Four years single, three years widowed

Turning around and walking back to the kitchen, Li Can turned on the faucet, took a little water into the electric kettle, put it on and waited for it to boil.

After a while, the door was opened from the outside.

Duan Wenzheng stepped into the room, saw Li Can in the kitchen, and instantly raised his eyebrows: "Haven't slept yet?"

"En." Li Can lowered his head and responded softly.

Taking off his coat, Duan Wenzheng approached Li Can, hugged him from behind, and rested his stubbled chin on his shoulder.

"I miss you so much..." Duan Wenzheng murmured.

The embrace was very warm, the words were very sweet, Li Can almost fell into it like countless times before, rejecting his own decision, but when his hand was on the back of Duan Wenzheng's, he suddenly woke up.

Duan Wenzheng's hands were so cold.

The hot water in the electric kettle was boiling, and the indicator light was on. Li Can took out a cup and poured hot water into the cup.

"I have something to tell you." Li Can's voice was flat.

Standing up straight, Duan Wenzheng reluctantly let go of him: "What's the matter?"

Putting the cup full of hot water into Duan Wenzheng's hand, Li Can said, "You sit down first."

"What's the matter?" Duan Wenzheng teased Li Can while holding the cup, "It's so mysterious."

With a teasing mouth but an honest body, Duan Wenzheng obediently followed Li Can's buttocks, ran to the dining table and sat down.

The two sat facing each other, and Duan Wenzheng said carelessly, "Okay, let's talk."

The cup was between them, and the rising heat reminded Li Can of the smoke Duan Wenzheng exhaled when he was smoking downstairs.

"I want a divorce." Li Can stared at the smoke and said.

The scene became extremely quiet in an instant.

After a long silence, Duan Wenzheng suddenly smiled and asked, "Is today an April Fool's Day? Who taught you to make such jokes? Teacher Li?"

Duan Wenzheng asked three questions in a row, obviously flustered, because he clearly knew that Li Can was not interested in tricking others at all.

Looking up at Duan Wenzheng, Li Can said, "I'm not joking."

Holding back his smile bit by bit, Duan Wenzheng tried his best to suppress his impatience, and softly said, "What's wrong, Cancan? Did you encounter something unhappy? You can tell me, I..."

"Duan Wenzheng." Li Can called his name and interrupted him directly, "I'm serious."

With a "squeak", the chair scraped the ground and made a harsh sound.

Duan Wenzheng stood up abruptly, his face was ugly, and his whole body was tense: "I don't agree!"

His reaction was within Li Can's expectations, pursing the corners of his lips, Li Can expressed his attitude: "I've already decided."

"Why?" Duan Wenzheng couldn't believe it, "Because I don't want to have children?"

"no……"

"I want it! Can I do it?!" Duan Wenzheng compromised, speaking fast, "Tomorrow I will go to the bureau to get a certificate. You can have as many children as you want, boys and girls as you like, I promise you."

There was a hint of worry hidden in Li Can's eyes, he was worried about Duan Wenzheng's mood.

"Duan Wenzheng, calm down."

"You are fucking going to divorce me, how do you make me calm down?!" Duan Wenzheng's eyes were red.

This was the first time Li Can saw Duan Wenzheng so out of control, he was indeed a little frightened, and whispered: "Don't be like this..."

Taking a deep breath, Duan Wenzheng apologized to Li Can: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you."

Li Can kept silent, he didn't want to provoke Duan Wenzheng any more, but he absolutely couldn't let this matter just let it go.

"Cancan, tell me, is there something wrong with me?" Duan Wenzheng squatted in front of Li Can, with pleading eyes, and said, "Give me a chance to correct myself?"

"Wen Zheng, you are fine." Li Can said sincerely.

Duan Wenzheng is really good, he probably will never meet a better man than Duan Wenzheng in his life.

Shaking his head, Duan Wenzheng said, "No." He thought for a while, "It must be because I'm too busy to spend time with you, so you're upset."

Li Can looked at Duan Wenzheng and realized that he had no choice but to tell the truth.

Whether it is the child's problem or the work problem, it is not the real reason for his decision to divorce.

He hated that he couldn't give Duan Wenzheng the affection he deserved.

"Actually, I also think we spend too little time together." Duan Wenzheng gritted his teeth, "I will talk to Director Zhao about resigning. Can you wait patiently for me?"

"You don't need to resign for me." Li Can stood up, hesitated for a few seconds, and finally just said, "You know why."

Turning around, Li Can walked towards the bedroom.

After all, he didn't tell the truth that Duan Wenzheng and he knew well, because it was too cruel for Duan Wenzheng.

The bedroom door was closed by Li Can resolutely, Duan Wenzheng immediately let go of all his strength, his face was ashen, and he fell to the ground in embarrassment.

He knew, of course he knew.

Li Can has never loved him, for Li Can, he is a dispensable existence.

Their beginning began with his passionate pursuit, and Li Can would accept it, but he couldn't tell if he was moved, or he was bothering him tirelessly, and he reluctantly tried to save face for Song Wan.

He is very busy with work and always has no time to spend time with Li Can, but Li Can doesn't seem to mind at all, and rarely takes the initiative to find him.

This made Duan Wenzheng feel extremely insecure. He has seen too many colleagues being broken up due to lack of company for their partners, even if they are in love, let alone his wishful thinking.

So, before he knew he was going to be transferred, he abruptly proposed to Li Can.

The fully-sold western restaurant, the musicians playing the piano, and the relatives and friends who deliberately called to be witnesses, all these were to put pressure on Li Can.

