Chapter 8

Ye Qiaolu surprisingly understood and silently replied: Come out quickly

In the future, Dad will buy you a bigger one. Ye Chengfeng spoke lightly, but the reality was quite helpless. He rented an old house on the first floor. The house is not large, about sixty square meters. It has light from three sides, and there is an open small courtyard in front.

Although Ye Qiaolu did not quite understand what had happened, she had a bad feeling. She looked up and asked, "Dad, will I still be able to come to Aunt Shi's house to play in the future"

He silently opened his mouth: What is it

The dinner menu is quite lavish

Ye Qiaolu stared blankly at the tall figure sitting in the original position of Ye Jing

In the story, Jack Robin did not venture far away, but instead accompanied Amanda Karina Green in battling monsters. The two displayed remarkable synergy, overcoming challenges together.

He turned his head to look at her

Ye Chengfeng smiled and said, "Aunt Shi is very busy"

Little Green has lost a lot of weight. Shi Yumei felt a bit heartbroken in her words. Although Ye Qiaolu used to be chubby, her face was round, and her eyes were round, making her very cute. Shi Yumei liked that round appearance

She no longer questioned Shi Yu Mei, but instead returned to her room and picked up the diary that had not been written in for a long time

Most of those living in that building are still employed, and their units have not made things difficult for them

Ye Qiaolu covered her lips with her right hand and whispered, "Ye Jing."

Yet, I noticed that the smile of the one bestowing beauty grew larger, to the point of being somewhat melancholic

Ye Qiaolu asked, "Aunt Shi, when will Ye Jing come to play with me?"

Ye Jing rose and walked to the door

Later, Ye Qiaolu felt an overwhelming sadness upon recalling the news of Ye Jing's death. The memory of the two of them playing on the carousel together deepened her sorrow

However, as Shi Yumei's visits became increasingly frequent, Ye Jing never made an appearance. Shi Yumei did not mention this son again

Ye Chengfeng smiled at his daughter, "He needs to do his homework, so I will bring him over to play another day"

After the winter vacation, she wanted to inform Ye Jing about her move

Ye Chengfeng is currently facing a situation where the developer has defaulted on his project payments, which have yet to be fulfilled. He no longer possesses the same glamorous demeanor as before

He ... ...

In front of this old house, there are two large trees. If the leaves were still there, he would certainly be able to gaze for a long, long time

And Shi Yu Mei was also running around in a frenzy, drenched in sweat

In early November, Ye Chengfeng took Ye Qiaolu to Xiangshan Street

I heard from Xiao Pang that Ye Jing has transferred schools

The sound was very low; Ye Jing, who was sitting in the sixth row, could not hear it

Ye Qiaolu became serious and studied diligently every day. She wanted to grow up quickly, so that when she grew up, she could earn money and help her father share the burden

As I continued to write, the pages became damp

Little Fatty furrowed his brow; she spoke too softly for him to hear clearly. Uncertain, he asked, "Hmm?"

Ye Qiaolu was startled, her round eyes wide open. She immediately recalled what Ye Jing had once said, that his father had gone to a very, very far place, just as her mother had.

The figure of him has disappeared from the neighboring class

She took a bite

After that day, Ye Qiaolu saw Ye Jing at school and felt somewhat hesitant

Ye Qiaolu's mind was in a state of chaos

She looked somewhat heartbroken

Ye Qiaolu became even more curious, "Why? Where did he go?"

Ye Chengfeng, who was beside him, felt a sense of guilt upon hearing these words.

Ye Qiaolu felt somewhat uneasy and turned to look at Shi Yumei

"You are still young and do not understand these matters." Shi Yumei lightly tugged at Ye Qiaolu's bangs, not intending to reveal the complexities of adult relationships to the child

The organization stated that because her father has resigned, the property rights are no longer valid

He approached her, his gaze instinctively directed towards the large tree

She thought that now she really wouldn't be able to see Aunt Shi again

She was somewhat curious as to why Ye Jing was not coming tonight, so she asked, "Aunt Shi, what is Ye Jing eating at home?"

Although Ye Chengfeng had never mentioned the difficulties of his business to his daughter, Ye Qiaolu vaguely understood that her father was struggling. The father who used to be impeccably dressed in a suit now wore wrinkled shirts and was constantly on the move.

Ye Qiaolu approached him and asked, "Can I come to your house to play?"

Shi Yu Mei is a clever woman. A subtle hint, and she understood. At first, she was taken aback, but then she smiled and said, "Career comes first, as it should be"

One day after the onset of winter, Ye Qiao arrived home from school and saw Shi Yu Mei. She was momentarily taken aback

She stood beside him, "Leaf diameter."

On that evening, Shi Yumei and Ye Chengfeng were busy in the kitchen together

Indeed, it is still the deliciousness of the past

Ye Qiaolu touched her face and felt that she was not as beautiful as before. She smiled and said, "I will still be chubby in the future." Once she could earn money, she would continue to eat two large bowls of rice, and that way she could become chubby and look very good.

On the day of departure, she turned back every three steps, gazing at her original home. "Dad, will we come back?"

