Old Mrs. Liang leaned on the hospital bed and quietly looked at the two people waiting beside her. She couldn't help but let out a shallow sigh and said slowly, "I am old, but I am not confused."
When an old man has lived to this age, life and death have faded away, and he sees things much more clearly than young people.
Xia An fell silent, not stubborn enough to explain.
"I can see clearly." Instead, the old lady took the initiative to break the silence in the ward with a smile, "Don't worry about it."
Xia An looked at Ye Jin beside him. The old lady had obviously learned from past mistakes. No matter what they said now, they would not believe it easily.
The old lady stretched out her hands that were as dry as tree bark. It was a bit difficult. She slowly pulled Ye Jin and said reluctantly, "I look forward to your marriage because I want to see you really live a good life. You lied to me like this and said
It's a bad word, I won't feel at ease if I really leave."
"You're talking nonsense again." Ye Jin held the old lady's hand and comforted her softly, "The doctor said it's okay. Just relax and recuperate now."
The old lady smiled and shook her head, but her tone was as calm as water when she spoke, "I know very well how much time I have left in my old bones. Anyway, I am happy every day. There is nothing to regret. You can stay with me, grandma.
That’s enough.”
To put it this way, the old lady still felt disappointed in her heart, but what could she do? Although she hoped to see Ye Jin in peace and happiness, she had no choice but to wait until that day. She could not force Ye Jin to do anything for her.
Get married to get married.
How can a person live his whole life without leaving regrets?
It's all fate.
Mrs. Liang's eyes fell on Xia An again, "An'an, I'm really happy that you can stay with me these few months, but I have wronged you during this time."
Xia An lowered his head and said, "Grandma, I'm sorry."
Turning his head to look at Xia An's face with a look of self-blame and loss, Ye Jin frowned lightly and wanted to hold her hand to comfort her. I don't know when, but my emotions can be affected by another person so easily. Sometimes
Just because of a faint smile, sometimes just because of a slightly sad look.
"Good boy, grandma didn't blame you." The old lady looked at Xia An, with a kind smile on her face, and she said, "Even if you and Jinjin are just fake marriage, grandma has made you her own family. In the future, when you have time, occasionally
Remember to come and see me, this old lady~"
Xia An pursed her lips and nodded, "Of course."
"That's good, that's good." The old lady murmured. Although she was smiling, there was a hint of helplessness and disappointment in her smile.
The old lady finally has an explanation. Now, the most difficult problem has been solved.
However, Ye Jin and Xia An's steps after walking out of the ward side by side were still as heavy as their thoughts.
Walking to a deserted corner, Xia An was brewing in her heart for a while, but she still raised her head and said to Ye Jin, "Let's find a time to go through the divorce procedures."
The two looked at each other.
After hearing this, Ye Jin murmured and was speechless. Was he so eager to break up the relationship with her? Thinking of that night, Xia An said that being with her was tiring, so she didn't want to force herself and just pretended that nothing had happened.
If Ye Jin's courage to change came from her heartbeat for Xia An and the words "I'll wait for you" that the other party said to her, then when Xia An said she was tired and wanted to give up, she gave up and had little hope for the future.
I have little expectations and am slowly getting around to it.
Xia An now doesn't understand Ye Jin's hesitation, doesn't understand how sensitive the words "tired" are in Ye Jin's eyes, and doesn't understand that the proud Ye Jin turns out to be such a weak and fragile person in front of feelings.
Later, when Xia An learned everything, she thought, it would have been better if she could have been more patient and given Ye Jin some time. Then she thought about it, if she hadn't chosen to leave, how would she have known that this Mensao liked her so much in his heart and needed it?
Own.
"There is no need to lie to grandma now, and there is no need for us to continue..." Xia An took his time and continued talking about the divorce.
Regarding divorce, although Ye Jin didn't say anything, from the other party's eyes, Xia An could read Ye Jin's resistance to this outcome, and she was not willing to divorce.
In an instant, Xia An was deeply entangled. The thought suddenly came into her mind. If Ye Jin tried to save her now, what choice would she make?
Ye Jin stared at Xia An for a long time, so long that Xia An even felt that she was reluctant to let him go, thinking that everything would turn around.
But in the end, the facts told Xia An that her entanglement was unnecessary.
Ye Jin's red lips moved and she only said this one syllable, "Okay."
agreed.
