He Qianshan seemed to be startled by his own tears. He wiped his face in a flurry.
Just now, Wu Junchen had told him that in her world, if the relatives of the deceased couldn't let go of them, the deceased couldn't enter the cycle of reincarnation. They would wander in the world like lost souls until the 100th day after their death, when they would vanish into thin air.
In the past, he didn't believe in the strange twists of fate. But after he met her, he became a devout believer.
Today was already the 93rd day since her departure. If he couldn't let go, he would doom her to vanish.
Since he was destined to lose her, at least he should let her have a bright future in the next life.
"Don't worry. I'm alright," He Qianshan said, forcing a smile at her. But it was as if he had tugged at a wound, and more tears welled up in his eyes.
He reached out his hand in a hurry to wipe away the tears, but his tear ducts seemed to have suddenly malfunctioned, and the tears just wouldn't stop.
Like a child who tried hard to be well - behaved but accidentally made a mistake, he apologized in a panic, "I'm sorry, Miss Wu. I'll just be sad for a little while longer. So, don't be afraid."
Wu Pengpeng reached out to help him wipe away the tears. Her transparent fingers passed through his cheek, unable to wipe away the gushing tears.
The two of them just silently cried in the torrential rain for more than ten minutes. Then He Qianshan wiped his face and smiled into the void. It was as if he was talking to himself or to someone.
"I'm okay. Let's go!"
He walked slowly towards his parking space at the pace that Wu Pengpeng usually walked, habitually walking on the side closer to the road.
When he reached the parking space, he first opened the passenger - side door. After waiting for her to get in, he closed the door.
Then he walked to the driver's seat, opened the door and got in. He fastened the seatbelt for her.
If it weren't for the fact that he was talking in the wrong direction, that he accidentally pinched her foot when closing the door, and that his hand passed through her body when fastening the seatbelt, Wu Pengpeng would have suspected that he could see her.
However, Wu Pengpeng was sure that he knew of her existence.
This realization filled her with joy. She turned to the little heavenly - way cub with a beaming smile and asked, "He heard me just now, right?"
The little heavenly - way cub turned his head away awkwardly and said, "I don't know!"
Wu Pengpeng knew that the little one was being傲娇. She didn't expose him and sincerely said, "Thank you."
The little heavenly - way cub turned his head and stared out of the window, pretending not to hear her.
Wu Pengpeng withdrew her gaze and looked at He Qianshan. There was an uncontrollable smile in her eyes.
She would lean over and kiss He Qianshan, and then hold her face and stare at him like a lovesick girl.
After she had happily played for a long time, she suddenly seemed to remember something. She turned around, looking worried, and asked, "You've helped me so much. Are you okay?"
The little heavenly - way cub continued to stare out of the window. His tone was unhappy, "Mind your own business!"
Wu Pengpeng floated helplessly to the back seat and ruffled his hair. "Are you in your rebellious phase? Why are you so angry? Kids shouldn't lose their temper casually. You won't be cute if you become a naughty kid."
The little heavenly - way cub looked a bit surprised and scared, just like a little dog whose fur had been stroked.
Obviously, he had taken her words to heart.
Wu Pengpeng thought he was cute and couldn't help laughing, which made the little heavenly - way cub glare at her angrily.
He Qianshan didn't return to the castle. Instead, he took Wu Pengpeng to the luxurious mansion she had bought for him.
Back then, Wu Pengpeng had bought it just to spend money. She had forgotten about it right after buying it and had never been there.
"I didn't plan to move in so soon," He Qianshan said as he opened the door and let her in. Just like he used to, he said, "There are still many things missing at home. You'll have to make do for now."
The house was fully decorated, with all the furniture and appliances in place. It was ready for immediate occupancy.
"I like it very much," Wu Pengpeng replied with a smile, even though she knew he couldn't hear her.
He Qianshan seemed to have heard her. He gave her a long - awaited, brilliant smile.
Early the next morning, He Qianshan got up. He seemed to be in a good mood and even made his favorite breakfast for himself.
After breakfast, he went to a home - furnishings market. He bought a leather sofa he liked and changed the curtains at home to ones he preferred.
In the following days, He Qianshan spent all his time decorating the new home. The whole house was redecorated according to his taste.
The decoration style of the new home was very different from what Wu Pengpeng liked. She knew that He Qianshan was slowly withdrawing from her life. She was truly happy for him.
On the 100th day after her death, it happened to be the first snowfall in Jincheng in winter.
In the afternoon, He Qianshan finished his work early. When he took her back to the new home, the yard was already covered with a thick layer of snow.
The snow was falling heavily. He stood under a red plum tree in full bloom, with a faint smile on his face. The snowflakes fluttered down and landed on his eyebrows and shoulders. He was more charming than the flowers.
