However, it's probably just his imagination. After searching for so many years, how could he possibly find it so easily today?
Feng Ming temporarily put this matter out of his mind.
On the other side, Xia Ran took a car to find Da Zhuang. Xia Ran only then realized that this place was actually very close to Gu Chen's kindergarten.
Da Zhuang had already given Xia Ran the key to the rented apartment, so Xia Ran, carrying breakfast, simply opened the door and went inside.
There was still plenty of time before they had to leave, and Dazhuang was still asleep, not even noticing Xia Ran enter the room.
Xia Ran put out breakfast and then woke up Da Zhuang. The two ate a hot breakfast and played a few games before it was almost time to eat.
Dazhuang came with one suitcase, and he left with one suitcase.
Sitting in the taxi, Dazhuang couldn't help but sigh.
"Before we knew it, it was already late autumn."
"Yes," Xia Ran replied. "If you hadn't been here with me these past few days, I don't know what I would have done."
Dazhuang: "What are you saying? We're all brothers, why are you being so formal? I was originally thinking that since there are still three months until Chinese New Year, I would stay here and spend the holiday with you guys, but I didn't expect things to happen so suddenly, and my six-month vacation was shortened by half. By the way, you and Grandpa should also be leaving after the New Year, right?"
Xia Ran nodded, "Yes, the doctor said that it would be best for Grandpa to rest for another three or four months. After all, it takes so many hours to get back from here, and I don't dare to joke around with Grandpa's health."
“Your decision is right,” Dazhuang said. “Then I’ll see if I have any annual leave and come over to spend the holiday with you! Anyway, I have plenty of people back home to keep my parents company!”
Xia Ran didn't refuse, "Sure, I'll be waiting for you!"
We chatted and laughed as our high-speed rail tickets arrived.
When it was time to part, they were both reluctant to leave, but the man's way of expressing his reluctance was not as perceptive as the woman's; they simply patted each other's shoulders.
Da Zhuang: "I will support whatever decision you make regarding Gu Zheng. Don't be afraid, this is a society governed by law, Gu Zheng won't dare to force you. If anything happens, just call me, and I'll bring my brothers over!"
"Pfft!" Xia Ran couldn't help but laugh. He thought of Da Zhuang's family.
Grandpa Dazhuang had five sons, and then each of his sons had three sons.
Da Zhuang's father is the youngest son of Da Zhuang's grandfather. He got married relatively late. When Da Zhuang's mother was pregnant with Da Zhuang, many of the older generation who knew how to tell fortunes said it would be a girl, which made the whole family extremely excited.
After all, the whole family consisted of men, and there wasn't a single girl. Grandpa Dazhuang was so worried that he lost his hair. He had originally had five sons in the hopes of having a little girl, but after having five sons, he gave up.
However, according to Dazhuang, his grandfather thought that since he had five sons, he didn't believe that none of them could produce a soft and cuddly granddaughter!
However, just as Grandpa Dazhuang thought, all four of his sons got married and had three sons each!
Therefore, Grandpa Dazhuang could only place his hopes on his youngest son. Finally, his daughter-in-law became pregnant, and the older generation who knew how to tell said it was a girl. This made the old man and his whole family extremely happy, and everyone was looking forward to the birth of their granddaughter.
All sorts of clothes and shoes for girls were prepared, and even a nickname was chosen: Jiaojiao.
However, to their surprise, the baby they had been waiting for for months turned out to be a boy, leaving the whole family extremely disappointed.
However, since Dazhuang is the youngest brother and is the most pampered, he said that bringing his older brothers over was no joke.
Xia Ran snapped out of her thoughts, a warm feeling washing over her, and replied with a smile.
"Okay, then be careful and get into the station quickly."
"Okay." Dazhuang waved his hand, but his eyes couldn't help but look outside.
However, he only glanced at it before looking away and entered the station as if nothing had happened.
What is he thinking? How could that person possibly come over?
Chapter 349 Waiting in Place
Dazhuang took a deep breath and suppressed the feelings in his heart.
Never mind, it's just a tiny feeling, why think so much about it? I'll forget about it after a while.
The high-speed rail station was bustling with people and noisy, but Dazhuang felt very calm inside. This calmness made him very unhappy and uncomfortable.
He had already thought it through so clearly; he only had a tiny bit of feeling for He Xiu, so what was there to be reluctant about?
With that in mind, Dazhuang went straight through the ticket check and entered.
Xia Ran waited until she could no longer see Da Zhuang's back before turning around and leaving, then took a taxi back to the hospital.
But then I saw someone at the door of my grandfather's hospital room.
Xia Ran paused for a moment, then walked over and asked,
"Why did you come today?"
He Xiu had his head down, but he raised it after hearing the voice.
"I'm... doing my rounds, and I happened to come and see Grandpa."
Xia Ran could tell from He Xiu's expression that he was lying.
This was the first time he had seen He Xiu like this, and he was quite surprised.
