frightfiction Chapter 164 Signs
Chapter 164 Signs
Seeing that the three-bedroom, one-living-room apartment was about to be completed, Xu Jinchu, who had been in the corridor before, laughed dryly and said, "Sister Yu Yan, what are you talking about?"
Xu Jinchu had been silent just now, and Zhao Huanxi thought she had gone to sleep. Now she suddenly spoke, which scared everyone a little.
Yu Yan felt a little embarrassed after making the joke. Although Xu Jinchu had lost his memory, he was still considered an elder. When an elder heard her making such a joke, her face turned red for a moment.
Zhao Huanxi quickly said, "Achu, was the rabbit delicious? Is that spicy dish to your taste?"
Xu Jinchu walked out from the shadows and sat where Xiao Pan had just sat. He then looked up at the stars in the sky and said, "It's delicious. Everything Huanhuan cooks is delicious."
Seeing that she was absent-minded, Huanxi thought that she was worried about something. She had been relatively quiet these past two days, so sometimes she even forgot that there was such a person in the family.
Normally she would go to the front yard to learn things with the four little ones, but these past two days she seemed to be hibernating, staying in Xiaopan’s room every day and no one knew what she was doing.
Xu Qingzhao stood up and walked to Xu Jinchu. Looking at her expression, he smiled and said, "Achu, do you want to go to town and play?"
Xu Jinchu became excited upon hearing this and immediately asked excitedly, "Then can Xiao Pan go? Xiao Yin, Xiao Nian, and Mei Xiang, can they go?"
Yu Yan spoke at the right time: "If Ah Chu begs for mercy, I can give them a day off."
Xu Jinchu understood immediately: "Then Yanyan, can you please give me some leniency? I haven't been to town for a long time."
"Since you've asked, I'll have to agree reluctantly."
The three radish heads who had just washed up came out and heard the good news that they were going to play in the town, and immediately ran up to thank Yu Yan.
I was happy to see the girls so energetic. The sleepiness that had risen after dinner was also refreshed by this atmosphere.
Coo coo coo coo
"What's calling? Can you hear it?" Huanxi pricked up his ears. The sound sounded like a pigeon's cry.
Xu Qingzhao immediately stood up and searched where the sound came from.
Suddenly, a black and white pigeon came down from the eaves and walked around in the yard. Upon closer inspection, something was tied to its feet.
Xu Qingzhao was quick-witted and quick-handed. He caught the pigeon and took down the small mailbox. After opening it, he took out a long rolled-up piece of paper.
Yu Yan stood up, took the note from Xu Qingzhao's hand and began to read it. Zhao Huanxi didn't know what she saw, but he could feel that Yu Yan's expression was a little lonely.
"Joy....This is for you."
Zhao Huanxi also wanted to know about Hongying's situation, so he took the note and started reading.
It read: "I have set out for my hometown on September 9th. Although there were many obstacles along the way, fortunately everything is safe. I am glad that my sister is waiting for me."
We set off on September 9th, so it will probably take about 20 days to get back.
Zhao Huanxi felt a little embarrassed. He had spent the first night with Yu Yan after Hongying left. Although he hadn't said what they did in the room... but from the looks of it, it seemed like something was going on...
But now, how could this girl write these two sentences for herself alone? At most, she could write them in smaller characters and add the word "Yu Yan". What's the problem?
"Yan Yan, Hong Ying is safe and sound. She'll be back soon. I'll go to the kitchen and ask them to find something for the pigeon. Think about what to give her, and then I'll release the pigeon."
She also looked at Xu Qingzhao and asked her to say something as well.
After she entered the kitchen, Yu Yan spoke slowly: "I'm fine, I was just too worried. I'll be fine after a rest."
Xu Qingzhao knew her thoughts. Not counting the years of escape, she and Yu Yan had known each other for over a decade. But how could such a thing be generalized? Relationships had to develop gradually. She had experience with that.
She sent Xu Jinchu to rest and sat next to Yu Yan to counsel her, "I have experience with this kind of thing. We need to take our time. If we rush into it, it might backfire."
"How am I inferior to Huanxi? Why are both of you in love with her?" Yu Yan's voice was very soft, but seemed to carry great resentment.
Xu Qingzhao's expression turned cold as well, and he said, "Huanxi is undoubtedly the best woman in the world, but why do you want to compare yourself with her? You have your own charm."
"Then why... I've loved you for fifteen years, and you turned a blind eye? After all these years, I finally came to terms with it. Seeing your love, I didn't want to be the bad guy. That's why I like Hongying. She's outspoken and passionate, just like you were in Kyoto. But... why?"
Xu Qingzhao was silent for a moment. She thought that Yu Yan only had sisterly feelings for her at that time, until she said this, and then thought back to how Yu Yan had interacted with her at that time... it seemed like it had gone beyond the boundaries of sisterly feelings.
But the past was over, and there was no point in bringing it up now. Even if she didn't know Huanxi now, she couldn't have any other feelings for Yuyan.
"Liking someone is always a personal matter. It has nothing to do with that person or anyone else."
At that time, she just liked Huanxi silently, and was content just watching her from afar. It was Huanxi who accepted her first, so she could stand in front of Huanxi and walk side by side with her.
If Huanxi hadn't been willing, she would have always stayed outside the red line and would never have crossed it.
Yu Yan looked at Xu Qingzhao pitifully, tears flickering in her eyes: "Lanlan, you really... never liked me at all?"
"Never. I only consider you a close friend." She looked in the direction of the kitchen without taking her eyes away and said it without much thought.
"A close friend... a very close friend... Xu Qinglan, you will pay the price for your words. Huanxi is a good woman. You will only harm her if you get close to her. If the truth ever comes to light, Huanxi will be dragged down by you, and so will her three children and even this village."
Seeing her expression becoming sinister, Xu Qingzhao simply smiled and said, "You don't have to tell me this. I didn't choose Huanxi, Huanxi chose me. Even if that day ever comes, I will protect them even if it means sacrificing my own life."
"That's just a light talk." Yu Yan ignored her and got up to go to the bathroom.
When Huanxi came out again, Xu Qingzhao was the only one left in the yard. Huanxi walked up to him and asked, "Where is Yanyan?"
Xu Qingzhao looked up: "She went to rest. Huanhuan, go to the study and talk."
"Okay, I just happened to be writing back to Hongying. Let's see what to write."
After the two sat down, Huanxi asked, "Come on, what's the matter? Did Yanyan say anything just now?"
Xu Qingzhao nodded and said hesitantly, "Huanhuan, be careful of the remaining smoke."