Um!I'm the stepfather

Chapter 12 New Years

"I didn't know about it before, but we only learned about it from the doctor after the accident. There was very little communication between us, and I...seldom cared about her." It's not that I cared very little, it can be said that I never cared.At that time, Lin Xiedong was focused on his work, thinking that married men only needed to be dedicated and responsible.In his barren concept of marriage, single-mindedness means not cheating, and being responsible means making money to support the family.He didn't know that in a normal marriage, the most important thing is the flow of love. The husband and wife care for each other and tolerate each other. This is a spiritual need.

Everyone thought that Lin Xiedong was hard-hearted, and he remained calm even after his partner died.Even his mother, Zhuang Yuqin, thought her son was cold-hearted and lacked the emotions of normal people.Only Lin Xiedong knew how much Qi Meizhen's death had affected him.After marrying Ling Yue, he will consciously consider Ling Yue and care about Ling Yue's needs, that is, he has learned the lesson of the previous marriage.He also feels guilty towards Qi Meizhen and doesn't want to repeat the same mistakes.It was Qi Meizhen's death that made him learn to open his heart to his partner.He took the initiative to open up his world to Ling Yue, and only then did Ling Yue have a chance to touch his heartstrings.

"My mother...is the same as Zaizai's mother." Ling Yue whispered.

"..." Lin Xiedong was a little surprised. The outside world knew that Mrs. Ling died of illness, but the illness was kept secret.Even Zhuang Yuqin didn't know the real cause of his friend's death.

"I thought she had nothing to worry about when she left this world. I used to be very unwilling. But in the end, I chose to accept this fact. Until today, when I saw Zaizai's mother's notebook..." Ling Yue confided slowly.

It turned out that it was not without concern.It turned out that even if I chose to leave, I would worry about whether the child would live well in the future.It turned out that even though I was in so much pain that I felt like I was stuck in a quagmire, I still wished my child's life to be free from haze...

After reading Qi Meizhen's notes, Ling Yue had a strange feeling.Obviously the notes are what Qi Meizhen said to Xiao Yukai, but what he seems to see is what his mother didn't have time to say to him.The answer that he had been thinking about and looking for all this time appeared in front of him without warning, and after the initial shock, the only thing left in his heart was relief——"Ah, that's how it is".

"I remember when I was young, my mother liked to hug me and kiss me very much..." Once the conversation started, the next thing I wanted to say came out naturally.Except for the psychiatrist, Ling Yue had never talked about his mother or his childhood with anyone else.But tonight, the question that may have been hanging in his heart for many years has been answered, and he has a special desire to talk.He couldn't help but tell Lin Xiedong a lot about himself, including the contradictions and pains he had in his childhood, and the way he and his father became more and more alienated from each other.And Lin Xiedong played a very good listening role, he quietly listened to Ling Yue telling his story, and occasionally touched the back of the young man's head distressedly.

"I believe that every mother loves her child. Even if she may not know how to love, she will give what she thinks is best for her child within her ability." Thinking of Zhuang Yuqin since she was a child Lin Xiedong felt a little emotional for his excessive concern.Zhuang Yuqin gave him too much attention, so much that he once wanted to close himself to escape this omnipresent emotion.It's just that he finally understood that Zhuang Yuqin's attention was entirely out of love for him. When he was young, he would feel helpless, but as he grew older, he gradually understood the way his mother expressed love.

Both of them lost sleepiness, and the topic changed from family feelings to their respective campus life, and then from campus life to hobbies without knowing it.For the first time, Lin Xiedong discovered that he was a good chatterer. When chatting with Ling Yue, he seemed to be interested in any topic, and he didn't feel bored or boring at all.The two whispered tirelessly until the sky turned white before falling into a deep sleep.

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Time flies, and it is the end of the year in a blink of an eye.

