Chapter 53
October 2, 2022
I clearly remember the last time I saw you was in spring. I didn't expect summer to pass so quickly. I wonder if you are happy.
I hope we'll have a chance to meet again. I miss you.
Lu Runxu mentioned getting off work, and before he knew it, he was at the Cloud Cafe again.
I had heard Yi Zesu mention the Cloud Cafe before, saying that Xing Bei liked to slack off there. He came there relatively infrequently, but he never met the person he wanted to meet.
The afternoon sun was still quite scorching. He pushed open the glass door without much expectation, and the wind chimes hanging on it made a pleasant sound with his movement.
She went to the counter and, as usual, ordered her favorite cappuccino.
While waiting, Lu Runxu felt a strong gaze fixed on him. The girl who had been lying on the right side of the bar was staring straight at him.
Upon seeing that all-too-familiar face, Lu Runxu's heart skipped a beat, and his hand holding the phone trembled slightly.
Perhaps feeling embarrassed, she looked away shyly, but occasionally glanced in his direction out of the corner of her eye.
She has lost weight.
Lu Runxu's first reaction was that she had lost weight and didn't seem as happy as before.
Did you have a fight with your boyfriend?
It seems she wasn't very happy.
Lu Runxu lowered his eyes to look at the lit phone, his slender fingers tracing the left button, and walked towards her with a smile.
"Hello, miss." Lu Runxu took out his phone and waved it at her. "My phone is off. Could you please make the payment for me?"
The person opposite suddenly looked up; it must be that a guest had arrived. The wind chimes by the door rang again, as if good news was coming from afar.
The person in front of him looked at him somewhat blankly, but those eyes were still as captivating as ever.
He really wanted to kiss her eyes.
This thought suddenly popped into Lu Runxu's mind.
My gaze drifted downwards, and I longed to kiss her lips; those bright red lips must be so inviting to kiss.
The other person seemed embarrassed by being stared at, coughed lightly, looked away, and walked towards the counter.
He reluctantly turned his gaze away and saw the wall covered with sticky notes on the left. He asked the clerk for one and wrote down his contact information.
When Xing Bei finished paying and walked towards him, he handed her a sticky note: "This is my contact information. I'll transfer the money to you in a bit."
The person opposite hesitated for a moment, looking at the sticky note, seemingly lost in thought, before suddenly laughing. She didn't accept the sticky note he offered.
Lu Runxu thought his poor acting skills had been discovered, and a barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.
The next second, Xing Bei came over with her bag, her tone playful like a little girl: "Consider this my treat. If we're lucky, you can treat me next time."
As soon as she finished speaking, she picked up her bag and left in a good mood, her back view even exuding a playful charm.
Only after the wind chimes calmed down did he turn his gaze away, the faint scent of camellias still lingering in his nostrils from her clothes.
This was the first time she spoke to him since their reunion, and she said she would see him again next time.
He looked forward to every day that followed. Just like Yi Zesu had said, she loved spending time at the Cloud Cafe.
He would see her sitting by the window every time he got off work, but he didn't go to see her right away. He was afraid that if he saw her this time, there wouldn't be another chance.
Almost half a month had passed since their last meeting before he pushed open the door to Yunjian again. He saw her sitting by the window, looking a little sad. He ordered a dessert and sat down opposite her.
"When you're in a bad mood, eating something sweet can make you feel better." He handed over the chocolate cake.
By the way, she loves cake, especially strawberry cake and chocolate cake.
The person opposite was surprised, but smiled and accepted the chocolate cake.
This is our second meeting.
We chatted for a long time; we could be considered strangers who were also acquaintances.
After that, he was very busy for a period of time, traveling abroad on business. The third time we met was a month later.
Unexpectedly, she took the initiative to add his contact information.
He also noticed that sometimes the way she looked at him was strange, but he knew that she didn't like him; perhaps she just thought he was good-looking.
Later, they gradually became familiar with each other, and she would occasionally complain about her unpleasant experiences.
Through her account and combined with information about Yi Zesu, he learned that she had been very unhappy all these years.
The girl named Zhou Xuzhe has someone she likes, but that person is her half-sister, and her mother doesn't approve of them being together.
He chose Xing Bei because he knew Xing Bei liked him, and used him to cover up his own feelings for his sister.
He didn't understand why she hadn't broken up with him even though she already knew Zhou Xuzhe liked someone else.
Is he really that good?
Gradually, he realized that Xing Bei didn't still like that person; she just couldn't let go of her obsession and wanted to wait a little longer.
He started taking her out occasionally, slowly guiding her and pulling her out of this wrong relationship, kicking that person out of her heart. He used time to heal her wounded heart and gradually let him into her world.
September 28, 2023
She finally broke up with that guy. I'll go see her as soon as I finish my work here. This time, I won't let her go again; I'm determined to make her mine.
It's raining again. I wonder if she brought an umbrella. I'll go check on her.
As he passed by Xihai International, he saw a familiar figure standing by the roadside. The closer he got, the more he realized it was her.
