Chapter 386
Leng Zexi quietly walked behind him, stretched out his arms, and gently embraced the man in his arms.
He leaned forward slightly, got close to the man's ear, and whispered softly to comfort him: "Child, your memory is not very good. In the next period of time, we should spend more time with Ningning and the others."
"After some time, when your injuries have healed and your eyes have recovered, maybe they will have forgotten this fear."
Hearing this, Xia Ruo'an bit her lip lightly, a hint of anticipation flashed in her eyes, and she murmured to herself, "I hope so..."
Leng Zexi patted her shoulder gently and said softly, "Okay, don't think too much and go to sleep. We have something important to do at the Wen family tomorrow."
After saying that, he carefully helped Xia Ruoan to lie down, and then he lay down beside her, holding her tightly in his arms.
After making sure that Xia Ruoan was fast asleep, Leng Zexi gently withdrew his arm and carefully covered Ruoan and the children with the quilt, fearing that any excessive movement would wake up his wife and children in bed.
Then he slowly stood up, walked very lightly as if afraid of making any noise, and tiptoed towards the study.
After entering the study, Leng Zexi did not turn on the light, but walked to the cabinet in the dark, opened the door skillfully, and took out a box of cigarettes and a lighter.
With a crisp "click" sound, a faint flame instantly lit up. It was only a little bit of light, but it was enough to illuminate Leng Zexi's well-defined face.
Just then, a crisp cell phone ringtone suddenly rang.
Leng Zexi took out his cell phone and saw that the caller on the screen was Ouyang.
He couldn't help but feel a little surprised, wondering why Ouyang would suddenly call him so late.
After pressing the answer button, Leng Zexi asked, "Why are you calling so late? Is there something urgent?"
Ouyang on the other end of the phone was standing on his balcony, looking towards the garden.
The yard that was originally planted with gorgeous roses has now been replaced by large patches of gorgeous forget-me-nots, forming a dreamy blue ocean.
"When I called Ningning before, I heard them discussing mopping the floor. They said that Ruoan didn't hold something firmly and it spilled everywhere." Ouyang said with a frown.
"Oh, at that time, I was in the living room with my children looking at the gifts that were going to be given out tomorrow."
"Who knew that Ruoan was careless and didn't hold the cup firmly, and it fell to the ground with a 'bang'. Fortunately, she was fine." Leng Zexi explained the situation to Ouyang lightly.
After saying that, Leng Zexi took a deep puff of the cigarette in his hand. Maybe it was because he hadn't touched this thing for a long time. As soon as he took a puff, he was choked by the thick smoke, followed by a violent cough.
Ouyang on the other end of the phone heard Leng Zexi's cough, and his heart tightened. He hurriedly asked: "Are you okay? Ruoan and the children are all depending on you to take care of them, you have to take care of yourself too!"
Leng Zexi coughed, and when he finally stopped coughing, he gasped and said, "It's really nothing, I just haven't smoked for too long, and I was not used to it and choked."
However, Ouyang obviously didn't believe his words. Hearing Leng Zexi say this, he couldn't help but sneer and sighed helplessly: "You've already started smoking, and you still insist on saying it's okay? Do you think I'm stupid?"
After a pause, Ouyang seemed to suddenly remember something and continued to ask, "By the way, didn't you quit smoking when Ruo'an was pregnant? Why are you smoking again now? Are you under too much pressure recently?"
In response to Ouyang's question, Leng Zexi was silent for a moment, then slowly exhaled a puff of smoke and replied with a slightly tired voice: "Alas... it is indeed a bit stressful. But don't worry, I will adjust my condition and it will not affect my care for Ruoan and the children."
Ouyang naturally understood Leng Zexi's mood at the moment. After all, when he first learned about Ling'er's situation, he also drank to drown his sorrows and smoked cigarettes, just to temporarily numb his painful heart.
Thinking of this, Ouyang couldn't help but shook his head slightly and sighed secretly.
"As for Ruoan's condition, I've heard from my eldest brother. It's actually not as bad as imagined. She should be able to recover after a while. So, you really don't have to be so worried." Ouyang consoled her earnestly.
However, this time, it has to be said that Ruoan is indeed blessed with good fortune. If there had been the slightest mistake or accident, then Ruoan would probably have suffered the same tragic fate as Gao Liang, where he would have died.
"I know all this in my heart, but even so, I still can't completely let it go." Leng Zexi frowned, his face full of worry.
