"Of course you are, but I am a man. Since I promised you, I have to keep my word.”His words were full of the fearlessness of revolution.
"So?"
"So when faced with the confessions of those beautiful women, I would close my eyes and ruthlessly reject them. From a young age, a conservative estimate was that he was at least 80 years old. What a sin!”"Sammy, you'll be twenty-six years old in two months. You can pick yourself up wherever you fall. Work hard."”
Towards the end, he looked at Xiamang worriedly and added,""You know, I'm a man of my word.”
Xia Mang smiled, feeling a sharp pain in his heart. Xiao Linghui was three years older than Xiamang. The two of them had known each other since they were young. The two families were neighbors. Xiao Linghui called Xiamang's parents Father Xia and Mother Xia, while Xiamang called the two elders of the Xiao family Father Xiao and Mother Xiao. The relationship between the two families could be seen from this. The Xiao family could be said to be a family of doctors. Xiao Linghui had gone abroad to study before he graduated from university. It had been nearly six years since then and he only returned during the holidays. Xiamang and Xiao Linghui were very familiar with each other. Ever since Xiao Linghui went abroad, the two of them kept in touch online every day.
At this moment, Xiao Linghui's joking tone made her feel more comfortable than comforting words. However, if she touched it carelessly, it would hurt her heart that she had tried her best to numb for the past week.
"Sammy." Xiao Linghui took in Xiamang's expression and suddenly said seriously,"I know it's hard for you to hold it in. Now, cry. Not only are you crying, but you're crying to your heart's content." Then, from the moment they got off the bus, it was a real vacation.”
Not just tears? Xia Mang's vision gradually blurred. From the moment he found out about Wen Hao's betrayal, he had tried his best to tell himself to be strong. He could not shed tears of unwillingness in front of the person who had personally ended their four-year relationship. He could not shed tears of worry in front of his parents. He could not shed tears of weakness in front of his colleagues. But how many tears had he shed when he was carrying someone on his back? Ever since that night of indulgence, she had thought that crying would become a luxury. She did not expect it to have become a habit in the dead of the night.
"Sammy..." Xiao Linghui sighed and put his arm around Xiamang's shoulder, pulling her into his arms.
Xia Mang burst into tears the next second. She placed her hands by her side and clenched her fists tightly. The good things of the past had already been lost no matter how much they yearned for it. No matter how painful or unwilling they were, they could only let go. It was useless to regret what had already happened. No matter what the reason was, the result was that she was the same as Wen Hao. She had made mistakes that she should not have made and done things that she should not have done, so she was not worthy of forgiveness. However, even if it was not worth forgiving, he still had to live well. Life was always moving forward. It would not stop because of anyone, and there would not be anyone who could not live because of losing someone.
Perhaps there would be no more love in the future, but she still had the right to pursue happiness.
When she got out of the car, Xia Mang's eyes were red and swollen, and her voice was a little hoarse. Xiamang didn't feel embarrassed at all. She reached into her small backpack and took out a pair of sunglasses to put on, then ordered the person whose T-shirt was half-soaked,""Lead the way."
The Tea-Horse Inn was located behind Sifang Street in the ancient city. It was located on a slightly higher ground. It was a two-story courtyard with an open-air courtyard with stone tables and chairs. There was a row of sofas under the eaves in front. There were a few brightly colored cushions scattered on them. There was also a computer at the side for internet access. The pomegranate tree planted in the courtyard was now covered with pomegranate trees. They were heavy. When he walked to the second-floor corridor and stretched out his hand, he could see a few of them.
"A room? You're courting death!" Xiamang took the suitcase and small backpack and kicked Xiao Linghui, who was about to follow her. Xiao Linghui dodged nimbly and barely avoided Xia Mang's attack. He looked up and saw the door close in front of him with a loud bang.
Xiao Linghui touched his nose and shook his head. He took out another room key from his pocket and turned to walk next door. A smile appeared on his face. This Xia Mang might seem calm, rational, mature, and intelligent at first glance, but he was still the same as when he was young, a muddle-headed fool. If he had only booked one room, then where did his luggage go? He had come all the way from America. He couldn't possibly look so dashing in this clear soup and noodles, right? If he couldn't even notice this kind of joke, what else could he be if not a confused egg?
The door opened behind him. Xiao Linghui stopped and turned around. As expected, Xiamang stuck her head out of the door.
"Also, don't take the jokes you made when you were young seriously. Even if I didn't get married at 38 years old, I wouldn't have married you.”Xia Mang blinked a few times and said with certainty.
"Reason?" Xiao Linghui was a little curious.
Because you're a doctor." Xiamang frowned. She had already taken off her sunglasses, and her red rabbit eyes looked disapproving.
"Isn't it good to be a doctor? He's a professional, has a stable job, and it's not a problem for him to support his family.”Xiao Linghui was even more curious."If you have a headache in the future, you can consult a professional immediately. It's free too. It'll save you money!"”
Xiamang gritted her teeth and sized Xiao Linghui up. Finally, her gaze stopped on Xiao Linghui's hand that was holding the door key. She pursed her lips and said in an excited voice,"How many female corpses have you dissected with your hands? And how many things have you seen that you shouldn't have? It was too scary. Just thinking about it made him feel like he was in a horror movie.”
After saying that, Xia Mang trembled and closed the door with a bang.
