Su Yingxue leaned in Tan Zhengchu's arms, unable to fall asleep.
Her mind had long drifted out the window, her thoughts like strings gently plucked by the night wind, constantly recalling the love story of her father-in-law and mother-in-law when they were young. It was a legend, a moving legend.
"Mother-in-law..." Su Yingxue murmured softly with a dazed look in her eyes. "I used to think she was a very ordinary person, and even thought she was casual about relationships. But today, after listening to my father-in-law telling their story, I realized...it turns out that appearance does not necessarily represent the heart." There was a hint of emotion in her words, as if she was getting to know her mother-in-law all over again.
Tan Zhengchu suddenly woke up from his deep sleep when he heard her voice. He put his arm around her waist and asked softly, "What's wrong? Why haven't you slept yet?"
Su Yingxue was slightly startled, looked up at him, a hint of shyness flashed in her eyes: "I was thinking about the story of my father-in-law and mother-in-law..." She paused, and added, "I'm worried that my father-in-law will leave my mother-in-law again, and she will be very sad."
Tan Zhengchu smiled slightly and patted her back gently: "As long as I am here, father-in-law will not leave." His voice was low and powerful, as if it could calm all the anxiety.
Su Yingxue felt a warm current in her heart when she heard this. She looked up at him, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes: "Did you plot against my father-in-law? Why did he suddenly change his mind?"
Tan Zhengchu raised his eyebrows, a playful smile on his face: "Do you want to know the answer?"
Su Yingxue was stunned for a moment, then revealed a sly smile: "Of course I do!"
Tan Zhengchu looked at her, suddenly reached out his hand, and gently pinched her chin: "Then... kiss me, and I will tell you."
Although Su Yingxue knew that Tan Zhengchu had a request, she couldn't help but kiss him gently on the lips out of curiosity. Tan Zhengchu's lips were warm and soft, and his breath was lightly scented with mint. This kiss seemed to open the floodgates of some kind of emotion, causing Su Yingxue's heart to beat faster.
Tan Zhengchu took the opportunity to whisper, "Actually..." His voice was low and magnetic, making Su Yingxue's heart beat even more wildly, "I didn't plot against my father-in-law, I just let him see how deep the feelings between you are..."
Su Yingxue listened to his words, and her expression gradually became complicated. She knew what Tan Zhengchu was talking about, and why he did it. But at this moment, she felt an inexplicable emotion in her heart.
"Thank you..." she said softly, with a hint of gratitude in her voice.
Tan Zhengchu smiled slightly and put his arm around her shoulders: "Don't thank me, I just don't want to see you worry about your mother-in-law."
Su Yingxue leaned in his arms, closed her eyes, and felt the peace of mind brought by his embrace.
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The early morning sunlight shone through the gap in the curtains and onto Tan Xiangchen's face.
He slowly opened his eyes and saw a beautiful face in front of him.
Li Yuzhu snuggled up to him, still sleepy with a faint smile on her face.
Tan Xiangchen was filled with mixed emotions, and he confirmed that the intimate scene yesterday was not a dream. He looked at Li Yuzhu, and his heart was filled with endless longing and regret.
"Yuzhu..." Tan Xiangchen called softly, with a hint of trembling in his voice.
Li Yuzhu opened her eyes slightly and saw Tan Xiangchen, with a surprised smile on her face: "Xiangchen, are you awake?"
Tan Xiangchen was silent for a moment, and deep remorse surged in his heart. He regretted not rejecting Li Yuzhu yesterday, and even more regretted that the two should never meet again in this life. He blamed himself for not being able to stay calm and self-controlled, and felt that he was not worthy of Li Yuzhu, especially now that he had a scar on his face.
"Yuzhu, we..." Tan Xiangchen hesitated to speak, his voice low and hoarse.
Li Yuzhu noticed his emotions and reached out to stroke his cheek: "Xiang Chen, the scars on your face are not important. I only care about your heart."
When she saw Tan Xiangchen, she showed a stunning smile, hugged him tightly, and expressed her dependence on him: "Xiangchen, I feel at ease when you are by my side."
Tan Xiangchen looked indifferent, but in his heart he was looking for a reason to make Li Yuzhu leave.
However, Li Yuzhu spoke first: "Xiang Chen, the scar on your face was left by me. For the past twenty years, I have always hoped that one day I could make up for this damage."
Tan Xiangchen touched his scarred face and felt scared and heartbroken.
He stood up and turned his back to Li Yuzhu, not wanting her to see his miserable state.
However, Li Yuzhu hugged him and wouldn't let him leave, whispering to him about her loneliness over the past twenty years and her deep love for him.
"Xiang Chen, you are my only support. Are you willing to accompany me?"
Tan Xiangchen finally spoke, his voice full of sadness: "Yuzhu, I... I just want to be alone quietly. I can't let you get involved."
Li Yuzhu insisted: "Yesterday was the happiest night I've had in the past twenty years. As long as you are by my side, I feel satisfied."
Tan Xiangchen was deeply moved by Li Yuzhu's words. He thought about how she had given birth to two children for him and never married, and felt that he owed her too much. He struggled internally, realizing that he had ruined Li Yuzhu's life, and he was heartbroken.
"Yuzhu, I...I..." Tan Xiangchen wanted to speak, but in the end he didn't, because he felt that he was no longer qualified to say anything.
Tan Xiangchen wanted to speak, but he didn't. He knew that Li Yuzhu had given too much for him, and he would never be able to repay this debt of love in his life. He could only sit quietly by the bed, looking at Li Yuzhu's expectant eyes, his heart filled with guilt and helplessness.
"Yuzhu..." Tan Xiangchen finally spoke, his voice low and weak.
Li Yuzhu gently held his hand: "Xiang Chen, no matter what you decide, please let me stay by your side."
Tan Xiangchen closed his eyes, tears blurring his vision. He knew that no matter which side he chose, he owed her too much...
Seeing that Tan Xiangchen stopped saying those cruel words, Li Yuzhu's smile became even more intense. She gently held his hand and said softly, "Xiangchen, you know what? Doctor Lin Quan is a very good person. He can not only cure your face, but also restore you to your original state. Don't have an inferiority complex anymore, because everyone has their own uniqueness."
When Tan Xiangchen heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he asked in disbelief: "Really? My face can be cured?" His voice trembled a little, as if he had found hope at this moment.
Li Yuzhu nodded and smiled like a girl: "Of course! Just like my son Tan Zhengchu was infected with the virus, but was finally cured by Lin Quan. I believe you can do it too."
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