Ye Nian'an winked slyly at Chu Xin'er, a mischievous smile hidden in her eyes, as if she had discovered some little secret.
"Me? I..."
This glance made Chu Xin'er's heart skip a beat.
In her panic, she looked up and met Song Yan's eyes, which were filled with starlight.
His gaze was so intense, it seemed to want to drown her.
"I...I'll take you, Brother Song Yan."
As soon as the words left her mouth, Chu Xin'er realized with a start that she had agreed without thinking.
She could feel her voice was light and airy, as if it were being blown away by the wind, and her Adam's apple bobbed with difficulty.
"good."
In the past, Song Yan would have only considered that Chu Xin'er had taken a two-day, two-night train journey, and it was winter, so he didn't want her to be too tired and had to come to see him off.
This time, however, he selfishly wanted to seize the opportunity to get closer to her.
The moment he heard Chu Xin'er agree, the joy in his heart was like a dam breaking, almost overflowing.
Watching Song Yan and Chu Xin'er disappear into the stairwell, Chi Xinyao patted Ye Nian'an's hand and said, "Niannian, you really understand your mother's heart! This help came at just the right time!"
“I can tell that Xin’er’s feelings for Song Yan are more than just brotherly affection. If she really had no feelings for him, she would have rejected him long ago, given her personality.”
"When it comes to matters of the heart, the more you get to know someone, the better things might become."
Everyone knows Chu Xin'er's temperament. She can indeed sacrifice a lot for her family, but she won't gamble with her own life's most important matter.
If Chu Xin'er had no feelings for Song Yan, she wouldn't have agreed to see him off; she would have refused outright.
Ye Nian'an would not do anything to make things difficult for Chu Xin'er.
It is precisely because of feelings in one's heart that one experiences inner turmoil and contemplation.
"Alright, everyone, don't stand at the door, quickly take the children inside."
"kindness!"
Chu Xin'er accompanied Song Yan downstairs.
Fine snowflakes began to fall from the sky at some unknown time.
She was wrapped up tightly, but the cold wind still made her little face under the scarf turn red.
Strangely, despite being in the dead of winter, her body was burning hot, and her heart was pounding wildly in her chest.
"That's enough, Xin'er."
Song Yan stopped and looked at her affectionately with his obsidian-like eyes: "You've been on the train for so long and have been running around doing all this. You must be exhausted. Go back and rest."
Chu Xin'er chuckled unconsciously: "Hahaha~ Brother Song Yan, you underestimate me too much. It's only been a short time, how could I possibly be tired? I'm the 'Thirteenth Sister of Hard Work'!"
"You haven't changed at all, just like before, and that's great."
Song Yan smiled slightly: "Xin'er, thank you for agreeing to walk me downstairs."
Chu Xin'er waved her hand: "That's not how it is, Brother Song Yan. You've helped our family so much. If it weren't for you and Brother Xu Yao, we wouldn't know when we would have been able to come back. The one who should really say thank you is me."
Song Yan didn't reply immediately. He seemed to have noticed something and reached out to tuck a stray strand of Chu Xin'er's hair behind her ear.
This unintentional action, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirred up a thousand waves in Chu Xin'er's heart.
Song Yan's voice was so gentle it could melt your heart: "Xin'er, see you tomorrow."
"Um... See you tomorrow."
Chu Xin'er responded softly.
This time, the separation is no longer a long two-year wait, but a tomorrow that is within reach.
We can meet anytime, anywhere, whenever we want.
Thinking of this, the gloom in her heart seemed to be dispelled, and she felt much more relaxed. Her eyebrows curved into a smile, and she was filled with joy.
They're really back!
"Smile more, my dear. Many bad things from the past are in the past. We can seize the present and the future. Promise me, okay?"
Song Yan knew that Chu Xin'er had just returned to Haicheng and would need some time to adjust.
After all, all those years of suffering weren't for nothing.
If possible, nobody wants this to happen.
Song Yan's only wish was that Chu Xin'er's smile could stay on her face for longer.
Just like before.
Chu Xin'er spoke softly, her eyes sparkling: "Okay... I promise you, Brother Song Yan."
"kindness."
Song Yan patted Chu Xin'er's head and turned to leave.
Only after Song Yan's figure completely disappeared did Chu Xin'er slowly walk home, her heart filled with sweet anticipation and girlish longing.
After returning home, Chi Xinyao and the others were tidying up the room.
Chu Xin'er hesitated, as if she wanted to say something.
After hesitating for a long time, Chi Xinyao and the others didn't ask at all.
"Dad, Mom."
Chu Xin'er couldn't help but shout it out.
Chi Xinyao then noticed Chu Xin'er: "Ah, you're back? Song Yan went back, right?"
"Hmm... he's already gone back."
"Okay, then tidy up your room, wash up and get some rest. You're really exhausted today."
"oh oh."
Chu Xin'er was completely bewildered.
Ah, this...
It turned out completely differently from what I had imagined.
My parents must already know that Song Yan likes me, right?
Why does he seem so relaxed, without even asking a question?
Chu Zhenyuan looked over and saw Chu Xin'er still standing at the door. He asked in confusion, "Why are you still standing there?"
"No...it's nothing."
Chu Xin'er dared not let her inner thoughts be seen through, so she immediately turned around and left.
Until they passed by Ye Nian'an and Chu Yan's room and saw them packing their things inside.
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