187. Nightmare
It's the fourth day, and Ai Xin is huddled on the carpet next to the floor-to-ceiling window, leaning against the glass, quietly looking out the window.
The sky went from pitch black to a glimmer of light, and the sun gradually rose, and it was dawn again.
Ai Xin looked out the window and didn't feel anything.
She used to love the location, it was one of the favorite houses she had ever lived in since she was a child, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Yangtze River, and the bridge over the river that was built later made her feel the vibrancy of the city.
Ai Xin picked up the water glass beside him, took a sip, and pursed his lips.
In the past four days, she has not eaten a single bite of food. At first, she still felt hunger, but now she only felt a stomach ache, which made her feel a little less numb.
She now knows that people can last for so many days just by drinking water.
She originally thought that she had not come to clean the house for so many days, and she had not cleaned it up, so there must be some smell, but she did not expect that there was neither the smell of food nor the rancid smell of corpses, only the cold air and faint fragrance of this home as usual, which surprised her.
I didn't expect it to be four days so soon, she looked at the wall clock on the wall, and counted the numbers from 1 to 12 in her mouth, and calculated, Ai Jinling had been dead for 80 hours.
To her, these four days seemed like a blink of an eye, but these four days were as long as forty years.
She hardly slept, and when she was really sleepy, she would close her eyes for a while, but every time she slept for less than an hour, she would wake up from her dreams, and then continue to look out the window like this, waiting for the dawn to come.
The night was too long for her now.
Before, she had rarely been like this, gazing at the night alone. She used to think that the night was a quick thing, not long at all, and that as soon as the two eyes were closed at night, the sky would be bright as soon as they were opened.
Sleep used to be the most beautiful thing in the world, but now she couldn't sleep at all.
As soon as she closed her eyes, everything popped up in her brain, one image after another kept repeating and lingering, and she could even feel a voice whispering in her ear.
"Wake up, don't sleep, why do you sleep? Now you are the only one alive, why are you alive, you should also die with them. ”
Sometimes, when Ai Xin is awake, she thinks that the sound is an auditory hallucination, an illusion given by her brain.
Sometimes, she felt that the voice was real, that voice sometimes became Ai Jinling's voice, sharp and magnetic, a woman's unique voice, and sometimes, the voice would become Fang Jun's voice, thick and gentle, just like himself, as if everything in the world could be forgiven.
But more often than not, the voice was low and hoarse, like the roar of a beast turning into a human voice, like the whisper of a demon, lingering in her ears like that, repeating and repeating, trying to pull her down from this bottomless hell.
When she is really bored from sitting, she will also turn on the TV and listen to some sound.
What is constantly repeated on TV is the TV series starring Tong Yu. In fact, she had watched those dramas many times, but at this time she didn't have the heart to watch anything else.
Only by looking at Tong Yu's condescending face on the screen could she feel a little calmer in her heart. The corners of Tong Yu's stubborn and cold mouth were always tightly pursed, and even so, she felt that she could touch the soul deep through her skin.
The phone rang, Ai Xin didn't pick it up at all, but leaned back, leaned on the footrest of the leather sofa, and continued to watch TV.
Although the decoration of this house is luxurious, it is also deserted, and all the designs are implemented according to Ai Jinling's ideas, which is very similar to her style.
Ai Xin touched the leather black sofa, and there was no trace of warmth, just like Ai Jinling's attitude.
She closed her eyes, trying to get the images out of her head, only to recall them again and again.
Three years ago, she got off the plane and set foot on a land she had never been to, Shenzhen.
The reason why I came is because tomorrow is the signing of Tong Yu's first album, which is of extraordinary significance, not only for Tong Yu, but also for her.
The reason why she came alone was also because Ai Jinling refused her plea in anger and absolutely forbade her to go to Shenzhen to participate in these "messy" things.
She still remembered that the night before, Ai Jinling's smashed full-length mirror, intricately inlaid with golden lace, was one of Ai Jinling's favorite pieces of furniture, but it was pushed to the ground by her own hands.
She knew that this time, she had indeed angered Ai Jinling, and although she didn't know what was wrong with this request, she still understood...... The mother's anger is not because of herself or because of her father. Since my father didn't do anything wrong this time, it must be because of himself.
