Captain Lu was aloof again today.

Chapter 124 Couple
For a long time, she trapped herself in that past, hating and denying herself.

Looking back now, it was truly a case of needlessly worrying.

Having climbed out of the abyss of hell and still being able to maintain her original aspirations, Wei Qingsong is already very satisfied.

She was not assimilated by those demons, but instead chose the right path for herself.

Admittedly, she awoke from bloodshed, her body covered in filth, but her soul was pure and she had a clear conscience.

Suddenly, she remembered Lu Jingming's face again. His eyes were so bright, like the brightest light in the darkest night.

She gently raised her wine glass and whispered to the city she had longed for: "Tangzhou, I will protect you with him."

She will continue to love the world he protects.

After the rainy season, Tangzhou officially entered autumn. The air was fresh, with a slightly damp smell. A few leaves were blown down by the wind, swirling and drifting into the distance, chased away by a few kittens.

The sun was warm, the wind was gentle, and dappled golden light shone through the gaps in the leaves, falling on the bluestone slabs by the roadside, creating a mottled effect.

There were few pedestrians on the street, and only a few people walked by in a hurry without stopping. At this time, most people were still busy making a living.

Wei Qingsong indeed slept well, making up for all the sleepless nights he had stayed up earlier.

She had originally planned to take her time washing up, but when she checked her phone, she found that Lu Jingming had sent her a message two hours earlier.

Now she was completely awake. She hurriedly tidied herself up and rushed downstairs.

Knowing she was going to visit a patient, Wei Qingsong wore a simple, casual white sweater, and tied her chestnut curly hair into a neat ponytail.

As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw a tall and slender figure outside the glass door of the apartment building in the distance.

He was also wearing a white sweater, which made him look less aloof and gave him a more sunny and refreshing vibe.

During work hours, Lu Jingming is always upright and serious, with every button on his shirt fastened meticulously, without even a wrinkle. It's rare for him to have such a relaxed and leisurely time.

Both of their sweaters were basic, plain styles, and at first glance, they looked like matching couple outfits. Anyone who didn't know better would think they had planned it beforehand.

Wei Qingsong couldn't help but recall that some time ago, she saw a post on some forum titled "100 Little Things Couples Must Do," one of which was to wear matching outfits together.

So, Wei Qingsong carefully selected items on Taobao.

However, although Lu Jingming acts casually, he has extremely high taste in certain aspects and is quite picky. He either thinks the patterns are too flashy or the colors are too frivolous.

Not long after, she was forced to leave Tangzhou, and she had only completed less than a quarter of the so-called "100 little things couples must do".

Tanggong University and Tangshi University are not far apart. When he doesn't have classes, Lu Jingming will wait for her downstairs at her dormitory building, just like this.

His handsome appearance always attracts the attention of girls. Whenever this happens, Wei Qingsong will dress up and take his hand in front of everyone, boldly declaring her ownership.

A young girl's thoughts are always simple and straightforward; she doesn't care about gains or losses and always follows her feelings in the moment.

As the elevator doors behind him slowly closed, Wei Qingsong snapped back to reality, quickened her pace, and pushed the doors open to exit.

"Have you been waiting long? Why didn't you call to wake me up?"

“It wasn’t long. I had just woken up when I texted you.” Lu Jingming’s eyes were gentle. “I knew you were sleeping when you didn’t reply, and I didn’t want to wake you.”

There have been frequent murders lately, and the criminal investigation team is working non-stop like a spinning top. He has long been used to this kind of life, but Wei Qingsong is different.

He couldn't bear to let her suffer along with him.

But Wei Qingsong was always stubborn, and nothing could change his mind.

Normally, a psychological consultant wouldn't need to go out on fieldwork, but she insisted on doing it herself, even when she was so tired she could barely keep her eyes open, she didn't complain of being tired.

He felt sorry for her, but he was also proud of his radiant girl.

After the two had eaten, they arrived at the hospital at 2 p.m.

Yin Zhijie's condition worsened; his eyes became sunken, and he became so thin that he was just a skeleton.

The hospital gown hung loosely on him, the sleeves also appearing empty, revealing hands that were so thin they were just skin and bones, sallow and dry, like stalks of reeds.

Nevertheless, he remained seated on the hospital bed, unwilling to lie down, his eyes tightly closed, his breath faint, as if he might leave at any moment.

Qin Danping looked much more haggard than when they last met.

Looking at the large and small bags in Wei Qingsong's hands, she sighed, "It's already a huge kindness that you came to visit, why did you bring so much stuff?"

Her eyes were full of fatigue, but she still forced a smile and greeted everyone with tea and fruit.

Wei Qingsong quickly said, "Auntie, please don't bother. Sit down and rest. We just came to see you and Uncle Yin."

"It's alright. I can't stay idle anyway. It's good to find something to do so I don't overthink things." Qin Danping smiled gently and walked towards the sink with the fruit plate.

Lu Jingming and Wei Qingsong exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat regretful.

Their only daughter, Yin Hailan, committed suicide. Jiang Yinian, whom they had watched grow up and treated like their own son, was imprisoned for murder.

It's truly heartbreaking to think about.

Qin Danping came in from outside carrying fruit. Seeing the two people's somber expressions, she comforted them instead, saying, "We know about what happened to Yi Nian. Taking a life is unforgivable under the law. He shouldn't have done such a foolish thing."

Wei Qingsong and Lu Jingming remained silent for a while, unsure of what to say to comfort the family.

"Yinian is a good kid, but he's too impulsive. He's been under a lot of pressure these past few years, having to manage his work while also taking care of Lanlan. Lanlan's death was a huge blow to him. But he shouldn't have done that... sigh."

In the end, Qin Danping could only express her unspoken thoughts with a sigh.

Wei Qingsong didn't respond, but instead said carefully, "Auntie, it must be really hard for you to take care of Uncle all by yourself. I don't know how I can help you. If I have some free time in the future, I'll come over and do some things for you to share some of the burden."

The cause of Yin Hailan's death remains a mystery, and Wei Qingsong has no intention of revealing his doubts.

If Yin Hailan's death was indeed caused by external forces, she will seek justice for her.

Without thinking, Qin Danping replied, "How can I do that? I know the nature of your work; it's already busy and tiring enough. How can I take up your rest time?"

“Old Yin… his days may not be long. The doctor said he won’t make it through this winter.” Qin Danping’s voice choked as she said this. “It’s tough for me, but no matter how tough it is, I have to hold on and be there for him during his last days.”

Upon hearing this, Yin Zhijie's fingers twitched slightly.

He can no longer act like he used to and hold her hand.

Life is fragile, and it is vulnerable in the face of disease or disaster.

Thank you Blue Cherry First Snow for the monthly pass.

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(End of this chapter)