After her luck was taken away, she fell in love with the woman who traveled through time.

But today he didn't bother to pretend, and went straight to the point: "I plan to take Cui Ling abroad for development."

Liang Tan was stunned for a moment: "Hasn't this matter been discussed before? Cui Ling refused to go."

After she finished speaking, she raised the corners of her lips with a little pride, "As a parent, I actually really hope that he can follow Mr. Wu, but this child is too clingy and won't agree to do so no matter what..."

"He has agreed."

The corners of Liang Tan's lips froze.

"I just spoke to him on the phone, and he agreed to it himself." Wu Chang seemed to be afraid that she would not believe him, so he added another sentence.

Liang Tan didn't say anything for a long time.

Wu Chang listened to the silence on the phone, and his feverish mind finally calmed down, so he unconsciously helped Cui Ling explain: "He should have wanted to tell you in person, but I was too anxious, so I couldn't help but tell you in advance. Mr. Liang won't mind, right?"

Liang Tan came back to his senses in an instant: "How could it be, Mr. Wu cares so much about him, I can't wait to be happy."

"Then... would you object to him coming with me?" Wu Chang said, and then hurriedly said, "He has a high talent for painting. If he keeps complacent, it will only waste his talent. It's better to let him go and walk around more. Maybe..."

"Mr. Wu, there's no need to persuade me. I am definitely the person in this world who wants the best for him." Liang Tan interrupted directly.

Wu Chang said shyly, "Yes, Mr. Liang is definitely right."

Liang Tan sighed: "When will you come to pick him up?"

"Maybe in five days. I'll go back to China to do some work first, and then I'll pick him up when I'm done." Wu Chang replied.

Liang Tan nodded, then realized that he couldn't see, so he responded softly: "Do you need me to prepare anything for him?"

"Just take the necessary clothes with you, you can buy new ones for the rest," said Wu Chang.

Liang Tan said "hmm" and hung up the phone.

Listening to the beeping sound from the phone, Wu Chang couldn't help but pinch his nose.

As soon as Zhou Cang came in, he saw that he looked like he had a headache.

Zhou Cang laughed: "What's wrong with Mr. Wu?"

"I was too impatient." Wu Chang sighed and recounted what had just happened.

Zhou Cang didn't think anything of it after hearing this: "Master Cui doesn't like to talk. I'm afraid he won't be able to explain it clearly if he tells Mr. Liang in person. Why is Mr. Liang angry?" You take the initiative to help him explain.

"You don't have a child, so you don't understand the feeling of raising a child with great effort for so long, only to have someone else tell you the important decision." Wu Chang shook his head. "I just hope Liang Tan won't deprive Cui Ling of the opportunity to receive an education just because he's angry. Even though Cui Ling has already agreed, he will definitely not come if she says not to come."

Zhou Cang: “…” Should I remind him that he and Liang Tan don’t have any children either.

The Liang family's living room.

Liang Tan hung up the phone and looked up to see Cui Ling standing on the stairs. Her eyes moved slightly and a trace of annoyance arose in her heart, but she managed to conceal it well.

"Come here," she said.

Cui Ling went downstairs obediently and stood in front of her.

"Why didn't you come and tell me in person about such a big thing?" Liang Tan tried to remain calm.

Cui Ling moved his lips but did not answer.

He was usually like this, Liang Tan should have been used to it, but at this moment he was very annoyed.

After a while, she calmed down and said, "Are you going with Wu Chang?"

Cui Ling was silent for a long time and then nodded.

"...Didn't you say before that you wouldn't go? Why do you suddenly want to go?" Liang Tan asked.

Cui Ling stared at her for a while before speaking: "I don't want to go."

Liang Tan's eyelids twitched.

"Yes." Cui Ling said again.

I don't want to go, but I have to go. Liang Tan was silent.

After an unknown amount of time, she finally spoke carefully: "I don't know why you are forcing yourself, but... it's good to learn more, go out, meet more people, maybe you will be more cheerful. I'm relieved if you follow Wu Chang. It just so happens that Liang Group has several projects to be busy this year, and I don't have time to accompany you..."

She couldn't continue.

The living room fell silent again. She and Cui Ling were standing and sitting respectively. The sunlight shining through the window stretched their shadows very long.

After an unknown amount of time, Liang Tan took a deep breath and said in a relaxed tone, "Have you really thought it through? I don't need you to be successful, as long as you are happy. If you really don't want to go, don't force yourself."

"......Yeah." Cui Ling lowered his head and didn't look at her.

"Then, what about eating after you go? Will you be able to eat when I'm not by your side?" Seeing that he didn't say anything, Liang Tan reminded him, "If you can't eat, you will starve to death."

