For twelve years, Ning Yanshu's longing for Shen Xu has not faded with time.
On the contrary.
The desire to see him grew stronger with each passing day.
Every day and every night, he was tormented by pain as if by drugs.
Ning Yanshu had imagined countless scenarios in her mind of reuniting with Shen Xu.
But the moment he saw Shen Xu at the airport, all his assumptions and imaginations vanished in an instant.
Shen Xu, now 29, hasn't changed much since he was 19.
However, his eyes and brows now held a touch of the composure and calmness of a mature man.
He became much paler and thinner.
Her shoulder-length hair, styled in a slight curl, gave her an air of artistry.
He stared into the crowd, looking around like a bewildered little rabbit.
Ning Yan appeared calm and composed on the surface, but could not suppress the joy in her heart.
He eagerly lifted his foot and slowly walked towards Chen Xu: "Uncle..."
...
The sudden sound startled Shen Xu.
He turned around and saw the tall man in front of him: "Xiao Shu? It's you..."
Ning Yanshu's appearance has changed a lot since he was a child.
But upon closer inspection, their facial features make them easily recognizable.
Their first meeting after twelve years apart was somewhat awkward.
Undeterred, Shen Xu looked behind him again and asked, "Where's Third Brother? Didn't he come?"
Ning Yanshu narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly: "My dad is busy today... He asked me to pick you up and take you home."
How could he possibly admit that he took all the car keys from the house?
We left for the airport three hours early...
...
Ning Yanshu keenly caught the emotion in Shen Xu's eyes: "Is Uncle disappointed in me?"
"No," Shen Xu quickly explained, "I heard you're helping Third Brother now, I thought you didn't have time..."
"Speak now..."
"Ah...oh." Shen Xu lowered his head: "I...I don't stutter much anymore..."
Ning Yanshu gave a soft "hmm" and then remained silent.
Without his initiative, Shen Xu suddenly felt nervous.
They were such close playmates when they were young, but now they seem inexplicably distant and cold.
Suddenly, Ning Yanshu took a step closer to him, and Shen Xu's entire body tensed up instantly.
What is Xiao Shu going to do? Does he intend to hit him?
So you're still angry about leaving without saying goodbye back then?
With so many people at the airport, couldn't he have waited until he got back to make the call?
He's grown so much taller!
He was shorter than me when we were kids, but now he's a full half head taller than me.
He smells so good, so fragrant.
It smells like a small book.
He's back, finally back.
That's wonderful...
...
Just as Shen Xu was lost in thought, he suddenly felt a weight on his shoulder.
Only then did he realize that Ning Yanshu had taken off his coat and covered him with it.
"Didn't Uncle check the weather forecast before he came back? It's getting colder in Yuncheng today, only -7 degrees Celsius."
Wearing such a thin trench coat, what if you get sick? ...
...
Realizing he had misunderstood, Shen Xu lowered his eyelids somewhat awkwardly and softly uttered an "Oh."
She's easily swayed.
Every breath I took was filled with Ning Yanshu's scent.
Looking at Shen Xu's flushed cheeks, Ning Yanshu turned her head away. A sudden heat rose within her for no apparent reason.
Is it really only -7 degrees Celsius today?
Why does he still feel so hot even after taking off his clothes...?
...
When Ning Yanshu brought Shen Xu home, Shen Fu was busy putting dishes on the table.
Upon seeing the man, Shen Xu deliberately ignored the little red flower apron he was wearing and whispered, "Third Brother."
"Um."
Shen Fu responded and returned to the kitchen.
Shen Xu then called out to Ning Wan, who was sitting on the sofa leisurely sipping tea, "Third Sister-in-law."
Ning Wan quickly put down her teacup and stepped forward to greet him: "Ah Xu is finally back~"
Seeing Ning Yanshu's clothes draped over Shen Xu's shoulders, she immediately understood.
"You're probably not used to the weather at home yet, right? Did you get freezing on the way? ...Come inside and have some hot tea to warm yourself up."
Ning Wan poured him a cup of tea and handed it to him: "After dinner, take a shower to warm yourself up. Wear Xiao Shu's clothes tonight, and we'll go to the mall to buy new ones tomorrow."
Shen Xu quickly declined, saying, "No need, Third Sister-in-law. There's no need for such trouble."
"What's the trouble?" Ning Yanshu glanced at the small suitcase next to Shen Xu and asked, "Or did Uncle bring back enough warm clothes?"
His tone wasn't very friendly, and it carried a hint of stern questioning.
Shen Xu felt a sudden pang of fear for no apparent reason: "No..."
"If you don't have it, go buy it. I happen to be free tomorrow, so I can go with my uncle."
Without waiting for Shen Xu to refuse, Ning Yanshu went straight back to her room and grabbed another coat.
Chen Xu remained standing there, somewhat bewildered.
"Just listen to Xiaoshu," Ning Wan advised him from the side. "Axu hasn't been back to China for many years, and Yuncheng has changed a lot. You'll easily get lost without anyone with you."
"I've tidied up your room for you. Put your things away first, then come out for dinner." Ning Wan smiled and said, "It's been a long time since I've had hometown food. Come and see if your third brother's cooking has improved."
Shen Xu nodded obediently.
Perhaps because he hadn't been back for so long, Shen Xu seemed a little reserved at the beginning of the meal.
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