28. Nonsense
My brother already has your child!
No! She didn't mean that at all!
The words that came out without thinking were completely unexpected; she had never even considered it!
Xu Huaihuai's expression completely changed, but her body once again betrayed her will. She heard her own voice mechanically repeat, "Then let's remarry."
“Okay.” Ling Zhou smiled and agreed. He stood calmly in front of Xu Huaihuai and opened his arms to her.
Even though Ling Zhou wasn't a magnet and she wasn't iron, her body seemed to be triggered by some law of attraction, like a puppet being pulled by threads, walking towards him step by step.
This was too bizarre; the situation was completely beyond Xu Huaihuai's expectations and understanding. She had even completely lost control of her body. Xu Huaihuai felt resistance and terror, but could only watch helplessly as she got closer and closer to Ling Zhou, and further and further away from the door that would allow her to leave.
Xu Huaihuai fell into Ling Zhou's arms, covered in cold sweat.
He captured his target without moving an inch.
She heard Ling Zhou's very cheerful voice, "Huaihuai, you came to me step by step on your own."
Why is this happening? She couldn't utter a word, couldn't move, and even the comments section was silent and unresponsive.
What exactly is Ling Zhou trying to do? After all, Ling Zhou is the male protagonist of the novel "Light Falling from the Sky." Surely a romance novel's male protagonist wouldn't be so tasteless as to resort to robbery and assault?
With her breath still hanging in the balance, Xu Huaihuai thought of an even worse possibility: what if Ling Zhou was simply seeking revenge on his ex? In a novel world, dying is truly the end...
Ling Zhou picked up Xu Huaihuai's stiff body. Her phone fell to the ground. He glanced down at the phone, which was still on a call, and kicked it away.
Ugh, what a hassle.
Ling Zhou helped Xu Huaihuai into the car and fastened her seatbelt. Looking into her unfocused eyes, he reached out and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "It's just a reunion, no need to be so moved."
Ling Zhou moved closer and sighed softly in her ear, "Knowing the inevitable outcome, why run away? Running away is not a good way to solve problems."
She didn't respond to him, nor did she blink, like a doll frozen in time on film, exuding an unusual quiet.
Today is an auspicious day, and there are many young couples queuing up to register for marriage at the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Ling Zhou took the queue number from his assistant; there were only a few more to go.
Xu Huaihuai sat quietly on a bench in the waiting area. Ling Zhou knelt down in front of her, pressing his thumb to her lips. "Huaihuai, do you need to touch up your makeup? We're taking pictures later."
“It’s okay if you don’t need to fix it, you’re beautiful as you are.” Ling Zhou took her hand in his, and a ring slid into Xu Huaihuai’s ring finger, fitting perfectly. He kissed Xu Huaihuai’s trembling hand. “Don’t be nervous, remember to smile later.”
His words and actions made him appear to others as a model husband who cared for his loved one and was attentive to her feelings.
"They're so loving..."
"Shh..."
Someone nearby whispered.
When their number was called, Ling Zhou took Xu Huaihuai's hand and led her to the marriage registration point.
"Please provide your original ID cards, gentlemen."
Ling Zhou placed his ID card on the counter, his gaze gently falling on Xu Huaihuai, who remained motionless. He reminded her, "Huaihuai, please take your ID card."
It was like a horror story. Xu Huaihuai felt like she was missing a piece of her memory. She didn't know how she and Ling Zhou ended up at the Civil Affairs Bureau. The smiling faces of the staff flashed before her eyes, and Ling Zhou said to get her ID card.
That sentence seemed to have a magical power; she tried her best to resist this action against her will, but her hand had already taken out her ID card to hand it over.
Xu Huaihuai felt a chill run through her body, and alarm bells rang in her mind: No! No! No!!!
"Wait!" a woman's voice shouted.
The service hall fell silent for a moment. Xu Huaihuai's hand was grabbed, and the person who grabbed her took the opportunity to snatch her ID card and put it in their pocket.
It was Zhong Xuelu. A glimmer of hope rose in Xu Huaihuai's heart; she really didn't want to be inexplicably tied to Ling Zhou.
Zhong Xuelu bravely squeezed between Xu Huaihuai and Ling Zhou. When she shoved Ling Zhou aside, Xu Huaihuai seemed to hear a breaking sound, but Zhong Xuelu's panting blurred the sound. Xu Huaihuai felt as if she was regaining control of her body.
Zhong Xuelu grabbed Xu Huaihuai's hand, her voice filled with anguish and tears: "You heartless woman! My brother is already your child! And you're still fooling around outside!"
Xu Huaihuai: ...?
Zhong Xuelu glanced at Ling Zhou; his expression was terrible. Serves him right! Shameless homewrecker!
She cursed inwardly while continuing to speak, "My poor brother, he waits for you to visit him every day with his baby! Come on! Come back with me! Even if you don't want my brother, what about the child? That child is your own flesh and blood, your eldest daughter! You can't bear to part with her!!"
The onlookers, with their sharp eyes, looked at Xu Huaihuai and Ling Zhou with condemnation.
More strange looks fell on Ling Zhou. Such a respectable person, why did he have to go astray! Breaking up other people's families!
The staff member looked on in surprise at the turn of events. "So... are we still going to get married?"
Xu Huaihuai only had time to wave her hand before Zhong Xuelu pulled her away.
Ling Zhou caught up with them, his eyes sharp and his face cold. "Huaihuai, you'll regret this."
