The Distance That Slowly Disappears
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Chapter 6 : The Distance That Slowly Disappears
Wei Wei remained silent.
She didn’t answer immediately.
Actually, her heart had already forgiven Yu Chen.
But not completely.
She still wanted Yu Chen to understand that he needed to step out from the shadow of his past.
She wanted him to promise that from now on, he would no longer seek validation from others just to feel worthy of being loved.
“Weiiiii...”
Ahpo’s voice came from the kitchen.
“Can you help me get the salt?”
“Coming!”
Ahpo’s request made Wei Wei slightly regain her composure and saved her from Yu Chen’s question.
“I... I’ll walk you back.”
Yu Chen looked at her.
“It’s already late. It’s dangerous.”
“I... don’t want anything to happen to you.”
His heart was beating fast, and his face turned slightly red.
Wei Wei’s heart felt a small flutter.
She enjoyed this small gesture of concern from Yu Chen.
“Okay.”
Wei Wei smiled slightly.
“Come on. I’ll show you the night scenery of Suzhou.”
She reached out and held Yu Chen’s hand.
This time, it was Yu Chen’s heart that felt a strange warmth.
The corner of his lips slowly lifted.
The night in Suzhou was beautiful.
Bright lights decorated the canals and the houses along the streets.
Wei Wei walked slowly.
But after a while, she released her hand from Yu Chen’s.
A small disappointment appeared in Yu Chen’s eyes, although he didn’t say anything.
After buying the salt, they walked along the canal for a while.
Along the way, Yu Chen’s fingers brushed against Wei Wei’s hand several times.
He wanted to hold it.
But there was a fear inside him.
He was afraid that if he forced her too much, Wei Wei would leave him again.
Silence walked with them.
Until finally, Wei Wei broke the silence.
“Have you ever been to Suzhou?”
“Never.”
Yu Chen smiled faintly.
“You know what kind of person I am, right?”
Wei Wei nodded.
During their relationship, they rarely went out together.
Even when they did, they usually only went out for meals and then returned home.
They continued walking in silence.
That silence followed them until they returned to the house.
“Ahpo, here is the salt.”
Ahpo looked at them as they came back.
“Already back? Staying out a little longer would have been fine too.”
Hearing that, Wei Wei immediately realized.
Ahpo had intentionally arranged for them to go out together.
“Let’s eat.”
Ahpo smiled.
“Wei Wei, get some extra bowls and chopsticks.”
Wei Wei went to the kitchen, took them, and placed them in front of Yu Chen.
“Young man, what is your name?”
Ahpo asked Yu Chen.
Yu Chen was slightly startled.
Since arriving, he hadn’t had the chance to introduce himself because he was too focused on Wei Wei.
“Ah... sorry, Ahpo.”
“I’m Yu Chen... I...”
He glanced at Wei Wei.
He didn’t know how he should introduce himself.
As a friend?
Or as her lover?
Wei Wei noticed his gaze, but she only pretended to eat and ignored him.
Yu Chen took a breath.
“I... am Wei Wei’s boyfriend.”
Wei Wei immediately choked when she heard that.
Ahpo laughed softly.
Yu Chen quickly patted her back.
“Let’s eat.”
During the meal, Yu Chen gave the chicken leg to Wei Wei.
But Wei Wei took it and gave it to Ahpo instead.
Ahpo smiled while looking at the two of them.
“Wei Wei, don’t be too cruel to this child.”
Wei Wei widened her eyes.
“What? I... I’m not that cruel.”
Her voice was barely audible.
She pouted slightly.
Seeing her reaction, Yu Chen laughed softly.
He really loved this side of Wei Wei.
Behind her strong personality, there was actually a sweet side that only appeared in front of people close to her.
After dinner, Wei Wei started cleaning the table.
Yu Chen immediately helped her.
“I’ll do it.”
Yu Chen took the bowls and plates from Wei Wei’s hands, then carried them to the back to wash them.
“Hmm... a good child.”
Ahpo watched Yu Chen’s actions with a small smile.
She began to evaluate the young man in front of her.
“Wei Wei, let Yu Chen sleep in your room. I can’t sleep with other people.”
Wei Wei immediately looked at Ahpo in shock.
“Ahpo... Ahpo... no. Let me sleep with you.”
Wei Wei started to act spoiled.
But the corner of Ahpo’s lips lifted.
“No. No.”
Ahpo casually answered while walking into her room.
Yu Chen returned from the kitchen and saw Wei Wei standing there with a dissatisfied expression.
Without realizing it, he let out a small laugh.
Wei Wei noticed his presence and sighed.
“You sleep in my room.”
“There are no other rooms left.”
“Ahpo doesn’t want to sleep with me.”
Hearing that, the corner of Yu Chen’s lips lifted slightly.
