I fell through the tunnel and brought my family to live a good life

The night was as dark as ink, and their hands were tightly connected, as if each other's warmth could dispel the cold of the night. Shen Xiao took Xu Congyi for a walk around the house. They walked past the childhood playground and the corner where the sapling was planted. Now the tree has grown lushly.

They also came to the backyard, where he and his parents used to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. However, now it is overgrown with weeds and the laughter and joy of the past are no longer there. Shen Xiao stood in the deserted yard, with a hint of sadness in his eyes. He recalled the time he spent with his parents, and the warmth and laughter seemed to be just yesterday. However, the reality is cruel. He can no longer be with his family.

When Shen Xiao and Xu Congyi walked to the courtyard outside the bedroom of Shen's parents and his father's study, he stopped. He stood outside the door, looking through the half-open door at the familiar courtyard. Even if he made more mental preparations, he still couldn't take another step in.

Shen Xiao didn't want Xu Congyi to worry about him, so he took a deep breath and tried to look strong. He turned around and said to Xu Congyi, "Let's go back to my bedroom."

They came to Shen Xiao's bedroom. Everything here was so familiar, yet a little strange. The items in the room were all blackened by the fire, but Shen Xiao could feel an inexplicable sense of intimacy. He stood by the bed, looking out the window at the dark night, and fell into deep thought.

Xu Congyi sat quietly beside him without disturbing his thoughts. She knew that Shen Xiao needed some time to calm down his inner fluctuations. She gently held his hand, giving him silent comfort and support.

After a while, Shen Xiao turned his head and looked at Xu Congyi, his eyes gleaming with gratitude. He whispered, "Thank you." His voice was choked with sobs.

Xu Congyi asked in confusion: "Hmm? Thank me for what?"

Shen Xiao took a deep breath and said slowly: "Thank you for staying with me, thank you for giving me the strength and courage to face the past and the future, thank you..."

Xu Congyi understood Shen Xiao's feelings at the moment, she just tightened her hand again, and they sat together quietly, feeling each other's presence and warmth.

The silence speaks.

Perhaps to ease the atmosphere, or to reassure Xu Congyi, Shen Xiao quickly adjusted himself, and smiled and told Xu Congyi that when he was a child, he had buried a lot of "treasures" in his room, and he didn't know if they were still there. Xu Congyi knew what Shen Xiao meant, but she cooperated with Shen Xiao very much, and asked Shen Xiao with interest if he could take her to find them.

Two people were digging for treasure under a tree in Shen Xiao's yard, and they really dug out an iron box with a wooden box inside it.

"Brother Shen Xiao, it seems that this is really a real treasure. You even put it in two boxes." Xu Congyi joked.

"Open it and take a look," Shen Xiao looked at his little girl lovingly.

Xu Congyi couldn't wait to open the wooden box. When she saw what was in the box, she couldn't help but exclaimed and looked at Shen Xiao.

There was an exquisite hairpin lying quietly inside, like a blooming gardenia. The hairpin was made of pure gold, with a warm luster, just like the morning dew sprinkled on the petals, crystal clear. The head of the hairpin was cleverly shaped into the shape of a gardenia, with layers of petals, each of which was meticulously crafted, as if you could smell the faint fragrance. In the center of the petals, there was a crystal clear gem, like the pistil of a gardenia, flashing a charming light. The pure color of the gem formed a sharp contrast with the golden petals, making the hairpin look more noble and elegant.

Shen Xiao looked at Xu Congyi's surprised expression and explained softly, "This is what I hid as a child and left for my future lover." His words were full of tenderness and affection.

Xu Congyi was a little overwhelmed by this sudden confession, and a blush appeared on his cheeks, as if peach blossoms had just bloomed.

Shen Xiao looked at Xu Congyi's shy expression, reached out his hand, and gently stroked Xu Congyi's hair, as if to soothe her nervousness. He continued to tell the story of the hairpin: "This hairpin is a precious gift given to my mother by the empress dowager. At that time, my father was promoted to the Prime Minister, and the empress dowager rewarded the Han family with many treasures because of their close relationship. One of the hairpins was engraved with my mother's name. My mother cherished it very much and took it out to wipe it carefully almost every day. Seeing that my mother cherished these gifts so much, I couldn't help but feel a little envious, so I asked my mother to give me one. My mother looked at my eager eyes and picked this hairpin for me. When I first saw this hairpin, I was deeply attracted by its exquisiteness and beauty, and I thought about leaving it to my future wife."

At this point, Shen Xiao's voice trembled slightly, and he looked at Xu Congyi more affectionately: "Now, I give this hairpin to you. It is not only my mother's favorite thing, but also my promise and oath to you."

Xu Congyi's eyes gradually moistened as she listened to Shen Xiao's story. She held the hairpin tightly, as if she could feel the warmth it transmitted, which was Shen Xiao's deep affection for her. She raised her head and met Shen Xiao's affectionate eyes, and the emotion in her heart surged like a tide.

Seeing this, Shen Xiao gently embraced Xu Congyi. His embrace was warm and firm, as if to melt away all her uneasiness and worries. He lowered his head and gently kissed Xu Congyi's forehead. That was his most affectionate confession to her and his most firm promise to her.