Chapter 1

Jiangcheng Plum Rain Season.

In the evening, the pouring rain came suddenly.

The girl held a pile of newly bought teaching supplementary books in her arms, and the other thin arm held a large black umbrella, and the raindrops hit the umbrella with a rumble.

Even if she walked quickly, she couldnt avoid the accumulated water on the roadside, and her shoes and socks were soaked in a short while.

When Tang Ning rushed back to the Cheng familys villa, it was already dusk outside and the lights were bright.

She closed the umbrella and let the raindrops fall from the curved umbrella surface and gather into a small puddle.

Aunt Liu was relieved to see that she finally got home. She hurriedly helped to take over her schoolbag and umbrella, and complained: "This weather is really bad. Its the plum blossom season, and everything is damp."

Tang Ning took the towel and wiped the water stains on her temples casually. Her face became even whiter and more delicate.

Before she could talk to Aunt Liu, a figure came into her sight.

Tang Ning was stunned and murmured: "Brother."

Cheng Che stood at the stairs, his black eyes hidden under the gold-rimmed glasses were as dark as the lake: "Ningning, why are you back so late?"

The eldest brother of the Cheng family has always been serious. In Tang Nings memory, he didnt come back often. Every time he came, he only occasionally asked about her studies, and rarely asked about other things.

She raised her black eyelashes slightly and reported truthfully: "Dancing, I practiced a little late today. When I passed by the bookstore, I took the time to choose a few teaching aids."

"Go upstairs to change clothes. There will be a family dinner later." Cheng Che glanced at the Hublox watch and added meaningfully: "Your second brother will be back soon."

Yes, for the Cheng family, she will marry Cheng Xu when she grows up.

Since she was eight years old and was fostered in the Cheng family due to misfortune, the two have been childhood sweethearts. No matter how you look at it, they are a perfect match.

Tang Ning pursed her lips and did not comment.

Her room is at the end of the second floor of the villa. It has good lighting on weekdays and the decoration style is also dreamy.

Over the years, the Cheng family has shown how much care they have for their foster daughter.

The newly bought teaching aids are dry under her protection, and she can directly stack them on the table.

Then Tang Ning went to the bathroom and changed her wet clothes.

The hot water trickled down, and the coldness on her body dissipated a lot.

The mirror was misty, and the beautiful figure of the girl was lingering.

After drying her hair, her long and smooth hair hung on her shoulders, and her black hair was thick, which made her face look even whiter.

Because her elder brother had told her that there would be a family dinner today, Tang Ning opened the closet and chose a knee-length white dress.

The style was very simple, without too much decoration, and a simple corset made her waist look slim.

After a while, there was a conversation in the corridor on the second floor.

It must be Cheng Xu who came back.

Tang Ning opened the door and saw Cheng Xu was soaked like a "drowned chicken", with strands of hair covering his forehead. He looked a little embarrassed, but there was still a careless smile on his face, letting the raindrops slide down his chin.

Cheng Che criticized him calmly: "You are so careless, arent you afraid of catching a cold?"

"Isnt this your instruction, big brother? I cant afford to delay."

Cheng Xu just finished his joking words, turned around and saw Tang Nings unpainted cheeks, the girls deer eyes were still watery, pure and innocent.

Cheng Xus heart softened, and he wanted to rub her head, but Cheng Che gave him a killing look.

"You are so grown up, but you only know how to bully your sister."

"How could I?" Cheng Xus Adams apple rolled, and his shoulders trembled with laughter, "I cant wait to pamper Ningning."

After saying that, he had to seek approval in a childish way: "Right? Ningning?"

Tang Ning innocently accused: "When we were young, you bullied me a lot."

The eight-year-old girl lay in a pool of blood, and the scarlet liquid stained her pure white dance dress.

The little girl was still ignorant, but she knew that losing her parents was like the sky falling. She could only bury all the sadness in her heart and slowly accept the new family. It was just that she would occasionally feel suffocated by the scene of blood all over the floor in her nightmare at midnight.

When Tang Ning first arrived at the Cheng family, she was timid and silent.

When she was a child, she had been living with her grandfather because of her parents work. Later, her grandfather passed away and she came to Jiangcheng.

On the way to pick her up, everything changed.

Before that, Tang Ning only knew that her mother had had an intersection with Chengs parents.

When Cheng Xu saw Tang Ning for the first time, he thought she was a little mute who would not speak to anyone and would only nod and shake her head.

In addition, she was picky about food since she was a child, her body was as thin as a bean sprout, and her hair color was not pure black.

Chengs mother said that she had to shave her hair to grow a good head of hair, so she shaved her hair like a boy.

At that time, Cheng Xu was very naughty and was very dissatisfied with the new "boy" in the family. He kept playing pranks, using caterpillars to scare people, and other means. He was as naughty as a big devil.

Unexpectedly, as time went by, the "little bean sprout" who was once bullied gradually grew more and more beautiful like a flower bud blooming in the wind.

"Okay, admit your mistake to our Ningning." Cheng Xu has this kind of personality, and even his apology is careless.