Wu Pengpeng was smitten. She puffed out her cheeks and blew the snow at him. She blew for a long time, but the snowflakes remained motionless.
Just when she was about to give up, a gentle breeze blew. A snowflake circled and landed on his lips, leaving a cold touch.
He Qianshan gave a doting smile into the void. He knew it was her.
She was saying goodbye to him, wasn't she?
He fought back the burning sensation in his eyes. He told himself in his heart that he was a powerful actor. He must perform the last farewell scene well and not let all his efforts go to waste.
He raised the corners of his mouth and tried his best to show a big smile.
Look, I'm alright now. So, don't worry. Go with peace of mind!
Wu Pengpeng didn't know what He Qianshan had left unsaid in his heart. She only felt that after the day of the first snow, He Qianshan seemed to have changed into a different person. He no longer talked to the air, and he didn't do anything extreme.
He got himself a pair of plain - glass glasses with a golden frame. Wearing them, he looked like a sophisticated villain in a movie. Wu Pengpeng didn't like it at all because the lenses could completely hide the deep emotions in his eyes. Even she couldn't see through him.
He had become the He Qianshan he was before he met Wu Pengpeng again. He was decisive and cold - hearted. Under his management, the Song Group quickly got back on track.
Wu Pengpeng still followed He Qianshan every day. Sometimes she felt that He Qianshan no longer needed her, and she could disappear without any worries.
But she couldn't bear to leave. She wanted to accompany him through the last journey of his soul.
In the following period, He Qianshan became even busier. Wu Pengpeng often had to run and float to keep up with him.
One day, she and the little heavenly - way cub chased He Qianshan to five different places. When they got home at night, the little heavenly - way cub was exhausted.
Wu Pengpeng squatted down and reached out her hand to him. "Let me carry you!"
The little heavenly - way cub gave her a sidelong glance, with an expression of "What are you up to now?"
Wu Pengpeng gave him an encouraging look and said in a gentle voice like an old mother, "Kids need their moms to carry them."
The little heavenly - way cub put his hands on his hips angrily and said, "You're just trying to take advantage of me again!"
Wu Pengpeng stroked his head like she was soothing a puppy. "I was already thirty years old in my original body. Oh no, now I'm thirty - three. I'm more than qualified to be your mom."
The little heavenly - way cub angrily slapped her hand away and walked away with his head turned.
Wu Pengpeng got up and chased after him. She comforted him patiently, "Hey, don't go. If you don't want me to carry you, that's okay. I don't have to be your mom."
The little heavenly - way cub stopped and turned to glare at her. "You're just a young girl, but you always want to be someone's mom. What's wrong with you?"
Wu Pengpeng was overjoyed to be called a "young girl". She leaned over and kissed the little heavenly - way cub on the cheek with a "smack". "Oh, your mouth is so sweet. You're just perfect for mom - fans. Mom loves you!"
The little heavenly - way cub rolled his eyes and walked away with his short legs.
Wu Pengpeng trotted after him and continued to pester him. "Logically, you should be a little baby. How come you've grown up?"
The little heavenly - way cub was so annoyed that he had to explain, "We can choose our own forms according to our mental state."
Wu Pengpeng was as if she had discovered a new continent. She said in surprise, "So your mental state is that of a six - year - old kid!"
The little heavenly - way cub said angrily, "My mental state is already that of a ten - year - old. I chose this form for the convenience of my work!"
Wu Pengpeng twitched the corners of her mouth. A ten - year - old wasn't much more mature.
She smiled and leaned over. "Oh, I feel that you're getting nicer to me. Hey, why are you so nice to me?"
"… Because you're the first person I've helped on my path. After I've helped a hundred people, I can be reincarnated."
"What if I fail?" Wu Pengpeng had a hunch that this task wasn't easy.
The little heavenly - way cub said indifferently, "Who knows? Maybe I'll vanish into thin air."
Wu Pengpeng reached out and pinched his chubby cheek. "You should be more hopeful about life."
The little heavenly - way cub slapped her hand away. "You were so hopeful about life, but look how it turned out for you."
Wu Pengpeng gave him a discontented sidelong glance. "Can you stop rubbing salt into my wounds?"
The little heavenly - way cub sneered, "Now you know it hurts? Who told you to be so decisive in sacrificing yourself back then!"
Wu Pengpeng was stunned for a moment. She reached out and tapped his head. "Even as a heavenly - way being, you shouldn't be illiterate. Was that sacrificing myself for righteousness? I was just accepting my fate."
The little heavenly - way cub looked at her and asked with a half - smile, "How do you know that was your fate?"