Inside his heart, he thanked Ahpo.
“Do you want to shower first? I’ll organize your clothes.”
Wei Wei instinctively took Yu Chen’s clothes and started folding them neatly.
“Alright. I’ll shower first.”
Yu Chen took the towel she handed him.
When Yu Chen went to shower, Wei Wei stood alone in the room.
She sighed.
Not because she was tired.
But because she had just realized...
Tonight, she would be sharing the same room with Yu Chen.
Yu Chen returned after taking a shower.
The familiar scent of soap that Wei Wei had missed filled the room again.
And of course, the person carrying that scent was Yu Chen himself.
Wei Wei’s heartbeat immediately became faster.
His hair was still slightly wet.
His body was not overly muscular, but the lines of his muscles were still visible.
Wei Wei immediately turned her face away.
“I... I’m going to shower.”
“You can sleep first.”
After saying that, she quickly grabbed the towel and walked out.
Yu Chen could only laugh softly at her reaction.
He knew Wei Wei was feeling shy and awkward.
And somehow, that side of Wei Wei always made him want to tease her.
While waiting for Wei Wei to return, Yu Chen looked around the room.
Earlier, he hadn’t had the chance to truly look at it.
There was an old picture frame hanging on the wall.
A photo of Wei Wei when she was still a child.
Yu Chen took out his phone and took a picture of it.
To him, this was a memory he had never seen before, but one he wanted to keep.
His eyes moved toward Wei Wei’s old dressing table from her middle school and high school days.
He imagined young Wei Wei standing there, combing her hair before going to school.
Then he looked at the wooden bed where Wei Wei used to sleep.
He imagined her lying there, playing with her phone until she fell asleep.
This was Wei Wei’s small home.
A place he had never imagined he would visit.
But now...
He was standing inside it.
Not long after, Wei Wei returned after taking a shower.
Yu Chen, who was sitting on the bed, immediately looked up.
For a moment, he just stared at her.
The face he had been missing for the past few days was finally right in front of him again.
Without realizing it, his hand moved slightly.
He wanted to hug her.
He wanted to feel the warmth he had missed so much.
But he stopped.
Yu Chen slowly lowered his hand.
He still remembered how Wei Wei left because she was hurt.
He didn’t want to make her feel pressured again.
Wei Wei noticed his gaze and stood still.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
She asked softly.
Yu Chen smiled faintly.
“Nothing.”
He lowered his head for a moment.
“I just... still can’t believe you are standing in front of me.”
Wei Wei’s heart trembled slightly after hearing such a simple sentence.
She knew Yu Chen was not someone who was good at expressing his feelings.
But tonight...
Every word that came from his mouth felt different.
Wei Wei walked closer.
Without saying anything, she sat beside him.
Yu Chen looked at her, slightly surprised.
“Wei Wei...”
“I’m not saying that I have completely forgiven you.”
Wei Wei looked ahead.
“But... I also don’t want to keep staying away from you.”
Yu Chen froze.
His eyes slowly turned red.
He gently held Wei Wei’s hand.
This time, Wei Wei didn’t pull away.
She allowed Yu Chen to hold her hand.
For a while, they stayed silent.
Until finally, Yu Chen slowly pulled Wei Wei into his arms, making sure she wouldn’t reject him.
Wei Wei stayed still for a moment.
But this time...
She hugged him back.
“I miss you...”
Yu Chen’s voice was soft.
The emotions he had been holding back finally came out.
Wei Wei closed her eyes.
Deep inside her heart, she answered,
“I miss you too...”
That night, they didn’t solve all their problems.
There were still things they needed to talk about.
There were still wounds that needed time to heal.
But at least...
For the first time after several days, they found each other again.
“Let’s sleep.”
Wei Wei slowly released their hug.
“Tomorrow I want to go to the morning market.”
“Can I come with you?”
“No need.”
“I’m going with Chen Ge.”
Yu Chen’s expression immediately changed.
Wei Wei noticed it and quickly added,
“I’m riding a motorcycle.”
“If you come with me, how can we go?”
“Oh... right, right.”
Yu Chen nodded quickly.
“Then I’ll wait at home.”
That night, they slept on the same bed.
Wei Wei slept facing the side, trying to avoid looking directly at Yu Chen.
Even though this was not the first time they had slept on the same bed.
It was just that...
This time felt different.
There was a distance between them that had not completely disappeared.
There were wounds that had not fully healed.
But there was also a longing they could no longer deny.
For a while, they stayed silent.
Until finally, Yu Chen asked softly,
“Can I hug you?”
Wei Wei stayed silent for a moment.
Then she answered quietly,
“Okay...”
Deep inside her heart, Wei Wei actually couldn’t refuse.
She wanted this hug too.
This time...
Her feelings defeated her thoughts.
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