Chapter 104 May We Land

The night before the wedding, Su Pu had a dream.

He dreamt of his childhood, the time when he and his mother depended on each other for survival.

They lived in a rented house, which was a bit out of the way. The old lady downstairs had a loud voice, but she was tough on the outside but soft on the inside. Every time he went downstairs to watch TV, she would turn to the children's channel with a stern face.

Old buildings always have a faint musty smell. In winter, when snow hangs on the walls, the room smells of snow, and there's a chill that no amount of blankets can keep out.

Sometimes when Mom was in a good mood, she would hold him and stand by the window, observing the leaves of the locust tree together and guessing how many baby birds were in the nest.

The mother bird noticed their gaze, and sensitively spread her wings, her abundant feathers covering the entire nest completely.

Su Pu smiled silently, and Zhao Qing imitated the mother bird, hugging Su Pu tightly and protecting him in her arms.

He muttered to himself, "Nobody can see my little Pu..."

When my mother is not feeling well, she lies blankly in bed and doesn't eat for several days.

She looked out the window at the bare branches of the trees; the birds had all flown south for the winter, and their nests were empty.

She was filled with resentment. Why did birds have wings, but she didn't?

Why is it that even birds chirp, but her child doesn't?

She hated this world; she loathed everything about it!

Finally, her body gave her relief.

I don't know if it's good or bad.

After learning that she had a terminal illness, Zhao Qing became even more volatile. Fortunately, she was in the hospital and did not vent all her anger on her thin son.

She still hated the world and all the injustices that had happened to her. She named her son "Pu" in the hope that he could be as free as a dandelion and fly with the wind.

But even though her name is "Qing," she cannot hold onto hope and youthful sincerity forever.

Or perhaps, as the saying goes, her name implies that she would die young to protect the greenery in her life.

Greenery... Hope...

As Zhao Qing lay on her sickbed, she looked at the child who was bustling around taking care of her. This child was still so young...

He shouldn't be here, nor should he be burdened with such heavy shackles!

On his deathbed, Zhao Qing realized something, beckoned to his son who was constantly weeping.

"Xiao Pu, take good care of yourself."

"Xiao Pu, it's Mom's fault for letting you down."

"Xiao Pu, Mom left something for you, it's right here..."

...

The dream was really long. When Su Pu woke up, she realized that she had slept for 13 hours straight.

Even for a small wedding, the workload of wedding preparation should not be underestimated.

Despite sleeping for so long, Su Pu didn't feel refreshed; instead, she kept thinking about that dream.

What did Mom's last words mean?

Was she there when she passed away? Wasn't Su Fengxian by her side until her death?

Su Pu's mind was filled with many contradictory fragments of memory, which she couldn't make sense of no matter what she did.

In the past, he might have let it go.

But this time, he had a vague feeling that he was intentionally ignoring something very important...

He jumped out of bed, took a deep breath, changed his clothes, and rushed straight to the office of the chairman of the Li Group.

There are some things he absolutely has to get to the bottom of!

An hour later, Li Jichuan, dressed in a suit and tie, appeared in front of an old building, looking quite respectable.

Su Pu was very nervous, holding his hand tightly the whole way until they knocked on the door downstairs.

Grandma Chen responded loudly, "Coming!" and then her footsteps wandered around the room, muttering to herself, before finally opening the door.

"Oh dear, don't rush me, I'm already very fast!"

Upon seeing who it was, she slowly lowered her hand, her earring still half-worn.

Are you... Xiao Pu?

Grandma Chen asked tentatively, "You can talk now..."

The truth is, the house where Su Pu and Zhao Qing once lived together was upstairs. At that time, Old Mrs. Chen was still teaching at the school and was the decisive "Teacher Chen" in the grade.

Later, Zhao Qing passed away, and Su Pu had to pack her things and go to a welfare institution. Old Mrs. Chen was heartbroken, but she was too busy with work to take care of a child.

When we met again, that timid little boy from back then had grown into such a tall and handsome young man.

There is also someone who loves him deeply by his side.

Grandma Chen choked up several times, took Su Pu's hands, and rubbed them affectionately.

"Xiao Pu, how have you been all these years?"

Su Pu nodded vigorously, "Okay!"

He told the old woman, "I'm getting married!"

"I've heard about it!" Old Mrs. Chen looked at Li Jichuan, who was tall and handsome, and was also said to be the chairman of a listed company. It was incredibly amazing.

"Wow, the groom is so handsome too!"

Su Pu rubbed her eyes and invited in a thick nasal voice, "Grandma, we're getting married tomorrow, will you come..."

Grandma Chen nodded repeatedly, "Come, come! I'll definitely go!"

