Xie Jiayi started the car and drove away from the Nanling Villa, the headlights illuminating the dark mountain road ahead, still endless black. On the way there, Lai Hui had been by his side; now, he was alone on the way back. The sign showed five kilometers to the tunnel; beyond the tunnel was the city where Xiao Yu lived. With Xiao Yu accompanying him on the dark roads ahead, his heart felt as solid as a rock, not lonely in the slightest. His hand moved to his left chest, where a sharp pain suddenly stabbed him!
Lai Hui sat back at her vanity, picking up a peach wood comb from amidst a pile of jewelry. As she combed her hair, tears inexplicably welled up, a sour pain in her heart. The comb caught on tangled hair, and as she tugged, a sharp pain from her scalp gave her tears a reason to flow, dropping onto the comb. A strand of red hair was caught in the teeth, and on the handle was engraved “Happiness and Auspiciousness!” Love and past memories had been cremated along with their hearts years ago, leaving only black ashes. She believed that her tears now were merely mourning, mourning the past on this day of reunion! As long as her mother was alive, she would be happy, she didn’t need anyone else’s protection, really didn’t!
The day before Zhou Yuqian returned, Cheng Lan was beaten and injured. When Lai Hui arrived at the hospital, she saw through the slightly ajar door a tall man pacing in front of the bed, his broad shoulders supporting a face full of rage, like a wandering knight from a martial arts drama. His large, dark hand slapped the bed frame.
“Damn it! That bitch actually hired someone to beat you, Alan. Don’t worry, I’ll divorce her when I get back. She doesn’t know who gave her the guts…”
Lai Hui pushed the door open and entered, saying, “Ouyang, your temper is quite something! Cheng Lan has just been wronged, and instead of comforting her, you’re throwing a fit here. Isn’t that a bit much?”
Seeing Lai Hui, Ouyang slightly restrained his anger, though his brows remained knotted with irritation.
“It’s good you’re here. Alan hasn’t said a word since she got to the hospital. Maybe you can talk to her…”
“You go handle your business; I’ll chat with her!” Lai Hui handed him his briefcase, ushering him out.
