Chapter 298

Author: Qin Ruoxu MACHINE TRANSLATION

The scarlet dot between the man’s fingers was clearly flickering. In the relatively dim light, it was somewhat glaring.

The white shirt flapped slightly with the midsummer night wind. His lowered eyebrows were filled with loneliness and desolation that was completely incompatible with himself.

He stood there for a long time until the cigarette burned to the end and his fingers burned. Then, he reacted and moved. Then, he threw the cigarette butt into the trash can at the side. Then, he strode back to the Cigarette Gray Bentley.

After starting the engine, he skillfully operated the steering wheel and drove in the direction of the Blue Mountain Villa.

…

Qiao man had been in a state of labor recently. As long as there was a slight movement in her stomach, she would be very nervous and would not even be able to sleep.

The curtains in the room were not drawn. She was lying on her side on the bed. Through the floor-to-ceiling glass window, she could clearly see the moon and stars hanging in the dark sky.

She stared blankly for a long time, and could not even feel the change in time.

It was not until the sound of a car engine came from outside the window that she woke up from her dazed state. Almost subconsciously, she lifted the quilt and walked to the French window. She looked at the tall man who had gotten out of the smoke-gray Bentley He was striding toward the door of the villa.

Behind him were thousands of lights and shadows mixed with the clear glow of the moon. They poured down on him, making his already tall and mighty figure look even taller.

The moment his figure disappeared into the door, she withdrew her gaze and returned to the bed.

As she lay down, she glanced at the clock on the wall. It was already one o’clock in the morning.

The house was so quiet that she could hear the footsteps of a man coming up the stairs, tapping against her eardrums.

She was about to close her eyes and pretend to sleep when she realized that the curtains were not drawn.

She did not like the light when she slept, so she had the habit of closing the curtains before she went to sleep.

She could not sleep tonight because she tossed and turned, so she forgot to close the curtains.

That man was extremely sharp. If he saw that the curtains were not drawn and she was asleep, it was obvious that he did not want to see her hide from him.

However, it was already too late. The man’s footsteps were already close to the door, and it was very likely that he would push it open and walk in the next second.

She took a deep breath and pulled the blanket over her head. She was prepared to act until the end even if she would be exposed.

One second, two seconds, three seconds. Even after more seconds had passed, the door was not pushed open. Instead, the sound of the door of the guest room next door being pushed open could be heard.

She shook her head and felt even more ridiculous.

…

Ji Yunshen entered the guest room next door and did not sleep for a long time. He only stood by the French window and looked out at the endless darkness outside.

It was not until the phone in his pocket vibrated that he retracted his gaze from outside the window. He lowered his head and took out his phone, looking at the caller ID on the screen.

When he saw the two words Han ‘er, his brows furrowed slightly for two seconds. Then, he swiped the answer button.

“Han ‘er, it’s so late. What’s the matter? ”

Ji Han hummed softly, then used her usual gentle voice to call out his name, “Ah Shen… ”

“Yes, what is it? ”

“… mm.”after another two seconds of silence, ji Han finally spoke softly “Ah Shen, grandfather came back today and threw a Tantrum at grandma, smashing everything in the house. You know, Grandma’s health has been getting worse lately, and after this argument, it seems… worse. ”

“If it’s possible… ” Ji Han turned back to look at Zhou Lanqing, who was lying on the bed, sleeping peacefully and elegantly. “If it’s possible, can you bring Qiao man home to stay for two nights? Right now, she’s looking forward to you guys coming back to talk to her. ”

“otherwise, I’m afraid that she’ll continue to let her imagination run wild and say some disheartening words, okay? ”

Zhou Lanqing had doted on han-er the most ever since she was young. It was not an exaggeration to say that she loved her more than him. Basically, she was already doting on him.

He also knew that the relationship between their grandfather and grandson was very good. They would often forget about food and tea because of each other’s matters, and this time was no exception.

Although he did not go back to see it with his own eyes, just hearing her description, he could imagine the wolf in the house borrowing the scene.

Grandma’s asthma had been on the rise recently, and arthritis and heart attacks often occurred. How could he not know that both he and his grandfather were her heart problems.

She hoped that he could win, but also hoped that he would lose.

The dilemma was probably only known to herself.