Even so, she still couldn't give up her obsession with coming to the signing party, secretly booked a ticket at night, and ran out directly during the day while her family was not paying attention.
To Ai Xin's surprise, her mother at home didn't notice her at all, and she didn't know if it was because she was absent-minded, or because she didn't know that she was at home at all.
Because he was in a hurry to come out, and he was afraid that too much luggage would attract attention, Ai Xin ran out with only a set of change of clothes and a wallet, but without the fetters of luggage, he quickly walked out of the airport.
At that time, Xiao Ai Xin was not a non-first-class non-sitting, even if it was an ordinary life, she felt very happy, and she spent all her parents' money, she felt that luxury was not a thing to be proud of.
After a night's rest in the hotel, she woke up early the next day with a lot of energy. In order not to waste the money she had "spent a lot of" on airfare and accommodation, she decided to go out and walk around during the day. Even if they run away, if they can bring some souvenirs and souvenirs to their parents when they go back, they will probably be more likely to lose their anger.
The temperature in Shenzhen is about the same as at home, Ai Xin wore a cotton short-sleeved hoodie and jeans, combed her long silky hair, carefully observed her immature face in the mirror, and took out the only cosmetics from her bag - a lipstick, put it on her mouth, pursed her lips like the heroine in the TV series, and went out confidently.
Although Ai Xin is not very beautiful and has some baby fat, she is still quite popular because she usually spends generously among her classmates. As a teenager, they already know how to distinguish between rich and poor, and family has become one of the criteria for many children to make friends.
Therefore, even if she doesn't have a mature and charming face, and she doesn't know how to make up and dress up, Ai Xin still has enough confidence to believe that she is the best.
But this self-confidence was quickly shattered after she arrived at the book signing, and there was not even a bit of scum left.
Those young and gorgeous girls are wearing the most fashionable clothes, hot shorts, mature and delicate makeup, and they are dazzled by their small waists and long legs.
Ai Xin originally thought that Tong Yu might be the kind of person who looks inside, and will pay special attention to his youth and youthfulness, and will not be attracted by these vulgar fans. But soon, it was her turn to sign the autograph, and Tong Yu still looked lukewarm, raising his head to look at her.
"What's your name?"
"Ai Xin. ”
She answered, and quickly added.
"Can you sign for me and wish me success in my studies?"
"Academic success?" Tong Yu seemed to be slightly stunned, and soon showed a gentle smile, "Yes." ”
After speaking, Tong Yu signed Ai Xin and his name on the album cover, and wrote a few words in the middle of the album, and handed the album back to Ai Xin.
Before Ai Xin could say another word, the assistant behind Tong Yu shouted: "Next." ”
The girl in the back began to urge, hugged the album to her chest and glared at Ai Xin, so frightened that Ai Xin hurriedly took the album and stood aside.
Now that I think about it, if Ai Xin knew that Tong Yu's signature could be so effective, I am afraid that he would have signed the words "family peace".
The signing session was only more than an hour, and Ai Xin was not lucky enough to be selected to take a photo with Tong Yu or shake hands or anything, and after the end, he could only leave the venue with endless aftertaste like many fans.
Even after seeing Tong Yu with his own eyes, Ai Xin thought that he would be so excited that he fainted on the spot, but he found that he did not have such a big wave in his heart, and even a trace of disappointment.
Yes, it must be that he is not good enough, so Tong Yu didn't notice himself at all......
With this in mind, Ai Xin wandered the streets until the evening, before returning to the hotel, ready to call the front desk to deliver food.
It's just that as soon as she picked up the phone, Ai Xin heard the phone ringing.
Strange, how can the phone still ring when I am holding it? Ai Xin was stunned for a moment, and then remembered that it was his mobile phone. But if you call yourself at this time......
Ai Xin took out his mobile phone and took a look, sure enough, it was Ai Jinling.
She could imagine how angry Ai Jinling over there would be when she found out that she had sneaked away, and she was very reluctant to pick up the call, but she didn't dare to ...... Even if she knew the consequences, she could only pick up the call head-on.
"Hey. ”
Ai Xin lowered her voice, answered it very carefully, and answered, but there was no sound on the other end of the phone.
"Mom?"
