The conversation between Yu Chi and Wei Zhengsheng finally broke up.

Whether it is Wei Zhengsheng, Wei Junliao, or Ji Yuan, almost every time they talk about Cheng Rao, they have a disdainful attitude.

Wei Chi couldn't stand this, he decided in his heart that Cheng Rao couldn't let go so easily.

Wei Chi was observed in the hospital for more than a week, and during this period, Gu Qingtian would come over from time to time.

She is solely responsible for the case, and many things need to be communicated.

Gu Qingtian is a very positive person, and from the conversation, Wei Chi can feel this.

In addition to asking about the relevant situation of the case, Gu Qingtian will also be a little concerned about his physical condition.

However, such care does not give people an uncomfortable feeling.

Wei Chi hadn't been in contact with such a sunny and positive person for a long time, when she asked.

Occasionally, I would talk a little more. However, it is also limited to chatting, and other than that, there is no more contact.

After being hospitalized for more than a week of observation, Wei Chi was discharged.

Next, until the Spring Festival, he didn't look for Cheng Rao again.

Cheng Rao didn't want to see him, he knew that.

**

During the Spring Festival, Cheng Rao got the approval to go home for the New Year without his host.

Because she is a cultivator, the rules of the monastery are not so strict on her.

He also understands her family situation, so he deliberately gave her more than ten days to go home and spend time with her family.

Cheng Rao has been coming to Jingshan Temple for several months, and she really hasn't returned home yet.

After getting the holiday, Cheng Rao didn't tell Huang Ping.

She simply packed her luggage by herself, then took a bus down the mountain to the city, and after getting off at the bus stop, she took a taxi back home.

The day Cheng Yan went home was the day before Chinese New Year's Eve, Huang Ping and Qiao Ruzhang had just finished the company's affairs, and the two went to the supermarket to buy some New Year goods and home decorations.

When Cheng Rao came back, the two of them were hanging lanterns at home.

When Cheng Rao entered the door, Huang Ping was handing a lantern to Qiao Ruzhang.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Huang Ping looked back and faced Cheng Rao.

After seeing Cheng Rao come back, she was surprised: "Why didn't you say it in advance when you came back?" ”

Cheng Rao can see that Huang Ping is in a very good mood.

At least, she hadn't seen her like this in years.

She thought that she should be very happy with Qiao Ruzhang.

Cheng Rao put down the suitcase in her hand and said, "I'm back by bus, I don't want to trouble you to pick me up." ”

Huang Ping said: "Next time, let's call, it's inconvenient for you to carry so many things alone." ”

Cheng Rao nodded and did not refute Huang Ping's words.

She glanced at Qiao Ruzhang standing on the stool, and smiled at Huang Ping, "Mom, Uncle Qiao is waiting for you to hand over the lantern." ”

After Cheng Rao's reminder, Huang Ping remembered this stubble.

She smiled, then turned around and handed the lantern to Qiao Ruzhang.

Cheng Rao looked at the things in the bag on the ground, took out other decorations from it, and helped them get it together.

After decoration, the home is a lot warmer.

………

During the Chinese New Year, Qiao Yaoyu also came over.

Qiao Yaoyu was also surprised when she saw Cheng Rao go home.

After sitting with Cheng Rao, he devoted himself to persuading Cheng Rao to "return to vulgarity".

Especially at dinner, the aunt at home made a lot of delicious meat dishes, but Cheng Rao basically didn't touch them.

Not even eggs and milk.

When Qiao Yaoyu saw Cheng Rao like this, she couldn't help but say: "You really find yourself guilty, how uncomfortable it is to not eat meat for the rest of your life, I think you should come back soon." ”

Cheng Rao knew that Qiao Yaoyu also cared about her when she said this.

She hooked her lips and smiled, but didn't answer.

She won't talk so dead now, and no one knows what will happen in the future.

Therefore, in the face of Qiao Yaoyu's suggestion, she chose to remain silent.

Cheng Rao can't remember how long she hasn't had such a warm year.

On Chinese New Year's Eve, the aunt at home was completely off for a holiday, and at seven o'clock, the TV at home was always on.

Qiao Ruzhang and Huang Ping were busy in the kitchen, and Qiao Yaoyu and Cheng Rao occasionally went to help.

