Chapter 14: Endless Desire
Human desires are insatiable, and after tasting the sweetness of success, people develop a sense of complacency.
Liu Chengxu first leaned out halfway and reached his hand over, placing his fingertips on Su Zhiluo's lips. The soft and deep touch felt like being sucked, giving her a strange pleasure.
Liu Chengxu carefully got out of bed, her heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to burst her chest. She pressed her palm against her chest twice, and once the pain subsided, she pressed her lips to it.
Liu Chengxu carefully and gently sucked on the labia, then stepped back a few paces before placing her fingers on them.
Her eyes welled up again. She longed to call her "sister-in-law" and tell Su Zhiluo about her unspoken love. She also wanted to tell her about all the efforts she had made; she had truly tried. Unfortunately, she loved too much, and it wasn't something she was incapable of changing.
Sister-in-law, do I have a chance?
She closed her eyes and kissed him again.
Liu Chengxu's kiss was not intense, just a gentle licking that brought an inescapable itch to the thin skin. The person being kissed was aroused, but Su Zhiluo was in pain. Her body enjoyed this kind of caress and also felt a strange urge, hoping that he could be more intense and push her to the climax.
Su Zhiluo felt like she was suffocating from her actions and desperately wanted to gasp for breath.
Liu Chengxu was still young and not as good at kissing as her older sister. When her sister kissed her, she would pause for a moment, look at her, and say, "Luo Luo, take a breath."
Liu Chengxu had excellent lung capacity, so he kept kissing her, and even after he finished kissing her, he would still gently lick her lips little by little.
Su Zhilu couldn't hold on any longer and tried to turn over. Liu Chengxu's hand landed on her cheek, and he brushed the hair that was sticking to her cheek behind her ear.
Su Zhiluo had a strange suspicion: every time she had a wet dream before, it was because Liu Chengxu kissed her.
Of course, she knew it was somewhat impossible, but the overwhelming desire forced her to think in that direction.
Finally, Liu Chengxu had kissed enough. She carefully returned to her own bed, her big, dark eyes closing contentedly.
Su Zhiluo let out a few more breaths, exhausted. Countless dots danced all over her body. She couldn't suppress her desires; the wetness seeped out continuously from the crevices.
Insomnia is painful enough, but for Su Zhi, the sleepless nights and the need to suppress her true nature made it even more unbearable. She desperately wanted to hide herself away.
Su Zhiluo suspected that she was lustful and had a sex addiction, otherwise why would she like Liu Chengxu's kisses, which were so terrible?
They hadn't yet experienced their climax at the same time, but simultaneously fell into a tragic situation.
*
It was past five in the morning when Su Zhiluo was still awake. She tossed and turned in bed until dawn before she finally drifted off to sleep, but remained in a state of semi-consciousness.
It's exactly 7 o'clock.
When Liu Chengxu woke up, she found her sister-in-law pale, with obvious dark circles under her eyes. Without saying a word, she grabbed the car keys and insisted on taking Su Zhiluo to work.
As Liu Chengxu rode his bicycle, he casually probed, "Sister-in-law, how about I come back once a month to help you tidy up the house?"
Su Zhiluo didn't respond. It wasn't until they arrived at the factory gate, seeing Liu Chengxu's barely concealed disappointment, that she softly reminded him, "Aren't you supposed to come back to sweep the tombs for Qingming Festival in April?"
“That’s right!” Liu Chengxu’s eyes lit up. “Then I’ll come back for Qingming Festival.”
"Be careful on the road."
Watching Su Zhiluo walk through the gate, Liu Chengxu turned his car around and drove away. The wind swept past her low ponytail, and the hem of her trench coat billowed gently in the breeze. Her figure, with the carefree spirit unique to young people, quickly disappeared into the flow of traffic.
Su Zhiluo stood there for a long time before slowly exhaling.
Back home, Liu Chengxu carefully opened the exquisite box. Inside lay a quartz watch with a pink strap. She solemnly put the watch on her wrist, and just as she was about to touch the dial, she went to the bathroom to wash her hands thoroughly. Her fingertips lightly traced the smooth dial, and she held her wrist up to the light to take a picture. She first posted it on her WeChat Moments, and then specially shared it in her group of friends to share her joy.
Meng Zhenyue sent a message: [The gift is on your desk.]