Cheng Che couldnt bear it and told him: "Mom and Dad are not at home today. I dont care how unruly you are outside. Grandpa will come over later and restrain yourself."

The old man came here today mainly to discuss Cheng Ches business marriage, so he just set up a simple family dinner in the old house, and the younger generations did not dare to neglect it.

Before the dinner, the old man talked about family matters as usual. After talking for a while, he looked at the girl at the end of the table: "Ningning, I saw you won a prize in the dance competition recently. You danced well."

Tang Ning said obediently: "Thank you, Grandpa."

Suddenly, she noticed the man in the corner out of the corner of her eyes.

From this direction, you can only see the side. The mans slender fingers are pressing on the edge of the glass. It is just a simple action of putting the glass down, which inexplicably attracts peoples attention.

Cheng Xu and Cheng Che reacted faster and said in unison: "Uncle Cheng."

In terms of age, the eldest brother of the Cheng family is close to Cheng Huaishu, but in terms of seniority, they have to call him uncle.

Tang Ning didnt know who was coming yet, so Cheng Che gestured, "Ning Ning, call someone."

The girls black pupils were full of moisture, her bright red lips slightly parted, and her voice was sweet and soft, like a floating cotton candy: "Hello, little uncle."

The man wore a smoky gray suit, a neat tie, and a pressed black silk shirt. Under the light and shadow, his back was as straight as a pine tree, and his outline was like a raised green peak.

He stood up from the leather sofa and took another step forward. Tang Ning could see that he was unusual.

Cheng Huaishus eyes were closed, and his eyelashes were clearly visible. But his right hand was leaning on a blind stick, knocking on the tile floor lightly.

Under the chandelier in the living room, the fragmented light floated. It must be said that Cheng Huaishu looked like a god blessing the world.

At least that was the case at that moment.

Cheng Huaishu didnt say anything, just nodded in response, with a dull expression.

From beginning to end, his eyes remained closed.

It is said that Cheng Huaishu is the illegitimate son of the old man in his middle age. He was not seen in public for more than ten years. It was not until the death of his first wife that the old man took him back and sent him to the army for training, where he was promoted to captain.

While drinking juice, Tang Ning couldnt help but think of this matter and asked in confusion: "Brother Cheng Xu, little uncle..."

After all, she was not a member of the Cheng family. She had only heard about some things. It was the first time tonight that she saw this "little uncle" with her own eyes.

Cheng Xu thought about the wording: "He is temporarily blind and cant see us."

Tang Ning was surprised: "How could it be?"

"Cheng Huaishu was in the Air Force before. He encountered a serious accident while performing a mission. He survived, but his eyes were left with serious sequelae. Now he can only recover from his injuries."

She felt mixed emotions and muttered: "Can his eyes be healed?"

"The doctor said it can be, but rehabilitation treatment requires a course of treatment, and it is hard to say when."

There was a sense of regret in his tone, but that was all.

Cheng Xu saw that she asked several questions related to Cheng Huaishu in a row, so he stopped the topic in time: "But you shouldnt get too close to him. It is said that after the accident, Cheng Huaishus temper became unpredictable and difficult to approach."

"Oh." Tang Ning hung her head, not knowing how much she heard.

Halfway through the dinner, the topic turned to Cheng Ches business marriage.

Tang Ning listened to some of the rumors at first, saying that the other party knew the Cheng family well, had returned from studying abroad, and had good looks and good conduct.

Later, the girls strappy sandals tapped the ground lightly, her calves swung like lotus roots, and she was bored and sleepy.

Finding a time when everyone was toasting, Tang Ning got up and went for a walk in the backyard of the villa.

There was a large sea of ​​flowers there, fragrant and fragrant.

After a heavy rain, the winding grape vines in the yard looked even more lush and green.

She only looked up to see the grapes, but she didnt expect that when she tiptoed, she accidentally bumped into a hard chest and screamed in pain.

Her nose was full of the fresh smell of pine, which smelled good, but it also made Tang Ning instantly feel that something was wrong.

Cheng Huaishu stretched out his hand, which was thin and strong, and his palm was warm. He pressed it on her head and asked in a deep voice: "Little friend, didnt anyone tell you to look at the road when walking?"

His facial features were cold, his jawline was sharp, and his face was in the semi-bright and semi-dark light, and no emotion could be seen.

Seeing who was coming, Tang Ning shuddered and bit her lower lip nervously, leaving a deep tooth mark.

"Im sorry, Uncle Cheng..."

At such a close distance, Tang Ning only felt her heart pounding, and she was about to overturn the glass of water that she pretended to be calm on the surface.

Remembering Cheng Xus reminder, she took two steps back.

Cheng Huaishu didnt use a cane this time, but he still had to walk a distance from the living room to the backyard, and she didnt know how he completed this distance alone.

Tang Ning assured that she had no intention of offending him, and just waved her hand lightly in front of him.

But Cheng Huaishu was from the Air Force after all, and his reaction was quick. After noticing her intention, he raised his eyebrows and said, "What do you want to do?"

The night sky after the rain was covered with dark clouds. In the silence, the man had deep brows and thin lips.

The dangerous aura was like the real Satan: "Try me?"