Since Liang Yu was promoted to a special contact person, her work has become much easier overall.

For a whole week, besides accompanying Zhao Wen to tour the new project's R&D lab every day, I spent the rest of my time sitting in the office with Zhao Wen playing on our phones.

She originally thought that being transferred to the assistant department would inevitably mean dealing with Shi Yue and frequently running into Fang Ze.

However, she learned from other colleagues that Fang Ze had taken Shi Yue on a business trip and would not be back until next week.

In that case, let's silently wish them a long and happy marriage.

Liang Yu began to imagine that after successfully getting through these three months, she would usher in a brand new life.

Friday arrived quickly.

On his way home from get off work that evening, Liang asked Yan Qi:

Are you free this weekend?

Yan Qi replied calmly:

"What's up?"

Liang Yu hummed in agreement and said happily:

"Didn't we say we'd celebrate my promotion together? Xiaoxiao and I discussed it and are planning a barbecue in the yard this weekend. Do you have time to come over?"

Yan Qi's eyelashes trembled slightly, and a flash of excitement instantly appeared in his pupils.

He maintained his indifferent and aloof demeanor, replying in a flat voice:

"Okay, I'll go."

Liang Yu then added:

"Xiaoxiao told me that someone lives in the house next to mine, and she wanted to meet my new neighbor with me."

"We're planning a barbecue this weekend and we'll invite our neighbors over too. You won't mind, will you?"

Yan Qi felt a tightness in his chest, and a numb sensation instantly crept up from his chest to his fingertips, making his fingers slightly cold.

His fingertips unconsciously traced the edge of the steering wheel, and the image of Liang Yu's shocked and angry expression when he knocked on his door flashed through his mind.

Yes, it's anger.

If Liang Yu finds out that he has been living next door all along, will he be very angry?

If Liang Yu gets angry because of this, will he never talk to him again?

Should he explain to Liang Yu that he actually bought the house nine years ago, but only recently moved in?

Why would Liang Yu be angry?

he does not know.

He was just inexplicably afraid that Liang Yu would be angry.

He dared not gamble.

I dare not gamble that Liang Yu won't get angry.

He should find a more appropriate time to let Liang Yu know that he lives next door to Liang Yu.

We absolutely cannot let Liang Yu suddenly discover that he lives next door without any warning or surprise.

Just as I was pondering this, I heard Liang Yu beside me say softly:

"Yan Qi, if you don't want to, I won't invite the neighbors next door. Actually, I've never met them before."

Yan Qi was pulled back to his senses by Liang Yu's voice and instinctively responded:

"As long as you don't mind, I don't mind."

Liang Yu happily hummed in agreement and replied with a smile:

"Xiaoxiao has mentioned several times that she wants to meet the neighbors next door, so I'm inviting them to a barbecue this weekend. You absolutely have to come!"

Yan Qi hummed in agreement and said in a low voice:

"it is good."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a deafening roar erupted, like a thunderclap striking right next to his ear, making his eardrums buzz.

The sound, a mix of sharp, twisting metallic scraping, the shattering of glass, and the dull thud of heavy objects hitting each other, instantly shattered the tranquility of the road.

Liang Yu's body jolted violently, his heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and he even stopped breathing for half a second.

She instinctively gripped the seatbelt beside her, her hands trembling uncontrollably, and turned her head in the direction from which the sound came, still shaken.

A horrific car accident had just occurred at the intersection they were crossing.

The traffic lights at the intersection were still flashing normally. A white sedan was blocking the middle of the road, its front end completely deformed, like a crumpled piece of paper.

The bumper broke and detached, and the windshield shattered into countless tiny fragments, scattered on the surrounding road surface, reflecting the cold light of streetlights and car headlights.

Dark liquid flowed out from the gaps in the car door, dripping onto the road and gradually spreading into a dark patch.

Not far away, a large truck was parked on the side of the road, its front end slightly tilted, with white paint and broken plastic parts still hanging on its bumper, clearly indicating that it was the main party involved in the collision.

A soft gasp escaped Liang Yu's lips unconsciously:

"There was a car accident..."

After the crash was heard, Yan Qi only glanced quickly at the rearview mirror, his gaze lingering on the accident scene for less than a second before quickly returning to the road ahead.

He held the steering wheel firmly, without even applying the brakes, maintaining the original speed.

He glanced at Liang Yu beside him, whose hands were trembling and who was looking back, and said in a low, calm voice:

"Don't be afraid, it'll be alright."

He then turned the steering wheel and quickly drove out of the area where the accident occurred.

Liang Yu slowly turned around and leaned back in the passenger seat, his hands trembling even more violently.

The loud bang and the deformed car body were like a key, suddenly unlocking her memories of the car accident. Her heart was pounding so hard it felt like her ribs were about to break.

Yan Qi's gaze remained fixed on Liang Yu beside him.

She lowered her head slightly, her face was as pale as paper, and her hands trembled like fallen leaves withered by frost in the autumn wind.

The car, which had been moving steadily, slowed down slightly.

Yan Qi's fingertips unconsciously traced the edge of the steering wheel, his thin lips pressed tightly together, remaining silent.

He suddenly turned the steering wheel, completely deviating from the original route back to Lishu Village.

911 travels endlessly along the coastal road, winding around the sea.

