165 Something in my heart
Because she didnât want Lin xiaofen to worry, Anran made an excuse that she had caught a cold these past two days and didnât go to the hospital. She wanted to rest at home for two days. In reality, she followed su Yicheng back to the military compound. Because the incident this time was still in the limelight, there was always a large number of reporters waiting at the entrance of the community every day, and the phone at home always rang right after hanging up. Therefore, su Yicheng thought of taking Anran back to the compound directly. At least, it was quiet here and she could rest in peace.
Father su didnât say much about this incident and simply called su Yicheng to his study. The father and son talked for more than two hours in the study. When Anran asked him about it when they came out, su Yicheng only smiled and didnât say much.
Although his hand was injured, su Yicheng still went to work as usual the day after the incident. An ran stayed in the courtyard. Listening to the training chants, an ran felt particularly peaceful.
After dinner, Anran sat in the living room and chatted with Qin Yun. After talking for a while, Qin Yun looked at Anran and asked with some deliberation, &quot Anran, did ah Zhen tell you about him and Ling LAN? &quot
Too many things had happened recently, and it was all over the place. She was really afraid that these boring things would make this girl unhappy. If it affected their relationship because of Ling LAN, then it was really unnecessary. Although it could be seen that her relationship with ah Zhen was still the same as before, at the end of the day, her son wasnât around, so she looked a little unhappy.
Sigh! She sighed silently in her heart. Parents were like this. They always had to worry about this. She had thought that yijiao was enough to make her worry and annoy her. She had thought that her son, ah Zhen, was mature and steady enough that she didnât need to ask about anything. Who knew that so many things had happened one after another recently? however, it was normal for Anran to feel unhappy and resentful, but it was better not to affect their future relationship.
Anran was slightly stunned. She looked at Qin Yun and nodded. &ampQuot &quotYicheng told me.&quot She was very grateful for his confession. Now that she thought about it, perhaps it was because of his confession that their originally awkward relationship became closer.
Hearing this, Qin Yun was relieved. She nodded and said, &quot &quotThatâs good, thatâs good.&quot It was better to be honest than to hide these things. Looking at her, Qin Yun asked again, &quot &ampQuot Anran, I can see that youâve been depressed recently. Are you feeling uncomfortable about Ling LAN? if you are, tell me. Donât keep it in your heart. I know that itâs hard to feel uncomfortable when you encounter such things. &ampQuot
Anran was confused. She couldnât understand what Qin Yun meant, so she quickly shook her head and said, &quot &quotMom, are you misunderstanding something? I donât mind what happened to Ling LAN.&quot Su Yicheng had told her everything about Ling LAN and su Yicheng without holding anything back. She had also clearly understood the reasons for their relationship. Moreover, these two incidents were Ling Lanâs own doing, so su Yicheng couldnât be blamed for them.
&quotThen Iâll see how depressed you are.&quot Qin Yun furrowed her brows in confusion. Then, she thought of something and asked her nervously, &quot Anran, are you feeling uncomfortable? &quot
&ampQuot No. &ampQuot Anran shook her head and said worriedly, &quot &quotIâm just worried. Iâm just worried about my motherâs health.&quot Her motherâs eyes could be said to be completely blind now. She had to do the operation quickly. If she missed the best time for the operation, there might be some residual effects.
Only then did Qin Yun react. For the past few days, she had been confused by that girl yijiao. She didnât even know when that girl got together with the ye familyâs boy. The ye familyâs boy actually came to her and asked for her hand in marriage to yijiao! She didnât even have time to sort out the unclear matters between the two of them, and now Ling Lanâs matter had come up. For a moment, she had forgotten that Lin xiaofen was still in the hospital because of the brain tumor. However, thinking about it this way, it made sense for Anran to be so depressed. There had been a lot of things going on recently, and she even had to worry about her motherâs condition. Anyone would be upset if they were in her shoes.
&ampQuot howâs my in-lawâs mother? is she feeling better? Iâve been in a mess lately. I didnât even have time to go to the hospital. &ampQuot Qin Yun said with some self-blame.
Anran shook her head. &ampQuot because the tumor is moving, itâs completely pressing down on her optic nerve. You canât even see her standing in front of you. We have to hurry for the operation. &ampQuot
Qin Yun nodded. The worry on her face came from the bottom of her heart. She knew how high the risk of this operation was. Moreover, Lin xiaofen wasnât young anymore. She was afraid that something might happen during the operation. That would be unimaginable.
Sighing softly, he reached out to take an ranâs hand and gently patted it. He looked at her and comforted her, &quot &quotItâll be fine. Donât worry.&quot This seemed to be all that could be said about this situation.
Anran forced a smile and nodded at her. &ampQuot yes, Iâm fine. Mom, donât worry about me. &ampQuot
&quotWhat are you guys talking about?&quot Su Yicheng came in from the courtyard with a briefcase in one hand, and his other hand was tightly wrapped in white gauze. Because of the deep injury on his hand, Secretary Zheng had been the one driving him to and from work for the past few days.
Seeing that he had returned, before Qin Yun, his mother, could say anything, Anran, who was sitting beside him, asked, &quot &quotHave you eaten? Auntie made your favorite braised eggplant today. Iâll heat it up for you.&quot
Qin Yun, who was sitting at the side, stood up with a smile and said, &quot &ampQuot Anran, you canât do this with your big belly. Iâll go heat up the dishes. &ampQuot He didnât wait for an ranâs reply and went straight to the kitchen.
