A week after returning from the trip, I received a message from Fang Zheng. As the time of meeting approached, the uneasiness in my heart continued to grow and spread, and it was on the verge of overflowing. It turns out that the feeling of holding a secret is so tormenting. I couldn't tell anyone about my anxiety, and in large part because I couldn't figure out what I was running away from. Maybe seeing my depression, Tang Xin no longer used Fang Zheng to make fun of me. In order to amuse me, she told me a lot of interesting things that happened in the orchestra recently, if it were a normal day, I would definitely listen to it with relish, but now I am trapped in a full stomach, even if Tang Xin says it wonderfully, I can't laugh.

On the day of my appointment, I woke up early and put on a little light makeup and a dress with a simple design to make myself look as casual as possible without being too haggard. Following the navigational guidance, I quickly found the agreed location. The moment I recognized that unique building, the idea of turning around and leaving suddenly occurred in my heart. I didn't expect Fang Zheng to ask me to meet here, and although he had sent me the location early, it had been many years since my last and only visit. Besides, at that time, I only had to follow Xingyuan, and I didn't need to remember the address here.

I approached the carved iron gate with heavy steps, hesitated for a moment in front of the open sign, and finally mustered up the courage to push open the hidden door. Not far from what I remembered, the first thing that caught my eye was a field of blooming roses, and then the small beige bungalow not far away. The roses swayed gently in the breeze, as if waving and nodding at me, welcoming the arrival of the deceased. Walking along the path filled with the sweet smell of roses, I had a delusion in a trance. Maybe I can hide in this carefree fairy tale world forever, and never have to worry about the world. However, when the figure standing at the end of the trail appeared in front of me, I instantly came to my senses, and the illusory bubble was shattered. Even though everything around me was as beautiful as a dream, I didn't feel romantic or touched at all.

"Remember me?" His eyes were faintly melancholy, but his smile was still warm.

Looking at his emaciated face, my heart ached so hard that tears began to fall before I could finish speaking. "Xu Yinyao!"

"Yin Ran, long time no see......"

Xu Yinyao led me to the bar of the coffee shop with tears in her eyes, and silently poured me a glass of warm water. Surrounded by soft lighting and music, my mood gradually calmed down and my tears slowly stopped. After wiping away my tears with tissue, I was stunned to remember that I had put on makeup today, so I hurriedly turned out the mirror to see if there was any remedy. It's a pity that after being washed away by tears, the foundation on the face has dissolved into a beige paste, which looks terrible.

Just as I was at a loss, a gentle voice sounded behind me. "The bathroom is over there."

I turned to look at the man and recognized her at a glance. The years have not left many traces on Xu Yinyao's mother, and she is still as elegant and beautiful as before. She smiled and handed me a box of makeup remover wipes that warmed me.

"Thank you, Auntie......"

After washing my face in a hurry, I was going to go back to the bar to meet Xu Yinyao, but I didn't want to be attracted by the exquisite pastries in the glass case. As the memories came flooding back, I remembered myself who had dreamed of becoming a baker and opening a small shop. At that time, although my life was lackluster, I had never experienced true sadness and despair, and it was not a misfortune. Looking back now, I never gave up on my dreams, but I just forgot them completely.

"Which one do you want to eat? I'll get it for you. ”

I raised my head in a daze, and inadvertently met Xu Yinyao's gentle gaze. "You're welcome...... By the way, what about Fang Zheng? ”

"Upstairs, you guys talk for a while, I'll be over soon."

"Okay......" Looking at Xu Yinyao who disappeared behind the bar, my heart was inexplicably a little lost.

Although Fang Zheng was sitting in the most remote corner of the second floor, I still found him at once. In the face of my arrival, Fang Zheng was very indifferent. He looked at his watch and then at me, clearly unhappy with my tardiness. Thankfully, he politely pretended not to notice my red and swollen eyes, and lowered his head and drank his coffee. I said hello to him stiffly, then sat down furthest from him and began to look at him quietly. I saw that Fang Zheng had neat short hair, a strong body, a serious expression, calm and slightly rough, which was incompatible with the elegant atmosphere of the café. Looking at the small coffee cup in his hand and bottoming out in an instant, I couldn't help but laugh. After a long wait, Xu Yinyao finally appeared in front of me again with a tray of food.

