When Jiang Zhiduo came back, Chen Ziyan helped her cook a sumptuous dinner. When the food was served, he even had the illusion that this was his home when he sat at the table.

This made him fall into memories for a moment, and the chopsticks he raised stopped in mid-air.

Realizing his appearance, Jiang Zhiduo glanced at Liu Xuan, but Liu Xuan just shook his head and did not disturb his meditation.

The memories were too long, and the grief hidden in them was only briefly tasted before he was buried in his heart again. Then he looked at the couple who were eating quietly and showed a trace of apology.

"Eat."

Picking up a piece of fish belly with chopsticks and putting it into Chen Ziyan's bowl, Jiang Zhiduo said softly.

"Thank you sister-in-law."

Nodding, Chen Ziyan lowered his head and just looked at the fish meat and the rice with distinct grains in the bowl, feeling a lot in his heart.

This meal seemed peaceful, but it aroused his deepest desire for the warmth of home, so even after the meal, he could not get rid of this state of mind.

He longed to enjoy the warmth, but he knew in his heart that there was always a difference.

So when he returned to school alone in the car, he got out of the car and walked on the campus road illuminated by street lights. He finally couldn't help the loss in his heart and shed tears.

The moonlight was beautiful tonight, but he couldn't appreciate it.

"Sister, come out for a walk with me."

After dialing the familiar phone number, Chen Ziyan, who gradually calmed down, said to Lin Xibei.

A few minutes later, Lin Xibei appeared next to him. Her thin body made her look very pitiable.

"You know, when I first met you, it was the first time I spoke after that incident. At that time, I almost thought I would never speak again."

Standing in front of her, Chen Ziyan put his palms on her hair and spoke softly.

"Brother, what's wrong with you?"

Holding his other hand, Lin Xibei felt the coldness of his hand, with a hint of worry in her expression.

"Suddenly I remembered something that I have been holding in my heart for so many years. I want to say it out. Let's talk about it while walking."

Lin Xibei nodded after hearing this, held his hand with her palm, and followed him on the road.

"Actually, I know that someone asked you to come in contact with me, and that person is the one who has been sponsoring our lives for so many years."

Hearing this, Lin Xibei couldn't help but hold Chen Ziyan's hand tightly.

"Don't be nervous, I don't blame you now, just listen to me."

Turning his head to look at her cheek, Chen Ziyan revealed a smile.

"Perhaps I am different from many children. I remember very early. I even seem to remember what I looked like when I was breastfeeding. Although I am not sure whether it is my hallucination, I know that person's appearance very clearly.

I remember that he came to my home when I was very young and had a fierce conflict with my father. If it weren't for my mother, the two might have started fighting. So after my family left, even if I entered

Orphanage, I still don't want to be adopted by him because I don't know what his intentions are."

Turning his head and looking at Lin Xibei's slightly struggling expression, Chen Ziyan smiled and hugged her shoulders.

"But even so, when I heard you greet me, I still couldn't help but talk to you. That kind of life is really too lonely, so I thank you for always being by my side.

I went through the most difficult days."

"Brother, I'm sorry." Clutching Chen Ziyan's hand tightly, Lin Xibei did not dare to look into his eyes again.

"There is no need to apologize. Maybe I am the one who should apologize. As I continue to grow up, I have always been worried about what happened back then, because I always suspected that the fire had something to do with that person. So over time, I feel sorry for you.

I am increasingly speechless, because I don’t know why you came to me. I know you meet him once a month. In fact, sometimes I also want to ask you what exactly you will talk to him about.

But after being together for so long, I can at least confirm that you have never thought of harming me, so I have always held back."

"Actually, I have been living in fear for so many years. I am worried that one day, another fire will burn down our house, or that when I go out that day, a car will hit me straight because

I'm afraid, so I want to protect myself and have a duel with the inner instability. But after so many years, I am safe and sound, everything in my life seems to be peaceful, and you are always by my side.

Didn’t leave.”

"Xi Bei, do you know? In fact, ever since the military training incident, I can no longer be determined towards you. That was my last cruelty. To be honest, after living together for so long, I have already regarded you as a human being.

My dear sister, it’s just that sometimes, I can’t get over the hurdle in my heart. I hope my life can be peaceful, but you are like an unstable bomb. I’m worried that you will explode when I am most relaxed.

It made me completely fall into the abyss. Because it was important, I was even more afraid of losing it. But this time, when I signed for Brother Liu’s surgery on behalf of my sister-in-law, I suddenly understood a truth. It is often better to face reality than to fear of losing. So, in the next

In life, I will face everything."

Seeing the seriousness in Chen Ziyan's expression, Lin Xibei held Chen Ziyan's hand tighter and tighter.

After a moment, she raised her head and her eyes became firm.

"Brother, he just wants to know what you have done. I do meet with him once a month, but he hasn't asked anything except your living situation. I used to be a street kid, and my parents died early.

, I was always bullied when I was begging. He gave me a new life, so I thank him, and in return, I must fulfill what I promised him. Brother, I don’t want to hide it from you anymore,

I am also very tired. I no longer want to live such a life. Brother, let’s escape. I have saved some money by working part-time. When I have more money, let’s leave this city and live a life of only

A life for the two of us."

His hands suddenly grasped Chen Ziyan's palm, and Lin Xibei's voice became choked after saying these words.

Seeing this, Chen Ziyan raised the corners of his mouth and smiled.

"Don't be stupid, sister, things have developed to this point. Even if we want to escape, where can we escape? Only after I became a police officer did I realize that even the light that ordinary people think will have shadows, and those

The power of the rich is something we cannot resist, so no matter where we escape, they have the means to find us and we cannot escape."

Shaking his head, Chen Ziyan put his hands on Lin Xibei's palms.

This made Lin Xibei's eyes turn red and she didn't know what to say. Yes, Chen Ziyan was right, because before she came into contact with Chen Ziyan, she had already understood what that person had during the time she lived with him.

How terrifying is its power.

"Don't think too much, life is pretty good now, isn't it? I've met Brother Liu, my sister-in-law, my colleagues in the police station, and my group of genius roommates, and you also have your own small circle. These...

I don't want to give up, and you don't want to leave it easily, so let's face the next life together. I believe that I will work hard to become a real policeman and find out what happened back then.

I believe that only in this way can our future lives be truly peaceful, and by that time, when we are all older, we should probably consider getting married, and that kind of life is wonderful, isn't it?"
Chapter completed!