PDLP Chapter 363 A Yue Leaves
Chapter 363 A Yue Leaves
A hint of confusion appeared in A Yue's eyes.
She has always been straightforward and often unwilling to think things through.
"Of course it's profitable!"
Xu Yiyi said it casually.
Ah Yue understood instantly.
"No wonder you're on good terms with Lord Lin. When Zhong Xiang saw this, he must have wanted to get closer to him too!"
But Lin Ke wouldn't give him that chance.
Helpless, he could only keep pestering Xu Yiyi.
The afternoon rain came suddenly and violently, with large raindrops pounding on the tiles with a crackling sound.
As the guests slowly left, Xu Yiyi picked up the sleeping Wu Yuan.
As the curtain was lifted, and she was about to carry the sleeping child back into the house, she suddenly heard a loud scream from the yard.
Sihai, like a little beast with its fur standing on end, clung tightly to Ayue's leg: "Don't go!"
His upturned face was a mixture of rain and mud, making it impossible to tell whether it was tears or rain.
She looks like a poor little thing.
"You're my martial arts master, so you have to stay home and stay with me!"
The child threw a tantrum and acted quite unreasonably.
Upon seeing Xu Yiyi, A Yue immediately cast a pleading look at her.
Er'er bit her lip and remained silent; she had just been happily eating spicy hot pot.
The sesame seeds around his mouth hadn't even been wiped off yet.
Hearing Ah Yue say she was leaving, I lost my appetite.
His hands were clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white.
But he couldn't bring himself to say anything that would make people want to stay.
After all, Ah Yue is no longer the fool she used to be.
The three of them made quite a commotion, with Snowball licking its fur under the eaves.
His round eyes were full of questions.
It meowed a few times.
Ah Yue squatted down. "Silly boy, the city is only half a day's boat ride from here."
She pinched Sihai's nose as she spoke, "I'll bring you a sugar painting on your day off."
"Who cares!" Sihai retorted stubbornly, but his grip tightened even more.
Xu Yiyi stood under the eaves, and Wu Yuan smacked his lips in her arms.
He stood still at the doorway, looking across the street.
"Alright, it's not like we're not coming back."
Xu Yiyi began to speak.
Sihai felt even more aggrieved and came over to hug his older sister's leg.
Xu Yiyi suddenly spoke up, "The navy's ships will depart no later than Shenshi (3-5 PM)."
It's already past noon. Ah Yue has to go back to the navy to report tomorrow, so she has to leave today.
Sihai cried out, but the sound was drowned out by the thunder.
Ah Yue coaxed and comforted Si Hai until his tears finally stopped.
Sanchuan rushed back and gave Ayue a pair of wristbands.
Compared to Sihai, this child is much more mature.
When it was time to part ways.
As the rain subsided, slivers of sunlight pierced through the clouds, making the still-damp raindrops sparkle.
A-Yue stood at the entrance of the restaurant, her eyes slightly red beneath her straw hat.
"Just leave it here."
She turned around and smiled at Er'er and Sihai, who had chased after her, and lightly flicked Sihai's forehead with her finger, "If you follow me again, I won't bring you any sugar paintings next time."
Sihai pouted, her eyes reddening again, but she forced herself not to cry out loud.
Er'er quietly slipped the safety charm she had been clutching all the way into A Yue's bag and whispered, "It's ugly... don't mind it."
A-Yue patted her head without saying anything.
On the distant sea, the navy's warships had already raised their sails, and the black flags with gold lettering fluttered in the moist sea breeze.
A bugle call sounded from the dock, deep and long, a signal urging them to return to their units.
The Zhong family happened to be passing by here.
Zhong Congyun had just been pulled out of bed.
Her eyes were puffy, but she smiled when she saw Xu Yiyi.
Finally, Ma Rongjuan pulled him away.
Ah Yue took a deep breath, turned around, and strode towards the dock.
Her shadow gradually lengthened on the stone path after the rain, and the sunlight finally pierced through the clouds, gilding her silhouette with a pale gold edge.
Xu Yiyi stood under the eaves with Wu Yuan in her arms, squinting at the ray of sunlight.
The little one in my arms had woken up at some point and was babbling and reaching out to grab the spots of light.
"It's good that they've left."
She said softly, "To avoid making a scene all the time."
Sihai suddenly broke free from Er'er's hand, rushed to the alley entrance, and shouted with all his might, "Master—! Come back soon—!"
The sound pierced through the fresh air after the rain, traveling far and wide.
A-Yue waved to them with her back turned, without turning around.
Seeing the two of them looking downcast, Xu Yiyi suddenly remembered the scene when Xu Yinli returned to the prefectural city after his days off.
"You two weren't this heartbroken when Father passed away before, were you?"
Xu Yiyi tilted her head, her brows slightly furrowed.
"I spend less time with my father than with A-Yue."
Er'er slumped her shoulders and spoke weakly.
Si Hai's attention was instantly diverted.
"I forgot..."
The child scratched his head, "What does Daddy look like?"