"No." Cui Ling replied.

Liang Tan immediately asked, "Will you not starve to death or won't you be unable to eat?"

Cui Ling did not answer, but Liang Tan could tell from his eyes that he knew neither.

Having said that, it's not good to continue. Liang Tan was silent for a moment, and finally raised the corner of his lips: "Okay, then it's settled. I'll help you pack your things and send you away in a few days."

Cui Ling stood quietly, neither saying good nor bad.

Liang Tan glanced at him and said, "Go paint. I'll call you when it's time for dinner."

"...Okay." It was rare for Cui Ling to agree before obeying.

Liang Tan refused to look at him, but just picked up the small teacup and continued to sip tea.

Cui Ling lowered his head and went upstairs. His figure soon disappeared at the end. Liang Tan then slammed the cup on the table. The noise was so loud that it startled the housekeeper who was passing by.

"Mr. Liang, is there any problem with the tea?" asked the butler.

Liang Tan said expressionlessly: "No, it's just too sour."

Housekeeper: “…” I didn’t add vinegar, so why is it sour?

Liang Tan did not answer his question, but turned back to his room. He did not call Cui Ling downstairs to eat until he had completely calmed down.

After the third day of the Lunar New Year, the New Year is over. Those who go to school have a short vacation, while those who are already working get on buses to travel all over the country. City A gradually loses the bustle of the New Year.

Five days passed in the blink of an eye, and Liang Tan felt that he had not yet prepared anything, but it was already time for Wu Chang to come and pick up Cui Ling.

Early in the morning, she sat on the sofa, staring at several suitcases, not knowing what she was thinking.

When Wu Chang first informed her that Cui Ling was going abroad, she felt so sad and angry that she didn't want to see Cui Ling for the next two or three days. Except for the necessary meal times, she avoided him almost all the time. But after two or three days, as the day of his departure was approaching, she began to worry and feel reluctant.

Cui Ling is now much more cheerful. He is no longer sensitive, nervous, or afraid of loud noises. He can even have simple communication with strangers. He is much better than before. Moreover, with Wu Chang and Zhou Cang protecting him, there is no need to worry about his life abroad.

But she was just worried. She was worried that he wouldn't eat on time, that he wouldn't go to bed well, that he would be lonely and uncomfortable, and that he would learn bad things from others. So many times she wanted to tell him not to leave. She also believed that as long as she asked him to stay, Cui Ling would definitely stay.

But she couldn't be so selfish.

Liang Tan took a deep breath and checked the boxes again, making sure he had brought enough things before closing them one by one.

When she was closing the box, the housekeeper happened to pass by and saw her helplessly: "Boss Liang, you have checked it many times, there will be no problem."

"I was just taking a look when I had nothing to do." Liang Tan looked unnatural.

The housekeeper did not expose her anxiety. Just as he was about to say something to comfort her, he saw Cui Ling standing on the stairs, so he quickly waved at him: "Come and say goodbye to Mr. Liang."

After saying that, he went to the gate of the courtyard alone to wait for Wu Chang and the others, leaving the living room to the two of them.

When Liang Tan saw Cui Ling, he couldn't help but pursed his lips.

Cui Ling came over obediently, stood in front of Liang Tan for a long time, then suddenly lowered his head and stretched his furry head in front of her.

"...You're already nineteen, why are you still like a child?" Liang Tan snorted, but still reached out and touched his head.

Only then did Cui Ling stand up straight.

"I have something to do later, so I'm afraid I can't see you off," Liang Tan said without looking at him. "Take all your things with you. Don't forget to take the bag I prepared for you. It contains your ID. If you miss the plane because you forgot to take the bag, I won't..."

Before he could finish his words, Wu Chang appeared at the door of the living room, and Cui Ling immediately walked towards him.

Liang Tan was stunned and felt a pang in his heart.

"Mr. Liang." Wu Chang greeted.

Liang Tan nodded calmly: "Mr. Wu."

Zhou Cang had to go back early due to some urgent matters, and today Wu Chang came alone to pick him up.

Wu Chang exchanged a few words with Liang Tan, then took Cui Ling out. Liang Tan accompanied her all the way to the door, and watched Cui Ling get into the car without looking back.

"Mr. Liang, are you really not going to come with us? Going abroad for two days is just a chance for Cui Ling to adapt." Wu Chang continued to persuade after getting in the car.

Liang Tan smiled and said, "If you stay with him, he will adapt quickly. I won't go."

Seeing that she insisted, Wu Chang had no choice but to drive away.

Liang Tan stood there quietly for a long time, and did not leave until the exhaust gas from the car completely disappeared.

