Zhu Qinghao had no memories of their childhood, but Sheng Yi did. He even remembered that he had tried to run away from his uncle's house several times when he was a child, hoping to secretly go to see Zhu Qinghao.
However, every time he saw her, he would see an annoying, persistent stalker following her around, so he didn't go over. He just quietly looked at her and left.
Therefore, even though he didn't like staying at his uncle's house or his uncle, he still remembered his mother's dying wish every year and would go back to Kyoto with his uncle whenever he had time to keep his grandparents company.
And so, he stood at the turning point of time, watching her slowly grow from a little dumpling into a tiny bean sprout, and then into a graceful young woman.
Every time he left, he regretted not rushing up to say goodbye, but he was also often glad that he hadn't rushed up rashly and hadn't disturbed her peaceful life...
He didn't want to admit that he was afraid to meet Zhu Qinghao's clear and bright eyes, which were filled with unfamiliarity towards him.
He just didn't expect that the two of them would meet again in the countryside by such a twist of fate, and that Zhu Qinghao didn't seem to have completely forgotten him.
Most importantly, at this moment, there was no such annoying plaster next to her.
Throughout the journey, Zhu Qinghao felt that Sheng Yi seemed to be in an exceptionally good mood, as if he were basking in the warm winter sun, radiating a comfortable aura.
She assumed it was because Sheng Yi had spoken and chatted with her good friend, so she didn't ask any further questions. After all, she herself was in a good mood because she had contacted her cousin.
Although Sheng Yi was thinking about the past, his eyes never really left the person next to him; he was just quite restrained, so others couldn't tell.
Seeing that Zhu Qinghao was walking much more briskly, he lowered his eyes and pursed his lips, a barely perceptible curve appearing at the corners of his mouth. If Zhu Qinghao were to turn around at this moment, she would surely see the gentle light shining in his eyes.
And so, each carrying their own joy, they happily returned to the village together.
In the end, Zhu Qinghao couldn't win against Sheng Yi and had no choice but to let him escort her back home.
After delivering the person, Sheng Yi did not leave immediately. Instead, he stood outside the courtyard and watched Zhu Qinghao go inside and close the door before turning around and slowly returning along the way he had come.
That evening, after it got dark outside, Zhu Qinghao couldn't wait to run to the cowshed to share the good news with her family that she had successfully contacted Zhu Qi'an.
Only then did the Zhu family members finally put their minds at ease.
However, Wen Chuyi's expression was not completely relaxed. Zhu Qinghao noticed this and could understand her completely, so after talking to her family, she pulled Wen Chuyi aside and whispered something to her.
"Sister-in-law, I spoke with my brother. He's really fine. Don't worry, he'll definitely find a way to send you a letter later."
You're still pregnant, so please don't overthink things. It's bad for your health and for the baby.
Wen Chuyi is pregnant with twins, which was discovered during a check-up in Kyoto. She is now more than three months pregnant, but it is not noticeable at all because of the thick cotton clothes she is wearing.
After hearing Zhu Qinghao's words, Wen Chuyi unconsciously placed her hands on her lower abdomen, her eyes filled with tenderness.
"It's alright, I'm relieved to know he's safe and sound. It's best if he doesn't contact us, otherwise, we might implicate him."
"Oh dear, my good sister-in-law, although it's true that pregnant women tend to overthink, you're thinking too much. Let my brother take care of these things. You just need to look after yourself and my little nephew or niece!"
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