Chapter 184 I Want to Pick You Up
Lin Xiyin had her last meal at the Qu family's house; it was probably the last meal of the week.
Tomorrow morning, she will go to school, and her child will go to an early childhood education class.
She won't be staying at the old house for a while after that.
I might come back to visit the elderly on the weekend.
As for when they will move to Yunhai House with Qu Jianhang, it will probably be in the next few days.
On Monday night, Lin Xiyin declined all invitations and returned to her place alone.
Pei Muye was originally going to have dinner with her.
But Lin Xiyin only let him pick up Lin Youxing.
Aunt Zhao is on vacation during this period.
So she lives alone at home.
I've been staying at the Qu family's old house for the past few days. Everyone has been very kind to me, and the environment is comfortable.
Even the bed and pillows were softer than hers.
But Lin Xiyin still prefers her small place.
Feel free and unrestrained.
Perhaps before, Lin Yiming and his wife didn't take care of her much, and she got used to being alone.
Suddenly, she felt grateful to have so many people who cared for and loved her, but she also felt a little uncomfortable.
She had always been alone.
Even before she divorced Pei Muyi, no one was on her side.
After the divorce, she shouldered everything alone.
All the pain, vulnerability, and sorrow.
She was used to swallowing and digesting things alone.
She does like this atmosphere and lifestyle.
She was just a little... flattered.
She even wondered if God was being too kind to her.
Could this all be a dream from God?
When he woke up from the dream and realized something was wrong, he took everything back from her.
Sometimes she also felt that her thoughts were quite ridiculous.
I pinched myself, and it hurt quite a bit, so it probably wasn't a dream.
She told herself that she could enjoy her life now and didn't need to worry about what would happen if she lost all of this.
She is not afraid of losing.
At worst, we can go back to the way things were and start all over again.
She is still alone.
Just like before.
Besides, she won't go back to the way things were before.
At least, her mother is real.
Moreover, she has a son.
She was lying alone in bed when she suddenly smiled.
She rolled over, blinked, and the corners of her lips curled up again.
In a few days, I'll be moving to Yunhai House to live with Qu Jianhang.
She's about to start packing.
She was just about to get up when her phone rang.
She answered the phone and called out, "Mom."
"Ruanruan, what are you doing?" Qu Jianhang asked her, "Has Youyou been picked up by Pei Muyi?"
"Yes, I've picked them up." Lin Xiyin's voice was filled with laughter.
Qu Jianhang said, "Mom called to ask you when you want to move. Mom didn't mean to rush you..."
"Mom, I know," Lin Xiyin said. "I'll pack my things in a bit."
"Then I'll pick you up tomorrow night to get your things?"
Qu Jianhang's voice clearly carried a hint of surprise.
Lin Xiyin said, "Okay."
"Then I'll pick you up from school tomorrow?"
"Mom, I'm driving myself."
"Oh, then I..."
"Mom, don't you know the password here? Just come and wait for me."
"Okay," Qu Jianhang said. "Then, Ruanruan, when would you like to see Yan Chengyu?"
“Mom, you can arrange it.” Lin Xiyin said, “I’m available in the evenings. It depends on… Uncle Yan’s schedule, he’s quite busy.”
"Then I'll discuss it with him."
After I hung up the phone, it rang again.
It was a message from Pei Muye.
He said: Youyou is asleep.
Lin Xiyin checked the time and replied: It's a bit early today.
Pei Muye asked: Is it convenient to video chat?
Lin Xiyin called him.
Pei Muye answered quickly, and his handsome face appeared on the phone.
Lin Xiyin placed her phone on the stand next to her, then rested her chin on her hand and looked at the camera: "Why did you suddenly decide to video chat?"
"I want to see you."
Lin Xiyin looked down, avoiding his gaze.
She asked, "What did Youyou eat for dinner?"
She changed the subject.
Pei Muye explained, then asked her, "How did you eat all by yourself?"
"I ate at the school cafeteria before coming back," Lin Xiyin said. "It's very convenient."
What about tomorrow?
"My mom is coming to pick me up tomorrow. We're getting ready to move to Yunhai Home."
Pei Muye took out his phone and showed it to her: "Look where I am."
Lin Xiyin watched as the camera flipped, revealing the entire room.
She said, "Are you at the Cloud Sea House?"
"Yes, I brought Youyou back today." Pei Muye turned the camera back: "I'm back to wait for you."
"Do you know anything about Yan Chengyu?" Lin Xiyin changed the subject again.
"You mean, the guy who was pursuing your mom?"
"Um."
“He’s very ruthless,” Pei Muye said. “Otherwise, he wouldn’t have become the youngest department-level cadre. I don’t know much about other aspects of him.”
"I'm planning to meet with him."
Pei Muye said, "Yinyin, if you don't want your mother..."
“I never thought that way,” Lin Xiyin said. “My mother is so young, she has the right to find happiness.”
“Yes,” Pei Muye said, “No matter what, you still have Youyou… and you still have me.”
