To seduce her

The moonlight shines through the half-drawn curtains, casting patches of light on the bed.

Gao Yuchuan lay quietly between the two children. Their breathing was soft and peaceful, like the most beautiful melody in the world.

He closed his eyes, and Aunt Li's words echoed in his mind. Every word was like a heavy stone pressing on his heart.

Gao Yuchuan knew in his heart that he could not leave so easily. These two little lives still needed his protection and his wings to protect them from the wind and rain.

Only in this way can they thrive and withstand the attacks of wind and rain.

Feeling the children's even breathing, an inexplicable power surged in my heart.

This is responsibility and also the power of love.

Suddenly, CiCi, who had been sleeping soundly on her left side, twisted her body restlessly, perhaps because she was dreaming.

She hummed softly, with a hint of crying in her voice: "Mom... wu... Mom..."

This faint sound broke the silence of the night and filled the entire room with uneasiness.

As if some kind of sensation was triggered, BoBo, who was sleeping on the other side of Gao Yuchuan, seemed to be awakened and began to move restlessly.

Gao Yuchuan's heart suddenly tightened. He turned on the dim light beside the bed and found that crystal tears were overflowing from the corners of the two children's eyes, as if silently telling of their inner fragility and loneliness, and their longing for Shen Yaochu.

Gao Yuchuan stretched out his arms and hugged BoBo and CiCi tightly in his arms. He stroked their hair gently and whispered to them: "Don't be afraid, Dad is here, Dad will always be with you."

The two children seemed dissatisfied with his comfort and twisted even more violently.

Gao Yuchuan immediately patted their backs gently, slowing down the pace and trying to comfort them as much as possible.

"Dad is here, Dad is here..."

Gao Yuchuan's voice was full of firmness and tenderness, like a good medicine, which gradually stabilized BoBo and CiCi's emotions.

They snuggled in Gao Yuchuan's arms, and their breathing became even and calm again.

Feeling the warmth of their small bodies in his arms, Gao Yuchuan understood more clearly that what they needed was his company and protection.

No matter how much pain he was in, his children were the most important.

This is his responsibility as a father, and also to fulfill Shen Yaochu's wish.

Gao Yuchuan kissed the two children on the forehead and said, "Sleep well, my dears."

"..."

*****

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The old residence of the Gao family.

An old locust tree stands quietly, as if telling the story of the years.

Although BoBo and CiCi returned to the familiar old house, they still had a melancholy look on their faces.

Holding tightly in their hands the small gifts they had brought back from other places, they walked up to Mrs. Gao and presented her with the gifts they had carefully selected.

"Grandma, this is a gift we brought for you." BoBo and CiCi said in unison: "We hope you like it."

When Mrs. Gao saw them coming back, a bright smile immediately broke out on her face. She walked quickly forward and hugged the two children tightly in her arms.

"My dears, you're back! Grandma missed you so much." Mrs. Gao's voice was full of warmth and kindness.

Old Mrs. Gao took the gifts from the two children, opened them and saw that they contained conchs and shells that BoBo and CiCi had picked up at the beach.

Among them, there are two paintings drawn by children, which look childlike and beautiful.

Old Mrs. Gao couldn't let go of it and stroked it with a happy smile on her face.

Mrs. Gao's voice was full of gratitude and joy: "Oh, it's so beautiful! Thank you, my babies."

Old Mrs. Gao sat down and patted the seat next to her. BoBo and CiCi immediately sat next to her.

Old Mrs. Gao looked down at them, but saw a hint of loss and grievance in their eyes.

Mrs. Gao noticed their emotions, gently stroked their heads, and asked softly, "Dear, what's wrong? Are you unhappy?"

BoBo and CiCi were silent for a while. After a while, CiCi lowered her head and whispered, "Grandma, I'm sorry. We...we haven't found mom yet."

"..."

Old Mrs. Gao was startled. She heard the sobs and self-blame in their words, and her heart tightened.

She knew that the two children really missed their mother.

Old Mrs. Gao stroked their hair and comforted them softly, "Good children, don't be sad, this is not your fault. Grandma believes that mom must be missing you too. We will work together to find her and let her go home."

