Chapter 211 Warm Memories
Liang Lu patted Qi Tongwei's hand gently: "We have done everything we can, the rest depends on their own luck, you, don't always take other people's responsibilities on yourself."
Qi Tongwei was silent for a moment, then said: "Lulu, you really understand me. If you hadn't been by my side all these years, I don't know what I would have become."
Liang Lu leaned in Qi Tongwei's arms and said softly: "We are husband and wife, we should support each other. No matter how many difficulties there are in the future, as long as our hearts are together, there will be no obstacles that we cannot overcome."
Qi Tongwei hugged Liang Lu tightly and felt warm in his heart.
At this moment, he seemed to have forgotten all the troubles in the outside world and was just enjoying this moment of tranquility and peace of mind.
Qi Tongwei buried his head in Liang Lu's hair, took a deep breath, and said slowly: "Lulu, you don't know, I grew up in a very poor place, my family often didn't even have enough food to eat, my brother wore a piece of clothing, patch upon patch, my family's opportunity to go to school was earned by saving money, at that time I swore that I must get out of that poor place and change my fate."
Liang Lu reached out her hand, gently stroked Qi Tongwei's back, and said softly: "Tongwei, I can imagine how difficult it is for you."
Qi Tongwei's voice trembled a little: "At school, I always wore the most worn-out clothes. The ridicule and strange looks from my classmates pierced my heart like needles, but I told myself that I must strive to do well and make those who looked down on me regret it."
Liang Lu hugged Qi Tongwei tightly and said, "You did it, Tongwei, you are really amazing."
Qi Tongwei smiled bitterly and shook his head: "But I have paid too much along the way. In order to stand out, I studied hard day and night. I thought that as long as I worked hard, I could get everything I wanted."
In the darkness, Liang Lu's eyes sparkled with tears: "Tongwei, I understand your suffering. I also have my own story."
Qi Tongwei raised his head and looked at Liang Lu: "Lulu, go ahead."
Liang Lu fell into memories: "I was born in a fairly good family. I never had to worry about food and clothing since I was a child. My parents had high expectations for me. They hoped that I could follow the path they planned and be a good girl, but in my heart I always longed for true freedom and understanding."
Qi Tongwei held Liang Lu's hand: "What happened next?"
Liang Lu continued, "When I went to college, I thought I could get rid of the constraints of my parents, but I found myself in another kind of confusion. I tried hard to pursue my love, but ended up failing. Until I met you, Tongwei."
Qi Tongwei said with emotion: "Maybe this is fate's arrangement."
Liang Lu's voice was a little choked: "Do you remember the days when we were on campus? Every time I saw you sweating on the playground, my heart would be moved. But I didn't dare to express it because I was afraid of the secular eyes and the gap between us."
Qi Tongwei kissed Liang Lu's forehead gently: "I am the same. I always feel that I am not worthy of you."
Liang Lu shook her head: "No, Tongwei, I'm not brave enough. If I could have made up my mind earlier, maybe we could have avoided a lot of detours."
Qi Tongwei sighed: "It's all in the past. Now we are together, that's enough."
Liang Lu leaned in Qi Tongwei's arms and said, "I still remember that time when I was sick and you took care of me in the hospital and stayed up all night. At that moment, I knew that you were the person I would rely on for the rest of my life."
Qi Tongwei smiled and said, "When I saw you so weak, I felt so distressed."
"There was also the time when we went hiking together. Although we were exhausted and out of breath, when we stood on the top of the mountain overlooking the scenery, I would never forget the sense of satisfaction I felt."
Liang Lu's face was filled with a happy smile.
Qi Tongwei said: "Yes, those wonderful times are our most precious memories."
Liang Lu's eyes became firm: "Tongwei, no matter what the future holds, I will never leave you."
Qi Tongwei was moved and said: "Lulu, I will always protect you."
The two hugged each other, recalling the past, sometimes laughing, sometimes crying.
The room was filled with a warm yet sad atmosphere.
After a long time, Qi Tongwei broke the silence: "Lulu, we must cherish our current life. The sufferings of the past are in the past. Let's create more beautiful things together in the future."
Liang Lu nodded: "Well, let's work together."
Qi Tongwei went on to say: “Sometimes I wonder if I had not been so obsessed with pursuing power and status, perhaps our lives would have been simpler and happier.”
Liang Lu comforted him, "Don't say that, Tongwei. Everything you do is for a better life for us. But in the future, we should think more about each other and not be lost by the temptations of the outside world."
Qi Tongwei held Liang Lu's hand tightly: "I know, Lulu, after going through so much, I understand that the most precious thing is the relationship between us."
As the night grew deeper, the two of them never stopped talking.
They seemed to want to pour out all the words that had been accumulated in their hearts over the years.
"Do you remember the first time we had a fight? It was actually all because of some trivial matters, but we were both too stubborn and refused to give in," said Liang Lu.
Qi Tongwei laughed: "Yeah, now that I think about it, it's really stupid."
Liang Lu said: "There was also that time when we were traveling together and got lost and encountered a rainstorm. I really felt helpless at the time, but it was also that time that made us rely on each other more."
Qi Tongwei said with emotion: "Life is like this, with both bitterness and sweetness."
Liang Lu sighed softly: "Tongwei, no matter what happens in the future, we must be honest with each other and there should be no more concealment or misunderstanding."
Qi Tongwei nodded solemnly: "I promise you, Lulu."
Qi Tongwei's heart was like a turbulent sea at this moment, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.
He recalled the hardships and difficulties he had experienced along the way, the days when he had done whatever it took to gain power and status, and the times when he had struggled alone in the darkness.
Once, he thought that his life was an endless struggle. In order to escape from his poor background and to be respected by others, he kept climbing up, even at the cost of his dignity and conscience.
However, on this quiet night, during his heart-to-heart conversation with Liang Lu, he seemed to see another possibility.
Every word Liang Lu said was like warm sunshine, penetrating the thick haze in his heart.
He looked into Liang Lu's eyes, which no longer contained the complaints and dissatisfaction of the past, but only deep concern and understanding.