Chapter 41 I Need You Humans rely on lungs to breathe and survive, and I rely on...
After leaving the airport, Bai Ying and Qin Yonglian went back to South Cowes Island to pick up Coffee.
Because Qin Yonglian was busy with work before the New Year and had no time to take care of the cats, he left them on the island to be cared for by special people and accompanied by special birds.
After getting on the boat for a while, the man wanted to go out on the deck.
"I want to see the moon."
He looked up, and to be honest, his handsome jawline was slightly tense in the night.
Bai Ying also followed Qin Yonglian's movements and looked up at the sky.
He then asked, "Is blood connection truly magical? Is that why every mother would recognize her child without hesitation? I wasn't proactive in saying hello to her. How foolish of me."
The girl understood his thoughts and heard the self-blame in his tone. She felt her nose, which had turned red from crying, start to feel sore again.
"Leon, the most important thing is that she's alive and well. She loves you, and we can all feel it."
Being loved and being loved is more like a belated gift.
"In my memory palace, there is a dedicated memory bank for Anna, filled with her vividness, kindness, and everyday moments. She was more than just a reflection in my growth."
"Leon, I understand how you feel." The girl's voice was soft and serious.
"I was raised by my grandparents, with my parents only coming home once a year. Before I understood why I should call a stranger "Mom and Dad" (dad)."
Bai Ying rubbed her nose. "Grandpa loves me, that's why he dotes on me like you saw. He wants to compensate me many times over on behalf of my parents."
"On the contrary, I didn't feel like I was a child lacking love. I even felt very happy. My parents, who were far away, were striving for their dreams, and even here, I was in their hearts and thoughts."
"It all depends on how you look at things," Bai Ying pointed to her heart. "Here, it's full."
"Grandpa said that being a parent and a child is an experience in life and even more of a spiritual practice."
Through this practice, everyone gains something different.
Some learn responsibility and accountability; some learn freedom and equality; some learn gratitude and giving...
Qin Yonglian's face was calm. He stood there without moving, thinking about the girl's words.
From the moment a child is born, parents and children are destined to be on a journey that gradually drifts apart, and the end is ultimately separation.
Cherish every moment you have, those figures are telling you: no need to chase.
In my ears is the roar of the ferry passing by the waves, which sounds even more like piercing the clouds and splitting the rocks in the vast sea.
The sea breeze blew in with a cool feeling, and Bai Ying stepped forward and held his hand tightly.
Qin Yonglian took advantage of the situation and hugged the person in front of him, unbuttoned his coat, covered Bai Ying's entire body, and held her in his warm arms.
Bai Ying tilted her head back and looked at him closely, and found that the smile on the man's face never disappeared.
"Actually, I think you smile more now than before."
The girl stared at someone's raised eyebrows and tried hard to recall the time when she first met him.
If she hadn't tried to think about it, she would have almost forgotten how cold and serious Qin Yonglian used to be.
Nowadays, Qin Yonglian loves to laugh more and more.
Qin Yonglian lowered his head and used his face to warm her slightly cold cheeks, expressing his agreement with this point of view.
"Leon, you are happy, so I am happy."
"Well, because I have my pistachios."
Qin Yonglian's kiss fell on Bai Ying's lips.
Pistachios are so sweet.
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Late at night, a white off-road jeep was speeding on the deserted coastal highway, as if entering a time tunnel.
There is a moist scent unique to the sea in the air.
The car body occasionally brushed against leaves sticking out of the road, as if greeting the returning people.
In late winter and early spring, all things in South Cowes Island come back to life, quietly bringing the message of spring returning to the earth.
The decorations around the apartment were changed to a festive red Chinese style, with two flowing red lanterns hanging high, bright and fiery.
Bai Ying parked the car and went to the trunk with Qin Yonglian to get the luggage.
Facing the mansion, the girl began to call out for Coffee.
As I approached the door, I seemed to hear the sound of a kitten scratching at the door.
That cute and iconic meow, meow, is definitely the cat Coffee.
The kitten hadn't seen its father for a long time, and it rolled around Qin Yonglian excitedly on the ground, tilted its head and rubbed against Bai Ying, showing its little belly to ask for rubbing and caressing.
Andy Lau and Wei Zai still maintained their cool and mature personalities. They just spread their wings and flapped a few times, landed on Qin Yonglian's arm and observed him calmly, then jumped back to their nest.
Coffee's body has grown a lot bigger than it was a month ago. Bai Ying was delighted to find that it was rounder and felt better in the hand.
Just as I was enjoying petting the cat, I felt myself being picked up along with the cat and brought back to the polar bear sofa.
