C134 (1/2)

”Let's go.” Tang Tianbao grabbed Yu Meng's arm and was about to leave.

”What are you doing?” I'm going to buy Auntie a birthday cake. ” Yu Meng said while struggling.

”Aren't you angry with my mother?” Tang Tianbao seriously said, ”My father just left, how can my mother celebrate her birthday? Our family's current atmosphere is unsuitable. ”

”Little Treasure, do you want Auntie to live in the shadow of uncle for the rest of her life? Yes, I know. Uncle is gone. You and Auntie are both very sad, but what's the use? After all, if he left, he would not be able to come back to life. I don't think Uncle wants to see you in the underworld. You should pull yourself together. We can use this opportunity to pull Auntie's heart out of her sorrow. ” Yu Meng helped Tang Tianbao analyze the situation.

On this matter, Tang Tianbao completely lost his resolve and could only listen to Yu Meng's arrangements. After she bought her birthday cake from the cake shop, Yu Meng wanted to go for a stroll in the mall, but Tang Tianbao stopped her. It was already time to get off work, so the mall should close. Moreover, Tang Tianbao couldn't always let Yu Meng appear when he bought things for Duan Hong. After all, they were only classmates. He didn't want to owe Yu Meng anything, even though he already owed her a lot.

The taxi drove along the crowded road at this hour, the peak of the day, and the bustling crowd rushed to a place called Home, a haven for everyone, a place where they could really rest their tired nerves in comfort. He wanted to go home, he wanted to see his mother, but he was also afraid to go home. His family of three was already grieving over the sudden departure of a single person, he didn't know how to resolve this unprecedented tragedy, he himself was also one of the victims, he was at a loss, lost, sad, but also constantly running away from reality.

The taxi stopped at a red light, and neon signs flashed on both sides of the road. On the evening of the beginning of summer, it gave off the feeling of a comfortable and lively city, making a villager like Tang Tianbao feel annoyed. He was still unable to assimilate into the city, even though he was enjoying the benefits the city brought him.

”Be happier?!” Yu Meng sat at the back, breaking the tranquil atmosphere.

”Yes.” Tang Tianbao mechanically responded as he took out a cigarette from his pocket. His addiction was increasing, and for some reason, he was liking to use nicotine to numb his brain. This way, his brain could rest and not let his thoughts run wild.

The red light was extinguished, the green light was lit, and the taxi started slowly. The night scenery of Chaozhou City was still pretty good. It was just that Tang Tianbao was no longer in the mood to enjoy the limitless and bustling night scenery. He did not think that the countryside was any worse than the city. Perhaps Tang Dakui was still buried in the countryside.

In the center of the lake was a small artificial lake, and in the middle of the lake was a small rock garden, surrounded by a stone bridge, a blue stone bench, and the willow trees by the shore hung down to the water's surface like a girl's modification. Along the shore was a row of sunflower shaped street lamps, and the orange lights seemed like tired eyes, weakly opened. Tang Tianbao had lived in this district for more than half a year, but this was the first time he seriously observed the small plaza in front of him. When a person is empty, he will notice the things that are easiest to ignore around him.

”Little Treasure, what's wrong with you today? Why aren't you happy about Auntie's birthday? ” Yu Meng asked as she held onto Tang Tianbao's arm.

Tang Tianbao could feel Yu Meng's minute movements. He didn't resist or evade like he usually did. Tears were streaming down his face as he needed the consolation of a woman.

”Let's go upstairs.”

Reality was reality. The power of the human body could not be reversed. The only thing he could do was face it and face it bravely.

Duan Hong had long since forgotten about her birthday. Ever since Tang Daqui left, Duan Hong's memory had rapidly declined and her consciousness had completely collapsed. Other than remembering the man she called a dead ghost all day, she did not need to remember anything else. Duan Hong prepared his usual meal, waiting for his son to get off work. Her cooking skills weren't that good, but Tang Tianbao was already used to it, so he couldn't tell if it was good or bad.

The doorbell rang. Duan Hong put down the remote control and stood up from the sofa to open the door.

”Auntie, how have you been?” Yu Meng lively asked, two dimples appearing on her face.

”Oh, Yu Meng is here as well. Quickly enter the house.” Duan Hong welcomed him. When she saw the cake in Yu Meng's hand, she suddenly thought, could it be Little Treasure's birthday? She no longer remembered Tang Tianbao's birthday. In fact, she didn't even know about his birthday. She only vaguely remembered that Tang Tianbao had once asked her if she had made up a date for him to have a birthday.

Yu Meng carried the cake and walked towards the kitchen. Duan Hong grabbed onto Tang Tian Bao and said, ”Little Treasure … ”This is …”

”Mom, aren't you a little too confused? It's your birthday. Happy birthday, Mom! ”Yu Meng is here to offer her birthday wishes for you.” Tang Tianbao held Duan Hong's shoulders with both hands as he spoke.

”Hey, look. I really forgot about my birthday.” Duan Hong smiled awkwardly.

Tang Tianbao followed him into the kitchen. Duan Hong looked at the two youths busying themselves and suddenly felt a sense of security in his heart. An uncontrollable thought began to form in her mind.

Duan Hong took note of Yu Meng's kindness and politeness and etched it into his heart. This person was precisely the person Duan Hong wanted to find for his son, Tang Tianbao. Duan Hong's heart was at ease as he handed Tang Tianbao over to Yu Meng.

Under Yu Meng's lead, the two juniors sang a birthday song to Duan Hong, which made Tang Tianbao feel slightly embarrassed. Children who had grown up in the countryside were used to hiding their love for their parents or expressing it in a roundabout way, so it was very rare for them to express their true feelings in such a naked manner. Often the children in these villages love their parents even more, but only in their hearts.

”Auntie, hurry up and make a wish.” Yu Meng had already lit the candle on top of the cake in the middle of the table. The lights in the room were turned off, and a faint light shone from the thin candles.

Duan Hong smiled and said, ”Alright, alright.” She closed her eyes and clasped her hands, silently making a wish in her heart: she hoped that this good girl Yu Meng would be able to marry Little Treasure, and that Little Treasure would be able to marry such a good girl like Yu Meng.