Su Yicheng first went into the room and put down his briefcase. Then, he changed out of the clothes he had been wearing the whole day. After changing, he came out of the bathroom and saw Anran standing at the window on the phone. From the tone of her voice, it was probably Lin xiaofen who was calling.
&quotIâm fine, Iâm much better now. Donât worry about me. Howâs your situation? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?&quot Anran held the phone and asked Lin xiaofen, who was on the other side of the phone, a little worried.
Su Yicheng silently stepped forward and pulled her into his arms from behind. He wrapped his arms around her stomach and wrapped her whole body in his arms.
&ampQuot alright, mom. Iâll go and see you tomorrow. Yes, I know. Itâs not that serious. Donât worry. &ampQuot Anran hung up the phone and sighed softly. She turned her head helplessly, looked at su Yicheng, and said, a little discouraged, &quot &quotMom already knows what happened that day.&quot Because she knew that Anran was Lin xiaofenâs daughter, and seeing that she hadnât gone over in the past two days, the nurse happened to run into Mrs. Zhang in the bathroom when she was delivering medicine. Because she saw that there was no one around Lin xiaofen, she casually asked about Anranâs situation, and then she talked about what had happened that afternoon. Lin xiaofen finally found out on the third day after the incident that the argument downstairs that day had almost caused her to lose her daughter. So, as soon as the nurse left and Mrs. Zhang came back, she wanted to call Anran.
Su Yicheng hugged her and kissed the center of her hair, saying, &quot &ampQuot itâs fine. Iâll accompany you to the hospital tomorrow. &ampQuot
Anran nodded and leaned into his arms.
&quotI went to the hospital on my way back.&quot Su Yicheng gently whispered in her ear.
Hearing this, an ran turned her head excitedly and asked, &quot &quotDid you see mom?&quot
Su Yicheng shook his head. &ampQuot I went to see Doctor Zhang to understand the situation. &ampQuot
&quotWhat did Doctor Zhang say?&quot Anran asked. She was holding his hand nervously.
Su Yicheng patted her and said, indicating for her not to be so nervous and excited. &quotDoctor Zhang said that mom doesnât want to go abroad. She wants to stay in the country for surgery.&quot
&quotWhy?&quot Anran didnât understand. She had already contacted the hospitals and doctors in America, and the medical standards there were much higher than in China.
Su Yicheng sighed softly and reached out to touch her face, saying, &quot &quotActually, you should know that sometimes, people are like this when theyâre old. No matter how optimistic and strong they look on the surface, theyâre still fragile on the inside. They always plan for the worst for some things. From Doctor Zhangâs perspective, he thinks that mother is worried about the risks of the surgery.&quot
&quot Then wouldnât that mean that weâll change to going to America?! &quot The equipment and standards there were much higher than those in China. If they were worried about the risks of the surgery, they would definitely choose the United States!
Su Yicheng explained, &quot Anran, sometimes when people get older, they have more concerns. Some people were originally thousands of miles away, but when they get older, they choose to come back. Why is that? itâs because their roots are here, and the fallen leaves must return to their roots. &quot Sheâs not worried about what would happen if there was an accident during the operation, but sheâs worried that sheâd be thousands of miles away if there really was an accident during the operation.&quot
&quotThere wonât be any accidents!&quot Anran looked at him and said firmly, &quot there canât be any accidents! &ampQuot As she said that, her eyes suddenly turned red. Then, the tears covered her eyes and blurred her vision.
Su Yicheng reached out and pulled her into his arms, his hands stroking her long hair back and forth as he comforted her by her ear, &quot &quotOkay, okay, okay. There wonât be any accidents. There definitely wonât be any accidents.&quot
Leaning into his arms, Anran couldnât help but nod. The moisture in her eyes suddenly turned into tears, and then they rolled down her face one by one. The tears fell on su Yichengâs shoulders and burned his skin.
Anran leaned into his arms for a while before she slowly pulled away. She looked at him and said firmly and seriously, &quot Yicheng, I want to go to America with mom. &quot She wanted to be by her motherâs side, to hold her hand tightly when she was going for the operation, to tell her that she would always stand outside waiting for her, to tell her that the baby in her stomach was still waiting for her to love.
Su Yicheng could see the determination in her eyes, and he also understood her current mood, so he only nodded and said, &quot &quotAlright,&quot he said.
Early in the morning, su Yicheng didnât stay long after sending Anran to the hospital. He received a call from Secretary Zheng saying that there were a few documents that he had to rush back to take a look at, so he rushed straight to his office.
In the ward, Lin xiaofen lectured Anran with a serious expression on her face. In the end, she couldnât even bear to cry.
&quotMom,&quot she said. Anran stepped forward, sat on the edge of the bed, and pulled her mother into her arms. She whispered apologetically in her ear, &quot &quotIâm sorry. I just didnât worry about me like you did.&quot
how can I not worry about you? youâre my daughter. If Iâm not worried about you, who else can I worry about? &quot
Su Yicheng was right. The reason why Lin xiaofen didnât want to go abroad for treatment was because she was afraid that there would be problems during the operation. In her words, she wasnât afraid of death, but she was afraid of where she would die!