Then, the family sat down at a dining table to eat, and the house was brightly lit and lively.

Cheng Rao remembered that a few years ago, every Chinese New Year, there were only two people in the family, her and Huang Ping.

At that time, the relationship between their mother and daughter was not good, and during the Chinese New Year, they would not even sit at the same table to eat.

The desertion at that time is in stark contrast to the liveliness of now.

Cheng Rao blamed Huang Ping and Qiao Ruzhang for being together before, but now they don't feel that way at all.

She knew that no one should be stuck in place.

After Cheng Xun's death, Huang Ping has been guarding for so long, which is enough.

After dinner, a family of four sat on the sofa and watched the Spring Festival Gala.

Huang Ping and Qiao Ruzhang's mobile phones were placed on the coffee table, and the prompt tone of the text message was never broken.

Both of them are businessmen and have a wide range of social interactions, so it is natural that this important holiday will inevitably include greetings from various friends.

Qiao Yaoyu's mobile phone also has a lot of text messages from friends and classmates.

In comparison, Cheng Rao is much more deserted.

Watching them pick up their mobile phones to reply to text messages, Cheng Rao also habitually pinched her mobile phone.

She didn't have a single text message on her phone.

Cheng Rao tried to recall, and now, looking back on these years, she suddenly feels that she is a complete failure.

She hasn't had many friends since she was a child, she is almost alone, she was with Xiao Ye in college, and she is basically the only one in her life.

Later, he was gone, and the person he came into contact with was a colleague from MSF......

Later, he had a good relationship with Yuan Xiao, but he didn't have frequent contact for a year or two.

Thinking about it this way, she really failed.

Almost all of her life was ruled by the past, and she was stuck in place, unable to move at all.

Cheng Rao's WeChat number has been changed. The previous number had never been uploaded, and she thought about the password for a while, and then logged in to the previous number.

After going up, a lot of unread messages, and basically all of them were from a year ago.

Shao Dong alone sent more than a dozen.

Cheng Rao clicked in and took a look, Shao Dong's words were very polite, basically the kind of greetings, without any excessive words.

In addition, there is also news of Yuan Xiao and Jiang Feng, they shouldn't have known that she had an accident at that time, so they sent some daily concerns.

Cheng Rao didn't care about these things before.

But I don't know why, now seeing such care again, her whole heart is warm.

That's probably the change.

Cheng Rao replied to the messages of the three of them one by one, the content was very simple, and there were only four words: Happy Spring Festival.

As soon as Cheng Rao sent out the message, she received Shao Dong's reply: You finally replied to the message, how are you doing?

Cheng Rao didn't expect that Shao Dong still remembered her.

In fact, she didn't think she had much contact with Shao Dong, but when they went on a mission together, Shao Dong was really good to her.

But, she felt, their relationship was limited to colleagues.

Shao Dong asked her how she was doing, but she didn't know how to answer.

Counting her fingers, she has been away from MSF for almost two years, and she has not met Shao Dong during this time.

But this is also normal, after all, Shao Dong is not from Los Angeles.

Cheng Rao thought for a moment, and then replied with two words: It's good.

Shao Dong asked again: What are you doing now? Hospitals?

This question stopped Cheng Rao.

She didn't know how to reply, so she didn't speak for a long time.

However, Shao Dong didn't seem to be entangled in this issue, and after a while, he said again: Are you and Wei Chi married now? I'm going to Los Angeles on the second day of the Lunar New Year, so let's have a meal together!

Dine......

If it was before, Cheng Rao would definitely not agree to such a request.

But now...... Her mindset seems to have changed.

However, Cheng Rao did not explain her situation with Wei Chi to Shao Dong, but only agreed to his request first.

Cheng Rao said: When you get in touch, I'll invite you to dinner.

Shao Dong: You seem to have changed.

Cheng Rao: Really?

Shao Dong: Well, it's much more enthusiastic than before.

Cheng Rao saw Shao Dong say this, and thought about it, maybe she was really indifferent before.

Cheng Rao didn't reply to the message, and after a few minutes, Shao Dong said: Then contact me again on the second day of junior high school, and I will accompany my parents to watch the Spring Festival Gala.

Cheng Rao: Okay, happy Spring Festival.

