Over the next few days, I would call Youan whenever I had free time.
But he seemed very busy; his butler answered the phone most of the time.
When asked why, he always said that Youan was out socializing.
This word is still somewhat unfamiliar to me, but I didn't expect that Youan already has the right to use it.
I smiled gently.
It seems like this age is indeed the time to socialize.
Before I knew it, the little guy I used to cling to all day has grown up.
He might start dating soon.
I need to find some time to advise him. He should find a girl he likes during college, regardless of her family background or social standing, and have a relationship that he enjoys.
Because I know that in such large families, marriage is not something one can decide on their own; an arranged marriage is the only inevitable step.
If he could meet someone he likes during the arranged marriage, the whole family would be happy.
A few years later, when he has children, I will have a fun little nephew.
It's actually quite interesting to think about.
His child will probably cling to me for hugs all the time, since his father went through the same thing.
I gently rubbed my cheeks; my smile had become somewhat numb.
The day my college entrance exam scores came out, I was even more nervous than I had been a few years ago.
When I heard You'an tell me my score, I excitedly hugged my mom and Aunt Pei, jumping and skipping like a little madman.
I passed the exam.
I finally got into my dream university.
After being excited for a long time, I finally remembered that I hadn't hung up the phone.
“Hey, Youan, when do you have time to come back? Aunt Pei said she’s going to make lots of your favorite foods.”
"I...I don't seem to have much time lately."
His tone was weak, lacking the liveliness one would expect at his age.
I asked worriedly, "You'an, what's wrong?"
He let out a long sigh of relief, as if he had crawled up from somewhere.
"I'm fine, I've just been busy lately and I'm a little tired."
I didn't think much of it: "Then you must take care of your health, okay?"
"Don't worry, I'm fine, it's just..."
"Sister, I miss you."
A feeling of unease instantly filled my heart.
I gripped my phone tightly, and the scenery in front of me became blurry.
I walked out of the living room and found a quiet corner.
She asked softly, "You'an, is there something you're hiding from me?"
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.
Suddenly, a bright and cheerful laugh reached my ears.
"Hehe, sis, what could be wrong with me? I'm just a little tired."
"Phew, you scared me to death. You suddenly started saying you didn't want to, I thought something had happened to you."
His voice returned to normal: "Sis, have you been having a good time at the company lately?"
"It's pretty good. I'm not tired every day, just a little bored."
"If you're bored, why don't you go out for a walk? You don't seem to travel much."
I hesitated for a moment, then shook my head.
"No, it's better not to. You're about to have your coming-of-age ceremony, so at least wait until after this."
Youan laughed and said, "None of that matters. I've already picked out a lot of places for you. You'd better find me a brother-in-law soon; it'll be more romantic if the two of you go together."
"Heh, you're starting to tell me what to do? Tell me, what places are you talking about?"
"There are many, like Pécs in Hungary, where there are many love locks, and Santorini in Greece, where the islands and churches are beautiful. My favorite place is still that small town at the foot of the Alps, peaceful and serene, where you lose track of time, and..."
We talked a lot that day.
His description sparked some longing in my heart.
But forget about lovers; it's much more comfortable to travel as a family, with Mom, Aunt Pei, and Youan.
Finally, the day of his coming-of-age ceremony arrived.
My mom and I got up very early to start getting ready.
I heard that Pei Qing booked the most luxurious hotel in Pushi for him and invited many people to celebrate with him.
I looked at myself in the mirror and kept smiling happily.
It will be soon.
This time it's really fast.
Once Youan goes to university, he won't be so tired and will have more time to spend with us.
At that time...
I started to dream again.
When they arrived at the banquet hall, there were already many people inside, including Pei Ruxuan.
The moment she saw me, she didn't show any hostility this time; she just gave me a cold laugh.
That smile was the first I'd ever seen, and I couldn't quite decipher its meaning; it was as if a mix of many emotions were intertwined.
But none of that matters anymore.
Today is Youan's coming-of-age ceremony, and I don't want to have too much contact with someone like her.
My mom and I sat in the front row, waiting for Youan to appear.
"Wanyin, can you check if there's anything inappropriate about my clothes?"
"Mom, it already looks great, don't be too nervous."
Mom smiled gently: "I'm not nervous at all, I'm just afraid... I'll embarrass Youan later."
"He wouldn't care about that. Don't you know Youan's personality?"
"Hehe, that makes sense."
My daughter and I chatted quietly, in an extremely good mood.
Ten minutes.
Twenty minutes.
One hour.
......
As time went by, anxiety gradually appeared on my face.
Not only me, but the guests sitting in the banquet hall were also whispering among themselves.
Just as I stood up to ask, You'an's driver rushed in from outside, his clothes covered in dust and his face smeared with blood, looking extremely disheveled.
At that moment, a bad feeling filled my whole body.
Pei Qing ran over anxiously and asked, "You'an, why did you come back by yourself?"
"Sir, I'm so sorry, the young master was in a car accident on his way back, and he is now..."
I was struck dumb, and I couldn't hear what was said after that.
He just ran outside like a madman.
No, it won't.
What he said can't be true.
How could Youan, such a gentle person, have been in a car accident?
It's all an illusion; I need to leave.
Escape this prison that has trapped Youan and me.
As long as we escape from here.
I will find him.
It definitely will.
That year.
I am 23 years old.
he......
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