"How could that be? The worse the weather, the more I want to come. I won't leave you here waiting for me alone."
After spending a month together, Da Meng got to know Du Qinglan a little better. She was a girl who lacked a sense of security. Although she was three years older than him, she was a woman who needed to be protected in his presence.
She lacks a sense of security because she was born without parents, so she wants to hold onto warmth while fearing its loss.
Thinking of this, Da Meng gently placed his hand on the back of Du Qinglan's hand.
"I will never abandon you unless I die."
After a month of getting to know each other, Du Qinglan had completely become a part of his being, etched into his very soul.
He wanted no one but Du Qinglan in his entire life.
Du Qinglan's face was touched, and she leaned her head on Da Meng's shoulder.
“Brother Da Meng, you’ve been so good to me, I’ve decided to be brave for you too.”
"What."
"You didn't want to take me to meet your family. Originally, I thought that I was all alone and had never experienced any warmth, so I didn't deserve the harmony and warmth of such a big family. But you have been so open with me. I think I should also muster up the courage to let go of the past and move forward with you. I believe that with you by my side, I will never be lonely or afraid."
Upon hearing these words, Da Meng was deeply moved, feeling a surge of warmth and a sense of heroic pride.
He excitedly assured them, "Don't worry, I'll always be here for you, and I'll do whatever you ask, as long as I can."
"I will not let you down."
Qiao Lian'er sat opposite the two, silently watching them show their affection.
Du Qinglan is going to meet the Qiao family; that's the information she received.
Then came a string of mushy sweet nothings. Qiao Lian'er couldn't stand it any longer. She waited a while longer, and when she learned that Du Qinglan was going to the Qiao family the next afternoon, she left the private room.
Du Qinglan nestled in Qiao Dameng's arms, looking out the door.
"What are you looking at? I'll close the door tightly." Da Meng stood up.
I don't know what happened to this door; it was clearly closed at first, but it must have been blown open by the cold wind.
Du Qinglan stopped him: "I was watching the people coming and going outside, and thinking about how there are so many people in the world, yet I was able to meet you in this vast sea of people, and meet such a good man like you. I have no regrets in my life."
Da Meng remained silent: "Lan'er, you really need someone to take care of you."
"I came to your side too late. How I wish I could have met you two years earlier so that you could have suffered less."
The two cuddled together for a while, and then, as usual, Da Meng escorted Du Qinglan back to the alley and back to the Qiao family.
The Qiao family gathered in the East Warm Pavilion, eating snacks, drinking tea, and warming themselves by the stove, with laughter and cheerful voices coming from time to time.
Mu Xinghe peeled a lychee for Qiao Xier to eat. He was doing well in his official career without any setbacks, and he was in a relaxed mood every day.
The Minister of Personnel was very satisfied with him and praised him highly. However, he was too inexperienced and needed to gain more experience for two or three years before he could be promoted and gain the respect of the people.
Pei Qingrong was lively and often flirted with Dacheng. Unfortunately, she was also pregnant, so Dacheng was very careful, afraid that something might happen to her.
Qiao Zhizhi was practicing painting intently in the study, casting a focused silhouette on the window.
Da Meng watched this scene from the courtyard and couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth into a smile.
How happy she would be if Lan'er joined this family.
Da Meng strode into the warm pavilion, intending to announce the good news to the Qiao family.
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