A small opening in the window let in the wind, causing her white dress to flutter.
He felt immense satisfaction.
I walked over and looked out the window, following her gaze.
The villas in Rose Manor are already taking shape.
"In another half month, the tomb building for my mother will be completed, and then we will tie a rose rope up there."
Cui Ziqi explained.
Xia Wan turned to look at him, "Can I go in and take a look once it's finished?"
Because the pile of stones collapsed that day, Cui Ziqi wouldn't let her get close to the construction site.
He nervously said he was afraid she would get hurt.
Xia Wan tried to argue her point, but she couldn't win.
She kept thinking about the stones inside, which made her feel the long-lost system current.
"sure."
Cui Ziqi sat down next to Xia Wan and pulled her into his arms.
His gaze fell on the painting in front of her.
The painting depicts old residential buildings in a small town.
The entire sheet of paper was covered in dark tones, except for one household in a certain residential building, which used color to outline their artwork.
A row of sauerkraut grows outside the balcony, while the house is filled with warm light. Looking closely, you can see the shadows of a family of three reflected by the window, a picture of happiness and tranquility.
Cui Ziqi's eyes darkened slightly.
Without much thought, he knew what the painting depicted.
He looked away as if he hadn't seen it.
Xia Wan noticed his gaze and pointed to the painting to explain.
“This is my real home. I am my parents’ only daughter, and they are waiting for me to come back.”
Cui Ziqi's face darkened several shades.
Xia Wan acted as if she hadn't seen it and continued, "My mom's pickled cabbage is delicious. I've loved it since I was little. After I grew up and left home, she would pickle lots and lots of pickled cabbage every year so I could eat my fill when I came back."
“My dad isn’t one to express himself much, but every time I come home, he picks me up from the station rain or shine. My room is spotless all year round because my dad cleans it…”
Xia Wan found an outlet to confide in and talked a lot to Cui Ziqi.
She didn't notice that Cui Ziqi's face was getting darker and darker.
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