On this day, Song Cheng asked Lin Xun to go to the pavilion where she had sketched in the evening, and make another painting for him there.

But what Lin Xun didn't know was that after Song Cheng received a call from Li Qian at noon, he hurriedly packed his luggage and left the town.

Lin Xun sat at the pavilion from late evening until late at night, watching the lights on the street above turn on, until the people visiting the night market slowly dispersed, and when there were still a few people scattered, she stood up and carried her easel.

Before coming to the pavilion, she went to Song Cheng and said that he had been to the place where he lived, and the aunt there told her that she saw Song Cheng go out with a bag at noon and never saw him come back.

She didn't believe that he had gone away quietly, and she went to the pavilion to wait for him, but she didn't.

She didn't know what she was like and walked home. While lying in bed at night, she thought a lot about the reasons why Song Cheng left suddenly.

The more I think about it, the more I feel empty.

The quilt covering Lin Xun's body trembled slightly, it was she sobbing in the quilt.

At night, Song Cheng leaned on the pillar outside the entrance of the hospital, holding a burning cigarette between his fingers, and from the time it was lit to the present, he held it like this, letting the cigarette slowly burn out.

Li Qian walked out of it, walked to Song Cheng's side, took the cigarette butt from his hand and put it in the trash can.

"Are you okay", Li Qian also leaned on the pillar like Song Cheng, staring into the distance like him when he asked him to speak.

Hearing Li Qian's question, Song Cheng didn't say anything, still silent. Li Qian didn't ask any more, so she stood with him until Song Cheng opened his mouth to speak to him, "It's late at night, you go home first."

Li Qian wanted to say that she could, and she wanted to accompany him here. But she saw that Song Cheng didn't want to say another word, after so many years, she understood his character.

"Then I'll come back tomorrow."

Song Cheng did not answer her.

Li Qian glanced at Song Cheng, her gaze at Song Cheng contained her desire to speak, but she still left.

Song Cheng didn't know how long he had been standing outside, but gradually he felt the frost of the late autumn night, which seemed to penetrate his bones. He walked in.

At the end of the hospital corridor, he saw Song's mother sitting alone, her eyes fixed on the three words "under surgery", for fear of missing its changes.

Song Cheng looked at this scene, and his heart ached. This is very similar to the scene five years ago.

That night that year, he hurried back from out of town, and when he came in, he saw his parents sitting there, their eyes fixed on the door.

That night, his esteemed eldest brother left him and their home, leaving behind their grieving parents. During that time, the solemn atmosphere at home overwhelmed him.

Received a call from Li Qian at noon, and when he heard that his father had a heart attack, his head was blank and he didn't react for a long time. He didn't have time to think about it, booked a plane ticket, and rushed back.

The last time he spoke to his father was in the study. He wasn't ready to lose his father, he was still a child he hadn't grown up yet.

Song Cheng walked over to his mother and sat down and held her hand.

Mother Song regained a little consciousness after feeling the power that Song Cheng gave her, and compared to Song Cheng, Mother Song was more painful and afraid.

She has lived with Song Seok for decades, he is her other half of life, and she is truly alive with his existence. She was terrified when she thought that Song Seok was lying alone on the operating table alone, and might leave her forever at any time.

The lights went out and the door opened.

Song's mother stood up abruptly and walked over, but Song Cheng was still holding her hand.

"Doctor, is my husband okay?" , Song's mother choked up when she spoke, and Song Cheng's heart was also raised.

"Mrs. Song, please rest assured, everything is going well."

"Ah, thank you, thank you, thank you...", Song's mother held the doctor's hand and sincerely thanked her.

After the doctor left, Song's mother softened, but fortunately, Song Cheng helped her in time. She smiled, wiping tears from her eyes. And Song Cheng's heart finally let go.

He looked at such a mother, and he wanted to tell her to take a break, but he didn't dare to speak. Because he knew his mother would refuse.

Song Cheng sat outside the hospital room. In the ward, the mother sat at the head of the bed, whispering to the father, who was asleep at the moment.

After calming down, Song Cheng thought of Lin Xun, and he missed the appointment. He jerked out his phone, but he remembered that they had left no contact information.

In such a rustic town, he forgot about mobile phone communication. Or perhaps, deep down in his heart, he firmly believed that they would live like this in that small city forever.

At this moment, his heart was empty.

I don't know if she is asleep at this moment, and if she doesn't see him, she will be lost and sad.

It's so uncomfortable to miss someone.

The mobile phone that was put aside accompanied its owner in this way, accompanying him to fall asleep slowly.

The lights in the hallway went out, and the sunlight outside covered the floor.

"Xiaocheng, Xiaocheng, your dad is awake", Song's mother saw Song Xi's eyes open slightly, and her first reaction was to rush out of the ward and wake up Song Cheng, who was sleeping on the bench outside the door.

