Funeral.
Liang Yingning attended in a black dress. Having been supported and promoted by the elders, she came to the Chen Family, like a daughter, to observe the mourning period. She stayed for two days, chatting with Chen's mother and patiently consoling her.
「After the funeral.」
It was then the Chen Family discovered Chen Yao hiding in the lounge, dead drunk and refusing to see anyone. He didn't want to see anyone.
Liang Yingning hadn't wanted to approach, but seeing his wretched state, she found it unbearable and pushed open the door to keep him company.
Comforting words were useless at this time. It all depended on him to come to terms with it.
She opened a bottle for him and poured him a drink.
Liang Yingning sat cross-legged on the carpet, looking at the intoxicated man on the couch, who was also looking at her. She then took Chen Yao's cigarette case, lit a cigarette, and smoked it slowly. Neither spoke. They just let time slip away.