The two children nodded, but they were not very interested.

Over the past year, many adults have been telling them this.

They have gradually gone from being full of enthusiasm to now seeming to have no hope.

But they couldn't give up on finding their mother.

"Thank you, grandma. We will try our best."

Gao Yuchuan stood aside, looking at BoBo and CiCi with deep eyes.

Old Mrs. Gao looked up and met Gao Yuchuan's gaze: "Yuchuan, don't always worry the children, they are still young."

"Yeah." Gao Yuchuan responded.

Gao Yuchuan relaxed a little when he saw Mrs. Gao holding the two children and comforting them as much as possible.

Old Mrs. Gao used to be his protector, and now she is trying every means to protect his two children. He is naturally grateful.

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The sunlight shines through the sparse clouds and gently falls on every inch of the garden.

CiCi's mood was not getting better yet. Gao Yuchuan knew that she liked flowers, so he strode into the garden.

I wonder if she would be happier if I picked the most beautiful flower in the garden and gave it to her.

Gao Yuchuan's eyes were attracted by the blooming flowers. He squatted down and began to pick carefully, trying to find a flower that could make the child happy.

Suddenly, a soft and surprised voice came from behind.

"you are back?!"

The voice was pleasant and the tone was familiar, but Gao Yuchuan knew that he had never heard this voice before.

Gao Yuchuan frowned slightly and turned around to look.

I saw a young figure standing in the sun, the girl's smile was as bright as a blooming flower. The sun danced on the ends of her hair, covering her with a layer of golden halo.

Her eyes were clear and bright, as if they could see into people's hearts. The familiar yet unfamiliar face made Gao Yuchuan's heart tremble suddenly.

The girl was wearing a white long skirt with a gardening suit on top, holding tools and a bouquet of flowers in her hands.

The fragrance of flowers mixed with the scent of sunshine is overwhelming and refreshing.

But when Gao Yuchuan looked at that face, he stood there in a daze for a moment, lost in thought.

The girl walked up to Gao Yuchuan, her eyes sparkling: "Aren't you at home? When did you come?"

"..."

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Gao Yuchuan's pupils shrank slightly, and his eyes were full of disbelief, as if he was trying to find the truth from this familiar yet unfamiliar face.

The girl didn't seem to notice Gao Yuchuan's strangeness. She smiled and said to Gao Yuchuan, "Mr. Gao, the person who took care of the garden here before was really good. The foundation was very good, so I only need to do some pruning and maintenance after I take over."

She raised the flowers in her hand and said, "These are extra flowers, but they haven't withered yet, and the petals are still in good condition. I can't bear to throw them away. Can I take them back to your house and put them in a vase?"

The girl stood in front of Gao Yuchuan, her pupils flashing with surprise and shyness, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, forming a sweet arc, but then she quickly pursed her lips as if afraid of being discovered.

"No, it doesn't matter. Just dispose of these flowers along with the pruned branches and leaves!"

As she spoke, the girl's hands seemed a little uneasy. She fiddled with the gardening tools gently from time to time, then held them tightly, as if trying to hide her embarrassment.

At this time, Gao Yuchuan had already understood something from the girl's words.

Gao Yuchuan's face turned gloomy in an instant, but his anger seemed to be suppressed by thick dark clouds and did not erupt immediately.

He stared at the girl in front of him, his eyes full of questioning and confusion.

Gao Yuchuan's voice was low and cold, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth: "Who are you?"

The girl was stunned by the man's sudden questioning. She said hesitantly, "I'm Xia Yizhu, a florist... You... Why did you forget me again?"

There was a hint of uncertainty in her voice, as well as a subtle tremor, and it was unclear whether it was loss or grievance.

Gao Yuchuan took a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm.

He clearly realized that the florist in front of him, Xia Yizhui, had really mistaken him.

At this moment, Xia Yizhui was talking to Gao Yushan.

This means that this girl who looks very much like Shen Yaochu is Gao Yushan's person.

Gao Yuchuan suddenly felt dissatisfied and angry. He asked in a deep voice, "Did he ask you to come?"

Xia Yizhu seemed a little confused by Gao Yuchuan's question. She shook her head and asked in confusion, "Who? Who are you talking about?"