Liu Chengxu replied: 【Did you guys eat the cake?】
Yesterday, before she left, she specifically sent a message to her friends asking them to share the cake.
Cha Baomei quickly replied: "It's quite big, we only ate half. We'll save the rest for you, and when you come back this afternoon, the three of us can finish it together."
Liu Chengxu: [I'll arrive this afternoon.]
Then he added, "Look at my watch."
It means to be praised.
Meng Zhenyue was a talented writer and immediately sent a carefully crafted compliment.
Cha Baomei bluntly pointed out that her photo angles were not good and earnestly taught her how to take better photos.
Liu Chengxu finally combined Meng Zhenyue's text with Cha Baomei's photography skills, made some revisions, and reposted it on WeChat Moments.
Su Zhiluo saw that post on WeChat Moments during her lunch break. She hovered her finger over the like icon for a moment, then clicked "like."
Liu Chengxu: "Tenderness carefully preserved by time"
"My love takes root and sprouts with every pulse, and grows vigorously."
Before leaving, Liu Chengxu specially cooked dinner in a timed rice cooker so that her sister-in-law could have dinner when she got home in the evening. She originally wanted to wait until eight o'clock in the evening to see her sister-in-law one last time, because she was afraid that she would be reluctant to leave, and she also knew that continuing to cling to this warmth would only put Su Zhiluo in a difficult position.
She invited Meng Zhenyue and Cha Baomei to have dinner at school instead of eating there, and cooked a few dishes to bring to them.
Meng Zhenyue simply replied with a "okay".
Although reluctant to return to school, as the subway slowly started moving, Liu Chengxu looked down at her watch, a gentle smile unconsciously curving her lips. She gently pressed the watch face to her lips, leaving a silent kiss.
*
Schools will be closed for three days during the Qingming Festival, including Saturday and Sunday.
That day, Su Zhiluo bought the things, and the two of them took the bus there. When Liu Jinhuan passed away, Liu Chengxu's family was well-off, so they specially bought a burial plot.
There were many people at the cemetery who came to remember their loved ones. Su Zhiluo wiped the tombstone clean and touched the edge of the photo with her fingers, as if she were caressing her lover.
The photo on the tombstone has faded, but the sister's smile shines in her eyes. She is looking forward to her wedding and to marrying her beloved.
On that day, she hoped to grow old together with her husband; on the day after that, Su Zhiluo lost her beloved forever.
Liu Chengxu shoved his hands deep into the pockets of his work pants and stood quietly before his sister's tombstone. The photo was taken at a photo studio, specially for his sister to register her marriage with Su Zhiluo.
Liu Chengxu couldn't look into her sister's eyes; tears welled up in her eyes, and she felt an unprecedented pain. Her thumb kept rubbing against her index finger, as if she wanted to rub off a piece of skin.
She felt guilty; she knew she was despicable.
She likes her sister's wife.
Su Zhiluo was someone her sister liked very much. Her sister had told countless times to those around her that she couldn't live without her. However, she repeatedly stole kisses on Su Zhiluo's thin lips at night and even wanted to make love to her.
When she was little, her parents were always running around doing all sorts of shady businesses. Her older sister took care of her and always gave her whatever she asked for. But after her sister passed away, she began to covet her lover.
Liu Chengxu felt a sharp, dry sensation in his throat.
She hadn't just recently developed feelings for Su Zhiluo; this seed had been sprouting in her heart for a long time. At first, she pretended not to know, but later, her passion grew stronger and stronger. Unable to contain herself any longer, she asked her sister what to do. Now, she had gone too far, and finally…
She was too ashamed to face her sister.
She's a scoundrel; she stole her sister's wife.
Su Zhiluo silently put down the food her sister liked. She had brought a bunch of sunflowers with an envelope underneath. Liu Chengxu wanted to see what it was, so Su Zhiluo lit the envelope with a lighter.
Liu Chengxu was very curious about the content and couldn't help but guess whether it was about missing his sister or complaining to her.
Regardless of which one, she wanted to add a comment.
Sister, I really, really will be good to your sister-in-law.
That's despicable. She's a venomous snake who was saved by her sister-in-law in the dead of winter, bit her sister-in-law, and then reached out to her sister for the antidote.
Before he knew it, Liu Chengxu's face was soaked with sweat.
Su Zhiluo saw it and thought that Liu Chengxu should know he was wrong and should feel guilty.
