Zhou Li's body behind him was cold, and the table in front of him was also cold. Under the double attack, Jiang Mingzhu's body got goosebumps.
The act of applying lipstick stopped right there.
Jiang Mingzhu looked at Zhou Li in the mirror, pursed her lips lightly, and didn't say a word.
Zhou Li's hand came around from behind and pinched her chin. Jiang Mingzhu saw in the mirror that his knuckled fingers covered her skin, like he was holding a string doll.
Zhou Li: "Speak."
Jiang Mingzhu: "..."
The word "psychopath" came to her lips and she swallowed it back.
Zhou Li: "We've finished talking to Yuanye, right?"
From the time they met until now, his mind was filled with images of her and Yuan Ye holding hands and talking and joking. She talked so much in front of Yuan Ye, but not a single word came to him.
As soon as Zhou Li said these words, Jiang Mingzhu finally figured out why he was so crazy.
How about calling men cheap?
The corners of Jiang Mingzhu's mouth raised, revealing a mocking smile.
She wore red lipstick today, and her smile was full of charm and sexiness, like a vixen.
"If it were before, I would have thought you were jealous." Jiang Mingzhu raised her eyebrows, "Now, I know I'm not worthy."
Zhou Li: "..."
Jiang Mingzhu: "Can you let me go? If your fiancée sees it, she'll probably want to kill me again."
Zhou Li: "Aren't you not afraid?"
Jiang Mingzhu: "You can't protect me now, how could I not be afraid?"
There was a bit of resentment in her words, and she sounded like she had been let down. "You kicked me out without even giving me a reason."
Zhou Li's eyes became a little colder, "You know better."
Jiang Mingzhu: "I don't know, I only know that I love you."
The strength on her chin suddenly disappeared. Zhou Li not only let go of her, but also took a step back.
Jiang Mingzhu's eyes were a little dazed by his actions. She saw Zhou Li's frosty expression in the mirror.
Zhou Li: "Your love is so cheap."
After leaving these words, he left. He left, but the air around him was still cold.
Jiang Mingzhu frowned: "What a madman."
When Jiang Mingzhu finished applying her makeup and came out, Zhou Li and Zhan Yubai were no longer in the departure hall. They must have boarded the plane.
Out of sight, out of mind, Jiang Mingzhu opened WeChat and asked Zheng Lin about the progress, and then it was her turn to board the plane.
The flight of more than three hours was not too difficult, and it was around four o'clock when we landed.
Jiang Mingzhu took her luggage and walked out, and immediately saw Jiang Guming and He Chuyan waiting at the airport pick-up gate.
"Mom and Dad!" Jiang Mingzhu walked over pushing the trolley carrying luggage with a bright smile on her face.
As soon as she stopped, Jiang Guming took the cart from her hand: "Why do you carry so much luggage?"
Jiang Mingzhu: "I brought gifts for you and mom."
Jiang Guming: "Are you exhausted?"
Jiang Mingzhu: "I'm not tired at all."
Jiang Mingzhu took He Chuyan's arm and walked with her. He Chuyan stared at Jiang Mingzhu for a long time.
Jiang Mingzhu: "Has your daughter become beautiful again?"
He Chuyan: "She looks better than last time in the hospital."
Jiang Mingzhu: "I've been in good health recently, haven't you noticed that I've gained weight?"
He Chuyan: "I didn't find it."
Jiang Mingzhu: "Then I'll rub your belly~"
He Chuyan originally wanted to teach Jiang Mingzhu a few words, but it was over as soon as she acted coquettishly.
——
After returning to Hong Kong City, Jiang Mingzhu's life was much more comfortable than in Beicheng.
Jiang Guming and He Chuyan took her out to eat, drink and have fun almost every day. After playing for three days, Jiang Mingzhu and He Chuyan went to Lantian Welfare Institution.
After adopting Jiang Mingzhu, He Chuyan every year
I always come here before the Spring Festival to give the children here some food or stationery as New Year gifts.
After all the calculations, Jiang Mingzhu has not returned to Lantian Welfare Home for more than four years.
Initially, it was because she was studying abroad and had no time to come back. Later, Pei Ye's accident happened and she was never able to come out. She naturally had an escape mentality towards this place with shared memories.
He Chuyan knew this very well. When she set out in the morning, she was still confirming with Jiang Mingzhu: "Zhuzhu, have you thought clearly?"
Jiang Mingzhu nodded firmly: "Don't you also want me to learn to face it?"
After so many years of escaping, it’s time to go back and take a look.
He Chuyan: "If you feel uncomfortable, leave at any time."
Jiang Mingzhu: "Okay."
After four years, the orphanage has been renovated again, and the infrastructure has been upgraded to a higher level than when Jiang Mingzhu came last time.
The Chinese New Year is approaching, and handmade lanterns made by children are hung in the yard, as well as couplets written by children in the Spring Festival couplets competition.
These are the traditional Spring Festival activities of Lantian Welfare Home. When Jiang Mingzhu saw these familiar things, she naturally thought of her own experiences as a child.
Making lanterns is what everyone has to do, but she is both smart and stupid, so she has to ask Pei Ye for help every time.
Pei Ye is much better than her. No matter what shape of lantern she wants, he can make it.
Jiang Mingzhu was laughing first, and her eyes became wet as she smiled.
He Chuyan was always observing her behavior, and after seeing this scene, he came to pat her on the shoulder.
Jiang Mingzhu: "I'm fine."
She sniffed to keep the tears from falling, "I'm going to distribute gifts to the children."
He Chuyan was very pleased to see Jiang Mingzhu cheer up so quickly.
Although she hasn't come out completely yet, she is much better than when she first started.
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The climate in Hong Kong City is warm and humid, and it was over 20 degrees before the holiday.
After Jiang Mingzhu distributed gifts to the children in the yard, she was sweating all over.
The volunteer handed her water. After Jiang Mingzhu said "thank you", she took it and took a few sips.
Volunteer: "Miss, I have seen your photo."
Jiang Mingzhu: "Huh?"
The volunteer pointed to the activity room: "In the corridor."
Jiang Mingzhu was not surprised. There were so many photos in the corridor outside the activity room. Every child who walked out from here would leave an image.
Volunteer: "Miss, you are so beautiful, and the handsome guy next to you is also very elegant. Is that your boyfriend?"
Jiang Mingzhu's fingers stiffened: "No, that's my brother."
Volunteer: "Huh? I thought you were a couple. Didn't he come with you today?"
Jiang Mingzhu: "...Well, he is busy with something."
The volunteer looked a little regretful that he had missed an opportunity to meet the handsome man.
After the volunteers left, Jiang Mingzhu went to the activity room. Before entering the corridor, she closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
As soon as you walk in, the walls are filled with memories.
Jiang Mingzhu saw her graduation photo in the outstanding talents column. The orphanage actually gave her the most conspicuous position. The size was larger than others, so she could be seen at a glance.
Jiang Mingzhu walked straight to the most familiar position and stopped in front of the young photo.
Her eyes were sore, and she raised her trembling fingers to touch it.
"Brother, I miss you so much." Her voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible, and tears overflowed silently.
