The companionship of childhood sweethearts probably means that she makes noises and he laughs.
Rong He didn't know when he started to like Tang Ran.
Perhaps it was the first love of youth, a glance at each other caused the heartbeat to suddenly accelerate.
Or maybe it was the girl falling into a dream, causing ripples.
I thought everything would develop normally, growing up together, graduating, confessing my love naturally, and then getting married, having children, and spending the rest of my life together.
But eight out of ten things in life are not as we wish, and the sudden change in the Tang family changed everything.
"Do you really want to marry that girl from the Tang family?"
"Well, I like her, Grandpa. Since you're unwilling to help the Tang family, at least help me and let Tang Ran stay. How could she endure all that hardship?"
"Rong He, you are not a child anymore. Some things are not what you want them to be. You think the girl from the Tang family is pitiful, but have you ever thought about your current situation?
I will protect you while I am alive, but what if I die?"
"grandfather!"
Old Master Rong waved his hand to signal Rong He to continue listening to him.
"They say it's important to marry someone of equal social status, but Grandpa also comes from a humble background and doesn't see that as important. With the girl from the Tang family's personality, marrying you would be like jumping from one pit into another.
If you have the ability, I won't say a word to dissuade you. If you really marry her, your father will... can you protect him?"
"I will fight anyone who dares to bully Tang Ran to the death."
Old Master Rong looked at Rong He for a long time.
"Okay, but I have to let outsiders see the Rong family's attitude so as not to implicate the Rong family. Have you thought about it? Are you willing?"
Rong He nodded heavily, the light in his eyes frighteningly bright.
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Soon, a piece of news spread in a small circle - the young man from the Rong family was determined to marry the young girl from the Tang family, which made old man Rong so angry that he whipped the young man and beat him half to death. The old man had no choice but to agree, but he was also very angry.
Forced by the situation, Mr. Rong just wanted to let people know that this was a matter for the children and had nothing to do with the elders' stance.
The beating was real and for show. Rong He stayed at home for two days. His body was in pain, but his heart was filled with sweetness. It was because he could help Tang Ran and also because he could get the girl he had been dreaming of.
But when he was able to go out and wanted to tell Tang Ran the news as soon as possible, he got the news that Tang Ran fell into the reservoir and died.
For a moment, Rong He felt like the sky had fallen. He didn't understand. He had fought so hard to get it, so why was Tang Ran gone?
That night, Rong He didn't follow Chen Shuang out just because he saw him. It was a complete coincidence. But what Chen Shuang didn't know was that he was carrying the saber given to him by his grandfather.
Seeing Chen Shuang again, Rong He was so excited that his dead heart seemed to start beating again.
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He had been paying attention to the subsequent situation of the Tang family. After learning that Tang's parents had an accident and Tang Ran was in the Northwest Military Region, Rong He once again begged his grandfather, saying that he wanted to join the army, go to the Northwest, and be with Tang Ran.
Old Master Rong, contrary to his usual behavior, agreed immediately. It was time to let Rong He go out and try his luck. A sapling under a big tree would never have a chance to grow.
However, the rumors released by Mr. Rong made people think that the Rong family had given up on Rong He and directly "exiled" him to the northwest.
Rong He's father and stepmother were happy to see it happen, and the farther he went, the better.
After arriving at the Northwest Military Region, Rong He deeply realized that he was too weak. He wanted to climb up and become the umbrella that protected Tang Ran from the wind and rain.
But Rong He didn't realize that Tang Ran didn't seem to need anyone else's protection. As long as she was willing, she would be the most dazzling existence.
On the battlefield of Country Y, Tang Ran made many contributions. Compared with the growing distance between him and Tang Ran, Rong He was more grateful that at least he was still by Tang Ran's side, and it was good to be able to watch her. Until there were more and more outstanding people around Tang Ran, and he couldn't help but confess his love to her, so Tang Ran deliberately began to avoid him.
In fact, he was not too disappointed, as the result was foreseeable. So when he learned that his grandfather was seriously ill and hoped that he would return to the Northeast Military Region, Rong He did not hesitate. Compared to the Northwest Military Region where Tang Ran was uncomfortable and deliberately avoided him, he wanted Tang Ran to be happier. Isn't silently guarding him also a kind of protection?
Afterwards, Tang Bo died inexplicably. Rong He had a vague guess that all he could do was to clear up all traces and not allow any possibility of endangering Tang Ran to exist.
This is also the only thing Rong He thinks he can do, but he doesn't know if it can help Tang Ran.
After that, Tang Ran was injured and fell into a coma. Rong He only went to see her once as a friend's sister. It was at that time that he seemed to see two familiar figures from afar, and instantly understood why Tang Ran would defend the Northwest Military Region to the death.
Although Rong He never went to the Northwest, he would always be the first to receive news about what happened in the Northwest Military Region.
One day, Rong He was standing at the window of his office, looking in a certain direction, when there was a knock on the door.
"Enter."
"I received a call saying someone woke up. It happened three days ago. Do you want to go check it out?"
He clenched his fists in an instant and then quickly released them, but as the most capable person around Mr. Rong and having been with Rong He for many years, even the slightest change could not escape his eyes.
"No, just wake up."
"The old man's condition is getting worse, and you're not young anymore. You should consider getting married and having children."
Rong He didn't want to discuss this topic at this time.
"Uncle Wang, don't mention it. I don't have any thoughts on that. Come back with me to see Grandpa tonight."
It’s true that he liked Tang Ran, and it’s also true that he still likes her now.
The human heart is so small, how can it accommodate so many people?
But liking Tang Ran is his own business and has nothing to do with anyone else. His heart will probably never be empty in this life. Wouldn't getting married hurt both himself and others?
He knew the feeling of being loved but not being able to get it. If the love was destined to be unrequited, there was no need to waste innocent people's time.
When the office became quiet again and Rong He was left alone, Rong He walked to the desk and took out a thick notebook from the drawer. The first page was a photo of him, Tang Ran and Chen Shuang. Someone was smiling like a flower and looked innocent. It seemed that everything was the same as before, but things and people had changed.
Page after page of the notebook are filled with unsent letters. No one mentions Tang Ran, but every word is about Tang Ran. This is the only way Rong He can think of to ease his longing for Tang Ran without disturbing her.
Opening a new page, Rong He took out the pen that Tang Ran gave him when he was in the Northwest Military Region.
"Seeing your letter is like seeing you in person. I was so excited to hear the news that you have woken up. My wish has finally come true. I only hope that for the rest of your life, every year will be filled with joy and happiness, and everything will go well..."
But year after year, I am without you...
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