If something really went wrong during the surgery abroad, she would die in a foreign land. She didnât want that to happen. She would rather stay in the country. At least her daughter, her husband, and her home were all here. If something really went wrong, she would have no regrets.
&quotMom, why are you so stubborn?&quot Anran was a little anxious about Lin xiaofenâs insistence. When she came over in the morning, she could tell that her motherâs vision seemed to be worse than before. When she reached out to hold Anranâs hand, she had to feel it. Seeing her mother like this, Anran felt an indescribable pain in her heart.
Lin xiaofen patted Anranâs hand and tried to convince her. She said, &quot itâs the same no matter where we go for the surgery. Itâs a waste of money and trouble to go abroad. Weâd better stay in the country for the surgery.
&quotMom,&quot she said. Anran held Lin xiaofenâs hand and looked at her with a serious expression. we went abroad for the surgery because we wanted to increase the success rate of the surgery and reduce the risk. Everyone knows how risky this surgery is. We were afraid because we couldnât accept the failure of the surgery. If you were really not around, what would dad and I do? &quot As she spoke, an ran couldnât help but cry.
Lin xiaofen didnât say anything. She turned her head away and didnât look at her. Even though her eyes were so blurry that she couldnât see her daughterâs eyes clearly, she could still feel her daughterâs gaze on her. Lin xiaofen couldnât look her in the eye. The tip of her nose was extremely sour, and her eyes also felt warm.
mom, just do it for me and Dad. Letâs go to United States, okay? &quot An ran spoke very softly, as if she was begging.
Lin xiaofen didnât turn her head. Her teeth were tightly biting her lips, and she was trembling a little. The heat in her eyes was so hot that it was burning.
He stretched out his hand and pulled Lin xiaofenâs hand over, placing it tightly on his bulging stomach. He said with a sobbing tone, &quot mom, the baby in my stomach is still waiting to come out and call her grandma. Promise me that youâll be fine, okay? &quot
Lin xiaofen could no longer hold back the tears in her eyes. She reached out and covered her mouth, not allowing herself to cry out loud.
mom, Wanwan! Anran called out to her stubbornly. Her face was already covered in tears, but she still stubbornly wanted an answer and a guarantee.
After all, she was his daughter. How could he bear to reject her request?
Lin xiaofen couldnât resist Anranâs restraint, so she could only nod and agree.
Seeing that she had agreed, Anran laughed through her tears. She reached out to wipe the tears on her face, and then carefully reached out to gently wipe the tears on Lin xiaofenâs face.
Everyone was very happy that Lin xiaofen had finally agreed to go abroad for surgery. Doctor Zhang had already contacted a hospital in the United States. The medical records and other information had already been mailed over. Lin xiaofen only needed to pack them up and send them over in the next few days. Of course, when she arrived, the hospital there would also give Lin xiaofen a detailed examination and then decide on a specific surgery plan.
Anran insisted on accompanying Lin xiaofen to the operation. Gu Hengwen also wanted to be by her side during his wifeâs operation, but because he was in charge of a graduating class, and the classes were usually quite tight, it was impossible for the school to take half a monthâs leave, so he could only stay and be responsible for the students.
However, Lin xiaofen was the first to object to Anran accompanying her to the United States. Her reason was that Anran didnât want her to be too tired because she was pregnant. Although su Yicheng was also worried, he understood Anranâs feelings. The person who was going for the operation was her mother, and she definitely wouldnât agree to not let her go. Because he loved her, he chose to support her decision. In fact, he originally wanted to go with her, but recently, the work on his hand and the project had been very tightly controlled by the municipal Party Committee. In addition, there had been a lot of rumors about him during this period of time. If he rashly took leave now, the outside worldâs speculations about him would probably be overturned.
She made some health tea in the kitchen and walked toward the study with a mug in her hand. Anran knocked on the door of the study, but there was no response after waiting for a long time, so she pushed the door open and went in.
In the room, she saw su Yichengâs shirt sleeves rolled up to his elbows, and the tie around his neck hung loosely. The gauze on his hand, which had been wrapped in white gauze a few days ago, had been removed, but the wound had been disinfected and treated, so it wouldnât affect his normal life. He flipped through the documents in his hand, and there was a pile of documents on the table.
Anran stepped forward and gently placed the tea in her hand on the table. Only then did su Yicheng snap out of his daze. He raised his head to look at Anran and gave her a faint smile. He raised his hand to look at the time, and when he saw the time on his watch, he frowned in slight disagreement. He reached out and took her hand, held it in his palm, and asked, &quot &quotWhy arenât you asleep yet?&quot
Anran let him hold her hand and shook her head with a faint smile. &quotIâm not sleepy.&quot
Su Yicheng exerted a little force and pulled her directly to sit on his lap. He rested his chin on her shoulder and wrapped his hands around her big belly.
Anran relaxed and leaned against his chest. She grabbed his large palm that was wrapped around her stomach and played with it. She looked at the wound on his hand. Although it wasnât wrapped in thick gauze, it was still carefully treated. She reached out and gently touched it with her fingers, then asked in a low voice, &quot &quotDoes it still hurt?&quot
Su Yicheng chuckled, shook his head, and gently kissed her delicate ear, saying, &quot &quotIt doesnât hurt.&quot As he spoke, his gentle breath landed on an ranâs ear. An ran felt a little tickled, so she shrank her neck and chuckled, avoiding him. &quotHehe, stop blowing, itâs so itchy.&quot
Upon hearing this, su Yicheng really stopped bragging and just hugged her even tighter.
