55 "No matter how many years we've been apart, the inside of me remains unchanged"
The two of them were so engrossed in each other that they forgot everything else. Xiao Zhang, who had just brought Huang Shengsheng back from the hospital, suddenly stopped outside the door.
He keenly heard the ambiguous noises in the house and hurriedly covered the ears of the child beside him.
"What's wrong, Uncle Zhang?"
"Aren't we going in?"
Huang Shengsheng looked up in surprise, and was stopped just as he was about to unlock the door.
Xiao Zhang squatted down reflexively and whispered, "Uncle will take you to the amusement park, okay?"
"That's fine, but my aunt and the others..."
"Your aunt and uncle are a bit busy right now, so we won't take care of them."
Huang Shengsheng was puzzled, but nodded. Xiao Zhang tiptoed with her into the elevator, not forgetting to send a message to He Yu.
[I have an appointment for your nasal bone repositioning surgery tomorrow. The doctor said you must be careful not to touch the wound!]
He knew he didn't have time to read it now, but after finishing it, he still felt a sense of relief that he was finally done.
Xiao Zhang has been working non-stop for the past month, and now that the dust has finally settled, he can't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
In the living room, the translucent gauze curtains beside the floor-to-ceiling windows fluttered in the wind.
Tao Wanjia curled up in He Yu's arms to calm his breathing, closing his eyes to feel the long-lost bright sunlight.
"I heard from Zhao Kuo that you went to meet Deng Feng. I was very scared when I couldn't contact you. Deng Zixiong was about to leave again." Only then did he feel his heart slowly return to its place. He touched Tao Wanjia's hair and said softly, "Fortunately, you're okay."
"Actually, Wen Dongyang had been investigating the father and son for a long time. If I didn't have enough evidence to report it, I wouldn't have dared to go to him alone. But at the time, I really had no choice. My boss asked me to withdraw from the case and return to Jingping. I just wanted to hurry up and make sure those who were criticizing you died."
She opened her eyes and calmly recounted to him what happened last night. It was just a matter of a second that made Deng Feng change his mind. It was Zhao Kuo's intrusion and her final, desperate words that made him change his mind.
After hearing this, He Yu hugged her tighter and said, "I don't care about these things. You are too brave."
"If Zhao Kuo hadn't gone in at that time, or if he didn't want to pretend anymore, then—"
"No," Tao Wanjia interrupted him. "Deng Feng isn't that reckless. I told him I had scheduled all the evidence for delivery, so he wouldn't dare touch me. Besides, people like them value their own interests. They're definitely trying everything they can to distance themselves from Deng Zixiong, but it's useless. Once the police confirm the confession, I can send out my report."
Once the truth comes out, people will judge for themselves. She has her own way to change the darkness and injustice. The biggest responsibility of an investigative reporter is to lay out all the facts in the open while covering her mouth and appearing peaceful.
But even though she picked and chose to omit some of the dangers at that time, He Yu was still worried when he heard these words.
Thinking of the work she had done during those years apart made it even harder for me. For a moment, I was speechless and could only look at her silently.
"You don't have to worry about me, it's all over now."
Tao Wanjia offered solace, her gaze lingering on the wound on his face, her thoughts swirling. These past few days, they'd been like being held at the ends of a rope, unable to get closer or closer, having to hide everything from each other. It was truly arduous and difficult. Their bodies leaned close together, their gazes fixed on each other as their hearts beat loudly and steadily, finally choosing actions over words.
You can never finish talking, but you can never finish sweat and energy. Before all the latter are used up, anything more you say is a waste.
Change position midway.
When Tao Wanjia was put on the bed by He Yu, he realized belatedly, "Shengsheng is still in the hospital."
"I asked Xiao Zhang to pick her up."
He Yu smiled and continued to kiss her sweat-soaked forehead. "I just took a look. They should have arrived at the amusement park by now."
"It's all your fault. Both of us are so unqualified." Tao Wanji was exhausted. He dodged backwards while reaching out to push him.
He Yu didn't move at all, pulling her ankle closer, "You are so responsible, why didn't you feel sorry for me just now?"
He was injured like this and she hadn't taken the initiative. He had been serving her for so long. But after saying this, he didn't wait for her to answer. He suddenly entered her, feeling each other without any gap.
"Forget it. You've been heartless for a long time anyway."
He Yu looked at her without blinking, and his voice finally became a little hoarse.
His breath sank, as if he was aggrieved. "Who made me love you?"
The man's eyes were passionate, and there was only her reflected in his pupils beneath the scars. Tao Wanji's heart was beating heavily, and then she became more and more obsessed with responding to him.
It was already noon when it was completely over. After catching up on some sleep, the two prepared to go to the hospital to see Wen Dongyang.
Tao Wanjia postponed her return to Jingping, and to save time, she left without even drying her hair. He Yu grabbed her, who was always impatient and wanted to go out immediately, and pushed her in front of the mirror to carefully dry her hair.
