Chapter 54 The Obedient Madman: He wanted to kidnap someone and take them to the sea, to the deep...

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu sat down, looked down at the smiling boy kneeling in front of her, and twitched the corner of her mouth.

She delivered the photos to Xu's house, followed him, and said all these things.

...keen, and clingy.

...Too clingy.

Su Jinmu was somewhat displeased. Her thick, dark eyelashes drooped, and she looked at him coldly with an expressionless face, like snow-white jade.

"You don't need to sleep in the bed tonight, just sleep on the floor next to me."

After he finished speaking, without looking at Li Xin's expression, he pulled his hand away from the boy's and got up to wash up.

Li Xin's eyes were gloomy, as dark as an abyss, as he turned to stare at the young master's back.

He got up and went to the door, silently locked it from the inside, hid the key, and gave a strange, tight smile, looking eerie and unsettling, before returning to his original spot.

After taking a shower, Su Jinmu went straight to bed. The lights were off, and he tossed and turned in bed with his eyes closed.

Having not slept alone for a long time, the sudden feeling of having the whole bed all to myself made me feel a little empty.

There's also a lot of space around the waist.

"..."

Su Jinmu pursed her lips, closed her eyes, forced herself not to think about it anymore, and forced herself to fall asleep.

He goes to bed early, but in the middle of the night he gets thirsty, so he sits up and reaches for something on his bedside table.

There used to be a glass of water here, which he used to do himself. But after Li Xin moved in, he gradually took over the job.

The room was pitch black. Su Jinmu reached out and touched a familiar spot, then clenched her fist.

But unexpectedly, I missed.

Place your fingertips on your palm.

Su Jinmu opened her eyes groggily, unable to see clearly, and groped her way out of bed to the table.

"Hmm..."

As soon as I stood firm and lifted my foot, the sensation beneath my feet wasn't a carpet, but something higher and harder, with firm flesh encasing bones, and a cool temperature that felt incredibly refreshing on a hot summer day.

Su Jinmu had obviously stepped on someone. She hurriedly moved aside, but didn't step on anything properly. Losing her balance, her wrist was suddenly grabbed and pulled down forcefully.

"...Ugh..."

Su Jinmu groaned, swayed twice, and then fell to the ground.

He landed right on a pair of hard, solid thighs.

Li Xin seemed to be sitting, with his legs crossed. Su Jinmu slumped down on him, and the icy temperature instantly climbed up and pressed against his body. Two hands tightly wrapped around his waist, clinging to him tightly.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu: "???"

Su Jinmu barely regained consciousness and glanced at the sky, which was pitch black.

"What are you doing?" He woke up in the middle of the night, his voice low and deeper than usual, and he seemed even more emotionless.

The hand behind his waist tightened, and his neck was rubbed against it. The boy's head was pressed against him, his high nose bridge pressing against the hard, cold skin of his neck.

It kept rubbing against it.

“…Young Master.”

The sound rose in my ears, close to my bones, low and muffled, without a trace of drowsiness, almost carrying a deep sense of depression and grievance.

"Can't sleep, let's look at the young master."

Li Xin's eyes were dark and filled with madness, but his voice was soft, and his whole body trembled slightly in a strange way as he held him tightly.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu paused for a moment, then asked, "What time is it?"

Three o'clock.

Su Jinmu straddled the boy's crossed legs, her feet on the ground. There was only a carpet, no bedding, so it was clear that the ghost hadn't even lay down.

She lay awake in the middle of the night, staring at him without blinking.

He was damp and delirious.

Su Jinmu: "..."

A slight feeling of constraint came over me, as if I were being held captive by your gaze, and there was also a strange tremor.

A strange, surging feeling welled up in my heart, as if someone had pinched the tip of my heart.

He pursed his lips and moved slightly.

But the boy held her even tighter around the waist, his voice muffled, "Young Master, would you like some water? Can I... hug you for another minute?"

A cup was handed to him, and the boy snuggled close to him, rubbing pitifully against his neck.

Clingy, but still incredibly crazy.

