The sky outside the window was slowly covered by darkness. Looking at the dim starless night sky, Du Yingying thought that tomorrow might be a cloudy or rainy day.
The next second, thunder roared across the clear sky. Du Yingying shuddered subconsciously as she watched the flashing lightning streak across the night sky, muttering to herself, "It really is... we really are fed up with each other."
Yes, they were tired of each other. Recalling the feeling when he saw that person again in the daytime, Du Jiang had mixed feelings, but more of a sense of relief.
In her limited life, he was the first person who moved her heart and the first person she was determined to stay with. However, whether in the past or now, the two of them seemed to have never been together until old age.
Why was it so in the past? Du Jiang was a little confused. After his thoughts raced, he said uncertainly, "It seems to be because of old age and fading beauty."
Yes, as people get older, their looks fade, and everyone likes to look good, but unfortunately, it is impossible for looks to last forever. The vows of love and affection they once made, all seemed like a joke in retrospect. Moreover, after her parents passed away, she had no more constraints. The beautiful women who came into the mansion, not to mention those who looked similar to her in terms of eyebrows or body shape, made Du Yingying feel sick just thinking about it.
But why in this life? Was it reluctance? Or did she feel that his actions back then weren't genuine? Du Yingying was a little confused for a moment. Perhaps she had been moved at first, but later she realized that even in a different world, his beauty was still shrouded in a haze. He was still not the loyal person he used to be after the test of time. Or maybe this was just his nature, but she hadn't been able to figure it out in two lifetimes.
"If you can get the help of Hongniang, you and your wife can renew your relationship and live in love for the rest of your life." The words of the young master once again echoed in her ears. Du Yingying couldn't help but raise her hand to rub her swollen forehead.
Leaning back on the chair, the crystal chandeliers on the snow-white ceiling were somewhat dazzling in the darkness, not to mention that every flash of lightning made these chandeliers sparkle between the darkness and the darkness, with a different kind of brilliance.
Life is just like this chandelier, full of darkness. Maybe in the past, it was because of the gaze of a lover that I always subconsciously blocked out the bad side, or even ignored it. But now, when I think about it, I realize that the other person has never been perfect in my eyes. What's worse, the other person has never concealed the bad side. It's just that when love is strong, I will find excuses even if the other person hurts me.
Irresponsible, selfish and heartless, the words of Shaw's mother are still fresh in my mind. Unfortunately, he was trapped in love and could not see the reality. Now he lives alone, which can be regarded as his ending.
Du Yingying sneered, laughing at herself but also at the other person. Compared to his previous life when he was second to none, he was now teaching and educating people within the walls of the courtyard, so his knowledge was not wasted. Compared to his own love affairs, the vision of the woman he married later was quite good.
"What are you thinking about?" Du Jiaming's sudden voice interrupted Du Yingying's thoughts. She looked in the direction of the voice and vaguely saw a figure at the door.
The next second, with the sound of a button, the room became brightly lit.
Du Jiaming leaned against the door with his arms folded across his chest. He looked indifferently at Du Yingying sitting on the armchair and repeated, "What are you thinking about?"
"What do you think I'm thinking?" This brother and sister, who were extremely harmonious in front of others, were now confronting each other. They looked at each other with cold eyes, as if everything outsiders saw during the day was fake.
"I heard you met Xu Zhizhou," Du Jiaming said without beating around the bush. "The woman he later married came from a wealthy family and was very smart. I don't care if you still have feelings for her or something else, don't get involved anymore."
"Don't worry, it's not my style to make the same mistake twice."
"That's best," Du Jiaming glanced at Du Yingying indifferently, then walked back inside. When he reached the window, it was already pouring rain outside, and the windowsill was wet. Du Jiaming wiped the rain off his hands, then closed the window with his backhand. "My parents paid the price for their wrongdoings. Although Xu Zhizhou got the advantage, he didn't directly participate in the report. He was just tricked by someone with ulterior motives. Yingying, it's been so many years since the incident, it's time for you to move on."
"Which eye of yours saw that I couldn't let go?" Du Yingying retorted. "But you and Chunxiao said, life is long and short. Now that you are both gray-haired, do you still want to support me?"
"Don't meddle in my affairs," Du Jiaming turned and looked at him unhappily. "You should just focus on your own affairs. Xu Zhizhou's affairs have nothing to do with us. Since we're divorced, we shouldn't have any contact. I don't want you to be called a mistress one day."
"Please, which eye of yours saw that I still have feelings for you?" Du Yingying retorted immediately, "You should just focus on your own life first and stop worrying about my affairs. Besides, I don't have any feelings for Xu Zhizhou anymore. Even though I don't have any feelings for him, I have to let that person know about our past. Otherwise, I won't be able to swallow this anger. What's more, Xu Zhizhou hooked up with her while he was married. Regardless of whether that woman knows about this or not, she will always be inferior to me."
"Whatever you want," Du Jiaming said noncommittally. "Love is voluntary, and there are no regrets after it's over. I'm telling you this: Don't dwell on the past when you're old. The past is the past. Even though you're half buried in the ground, I still hope you can live happily for the rest of your life and stop feeling sorry for yourself."
This was probably the longest and most thoughtful words Du Jiaming had said to Du Yingying since their parents' accident. Du Yingying couldn't help but tear up, "Brother..."
Du Jiaming's eyes also turned red because of this name he had called her after decades of separation. Seeing his little sister, whom he had spoiled since childhood, now lonely and helpless, he felt a little sorry for her. "Yingying, it's over."
The past, these three words are light yet heavy, allowing the brother and sister who have been estranged for decades to feel relieved at this moment. The past grievances, hatreds, and major issues have become insignificant after they are over fifty years old.
"Take care of yourself in the future," Du Jiaming said, fearing that tears would fall, and turned around after he finished speaking. The rain outside the window had become a little lighter, just like the haze in Du Jiaming's heart that was gradually disappearing.
Although it was a little late to let go, Du Jiaming no longer planned to be overshadowed by the past. Although a son should not blame his father for his mistakes, wrong was wrong, and the ancestors had already paid the price. As for the villain who crossed the river and destroyed the bridge, he would not dirty his hands, but he would watch and watch the other party fall from a height little by little. The wicked will be punished by God, and Du Jiaming thought that he would wait for the day.
Du Jiaming didn't say anything, but Du Yingying understood his hidden meaning and nodded affirmatively, "Brother, I will be fine. Although half of my life has passed, I will not waste the rest of my days."
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