Liu Chengxu wiped her face clean, kowtowed to her sister, her head touching the ground, and said in her heart: Sister, I'm sorry, I can't change.
Su Zhiluo tidied up the candlesticks and called her a few times before she came to her senses. On the way back, she put her hand on Su Zhiluo's waist and pressed her cheek against Su Zhiluo's back.
Su Zhiluo felt unwell.
Liu Chengxu clung tightly to her sister-in-law, his tears soaking her thin shirt.
A gentle breeze blew, and Liu Chengxu wiped away her tears. At a red light, she tucked her sister-in-law's disheveled hair behind her ear.
Back home, the two of them tried to compose themselves.
Nowadays, there are no taboos during the Qingming Festival, and people can eat whatever they want. When Su Zhiluo was wondering what to cook instead of stewing meat, Liu Chengxu rolled up his sleeves and washed some bright green Shanghai bok choy.
"Go to the living room, I'll do it," Liu Chengxu said.
Su Zhiluo was a little dazed. She ran her fingers along her ear two or three times before finally tucking her hair behind her ear. When Su Zhiluo came out, her phone lit up.
Yang Jie: [I heard from your supervisor that you're leaving the company.]
Is it because of me?
Don't worry, I'm not pursuing you anymore. I'm really sorry about what happened last time. You don't need to quit your job.
Can we talk?
Su Zhiluo's fingers were wet, making typing inconvenient. She wiped them on her phone case and replied: [It's not because of you, it's because I have new plans. I feel like staying in the factory is unambitious, and I want to change things up.]
Yang Jie: [Work a few more years, get promoted to management, that's not unambitious, haven't you already planned it all out?]
Su Zhiluo: [I have a new idea.]
Yang Jie: [Where are you going? What are you doing?]
A few seconds later, Yang Jie had a new guess: "Is he still in Taipei?"
Su Zhi tapped the keyboard a few times, slowly typing out: "[He shouldn't be in Taipei.]"
Yang Jie: [I really am...]
【sorry. 】
[Zhiluo, I'm so sorry.]
Su Zhiluo: [It really has nothing to do with you, don't feel guilty. You've been very good to me, I'm the one who's been bothering you.]
Yang Jie hadn't anticipated that revealing something would have such serious consequences. She felt guilty for a while, then sent a message: "Where's Liu Chengxu?"
Su Zhiluo turned around and saw Liu Chengxu wearing an apron, making stir-fried green peppers and eggs. Smoke billowed up, making the house and the surrounding area choking.
Su Zhiluo replied: [I'll tell her later.]
Yang Jie didn't know how to type anymore, so Su Zhiluo sent her two messages to comfort her and even thank her, because if it had been any later, their feelings would have continued to fester and they really wouldn't have been able to control themselves.
Many things in the past have clues: their physical contact, bathing, and everything else could have gone too far if things had continued.
Liu Chengxu prepared two dishes, and while cooking the last one, she suddenly realized that she hadn't cooked rice. She called out to Su Zhiluo in alarm, and Su Zhiluo put away her phone and said, "I'll go buy some steamed buns. Wait for me."
Su Zhi went downstairs and rode her electric bike. She thought about it for a while, feeling sad and her eyes were sore. After buying some steamed buns, she looked up at the dilapidated little building and remembered the first time she came here.
At the time, Liu Jinhuan didn't have much money either. She told her to rent first and then buy. According to her prediction, the place would be demolished soon. So many years have passed since Liu Jinhuan passed away. The house has become more and more dilapidated. The walls have turned yellow more and more with the passage of time. The lights in the corridor have dimmed and brightened again. Now, it seems that she was just blindly mortgaging her hopes to a vague tomorrow.
Whether the house will be demolished or not is unclear, but life must go on.
Su Zhiluo occasionally felt dissatisfied with her current situation and envied those who lived in big houses. She wasn't always like this; back then, she was content to live a life of quiet solitude, like a resigned NPC, always feeling that compared to those with more miserable lives, being able to live a peaceful life was already a blessing.
But now she can't help but ask herself:
Why do I feel resentful?
Perhaps it was because she had been deeply loved by such an outstanding person, and then personally pulled another person out of despair. These experiences made her see her own worth, but also made her greedily want more.
then.
It was this connection that led two people with such close blood ties to fall in love with her, plunging her into the most contradictory and entangled vortex.