The housekeeper walked up behind her and sighed, "Why don't you go to the airport to see him off? Didn't you take half a day off on purpose?"

"I'm afraid that I won't be able to help but call him back when I get to the airport." Seeing him off at the door of his home, she would treat him as if he was just going out for a class, and would come home for dinner at noon or in the evening. Seeing him off at the airport would mean she would have to watch him leave. Liang Tan admitted that she did not have enough self-control and could not bear to watch him go.

The housekeeper felt a little distressed when he heard this: "If you are so reluctant to let him go, why do you want to let him go? With our family's financial situation, even if Master Cui can't become famous, he can still live a rich life."

"He only likes painting, and I can't bear to cut off his dream," Liang Tan glanced at the housekeeper, "Didn't you see how righteous he was when he left just now?"

"...I saw it. He didn't even turn his head back." The butler couldn't lie with his eyes open.

Liang Tan laughed and looked back in the direction where Cui Ling disappeared. After a while, he muttered, "Little ungrateful bastard."

On the way to the airport, Wu Chang was very excited while driving, and even talked more than usual, constantly describing life abroad. He talked for a long time, but Cui Ling didn't respond. Finally, he could only look in the rearview mirror at a red light, but saw Cui Ling sitting quietly in the back seat, tears falling silently.

"...Cui Ling?"

Cui Ling ignored everyone and just shed tears quietly. Her almost pale cheeks were crossed by tears, leaving a faint red mark. She looked like an abandoned puppy, and even her black pupils were filled with sadness.

"Looking at you like this, I don't know whether to continue going forward or send you back." Wu Chang's excitement just now disappeared.

Cui Ling's eyes moved slightly, but he didn't say anything.

When the red light ended, Wu Chang cheered up and continued walking towards the airport.

Cui Ling lowered her eyes and looked at her wrist quietly, and did not raise her head until she entered the airport.

Zhou Cang was not here today. Wu Chang rolled up his sleeves and used his hands worth hundreds of millions to carry the luggage. Cui Ling followed quietly behind him, like an ignorant but well-behaved child.

When boarding the plane, Cui Ling stood on the ladder and looked back. The huge airport was crowded with people, but the person he was most familiar with was missing.

"Cui Ling, hurry up." Wu Chang urged from inside.

Cui Ling lowered his eyes and followed him, sitting down beside him.

Wu Chang breathed a sigh of relief and finally had the energy to comfort him: "Don't be sad, Liang Tan can come to see you anytime. It doesn't matter if she doesn't come. It will be summer vacation in four months, and you can come back."

Cui Ling said nothing.

Wu Chang said a lot more, but seeing that he was still immersed in his own world, he finally gave up.

The plane roared into the sky. Wu Chang closed his eyes because of discomfort. After an unknown amount of time, Cui Ling suddenly said, "I will grow up."

Perhaps because he had just cried, the boy's voice was a little hoarse, but it also had a more mature charm.

Wu Chang was stunned for a moment, and when he opened his eyes he met Cui Ling's determined gaze.

The two were silent for a moment, and Wu Chang smiled: "Yes, when you grow up, Liang Tan will no longer treat you as a child."

Cui Ling turned his head and looked out the window, the light blue sky and white clouds reflected in his eyes.

After Cui Ling left, the Liang family seemed to become deserted in an instant. Everyone was more or less uncomfortable. The servants who were usually responsible for taking care of Liang would habitually walk to the door of his room from time to time, and then remember that he was no longer there.

"Master Cui usually seems to have little presence, but it's strange to see him go away." Several servants sat together and chatted with the housekeeper. "I went to the studio this morning, but when I got to the door I remembered he was not there."

The housekeeper sighed: "Although he doesn't talk, he is like a child. We have to worry about him all the time. It's tiring for Liang San and five adults. Now he's gone suddenly. We are suddenly free. We must not be used to it."

"I think Mr. Liang seems to have adapted well. He goes to the company in the morning and comes back in the evening. He doesn't have to make an extra trip to have lunch with Young Master Cui at noon, and he can work overtime at will. It should be a lot easier." Someone asked the housekeeper curiously.

The butler smiled but said nothing when he heard this.

Cui Ling left, and those who were paid to take care of Liang were not used to it, let alone Liang Tan, who loved him so much.

In the first week after they separated, Liang Tan couldn't sleep every night. It was only later that her sleep improved as she gradually had more work. She missed Cui Ling, but because she was afraid of disturbing him, she only contacted him once a day, at 10 pm in her place and before his class in the morning, and chatted with him for half an hour. She basically didn't contact him at other times.