“okay, I understand. Help me take care of her. ”

“Why are you treating me like an outsider? ” Ji Han bit her lip, her small white hands gripping the thin phone tightly. “Don’t forget, she’s your grandma, and she’s also my grandma! ”

“okay, I’ll bring man man back tomorrow morning. You can tell grandma. ”

After hearing his reply, Ji Han’s voice was mixed with a hint of unnoticeable excitement. “Okay, if there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up? ”

“Okay! ”

After the man cut off the phone communication, his eyes, which were as deep as the sea, became even darker. However, they seemed to be surrounded by loneliness and filled with loneliness and exhaustion.

After standing for a while, he turned around, lifted the blanket and went to bed.

The moment he laid down, he turned sideways and faced the direction of the door. Then, he closed his eyes and quickly fell asleep.

…

Qiao man fell asleep at four in the morning. Perhaps because she was used to staying up late, the day and night were reversed. Therefore, she slept until ten o’clock in the morning before she slowly opened her eyes.

The curtains were not closed. The bright and warm light from the outside shone through the dense branches and leaves of the Magnolia Tree. The light scattered into her face, leaving a mottled shadow.

She adapted to the light in the room for a while. Just as she was about to lift the blanket and get out of bed, she heard someone knocking on the door. Then, Auntie Zhao’s soft voice came from outside the door.

“Man man, get up and have breakfast. Sir has been waiting downstairs for a long time. ”

She originally thought that he did not go into the master bedroom last night because he felt that the current situation could not be changed and allowed nature to take its course.

However, when she heard Auntie Zhao say that he was still waiting for her in the dining room downstairs to have breakfast with her, she still felt a little surreal.

“okay, I got it. ”

She couldn’t hide forever. She had to face what she had to face.

She walked to the bathroom, quickly washed her face, and combed her hair. Then, she hurried downstairs.

Ji Yunshen was sitting at the dining table and reading the newspaper. As he grew older, his temperament became more and more stable. To sum it up in the popular words on the Internet, he was an old cadre.

In fact, most of the time, he was very quiet. He liked to plant flowers, drink tea, and read the newspaper. It was completely impossible to tell that he was a man who was not even thirty years old.

Perhaps he heard her footsteps coming down the stairs, so he put away the newspaper and looked towards the stairs.

Qiao man was wearing a white one-piece sleeveless cartoon nightgown. Her belly was bulging, and she walked very slowly. She was becoming more and more like a pregnant woman who occasionally saw heavy footsteps on the street.

He pushed the dining chair aside and stood up to receive it, but she directly went around him. The man’s big hand froze in midair for a few seconds before it hung down to his side. He followed behind her and returned to the dining table.

Qiao man had already picked up a piece of toast and started eating by herself. Occasionally, she would drink a few mouthfuls of milk. Her gaze kept drifting to other places, but she did not look at the man opposite her.

The man did not care. He picked up his chopsticks, picked up the fried fried eggs, and sent them to the girl’s Bowl and plate. Then, he started eating as well.

The man ate quickly. In just a few mouthfuls, he finished a few pieces of toast. Then, he drank the milk in one gulp. He leaned over and took out a tissue from the box to wipe his mouth. Then, his pair of eyes that were as deep as the night looked through the bright sunlight He looked at the little woman in front of him.

Perhaps it was a psychological effect, or perhaps she was about to give birth and become a new mother. Therefore, in his eyes, she had changed from a little girl who liked to be pretentious and awkward to a little woman who was a little familiar.

It was no longer a one-sided description of her, but gradually enriched.

“Are you waiting for me to have breakfast with you? ”

Perhaps it was because the dining room was too quiet, or perhaps his gaze was too deep, it actually made her unconsciously feel a bit of pressure. She had a feeling that he might have something to look for her for.

“Yes. ” The man responded indifferently, then said in a low and slow voice, “Grandma’s health… hasn’t been very good recently. She really wants to see the scene of our family of three… ”

“You want to take me back to the JI residence? ”

It wasn’t a question, but an affirmation.

From the moment he opened his mouth, she had guessed the end of his words.

Moreover, the man’s words were actually very vague, and also expressed respect.

In other words, if she wanted to go, she could go. If she didn’t want to go, he wouldn’t force her too much.

“Grandma’s health is very bad. The doctor said that her time is coming. Maybe tomorrow, maybe next year, maybe it will be… ”

In the end, he still didn’t say the word “death. “.

He couldn’t say the word “death” to his relatives who had raised him for more than 20 years.

