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Lin Qingrou didn't expect to receive a call from Uncle Ming before she got off work.

Uncle Ming had always gone missing without a trace, and every time they met, it was very sudden. Although they had not met for long, no matter how Lin Qingrou tried, they could not get any clues from him. That was why Lin Qingrou was always on her guard against Uncle Ming.

Seeing that it was still early, she walked towards the location that Uncle Ming had pointed out. Fortunately, it wasn't far from her company. It only took her ten minutes.

Uncle Ming seemed to be the same as before, wearing a black mask and hat with both hands in his pockets. However, the weather had turned cold recently, so his clothes didn't look as strange as they did in the summer.

"How's it going?" Uncle Ming asked.

As Lin Qingrou thought about it, she sat at the side and said awkwardly, "I keep getting the feeling that the situation is getting more and more chaotic these days. It seems like there are a lot of clues, but it's a bit tiring to have so many clues that we can't connect them all. "

Uncle Ming nodded without a word. After a while, he took out two photos from his pocket and placed them beside Lin Qingrou.

"What is this?" Lin took it and looked at it carefully, "Isn't this Liu Mei and Qi Yuan Cai? What happened to them? "

Uncle Ming coughed twice and said weakly: "Liu Mei and Qi Yuan are from the same family. If it's necessary, you should check them and see if there are any clues."

Lin Qingrou didn't understand, so she said, "The clues …" Qi Yuan started his own business in the early days of his life. He had been developing well for the past few years, and no one had ever heard of him having anything to do with the hospital. I didn't do a thorough investigation on Liu Mei because she never went to work and didn't have any clues to dig up. "

"As long as you search carefully, there will always be clues." Uncle Ming said.

Lin Qingrou nodded and kept the two photos in her bag.

Uncle Ming then said, "If he has something he can ask Shen Lei for help, his brain is still sharp enough to get acquainted with a lot of people, so he can help you. I hear you've been asking him to look for someone lately? "

"Mm, I want to ask Shen Lei to help me find an older person. Perhaps, he might be able to connect that line with Ye Qingzhi."

"Your idea is too childish. Ye Qingzhi has not been married for many years, how could she possibly know someone from the outside world?"

Lin Qingrou took a deep breath, looked up at the sky, and resigned, "I don't know about that. In my opinion, for someone like her, who has never experienced setbacks in her life, nothing can move her other than love that she has never experienced in her entire life."

Uncle Ming helplessly shook his head before getting up to leave without a word.

Lin Qingrou quickly added, "Why are you helping me like this?"

Uncle Ming had his back to her, so she couldn't see his expression. She could only hear him whisper in a hoarse voice, "What other reason do I need to help you? Ask these useless questions when you've done what you have to do. "

Lin Qingrou's lips moved. She wanted to say something, but no words came out.

She held the two photographs Uncle Ming had just given her in her hand and thought about them for a long time, but she still couldn't figure out what they had to do with the whole thing. At the time of the accident, Liu Mei was studying in Japan, and Qi Yuankai was just a teenager. Therefore, she could not think of any secret between the two of them.

Lin Manshou thought for a while and sent the two photos to Shen Lei. It seemed like only he could find out what the relationship between Liu Meizhi and this incident was.

"What are you looking at?" Ye Qingming's voice suddenly sounded out from beside Lin Qingrou.

Lin Qingrou's heart tightened. She raised her head to look at him, then quietly put the photo away in her bag.

"Nothing, I'm reading the company's information."

Ye Qingming saw and asked, "Is the company very busy these few days?" I see you often look at a place where you are lost in thought and don't speak. "

Lin Qingrou took a sip of water and shook her head.

The music in the restaurant started playing at an unknown time, and the low and melodious sounds of the singing caused her mood to ease up a little.

"Not really, but I always think of something else. More or less... 'Am I supposed to get distracted? 'she asked with a faint smile.

Ye Qingming nodded. He started to feel a little nervous as if he was thinking about how to start the conversation. However, when he looked at Lin Qingrou and saw that she was also looking at him, he immediately lost his courage.

Lin Qingrou was slightly embarrassed, "What, do you have something to say?"

Ye Qingming laughed at himself and nodded, as if he was a bit relieved.

He said, "I wanted to talk to you about me and... I'm afraid that you'll think too much about Xing Ruonan's matter. And that day at the lake, I said it was too much. "

Lin Qingrou did not expect him to say this. She could not help but be stunned.

