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"..."
Walking through the slightly old buildings, looking at the familiar rockeries, pools, greenery, fitness equipment, and people, Li Qing quickly followed Zhou Qi to the door of the familiar unit.
And the moment she entered the corridor, the light suddenly turned dark, and she suddenly fell into a trance.
My mind couldn't help but recall scenes from the past.
Probably...she also lived here more than ten years ago.
The two families are family friends. My grandfather’s generation settled in Taoyang, and they have always had a good relationship and often communicated with each other. At that time, Taoyang was also prosperous and prosperous. Both young and old were willing to develop here. Finally, they came to live with their parents. A generation ago, the two families discussed it and decided that it would be better to be neighbors.
So we moved in here together.
But that's a matter for the elders. Let's not talk about it for the moment. In fact, Li Qing has been very close to Zhou Qi since he was very young.
Originally, there were many children of the same age in the same community who all played in the community and were all familiar with each other. At that time, both parents were busy with work and had no time to "bring them together" and make fun of their relationship.
Therefore, a dozen children should be on the "same starting line" emotionally.
But she seems to have a special attraction with Zhou Qi.
I don’t know the reason, maybe it’s just...simple, I think the other person is smarter, speaks and behaves naturally, speaks better than other children, and communicates more comfortably.
Over time, the two became recognized as childhood sweethearts.
According to the original trajectory, the two of them may be together without any pressure, or they may grow up, become sensible, know what they like, and pursue it separately.
As mentioned before, the two of them don't have any special feelings, they are more like close friends, besties, or even family members.
So just let everything take its course.
Until... about eight years ago.
At that time, Li Qing's family encountered major changes. His father's career was in ruins and he was depressed. However, his mother was still ill. She was still very young at that time and did not know how to help the family. She could only quietly do her own thing-study. .
But fortunately, there was help from the Zhou Qi family.
Zhou Qi's parents gave Li Qing's family a lot of support, in life, financially, and spiritually... And Zhou Qi, as well as his sister, also brought her a simple and sincere warmth. Encouragement and hope also accompanied her through the most difficult period.
That life lasted for three years.
Finally, everything gradually got better, my father's career began to pick up, and my mother gradually recovered.
It's just that at that time, Li Qing became a lot more sensible. She was cheerful and fun-loving when she was a child, but at that time she had developed a taciturn character. Of course, in the eyes of outsiders, she was a "cold" character.
She thought everything was moving in a good direction.
But one day, her father made a decision that no one understood. He suddenly said that he wanted to go to a big city and go to Zhonghai to make a living.
At that time, his family had a lot of savings and there was no pressure. However, he said very seriously: "This money is not enough to spend. I want to go to a big city to climb up and make more money."
He feels that men should be ambitious and ambitious, and should not stay in third-tier cities like this all their lives. He even took Zhou Qi's father with him. He said this at the dinner table:
"If you have experienced everything I have experienced, you will know how fragile the ordinary happiness that ordinary people are proud of is. What if it is you who suddenly gets sick tomorrow? Your wife? Or even Xiaoqi, Xin'er, and You? What should I do? Rely on What can you do with a deposit of more than 100,000 yuan now? Hey...brother, let me tell you the truth, money may not be a good thing, but at least it can give people more opportunities to choose."
Then neither family was happy about that meal.
In the end, Zhou Qi’s father didn’t go.
But he could no longer prevent Li Qing's father from leaving.
And Li Qing watched helplessly as his father packed his bags, went to Zhonghai alone, and started to make a living...
But what is unexpected is that my father really made a name for himself and became a famous figure in just a few years. His net worth went from hundreds of thousands to millions, tens of millions, or even Hundreds of millions.
Li Qing's family also moved to Zhonghai.
In line with what her father said, money really gave her more opportunities to choose. She could choose anything except studying, as long as it was what she liked. She suddenly became a "rich second generation" and lived a good life. The quality and vision suddenly improved hundreds of times...
No one knows how Li Qing's father did it.
Just know that he did it.
But……
Looking back now, for some reason, Li Qing found that he did not feel much happier over the years. Instead, he felt lonely and felt that the atmosphere at home was strange...
"..."
Back to reality,
Li Qing was pulled to the door of his house by Zhou Qi without knowing it.
Meet the parents...
Li Qing thought of these three words inexplicably.
But then she shook her head guiltily.
What are you thinking? It's not your first time here.
But she helplessly held her forehead.
What time has it been? It’s almost the end. What am I still thinking about?
but……
Li Qing could hear the sounds of people coming and going in the community, as well as the sounds of children playing. Looking towards the window at the corner of the corridor, the sun outside was bright, the sky was clear, and there were a few scattered clouds, which looked particularly artistic. .
Makes people feel very comfortable.
So...the end...
Will it really come?
Li Qing felt a little heavy inside.
"Click."
The door opens, and the warm layout and decoration come into view. Clothes racks, shoe cabinets, potted plants, sofas, TVs... There are some fruits and student utensils on the coffee table in the living room, as well as open study materials, and some hanging on the wall. Encouragement poster about college entrance examination.
No one is home.
From what the three people just said, Zhou Qi's family seemed to have left not long ago and went shopping.
It seems that my sister is having a big battle before the college entrance examination, and the whole family is doing their best to help and encourage her.
fine.
Li Qing's small mouth couldn't help but curve up, the arc was beautiful.
"I haven't been back for a long time."
Zhou Qi looked at the living room for a while and suddenly sighed.
"Yeah, it's been a few months. The last time I came here was during the Chinese New Year."
Li Qing nodded subconsciously when he heard this and replied obediently.
But then she realized that Zhou Qi seemed to be talking about himself...
"..."
The two walked to the sofa and sat down. Zhou Qi looked at the things on the coffee table and couldn't help but look through them.
Then he raised his head as if thinking of something and said, "Are you tired? Do you want to go in and rest for a while?"
"Ah..." Li Qing was curiously observing the changes from the last time he came here. After hearing this, his face straightened and he sat upright, "Okay, okay..."
Then she thought: "My sister will have to review when she comes back. It's not good for me to go to her room."
"You can go to my room."
"!"
Li Qing blushed.
Zhou Qi looked at her and said very naturally: "You probably haven't slept in the past two days, right? You go and have a good rest, and I'll go out for a while."
"Whoa whoa……"
Li Qing nodded subconsciously.
But then she reacted: "Get out?"
Zhou Qi turned back and continued to look at the test papers on the coffee table.
"I went out for a walk and haven't been back for a long time."
"..."
Li Qing felt a little distressed for no reason.
Yes, he really hasn't been back for a long time.
So she responded gently: "Okay."
…
(End of chapter)
