Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

Although spring has quietly arrived, the deep nights in the old city are still shrouded in cold, as if the power of winter has not yet dissipated and is still making its last struggle and resistance on this land.

That trace of chill was like countless fine and sharp steel needles, penetrating through the layers of defense of the clothes and mercilessly stabbing Xu Damao's exposed skin.

The biting chill was like an icy torrent that quickly spread through his blood throughout his body and penetrated deep into his bones, causing him to shiver uncontrollably.

At this moment, Xu Damao's teeth were knocking against each other uncontrollably, and the "clack, clack" sound seemed extremely abrupt and harsh in the silent night.

This sound seemed to be the fear that had been hidden deep in his heart for a long time finding an outlet, and was being vented in the most direct and naked way.

He subconsciously wrapped his arms tightly around his thin body, trying with all his strength to retain the little bit of body temperature that was left.

Because he exerted too much force, the joints of his fingers turned pale due to lack of blood, which looked horrifying.

The surroundings were so quiet that it was eerie; even the sound of a needle falling to the ground could be heard clearly.

At this moment, the only sound that could be heard was Xu Damao's own rapid and disordered breathing. Every inhalation and exhalation was accompanied by a heavy gasp, as if his chest was about to be crushed by the endless darkness and cold.

In addition, there is the occasional night wind whistling from afar. The sound of the wind is like a ghost, wandering through the streets and alleys, making waves of eerie and terrifying whimpering sounds, which adds a bit of weird and horror atmosphere to this already cold night.

Every gust of night wind whistled past, like the grim whisper of death in his ear. The sound of the wind contained a mysterious and chilling breath, which made his heart beat faster, as if it was about to burst through his chest. The nervousness made his palms sweat, and the cold sweat quickly turned cold under the invasion of the cold, sticking to his palms, making him more and more uncomfortable.

The moonlight fell coldly in the yard, like a cold and heartless bystander, quietly staring at the human tragedy that was unfolding.

The pale moonlight seemed to have covered everything in the yard with a layer of cold silver frost, making the entire scene filled with a desolate and terrifying atmosphere.

In Xu Damao's mind, the horrific appearance of Sha Zhu kept appearing. Every bloody scene was like a sharp hook, deeply embedded in his thoughts. It not only made him taste the joy of successful revenge, but also quietly fostered a fear of his own cruel behavior in his heart.

He seemed to see the shocking wound on Sha Zhu's lower body, with blood oozing out like a spring. Under the moonlight, it seemed as if the wound was still oozing blood. The scene was like the most horrific nightmare, haunting him and lingering.

The painful groans of Sha Zhu seemed to still echo in his ears. The faint sound seemed like a wail coming from the depths of hell, causing his soul to tremble.

Xu Damao had no idea where his future would go, nor could he be sure whether this matter could really be concealed perfectly as he wished.

At this moment, he was like a traveler lost in a dark maze. Every step he took was filled with unknown dangers and confusion.

But he was already deeply trapped in the quagmire of revenge, unable to extricate himself. He could only wait anxiously for the next unknown situation that fate had arranged for him in this long night of cold and fear.

Time goes back to when Xu Damao left Cao Wei's house.

At that time, Cao Wei and Yu Li had just finished dinner. The house was filled with a warm and ambiguous atmosphere, as if every breath of air was infected by their love, jumping and cheering happily.

There was only each other's figure in the eyes of the two people. The whole world seemed to have shrunk into their own small world at this moment. Everything else had gradually faded away and turned into nothingness.

They first embraced each other affectionately, and their heartbeats blended together, as if playing the most moving music in the world. Every note danced lightly in their hearts, conveying endless love.

Cao Wei lowered his head slightly and kissed Yu Li's forehead gently. The gentle touch seemed to carry an electric current, causing a warm current to surge in Yu Li's heart.

Cao Wei said softly: "Lily, today is the happiest day of our lives. Every day from now on, I will make you as happy as you are today."

Yu Li's face was filled with a happy smile. She raised her head slightly and her eyes met Cao Wei's. With trust and love in her eyes, she responded: "I believe you. As long as we are together, every day is a good day."