“Pei Muyi,” Lin Xiyin asked, “when did you buy those shoes?”
"I bought this while I was shopping last time," Pei Muye said. "Do you like it?"
"I really like it," Lin Xiyin said. "It's very comfortable."
"How's your foot today? Has it healed? Does it still hurt?"
"It's nothing," Lin Xiyin said. "It's just a little scratch."
Lin Xiyin thought for a moment and asked him, "Why did you do that that day? So many people were watching..."
Pei Muye said, "I didn't plan to do anything in front of so many people. I told you to wait in the lounge, but you came out. There's no particular reason; I just didn't want you to get hurt again. I didn't think much of it..."
Lin Xiyin responded with an "oh".
Pei Muye glanced at her and asked, "Are you angry?"
"No," Lin Xiyin said, "It's just that I'm a little... not used to it."
It's hard to get used to a man who used to be so high and mighty, suddenly becoming so humble.
She said, "Don't do things like that again..."
"good."
Pei Muyi agreed readily, and for a moment, Lin Xiyin didn't know what to say.
"Are you tired today? Go to bed early."
Lin Xiyin didn't answer him, but instead asked, "Pei Muye, are you angry?"
Why should I be angry?
"Because I just said those things..."
"No," Pei Muyi said. "What I did yesterday was indeed somewhat inappropriate."
“No,” Lin Xiyin pursed her lips, but still spoke, “It’s because I didn’t want you to do that. There was nothing wrong with what you did. I just didn’t want you to be so… humble.”
"Humble?"
“Yes,” Lin Xiyin’s gaze fell on the phone’s frame, “because before, my love was also so humble, and that feeling was not pleasant. So, I don’t want you to experience that feeling too.”
"No." Pei Muye looked at her: "Yinyin, wasn't I very foolish before?"
"Maybe," Lin Xiyin smiled. "We're both pretty silly."
“I don’t think my behavior… perhaps your use of the word ‘humble’ isn’t quite accurate. For the woman you love, nothing is too much. I know a couple who are quite old; the husband washes his wife’s feet every night, a practice he’s maintained for most of his life. Would you say that’s humble?”
Lin Xiyin did not speak.
Pei Muye said, “It’s love. If there’s no love, only coercion, or utilitarianism, or other desires, I might have to consider those feelings. But I won’t. I love you… so I’m willing to do anything for you.”
Lin Xiyin touched her cheek with the back of her hand; it was burning hot.
She moved her phone away a little; "Pei Muye, go to sleep, I'm sleepy."
"Okay, go to sleep early." Pei Muye said, "After you move to Yunhai House... come back and visit when you have time. I bought you some gifts, they're still in the guest room."
After saying that, Pei Muye simply said, "You can hang up now."
Lin Xiyin didn't even have a chance to ask what the gift was.
Some more.
Why did I buy her a gift again?
Lin Xiyin put her phone away, rolled over on the bed, and reached out to touch it, only to find that the corners of her lips were curved.
I don't know what they're so happy about.
I just feel that... life seems much richer, more exciting, and more promising than before.
The next afternoon, before four o'clock, Qu Jianhang arrived at Lin Xiyin's place.
Lin Xiyin didn't have much to pack.
Qu Jianhang told her that she didn't need to bring any clothes or anything, as she had bought a lot and already sent them over in advance.
Not only were there gifts she bought, but also various gifts recently given by relatives and friends.
From jewelry to everyday items, they have everything.
Therefore, Lin Xiyin did not pack much.
These were all things she was used to using.
There are also some of Lin Youxing's toys and books.
Qu Jianhang first had someone take it to the car, and when Lin Xiyin returned, he helped her tidy up, and that was about it.
Because they were moving today, Lin Youxing was picked up by Pei Muye once again.
However, Lin Xiyin and Pei Muye had agreed that once she moved in, she would pick up Lin Youxing and bring him to Qu Jianhang's place that evening.
When Lin Xiyin told Qu Jianhang about this, Qu Jianhang asked, "Is it because Pei Muye has a house here that you chose this place?"
Lin Xiyin did not deny it. She said, "My former marital home with Pei Muyi was right here."
Qu Jianhang sighed, but didn't say anything more.
The main issue is the child's feelings, which she doesn't really want to interfere with.
Although she wouldn't let her daughter suffer any injustice.
But judging from the current situation, it's clear that the daughter still has feelings for Pei Muye.
What could she do?
We can only let nature take its course.
I finished packing up, and it was only eight o'clock.
Lin Xiyin was preparing to pick up Lin Youxing when she sent a message to Pei Muye.
When they got downstairs, Pei Muye was already waiting there.
"Why did you come downstairs?" Lin Xiyin said, "It's not like I don't know you."
“It’s been more than three years,” Pei Muye said. “This is your first time back, and I wanted to welcome you back.”
Lin Xiyin never expected that, more than a thousand days later, she would be able to come to the place where she and Pei Muye used to live.
Standing outside the door, Pei Muye opened the door.
He said, "Welcome...home."
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