Free Web NovelChapter 909: Chapter 341: [Sad Fairy Tale] The Sea Is an Upside-Down Sky (Part 1)
He tentatively asked, "Mr. Lu, should we keep following?"
The car was parked in the corner, the light was dim, and Lu Huai’an’s sharply defined features were hidden in the shadows of the back seat. Only his fingers, rhythmically tapping on his knee, were exposed to the light entering the car, conveying a dangerous and obscure aura.
From the moment he saw Lin Chu, his gaze never left her.
Cutting off her long hair, was she severing all ties to her past with him?
"Follow her."
A cold voice came through, and Lun Jun nodded respectfully, "Yes."
In fact, Lun Jun was not surprised by this answer.
Mr. Lu had gone to great lengths to find Miss Lin; how could he possibly just look from afar?
It’s not that one can’t live without a certain someone; with one person gone, mountains remain mountains, water remains water, yet... one is no longer complete.
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After dinner, the two children watched cartoons in the living room while Lin Chu accompanied Jiang Yichen for tea.
"Tomorrow is the weekend, I’ll be off too. Jiang Jiang has been clamoring to go to the amusement park the past few days. If you have no other plans, why not bring Qi Ming along and join us?"
Upon hearing Jiang Yichen’s words, Lin Chu suddenly realized she had never taken her son to an amusement park. fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com
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"How about going in the afternoon? I want to sleep in. Mr. Jiang, you didn’t give me a day off last week. Your hardworking employee is so tired and sleepy."
Seeing Lin Chu’s playful expression as she blinked, Jiang Yichen couldn’t help but laugh.
Raising his hand to pinch her nose lightly, the gesture was natural, as if he’d done it a thousand times, "I’ll come to pick you up once you’re well-rested."
Lin Chu nodded.
She got up with the help of the armrest but hadn’t taken a step when the man grabbed her wrist. Puzzled, she turned back, "I’m going to wash the dishes."
Jiang Yichen pressed her back onto the sofa with a gentle smile, "The hardworking employee has had enough stress cooking. Dishwashing is something everyone can do—I can handle it."
Sitting back on the sofa, Lin Chu watched the man’s retreating figure, somewhat lost in thought.
She understood well what waiting felt like, and knew it didn’t take much time to go from hope to disappointment.
You can’t let someone who likes you wait too long.
But how does one bloom a flower on an arid wasteland without a single drop of rain?
Dad said: Xiao Chu, live well. When you find the right person, don’t be afraid—try to accept.
Her days were peaceful, never fearful, but... she didn’t know how to revive a heart that had died.
Because of one person, she resented an entire city.
Because of one person, the idea of marriage was repulsive to her core.
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Jiang Yichen and Little Princess Jiang Jiang didn’t stay long; they left around nine.
Before departing, Jiang Jiang, with innocent candor, asked Lin Chu, "Aunt Lin, when can we all live together?"
Even Qi Ming understood what living together meant, as did Lin Chu.
Jiang Yichen spoiled Jiang Jiang, so she spoke without filter.
Before Jiang Yichen could carry her out, Lin Chu spoke, "I’ll consider it once your dad learns that pursuing a girl involves things like giving her flowers."
If three years were a generation gap, then she and Jiang Yichen had three generations of differences.
Age wasn’t the issue; mature men had their own allure.
Eventually, this step must be taken; life can’t drift by this way forever. Otherwise... when she meets Dad after a hundred years, he’d be sad.
Upon hearing Lin Chu’s words, Jiang Yichen paused his actions and looked back at her standing under the warm lights.
Her delicate eyebrows carried a playful charm, adding a bit of vitality, reminiscent of years ago when she looked at him, a bit fearful yet still stubbornly raising her head and calling him "Brother Jiang."
Watching her like this, he found himself momentarily losing focus.
Then, a smile crept into his deep eyes, "Good night."
Lin Chu waved her hand, "See you tomorrow."
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After closing the door, Qi Ming, who hadn’t spoken, softly called Lin Chu, "Mom."
He had asked before why there was no dad.
When your son asks, you can’t use the same answer you’d give to someone else.
This was how Lin Chu explained it to Qi Ming, "Dad went far away and won’t be coming back."
As for those curious men and women asking why she was raising a child alone, her answer was simple, just two words: "He’s dead."
Lin Chu came to her son, holding him in her arms and smiling, she asked, "Do you like Uncle Jiang?"
Children in single-parent households often mature early. Qi Ming had never seen Lin Chu truly happy; even in his young age, he knew that if someone could take care of Lin Chu, she should find some ease.
