Chapter 66: Acting like a spoiled man is really deadly [VIP]
To forgive everything is to let go of yourself. Only when your heart is empty can you slowly fill the emptiness and love yourself better.
——Orange Confessions
As Zhen Hao walked step by step towards the inner demon that had trapped her for many years, it was just like Shi Hang and walked towards her step by step more than ten minutes ago. They were the same, and the end of their steps was redemption.
It is an account of that chaotic youth, and also a reconciliation with one's youthful and frivolous self.
Zhen Hao walked to the railing, not looking at the person next to him, but looking straight ahead with a relaxed smile on his face.
This was probably the most comfortable moment they had ever had in all the years they had known each other. There was no tension, no likes or dislikes, and both of them just stood there quietly, and no one spoke first.
"sorry."
"sorry."
After a long while, they both turned their heads to look at each other and uttered these three words in unison.
"Pfft——" Zhen Haoxian couldn't help laughing, his eyebrows and eyes were lively, and his bright eyes were brighter than the night scene in front of him.
"It's rare for us to have such tacit understanding." Lin Mian's eyes were full of calmness. "Can I speak first this time?"
"Yeah." Zhen Hao said softly.
"I'm sorry, I was ignorant when I was little, and I pestered you for so long. I'm sorry, my immature love caused you distress. And even more sorry..." Lin Mian paused, then continued solemnly, "I shouldn't have threatened you so radically. Were you scared at the time?"
How should I describe Zhen Hao’s mood at this moment?
She had never expected to receive an apology from Lin Mian, nor had she imagined that belated comfort would be so powerful. It was like someone transcending time and space, softly and tenderly comforting her sixteen-year-old self, letting the fear that tossed and turned in the night gradually dissipate until it vanished...
In just half an hour, Zhen Hao experienced four reconciliations.
One time was when she reconciled with the fourteen-year-old Zhen Hao. She could finally tell the little kid, "You're not a snitch. You've cleared yourself of this false accusation."
One time was when she reconciled with Shi Hangyu, and she could finally stand shoulder to shoulder with the young Shi Hangyu with her head held high.
One was when she reconciled with the sixteen-year-old Zhen Hao. She could finally gently embrace her timid self: "Hao Hao, don't be afraid. There will be many people who love you in your future."
Another time was when he reconciled with Lin Mian. They finally met and laughed away their grudges, and were finally able to calmly say "I'm sorry" to each other.
"Thank you, Lin Mian." Zhen Hao didn't say anything else, just expressed his sincere gratitude.
She was very content that night, as if a tangled ball of wool had finally found its knot and was successfully untied and straightened out, and she relaxed completely.
It turns out that forgiving everything is to let go of yourself, and the sky will be wide open.
"When I was little, I was so ignorant that I tore up the gift you made with your own hands and threw it into the trash. I'm truly sorry." Zhen Hao didn't wait for Lin Mian to say anything before continuing, "I actually regretted it the moment I did it, but my inexplicable pride prevented me from lowering my head and apologizing to you. Over the years, every time I think of this, I feel so sorry for you. I'm truly sorry, Lin Mian."
Although Lin Mian's way of pursuing her later was a bit extreme, the thirteen-year-old Lin Mian did nothing wrong. He just made a greeting card with joy and wanted to give it to the child he liked. She shouldn't have trampled on the sincerity of a young boy in front of his classmates.
She was wrong in this matter.
"Zhen Hao, thank you too." All the emotions that touched Lin Mian's heart were finally transformed into such a simple sentence.
The wind by the river seems to have become gentler, carrying away light thoughts with the wind.
When Zhen Hao returned to the banquet, many people had already left.
Even Zhou Chunrui was nowhere to be seen.
Zhen Hao suspiciously took out his phone to contact her, only to discover she had left him a message half an hour ago: "Okay, I have something to do, so I'll leave first. You can take Mr. Pei's car home."
Zhou Chunrui's intention to bring them together was so obvious that Zhen Hao didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
If Zhou Chunrui knew that she and Shi Xu had already secretly been together, I wonder if she would die miserably.
While she was thinking, time had already come to her: "I'll take you home."
Zhen Hao: "..." Now she had even more reason to suspect that the two men did it on purpose, otherwise why would this man just say he was sending her home without asking any questions.
"No need, someone will take me back." Zhen Hao suddenly had the idea to play a prank.
"Who?" Shi Xu frowned.
It can't be Shi Hangyu, it can only be that kid Lin Mian...
He suddenly wanted to take back the two red envelopes given to Lin Mianlu.
You already have a wife and children, why are you still messing with Zhen Hao?
A feeling of suffocation was building up in Shixu's chest, unable to go up or down, making him feel very uncomfortable.
"Shixu, do you believe everything I say?" Zhen Hao picked up her bag and headed for the door first. Seeing that no one was following her, she turned around and asked, "Aren't you going to take me home?"
Timing is a joke to myself.
This u person...
In the car.
Shixu was just about to buckle up his belt when he went to the rental house.
, nodded and said: "Yeah."