Otherwise, the cup wouldn't be with Li Xin.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu slowly exhaled, feeling a little uncomfortable from being held so tightly, and wanted to get up.

But the boy's fingertips trembled slightly, as if suppressing a trembling fear, unwilling to let go.

I brushed against his lower back.

A subtle, cool breeze.

...How pitiful.

Su Jinmu's heart softened slightly, and her heart swelled a little.

She raised her hand and touched the boy's cheek.

In the darkness, he couldn't see clearly, couldn't see the boy's crazed, bizarre, and terrifying eyes, could only feel his palm being brushed, and cool lips pressing against it, wetly licking his palm.

Like a domesticated wild beast afraid of being abandoned, fierce yet aggrieved.

Su Jinmu's breathing became lighter, and she softened a little.

……never mind.

He's just a clingy little devil, and a year younger than him.

Time is running out.

Why waste this little bit of time getting angry?

Li Xin has always been crazy, and he already knew that, so it's not surprising that he sent photos to the Xu family while he was tense and uneasy.

Su Jinmu lowered her eyes, her gaze clear and shimmering, and patted him.

"Get up and go to bed."

Li Xin was allowed to go to bed, as if the young master's anger had subsided and he had been forgiven for his rashness.

But beneath his calm tone, Li Xin felt an even greater chill at his fingertips. He clenched his teeth, his pupils contracted, and he was almost horrified.

The young master doesn't want the Xu family, and he doesn't want him.

I want to walk alone.

But where can he go?

In the data age, it's not so easy to be completely alone.

Li Xin went to bed, maintaining a pitiful facade, but the horror in his eyes was almost bursting out, revealing a fierce and overwhelming nature.

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Not many days later.

The Li family has completely fallen.

The defeat is inevitable; the tide has turned.

The city of Jingzhou was in an uproar. The Li family, after all, had been a top-tier social circle for many years, yet they had actually been brought down by an unknown person.

Moreover, they did not show up after the Li family's downfall, nor did they take over the Li family's businesses.

Only a portion was retained; the rest were left untouched.

The large and small family businesses in Jingzhou pounced on the once-great Li family like hyenas smelling blood, devouring it piece by piece.

Li Cunru could only watch helplessly as those he once looked down upon tore the Li family apart piece by piece.

In the video on the phone, Li Cunru was still wearing a suit, but he was no longer refined. He was angrily cursing at the several entrepreneurs in the car, with veins bulging on his forehead and a terrifying expression.

But anger is useless.

It only makes them look more pathetic.

The circle immediately burst into laughter.

Su Jinmu looked at the video on her phone and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

He was pleased and congratulated Li Xin on completing his reply.

That concludes the discussion.

The time is one step closer.

Su Jinmu stood in the open-air garden. It was noon, and he raised his hand to feel the warmth of the sunlight on the back of his hand.

The weather is gradually getting warmer again.

The sun was blazing.

Even the heavens were helping him, helping him to be free.

He would leave in the height of summer, avoiding the late autumn and winter of his dreams and the original text.

Su Jinmu squinted slightly and looked up at the sun.

But that's not enough, it's still a little short.

Su Jinmu smiled deeply, looking forward to a free life without any constraints.

He was bathed in sunlight, looking up at the sky, the light falling on him and scattering a few scattered reflections.

It seemed as if it was about to reach its peak and then vanish.

Li Xin's heart pounded, his expression turning cold and menacing. He stepped forward and gripped Li Xin's wrist tightly.

“…Young Master.”

"Um."

Su Jinmu was in a good mood, smiled and glanced at him, unconcerned about his sharpness, her voice clear and crisp.

"It's hot today, let's go to the pool, you help me with the laps."

When he first awakened, Li Xin pulled him around, and he had a pretty good impression of it; it was quite interesting.

He wanted to play it one more time before he died.

Su Jinmu smiled, Li Xin tightened his grip on his fingertips, his Adam's apple bobbed, and his eyes were almost sinister.

“…Young Master.”

"..." Su Jinmu looked at his hand that wouldn't let go, raised an eyebrow, and said casually, "You want me to go with you to get something?"