The sea shimmered with an inky sheen in the night, the distant horizon blending into the darkness, with only a few scattered starlight sprinkling on the surface, refracting into tiny specks of light.

Yan Qi lowered the windows on both sides of the car, and the evening breeze instantly carried the unique salty and damp scent of the sea into the car, gently ruffling Liang Yu's long hair.

Wave after wave surged onto the shore and then slowly receded, making a clear sound.

"Whoosh~whoosh~", the sounds flooded into Liang Yu's ears.

The gentle and steady sound of the waves was like the softest whisper, healing Liang Yu's panicked and helpless heart.

Liang Yu turned his face toward the car window, slowly closed his eyes, and let the evening breeze caress his face, greedily listening to the sound of the waves outside the car window.

My tense shoulders gradually relaxed, my trembling hands slowly calmed down, the coldness in my fingertips was dispelled by the gentle evening breeze, and the stagnation in my heart gradually dissipated.

My heart, which had been pounding wildly, gradually returned to a steady rhythm.

The horrific images that lingered in my mind were gradually covered by the sound of the waves, replaced by boundless tranquility and peace of mind.

She loves the sea and enjoys listening to the sound of the waves in peace.

Yan Qi had always known this.

The only sounds in the carriage were the gentle sound of the waves, the soft breeze, and the steady breathing of the two people.

Liang Yun could clearly smell the unique woody scent on Yan Qi, mixed with a faint salty and damp smell of the sea.

It made her feel that Yan Qi was no longer the cold, aloof, and distant person he once was, but rather someone who made her feel exceptionally at ease.

It made her want to get a little closer.

She quietly turned her head and her gaze fell on Yan Qi's profile.

The night outlined Yan Qi's cold and hard features, but under the starlight, they gained a touch of soft warmth.

Yan Yong used one hand to steadily steer the steering wheel.

It was a pampered hand, with distinct knuckles, long and fair.

Yan Qi moved with composure and calmness, and every subtle movement exuded a reliable strength that reassured her.

Yan Qi noticed Liang Yu's gaze, but did not turn his head.

A hint of tenderness emanated from his eyes beneath his long lashes, and he silently slowed the car down even further.

911 drove slowly along Linhai Avenue.

He wanted Liang Yu to hear the sound of the waves more clearly to calm his mind.

After a long silence, Yan Qi finally spoke in a low voice:

Do you like the sound of ocean waves?

The tone of his voice became gentler, as soft as the sound of ocean waves, with a hint of barely perceptible probing.

Liang Yu hurriedly averted his gaze, looking at the sea outside the window. His voice was soft, slightly hoarse, yet exceptionally gentle:

"Yes, I like it... Thank you, Yan Qi."

This heartfelt thank you conveyed all her gratitude and peace of mind.

Yan Qi hummed in agreement and said nothing more.

He silently lowered the car window beside him a little further, allowing the sound of the waves to come in more clearly and the evening breeze to caress the car more gently.

This helps to dispel the deep-seated trauma of the car accident in Liang Yu's heart.

Lin Xiao arrived at Lishu Village on Saturday afternoon.

As soon as she saw Liang Yu, she started urging him to go grocery shopping with her.

Lin Xiao earnestly offered her advice:

"Xiao Yu, you've already told them you'd come to the yard for a barbecue tomorrow, you should at least prepare the ingredients, right?"

Liang Yu strongly disliked going to the supermarket and refused, saying:

"There are so many people in the supermarket, what's the point of shopping? Just order online, order today and it will arrive tomorrow, and the ingredients will be fresh."

Lin Xiao countered with a question:

"What if we order today and it doesn't arrive until tomorrow evening? Besides, the courier doesn't deliver to the village, so we'll still have to go to town to pick it up."

"Since we're going out anyway, why don't we go to the supermarket now and buy an Australian lobster? I'll cook lobster for you tonight."

Lin Xiao is a very good cook, especially when it comes to Australian lobster, which Liang Yu also loves to eat.

Under Lin Xiao's tempting food and relentless persuasion, Liang Yu reluctantly got into Lin Xiao's car, and the two headed straight for the largest fresh food supermarket in the city center.

While shopping at the supermarket, the two ran into Zhou Yang, who was also buying fresh produce.

Lin Xiao looked at Zhou Yang and sighed with delight:

"Haicheng is so small, how could we run into Senior Zhou Yang here?"

Zhou Yang smiled warmly and looked at the two of them, saying:

"Last time we ate, I had to leave halfway through, so we didn't finish the meal properly. Why don't you come to my house tomorrow and I'll cook seafood for you?"

Lin Xiao immediately waved his hand and said righteously:

"I'm celebrating Xiaoyu's promotion tomorrow, and we've all planned a barbecue at her house. Why don't you come over to Xiaoyu's tomorrow, and we can celebrate together? What do you say?"

Following Lin Xiao's words, Liang Yu invited Zhou Yang:

"Yeah, Zhou Yang, come to my house tomorrow, let's have a barbecue together in the yard."

Zhou Yang smiled and nodded, saying gently:

"Okay, since it's a celebration for Liang Yu's promotion, I'll definitely attend."

Lin replied with a smile:

"It's settled then. I'll come tomorrow morning. I'll send you my location now."

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