The two of them hugged each other for a while before Anran slowly said, &quot director Zhang told me this afternoon that everything has been prepared in the United States. Lin xiaofen has to be moved in a few days. Iâm afraid that if we delay any longer, the location of the tumor in her brain will change again, which will only increase the difficulty of the surgery. The consequences will be unimaginable.
Su Yicheng didnât say anything, but just held her in the same position as before.
Iâm going to the United States the day after tomorrow. Pack everything you need tomorrow. An ran finished her sentence.
Su Yicheng seemed to let out a sigh, and his arms around her tightened a little, then he asked, &quot &quotYou really donât need me to go with you?&quot At the end of the day, he was still worried and worried that she would not be able to take good care of herself after leaving him.
Anran only shook her head slightly and said, &quot &quotNo, youâre busy with work.&quot She had seen how busy he had been these few days.
&quotYouâre more important.&quot Su Yicheng didnât seem to even think about it and said it as if it was a matter of course, and his tone was very firm.
Anran pulled up the corners of her lips and turned to look at the man in front of her seriously. She knew that he was just worried about her, so she promised him seriously, &quot Iâm not a child, so donât worry about me. I can take good care of my mother and myself.
&quotReally?&quot Su Yichengâs attitude was suspicious.
of course! Anran nodded and replied. of course! His attitude was serious, and he didnât seem to be lying at all.
Su Yicheng looked at her, reached out, and touched her face. He said seriously, &quot &quotThatâs good.&quot
An ran nodded with a smile and looked at him.
As his hand caressed her delicate and smooth face, su Yicheng lowered his head and grabbed her red lips. He gently licked them, and the tip of his tongue gently probed her. When she gently opened her mouth and began to respond to his kiss, su Yicheng began to kiss her deeper, trying to get more.
It wasnât until Anran was a little breathless that su Yicheng slowly let go of her, gently pecked her lips, and then held her tightly in his arms. He rubbed his face against hers for a long time before he slowly said into her ear, &quot &quotI will miss you.&quot
Anranâs breath on his chest was still a little faint from the kiss, and her chest was rising and falling, but there was a beautiful smile on the corners of her mouth. The hand that was wrapped around his thin waist slowly wrapped around his neck, and she raised her head that had been buried in his chest. She looked straight into his eyes, nodded, and said seriously, &quot &quotIâll miss you too!&quot
Her voice was very soft and gentle, and it made people feel very comfortable when they heard it. It could enter the softest part of the heart. Su Yicheng looked at her intently and saw that her red lips were glistening because he had just kissed them. The bright red color on her lips burned his eyes, and he couldnât turn his eyes away, so he could only greedily stare at her.
Her slender fingers circled around his neck and traced along the outline of his face. Her fingertips gently caressed his face. She really did miss him, the kind that she really missed. She didnât know if she would be able to sleep without his arms. On the day they married, he really doted on her too much. He doted on her so much that she even began to wonder if she was a child to be cared for so much.
Su Yicheng suddenly grabbed the hand that had been touching his face, opened his mouth, and bit her fingertip with a little force.
ouch, it hurts, Yingluo. the pain from her fingers made Anran cry out in a delicate voice. She looked at him with eyes full of grievance, which made him feel particularly pitiful.
Su Yicheng let go of her fingers, then directly embraced her and kissed her lips again. Unlike the gentleness just now, his kiss this time was a little impatient, a little rough, and a little overbearing.
An ran responded to him, opening her mouth to intertwine with his. She wrapped her arms around his neck again and inserted her fingers into his hair.
Su Yichengâs hands, which were wrapped around her back, began to move around restlessly, exploring, and wanting more.
The flirtatious atmosphere between the two of them quickly heated up, and the temperature in the entire study room also rose a lot.
When su Yichengâs hand pulled Anranâs maternity dress up and reached into her skirt, his seemingly burning hand touched her skin, and Anran slowly came back to her senses. She knew all too well what was going to happen next, so as long as she was still rational, the moment he let go of her, she muttered, &quot y-Yicheng, y-Yicheng, y-your work ... she didnât want to delay her work because of her.
Su Yichengâs kiss slowly moved down from her lips, slowly trailing along her smooth neck, leaving red marks wherever he went. His hands slipped under her clothes and lingered to touch her smooth skin.
Yi, Yi di di di di di di, &quot Anran murmured. She was already unable to endure his teasing. She panted and said, &quot &quotY-your job, hum ...&quot If this continued, she didnât think that he would be rational enough to let her go and continue working.
He seemed to turn a deaf ear to her words as he kissed down her neck. Kissing was no longer enough to satisfy him.
Anran closed her eyes and raised her head. She was a little hot and impatient. She used the last of her rationality to grab his hand that was starting a fire.
Su Yicheng slowly raised his head and stared at her with his lustful eyes. He pulled his hand out of her clothes, grabbed her hand that was pressing against his chest, and slowly moved it down. When her small hand touched his warm chest, he leaned on her shoulder and groaned.