"I thought as long as I took good care of Ruo'an, everything would be fine. But the facts proved that there was still a difference after all."
"You can't imagine the scene at that time. When she accidentally broke the cup and stood there with a blank and helpless look on her face, my heart seemed to be torn into pieces in an instant."
At this point, Leng Zexi's voice trembled slightly.
"Before I even reached her side, she couldn't wait to apologize to me again and again. The look on her face was so heartbreaking." Leng Zexi's eyes gradually turned red with tears welling up in them.
Hearing this, Ouyang could not help but nod his head with empathy. He sighed softly and said slowly, "I understand this feeling. When Ling'er's condition deteriorated to the late stage and she chose to give up treatment, symptoms such as nosebleeds and vomiting had already become commonplace."
"And she was the same as Ruoan now..."
Ouyang paused for a moment, then continued, "She clearly wanted to take care of herself more than anyone else, but she was powerless and kept repeating the word 'I'm sorry' over and over again."
"Each sound was like a heavy hammer hitting my heart, making me feel heartbroken. I wish I could take her place and bear all the pain and suffering immediately."
At the end of his speech, Ouyang's eyes became slightly moist.
"Yes, you do have personal experience of this." Leng Zexi listened to him talk about the details of taking care of Zhou Ling'er in the past, and thought to himself: In comparison, I am really quite lucky.
After all, Ruoan is always by my side, never leaving me.
However, Ouyang lost his beloved Zhou Ling'er, and it was a tragic ending that they were separated by the Yin and Yang and would never see each other again.
"Don't push yourself too hard, otherwise Ruo'an will only become more anxious and uneasy. Just treat everything as normal. If it's not something dangerous and she insists on doing it herself, then you might as well let her try it. Just stay by her side and make sure she's safe and sound." Ouyang advised earnestly.
"Okay, I understand." Leng Zexi nodded repeatedly to show his agreement. He also knew in his heart that he was indeed overly worried.
Suddenly, Leng Zexi recalled what Lin Cai said, and couldn't help but ask curiously: "I heard that you have close contact with a female employee who looks a bit like Zhou Ling'er. What's going on?"
"Are you trying to find a replacement?" This behavior is really unlike his usual style.
"Is this true? Who told you? Could it be Lin Cai?" Upon hearing this, Ouyang's mouth corners lifted up slightly, revealing a bitter smile, and his facial muscles twitched slightly uncontrollably.
"Yeah." Leng Zexi responded softly, and his slender fingers gracefully turned the pen in his hand. The pen seemed to be given life, dancing flexibly on his fingertips.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he was patiently waiting for the other party to respond.
After a while, Leng Zexi slowly said, "Ningning is already three years old now, and his birthday has been in the past for so long. You should try to move on from the past."
"Even if you really want to start a new relationship, I believe no one will say anything about it."
As he spoke, he nodded thoughtfully, as if confirming what he had said.
Ouyang couldn't help but chuckle when he heard this, with an indescribable emotion in his laughter. "Oh? Are you advising me to find a partner as soon as possible? Why? Are you afraid that I will compete with you for your son?"
He asked back with a hint of sarcasm.
Then Naidi shook his head and said, "Don't listen to Lin Cai's nonsense."
Leng Zexi smiled and said, "If you really want children, they are happy to be your sons. Anyway, I will never stop you."
"It's just that... in my opinion, the children are probably more eager to stay with their mother, so you may not have much hope in this matter." After saying this, Leng Zexi's face was full of teasing.
When Ouyang heard this, the corners of his mouth involuntarily rose slightly, revealing a faint smile.
I have to admit that what Leng Zexi said does make some sense.
Ouyang didn't want Leng Zexi to misunderstand, so he explained, "The woman I mentioned before actually came here on purpose to pretend to meet by chance."
"Today I have asked someone to give her the corresponding compensation according to the regulations, and then let her leave directly. To be honest, she doesn't look like it at all." Ouyang said seriously.
"No one can replace Ling'er, and I also can't find someone else to replace Ling'er. My life is pretty good now." Ouyang took a sip of the flower tea in the water.
Appearance is just a shell, not to mention that his Ling'er's eyes are so clear, while that woman's eyes are full of calculation, which makes people feel disgusted.
"Leng Zexi, don't tell me about a substitute or a replacement. Ling'er is my wife, my only wife, and that will never change in this lifetime." Ouyang whispered as he looked at the forget-me-nots in the yard.
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