Li Xin paused for a moment, then nodded.

They still wouldn't let go.

Su Jinmu smiled slightly and agreed in a good-natured manner. She went to the storeroom and took out a large swimming ring.

Once inside the pool, Su Jinmu sat on a bottomed swim ring, her feet in the cool, comfortable water.

Li Xin tied one end of the rope around his waist, but didn't tie the other end to the swim ring. He looked up, smirked, and tied it directly to Su Jinmu's ankle.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Li Xin's gaze was fixed on him, his smile almost maniacal. He grasped his ankle and the rope that was wrapped around him and connected him to the young master, and his smile widened slightly.

"This is more stable."

They can't escape.

Su Jinmu: "…………"

Su Jinmu clicked his tongue and waved his hand dismissively.

Li Xin turned around, causing the swimming ring to move gently in the water.

Su Jinmu sat there, water flowing continuously from her calves to her back, the air brushing against her face.

A cool, refreshing dampness.

Su Jinmu squinted contentedly.

The gap left by the rope was very short, and Su Jinmu, sitting down, could easily touch Li Xin's calf with a simple lift of her leg.

Li Xin's skin felt even cooler.

Su Jinmu stretched out her leg, pressed it against her calf, and slowly curved her lips into a smile.

Li Xin's heart was pounding strangely, his nerves were on edge, and he swam slower and slower. Su Jinmu clicked her tongue and stepped on his foot, "Hurry up."

The wind has died down.

Li Xin turned around, staring at the slight smile on the young master's face. His back was slightly tense, his breathing was heavy and cold.

Turn around and speed up.

The swim ring floated in the pool, its speed increasing, circling again and again, until finally, after another turn, it flipped over with a splash.

Su Jinmu fell in completely.

With the rope attached, Li Xin swam down into the water and trapped the young master close to the edge of the pool.

Sunlight streamed through the water, shimmering overhead, and a sense of unease welled up within Li Xin, fueled by a clamor of desire for control.

She lowered her head and pressed her lips firmly against his.

Submerged in water, Su Jinmu opened her eyes and saw the boy approaching. His lips and teeth were pried open, and their breaths mingled.

Oxygen is consumed rapidly until it is depleted.

Su Jinmu closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around his neck.

The deeper the entanglement.

Come on, let's indulge ourselves for the last few days.

You can do anything.

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As the weather gets warmer, Su Jinmu counts the days, and it's almost time to get close to the holiday. His mood fluctuates slightly, feeling a mix of tension and relief.

It was very enjoyable.

Li Xin sent people to keep a close watch on Su Zeya, and also secretly arranged for people to surround the Su family's residence.

Su Jinmu acted normally, without deliberately avoiding the question, unsure whether the young master knew or not.

But the other person remained calm and cheerful, even a little clingy.

It was hot, and Su Jinmu sat on Li Xin's lap, slowly eating a couple of bites of watermelon. The red juice smeared on his lips, making them look crimson and alluring.

Li Xin wrapped his arms around his waist, his strong arms entwined around him, his eyes dark and menacing, as if he wanted to strangle him in his arms.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu felt her stomach being squeezed, and she could hardly swallow the watermelon she was eating. She glanced at him sideways.

Li Xin had a pale complexion, dark eyebrows and eyes, and her lips were slightly downturned, making her look pitiful. She stared at him intently.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu's heart softened slightly, and she smiled a little. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "It's almost lunchtime. What would you like to eat?"

"I don't want to eat." Li Xin didn't want to move.

He just wanted to make sure the young master was always under his watchful eye, within his grasp.

"Even if I'm not hungry, I'll eat." Su Jinmu thought for a moment, touched Li Xin's body, and felt that he was cold. "Let's have hot pot."

Although it's cool for him to be next to Li Xin, he shouldn't stay in such a cool place all the time.

Su Jinmu glanced at the time; it was lunchtime. He ordered hot pot and went downstairs to get it, with Li Xin following closely behind.

Back in the room, I plugged in the pot, brought the soup base to a boil, and the half-tomato, half-bright red broth simmered, releasing a sizzling aroma that whetted my appetite.

