Tiny Genius Alert! Mom & Dad Better Make Peace-Chapter 573 - 522: Jun and Your Liangsheng Ending, Middle Part: Feeling at Ease 4
Jian Liangtong’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, she mechanically turned her eyes to Huo Chengjin and parted her lips, "Thank you for bringing me back, be careful on your drive home."
"..." Huo Chengjin’s heart clenched tightly, "Mm."
Jian Liangtong lowered her head and reached out to unbuckle her seatbelt.
Her fingertips trembled, she tried several times but couldn’t unbuckle it.
Jian Liangtong stopped, looked up, and smiled at Huo Chengjin, "Can you help me? I can’t get it undone."
Huo Chengjin glanced at the curve of her lips and dared not look again, because it hurt too much in his heart.
He said nothing and leaned over to unbuckle her seatbelt.
"Thank you." Jian Liangtong still smiled at him.
Huo Chengjin looked into her dark eyes but couldn’t find any words to say.
Jian Liangtong then pushed the car door open. Something so simple, yet she had to use all her strength to do it.
As soon as one foot stepped out of the car, Huo Chengjin’s deep voice sounded from behind.
"I’m sorry."
"..." Jian Liangtong paused slightly, withdrew her leg, and turned around to look at Huo Chengjin.
Huo Chengjin reached up and wiped his face, leaning back in a somewhat defeated posture, eyes staring blankly ahead, his voice husky, "I just can’t let go, I can’t bear it."
Jian Liangtong clenched her hand.
"But I know I was wrong. I shouldn’t have taken you there today. I knew it would be a disaster for you, but I took you anyway."
Huo Chengjin frowned deeply, his handsome face somewhat pale, "I understand now. My love for you, whether four years ago or now, has been a misfortune and disaster for you. I shouldn’t have come into your life. If it weren’t for me, you’d be happy. I’m the one who ruined you."
"I promised you. You come with me to this gathering, and I’ll never appear to bother you again. Rest assured, I will never appear before you again."
Jian Liangtong looked at him blankly, but inside, her heart swayed endlessly.
Huo Chengjin turned his eyes, staring deeply at her, "Promise me, from now on, you will live every day healthily and happily, or else, no matter where I am, I won’t be at peace."
Every word Huo Chengjin spoke now felt like a "farewell."
Jian Liangtong tightened her fingers, her gaze on Huo Chengjin quivered with unease.
Huo Chengjin gazed at Jian Liangtong with such reluctance and deep affection.
He could only accompany her to this point!
Because.
What he brought her, apart from misfortune, fear, and humiliating memories, held no trace of luck or happiness.
A person like him did not deserve to stay by her side!
Huo Chengjin took a breath and suddenly laughed self-mockingly, "Damn it, I never thought I’d see the day, Huo Chengjin!"
He always prided himself on being unruly and believed he’d never compromise for anyone.
Whatever he wanted, he’d go to any lengths to get it.
If in the end he couldn’t get it, he’d rather see things break apart than compromise.
But now.
He’s actually letting go of the woman he loves most in this life and pathetically agreeing never to appear before her again!
Huo Chengjin, you must be cursed!
Huo Chengjin laughed non-stop, yet the red tint in his captivating long eyes grew more intense.
Jian Liangtong choked up, "Stop laughing."
Huo Chengjin continued to laugh, tilting his head to look at Jian Liangtong, reaching to ruffle her hair.
"..." Jian Liangtong couldn’t hold back her tears any longer, they poured down, "Huo Chengjin, stop laughing!"
Huo Chengjin really stopped laughing.
He lowered his mouth, tenderly watching Jian Liangtong’s tears, "Why are you crying? From now on, you’ll never have to see this person who annoys you, shouldn’t you be laughing even in your dreams? Why are you crying then? Hm?"
Jian Liangtong wiped her tears, "Because your laughter is ugly!"
Huo Chengjin froze, then laughed again, a tear quickly slipping from the corner of his eye, unnoticed.
He continued to laugh for a moment.
Huo Chengjin slowly lowered his mouth, deeply looking at Jian Liangtong, "It’s late, go back inside."
"..." Jian Liangtong bit her lower lip, her eyes red as she looked at Huo Chengjin, "What about you?"
Huo Chengjin smiled, "Once I see you inside, I’ll leave."
Jian Liangtong sniffled, sat in the car for a moment longer, then bent down and got out.
Standing by the roadside, Jian Liangtong turned and looked at Huo Chengjin through the car window, suddenly saying, "Huo Chengjin, thank you."
Thank you for showing up on time and saving me four years ago.
Thank you for being willing to believe in me.
Thank you for loving me, respecting me... and letting me go.
Thank you!
Huo Chengjin clenched his fists tightly, suppressing the impulsive urge to jump out of the car, disregard everything, and embrace her tightly.
The emotions inside him were too overwhelming, Huo Chengjin gazed greedily at Jian Liangtong’s beautiful face as if trying to engrave this moment of hers into his eyes, intense and focused.
After a few seconds, Huo Chengjin still had not spoken.
Jian Liangtong pursed her lips and softly said, "Be careful on your way," then turned and slowly walked towards the inside of the community.
The short journey of ten seconds also took several minutes for Jian Liangtong to complete.
Standing at the entrance of the community gate.
Jian Liangtong stopped, turned to look in Huo Chengjin’s direction, her clear almond eyes quickly passing over something.
Sitting in the car, Huo Chengjin leaned his head back on the seat, his eyes red hot watching as Jian Liangtong’s figure slowly disappeared into the community, no longer visible.
Pain replaced Jian Liangtong’s figure, occupying every inch of his eyes.
It turned out.
Letting her go.