But after thinking about the reasons, Xia Ran understood.
"I just saw Dazhuang off onto the high-speed train."
Upon hearing Da Zhuang's words, He Xiu no longer concealed his thoughts.
He gave a wry smile and said...
"I didn't expect you to see through me."
"What's so difficult about that? It's written all over your face, isn't it? I think everyone can see it, they just don't know what's bothering you, but I just happen to know."
"That's true." He Xiu sighed. "Did he... say anything before he left?"
“No.” Xia Ran shook her head. “He’s always been a carefree person and rarely pays attention to details. Even if he might care, his own thick-skinned nature would overshadow it.”
As for Dazhuang saying he had some feelings for He Xiu, Xia Ran didn't plan to tell He Xiu.
After all, Dazhuang has already left, so there's no point in saying anything more.
He Xiu's mouth was full of bitterness. "Are you free? Let's talk?"
Seeing He Xiu's dejected appearance, Xia Ran thought it would be difficult for him to be too busy.
"Okay, but I'll go in and tell Grandpa first. He'll worry if I don't tell him after we've been out for so long."
"Okay, I'll wait for you in the rest area."
Xia Ran nodded and went into the ward to see her grandfather.
Grandpa was watching TV with a happy smile when Xia Ran walked over.
"You're back? How was it? Did Dazhuang go back?"
"Yes, I'm back. Have you eaten?" Xia Ran asked.
Grandpa Xia: "I ate it. Xiao Lin sent it to me. It's a new dish, and it tastes very good."
Xia Ran shook his head helplessly; he could see that his grandfather liked Lin Ziming.
"In that case, I'll head out now. Dr. He said he has something to say to me, so I'll be back later."
"Alright, alright, go ahead, you young people don't need to worry about me, I have TV to watch."
Grandpa Xia continued talking cheerfully, and Xia Ran smiled helplessly and went out.
Why does he feel that his grandfather seems to be in a good mood lately?
But this is good, at least it doesn't make him as worried as it did before.
Perhaps because Lin Ziming had medicinal meals delivered to him every day, Grandpa's complexion had become much rosier.
When Xia Ran arrived at the rest area, He Xiuzheng was staring blankly outside, seemingly lost in thought.
He walked over and sat down. "Dr. He, is there something you want to say to me?"
He Xiu: "Why are you still calling me Dr. He? Didn't we say before that just calling me by my name is fine? We're all so familiar with each other, why are you being so polite?"
Xia Ran smiled and said, "Sorry, it's a habit. I'll be more careful next time."
Since they have repeatedly emphasized that they are friends, he is not so ungrateful as to not know what is good for him.
Although He Xiu is Gu Zheng's friend, Gu Zheng is Gu Zheng and He Xiu is He Xiu; he wouldn't confuse the two.
"It's okay. With my relationship with Gu Zheng, it's normal for you to have some reservations."
He Xiu seemed quite open-minded, while Xia Ran was taken aback for a moment before quickly saying...
"No, you're overthinking it. I didn't confuse you with him. He is him, and you are you. I can tell the difference. What I just said was the truth. I'm just not used to it yet."
"Don't worry." He Xiu smiled. "I was just teasing you, afraid you'd be too nervous."
"No, it won't," Xia Ran replied. "You just said you wanted to talk to me about something. What is it?"
Xia Ran had already guessed what they were going to talk about.
He Xiu sighed, "Actually, we didn't talk about anything. I was just in a bad mood and wanted to talk to someone, but I couldn't think of anyone to talk to."
"I just came back from abroad and don't have many friends. I only know a few of you, so I'm sorry to trouble you to listen to my complaints."
Xia Ran: "It's okay, I have time too."
"Actually, I didn't mean to say anything, it's just..." He Xiu carefully considered his tone, "I just can't understand why he doesn't agree to my relationship with me, even though I clearly feel that he likes me a little bit."
"Or does he think I haven't done enough? That I'm not sincere enough? But I've followed you all the way from here to your hometown, isn't that enough sincerity?"
Hearing these words, Xia Ran was unable to give He Xiu a definite answer.
"Actually, when it comes to relationships, it's not enough for you to feel sincere. Some people have waited in the same place for so many years, but they still haven't gotten the relationship they wanted."
As Xia Ran said this, he didn't know whether he was answering He Xiu or speaking to himself.
However, Xia Ran quickly consoled herself.
The matter is already in the past, why is he still thinking so much about it?
He Xiu also understood the deeper meaning behind Xia Ran's words, and for a moment he felt a little guilty.
"Feel sorry."
"Hey, why are you apologizing? I was just trying to comfort you." Xia Ran said as if nothing had happened. Although she still felt sad when it came up, she was no longer as unable to even mention it as before.
"What's the use of trying to comfort me? Things are already like this, there's no point in thinking about it anymore," He Xiu said with a bitter smile.
Xia Ran glanced at He Xiu, feeling somewhat reluctant.