Su Jinmu put the meat in, and when it was almost cooked, she added vegetables. The rich aroma spread throughout the room, steaming hot and warming to the core.

Su Jinmu took a bite, and the taste was just right; her eyes lit up slightly.

"It's delicious."

Li Xin pressed both hands against him, remaining motionless, showing no desire to eat.

Su Jinmu glanced at him, her eyes clear and bright, and raised an eyebrow. "Shall I feed you?"

Li Xin tightened his grip. Normally he would be happy, but now—

He was almost trembling with terror, his possessive and controlling desires churning wildly.

Young master.

What should I do? How can I control him?

Tie them up?

Drugging, rendering unconscious?

Should we take them to a place where there are no people and no roads first?

Li Xin didn't speak, his lips pursed. Su Jinmu picked up a piece of meat with some greens inside, dipped it in the sauce, and held it to the boy's lips.

Li Xin paused, his eyes dark and fixed intently, before opening his mouth to bite.

He didn't notice what the smell was; he could only catch a faint, sweet scent from the young master's fingertips, faint and elusive, sometimes near, sometimes far.

Li Xin's eyes darkened, and she held him tightly.

Su Jinmu noticed his movements but didn't say anything, casually feeding him a few more times.

She looked down at the boy.

Li Xin's gaze was practically glued to him, dark and menacing, with a hint of savagery.

Su Jinmu smiled, looking at him with her eyes half-closed, her shimmering gaze gentle and carrying an indescribable meaning, and touched his face.

My thoughts wandered freely.

He has a lot of clothes in his bedroom; enough for Li Xin to use for a long time.

Or perhaps, after reporting back to the Li family, Li Xin's mental anorexia might recover.

Su Jinmu gently touched his face with her fingertips, her long eyelashes drooping, her thoughts drifting.

"Young Master."

Li Xin looked up sharply, his heart skipped a beat, his voice tightened, and he rubbed his fingertips.

"what's on your mind?"

It was a terrible feeling; it felt like he was about to lose his grip on it.

Li Xin's lips were taut, giving off an eerie and chilling aura.

Su Jinmu looked at him, raised her eyebrows, and once again marveled at Li Xin's sharpness. Her fingertips slid down and brushed against the corner of his lips, rubbing them a couple of times.

He leaned closer, his lips gently covering hers, his soft tongue flicking out a kiss.

The meaning is obvious.

……Miss you.

Su Jinmu slowly pecked at him twice.

"Hmm..."

She pressed her palm down on the back of his neck, holding him tightly.

The two were very close, their breaths mingling. Su Jinmu's lips were slightly touched. The boy moved closer, rubbing against his lips and forcefully penetrating them, as if he wanted to be entangled with him forever.

Su Jinmu indulged his actions.

.

Su Jinmu was very eager, but Li Xin felt like he was going crazy, like he couldn't grasp the air he was trying to hold onto.

At night, Su Jinmu fell into a deep sleep, her body bearing red teeth marks. Li Xin couldn't sleep, his breathing trembling slightly, his eyes staring at her with a strange and eerie look.

What to do, what to do?

Li Xin, his emotions tense, suddenly broke into a horrified smile. His eyes searched around, and he pulled out a red rope, which he used to tightly tie Su Jinmu's hand to his own.

She lowered her head, nibbling and licking his fingertips with a sticky, affectionate touch.

Perhaps he should buy a pair of stainless steel handcuffs.

Su Jinmu slept soundly and didn't open her eyes until early the next morning.

As soon as I opened my eyes, I felt a pulling sensation, as if I was being pulled somewhere.

My gaze swept over the area, and the rope on my wrist was clearly visible.

The other end was tied to Li Xin's body.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Li Xin sat there, seemingly not asleep, staring intently at him, a strange, gentle smile curving his pale skin.

Su Jinmu: "???"

Su Jinmu tugged at the rope; it was very short. She clicked her tongue, "What are you doing…?"

That's impressive.

Like the things Li Xin could do.

He didn't ask why the other person was doing this, but pursed his lips and asked, "Do we have to tie them up during the day too?"