Ai Xin shouted again, and only then did a subtle response sound come from the other end of the phone.
"Where are you?"
Ai Jinling's voice unexpectedly didn't sound angry, as if she was trying to suppress her anger, with a slight trembling.
This scared Ai Xin even more, the calm before the storm was always more terrifying than the storm. This invisible oppression makes it impossible for her to lie, but to spit out the truth.
"I'm ...... Shenzhen. ”
"Oh. Ai Jinling responded lightly, was silent for a few seconds, and then spoke again, "Then you can come back now." ”
"Present...... Okay, I'll be back. ”
Ai Xin knew that Ai Jinling's words would never be questioned, so she only hesitated for a moment, and then immediately agreed.
"Probably, how many hours?"
Ai Xin thought that Ai Jinling was about to hang up the phone, but she didn't expect her to suddenly ask such a sentence, Ai Xin was stunned for a moment, and immediately glanced at the recent air ticket.
"I'll pack up and go to the airport now, and I should be back in six hours. ”
"Oh, good. I'll send you an address, and you get off the plane and come straight over, so you don't have to go home. ”
"Good. ”
Ai Xin held the phone and nodded, although he didn't know what he was going to do, but he knew that what Ai Jinling said must be a very important party or something, so he immediately responded.
"You...... Did you go out with black clothes?"
"Black?"
Ai Xin was stunned for a moment, and recalled that he did not bring black clothes in his backpack.
"No ......"
Even if he didn't know the reason, but he didn't bring it, Ai Xin felt as if he had done something wrong, and his tone was a little empty.
"Oh, then you get off the plane and go home first, change into all black clothes and come back. ”
"Okay, got it. ”
Ai Xin quickly counted the circle of friends of Ai Jinling and Fang Jun in his heart, there were no people who were old enough to have passed away recently, and it seemed that there were friends who died due to illness or accidents.
Hanging up the phone, Ai Xin packed her luggage without delaying for a minute, got into a taxi after leaving the room, bought a plane ticket in the car, and began to recall the black clothes in her closet.
It's been a strange day.
I was so frightened by Ai Jinling's anger that I didn't sleep all night, and secretly came to Shenzhen without telling them, but I didn't expect it to be such a rebellious trip.
And he thought he was going to welcome a violent storm from Ai Jinling, but he didn't come either, but instead gave a gentle advice like spring breeze and rain.
No matter how she thought about it, Ai Xin felt that this day was too boring and boring, and it was really disappointing that her peaceful life couldn't make any waves.
After sitting at the airport for a long time, there was no news of flight delays on the radio, which made Ai Xin feel a little relieved. He boasted that he would arrive in Haikou within six hours, and if he was late for the funeral, Ai Jinling would inevitably complain again.
Waiting a little thirsty, Ai Xin didn't want to eat the fast food in the airport, stood up and fiddled in front of the vending machine for a while, took out a can of Coke from the pick-up mouth, and sat down again.
Waiting for the plane always made her feel very long, but fortunately, after she brought a mobile power bank and charged her mobile phone, Ai Xin began to watch the news boringly.
It's probably some boring entertainment news, and there are some topics that I'm not interested in, QQ space also swiped it, and Ai Xin clicked on the local news.
She used to occasionally watch the news and pay attention to local current affairs, after all, as the child of Fang Jun and Ai Jinling, it is impossible to be an ordinary white-collar worker in the future, and it is always good to pay attention to current affairs and the economy as soon as possible.
Where new restaurants are opened, where they are going to be demolished, where they are preparing to build light rails, and where there are shady real estate scenes......
Ai Xin brushed one by one, and when she was bored, a pleasant female voice came from the radio, and the flight she was going to take could start boarding.
Ai Xin bought an ordinary cabin, she couldn't get on the plane first, and thinking of waiting in a long line, she would rather swipe her mobile phone on the seat for five more minutes.
"Bang-"
Ai Xin's phone slammed to the ground with a crisp sound.
After another ten minutes, Ai Xin still maintained the posture just now, still motionless despite his name being shouted on the airport radio.
The mobile phone on the ground emitted a dazzling light, as if it was showing off its might to Ai Xin.
On the screen of the mobile phone, in the headline of the news, Fang Jun's name was prominently displayed.
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