“So, you want to use me to show filial piety now? ”

“Ok, I got it. ”

When he asked, he had already guessed this ending.

How could there be so many things in the world that could turn a conflict into amity? Moreover, there was not only a word of forgiveness between her and grandma, but also a lot of hurt.

As he said this, he stood up and walked to the door of the villa.

He had just taken two steps when he heard the girl behind him say softly, “Ji Yunshen… ”

“Yes! ”

The man responded without turning his head or moving.

“I’ll go back with you. ”

It was as if he could not believe it, or as if he had just heard a great surprise. In short, his heart was beating faster and faster.

“whatever you want to do, I’ll help you. ”

At that time, Ji Yunshen did not know that her words were actually to say goodbye to him.

…

When they arrived at the JI residence, Zhou Lanqing immediately slid out of her wheelchair to welcome them.

Under the sunlight, the figures of the man and woman walking side by side entered Zhou Lanqing’s eyes. For some reason, this scene suddenly reminded her of the figures of her and Ji Donghe walking side by side when they were young.

It was probably around this age. They walked towards their home step by step against the light and shadow.

At that time, the sunlight seemed to be beautiful orange. The air was also clear and clean, without a trace of impurities.

The two people gradually approached. Zhou Lanqing quickly adjusted the presbyopia glasses on her nose bridge and forced the mist in her eyes back. Then, she looked at the two people with a smile.

“Grandma, it’s such a hot day. What are you waiting for? ”

Ji Yunshen walked closer and squatted beside Zhou Lanqing’s wheelchair. “I said I would come back. I won’t lie to you. ”

“Humph, how many times have you said this since you were 18 years old? I’ve lost count. How dare you say you won’t LIE TO ME? ”

When he was 18 years old, he had joined the special combat unit. He was very busy every day and had almost no time to accompany his grandmother. Therefore, he made a lot of empty promises. Although he was in a high position now, he had a lot more things that he couldn’t control himself and couldn’t say from the bottom of his heart… …

“Don’t say anymore. The weather is too hot. Man Man is pregnant. It’s not suitable for her to be exposed to the sun. Let’s go inside first! ”

“Okay, let’s go inside first. ”

Ji Yunshen changed his position from squatting beside the wheelchair to standing. Then, he easily pushed the wheelchair and walked into the house.

Qiao man did not speak from beginning to end. She quietly and obediently stayed behind Ji Yunshen. The whole time, she was like a Marionette.

Zhou Lanqing also felt Qiao Man’s silence. However, she had indeed done too many unforgivable things in the past. She also understood why she was so silent and cold. She did not dare to force her.

…

In the room on the second floor.

When Ji Han heard the sound of the engine of the smoke-gray Bentley, she quickly walked to the window and looked at the few people outside.

Perhaps she had never thought that her grandmother would treat anyone except her and ah Shen well, so when she saw Zhou Lanqing Holding Qiao Man’s hand, her voice and expression were very careful, she finally felt that it was not that she would not treat others well.. It was just that the other person had never appeared.

Their figures together were very harmonious. At least, in her eyes, it was warm and warm.

Her hands that were placed on the windowpane were clenched into fists. It took her a long time to react and walk downstairs.

After Qiao man entered the living room of the house, she felt the cold air from the air conditioner. After blowing for a long time, it lowered her boiling body temperature a little. However, even so, it did not make her feel any better.

It was probably a state of heat and lack of oxygen.

“judging from man man’s stomach, it should be a girl. ”

After Zhou Lanqing finished speaking, the entire living room suddenly fell silent. No one spoke again.

Probably no old man had ever said such things to them, so the moment they heard it, they were a little at a loss, even at a loss.

“As the old saying goes, the position of the son and the mother is the same, so the stomach will be small. As for the daughter, her position is the opposite of the mother’s, so the stomach will be very big. Looking at how thin you are, but with such a big stomach, you should be a girl. ”

During the prenatal examination, she had actually asked Fu Yihuai and the other doctors tentatively, but they had not told her about the gender of the child in her stomach.

In fact, she was not very curious. Boys and girls were the same, as long as they were healthy.

Perhaps her parents had left her, and she no longer had any relatives in this world, so when she heard Zhou Lanqing say these few words, she could not help but think of her parents.

If they were still around now, would they also discuss the gender of the child with her and tell her some old words that had been passed down?