He briefly summarized his current situation. Facing Shi Yumei, he could only express his apologies. He was unable to take care of himself, let alone consider her.

At the end of the year, Ye Qiaolv moved to a new home. The large house she lived in was occupied by a bearded uncle

This diary serves as her refuge during times of sorrow

"Good. " Shi Yu Mei smiled, "Xiao Lu is really well-behaved."

Ye Qiaolu rubbed her eyes and sobbed, "Ye Jing ... ... " That tear blurred the name of Jack Robin Jing

The two individuals reunite, neither of them being in their best condition

Aunt Shi," Ye Qiaolu came to her senses and broke into a smile

The chubby boy in the first row of the first column saw a chubby girl and felt a sense of kinship. He asked, "Who are you looking for?"

Now he is walking with his father

Shiyi Mei still appears beautiful, gentle, and kind, "Xiao Lu, long time no see"

The conversation between the two people returned to six months ago

One day after class, Ye Qiaolu ran to the door of the neighboring class. She leaned her head in and whispered, "Ye Jing, Ye Jing."

As I raised my head, I immediately spotted the little green head of Ye Qiao tilted at the entrance.

Only beauty is bestowed upon those who encounter this matter

Although Ye Jing and she spoke in very short sentences, he was her little companion. She remembered the way he looked at the big tree, remembered how he listened to her speak. She also remembered how he stood in front of the standing fan, his hair dancing wildly in the wind

She shook her head and repeated, "Leaf diameter." Her volume slightly increased

Little Fatty turned around to look at Ye Jing, then turned back to gaze at Ye Qiao Green. Little Fatty was quite perplexed. Did these two have a conversation? Did he not hear it?

She sat in front of the courtyard, looking at the big tree, just like Ye Jing. She could not discern the reason, but was merely mourning him in her own way

Amanda Karina Green encountered a boy named Jack Robin Lane on the road

No. Neither he nor his mother likes noise and commotion

Ye Qiaolu looked at the long-lost fried fish and recalled her summer vacation diary from last year

In Ye Qiao's round green eyes, there was a sense of desolation

Shi Yu Mei was momentarily taken aback, "He... is not by my side." Her tone concealed a sense of helplessness

Ye Qiaolu lied, saying it was a problem related to her studies. She did not want to bring up the sorrowful matter concerning Shi Yumei, just as her father never spoke of her mother.

The great tree remains, yet the shadow of its leaves has vanished

Where it went, no one knows

Ye Chengfeng glanced at her deeply, then took his daughter's hand

Little Fatty understood this time. He turned his head and shouted, "Ye Jing, someone is looking for you"

Not long after, Ye Chengfeng dismissed Aunt Zhen and did not hire another nanny. His financial chain was broken. He sold the company and real estate.

When he was prosperous, his daughter enjoyed lavish meals every day, consuming two large bowls of rice and leaving not a single grain behind. Now, living here, her appetite has diminished, she no longer eats meat with the same gusto as before, and her complexion is not as rosy as it used to be

In this encounter, the two of them had topics that were different from last year, engaging in conversations that were more down-to-earth, rather than the vague discussions of grace and elegance from the previous year

Ye Qiaolu stood on the balcony, gazing out the window

She went to her workplace to reason and seek an explanation

This has indeed made her anxious, as she does not have the property certificate in hand

Ye Qiaolu will go to see Ye Jing again

Ye Qiaolu further inquired about the leaf diameter, but he fell silent.

Did my dad have a quarrel with your mom? Ye Qiaolu pondered for a long time and, in conjunction with the plot of the television drama, made this inference

Ye Qiaolu smiled and turned to wait for him in the corridor

Ye Chengfeng and Shi Yumei were unaware of Ye Qiaolu's thoughts. Noticing her melancholy, they asked her a few questions

No.

She vaguely sensed that her connection with Shi Yumei had been severed

With a moment of beauty in her expression, she glanced at Ye Chengfeng

... ... left with his father

Then she ran to the corridor to gaze at that large tree

Shi Yu walked over, gently stroking Ye Qiao's green hair, "You are still growing, so you must eat well and be nourished, do you understand?"

After two months of negotiations with the organization without any results, she visited a law firm. By coincidence, she encountered Ye Chengfeng, who was there to handle a dispute over project payments.

Ye Qiaolu listened, feeling genuinely anxious in her heart

Ye Jing had a calm expression on his face

A few years ago, her father retired and purchased the property rights at a discounted price based on his years of service. However, the company has yet to issue the property certificate. Recently, the company suddenly claimed that they would reclaim the house on the grounds that her father had already retired

Ye Qiao-lu nodded and said, "Aunt Shi, I will do my homework first, and after I finish my homework, I will play with you."

In the summer of 1998, the State Council issued a notice to abolish the welfare housing allocation policy. China entered the era of commercial housing

The apartment where Shi Yu Mei resides is a welfare allocation from her father's workplace.

Ye Qiaolu felt that although Ye Jing had left, he had always been with her in the identity of Jack Robin Jing. Therefore, no matter how long he was gone, she had an inexplicable sense of familiarity with him

The leaf diameter remains unchanged, still taciturn