That's why Zhan Jingting took her out at this critical juncture.

The Ghostly Doctor's throat tightened. "Have fun, don't think about anything, leave the pressure to me."

Zhan Jingting smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, old man."

......

Qiao Wanwan didn't expect that Zhan Jingting would still take her abroad.

But instead of going to a bustling metropolis, we went to a small place on the outskirts of France.

This is a small town as beautiful as a fairy tale. It has a small population and is far away from the hustle and bustle, which seems to be able to calm a restless heart.

"Wow! This place is so beautiful! Jingting, look at this sunset! It's just as beautiful as our Wutong Bay!"

Living in Wutong Bay, it's hard for Qiao Wanwan to find anywhere else appealing.

Qiao Wanwan leaned against the railing of the second-floor terrace, gazing at the beautiful scenery. "Jingting, how did you find this place?"

"I knew you'd like it here." The man embraced her from behind, his warm breath tickling her ear. "I used to dream that when we got old, we'd settle down here."

“Every morning, we go for a walk hand in hand, pick some vegetables we've grown ourselves from the garden, and cook lunch when we get back. In the afternoon, we take a nap under the trees in the yard, play chess, and in the evening, like now, we watch the sunset together. After dinner, we video chat with our children and grandchildren. We live a peaceful and stable life day after day…”

"That's so wonderful..." Qiao Wanwan imagined that scene and could feel happiness. "What should I do if I want to live that kind of life right now?"

The man chuckled and kissed her cheek. "Whatever you want, my lady, I will of course grant it."

Qiao Wanwan's eyes were sore and dry.

She turned around, looked at the incomparably handsome man in front of her, and choked up, "Jingting, thank you. I love it here. The life you described is the life I've always dreamed of. We'll never be apart again. As long as I'm with you, whether here or in the capital, I'm the happiest person in the world."

Zhan Jingting cupped her face in his hands and lowered his head to kiss her lips.

Qiao Wanwan closed her eyes, tears streaming down her face and into the space between their intertwined lips.

The next second, Zhan Jingting carried her into the room.

Once the curtains were drawn, they were never opened again...

It was several hours later when everything was over.

Qiao Wanwan lay limply on the bed, wrapped in a blanket, feeling as if she didn't even have the strength to lift her arms.

Zhan Jingting had been home for a month, and she wanted him to recover, so she ignored his burning gaze.

She was destined to face it today, and she had no intention of doing so.

It was just that I lost control for a moment and went too far.

The other person, on the other hand, looked radiant and much more energetic.

He bent down and kissed her sweat-dampened hair. "Are you hungry? I'll go get you something to eat, okay?"

Qiao Wanwan rolled her eyes. "It's way past dinner time. Do you think I'm hungry?"

The man chuckled softly, "Good boy, you'll have something to eat soon."

The chef was brought from Wutong Bay and had already prepared dinner, but since neither of them came downstairs, no one would go upstairs to disturb them.

Zhan Jingting served some porridge and vegetables, and also asked someone to cook a bowl of wontons, which he then brought upstairs.

Qiao Wanwan was starving, and the aroma made her stomach rumble.

Zhan Jingting carried her to the table and placed the wontons in front of her. "It's too late, eat something light and easy to digest."

"Um."

The wontons were freshly made, the freshest they could be. Qiao Wanwan ate them while glancing at Zhan Jingting.

He always ate with elegance, exuding an innate nobility; watching him dine was a pleasure.

Qiao Wanwan felt a sweet warmth in her heart. "Jingting, shall we come here often in the future?"

Zhan Jingting paused in his porridge-eating with a small spoon, but quickly regained his composure and said with a smile, "Of course. I bought this house a long time ago and registered it in your name. You can come and visit anytime you want."

"Yes, I really like it here." Qiao Wanwan said wistfully, "Actually, we don't have to wait until we get old. Once things in the capital are resolved and the children have grown up, we can retire early."

"Money can never be earned enough; what's most important is cherishing and enjoying every moment we spend together."

"good."

Qiao Wanwan took a bite of a small wonton. "After you finish eating, rest for a while and then take a bath. Master said he prepared some medicinal liquid for you."

"knew."

After finishing her meal, Qiao Wanwan immediately felt drowsy and didn't even have the energy to take a bath.

Half asleep, Qiao Wanwan felt herself being scooped up.

She was so sleepy she could barely keep her eyes open. She felt herself being carried to the bathtub for a bath, then carried to the bed, where she fell into a deep sleep.

Zhan Jingting covered her with the blanket, returned to the bathroom, and locked the door.

Looking at himself in the mirror, his suppressed emotions broke down once more, and his hands slowly clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white.

The life Qiao Wanwan longed for, every word she uttered pierced his heart!

What she liked was the same life he longed for!

It's just a pity that he probably can't fulfill such a simple yet extravagant wish for her!

Zhan Jingting walked to the showerhead, where the warm water dampened his white hair and flowed down his handsome face.

"Wanwan..." A man's heart-wrenching voice echoed from within the misty air, "I'm sorry..."

......

Qiao Wanwan stayed in the small town for a few days and felt more relaxed than ever before.

Zhan Jingting accompanied her to live the life of her dreams, waking up calmly every day, eating and drinking tea together, holding hands and taking walks, ordinary yet beautiful.

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