Zongman: Unknowingly trapped in the hatchet

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The moment Su Qing's eyes fell on the message on the mobile phone screen, he casually placed the phone lightly on the shoe cabinet, then took a step forward, reached out and slowly opened the door.

When the door opened, a linen-colored figure came into view.

The figure opened his arms slightly, as if silently calling for him to come closer, or as if quietly waiting for a long-awaited reunion.

Even though they hadn't seen each other for just a moment.

Su Qing did not hesitate, he took a step forward and immediately hugged Mahiru tightly in his arms, with such force that it seemed as if he wanted to merge her into his own body.

After a moment, he whispered in her ear:

"If you don't go back, what are you going to do here?"

"Hmm... I just remembered after I left that I haven't hugged you properly yet..."

Mahiru raised her head slightly and greedily took a deep breath of Su Qing's unique, soothing scent.

Then he explained slowly, with a hint of attachment in his voice that was hard to conceal.

"Don't you have the key to my house? Just come in."

Su Qing's lips curled up into a helpless smile, but his eyes were full of doting.

“Eh…? I think that’s right.”

Mahiru first cried out in surprise, then reacted belatedly as if she was suddenly enlightened.

It looks so cute, just like an ignorant little deer.

"Go back quickly. You'll catch a cold if you stay outside for too long."

Su Qing said with concern after the two separated from the hug.

Mahiru suddenly laughed mischievously, her eyes sparkling, as if hiding countless little secrets:

"Then stretch out your hand first. I remembered that there is something I haven't given you yet."

"what?"

Although Su Qing was a little confused, he still stretched out his hand obediently.

"Guess what~ Keep it safe."

Mahiru clenched her fist with a smile, then gently placed the object hidden in her fist on Su Qing's palm.

She carefully closed his fingers, wrapped the thing in them, and spoke mysteriously.

"I will treasure everything you give me."

Su Qing responded with a smile. Just as he was guessing what it was, he felt a familiar cool metallic sensation on his palm.

Could it be...that?

"Has your smart boyfriend already guessed it?"

Mahiru had already leaned against the door of her house without knowing when, with a sly smile on her face.

"I can tell it's a key just by touching the shape. It must be yours."

Su Qing slowly spread out his palm, and a shining key lay quietly in his palm.

"Hmm~ You guessed it right."

The evening breeze blew, gently ruffling the girl's hair. The hair was like flexible silk, flying freely on both sides of her cheeks.

The white light in the corridor was like a veil, gently covering her face, making her already delicate features appear even clearer and more moving.

Su Qing opened his mouth slightly and was about to speak, but Mahiru spoke first:

"Because I just thought...I'm the only one who has the key to your house. Isn't that too unfair? So I'm giving you the spare key to my house."

Hearing this, Su Qing was stunned for a moment, and the words he had prepared were instantly choked in his throat. He didn't have time to say anything yet.

Seeing Su Qing in a daze, Mahiru covered her mouth and chuckled again:

"Did I guess what you were going to say correctly?"

"Ah."

In Su Qing's heart, he actually wanted to ask, "Can you please go home quickly? What if you catch a cold?"

If it doesn't work, you can go to her house or his house to continue chatting.

Looking at Mahiru like this, he couldn't say a word and just nodded silently.

"Ha~ As expected, we are in sync with each other."

At this time, Mahiru gently pushed open the door and jumped into the room like a happy little rabbit.

Then he turned around, still with that bright smile on his face:

"Then... I'm going home."

"okay."

"Boyfriend, please go back soon, don't catch a cold."

Mahiru waved her hand gently, but there was no trace of reluctance to part in her eyes. Instead, she was filled with "happiness" and "concern" that were about to overflow.

Su Qing thought, you have said everything you need to say, what else can I say?

"See you tomorrow."

Su Qing also took a few steps back and returned to the house, but the door was not closed, just like the door of Mahiru opposite.

"See you tomorrow!"

Mahiru's crisp response came.

Whoever invented the phrase "see you tomorrow" was a genius.

The future is so illusory, like a phantom in the fog. People always have more or less fear of the unknown.

But because of [you].

then.

We are looking forward to seeing you again tomorrow.

then.

We have infinite [vision] and [expectation] for the future.

At this moment, the two of them thought the same thing.

But as time passed quietly, neither Su Qing nor Mahiru chose to close the door.

They just stared at each other quietly from a distance of a few steps, as if time had stopped for them.

At this moment, they seemed to be talking on the phone for a long time. They had already said everything they needed to say, and it was time to say goodbye.

Obviously, everyone is silent.

We've already said goodbye.

We can still meet.

But both of them were immersed in the silence of the moment like fools.

Even if you don't talk, you won't feel awkward.

The tranquility at this moment also seems so beautiful.

It was as if trying to turn this moment into eternity.

A little childish.

But it's by no means funny.

Another few seconds passed.

Su Qing and Mahiru slowly grasped the door handle at the same time, and then shouted in unison:

"three!"

"two!"

"one!"

——“Bang.”

As the door was gently closed, the two figures disappeared from each other's sight, but they did not really disappear.

Because they have already lived deeply in each other's hearts, where it is as warm as ever and spring all year round.

Su Qing fell into a rare silence, his eyes fixed on the tightly closed door, as if as long as he stared at it intently, he could see through the door and see Zhenri on the opposite side.

After a long time, he slowly closed his eyes, raised his hand to gently support his forehead, and exhaled a long breath.

Then he slowly opened his eyes and stared blankly at the key in his hand that was still warm.

——He missed Mahiru.

What is this… ?

I told Mahiru just a few minutes ago that if she missed him, she could call him or come to his house.

But in the end, it turns out that I was just making things convenient for myself...

And just now, the two of them were just like a pair of "stupid lovers".

Do all couples in the honeymoon period look like this?

but……

The relationship between him and Mahiru seemed to be different from the "stubbornness" of ordinary couples.

It's some deeper emotional bond...

He couldn't understand this feeling before.

If it was him who first met Mahiru, he would have closed the door without hesitation.

——【Love】can really change a person.

Su Qing thought to himself, he really has changed.

Not as clear-headed as before?

But he was not afraid of this change, instead he was looking forward to it...

Then, as if he had thought of something, he called out the panel again, and then fell silent again.

——[Degree of collapse: 25%→33%]

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