The two men who have become legends in the capital walked along the sidewalk.
Standing side by side, it felt like we were back in the past.
Neither Zuo Yi nor Gu Yunxi spoke.
It's not that there is nothing to say between the two, but that after so many years and so many things happened, although there is a lot to say, at this moment they are willing to move forward slowly.
Silence is better than sound at this time.
Although they didn't hold hands like they did when they were passionately in love, along the way, the strangeness and estrangement between them slowly disappeared.
Aimlessly arriving at a park near Sanlitun, Zuo Yi invited Gu Yunxi to sit down on a bench by the lake.
He took out his mobile phone and called Bao'er.
This time I was away from home for several days. Because I was in another world, Zuo Yi cut off contact with his family. Otherwise, under normal circumstances, he would be outside and would have to talk to the little girl every day.
Now, I miss it very much.
"dad?"
Hearing Bao'er's voice from the phone, Zuo Yi had a smile on his face: "Well, honey, are you still awake?"
"I was just about to sleep."
Baoer explained: "You just called me."
Zuo Yi hehehe: "Do you miss Dad?"
"think!"
The little girl replied without thinking, and then asked: "Dad, when will you come home?"
"I'll go home tomorrow."
Zuo Yi replied, then held the phone receiver, turned around and asked softly: "Do you want to chat with Bao'er?"
From the moment Zuo Yi started calling Bao'er, Gu Yunxi seemed very nervous. When she heard Zuo Yi's words, she opened her mouth and shook her head in panic, her eyes turning red.
Gu Yunxi missed Bao'er very much. It was the flesh that fell off her body. She had been dreaming about it for several years. She didn't know how many times she had imagined the scene of meeting Bao'er.
It's just that now she doesn't know what to say to Bao'er or how to say it.
Not completely mentally prepared.
Zuo Yi understood her mood, so he hung up the phone after chatting with the little girl for a few more words.
Gu Yunxi sobbed softly.
At this moment, she is no longer the independent and strong woman, but a mother who is worried and guilty.
Zuo Yi held her hand and said softly: "You don't have to worry about anything. Bao'er is very well-behaved. I told her that she will definitely accept you."
Gu Yunxi couldn't help but threw herself into Zuo Yi's arms, hugged him tightly with both hands, and cried out.
Just to draw warmth and relief.
Zuo Yi hugged her, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart.
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The next morning, Zuo Yi and Gu Yunxi left the capital by plane and flew to Hangzhou.
Gu Yunxi's temporary ID was reissued at the airport service station. The formal ID and bank and mobile phone cards had to be processed separately when she returned to Hangzhou. Her parents and family are currently abroad, and she actually has no relatives here in Hangzhou.
It was already afternoon when he flew to Hangzhou. Zuo Yi did not take Gu Yunxi directly to Linjiang's old house, but went to Guanhu Jingyuan first.
"Who is it?"
As soon as he opened the door of his new home, he heard Chen Wan's voice.
Chen Wan was cleaning in the living room wearing an apron and a headscarf. When she saw Zuo Yi and Gu Yunxi, the rag in her hand fell to the ground with a clatter: "Xixi!"
Chen Wan never imagined that Zuo Yi would bring Gu Yunxi back home!
"Xiaowan!"
Gu Yunxi stepped forward and hugged her best friend, crying on the spot: "I'm back."
Gu Yunxi has always felt guilty about Chen Wan. Because of Bao'er, she brought Chen Wan a lot of trouble and danger.
Although it was Chen Wan's own initiative.
"Very good!"
Chen Wan cried with joy: "It's great that you are finally back!"
The two women cried and laughed, both of them were very excited. It took a long time for their emotions to calm down.
There was no shortage of holding hands and talking a lot.
After understanding each other's situation, Chen Wan couldn't help but ask: "Have you seen Bao'er?"
Gu Yunxi shook his head: "Not yet."
She showed a hint of sadness.
"It's okay."
Chen Wan hugged her: "I will accompany you. I want to tell Bao'er that you are her mother and you have given everything for her."
Gu Yunxi burst into tears: "Thank you, Xiaowan."
"We are best friends."
Chen Wan reached out to wipe away her tears and said with a smile, "You don't need to be so polite to me."
Gu Yunxi nodded.
The two looked at each other and smiled.
"Right."
Chen Wan asked: "Will you leave again when you come back this time?"
She didn't know the specific situation and was still a little worried about Gu Yunxi.
"Yun Xi's problems have been solved."
Zuo Yi answered for Gu Yunxi: "She won't leave again."
Chen Wan opened her eyes wide: "Really?"
Gu Yunxi nodded again.
"That's great."
Chen Wan was sincerely happy for her: "Then you and Zuo Yi, well, you two..."
Gu Yunxi's pretty face turned red: "I want to live with you for a while first."
She originally had her own home in Hangzhou, but the original house had been sold by her parents, and she was too embarrassed to live in Zuo Yi's house. Living with Chen Wan was undoubtedly the best choice.
For Gu Yunxi, the most important thing right now is to get to know Bao'er. As for the future, he can only take it one step at a time.
"no problem."
Chen Wan pursed her lips and smiled and said: "This house is very big and has several rooms. You can live in it wherever you like. The landlord doesn't charge rent anyway."
The house belongs to Zuo Yi, and Gu Yunxi also knows it now.
She pulled Chen Wan and talked a lot more.
Zuo Yi did not disturb the two of them until it was almost evening, then he said: "Let's go."
He took Gu Yunxi and Chen Wan to use the teleportation array upstairs in the room to teleport directly to the old house in Linjiang.
When they arrived at the house over there, Gu Yunxi was stunned for more than half a minute without taking a step.
She was not shocked by the magic of the teleportation array, but she heard the sound of Bao'er and Tyke having fun downstairs.
I can't control my feelings!
Both Zuo Yi and Chen Wan understood Gu Yunxi's mood at the moment, and Chen Wan held her hand, hoping to give her courage.
Gu Yunxi plucked up the courage and the three of them went downstairs together.
"dad!"
When the little girl saw Zuo Yi first, she immediately screamed for joy and threw away Tyke and flew towards him.
"baby!"
Zuo Yi stretched out his hand to hold her in his arms and gave her a firm kiss on the face.
Baoer smiled and waved to Chen Wan behind her: "Aunt Wan."
She noticed Gu Yunxi who was with Chen Wan and showed a curious expression.
Gu Yunxi stared at the little girl infatuatedly, her tears falling like dropped pearls.
She has never shed as many tears in her life as she does today!
Zuo Yi said softly: "Bao'er, this is your mother."