It's in the way.

Su Jinmu looked casual and nonchalant, raising her wrist to look at the rope without any resistance.

She wasn't angry, she wasn't resistant, and she didn't find him clingy.

Li Xin's breathing quickened, his eyes grew more fierce, the muscles in his fingertips twitched and contracted strangely, his palms felt empty, and he gently clenched his fist. "Young Master."

He's going crazy.

Li Xin suddenly laughed, his voice chilling, and grabbed his wrist, pulling him close, almost face to face.

"I can't take it anymore."

The young master's gentleness is like a calm sea surface, seemingly peaceful, but with turbulent undercurrents beneath.

What is he planning to do?

We can't continue.

It cannot continue even for the slightest bit.

He wants to overturn this calm.

Li Xin licked his lips, then suddenly raised his lips, picked him up, wrapped his coat around him, and strode outside.

Su Jinmu: "??!"

Su Jinmu's forehead twitched, and she moved slightly. "What are you doing? Where are you going?"

"Go to the Xu family." Li Xin chuckled softly, his eyes filled with madness.

This is the only way to evoke his emotions and reveal the truth.

Even Li Xin, to whom this was not genuine.

Su Jinmu clicked her tongue and, as Li Xin strode to the bedroom door, she grabbed the doorknob, preventing him from opening it.

“Li Xin”.

He glanced at the boy, a hint of warning in his eyes.

Li Xin doesn't care; they can't even catch the person. What's the use of warnings?

"Go, go, young master, please go."

He chuckled softly, pressed the young master in his arms against the door, his voice gentle and obedient, but he freed one hand to hold the young master's hand and forcefully pulled the doorknob below.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Li Xin is about to lose control.

They haven't even left yet, and they can't even hold it in.

Su Jinmu stared at him, her grip on his hand not loosening, her lips pursed, her heart slightly relieved.

"Let's wait a few more days."

“I’m under a bit of pressure,” he said.

"……Yeah?"

Li Xin smiled, the corners of his lips turned up, affectionate and docile, but his movements did not stop at all. "It's okay, I'll say what's on my mind, I'll resolve any misunderstandings. Young Master, you don't need to do anything, I'll take care of it."

“Li Xin”.

Su Jinmu looked at him, her long eyelashes lifted, and she took his hand in her own, her tone softening as she offered some comfort.

"Be obedient."

Li Xin's spinal nerves tightened, like a thin thread, his scalp tingled slightly, and he grinned like a demon, his voice low and slow.

Will being obedient lead to a good outcome?

The boy stared at him, his eyes dark and brooding, but his gaze was direct, as if trying to penetrate his eyes and pierce into his heart.

Su Jinmu's heartbeat became slightly erratic.

After a moment, he slowly nodded.

"...Yes, it will."

……Oh.

Li Xin stared straight at him, his dark eyes almost swallowing him whole.

Like a wild beast.

Can I trust you?

Su Jinmu took a deep breath, suppressing the slight emotional fluctuations in her heart.

"I promised you, I won't lie to you."

Li Xin stared at the past, his smile twisted, "Three days. We'll go to the Xu family in three days."

Su Jinmu pursed her lips, then raised her clear eyes. "Don't push me too hard."

"Young Master."

Li Xin's voice was almost hoarse as she pressed herself firmly against him, burying her head in the crook of his neck, her back trembling slightly. "You're the one who's forcing me."

He was about to lose control.

They wanted to kidnap people and take them to the sea or to the deep mountains.

Isolated from the sun and sky.

Su Jinmu touched the back of his neck with her fingertips, gently rubbing it twice to soothe him, her thoughts stirring slightly.

"Okay, three days it is."

Within three days.

He will leave.

Su Jinmu slowly lowered her long eyelashes, concealing the emotions in her eyes.

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Li Xin seemed to have temporarily restrained himself.

But three days, though seemingly short, is enough for a lot to happen.

He was unwilling to take even the slightest risk.

Around noon, Li Xin's phone suddenly rang twice and a photo popped up.

It's a blurry surveillance video.