Anranâs face instantly turned bright red, and her originally unconscious mind cleared up at this moment. She only felt that the temperature on her face was so high that it could burn. Of course, she also knew what the heat in her hand was!
Burying his head in her shoulder, su Yichengâs deep and hoarse voice rang in her ear. do you think I can still work like this? &quot If he were to go back to work now, he would die, he would really die!
An ran felt her face heat up even more. She could probably beat an egg and fry it on her face. She wanted to pull her hand back out of embarrassment, but he stubbornly and overbearingly pressed her down, and even began to slowly massage her.
Anran had never done something like this before, and her face was so red that it looked like it was about to bleed. She looked at him helplessly, and her mind was completely blank. She could only feel her heart beating so fast in her chest that it seemed like it would jump out of her chest in the next moment. She was so shocked that she couldnât say a word.
Su Yicheng leaned on her shoulder and groaned twice, then suddenly picked her up, pushed away the leather shoe with his foot, and carried her out of the study.
By the time Anran came back to her senses, he had already carried her back to their bedroom. Her arms were wrapped tightly around his neck, and her eyes were fixed on him.
Su Yichengâs âbang!â He kicked the half-hidden door open and carried Anran into the room as fast as the wind. Just as Anran thought that he would lose his rationality and throw her onto the bed, he bent down and carefully put her on the bed, afraid that he would hurt her.
After a moment of shock, Anran chuckled, a beautiful smile on her lips. What else could she say to such a man who could still treat her so gently in this situation?
He wrapped his arms around her neck and looked into his eyes. She seemed to be able to see herself burning in his eyes. The corners of her mouth curved into a smile and she said softly, &quot &quotKiss me.&quot
Su Yicheng was stunned for a moment, but he quickly reacted, and the lust in his eyes seemed to burn more thoroughly. Then, he lowered his head and kissed her red lips a little impetuously, his actions not considered gentle.
Although her lips were a little painful from being bitten, Anran still couldnât hide the smile on her lips. She opened her arms and hugged him. When he let go of her slightly, she whispered in his ear, &quot &quotI love you so much!&quot
When she woke up again, it was already the next morning. The sky was already bright, and the sun shone through the gauze curtains. Although it wasnât as glaring, it still made it difficult for an ran to open her eyes. He stretched out his hand to block the piercing light in front of his eyes. He was still very sleepy, and he couldnât help but yawn.
When her eyes finally got used to the brightness, Anran slowly put down her hand and turned to look to the side. The man beside her was no longer there, and the bed beside her was already cold.
She turned around to look at the alarm clock on the bedside table. It was almost 10 O âclock, and there were clothes that a certain someone had thoughtfully prepared next to the ghost by the bed. An ran smiled brightly, lifted the blanket, got up, and took the clothes that she had prepared to change into before heading into the bathroom.
After washing up and changing his clothes, he came out again. The two little guys in his stomach were protesting and growling. He reached out to touch his big belly in a good mood and said with a smile, &quot alright, mommy will go and make something for the little darling to eat now.
As soon as she reached the bar counter, she saw a note on the counter. The words on the note were written with force:
The breakfast was in the refrigerator. Pour yourself a glass of milk and heat it before eating-Chengliu!
It wasnât some sweet talk after a warm moment. It was just a simple sentence with a clear purpose, but it was very warm and heart-warming. Those plain words made people read the sweet taste.
When she opened the refrigerator, there was indeed a sandwich that su Yicheng had made for her. It was specially wrapped in plastic wrap so that Anran could eat it with the freshest texture even after heating it.
Anran obediently poured herself a glass of milk, then heated it up in the microwave along with the sandwich. When the microwave beeped, the phone in the room rang at the same time. It was the special ringtone she had set for su Yicheng. She didnât need to look to know that he was calling her, so she wouldnât miss it no matter how busy she was.
He strode into the room and took the phone from the bedside table. He immediately answered the call, and the smile on his face infected his voice. Hello. Just by listening to her voice, one could tell that she was in a sweet and good mood.
&quotYouâre up?&quot Su Yichengâs voice on the other end of the phone was very gentle and pleasant to the ear.
&quotYes.&quot An ran walked out of the room again with her phone.
&quotHave you had breakfast?&quot Su Yicheng seemed to be outside, and the surrounding environment was a little noisy.
&quotI was just about to eat.&quot She took out the sandwich from the microwave and took a sip of the hot milk. She closed her eyes in enjoyment. &quotAre you at the construction site?&quot Itâs so noisy.&quot As she spoke, she took a big bite of the sandwich in her hand. It was indeed the taste she liked. After eating so many breakfasts, she always felt that su Yichengâs cooking was the best. Perhaps it wasnât just his cooking, but more importantly, it also contained his feelings for her, which was something that no one else could give her.
&quotYes, Iâm going to check the progress of the project.&quot Su Yicheng simply explained, &quot Iâll go back in the afternoon. Weâll go to the hospital together in the afternoon.
&quotYes, yes.&quot An ran nodded in response, her mouth stuffed with the sandwich he made.
On the other end of the phone, su Yicheng seemed to be able to imagine what she looked like right now, and he couldnât help but laugh, but he still didnât forget to say with concern, &quot &quotEat slowly. If you canât swallow it, drink some milk.&quot
Anran took a sip of milk before she could finish the food in her mouth. She called out sweetly to the phone, &quotsu Yicheng! Calling him by his full name was the most common form of address they had used when they first met and got married. He recalled that a certain someone had been particularly petty and dissatisfied with such a form of address. Now that he thought back to all this, he realized that time had really passed very quickly.
