ebookland Chapter 245 See You in My Dream
Chapter 245 See You in My Dream
Deep in her dream, Ye Wanqing once again encountered the young Su Junyan. He stood under the dense shade of the old locust tree, his smile as warm as ever, and waved gently to her, as if time had stopped for him at that moment.
Su Junyan's figure was frozen in his most brilliant twenties. The youthful vitality and confidence flowed between his brows without fading in the slightest.
Ye Wanqing seemed to be able to feel the breath he exhaled, as if the distance between them was only half a meter. However, this tiny distance became a gap that she could not cross.
She stared at him, trying to capture every subtle movement of his lips, eager to hear his words, but no matter how hard she tried, the words always drifted away in the wind, out of reach.
She stretched out her hands, her fingertips almost touching him, but she could only feel a sense of emptiness. Su Junyan's figure gradually blurred until he disappeared completely from her sight, leaving only a call echoing in the air: "Su Junyan!"
Ye Wanqing suddenly woke up from her dream, her forehead covered with fine beads of sweat, her heart beating like a drum, and her rapid breathing was particularly clear in the quiet air.
She was in a trance for a few seconds, and her eyes gradually focused on Lin Xuan's gentle face. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes: "Why are you here?"
Her voice was still hoarse from waking from a dream, and it carried a hint of confusion and bewilderment. Lin Xuan gently wiped the sweat from her forehead, his eyes full of heartache: "I came back early because I saw that you were not sleeping well."
Ye Wanqing then realized her loss of composure. She nodded slightly, her throat so dry that she could hardly speak, and she licked her lips subconsciously.
Her hand moved slightly, and she realized that she had been holding Lin Xuan's clothes tightly without knowing when, and the delicate texture of his shirt was still lingering on her fingertips.
She hastily let go, but the smooth shirt had been wrinkled by her, making it look a bit messy. She tried to smooth it out, but found it was useless, so she could only stop awkwardly: "It's all wrinkled."
Lin Xuan glanced down, a gentle smile on his lips: "It's okay, I don't mind." He noticed the fatigue and trance in her eyes, and asked softly: "Did you have a nightmare?"
Although he had already guessed the answer in his heart, he still felt a sense of bitterness when he heard her calling Su Junyan's name in her dream.
But Lin Xuan chose to remain silent. He knew that what Ye Wanqing needed at this moment was understanding and comfort, not questioning.
Ye Wanqing shook her head gently, her eyes a little hazy: "I dreamed of an old friend." She didn't want to say more, and Lin Xuan didn't force her, but just asked gently: "Would you like some water?"
She nodded, and suddenly felt the warm embrace empty, and an inexplicable sense of loss welled up in her heart. Lin Xuan went downstairs and poured a glass of warm water. When he handed it to her, his eyes were full of concern: "Drink slowly."
Ye Wanqing took the water cup, took a sip, looked out the window at the sun-drenched courtyard, her thoughts drifting away.
In the dream, Su Junyan seemed to be saying "goodbye" to her. Those two words were clear and decisive, but they had never been said when they really parted.
This was not the first time she dreamed of Su Junyan, but it was the first time she felt such a strong sense of farewell.
Her hand holding the water cup tightened unconsciously, and a hint of warmth from her fingertips brought her back to her senses.
She looked at Lin Xuan's face so close to her, and rarely showed her vulnerability. She took the initiative to move closer to his arms and hugged his waist tightly, as if to draw strength from it.
"I dreamed of Su Junyan, Lin Xuan." Her voice was low and trembling, with a hint of indescribable emotion.
Lin Xuan's hand paused slightly, then he gently combed her soft long hair, his tone calm and gentle: "What did you dream about?"
Although he felt bitter in his heart, his reason told him that he could not interfere in the relationship between Ye Wanqing and Su Junyan. He was willing to be her strongest support and give her enough time and space to let go.
"He said goodbye." There was a hint of relief in Ye Wanqing's voice, as if she had put down a heavy burden.
She stood up slightly, put her arms around Lin Xuan's neck, and tears glistened in her tightly closed eyes.
She didn't say anything, and Lin Xuan didn't ask any further questions. He just hugged her quietly and gave her the warmest support.
