Chapter 74: Anwei’s memory, Shuhan goes for a checkup
(Part 1)
He remembered the night before Geng Zheng’s wedding, the groom- to- be was drunk. Holding Lu Anwei’s hand, he said, “How I wish! How I wish that squad of brothers could attend my wedding…… Yet now there are only the two of us left!” Geng Zheng cried and laughed at the same time and said to Lu Anwei, “So many times, it has whizzed by my head ah! Other than my heart, there are no other places throughout my body that does not have bullet holes…. I have grown tired of it. I’m getting married, I have a wife, my wife is pregnant! Qiao Ying is already 3 months pregnant! In October. I’m going to be a father at the latest in October this year! ……I’ve already submitted my application and will be transferred to the local People’s Armed Police at the end of the year. It’s much safer to be part of the local armed police than what we are now. Bro! You’re the only brother I have left. Promise me! Don’t die!”
You’re the only brother I have left…… Don’t die……
Weren’t these words also Lu Anwei’s innermost thoughts?
When they went on a mission, when ever did they not have a close shave?
Geng Zheng had just been married for less than half a year, to die in the line duty, what is going to happen to his wife and kid? At the end, he could not wait for the birth of his child……
Lu Anwei could not cry even if he wanted to…… The ten comrades that year, each and every one of them have departed the world, leaving him all alone…… Lu Anwei’s hands trembled uncontrollably. He was so afraid, not that he was afraid of dying but he was afraid that if he and Qin Shuhan really got together, what will happen to her…. after he died?
The resignation that he spoke of previously was nothing but a deception. He knew deep down that he was still hoping for Qin Shuhan to change her mind, and constantly looking forward to building a family with Qin Shuhan. But after receiving today’s call, he truly has no more illusions and was really giving up.
The cost of being together was so great that all his fantasies and hopes has shattered in face of reality. He has always known, always known that in this lifetime, he was unable to give his beloved woman a peaceful and happy life but after meeting Qin Shuhan, he became greedy…… He could not see himself clearly…… He learnt to deceive himself……
But after today, reality gave him a staggering blow that severely woke him up. He has to really and truly let it go……
His mind replayed past scenes of him and Qin Shuhan. After tonight, the past would really become the past……
The next morning, everyone was somewhat surprised when Lu Anwei and Lu Anhu appeared on time at the dining table. They thought that Lu Anwei and Lu Anhu would shut themselves up in their room for several days……
“Bro Anwei…… You…… Are you alright…..?” Lu Anran asked.
“I’m fine.” Lu Anwei replied and said, “Aren’t I accompanying Uncle Lu to the hospital for a medical examination today?”
“Uh……” On contrary, Uncle Lu felt a little overwhelmed by unexpected favour, “This……”
“Go ahead!” Lu Anran thought that it was also good to have something to distract him.
“Anran, I’m full. Let’s go! It’s time to go to school.” Lu Anhu said after finish eating the porridge in his bowl.
“Okay.” Lu Anran also finished her porridge quickly and got up, carried her bag and went out with Lu Anhu. Uncle Zhang’s vacation has also ended, and today happened to be his first day back. When sending the two to school, the three of them also chatted casually along the way.
Lu Anran tentatively asked Lu Anhu, “Anhu…… Are you alright? …. I heard from my mother…..”
After hearing, Lu Anhu put on an ugly smile, “I’m fine. I’ve got used to it a long time ago.”
“……” Lu Anran could not help frowning in response and felt sorry for Lu Anhu who was of the same age as herself. She reached out to grasp Lu Anhu’s hand as a form of silent consolation and support.
“Anran……” Lu Anhu quietly called out.
“Hm?” Lu Anran looked at Lu Anhu.
Lu Anhu’s back was facing Lu Anran as he looked out of the window, watching the scenery fly past him, “I’ll definitely protect you well! Won’t let you die so easily!”
“En…… I believe you!” Lu Anran also knew that even though Lu Anhu have said that he was fine and was used to it, deep down inside he must have felt really bad……
When they arrived at the school, the duo entered the teaching building together. Lu Anhu walked Lu Anran to the entrance of Class D and left a sentence, “Wait for me after school” before turning to return to his class.
Gazing at the back figure of Lu Anhu, Lu Anran sighed heavily. Her distressed heart felt an oppressive pain. Just as she was feeling unhappy, there was a hand on her head.
For a moment Lu Anran felt ripples down her back, and immediately following that, her unease and distress magically disappeared. Lu Anran lifted her head and met a pair of very good- looking brown eyes.
“You are? Senior Long?” Lu Anran still remembered this person in front of her.
“What were you thinking of?” When Long Yuxing saw the hurt and sad expression on Lu Anran’s face, he could not help patting her head to comfort her.
Lu Anran avoided Long Yuxing’s hand and smiled embarrassedly, “Nothing much. Is there anything, Senior Long?”
“I’m in charge of Class D. So, I came over to meet Class D’s monitors.” Long Yuxing felt somewhat annoyed. Just because he wanted to see her, he even had to come up with this kind of pain in the ass excuse. So damn embarrassing.
