Chapter 43: Hard to Express

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  "Within a week?" Song Meiyan's eyebrows furrowed.

  Qin Wanshu nodded: "Yes, Auntie said you must go back. If you can't see her after a week, she'll send someone to Zhenzhou City to pick you up."

  Song Meiyan was thoroughly silent, the little flower cat's face deeply buried in her chest, the delicious dishes had not been finished yet, but they could no longer stir up any of her appetite.

  Lorraine, who had been sitting on the sidelines all along, was extremely surprised in her heart. Is this Song girl not getting along with her family? She said let her go home and forced her to go to the execution ground. And Qin Wan's previous sentence "Your good days are over". Does Song have any conflicts with her family members? If her family supports her current studies, how can she be ordered to return just a few days after reporting for duty?

  Song Meiyan slowly raised her head, glanced at Lorraine, then quickly looked away and stared tightly at Qin Wanshu, saying sorrowfully: "Wanshu, I don't want to go back..."

  Qin Wanshu's face also looked a bit heavy: "I don't want you to go back either... But, Auntie and Uncle only have one child, and in the Song family this generation, there is only one girl, so it's understandable that they think of you as important..."

  “Do you think I'm important?” At some point, a layer of mist had appeared in Song Meiyan's eyes, and a bitter smile had spread to the corners of her mouth, looking very tragic. "If you think I'm important, should you restrict my freedom? From childhood to adulthood, everything was arranged by my family, not one thing was what I wanted to do. I liked playing volleyball, but my family forced me to learn piano; I liked wearing pants, but my family insisted that I wear skirts. Later, when I went to university and chose a major, I wanted to go into finance, but my family insisted that I study medicine! Look at other parents, which one doesn't communicate with their children? And yet, now that I'm an adult, I don't even have the opportunity to choose my own career... Meiyan, sometimes I really envy you, your life is so free and carefree, without a worry in the world, no parents controlling you, able to choose the career you like...” She paused for a moment, then quickly changed her tone, "Ah, no, Meiyan, I didn't mean it..."

  Qin Wanshu seemed to have stirred up a painful memory, her face darkened for a moment, and she shook her head with a bitter smile: "It's okay, it's been so long already."

  Luo Lin looked at Qin Wanshu, who was in a daze, and felt a slight pang of sympathy. He knew that although Qin Wanshu came from a high-ranking family and had a relatively affluent life, she was also an unfortunate child. First, her father passed away when she was born, and then her mother died in a car accident when she was six or seven years old. The only relative left in the Qin family was her grandfather, who was a military officer and belonged to a certain military region. He was busy with work every day, and taking care of his young granddaughter who had lost both parents' love since childhood was beyond his ability.

  At first, it was okay for Qin Wanshu to live in the military compound, but later on, one by one, her little friends were sent away to various places for school, and some even went abroad, including Song Meiying, who moved to Beijing with her family during junior high. The lonely Qin Wanshu, a little girl living alone in such a big house, was unbearable for anyone's heart. Every time Old Man Qin returned home amidst his busy schedule, he would see this poor little granddaughter crying and calling out "Grandpa" to welcome him, and after dinner, she would cry again and call out "Grandpa" to bid farewell.

  The last coincidence, Mr. Qin met an old acquaintance again. It was Li Weiguo, the father of Li Hong and Li Baoshan, who had a relationship with Qin's father as an old comrade-in-arms, and also Lorin's grandfather. When he heard Mr. Qin mention Qin Wanshu, this poor girl, Li Weiguo didn't say much, patted his hand heavily: "Mr. Qin, from now on, let Qin Xiaoyu follow our family's children! My daughter and son-in-law are well-known merchants in Zhenzhou City, and they have no problem with their living conditions. In the army, although I was a superior to Jia Hao (Qin Wanshu's father), privately, he was my sworn brother. To be honest, when Jia Hao sacrificed himself, he saved dozens of lives in our entire company! This kindness, I, Li Weiguo, will never forget for life. Jia Hao's child is my child, so today, let Xiaoyu move from the provincial capital to Zhenzhou City and follow my family, eat well and live well. If there's any place that doesn't treat her well, Mr. Qin, you can just ask me!"

  Actually, Li Weiguo was also an old man at that time, over 50 years old, not much different from Qin Lao Yezi who was just over 60 years old. But because of Qin Lao Yezi's son who died young, after a few more years, Li Weiguo, who would soon be on the same level as him, still called him "Qin Lao Yezi". This moved the iron-boned Qin Old Man to tears: "Weiguo, I have no other children, that poor little girl is yours now."

  …………

  Many years have passed since then, and the poor little girl from back then has now grown into a mature and charming young woman. And Lorin, who didn't even have all his teeth back then, has become a tall and reliable man. Fate is a strange thing, always bringing people together only to separate them again. Just like Song Meiyan, whom they had just met for a few days but already formed a deep bond with, was now leaving Zhenzhou City to return to the capital. Not only did Qin Wanshu and Song Meiyan feel uncomfortable in their hearts, but Lorin also felt a little pang of sadness.