When she got home, there were three dishes on the table: hot and sour shredded potatoes, cabbage and tofu, and green peppers and eggs. Since Su Zhiluo came home late, she simply made a seaweed soup as well.
The steamed buns are hot and can be eaten directly.
Su Zhilu washed her hands and ate. She said, "I told my supervisor I was resigning before you came back. I'll find something else to do after I finish this."
Liu Chengxu said, "Okay, what do you plan to learn? I'll find some materials for you."
Su Zhiluo said, "E-commerce, I guess."
Liu Chengxu: "I'll turn on my computer later and think about how to open a shop."
"OK."
Liu Chengxu was unaware of his sister-in-law's decision and was blindly happy about her resignation. During dinner, he started planning her future. Su Zhiluo listened quietly, wanting to laugh but not daring to, which made her appear very serious.
“Sister-in-law, don’t worry, life has countless possibilities.” Liu Chengxu saw his sister-in-law’s worry and said playfully, “Sister-in-law, once we get started, we can lie down for many years in advance.”
Su Zhiluo smiled.
Liu Chengxu was a woman of action. After finishing her meal, she went to the back office to apply. She used her own phone and her sister-in-law's ID card to select options on the computer. "Sister-in-law, you be the president, and I'll be the vice president."
Su Zhiluo nodded and said okay.
She also curiously went over to take a look. The things in the backstage were quite complicated, and Liu Chengxu was operating them step by step.
They don't have anything to sell right now, so Liu Chengxu took a picture of one of their potted plants and posted a link to it.
At first, he didn't expect anyone to ask, but two hours later, the system beeped, and Liu Chengxu quickly went online to chat.
Although the other party was just asking, Liu Chengxu was so excited that he and his sister-in-law brainstormed their responses and even took a screenshot to share with their friends.
As Su Zhiluo listened to Liu Chengxu's ramblings in her sleep, she felt a strange cruelty. She was a terrible person, betraying Liu Chengxu's enthusiasm and stifling a vibrant heart. She felt immense pain.
Just like before, Liu Chengxu got out of bed and kissed her lips.
She kissed her for a longer time today, which once again aroused Su Zhiluo's desire.
Su Zhiluo waited until Liu Chengxu fell asleep before going to the bathroom. With her head against the wall, she was overwhelmed by guilt and shame, as if she had been slapped several times. This was Qingming Festival... and she was going to see her deceased wife.
How could you do such a thing?
She slapped him across the face with her palm.
That was absolutely wrong.
immoral.
After Su Zhiluo finished showering and returned home, she sat on the edge of the bed and pulled the blanket that Liu Chengxu had kicked off back up.
All tempting apples are venomous snakes in disguise.
One bite and you'll be addicted, never able to quit for life.
Clearly, Liu Chengxu was already addicted.
In the first half of April, Su Zhiluo kept thinking about this matter, and Yang Jie and Chang Ruyin both talked to her about it.
Su Zhiluo and Chang Ruyin have known each other for many years. Chang Ruyin also comes from a poor family. The two have a lot to talk about, and Su Zhiluo basically doesn't hide anything from her. Chang Ruyin asked her if she had decided where she wanted to go.
Su Zhiluo answered truthfully, "I don't know where we're going yet. If you insist, I'll probably go to Guangzhou."
"Is it because of Liu Chengxu?" Chang Ruyin didn't ask for details, but she could roughly guess in her mind.
Su Zhiluo nodded: "She helped me set up a website. I'll go there and see if there are any opportunities. If not, I'll come back. There are many job opportunities there."
Chang Ruyin wanted to persuade her, but then thought that things were better in Guangzhou than here. "Okay, you do it. Be careful. I have friends over there. I'll ask around for you. If you do well, I'll come visit you too."
Su Zhiluo nodded.
"When will you talk to Liu Cheng about this?"
"The day I resigned."
Liu Chengxu has been studying at the library these past few days and has been taking a lot of notes for her. Liu Chengxu has carefully selected the notes, and many of them are indeed useful; she will review them one by one.
Su Zhiluo received half a month's wages and left the factory. Before riding her bike, she sent Liu Chengxu a message saying she was leaving. She didn't dare wait for his reply and immediately rode her bike home. She used this time to sort out her thoughts, thinking that she could face Liu Chengxu naturally when she got home.
The evening breeze caressed her face, and her mind replayed everything that had happened recently, scrutinizing every detail. She had become a pessimist, always anticipating the worst possible outcome—but no matter which way she thought about it, the final conclusion was always the same: she had to leave.