"Meow! Meow!" Coffee called affectionately, rubbing his head against his father's head.
Bai Ying rested her head on his arm and rubbed her boyfriend's forehead like a kitten.
A sentence suddenly flashed through her mind: "A family should be together."
It feels so good to have everything neat and tidy.
There was no light on in the living room, only an orange night light in the kitchen.
Bai Ying was taking a nap on the sofa. The cat fell into her arms, very obedient, curled up in a circle, and slowly began to snore.
Taking advantage of the night, Qin Yonglian took out the fresh food from the suitcase and carefully put them into the refrigerator one by one.
Mr. and Mrs. Bai Xuan prepared generous portions of various dishes, and every portion of food was filled with the parents' love.
Now, part of this love also belongs to Qin Yonglian.
Andy and Wei Zai came silently behind him at some point, standing on his left and right, looking very proud, like silent and loyal guards.
After Qin Yonglian finished his work, he looked back and his heart began to beat uncontrollably.
The peaceful and tranquil scene before him made him for the first time truly connect the words "unwavering commitment" and "said to Zicheng" with Bai Ying.
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Back in South Cowes Island, surrounded by the white noise of nature, Bai Ying found that her deep sleep time was prolonged.
If the kitten hadn't stepped on her head back and forth, the girl would have been able to continue taking a nap.
"Meow!" The sound in my ears is softer and cuter than marshmallows.
Bai Ying touched it with her backhand, and something warm and moist was licking the back of her hand, and the barbs on it made her skin itchy.
Get up quickly, Twolegs!
The sun is shining on the two-legged animals!
Get up and play!
"Coffee, shh!" A man's calm voice came from the door, "Don't disturb your mother's rest."
Bai Ying's eyes, which had just opened, suddenly closed again, and her body stretched straight in the quilt.
The little deer living in the heart seemed to have ended its hibernation and began to dance again.
What did she just hear? ! !
"Meow~~" Coffee seemed reluctant and made a meow towards the door.
To Bai Ying, this sound was clearly not a meow, but a "Mom~~"
Another "Meow~~"
Another "Mom~~"
I saw a small hill gradually rising up in the quilt, and then slowly flattening out.
Qin Yonglian curled the corners of his mouth, folded his arms, leaned against the bookshelf and observed leisurely.
He suddenly remembered that Su Jiahao once said that girls don’t want to show their bare faces early in the morning, especially to the person they like.
A gentleman should give his lady enough time to get everything ready.
I was originally planning to happily say good morning to Bai Ying, but now I had to quietly go over and pick up the meowing cat.
"Be good, don't make noise, let your mother sleep a little longer." The man touched the furry head.
Coffee licked his hand.
The squirming little hill on the bed suddenly stopped, and Bai Ying felt like her face was about to get burned.
She just asked Coffee to call her mom, so why was her little heart so upset?
Take a deep breath! Take a deep breath!
Bai Ying rolled around several times on the bed.
When the girl finished tidying up and went downstairs, the familiar aroma of coffee lingered in her nose.
"As soon as I smell this, I want to study! I love studying!" Some people recalled the days when they were fed memory bread during the exam preparation period.
"Hmm."
As soon as the words fell, the figure flashed and the man's kiss was imprinted on the girl's lips.
"Morning Kiss." Someone stood up, his expression unchanged, the coffee in his hands only causing slight ripples in the cup.
Placing the coffee on the table, Qin Yonglian remembered that Bai Ying liked coffee with a tart flavor and rich flavors. "Ethiopian Gesha, light roast."
According to her own preferences, Bai Ying jumped a few steps and jumped in front of him like a little rabbit.
Qin Yonglian only saw Coffee's fluffy head approaching him, "What's wrong?"
"Just now."
"zha?" The man blinked?
"Well, prick, prick the stubble, prick the stubble."
Like saying a tongue twister, Bai Ying poked his face with her index finger.
Qin Yonglian finally understood and stroked his chin, "I forgot. As soon as I woke up, I was thinking about what breakfast to make for you."
"Hehe, you're such a nice boyfriend." Bai Ying took the initiative to put her arms around his waist. "Do you want me to help you shave?"
"Dear customer, I'm Xiaoyingying, your exclusive customer service representative, with employee number 520520, providing you with exclusive services."
The actor surnamed Bai was very dedicated and immersed in the role, but the customer Qin's ears inexplicably turned red.
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It was Bai Ying's first time to come to Qin Yonglian's bathroom.
The nearly 20-square-meter bright bathroom is designed like its owner, implementing a minimalist aesthetic that is comfortable, tidy, and low-key.
Considering the owner's height, the washbasin is designed to be relatively high.