This place is not far from the residential area where Zhen Hao lives, only half an hour's drive away.
The car started slowly, and the breeze blew gently against Zhen Hao's ears, like a lover's hand caressing him.
With his body and mind relaxed, Zhen Hao unconsciously hummed a tune.
While E was concentrating on driving, he couldn't help but glance at her distractedly. She didn't notice and was still immersed in her own world.
Shixu was surprised.
The Zhen Hao he knew was always introverted and quiet, making people feel a little cold, and rarely had such extroverted moments.
"What makes you so happy?" he asked.
What he wanted to know more was who made her so happy.
"A secret." Zhen Hao withdrew his gaze from the window and fixed it on the man's nearly perfect profile, deliberately keeping the other person in suspense.
Shi Xu tightened his grip on the steering wheel slightly, and a strange feeling surged in his heart.
In recent days, he has increasingly felt that his possessiveness towards Zhen Hao is gradually increasing. For example, at this moment, he really wants to know who can still affect her emotions.
He originally thought Zhen Hao was just joking and would tell him in the end, but he didn't expect that she really had nothing to say.
Shi Xu felt a tightness in his chest again. He wanted to continue asking questions but couldn't bring himself to do it, which made him feel very uncomfortable.
The two of them didn't speak again on the rest of the journey. After finally reaching their destination, Shi Xu let out a long breath without leaving a trace as he got out of the car.
Zhen Hao didn't notice his abnormality. She was only thinking about retrieving the video footage she left in the rental house.
Combined with the daytime performances, she can produce a high-quality vlog.
Just as she took the hard drive containing the video and turned to walk out of the room, she accidentally bumped into the man following her.
"Ugh—" Zhen Hao didn't expect that time would be so close to him. He was so frightened that he lost his balance and fell onto the big bed behind him.
Shixu instinctively reached out to grab her, but the space was too cramped, and not only did he fail to grab her, he ended up losing himself as well.
The moment he fell on Zhen Hao, he tried his best to support himself on the bed with his hands so as not to hurt Zhen Hao under him.
However, this overly ambiguous posture still caused the temperature in the air to rise rapidly.
It's very strange. Even though the two of them have been honest with each other so many times, Zhen Hao still feels embarrassed, even with such an ordinary gesture.
"I...you..." Facing the man so close to her, Zhen Hao's eyes began to dart around, not knowing what to say. After a long while, she managed to squeeze out a sentence, "Get up quickly."
However, it was too late. Shi Xu had already laid down, put his long arms around her, and said in a slightly tired voice, "Lie down with me for a while, L."
Hearing that something wasn't right with his voice, Zhen Hao didn't insist on getting up, but lay quietly with him.
Shixu carefully pulled the quilt over them both, and the warmth slowly spread over Zhen Hao's body, making her gradually feel sleepy.
Zhen Hao didn't know when she fell asleep. When she woke up, she was embraced by Shi Xu in his arms. His hot body temperature made her feel a little hot even in winter.
She moved slightly, trying to reach her hand out from under the quilt. But just as she was about to raise her hand, Shixu's large hand grasped hers, interlocking their fingers. His voice was hoarse, "Don't move. Sleep a little longer."
Zhen Hao really didn't dare to move anymore.
After a moment, Shi Xu suddenly opened his eyes. The moment his mind regained clarity, he realized that he had unknowingly fallen asleep while holding Zhen Hao.
The feeling of sleeping with the one he loved in his arms was so peaceful that he suddenly thought it was a normal time to go to bed.
He picked up the phone beside him and checked the time.
It's a bit awkward to send Zhen Hao back at this time, but...
"Okay, it's already 1:30 in the middle of the night." Shi Xu sat up and turned on the soft night light.
Zhen Hao knew what he was thinking. She reached out and stroked his cheek, comforting him, "Don't worry. It's okay to stay out all night. I know how to tell my family."
Zhen Hao had been brought up with strict family education. Even though she had grown up for many years, she rarely stayed out all night.
After Zhen Hao finished speaking, he sniffed his hair, which still smelled of cigarette smoke, and said with a bit of disgust, "I'm going to take a shower first."
As she spoke, she stood up and was about to get out of bed, but her slender white wrist was grabbed by Shixu.
"What's wrong?" She looked back at him in confusion.
"Let's take a shower together." The man's voice was tinged with lust.
"No." Zhen Hao refused without thinking.
Shi Xu gently scratched her palm with his fingers, and instantly put on an aggrieved expression like a puppy: "But I want... let's go together, okay?"
Zhen Hao's attention was instantly drawn to Shi Shu's tone, which was completely different from his usual tone. He even widened his eyes in surprise: "Boss Pei, are you acting like a spoiled child to me?"
The moment she asked this question, Shi Xu wanted to deny it, but then he changed his mind and gently tickled her soft palm twice: "Yes, I'm just being coquettish with you, can we wash together..."
Who said that people who act like a spoiled child have the best luck? Obviously, men who act like a spoiled child can also be fatal...
When the shower started pouring, Zhen Hao didn't even realize how Shi Xu tricked him into the bathroom to take a shower together.
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