Chapter 1290 It doesn't matter if you are there or not
Chapter 1290 It doesn't matter if you are there or not
Nan Yifeng stood quietly like a sculpture, his eyes staring into the distance, his thoughts like a kite with a broken string, gradually drifting towards the distant past.
The yellowed old photo involuntarily emerged in his mind. The man in the photo had a stern face, and his facial features were exactly the same as his, with a similarity of up to 90%.
However, despite their similar appearance, the coldness and indifference revealed in the man's eyes in the photo are something he has never seen before.
Thinking of this, Nan Yifeng couldn't help but feel an indescribable bitterness in his heart.
The reason behind being abandoned by her mother may be hidden in that face that is eerily similar to that of a certain man.
This face was like an unbridgeable gap between mother and son, and eventually forced the mother to harden her heart and abandon the young and ignorant son.
Whenever the floodgates of memory slowly open, the past events come flooding back like a tide.
Every time he thought about it, his heart felt like a mixture of various feelings intertwined together to form an extremely complex and indescribable emotion.
On the one hand, he felt deeply that fate was unfair to him and wondered why he had to endure such suffering and abandonment; on the other hand, he could not help but sigh at the wonderful arrangement of fate, as if it still retained a trace of favor in the dark.
These conflicting feelings were like surging waves, one after another, constantly impacting the softest and most vulnerable corners of his heart.
Despite the passage of time, the pain is always deeply engraved in the depths of the soul and is difficult to erase.
He understood better than anyone that, apart from a face that was strikingly similar to his biological father, he was vastly different from that man in every other aspect.
This huge difference seems like a collision between two worlds, vivid and dazzling.
However, upon careful consideration, perhaps it was precisely because of Nan Xi and Du Yunxi's tireless and careful education over the years that he was able to gradually get rid of the shadow brought by his biological father and grow into an independent and strong individual.
On the road to growth, Nan Xi and Du Yunxi are like two lighthouses, always illuminating the direction for him to move forward.
In their unique way, they shaped his character and qualities bit by bit, making him gradually become a warm and emotional person.
His adoptive parents were like a warm harbor, giving him endless love and tolerance.
They were an extremely kind and broad-minded pair of parents. They devoted all their efforts and care to their adopted son, and when he was still a minor, they never said that he was not their own child.
No matter how naughty he was or how late he came home from playing outside, they never disciplined or forced him. They only reminded him in a gentle tone to pay attention to his own safety and never even said a word of scolding.
Time flies, and as he grows older, he resolutely chooses to serve in the military.
This was not only his personal dream since childhood, but also his deep expectation for a better future. At that time, he thought his parents were heroes. Unexpectedly,
The moment he embarked on his military career, he seemed to see that he was about to start a new chapter in his life...
Du Yunxi's heart seemed to be torn into countless pieces, each piece carrying endless pain and sorrow.
However, despite the tears blurring her vision and the pain in her heart, she still firmly chose to stand by him and show her support.
Because she understood deeply that this was the life path he had always dreamed of and longed to pursue.
Nan Yifeng is not the kind of person who is fickle and emotional in the eyes of the world.
In his heart, from beginning to end, only Nan Weiwei could occupy that unique position.
This deep affection is like the strongest roots of a thousand-year-old tree, deeply rooted in the heart and will never be erased.
Nan Yifeng grew up in a caring environment, surrounded by the care and concern of his relatives and friends, so he has never experienced loneliness.
He is full of confidence and determination for the days ahead.
He firmly believes that with his unremitting efforts and hard-working hands, he will be able to create his own happiness.
Moreover, he will do his best to protect those he loves so that they can always be bathed in warmth and peace.
Nan Yifeng felt his throat a little dry, so he stood up and walked out of the room, intending to go to the kitchen to get a glass of water.
As soon as I walked into the living room, I vaguely heard my father's low and slightly angry voice coming from the balcony, as if he was on the phone.
His heart tightened and he slowed down his pace involuntarily and listened attentively.
I only heard my father's slightly low and somewhat helpless voice slowly coming:
"If Yi Feng doesn't want you to come back, then don't come back. Even if you are his biological father, so what? Over the years, you have never fulfilled your fatherly responsibility to take care of him. Now that he is getting married, your existence is really dispensable to him..."
