Ancient house·Two weeks later

Lin Shengxia sat on the stone chair in front of the Houhe River. Although the sun was full of sunshine, there was still an elegant red oil paper umbrella beside her.

The river flowed quietly, and the blue back river water was clear enough to see the bottom. Even the willow branches that sprouted when I came last time had grown. Lin Shengxia sat quietly and elegantly, while Tangtang squatted not far away and picked up round stones. It has been two weeks since she came here. Tangtang has gradually adapted to life without a TV network, and even felt a little happy.

Lin Shengxia reached out and tucked her hair that was blown by the wind back behind her ears. The sound of dog barking came faintly from afar. The landscape like landscapes made people indulge in it. Compared with Tangtang's childish and innocent nature, she thought more. Although Tangtang likes this place very much, she asks herself every day when Gu Zekai will be able to come back from a business trip, and the answer she can give is only two words soon.

Even Lin Shengxia herself didn't know when Gu Zekai would come back, so how could she answer Tangtang? Her eyes fell on the red oil paper umbrella beside her, and her delicate and delicate facial features made her look more beautiful under her eyes. She slowly opened the umbrella fan, and the sun was blocked by the oil paper umbrella. In such a beautiful place, it added a little ancient flavor to Lin Shengxia out of thin air. This scene also attracted the passage of passers-by to stop. The beautiful scenery and the visual feast of beautiful women are not something you can enjoy every day.

"Tangtang, it's time to go back. Grandma must prepare the meal and wait for us." Lin Shengxia put away the umbrella and held it in her hand, stretching out her slender fingers toward Tangtang. Grandma was a self-combed girl, but it was easy to take care of the little beans. In the past two weeks she came, Grandma helped her a lot, and even Tangtang liked the old servant who was cold-faced and kind-hearted.

Perhaps because she got out of the hustle and bustle of T City, Gu Yuner's mood gradually improved, and even the sunken cheeks began to recover. She suddenly fell silent while chatting occasionally. Lin Shengxia naturally knew that the pain in her heart would not be so easy to heal, but she didn't say it, and she didn't ask.

Anyone has a small space in his heart that he does not want to be peeped at by others, and that is his own secret.

The two pockets of Tangtang thin shirt skirt were filled with bulging things. These things she called "gems" were nothing more than stones that would shine under the refraction of the sun.

Lin Shengxia smiled and indulged Tangtang's innocence. She could call her childhood too little in her life. She didn't want the adult's secular heart to defile the child's innocence. So no matter how crazy Tangtang plays, as long as she doesn't forget to wash her hands before eating, Lin Shengxia usually lets her go.

The big and small people held hands and turned back to the road when they came. The simple locals on the road looked sideways and smiled. Compared with the fast-paced city, Lin Shengxia enjoyed life here more, and this was one of the reasons why she proposed that Gu Yuner come back to take care of her baby. If Gu Zekai was by her side, maybe she wouldn't feel tired even if she stayed here for the rest of her life...

Soon, two ancient doors were pushed open from outside. Gu Yuner, who was sitting on the rattan chair in the yard, smiled quietly, no longer as youthful as before, and had a little more restrained and calm in her bones.

"Sister Shengxia is back, but I can't eat later!" Gu Yuner spoke softly, and the sun shone a halo on top of her head.

"It's okay, I can give my mother a massage as soon as I go upstairs. Tangtang goes to wash her hands and wait to find her aunt, so she can see your spoils today!" Lin Shengxia patted her daughter's head lightly, turning around and walking up the wooden stairs. The old stairs made a squeaking sound, which blended with the sound of the wooden door being pushed open later.

Dong Jianan, lying on the bed, looked like she used to be. Her thin quilt-bone hands had shrunk severely over the years. Lin Shengxia carefully washed her hands and began to massage her. In the past few years, she had become more and more skillful in her massage techniques. However, when she saw the old scars, Lin Shengxia was still very sad. If her mother was still alive, she would be willing to massage her for the rest of her life.

Lin Shengxia was silently moving with moderate force, and her silky hair slid down the sides of her cheeks. She seemed not to notice the changes in the woman lying on the bed. She held Dong Jianan's fingers and kneaded her one by one. The windows that were open for ventilation were delivered in a gentle warm air. The atmosphere was comfortable and beautiful.

If it weren't for the sudden situation that broke this environment after a moment, I'm afraid there would be no difference today from every day as usual.