Chapter 74: Anwei’s memory, Shuhan goes for a checkup
(Part 2)
“I am.” Lu Anran replied. “There’s one more!” She looked into the classroom but did not see Qin Shumo’s figure, “Seems like he’s not here yet.”
“Oh.” Long Yuxing responded casually and solemnly extended his hand to Lu Anran, “I’m Long, Yu, Xing!”
“Hello.” She politely returned his handshake, “I’m Lu Anran.”
“I know.” Long Yuxing smiled dotingly, “Feel free to come to me whenever you have problems.”
“En…… Thank you Senior Long.” Lu Anran felt that Long Yuxing was really a warm- hearted and good person! She did not even think it was strange that Long Yuxing recognised her. There were so many people who knew her in S city…… Lu Anran burst into a smile. To people who are nice to her, Lu Anran was always generous with her sincere smile and this Senior Long has always given her a feeling of reassurance and an inexplicable sense of familiarity……
Seeing Lu Anran’s smile, Long Yuxing could not help patting Lu Anran’s head gently again.
“Long…… Senior Long…..” Lu Anran once again avoided Long Yuxing’s hand. Why does this Senior like to pat her head so much ah……
“Lu Anran?” As soon as he arrived at the classroom, he saw Lu Anran talking god knows what with another guy. The back of the guy was facing him. Although he could not see the guy’s appearance, that smile on Lu Anran’s face made him feel uneasy, especially when the guy placed his hand on Lu Anran’s head, Qin Shumo felt a distinct rise in his blood pressure.
“Qin Shumo, you are here!” Noticing Qin Shumo, Lu Anran waved and said, “Senior Long, this is the other monitor in our class, Qin Shumo.”
“Hello.” Long Yuxing clearly did not like this Qin Shumo who appeared out of nowhere.
“Hello!” It was also obvious that Qin Shumo disliked Long Yuxing. With a single heated eye exchange, both parties were aware of the other sides’ displeasure but neither said anything much.
“It’s almost time for class to start, I’m leaving first.” Long Yuxing caressed Lu Anran’s head again before striding away.
“OK!” Lu Anran waved. Seeing Long Yuxing leaving, Lu Anran rubbed her head strangely. Why did this Senior Long like to rub her head even though they were meeting for the first time ah!
At this time, Ji Ling also ran to the classroom while gasping, “Safe~! Phew…… Was almost late!”
Lu Anran puzzledly placed her hand on top of Ji Ling’s head. She also liked patting Ji Ling’s head because Ji Ling was tiny, looked kind of cute and nice to stroke…….
“Anran! I’ve already said it many times! Don’t touch my head la!” Ji Ling protested while baring her fangs and brandishing her claws, “I won’t be able to grow taller la!”
“…” Lu Anran silently thought to herself. That’s right, that’s right! This kind of resistance with such useless threatening gestures was also very cute…… Could it be Senior Long also felt that her shorty self was also a pushover? It can’t be right……
“What’s wrong? What are you in daze for?” Seeing Lu Anran staring blankly, Qin Shumo did not know if it was because of that Senior Long, and his heart felt somewhat disturbed, so he reminded, “Class is starting. Hurry and return to your seat!”
“Mm!” Lu Anran who was reminded hurriedly went back to her seat with Ji Ling.
As soon as she got to her seat, Lu Rui stepped into the classroom just as the bell went off, “The first period is English. Open your book.”
First period’s lesson was by the English teacher who left a bad impression on everyone yesterday. Although the students were somewhat discontented, they still obediently flipped open their books. Lu Anran followed Qin Shuhan’s advice from yesterday and was very attentive in this class, carefully recording every word of Lu Rui’s. This Lu Rui was indeed a person that was super adverse to troublesome matters. His entire lesson were all points to note, without any superfluous nonsense.
His professional attitude and clear articulation also forced the students to surrender. Although this form teacher’s usual attitude was annoying, but he was really good at teaching.
The second period was Chinese, third was Geography and the fourth was History. After a brief introduction, the teachers began their normal lessons, delegating homework and selecting the subject representatives before the end of class.
After the fourth period was lunch break. At noon, Lu Anran, Lu Anhu, Ji Ling, and Qin Shumo went to the cafeteria to eat. The four of them just happened to occupy a table for four. Everyone ate and chatted. The cafeteria of First High was rather fair, the food was cheaply priced and edible, or at least Lu Anran thought it was acceptable.
At the same time, Lu Anwei who accompanied Uncle Lu to the hospital, has also bought two boxes of milk and bread as he continued to sit at the entrance of the Doppler ultrasound room. Uncle Lu had a routine blood test and just went into the third Doppler ultrasound room. Uncle Lu would be able to eat something when he comes out since Uncle Lu was not allowed to eat breakfast this morning as he was going for the blood test. While waiting, Lu Anwei found a corner to eat his share of bread and milk.
At this time, Qin Shuhan walked out from the sixth Doppler ultrasound room holding an ultrasound report, met with Mother Qin who was waiting for her outside, and went back to gynaecology consulting room once more with the ultrasound report, brushing past the Lu Anwei who was eating his bread in a corner.
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