Having said this, my father's voice suddenly became a little hoarse, as if his throat was blocked by something, and people could clearly feel the complex and strong emotions surging in his heart.
However, despite this, my father finally hung up the phone decisively with a resolute attitude.
After hearing what his father said, Nan Yifeng on the other end of the phone felt as if his heart was hit hard by a heavy hammer and began to tremble violently.
His eyes widened, his face full of disbelief. He could never have imagined that his father, who had always loved him and valued family, would actually call to warn the man who had abandoned him and his son and had never fulfilled his fatherly duties in order to protect him.
He felt mixed emotions, both touched and sad.
I am moved by my father's deep affection, but saddened by that man's cruelty and disloyalty.
He quickly turned around and left, not daring to let his father see his expression at the moment.
He didn't want to make his father sad, and he didn't want his father to know that he had heard it all.
He quickly walked to the kitchen, poured a glass of water, and drank it in one gulp, trying to calm his inner turmoil.
Then he took a deep breath, adjusted his mood, walked out of the kitchen, and returned to his room pretending he knew nothing.
He knew that some things, once they had happened, could not be changed.
The only thing he could do was to cherish the present, cherish the people in front of him, and not let his father worry about him anymore.
Nan Yifeng returned to the bedroom, tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep.
The words my father had just heard vaguely on the balcony kept echoing in my mind, and my heart felt heavy as if it was being pressed down by a stone.
He knew very well that although his father looked fine on the surface, he must be feeling bad inside.
After much thought, he decided to go to his parents' room. Even if he just said a few kind words, it would make his father feel a little better.
So he calmed himself down, got up and walked out of the bedroom, walked gently to the door of his parents' room, raised his hand and knocked on the door.
Nan Xi opened the door and saw that it was Nan Yifeng. His expression had long since returned to normal, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "It's so late, what's wrong? Is there something wrong?"
Nan Yifeng shook his head gently, as if he wanted to get rid of all the thoughts in his mind.
He used all his strength to pull the muscles on both sides of his mouth, trying to force out a smile that looked more natural, but the smile seemed extremely forced, like a mask that was forcibly stretched open.
"It's nothing, really nothing, I just want to... remind Mom and Dad to remember to rest early and don't let yourself get too tired. I see that you have been busy and busy preparing for my wedding recently, and I'm really worried that you will get tired out."
As Nan Yifeng spoke, he unconsciously rubbed his nose with his hand, and his eyes revealed a trace of concern that was difficult to conceal.
When Nan Xi heard his son's caring words, a warm feeling suddenly surged in his heart.
He smiled, stretched out his hand, gently patted Nan Yifeng's shoulder, and said in a gentle tone: "Okay, Dad knows. You are always so sensible and well-behaved, and always think of us. But don't worry, we are still strong, and this little thing won't bother us. But you, go back and have a good rest, there are still many things waiting for you to deal with tomorrow!"
Nan Yifeng nodded obediently, then slowly turned around and walked towards his bedroom.
When he reached out for the door handle and prepared to close the door, he couldn't help but look back at his parents who were still busy in the living room.
Then, he took a deep breath, as if to absorb all his worries and concerns, and then silently prayed in his heart: "God, please bless my parents to be safe and healthy; please also protect our warm and happy family, so that it will always be full of laughter and harmony."
With a slight sound of a door closing, Nan Yifeng temporarily isolated himself from the outside world and walked into the quiet world that belonged to him.
He also secretly made up his mind to work harder to make his parents proud of him and make this family more warm because of him.
However, Nan Yifeng lay in bed, tossing and turning, with a lot of thoughts in his mind, and he couldn't fall asleep.
The night gradually faded away and the sky began to turn pale. He finally closed his eyes for a while, but was awakened by Nan Weiwei's call.
Nan Weiwei looked at Nan Yifeng's red eyes and joked, "Nan Yifeng, did you watch a live broadcast of a beautiful woman last night or something? Why are your eyes so red?"
Nan Yifeng shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly: "No, I'm excited and can't sleep. You know, the wedding is just around the corner, and I'm always a little excited."
Nan Weiwei smiled when she heard that. She knew Nan Yifeng would never lie and he was just joking.
She patted Nan Yifeng on the shoulder and said softly, "Let's go and see what our parents are busy with. Today is a big day, we have to help out."
Nan Yifeng nodded, and the two of them walked out of the bedroom and headed towards the living room.