Lin Shengxia's movement suddenly stopped abruptly, and a little doubt flashed across her calm face, but when she clearly saw that Dong Jianan's fingers really moved, she raised her head ecstatically.

But I saw Dong Jianan lying on the hospital bed trembling slightly on his eyelids, as if he would slowly open his eyes the next moment...

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"The police have closed the case. According to the accident, I found two corpses to replace you and Yuan Muyang. Now everyone thinks you are dead!" Qiao Yin, bathed in the sun, did not reduce the aura around him at all. He hid in the single sofa facing the hospital bed, his cognitive eyes fell not far away, and the instruments in the room were still ticking.

Gu Zekai, who was originally in a deep coma, just woke up two days ago. His handsome face was as pale as paper, and it seemed to be dark green like death. There was no expression on his haggard face. There were many threads on his body connected to the metal instruments on the bracket next to him. At this time, he had to continue leaning on these instruments to survive. He lay there motionlessly, and only blinked for a long time when he heard what Qiao Yin said. This was what he could do at the greatest extent now.

"Yuan Muyang was injured less than you, but he hadn't woken up yet, and was in the room next to you." Qiao Yin stared deeply at Gu Zekai's thin and weak face, and spoke after a while. Although he didn't even want to mention the three words Yuan Muyang, he was exchanged for Gu Zekai with his life. The powerful explosion shock wave caused Gu Zekai to suffer serious internal injuries. Being able to snatch him back from the God of Death can be called a miracle. Even though he can't speak now, Qiao Yin did not force anything else. After all, the recovery of his body will take a process!

Gu Zekai slowly closed his eyes with a little tiredness. Zhan Qing's stubble was densely covered with arrogance. Lin Shengxia's tears appeared in his mind. The position of his left atrium was aching faintly, but he could only lie on the bed powerlessly for further treatment. He knew that he was seriously injured. After handing Lin Shengxia to Qiao Yin, he faced Yuan Muyang alone. He looked at himself expressionlessly and vented his hatred and anger towards him. The smell of gasoline in the room was strong, and his last memory was only at the moment when Yuan Muyang ignited the fire. He ran over and pulled him, who was impulsive, and ran out of the broken wooden house.

As for what happened later, Gu Zekai's impression was much blurred, and he could not even piece together a complete picture.

"Gu, since you have woken up, can I tell Mrs. Gu that you are not dead?" Qiao Yin's left leg was folded on his right leg, with no expression on his cold face, and the problem was very direct. He was not going to tell him about Gu and Yuan. After two weeks of entanglement, Gu had already shown a dead state. Although Gu Hongwen still wanted to entangle with Yuan, the reality was much crueler than he imagined. Qiao Yin was ready to close the net at any time, just waiting for the moment when Yuan Zhen thought he was about to win the whole situation!

Gu Zekai suddenly opened his eyes again. He stared at Qiao Yin and shook his head with all his strength. He could not let Mrs. Gu see what he looked like now. If he could not be sure whether he could fully recover, he would not be able to accept such an incomplete self who would bring her greater burden to her! She had suffered so much with him, what kind of face he had to let Mrs. Gu continue to take care of him?

"That woman doesn't care about what you are like. She only cares about whether you are still alive!" Qiao Yin's voice was low. How could he not understand what Gu Zekai was thinking, but he could not help but feel that this was unfair to Lin Shengxia.

Gu Zekai's eyes fell on the instrument next to him and looked back on Qiao Yin's face. The more warning gaze made Qiao Yin sigh. Seeing him like this, Gu Zekai closed his eyes tired again. The simple movements that others thought were very simple were difficult for him. This perception made Gu Zekai, who had always been proud, suffer a blow that ordinary people could not imagine.

He would rather let Lin Shengxia believe that he was dead for the time being than let her take care of him day and night. Gu Zekai knew how selfish his thoughts were, but he would just let him be selfish in this life, just once! His Mrs. Gu deserves the best in the world. If he can only be a flaw, then Gu Zekai would rather let Lin Shengxia believe that he was dead than letting her take care of him for the rest of his life!

Gu Zekai closed his eyes tightly, as if he had already fallen asleep again, but the depressing wet corners of his eyes made people feel heartbroken.

He was wandering in his drowsy dream. He was obviously a safe haven, but he was reluctant to approach it! The chaotic and confused dream was like traveling through time and space, making Gu Zekai unable to tell which ones had happened and which ones were in his imagination. The little girl with blood on her face in the dream, the sneak kiss at the welcome party, the faint fragrance...
Chapter completed!