After all, Gu Yiming really had pierced ears. Lin Jiaqiao couldn't help but imagine how rich he looked when he put on earrings in front of the mirror.
Buckle Earrings
Noticing her strangeness, Qin Guan asked, "Are you okay?"
Lin Jiaqiao asked tentatively: "My master, how is it?"
Qin Guan replied: "He's preparing for the Tokyo Olympics. You called him before you got on the bus, and he asked you to say hello to Lao Lin for him."
Lin Jiaqiao asked again: "Cui Zijing's eyes—"
Qin Guan said: "She doesn't need cornea anymore."
Lin Jiaqiao was somewhat happy, thinking it was a happy ending, but unexpectedly, Qin Guan said:
"Her eyes became seriously damaged and she became completely blind."
In the original timeline, Cui Zijing could see it.
Lin Jiaqiao's happiness was immediately reduced.
She told herself that this was a good result, but somewhere in her heart, an ominous thought was growing.
The last time Xiang Xiaoyuan suffered cyber violence.
This time it was Cui Zijing's eyes.
What about next time
She was a little scared.
At this time, the two of them had already arrived at the entrance of the cemetery. Lin Jiaqiao knew that the car behind was about to honk. She wanted to get out of the car, but Qin Guan held her back.
Qin Guan touched her head and said, "We have worked hard, Zhizhi."
He took his hand back and saw the oil on his fingers. He sighed softly and helped Lin Jiaqiao put on his hat.
He said, "I'll go find a parking spot and you can go up by yourself, okay?"
There were patches of holly planted on both sides of the steps, with snow piled on the leaves, looking like blooming little white flowers.
The cemetery is gray, with light gray steps and dark gray tombstones, not a happy color.
Today is not a special day, there are not many people coming to the cemetery, and it is very quiet around.
This was her third time walking this route. The scenery before her was familiar, but she felt like she was seeing it for the first time.
Suddenly, footsteps were heard behind me, coming towards Xiaoyuan.
She was wearing a black cashmere coat, her hair was neatly tied up, her shoes were also black, and she was holding a bunch of sunflowers in her arms.
Seeing her looking at him, Xiang Xiaoyuan walked quickly over and hugged her gently, "Sorry, I'm back just now."
Lin Jiaqiao also hugged her gently: "Long time no see."
Xiang Xiaoyuan was a little melancholy, "I didn't expect that I would be gone for four years."
Lin Jiaqiao asked: "Ying Zhiwan, how is it?"
Xiang Xiaoyuan replied: "The situation has been relatively stable recently. When he heard that I was returning to China, he kept clamoring to come back."
"Last year was really dangerous. I stayed in the ICU for half a year."
She looked a little sad. "Actually, I feel very guilty. I always feel that it is because I am too selfish that he has to suffer so much."
Just like last time, Lin Jiaqiao said, "Don't think like that."
"Remember, Ying Zhiwan didn't want to live a long time ago. But because of you, he lived four more years."
"Don't give up. Live one more day and earn one more day. Maybe you can find a suitable bone marrow tomorrow."
Xiang Xiaoyuan smiled, "Lin Zhizhi, why are you always so sunny?"
"You know, I was worried."
"After your uncle left, you have been in a bad state. You look very gloomy and lifeless. I asked Qin Guan, and he said that you rarely talked to him."
"I thought at the time that something must be wrong since you didn't even pay attention to Qin Guan."
"I called Fairy Gu. I couldn't understand what she said, but it seemed very serious."
"And I was looking at you from behind just now, and for a second, I thought I saw a homeless person."
Lin Jiaqiao lowered her head, her clothes did not change at all:
She was wearing a gray down jacket today with a black sweatshirt underneath.
There was a white spot on the sweatshirt, which looked like a trace of toothpaste. There were a few suspicious stains next to it, I don't know if it was coffee or oil stains from food.
Because it has been washed too many times, the down jacket has lost its original appearance, and white fluff is leaking out from the gaps.
No need to ask, just like last time, she must still look half dead.
Xiang Xiaoyuan helped her brush off the fluff that had appeared:
"I have now personally confirmed that you are fine."
"It's okay, Lin Jiaqiao. Everyone has the right to be sad. Once we are done being sad, we must move on."
"You told me this, remember."
"Got it." Lin Jiaqiao said, "Let's go."
Xiang Xiaoyuan asked again: "Can you give me Cui Zijing's contact information? I am going to launch a new sportswear brand soon, and I think she is very suitable to be the spokesperson."
Lin Jiaqiao was very surprised, "Really?"
Xiang Xiaoyuan said: "Who wouldn't like a pretty and strong girl?"
Lin Jiaqiao was very happy: "I, I'll call Cui Zijing first and ask her what she thinks, okay?"
Xiang Xiaoyuan was not unhappy, but just joked: "Oh, you are worthy of being recognized by Cui Baixing himself, the best media person."
Lin Jiaqiao was puzzled: "What?"
Xiang Xiaoyuan was surprised: "No way, Lin Zhizhi, you didn't even know that your master has become famous recently."
As she spoke, she found a video.
It is a documentary made by the sports channel for athletes participating in the Paralympic Games.
The narrator introduced Cui Zijing, saying that she was originally an outstanding athlete, but retired due to injury, and after hard work, she returned to the field.