As Su Zhiluo got off the electric scooter, she realized her cheeks were wet and cold. She didn't know why she was crying, but the tears just wouldn't stop falling. Her chest felt tight and suffocating, as if she could only barely breathe by constantly thinking.
She took out her phone; the screen was as clean as the chilly evening—no new messages. She initially assumed Liu Chengxu was in class and hadn't seen it, but her gaze suddenly fixed on the faintly visible "Typing..." above the chat window.
What should we do?
Cheng Xu must be feeling terrible right now, just as breathless.
Su Zhiluo was overwhelmed by a heavy sense of guilt. She felt like the most cruel person in the world, having personally stabbed Liu Chengxu in the heart. She began to regret telling Liu Chengxu.
She might as well be like those villainous women in TV dramas and simply leave, letting all the pain erupt at once. At least that way, Liu Chengxu wouldn't be in this state, both hurt and still unable to forget her.
Su Zhiluo covered her nose tightly, trying to suppress the bitterness. Liu Jinhuan taught her how to love, while she held the dullest knife to her sister's neck, torturing her bit by bit.
She raised her hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, telling herself: Since I have chosen this path, I must persevere and never look back with regret.
She locked the electric scooter, clutching the keys as she turned and went upstairs. Mingming, who was squatting by the door playing with a jigsaw puzzle, looked up at the sound of footsteps, her round eyes wide, and asked, "Sister Luoluo, why are you crying?"
Su Zhiluo took a deep breath, holding back the tears that were about to fall. She smiled and walked over, half-squatting down to see what she was putting together. Mingming said, "Doraemon, a gift from my best friend."
"It's so good! Doraemon can grant many wishes, and he even has a time machine so we can go back to the past," Mingming said.
Su Zhiluo had known about Doraemon for a long time, but she was past the age of believing in him. She looked at the blue robot cat who had just pieced together a pocket that was still incomplete.
What would we do if we went back in time?
Should I first prevent Liu Chengxu from falling in love with me?
I'll tell Liu Jinhuan that I don't want to marry you anymore.
Su Zhiluo smiled and said, "Happy birthday, Mingming."
Mingming smiled and said, "Sister Luoluo, don't cry. If you're sad, call Sister Chengxu."
"good,"
Su Zhiluo is not even as good as a child. If she is feeling unwell, she should call someone who can help her. This is the simplest and most direct principle. However, many times, she just can't make that call.
Su Zhiluo remained glued to her phone, hoping Liu Chengxu would reply and eagerly awaiting her message.
The door was closed, and the colorless moonlight could not shine in.
Su Zhiluo thought of Liu Chengxu's kiss again. She always kissed him carefully. Before, she would squat down, but after paying respects to her sister, she would kneel on the ground to kiss him, as if repenting for her rebellious act, or as if she was yearning for an impossible response.
She rarely stuck out her tongue, but always touched her lips, kissing her with a serious and meticulous attitude, holding her thin lips until they were moist before licking them, giving Su Zhiluo a ticklish feeling, pushing her to the edge of taboo, unable to release, as if a light drizzle was falling on a certain part of her body.
Su Zhiluo pressed her arm to her eyes. What was she doing? Was she repenting while secretly indulging in desire?
You're so lewd and shameless.
Su Zhiluo picked up her phone again and looked at it. It was 1 a.m. Cheng Xu, were you asleep?
The night passed without Su Zhiluo receiving any messages. She thought it was better not to reply, so she could leave directly.
Su Zhiluo had nothing to do today, so she made herself a cup of sweet soup. Knowing she wasn't feeling well, she made herself a cup of sweet soup.
A message came in on my phone.
Liu Chengxu: [I will always support you. You're going to do e-commerce, right?]
Su Zhiluo: [Yes, the clothes there are cheaper, and you can connect directly with the garment factories.]
Liu Chengxu then became engrossed in typing for a long time.
Su Zhiluo's sweet soup had gone cold, and Liu Chengxu sent her a message: ["Then I'll check if it's suitable for you to go there. The weather there seems to be quite different from here."]
Su Zhiluo: [I lived there and did my research.]
Liu Chengxu continued typing, making a mistake every time she typed. She wanted to type "Can't I not go?", but then selfishly added, "Sister-in-law, didn't you promise to support me through college? If you leave, who will support me to continue my studies?"
