Chapter 1011 I’m going to find her
Chapter 1011 I’m going to find her
Looking back at these photos, Qiao Sinian understood everything.
These are all places they had visited together.
After he left without saying goodbye and disappeared completely, Wen Xiaoman really did look for him.
She went to many streets and walked through all the places that held their shared memories, taking these solo photos in every corner.
But in every photo, she deliberately left the space next to her empty.
She is not smiling in the photo.
Her eyes were filled with melancholy, as if she were hoping for someone.
Qiao Sinian vaguely understood.
What she liked was never the scenery or the places she had never been.
What she longs for is someone by her side to enjoy the scenery with her.
She left that spot vacant because she stubbornly believed in the lie that she would "find him in the scenery."
She went to every place she could go, but she still couldn't find him.
This persistence and expectation, conveyed through these photos, struck Qiao Sinian's heart heavily, causing him pain so intense that he could barely breathe.
Joss Nian flipped the photo over.
On the back of one of the photos, he saw a note left by Wen Xiaoman: "I will wait for you here."
He turned to another photo, on the back of which was written: "Love is being able to share the scenery at the top of the mountain and also share the chill at the bottom of the valley."
There's another one with the words on the back: "We don't need to keep saying 'forever,' but when storms come, I hope we'll be there for each other the moment we meet."
"..."
Each word, like the gentlest needle, pierced the softest, most guilty part of his heart.
Her meaning couldn't be clearer.
She was telling him that she wasn't the kind of person who could only share the good times but not the bad.
He shouldn't have taken it upon himself to push her away and hide the truth from her.
She wanted him to know that if she had known the truth earlier, no matter how many days he had left to live, she would have been willing to stay by his side and face it together until the very last moment.
These silent confessions and declarations made Qiao Sinian feel more ashamed than any direct accusation, and made his long-frozen heart tremble violently.
He suddenly raised his head, his voice hoarse but carrying an undeniable determination: "Get ready, I'm going to find her now."
The two trusted confidants were stunned, almost doubting that they had misheard.
Ah Yong asked incredulously, "What? Master, you mean... we're going to find Miss Wen now?"
Qiao Sinian's eyes were unusually bright, and he firmly repeated, "Yes, I'm going now, immediately! Right now!"
Looking at his master's health, A-Yi hurriedly tried to dissuade him: "But master, your health... the doctor said you need to rest absolutely and are not suitable for long-distance travel. Why don't we wait here for Miss Wen's news? Or call her back?"
"Wait? I can't wait!"
Qiao Sinian interrupted him, his tone anxious, "What if she never comes back? What if I suddenly die and can't see her one last time?"
He dared not take any more risks.
He has wasted too much time on his self-righteous "for her own good," which has only caused her more pain.
Now, all he wants is to see her immediately and tell her in person that he was wrong, that he regrets it, and that he will never push her away again.
Meeting their master's stubborn gaze, A-Yi and A-Yong knew that any further persuasion would be futile.
The two exchanged a troubled glance; they couldn't make the decision, nor could they bear the responsibility.
Therefore, we must inform Mr. and Mrs. Qiao immediately.
Only they might be able to persuade this master, who, once he makes up his mind, is impossible to change.
When Mr. and Mrs. Qiao heard that Qiao Sinian had finally woken up, they both breathed a sigh of relief.
But then she heard that her son had just woken up and was going crazy, wanting to go find Wen Xiaoman immediately, regardless of his health. Her heart, which had just been at ease, jumped into her throat again, and she rushed to the ward.
Upon entering the ward, I saw that Qiao Sinian had already packed up and changed into a simple casual outfit, clearly ready to leave.
Madam Qiao quickly stepped forward and advised, "Si Nian, you've only just woken up. Do you really have to go find Xiao Man right now?"
Qiao Sinian gave a faint "hmm".
Looking at his pale face, Mrs. Qiao said worriedly, "But your body... can it withstand such a long journey? What if something happens to you on the way?"
“I can.” Jossian’s answer was brief but powerful.
He knows his own body.
There might be unexpected events, but he has to go.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, he turned to look at Mr. and Mrs. Qiao, his eyes changing slightly, the previous eagerness gone, replaced by an unusual calm and clear-headedness.
He slowly said, "Dad, Mom, you don't need to try to persuade me anymore."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over their faces: "You both want me to be happy, right?"
Mr. and Mrs. Qiao were taken aback by his question and nodded subconsciously.
Joss raised the corners of his mouth and continued, "I just suddenly realized that for me, every day I live is stolen from heaven, it's a bonus. Maybe today is my last day."
His gaze became deep and relieved: "I shouldn't hide anymore, I shouldn't push her away anymore, but should be with her and cherish every day... which may be the last day. This is what I want, and it is the best explanation I can give to her... and to myself."
As Mr. and Mrs. Qiao listened to their son's calm words and looked into his earnest eyes, all the words of advice and worry that were on the tip of their tongues suddenly got stuck in their throats, and they couldn't utter a single word.
They could tell that their son had truly come to his senses this time.
Moreover, he was fully aware of his physical condition and what he was doing; he even treated each day as if it were his last.
What else can they say?
What reason could there be to stop him from pursuing the final happiness in his life?
Mrs. Qiao's eyes instantly reddened. She choked up, gripped her son's hand tightly, and said one last time, "Na Sinian, you must... come back safely."
This sentence contains so much; it is both expectation and request.
However, Qiao Sinian remained silent for a long time without answering.
Because he couldn't agree to his mother's request.
It wasn't that he didn't want to come back, but that he wasn't sure if his body could support him to return safely again.
Therefore, he could not give this guarantee, nor could he agree to it.
In the end, he simply shook Mrs. Qiao's hand gently in return, looked deeply at his parents, and said in a low voice, "Dad, Mom, take care."
After saying that, he let go of her hand and left without looking back.
met free