In the evening, when Lin Wan Bai came out of his office from work, the White Land Rover stopped by the side of the road.
She felt a sweetness in her heart and quickly walked over.
Huo Chang Yuan opened the car door for her and sat inside to warm her nose. After entering November, the weather became colder and colder day by day.
After the safety belt was fastened, the Land Rover flowed into the traffic.
The two of them did not alight from the tall platform, instead, they continued to drive in the direction of the outskirts.
Lin Wan Bai sneaked a peek to the side. He was concentrating on driving, the lines on his face was resolute and handsome.
Last night in the supermarket, when they paid the bill, they didn't find those small boxes, which meant that he wasn't just casually saying it, it made her heart beat like a drum. However, after they got home, they didn't succeed, because her relatives just happened to be here.
In the end, they slept in each other's arms, chatted, and agreed to visit his mother the next day.
After the Range Rover came to a stop, Huo Chang Yuan picked up a bunch of carnations that were placed on the back seat.
It was bought in the middle when he passed by a flower shop. It had been selected in two different colors, and although the packaging looked simple, it looked very warm. Lin Wan Bai thought about what he said about the flowers being given to the two women, and his heart felt hot and trembling.
The design of the cemetery was all half-way up the hill. It was similar to building a house; there were different grades as well. Since Mother Huo's tombstone was placed on it, it required them to walk a long distance.
Huo Chang Yuan glanced at her, "Are you tired?"
"Not at all!" Lin Wan Bai shook his head.
As she spoke, she actually began to pant slightly.
The concrete steps were very high, and the shoes she was wearing had two or three centimeters of heels. They were no more comfortable to walk on than flat shoes.
Just as she was about to raise her leg to continue, Huo Chang Yuan suddenly pushed the words in his hand to her. Then he walked in front of her and squatted down.
Lin Wan Bai could not help but exclaim out loud, "Huo Chang Yuan..."
Her legs were lifted into the air, so she had no choice but to lie down on the back of his broad shoulders.
Huo Chang Yuan stood up straight, his arm holding onto both of her legs as he steadily continued to walk up, occasionally supporting her.
Even though he was wearing very thick clothes, he could still feel the broad back of his shoulder. That kind of power made people feel at ease, just like father. When she was young, Lin Yong Yi treated her very well, and had carried her on his back like this before.
It was just that after the age of eight, Lin Yong Yi seemed to have become a completely different person.
Lin Wan Bai sighed softly.
When she came back to her senses, she realized that his footsteps had slowed down unconsciously.
"We're here?" Lin Wan Bai could not help but ask.
"Yes." Huo Chang Yuan nodded.
Following his line of sight, the space in front of him seemed to be a manor not far away. There was a black tombstone with a picture of a woman on it. It must have been taken when she was young.
Lin Wan Bai became anxious, "Then quickly let me down..."
He quickly jumped down from his back, looking a bit embarrassed as he quickly tidied up his clothes.
Huo Chang Yuan looked at her foolish actions in amusement. He held her hand and walked to the tombstone in large strides. He leaned over and placed the carnations beside his.
Lin Wan Bai reached into his jacket's pocket, "Huo Chang Yuan, lend me your lighter!"
Huo Chang Yuan was a little confused.
He took out the lighter from his cigarette case and saw that she had also taken something out of her pocket. "What's that in your hand?"
"Uh, photos..." Lin Wan Bai replied honestly.
She turned it over with a bit of embarrassment, revealing their faces. Actually, she had secretly taken the photos during breakfast and printed them out at the company.
Seeing him raise his eyebrows, Lin Wan Bai explained, "Every year, I would burn a picture of me for my mother to see my appearance."
"I want your mother to see me too …"
There was a hint of shyness in her voice.
Huo Chang Yuan's adam's apple moved slightly as he helped her flick the lighter. A flame rose and the burnt smell spread out, after the photo was burnt to ashes, it floated and scattered, landing on the ground. Two pieces of debris even landed on his leather shoes.
His deep eyes focused on her. "She will see."
"Mm …" Lin Wan Bai said softly.
Since the weather was cold, the two of them did not stay any longer and prepared to leave the mountain.
After taking two steps, she couldn't help but turn back to look at the tombstone. On top of it, Mother Huo seemed to be sending them off with a smile.
They should have already seen their parents, right?
Lin Wan Bai thought sweetly, but when she thought about the strict Hopper, her heart palpitated, and the corners of her lips curled up lightly.
When Huo Chang Yuan opened the car door for her, his phone rang. He took it out to have a look, then circled around the car as he picked it up.
When he sat down, he hung up and said to her, "Auntie called. She said we were going to eat hotpot together."
"Oh." Lin Wan Bai nodded.
Huo Chang Yuan inserted the key in the car and started the engine.
What he didn't say was that Huo Rong wanted to eat the food she made, but she rejected her on the spot. She rejected the offer and decided to eat the hotpot outside.
When the Land Rover drove back to the city, it was already early in the morning, and when Huo Rong arrived at the hotpot restaurant, she was already sitting there. The table was filled with dishes and the waiter was still lifting them up.
"Little White, come sit over here!"
Huo Rong immediately said when she saw her.
Lin Wan Bai subconsciously looked at Huo Chang Yuan, but before he could even ask for permission, he was pulled to his seat by Huo Rong.
"She really pissed me off this afternoon when she was with your uncle, Face Time! "He actually dares to say that I have become more mature recently, shitty, I don't even mind his growing belly!" Huo Rong snorted, she was not happy at all, "So that's why, I'm feeling very bad right now, I can't stand seeing the two of you showing your love in front of me!"
"…" Lin Wan Bai was also shot.
In order to prevent Huo Rong from being unhappy, throughout the entire process, she did not dare to make eye contact with Huo Chang Yuan who was facing her.
After eating two mouthfuls of beef, Huo Rong asked her, "Little cabbage, you've been out of work for so long, where have you two been?"
"Ugh." Lin Wan Bai explained, "Huo Chang Yuan brought me to see his mother … …"
Huo Rong paused for a moment, then nodded with a smile.
As if he had thought of something, he looked up at his nephew, "Oh right, Chang Yuan, you haven't forgotten what day it is this Friday, right?"
"Nope." Huo Chang Yuan bit his lips.
Lin Wan Bai listened on the side and was a little curious.
Huo Rong opened her mouth again, "I have to go back to the United States tomorrow, the company has some matters to take care of."
"Are you sure you aren't going to settle the score with your uncle?" Huo Chang Yuan raised his eyebrows.
"It would be weird if I would care about him!" Huo Rong seemed to have been poked in the heart. She glared at him furiously out of embarrassment, and then said, "Return ticket next week, return. I'll give you my present then, and help me give it to your father."
Lin Wan Bai vaguely understood that it was Hopper's birthday...