"What's there to regret about Huaihuai? She had absolutely nothing to do with you from beginning to end! Besides, Huaihuai is not someone you should call!" Zhong Xuelu glared at him. "Get out of my way!"
Before Ling Zhou could say anything more, a car pulled up and stopped beside them. Lin Xu rolled down the window, looked at Xu Huaihuai, who was pale-faced, and gave her a reassuring smile. "Get in the car, let's go home."
Zhong Xuelu drove herself there; having successfully rescued her best friend, she didn't accompany her. She knew there were some things she couldn't hear.
Only Lin Xu and Xu Huaihuai remained in the car. They remained silent the entire way, and Lin Xu didn't ask any questions.
The less she mentioned it, the more anxious she became.
Xu Huaihuai sat in the back seat next to the pink star. She was holding a small yellow bucket and looked restless. She was about to flatten the yellow pointed ears of the young master, while his little belly was still round and felt great to the touch.
She tried to figure out how she and Ling Zhou ended up getting their marriage certificate. Although Zhong Xuelu stopped her at the last minute, the feeling of losing control of her body was still terrifying to recall.
Was there something wrong with that meal? Was there hallucinogenic drugs in it?
But what kind of drug can make a person completely obedient to others?
Moreover, she also lost a part of her memory.
Xu Huaihuai was preoccupied with her thoughts. She leaned forward, preparing to speak to Lin Xu.
Lin Xu's phone rang, and Xu Huaihuai silently shrank back into the back seat. "You answer the phone first."
Lin Xu answered the phone; it was Zhong Xuelu. Her voice was very noisy, and she spoke urgently: "Auntie said Auntie had a coronary heart disease attack and is at the city hospital. I just arrived. Mom and Dad aren't here. Can you come over? Is Huaihuai with you?"
"Okay, take her back. I'll be right there."
“Okay, Auntie…you come quickly.” Zhong Xuelu’s voice was choked with sobs. She hung up the phone before she could cry.
"Lin Xu, let's go straight to the city hospital. I'll go with you."
Their eyes met in the rearview mirror, and Lin Xu didn't refuse, "Okay."
"Ms. Zhong's surgery went very smoothly, so her family can rest assured. Ms. Zhong still needs to be observed and monitored in the CCU. She needs to keep quiet and rest. There are regulations on the number and duration of visits. Each visit is 30 minutes. Please register there if you want to visit. We suggest that family members do not visit too frequently."
“Okay, okay,” Zhong Xuelu nodded repeatedly, “Thank you, doctor.”
The doctor nodded slightly and left.
"Leave Auntie here for now. You and Huaihuai go and buy some of Auntie's daily necessities. I'll send you the list." Zhong Xuelu gave Lin Xu a few instructions, her eyes a little red.
Lin Xu gently hugged Zhong Xuelu. "The doctor said it's nothing serious, sis, don't worry too much."
"Okay, you two go ahead," Zhong Xuelu whispered. "Are you and Huaihuai alright?"
"It's nothing." Lin Xu said goodbye to Zhong Xuelu and gently nudged the absent-minded Xu Huaihuai. "Let's go, Sister Huai."
The two walked out of the hospital in silence and went to the small supermarket near the entrance to buy things.
Zhong Xuelu sent out the list, and the items were quickly purchased. On the way back, they passed a small shop where the shopkeeper was sweeping. The shopkeeper was sweeping the puddles on the ground, and the dirty water splashed towards Xu Huaihuai. Normally, Xu Huaihuai would have avoided it, but today she was preoccupied with her own thoughts and didn't have time to pay attention. Lin Xu reached out and pulled her back, saying, "Be careful."
Xu Huaihuai finally came to her senses, but Lin Xu did not let go of her left hand.
She followed Lin Xu's gaze and saw the ring on her left ring finger. She froze, completely forgetting when she had worn this ring.
She wanted to explain but couldn't, so she hurriedly pulled her hand away, trying to take off the ring, but the band was so tight, as if it were embedded in her ring finger, and she couldn't remove it for a while. "I'm sorry, Lin Xu, I..."
"What are you apologizing for? Stop pulling, your hands are all red." Lin Xu stopped her from forcibly taking the ring, seemingly unconcerned, and intertwined his fingers with hers. If his strength hadn't been a little excessive, Xu Huaihuai would have found it difficult to discern the turmoil within him from his calm expression.
"Lin Xu, about today's events..."
"Let's talk about it when we get home," Lin Xu said, avoiding the topic.
The brilliance of the gemstone on that ring was like a cold thorn, piercing both of them with pain in their hearts and minds.
It must have been done by that lunatic Ling Zhou!
Xu Huaihuai felt a chill run down her spine as she thought about the period of time she had lost her memory. Could Ling Zhou have done something to her during that time?
"Are you cold? Are you feeling unwell?" Her hands were cold and her face was pale. Lin Xu could no longer maintain his composure and nervously gripped her hand. "The hospital is right here. Should we get a checkup?"
"No need, you go up first, I want to go back." Xu Huaihuai shook her head, gesturing for him to let go.
"Okay." Lin Xu let go of her hand, but did not go up immediately. He gazed at Xu Huaihuai.
The ordinary light reflected in his eyes as brilliant stars. Before this white building that had silently witnessed countless births and deaths, he stood devoutly and sorrowfully.
"I love you."
Like autumn leaves swept up by the wind, they eventually fall to the place their hearts yearn for.
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