In front of the huge mirror, the man's back and the girl's face, which was carefully examining, were reflected.
"I, I've washed my face." Qin Yonglian paused, his tongue tied.
Bai Ying washed her hands and touched the man's face with her wet fingertips. She spoke with an unconsciously coquettish nasal tone, "Customer, leave everything to me. Just enjoy yourself."
Qin Yonglian moved his Adam's apple and paid attention to her expression.
Bai Ying caught a glimpse of the emotions surging in his throat, like waves crashing against the beach of South Cowes Island.
My face started to turn red after realizing it, enjoying it to the fullest? What kind of lewd words did I just say?
The man soaked a washcloth in hot water, quickly wrung out most of the water, and covered the man's face with it.
Bai Ying breathed a sigh of relief.
Qin Yonglian suddenly found it funny, but didn't dare to move.
Just close your eyes and feel the heat penetrating into your skin.
When vision is blocked, hearing and smell are instantly amplified.
It was the familiar scent of blue bells lingering around me, and after the rustling sound of water, everything became quiet.
"Hmm?" The man rested his right hand on the edge of the sink, tapping his index finger unconsciously.
"Wait a minute, there's not enough time."
The heat from the disposable cleansing towel on his face faded completely. After a while, Qin Yonglian took off the towel and said, "Hmm?"
"I, I'm checking my phone."
Bai Ying raised her eyes and met Qin Yonglian's unblinking gaze.
She was frantically searching for the specific steps of shaving. The confidence of the exclusive customer service representative Xiao Yingying was like an enlarged bubble, rising higher and higher, and then disappeared with a pop.
If she had known this day would come, she should have prepared for this lesson in advance.
"I'll teach you." Qin Yonglian's tone was casual, and the movements of her hands were also casual.
Apply Sisleyum pre-shave oil, then work into a rich, fine white lather with a silver-tipped badger-hair brush to help soften your beard.
Bai Ying's hand held the end of the razor handle together with his, and the sharp blade scraped off streaks of foam. The girl held her breath, afraid of accidentally hurting the other person, and her whole body became stiff.
She inexplicably recalled a story she had read: Wolves are animals that only expose their most vulnerable throats to their most trusted partners.
After rinsing off the foam and wiping her face clean, Bai Ying breathed a sigh of relief.
"It looks simple, but it's actually quite difficult to operate. Why don't you use an electric shaver?"
Qin Yonglian smiled but did not answer. After shaving off his green stubble, the man got rid of his maturity and had a face full of youthfulness. His skin looked whiter, cleaner and fresher.
Bai Ying also glanced at the electric shaver next to the electric toothbrush. She had handed the badger hair brush to the person with her own hands.
"It's all your fault that your beard grows so fast." The girl muttered.
"Hmm?" Qin Yonglian sat on the sink, his chin slightly raised, his long legs draped forward with ease, and his arms formed a circle around Bai Ying. "Do you want to hear the reason?"
Bai Ying's heart was pounding, and as the man's Adam's apple rolled, ripples surged in her heart.
"The growth rate of a man's beard is related to the male hormones and testosterone secreted in the body. Before I went to Shanghai to pick you up, I didn't see you for half a month."
The room fell silent.
"What's the connection?" Bai Ying said slowly and quietly, as if asking a question she already knew the answer to.
"Oh, oh." Qin Yonglian kissed her lips again and again, with a gentle and seductive voice.
"We agreed to save it before the New Year."
"How can there be so many? It's more than twenty times." The girl was confused by the kisses. Didn't they agree to save up one kiss a day?
"Are you counting?"
"Hmm."
"It seems I didn't work hard enough and distracted you."
The man reached out and hugged her waist.
The positions of the two were instantly reversed, and Bai Ying was forced to lean against the mirror on the sink.
It was more violent than any previous time, even the air around them became so intense, with an indescribable primitive aggressiveness, Bai Ying raised her hands and subconsciously hugged his neck.
There is a cold mirror behind me and a scorching volcano in front of me.
Qin Yonglian seemed to know what she was thinking. He stretched out his big hand behind her back and held it firmly against the girl. The places he touched were so hot that it seemed as if hot lava was flowing out.
Bai Ying shivered slightly between the cold and the heat.
"Yinn," the man's forehead was covered with sweat, and his voice was hoarse: "I need you."
Human beings live by breathing with their lungs, and I live by your heart②.
I need you.
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The author has something to say: Bai Ying: Today it’s shaving specialist Xiao Ying, employee number 520520, at your service.
【Notes】
①The sentence is adapted from Long Yingtai's "Dear Andre"
②The sentence is adapted from an English proverb: They tell you that it's the lungs that keep you breathing but it's your heart.
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