&quotYes, Iâm here.&quot On the other end of the phone, su Yicheng replied with a smile. The way he had addressed her previously sounded a little more interesting now. In fact, the name hadnât changed. What had changed was the friendship and feelings between the two.
&quotThe breakfast you made is really delicious.&quot An ran spoke loudly in a childish way, accompanied by a hearty laugh.
Su Yicheng laughed on the other end of the phone, and it was obvious that he was in a good mood because of her words. He held the phone and said to Anran with a doting tone, &quot &quotThen Iâll eat it for a lifetime!&quot It was a promise in disguise, and his tone was very sincere.
Anran smiled, and her eyes suddenly felt a little hot. She didnât reach out to wipe it away, but nodded very hard and seriously, and only said, &quot &quotIf youâre willing to do it for me for the rest of my life, Iâll eat it for the rest of my life!&quot Tears rolled down her cheeks, but she still had a smile on her face. It was sweet and blissful.
&quotAlright!&quot On the other end of the phone, su Yicheng nodded solemnly as he promised.
Then, the two of them held the phone without saying a word or hanging up. They just smiled quietly.
She understood what he meant, and he also knew what she wanted to say. There was no need to explain, because their hearts were in sync.
After booking the plane tickets and packing the luggage that she was going to bring, Anran accompanied Lin xiaofen to the United States the next morning. Everything there had been arranged, not just the hospital, but also the people who would take care of Anran and the others.
For this reason, su Yicheng called Zhou han again for the first time in nearly eight years after that incident, asking him to help arrange Anran and Lin xiaofenâs life in the United States for the future.
Zhou han didnât think much about it. He agreed to it as soon as he received the call. Then, he called his friends in the United States. After all, he had stayed in the United States for more than seven years. He still had a few sincere friends.
Anranâs flight was at 12 o âclock in the afternoon. She flew directly from Jiangcheng to New York, USA. The flight time was about 14 hours, and the time difference between Jiangcheng and the United States was exactly 12 hours, so when the plane landed in New York, it was just past 2 p.m. Local time. She could directly go to Zhou Hanâs American friend to take them to handle the hospitalization procedures.
Su Yicheng had specifically asked Secretary Zheng to arrange for all of this morningâs work to be scheduled for this afternoon. He woke up early in the morning to make breakfast for Anran, and the two of them ate at home before heading directly to the Gu residence. Anran had already packed Lin xiaofenâs things yesterday, and Gu Hengwen had also changed classes with her in the morning. He had stayed at home to wait for the mother and daughter to go to the airport.
Even though Lin xiaofen still didnât agree with Anran going to New York with her, she couldnât change the fact, so she could only let Anran go with her.
In addition to Anran, su Yicheng had also specially asked aunt Zhang to accompany him. After all, Anran was pregnant and her stomach was not small, so there were many times that it would be inconvenient for her. With aunt Zhang by her side to take care of her, Anranâs burden could be reduced.
Gu Hengwen looked a little nervous. He held Lin xiaofenâs hand tightly the entire time, but he didnât say anything.
It was still early when they arrived at the airport. After checking in their luggage, they sat in the waiting hall and waited. Gu Hengwen kept holding Lin xiaofenâs hand and didnât let go, but his eyes were looking straight at Anran. Anran told him how to take care of her mother after they arrived in the United States. As he spoke, he was still a little worried. Looking at Lin xiaofen, he finally couldnât help but say, &quotXiaofen, how about I go with you?&quot
Lin xiaofen laughed and patted his hand. She knew that he was just worried about her. He had been like this since she was discharged from the hospital yesterday. He always held her hand tightly and didnât say anything. She smiled and said, &quot Iâm fine. I can take care of myself. Besides, Anran and Mrs. Zhang are by my side. Iâll be fine. Even though she had met such a terrible man in the first half of her life and life had given her so many merciless blows, she had always been grateful to meet Gu Hengwen later on. She had always felt that the heavens had been kind to her. It could be said that meeting Gu Hengwen was the luckiest thing in her life. Even if she really couldnât get through this time, she had no regrets. All these years, he had doted on her enough. There was nothing more that she could not be satisfied with or have any regrets.
&quotIâm still worried. Iâll go with you.&quot Gu Hengwen looked at su Yicheng as he spoke. ah Zheng, can you still book plane tickets now? &quot
Before su Yicheng could speak, Lin xiaofen took the lead and said, &quot have you forgotten that youâre in charge of the graduating class? how can you just leave like that? donât forget that youâre responsible for the future of so many children. His tone was a little serious.
Upon seeing this, su Yicheng pulled Anranâs hand under the table and said, &quot &quotIâm going to buy something to drink.&quot
An ran understood and stood up. &quotIâll go with you.&quot
Su Yicheng reached out to her with a smile and held her hand as they left.
&quotDaddy loves mommy very much.&quot Her hand was held in his large palm, and her fingers were drawing circles in his palm mischievously.
He was tickled by her, so he tightened his grip on her hand to prevent her from making any more small movements. &quotYes,&quot he answered softly.