After chatting with Shao Dong for a few words, Cheng Rao put down her mobile phone and followed them to watch the Spring Festival Gala.

In Cheng Rao's memory, the last time she kept the New Year, Cheng Xun should still be there.

Cheng Lu is a person who attaches great importance to traditional festivals, and in Cheng Rao's childhood memory, he basically celebrates the New Year every year.

When she was a child, she would fall asleep on the sofa, and at the end of the Spring Festival Gala, Cheng Xun would carry her upstairs, and then stuff a big red envelope in her hand.

It's just that these memories are too long ago for her.

Cheng Rao sat on the sofa and looked sideways at Huang Ping and Qiao Ruzhang, both of whom had smiles on their faces.

It was the comfort that had been left behind after the years had settled.

………

At this time, there was a skit on TV.

Qiao Yaoyu is a person with a very low laughing point, laughing vigorously, Huang Ping and Qiao Ruzhang also smile from time to time.

Cheng Rao couldn't laugh all the time.

Qiao Yaoyu was sitting next to Cheng Rao, she didn't move for a long time, Qiao Yaoyu raised her hand and patted her shoulder, "Are you watching?" ”

Cheng Rao nodded: "Yes." ”

Qiao Yaoyu: "Isn't it funny?" I don't see you laughing. ”

Cheng Rao: "Well, it's not funny. ”

Qiao Yaoyu knocked on the door of her head, "You are really boring, smile more, it's good for your body." ”

Cheng Rao stared at Qiao Yaoyu for a few seconds, then grinned: "Okay? ”

"You look good when you smile, smile more in the future, young man." Qiao Yaoyu pinched Cheng Rao's face.

Cheng Rao does not reject Qiao Yaoyu's physical contact, probably because she has been taken care of for more than half a year, and the two of them are now real relatives, and there are no impurities in this relationship.

After listening to Qiao Yaoyu's words, Cheng Rao nodded at him, which was regarded as a response.

After that, Cheng Rao followed Qiao Yaoyu to look at the sketch seriously.

Cheng Rao doesn't laugh often, and her laughter is relatively low, but when she hears Qiao Yaoyu laughing, she still laughs.

At twelve o'clock, firecrackers rang out outside.

Los Angeles has had strict policies in the past two years, but some fireworks can still be heard during the Spring Festival.

………

After the Spring Festival Gala ended, Cheng Rao went back to the bedroom and lay down, listening to the sound of firecrackers outside and fell asleep.

The home is very warm, and she only covers a thin quilt at night, unlike when she was in Jingshan Temple, when she had to cover two thick quilts at night to barely sleep.

**

Chinese New Year's Eve Captain Chi did not return home.

Because of the unpleasantness last time, when Wei Zhengsheng called, Wei Chi didn't answer.

Those unpleasant things happened, and Wei Chi didn't plan to contact them again for a while.

He knew that if he went home, he would definitely be persuaded to give up Cheng Rao.

How could he have given up?

Knowing that it would be unpleasant, why should he make himself unhappy?

On Chinese New Year's Eve, Wei Chi went outside alone.

He didn't drive, he walked out.

On such days, there is basically no one on the street outside, and on the empty street, the street lamp stretches his figure very long.

Wei Chi looked down at his phone as he walked.

Actually, he wanted to call Huang Ping to pay New Year's greetings......

However, he was a little unable to muster up the courage.

He thought that on such an important day as the Spring Festival, Cheng Rao should still go home.

He wanted to hear from her now, but he didn't dare to hear from her.

After living for so long, how could he have been so cowardly except in front of her?

Wei Chi walked down the street with his mobile phone, and his tall figure looked a little lonely on the empty street.

As he walked, a slightly familiar voice suddenly sounded beside him.

"Huh? It's you! Hearing this, Wei Chi looked back.

He saw Gu Qingtian in a police uniform, she was holding a walkie-talkie and a notebook in her hand, she should be on duty.

Wei Chi greeted her: "Are you on duty?" Great work. ”

She is a girl, and it has never been easy to do this kind of work.

Gu Qingtian waved his hand aggressively, but he didn't care about the matter of being on duty at all.

She said, "Serve the people! You're welcome! ”

Yu Chi was amused, "Yes, very conscious." ”

"Are you also out to serve the people?" Gu Qingtian asked Wei Chi.