Ever since Ling Yue and Lin Xiedong had a heart-to-heart talk all night long, the relationship between the two husbands and wives became even more intimate.When we go out for a walk, we hold hands unexpectedly, and when we watch TV at home, we often lean our heads against each other, smiling at each other from time to time.It was okay when the couple lived in their own small home. Sister Lan was usually busy with housework and taking care of the children, and didn't pay much attention to the couple spreading dog food.When I went back to the old house occasionally, Zhuang Yuqin hated it.Although the two young and handsome guys looked at each other and smiled sweetly, Zhuang Yuqin still felt that she was bored.She had no choice but to persuade them to go out and play more, and not to stay at home with the children like a retired old man during the holidays.

The young couple accepted the elder's advice humbly, but they did not go back to the old house for the weekend for several weeks in a row. They sent Xiao Yukai back every Friday night and picked it up again on Sunday.

Lin Xiedong is not free every weekend, but he always tries to spend time with Ling Yue as much as possible.He used to be an out-and-out workaholic, but after marrying Ling Yue, his life has undergone a qualitative change.Coupled with the busy holidays at the end of the year, the company has a lot of leisure.Lin Xiedong had more time to spend with Ling Yue.

Tired and crooked, it will be the Chinese New Year.

All the affairs of the New Year are handled by the hostess of the family, and the young couple can't help them with anything, and they are light-hearted.After the family had the New Year's Eve dinner together, Zhuang Yuqin took good care of her skin and went to bed for beauty sleep early as usual.Under the care of Sister Lan, Xiao Yukai developed a good habit of going to bed early and getting up early, and went to bed obediently after nine o'clock.Only the old man in the whole family has the habit of watching the Spring Festival Gala. Lin Xiedong and Ling Yue have been watching the show after 11 o'clock.

At twelve o'clock, the two leaned on the railing of the balcony to watch the fireworks.Although fireworks and firecrackers are prohibited in the urban area, the old house is located in the outskirts of the city, so the restrictions on fireworks are not so strict, so many nearby neighbors rushed to light the prepared fireworks at 12 o'clock.

Under the gorgeous sky, how many lovers hug each other and confide in love words.

"I want to be on the balcony... I want you." He hugged the young man's waist from behind, and kissed the young man's ear delicately.

It was the first time the subject played hooliganism, and Ling Yue's ears turned red when he heard it, "Stop talking, if you say anything else, I'll—"

"Are you angry?" There seemed to be a hint of expectation in the smiling voice.

"...I'm not angry." Ling Yue was not as good as he wanted.

Unexpectedly, Lin Xiedong grabbed his waist and swayed gently from side to side, "Just say you will get angry, okay?"

President Gao Lengba suddenly turned into a coquettish and cute dog, Ling Yue was funny and soft-hearted, so he had to compromise willingly, "Okay, I'll get angry if you talk about it again." Let's see what he does.

"If you are angry, I will hug you." Hug tightly.

"Kiss you." He bit his earlobe and sucked.

"Touch you." His hand reached in from the hem of the opened clothes.

Warm big hands pinched the slippery waist and turned the person around, and kissed the target's cheek while vaguely saying: "...until you are not angry."

Ling Yue blushed and his heart beat agitated by his actions, and he couldn't breathe steadily when he spoke, "You are...a quick learner..."

During the day, Xiao Yukai watched TV for more than an hour and refused to take a nap for a long time.Ling Yue reminded Xiao Yukai to turn off the TV, and Xiao Yukai somehow learned to say, "Zaizai will be angry if you turn off the TV!"

Listening to this soft threat, Ling Yue laughed while being proud that his son had learned a new skill.He held Xiao Yukai in his arms with a smile, "I'll hug you when you're angry... kiss you... like you, are you still angry?"

The little guy was so kissed that he giggled and screamed: "Ah! Zaizai is not angry anymore! Zaizai is not angry anymore!" One big and one small spread out on the carpet laughing, and finally Xiao Yukai got up and ran away Turned off the TV.

"Are you still angry?" Lin Xiedong's voice was very gentle, and his movements were also very gentle.

"Not angry...um..." Ling Yue couldn't help biting his lower lip.

"Now that you're not angry, go back to your room and do something fun."

At the beginning of the new year, their night has just begun.

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