TEOTWDWTEFTCLB Chapter 83

☆、 Extra: Nan Qing & Nan Lin’s story (BE)

☆、 Extra: Nan Qing & Nan Lin’s story (BE)

Two years later, the world has returned to its pre-apocalyptic prosperity, the city’s hustle and bustle has resumed, the streets are crowded, and neon lights flicker endlessly.

In this reborn land, Shen Xuanmo has relied on his own strength to not only achieve great success in business. He thought to himself, this should be enough to be qualified to support his Nan Qing.

He stood on the top floor, overlooking the bustling city, and remembered Nan Qing’s depressed look because of Nan Lin, his heart aching as he froze in place.

“Shen Xuanmo, you’re finally back.” Nan Qing looked very happy, ran over cheerfully, and hung himself on the man.

“What good thing happened, why so happy?” Shen Xuanmo was stunned, lost for a moment, and then his eyes were unconsciously attracted by the pendant on his body.

“My brother is abroad, he’s okay! And he’ll be back soon!” Nan Qing was extremely excited, he really wanted his brother to come back now!

Nan Qing’s words caused a surge in Shen Xuanmo’s heart. He was gratified by Nan Qing’s joy, and frowned at Nan Lin’s return. He knew that although Nan Lin was out of contact, he would be fine, wouldn’t he be back to snatch his treasure this time?

Shen Xuanmo gently stroked Nan Qing’s hair and said softly, “That’s great, Nan Qing, you can finally rest assured.” Forget it, the baby’s happiness is the most important thing, we’ll talk about big brother-in-law later.

Nan Qing came down from Shen Xuanmo’s body, his eyes shining with anticipation: “Shen Xuanmo, after my brother comes back, can we go pick him up together? I want to give him a surprise.”

“Okay, I’ll listen to whatever my baby wants.” Shen Xuanmo agreed with Nan Qing’s idea as always. As long as Nan Qing doesn’t leave himself, he will unconditionally support whatever he wants to do.

But unfortunately, they didn’t pick up anyone, because Nan Lin came back early.

“Brother?” Nan Qing’s voice trembled. He rubbed his eyes and called out in disbelief in a low voice, for fear that he had mistaken someone.

Nan Qing stood in place, tears swirling in his eyes, his vision blurred so that he could barely see Nan Lin’s face.

His fingers clenched the corner of his clothes tightly, his fingertips slightly pale from the force. His throat seemed to be blocked by something, he wanted to say something, but couldn’t make a sound.

“Nan Qing, long time no see.” Nan Lin turned his head and looked at Nan Qing with tears in his eyes and said, “What’s wrong, don’t you recognize your brother?” Nan Lin’s voice was soft, with a hint of teasing smile.

Nan Lin smiled and opened his arms to signal him to come over, “Come here, let brother give you a hug.”

A look of surprise instantly bloomed on Nan Qing’s face, he almost jumped up and threw himself into Nan Lin’s arms.

Tears swirled in his eyes, but he smiled so brightly that the whole world seemed to brighten up.

“Brother, you’re really back!” Nan Qing’s voice choked, he hugged Nan Lin tightly, as if afraid this was a dream that would disappear as soon as he let go.

Nan Lin gently patted Nan Qing’s back, his eyes full of doting and tenderness: “Silly boy, I’m back, I won’t leave again.”

Nan Qing heard the sound of moving things next door early in the morning, and couldn’t help but be curious and wanted to see, but unexpectedly found that it was his own brother moving things.

Tears soaked Nan Qing’s shirt, and a muffled voice came: “Brother…you’re finally back…I miss you so much…”

Nan Lin’s heart softened suddenly, his arm hugged Nan Qing tightly, and his palm gently patted his back, as if comforting a frightened child.

His chin rested on the top of Nan Qing’s head, his voice gentle and firm: “I’m sorry, I made you wait so long. Brother is back, I won’t leave again.”

Came out to find Nan Qing, just happened to see this scene, his eyes were complicated, his fingers curled slightly, and he couldn’t help but feel a tinge of sourness in his heart.

Shen Xuanmo looked as usual, glanced at Nan Lin lightly, and said calmly: “Welcome back, big brother-in-law.”

Shen Xuanmo was originally prepared to fight with Nan Lin, but Nan Lin unexpectedly nodded and didn’t retort.

“Well, thank you for taking care of Nan Qing.” Handing Nan Qing over to Shen Xuanmo should be the best choice he made. He had to admit that Nan Qing was well protected by him, his face was rounded, and he looked even more lovely.

“It seems that a lot has happened to you during this time.” Shen Xuanmo’s voice carried a hint of teasing, his eyes fell on Nan Lin’s obviously somewhat vicissitudes face.

“Not leaving?”

Nan Lin smiled slightly, a trace of firmness flashed in his eyes: “Not leaving.” His tone carried a sense of relief.

Hearing this, a trace of regret flashed in Shen Xuanmo’s eyes. Why isn’t he leaving? He doesn’t want to hear Nan Qing talking about brother this and brother that in his ear every day…

“That’s great, if Qiu Ze brother was here too!” Nan Qing didn’t think too much, and simply hoped that all the people he liked were by his side.

Shen Xuanmo and Nan Lin tacitly didn’t speak, the air suddenly became quiet, Nan Qing tilted his head and thought about it, then lowered his head sadly and self-reproachingly.

“I’m sorry, brother.”

Nan Lin gently patted Nan Qing on the shoulder and said softly, “It’s not Nan Qing’s fault, everyone has their own choices and lives.”

The smiling face of Qiu Ze appeared in Nan Lin’s mind, and his thoughts returned to the scene when he last saw Qiu Ze.

Qiu Ze lived a good life abroad and had a new life. He also guarded Qiu Yu as he wished. In general, everything seemed to be just right as planned, but something seemed to be lost.

The two of them couldn’t put everything aside and walk together, but they both went abroad, planted flowers, and raised pets…

The last promise will soon be realized. Although only Nan Lin is alone, he still became Shen Xuanmo and Nan Qing’s neighbor as he had thought before the apocalypse in order to protect Nan Qing.

Although their respective choices led them in different directions, both of them tacitly completed the promise that they had unintentionally made during the apocalypse, as if using this method to reconcile with themselves.

It is undeniable that the love in their hearts is real, they once had it, and it has become their common comfort. The two of them couldn’t grow old together, but they could be considered without regrets.

Nan Lin looked out the window, his thoughts drifting away. They both had guilt in their hearts, and they both learned to accept, to accept the cruelty and imperfection of reality, and to accept the consequences of their choices.

Life is like this, one choice, one fork in the road, once you go, there is no way to turn back, and everyone should be responsible for their own choices.

Regardless of whether they get what they want, they should insist on walking the path they have firmly chosen, and Nan Lin and the others are the same…

“Are you really not leaving?” Sitting at the round table, Shen Xuanmo looked at Nan Qing feeding Nan Lin vegetables, and felt extremely sad.

“Yeah, not leaving.” Nan Lin nodded, still without a mature and steady appearance, making Shen Xuanmo seem a little naive.