Chapter Eighty-two: First Love Reunion

  When Xia Fei Han and Zhan Zhu Zhu arrived home, the timing was just as Xia Fei Han had calculated, just right.

  Everyone got up and washed, looking down at the building, it seemed that there was no shadow of Xia Fei Han. Just as they were about to go upstairs to call him, they saw a cold-faced Xia Fei Han silently walking in from outside, followed by a sulking Wu Guo Zhuang.

  Tortoise is fighting with the calabash...... Because on the calabash's cheek, two small tortoises are painted, one on the left and one on the right, vividly and lifelike, it's obviously a masterpiece from Xia Fei Han's brush.

  And someone seems completely unaware of it.

  "Fei Han, you... " He Wen Shan pointed at her son and then at the soybeans, what's going on here?

  "I'll go pick her up," Xia Fei Han's expression still looked as casual and indifferent as ever, but in his heart, only he knew the awkwardness and tension: "Accumulate virtue and do good deeds, it's not enough to even mention going abroad."

  The knife-like mouth and tofu heart is probably referring to her own son. He Wenshan was a little surprised by Xia Feichan's unconventional behavior, but at this moment, it was not the right time to ask questions either. "When did you go, are you tired? Just say something earlier and let Uncle Li come pick you up."

  He Wenshan was worried about Xia Feihan, while Zhan Yaya was worried about Xia Zhi.

  Luggage, two large trunks, have been placed in the living room downstairs, silently hinting at the impending separation. Just a moment ago, there was still a mood to play and joke with Xia Fei Han, but now, suddenly, a little sadness creeps in.

  Yes, Xia Zhi Gege and that unlucky devil Xia Fei Han are really leaving. The time left for her is only about two hours at most.

  What's going on? Fifteen years of being together, how can two hours be enough to say everything? Four years apart, how can two hours make up for it?

  A thousand words, at a loss for where to start, Zhan Zhu stood in front of Xia Zhi, speechless.

  Emotions can't be expressed through words, so they have to be vented through other channels. The usually stoic Zhan Doudou, known as a tomboy, abandoned the ancestral teachings of "a good man has tears but doesn't easily shed them" and her eyes reddened.

  "Silly girl, what's wrong?" Xia Zhi smiled and patted her head, wanting to remind her of the two small turtles on her face, but everyone seemed to be trying to maintain a harmonious atmosphere before departure, so they just snickered without mentioning it. Should he say something or not?

  Forget it, she would probably vent all her anger on Fei Han if I told her, so let's just leave a good impression for everyone.

  Are you with Pea every night?

  A strange feeling welled up in Xia Zhi's heart, a sensation that seemed familiar yet elusive.

  "Xia, brother," Zhan's gentle call struck a chord in him, and his emotions, which had been on the verge of collapse, suddenly overflowed, and tears burst forth from his eyes.

  Tears welled up in Xia Zhi's eyes for the first time, and he looked at her slightly red eye sockets and tear-stained cheeks, feeling a bit at a loss. He clumsily and hastily used his fingertips to gently wipe away her tears, softly saying, "Fool, it's not like I'm going to be gone for long."

  "It's only been four years!" Warbler burst into sobs, not quite wailing loudly, but tears flowed more smoothly.

  "You can come back often during the holidays, and you can also come visit me, don't worry, I'll take care of your food and lodging and bring you on a tour all over America." Xia Zhi patted his chest with an intentionally wronged expression to tease her into laughing.

  The plan was foiled, although not to the point of tears of laughter, but attention has been diverted a bit. "Then I'll definitely starve for ten days and come back to knock on your door again."

  "Haha, very welcome, I'll make sure you're nice and plump before letting you go back."

  This time, it's a bit of a long goodbye, and not just Waruwaru who can't bear to part with Xia Zhi. Without saying much, Waruwaru stepped aside and let Wenxuan Auntie, Hongjun Uncle, Grandpa, and others take turns to bid farewell to Xia Zhi. Xia Zhi is her own beloved brother, but at the same time, he's also the family's treasured gem.

  Others' emotions are similar, although many words have been said many times yesterday and even before, but the sorrow will only deepen as we get closer to parting.