When he went out again, he ran into He Jinsheng and Yu Li coming out of the elevator.
Tao Wanjia subconsciously called them uncle and aunt, but the two of them simultaneously focused their attention on He Yu.
"How did you get hurt?"
Yu Li exclaimed in shock, raised her hand and poked her husband beside her, complaining, "I told you to take him home early, but you refused to listen. Now look what happened, don't you? Was it because of Sun Heng's family? This is completely lawless!"
He Jinsheng also looked worried and walked forward to see clearly.
"I'm fine, don't make a fuss."
He Yu stepped back, took Tao Wanjia's hand as she tried to dodge, and reminded her, "Jiajia has already changed the medicine for me. Don't just look at me, your daughter-in-law is here."
He rarely expressed it like this in front of others before. On the one hand, he felt that he was taking advantage of others, and on the other hand, he was a little embarrassed. But now he couldn't care less. They were all family, and He Yu didn't want Tao Wanjia to feel bad at all.
These things were his responsibility, so after he finished speaking, he clasped his hands even tighter.
"Your father and I are not blind, so how could we not see it?"
Seeing that he could still talk nonsense, Yu Li thought that his injury should be okay. She turned to look at Tao Wanjia and gently invited, "Shall we have a meal together as a family?"
Tao Wanjia was a bit surprised. She had always felt a subtle fear of Li. This wasn't because of what she had said to her that year or the occasional emotion she'd occasionally revealed when they'd met. The real reason was actually because she felt guilty towards He Yu, which made it difficult for her to be as natural in front of his parents as before.
So after arriving at the restaurant, she deliberately sent He Yu away and spoke frankly to the two of them.
"Uncle and aunt, there's something I need to explain to you. You've all read a lot about He Yu these days online, and the news has all sorts of stories. But the truth will soon be out. If you two have any misunderstandings about me because of the news, let me make it clear now—"
"No, child."
He Jinsheng gently interrupted her half-formed words, saying softly, "Your aunt and I both trust you. There was indeed a misunderstanding a few days ago, and your aunt even went to great lengths to come back and persuade He Yu. Some things are hard to understand at the time, but you can understand them later. Your job is special, and we all understand that."
Having said that, Yu Li took over the conversation.
"I watched you grow up, just like my own child. In the past, auntie tried to stop you two because she felt that you were not yet determined. Now..." She paused and smiled at her husband beside her.
"Now that so many years have passed, it's destiny that you two have come together. Just stay together in the future. Your uncle and I support you."
After she finished speaking, Yu Li took out a bank card from her handbag.
"I came in a hurry today and didn't bring anything. Go buy something you like. Why do you look thinner than last year?"
Tao Wanjia was even more stunned. He had been a loner for many years and it was a little strange for him to suddenly get along with his elders. After understanding what the two people meant, he felt a little confused. He was moved and had other emotions mixed together. He waved his hand at the gazes of the two people opposite him.
"I don't need it, Auntie. I, I..."
For the first time, she felt that her past eloquence had disappeared. Fortunately, He Yu came back at this time. He first looked at Tao Wanjia, "Why can't I find the cake shop you mentioned?"
"Then they may have moved away. It's okay."
Tao Wanji began to feel unnatural when she lied. After a moment of silence, He Yu understood the situation and pushed her back.
"You're bribing your daughter-in-law before they even get married?"
He smiled and put his arm around the shoulder of the person next to him, saying righteously, "This is my man. It's useless if you want to bribe him. You have to go through me first."
It was the first time that Tao Wanjia discovered that He Yu was so good at adjusting the atmosphere. He was completely different from the child who could not even speak clearly when he was young. Although the time span was too long and there was no comparability at all, at this moment, the cheerful, enthusiastic and youthful He Yu quickly emerged in her mind.
She had rarely seen him smile like that since their reunion, but now, she finally saw it.
Even if we were separated for many years, he would never change in his heart.
It's true for her, and it's true for myself. I have to admit that some people are born with this ability. Even after going through many changes and things, their sincere hearts remain the same.
“Virtue!”
Yu Li jokingly extended her hand forward with a warm expression, "Take it, Jiajia. This is a small gift from your uncle and me."
Even ordinary couples would have such a segment when meeting their parents, but she just didn't have time to exchange the money for things.
Tao Wanjia also understood the meaning of this from the gentle gaze across from her. He Yu didn't want to embarrass her, so he took the initiative to reach out and take it. "Thank you, Mom. I'll accept it on behalf of our Jiajia."
The atmosphere was harmonious. Yu Li clapped her hands and hit He Yu. "I gave it to my daughter-in-law. Why are you hitting her?"
"We are a family, can't I do it?"
He Yu smiled, holding her hand tightly under the table. Their eyes met, and Tao Wanjia felt more at ease than ever before.
She, a lonely bird, had been wandering for a long time, going through wind and rain, and only now did she feel her feet finally land in the nest.
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