Was even more desperate and painful than his own death.
Releasing her.
Was not as liberating as he imagined!
At this moment, apart from the piercing pain, he felt nothing!
Jian Liangtong adjusted her state before taking the elevator home.
However, she hadn’t anticipated this.
What awaited her was complete darkness.
Jian Ningfeng, He Xinyun, and Hao Hao were not home.
Jian Liangtong turned on the light, standing dazedly at the entrance.
For quite a while.
Jian Liangtong lowered her head, took out her phone from her bag, and was about to call Jian Ningfeng to inquire about their whereabouts.
Just then, the sound of the elevator opening came from behind.
Jian Liangtong turned her head to look back and unexpectedly saw Jian Ningfeng and He Xinyun walking out of the elevator, one on each side, holding Hao Hao’s hands.
Jian Liangtong parted her lips, about to speak.
A tall man’s figure slowly emerged from the elevator behind the three of them.
Jian Liangtong was taken aback, staring at the man in surprise.
Jian Liangtong wasn’t the only one shocked.
Even Jian Ningfeng and He Xinyun, who had just stepped out of the elevator, were momentarily stunned.
But soon after, the couple’s gazes at Jian Liangtong abruptly turned complicated...
Jian Liangtong’s attention was focused on the man behind Jian Ningfeng and He Xinyun, so she didn’t notice the change in their glances towards her.
"Ruan Chen." Jian Liangtong looked at Ruan Chen in astonishment.
Ruan Chen smiled slightly, "I originally planned to invite you, Hao Hao, and uncle and aunt for dinner tonight, but unfortunately, I was late. When I arrived, you had already left. So I could only take uncle, aunt, and Hao Hao out for dinner."
Jian Liangtong frowned slightly, "How did you know my floor?"
Ruan Chen raised an eyebrow, looked gently at Hao Hao.
Seeing this, Jian Liangtong understood.
It must have been Hao Hao who told him.
Jian Liangtong didn’t say anything else.
"Let’s go inside." He Xinyun said calmly, leading Hao Hao past Jian Liangtong into the house.
Afterward, Jian Ningfeng glanced at Ruan Chen, "Mr. Ruan, please."
Ruan Chen nodded politely at Jian Ningfeng, "Please, uncle."
Jian Ningfeng pressed his lips together and walked inside.
Jian Liangtong watched He Xinyun and Jian Ningfeng head towards the house, her lips pursed lightly, sensing something was not quite right.
Her eyes flickered slightly as she looked at Ruan Chen, puzzled.
Ruan Chen appeared unchanged, came to stand in front of Jian Liangtong, smiled, "Looking at me like this makes me feel unwelcome."
"..." Jian Liangtong’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, she stepped aside towards the door, her eyes bright and clear looking at him, "Come in."
Ruan Chen’s smile deepened, he stared at Jian Liangtong for a few seconds before stepping inside.
Jian Liangtong stood at the entrance for a while before closing the door and going inside.
With a "guest" at home, Jian Ningfeng and He Xinyun, who were always hospitable, remained unusually silent.
After Ruan Chen came in, he was left in the corner.
Jian Liangtong frowned suspiciously, her thoughts grew heavy.
Perhaps due to Jian Ningfeng and He Xinyun’s "coldness," Ruan Chen sat for a short while before getting up to leave.
But upon hearing that Ruan Chen was about to leave.
Jian Ningfeng and He Xinyun simultaneously raised their heads to look at him with tension.
Their abnormal behavior made Jian Liangtong squint her eyes.
Jian Ningfeng did not let Jian Liangtong send Ruan Chen downstairs but chose to escort him himself.
Originally, it was thought that Jian Ningfeng would quickly return after sending Ruan Chen downstairs.
Unexpectedly, it took a full hour for Jian Ningfeng to return from outside.
Upon his return, he went into his room with He Xinyun and didn’t come out again.
Jian Liangtong felt a heavy weight on her chest.
She washed Hao Hao, carried him into the room, watched him sleep, and sat on the bed in a daze.
Sitting there for several hours.
Past four in the morning, the bedroom door was suddenly knocked.
Due to sitting for too long, Jian Liangtong’s body was stiff. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
Upon hearing the knock, she stirred slightly, feeling some pain and numbness.
After a slight adjustment and adaptation, Jian Liangtong got up, walked to the door and opened it.
He Xinyun stood at the door, her eyes red and filled with worry.
Not far behind her, Jian Ningfeng was also looking at Jian Liangtong deeply, his eyes filled with indelible sorrow and concern.
Jian Liangtong lowered her eyes, walked out of the bedroom, quietly closed the door.
She stood in front of He Xinyun for a few seconds, took her hand, and walked towards the living room.
In the living room, Jian Ningfeng and He Xinyun sat on the long sofa, while Jian Liangtong sat upright on the single sofa, the atmosphere heavy.
Jian Liangtong frowned looking at Jian Ningfeng and He Xinyun.
Knowing nothing about the reason for their abnormal behavior now, she didn’t know how to start.
A good moment passed.
Jian Ningfeng’s deep voice resounded in the quiet night, "Tongtong, who is Huo Chengjin?"
Jian Liangtong trembled, her breathing lightened, her eyes quivered looking at Jian Ningfeng, "Dad..."
"He’s the second young master of the Huo Family, isn’t he?" Jian Ningfeng continued.
Jian Liangtong didn’t know how Jian Ningfeng and He Xinyun learned of Huo Chengjin’s identity.
But clearly, now this was not important.
Jian Liangtong grasped her hand slightly, saying "Yes."
Jian Ningfeng’s eyes instantly dimmed, looking at Jian Liangtong with a gaze filled with incomprehension and suppressed anger.