Wei Chi shook his head, "Just go around." ”

"It's cold today, so you might as well go back and watch the Spring Festival Gala." Gu Qingtian smiled and said, "Usually you and Secretary Wei shouldn't have much time to sit together and watch TV~"

After Gu Qingtian mentioned Yu Junliao, Wei Chi's gaze changed slightly.

Gu Qingtian had just entered the society, although she was not good at observing words and feelings, but when she saw that Wei Chi was unhappy, she quickly shut up.

"What, I'm on duty first, I'll give you a New Year's greeting! Happy New Year! After speaking, Gu Qingtian was ready to leave.

Wei Chi let out an "oh" and said, "Happy New Year." ”

**

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Cheng Rao and Shao Dong went out for dinner together.

They went to a Western restaurant, and Cheng Rao went alone.

Shao Dong thought that Cheng Rao was already with Wei Chi, and was somewhat surprised to see her come out alone.

I haven't seen her for almost two years, Cheng Rao's appearance looks no different from before, but her temperament is completely different.

Director Lin said a sentence before, Cheng Rao is a stone in a pit, smelly and hard.

Although this is ugly, Shao Dong feels that it makes some sense.

She treats people coldly, which is obvious to all.

Moreover, she speaks with a thorn, and if she gets a little closer, she is easily injured.

But now, she looked much softer than before.

Shao Dong thought that she must have experienced a lot of things during this period.

After Cheng Rao sat down, Shao Dong asked, "Didn't he come with you?" ”

Cheng Rao knew who Shao Dong was talking about, she pursed her lips and said to him, "We are not together. ”

Hearing Cheng Rao's answer, Shao Dong was stunned for a moment.

He didn't expect this to be the result at all.

After more than ten seconds, Shao Dong asked her: "Then ...... you now?"

"What to eat, I'm in for a treat today." Cheng Rao obviously didn't want to answer this question, and as soon as Shao Dong said a word, she interrupted him.

As soon as she interrupted, Shao Dong knew what she meant.

He never picks up something that others don't want to mention, so the topic is over.

Cheng Rao has always been a vegetarian before, and when she ordered food, she also wanted a vegan diet, but Shao Dong was not surprised by this.

After ordering the meal, Shao Dong took the initiative to talk to Cheng Rao about his recent situation: "By the way, I have changed careers now." ”

Cheng Rao: "Huh? Are you working as a doctor? ”

Shao Dong: "Well, my family hospital needs people, and my parents have long wanted me to go back. They're older and don't want to worry about them too much. ”

After Shao Dong finished speaking, Cheng Rao nodded: "Well, it's good." ”

"What about you? Are you okay? Shao Dong still couldn't help but ask about Cheng Rao's situation.

Cheng Rao said: "It's the same. ”

Shao Dong hesitated for a moment and continued to ask, "Then...... Do you have a boyfriend? ”

"Nope." Cheng Rao shook her head.

"It's okay, there's no hurry." Shao Dong said, "You are in good shape now, if you continue like this, fate will come sooner or later." ”

Fate? Hearing Shao Dong say this, Cheng Rao hooked the corners of her mouth.

She didn't care about that anymore.

………

Cheng Rao and Shao Dong spent more than two hours eating.

The two of them can be regarded as people who have known each other for a long time, and they have a lot to talk about after meeting. Cheng Rao's attitude towards Shao Dong is not so indifferent now.

After eating, Cheng Rao and Shao Dong went to the street together.

What I didn't expect was that I ran into Yu Chi at this time.

Met like this without warning, Cheng Rao subconsciously gasped.

After seeing Wei Chi, Cheng Rao habitually quickened her pace and wanted to walk away.

However, Yu Chi had already stepped forward and grabbed her wrist.

In this way, Shao Dong was a little embarrassed to stand next to him.

He coughed and glanced at Cheng Rao: "Why don't I leave first, you can talk?" ”

Cheng Rao broke away from Wei Chi's hand and walked in front of Shao Dong, "No, I don't have anything to talk to him, let's go." ”

"Cheng Rao." Wei Chi stood in front of Cheng Rao and refused to let her go: "What do you mean?" ”

Cheng Rao looked up at him with a cold gaze: "I've said everything I need to say." ”

Wei Chi: "You don't want to meet me, meet him?" ”

Wei Chi knew Shao Dong, Shao Dong had been interested in Cheng Rao before, and a dull person like him could see it.