"I …" It's all right. Xing Ruo Nan, she … All right now. You didn't tell the family she was pregnant. "

Ye Qingming shook his head. He was always a bit disappointed when Xing Ruonan was mentioned.

Lin Qingrou asked again, "Do you know why she left you back then?"

Ye Qingming looked at her and asked, "If it were you, why would you leave your boyfriend without saying a word?"

Lin Qingrou nodded. She smiled sadly and muttered to herself, "I can't think of any other way. I probably don't have any other way. That's why I left without saying goodbye."

Ye Qingming understood and said helplessly: "It's probably because something happened to the disease at home, but it's just because of these two reasons." Of course, this is only if we do not betray them. "

"Betrayal? Could it be that Xing Ruonan …

"Forget it, let's not talk about these things." Ye Qingming interrupted her with a dark expression.

Lin Qingrou sat there quietly, not bothering to ask any further questions. She thought for a moment, then said to Ye Qingming, "Then I also want to ask you a question."

Ye Qingming nodded and listened to her in silence, "I have a good friend. She has always liked a guy, but after so long, that guy still didn't respond. But he doesn't have a girlfriend, what do you think he means?"

"This... I really don't know, because I've never encountered such a situation. "

"But I think that if he never agreed to your friend's request, then he probably still doesn't like him enough."

Hearing that, Lin Qingrou could not help but ask jokingly, "So you're saying that you've never been chased by a girl before? "That's unlikely."

Ye Qingming smiled, "How is that impossible? When we were in school, how could we have the time to date? Every day, we would be facing the classroom's laboratory and the autopsy room. There are only three girls in the class, and they don't have any conditions."

"It seems like it really isn't easy being a doctor. No wonder he didn't agree." Lin Qingrou said.

Ye Qingming asked, "That person is also a doctor?"

Lin Qingrou nodded, "I remember him as a brain surgeon, because I met him when my friend went to the hospital to see him after suffering a fall."

Ye Qingming suddenly understood and said with a sigh, "What a strange fate. However, doctors are very afraid of having feelings for their patients."

Lin Qingrou asked curiously, "Why?"

"Unsolved. Although it's not a big problem, I don't think it's too good. This is also the industry's default rule." Ye Qingming explained as he looked at his phone.

Lin Qingrou lowered her head and ate some food. She heard Ye Qingming ask, "I have a reunion the day after tomorrow. Will you come with me?"

"I'll go with you … Is that okay? " Lin Qingrou felt that it was a bit sudden. Although participating in the party wasn't a big deal, she was actually a bit nervous when she was with Ye Qingming's friends.

Ye Qingming comforted her, "It's nothing, it's just that we usually get together, it's probably just a few sips of heat. After all, if we're going to get married, you'll have to get to know them sooner or later. "

Lin Manrou thought about it and felt that what he said made sense, so she agreed. She was sitting across from him now, as if she could never quite believe she was going to marry him. It was as if not long ago, Ye Qingming was just a flat surface character in those photos of Lin Qingrou. In the blink of an eye, he was about to marry him.

She only felt that time flew by extremely quickly, as if it had changed in the blink of an eye, and she was unable to predict what would happen next.

But now, when Lin Qingrou thought of Ye Qingming, she couldn't help thinking of Ye Qingcheng. She looked at Ye Qingming and saw that his face was slightly pale. She then asked in a testing manner, "Does your brother usually have anything special he likes?"

Ye Qingming looked at her and asked curiously, "Why are you asking this?"

She laughed, "I just want to know more about your family so that I don't make things difficult for everyone by doing something wrong."

Ye Qingming was a bit surprised. He joked, "But, you don't seem like such a meticulous person."

Lin Qingrou was displeased, "Could it be that in my heart, I'm such a careless person?"

Ye Qingming hurriedly explained, "I mean, you don't have to force yourself to do anything because of my family. My family, I know them very well. "

"You mean they're not easy to get along with?"

Ye Qingming smiled and said, "I didn't say that, but there are times when they find it hard to understand." He paused and then continued, "If it is not a matter of principle, Big Brother usually doesn't have a temper. "The whole family knows this, and although he is sometimes a little sensitive and unsmiling, it's just a cold face, that's about it.