She was despicable and vile, only wanting to keep her sister-in-law.
She knew better than anyone why Su Zhiluo wanted to leave, but she really wanted to throw a tantrum at Su Zhiluo and say in every way possible, "Please stay for me, okay? Try to like me too, okay? Treat me like a stranger, okay? I'm not going to be my sister's sister anymore, can you let go of the past too?"
Liu Chengxu was in unbearable pain, as if her heart had been torn apart by rusty scissors. She touched her chest, feeling the intense pain. She lowered her head, placed her phone in the corner of the table, and opened her mouth as wide as she could to breathe.
Su Zhiluo sensed something was wrong and sent a message: [Are you alright?]
Liu Chengxu was already fine; nothing could compare to her sister. She blindly wondered if she could work on being more understanding and considerate. She typed: "Okay, I'm looking up travel guides. Sister-in-law, if you want to go, go! Be brave and pursue your career. I'll always support you in this regard."
Su Zhiluo: [Okay.]
Liu Chengxu: [So when are you leaving?]
When are you leaving?
Su Zhiluo hadn't made up her mind yet. She logged into the 12306 railway ticket website, bought a ticket for April 20th, and sent a screenshot to Liu Chengxu.
Liu Chengxu replied: 【Understood.】
Su Zhiluo didn't know what to say. The sweet soup tasted bitter in her mouth, as if she had drunk some kind of poison. Su Zhiluo poured out the last bit and numbly washed the dishes.
She had some sweet soup to fill her stomach in the morning, and then she started packing. It was hot in Guangzhou, so long sleeves and short sleeves were fine. As a result, she couldn't take the sweater and boots that Liu Chengxu had bought for her.
I don't know what she was thinking, but she still tried to fold it into the suitcase.
The black sweater and boots protruded high from the box, appearing unusually heavy compared to the lighter clothes. Su Zhiluo knew she couldn't take them with her, so she took them out and hung them back on the hanger.
The moment I closed the wardrobe, my whole body ached.
Liu Chengxu had already been abandoned once. Now that she was gone, Liu Chengxu had no family left, and no one to keep her company.
Su Zhiluo stood in the narrow aisle between the two beds, barely wide enough for one person. She recalled when Liu Chengxu first arrived, always talking about "dignity" and "privacy." Su Zhiluo mostly ignored him, but Liu Chengxu would nag on and on. Su Zhiluo was really annoyed by him, and sometimes she would even deliberately step over his feet.
Su Zhiluo didn't initially refuse to buy her a bed; it was just that she was really struggling financially at the time. She only had 20,000 yuan, which she used to cover Liu Chengxu's tuition and living expenses, leaving her with the rest for emergencies. So, she could only afford to buy Liu Chengxu a mat. She had planned to buy him a small bed as soon as she got her salary the following month. However, when she came home from work that evening, she saw Liu Chengxu dragging a wooden plank back—an old-fashioned wooden door that someone had discarded—and carrying it upstairs himself, using bricks he had somehow managed to collect.
Su Zhiluo brought over a bucket of water. She carefully wiped the wooden door and helped her lift the wooden board up. Su Zhiluo made up the quilt for her. In the past few nights, Liu Chengxu would always reach out to touch her and pat her from time to time. When Su Zhiluo opened her eyes, she looked very smug: "Sister-in-law, my bed is especially comfortable to sleep in. It's very soft and fragrant."
At that time, Su Zhiluo just lazily looked at her, finding her annoying but also somewhat amusing.
She had never slept in Liu Chengxu's bed.
Su Zhiluo watched quietly. Then she took off her shoes, lay down for a while, and didn't feel anything special. But when she turned to her side, in that instant, she suddenly felt that it was understandable that Liu Chengxu had fallen for her.
Their sleeping space is only about ten square meters. When they turn to their side, all they see is that one person. When puberty arrives, whether it's painful, uncomfortable, depressed, or joyful, they can only be with that one person.
Su Zhiluo lay down for a while, then got up and dragged out the storage box from under the bed.
This was the "privacy" Su Zhiluo bought for Liu Chengxu. It was used to store her personal belongings. Su Zhiluo was not interested in it and never looked at it. She opened the two lids on top, and the contents were neatly arranged, making it easy to see without her having to search for anything.
She gave Liu Chengxu a watch box and some small toys that she thought children would like to give to her.