Nan Xi and Du Yunxi were already busy in the living room, discussing the final details of the wedding. When they saw Nan Yifeng and Nan Weiwei coming over, they both smiled with relief.
"You guys are up? That's great, come and help me and see if there's anything else that needs to be prepared." Nan Xi greeted them.
"You may not even be able to imagine it! When the day was just getting light, your mother couldn't wait to get up. She got out of bed very lightly, for fear of waking up the family members who were still sleeping. Then, she quickly washed up and began to direct the servants to get busy."
"She would run upstairs to check if the bedroom was clean and tidy, and then she would come downstairs to check if there was anything missing in the living room and kitchen. She would not miss any corner, and even the smallest dust would not escape her sharp eyes."
"Not only that, the beautiful garden at home is her special focus. She personally stands by and supervises the gardeners to prune the flowers, plants and trees. Under her careful care, each plant seems to be glowing with new vitality and vigor. Those gorgeous flowers compete with each other in beauty, and the emerald green leaves sparkle charmingly in the morning sun, like dazzling gems inlaid in it."
"Take a look at our lovely little cat! It is already very cute on ordinary days, and now after your mother's skillful dressing, it has become particularly eye-catching. It is wearing a pink little dress, which makes its originally snow-white fur even softer and cuter."
"There is an exquisite bow tied around her neck. As she moves, the bow is as light and agile as a dancing butterfly. It makes people feel pity and love for her. Oh, your mother must have worked so hard for all this!"
Nan Weiwei looked at her mother making such a fuss and couldn't help but feel a little amused and said softly, "No, Mom, we are all family, we are just discussing the marriage, is it necessary for you to make such a fuss?"
There was a hint of helplessness and confusion in his words.
Du Yunxi kept moving, a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she said softly: "Isn't Fu Yanchen coming? We can't be impolite, so as not to give people a chance to talk." After she finished speaking, a barely perceptible happiness flashed in her eyes.
Nan Yifeng also shook his head and smiled bitterly, interrupting, "Mom, Yan Chen is just here to go through the motions, there's no need to go to such great lengths, it's just that some things require the name of my mother's family..."
Du Yunxi was determined to do so, and waved her hand, saying, "No, I have to clean it up properly. I can't let people think that we are neglecting it."
Nan Yifeng and Nan Weiwei looked at each other, and saw helplessness in each other's eyes. They could only shrug their shoulders and let their mother do whatever she wanted.
It was noon, the sun was shining brightly, and the breeze was not dry. Fu Yanchen walked in.
The cat seemed to sense something and suddenly jumped up and ran straight towards Fu Yanchen, rubbing his trouser legs affectionately, as if it had known him for a long time.
Fu Yanchen couldn't help but feel a little surprised when he saw this. Although he also had a pet because of Xu Xiaoxiao, the little guys were usually timid. How could they be so unfamiliar with strangers?
He slowly squatted down and gently stretched out his hands towards the cat, as if treating a rare treasure. Every movement was full of caution and care.
Finally, he succeeded in holding the cat in his arms. His movements were extremely gentle, and he even deliberately made his breathing light, for fear that he would hurt the little guy if he used a little force.
You know, this is not an ordinary cat! It is Du Yunxi's darling, and she usually pampers it and takes good care of it.
Therefore, he would never dare to be careless or slack in the slightest.
Moreover, Xu Xiaoxiao has always had deep respect and affection for Du Yunxi.
If Du Yunxi said something unpleasant about him in front of Xu Xiaoxiao because of this incident, then his path to reconcile with Xu Xiaoxiao and rekindle their old relationship would probably become bumpy and full of thorns.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but groan secretly, but his hands became more gentle.
While he gently stroked the cat's soft and smooth fur with his fingers, feeling the warm and delicate touch, he raised his head slightly and looked at Du Yunxi who was standing not far away.
I saw the corners of his mouth gradually curled up into a smile as warm as the spring breeze, and he exclaimed softly: "This cat raised by my aunt is so beautiful! Look, its fur is not only bright in color, but also shining with a charming luster. It is obvious that it has received meticulous care and attention from my aunt on a daily basis."
After saying this, his eyes couldn't help but reveal a hint of sincere admiration, and he felt even more recognized for Du Yunxi's attentiveness and thoughtfulness.
Du Yunxi,,,,
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