He knew that Lin Banxia didn't want to get too involved with him, fearing that their already complicated relationship would become even more tangled and complicated.
Suppressing the bitterness in his heart, he spoke again:
"Since I was leaving soon, I made a little more today. In addition to sweet and sour pork, chicken wings, steamed tofu with minced meat, and scrambled eggs with shrimp, I also made some Yangzhou fried rice."
Upon hearing this, Lin Banxia indeed stopped in her tracks.
Children have a sweet tooth, and she clearly remembered that these were her daughter's favorite dishes.
Unexpectedly, Song Mingqian had also been keeping this matter in mind.
Lin Banxia turned around and exchanged a glance with Song Mingqian. Countless long-buried memories surfaced in her mind.
In the past, Song Mingqian was responsible for all the housework and cooking in their home.
Although he's a big man, people like him who do scientific research are very meticulous, and the food he cooks is very delicious.
So much so that their daughter's greatest wish every day is for her father to come home early from get off work and cook her a sumptuous meal.
Unfortunately, those days are gone forever.
Lin Banxia's eyes felt slightly hot, and thinking of this, she found it difficult to be ruthless towards Song Mingqian.
After letting out a barely perceptible sigh, she stepped aside and spoke softly.
"I still have some time before I go to work, come in and have a seat."
After delivering meals for so many days, Song Mingqian finally had a chance to come inside. Thinking about it, it was really not easy.
Lin Banxia coughed slightly awkwardly and poured him a glass of water.
"Please make yourself at home. The room is a bit messy, please don't mind."
Although she wasn't a slovenly person, no matter how much she tidied up, it still couldn't compare to the cleanliness of a house cleaned by someone like Song Mingqian, who had obsessive-compulsive disorder.
She doesn't usually feel anything when she lives alone, but this time she can't help feeling a little awkward.
Song Mingqian paid no attention to any of that; all his attention was focused on the decorations in the room and the things placed around him.
These dolls and little dresses were taken from home by Lin Banxia when they broke up.
Every single item is filled with their family's memories.
No wonder the doctor always says that Lin Banxia's mental state is not very good.
Looking at these things that rightfully belonged to their lost daughter every day, it was hard for her not to feel pain.
Song Mingqian frowned, his gentle, peach-blossom eyes filled with worry.
This situation was clearly bad for Lin Banxia's health. He wanted to say a few words of advice, but he really didn't know how to comfort her.
After all, Lin Banxia wasn't the only one who was stuck in the past and couldn't break free.
The two sat facing each other in the same space, both feeling very down, and neither of them said a word.
The hands of the clock on the wall kept moving, and half an hour passed quickly.
Despite his deep reluctance, Song Mingqian stood up and forced a smile.
"I should get going now. Take the thermos with you to work and remember to eat well."
"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. I'm almost done with this project. After this phase is over, I'll continue looking for Huan'er."
Lin Banxia didn't say anything, but got up and saw him to the door.
The two parted ways, as it was almost time for them to start work at the orchestra.
Logically speaking, Lin Banxia should have set off as soon as possible.
She watched Song Mingqian get into the car and leave, but couldn't move her feet for a long time, feeling particularly heavy-hearted.
The words spoken by Dr. Liu, the military doctor, when he came to examine them that day resurfaced in my mind.
Song Mingqian was so preoccupied with other people's affairs that he didn't realize that what he needed to worry about most right now was his own health.
Lin Banxia was genuinely afraid that something bad might happen to him.
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Qiu Shanshan made a special trip today and came to the courtyard early in the morning.
Seeing how frequently she came, Cao Tongwen was overjoyed, as if she could see her new daughter-in-law waving at her.
Unexpectedly, less than half an hour later, the Cheng family arrived uninvited.
Cheng Wan, who had just been discharged from the hospital, followed behind them, her gaze toward Cao Tongwen and Wen Jun particularly firm.
Although her face was still slightly pale, the timid look she had shown before was gone.
Cao Tongwen and Wen Jun were used to dominating Cheng Wan, and they felt extremely uncomfortable when they saw her suddenly slip out of their control.
"What are you doing here?"
Cao Tongwen snorted coldly and took the initiative to attack.
"We have very important guests to entertain today, so we can't attend to you. If you don't have anything urgent to attend to, you should go back to your own homes."
Unexpectedly, Cheng Wan was harmed so badly by her, and not only did she not repent, but her attitude was also so arrogant.
Cheng Yuanfang and Song Xunying were both furious, but remembering their purpose for coming today, they swallowed their anger.
"We're here to get a divorce. One person can handle the guests. Since Wen Jun is home, could you please come with us to the Civil Affairs Bureau?"
Given the current situation of both our families, it would be better to get a divorce certificate as soon as possible.
Song Xunying and Cheng Yuanfang, mindful of their upbringing, couldn't bring themselves to say anything truly offensive.
On the other hand, Cao Tongwen perfectly embodied the phrase "a petty person who has achieved success."
"It's time to get a divorce sooner rather than later, so that Cheng Wan won't keep occupying my daughter-in-law's position and delay my son's marriage."
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