Hearing the answer, Xia An squeezed out a smile, and at the same time his nose was sore. The tiny spark of hope in his heart was completely extinguished, which is not necessarily a bad thing, at least there is no need to worry about it anymore.
After going round and round, this contract marriage ends here.
This moment came faster than Xia An imagined. It had only been less than half a year since she and Ye Jin had been married, and many things had happened during this period, which made her feel that it was a long time.
From the moment she agreed to the divorce, Ye Jin thought this was the answer. She chose to return to her previous life, a boring and calm life that she had long been accustomed to.
Xia An also had the same idea. The ridiculous story was over, and he continued to be busy and hardworking, and had no time to care about his feelings.
After it was confirmed that she wanted to divorce, Xia An returned to the school dormitory. She would occasionally take time to go to Ye's house to visit Ye Wan, but that was it.
The little guy was indeed a headache. Xia An and Ye Jin didn't know how to explain it to Ye Wan. They wanted to speak out several times, but when they saw the child's innocent and cute smile, they held it back and couldn't bear it.
Ye Wan was kept in the dark, and she still called Xia An "mom". Xia An just told Ye Wan that she was busy with work and couldn't go home every day, but she would come back to see her whenever she had time.
Although the little guy wasn't very happy after hearing this, he immediately expressed his understanding. Xia An felt even more distressed when he saw it.
Therefore, neither of them had told Ye Wan about the divorce, so they could only take it slowly.
In March, the temperature in Nancheng finally warmed up, and the time flowed by in an ordinary way, boring and real.
The grass in the courtyard sprouted a patch of tender green tips, giving it an increasingly early spring feel.
Ji Shuang was sitting on a wicker chair in the courtyard, basking in the sun and feeding the pigeons, feeling very lazy and comfortable.
It was a month before Ye Jin came to see her. Ji Shuang didn't ask if things were going well between Ye Jin and the girl. It was obviously not going well, because Ye Jin didn't look like he was nourished by love.
"She said she was too tired to be with me and there was no need to force herself." Ye Jin spoke first.
"Have you told her?" Ji Shuang asked back.
"No." Ye Jin stared at the pigeons in the courtyard, chirping carefreely, which was annoying, "She said she wanted a divorce, and I agreed."
"Thinking of giving up?"
"I am still suitable for being alone." Ye Jinru replied.
Ji Shuang has come into contact with too many people of all kinds. She can often detect clues about the other person's true heart with a slight movement, expression or casual tone of voice. She hit the nail on the head, "You still can't let her go. Is it uncomfortable to give up on her?"
Facing Ji Shuang's questions that poked her mind one after another, Ye Jin felt depressed and stopped answering.
Not answering is the default.
"If two people don't communicate, they will definitely get tired. Have you ever thought about why the other person says they are tired?"
Ye Jin lowered his eyes and said, "I came here today just to have a cup of tea with you."
Ji Shuang smiled and saw that Ye Jin didn't want to talk about this topic anymore, so she didn't continue.
After basking in the sun quietly for a while, my whole body became warm.
"If I feel uncomfortable, I will choose to take a gamble. At least there is half a chance to get what I want." Ji Shuang looked up at the blue sky and said leisurely.
Ji Shuang believes that Ye Jin understands such a simple truth, but she can't control what the other person does. Everyone has their own weighings and choices, especially when it comes to complex emotions.
As Ye Jin sipped the hot tea, he could naturally tell that Ji Shuang's words were a reminder to him.
It's not that Ye Jin hasn't considered these things, but facing the unknown future and the imminent present, she chose the latter that she was accustomed to.
Ye Jin thought that she would remember Xia An and also forget Xia An.
Xia An is also gradually returning to her own life. After the new semester starts, the school and hospital are even busier, and she goes to Ye's house less often. If this continues over time, the little guy's feelings for her will fade away.
As for Ye Jin...
Sometimes Xia An still thinks about it, but it can't be said to be a grudge. How can someone who has liked someone be forgotten so easily?
Xia An tried her best to keep herself busy with her studies and work. Once she gets busy, she doesn't have much time to grieve. By then, she may feel relieved that Ye Jin's appearance is just an insignificant episode in her life.
The divorce procedures are scheduled for next month. Xia An and Ye Jin are both busy and it is difficult to have time at the same time.
In addition to running between school and hospital, Xia An worked part-time at Yezi again. She also owed Ye Jin a six-figure debt. Apart from making extra money, it was unrealistic to expect a small subsidy from the hospital.
