Chapter 183 "Hold me tight, or I'll fall. Don't cry."
Chapter 183 "Hold me tight, or I'll fall. Don't cry."
As night falls, the city lights cast a gentle glow in the misty rain. In the retro restaurant called "Mark of Time" on the corner of the street, the warm yellow lights form a sharp contrast with the world outside the window.
On the dining table, two cups of still-hot coffee were emitting curls of steam, as if telling a remarkable story that was about to begin.
Lin Yixuan, a gentle and elegant young professor, was sorting out the documents on his desk with his head down, a hint of fatigue inadvertently revealed between his brows.
Suddenly, the door to the restaurant was gently pushed open, and a gust of cold wind mixed with the scent of raindrops rushed in, followed by a slightly hurried but childish voice:
"Little uncle, hug me!"
This sudden call, like a spring breeze blowing across the quiet lake, made Lin Yixuan pause. When he looked up, he saw the familiar yet slightly unfamiliar face in his eyes - Su Yan, his nephew whom he had not seen for many years and who had now grown into a tall and upright young man.
"Yan Yan?"
There was a hint of disbelief in Lin Yixuan's voice, and then a gentle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"It's great that you've grown up."
His eyes swept across the back of Su Yan, and saw several equally youthful figures - obviously, they were Su Yan's classmates.
This scene dispelled most of his worries, and he thought to himself:
"This kid knows how to recognize people. He shouldn't get himself into trouble."
After hesitating for three seconds, Lin Yixuan finally put down the documents in his hand, stood up, and slowly walked towards Su Yan.
At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and the air was filled with an indescribable warmth and expectation.
"Yanyan, can your uncle take you home?"
Lin Yixuan's voice was deep and magnetic, as if it could calm all the restlessness in an instant.
Su Yan heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he threw himself into Lin Yixuan's arms without hesitation, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice:
"Well, let's go home."
Lin Yixuan patted Su Yan's back gently and was about to help him up, but he heard Su Yan insist again:
"I want a hug!"
There was a mixture of coquettishness and a firmness in her tone that refrained from being refused.
Lin Yixuan smiled helplessly, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
He knew very well that this was not just a simple request for a hug, but also an expression of Su Yan's longing and dependence on him.
"Yanyan can walk by herself, right?"
He tried to guide Su Yan's growth in this way.
However, Su Yan shook his head firmly, his bright eyes flashing with an unquestionable light: "No, that's not right!"
Looking at Su Yan's stubborn look, Lin Yixuan sighed. Although he felt helpless, he was also full of doting.
He paused for a moment, and finally bent down resignedly, put one hand through Su Yan's legs, and with the other hand firmly supported his back, and picked Su Yan up sideways.
The sudden feeling of flying made Su Yan very excited. He couldn't help but flap his arms twice in the air, as if he had returned to his carefree childhood.
Seeing this, Lin Yixuan laughed but did not forget to remind:
"Hold me tight, or I'll fall. Don't cry."
Upon hearing this, Su Yan immediately retorted, "Yan Yan is already an adult, she won't cry!"
Despite saying so, he still held Lin Yixuan's neck tightly. That dependence and trust made Lin Yixuan's heart soften.
"Really? Then little Yanyan, who still needs someone to hold her, has to behave well."
Lin Yixuan teased deliberately, with a playful smile on his lips.
Su Yan curled his lips and snorted in dissatisfaction: "Humph, I'm not a child!"
That voice contained both childish stubbornness and a deep attachment to Lin Yixuan.
Lin Yixuan smiled and did not refute. He just held Su Yan more carefully and walked out of the restaurant.
The rain continued to fall, but the atmosphere between the two was extremely warm, as if the whole world had stopped.
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As they walked out of the restaurant, the rain seemed to be getting heavier. Lin Yixuan opened the car door, carefully placed Su Yan in the passenger seat, and then quickly went around to the other side to get in the car.
The warmth inside the car formed a sharp contrast with the cold outside. Su Yan leaned back in the seat, his eyes full of longing for the future and dependence on Lin Yixuan.
"Uncle, have you been doing well these years?"
Su Yan suddenly spoke, breaking the silence in the car.
Lin Yixuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said:
"It's fine, but sometimes I miss home and you guys."
Su Yan's eyes turned red when he heard this, and he said softly:
"Me too, especially when I encounter difficulties, I really want to hear your voice and want you to hug me."
Lin Yixuan's heart was deeply touched. He reached out his hand, gently rubbed Su Yan's hair, and said softly:
"No matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, remember to tell your uncle that I will always be by your side."
The two talked all the way, from memories of the past to dreams of the future, and every topic was full of warmth and hope.
Lin Yixuan discovered that although time passed, Su Yan had grown from that ignorant child into an independent young man, but his attachment to home and desire for family affection had never changed.
The car slowly drove into the familiar street and finally stopped in front of the Su family's villa.
Lin Yixuan unbuckled his seat belt and was about to get out of the car to open the door for Su Yan, but was unexpectedly grabbed by Su Yan's arm.
Su Yan's eyes showed a hint of nervousness, "Uncle, can you sleep with me tonight?"
Lin Yixuan was slightly stunned, and looking at Su Yan's expectant eyes, a ripple appeared in his heart.
He smiled and nodded.
"Okay, Yanyan, aren't you afraid that your uncle is the Big Bad Wolf?"
Su Yan chuckled.
"I'm not afraid. My uncle is the best man."
The two walked into the villa hand in hand, and the warmth inside the house made people feel extremely comfortable.
Lin Yixuan accompanied Su Yan to wash up, and then they lay down on the spacious bed together.
Su Yan snuggled up to Lin Yixuan tightly, just like when she was a child, as if looking for the long-lost sense of security.
Lin Yixuan patted Su Yan's back gently, and the room was filled with a warm atmosphere.
"Uncle, tell me a story." Su Yan's voice was particularly clear in the quiet night.
Lin Yixuan thought for a moment and began to tell a story about courage and growth. As Lin Yixuan's deep voice played, Su Yan gradually fell asleep.
Looking at Su Yan's peaceful sleeping face, Lin Yixuan's heart was filled with emotion. Time flew by, and the little boy had grown up, but the innocence and dependence deep in his heart remained the same.
He hopes that he can be a beacon of light on Su Yan's life path, accompanying him through every difficult moment.
As the night grew deeper, Lin Yixuan slowly closed his eyes and fell into a sweet dream with Su Yan.
On this quiet night, their relationship becomes closer. In the days to come, they will face the challenges of life together and write a wonderful chapter of their own.
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