Xiang Wan had some reservations.
Ever since Nian Nian was born, she had never been separated from her.
Yesterday, they had been apart for one night, and in the future, they would be apart for several more days…
"It's not that I don't trust you, please forgive a mother's heart… Can I video call her every day to see her?"
"Of course, I understand you completely. Even if you don't call, I'll proactively send you updates."
Melody took out her phone and held up her WeChat QR code.
"Let's add each other as friends. To be honest, I really like you."
Lu Mingzhe had said he was going out to play, but hadn't decided where specifically.
It was only decided randomly on the way back to the hotel from the hospital with Xiang Wan to pack their luggage.
"How about we go to Yuncheng? There are many places suitable for tourism there. We can visit several cities one by one, and I promise you, after we're done, we'll return to Nancheng."
Xiang Wan had heard from TV shows since childhood that Yuncheng had beautiful mountains, clear waters, and good scenery, but she had never been there before, so she agreed.
The two soon embarked on their journey.
They arrived at their destination at night. Lu Mingzhe had booked a hotel in advance. After putting down their luggage, they walked on the street. The ethnic villages at night were beautiful and lively.
Along the way, there were shops and stalls selling ornate clothes with ethnic characteristics, various local snacks, and handicrafts, which were simply dazzling.
The vast majority of tourists were young men and women.
Walking among the young handsome men and beautiful women, it was hard not to feel happy.
Lu Mingzhe saw the female tourists coming and going all wearing beautiful Dai ethnic clothes. While Xiang Wan was looking down at a small ornament, he stopped three girls who were walking together.
"Excuse me, may I ask if you bought or rented your clothes? Where did you buy them? I want to get a set for my wife. Thank you."
The three girls were all young and beautiful. Seeing a handsome guy suddenly appear in front of them, they thought he was asking for their WeChat, but it turned out he was already married.
While feeling disappointed, they kindly pointed him to the shop.
"Why do handsome guys get married so early these days? It's too heartbreaking."
"Do you have any friends or brothers you can introduce to us?"
Lu Mingzhe was about to say no when Xiang Wan heard the voices and instinctively turned her head.
Seeing that the girls were about the same age as Xiang Yang, she couldn't help but ask them where they were from and how old they were.
The girls said they were from Nancheng and were all university students. One of their sisters had a broken heart and impulsively took leave, deciding to come here on the spur of the moment.
Isn't this a coincidence? Xiang Yang was single, they were all from Nancheng, and they were of similar age.
Xiang Wan's eyes moved, and Lu Mingzhe knew what she was thinking. He quickly reached out to stop her.
"Let's buy clothes first, buy clothes first. She just had a breakup, her mind is not clear, let them calm down for a couple of days."
"Thank you, we're leaving."
Xiang Wan was pulled by him towards the clothing store, her face showing a look of wistful loss.
"I don't know how Xiang Yang is doing now, if he hates me, and I don't know if he's spent all his money."
"Last year during New Year's, I almost couldn't resist calling him, but then I thought, when I was his age, I was already independent and out on my own. As a man, he should also learn to be strong."
Lu Mingzhe said, "Then you still want to introduce someone to him? Shouldn't this kind of thing be your own effort?"
"It's different. He's my brother after all. If something happens, I'll definitely think of him first."
"Don't think too much about it. Your Xiang family has strong genes. With a strong sister like you leading the way, how can he not be strong? Maybe he's already found a girlfriend."
Xiang Wan thought his tone was strange.
"You said you haven't contacted him, but do you know something?"
Lu Mingzhe didn't want to mention his entanglement with Chen Jiaojiao.
"What could I possibly know? I'd like to contact him, but he has to respond to me."
"Forget it, let's not talk about him. We're here to have our own little time, let's go pick out clothes."
It had to be said that the dyeing and printing craftsmanship here was quite skilled. The colors they dyed, whether pink, green, blue, or others, were all outstanding and unconventional.
Especially on Xiang Wan, each one looked so beautiful that one couldn't take their eyes off her.
Lu Mingzhe made the decision and chose a green set, a complete set, including hair accessories and slippers, for only 115 yuan.
So cheap?
Both of them showed a surprised gleam in their eyes.
Lu Mingzhe then decided to buy white and pink sets as well, so they could change them daily.
Xiang Wan wanted to buy sets for Melody and her female disciples. Before they had even paid, a night market photographer approached them with a camera.
"Two sets of clothes for 199 yuan. The lady is too beautiful, we can photograph her for free. Can we use her photos for publicity?"
Xiang Wan's model genes flickered, and she wanted to agree, but she still looked at Lu Mingzhe first to seek his opinion.
Lu Mingzhe looked at the unedited photos on his camera. "Take couple photos for us. We'll pay you, and you can use the photos as you wish."
The photographer was overjoyed and quickly arranged a time and place with them.
Xiang Wan reminded him, "What if tourists post it online…"
"I told you to listen to me for these few days, do you want to go back on your word?"
Lu Mingzhe also changed into ethnic clothing.
The two of them, like the brother and sister in the folk songs they had read about in books, took a few sets of characteristic romantic photos.
They strolled until very late before returning to the hotel. While washing up, Lu Mingzhe insisted on doing it together. Xiang Wan asked him if he wasn't tired.
"I haven't seen you for a year. I have to make up for lost time, I'm not tired."
"We still have to go out to play tomorrow. You're not tired now, but tomorrow…"
"Don't worry, it won't delay your trip. I'll risk my life to make up for it with you these few days."
Xiang Wan hit him. "Don't always talk about risking your life, risking your life. Is your life that worthless?"
Her eyes moved, and she noticed a purplish, winding scar on his chest where his buttons were undone.
Although it wasn't particularly long, about three to four centimeters, it was very close to his heart.
She held his clothes and looked closely, her eyes filled with unconcealed concern.
"When did you get injured? How did it happen? Were you sick or did you get into a fight? How did you get hurt here? Was it very dangerous at the time?"
It was indeed quite dangerous.
At that time, he couldn't find Xiang Wan anywhere, and he learned that his mother had done so many good deeds behind his back. Lu Mingzhe only wanted to return this life to her.
He just wanted to draw a clear line between them.
However, everything was in the past, and he didn't want to mention it again.
"You're worried about me? It's all fine now. What is this compared to your scar?"
Xiang Wan had a seven or eight centimeter scar on her abdomen from giving birth to Nian Nian. If they could spend their lives together, he vowed never to let her have children again.
As he spoke, he carefully reached out to touch her scar again. His gaze was so affectionate that Xiang Wan was instantly drawn in.
"If you really can't get enough, it'll be my turn later."
She was too good at caring for others, and Lu Mingzhe was very satisfied.
Not satisfied with saving energy, but…
"I've been waiting for you to say that. I'll be waiting for you then."
The two of them cared for each other, and after a night of singing and revelry, they were still full of energy the next day.