Now Xia An lives alone in the dormitory. Ke Ruochu moved to another place not long after she moved back to the dormitory. Xia An asked why, but Ke Ruochu hesitated and explained that it was her girlfriend's intention.
Late at night, with the familiar hustle and bustle and feasting, Xia An felt a little uncomfortable at first after not going to a nightclub for several months.
Fortunately, everyone familiar with the night is still there.
After seeing Xia An, Amy was the most excited one. The little girl almost burst into tears and shouted that she would treat Xia An to eat spicy hotpot after get off work in the evening.
Late at night in early spring, it was still chilly.
At the Malatang stall on the street, the red oil in the big pot is bubbling, and the aroma and heat are diffused, which is very tempting.
"It smells so good. I feel hungry just smelling it." Amy and Xia An sat at the dining table, greedy and rubbing their cold hands together. "You haven't been here to eat for a long time. Eat more tonight. I'll treat you."
."
"It's hard for you to treat me, so I won't be polite." Xia An recalled the time when Amy always pestered her to treat her to a late-night snack. It seemed like a long time had passed, but in fact it was only a few months ago.
"Fairy, where have you been these past few months?! I thought you would marry a rich man and never come to work again." Amy asked Xia An like a barrage of questions. Amy's words were not enough.
Qi, marrying a rich man and getting rid of the night job is her biggest "ideal in life".
Find a rich man to marry, Xia An smiled bitterly, Amy's statement was actually wrong, Xia An came up with a reason, "I was busy with other things at home, why don't you come back to work now?"
"It's great that you're back to work! I've missed you~" Amy said cheerfully, talking endlessly about who had come and gone at night, as well as the trivial matters of intrigue in the department.
"Beauty, your Malatang."
"Thanks."
"This bowl is yours. It contains fish balls."
"Want something to drink?"
"Boss, two more bottles of soy milk."
…
Such a familiar conversation made Xia An immediately think of her life before she met Ye Jin. She was tiredly running around to make a living, but she still had to smile no matter how hard or tired she was. This was her real life.
In the past six months, she seemed to have had a dream and gone to a world that did not belong to her.
Now I wake up from the dream.
Ye Jin went to Yese again because of a small gathering organized by Sheng Ruqi.
No matter how many times he stepped into this kind of place, Ye Jin always felt a sense of resistance and disgust.
When looking at the young girls walking around, Ye Jin subconsciously looked at their faces, subconsciously paying attention to whether there would be a girl with black hair almost reaching her waist and a pure and beautiful smile.
No familiar figures were seen.
Ye Jin always felt that according to Xia An's temperament, in order to pay off the debt early, she would continue to work part-time at Yese, so she repeatedly emphasized to Xia An that there was no need to rush to pay back the money.
"What's wrong? You just came out and wanted to go home to be with your wife?" Sheng Ruqi didn't know yet that Ye Jin had already agreed on a divorce with Xia An, "Then it's okay if you leave early."
Ye Jin thought about it and got up early.
When she reached the front desk, Ye Jin stopped and was immediately greeted by a service staff, "Hello, how can I help you?"
Ye Jin originally wanted to turn around and leave, but paused and asked the girl with heavy makeup again, just guessing, "Does Xia An work here?"
Others may not know it, but Xia An is well-known in the night. The receptionist smiled and replied, "Yes."
"Didn't she resign?" Ye Jin frowned.
"She came back some time ago. Are you her client?"
Ye Jin came to work again, and Ye Jin cursed. As expected, he was so stubborn that he didn't take his words seriously. He said he didn't have to pay back the money in a hurry.
"Xia Xia is here on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. She is here now, but she doesn't have time tonight. She has several customers making appointments." The front desk continued, "Either this, you can come over next time and I will help you."
You tell her."
No matter how calm her face was, Ye Jin could not calm down in her heart. She said coldly towards the front desk, "No need."
Then left.
Looking at Ye Jin's haughty figure leaving with a cold face, the front desk muttered, "Hey, these days, the more beautiful you are, the worse your temper."
After complaining for only a minute, the beautiful woman at the front desk came back. In line with the principle of putting customers first, she showed her signature smile and said, "Hello, could you please..."
"I want to see her now."
The author has something to say: Let’s give some spoilers, success is not far away
Lao Ye thinks so, he can't let go of Xiao Xia at all. As long as they continue to meet, they will become more and more exposed.