"Thank you, Grandma." Su Pu smiled through her tears.

Li Jichuan received a phone call and went to the hallway to handle some work. Su Pu was pulled by Old Mrs. Chen to sit on the sofa.

The old man asked him while peeling an apple.

"Xiao Pu, how come you can talk? Did you have surgery, or did you take some medicine?"

Unable to contain her curiosity, she asked, "How have you been all these years?"

Su Pu thought about it and realized that his mind was full of happy memories.

With a slight smile, he asked, "Grandma, do you remember the cartoon I watched when I was little, Doraemon..."

Grandma Chen tried hard to recall, but her memory was already blurry.

"There's a robot cat in that cartoon. It's blue, has a round head, and a pouch on its belly that can pull out lots of gadgets..."

Grandma Chen was unusually quiet, waiting for him to continue.

"My past is a time machine... Sitting in the time machine, traveling through all my memories, I only go to the places that make me feel happy!"

Su Pu told her, "Over the years, I haven't suffered much. I met my partner, who is a very good person. We gradually grew closer to each other and fell in love."

"Oh, by the way, his family loves me very much, the servants in the house love me very much, my friends love me very much, everyone around me is showing me love."

Su Pu smiled and looked at Grandma Chen: "Grandma, I have been loved all along the way. It was love that brought me here and helped me find you again."

Grandma Chen was unusually sentimental, and hearing him say that, she almost cried.

It's good to forget, it's good to forget!

People need to remember happy things to go far and take each step steadily!

Grandma Chen patted the back of his hand, "Good boy, well done!"

"From now on, all the days will be good, all the days will be good..."

After they finished talking, Li Jichuan also finished his phone call and came in.

Su Pu formally handed the invitation to Old Lady Chen, asking her to come and visit tomorrow.

Grandma Chen readily agreed.

After saying goodbye to the old lady, the two went downstairs and were about to get into the car when they heard Old Lady Chen's strong voice as she slid out down the stairwell.

"Xiao Pu, wait, don't go yet!"

The old woman ran downstairs, grabbed Su Pu's wrist, and shoved something into his hand.

The object was slightly heavy, lying in Su Pu's palm, wrapped in a soft handkerchief.

He opened it, and inside was a jade bracelet.

"This is what your mother left for you... It was in the drawer, and you forgot to take it with you. I only found it when I was cleaning the house, but I haven't been able to find you all these years!"

Grandma Chen sniffed. "I thought I'd never have the chance to give it to you again."

Su Pu stared blankly at the jade bracelet lying in her palm.

So, Mom really did leave him a bracelet, a real jade bracelet. Was she hiding it in the bedside table to prevent Dad from switching it?

Grandma Chen nudged him, "Get in the car quickly, you're getting married tomorrow, get some rest tonight so you'll be refreshed tomorrow!"

Su Pu, unaware of what was going on, got into the car.

Grandma Chen looked up at Li Jichuan and nodded vigorously at him.

Li Jichuan nodded in response, "Grandma, thank you..."

...

The next day, the sun shone brightly, and the sky was clear and the air was crisp.

It was as if the gods were blessing this couple!

Su Pu and Li Jichuan's wedding was held on a lawn, and everything was low-key and warm.

The violin played a melodious tune, and each guest held a rose in their hand, quietly watching Su Pu walk down a path paved with petals toward his happiness.

Li Jichuan stood at the other end of the flower-lined path, gazing at his lover with eyes full of affection.

Uncle Wang was their witness, and he cried until he was dizzy before the ceremony even started.

Seeing this scene, the old man became even more sorrowful.

He thought that if Old Master Li were still alive, he would probably cry even more miserably than he did.

Finally, the lovers stood still, facing each other, their hearts and eyes filled with each other.

Amid Uncle Wang's sobs, they exchanged rings, repeated their vows, and remained smiling throughout.

Their future lives will be filled with laughter.

Even the tears I shed were tears of happiness.

Like today, and like every day after today.

White doves soared, ceremonial music played, balloons rose into the sky, and cheers erupted.

They kissed, whispered sweet nothings, and embraced tenderly, just as they had before and would continue to do in every ordinary day.

This hasty marriage agreement came to a loving conclusion, with everything bearing witness in broad daylight.

The ceremony is complete.

...

"Xiao Pu, baby..."

Li Jichuan shouted from the living room, "Speed ​​up! We need to catch our flight!"

Su Pu hummed in agreement. He wanted to do a final check-up before the honeymoon began.

Suitcase, ready!

Handbag, ready!

ID documents... Hmm, will my ID card still be valid if I go abroad?

It seems that foreign passports are more useful...

