novelraw Chapter 1253: Still Able to Meet You, How Many Times Are Left
Chapter 1253: Still Able to Meet You, How Many Times Are Left
Before heading to work in the afternoon, Tao Anqi carried a stack of documents to the team’s office area and called over a girl from the same group.
“Sis Tao Tao, this is…?”
“I took a half-day leave. These are the tasks for this afternoon, help me handle them.”
“Okay… but why so sudden, is something wrong?”
“Something at home, so I need to go back for a bit… if nothing happens, I should be back by Sunday.” Tao Anqi spoke quickly.
Seeing she was already dressed, bag on her back, clearly ready to leave the company… the girl sighed helplessly. Their weekend plans were obviously canceled.
Tao Anqi left the company and returned to her rented apartment first. Her train ticket was for 5:20 p.m., and she would arrive around midnight.
She hadn’t planned on going back. Since it was a last-minute booking, there were no good departure times left, so she had to settle for a late train.
Later, she had two phone calls with her younger brother Tao Kai. He was a bit annoyed—he said there was no need to call him directly, and asked whether it was really so hard to call their mother first.
Tao Anqi didn’t know how to reply. She only whispered in her heart: Maybe it really is hard.That was simply her personality… unlike the cheerful Tao Kai, she had been independent and strong-willed since childhood. Maybe she got it from somewhere.
Thinking back, she didn’t really care about the fake illnesses her mother pulled a few times before the New Year. It was laughable in hindsight—clearly bonded by the closest blood tie, yet they somehow couldn’t talk properly.
While packing clothes in her apartment, a safety charm suddenly fell out of her coat pocket… her mother had prayed for these at the temple during New Year—one for Tao Kai and one for her. But she hadn’t gone home during New Year, so this charm was later mailed by Tao Kai.
Partly because the holiday was short, partly because she didn’t want to deal with the endless questions from relatives once she went home.
She was twenty-seven or twenty-eight already. Her marriage had become a constant topic… a struggle shared by all unmarried people her age.
Maybe this time, she could talk things through properly… Tao Anqi held the charm, but still couldn’t figure out what her first sentence should be.
She knew she was too stubborn—like a hedgehog.
This trip was a last-minute decision. She didn’t even tell Tao Kai.
The more she thought, the more agitated she felt. Since when did going home stop being something she looked forward to, and become a burden instead?
Lying on the bed, a soft white glow flashed through her mind.
Back then—because of love.
Back when she still held the purest beliefs in love. She even felt she would never love another boy the way she loved him.
At their most passionate moment, he promised to marry her. She genuinely felt she was the happiest person in the world.
“I don’t agree.”
It was perhaps the cruelest thing her mother had ever said to her since she became old enough to understand anything. She felt she was grown—independent.
“Travel is convenient now, it doesn’t take much time to go back and forth. I’ll visit often. And isn’t Tao Kai still at home… Can you stop being so controlling? Can’t I think for myself for once?”
It was also perhaps the cruelest thing she had ever said to her mother.
She chose to stay—because he promised her. She believed she was brave enough… until she met the boy’s parents.
“We don’t agree.”
She didn’t feel despair, because she believed he would shield her just as she had tried to shield her mother.
“Sorry, I really do like you, but…”
Then she understood.
She didn’t even know why, after cutting ties with him, she still stayed in this big city… but she was sure—it wasn’t because of the man who gave her a dream.
Maybe… it was because she couldn’t find her way home.
It was such a long dream. Tao Anqi opened her eyes, drifting from foggy consciousness to clarity, wondering if she had overslept… but the sky hadn’t darkened yet. She let out a breath.
Maybe she could still make it.
But… where was this?
Terror struck. Blankness. Her heart raced, as though it was about to jump out of her chest. Everything around her looked too big—
“You little one, why aren’t you eating? Are you full?”
Mother… Tao Anqi looked at the familiar face right in front of her.
Panic wasn’t enough—she looked down at her hands, seeing soft, pink paws.
Oh god. This dream was too bizarre—she had to still be dreaming. How could something this absurd happen?
She thought of The Metamorphosis—Gregor turning into a giant insect.
It must be just a dream. She probably wouldn’t even remember it after waking… she told herself. But she had no idea how to wake up.
Maybe when her phone rang, it would jolt her awake. That was her only hope.
No matter what… even in a dream, she still wanted to see her mother.
She lifted her two front limbs—her paws. Her mother’s face was so close, clearer than she had ever remembered.
