Huo Zhixing's expression changed slightly, and he replied softly:

"That's all in the past... What else can prisoners do together besides fight?"

"You injured him?"

"Well, I guess so."

Jiang Can nodded.

Those who spent time there all have violent tendencies and some psychological issues. Someone like Lu Lishan, who desperately wants to be the boss, is naturally resentful after being beaten by Gu Mang.

However, Gu Mang didn't have these problems. Apart from his serious face and quiet nature, he was perfect in every way when it came to her.

Jiang Can's beautiful big eyes were filled with smiles as she quietly looked at her husband, feeling more and more that she had found a treasure.

She gently stroked his angular face with her small hand. He hadn't had time to shave, and the stubble tickled her palm.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Huo Zhixing asked affectionately, ruffling her little head.

“It’s nothing,” she said softly, “I just discovered that my husband is not only clear about right and wrong, but also very tolerant!”

"Lu Lishan treated you like this, and you still think he's loyal and righteous? Not everyone has that kind of magnanimity!"

Huo Zhixing's eyes darkened. "Am I that good in your eyes?"

"certainly!"

Huo Zhixing held her in his arms, wishing time could stand still.

“Husband,” Jiang Can said indignantly, “even though you think he’s loyal, in my opinion, Lu Lishan’s treatment of Sister Yuqing is utterly heartless! And Sister Yuqing has always been thinking about him!”

“He was quite helpless too.” Huo Zhixing twirled a strand of her hair between his fingers. “He hardened his heart and distanced himself from Lin Yuqing, probably because he felt that he had been to prison and was now a member of the underworld, so he and she were no longer in the same world.”

"His keeping his distance from her was actually a way of protecting her."

"Really?" Jiang Can raised an eyebrow. "Do you men all think that loving women the way you do is the best thing for them?"

Huo Zhixing was stunned and remained silent.

"I'm telling you, this shouldn't be done at all!"

Jiang Can placed her small hand in front of him, and as she spoke excitedly, her slender fingers poked his chest repeatedly.

"Hmm..." Huo Zhixing chuckled, "Then what do you suggest we do?"

"If Lu Lishan really thinks that keeping his distance is the way to protect her, then he should tell Sister Yuqing directly, so that Sister Yuqing won't still be heartbroken over him!"

"Is this what you call being good to her? This is hurting her! I hate it when two people deceive each other! If you truly like someone, don't hide it! Is a relationship filled with misunderstandings really love?"

As she spoke, Jiang Can pouted, her voice gradually lowering.

"Although...although I did hide things from you before, I admitted it all later. Anyway, until now, I haven't hidden anything from you anymore!"

Huo Zhixing's heart tightened, and his brows involuntarily furrowed into a knot.

Jiang Can wrapped her little hands around his neck and nuzzled him affectionately.

His heart melted at the sound of her calling him "husband".

"husband……"

"Um?"

"Don't hide anything from me anymore, okay? Especially don't be like Lu Lishan, using the guise of doing what's best for others to do things that hurt people!"

Huo Zhixing pressed his lips together into a thin line, his gaze growing even deeper.

Some words are like fishbones stuck in your throat.

However, in the end, he simply held her tighter, gently stroking her back with his large hand. He didn't know when, but Jiang Can had fallen asleep in his arms. He looked down at her, inhaling her sweet scent, his fingers tracing her delicate face… Huo Zhixing suddenly felt that every moment he spent with her was a precious gift, slipping through God's fingers.

Is this kind of favor something that we will have to repay sooner or later?

He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and cleared his mind of these chaotic thoughts.

She's still by his side now, no matter what.

No matter what, he wanted her for the rest of his life.

...

Bai Jingyuan peeked out from outside the "Purple Iris" enclosure.

After Jiang Can finished breakfast, gently kissed Huo Zhixing on the cheek, waved goodbye to him, and watched her walk away, Bai Jingyuan finally breathed a sigh of relief and slowly strolled into the small courtyard with his hands in his pockets.

Ye Chen followed, patted him on the shoulder, and smiled as they went inside together.

Huo Zhixing prepared the coffee beans and placed the desserts Jiang Can had made that morning in the cupboard. He glanced up and saw the two of them, gesturing for them to sit wherever they liked.

He hadn't eaten breakfast yet, and seeing that Jiang Can had left a lot of food, he naturally pulled the plate over to himself and started eating.

The two people stared in disbelief.

What happened to your obsessive-compulsive disorder about cleanliness? What happened to all those bad habits you used to have? What happened to your nitpicking about food?

Why does my wife's leftovers smell so good?

"Third Brother," Bai Jingyuan forced a smile, "you've become quite casual about food now that you're married..."

“Hmm,” Huo Zhixing said expressionlessly, “My wife has a small appetite and doesn’t like to waste food, so I eat the leftovers at home.”

"Third Brother," Bai Jingyuan looked at him with a forced smile, "when will I finally get a proper status in front of my sister-in-law? I can't stay invisible forever!"

"You?" Huo Zhixing smiled and shook his head gently.

"Be patient, these things take time!" Ye Chen smoothed things over. "Think about it from another perspective. If you were Jiang Can, and you encountered the pervert who caused her car accident, you..."

"You're talking nonsense! If I had any improper thoughts about my sister-in-law, may I be struck by lightning!"

"Stop arguing." Huo Zhixing waved his hand. "I'll definitely explain to Jiang Can when I have the chance. In short, I'll make sure you can appear in front of her openly and honestly, okay?"

Bai Jingyuan smirked, nodding outwardly but inwardly chuckling. Waiting for your explanation, old man? Who knows when that will be!

You don't even dare to explain your identity to her!

"What are you laughing at?" Huo Zhixing raised an eyebrow.

Bai Jingyuan immediately sat up straight and changed the subject, "No, nothing! Heh... Third Brother, your shop is really good. With my sister-in-law at work, can you manage all by yourself?"

"good."

"With your devilish face, do you even have any guests?"

"Cough cough!" Ye Chen glared at him, it seemed his brain needed treatment again.

Huo Zhixing's face indeed darkened, looking more terrifying than the King of Hell.

"Third Brother, I was just kidding!" Bai Jingyuan chuckled twice, then stopped smiling, sat up straight, and had something important to tell him.

“I’ve come to see you today because I have something important to discuss… Last week I was vacationing at your hot spring resort and I saw someone.”

"who?"

Bai Jingyuan swallowed hard and lowered his voice, "It's Gu Mang."

Huo Zhixing's expression froze, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

"What did you say?" Ye Chen was also taken aback. "That Gu Mang isn't dead?"