In the office, Shi Heng's eyes fell on the photo frame on the desk.
That is the classic photo that netizens called "Adventure Kiss".
At the edge of the Eighteen Bends Chasm in Yuncheng, the rising sun painted a golden edge on the two people hugging each other. He was bending down to kiss Gu Youran who was wearing a wedding dress.
This photo went viral on the Internet and was imitated by countless couples, but no one could replicate the heart-wrenching affection.
His slender fingers gently stroked the photo frame, "Youbao, when can I see you again..."
The day after tomorrow is their sixth wedding anniversary, and the day they got their marriage certificate at the Yuncheng Civil Affairs Bureau seems like just yesterday.
For five years, every late night he would dream of their life in Cloud City, but when he woke up, there was only cold air beside his pillow.
Shi Heng suddenly took out his cell phone and said, "Xim, arrange a flight immediately. I want to go to Yuncheng."
"Now?" Sim on the other end of the phone was obviously stunned.
"Yes, now."
Shi Heng's tone left no room for doubt, "I'm leaving in an hour."
After hanging up the phone, Shi Heng walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked at the skyline in the distance.
This was the first time in five years that he wanted to return to that city so badly.
A place where they have many fond memories.
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At six o'clock in the afternoon, Jishengtang Medical Clinic was preparing to close.
"Oh, it's been such a short time since we last saw each other, and the clinic has expanded to become so magnificent!" A shrill female voice came from the door.
Su Niannian turned around and saw her aunt Chen Li standing at the door wearing a designer suit and new high heels.
My uncle Zhang Jianjun was wearing a neat suit and spotless shiny leather shoes. He was looking at the clinic's sign with his hands behind his back.
As the owner of a small construction company, he has always paid attention to his external image.
"Aunt, uncle, why are you here?" Su Niannian walked forward quickly.
Chen Li walked straight in. "What? We can't even come and take a look?"
She looked around. "Tsk, tsk, are the shops on both sides connected? I remember there were only two small shops last year."
Zhang Jianjun stroked his chin and interjected, "Although the shop space on this old street isn't expensive, it would have cost two or three million to buy and renovate it, right?"
He turned to his wife and winked, "It seems our niece is doing well in business now!"
Su Niannian poured tea for the two of them. "The clinic's business is better than before, mainly because it's more convenient for patients to see a doctor. Now we have an acupuncture room, a massage room, and we can also do Chinese medicine fumigation."
Chen Li didn't take the teacup, but walked to the back door and looked out. "The backyard has been expanded, right? Let me take a look."
Without waiting for Su Niannian to answer, she pushed open the back door and walked in.
The backyard has indeed changed a lot. The originally narrow patio has now more than doubled in size. Various flowers and plants are planted on both sides of the bluestone path, and an exquisite pavilion has been added in the corner.
The original one-story bungalow has been renovated, with the exterior walls replaced with simple blue bricks and black tiles, and the windows are also newly installed carved wooden windows.
Chen Li looked at the scene before her, her voice suddenly rising, "Where did you get so much money? Could it be..."
Su Niannian interrupted her, "It's all regular income. The clinic now sees hundreds of patients every day, and many come from other places because of our reputation."
Chen Li suddenly leaned in closer and lowered her voice, saying, "Niannian, you're already thirty and have two children. Your uncle's cousin is the director of the credit department at a bank, earning 28,000 yuan a month. He just got divorced last year and has an eight-year-old son."
Su Niannian frowned, "Aunt, I'm not thinking about these things now..."
"Listen to me first," Chen Li interrupted her. "He's so well off! He has a house and a car. Although he has a son, he's just the right companion for your two children. Look at you, all these years, you didn't even know who the father of your child was..."
At this time, Chen Fang came out of the kitchen, spatula in hand. "Oh, my sister is here. What a rare guest. The last time we met was at Grandpa's house during the Spring Festival, right?"
Chen Li curled her lips and said, "Sister, I'm talking to Nian Nian about serious matters. Jianjun's cousin is indeed a good match. If you miss this opportunity, you won't have it again."
Su Niannian shook her head firmly. "Thank you for your kindness, auntie, but I have to take care of the children and run the clinic now. I really don't have time to think about personal problems."
Zhang Jianjun suddenly interrupted, "Niannian, what you said is wrong. After all, a woman needs someone to rely on."
"Uncle," Su Niannian looked at him directly, "I have a medical qualification certificate and real skills. Patients come for the treatment. I don't need to rely on anyone."
Chen Li's face turned ugly. "How can you be so ungrateful, kid! If it weren't for your better conditions now, I wouldn't be willing to introduce you! When you were pregnant before marriage, who in your family looked up to you?"
Chen Fang immediately stood in front of her daughter and said, "Chen Li, you're going too far. Nian Nian relies on her own abilities to make a living and doesn't need others to look down on her."
"Sister, just spoil her!" Chen Li said sharply, "With such a big clinic, who knows if she's relying on some shameful tricks..."
“That’s enough!”
Su Niannian suddenly raised her voice, "Aunt, if you are here as a guest, I welcome you. If you are here to talk about this, please go back."
After an awkward silence, Zhang Jianjun adjusted his suit collar and walked out with his wife. "Alright, alright, if they don't appreciate it, forget it. Let's go. We still have to attend the Chamber of Commerce dinner."
Chen Li turned back as she walked away, "Niannian, don't regret it! With such great conditions, there are so many girls waiting in line!"
After the two left, Chen Fang closed the door of the clinic and let out a long sigh.
"Your aunt has this temper. She has never been able to stand seeing anyone better than her since she was little."
Su Niannian put the teacup on the tray and smiled, "Mom, I don't care about these things anymore. Let them think whatever they want."
At this time, Su Qian pushed open the door of the clinic and ran out skipping and jumping, her pigtails swinging, "Mom! Grandma! I'm hungry!"
Su Mo followed slowly behind.
The last one walking was Su Huaishan. His face was so gloomy that water seemed to drip out of it, and his big hands were clenched tightly.
He had been sorting herbs in the pharmacy just now, and heard every word of Chen Li's harsh words.
"Grandpa, why are your hands shaking?" Su Mo keenly noticed his grandfather's abnormality and asked with his little face raised.
Su Huaishan forced a smile and patted his grandson's head. "It's okay, grandpa is just a little tired."
In the past, when their family conditions were poor, Chen Li and her family were reluctant to move around much.
Now that the clinic has just started to pick up some momentum, he can't wait to establish a relationship with her, even under the guise of proposing marriage. It's obvious that he has his eyes on Nian Nian's current career.
"Are you hungry? Dinner is ready, let's go eat." Chen Fang invited the family to go to the backyard.
There were four dishes and one soup on the table: braised pork, cola chicken wings, garlic water spinach, scrambled eggs with tomatoes and a bowl of pork rib soup.
After everyone was seated, Su Mo suddenly spoke up, "Mom, just now my aunt said she wanted to introduce you to someone. Is she going to find a father for us?"
When Su Qian heard this, she immediately put down her chopsticks, her eyes sparkling, "Really? Xiaomei in kindergarten said her dad would lift me up high, I want a dad too!"
The atmosphere at the table froze instantly.
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