Xiao Cheng grasped the delicate, boneless hand at his collar, which was surprisingly strong.
"Stop fooling around."
Bai Lu gritted her teeth: "You think I'm being unreasonable? Fine, I won't watch it anymore."
After saying that, she shook off his hand.
Loosen his collar.
She stepped over his legs, which were lying flat on the bed, went back to the inside of the bed, covered herself with the blanket, and went to sleep.
All Xiao Cheng could see was the girl's slender, thin back, her gentle... slightly frizzy back of her head, facing him.
She was so close, yet there was an aura of refusal to approach; she was angry.
"Lulu?"
Bai Lu simply pulled the blanket over her head.
The thin blanket, a bulging ball, made it impossible to hear or see anything.
Xiao Cheng recalled the first time he made her angry; she had acted the same way, covering herself with the blanket and ignoring him.
I was angry for a very, very long time.
Thinking back now, it feels like just yesterday.
Xiao Cheng sighed helplessly.
Looking down at the collar where two buttons were already undone, he ultimately didn't raise his hand to button them up.
Instead, he reached under the covers, grasped the small fist with its five fingers clenched tightly, and struggled but did not let go.
Through the blanket, she whispered gently, "Lulu, get up and help me change my dressing."
The little hands that were struggling under the covers paused and stopped moving, but did not lift the covers as he wished.
Only a muffled accusation came through the blanket: "Don't you think I'm being unreasonable? Don't you not want to tell me anything? Don't you like to keep everything to yourself? Change it yourself."
Xiao Cheng gripped her hand as she tried to pull it away: "It's not that I didn't want to tell you..."
"I know you don't want me to worry!" Bai Lu interrupted him, "Do you think you won't worry if you keep it from me?"
"Have you ever thought that we'll soon be husband and wife, and as your wife, I have the right and the obligation to care about your health?"
"If you don't tell me anything, and I have to find out everything from other people, then you're keeping secrets from me, which is detrimental to our marriage..."
Bai Lu had already lifted the blanket as she was speaking, but when she saw Xiao Cheng's suddenly changed expression, she choked up.
You could say he's stubborn, but his face already showed signs of apology, though not very obvious.
You can't see it at all unless you look closely.
When you tell him he admitted his mistake, he doesn't say anything, as if he feels he did nothing wrong.
Come to think of it, Xiao Cheng has lived like this in both his past and present lives, always bearing everything alone.
I've gotten used to keeping everything to myself.
Moreover, when you like someone, you might hide some things from them because you don't want them to worry.
Putting yourself in her shoes, Bai Lu had also had similar thoughts, no wonder Xiao Cheng was so apprehensive.
She was worrying too much and was too anxious.
They were so anxious that they even brought up their marital relationship beforehand. It's really... Bai Lu wanted to punch herself.
I get so angry I lose my temper, can't I even handle this anymore!
No wonder Xiao Cheng looked at her strangely.
"Um... I'm not..."
"I will change in the future." Before Bai Lu could finish speaking, Xiao Cheng made a concession.
He even took Bailu's hand, placed it on the third button, and then let go.
Let her roam freely, surveying her territory.
Everything, without reservation.
Bai Lu felt a little uneasy under Xiao Cheng's overly "selfless" gaze.
He decisively withdrew his hand: "No need to check anymore. Just tell me where else you are injured. I will trust you and help you change the dressing."
"I didn't mean to blame you just now. I was just too worried and spoke a little too quickly..."
"I know." Xiao Cheng took Bai Lu's hand and gently kissed the back of her hand, his touch warm and reverent.
Bai Lu felt that he probably still didn't quite understand.
Using the lingering warmth of her hands, she cupped his face in her hands and placed a devout kiss on his forehead.
There are many things we don't know, but we can learn. There's a first time for everything, and patience is key to longevity.
Only with the courage to speak out can there be a precedent for change.
When Bai Lu changed Xiao Cheng's dressing, Xiao Cheng told Bai Lu about the bounty list.
The first-aid kit was in the study, which was very quiet, making his brief words exceptionally clear.
This startled Bai Lu.
During the time Xiao Cheng was not in Guangdong Province, she lived at the school and never stepped out of the school grounds.
I didn't pay attention to what was happening outside the school, and I didn't know if there were any ambushes outside.
"It's been resolved, don't worry." Xiao Cheng's reassuring words put Bai Lu at ease.
Bai Lu couldn't help but worry about his wound: "Was your injury sustained when you were on a mission with Liu Zhenguo and the others, when you were injured by the enemy?"
Xiao Cheng responded with an "Mm".
His expression was calm, his tone indifferent, and he didn't seem to care about this minor injury at all.
Bai Lu's eyes felt slightly warm.
Xiao Cheng's injuries were not ordinary knife wounds or shotgun wounds, but genuine bullet wounds.
The bullet was located above the forearm, within the shoulder area; fortunately, it did not penetrate the shoulder.
We just brushed past each other.
While not necessarily resulting in serious injury, minor abrasions and cuts are inevitable, given the formidable impact of firearms and ammunition.
Even a fleeting encounter would result in a bloody mess.
Xiao Cheng saw the girl's eyes mist over, her movements as she applied the medicine trembled slightly, and he sighed softly as he pulled her into his arms.
He explained in a low voice, "I did it on purpose."
As soon as he finished speaking, the girl on his lap stiffened, and Xiao Cheng quickly added, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
"He chose the right moment and angle to shield Yang Chuantang, the captain of the criminal investigation team."
"Why?" Bai Lu's slightly reddened gaze shifted from the shocking wound to Xiao Cheng.
She didn't understand.
"With the information you have about the four major powers, cooperating with the authorities would be more than enough. Why do you still risk your life and pay such a high price?"
Xiao Cheng tightened his grip on Bai Lu's slender waist slightly, clearly feeling her warm and normal body temperature. It seemed that only in this way could he be sure that she was safe.
He gently rested his chin on the top of her head and slowly said, "What I want is more than just cooperation."
The inside information he and Li Jianfeng possessed could indeed persuade the authorities to cooperate with them unconditionally.
He will also receive certain assistance and some privileges in his current business endeavors.
However, the cooperation is just that—cooperation. They provide information to the authorities, who then formulate their own plans to arrest and raid, without the authorities' involvement whatsoever.
All real estate and hidden businesses seized from the four major powers will be confiscated.
Or for other purposes.
No matter how it's handled, it has nothing to do with them; not a single penny will fall into their hands.
This is not the outcome Xiao Cheng wanted.
If there's one employer, there will be two. Since the four major powers have already made a move against Bai Lu, she will be in danger at any time before she is completely overthrown.
He must have a voice in joint decision-making when cooperating with the government, be able to gather forces from the shadows for his own use, and marginalize certain industries for his own benefit.
Only by rapidly expanding its power can Bailu be protected and live a peaceful life in the turbulent and dangerous Nanshi.
Providing insider information is clearly not enough to have an equal say.
Yang Chuantang is the best entry point.
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