nucmednet Chapter 240 Remembering Who He Was
Chapter 240 Remembering Who He Was
After getting out of the car with Ji Yu'an, the door opened, and it wasn't as eerie as I had imagined.
The antique courtyard is meticulously crafted and carved by skilled artisans. As you walk on the stone-paved floor, you can smell the subtle fragrance emanating from the flower-filled garden.
The servants led the way, and warm lights came on, like sunlight without warmth. Although they couldn't dispel the chill, they brought a touch of color back to Jiang Zhouzhou's face.
The two walked under the corridor, the rain pattering on the red bricks and green tiles.
Ji Yu'an glanced at the girl beside him. Ever since she heard the thunder, she had become very silent and obediently followed him out of the car.
"Actually, I'm also afraid of thunder."
Ji Yu'an suddenly spoke, his voice so soft it was almost drowned out by the wind and rain.
“I lived with my maternal grandfather since I was little. The old man didn’t know how to raise children, so he hired a nanny to take care of me. I thought that the nanny, who was paid a high salary, would be dedicated and responsible. But when he was busy with his company, the nanny would complain that I was noisy and lock me up. She said that my grandfather didn’t want me anymore and had abandoned me to her, warning me that if I didn’t behave, she would abandon me too…”
His tone was casual and detached, as if it were none of his business, yet his words were incredibly heartbreaking.
The child didn't understand so much; he just thought that his grandfather, like his mother, really didn't want him anymore.
Beneath that hideous, ugly face, he became docile, afraid of being abandoned again.
Jiang Zhouzhou looked up at him, and asked nervously, "And then?"
Ji Yu'an smiled and said, "Then one day, the weather was just like today. I was starving and went to the kitchen to find something to eat. I must have made too much noise and woke her up. She wanted to teach me a lesson..."
"At that time, there was thunder and lightning. The moment the lightning flashed, her face looked like a ghost, which really startled me. After that, I became afraid of thunder because I would think of that face every time."
Jiang Zhouzhou clenched her fingers and nodded emphatically in agreement: "That is indeed terrible. What happened to her afterward? Such a bad person should not be let off easily."
After saying that, she looked at Ji Yu'an with sympathy.
He's so weak, could he have been abused since childhood?
Her childhood was not pleasant, and now that she has met someone who shares her fate, she feels pity for him.
"Yes, my grandfather arrived just in time, kicked her out, and then took me to his side to take care of me personally."
The ending was briefly described, omitting the entire process.
Jiang Zhouzhou was somewhat dissatisfied with the answer and muttered under her breath, "Just kicking her out is too lenient on her."
This kind of child abuse should be reported to the police so that she can receive the punishment she deserves.
Ji Yu'an's eyes darkened, and he said calmly, "Don't worry, she has already paid the price."
The scene I didn't want to recall flashed through my mind: the instant lightning tore through the darkness, that hideous face, like a demon from hell, roared viciously amidst the thunder.
His hand instinctively reached for the fruit knife on the knife rack...
"Why is Zhouzhou afraid of thunder? Can you tell me?"
The best way to quickly close the distance between two people is to take the initiative to open up your heart and expose your scars to her.
Jiang Zhouzhou pursed her lips tightly; her conversation with Ji Yu'an had already lessened her fear of thunder somewhat.
She scratched her head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "I thought the thunder was very loud, so I was instinctively scared."
Upon hearing this answer, Ji Yu'an fell silent.
Jiang Zhouzhou looked up at his face and asked uncertainly, "Wouldn't that be too dramatic?"
However, Ji Yu'an suddenly laughed. He looked very handsome when he laughed, his pale face flushed with a faint pink, making him look radiant.
"There's no need to be dramatic; it's perfectly normal for girls to be afraid of thunder."
"But I'm very happy that Zhouzhou didn't encounter those bad troubles like me, which caused her psychological fear."
When Jiang Zhouzhou heard his voice, her heart skipped a beat.
He may not have a healthy body, but he is so gentle!
Suddenly, some images popped into her mind.
Those scenes forgotten in the corners, buried under a thick layer of dust, are now being slowly wiped clean by an invisible hand, gradually bringing the sealed memories to the surface.
"Ye Zi, I think I remember when we met before."
Her bright eyes were filled with intense joy and excitement, shining like fireworks in the dimly lit corridor.
"May you enjoy good health and live a long life."
"is it you?"
Jiang Zhouzhou stared intently at the man in front of her, her eyes unblinking.
That day was her birthday. While she was worrying about tuition and living expenses, she used her meager savings to buy herself a discounted small cake.
The snow was so heavy that day that she slipped and fell on her bottom, flying away before she could even take a bite of her cake.
Then a man completely covered up walked up to her and reached out to help her.
When Ji Yu'an saw that she had finally remembered him, it was as if ice and snow in his eyes were melting and gradually turning into mist.
"Well, it's me."