In the video, an inconspicuous black car is speeding along, and the person in the driver's seat has an indistinct face, looking ahead.

!!

Li Xin's scalp suddenly tingled.

...Young Master.

[Boss, I asked you to check the surveillance footage from the day you were hit.]

The other vehicles were unremarkable, except for this one. The license plate indicated it belonged to the rental company, and the driver was wearing a mask, so his face was obscured.

Su Jinmu was taking a nap. Her skin was as white as jade, her eyebrows and eyes were beautiful, and her long eyelashes fell down, casting a small dark shadow.

Li Xin stared at him without blinking, then looked at her phone, her nerves tingling as if she'd been electrocuted.

It's him, the young master.

Even though the image was blurry due to the mask, he could recognize the young master at a glance.

Besides, the young master I saw in the haze after the accident was also wearing a mask.

Li Xin narrowed his eyes, making them deep and sharp, and his breathing became slightly rapid.

His schedule that day was very abrupt.

He never expected to be hit by Li Cunru's men, let alone to end up in that desolate countryside.

...But the young master found out.

He found out again.

...Really, it's possible to predict?

She went to save him, then left without telling him afterwards.

Li Xin's Adam's apple bobbed, his eyes as dark as ink, recalling a fleeting thought that had crossed his mind in that moment of confusion.

He was in the young master's premonition, in that magical future.

Did you do something that was detrimental to the young master?

Is this premonition related to his desire to leave or run away?

Li Xin felt himself touch something, and at the last moment, his whole body trembled slightly, revealing a creepy smile.

He wanted to figure out exactly what was going on and keep the young master under his control.

Li Xin lowered his eyes, glanced at Su Jinmu who was sleeping peacefully beside him, took out his phone, and sent out a few messages.

Before long, Li Xin arrived at the Su family's door. He kept looking into the doorway restlessly and ordered his men to block all the exits from all directions, and then stood at the doorway.

He soon met the person he was waiting for.

"Brother Li."

Jiang Jing came over excitedly and waved to him.

With the Li family gone, the danger is over, and Jiang Jing can be released again.

Li Xin called him over, and he then contacted Qiao Tingrui, thinking they could help Mu Ge water the flowers together later.

The three of them stood outside, watering the flowers without any rush. Jiang Jing looked at Li Xin and asked, "Brother Li, what's the matter that you called me here in such a hurry?"

Li Xin was worried about leaving Su Jinmu alone, so he got straight to the point, his voice cold and stern.

"What would it typically be like if someone could know your future, know what you would do?"

The young master had precognition; he knew about his affairs and also about Jiang Jing's affairs.

Jiang Jing: "...???"

……ah?

Jiang Jing was momentarily stunned, thinking that Li Xin was still asleep. He wanted to say something, but when Li Xin's cold gaze swept over him, he immediately became obedient, scratching his ears and cheeks and his head.

"In the short story?"

Li Xin frowned. "Be more specific."

Jiang Jing: "...??"

Qiao Tingrui, standing to the side, chimed in curiously, "What about time travel, transmigrating into a book, awakening—all of these can predict the future?"

...Transmigrating into a book, awakening?

Li Xin's eyes darkened, revealing a deep meaning and a thoughtful expression.

"Think about it some more. Send me any other ideas on your phone." Li Xin looked at Jiang Jing and Qiao Tingrui. "You too, let's think about it together and hurry up."

Jiang Jing: "..."

Qiao Tingrui: "..."

"OK."

Li Xin glanced at the time; he didn't want to drag it out for too long.

He took out a small transparent bag from his pocket, inside which was a thin strand of hair. Then he reached out and plucked a strand directly from Jiang Jing's head.

Put it in another bag and label it.

Jiang Jing: "????"

Li Xin's face broke into a crazy smile.

The DNA testing for the Xu family is mainly provided to people who are seeking relatives for free, but it takes a long time due to the large number of people.

He wanted to get the report as quickly as possible.

Li Xin pointed to a secluded corner, "Over there, see the car? Give these two strands of hair to the person in the car, and he'll give you a report tomorrow morning."

"Take it to the Xu family immediately."