“You little rascal!”
Zheng Lihong grew even more fond of the tiny creature and held it close.
“Let’s give you a name, okay?”
The voice echoed by her ear. Only now did she realize how uncanny a cat’s hearing was—she could even hear her mother’s heartbeat.
A name? This dream was too realistic… wasn’t she awake yet? Maybe she was sleeping too deeply. Zheng Lihong placed her into the basket on the bicycle. From this height, everything looked dizzyingly tall. I’m not actually a cat…
“How about Little Rascal!”
She didn’t care about the name, only vaguely remembering her mother had called her that when she was young.
Rascal… what child wasn’t?
And you? Aren’t you the bigger rascal? You faked illness several times last year! People always say the older you get, the more like a child you become—you’re driving people crazy.
Tao Kai told you so many times to stop cycling around selling drinks. Did you ever listen? You don’t listen, but you want us to.
The bicycle wobbled at first, then steadied. Things in front drew closer, then further… Tao Anqi slowly stood in the basket, paws pressed down, head poking out. The scenery rolled by. She suddenly missed the taste of those little yogurt drinks.
—Come, one bottle each.
Every day after school, it was the same.
She always saved it in the fridge, waited until it was icy cold, then sipped it bit by bit. Just a tiny bottle, but she could make it last so long.
Her mother didn’t prepare them anymore… but there were still plenty at home—unsold ones always came back.
Maybe she was the one who stopped drinking them.
“Ah—little rascal! That’s dangerous! The name fits!”
Zheng Lihong pushed her head back into the basket.
Who’s dangerous? YOU’RE dangerous! Don’t forget you’re riding a bicycle! Stop wandering around the streets—go home! You’re alone out here…
You’re alone…
Why am I still not waking up…
Ring-ring-ring—
“Ah Hong! Ah Hong!”
Another middle-aged woman on a bike pulled up beside them. She looked familiar—probably one of her mother’s co-workers.
Her name came back after a while—an auntie who lived nearby and was the one who introduced this delivery job to her mother.
The two women chatted casually.
The auntie pulled out a bag from her basket. “My son and daughter-in-law brought back some mandarins. Take some!”
“How can I accept this…” Zheng Lihong said, but clearly happy.
Her mother loved mandarins—she knew that very well. Watching her peel one immediately and eat it, she thought: Maybe I should send some home next time…
“It’s a little sour.” Zheng Lihong frowned—yet still ate one, then began peeling another.
—Don’t eat so much, please. It’s not treasure…
“Since your son is back, you shouldn’t come out pedaling the tricycle these next two days.” Zheng Lihong looked at her friend and smiled.
The greasy aunt said, “I’m not selling anymore. After I finish selling this month’s goods, I’m quitting. My son said he’s not going out to work anymore. He’s coming back to start a small business, open a breakfast shop, and have me help out there.”
“That’s wonderful.” Zheng Lihong was truly happy for her friend.
Listening to them, she began to feel sleepy… Topics for middle-aged people still felt very far away from her—and perhaps because of this kitten’s body, she kept feeling drowsy.
The weather in the south during March and April was cold and damp. She curled up in her mother’s arms, motionless.
“Your family’s Tao Kai is doing well too, isn’t he? Heard he got into a big company—promising future!” The greasy aunt laughed. “You should start enjoying life a bit, stop tiring yourself out.”
Zheng Lihong shook her head. “I’d be bored. Not like you—you even have a grandchild to look after.”
This greasy aunt knew Zheng Lihong very well; they chatted often. “How’s things with Tao Tao lately?”
Zheng Lihong laughed. “What could it be? Just calls now and then. Can’t see her in person, but she still calls often.”
— I… I don’t.
She suddenly remembered hearing others say: parents never speak poorly of their children in front of outsiders.
“That’s good then.” The aunt truly smiled in joy. “That child, though stubborn, is very protective of you. I remember when someone picked on you years ago—she ran over with a broom and poked them all over.”
“She caused plenty of trouble.” Zheng Lihong chuckled softly and looked down at the little rascal in her arms, stroking its back.
“I like that girl, honestly. Next time she comes back, why don’t we introduce her to someone? I know a decent one,” the aunt suggested.
She opened her eyes wide and lifted her head, terrified her mother would casually agree—that was the thing she dreaded the most. And her mother could totally do it.