"These are our signature desserts, let's try them......," Xu Yinyao said, bringing three sets of cutlery.

"Thank you......" I smiled shyly and hurriedly poured Xu Yinyao a cup of flower tea. Of course, I am hungry for the food that is close at hand, but for the sake of face, I can only pretend to be unconcerned and quietly wait for the right time.

"Don't be in a hurry to eat, aren't you in a hurry? Let's get down to business first. "Fang Zheng unceremoniously made a decision for us.

What's not in a hurry, these cakes should be eaten early, otherwise they should melt...... I secretly glared at Fang Zheng and swallowed the words back into my stomach.

"I haven't had time to tell you, in fact, I have to go back to help with another operation, I can't entertain you well today, so I can only invite you to dinner another day......" Xu Yinyao looked at me in embarrassment, and his tone was full of apologies.

"It's okay, work matters...... It turns out that you became a doctor, it's really good...... "I naturally haven't forgotten that practicing medicine is Xingyuan's ambition."

"yes...... Every day is very fulfilling......" Xu Yinyao smiled indifferently, as if he didn't want to continue chatting.

"That's the end of the chatter." Fang Zheng put down the coffee cup, a hint of displeasure flashing across his face. "I've got something to do, so don't waste any more time."

"I also asked someone to go shopping." Not to be outdone, I muttered.

Fang Zheng ignored my words and continued to say to himself: "I came to you today mainly to talk about the car accident. ”

I looked at Fang Zheng with wide eyes and disbelief, my mind in disarray. I really can't understand why Fang Zheng wants to bring up the accident that hurt both Xu Yinyao and me many years after the case was closed.

"What are you talking about?" After being silent for a while, Xu Yinyao asked in a hoarse voice.

"For various reasons, I always wanted to see the whole process of the accident with my own eyes. It wasn't until last year that I finally got my hands on the surveillance footage from that day. To get a closer look, I also turned on low-speed playback. After reviewing the footage dozens of times, I was convinced that I had found something unusual......"

"What anomaly?" Hearing this, Xu Yinyao excitedly grabbed Fang Zheng's arm, and the composure on his face instantly collapsed.

"What I said next is just my personal speculation, just listen to it, you can't spread it......" Fang Zheng lowered his voice and solemnly instructed.

"Of course!" Xu Yinyao urged Fang Zheng with anxious eyes.

I was so shocked that I couldn't speak, so I could only nod my head in agreement.

"You should understand that in a critical situation, people will instinctively make a series of evasive reactions, however, in the video, I did not see Xian Xingyuan have relevant actions."

"Couldn't it be because she was so frightened that she didn't react for a while?" Probably out of protection and love for Xingyuan, Xu Yinyao immediately refuted Fang Zheng's point of view.

"It's not like I haven't thought about this possibility. For this reason, I specially asked a few senior seniors to study this video together, and this is the conclusion we finally came to come. You know, people who are in a state of panic are more inclined to obey instinctive reactions. You can't deny that it is indeed very strange that Xian Xingyuan has not moved a single step like Xian Xingyuan......" Fang Zheng hesitated for a moment and added: "Of course, that accident will not be different because Xian Xingyuan made an evasive reaction, after all, the speed of the car is too fast, so whether there is a suspicion or not, it doesn't make much sense...... It's just that I think you should know ......."

"That day...... It's rained...... Xingyuan's shoes slipped...... If I had walked slowly with her, maybe she wouldn't have met the van...... They were right, I killed Xingyuan......" I choked up and finished speaking, and immediately burst into tears.

"It turned out to be because of the shoes...... Fang Zheng's face sank, and he leaned back on the sofa weakly.

"No...... It was an accident...... It's not your fault......" Xu Yinyao comforted me softly, and then sat there stunned as if he had lost his soul, not saying a word, letting tears slip from the corners of his eyes.

Although the bitterness in Xu Yinyao's heart is no less than mine, he has always behaved very restrained. He didn't cry, just wept silently until the phone rang, and then he left gloomily. Looking at his lonely back, I felt deep regret and melancholy, but more of an indescribable heartache.