Chu stopped a rickshaw and went to Brown Road.
Because Brown Road is very long, there are many shops on the road, and there is a corner with an inconspicuous flower shop.
Had it not been for Ye Chu's previous visits with friends, she would not have known that there would be a flower shop on Brown Road, let alone others.
After arriving at Brown Road, Ye Chu got off the rickshaw, but did not go to the flower shop soon.
Ye Chu walked on the road and walked around and entered a pastry shop.
The store’s traditional pastries are very famous. She plans to buy a few boxes of pastries to cover her intention to go out.
A familiar voice rang: "A Chu."
It sounds like she has been acquainted with her for a long time.
Ye Chu recognized this voice, she turned her head and looked around, showing a smile: "Grandpa."
Lu Shixian usually has nothing to do, so he just wanders the streets of Shanghai Beach.
As soon as he arrived at Brown Road, he saw Ye Chu. When he came over, she had already entered the pastry shop.
Lu Shixian saw Ye Chu being followed by several people behind her. Although they cover up so well, most people would not know it, but he was aware of it.
Ye Chu must be notified of such things, and Lu Shixian soon followed her in.
God Lu Shixian said mysteriously: "I just discovered something."
Ye Chu leaned over: "What's the matter?"
Lu Shixian quietly said in Ye Chu's ear: "Someone is following you behind."
Ye Chu: "..."
Although Lu Shixian does not know how to fight, his anti-tracking ability is first-rate. Even if the group behind was Lu Huai, it was easy for him to find them.
Seeing Ye Chu not speaking, Lu Shixian thought she was frightened. Just think about it, how could a sixteen-year-old girl deal with this kind of thing
Lu Shixian said again: "Should I help you get rid of them?"
Seeing Lu Shixian's extremely serious expression, Ye Chu couldn't bear to tell him that, in fact, those people were all under his grandson.
He was so sincere, Ye Chu uttered a few words with difficulty: "No."
Lu Shixian was startled: "Why?"
Ye Chu: "They're here to protect me." She didn't lie, but concealed part of Lu Huai's affairs.
Lu Shixian suddenly realized: "A Chu, this world is chaotic, you really have to pay more attention to it."
The second half is, in case she encounters any danger, she won't be able to know his grandson.
Lu Shixian thought to himself again that he and Ye Chu have met three times now, they are already acquaintances, and the next time they come, they will take her to see Lu Huai.
Ye Chu said, "Grandpa."
Lu Shixian looked at Ye Chu.
Ye Chu smiled and said, "Since we are so fate, I will invite you to dinner."
Lu Shixian did not refuse: "Okay."
After they entered the restaurant, took a seat and ordered food, Ye Chu knew that Lu Huai's men had seen her and Lu Shixian come in with their own eyes, so she decided to make a phone call.
Ye Chu: "I first ask the family what they want to eat, and I will take some back later."
Naturally, Lu Shixian would not doubt it.
Ye Chu borrowed the phone from the store to use it, glanced around, and then she started calling.
She was calling the flower shop.
She told the florist her request and would send a high fee.
Ye Chu finished the call soon, and then she turned around and went back to have dinner with Lu Shixian.
After bidding farewell to Lu Shixian, Ye Chu immediately returned to the Ye Mansion, and no one found anything wrong.
This afternoon, the flower shop received the customer's money and immediately followed the customer's request.
…
On the other side, Lu Huai had already left the nursing home.
Yesterday was his mother's birthday, but because of Ajiu's affairs, he did not have time to go to the cemetery.
In the past, Lu Huai would visit her on her mother's birthday, this time it was an exception.
The car from the Warlord’s Mansion drove to the cemetery. It was cold that day, and the sky was gray, as if it was covered by an indistinct fog.
The driver was waiting outside, and Lu Huai walked in alone.
Lu Huai's mother has been dead for a long time, but people often come to clean the tomb.
Because he was in a hurry, Lu Huai didn't bring anything this time, not even flowers. He just wants to chat with his mother.
Lu Huai walked towards the tombstone, and saw what seemed to be there from a distance.
Lu Huai's pace stopped.
There is a bunch of flowers in front of the tombstone.
The tiny flowers are bunched together, dotted with each other, and they are very beautiful.
Gypsophila.
Lu Huai leaned down, glanced at the bunch of gypsophila, frowned slightly, he was a little puzzled.
Who gave this from
It stands to reason that no one will come here on his mother's birthday. Every year, he comes by himself. However, this is a heart.
Lu Huai was relieved suddenly. It seemed that it didn't matter who the sender was.
He looked at the name on the tombstone and slowly spoke.
"Mother, a lot of things have happened this year."
"Ajiu's condition is getting better and better, and she really wants to see you."
"..."
Lu Huai left after speaking with his mother.
The car started, drove in the direction of Shanghai, and drove all the way into the Governor's Mansion.
Adjutant Zhou hurriedly followed up with the study. During Lu Huai's absence, he had something to report.
After dealing with the busy business, Lu Huai was very tired.
Lu Huai closed his eyes while pressing his eyebrows. He only had a short time to rest.
However, that bunch of gypsophila appeared before him. At the same time, I remembered the question, who sent it
Somehow, that face appeared in Lu Huai's mind again.
It's strange, it is clear that Ye Chu has no doubts, why he always feels that many things have something to do with her.
Lu Huai called in the person who was following Ye Chu, and wanted to ask carefully.
Lu Huai asked indifferently, "What is Ye Chu doing recently?"
Subordinates: "A few days ago, she had been staying in Ye Mansion and asked for leave from the school, but did not go to school."
The subordinates thought for a while: "However, Miss Ye Chu went out today and ate with your grandfather."
Lu Huai didn't seem to care about this: "Yeah."
The subordinate frowned: "Our man was discovered by your grandfather."
Lu Huai raised his eyebrows: "Oh?"
At this time, Lu Huai remembered. Lu Shixian mentioned before that he knew a good person, and the person who wanted to come was Ye Chu.
Ye Chu's temperament is so good, Lu Shixian will naturally like her.
Lu Huai smiled suddenly. There were so many coincidences in the world, and they all happened between them.
He held the corner of his mouth: "It's okay, you continue to follow Ye Chu."
"Also..." Lu Huai said, "Take her orders as mine, and be sure to ensure her safety."
The subordinates did not hesitate: "Yes, the third master."
When the subordinates left, there was no sound in the study, and it was very quiet here.
Previously, Lu Huai had been sending people to protect Ye Chu because he was worried that she would be harmed.
However, the crisis around Ye Chu has been resolved, but he still hasn't taken back the group of people who protected her.
He couldn't deceive himself and tell himself, it was because he was used to it.
Lu Huai has also been wondering whether Ye Chu is the kind person, he still needs a conclusive evidence to be sure.
But this is not the reason why he sent someone to follow her. And, this seems to be their only connection.
In other words, he didn't want to lose his connection with her at all, even a little bit.
The night became quieter, and Lu Huai sat in the room, examining his heart.
With so many affairs on weekdays, Lu Huai never thought of himself. But this time, he envisioned his future for the first time.
Many things are ambiguous, but what he can be sure of is that there will be her presence in that future.
That night, Lu Huai seemed to understand a truth, and this idea was different from the previous one.
Whether or not Ye Chu is the anonymous person, whether there is danger around her...
Can't seem to stop him from approaching her.
The author has something to say: The reason why the author chose Gypsophila is forbearing and persistent love (both previous lives).