flstandardbreds Chapter 37 He was like a ray of light
Chapter 37 He was like a ray of light
Tan Haoyu began to tell Zhu Ziqing a story about why rabbits have red eyes.
"Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit who was very mischievous. Always curious about what lay deep in the forest, it disobeyed its mother and secretly ran inside. There, it found a magical fruit, thinking that eating it would turn it into a super rabbit. But little did it know, the fruit was a mischievous elf in disguise. As soon as the little rabbit ate it, it noticed its eyes began to change color, first becoming multicolored, which terrified it. It searched everywhere for water to wash them clean, but accidentally fell into a small pond filled with red paint, and its eyes turned red, never to return to their original color."
Tan Haoyu rambled on, his voice soft and humorous.
Zhu Ziqing couldn't help but burst out laughing as she listened to Tan Haoyu's story: "Where did you hear these stories? They're so absurd."
Tan Haoyu said with a smile, "As long as it makes you happy, what's wrong with being a little absurd?"
Looking at Tan Haoyu, Zhu Ziqing couldn't help but feel a surge of gratitude.
In any case, at that moment, he was like a ray of light, giving her strength and courage, and making her no longer afraid.
With Tan Haoyu's gentle comfort, Zhu Ziqing slowly broke free from the nightmare of the past and truly felt that long-lost warmth.
Zhu Ziqing raised her head slightly, looked at Tan Haoyu, and said softly with a hint of hesitation in her eyes, "Do you know? When I was a child, I was first in every subject in the whole school and was recommended to the most famous university in the capital, but I didn't go to register in the end."
Tan Haoyu gazed intently at her, turned slightly to the side, listened attentively, and gently held her hand, offering her silent encouragement.
A hint of reminiscence flashed in Zhu Ziqing's eyes: "Because I chose my favorite art major, I always dreamed of designing the most beautiful wedding dress in the world. At that time, I was full of hope for the future."
Her voice gradually lowered, "However, two years ago, due to some things, I gave up my dream of designing wedding dresses, and since then, I have never picked up a paintbrush again."
At this point, her eyes reddened slightly, as if a sadness was spreading in her heart.
Tan Haoyu placed her hand on his cheek and said gently, "No matter what happened in the past, it doesn't matter. I only care about your future."
His gaze was sincere and firm, as if conveying an unwavering belief to Zhu Ziqing.
Zhu Ziqing's heart stirred. She looked at Tan Haoyu, hesitant to speak.
She knew she had been hiding something from the past, and now she was hesitant to reveal everything.
She was afraid that once Tan Haoyu knew the truth, his feelings for her would change.
Tan Haoyu seemed to have seen through her thoughts.
He gently embraced Zhu Ziqing and said firmly, "I am your husband, and that will never change. No matter what happens, I will always be by your side."
He held her tightly, as if he wanted to build a solid wall around her with his embrace to protect her from all the harm in the world.
What Zhu Ziqing didn't know was that Tan Haoyu had also had excellent grades since childhood.
He has never come in second place, graduated from the world-renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and obtained his doctorate in half the time of others. These are things that others may consider worth boasting about.
But in Tan Haoyu's view, these are all trivial matters and not worth mentioning.
He rarely talks about his achievements in front of outsiders.
Zhu Ziqing leaned against him and nodded silently.
But the inner conflict surged within her like a raging tide, crashing against her wave after wave.
Zhu Ziqing's heart is struggling between the past and the present.
The shadows of the past haunted her like ghosts, making her hesitant to open her heart to Tan Haoyu.
She could only carefully guard her secret, and always kept her feelings and attitude towards Tan Haoyu to herself.
Every time she spent with Tan Haoyu, she wavered between fear and anticipation.
She feared his disappointment and departure after he learned the truth, yet she also hoped that he could truly accept her.
But Tan Haoyu always held fast to his beliefs.
He repeatedly emphasized his role as "husband," offering comfort to Zhu Ziqing through his actions.
As Zhu Ziqing thought about it, she fell into a low mood again.
Tan Haoyu quietly stayed by her side, making her feel at ease with his warm embrace and gentle words.
Looking into Zhu Ziqing's eyes, Zhu Haoyu said sincerely, "I don't care about your past. I just want to create a future with you."
Finally, in Tan Haoyu's arms, Zhu Ziqing gradually regained some peace and fell into a deep sleep.
While Zhu Ziqing was sleeping, Tan Haoyu quietly stayed by her bedside, gently comforting her.
This time, Zhu Ziqing's sleep was undisturbed by nightmares.
In her dream, Zhu Ziqing's life was like a calm lake, without the turbulent waves of the past.
With Tan Haoyu by her side, Zhu Ziqing began living the peaceful life she had always dreamed of.
They strolled together in the park in the early morning, prepared dinner together in the kitchen in the evening, and shared the little things in life together.
Their relationship gradually stabilized through their daily interactions.
Zhu Ziqing finally felt the happiness and peace that she had always longed for but dared not believe.
The happiness she longed for was actually very simple.
It's simply about being able to walk hand in hand with your beloved partner through every ordinary day.
The two stayed together, watching the years slowly pass by, accompanying each other until old age.
Her sleeping face was as serene as a baby's, as if all her worries had vanished in that moment.
The next day, the morning sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains and onto the bed.
Zhu Ziqing slowly woke up.
She looked up and saw Tan Haoyu still sitting by the window, quietly reading the newspaper, just like always.
Hearing her move, Tan Haoyu turned his head slightly and said softly, "She's awake."
These two simple words completely calmed Zhu Ziqing's heart.
It was as if all the turmoil had returned to calm at this moment.
Zhu Ziqing looked at Tan Haoyu and greeted him softly, "Good morning."
Tan Haoyu nodded slightly and replied, "Good morning."
As if they were of one mind, neither of them mentioned the upsetting events of the previous day, as if nothing had ever happened.