After a long time, Ye Wanqing slowly let go of her hand, her voice a little hoarse: "What time is it now?"
Only then did she realize that she had fallen asleep on the balcony of the study without knowing when, and Lin Xuan's appearance made her feel surprised and warm.
Thinking of how he came in, she couldn't help but frowned: "How did you get in?"
Lin Xuan replied in a soft but firm tone, "When I saw you hadn't returned, I remembered that you had casually mentioned a little secret about hiding a spare key under the succulent plant pot, so I took the plunge and didn't expect it to actually come in handy.
Your home's security system is indeed very strong. If I hadn't known this detail, I'd probably have been disappointed."
Hearing this, Ye Wanqing raised a playful smile at the corner of her mouth, with a cunning light flashing in her eyes: "I didn't expect you to remember even this, it's really unexpected.
"I almost forgot the secrets in those flower pots myself. But then again, the door was closed, how did you get in? You can't really be Spider-Man, right?"
Hearing this, Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with a smile. He shook his head slightly, avoiding a direct answer and instead suggested, "It's already six in the evening. I wonder if Miss Ye would be interested in having dinner with me? I know a restaurant with an elegant environment and unique dishes."
Ye Wanqing raised the water glass in her hand and shook it gently, causing ripples in the water. She responded half-jokingly, "If Mr. Lin really is an expert at climbing over the firewall, then I'd have to think carefully about whether a dinner like this is worth my commitment."
Lin Xuan was amused by her words, and a gentle arc appeared on the corner of his mouth: "I haven't seen you for a few days, and the feeling of missing you is like a tide, making it difficult for me to extricate myself. Miss Ye, how about you just give me some face?"
Ye Wanqing's cheeks flushed slightly, and she smiled gently, like a flower blooming in spring. She patted her cheeks lightly, as if to dispel the sudden shyness:
"Well, since Mr. Lin is so kind, how can I refuse? Besides, I'm busy finishing the new book, and there's really not much food at home to fill my stomach."
"Then what are we going to eat? I'll arrange it." Lin Xuan quickly took out his mobile phone, slid his finger across the screen, and prepared to book a restaurant for her immediately.
"The weather is getting hotter and my appetite is poor. It's better to eat simple and light food." Ye Wanqing said softly, with a hint of laziness in her tone.
"I understand. I'll inform Secretary Zhao to make the arrangements right away." Lin Xuan said as he quickly dialed the number, gave a few brief instructions, and hung up.
Seeing this, Ye Wanqing secretly admired Secretary Zhao's efficiency, and at the same time felt a little warm towards Lin Xuan's attentiveness and thoughtfulness.
"I'm going to freshen up and change my mood." Ye Wanqing said, turned and walked into the bathroom.
The cold water brushed across her cheeks, bringing a hint of coolness. She stood in front of the mirror, looking at herself carefully. Her skin looked particularly delicate under the light, with a healthy glow.
She smiled slightly, secretly feeling fortunate that although her life pace had been tight recently, her condition was getting better and better.
When she reappeared before Lin Xuan, she had changed into a light and flowing floral dress, the hem of which swayed in the wind like a gentle summer breeze. Together, they walked to the garage and drove to the restaurant they had booked.
As it was the eve of the weekend, the restaurant was crowded. Fortunately, thanks to Secretary Zhao's advance arrangements, they were able to avoid the crowd and go directly to an elegantly decorated private room.
After finishing their meal, before nightfall, with a few rays of sunset glow still lingering in the sky, they unexpectedly ran into several acquaintances in the industry as they stepped out of the private room.
When acquaintances saw Lin Xuan and Ye Wanqing walking side by side, they showed surprise on their faces and cast curious glances at them.
Lin Xuan simply nodded politely, and Ye Wanqing responded with a gentle smile. Then, the two politely passed each other without lingering for long. Although they knew each other, their friendship was limited to a nodding acquaintance.
As the night deepened, Lin Xuan got back into the car, but didn't rush to start the engine. "I heard there's an auction tonight at 8 o'clock. I wonder if Miss Ye would be interested in going with us? Maybe we can find something interesting."