Chapter 101 Nonsense

Sunlight streamed through the window, falling on her, but it couldn't dispel the gloom in her heart.

As the night passed, Zhong Wan's confusion did not disappear; instead, it grew even heavier.

The weekend was over, and the store seemed to have returned to its usual quiet state.

Zhong Wan lowered her eyes to look at the papers that had just been spread on the cashier's counter, then slumped weakly onto them.

For a moment, it seemed as if I lost interest in everything.

Zhong Wan picked up her phone and scrolled through it aimlessly.

I paused when I saw Xu Siying's WeChat Moments.

She quickly straightened up and looked at it carefully.

[Xu Siying: My brother's friend has also passed away, but his precious child is still fighting for her life. As the child's aunt, I want to do something for her. If you are willing to help, no matter how little, it is a token of your appreciation. Please help spread this message. Thank you to everyone who lends a helping hand.]

The accompanying image is of a little girl lying in a hospital bed, along with an official hospital donation channel and contact information.

Xu Siying did not mention her police officer status or any specific details, as if she had simply forwarded it unintentionally.

But……

Zhong Wan looked at the text she posted. Was it from her brother's friend?

Could he also be... a narcotics officer?

"What are you looking at?"

Why did you get down here?

Zhong Wanqiang roused himself and looked at Lin Yan'an, who had suddenly come downstairs, and asked with a smile, "Is Sui Sui's room all tidied up?"

Seeing this, Lin Yan'an quickly walked up to her and said gently, "I'm worried about you."

"I've noticed you seem to be in a bad mood these past couple of days?"

As Lin Yan'an spoke, he gently reached out and stroked her cheek, asking with concern, "If you don't want to smile, then don't. Tell me what's wrong?"

Zhong Wan's smile froze, vanished instantly, and she reached out to take his hand, moving over to make room for him.

Lin Yan'an walked over and sat down beside her, took her phone, glanced at it, and asked softly, "Wanwan wants to help her."

His voice was firm yet natural.

But Zhong Wan couldn't help but sigh.

She leaned her head against his shoulder, reached out and played with his large hand, saying with a hint of self-deprecation, "Lin Yan'an, don't you think I'm a nuisance?"

"They clearly don't have the ability, yet they're offering unsolicited kindness."

After Zhong Wan finished speaking, she sighed softly, looked at the old general store in front of her, and then at the bill that had just been calculated last night. A trace of confusion and disappointment flashed in her eyes:

"After all the fuss we've been doing, the store's profits aren't even enough to buy that crib."

"It seems like you've been the one paying for everything since we met..."

Lin Yan'an reached out and took her small hand, frowning: "Wanwan, do we need to be so distant with each other?"

"I've said it before, we're family, aren't we?"

Zhong Wan lowered her eyes: "I know, it's just that I suddenly feel like I'm a bit useless."

She paused, then continued, "And you were supposed to keep that card, but just now you couldn't resist having second thoughts."

Her voice lowered considerably: "We agreed that we would each get what we needed, and that I would keep you safe. But it seems that most of the time you're the one giving, and I'm the one causing you trouble..."

"nonsense."

Lin Yan'an interrupted her in a low voice: "This home belongs to us, so how can you say that I've contributed more? You've contributed a lot too, and besides, I've done it willingly."

"Besides, supporting the family is what I, a grown man, should do. You can do whatever you want in the evening. It's not just about that card; you can decide what's in our family's money."

He paused after speaking, glanced at the dark cloud not far away, and said softly, "Besides, you weren't just causing trouble. The abilities you possess are priceless. The significance of what you did goes far beyond what money can measure."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Wan followed his gaze and looked down at the fleeting afterimage. After a moment of silence, she said softly, "Lin Yan'an, I think I'm a little scared."

"What are you afraid of?"

“I’m afraid to see those… regrets and injustices.” She raised her eyes, her gaze filled with confusion and weariness. “Every task, every act of empathy, feels like it’s hollowed out a part of me. It’s fine if I can help, but there are so many things in the world, can I help them all? Sometimes, even with those rewards, I feel… a little guilty.”

The questions and confusion in my heart were finally voiced.

Zhong Wan looked at him expectantly, pleading for an answer, and unconsciously leaned against him.

Seeing this, Lin Yan'an simply held her waist tightly with one arm and gripped her hand even tighter with the other, gently stroking the back of her hand with his thumb, looking at her tenderly with his eyes.

"Late night,"

He looked into Zhong Wan's eyes and slowly said, "You are just an ordinary person, not a god. You don't need to carry the weight of the whole world. The fact that you were able to meet them and help them resolve their obsessions is itself a kind of fate and destiny. Just do your best and have a clear conscience. That's enough."

"As for those things you can't change for the time being..."

Lin Yan'an paused here, her voice low and firm, "Let's take care of ourselves and our family first. Only when we are on our own feet can we have more energy to bring warmth to others, right?"

"And you have me, so you can do whatever you want."

"I'll take care of things at home, so don't make things difficult for yourself, okay?"

His words were like a warm breeze, gently brushing against Zhong Wan's heart.

Yes, she's not alone anymore.

She now has a home, and a partner she can rely on and share her burdens with.

The burden in her heart seemed to lighten considerably in an instant. Perhaps the confusion remained, but her heart seemed to have gained strength.

Zhong Wan looked at him and nodded heavily, then reached out and hugged his neck, gently nuzzling her cheek against his: "Lin Yan'an, it's so good to have you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan'an's eyes instantly lit up with laughter. He reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist, asking softly, "Is it really okay?"

Zhong Wan was taken aback, and looked at him with a puzzled expression, asking, "Then what else should there be?"

Lin Yan'an raised his hand, his thumb gently stroking the corner of her lips: "Why not take some real action and love me properly?"

He looked down at Zhong Wan and said earnestly, "I think... I've already fallen in love with you, Zhong Wan. What about you?"

Zhong Wan was slightly taken aback, and all the little things that had happened since she met him flashed through her mind.

Seeing the clear expectation in his eyes, she slowly curled the corners of her lips into a smile.

She moved her head slightly, dodging his large hand that was on her face.

A hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes, but she raised her hand to cover the back of his neck, leaned forward, and kissed his lips.

"Love you……"

She whispered between his lips, "It seems like such an easy thing."

Lin Yan'an's breath hitched, and a look of surprise instantly flashed in his eyes. He immediately took the initiative, deepening the kiss.

After a long while, he reluctantly released her red lips, nuzzled her nose affectionately, and said in a hoarse voice, "Then keep loving me... don't give up."

"good……"