Inside the Rainy Season Bar, Zhong Jiudao was delighted to see Yan Luo and Wang Zuo arrive, and he joined them for a drink. Zhong Jiudao was surrounded by young people; since the passing of his wife and daughter, he rarely interacted with his former friends, so he was unusually enthusiastic around Wang Zuo and his group.
Xia Qianzhen sat at the bar, watching with a smile. Her striking long purple hair was braided and hung down to one side. She wore a white dress, and her pure and elegant temperament was very attractive.
It's been almost three months since Zhong Jiudao announced Xia Qianzhen's pregnancy. Xia Qianzhen is looking forward to the baby and believes that the baby's arrival will make their lives more colorful. Zhong Jiudao feels the same way.
Yan Luo came here for this very purpose. Going back in time is not a one-person affair. After going back in time, Zhong Jiudao's life will undergo earth-shattering changes, and so will Xia Qianzhen's.
Everything will change, and it won't be like it is now.
Yanluo spoke with difficulty to everyone, saying that she wanted to go back in time. Although no one knew if this was true, no one questioned what Yanluo said.
The seven members of the throne, along with Yan Luo and Xia Qianzhen, all stared at Zhong Jiudao, wanting to see his reaction.
Zhong Jiudao's reaction was as complicated as Yan Luo had predicted: first shock, then joy, and then terror.
Yes, that's right, it's terror.
Zhong Jiudao dared not look at Xia Qianzhen; he did not know how to face the woman who had brought him salvation.
A sharp pain shot through his heart, and the wine that reached his lips tasted bitter and was difficult to swallow. Zhong Jiudao forced a smile and mustered the courage to turn and look at Xia Qianzhen.
But Xia Qianzhen remained calm.
He thought Xia Qianzhen would at least show some expression, but she didn't show any reaction at all. Zhong Jiudao's emotions were on the verge of collapse. A strong sense of guilt and unease swept over him, as if it had turned into thousands of dark tentacles trying to drag him into an abyss of pain.
Zhong Jiudao could only manage to get by, but his dry words revealed his unease.
Xia Qianzhen was not as calm as she appeared, nor did she have any other thoughts. Her only thought was that she was happy for Zhong Jiudao.
Every night, Zhong Jiudao would have nightmares and talk in his sleep. He would say that he was sorry to his wife Zhao Yin and daughter Zhong Mianyu, that he was not able to protect them, and that he lived in guilt all day long.
It was Xia Qianzhen's appearance that allowed him to break free from his painful past.
But now, this guilt will not disappear; instead, it has shifted from his wife and daughters to Xia Qianzhen and their unborn child.
Xia Qianzhen understood that she and the child they both longed for would become obstacles for Zhong Jiudao to achieve his dreams. After the long and arduous drinking session, Xia Qianzhen said to Zhong Jiudao, "Adao, I miss Yi'er. Can I go stay at Yan-ge's house for a couple of days?"
Before Zhong Jiudao could speak, Xia Qianzhen repeated, "Okay?"
Zhong Jiudao's throat tightened, and he could only manage to utter a single "okay." He, too, needed time and space to calm down.
The throne was arranged to stay at the Yangcheng Ghost Hunting Bureau. Yan Luo had been drinking and couldn't drive, so Bai Ningbing came to take him and Xia Qianzhen home.
The purple-haired girl was a member of the immortal race that Bai Ningbing didn't dislike. After glancing at the rearview mirror, Xia Qianzhen turned her head to look out the window, her usually quiet purple eyes remaining calm at this moment.
Bai Ningbing was puzzled about what had happened during the time Yanluo and Wangzuo were away from home, and why Xia Qianzhen suddenly wanted to stay overnight. However, she knew the reason eventually, so she didn't ask any further questions.
He left the bar to his staff and went home early.
As the sun was about to set, the afterglow shone through the glass of the French doors onto the living room tiles. Zhong Jiudao took the photo frames of his wife and daughter from the wooden cabinet by the front door, collapsed onto the sofa, and stared blankly at his wife and little daughter.
His mind was a mix of the past and the present, two beautiful things that warmed him without causing him pain.
Zhong Jiudao really didn't know what to do.
Yan Luo's desire to turn back time is inevitable; it could save many people and end many family tragedies. This is a done deal and cannot be changed, but Zhong Jiudao doesn't know what will happen to Xia Qianzhen.
Zhong Jiudao was unaware of Xia Qianzhen's past, and Xia Qianzhen had never mentioned it because of her "amnesia." Zhong Jiudao had no idea whether her past was good or bad.
If everything could start over, Zhong Jiudao would never meet Xia Qianzhen again, and without any memories of her, he would have his own happy little family.
Even if Yanluo grants the two memories of each other, will Zhong Jiudao, who already has a family, be with Xia Qianzhen?
Based on Zhong Jiudao's understanding of himself, it was impossible. He only made up his mind to be with Xia Qianzhen after going through a lot of hardship.
Zhong Jiudao held the photo frame tightly, tears streaming down his face. He looked at this home that had never felt warm before, but Xia Qianzhen's arrival made it feel more like a home.
He was filled with guilt.
Tu Yier noticed that Xia Qianzhen, who was holding her, was not in a good mood. She didn't ask, but just quietly kept her company, sitting with her on the new rocking chair in the backyard waiting for dinner to be ready.
When Shang Xinci and Bai Ningbing learned about this in the kitchen, they were not as distressed as Yan Luo. Bai Ningbing comforted them, saying, "Everyone has their own life, and we can only do our best to do everything we can."
Yan Luo knew that this was the truth, and he could only sigh heavily. He could interfere with how things developed, but he couldn't change the thoughts of the people involved. Even his own later life was full of uncertainties.
Xia Qianzhen had a good appetite, perhaps influenced by the baby in her belly. She ate with great relish, and even ate more than usual while listening to the interesting conversation between Tu Keke and the others.
Yanluo was finally relieved to see her reaction and sent a message to Zhong Jiudao, telling him that Xia Qianzhen was with him and he didn't need to worry.
Today, Tu Yier's bath companion was Xia Qianzhen. She was very happy to bathe with Xia Qianzhen, while Bai Ningbing sat beside Yan Luo like a disfavored concubine, looking lost and dejected.
Su Qing took out new pajamas from the closet. Her figure was similar to Xia Qianzhen's; Xia Qianzhen had changed into Su Qing's clothes after getting wet. She took the clothes into the bathroom and sat down next to Yan Luo.
Only the three of them remained in the living room on the second floor. The girls were either taking a shower or in their rooms. Yanluo put her arms around the shoulders of the two girls, enjoying this happy moment.
Xia Qianzhen, who had just finished showering, came out of the bathroom with Tu Yier and bumped into this scene. Tu Yier led her to sit on a double sofa, and Xia Qianzhen smiled at Yan Luo and the other two, saying, "Brother Yan, your relationship is so good that it's enviable."
Yan Luo chuckled, then quickly stopped laughing and asked Xia Qianzhen, "Miss Xia, what are your thoughts?"
Xia Qianzhen hugged Tu Yier in her arms. She was silent for a while, then turned her head and shook it. She looked up and met Yan Luo's gaze.
"I hope he can be happy. As for me, it doesn't matter. At least we were happy now."
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