  Zhan Zhan felt very fortunate to be able to stand here and witness all of this, as if she were also a member of their family.

  "Here," Xia Liqiu quietly handed over a pack of tissues, and Zha Zha took them without hesitation, pulling out three sheets in a row. She folded them up and instead of wiping away tears, she vigorously rubbed her nose to wake up the snot. The interconnectedness of the seven orifices was scientifically demonstrated at this moment - not only had she cried, but her nose also joined in on the excitement, becoming slightly sore.

  "Brother went to pick you up yesterday, wasn't it early?" Xia Liqiu's gaze was still fixed on the people in the field who were all silent, asking seemingly casually. Yesterday, Second Brother had left the house at around 9:10, so why did he only arrive home this morning? If he had gone last night, then there were eight or nine hours missing in between, minus the two hours for the round trip, which still leaves six or seven hours unaccounted for.

  She didn't suspect anything else, with a good friend by her side, she suddenly felt like her emotions had something to rely on. She leaned half of her body onto Li Qiu's shoulder, not caring if his slender shoulders could bear the weight or not. Being able to eat beautiful tofu isn't just a privilege for handsome guys, after all! She liked Li Qiu's cool and refreshing demeanor, especially during the hot summer days: "It was last night, I ran into him on the road."

  Was it a coincidence? Could this kind of thing really be attributed to a coincidence? Just how small is the whole world, that Second Brother could drive for an hour and coincidentally run into Tangtang? Xia Lixia was speechless, instinctively feeling that Second Brother's good deed this time probably hadn't been rewarded: "Second Brother came specifically to pick you up." Although she couldn't directly confirm this answer, she was very willing to clear Second Brother's name.

  "Has he gone crazy? Is he leaving and can't sleep so he's looking for something meaningful to do? Or is it really like he said earlier, that he doesn't want to leave but has a guilty conscience, so before he leaves he wants to make amends with me and apologize for his past actions?" Each reason is implausible, the last one barely makes sense.

  Xia Li looked at Zhan deeply, speechless. Why is it that the most true answer is not believed, but instead those false ones are said with such confidence?

  Between Ge and Liu, what kind of knot are they tied with? Sometimes it looks like a dead knot, sometimes it looks like a double heart knot.

  Did she tie a dead knot? Xia Liqiu's mind suddenly came up with this answer, and her usual calm self was slightly shocked.

  "Brother went to pick you up, how could it be a coincidence?" Xia Liqiu asked another question. As for the so-called coincidence, it should be in the middle of the road, and Brother ran out at midnight without sleeping, why did Tangtang also join this lively scene? Is it really that coincidental? It feels like two people made an appointment.

  "Hmm... this... is a long story." Zhan Zhan thought about organizing her words, wondering if she would seem too childish for running away from home? Luckily, the person she disliked the most came to her rescue at that moment.

  "Autumn is established," one of the main characters, Xia Feihan, went upstairs to pack his bags and then rushed downstairs to his sister's place. No choice, his parents and grandfather were currently surrounding Xia Zhi, speaking from their hearts, he didn't want to join in on the commotion.

  He never liked that kind of sentimental atmosphere, although in the end he still had to face it, but being able to avoid a little was better.

  Emotions are better kept in one's heart; why must they be expressed through words and facial expressions? Isn't being able to do something more straightforward than being able to say it?

  "Brother," Xia Lixiu called out softly, her eyes reddening slightly. Her gentle and soothing demeanor was just like Xia Zhi's, but her calm and elegant composure was also reminiscent of Fei Han. Just like Xia Fei Han, although on the surface she seemed to be taking the separation in stride, deep down inside, she couldn't bear to part with him.

  She knew her feelings were understood by her second brother.

  "Hmm, did you find me for something last night?" Xia Fei Han stared directly at his elegant and sweet little sister in front of him, but it seemed like there was only her in his eyes. However, heaven knows, his peripheral vision always couldn't help but include another person as well.

  Zhan Zhan had already proactively jumped away from Xia Liqiu's side when Xia Fei was still a meter away, no choice, although not wanting to let the beauty go, but they are siblings after all, at this point, should give them some private space.

