Chapter 740 Letting Go and Being Thick-skinned
Xu Qingzhu stayed under the maple tree for an afternoon until his wife called.

His voice was completely hoarse from shouting for an afternoon.

Thinking of his wife's worried and puzzled tone on the phone just now, a bit of helplessness appeared on his face.

No matter how old he is, he acts like a young boy.

No sense at all.

But, it's understandable, right?
His monster friend called his name.

They had been together for more than ten years and he had never heard the other person call him by his name.

Who would have thought that more than 20 years later, he would actually hear it?!
Although Ling Feng only called his name three times.

Later on, he kept calling Ling Feng's name without getting tired of it.

However, the maple leaves moved without wind, making a crisp and clean sound, which was very pleasant to the ear.

He knew that this was Ling Feng's response to him.

Moreover, this way of getting along was so familiar that he couldn't help but smile.

It's been like this from the beginning.

He is always the one talking nonstop.

But she sat quietly under the maple tree, her profile cold but without any impatience.

Occasionally, she would give him a look or raise the corners of her mouth slightly.

This further encouraged him to continue talking.

Thinking of what happened at that time, the smile on Xu Qingzhu's face turned into a bitter smile.

I really don’t know why I talk so much in front of her?
He is obviously not a talkative person.

Perhaps it was because he knew that if he didn't take the initiative, perhaps she and he wouldn't even have had those ten years of interaction.

He worked so hard, almost gave his all, to be able to spend more than ten years with her.

Now that I think about it, he really had good vision.

I actually became friends with a monster.

This is not something ordinary people can do.

It is not an opportunity that ordinary people can have.

Even now, he still felt a magical trance in his heart.

Xu Qingzhu's family had dinner with their parents in the courtyard.

His wife called in the afternoon, and he asked her to bring the children over for dinner.

The two elders of the Xu family were naturally very happy.

Xu Qingzhu's wife sensitively noticed that something was different about her husband.

In fact, she had felt something yesterday, but now, the feeling became stronger.

What happened?

The woman was a little confused.

But soon, she started laughing.

Whatever happened, she knew it had to be a good thing.

That was all she needed to know.

Xu Qingzhu's wife is a woman who is gentle on the outside but strong on the inside.

Even though she knew that Xu Qingzhu might be mentally ill, she still resolutely married into the Xu family.

She was not coveting the Xu family's property.

Although her family background was not as good as the Xu family, it was a scholarly family with some assets.

Perhaps influenced by this family atmosphere, she likes elegant men like her father the most.

……

This was the first impression Xu Qingzhu gave her.

Unlike other boys who are impetuous and childish, Xu Qingzhu's words and actions are calm and thoughtful, and he always has a gentle smile on his face.

Because of her affection for him, she always subconsciously paid attention to him.

But she was somewhat surprised to find that when this boy was alone, for some reason, he always looked a little depressed, as if something was weighing on his mind.

……

Later, she found out what it was.

……

She hesitated.

Her friends are also worried that she will get hurt in the future.

she knows.

She was worried too.

She was afraid that she had paid a lot, but in the end the other party came back and she was still defeated.

……

But in the end, she still threw herself into this love without hesitation.

This is not easy.

The monologue was painful at first.

She thought about giving up several times.

……

Fortunately, she persisted.

She married him.

They have a child.

He is very nice to her.

……

She could sense that her husband's feelings for his missing playmate were really just friendship.

Maybe this friendship was once love.

No, it probably can't be called love. She couldn't help but smile.

Her husband told her that just when he wanted to confess his love, she disappeared.

So, to be precise, this should be her husband's unrequited love.

……

Now, she seems to have finally waited for her husband to let go completely.

Is it because that person...is back?
……

Because Xu Qingzhu drank a little, his wife drove him home.

Feeling the cool breeze outside the window, Xu Qingzhu closed his eyes slightly with some comfort.

……

"Xiao Wan, I saw her."

Xu Qingzhu suddenly spoke with a faint smile on his face.

Even if it's just the sound.

But, incredibly, the memories suddenly came alive again.

The figure that was gradually becoming blurred became clear again in his memory.

……

"she's fine."

"is it?"

"Ah."

"Are you relieved now?"

"not worried."

……

"Dad, Mom, what are you talking about?"

Their son looked up from his phone and looked at the two people in the front row in confusion.

……

"It's just that Dad met a friend he hadn't seen for a long time."

Xu Qingzhu spoke with a smile.

"Oh."

Although he still felt it was a bit strange, the boy was stunned for a few seconds, but without thinking too much, he lowered his head and continued to text his companions.

……

Xu Qingzhu and his wife smiled at each other.

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Originally, because he heard Ling Feng's voice yesterday, Xu Qingzhu wanted to invite Master Xiao to have lunch at noon today.

Unfortunately, I had already arranged a dinner with Wang Tong.

So when he looked at Wang Tong's hearty smile, his face seemed a little dark.

"What's wrong? Master Xu, you look so ugly. Who has offended you?"

Wang Tong said proudly, "I'll help you teach him a lesson."

……

"Oh."

Xu Qingzhu smiled, "Then you should teach yourself a lesson first."

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"Hey, me?"

Wang Tong was a little confused, "What's wrong with me?"

"Is it wrong for me to treat you to a meal?"

Wang Tong said he felt wronged.

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"I wanted to treat Master Xiao to lunch today."

Because Wang Tong knew Master Xiao and was even more aware of how unusual he was, Xu Qingzhu did not shy away from telling him his original plan.

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"Please invite Master Xiao to dinner?"

"Okay, then you go."

Wang Tong's eyes lit up.

Then he noticed the other person's gaze, his mind worked quickly, and he suddenly said, "Hey, why are you worried about me?"

"I can come along, too."

"I don't mind."

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Xu Qingzhu: …

This guy's face is really getting thicker.

……

"hey-hey."

Wang Tong understood the meaning of Xu Qingzhu's expression and smiled naively, "I can wait for you outside first."

"When you guys have finished talking about your business, I'll go in and we can have dinner together."

"That's great."

……

Xu Qingzhu: …

Why didn't he hear what was good about it?

(End of this chapter)