He didn't believe it, Cheng Rao couldn't see it.

Besides, she is now a monk, and it is said that she should avoid contact with men, but she will still come out to eat with Shao Dong.

Wei Chi was a little uneasy.

"Director Wei, what you said is too much, Cheng Rao and I were colleagues before, and I happened to come to Los Angeles to visit relatives and come out for a meal together." Shao Dong took the initiative to stand up and speak for Cheng Rao.

Wei Chi didn't react after hearing this, and still clenched his fists and stared at Cheng Rao.

Cheng Rao glanced at Shao Dong and said, "You don't need to explain to him, let's go." ”

With that, she walked away.

Shao Dong immediately followed. Wei Chi stood in place, looking at the backs of the two of them, a little suffocated.

Shao Dong followed Cheng Rao and asked her, "Did you two quarrel?" ”

Cheng Rao: "No. ”

Shao Dong paused for a moment and said, "He should care about you very much." ”

Cheng Rao: "......"

Shao Dong: "I can see that you also care about him." ”

Hearing Shao Dong say this, Cheng Rao suddenly clenched her fists.

When I looked at him again, my eyes were already a little cold.

"I'll go back first." Shao Dong knew that Cheng Rao was angry, so he took the initiative to apologize to her: "I'm sorry Cheng Rao, I don't mean anything else." ”

**

After Cheng Rao returned home, she locked herself in her room and slept for an afternoon, and didn't get up until dinner.

After eating with Shao Dong that day, Cheng Rao never went out again, and did not step out of the house until the day he returned to Jingshan Temple.

That day, Huang Ping, Qiao Ruzhang and Qiao Yaoyu sent her to Jingshan Temple.

Before leaving, Qiao Yaoyu was persuading Cheng Rao to leave this place as soon as possible.

He's been talking about it for the past few days.

Cheng Rao had seriously considered Qiao Yaoyu's question, and she promised him that she would go out after a year.

A year has actually passed, in fact, nearly half a year has passed.

When leaving, Qiao Yaoyu said, "I'll wait for you to go home." ”

**

After the chance encounter during the Spring Festival, Yu Chi has been thinking about Cheng Rao.

After several hesitations, he still couldn't bear it anymore and drove to Jingshan Temple.

It's just that he didn't see Cheng Rao.

In the months that followed, he would come over every weekend.

Cheng Rao refused to see him, so he stood in the courtyard and waited.

Such days last from March to September.

However, Cheng Rao never saw him once.

Wei Chi was really a little disheartened.

………

"Huikong, that benefactor is here again." Zong Ru walked into the meditation room and sat next to Cheng Rao.

Every time Wei Chi came over, Zong Ru would come to explain the situation to Cheng Rao.

After hearing Zong Ru's words, Cheng Rao opened her eyes and clenched her fists.

"Huikong, do you want to meet with that benefactor? It's good to say something to your face. ”

Cheng Rao shook her head, "No need." ”

She was afraid.

I'm afraid that I'll be moved by him, and I'm afraid that I'll be soft-hearted.

**

On the last Saturday of September, Yu Chi came to Jingshan Temple again.

The little monks in the courtyard already knew him, and after seeing him, they asked with a smile, "Are you still here to find Huikong?" ”

Wei Chi let out an "um", "I'll wait for her." ”

"Huikong is dedicated to the Buddha, donor, forget it." A monk opened his mouth to persuade him, "Don't be too persistent in everything, fate has not arrived, and you can't force it." ”

Wei Chi moved his lips, and just as he was about to say something, the mobile phone in his pocket suddenly rang.

He took out his mobile phone and saw that it was Wei Junliao's phone.

Wei Chi hesitated for a moment before pressing the answer button.

As soon as the phone was connected, Wei Chi heard Wei Junliao's anxious voice: "Where are you?" Hurry up and come to the General Hospital of the Military Region, your grandfather has an accident! ”

Hearing Wei Junliao say this, Wei Chi's eyelids jumped twice suddenly, and he squeezed his mobile phone: "What's wrong?" ”

Yu Junliao: "Myocardial infarction, come over quickly!" ”