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"Jing should have finished that bottle of wine by now, right?"
“That’s right.” Su Qing nodded.
"It's alright, that child is just like that, it's just that he's under too much work pressure. You've probably come here to say goodbye, right?"
Keiko smiled triumphantly, her wrinkles becoming more pronounced, but unexpectedly, she appeared even more amiable.
"Is that normal? That's good." Su Qing was slightly relieved at first, then nodded.
"Hmm. It's getting late, and she probably has classes the next day, so I thought I'd take her home to rest first."
Also, I apologize to the teacher for not being able to greet you on her behalf.
His purpose in seeking out Keiko this time was primarily to bid farewell to her on behalf of Hiratsuka Shizuka.
It has nothing to do with interpersonal relationships or social niceties.
This is just the most basic etiquette for being a human being.
"You little rascal, oh my, you're getting more and more outstanding every time I look at you." For some unknown reason, Huizi once again looked Su Qing up and down and teased her:
"You must have received plenty of confessions from girls at school, right?"
"The students on the island were unexpectedly enthusiastic."
Su Qing pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Hehe. Is that so?" Keiko smiled, but she didn't seem very satisfied with the answer. She then asked:
"So...do you like passionate girls?"
Faced with Huizi's insistence on getting to the bottom of things, Su Qing remained calm and glanced into the distance. Huizi noticed this and followed her gaze.
Su Qing's gaze moved slowly, finally settling on the middle-aged man who had initially greeted Hiratsuka Shizuka.
The middle-aged man was nothing special; he was quite ordinary.
His appearance and physique lacked distinctive features, making him difficult to remember.
If you put him on a bustling street, he might be swallowed up by the crowd in an instant.
That's pretty much what a background character is like.
"That person, must be your husband?" Su Qing asked.
"Xiongjun, this child is saying hello to you." Huizi called out to her husband. The middle-aged man quickly responded, greeted her, and gave her a kind smile. Then Su Qing and Huizi could no longer see each other.
Judging from the looks of it, the work at hand is not yet finished.
"I'm sorry, that's just how he is when he's making ramen." Keiko apologized first, then looked on with a look of reminiscence, "Speaking of which... I've been married to Yu-kun for over forty years now."
"Your time together must have been quite pleasant, right?" Su Qing asked without interrupting Huizi's reminiscence, waiting until she had finished her reflections.
"Was it enjoyable? If you can ignore all the arguments, big and small." When talking about this topic, Keiko's smile carried a hint of bitterness and helplessness, but more than anything, it was filled with happiness.
Light accompanies darkness, darkness breeds evil thoughts, and evil thoughts are ultimately purified by light.
Therefore, nothing is 100% pure.
Su Qing firmly believed this, and the future would likely hold the same belief.
Su Qing didn't know how Huizi and her husband felt when they argued, or whether they ever considered divorce.
Those things are not important.
Because it's all in the past.
So what exactly is important?
Could it be that they are currently standing in front of Su Qing as husband and wife?
As for whether this will continue in the future, there's no need to worry.
The future is just a hypothesis.
—A hypothesis that cannot be proven and does not need to be proven.
On the not-too-distant day when the "future" is proven.
The future has become the present.
And now, that has become the past.
and so.
This is a meaningless topic.
“That’s wonderful, after all, I can feel your happiness from the smile on your face,” Su Qing said with a smile.
"Really? You really know how to say things that make people happy." Keiko smiled, which made her wrinkles even more noticeable.
After years of devoted companionship, and with such sincere affection being praised by a younger generation, anyone would beam with a genuine smile at this moment.
but.
If Su Qing's tone had carried a hint of envy, she would have smiled even more brightly.
When talking about her husband, Keiko unconsciously touched the ring on her finger.
It was clearly just one of a pair.
As for the other one, it's obvious who has it.
Su Qing squinted slightly, and then she could see more clearly.
It was a silver ring, gleaming brightly under the white light at the kitchen entrance.
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Chapter 189 The Story of the Silver Ring
Silver rings are jewelry that is irrelevant to the user.
The longer you wear it, the longer it will be in contact with the air.
It will then be oxidized, turning black and dull.
This is a matter of course, and something that can't be helped.
This is a chemical law, and also a kind of truth.
In Hiratsuka Shizuka's words—this is the law of the world! (Please shout this with passion and a touch of chuunibyou!)
It's a very simple principle that clothes get dirty after being worn for a long time.
But no one would choose to run naked just because their clothes are dirty.
Similarly, no one would let a piece of silver jewelry sit idly by just because it oxidizes.
In particular, this silver ornament is a ring.
and.
If you're going to leave it there, why not leave it in a silver jewelry store?
The staff will even take good care of you every day.
Ideally, the store should be located closer to where I live.
This way, it will be more convenient for me to watch it when I want to.
The only inconvenience is that you might want to take a few more glances at the shop after it closes.
But the shop was already closed, so you had to sneak inside.
Then, in the darkness, a thin layer of glass was placed there, and the glittering silver ornaments stung my eyes.
It took a long time.
Then he tiptoed away again.
Also moving stealthily were her own little schemes.
It was just that it looked a little embarrassing under the bright silver light.
Think about it this way.
It seems that silver jewelry is better left at home.
Whether I wear it or not.
At the very least, you can watch it whenever you want.
But how do you choose the right size from the dazzling array of products on the counter?
My own was quite simple.
Just grope around in the dark and try again and again.
If it feels comfortable, then it must be the right size for you.
but.
How should I choose the size of the other silver ring?
In a fit of anger, you randomly picked a silver ring that looked pleasing to the eye and took it home.
You didn't notice.
That ring that looks nice isn't the same pair you have.
It wasn't until you got home that you dared to turn on the lights, and only after taking a closer look did you realize something was wrong.
But what does it matter?
Rather, isn't this perfect?
Wear the one that suits you best.
The one that didn't fit, I just wore at home.
It's reasonable, but not entirely legal.
That's what you think.
That's what we did.
However, you can't expect the ring on your hand to always be so shiny.
Unless you can keep changing your rings.
But you've lost that passion.
The ring on her hand wasn't particularly expensive, nor did it have a design she liked.
Fortunately, the size is just right.
I'm quite happy even if I have to make do.
Fortunately, silver rings can be restored to their original color with a simple cleaning after they turn black.
The cleaning process itself is not difficult.
Take out the soft-bristled brush I bought on discount, along with the remaining toothpaste.
He held the cleaned silver ring high in the air, with reverence and sincerity.
Even under the dim yellow light, the luster remained.
Just like that night when it dazzled your eyes under the glass counter.
once.
twice.
……
The cleaning process is simple, and you'll become more and more adept at it.
As you admire the once jet-black silver ring as it shines in your hand, you gradually come to enjoy it.
three times.
four times.
……
The silver ring has turned black again.