"Face cold and heart hot?" Lin Qingrou was surprised. She thought back to the scene she saw in the video, the indescribable look in Ye Qingcheng's eyes — cold and ferocious.

Was this really the kind of gaze that a person with a cold face and a warm heart could have? Lin Qingrou could not believe it, because she could not imagine how hot his heart was to Ye Qingcheng.

"He... Is it the same at work? " Lin Qingrou asked.

Ye Qingming thought about it seriously and said, "I don't know about that. After all, we don't work in the same hospital, so we don't know a lot of things."

Lin Qingrou remembered the conversation she had with Ye Qingming and asked, "Then, what do you think your brother would do if he met with the situation I talked about last time? How will he choose between life and death? "

Ye Qingming's smile, which was barely discernible in the beginning, gradually disappeared. He stared at Lin Qingrou thoughtfully, before asking hesitantly, "You seem to be especially interested in our family's matters today."

Lin Manshou became absent-minded for a moment and explained, "Isn't it better to know more? "Why are you so nervous?"

Ye Qingming hesitated. After a while, he said, "He …" Perhaps it will be saved. "

It was unknown if his words were a perfunctory reply to Lin Qingrou or if he truly had no confidence in Ye Qingcheng. His words were neither firm nor decisive. This way, Lin Qingrou was even more sure that Ye Qingcheng was someone who was hiding his strength. Even if it was just his family, there would come a time when they did not understand him.

"Alright, let's not talk about such a serious topic." Lin Manrou saw that the timing was not right, so she immediately stopped this awkward conversation.

She picked up a plate of ribs and placed it on Ye Qingming's plate, praising, "The ribs here are quite delicious. I saw that you are usually so busy, so I thought you didn't have any spare time. I didn't expect you to come to such a good place these few times."

Ye Qingming felt a little unnatural. He smiled and said, "It's okay. I used to come to this place often when I was in school. It's good that you like it."

Lin Qingrou listened intently. She could not help but ask, "Could it be that you came here with her before?"

This time, Ye Qingming knew that he had accidentally said something wrong. Just as he was about to explain himself, he saw that Lin Qingrou had already put down her utensils and said to him, "I'm done eating."

"Are you alright?" Ye Qingming asked.

Lin Qingrou was surprised. "It's fine, it's true, what's wrong with me? I'll go to the bathroom and come back later. "

After saying that, she got up and quickly walked towards the bathroom, ignoring the regretful look in Ye Qingming's eyes.

As soon as Lin Qingrou entered the bathroom, she walked over to the sink. She turned on the faucet and watched the water rush out, letting it echo in the empty space, as if it were the only way to numb all her will from her ears, to temporarily forget her displeasure. To her, this was more like an anesthetic to hide from the world. Even if it was just for a moment, it would probably be able to help her recover her strength when she faced Ye Qingming once again.

At this point, the expression on Lin Qingrou's face changed from numb to sorrowful, and then to one of shock.

Because, she suddenly realized, maybe … He had fallen for Ye Qingming! Or could it be that this was her temporary desire to control her pawn? Lin Qingrou began to feel lost, as if she was walking alone in the darkness, stuck between a rock and a hard place. Because she didn't know if there was a cliff in front of her, or a trap behind her. Whether it was surprise or fear, everything was unknown.

Suddenly, more and more water accumulated in the pool. Water splashed in all directions, splashing onto Lin Qingrou's face and clothes. She blankly stared at her reflection in the mirror — fear, fear. It was an expression she had never had before, and she had never known it.

Lin Qingrou lowered her head, dipping her face into the pool. In a split-second, the world around her completely calmed down, leaving only the pressure of the water current rolling around her eardrums in panic.

At this moment, Ye Qingming was anxiously waiting. He restlessly paced at the bathroom door, wanting the waiter to help him take a look several times. However, when he thought of the expression on her face, he decided to wait here quietly.

After another five minutes, Lin Qingrou finally walked out.

Ye Qingming quickly walked up and grabbed her shoulders as he looked at her nervously. The hair on her forehead was already wet and stuck to her face listlessly. Although her eyes were filled with fatigue, she was still smiling at him, as if nothing had happened. However, her calm demeanor only made Ye Qingming more worried. Shall we go? " She told him as if nothing had happened.

Ye Qingming could only hold the bag for her. After settling the bill, he worriedly followed behind her.

