Phi-Fic Chapter 168 Heartbroken Her, Close to Her
Chapter 168 Heartbroken Her, Close to Her
Ye Wanqing lowered her eyes slightly and stared at Lin Xuan who was squatting in front of her. Her consciousness gradually became clear like a glimmer of light in the fog.
She pursed her pale pink lips, her voice as soft as a mosquito's, yet full of gratitude: "Really, thank you."
Lin Xuan gently put the items in his hand aside, his eyes gentle but firm: "Let me help you."
"Really, there's no need, Lin Xuan." She shook her head gently, rejecting his kindness, and slowly stood up with the help of his strong arm. "I can walk by myself, it's just... a little cold."
After saying this, she slowly loosened her hand, her steps slightly stumbling, but she stepped out of the ski resort gate with determination. Lin Xuan also stood up and followed silently behind her, guarding her.
Passersby cast curious glances at her, initially because of her inappropriate outfit, but when her exquisite and picturesque face came into view, they were all amazed.
"It's breathtakingly beautiful." Someone murmured in admiration.
Even with a slight frown, Ye Wanqing was still incredibly beautiful. If it weren't for the cold aura emanating from Lin Xuan, which made people afraid to approach easily, someone would have already mustered up the courage to step forward, hoping to catch a glimpse of her beauty and ask for her contact information.
Lin Xuan's eyes swept coldly over the onlookers who were ready to make a move, his brows furrowed, and he was displeased with their prying.
However, Ye Wanqing was completely unaware of all this. She walked hurriedly with only one thought in her mind - to escape, escape from this place that suffocated her, escape from Zhang Duoer, and escape from the accusations that followed her like a shadow.
Even though she had walked a long way, those sharp words still lingered in her mind.
"It was you who killed Su Junyan! You are the murderer!"
"How can you still live so comfortably?"
"If it weren't for you, Su Junyan would have had the opportunity to seek help and wouldn't have been trapped in the sea of fire!"
"Why did you break his phone? If it was still there, he wouldn't have died!"
Ye Wanqing suddenly stopped, as if bound by invisible shackles.
Lin Xuan instinctively stepped forward and was about to ask her to change into his windbreaker, but he saw her suddenly cover her ears, squat down, and her thin shoulders trembled slightly.
Despair surged out of her eyes, which were as deep as the night, like a tide, making Lin Xuan's heart tighten suddenly.
He squatted down without hesitation, put his hands gently on her shoulders, hesitated for a moment, and finally hugged her tightly in his arms.
In Lin Xuan's arms, Ye Wanqing's tears, which had been suppressed for so long, finally burst out. She sobbed softly, her voice fragmented and desperate.
"I didn't mean to do that. I really didn't expect this to happen. I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."
She repeatedly murmured words of apology, covering her ears tightly with her hands, and the expression on her face was unprecedented pain and despair, as if she wanted to melt all her apologies and pain into this silent cry.
Lin Xuan gently but firmly tried to separate Ye Wanqing's hands that were tightly covering her ears, but was surprised by the strength coming from her fingertips, which was a kind of almost desperate persistence.
"Ye Wanqing, look at me." He said softly but firmly, and finally succeeded in prying her hands open. He gently held her tear-stained face with both hands, forcing her eyes to meet his.
Ye Wanqing's eyes were red and swollen, and tears kept falling like pearls from a broken string. Each drop was like a heavy hammer, hitting Lin Xuan's heart.
Crystal tears hung on her eyelashes, sparkling with light. One of them finally couldn't bear the weight and gently slid down onto Lin Xuan's fingers, bringing with it an indescribable warmth.
"Lin Xuan..." She called softly, her voice filled with endless fragility, and her hand unconsciously grasped his arm tightly, as if that was her only support in this vast crowd.
Lin Xuan's heart was deeply touched. He could feel her pain, as if the accusations and guilt had also turned into entities and entangled in his heart.
He stared at her, his eyes full of determination and tenderness: "Look at me, Ye Wanqing, listen to me. Su Junyan's departure is not your fault."
However, Ye Wanqing just shook her head helplessly, tears bursting out again: "It's me, I killed him."
"No, it's not you." Lin Xuan's voice became more resolute, trying to soothe her inner trauma with words, "Stop blaming yourself like this."
Their posture may seem a little dramatic to outsiders, with the two of them squatting on the ground, one crying and the other comforting, as if they were a pair of lovers who had experienced a huge misunderstanding.
The crowd around began to gather and talk.
Some people are moved by the passion and persistence of this young love, and believe that even the quarrels are full of affection.
Some people expressed their confusion about Ye Wanqing's behavior, believing that she should not lose control so much in public, putting both herself and the other party in an awkward position.
Some people even made groundless speculations, accusing Lin Xuan of being a scumbag and believing that Ye Wanqing's tears were because he had done something unforgivable.
Lin Xuan's face became increasingly gloomy. He no longer paid attention to the discussions around him. He simply picked up Ye Wanqing and carried her sideways, walking away from the noisy scene.
Only then did he realize that they had already become the focus of everyone's attention.
He held Ye Wanqing in his arms and walked along the road signs when he saw a sightseeing bus heading back to the hotel. He carried her in his arms without hesitation and found a seat by the window.
Ye Wanqing gradually stopped crying and just looked out the window quietly, her eyes empty and confused, without wiping the tears from her face.
Lin Xuan stayed by her side silently, feeling a mixture of emotions. This was the second time he had seen Ye Wanqing break down like this, and this time, it pained him more than ever.
The man's desire to protect was infinitely magnified in front of Ye Wanqing, and he regretted his indifference and neglect towards her in the past six years.
They had been married for six years, and he had never truly understood her inner world. It was not until this moment that he realized his negligence.
There were only the two of them on the sightseeing bus, and they were silent all the way until the bus slowly stopped in front of the hotel. Ye Wanqing finally moved, turned her head to look at Lin Xuan, and said in a slightly hoarse voice: "I... I was not in a good mood just now."
Lin Xuan responded softly, got out of the car and waited for her quietly.
Ye Wanqing looked at his back, a complex emotion welling up in her heart.
She knew that Lin Xuan was no fool and that he could not fail to notice her abnormality. Moreover, he seemed to have heard her mention the name "Su Junyan".
Ye Wanqing's heart trembled slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. She quickly gathered her emotions and got out of the car. As soon as the two of them entered the elevator, Lin Xuan's phone rang. It was Qin Huai calling, and they were clearly worried about Ye Wanqing's safety.
Lin Xuan glanced at Ye Wanqing beside him and replied briefly: "She is with me."
Qin Huai's voice came through the phone, with a hint of surprise and ridicule: "Amazing, Lin Xuan, you really impressed me today..."
However, before he finished speaking, Lin Xuan hung up the phone without hesitation. He didn't want Ye Wanqing to hear any more irrelevant discussions and speculations.
Ye Wanqing looked at the phone in Lin Xuan's hand and remembered that her own phone had vibrated many times in her bag.
She took out her cell phone and saw more than ten missed calls on the screen, including ones from Zhao Jinyu, Qin Zhuyu, and even Li Mingzhi.
She reported her safety in the group chat and briefly explained that she was not feeling well and needed to go back to her room to rest.
Then, she put her phone back in her pocket and looked up at the elevator display. The elevator door slowly opened.