And the earliest birthday gift she gave to Liu Chengxu
Liu Chengxu liked to wear her emotions on her sleeve. She looked forward to her birthday every year. Su Zhiluo would buy her gifts within her means, which she would carefully keep every year. There were also many other things, such as a password notebook and the wrappers of the White Rabbit candies they ate together.
Liu Chengxu's "liking" was obvious; she kept collecting things related to Su Zhiluo, filling box after box with those inconspicuous but exciting junk items.
Su Zhiluo closed the box again.
Before leaving, Su Zhiluo took some meat and delivered it to several neighboring houses, asking Aunt Zhang and her usual neighbors to take good care of Liu Chengxu. The reason was simple: people from her hometown had come looking for her, pressuring her to get married. She was going to stay with her friends for a while, and if anyone came looking for her, she should say she didn't know her. If Liu Chengxu needed anything, she should call her.
Su Zhiluo started packing her luggage a day in advance. She wanted to leave something for Liu Chengxu, but looking around, she realized how bare her home was. The peeling paint on the walls was covered with celebrity posters, and the only extra item was a row of succulents on the windowsill.
They lived a life of poverty, and even the most abundant emotions would soon dissipate with her departure.
How will Liu Chengxu live alone in this small, old house from now on?
On April 20th, Su Zhiluo dragged her suitcase out in the morning light, locking the door tightly behind her.
She left early and happened to run into Aunt Zhang.
Aunt Zhang exclaimed in surprise, "You're leaving already?"
"Yes, thank you for taking care of Cheng Xu."
"Not at all."
"Isn't Cheng Xu coming back to see you off?"
"I didn't let her come; she still has classes at school."
At seven o'clock in the morning, Su Zhiluo entered the station. Because the train was delayed, she waited in the waiting hall for a long time. Just as she was boarding the train, Su Zhiluo heard Liu Chengxu calling her.
Liu Chengxu stood in the morning light, his eyes wet, trying his best to smile at her.
Su Zhiluo gazed at her tenderly, suppressing her discomfort. She stood at the carriage entrance, letting other passengers board first, her hands tightly gripping the handle of her suitcase.
Then she slowly tidied the hair that had fallen by her ear, and looked up at Liu Chengxu with a smile.
Liu Chengxu felt a pang of jealousy. Even the wind could kiss Su Zhiluo's hair, but he couldn't. "Sister-in-law, let me see you off."
Su Zhiluo said no need, let's go back.
Liu Chengxu smiled and said, "Yes, yes, I'll use it."
Liu Chengxu wanted to help her carry her luggage inside, but Su Zhiluo went in first, tears streaming down her face. Liu Chengxu wiped away her tears while looking inside.
Su Zhiluo looked at her and smiled, calling out, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, Su Zhiluo, can I come visit you during summer vacation?"
The staff on the platform stopped her. The train was about to leave. The train conductor retracted the running board, closed the carriage door, and the train went from slow to fast as it sped past.
Liu Chengxu burst into tears, her voice trembling helplessly. "Please don't leave me, please don't abandon me, I'll be scared."
She had never been this scared or cried when her parents abandoned her. Unable to go home, she wandered around downstairs from Su Zhiluo's building. At first, Su Zhiluo pretended not to see her. She followed Su Zhiluo for a long time, and then Su Zhiluo threw her the house key like a stone.
Subconsciously, she knew Su Zhiluo would take her in because her sister had said Su Zhiluo was a very kind person with a soft heart. But what about her sister now? Su Zhiluo was gone; Su Zhiluo didn't want her anymore. What should she do? Su Zhiluo didn't even take her with her when she packed her bags. Wasn't she an indispensable person to Su Zhiluo?
Liu Chengxu covered his face. She was utterly despicable. She liked the woman who was his sister, and then she had to ask his sister what to do.
I'm sorry, sister, I really like my sister-in-law.
Liu Chengxu ran alongside the car. She had actually bought tickets and gone through the ticket check with Su Zhiluo, wanting to go to Guangzhou together. However, Su Zhiluo was inside the car while she was outside. She kept wiping her eyes, wanting to say, "Sister-in-law, can you take me with you wherever you go? I'll buy my own ticket and go with you."
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[Fanfan][Fanfan] I'll see if I can try to update every other day, I don't want to keep you waiting too long.
I'm inhuman, how could I write something so angsty?
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