Gu Hengwen and Lin xiaofenâs love for each other was very enviable. They had been together for decades, but they still loved each other wholeheartedly. This kind of relationship was moving.
Although the relationship between his mother and father was good, it was different from this kind of feeling. Although the relationship between the two was good, sometimes they couldnât avoid quarrelling. If he really wanted to yearn for a relationship, the love between Gu Hengwen and Lin xiaofen was the kind he had been looking for.
As they walked, Anran suddenly stopped in her tracks. Su Yicheng turned his head in confusion, looked at her, and raised his eyebrows. &quotWhatâs wrong?&quot
Anran turned her head to look at Gu Hengwen and Lin xiaofen, who were sitting in the distance. She didnât know when Mrs. Zhang had left with some excuse. Gu Hengwen held Lin xiaofenâs hand the entire time. The worry and nervousness on his face didnât need to be expressed. Outsiders could see it at a glance.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
After a long while, she turned her head and looked at su Yicheng again. She looked into her eyes seriously and asked, &quot &quotDo you think weâll become like mom and dad when weâre old?&quot
Su Yicheng smiled, shook his head, and didnât say anything.
Seeing this, an ranâs face was a little disappointed. She only asked, &quot &quotWonât you treat me like how daddy treats mommy?&quot
Su Yicheng knew that her little head was thinking about something else again, so he reached out and rubbed her head, then directly pulled her into his arms and whispered in her ear, &quot &quotI just donât want you to experience the same pain as mom.&quot Su Yicheng was referring to Lin xiaofenâs current illness.
Hearing this, Anran was stunned for a while, then she smiled. Still stubbornly wanting an answer, she asked, &quot &quotYes, I wonât get sick. Will you become as good as dad and love me as much as mom? When the time comes, you wonât despise me for getting old, having more wrinkles on my face, having a bad figure, and being ugly, will you?&quot
Su Yicheng chuckled as he held her in his arms. He seemed to have heard a very funny joke, and a hearty voice came out of his mouth.
Anran patted his shoulder and said, &quot &quotDonât laugh, will you?&quot
Even though Anran didnât allow it, su Yicheng still laughed for a long time before he stopped. He held her hand and gently stroked her hair back and forth, then slowly opened his mouth and said, &quot no, I will love you more and cherish you more, so that you wonât abandon me for being a boring old man.
Anran giggled. She seemed to be in a good mood, but she still said coquettishly, &quotyouâre just trying to coax me, arenât you?&quot
&quotNo, you said you would grow old, so would I. Iâm afraid that you would grow more wrinkles, teeth, and white hair. No matter how long you run, you would not have your current figure. By then, I could only think about how not to annoy you and how to make you happy every day. I could make you feel that even though Iâm old and ugly, Iâm also an interesting old man. When Iâm free, I could play with you to relieve your boredom. In this way, you would not leave me.&quot Su Yicheng said this as he held her in his arms, his expression very serious, as if he could already foresee their future, and he could really imagine the time when the two of them would grow old. He thought that at that time, she must have been an elegant old lady, still beautiful and attracting all his attention.
&quotHehe.&quot Anran laughed at his words and withdrew from his arms. She glanced at him in annoyance and said, &quot &quotYouâre so glib.&quot The smile on his face was still happy.
Su Yicheng also laughed, and he looked at her as he insisted, &quot &quotIâm serious.&quot
Anran laughed for a long time, then raised her head and said in a serious tone, &quotwho said that my husband will be an old man in the future? he will definitely be a handsome old man in the future, the kind that can still attract bees and butterflies at his age.
Su Yicheng looked at her affectionately, and the smile on his lips remained as he said, &quot &quotDonât attract bees and butterflies, as long as I can attract you.&quot His expression was serious, unlike an ranâs joking expression.
She looked at him in a daze for a while and almost lost herself in his serious and affectionate eyes.
There were many people in the airport, and Anran stared at him in a daze. For a moment, she didnât notice the playful child running behind her. The child turned his head to look at the person behind him as he ran forward. By the time Anran reacted, the child was only a few steps away from her when she turned her head again. At this time, it was too late for Anran to react.
Just as the child was about to crash into her, Anran felt as if she was floating in the air. When she came back to her senses, she was already in su Yichengâs arms, and the childâs father stepped forward in time to pick up his naughty child. The child didnât seem to realize that he had almost made a mistake. In his fatherâs arms, he was laughing very hard, and his whole face was filled with a childlike and happy smile.
The childâs father nodded at su Yicheng apologetically, holding his child in his arms, and said, &quot Iâm sorry. The child is too naughty and almost hit this Madam. Iâm really sorry for scaring you. It was a good thing they didnât bump into each other. If they really did, it would be terrible. She was so pregnant and looked like she was about six or seven months old. If something really happened to her, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Su Yicheng held Anran in his arms and lowered his head to look at the person in his arms, who was still a little scared and had yet to recover from the shock. He put his hand on her shoulder, as if to tell her that everything was fine and that he was right beside her. Then, he turned his head to look at the father and son, shook his head lightly, and only said, Itâs fine. Next time, you should be more careful with the child. Anran wasnât the only pregnant woman here. If she really bumped into someone, it would be unimaginable.
The man nodded repeatedly and kept saying, Yes, yes, yes, we will. Sorry about just now.
Su Yicheng didnât say anything else. He only nodded and hugged Anran in his arms.
