Chapter Ninety-Seven: Companionship Without Return
(Girls' Literature)
Not seen for months. He seemed to be much older. The accident. After all, it caused irreparable damage to his body.
It seems that he feels the breath of the daughter next to him. Tao Shanju woke up slowly. I saw the figure of my daughter. He thought he was still in a dream. Reach out and touch the vision in front of you. I didn't expect it to be a real sensation at my fingertips.
"Dad. Tao Xunran held Tao Shanju's outstretched hand. Tears finally fell uncontrollably.
"It's really my Susu who is back. I thought I was dreaming. Tao Shanju said. Trying to sit up from a recliner. Tao Xunran saw this. Hurriedly went to help him.
"Dad. If you're tired, lie down more. ”
Tao Shanju waved his hand. "Don't lie down. I'm older. After sitting for a while, I fell asleep unconsciously. "His face. With a touch of helplessness.
"Dad. You're still young. Don't get old so quickly. ”
Tao Shanju smiled and nodded. "You girl. Don't make a phone call when you come back. I'm going to pick you up. ”
"Tell you in advance. There are no surprises. Besides, Ru Ru went to pick me up. ”
"Hmm. That girl is getting married. "Come to think of it. Tao Shanju's eyes flashed with melancholy. He's just worried about his baby girl. originally thought that he had sent her to the other side of happiness with his own hands. I didn't expect it. The world is unpredictable. I knew this would be the result. He would rather keep his daughter by his side forever.
"Dad. I'm fine now. Also very happy. "If only we could temporarily block the pain of the past. She can still feel happiness. It's just this ethereal happiness. How long will it last. She didn't know.
Tao Shanju naturally wouldn't believe her words. Just when she was comforting herself. Don't let yourself worry about her.
"Can you stay a few more days back this time? Tao Shanju changed the topic at the right time.
"Hmm. One week. ”
Tao Shanju nodded. After a moment's thought, he said. "How long are you going to stay over there? He never asked her what she was doing back to that sad place.
"I don't understand something. Until then. I'm going to stay there. "I don't know why. She always felt that things were not so simple back then. After she regained her memory. I seriously thought back to what happened at that time. There are many doubts.
"Don't embarrass yourself too much. ”
There was a knock on the door outside. Tao Xunran replied to the outside. Aunt Mu opened the door when she heard the sound. "Dinner is ready. ”
"Let's go. It's been a long time since you've tasted your Aunt Mu's craft. I've been thinking about it for a long time. Tao Shanju said. Get up and go downstairs with Tao Xunran.
Chen Xiaoru saw Tao Xunran helping Tao Shanju to come down from upstairs. Hurriedly stepped forward to say hello.
"Uncle Tao. Long time no see. ”
Tao Shanju pretended to look at her. "How long. We only met two days ago. ”
Chen Xiaoru stuck out her tongue. Stay at the table and sit down. Tao Xunran held Chen Xiaoru's hand. "Ruru. During my absence. Really thanks to your care. Otherwise, I wouldn't be at ease every day. ”
Chen Xiaoru heard her speak to herself so politely. A look of unhappiness. "Susu. If you do this again, I will ignore you in the future. ”
"Alright, alright. Let's get started. What do you two have to say. After eating, there is time to talk. Aunt Mu served soup for everyone. He said.
Tao Xunran saw that there was no Aunt Mu's tableware on the table. Hurry up and say. "Aunt Mu. Why do you still eat alone until now? I'll go get you the cutlery. Let's eat together. "I've said it many times. But she was always very stubborn. Never followed.
Tao Shanju said with a smile on the side. "When you're not there. She eats with me every day. Today, she moved out of her rules again. ”
Aunt Mu heard Tao Shanju expose her shortcomings. The face was a little unbearable. "Sir. I usually eat with you. That's because you're worried that you'll be alone. Now both young ladies are here. I certainly don't need to be with you anymore. ”
Tao Xunran and Chen Xiaoru only snickered on the side. After laughing. Tao Xunran had other thoughts in his heart. It's just that she knows. Her thoughts. Neither Lao Tao nor Aunt Mu would agree. But you have to give it a try.
Eaten. Chen Xiaoru prepared to leave. Tao Xunran had just sent her to the door and was about to go back. received a call from Cheng Yueze.
"Hey. How's that? Tao Xunran was asking him about his return to Cheng's house.
"The Cheng family now feels at home. "It's just that he doesn't fit in anymore. I always feel like an outsider. But he didn't feel much about this home before. There won't be any gaps now. On the contrary, I envy them.
"Where are you now? Tao Xunran could hear the loss in his tone. So I didn't continue the conversation.
"Cool breeze on the balcony. And then ......" Cheng Yueze paused halfway through his words.
"And then what. Don't tell me you're smoking again. Tao Yanran's words were stern.
