"Brother, I know you're worried about me and afraid I'll get hurt. But I can't always live under your wing, can I? We're two people, and we both need to have our own lives."
Zhong Ling paused for a moment, then reorganized her thoughts, taking this opportunity to have a proper talk with her brother.
“My boyfriend’s name is Wu Dali. Like my brother, he is also a veteran and works at a dried goods store. Brother, I don’t know what the future holds, but at least for now, I’m with him. I’m not afraid, I don’t feel uncomfortable, and I don’t subconsciously want to run away. Really.”
Zhong Ling's expression at this moment was one that Zhong Liang hadn't seen in a long time; her eyes were shining.
"Is he really that good, even better than my brother?"
“Brother, it’s different. You are the most special person in my heart, irreplaceable, and my last haven. I know that no matter what happens to me in the future, there will always be a place I can go back to, and that is where you are.”
This is a person's confidence—knowing there's a place that will always reserve a place for them. Even in their most desperate times, they won't be turned away. This is why Zhong Ling was able to get through it so quickly; she has confidence, and her brother is her source of strength.
"I know, you little rascal, you've got quite the eloquence now, I can't argue with you anymore. Since you want to take that step forward, I can't hold you back. Like you said, I'll always be your support. I only have one request for you: even if you encounter setbacks, don't give up easily, I'll always be here for you."
"I know, my brother has always been there!"
The two siblings opened up to each other and felt much more at ease, as neither wanted to be a burden to the other.
Although Zhong Liang had promised his sister, he still needed to investigate further; otherwise, he wouldn't feel at ease. Since she came from the military, it would be easier to investigate her.
Yu Yin saw Zhong Liang off, and Zhong Liang bowed formally to Yu Yin, saying, "Sister Yu Yin, thank you!"
Yu Yin was startled. What was going on here?
“I heard from Zhong Ling that she was able to confide in her because she trusted Sister Yu Yin. Faced with my broken sister, I was actually at a loss and didn’t know how to comfort her. To this day, I still don’t know what she went through back then.”
Zhong Liang choked up a little; as a grown man, he really didn't know how to comfort his sister who had gone through such a thing.
“Now that Zhong Ling has spoken out, she may be able to let go and gradually live a normal life. Today, hearing her say that there is a man she is not afraid of and who can give her a sense of security, I am happy that she has moved on. Sister Yu Yin, I think that even if she is hurt again in the future, I hope that she is happy at this moment.”
Yu Yin thought of her older brother, the one who always shielded her from the storms of life with his tender shoulders, the little boy who repeatedly punched those who spoke ill of her, the brother who always protected her.
"Zhong Ling is lucky to have a good brother. She also hopes that her brother can live a happy life, instead of constantly worrying about her and forgetting about his own. Zhong Ling is a strong and good girl, and she will be happy!"
Zhong Liang said goodbye to Yu Yin and left with great determination.
Yu Yin has completely let go of Zhong Ling's matter. With Zhong Liang's involvement, he will thoroughly investigate Wu Dali.
"Shurui, do you think our ideas are a bit too demanding? Is it even possible to do them now?"
Yu Yin discussed her architectural requirements with Lu Shurui; she was about to meet with the designer.
"Some requirements may be difficult to meet. The design drawings may be made, but the current conditions may not be able to realize them in reality."
Yu Yin thought about it and agreed. Many things are currently imported; there's no domestic production yet. So, she needed to adjust some of her ideas and beliefs, otherwise what could she do?
"You don't need to change it yet. When you meet the designer, it might not be able to fully realize your idea. Maybe you can use something else instead. They are professionals, and they have more ideas than we do, right?"
"Yes, Shurui, you're so smart."
Lu Shurui felt that his wife was sometimes shrewd and sometimes confused. These two contradictory characteristics were displayed in one person, but it didn't feel awkward at all. In fact, it was quite cute.
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Mr. Lu informed Ms. Yu Yinjiang, the designer, that she had returned and asked her to meet him at the entrance of the design institute at 10 a.m. the next day.
Yu Yin and Zhong Liang arrived fifteen minutes early, and after waiting a few minutes, Lu's father also arrived.
"Dad, over here."
"Hello, Uncle!"
"You've arrived quite early. Xiao Zhong is here too. Did you bring everything?"
Yu Yin waved the file bag in her hand, "I brought it all."
It was almost time, so Mr. Lu led the two girls into the design institute. Surprisingly, the old man at the entrance didn't stop them.
Upon reaching the second floor, Mr. Lu knocked on the door, and a voice from inside said, "Come in!"
Upon entering, the first thing you see is a row of bookshelves and an architectural model.
"Senior Brother Lu, it's been a long time!"
"haven't seen you for a long time!"
Mr. Lu and designer Jiang shared a very Western-style hug, leaving Yu Yin somewhat dumbfounded.
Designer Jiang looked to be in his early fifties, tall and thin, wearing glasses and a crisp white shirt, exuding a refined beauty. Yes, Yu Yin felt that he was a man who lived a very refined life.
"Let me introduce you. This is Shu Rui's wife, Yu Yin, and her assistant, Zhong Liang. Yin Yin, this is Uncle Jiang, whom I told you about. He's a designer with a forward-thinking mindset."
Hello, Uncle Jiang!
Yu Yin quickly greeted him, and since Lu's father had already set the tone, she went along with it.
"I heard Shurui is going to pursue a doctorate. He has a bright future. Brother Lu, you're a winner in life. Your son and daughter-in-law are both remarkable."
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