“Oh come on, stop worrying.” Zheng Lihong laughed. “I’m not giving you any matchmaker’s fee. And besides, marrying later isn’t a problem. Tao Tao is doing well out there, she says her career comes first. And times are different now—marrying late is fine.”
— Nonsense. Every time this topic comes up, it’s always YOU lecturing me…
— So… you were always shielding me.
“I really can’t with you.” The aunt shook her head. After chatting a little longer, she rode off on her bicycle.
Zheng Lihong tidied things up and stood up. Her waist wasn’t in good condition, so she felt soreness when she tried to straighten, and massaged it lightly.
Meow—!
Watching her, she let out a soft cry and placed her paw on her mother’s waist… Scottish Folds really were powerless.
“What’s the matter? Little one, are you trying to massage me?”
Zheng Lihong found it funny—this little thing was so perceptive. She scooped it up. “It’s nothing, I’m used to it.”
— Used to it… since when? Why didn’t you tell me?
Meow…
…
Near dusk, she drifted in and out of sleep. A cat’s body truly was fragile. She had fallen asleep without noticing… It felt like her mother had been carrying her, walking through the wet market.
Mother must have been shopping for dinner.
She hadn’t come to this market in so long—so long she couldn’t remember the last time. Her memories of it were from childhood.
Her mother carrying a one-year-old Tao Kai, while holding her by the hand.
When stalls were about to close, ingredients were always cheaper.
“Big sis Hong, chicken today? The one from the last batch we raised—we slaughtered one today.”
“No! I can’t finish a whole one in a single meal.” Zheng Lihong shook her head sharply. “Keep raising it. I’m telling you, this chicken is for my daughter to eat when she comes home. If you dare sell it to anyone else, I’ll scold you to death.”
“Oh come on, big sis Hong! We’ve known each other for years. Why say that?”
“Alright, fine—give me half a salt-baked one.”
— Last time I came home, I didn’t eat a single bite.
— How long did you wait…
Meow…
“Tired, little one? We’re almost home. Want me to buy you a fish?”
Meow…
…
…
“You’re not coming home for dinner? Why didn’t you say earlier!”
“Sorry Mom, we suddenly have to work overtime. I really can’t help it… Don’t wait for me! I promise I’ll wash tonight’s dishes when I get back, okay? …I have to go!”
“Goodness…” Zheng Lihong sighed helplessly and hung up. She looked at the half salt-baked chicken on the table. “I can’t finish all this.”
Meow…
— I’m here! I’m right here…
“Little one, why aren’t you eating?”
The kitten tugged at her pant leg, clinging stubbornly. Laughing, Zheng Lihong lifted it. “What is it? Want to eat with me?”
— I’m here…
“Alright, alright, we’ll eat together.”
Zheng Lihong carefully picked out a piece of fish, removed the bones, and fed it to the kitten. The TV was on.
She didn’t sit at the dining table—just ate alone, watching TV.
“Last night, a major fire broke out at Osten Pharmaceuticals’ factory. Thankfully, no casualties occurred thanks to the firefighters’ quick response…”
Zheng Lihong glanced up. “Oh my, such a big fire. Lucky no one was hurt.”
Another news segment came on, and she again muttered to herself.
— Were you always this lonely…
Only the living room light was on. The TV chattered. Holding her bowl, she ate slowly, occasionally mumbling to herself.
Later, she fell asleep on the sofa.
She tried calling her mother—tried shouting, but couldn’t wake her. She panicked… Wouldn’t her mother get cold? She wasn’t wearing enough clothes.
She wanted to drag over a blanket. After trying forever, she couldn’t find where the blanket was stored…
Tao Kai, you idiot! It’s still cold. Why isn’t there a heater in the living room? Didn’t I send one home?
I… I can’t cover Mom with a blanket myself…
Tao Kai, you idiot… idiot…
— I… I…
Meow… meow…
In the end, she climbed onto Zheng Lihong’s body, burrowing into her arms… at least she could give her mother this much warmth.
Meow…
…
She woke again—the dream hadn’t ended.
Staring blankly at the wall clock, it was past nine. Tao Kai wasn’t home yet?
She was still on the sofa, wrapped thickly in blankets. It felt so comfortable she didn’t want to move… Where was her mother?
“Hello, Dr. Li? Yes, it’s me, Zheng Lihong. Yes, the check-up you mentioned… I’d like to do it tomorrow, if that’s alright?”
Doctor… check-up? What check-up?
Confused, she jumped down and ran to her mother’s feet. But her mother said nothing—she crouched down, picked up the kitten, and placed her in the little cat house recently bought on the balcony.