"I can swear to the moon. I don't smoke. Really quit. Cheng Yueze hurriedly explained. Misunderstood by his little woman. It's no joke. "I miss you in the cold wind. "Because she's warm. It always melts the ice on his heart.
"Did you eat honey? Tao Xunran heard his words, and his heart was sweet. But the words on the lips are insincere.
"Smoked. You know I've never had a sweet tooth. ”
"Miss. It's too cold. Don't stay outside for too long. Cheng Yueze's words just fell. I heard a different voice from the other end of the phone.
This voice is none other than Aunt Mu's. She came out to take out the trash. happened to see Tao Xunran standing at the door. So he reminded.
"Was it Aunt Mu who spoke just now? Cheng Yueze asked.
"Hmm. You can still hear her. It's not easy. ”
"Fool. Why is it still outside so cold? Go back quickly. Cheng Yueze thought of her blowing cold wind outside like himself. I can't help but worry.
"You're not just as stupid. And talk about me. I just came out to see Ruru. Just in time you called. Tao Xunran said angrily. Myself is now standing outside. Not because of him.
"No more talking. Hurry up and go back. "We'll meet tomorrow anyway.
Tao Xunran just returned to the bedroom. Later, Aunt Mu brought her a fruit bowl.
"Thank you, Aunt Mu. Tao Yanran took the fruit plate. He pulled her to sit down with him.
Aunt Mu insisted on refusing. In her heart. I have always been the maid of this family. How can you sit with the young lady.
"Aunt Mu. You sit down. I have something to say to you. ”
Aunt Mu finally stopped refusing. Yi Yan sat beside Tao Yanran. "Mademoiselle has something to say to me. ”
"First of all. You'll have to change your name to me in the future. The Tao family is no longer what it used to be. There is no distinction between an employer and a servant in this family. Since living under one roof. It's all family. ”
"How can that be. A maid is a servant......" Aunt Mu heard Tao Yanran's words. Hurry up and correct it.
"Second. You are our family. I hope that one day you will be able to become my true family. Tao Xunran interrupted Aunt Mu's words. Finish your words.
Aunt Mu was speechless by Tao Yanran's words. She didn't say it very bluntly, though. But it's not hard to understand.
"Miss......"
Tao Xunran looked at Aunt Mu's appearance. Hold her hand. Said kindly. "Call me Susu. ”
Or rather. Aunt Mu dislikes Lao Tao's age older than you. "Actually, Tao Shanju is not as old as Aunt Mu.
Aunt Mu sat upright. There was silence for a moment with his head down.
"Miss. How could I dislike Mr. Tao. ”
"Then you have the same idea as me. Tao Xunran thought she was thinking about it just now.
Aunt Mu shook her head. "Not really. I'm on the Tao family. I have always been with an attitude of gratitude. Back then, when I was desperate with my children. The creditor chased down the Tao family. Mr. Tao didn't kick me out. Instead, I paid my debts for me. This kindness. I was a lifelong servant for the Tao family. I can't afford it. ”
"Aunt Mu. You don't owe us. It's you. The toughest time in our family. Never give up. I've been taking care of my dad all the time. If only it were so clear. I think we owe you too much. ”
"Since Mr. and Mrs. Tao divorced. I've been here all the time. It's been almost a decade. I don't understand the feelings of your young people. All I know is. I will always be grateful. Stay by Mr. Tao's side. I don't want any name. Until one day, the Tao family doesn't need me anymore. At that time, I will leave without hesitation. ”
"Aunt Mu......" Tao Xunran heard Aunt Mu's words. It's like a profound lesson. She never thought about it. There will be such a companionship. Regardless of the cost. No expectation.
Thinking of your feelings. All the way. She's thinking too much. I was worried too much. So much so that in the end. Lost more.
Tao Xunran snuggled in Aunt Mu's arms. I'm still too young. The mind is not mature enough.
"Aunt Mu. Thank you. It made me think about a lot of things at once. ”
Lie in bed at night. The phone is kept next to it all the time. Pick it up many times. Eventually, I put it down. She really wants to call Cheng Yueze now. Tell him all about his thoughts and thoughts. But I'm afraid I won't understand it on the phone. Provoked him to be angry.
Think about it. Or decided to meet him tomorrow. Explain everything to him face to face.
Early the next morning. Tao Yunran got up from the bed. Standing on the balcony. See the garden from afar. Aunt Mu was walking with Lao Tao. I don't know what Aunt Mu said. Drew a laugh from him.
See it all. The corners of Tao Yanran's mouth rose. It seems that she almost broke the harmony in this family. That's how the two of them lived. Very good.
Wash well. Pick up the phone and call Cheng Yueze. I wanted to ask him if he had time today. But the phone never got through. "Strange. Early in the morning, the people were nowhere to be found. ”
She only hit once. Then they will no longer be attached. It's past the age when it's not calm. One phone call is fine. When he saw it, he would naturally take the initiative to come back.