CHAPTER XLV

The faint sound of a bell and the impact of metal could be faintly heard, as if it was ringing with someone's footsteps. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

In the dark and damp room, Ran Weiguo didn't dare to look out through the window, he just held his breath and stood against the wall, and after a long time, when he could only hear the sound of rain falling in his ears, he breathed a sigh of relief and sat on the ground.

Touching the pocket on his chest, Ran Weiguo took out the metal pendant again.

Originally, he still had a lot of photos in his phone, but he lost it a few days ago, and now he only has this one left on his body.

"Fortunately, I am used to carrying it with me......"

Gently rubbing the metal shell, looking at the two people with smiles on the photo, Ran Weiguo couldn't help but show a soft gaze.

Ran Weiguo has been doing this for about 20 years.

This line of work is very busy and dangerous, and if you are not careful, you may implicate your family, so when Ran Weiguo was still young, he rarely went home.

In the winter of eighteen years ago, Ran Weiguo and Xu Yao got married, and he stayed at home for three days.

That was Ran Weiguo's longest leisure time in 20 years.

Three days later, Ran Weiguo returned to his companions, he was running around like before, busy, and not being able to go home was already the norm, and he knew very well how much he owed Xu Yao.

The only thing that made Ran Weiguo feel fortunate was that when Xu Yao was in the most pain, he was finally able to stay by her side all the time.

After coming out of the delivery room, he and the nurse carefully transferred Xu Yao to the hospital bed, and worked for the weak Xu Yao for a long time, Ran Weiguo had time to look at his newborn son, looking at the sleeping little life, he couldn't help frowning: "...... What a little ...... It's like a monkey......"

Even though he was very tired, Xu Yao couldn't help but smile when he heard this: "You...... Be careful when he grows up, I tell him you hate him. ”

Gently touching his son's soft cheek, Ran Weiguo smiled happily: "No, no, how can I dislike him?" I like it's too late for him! ”

"Then take a closer look, is he a little more like you, or a little more like me?"

"Well......" After looking at it for a long time, Ran Weiguo made a serious face, "I think it's still a little more like a monkey." ”

“…… You still hate him. ”

"Poof" laughed softly, Ran Weiguo held Xu Yao's hand and looked at her with a little pale face gently.

"Thank you for your hard work, Xiao Yao."

Xu Yao, who pretended to be reproachful, couldn't help but laugh happily.

More than ten years have passed, and the little "monkey" has now grown into an energetic teenager.

Time flies so fast......

Gently stroking the two faces on the photo through the pendant, Ran Weiguo's gaze slowly became sad.

was so fast that before he could hug him more, his son was already so tall; was so fast that before he could take a second look, the corners of Xiao Yao's eyes were already wrinkled......

How many times have you been by their side over the years?

Closing his eyes, Ran Weiguo gently pressed the pendant on his chest.

He knew he would never get the chance to be with them again.

He also knew that he wouldn't be able to run away like this for long, but at least ......

The corners of his lips trembled slightly, and the bitter arc turned into perseverance again.

At least let him confirm with his own eyes that the two people who are most important to him can be happy and safe.

The heavy rain continued to fall outside, and it only became a little lighter again after most of the day, but the sky outside the window was still overcast and showed no sign of clearing.

After dinner, Ran Xinghua let Xu Yao rest on the sofa, and he quickly cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks to wash, looking at the sensible figure, Xu Yao couldn't help but smile with relief.

It's getting more and more like his dad......

couldn't help but recall the conversation between her and Ran Weiguo in the hospital when Ran Xinghua was just born, and Xu Yao's eyes became very nostalgic.

At that time, the happiness on Ran Weiguo's face was so intense, and it could be seen from his eyes how much he cherished her and Ran Xinghua.

However, he was not always with their mother and son.

Xu Yao didn't want to complain about anything.

She understands that everything Ran Weiguo does is for them, and she also understands that as long as Ran Weiguo still does that business, it will be difficult to be by her side. Xu Yao had already understood this, and she still resolutely married Ran Weiguo on the premise that she had known these for a long time, so she had never complained for so many years of marriage.

However, Xu Yao couldn't help but feel sorry for her child.

Ran Xinghua is about to be seventeen, and in his past sixteen birthdays, Ran Weiguo has only appeared three times on that day.

Ran Xinghua has been very sensible since he was a child, and he never cries or makes trouble, but once, he dragged the corner of Xu Yao's clothes and looked up at her with tears in his eyes.

"Mom, why don't I see Dad all the time?"

Xu Yao could only squat down and gently stroke Ran Xinghua's head, and tell him gently: "Because Dad is a big hero!" So he is very busy and can't go home often, but Dad loves Xinghua very much! Very, very loved, you know? ”

"Really?"

"Really."

"But......" the little Ran Xinghua gently grasped his painting, "but I still ...... I really want to see him......"

Xu Yao was stunned, and then finally noticed the painting in Ran Xinghua's hand.

The colorful crayons clumsily depict whimsical colors, and there are three people, two adults holding a child, all with big smiling faces, and "My family" written on the top of the paper.

The childish strokes pieced together the crooked text, and the word "home" was even written incorrectly.

With a sour nose, Xu Yao hugged Ran Xinghua tightly.

“…… Xinghua, do you hate Dad? ”

With his head buried in Xu Yao's chest, Ran Xinghua shook his head hard: "No!" I love Mom and Dad the most! ”

Xu Yao wouldn't be resentful, but she couldn't help but think that it would be nice if Ran Weiguo could hug this child more.

However, Ran Weiguo could not do it.

missed many of his son's birthdays, and also missed many of his son's kindergarten activities, and even when Ran Xinghua was in elementary school, Ran Weiguo was not able to attend.

It wasn't until that day that Xu Yao called him to tell him that Ran Xinghua had a fight with his classmates, and he once again realized that he was really missing a lot in his children's education, so he worked hard to squeeze out time and finally went home that day.

When he entered the house, he saw Xu Yao disinfecting Ran Xinghua, who was rubbing his skin everywhere, so Ran Weiguo kept his face as straight as possible and asked his son with the majesty of a father.

"It's only been a few days since I entered school, why did I get into a fight with my classmates?"

Seeing his father, who he hadn't seen for a long time, Ran Xinghua's face just bloomed with a happy smile, and he frowned and pouted because of Ran Weiguo's stern inquiry.

"Because he said I don't have a father."

Xu Yao's hand holding the cotton swab froze, and Ran Weiguo's expression also stiffened.

Not noticing the change in his parents' expressions, Ran Xinghua clenched his fists and waved hard, looked up at his father, and spoke firmly and loudly.

So I told him, I have a daddy! My dad is a big hero! The greatest hero in the world! Don't let him talk nonsense! ”

Looking up at Ran Weiguo, Ran Xinghua's eyes were full of stubbornness and strength.

"Dad, don't worry, it's only this time, I won't trouble my mother again in the future, I will work hard and be obedient, I will work hard, I will not cry, I will protect my mother! So, so ...... Dad, you have to do it too! Go for it! You want to come home and see us often......"

There were tears in his eyes, but the little figure still pretended to be fine.

The coat in his hand finally fell to the ground, and Ran Weiguo stretched out his hand and hugged his son tightly.

Looking at his slightly trembling shoulders, Xu Yao quietly wiped the corners of his eyes.

She knew that Ran Weiguo's heart was actually the same as them.

It would be nice if we could be together all the time.