As soon as Lin Qingrou walked out of the restaurant, a gust of cold wind blew towards her without any hesitation. Her scalp tingled with goosebumps, and she couldn't help but to grab her clothes tightly.

When Ye Qingming saw this, he took off his jacket and wanted to put it on her. Who knew that Lin Qingrou's movements would be so quick and nimble, dodging without any warning, which almost made him miss his target.

Ye Qingming couldn't help but ask, "If you have any questions, can you explain it to me properly?"

Hearing Ye Qingming's words, she stopped in her tracks. She turned around and looked at Ye Qingming, before grabbing his coat and putting it on herself. Then, she grabbed his arm and complained, "It's so cold, why do you want me to talk to you on the streets?"

After saying that, she quickly pulled him to a place where they could find a taxi by the side of the road.

Only then did Ye Qingming react. He couldn't help but say, "I thought you were angry."

"I'm just angry. Remember to buy me a big diamond ring when we're getting married!"

Ye Qingming didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He just let her drag him along the street in search of a car rental. Only then did he begin to regret that he didn't have a car.

Just then, a bus slowly approached. Lin Qingrou asked, "Let's take the bus. It's too cold tonight, so we can't take a taxi."

Ye Qingming nodded and accompanied her to the car.

Fortunately, the bus was no longer as crowded as it was at the peak of the morning and night. There were only a few scattered students and the white-collar workers who had just finished their shift. Ye Qingming and Lin Qingrou easily found seats and sat down. As they rubbed their hands together, they could feel the warmth that was slowly seeping into the car.

Lin Qingrou quickly returned Ye Qingming's clothes back to him and gently draped them over his back.

"I forgot, you're only wearing a shirt, isn't it cold? If I catch you cold, I'm afraid the patient will chase me and hit me. "

Ye Qingming was secretly delighted, "Don't worry, they won't. Besides, I'm in such good health, how could I possibly have a cold just because I'm cold? "

But just as he finished speaking, she heard herself sneeze.

Lin Qingrou covered her mouth and snickered. She couldn't help but to turn her head and gaze out the window at the night scenery. At this moment, the night sky was filled with beautiful lanterns. After she recovered some warmth, she felt even more sleepy as she sat on this shaking seat with dim lights. She couldn't help but yawn.

"If you're tired, then sleep for a while. I'll wake you up when we get home." Ye Qingming said.

Lin Qingrou shook her head and refused, "No, we still need to change cars later. You don't know where you got off from."

After she finished speaking, she tried her best to resist her drowsiness as she quietly sat inside with her arms crossed, like a curled up kitten. However, after a while, she unknowingly fell into a deep sleep.

When Ye Qingming saw her swaying head, he forced himself to smile and gently put her head on his shoulder, letting her sleep in peace.

This was the first time they sat so intimately together, and it was the first time Ye Qingming truly felt the two of them breathing together as they waited for time to pass. Although he didn't seem to feel his heartbeat speeding up or show any signs of panic, this was enough to make him feel especially at ease and satisfied from the bottom of his heart. Furthermore, Ye Qingming still believed that these feelings would last much longer and be more stable than the love he experienced.

Half an hour later, the bus arrived at the Terminal Station. The driver looked in the rearview mirror and asked, "You're not getting out?"

Ye Qingming stiffened and whispered, "Master, will you be heading back soon?"

The driver looked around the terminal. There seemed to be no other passengers left, so he decided to leave them in the car. "Then when I return, you should get off just in time. It's the last shift."

With that, the driver walked towards the lounge with a smile.

Ye Qingming turned to look at Lin Qingrou. She was probably fast asleep by now and was snoring loudly. He thought about how he should advise her not to go to work after their marriage. Otherwise, if she got so tired every day, wouldn't that be very harmful to her body? As he thought about it, he couldn't help but laugh. He shook the bag in her arms, causing her to move slightly away from him. He hurriedly picked it up, afraid that if he dropped it, he would not be able to pick it up.

However, there were already two photos in front of his eyes. The photos slipped out of Lin Qingrou's bag and onto Ye Qingming's lap. He picked it up gently and immediately recognized the person in the photo.

"Mei, Qi Yuan?"

Ye Qingming looked at the photo again and confirmed that it was the two people he was familiar with. He turned to look at Lin Manrou, but did not understand why she had the photo of Liu Mei and Qi Yuankong in her bag.