Stand-In Boyfriend Fu Zheng Ji

Lily of the valley is used as a mourning flower in many cultures.

Its delicate white flowers and elegant foliage create a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.

Helps ease the pain of losing a loved one.

The symbolism of this flower also comes from its mythology.

In Greek mythology, the lily of the valley is said to have grown from the tears of the goddess Maia.

She wept when her son Hermes was born.

In Christian mythology this flower is associated with the Virgin Mary.

It is said to have grown from her tears during the crucifixion of Jesus.

Lily of the valley is besides associated with grief and mourning.

There is also a sense of humility and renewal.

It thrives in cool and moist environments.

Making it a symbol of resilience and perseverance in difficult times.

Hence the delicate beauty and rich symbolism of the lily of the valley.

Make it a flower that represents the complex and multifaceted emotion of grief.

It just represents Li Pan's current mood.

Zhang Ling felt uncomfortable looking at Li Pan's appearance.

That's my heartache for Li Pan!

I feel sorry for the man in front of me who gave his strong love to a woman who ignored his existence.

She really didn't know what to say for a moment.

at this time.

Li Pan, who was emotionally delicate, seemed to feel her distress.

Take the initiative to curb the melancholy emotions emanating from your body.

Then he moved to Zhang Ling and said with a smile:

"It's okay! Whether Shangguan Aoxue comes or not, the flower shop is always here. The door here is always open for her. These flowers and plants and I are always waiting for her devoutly. I just hope..."

Li Pan didn't know why he didn't continue talking?

Maybe there is something that Zhang Ling cannot hear.

Zhang Ling did not ask Li Pan what he hoped for?

For fear of ruining the current delicate atmosphere.

The flower shop fell silent for a while.

If only a passerby hadn't barged in and asked to buy a bouquet of flowers.

She was probably going to suffer internal injuries from the pain.

Li Pan enthusiastically sent away the customers who came to the door.

Only then did he realize that he had neglected Zhang Ling.

Entering the door, she came to Zhang Ling apologetically.

First sincerely say "I'm sorry".

After Zhang Ling waved her hand to indicate it was okay, she said with a smile:

"I heard about that too. Congratulations, sister-in-law!"

The sound of "sister-in-law" made Zhang Ling understand what Li Pan was talking about?

There must have been widespread rumors within the Li family that they were starting to prepare for the wedding.

However, Li Pan said "sister-in-law".

Why did she feel a sense of disobedience?

To be precise, she felt that Li Pan seemed to have called the wrong person by calling her sister-in-law.

So Zhang Ling simply agreed, slightly uncomfortable.

Li Pan looked at Zhang Ling and continued:

"When you enter the Li family's door, you must take more care of me. You must know that I have always been very supportive of you being together."

An awkward smile appeared on Zhang Ling's face and she said:

"It seems too early to talk about this now. Can we not talk about this for now?"

"It's indeed a bit early. Then I'll listen to what you say." Li Pan thought for a while, then seemed to have mustered up a lot of courage and continued, "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry!"

Zhang Ling did not understand the meaning of "it is indeed a bit early".

She was drawn to another obvious question.

So he looked at Li Pan with some confusion and asked:

"Why are you saying sorry to me all of a sudden?"

Li Pan explained with a troubled face:

"I brought Qi Diaozhe back from abroad. I don't know what his intentions are, so I arranged your first meeting..."

He almost made it clear all the troubles Qi Diaozhe caused to Zhang Ling after he came back.

It felt like Li Pan had seen it with his own eyes.

It felt like Zhang Ling was going through all the troubles Qi Diaozhe had caused her all over again.

Zhang Ling smiled calmly and waved her hands and said:

"I know everything you said. This is probably a disaster in my life. So you don't have to take it too seriously. I can still cope with this."

Li Pan's conscience seemed to be even more condemned and he said:

"I have caused you great confusion due to my fault. I sincerely apologize to you. I'm sorry!"

Obviously, the huge confusion Li Pan was talking about was Qi Diaozhe's public announcement of his marriage.

Zhang Ling smiled and said with relief:

"It doesn't matter. I have solved all the confusions you mentioned. You really don't have to blame yourself."

"Solved!" Li Pan looked at Zhang Ling in confusion and continued, "No, how could you possibly solve it? You don't know that those old antiques from the Li family have always been stubborn."

Speaking of it.

Zhang Ling felt that the problem was somewhat serious.

She looked at Li Pan seriously and said:

"Li clan! Li Pan, are we talking about the same thing?"

Li Pan also said doubtfully:

"That should be the case. Aren't you talking about Qi Diaozhe deliberately spreading rumors and announcing your marriage?"

When it's established that they all mean the same thing.

Zhang Ling instantly realized Qi Diaozhe's rumor.

The impact is far from over.

