When Xiao Zheng returned home, it was already midnight. When he opened the door, there was a light in the living room, which was left on by Lin Huayin for him. Just like what Xiao Zheng said when he first came to the Lin family, he hoped that no matter how late he came home, there would be a light left on for him. Lin Huayin remembered, and after slowly getting used to Xiao Zheng's existence, she turned on the light for him every night.
The light in Ye Yuhua's room had been turned off. Presumably, a woman like her, who had been a monk for 20 years, did not have the habit of staying up late. After turning off the light, Xiao Zheng went straight upstairs. He found that Lin Huayin, who was used to sleeping around one o 'clock, had already fallen asleep. He quietly took a bath and then climbed into the soft big bed.
But he did not sleep directly. Instead, he quietly climbed to the head of the bed, stole a few glances at Lin Huayin, who was sleeping on her side, and asked cautiously, "Are you asleep?"
"No." Lin Huayin, who was lying on her side, responded faintly. There was tiredness in her tone, but she was not sleepy.
"Here's a gift for you." Xiao Zheng secretly took out a delicate small gift box and handed it to Lin Huayin.
"What?" Lin Huayin turned over slightly and glanced at the gift box in Xiao Zheng's palm.
"Open it and see for yourself." Xiao Zheng said mysteriously.
Lin Huayin frowned slightly, but did not refuse Xiao Zheng's good intentions. She took the gift box and untied the pink ribbon. As soon as she opened it, she was dazzled by the light in the box.
Inside the box was none other than a necklace embedded with diamonds. Its appearance was exquisite and grand, and it was filled with a noble aura. Tiny diamonds were embedded in the necklace, and they were like resplendent stars that flickered with dazzling light. Especially under the warm bedside lamp, it looked more beautiful and precious.
Lin Huayin's heart palpitated slightly when she saw it. An indescribable feeling flowed in her body, and she did not know whether she should keep it or not.
She was not an ordinary woman, nor was she a shallow woman who had eyes but failed to see. She could tell that this necklace was not priceless, but it was definitely not something that an ordinary person could afford or be willing to buy. Especially since she knew that Xiao Zheng could barely earn ten thousand a month. And this was after the promotion and salary increase. Buying this necklace was no less than buying a private car that could be seen on the stage in Mingzhu. It was extremely difficult.
"What do you mean?" Lin Huayin asked calmly. His tone softened a little.
She didn't care about diamond necklaces, nor did she have the habit of wearing jewelry. In her cabinet, she had no less than ten diamond necklaces like this, or even more expensive and rarer necklaces. Even if Lin Xiaozhu stole one or two, she might not find out. However, this one was a gift from Xiao Zheng. It was from a man who had intruded into her life and broken her tranquility. She was no longer disgusted or repelled by him.
"Today is your birthday." Xiao Zheng smiled. "I thought about it for a long time, but I don't know what to give. But I heard a saying that diamonds are a woman's best friend. So I chose a necklace. I hope you will like it. "
"I don't need friends. I don't usually wear necklaces. "Lin Huayin said indifferently. "You don't have to spend this money."
"After all, it's the first birthday I've known you." Xiao Zheng, who had been used to Lin Huayin's cold appearance, smiled. "Just take it as a souvenir."
Lin Huayin's lips twitched, and she finally swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue. She put away the gift box and put it on the bedside table casually. She slowly lay down and said calmly, "Thank you."
"You're welcome." Xiao Zheng smiled and asked again. "By the way, how was your chat with Auntie tonight?"
"What did you talk about?" Lin Huayin asked.
"Didn't talk?" Xiao Zheng said regretfully. "Such a good opportunity, why not try to untie the knot in your heart? After all, she is the mother who brought you into this world. "
"I don't have a knot in my heart." Lin Huayin said indifferently.
"But she is still your mother …" Xiao Zheng said helplessly. "Are you going to boycott her for the rest of your life?"
"I'm sleepy." Lin Huayin didn't want to continue this topic and said indifferently.
Xiao Zheng sighed in his heart. He didn't understand why there was so much hatred between mother and daughter. For him, having a living mother with flesh and blood was such a luxury, even a whimsical thing. And Lin Huayin clearly had a perfect mother, but she was unwilling to acknowledge her. It was really a pity.
But Xiao Zheng was still an outsider. Not to mention that his relationship with Lin Huayin was quite delicate, even if he really married Lin Huayin and became the son-in-law of the Lin family, it was really not suitable for him to be overly involved in the conflict between mother and daughter. He didn't ask any more questions. He carried the pillow to the end of the bed and said softly, "Good night."
…
Ye Yuhua got up on time at four in the morning. She didn't need an alarm clock, nor did she need others to call her. She had developed this habit for twenty years. From the first day she became a monk, she started the habit of going to bed at eight at night and waking up at four in the morning.
After getting up, Ye Yuhua slowly dressed and washed up. Then she opened the door and went out with a linen duffel bag.
She was going to leave Mingzhu quietly and return to the nunnery where she lived for twenty years. But as soon as she opened the door, she saw Xiao Zheng in neat clothes waiting in the living room.
"Good morning, Auntie." Xiao Zheng greeted her with a smile. He didn't ask Ye Yuhua to stay. "Are you going to leave?"
"Yes." Ye Yuhua nodded with a smile.
"Then let me see you off." Xiao Zheng knew that no one could change Ye Yuhua's decision.
Ye Yuhua didn't refuse. She turned around and walked out of the Lin family.
The sky was full of stars and the moon. The breeze was refreshing. Xiao Zheng hadn't enjoyed the moisturizing morning air for a long time. He couldn't help but take a deep breath. "It's so comfortable."
Ye Yuhua smiled. "Sleep early at night and you'll be able to smell the first breath of air before dawn."
"I can't sleep if it's too early." Xiao Zheng replied awkwardly.
"You can do anything." Ye Yuhua said with a smile.
Xiao Zheng scratched his head. "I won't be able to calm down in the short term."
Ye Yuhua smiled. "You can always calm down."
"Yes." Xiao Zheng didn't feel proud at all.
In fact, Xiao Zheng didn't like elders who took advantage of their seniority. But a wise woman like Ye Yuhua was an exception. He might not understand some of Ye Yuhua's words, but he believed that he would understand them one day.
"Auntie, I know a porridge shop outside the neighborhood. The porridge is delicious. How about I bring you over for a bowl? "Xiao Zheng suggested.
"No." Ye Yuhua shook her head with a smile.
"Huh?" Xiao Zheng said helplessly. "You'll need a few hours to get back to Beijing. There won't be anything suitable for you on the way. "
"An empty stomach clears one's mind and allows one to see things more clearly." Ye Yuhua smiled.
Xiao Zheng scratched his head. "Then I'll send you to the airport."
"To the train station." Ye Yuhua smiled.
"By train?" Xiao Zheng was surprised. "Won't it be inconvenient with so many people on the train?"
"It's convenient." Ye Yuhua replied. "It's convenient for others and convenient for me too."
Xiao Zheng smiled bitterly. "Then I'll drive you to the train station."
"No need." Ye Yuhua shook her head. "I bought a ticket for the train at 10 am. I'll be able to make it if I walk there. "
"Walk there?" Xiao Zheng almost collapsed.
"Xiao Zheng, you're smart and capable. But I hope that you won't fight for anything. "Ye Yuhua didn't answer Xiao Zheng's question. Instead, she took out a string of Buddhist beads. "I don't have anything good. This string of Buddhist beads has been with me for 20 years. Just take it as a meeting gift. I also want to give you a piece of advice. The only difference between fighting and not fighting is a string of Buddhist beads. "
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