Xiao Linghui shrugged and walked to the next room. He opened the door and looked at the pile of luggage that had been packed in a hurry with a bitter smile.
There were two suitcases lying on the floor of the room. The small one contained the gifts that he had bought for Xiamang. However, ever since Xiamang and Xu Wenhao had established their relationship, other than the excuse of giving gifts every time they went home, the rest of the gifts had been put on hold. However, it had become Xiao Linghui's habit to prepare a gift for Xiamang every holiday. He did not want to change this habit.
After packing up, Xiamang did not rush to visit the ancient city. She only wore sunglasses and sat on a long wooden chair on Square Street. She leaned against the back of the chair and leaned her neck against the sun. Xiao Linghui accompanied her silently.
"Let's go eat, Sammy." Xiao Linghui raised his hand to look at his watch. It was exactly six o'clock. That was Xiamang's dinner time every day. The schedule had not changed since he was young, even when he was still in school. That was why Xia Mang had never eaten in the school canteen during her four years in school. The school canteen would probably be closed by six o'clock, let alone having any food left.
"The sun is so bright. It seems to be only four o'clock.”Xia Mang continued to bask her face in the sun. Her skin looked even fairer under the sunlight.
"You didn't get off the plane at four o'clock. It's six o'clock now.”Someone sighed silently.
The two words provoked Xia Mang. She hurriedly moved her neck back to her original position and shook her head left and right. She let her sunglasses slide down and hang on her straight nose bridge. She looked up hard and saw the true heat of the sun through the sunglasses. She said in disbelief,"Why is the sun still so bright at six o'clock?”
After saying that, his eyes turned around twice and looked at the person beside him. He continued to say strangely,"And it's already six o'clock, why am I not hungry?”
Xiao Linghui almost choked on his own saliva. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry."You just ate a grilled fish, a bunch of grapes, and a peeled pomegranate. It was only half an hour since you finished eating all these!”
"No wonder." Xiamang rubbed her stomach and said nonchalantly," Since you only ate some fruits and there's not much grilled fish, you can have some more."”After he finished speaking, he got up and put his sunglasses back in place with his left hand. Then, he swaggered forward alone. As for Xiao Linghui, Xiamang knew that he would definitely follow.
When it was almost seven o'clock, the sun gradually disappeared. Xia Mang walked around Sifang Street from the south and finally found the feeling of eating. Standing still, he turned around and asked the person beside him,""What's for dinner?"
"I'm fine with anything." Xiao Linghui held two pomegranate fruits in one hand and Xia Mang's sunglasses in the other. He looked left and right at the two sides of the street.
Casually? I hate being casual! Xia Mang's heart ached. She knew that she was being sensitive, but she could not help but feel sad. It was because of a casual act that her four-year relationship with Wenhao ended up like a bubble. And wasn't it also because of a casual act that she had that night that she shouldn't have?
"Sammy?" A puzzled voice sounded from the left.
Xiamang quickly collected her thoughts and expression. She pointed to a Lijiang rake stall on the left and smiled evilly at Xiao Linghui."Doctor Xiao, shall we eat this?”
She knew that Xiao Linghui didn't like to eat noodles. He was used to eating rice for his main meals, and he especially didn't like to eat snacks from roadside stalls. She just felt bad and wanted to find a way to vent her anger. Xiamang thought about how Xiao Linghui would reject her, but he walked to the front of the stall and looked up at the advertisement. He smiled warmly at the two busy staff behind the stall and suddenly said in a gentle voice,"Fatty Jinmei, which flavor is the most popular?”
A chill ran down Xia Mang's spine. This was Ah Hui's first time in Lijiang, so why did he address her as a Naxi girl?
Xiamang stood where she was and looked at one of the young waitresses, who was smiling brightly.""Brother Fatty Jin, how about a beef-flavored one?”
Xiao Linghui readily agreed. He waited there with his legs crossed and tried to get close to Fatty Jin. He did not even turn around to ask Xiamang what flavor she wanted. Xia Mang had no choice but to move to the rake stall. She glanced at Xiao Linghui, who was chatting enthusiastically with others, and ordered a beef-flavored rake.
"Why is your rake so big and mine so small when we have the same price and taste?”Xiamang moved back and forth between Xiao Linghui's hand and his hand for a long time before she was speechless.
"Of course. Fatty Jin likes me. If you don't come over, she might not even accept the money.”Xiao Linghui held the rake and looked around. Then, he held it in front of Xia Mang and deliberately gestured with the one in Xia Mang's hand. He raised his hand and opened his mouth in satisfaction, taking a big bite.
Xiamang was furious. She glared at Xiao Linghui, but Xiao Linghui didn't care. He chewed on the rake happily and sighed." Ah, the people of Lijiang are so passionate!"
"In that case, why don't you stay in Lijiang and take root and sprout?”Xiamang rolled her eyes at the sky and bit her own fork." The people of Lijiang need you. The girls of Lijiang love you."”
"No." Xiao Linghui stopped and said seriously.
Xiamang chewed on the rake in her mouth and asked in a muffled voice,""Why?"
Xiao Linghui quickly approached Xiamang and looked around. Then, he whispered not far from Xiamang's ear,"Fatty Jin's skin color is too healthy. I like fairer ones. This is a double choice of career and soul.”
Xia Mang couldn't help but roll his eyes at the sky again. He decided not to speak in order not to affect his appetite.
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