Her face was full of confusion and bewilderment, and she obviously didn't understand what Gao Yuchuan meant.

"I said, did Gao Yushan ask you to come?" Gao Yuchuan's voice was low, as if it was squeezed out from between his teeth.

"Yes..." Xia Yizhu was stunned: "You..."

Suddenly, Xia Yizhu suddenly remembered what Gao Yushan said, and suddenly realized: "Are you Mr. Gao's younger brother?"

Xia Yizhui's reaction undoubtedly confirmed Gao Yuchuan's guess, making Gao Yuchuan's aura even heavier.

Xia Yizhu quickly lowered his head: "I'm sorry, Mr. Gao, I made a mistake... I didn't know that you and... Mr. Gao were identical twins. I'm really sorry."

Looking at the girl's striking resemblance to Shen Yaochu, Gao Yuchuan couldn't help but clench his fists.

This similarity was not accidental, but an intentional coincidence. He had almost guessed Gao Yushan's purpose in sending her to him.

Gao Yuchuan frowned, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

He sneered: "Go back and tell him to put away his little thoughts that are not worthy of being shown on the stage!"

"..."

*****

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Among the deep mountains.

An ancient Chinese medicine hall stands quietly, and the sunlight shines on the green tiles through the mottled shadows of the trees, adding a bit of mystery and solemnity to this ancient building.

The surroundings are full of greenery and swaying tree shadows, only the noisy voices here break the tranquility of the mountains and forests.

The wooden tables in the hall are piled with various kinds of herbs, emitting a faint medicinal fragrance mixed with the unique fresh breath of the mountains, making people feel as if they are in another world.

The people coming and going all had anticipation and anxiety on their faces; they all came to find the legendary miracle doctor.

In a corner of the Chinese medicine hall, a woman in simple clothes was kneeling on the ground, her head buried deeply between her arms, her shoulders trembling slightly, as if she was crying silently.

In front of her was an old Chinese doctor with white hair and a youthful face. He had a frown on his face and seemed worried about the woman's condition.

The woman suddenly raised her head, her eyes full of despair and pleading. She looked at the old Chinese doctor with tears in her eyes, her voice trembling uncontrollably with tears: "Godly doctor, please save my child. As long as you can save him, I am willing to pay any price."

The woman put her hands together, her knuckles turning white from the effort.

The old Chinese doctor sighed softly, shook his head helplessly, pointed at the herbs on the table, and said slowly: "I already know your son's condition, but I have never tried the existing prescriptions to see if they are effective. Medicines are three-quarters toxic, so I dare not try them casually, for fear of delaying the treatment."

When the woman heard this, a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes, but she did not give up.

She knelt down again, clasped her hands together, pressed her forehead to the ground, and said firmly: "Divine doctor, I know you are a great doctor, and there must be a way. I have gone through so much trouble to come to this herbal medicine hall in the deep mountains to find you, please, save my child!"

The old Chinese doctor was moved by the woman's persistence. He pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Okay, I'm willing to try my best. But you must understand that there are great risks involved. If it fails, the consequences will be unpredictable."

Hearing this, the woman's eyes flashed with joy, and she nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay! As long as you are willing to help us with the treatment! We really have run out of options and have nowhere else to turn, so we traveled across mountains and rivers to find you! Now that we are here, we have 100% faith in your medical skills!"

But the worry and sadness in the woman's eyes were still hard to ignore.

The old Chinese doctor frowned and said, "I'll give you some time to think about it. If you are sure you want to try it regardless of the consequences, come and find me."

As soon as the old Chinese doctor finished speaking, the female pharmacist who had been grinding medicine next to him suddenly raised her head, put down the pestle in her hand, gently patted the powder on her body, then walked to the woman and squatted down.

The female medicine boy looked into the woman's eyes, and those bright eyes seemed to be able to speak.

The female pharmacist smiled and said softly, "I can help test the medicine."

The woman was stunned: "What?"

The medicine girl stood up and turned to the old Chinese doctor and said, "Master, let me try the medicine for her. This prescription is only two herbs away from my medicine. I'm also at a bottleneck period. Maybe it will work wonders."

"..."