Chapter 5, Encountering a Gay Man on a Night Road
It is now autumn, and the night air is still somewhat chilly. A gust of cold wind blows, lifting the hat off a jogger's head, revealing a face that is somewhat youthful and tender, yet cannot be considered that of a child.
Even though the funeral has already been held, Li Ye still cannot accept the fact that his mother, who had always nurtured him, has passed away
Sister ... ... what ... ... " Li Ye murmured to herself
It is unclear which family's child is so mischievous, as many of the streetlights on the road have had their bulbs broken, with only a few fortunate ones still illuminating the dim path.
Imagining Lilith in a pure white wedding dress, her face filled with happiness as she throws herself into the arms of a man whose features are indistinguishable, Li Ye's breathing becomes increasingly rapid, and her running speed accelerates... as if she needs to vent something...
Li Ye was somewhat taken aback. Although he had lived in this city for less than a year, he still had some understanding of the city's layout. This was a habit of his, instilled in him by his mother since childhood, to quickly familiarize himself with the terrain of any new place he arrived at.
I estimated that the distance from home to here is at least around 30 kilometers. How could he have run that far without even realizing it? Even if it was a slow jog, this is quite exaggerated, isn't it? A marathon? Moreover, he doesn't feel any fatigue at all? His breathing is even very steady?
Although the death of his mother was very sad, the words spoken by Lilith ignited another flame in Li Ye's heart... a kind of fearsome yet immensely anticipated flame
This night is destined to be a sleepless one, whether for Li Ye or for others
"I clearly have many more questions I want to ask you..." As she ran, Li Ye shed tears...
What is happening ... this feeling ... '' Li Ye clutched her chest, feeling somewhat pained
For her, it was just her younger brother Li Ye smiled, but tears streamed down her face
Uncertain of the reason, after Lilith declared that he was her most important younger brother, Li Ye felt both happy and, at the same time, extremely sad
As for Lilith, it seems that she has little interaction with those uncles, aunts, and other relatives. Judging from the events of the afternoon, the relationship appears to be quite ordinary
He has many, many questions that he wants to clarify
In this moment, Li Ye was finally able to express her pain under no circumstances, allowing her tears to flow freely.
In the dead of night, the person who is not sleeping well and has come out for a morning jog is none other than Li Ye, who has just experienced the immense upheaval of his mother's passing
Morning exercise? Speaking of which, is it really okay to come out for morning exercise at this time? Isn't it too early?
Oh my, this is truly... I never expected that a casual midnight stroll would lead to such a fortunate encounter. It seems that my master is indeed quite generous with me
"From now on... will I really have to live with her..."
His tears... all remained in his heart... Since childhood, he has never been someone who easily reveals his true emotions
From childhood to adulthood, he has always had one question. Who is his father? Why has his mother never mentioned him? Why does she get angry whenever he brings it up? Why do they have to move frequently, even living in different cities? Why does it seem to Li Ye as if they are avoiding someone?
You are indeed my most important younger brother
How frustrating! It turns out that insomnia is really that uncomfortable! The silhouette of a jogger mutters to himself and then continues to jog along this street.
At around 2 o'clock in the morning, even the night owls have mostly gone to sleep. The streets are eerily quiet, with only the occasional sound of a dog barking or a cat meowing, creating a very tranquil atmosphere
Li Ye does not know how to adapt to the future, whether to rely on that sister for companionship. Perhaps it is manageable in the coming years, but what about later? ... No matter what, the sister will eventually get married ... ... At that time ... ...
No way... I actually ended up here?
And why does his mother ... ? ... look so young? Li Ye felt that the mother he saw in his childhood and the one he sees now have not changed at all
When did my physical strength become so good? Speaking of which, can I participate in the Olympics like this?" Li Ye, somewhat incredulous, pinched herself and, realizing it was not a dream, murmured...
Just as Li Ye was preparing to run back home, a wave of danger surged through her, an instinctive sense of peril as if she had encountered a natural enemy... That feeling was so intense it seemed to stop her heart from beating...
From now on, it will only be the two of them, the siblings, relying on each other for support
Raising his right hand as if to grasp the chandelier above, Li Ye stared blankly at the ceiling. His mother and stepfather had passed away, and he had no relatives on this side; all along, he had no family members other than his mother.
Unfortunately, it is too late for anything now... his mother has already passed away... and she died with a man she had been married to for less than half a year...
Having relied on each other since childhood, Li Ye's mother, with whom he had a very close relationship, has passed away, leaving him truly heartbroken. Although he did not shed a single tear throughout the entire day, appearing almost like a cold-blooded creature, only he himself knows just how deeply sad and distressed he truly is
At this time, no one was supposed to appear, yet a figure emerged from a distance, a person dressed in sportswear who was running.
A somewhat frivolous man's voice came from not far in front of Li Ye to his right, and then, under Li Ye's astonished gaze, a foreign handsome man dressed in a pure white trench coat, with chestnut curly hair, was smiling at him and was walking towards Li Ye...
This night also marks a turning point for the future, influencing the world in a profound way
And now, he has lost his mother, yet gained a sister... a sister with no blood relation, a blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty, regarded by the entire school as a goddess of perfection...
Uncertain of the reason, he, who used to fall asleep and snore within three minutes of lying down, is now tossing and turning tonight, unable to find rest. His mind is constantly flooded with numerous images.
Today can be described as a special day, the funeral of the mother, and Lilith's words have had a tremendous impact on Li Ye as a whole
Lying in bed, Li Ye's mind kept replaying the words that Lilith had said in the late afternoon. Fortunately, there was no one around now; otherwise, they would surely be terrified by the expression on Li Ye's face, which alternated between crying, laughing, and worrying.
There are experiences of relying on his mother during childhood, the confusion of moving around with her from place to place, and the memory of the only time they argued when she remarried
Unbeknownst to him, Li Ye had no idea how far he had run or how fast he had been running. By the time he realized it, he found himself in a desolate area on the outskirts of the city