Chapter 142 An Old Friend Calls
Hearing that the other party was Mr. Feng's housekeeper, Lin Xu sat up straight.
Although he had only a brief contact with Mr. Feng, Mr. Feng meant something very special to him.
He was deeply shocked by the fact that Mr. Feng had waited for only one person his entire life. It was also because of him that he had the courage to develop a relationship with Zhou Yan.
After the project was completed, he had no chance to contact Mr. Feng, but he would think of him from time to time.
I couldn't help but feel excited when I received a call from his housekeeper today.
"It's me, do you remember?"
"Of course I remember. What do you want from me? Or is it Mr. Feng who wants to see me—"
"I'm sorry for the hassle of calling you... Mr. Feng isn't feeling well right now. He said yesterday he wanted to see you—are you free?"
The butler asked politely, with uncontrollable sadness in his voice.
Lin Xu's heart sank to the bottom.
"What's wrong with his health?"
"Actually, when you came to see him over two years ago, he wasn't very healthy. He had heart failure, and it's gotten pretty serious now. Maybe at this point in his life, people tend to think about the past. I don't know why he thought about you. I was just trying to ask. If you don't have time, it's okay. He doesn't know I called you."
"No, I have time. Where does Mr. Feng live now? The manor?" Lin Xu asked anxiously.
"Yes, he lives in the manor you designed. Mr. Feng loves it so much that he never leaves. It's really great that you can come. It's a wish of his. But don't worry. The doctor said his condition won't suddenly worsen in the near future. It will take at least another six months."
"I see. I'll contact you before I go."
"Okay, thank you very much."
Zhou Yan waited until Lin Xu hung up the phone, then put his arm around his shoulders and asked, "What happened to Mr. Feng?"
Lin Xu's large eyes, reflecting the morning glow, instantly filled with tears: "The old man is not well. The housekeeper said that his condition may worsen in six months. Mr. Feng wants to see me."
The sudden bad news made Lin Xu feel very uncomfortable.
In his impression, although Mr. Feng was not in good health, he was always smiling.
As Party A, they are very easy to communicate with. They don’t have any weird requirements and are not arrogant.
Even if you love someone for a lifetime, you will never disturb his life.
Lin Xu was a little reluctant to accept that such a gentle and strong person had fallen.
Zhou Yan hugged Lin Xu in his arms distressedly, patted his back and comforted him: "When you get old, there will always be a day like this. If you fulfill your wish, there will be no regrets. Don't cry, I will go with you."
Lin Xu's tears fell. "How could he not have regrets? He loved someone his whole life, but got nothing in return."
Zhou Yan paused and said to him, "Actually, when I first didn't know you were gay, I also thought about being friends with you for life. I found that I had feelings for you that went beyond friendship, but I can't force it. If you were a girl, I might be able to impress you with my emotions, but you're not, and things like sexual orientation can't be easily changed. If you don't like it, you don't like it. It's better to just stay friends than to end up never seeing each other again."
"So, you say, that grandpa, did you really not know?"
Zhou Yan sighed, "He probably knows. Feelings are hard to hide, and they'll eventually be discovered. He's been single his whole life, which makes people curious. But since he chose not to know and is still friends with Mr. Feng, it shows he's a kind person. Let's not upset this balance. A lifetime has already passed in the blink of an eye, so let this matter pass."
What Zhou Yan said was true, but Lin Xu cried even harder.
There are always too many regrets and uncertainties in life. Every day someone is missed and every day someone is met.
The only thing you can hold on to is what you have now.
Lin Xu hugged Zhou Yan tightly.
"No matter what happens in the future, you can never leave me."
Zhou Yan rubbed the back of his head and hugged him tightly in his arms: "Silly boy, no matter what happens, I will never leave you, and I will never let you leave me. I love you, you are already a part of my vitality."
The rising sun cast its warm rays on the two of them, gradually warming Lin Xu's cold body.
Zhou Yan's arms are his safest harbor. As long as Zhou Yan is there, he has the courage to face everything, as long as Zhou Yan is there.
The two returned from the camp and went back to the B&B to arrange some work. In the afternoon, Zhou Yan and Lin Xu set off for the airport.
Mr. Feng’s city was not far from them, and they arrived at the manor in the evening.
The housekeeper sent someone to meet them at the door.
This manor was designed by Lin Xu himself, and he is very familiar with the environment here.
In the past two years, Mr. Feng has maintained it very well and its appearance has hardly changed.
The car drove up to the residence and the housekeeper greeted them at the door.
"Designer Lin, thank you so much for coming. When I told Mr. Feng about this at noon, he was very happy."
"Just call me Lin Xu. How is Mr. Feng's health now?"
"I'm in good shape today. Come in with me."
The housekeeper let Lin Xu in and took him to the living room on the second floor.
Mr. Feng was sitting on the sofa. Seeing Lin Xu coming, he greeted him with a smile: "Long time no see, Designer Lin."
Lin Xu quickly strode over and sat down beside him. "Stop joking with me. Just call me Xiao Lin. Grandpa Feng, can I call you that?"
Mr. Feng nodded. "Of course. Thank you for coming to see me. Is it troublesome for you?"
"It's not a bother. Actually, I've always remembered you. I just don't know if coming to see you without any reason would bother you."
Mr. Feng smiled. "I'm alone. What's the point of disturbing me? I'd really like someone to chat with me. Why don't you introduce me to this person? Who is this person?"
Mr. Feng pointed at Zhou Yan behind Lin Xu and asked.
Lin Xu introduced generously: "This is my boyfriend."
Zhou Yan also came over: "Hello, Grandpa Feng, my name is Zhou Yan, I am Lin Xu's boyfriend and his lover."
Mr. Feng looked at them, his eyes full of smiles: "Good, very good."
Lin Xu's smile was not so natural.
Compared to two years ago, Mr. Feng looked much more haggard. Even though he was in good spirits today, his thinner body, tired face, and shortness of breath all indicated that his health was not good.
Elder Feng saw the melancholy in his eyes and patted his hands. "It's okay, kid, don't feel sad for me. I've had a pretty good life. Look, I live in such a large manor now, and I can hire a great designer like you to design it. I have people to serve me. This is already better than many people."
What Lin Xu admires most is always Mr. Feng’s good attitude.
"Grandpa Feng, Zhou Yan and I now run a homestay in Yunping Village. The scenery there is particularly beautiful. You should take good care of your health and come travel to our place. I will cover all the expenses." Lin Xu was also giving Grandpa Feng hope, hoping that he could hold on for a while longer.
Grandpa Feng looked off into the distance and reminisced, "Yunping, I've been there before. The scenery is truly beautiful. You guys run a B&B there? I didn't expect that, but it's great to be together every day. No wonder you look so much better now than you did two years ago. Back then, you looked like a little bitter melon."
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