She knew her mother slept early.
But she hadn’t said why she needed a check-up…
A check-up…
Suddenly, an immense fear surged through her.
…
…
Early the next morning, Zheng Lihong was already gone.
When the kitten woke up, food had been left in front of the cat house—enough for an entire day. She didn’t see Tao Kai, but judging from the laundry hung on the balcony, he must’ve come back late last night.
…The check-up. Is she doing it now?
Her mind was full of that thought. With the balcony door closed, she couldn’t go anywhere. Even climbing the window was impossibly hard.
She knew time dragged when alone—but had never realized a single day could feel this long.
This dream seriously had no intention of letting her wake up… She spent an hour thinking, another hour spacing out, then drifting into a half-sleep… eventually even feeling that maybe staying like this wasn’t so bad.
At least… she didn’t need to worry about so many things.
Until evening, when Zheng Lihong finally returned with groceries and started cooking. Tao Kai came home early today, but left again after dinner—to meet friends, he said.
At the dinner table, her mother didn’t mention the hospital check-up at all. Tao Kai, you idiot, can’t you be more caring?
— Tao Anqi… you’re the one.
Only now did she finally get time with her mother—after waiting the entire day.
An entire day.
— How long do you need to wait… before you can meet me…
— Will you tell me what you went to check for…?
Meow…
Her consciousness began to blur… She suddenly had a feeling that maybe she was supposed to wake up—this had to be a dream.
She woke up.
…
She did wake up, but nothing had changed.
It was past eleven… That brat Tao Kai, did he play too late last night? She kept scolding him in her mind.
—But at least Tao Kai was still in this home…
—And me…
She heard the sound of a keyboard being tapped. Feeling something was off, she jumped down from the sofa and followed the sound… That was her room.
What was her mother doing in her room?
Confused, she approached her mother—Zheng Lihong was sitting right in front of the computer.
This computer should’ve been thrown away ages ago. It was something she bought back when she was still in school, and it hadn’t been used for many years. But her mother never had the intention of getting rid of it… Could this thing even turn on?
She wasn’t sure. She had only stayed at home a few times over the years, and she didn’t bother dealing with small things like this.
So it really still worked—she became curious about what her mother was doing.
Zheng Lihong, wearing reading glasses, stared at the keyboard and then at the side, tapping the keys one finger at a time. “Eh? Little one, you’re awake?”
Zheng Lihong lovingly scooped up the little rascal.
Meow?
“Don’t bother me yet. Let me finish something first. I’ll give you a bath later.” Zheng Lihong patted the little rascal’s head.
She watched in confusion. Since when was her mother interested in things like computers…? But fine, at least she had something to pass the time with.
Social media?
Who knows what kind of username she chose… Hopefully she wasn’t chatting with strange people. There were too many scammers online.
She couldn’t help worrying.
Scarlet Over the Horizon… Seeing the name made her freeze. Oh—this was the account her mother had always used. She even had it saved on her phone.
They just barely ever talked… She smiled bitterly inside.
This dream was really long… and far too realistic… Was she just stuck like this, unable to wake up?
What now…
“Why isn’t there an update today…” Zheng Lihong muttered to herself.
She turned her head toward the screen… One glance, and she was stunned.
—You’re looking at me… my posts.
Zheng Lihong slowly scrolled the mouse wheel… text, text, text, then pictures.
—That wasn’t my leave request… that was… from yesterday…
—This isn’t a dream?
She could no longer distinguish reality from illusion. Her mind was a complete mess. Then she saw her mother open a selfie taken yesterday and zoom in.
She didn’t understand.
Zheng Lihong took out her phone and took a photo of the enlarged picture on the monitor… She still didn’t understand, but her heart suddenly hurt terribly.
“Let me show you something.”
She saw her mother smile, satisfied. She shut off the computer, then carried the little rascal back to her room. From the bottom drawer of the wardrobe, she pulled out a photo album.
She opened it for the little rascal to see. “Look, you have to remember this person, alright? Don’t get scared when she comes home next time.”
Zheng Lihong spoke softly, lovingly, turning page after page.
When she was just born.
Performing in kindergarten.
Going to elementary school, winning first place in the long run during the middle school sports meet.
Graduation from high school.
Graduation from university.
So many…
Seeing herself grow year after year gave her a surreal feeling… It should’ve ended around the university graduation.