Seeing the suitcase next to her, it seemed they really had broken up, and Lu Runxu was secretly delighted.
It was rush hour in Chanjing, and with the rain, it was difficult to hail a taxi. She did not refuse his suggestion.
She fell asleep as soon as she got in the car and gave him her address. She really treated him like a free driver.
Fine, I'll forgive her since she's very tired.
Upon arriving at Platinum Heaven Mansion, he originally intended to simply escort her up and leave, but he underestimated his self-control and couldn't resist kissing her.
Her lips were icy cold and soft, so easy to kiss that I couldn't resist kissing them a little longer.
Unexpectedly, Xing Bei did not reject him; in fact, she seemed to be somewhat smitten, burying herself in his arms, looking especially adorable.
Lu Runxu wondered if she liked him a little too.
Maybe.
She went limp after only a short kiss; it seems her ex-boyfriend wasn't up to the task.
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Afraid of embarrassing her, he didn't dare to visit her for more than half a month. As a result, he saw her with her ex-boyfriend in the Cloud Cafe.
It's a bit annoying.
He stood outside, and when he saw her come out, he sighed and prepared to rush into the rain with his bag over his head.
Knowing full well that she's not in good health, she still dares to do this; she really doesn't know how to take good care of herself.
He walked over with his umbrella, and Xing Bei bumped into him without seeing him. When she did see him, a clear look of surprise flashed in her eyes.
Through the glass window, he saw her ex-boyfriend looking in their direction, his eyes filled with an unreadable emotion.
He deliberately moved closer to Xing Bei, but she seemed to notice his little action, though she didn't stop him.
This was the second time he had driven her home. When he heard her talk about her ex-boyfriend, he could hear the grievance and resentment in her tone.
He felt even more sorry for her. Love is supposed to be a beautiful thing, and she was such a cheerful girl, yet she lost something so beautiful in love.
When the time was right, he mustered up the courage to tell her that he wanted to marry her, even though it was a contract. He was still a little disappointed to see her hesitation.
After thinking it over all night, she agreed. Although he didn't know why she agreed, he was really happy.
She was finally his wife.
September 18, 2024
We're having a cold war. But Mingzhu, I don't actually want a divorce.
She returned for the Mid-Autumn Festival, but a conflict arose between her and Mingzhu over the jewelry and pearls her parents had given her, and she hasn't been back for two days.
Although Mingzhu had told him she liked him, he still felt it wasn't real. Seeing her hesitation, he assumed she was worried about getting a divorce in the future. After he said it, he noticed that Mingzhu's brows furrowed even deeper.
Did he say something wrong?
During the two days of the Cold War, he thought a lot. When he saw Ji Youli's Weibo post that another rival had appeared, he went to San Cha Si Ji to find Mingzhu despite the heavy rain.
He told her—
He loves her very much and doesn't want a divorce.
Mingzhu, I really love you, please don't leave me.
April 17, 2026
Written by Xing Bei and A Xu.
A few days ago, Beibei suddenly fell in love with a song called "Finally Waiting for You," which contains these lines:
I've finally waited for you, and thankfully I didn't give up.
Happiness is hard-won
This will make people more careful
I finally waited for you, but almost missed you.
Meeting you at the best age
Only then can I say I haven't let myself down.
Both the song title and the lyrics resonate with me, and I know Mingzhu is feeling sorry for me again.
She's such a lovely girl. Every time she hears this song, she cries her eyes out. I tell her not to listen to it, but she won't listen, and I have to coax her for a long time every time.
The handwriting at the bottom suddenly became messy, as Xing Bei suddenly snatched the pen from A Xu.
Hey, I like it, so what?
You're a coward yourself, and you won't even let me feel sorry for you? You're being too domineering.
Mingzhu looked at the person beside her and suddenly became serious.
My dear Lu from my youth, this year marks the third year since A-Xu and I got our marriage certificate, and the second year of our actual marriage. We are very happy now.
Oh, and I have a huge surprise for you! The story I co-wrote with Xingxingmao has become a hit! Lots of people love our story, and more people know your secret, Xiao Lu. So you don't need to worry anymore. I will always love Axu, until the day I die.
Lu Runxu, I love you.
In the second year after Xing Bei got married, her story with Lu Runxu unexpectedly became popular, and with their fame, more and more people paid attention to them.
In the end, this story was not only published as a book, but Xing Bei also personally wrote it down, depicting everything about them bit by bit.
On Weibo, some people asked Mingzhu why the book was titled "Mint Reply".
Ah Xu watched her from the side, and Mingzhu smiled when she met his gaze.
Her answer to this question was:
First, the meaning of mint flowers is "meeting you again," and it's also a flower that my husband really likes.
Secondly, I replied because my husband had written me two letters, but I only discovered them after we got married. This is my way of making up for the past.
Mingzhu gave these two answers to everyone, but she knew there was a third point—
Mint replied, the love she had been waiting for was forgotten in the past, but was picked up by chance one day. From then on, her secret love saw the light of day. I came into your world and will spend the rest of my life with you.
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