So she nodded quickly and asked:

"What is their attitude towards Qi Diaozhe's rumors?"

Li Pan said without hesitation:

"Originally, at least one-third of the Li family still supports you and Brother Li Xiang being together."

Zhang Ling had a trace of doubt in her heart.

Where did Li Pan's one-third come from?

If only he could find out through his own investigation.

Then Li Pan is not as honest and simple as he seems on the surface.

However, just based on the word "support", she should say something to Li Pan:

"Thank you!"

She said her thanks very naturally.

It feels like the true expression of her innermost feelings.

In other words, she very much expected outsiders to admit their feelings.

That is to say, I want to receive sincere blessings from others besides my parents and close relatives.

Li Pan then said with a sad face:

"But after the incident of Qi Diaozhe spreading rumors, less than 10% of the family members support your marriage. I'm sorry, this is all my fault!"

Another casual data survey.

And speaking from Li Pan's mouth, it was so convincing.

This is the end.

Zhang Ling finally understood.

What Li Pan meant before was "it's indeed a bit early."

Such a low support rate!

It might make the old patriarch change his attitude about their marriage again.

Zhang Ling inexplicably began to worry that she and Li Xiang would not be able to get married smoothly.

She attributed her worries to Li Pan's influence.

She kept warning herself in her heart.

He could no longer be affected by Li Pan's emotions.

So she forced herself to sort out her mood.

Then, he waved his hand at Li Panzhan with an indifferent smile and said:

"It's okay, it's okay. The support rate you mentioned wasn't very high in the first place! It didn't affect our relationship. Could it be that it would be affected now that it's even lower?"

Li Pan listened to Zhang Ling's explanation.

Some suddenly understood and smiled and said:

"It seems true! Sister-in-law, you are indeed the woman that Brother Li Xiang likes. You are indeed as smart as Brother Li Xiang."

Zhang Ling had a straight face with some displeasure after hearing this.

No words were said for the time being.

She wanted to see how Li Pan would deal with this situation?

After seeing this, Li Pan asked with some confusion:

"Sister-in-law, did I say something wrong that made you unhappy? It's okay. If so, please tell me directly. I apologize!"

His words seemed perfectly normal at first glance.

But these words came from a person as old as Li Pan.

If it weren't for Li Pan's huge figure, he would be right in front of his eyes.

She really thinks that Li Pan is a child as big as a small bean.

A well-behaved child.

Zhang Ling coughed twice and said with a bit of ridicule:

"What does it mean to be as smart as your brother Li Xiang? I was very smart before I met Li Xiang, okay?"

This can liven up the atmosphere at the scene.

In case Li Pan saw that she was doubting his motives for what he just said. Li Pan finished listening to Zhang Ling's words.

He said "I see" and started laughing with Zhang Ling.

Both of them felt as if they had returned to their childhood.

After the laughter.

Li Pan invited Zhang Ling to sit down at a rattan table under a sunny window and have a cup of coffee.

After tasting the coffee.

We chatted a few jokes about cat poop coffee.

Li Pan said to Zhang Ling seriously again:

"Sister-in-law, there is something I have reminded Brother Li Xiang several times. But Brother Li Xiang doesn't seem to take it to heart at all. I hope sister-in-law, you can take care of Brother Li Xiang."

Zhang Ling put down the half cup of coffee in her hand and asked:

"what's up?"

She thought Li Pan might have warned someone who was planning to murder Li Xiang.

It’s just that Li Xiang is more stubborn about this.

I think Li Pan's kind reminder is to sow discord.

So I never took it to heart.

If that's the case.

It is also necessary for Zhang Ling to help take care of it.

Li Pan said:

"I know what the public knows. Both of Brother Li Xiang's parents have died long ago. But the fact is that Brother Li Xiang's father is still alive."

Zhang Ling looked at Li Pan in shock and said:

"what?"

She thought she had heard wrongly.

Think about a person who jumped from a tall building and didn't fall to his death?

This is impossible no matter how you think about it.

What's more, there were so many people watching at the time.

Li Pan understood what Zhang Ling was asking.

So I patiently explained:

"You heard that right. Brother Li Xiang's father is indeed still alive. He just became a vegetative state for a long time. Fortunately, he finally woke up."

Zhang Ling's heart skipped a beat after hearing Li Pan's explanation.

Is this still the Li Xiang that Zhang Ling knew?

That kind and filial Li Xiang.

A feeling of being cheated quietly came to my mind.

After all, these things were just one-sided words she heard from Li Pan.

So she kept a calm attitude and said to Li Pan:

"Oh, I think I should understand what you want to say? But there seems to be nothing I can do about this matter. You'd better go directly to Li Xiang."

As she spoke, she stood up from the wicker chair and glanced at her watch and continued:

"Oh my god, it's at this time. I suddenly remembered that I have something urgent. Then..."

