Chapter 158 How could I be willing to return to the darkness?
Two days later in the evening.
Xu Jialan left the laboratory early.
She drove to the fire station.
The vehicle slowly stopped by the roadside.
Xu Jialan turned off the engine, sat in the car, and looked up at the sky.
The orange-red sunset filled the entire sky, dyeing the surrounding buildings the same color as the sunset.
She leaned back in her chair, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
There was soft music playing in the car.
Looking at the sunset and the hustle and bustle of traffic.
Everything is so peaceful.
The years are not really as peaceful as they seem.
It’s just that someone is carrying a heavy load in a place where no one can see.
After Xu Jialan watched the sunset quietly for a while, he picked up the mobile phone beside him and sent a message to Shen Xichuan.
"I'm here. I'm at the door. You can see me when you come out."
Before Shen Xichuan could reply.
Suddenly, a shrill bell rang in the fire station.
Almost in an instant.
Xu Jialan raised his head subconsciously.
She stared at the door.
Sure enough, it didn't take long.
Several fire trucks drove out with their sirens blaring.
Xu Jialan pushed the door open and got out of the car.
She was standing next to the car.
Passed by those fire trucks.
The sound of the flute is getting farther and farther away.
The sound seemed to be beating against my chest again and again.
It makes people feel uneasy and nervous.
Xu Jialan held her phone tightly and watched the car disappear from her sight.
For a long time, she didn't look away.
There is no message on the phone either.
She then knew that Shen Xichuan was also in the car just now.
He was going against the crowd to save people from danger.
After a long while, Xu Jialan slowly came back to his senses.
Her long eyelashes trembled, and she lowered her head and picked up her cell phone.
The page stayed on the dialog box between her and Shen Xichuan.
She paused before typing.
“Shen Xichuan, come back safely, I will bless you.”
She has never had any belief or prayer in gods or Buddhas.
Only once.
It’s for Shen Xichuan.
As long as he can come back safely.
Xu Jialan never felt that the four words "return safely" were so precious.
She withdrew her gaze, got back into the car, and waited for a while before driving away.
…
Shen family.
The villa was brightly lit.
Everyone has returned.
As I walked to the door, I heard lively conversation coming from inside.
Xu Jialan took a deep breath before pushing the door open and going in.
When the housekeeper saw her, he respectfully called out, "Second Madam."
He looked back, puzzled, why didn't he see Shen Xichuan?
Xu Jialan nodded politely and walked in.
Mrs. Shen stood up, "Lanlan, you..."
Before he could even utter the three words "I'm back", he suddenly stopped.
Everyone looked at her.
Xu Jialan forced a smile, "He... is busy, so he might not be back for long."
Everyone present understood.
What exactly is Shen Xichuan busy with?
All of a sudden, the atmosphere froze.
Madam Shen saw the loneliness and worry in Xu Jialan’s eyes.
She came back to her senses, smiled, reached out and pulled her towards the sofa.
"That's perfect. Mom prepared a lot of delicious food for you and Ningning. Since Xiaochuan is not here, no one will snatch it from you."
Xu Jialan smiled and said nothing.
An Yuening took an opened can of Coke and handed it to her.
"Are you okay?" she asked softly.
There was worry in his eyes.
Xu Jialan took the Coke and shook his head to indicate that he was fine.
Mrs. Shen also pretended nothing was wrong and invited a few people to the dining table to eat.
The family dinner on Christmas Eve is very grand.
The kitchen was prepared with great care.
This was Xu Jialan's first time having a Christmas Eve family dinner at the Shen family.
She had a faint smile on her face and was able to talk and laugh.
But the food in my mouth is always tasteless.
She put down her chopsticks before she ate much.
It's not just her.
…
Xu Jialan sat on the swing in the garden, looking up at the sky.
There are many stars at night.
She swung the swing intermittently.
Just look at the sky.
There is a mobile phone next to it.
But it never rang.
"Want some Coke?"
An Yuening took out two cans of Coke and handed one to her.
Xu Jialan smiled and took it.
"Why did you come out?"
An Yuening sat next to her and opened the can.
The sound of the cola bubbles was very obvious in the garden at night.
She took a sip before saying, "I won't come out and let you sit here alone with your imagination?"
Xu Jialan smiled and said, "I'm not imagining anything."
She also took a sip of Coke.
Very sweet.
It's quite refreshing to drink a sip of Coke in winter.
An Yuening shook her head.
She also looked up at the starry sky, "Lanlan, if... will you regret it?"
Xu Jialan understood what was not finished.
But she didn't answer.
"What do you think?"
An Yuening breathed a sigh of relief, "I don't think you will."
"How often in a person's life can one truly fulfill their wishes? A seed planted ten years ago has taken root and sprouted, though I thought these branches and leaves would never see the sunlight."
“Now I not only see but also feel the warmth of the sun.”
"How could I be willing to return to the darkness without light?"
An Yuening knows everything.
After hearing her words, Xu Jialan curled his eyes, "When did Professor An become so emotional? Haven't you always been rational?"
An Yuening glanced at her and smiled, "Once a person has emotions and weaknesses, how can they always be rational?"
"I can't do it, Professor Xu, can't you do it too?"
A faint smile appeared on Xu Jialan's lips, and there was a hint of tenderness in his black eyes.
"Yeah, me too."
The two men clinked glasses with their cans.
An Yuening said, "Don't worry."
Xu Jialan looked at her.
An Yuening's lips curved slightly, and the corners of her eyes turned red. "Xu Jialan, you deserve what you wish for. The Buddha will bless you."
Her eyes fell on Xu Jialan's face.
There were no traces left on his smooth forehead.
But it left a deep and indelible mark in the hearts of many people.
Xu Jialan was stunned for a moment before slowly curling the corners of his lips.
"I also hope that I can get what I want."
An Yuening nodded, "Yes."
You work so hard to give so many people hope to survive.
How could God have the heart to take away your hope?
The night is getting deeper.
It's getting colder too.
Xu Jialan stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in the living room, his eyes fixed on the distance.
In the stairwell, Mrs. Shen looked at this scene and sighed silently.
Shen Yankai stood on the balcony of the bedroom, his eyes deep.
He turned around and asked, "Is Jialan asleep?"
An Yuening shook her head. "She's downstairs, waiting."
She couldn't imagine that if Shen Xichuan had not retired, Xu Jialan would probably have many more sleepless nights like this.
Shen Yankai put his arm around her shoulders and said, "It will be fine."
Shen Xichuan will dedicate his youth to firefighting.
But I will devote the rest of my life to my lover and family.
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