Song Cheng ran in with Song's mother and called a doctor.

The two watched as the doctor examined it.

"Basically, it's okay, can a family member come to my office?"

Song's mother looked at Song Cheng and said, "Xiaocheng, you go, I'm here to watch your father." ”

"Hmm"

And on the bench is Song Cheng's mobile phone left on it.

"This is a test done by your father before the operation, and although the operation was relatively successful, no one can guarantee that there will be no next time."

Li Qian got up early to boil porridge and came to the hospital with a thermos pot. On the bench was Song Cheng's mobile phone, she knew.

The moment she picked it up, an unfamiliar call rang.

She took it.

"Hey, Song Cheng, are you okay, where have you been", a female voice as clear as water came out of the microphone, and this voice was clear and full of anxiety and concern. A woman's natural sensitivity allows her to understand what this means.

Lin Xun waited for the other end of the phone to respond to her.

"You are?" , Li Qian spoke.

There was a female voice on the other end of the phone, Lin Xun was puzzled, she didn't press the wrong number.

"May I ask if this is Song Cheng's number?"

"Yes"

When Lin Xun heard the words, he felt that he was pressed by a stone in his heart, and he was heavy.

"And who are?" , Lin Xun asked cautiously.

"His Girlfriend"

Lin Xun stared blankly at the phone that was hung up, she looked like a soulless body. She didn't respond to Auntie's concern. She walked out of the homestay where Song Cheng lived and wandered unconsciously on the street.

In the middle of the night, she suddenly thought that Song Cheng might have left her contact information in the homestay, and as soon as it was dawn, she ran there and waited for Aunt Ah to open the door and asked her for the number.

When she called Song Cheng, her hands trembled, for fear that she would not be able to connect. The moment the phone rang, she couldn't wait to ask.

Li Qian hung up the phone and deleted the unfamiliar number, but fortunately, Song Cheng did not have the habit of setting a password.

As soon as she pressed the phone, Song's mother opened the door and walked out.

Li Qian panicked, "Aunt Song, Song Cheng's mobile phone has fallen here."

Mother Song looked thoughtfully at Li Qian and the mobile phone she was holding in her hand, "This kid in Xiaocheng is too, such a big person is still thrown away like this, take it in." ”。

Li Qian looked at Mother Song's smile when she talked to her, and she was also relieved.

Mother Song also saw the thermos flask in Li Qian's hand, "Xiaoqian, why are you still holding things here." ”

Li Qian remembered the thermos flask in her hand, "Oh, I'll boil some porridge and bring it to you and your uncle."

Mother Song still smiled and said, "You kid, come in quickly, don't stand outside." ”

Song Xi was happier than Song's mother for Li Qian's arrival, drinking the white porridge she sent, and looking at Li Qian as if he were looking at his own daughter, although he didn't have a daughter.

When Song Seok saw Song Cheng coming in, he snorted through his nose, indicating that he did not welcome Song Cheng's arrival.

"Xiaoqian, it's hard for you to get up so early to make porridge for me", Song Xile talked to Li Qian.

"Uncle Song, it's nothing, it's what I should do. My dad said to come back and see you when you're better and bring you the chessboard. Li Qian replied diligently.

"Ha, this Lao Li, I also want to learn from him again."

Song Cheng sat on the stool like this, not wanting to pay attention to their conversation.

When Song's mother was cleaning up the dishes and chopsticks, Song Xi glanced at her, and Song's mother knew what he meant, so she glared at him angrily, but Song Xi acted as if she didn't see it.

Mother Song greeted Li Qian, "Xiaoqian, let's go clean up these things", Mother Song gestured to her.

Li Qian knew what Mother Song meant, and gave space for the two fathers and sons to talk.

"Stop everything about City X", Song Seok directly entered the theme with Song Cheng.

"Reason", Song Cheng also said it succinctly.

"During your absence, the company failed on two important projects. From the outside, the company is still in good condition, but inside it is actually struggling to support, and there is no extra money to start new projects. Now I have a physical reason and I am powerless to reorganize the company. Song Xi said these words to Song Cheng earnestly. Song Cheng understood what his father meant, asking him to take his place and take on his responsibilities for him.

After experiencing his father's incident, Song Cheng also understood that there were some things that he couldn't escape. This period of life in a small town seems to be an ideal dream for him, and it is out of reach.

"I see"

After Song Xi heard Song Cheng's answer, he said to him angrily: "Why don't you leave quickly when you know, what are you still sitting here?" ”。

Song Cheng didn't answer, just looked at his father quietly.

"I can't die yet, do what you have to do."

Song Cheng picked up his phone, stood up and walked towards the door.

The moment the door closed, Song Seok's body softened, like a helpless child. Who knows how much his heart hurts.

"Xiaocheng, please forgive Dad."

If they could, who wouldn't want their children to live the life they wanted?