However, at this moment, Yu Li suddenly stretched out her finger and gently pressed against Cao Wei's lips, preventing him from making any further intimate moves.

There was a mysterious and charming light in her eyes, and a gentle and slightly shy smile on the corner of her mouth. Then she turned and walked quickly into the bedroom.

Cao Wei was a little overwhelmed by her sudden action, but his heart was full of curiosity and anticipation about her next move.

He smiled helplessly and shook his head, muttering to himself, "What new tricks is this little girl planning?"

A moment later, Yu Li's clear and pleasant voice came from the bedroom: "Cao Wei, you can come in!"

Cao Wei walked slowly into the bedroom with full of curiosity and anticipation.

When his eyes fell on Yu Li who was standing beside the bed, he was stunned for a moment.

I saw that above Yu Li's head, there was an extremely unique red satin. The bright red color was like a burning flame, and it looked particularly gorgeous and eye-catching under the dim light.

The exquisite embroidery on the satin is looming, and every stitch and thread seems to be telling an ancient and beautiful love legend. The delicate patterns exude a charming luster under the refraction of the light, as if silently blessing the newlyweds.

Although they never held a grand and formal wedding, Yu Li always had a desire and longing for the wedding ceremony in her heart.

To her, this red veil is not just a simple piece of silk. It is more like a sacred symbol that carries all the beautiful fantasies of love and marriage in her girlhood. It is the most critical and important part of their special bridal chamber ceremony.

Cao Wei slowly approached Yu Li, and every step he took was extremely gentle, as if he was stepping on soft clouds instead of solid ground.

His eyes were always fixed on Yu Li, full of cherishment and love, as if Yu Li was the most precious treasure in the world.

Cao Wei stretched out his slightly trembling hand and gently pinched a corner of the red veil. The gentle movement seemed as if he was afraid of disturbing the beauty in front of him.

His eyes were full of affection and tenderness, and he whispered, "Lily, you are so beautiful, just like a fairy descending to earth."

Yu Li sat on the bed, lowered her head slightly, a shy blush on her face, and said softly: "She just says sweet words to make me happy, but... I love to hear them."

Cao Wei smiled gently, his eyes full of doting and love, and teased: "Every word I said is true, not a single word is false. In my heart, you are the most beautiful girl in the world. It must be a great blessing for me in my previous life to have the honor of marrying you."

Cao Wei slowly and gently lifted the red veil. His movements were so gentle as if he was opening a rare treasure. Every inch of the lifting was filled with awe and anticipation.

As the red veil was lifted up little by little, Yu Li's beautiful face gradually appeared before Cao Wei's eyes. Her cheeks were flushed with a charming blush like the sunset in the sky, which added a bit of shyness and charm to her.

Her eyes sparkled with stars, and every twinkle seemed to be telling Cao Wei about her deep love and affection. The shy smile on her lips was like a flower quietly blooming in spring, delicate and beautiful, exuding a charming fragrance.

Cao Wei's eyes met Yu Li's, and at that moment, they both clearly saw the deep love and infinite expectations for a better life in the future in each other's eyes.

Cao Wei reached out and gently held Yu Li's hand. With a little force, he pulled Yu Li up, and then held her tightly in his arms.

Yu Li's body was trembling slightly. She could clearly feel Cao Wei's strong heartbeat. That sound seemed like the most beautiful melody in the world, filling her heart with peace and happiness.

Cao Wei whispered in her ear: "Lily, from now on, no matter what happens, we will stay together and never separate."

Yu Li nodded vigorously, her voice trembling slightly, but full of determination: "Yes, we must stay together for life and never separate."

Cao Wei loosened his arms slightly, looked into Yu Li's eyes, and said with a smile: "By the way, we can also plant your favorite flowers in the yard, so that our home can be filled with the fragrance of flowers all year round."

Yu Li's eyes lit up instantly, with excitement and anticipation flashing in her eyes: "Really? Then let's plant peonies. When they bloom, they will surely be a riot of colour and beauty."

Cao Wei gently scratched Yu Li's nose and said lovingly, "Of course it's up to you. You can plant any flowers you like."

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