When he knelt down on one knee and took out the ring, he saw panic and bewilderment in Li Can's eyes. He felt sorry, but he had to do it.

He loves Li Can.

Love is selfish.

Duan Wenzheng stood up and walked slowly towards the bedroom. His gaze was like a deep pool, but there were turbulent waves hidden in it.

He put his big hand on the doorknob, as soon as the door opened, he would rush in, and locked Li Can tightly in his arms regardless of Li Can's wishes.

But what's the use of that?

Apart from provoking Li Can's disgust, there is nothing else.

Duan Wenzheng withdrew his hand, clenched into a fist, took two steps back, turned around and quickly left the house.

He was afraid of doing something that he would regret, and at the same time, he was also afraid of Li Can's questioning.

He will not agree to a divorce.

The elevator arrived at the garage on the ground floor, Duan Wenzheng opened the door and sat in the driver's seat.

Putting the gear on and stepping on the accelerator, Duan Wenzheng drove the car out of the garage, even though he didn't know where he was going.

It was late at night, and there were not many cars on the road. Duan Wenzheng wandered around for a few times, and finally stopped on the side of a road.

Taking out the cigarette case, Duan Wenzheng took out a cigarette, put it in his mouth, and lit it with a lighter.

Sucking the nicotine into his lungs, Duan Wenzheng rolled down the car window, turned on the radio station, and smoked one cigarette after another until the early morning, accompanied by the bitter love song for the occasion.

Since that day, the two haven't seen each other for two or three weeks. Li Can sent Duan Wenzheng several WeChat messages, but there was no reply. He knew that Duan Wenzheng was hiding from him.

Li Can imagined that such a situation would happen, and he was not in a hurry. He knew Duan Wenzheng, and this kind of meaningless delay would not last too long.

On Saturday morning, Li Can went to the supermarket. On the way back, he happened to meet Duan's mother and Duan's father who were going to his house.

The three of them entered the community together, and Li Can asked, "Why don't you call me first?"

Duan's mother glanced at Duan's father, and said to Li Can: "If you're not at home, it's the same if we call again."

"In case I can't make it back, aren't you making a trip for nothing?"

"It doesn't matter." Duan's mother said indifferently, "We two are retired old people, we spend a lot of time every day, and it's good to go out for a walk."

After a conversation, Li Can already knew why Duan's father and Duan's mother came here.

After entering the password, Li Can twisted the door handle, opened the door, and invited Duan's father and Duan's mother to come in.

"Cancan, I'll put these dumplings in the refrigerator for you." Mother Duan walked into the kitchen with the dumplings she brought over.

"Okay." Li Can followed behind her, "Mom, there are dumplings for sale outside, so you don't have to pack so many for me."

"The dumplings sold outside are unhygienic." Duan's mother opened the refrigerator freezer, "Besides, they don't want to put as much stuffing in that stuffing, and they don't know whether to eat the dumpling or the dumpling skin after one bite."

Li Can raised the corners of his lips, and put the things he bought from the supermarket on the cooking table.

"Dad, do you drink Pu'er or Oolong?" Li Can asked.

Sitting on the sofa, Duan's father turned his head: "I can do anything."

After getting the answer, Li Can was busy making tea for Duan's father, while Duan's mother, who had put away the dumplings, planned to help him organize things.

After untying the bag from the supermarket, Duan's mother frowned immediately: "Cancan, why do you buy all these semi-cooked products?"

"Convenience." Li Can replied while holding tea.

Duan's mother knew that he couldn't cook, so she said, "I told you to come to my place for dinner on Saturdays, but I always refused."

"It's too much trouble for you."

"What's the trouble? We won't eat if you don't come?" Duan Mu said, "It's just a matter of having more chopsticks and more bowls."

Li Can just smiled and said nothing, that's not what he said, if he doesn't go, Duan's parents and Duan's mother can eat whatever they want, but once he goes, he doesn't have to bother to cook a few more dishes.

Opening the door of the refrigerator, Mother Duan looked helplessly at the crisper, which was even more empty than the freezer.

Putting things in there, Duan's mother pretended to be casual and asked, "Cancan, Wen Zheng hasn't been back for a long time, right?"

Li Can was mentally prepared and nodded: "Yeah."

After hesitating for a moment, Duan's mother asked very unnaturally: "Did you have a fight?"

Looking at each other, Duan's mother quickly explained: "Wen Zheng didn't tell me, how could he tell me these things." She pointed to Duan's father, "It's your father, he went to the police station two days ago, His apprentice Xiao Ding told him."

It was Lao Ding who said it.

That's right, this is a matter between them. With Duan Wenzheng's character, he would not be willing to involve Duan's father and Duan's mother.

"What did Lao Ding say?" Li Can was a little concerned about Duan Wenzheng's state.

"He said that brat didn't want to take days off, he was busy from morning to night, and slept in the office at night, as if he was going to die." Father Duan continued.

Hearing this, Li Can's eyes darkened, and it was the first time that he wanted to get angry with Duan Wenzheng.

Is Duan Wenzheng a fool?Why not on rest days?If you don't have a place to sleep, why don't you go to a hotel or a friend's house?

"Cancan, what's the matter with you two?" Father Duan asked, then patted his chest and promised, "If he does something wrong and makes you angry, I'll bring him back and confess to you right away."

"No, he didn't make me angry." Facing Duan's mother and Duan's father, Li Can said in a deep voice, "I want to divorce Wen Zheng."