Zhang Ling felt that this matter was probably related to some secrets of the Li family.

She was alert and didn't want to hear any more.

So I was ready to find a reason to leave.

Li Pan was a little excited and immediately reached out to hold Zhang Ling's wrist.

With tears of distress falling on his pleading face, he looked at her and said:

"Sister-in-law, wait a minute. You must think that what I said is all lies to you."

Zhang Ling looked at Li Pan and smiled without saying a word.

Li Pan felt that he had guessed correctly.

So I solemnly said:

"I can swear that these are true. I, Li Pan, just don't want to see my uncle leave with hatred like this. Please!"

Zhang Ling is even more confused!

Could it be that Li Pan in front of him was really kind-hearted and didn't want to see the old man die with regret?

After all, Li Pan was Shangguan Aoxue's loyal little fan.

This is most likely because Shangguan Aoxue listened to Li Xi's words.

Another game specially arranged for her.

So she had to be on guard.

"Begging me?" Zhang Ling smiled coldly and continued, "It's useless. I'll tell you the truth. Li Xiang has never mentioned the situation you mentioned to me at all."

I wonder if Li Pan really didn't understand Zhang Ling's expression.

That is to say, Li Xiang obviously did not want her to get involved in this matter.

If she got involved.

That was equivalent to touching Li Xiang's reverse scale.

He still prayed persistently and said:

"No, you can do it! I believe that with Brother Li Xiang's love for you. As long as you are willing to speak, Brother Li Xiang will definitely listen."

In Zhang Ling's opinion, Li Pan probably regarded her as a fool.

Zhang Ling smiled bitterly and shook her head and said:

"listen to me?"

Li Panze continued to persuade:

"I know that my uncle and Brother Li Xiang were always at odds with each other for some reason."

Zhang Ling asked:

"You don't know either?"

Li Pan shook his head and said:

"I don't know. But I think those are no longer important. Now that my uncle is old, he desperately wants to see Brother Li Xiang for the last time. The purpose is to say sorry to Li Xiang in person."

This expression of sadness made Zhang Ling's eyes wet.

However, she was still sober and wanted to know the conflicts between Li Xiang and his father.

But since Li Pan doesn't know.

I can only ask Li Xiang face to face when I have time in the future.

She agreed directly to Li Pan without any emotion.

Instead, he continued to decline and said:

"In that case, it would be more useful if you just talk to Li Yuan directly. Why are you still looking for me?"

Li Pan explained:

"I told you. Brother Li Xiang has a stubborn character. He just doesn't want to believe me!"

Zhang Ling smiled again and said nothing.

Li Xiang then said:

"Speaking of which, there are no bad parents in the world. Now my uncle has also died once. I hope Brother Li Xiang can put aside his past grudges and forgive his uncle in person. So that my uncle can rest in peace and rest in peace."

People are so ridiculous sometimes.

When you are alive, you just don’t understand what family love is?

It wasn't until the moment he was about to die that he realized the absurdity of his life.

It is also to pursue what he calls peace of mind.

He habitually kidnaps the people he has owed with the family ties he cares least about and begs for forgiveness.

I think this is a joke.

Zhang Ling continued to smile and remain silent after listening to Li Pan's words.

Because she didn't know the specific dispute between Li Xiang and his father.

So she clearly knew that she had no right to make any more decisive remarks.

of course!

More importantly, Zhang Ling heard Li Pan's remarks.

She had doubts about the image Li Xiang had established in front of her.

Which one is the real Li Xiang?

……

dusk!

Zhang Ling accidentally saw a familiar figure standing on the street outside the window.

When she wanted to take a closer look to see if it was Yan Yuan.

The familiar figure disappeared in the shadow of the tree in an instant.

It felt like she was seeing something wrong.

Xiaodouzi on the side asked a little strangely:

"Mom, I walked out of school today and met Aunt Yan Yuan. She is really weird!"

"Why is it weird?"

"Xiaodouzi came over to say hello. It's just that Aunt Yanyuan didn't agree to Xiaodouzi. She also left strangely without looking back."

Zhang Ling knew that the person Xiaodouzi was likely to meet was Yan Yuan.

But he still disturbed the audience and said:

"Could it be that Xiaodouzi recognized the wrong person?"

Because she didn't want Xiaodouzi to know that her relationship with Yan Yuan had broken off for the time being.

"Impossible! Xiaodouzi has never admitted a wrong person."

Zhang Ling looked at Xiaodouzi's firm gaze and couldn't bear to hide it anymore.

Then he called "Little Douzi".

When I see the child's eager eyes.

The frank words were already on his lips.

She swallowed it hard again.

Xiaodouzi didn't wait for Zhang Ling's next words and asked anxiously:

"Mom, just say what you want. Xiaodouzi will definitely listen to mother."