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I cannot answer this question because, up until now, I still can't understand why Xiao Minxing did that at the time.
Many times, when I think too much, I just assume it was a moment of impulsiveness.
After sending Mina home, I felt inexplicably desolate. Since Xiao Minxing wasn't around, I didn't rush to go back either.
That empty big house felt like stepping into a giant tomb, evoking a sense of desolation and despair.
Haicheng, as the name suggests, is a coastal city. Strictly speaking, it resembles an island since almost two or three sides are facing the sea. So sometimes, even a slight breeze carries a noticeable salty smell in the air.
The city center is exceptionally prosperous; many years ago, it became a first-tier city. Whether in people's clothing or their manner of speaking and handling affairs, everything is aligning with international standards.
On the streets, you can see couples of different skin colors walking in the glow of neon lights. But no matter how different they appear on the outside, the smiles on their faces are genuine. This sadly reminds me of my relationship with Xiao Minxing.
On the surface, it seems there is no distance between us; we are husband and wife, from the same ethnicity and skin color, even our way of speaking is similar. He has no particular hobbies, nor do I. However, when we are at home together, we don't even have a common topic to discuss. Of course, given our current relationship, there is no need for conversation.
I don't know what the meaning of this life is; it just goes on day by day.
Instead, Mina's words occasionally pop into my mind. If nothing had happened between him and me back then, what would I be like now?
Would we go our separate ways and never meet again like before?
That should be how it is. Then I would hide him in my heart like in the past, thinking about him repeatedly but never getting close. Perhaps in the future, I would marry someone else and gradually push him out of that place in my heart. Or he might forever occupy that space but never enter my life again.
But matters in this world can never be clarified with a simple "what if." What has happened has happened, and our relationship now has no other way but to remain as it is.
The car had been parked by the roadside for a long time, various emotions and thoughts flashing through my mind, but in the end, I could only shake my head and smile bitterly.
Just as I was shaking my head, I caught a glimpse out of the corner of my eye of a familiar car parked on the side of the road, and at that moment, the car door opened, and someone stepped out.
It was actually Su Qian.
We had just seen each other this morning; he probably wouldn’t recognize me, so I decided to pretend not to know him and deliberately turned my face away, avoiding looking in his direction.
Besides, it was already night, and I hadn’t turned on the lights in my car, so he might not see me anyway.
I thought about just slipping by unnoticed, but the next second, the window was tapped.
Turning my head, I saw Su Qian standing outside with a smile, his fingers curled and that gentle smile on his face reminding me of a night long ago when I had contemplated ending my life.
My heart softened instantly; after all, he had saved me once and had accompanied me through the toughest moments of my trip to Yunnan.
I opened the car door and stood outside to ask him, “What are you doing here?”
He smiled and glanced at my car, saying, “If Miss Qiu can be here, why can’t I?”
That seemed somewhat reasonable; it was possible he was just wandering around out of boredom.
I looked around; the city lights had illuminated the entire night sky. Above us were rows of streetlights, and various businesses had their LED signs competing to display their advertisements in vibrant colors.
“I’m heading back now,” I said as I glanced at Su Qian.
He also glanced into the distance, his tone as gentle as ever: "It's rare to run into you today, why don't we take a walk together? I have something to say to you."
I responded with an "oh," but I couldn't quite understand what he wanted to say.
Su Qian didn't give me much time to hesitate, pointing to his car and saying, "Let's go to my car; we need a place where we can sit and talk."
I looked into my own car, and the fierce gaze of Xiao Minxing flashed through my mind, causing me to instinctively shrink back.
When I looked up at Su Qian again, he had already walked back to the car and opened the passenger door for me.
After all, it was just listening to him talk. We weren't doing anything wrong. Even if Xiao Minxing found out, wouldn't he allow me to meet a friend? Moreover, I had many doubts about Su Qian's performance in the Ye Guang Family, and I wanted to ask him directly. What would it matter if I sat there for a few minutes?
Thinking this way, I steeled my heart and walked towards his car.
Su Qian saw me buckle my seatbelt and drove the Car away from its original spot, moving slowly forward.
He quickly spoke up: "Do you find it strange that I clearly saw you this morning but didn't say a word?"
I nodded, but in my heart, I thought it was no wonder Xiao Minxing said he studied psychology; he really seemed to know what I was thinking. At that moment, I was pondering how to ask him about this matter, and he spoke up first.
Su Qian looked at the road ahead and said: "Xiao Zong seems to have some misunderstandings about us. I didn't want you to feel awkward, so it's better to say less in front of him."
Well, that was the truth. If Xiao Minxing had seen me nodding and smiling at him, who knows what kind of temper he would have shown? It was indeed wise to avoid provoking him.
However, I found Su Qian a bit strange and asked: "Then why are you explaining this to me now?"
He glanced at me, still smiling, but his eyes were particularly bright, giving off a feeling of twinkling stars in the dark car.
"I don't want you to misunderstand. You are my friend, and no matter what others think, I have to consider this first."
His voice was light, yet every word clearly reached my ears, carrying an indescribable feeling that made me look at him again.
Su Qian was also looking at me, and the car had unknowingly stopped at a dimly lit corner.
I felt a bit awkward and cleared my throat twice before saying, "Thank you. I'm not too concerned; as long as it's clear."
After saying that, I quickly added before he could speak, "It's getting late; I should head back. Otherwise, Xiao Minxing might really get angry."
Su Qian looked at me deeply and ultimately said nothing more. He turned the car around and dropped me off next to my own car.
I got out and stood there waving goodbye to him. As I watched his car drive away, I slowly walked back, still thinking about what he had said.
But as soon as I reached my car, I nearly jumped out of my skin.
Xiao Minxing was standing next to the car, completely hidden in the shadows of the trees by the roadside, perfectly avoiding all light. Su Qian's car had parked a bit far away, so I hadn't noticed that someone was standing here.
My feet felt like they were rooted to the ground, making it hard to take another step forward.
He stood there motionless, his eyes fixed on me like a hawk eagerly waiting to catch its prey in the night sky.
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