Love in the Shadows 7: Chapter 7
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Days passed by just like that. Liu Jian was still at home, self-studying to create that small game, and he was progressing quickly; he was already at level ten. He told me that once the game reached level twenty, we would go to that upscale restaurant for dinner. 0
 
"Sounds good." 0
 
Recently, he had also become obsessed with making bento boxes. Every day, he would bring me a different homemade lunch to work, showcasing his culinary skills. He had always been a great cook, striving to prepare delicious bentos that made my colleagues envious. 0
 
"Your husband is quite the chef!" 0
 
"Yeah, he often cooks for me at home. I feel like he's spoiled my taste buds." 0
 
"That's nice! My partner doesn't even let me near the kitchen." 0
 
"Then let him cook for you." 0
 
"Forget it; I wouldn't even want to look at what he makes." 0
 
"Hahahaha..." 0
 
Every time I heard their compliments, I couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. But honestly, Liu Jian's bentos were indeed delicious. 0
 
Yongmei's condition was worsening. She remained active in the group, encouraging everyone, but her contributions were becoming less frequent. I knew her time was running out. 0
 
Liu Jian's game continued to improve; he was now at level seventeen. He mentioned that once he reached level twenty, we would go to that upscale restaurant for dinner. 0
 
"Sounds good." 0
 
He had recently taken up fitness, waking up early every morning to run and hitting the gym downstairs in our community in the evenings. I knew he was preparing for chemotherapy. 0
 
I was still diligently searching for a job, having sent out dozens of resumes, and finally had an opportunity for an interview. 0
 
 
Liu Jian said he would accompany me to the interview. 0
"No need, I'll go by myself," I replied. 0
"I want to go with you." 0
"Really, it's fine. You can stay home and keep playing your game." 0
"Alright, then good luck." 0
"Yeah, thanks." 0
 
The results of the interview hadn't come out yet, but Yongmei had already left. 0
Before she left, she sent a message in the group chat. 0
"Goodbye, everyone." 0
No more words, just those four characters. 0
It made my nose tingle with emotion. 0
 
She shared one last message in the group: a photo of the seaside at sunset. 0
It was beautiful and serene. 0
After that, I never saw her in the group again. 0
 
Liu Jian's game also reached level twenty. 0
He kept his promise and took me to that upscale restaurant for dinner. 0
It was my first time at such a fancy place; everything felt so new and exciting. 0
 
The waiter led us to a table by the window, where we could see the distant ocean. 0
It was stunning. 0
 
Liu Jian handed me the menu and asked me to order. 0
I took the menu and flipped through the pages. 0
With each page I turned, my heart sank a little more. 0
Everything was so expensive; even a simple dish cost hundreds of dollars. 0
 
 
Noticing that I hadn't ordered anything for a while, Liu Jian sensed my hesitation. 0
 
He smiled and took the menu from me. "Actually, I've been here before, and I know which dishes are good. Let me order." 0
 
He casually selected a few dishes and handed the menu to the waiter. 0
 
After the waiter took the menu and left, Liu Jian held my hand. "You know, I really feel lucky to have met you." 0
 
"I feel the same way." 0
 
"So no matter what happens, as long as we had this moment together, there won't be any regrets." 0
 
"Mm." 0
 
The dishes arrived quickly, each one beautifully presented and delicious with every bite. It truly felt like a worthwhile experience. 0
 
After dinner, we took a walk by the seaside, gazing at the distant horizon. The sun was setting, painting the sky in shades of orange and red. 0
 
Suddenly, Liu Jian asked me, "What would you do if one day I were to leave?" 0
 
"You won't leave." 0
 
"I'm just saying, if." 0
 
"There is no if." 0
 
"Just consider it a hypothetical situation." 0
 
"I wouldn't let you go." 0
 
"Why not?" 0
 
"Because I don't want to be alone in this world." 0
 
"I won't be alone; I'll always be with you." 0
 
"Really?" 0
 
"Really." 0
 
 
"I believe in you." 0
 
 
 
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