Anran only came back to her senses after the father and son had left. She touched her stomach nervously, as if to make sure that her stomach was still there and that she and the baby in her stomach were fine. Only then did she feel relieved.
Su Yicheng held her in his arms, lowered his head, and gently kissed the center of her hair. He only whispered in her ear, I wonât let anything happen to you and the child. It was a very normal sentence, but it was a promise. A promise that he would not let her get hurt and make her afraid.
Anran nodded. She knew he wouldnât, so she smiled at his chest again.
Su Yicheng let go of her and reached out his hand to her again. Anran came to her senses and put her hand in his large palm, then let him lead her as he did just now. However, this time, it was different. Just now, he was holding her hand, but this time, their fingers were intertwined, and there was a smile on their faces.
By the time su Yicheng and Anran returned from buying drinks, Gu Hengwen and Lin xiaofen seemed to have already finished their discussion. Although Gu Hengwen was still worried and wanted to go with her, he knew his responsibilities.
A few people were drinking their drinks while waiting in the departure hall. Finally, they heard the broadcast announcing that the next flight from Jiangcheng to New York was coming. All passengers were now at the ticket inspection gate. Finally, it was time to part. Aunt Zhang carefully walked over with Lin xiaofen, while Anran still stood there, a little reluctant to part, her eyes fixed on su Yicheng.
Su Yicheng chuckled, then went up to her and gave her a big hug, then whispered in her ear, Remember to miss me.
Anran had told herself that she didnât want to cry, so she fought back the tears in her eyes with some stubbornness. She nodded hard in his ear and said, En!
The cold voice urged them to board the plane again. They knew that this was the last time they could leave. If they didnât leave now, they would miss the flight.
He let go of her and reached out to caress her face. He gave her one last reminder, take good care of yourself. If thereâs anything, just call me. Donât worry about the time.
An ran nodded, knowing that he cherished her.
When the people in charge of registration had all entered one after another, su Yicheng finally let go of her, nodded at her, and said, Go on.
Anran nodded obediently and stepped forward to help Lin xiaofen to the boarding gate. She handed the ticket and passport in her hands to the ticket inspector for confirmation. After the ticket inspector passed, they directly entered the passage.
Su Yicheng and Gu Hengwen stood outside and watched as their figures finally disappeared. They looked in the same direction for a long time before they slowly recovered.
ding ... the elevator stopped on the 10th floor, and su Yicheng came out of the elevator with a briefcase in his hand. He loosened the tie around his neck and took out his house keys from his pocket.
He opened the door and was greeted by an empty silence. The sensor light at the entrance lit up when he stepped in, but the light was a dim yellow and not very bright. However, today was different from the past. The living room was dark, and the entire house was silent.
He placed the key in the bowl on the counter at the entrance and changed into his slippers. He reached out and turned on the lights in the room. He walked towards the sofa in the living room tiredly and placed his briefcase on the low table. He then leaned back on the sofa and looked up at the ceiling with his eyes closed.
How long has it been?
She sighed silently in her heart. She was suddenly not used to this kind of silence. She was not used to the feeling of no one at home when she came back. She was not used to not seeing that smiling face that always had a peaceful expression.
Habit was a scary thing. It had already taken a long time to erode oneâs heart. He couldnât even imagine how he had faced this silence and darkness when he came back from work alone before he met Anran and before he married her.
He shook his head with a chuckle, opened his eyes, and looked at his watch. It was 10:35 p.m. In four hours, Anran was supposed to get off the plane. In fact, he had originally planned to go with her, but two days ago, Secretary Zhang had privately told him that the official documents regarding his punishment would be issued in two days. From Secretary Zhangâs tone, it seemed that there would be changes to his punishment for the nude photos incident. He didnât disclose the details, but only told him to do his work well.
In fact, he didnât care much about the punishment. He could accept it as long as it was reasonable. He didnât care much about power. He only treated his career as a normal job, so his attitude was always clear. He just wanted to do his job well. The nature of his job was nothing special to him.
He leaned back on the sofa and closed his eyes. He was so exhausted that he almost fell asleep, but his stomach didnât seem to care. Just as he was about to fall asleep, it grumbled in protest. He opened his eyes and sat up. He looked down at his stomach and shook his head with a chuckle. He remembered what Anran had said to him at the airport before she left, and he decided to get up and go to the kitchen to make something to fill his stomach. At least he didnât let that little womanâs instructions go to waste.
When he opened the door of the refrigerator in the kitchen, su Yicheng couldnât help but shake his head with a smile. He reached out and took out the tomatoes from the refrigerator, but the smile on his face never stopped. He didnât know when it started, but even if there was nothing at home, he could always find tomatoes in the refrigerator. The reason was very simple. It was because a certain someoneâs cooking skills were not good. The only thing he knew how to do was to make tomato noodles.
He washed and cut the tomatoes, then took out the eggs. After beating the egg flowers, he added the tomatoes and stir-fried them. He boiled water in another pot to cook the noodles. When the water was boiling, he poured the stir-fried tomatoes directly on top. The color looked good.
Rational men also had a childish side. When he took a picture of the bowl of tomato noodles on the bar counter and sent it directly to Anran with a multimedia message, along with the narration that he was very obedient, su Yicheng laughed and couldnât believe his childish behavior.