But the pages kept turning:
Her first company event, her first overseas trip, eating at a restaurant she liked…
She understood now… She understood where all these photos came from. She understood why her mother had taken a photo of that selfie.
—You… kept all of them like this…
Going to the movies with colleagues.
—All this time…?
Her coworkers celebrating her birthday.
—This was my twenty-seventh birthday. I… actually made a wish…
Her promotion last year…
Getting an IV at the hospital last month when she caught a cold…
—This one’s so ugly… I deleted it long ago, why would you save it… why…
—I’m… sorry.
—Mom…
I’m sorry.
Meow… meow… meow meow…
Zheng Lihong chuckled and rubbed the corner of her eyes. The little rascal cried even louder, meowing hoarsely. It scared Zheng Lihong half to death.
“What’s wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell somewhere, little one?” She quickly held her in her arms.
Meow…
Please… let me say one sentence…
Meow…
Let me… let me speak!
Let me…
The Scottish Fold drifted into deep sleep.
…
…
Daylight again.
Tao Anqi suddenly opened her eyes… Where was her mother?
It was the first thing she thought of. She wanted to go look for her—she couldn’t stand being trapped on the balcony for a whole day again—except she was in bed.
Her own bed, in her apartment.
She was back… awake?
Tao Anqi froze. Her mind felt scrambled. But since she had woken up here, it really must’ve been just a dream.
She let out a slow breath, relieved… but also strangely empty.
After going back this time, she should really talk to her mother properly.
She thought this—then noticed the time.
Daytime. Morning?
She gasped, grabbed her phone, and checked—two whole nights had passed!
A wave of dizziness hit her, along with hunger—real hunger. Had she seriously slept through two nights?
She jolted upright, thinking about the dream where she became a Scottish Fold, and immediately called her mother, Zheng Lihong.
No answer. It kept ringing but no one picked up… Panic rose. She called Tao Kai.
“Hello… sis? Morning, what’s up.”
“Are you home?”
“Didn’t you just wake me up…?”
“Where’s Mom? She hasn’t answered her phone—I need you to go check!”
“Fine… wait… I’m looking… huh? She’s not here. Breakfast is done though… oh, she must’ve forgotten her phone… okay, okay, she’s fine. Probably went grocery shopping. Or took the little rascal—wait, she didn’t take the cat? Where did it go…”
“Go look for her right now!”
“Ah… sis, I pulled an all-nighter. I’m exhausted. And Mom’s an adult, she’ll be fine—”
“You didn’t pull an all-nighter, you were drinking with friends! Don’t think I don’t know!”
“…How do you know that?? I didn’t tell you!”
“You—You’re driving me crazy!! Go look! I’m coming home now!”
“Sis…? Sis??”
Beep—!
It wasn’t a dream… not a dream… whatever it was.
Tao Anqi scrambled out of bed, ignored her hunger, forgot all about the train ticket. She called a car straight to the airport and bought the earliest flight home.
…
…
“You really came back…”
Tao Kai woke up around three in the afternoon. He saw Tao Anqi with reddened eyes, looking like she had cried the entire trip home. He sobered instantly.
“Sis, what happened?” he asked, alarmed.
With a hoarse voice, Tao Anqi said, “Didn’t I tell you to look for Mom? All you know how to do is sleep!”
“D-Did something happen?”
“I don’t know… I’m a mess right now. Just get up. Three minutes. If you don’t get out dressed in three minutes, don’t call me your sister.”
She stormed out… She hadn’t even changed her shoes, watching the clock, her heart in chaos… looking at the little rascal in the cat house on the balcony.
Everything still felt unreal—but she pinched her arm hard. Pain shot through her.
Not a dream…
She rushed into her mother’s room. In the smallest drawer of the wardrobe, she found the album.
The moment she opened it, a wave of sorrow hit her. Tears streamed uncontrollably.
—Such a silly mom…
…
…
The phone. She forgot her phone.
Zheng Lihong sighed. Her memory really wasn’t great… But she had left the house in a haze, heavy-hearted, and only realized it once she reached the hospital.
The results weren’t out yet… she had to wait.
People say that for the elderly, time can pass very fast or very slow, and sometimes slip by without notice. Zheng Lihong sat alone in the hospital, and time truly flew.
She stared blankly… blank, blank, until almost a whole day had passed.
It should be time now?
Supporting her knees, Zheng Lihong stood up slowly… A nurse had come earlier to tell her the results were ready, and she could go to the doctor’s office.
