At night, Chi Yuhuan would come out to cook something, then put it on a plate and take it back inside, but Ah Li never came out.
The old lady didn't wait outside; she put Dou Dou to sleep and then stayed home.
Two or three days passed like this.
Ali and the old lady went back together; the seal on the front door was still there.
The garden was already overgrown with weeds.
Chi Yuhuan, holding Dou Dou's hand, followed behind Ali and the other two. He looked at the seals; when he first came looking for them, he was persuaded to leave by Brother Leopard.
He watched those seals being put on with his own eyes. At that moment, all he wanted to know was whether Ah Li was alright and whether the child was alright.
Leopard told him that Ah Li and the child were fine and safe.
But Leopard refused to say where they were, and told Chi Yuhuan not to come over again, lest she be questioned.
Leopard Brother also said, "Young Fox, she looks young, but she's got a lot on her mind. Don't let her down."
A little secret, can't be wasted?
Later, Chi Yuhuan gradually understood that what Ah Li had said when she gave him money was out of concern that this day would come.
During that time, Chi Yuhuan had thought that someone might come to him for tea or something, but nothing came of it.
It was as if all his worries were unnecessary.
Later on, Ah Li and Chi Yu Huan got their marriage certificate.
DouDou has started school, and the old lady usually picks her up and drops her off.
We also hired a housekeeper to come over, cook, and clean.
Ali didn't idle around; instead, he went to work with Chi Yuhuan.
On her first day at work, a partner from overseas was overjoyed to see Ali and gave her a big hug, saying, "I never expected to meet you here, Tang Youli."
Chi Yuhuan tried to pull the person away, but Ali had already stepped back and introduced Chi Yuhuan as her husband.
Ali also introduced Chi Yuhuan to him, saying that this was her boss when she worked abroad.
The partner was relieved. He knew Ahri's abilities and even invited Ahri to dinner, and took him to see the scenery in the vicinity.
Ali pushed Chi Yuhuan forward and said, "I just got back too. Many places are different from before. My husband can take you for a walk around the neighborhood."
The partners maintained their smiles and left after a short while.
Chi Yuhuan glanced at Ah Li from time to time, realizing that he actually knew nothing about Ah Li.
The people in the company finally met Chi Yuhuan's wife and found that she was indeed a beauty.
While working, Ali noticed Chi Yuhuan glancing at him from time to time. She stared at the computer screen and said calmly, "Let's take some time to have a wedding. Also, take some wedding photos that look just like the ones at home, so that if anyone asks later, you can't say you photoshopped them."
Chi Yuhuan stood up, walked to Ali's side, and hugged her. He bit Ali's ear and muttered, "I originally wanted to give you a surprise, but you arranged it yourself again."
"Won't you be unhappy?"
"Won't."
Ahri hugged the person back and said, "Then pretend I didn't say anything. Go do it secretly and don't tell me."
"Then it wouldn't be a surprise."
Chi Yuhuan hugged Ali and whispered sweet nothings in her ear. Ali tugged at his collar and said, "Then don't keep thinking about other things. Just remember, I love you."
Chi Yuhuan hugged the person and said, "I know, I love you too."
That year, he didn't know why, but when he saw her walking towards him from a distance with a black umbrella in hand, he wanted to get closer to her, even if it was like a moth drawn to a flame, even if there was no outcome.
Sometimes he wondered, if he hadn't mustered the courage to walk up to her and accept her card back then, would they still be like this now?
That year, he lost the most important person in his life. Yet she drew him close in the darkness, made him feel warmth, and made him never want to let go of that tenderness.
Regardless of the answer, all I know is that I am standing beside you right now. —Chi Yuhuan
【over】
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