Su Pu opened the drawer, intending to put his driver's license there as well, just in case.

After getting his driver's license, before closing the drawer, he suddenly noticed his cell phone lying in the corner.

He used to use it, but then he got sick and I haven't seen it since...

Su Pu picked it up curiously, but unexpectedly the screen suddenly lit up—

The phone still has power!

Su Pu smiled, unlocked the screen, and opened the notes app.

But the contents look so unfamiliar...

With a slight thought, my finger slid down before my consciousness could even register, arriving at the previous year's New Year.

Today is New Year's Day. Xiao Pu has been hospitalized for over half a month, and still doesn't remember who I am...

On January 3rd, Xiao Pu refused all the food offered to him, except for the food I gave him. Xiao Pu likes sweeter dishes, prefers savory noodles, and likes soup noodles more than dry noodles.

[On January 6th, Xiao Pu smiled at me today. After I arrived, he started eating. He seems to be becoming a little dependent on me.]

[January 20th, I had a meeting today and came home late. Xiao Pu was unhappy. Xiao Pu, I'm sorry, I'll come home earlier next time.]

[On February 2nd, I talked to the doctor, and he advised me to give up. What nonsense! I'd rather give up on myself than on him. I'm taking him home! No more treatment, it's fine if Xiao Pu stays like this for the rest of his life!]

He's not sick, he's just too tired!!!

[Get the hell out of here, all of you get out, except for Xiao Pu!]

It's Chinese New Year, we're setting off fireworks, Xiao Pu likes me, and kissed my cheek. It was all worth it.

Happy New Year to everyone in the world!!!

Little Pu, take your time. You don't need to be 'normal,' just be happy.

[Xiao Pu, your aunt is so mean, but we'll ignore her and not be soft-hearted. You're on my side, right?]

[Xiao Pu, did you remember something? The way you looked at me this morning seemed different, kind of familiar… Am I overthinking it?]

Don't rush, don't put pressure on Xiao Pu...

Little Pu, I love you, I love you so much ...

[Is Xiao Pu happy today? I'm so happy! Xiao Pu is finally opening her own coffee shop!]

[Xiao Pu's been a bit busy, so you're replying to messages slowly, but it's okay, I have plenty of ways to 'punish' you [winking emoji][bomb emoji]]

[Xiao Pu, I'm so happy today!]

[Xiao Pu, are you happy today? Your eyes are crinkling with laughter, I love you so much!]

[The coffee shop opened! Xiao Pu is happy, and so am I. Are Mom and Dad happy? Is Grandpa happy?]

[Su Pu, how can you be so cute!!!]

[Su Pu, my wife!!!]

Xiao Pu, I love you so much!

[Xiao Pu, you're getting married tomorrow! Are you ready? I'm so nervous...]

[A time machine? I didn't expect you to interpret this experience this way; it's a lovely interpretation. I also feel that our past experiences seem like we've traveled through time, and thankfully we encountered them.]

Su Pu kept flipping through the pages until he reached the latest entry.

The wedding was perfect, and I'm so happy. Xiao Pu, I love you!

"Little Pu... hurry up..."

Outside the room, Li Jichuan urged him again.

"They're here!"

Su Pu turned off her phone and ran out of the room.

Planes take off and land, the world goes on and on, and perhaps life is just a series of ordinary occurrences.

But there are always some people who, with unwavering passion and love, will create new flavors in life and carve out endless opportunities with their own hands.

The plane taxied off the runway and took off, the feeling of being pushed back reminded Su Pu that they had left familiar land.

But who cares?

The greatest treasure the world has given him is sitting beside him, waiting with him for a new adventure.

Su Pu thought that now he could fly and land in a relaxed manner.

Su Pu thought that perhaps he could be the pride of every version of himself in the past.

He began to accept himself; he began to understand himself.

He is grateful for everything in the past, the good and the bad, the smooth and the bumpy, the favorable and the scarred...

Want a drink?

Li Jichuan held his champagne glass to Su Pu's lips, "Have a little, it'll help you sleep better later..."

"Don't worry, I'll call you when you get off the plane."

Su Pu smiled; he wasn't worried at all.

I have no regrets.

Perhaps those scabbed wounds, ambiguous memories, and irreparable regrets will all form obstacles in his heart.

But the person in front of me is the cure for all these pains.

After drinking the wine, Su Pu intertwined her fingers with Li Jichuan's and fell into a deep sleep, leaning on his shoulder.

May everyone sleep peacefully.

May everyone's long-cherished wishes come true.

May all that we cherish and remember eventually come to fruition.

May we land in the fertile soil of ideals, in the heart of dreams, in the embrace of our loved ones!

—End of main text, thank you everyone!!!—