se, she seemed to have removed the thorns from her body and was willing to share some things with Zhang Chongguang.She talked about Bai Qi.She talked about Bai Qi's parents and told him the story of h...He was full of self-doubt and despair, yet he yearned for her with an overwhelming intensity.

Half a year had passed, and besides occasionally seeing her figure during video calls with Xiao Hoxing, he hadn't seen her in person.

Zhang Chongguang didn't understand at first, when he went abroad initially,

How did you get through the days without Hoxie

Late at night, lying in bed, I can't help but think too much.

Zhang Chongguang propped himself up with one hand, reached for his phone on the bedside table, and traced it with his long fingers for a long time before finally dialing Huo Xi's number.

It rang a few times, then connected.

Over there, Ho Xi had just finished taking a shower and was wearing a soft bathrobe, leaning against the bed.

She held Huo Xing in her arms. His chubby little hands were clutching a small bottle, and he was drinking it with half-closed eyes, taking sips now and then.

Ho Xi gently patted her young daughter's back, her whole body relaxed and soft.

Because she was doing well, she looked much better than six months ago.

With the passage of time, there has been an added touch of tranquility.

Ho Xi's voice was hoarse: "Zhang Chongguang"

These three words made his eyes redden and heat up. After a long time, Zhang Chongguang spoke softly: "I was too rushed in the parking lot today and didn't have time to talk properly. Huo Xi, how have you been these past six months ... How is your health"

Actually, he knew she was doing well, that she was relaxed and at ease.

It was the right decision for him to let her go.

He finished asking, and Huo Xi fell silent for a moment before saying, "I'm fine! How about you, is the gout better now If not, go to the hospital for an injection."

Zhang Chongguang's nose tingled with emotion.

Look, after they separated, they could clearly still talk calmly and peacefully to each other, clearly, they could still care about each other.

Even if it's rough, so what

As long as you both are well, that's all that matters.

It was him, he insisted, forcing her to give birth.

So the car accident was also his punishment, luckily both Huo Xi and the child are fine.

As they were wrapping up their conversation, Huo Xi naturally asked him, “If you want to see the child, you can come pick him up anytime.”

Zhang Chongguang was silent for a long time.

After a long pause, Huo Xi couldn't help but speak again: "Zhang Chongguang"

He finally came back to his senses from the pain, gripping the dark bedding tightly in one hand. The silk fabric was crumpled by his grip, and beads of sweat still covered his forehead. Even so, he tried to keep his voice calm as he said to Huo Xi, "Let's reschedule, I'm really busy lately."

Huo Xi was actually quite surprised.

She could tell that Zhang Chongguang still liked stars very much, she hadn't thought...

After all, they were a divorced couple. No matter what, they couldn't accuse and demand explanations from each other like they used to. She paused for a moment before speaking, "Alright then! ...I'll hang up."

Zhang Chongguang's lips moved slightly.

The familiar pain returned to his left thigh, and he swallowed the words of farewell because all his energy was spent battling the pain that most people couldn't bear.

After a while, the phone began to ring.

Zhang Chongguang listened in a daze... The phone slipped from his slender palm and he lay back heavily, gasping for breath. In the pitch-black night, his black eyes were hollower than before, devoid of light.

With a click, the light came on.

He reached out and took a brown paper bag from the bedside table. As he tipped it back onto the bed, its contents spilled everywhere... It was a whole mess of photos of Ho Xi from his six months abroad.

Vancouver's, Chicago's, Seoul's, Tokyo's.

There's no Geneva or Melbourne!

Ho Xi in the photo is getting better every day, with rosy cheeks and striking features.

And he, meanwhile, was slowly rotting away in this mansion.

When Huo Xi just left city B, it was his most painful time. Back then, he would sit by the window in the hospital every day, looking out, hoping for postcards from Huo Xi. For a while, Qin, the secretary, was very afraid to see him because he would always ask: "Has Huo Xi sent a postcard"

He never received the postcard from Ho Xi, so he had to have someone take a photograph instead.

He wanted to see her, to look at Xiao Xing... his daughter.

He looked at the photo, little Huo Xing from a few strands of hair to now having thick, chestnut-brown hair.

He remembered the feeling of her softness in his arms at the airport parking lot.

Suddenly, Zhang Chongguang's fingers trembled.

He pressed the photograph to his chest, saying nothing. He only extinguished the light again… and left himself alone in the endless night of unbearable pain.

Just like every single night these past six months...

……

Early in the morning, there was birdsong outside the window.

The sound of a small car came from the courtyard. Zhang Chongguang recognized it as Huo Yunsi's Rolls-Royce. He lay still at first, then after hearing footsteps downstairs, he got up, put on his robe, and walked to the living room.

When Huo Yunsi came in, Zhang Chongguang just lit a cigarette and took a puff.

The former sarcastic nephew, holding a few boxes of local products, leaned against the door and sneered: "Aunt Rong called last night, saying someone was arrogant enough to go upstairs by themselves and howled in pain all night! I came over specially to take a look, hehe, he's even smoking...Zhang Chongguang, you're in so much pain but still smoke and drink without restraint, aren't you going to die from it!"

After Huo Yunsi finished speaking, he walked over and snatched the cigarette from his hand, snuffing it out.

Zhang Chongguang's finger remained suspended in mid-air.

He smirked: "That's all the love there is, Huo Yunsi. You extinguish mine too"

Huo Yunsi was too lazy to pay him any attention.

He put down the boxes and said, "Aunt Lin went back to her hometown a few days ago and brought these for you. I don't know how effective they are, but she said they work wonders, claiming they can even strengthen your bones and muscles."

Zhang Chongguang picked up a box of medicine, smiled and said, “Is it that effective”

Huoyuns thought for a moment, then stared at Zhang Chongguang intently. After a long silence, he spoke: "I heard you met yesterday at the airport"

Zhang Chongguang's face froze.

For a long while, he softly asked, "What did Huo Xi tell you"

Huo Yunsi fished a pack of cigarettes out of his pocket, lit one with a flourish in front of Zhang Chongguang, and took a long, satisfying drag. "Your honest chauffeur said so," he said between puffs.

Zhang Chongguang leaned back: "Traitor!"

Huo Yuns thought knew he wasn't truly blaming him, so he smiled again: "People are worried about you! By the way, what are your plans Don't go see Xiao Huo Xing... Well, I saw and held him last night, he's even more adorable."

Zhang Chongguang's heart was shattered by his words.

But he pretended not to care.

Slender fingers gently stroked the armrest of the sofa, as if hesitating for a moment before asking, "Your sister... she's doing alright now..."

Huo Yunsi deliberately twisted his words.

He said, "That's great! She's been single for a long time. I heard that her family is going to introduce her to some potential partners. If it's a good match, they should date. Otherwise, forget about it."

Zhang Chongguang's heart tightened.

He still pretended not to care much, saying: “It’s not bad. A woman's youth is limited, so it’s good to find someone while you still can.”

Huo Yunsi took a long, slow drag from his cigarette, gazing at him through the thin veil of smoke.

After finishing his cigarette, he flicked the ash and stood up, saying, "You're not bad either! You're really stubborn! ... I've delivered the goods. I'm going back to report to my wife! As for you and your leg, I care about it more than you do."Are you alrightIs she... here