Chapter 597: 172: The moon in the sea is the moon in the sky, the person in front of you is the person in your heart_2
Many years had passed, and Ni Cuihua was about to forget that segment of her memory.
Looking at the refined Shangguan Dehui in front of her, it was impossible to link him with the shaven-headed, goatee-wearing, rascal-looking boy from her past.
In fact, Ni Cuihua was very scared of Shangguan Dehui back then.
Because his appearance was like a bandit in the movies, his actions were also …
That’s why, Ni Cuihua, after saving someone, did not even have time to care about her foot injury and ran away hurriedly.
Remembering it now, the scene was rather amusing.
“You’ve changed so much!” Ni Cuihua was still somewhat in disbelief, “I remember you didn’t look back then!”
Everything around them began to blur, at this moment, all Shangguan Dehui could see was Ni Cuihua.
He step by step walked up to Ni Cuihua, extending his hand towards her and formally said, “Hello Comrade Daya, I am Shangguan Dehui.”
Zhou Danni, standing at the side, covered her surprised mouth.
Old Zhao remained as always, seemingly unaffected by everything around him.
Ni Cuihua was stunned for a while, Shangguan Dehui’s hand hanging mid-air for a moment too.
Then she reacted, reaching out to shake hands with Shangguan Dehui, “Hello.”
Shangguan Dehui’s hand was cold, his grip very strong, as if he was trying to crush her hand.
Ni Cuihua frowned slightly, and at this moment, Shangguan Dehui let go of her hand.
If it wasn’t for the warmth lingering in her hand, Ni Cuihua would have doubted if what just happened was a misunderstanding.
Zhou Danni stood up in surprise, “Daya, so you two have known each other for a long time!”
Shangguan Dehui nodded, “Yes, I met Comrade Daya when I was in Yonglin Village.”
Without realizing it, Shangguan Dehui’s reference to Ni Cuihua had shifted from ‘Yangyang’s mother’ to ‘Comrade Daya’.
Because Daya is irreplaceable as Daya.
And Yangyang’s mother could also be Yunyun’s mother…
Zhou Danni smiles and comments, “It seems fate has brought you two together again!”
Shangguan Dehui smiled without confirming or denying it.
Zhou Danni continued, “After so many years, how did you recognize Daya, Mr. Shangguan?”
Shangguan Dehui replied, “At first, I wasn’t really sure, until I heard you call her Daya.”
This made Zhou Danni even more curious, asking, “Daya is just a nickname, how did you know her nickname, Mr. Shangguan?”
Because that name happened to be an integral part of his teenage years, the name Daya represented a young boy’s blooming emotions.
“At the time, to repay her kindness, I went to the village to look for Comrade Daya, but no one knew where she had gone. Eventually, I returned to the city, my family arranged a marriage for me, I obediently married, then my wife died giving birth …”
As the memories of the past unwind, a look of melancholy fills Shangguan Dehui’s eyes.
If he hadn’t missed her back then, would their story have ended differently?
His wife died in childbirth.
So is Shangguan Dehui single now?
Zhou Danni’s gaze moves between the two of them, a flicker of hopeful light flashing in her eyes, “Let’s not dwell on the past anymore. The most important thing in life is to treasure the present.”
“Comrade Zhou is right, living in the present is most important.” Shangguan Dehui nodded in agreement.
Let the missed opportunities of his past go.
This time, he won’t miss the opportunity again.
Ni Cuihua was taken aback and felt these two were talking in riddles but didn’t think too much further, continuing, “It’s getting late, you two chat here, I’ll go make dinner.”
Zhou Danni was about to offer her help when Dashuan came over with Little Ni Yun and his other siblings, “Mommy and Daddy, we found a river over there. Some people are catching fish. Come and play with us!”
The river current was rather strong, without an adult, it could be very dangerous.
And Little Ni Yun was just over one year old this year! If something really were to happen, the four older ones wouldn’t be able to handle Little Ni Yun.
Zhou Danni said, “Your father can accompany you guys, I will go help Aunt Dani cook.”
With so many people for the meal, Ni Cuihua would definitely be overwhelmed on her own.
Shangguan Dehui stood up and said, “Comrade Zhou, you and Comrade Zhao should go play with the children, I’ll take care of the kitchen.”
“Fufu (daddy), also play…” Little Ni Yun walked over and pulled Shangguan Dehui’s sleeve.
Shangguan Dehui crouched down, patting Little Ni Yun gently, “Yunyun, be good, you go play with your Uncle Zhao, Aunt Danni and your siblings. Uncle needs to stay back and help mommy cook, if not mommy is going to be very tired on her own.”