  Pretending to be nonchalant about the two people beside him, but Waruwaru's two ears were like sharp radar, carefully searching for what they were saying.

  How evil... She shouldn't be eavesdropping like this, but just now Li Qiu was talking about Xia Fei Han and herself, and now Xia Fei Han is here again, she can't help but listen.

  "Ah, I have a gift for you, wait for me." Xia Liqiu turned around and took out the gift box from her small bag on the table. She had been carrying it with her since last night, afraid that she might forget: "It's very small, doesn't take up much space."

  Even in a big place, it will be left for her. Xia Fei Han took over the box, raised an eyebrow and looked at Xia Li Qiu, and after getting the latter's consent, opened it.

  The box is almost the same as Xia Zhi's, except that Xia Zhi's is white and his is black; The top of the lid is also a family photo - um, still with peanuts, but the peanuts in this one are even more bizarre, and they're not leaning against Xia Zhi's side; In the middle of the box are flower petals wrapped in gauze, emitting a faint fragrance.

  Xia Fei Han looked at the photo and couldn't help but glance at a certain person with a very discordant feeling, then looked at Li Qiu seriously: "Can I change the photo?"

  He wanted these four years to be defined as years of forgetting and change, he didn't want to carry a photo like this with him all the time reminding himself of her existence.

  Xia Liqiu thought he was still intentionally opposing him, covering his mouth and smiling lightly: "It's good to have benefits." Like himself, not saying it out loud, but thinking about it in his heart.

  People are emotional animals, after being together for so long, everyone regards Doudou as a family member, let alone him who has been competing with Doudou in wisdom and bravery all the time. He doesn't admit it in his mouth, but when did he really bully or suppress Doudou?

  Those mischievous acts, harmless and innocuous, are just like two tiny turtles on a pea shoot's cheeks.

  "Hmm, with the evil-repelling thing?" Xia Feihan muttered softly, then carefully put the box away and stuffed it into his backpack. "I'll be home soon, we can chat then."

  This side has finished saying goodbye, and the other side is almost done, but overall it's not over yet, just switching objects. Xia Zhi finally escaped from the siege of his elders to bid farewell to people of the same age, while Xia Feihan automatically replaced him on stage under the tearful motherly love of He Wenshuang.

  "I'm leaving with Fei Han, you two should spend more time with Dad, Mom and Grandpa at home." Xia Zhi entrusted her sister, and also brought up the topic of Tao Lao's favorite, which was none other than Yu Yu being number one.

  Xia Liqiu just nodded and listened obediently, while Xia Zhuzhu patted her chest and vowed: "Brother Xia Zhi, don't worry and go, I'm here at home, I'll definitely be your good helper!"

  The positioning is very accurate, really treating herself as Xia's daughter-in-law. Xia Zhi silently knocked on the war drum and didn't want to correct anything at this time: "Also, in school, you have to be good, Liqiu, you have to take care of the drum..."

  "Waaaah, why are you calling me Li Qiu? I'm doing a great job now, and you're still not satisfied with my protection of Li Qiu! It's so unfair!" Zhang Da Da felt wronged.

  Xia expressed a skeptical look: "I remember that Xiao Yi just went to school before summer vacation?"

  "...That, that has nothing to do with me, it's all because of that bear An'an talking nonsense..." Zhan Dudu felt guilty.

  "It's not bad, you can make friends when you have time, and they are much better than those boys in your sports group." Xia Zhi didn't want her to have prejudices against people because of a small misunderstanding. In fact, he sometimes really thought about An Ran's confession that day, and even imagined what it would be like if he successfully pursued her one day.

  He will definitely make Doudou happy, because An Ran is a person who can bring her happiness. Maybe... he will also have a little bit of loss, but that's because he treats Doudou as his own sister.

  Isn't it always a bit of an old father marrying off his daughter mentality?

  "Don't worry, I won't let him get away with this little trick," Zhan Doudou smiled and agreed, and indeed that was the case. With her usual calm and gentle nature, she wasn't one to hold grudges, and besides, being a bit hot-tempered wasn't a capital offense. She had already decided that after the bet was over, they would part ways cleanly.

