Su Shenxing stood by the window of the office, looking down at the scenery outside the window.
It's raining outside, not heavy, dripping, not like rain, but like fog. The whole world is densely sealed in the rain like a bead net. Streets, buildings, pedestrians, and Sun Yat-sen's
All that is left of the commemorative bronze statue is a vague outline.
Occasionally, there were a few muffled thunders in the sky, a heavy sound that spread from the ears to the heart.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, interrupting Su Shenxing's thoughts. He turned around and saw that the door had been gently pushed open. Wen Jing, who had worked with him for many years, was standing at the door.
"Director Su, there is a Mr. Li outside who wants to see you." Wen Jing said softly, without much expression on her plain face.
Mr. Li?!
Su Shenxing was slightly stunned, then understood, nodded and said, "Invite him in."
"Okay." Wen Jing turned around and left, and Su Shenxing also walked back to his desk and sat down. On the wall behind him, there was a banner with the school motto of "Erudition, Inquiry, Careful Thinking, Clear Discrimination, and Practicing Sincerely."
"Mr. Li, Director Su invites you." Wen Jing turned to gesture to Li Yuanhang in the corridor.
"Thank you." Li Yuanhang nodded, keeping his usual gentle look on his face.
"You're welcome." Wen Jing responded politely, not paying too much attention to the unfamiliar Li Yuanhang, but when Li Yuanhang entered Su Shenxing's office, her eyes stayed on the closed door for a long time.
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In the office, Li Yuanhang and Su Shenxing sat face to face. The two were close in age and had similar temperaments, and they both deeply liked the same person.
On the cabinet next to it, water is boiling in an electric kettle, and tea is ready next to it.
Li Yuanhang was silent for a moment, then reached out and took out a small box from his pocket, and gently pushed it in front of Su Shenxing, "I'll return this to you on Xiaotong's behalf."
Su Shenxing lowered his head and frowned slightly. This small box was not his, but he knew exactly what was inside.
"What's wrong with Xiaotong?!" Su Shenxing changed from his usual calm and calm attitude and asked Li Yuanhang straight to the point.
From the day Xiaotong was admitted to National Taiwan University, he knew about her relationship with the Li family. She would never owe Li Yuanhang such a favor unless absolutely necessary.
Moreover, Xiaotong is a person who works things from beginning to end. She has a sense of responsibility for everyone and everything. Even if she does not accept his proposal, she will never return the ring easily by pretending to be someone else's hand.
Li Yuanhang's eyes suddenly darkened, and after thinking about it, he didn't hide anything and told the whole story.
A silent and sad atmosphere surrounded the two of them, until the sound of the kettle's whistle brought their thoughts back to reality.
Wow...
Su Shenxing came to his senses, stood up quickly, unplugged the power, silently placed the clean water glass on the table, and made tea.
He sadly discovered that it was not only the water in the pot that was boiling hot, but also his heart.
The water in the water glass overflowed, but his movements did not stop.
Li Yuanhang did not remind him loudly and remained silent.
At the end, Li Yuanhang was about to leave, and Su Shenxing suddenly asked, "When are you going to take the children away?!"
"The sooner the better."
Su Shenxing nodded and said in a deep voice, "The children have a lot of things. I will help you pack them. Also, Xiaotong has been living with her grandma in the past few years. Don't tell the old man about this yet. I will tell you later."
Arrange for someone to send her back to Taiwan."
Li Yuanhang said "hmm" and asked, "Aren't you going back to Taipei?!"
Su Shenxing shook his head in silence. If he went back, it would only increase her pressure.
Opening the drawer, Su Shenxing took the car keys and grabbed the coat from the hanger in the corner, "Let's go!"
When he was leaving, he warned Wen Jing in the office next door, "Wen Jing, I'm going out, and you can host the afternoon meeting on my behalf."
After saying that, he and Li Yuanhang left in a hurry.
Wen Jing watched Su Shenxing leave with a far-reaching gaze, hiding love.
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December 31st.
The atmosphere in Gu Yirong's ward was a little different.
The aroma of tung flowers filling the room is elegant, but the elegant aroma is also mixed with a hint of sweetness, like the taste of butter.
The two nurses helped Gu Yirong sit up and then gently withdrew, leaving only two people in the ward.
It was already dark, but Rong Yuchi turned off all the lights in the ward. The light dimmed, and the room was dark. Suddenly there was a "click" sound in the darkness, which was the sound of a lighter, and then a candle lighted up.
Two o'clock, three o'clock, four o'clock... Finally, all the candles on the round cake were lit.
The candles were lit, and everything in the ward was dimly visible. Gu Yirong couldn't help but have tears in her eyes as she looked at the flickering candlelight.
Rong Yuchi brought the cake in front of Gu Yirong, "Mom, today used to be my birthday every year, but today should actually be Tongtong's birthday. It's a pity that she's not here, so come and make a wish for her."
Gu Yirong shook her head slightly and choked up, "It's up to you. In my mother's mind, you and Xiaotong are the same, they are both my children, and... my days are numbered, and my wishes may not come in time."
accomplish."
"Mom..." Rong Yuchi's hand holding the cake suddenly tightened.
Gu Yirong is calm. For the past five years, she has been in a coma. Her entire body functions have been at a standstill. The tumor on her head has actually stopped growing. She can still wake up only by willpower, just because she doesn't want to.
She died inexplicably because she wanted to know who her daughter was. Now that she knew, she died without regrets.
"Achi, make a wish!"
Rong Yuchi pondered for a moment, closed his eyes silently, and murmured to the candle, "I hope Tongtong and the children are healthy and safe, and the family is happy."
"Without you, where would I be at home and where would I be happy?!" The door of the ward was suddenly pushed open gently, and the sound of gentle footsteps came at random.
Rong Yuchi slowly opened his eyes and saw You Tong standing opposite him holding a child in one hand.