  In the vast sea of people, encountering each other by chance is fate. If Song Meiyan goes to Yanjing this time, she will completely lose her freedom, not only in her career which was arranged by her family, but also in marriage, a lifelong matter that will bring happiness, which will also be taken care of by her family.

  They say time is a butcher's knife, cutting relentlessly, beyond one's expectations.

  Separated by distance, if Lorraine meets Song Meiyan again next time, I don't know when it will be. Probably many things have happened already. If Lorraine University is not in Yanjing, then another few years have passed. In this rapidly changing social environment, everything will become unrecognizable. Can the emotions established in these short days withstand the baptism of the torrent of time?

  The ward was quiet.

  Looking at the two beauties, both with a worried expression, Luolin could only come out and say some comforting words: "Song Auntie, don't be sad, maybe when we return to Yanjing, it won't be as restrictive as you imagine?"

  Song Meiyan's face suddenly turned cold when she heard this, and her heart felt like it had been hit by a huge hammer: "You want me to go back just like that?"

  "Huh." Lorraine was stunned, he hadn't expected Song Meiyan to suddenly ask this question, and was choked speechless. It's said that women are unpredictable, like a needle at the bottom of the ocean, and this saying is not false at all - ordinary male creatures can't fathom the thoughts of girls' families.

  Qin Wanshu knew that Song Meiyuan's return was a foregone conclusion, and even if she didn't go back, the Song family could easily find her in no time. Qin Wanshu slowly sat up and gently said to Song Meiyuan: "Meiyuan, don't think too much about it for now, just rest quietly for this week first, and when your injuries have mostly healed, we'll talk about whether or not you should go back."

  At this time, Song Meiyan didn't know where the fire came from, and her eyes didn't look at Luolin. Her tone was a bit cold as she said: "No need to wait, I'll handle the discharge procedures today. Wanshu, help me check the flights back to Yanjing tonight."

  Qin Wanshu's face turned difficult, she knew Song Meiyan's temper, once she got angry, she would be stubborn like a donkey. She quickly pushed back: "No way, absolutely not. Meiyan, with your current appearance, if you go back home and are seen by your uncle and aunt, they will only get angrier. The result might be that they will restrict your freedom even more, maybe even have the driver pick you up and drop you off when you go to work. Besides, the weather hasn't been great these past two days, if we take a flight, it might be delayed. Listen to me, let's rest for a few days first."

  At this time, Lorraine also chimed in: "Yes, Aunt Song, don't rush back for now, let's talk about it after you've recovered."

  "Hmm." Song Meiyan's expression slightly improved, and she glared at Luo Lin, "You weren't eager for me to go back just now, why the change of heart?"

  Luo Lin didn't know why Song Meiyan was angry at this time, or he would be a big fool. He scratched his head and said with a smile: "Hehe, I made a mistake just now. I'm worried about your body. You're so thin and weak, if something happens to you, Qin's aunt and I will be heartbroken."

  "Mind your own business." Song Meiyan shot a fierce glance at Luo Lin, her face flushing slightly red, and then fell silent, the anger in her heart almost extinguished.

  "Alright. Xiaolin, you shouldn't stay here either. I and Song Auntie will rest a bit more, you should hurry back to school for class. The journey is so far, don't be late." Qin Wanshu looked at the time and urged Luolin.

  Lorraine glanced at the time, patted her forehead, and waved her hand: "Alright, I've got to hurry back." She said, turning around and walking away. As she opened the door, she didn't forget to turn back and smile mischievously, shouting, "I'll come deliver lunch for you guys after school this afternoon, Aunt Song, don't think about me~"

  "Who would have thought of you!" Song Meiyan turned her head away, letting out a cold snort, but in fact, a hint of uncontrollable joy appeared on her small face.

  After Da Luo Lin left, Song Mei Yuan's face showed a painful expression once again.

  "Wanshu, I really don't want to go back...I have a premonition that once I go back this time, I will truly and completely lose my freedom..."

  Qin Wanshu comforted him non-stop: "Don't think too much, Uncle and Aunt are just arranging a job for you, aren't they? I know you've never liked the medical profession, but even if it's something you're interested in, after a long time, it'll inevitably become dull. Besides, being a doctor isn't a great career? It's leisurely and carefree, with good treatment and high social recognition."

  "Wanshu, you don't understand..." Song Meiyan let out a long sigh. "If it were just because of work, I wouldn't have come all the way here to apply for a master's degree... My family has been arranging blind dates for me since some time ago..."

  "Ah?" Qin Wanshu was shocked with her eyes wide open.

  What a disaster! And it's that disgusting family marriage again!

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