Withered Broken Ice Blue

As time goes by and we grow older, the pain we inflicted in our youth becomes clearer and deeper.

Chi Feiwan sat on the toilet limply like a deflated ball.

She closed her eyes and frowned. After a long while, she let out a long breath and her body relaxed.

Then, Chi Feiwan turned on the faucet, scooped up the cool water with both hands, and splashed it on his face.

The cold touch made her shiver, but at the same time it also made her feel a little sober and comfortable.

She rubbed her cheeks vigorously, trying to wash away the fatigue and paleness on her face.

However, despite repeated washing, the paleness on her face could not be completely concealed, but only faded slightly.

Chi Feiwan gently reached out, grasped the bathroom door handle, and turned it carefully.

With a slight "click" sound, the bathroom door was slowly pushed open a crack.

Chi Feiwan supported herself on the cold and smooth wall with her hands. She slowly raised her foot and took a small step. Her steps seemed heavy and weak.

In this way, Chi Feiwan held on to the wall and moved his body towards the bedroom little by little.

Her eyes were always fixed on the target not far ahead, and there was a hint of tiredness and confusion in her eyes.

The entire corridor seemed exceptionally quiet, with only the sound of her light footsteps echoing in the air. Even the cartoons playing on the TV seemed to be automatically blocked.

Xiao Lizi turned off the TV and came over: "Mom, what's wrong with you?"

Chi Feiwan shook his head and touched Xiao Lizi's head: "Mom is fine."

The six-year-old Xiao Lizi was very observant and she could tell that Chi Feiwan looked unhappy.

But the adult world is sometimes difficult for children to understand.

Little Lizi took Chi Feiwan's hand and said in a baby voice, "Mom, are you sick? Let me pour you a cup of hot water." After that, she let go of Chi Feiwan's hand and trotted to pour water.

Chi Feiwan looked at his sensible daughter and felt touched and his nose felt sore.

She held back her tears, smiled and said to Xiao Lizi: "Baby, Mommy is really fine, thank you."

Xiao Lizi handed the water to Chi Feiwan, blinked her big eyes and said, "Mom, you have to drink more water, so you can get better quickly."

Chi Feiwan took the water and took a sip. The water temperature was just right, warming her throat and her heart.

Chi Feiwan actually did not tell Xiao Lizi about his abdominal pain, and there was no one around Jiang Huaixu. Even though the pain was finally relieved, Jiang Huaixu still did not get better.

Without Chi Feiwan around, Qinglan Courtyard felt even more deserted.

*

Early that morning, the sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains and streamed into the room. She lazily got up from the bed and walked sleepily to the kitchen, preparing to make a delicious breakfast for Little Lizi.

At this moment, her hair was messy like a bird's nest, and her face was without any makeup, looking a little unkempt.

But this did not affect her enthusiasm for cooking at all. She tied on an apron, picked up the spatula and ingredients skillfully, and began to work in the kitchen in an orderly manner.

Just as Chi Feiwan was concentrating on frying eggs, the ringing of the doorbell suddenly broke the silence.

She frowned slightly, wondering who would come to visit so early. Putting down the shovel in her hand, she walked quickly to the door and looked out through the peephole.

However, when she saw the person standing outside the door, she couldn't help but feel a strange emotion in her heart, and for a moment she even wanted to close the door immediately.

But in the end, reason overcame impulse. She took a deep breath and slowly opened the door.

The person outside the door stood there quietly, and the moment his eyes met Chi Feiwan's, time seemed to freeze.

Chi Feiwan stared at the other person with a cold expression and asked in a cold voice: "Why did you come?"

Why come?

Chi Feiwan would never welcome her.

Chi Feiwan's eyes fell on the bag in her hand: "We don't need these things."

Shen Linxi had a smile on his face: "Wanwan, these are all my thoughts, they will be useful one day."

"Just tell me what you want to say." Chi Feiwan ruthlessly exposed her lies. She knew that Shen Linxi was not that kind.

"Wanwan, I just want to come and see you. Can we have a good talk?" There was a hint of pleading in Shen Linxi's eyes.

"We have nothing to talk about." Chi Feiwan said firmly and turned around to go back to the kitchen.

Shen Linxi quickly grabbed her arm and said, "Wanwan, can you give me a chance? I know I was wrong."

Chi Feiwan remained calm and did not move: "Shen Linxi, don't you think it's ridiculous that I didn't know I was awake, so why are you still acting? Are you going to win an Oscar for Best Actress soon?"

Chi Feiwan had actually made preparations. After all, it would be difficult to hide his recent whereabouts if these people wanted to find out. Shen Linxi probably knew this because he got the information from Jiang Huaixu.

Chi Feiwan had dismissed Shen Linxi a few days ago. Now Qi Yan was in charge of the Chi family's luxury business. She was no longer qualified to have access to any of the Chi family's projects.

Shen Linxi is Chi Feiwan's mother, but she only remembered that she is Chi Feiwan's mother at the last moment.

A trace of embarrassment and awkwardness flashed across Shen Linxi's face, and her hand unconsciously loosened Chi Feiwan's arm. She opened her mouth, as if she wanted to explain something, but when she saw Chi Feiwan's cold and resolute eyes, the words were stuck in her throat.

"Wanwan, I know I have let you down in many ways in the past, but I am your mother after all, and blood is thicker than water, and this is a fact that cannot be changed." Shen Linxi's voice trembled a little, and her eyes were slightly red. If others saw her pitiful appearance, they would probably feel sorry for her.

But Chi Feiwan just sneered, "Mother? You remember your identity now. Where were you when I needed you the most? When those people were plotting against me and suppressing me, did you ever stand up for me?"

Every word Chi Feiwan said was like a sharp knife, stabbing straight into Shen Linxi's heart.

Shen Linxi's body swayed slightly, and she bit her lip. "I... I had my own reasons at the time. I was blinded by greed and the benefits, but now I regret it, I really regret it. I want to make it up to you, even if it's just a little bit."

"Make up? Do you think it's useful to say this now? Once some damage is done, it can't be erased." Chi Feiwan said expressionlessly. Her eyes passed Shen Linxi and looked into the distance. Her thoughts seemed to drift back to the past that she couldn't bear to look back on.

When she was a child, other children had their mother's gentle company and a warm embrace to lean on, but as for her, Shen Linxi was always busy chasing after those vain fame and fortune, leaving her in that huge and cold house, leaving her to grow up in loneliness and darkness.

"Wanwan, I know you may not believe what I say now, but I will prove it with my actions as long as you give me this chance." Shen Linxi took a small step forward, his eyes full of earnestness.

Chi Feiwan ignored her and turned and walked straight to the kitchen. Her steps seemed steady, but her heart was already in turmoil.

Will Chi Feiwan really break off relations with Shen Linxi? Yes, but Shen Linxi will visit her as Xiaolizi's grandmother.

Shen Linxi, Chi Feiwan never thinks about forgiveness, nor will she forgive those who have hurt her. Even if there is no way to make the other party pay the price, she will not ease the relationship with the other party.

She carried her bag and followed Chi Feiwan carefully into the kitchen. Seeing Chi Feiwan picking up the spatula to continue frying eggs, she hesitated for a moment and said softly, "Wanwan, let me help you."

Chi Feiwan paused for a moment.

"No need, I can do it myself, just stand there and don't make trouble." Chi Feiwan refused coldly.

A trace of loneliness flashed across Shen Linxi's face, but he still stood obediently aside, quietly watching Chi Feiwan's busy figure.