  The more precious time is, the faster it passes. At 7 o'clock, the whole family rushed to the airport together again.

  At this moment, it means that two people have really set off.

  This melancholy became even more profound.

  Arriving at the airport, there's little time left for emotions, only busyness. In the waiting hall of the airport, apart from busy business travelers rushing to and fro, there are also many families seeing off their loved ones who are going abroad.

  But why do people cast the most glances at them? In my spare time, I secretly noticed that it must be because Xia Zhi Gege and Xia Fei Han's twin brothers are too outstanding, and Xia Li Qiu is too eye-catching. Then... why do more people look at themselves? —— oneself is uglier by comparison, could it be that others are gossiping about their ancestry?

  Really want to shout back at those people: Look! This girl is indeed not born with the same father and mother as you guys!

  Luggage inspection, luggage consignment, and before you know it, you're already at the security checkpoint. Once you cross this gate, it means separation.

  Xia Zhi turned around and hugged everyone goodbye, including Zhang Doudou. He Wenshan took a look at his second son who was still standing in the same place, couldn't help but scold him: "You little brat!" With tears streaming down his face, he couldn't help but step forward and give him a hug.

  Xia Fei Han patted his mother's back a little awkwardly, comforting her. Then Xia Li Qiu also leaned into her brother's arms lightly.

  A brief hug.

  There were three women on the scene, two of whom had already received this treatment. Xia Fei Han's gaze unconsciously turned to Zhan Yu Yu.

  Her nose was sour, but at this time, crying again would only make Xia Zhi and his brother leave with a heavier heart. After being hugged by Xia Zhi and then let go, she felt empty and lost inside, and her gaze also turned to Xia Fei Han.

  Hate the iceberg king... From now on, no one will be able to stand her arrogant and proud attitude anymore... But from now on, there also won't be anyone to play and mess around with her either...

  Those quarrelsome emotions were nothing in the face of separation, and no matter how much they joked around, it couldn't change the fact that she had always considered Xia Fei Han as family.

  You're lucky... Considering you came to pick me up last night, I've decided to let bygones be bygones and wipe the slate clean of all your past misdeeds...

  Zhan Zhan sucked his nose and plunged in after Li Qiu left Xia Fei's arms.

  Embracing, brief, but real.

  Xia Fei's hand hadn't even had time to move when Zhan Yu suddenly appeared and disappeared, leaving behind only a slightly painful chest, telling him that she had been there.

  She has always been there.

  The final farewell, a crowd of people smiled and waved as they watched the two brothers go in, watching them check their documents, check their carry-on items, body security checks... then, although only four or five meters apart, nothing could be seen.

  Has she really left?

  Everyone's heart has different emotions, and for a moment everyone is silent.

  Xia Hongjun was the first to recover, patted his wife's back and gently pulled her into his arms to comfort her; Old Master Xia grumbled a few words, turned around with his hands behind his back, and walked back on the path; Xia Liqiu came back to himself from his daze, pulled his sleeves, and gestured for his wife to return home.

  She sniffled and wiped her face with the back of her hand, and after losing sight of the two people, she finally shed a few more tears.

  Turning back to glance at his good friend, Zhan Yan struggled to force a smile, planning to bid farewell to the emotions of parting as soon as possible. For things that can't be stopped, why sink into them, instead one should strive to look forward.

  If winter comes, can spring be far behind?

  If goodbye has already happened, will meeting again be far away?

  "Go! Let's go home!" With a heroic air, he waved his hand and pulled Li Qiu to follow the crowd.

  The face of the pear flower with rain swept by from the side glass.

  She slammed on the brakes, then quickly backed up two small steps, carefully putting her face to the glass.

  She finally understood why everyone was looking at her.

  Tears streaming down her cheeks couldn't hide the silly and adorable little turtles.

  The scenes from yesterday flashed through my mind like a movie.

  In the empty and spacious waiting hall, a girl looked up at the sky with grief and indignation: "Xia Fei Han! I'm not done with you!"

  He Xia and Qi Nian walked shoulder to shoulder, as if they had a tacit understanding, and slightly slowed down their pace.

  The corner of his mouth curled up, a rare smile flashed by, and then he continued on his way.

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