Zheng Lihong looked at the people waiting for their numbers to be called, or just sitting there blankly like she was… Staying in a place like this was truly uncomfortable.
“Doctor Li, my illness…”
She looked at the doctor before her, someone about her age, and nervously tightened her grip on the red fabric shopping bag in her hands.
…
Tao Anqi didn’t tell Tao Kai about her strange dream. She only said their mother might be hiding something from them and had gone to the hospital for some kind of test.
That scared Tao Kai quite a bit.
“Doctor Li?” Tao Kai froze.
“Yes! You know about it!?” Tao Anqi immediately grabbed his arm—the photo album still in her other hand.
“A few days ago Mom fainted and was taken to the hospital. I looked at some of the paperwork, and I think the doctor’s name was something like Li… don’t tell me…”
…
“This is the hospital…”
As soon as they got out of the car, Tao Kai pointed at the hospital entrance.
Tao Anqi took a deep breath, her expression heavy, and walked in. At that moment, her phone rang. She glanced at it—it was her supervisor.
She gritted her teeth and immediately declined the call.
The siblings split up to search the hospital.
She didn’t know why, but something strongly pulled her in a certain direction.
“Mom!”
…
Zheng Lihong was sitting on a chair in the hallway outside the doctor’s office, holding the paperwork from the examination, staring blankly.
“Mom—!”
She looked up and saw Tao Anqi at the end of the hallway, gasping heavily before rushing toward her.
“Anqi? Why are you…”
“Mom, Mom… Mom!”
Tao Anqi burst into tears, throwing her arms around her mother’s shoulders, sobbing. “Mom… I’m sorry, I’m sorry! I won’t leave again, I won’t leave. I’m coming back, I’m staying with you, I won’t leave you again, Mom, please don’t leave me, don’t leave me…”
“You silly child, why are you crying?” Zheng Lihong felt her own heart soften and held her close. “Look at you, crying like that. It’s nothing serious.”
“I know… I know everything!” Tao Anqi sobbed. “The check-up… the results, right?”
Zheng Lihong opened her mouth, then finally let out a breath. “The doctor said… it’s benign. He just told me to rest more. If you don’t believe me, look.”
Benign.
In that moment, she realized what happiness truly felt like.
…
…
On the street.
“Sis, you really decided to come back?” Tao Kai asked, hanging an arm over her shoulder. “Didn’t you say you still had a chance at a promotion this year?”
Tao Anqi rolled her eyes. “Idiot, if I’m not home, Mom won’t even have someone to cover her with a blanket when she falls asleep!”
Tao Kai muttered, “Like you’ve ever done that…”
“What did you say?”
“I said you’re really pretty! If you weren’t my sister, I’d definitely chase you!”
“Go die!”
Ahead of them, Zheng Lihong walked happily with the little rascal in her arms… Behind her, the siblings bickered just like when they were young.
As they passed a photography studio, Tao Anqi suddenly called the two of them to stop—an idea had suddenly come to her.
“How about… we take a family portrait?”
Zheng Lihong glanced at Tao Kai and smiled from the bottom of her heart… Of course she agreed.
Tao Kai pushed the door open. A blonde girl came up to greet them, and a young man stood behind the counter smiling.
“Eh, aren’t you…”
The young man said, “How can I help you today?”
“I want…” Tao Anqi walked up from behind, wrapping her arms around both Zheng Lihong and Tao Kai, “to take a family portrait. Is that okay?”
“Of course,” the young man said with a gentle smile.
…
Preparation didn’t take long.
In the studio, the blonde girl set up the lights while the young man brought out a golden camera. “Alright, everyone. Let’s have a nice smile?”
“Wait…” Tao Anqi suddenly said.
She paused for a moment, then picked up the little rascal. She had a strange, indescribable feeling… The little one tilted its head, blinking.
“And it too.”
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A note from the author.
I don’t know how many people won’t see the word ‘benign’ on their report.
I just hope that everyone will see that word… This story doesn’t have twists or suspense. It’s just a very simple story.
Suddenly, I remembered some lyrics.
—Mingming isn’t actually busy, but still always claims to be.
—Even when rushing out the door, still insists you finish the thermos of soup.
—As long as the family is safe, the house number plate could stay up for another ten years.
—Even if only a few more times, at least you’re still eating dinner together at night.
This chapter is dedicated to those who haven’t yet found a reason to go home…
To those who want to go home.
(End of Chapter)