Then he introduced Cui Boxing, saying that he was the oldest contestant in this year's competition.
The host asked him why he was determined to stand on the field, Cui Boxing replied:
"For two reasons."
"First, it's because of Cui Zijing. We agreed to win a gold medal."
"The second is my apprentice, Lin Jiaqiao, who is the editor-in-chief of Youxian Reading Newspaper. She takes good care of Youxian Reading Newspaper, so I don't have to worry about anything."
“I’ve met a lot of great media people, but she’s the best.”
In fact, compared to being the "best media person", Lin Jiaqiao was happier that Cui Boxing acknowledged her as his apprentice.
The interview continued and the reporter asked Cui Zijing about her usual interests and hobbies.
Cui Zijing said she was learning to paint.
"I haven't seen my dad for more than ten years. I'm afraid I'll forget him."
Lin Jiaqiao thought, I haven’t seen my dad for a year either.
She became determined again and decided to save Lin Dapeng no matter what the cost.
Xiang Xiaoyuan saw that she was in a low mood, so he put away his phone and took her arm, "Let's go, take me to see uncle."
After paying tribute to Lin Dapeng, Xiang Xiaoyuan distributed the remaining flowers to his neighbors and asked them to take care of Uncle Lin.
Lin Jiaqiao thought she would not cry anymore, but when she saw Lin Dapeng's black and white photo, her tears still flowed.
You old man, you are really stubborn. I have reminded you twice, but you just don’t listen.
She rested her head against the cold tombstone and whispered, "I'm sorry I couldn't save you."
A flash of gray appeared in my peripheral vision; Ms. Qiao was coming.
Lin Jiaqiao wiped away her tears and forced a smile towards her mother.
Before she could say anything, Ms. Qiao had already stuffed the handkerchief into her hand: "Don't cry until we get back. It's windy here, and you'll start to cry about your face aching when we get back, which will disturb everyone."
Seeing her, Lin Jiaqiao naturally thought of the notebook.
She asked, "Mom, can you give me something of my dad's? I want to keep it as a memory."
Ms. Qiao was surprised, "How did you know? I have something for you."
She took out the notebook from her shoulder bag and said, "Your father's notebook. I found it this morning. Here it is for you."
She opened the notebook and saw the list of missing persons in the '11.11' case. Just like last time, He Youwei's name was circled separately.
Turning to the next page, it was still Cui Boxing's name, but after his name, there were three more words "Zhou Lai Fu", which were also circled.
Lin Jiaqiao hurriedly turned to the next page, which had only three words on it: An Xile.
This is a completely unfamiliar name.
She had no memory of the case and knew no such person.
Just as she was about to look at the next page, she heard Gu Yiming exclaim.
Like the previous two times, the mango fell when Gu Yiming was arranging the fruits.
Lin Jiaqiao stretched out her hand, and the mango really fell into her hand.
Everyone was stunned for a few seconds, and then said to Xiaoyuan, "Lin Zhizhi, you are still as skilled as ever."
Lin Jiaqiao made a "keep a low profile" gesture and handed the mango to Gu Yiming.
Only then did she notice that there were a few petals of pink muhly grass on his sleeves.
There are only white and yellow flowers in front of Lin Dapeng's tombstone.
The white ones are chrysanthemums, which Ms. Qiao and Gu Yiming brought, and the yellow ones are sunflowers, which were sent to Xiang Xiaoyuan.
There is an Ultraman in the very middle position. No need to ask, it was given by Officer Lu.
Gu Yiming also saw the petals on the sleeve. He pinched them with his slender fingers and said, "I saw someone."
"She lives not far from Uncle Lin."
Lin Jiaqiao heard him mention that a friend of his had passed away.
Gu Yiming did not continue the topic, but asked: "Where is Lao Qin?"
Lin Jiaqiao replied: "I went to park the car."
Gu Yiming asked: "You two, had a fight."
"No." Lin Jiaqiao said, "Brother, don't worry about me all the time."
Gu Yiming had a hard time as a child, and it was Lin Dapeng who saved him. Lin Jiaqiao knew that Gu Yiming admired Lin Dapeng a little.
Gu Yiming blinked her red eyes and whispered, "My eyes are crying because of the wind."
"I've been with my aunt all morning. I'm not going to cry in front of her."
"Don't worry about me, I can take care of myself."
He said gently, "If you want to talk, come see me anytime."
At this time, Ms. Qiao and Xiang Xiaoyuan placed incense and paper money, and everyone began to worship.
After the worship, Ms. Qiao reminded: "Remember to take the fruit back after worshiping, the cemetery does not allow offerings to be left."
Just like last time, Ms. Qiao's body soon couldn't take it anymore, so Lin Jiaqiao and Gu Yiming sent her home first.
Xiang Xiaoyuan also returned to the company to handle work.
Before leaving, she made a phone call gesture and reminded, "Don't forget Cui Zijing's number."
Gu Yiming said: "You two still have such a good relationship."
Just like last time, he and Lin Jiaqiao stayed and waited for Qin Guan.
Lin Jiaqiao said: "Friends are all like this."
Her answer was actually a bit perfunctory, her mind was entirely focused on what was going to happen next.
To be honest, the feeling of death is really uncomfortable, but when she thinks of rebirth, she is not afraid anymore.