He paused for a moment, then laughed and blurted out, "Why thank me? You worked so hard to get into this school, shouldn't you be thanking yourself?"
Although we've only known each other for a short time and don't really know each other well.
However, based solely on this acceptance letter, Wenmo already had a basic liking for this new roommate.
But...
Ultimately, we still have to face the reality. Even if she becomes my cousin and junior in school, the idea of a man and woman living together just doesn't feel right.
"If you have no objections, then it's settled." Wen Yiquan clapped his hands happily, seemingly convinced that his son would agree. "You two can look after each other from now on, and he'll take you to school after the summer vacation."
"So I still have the right to offer opinions...?"
Wen Mo added helplessly, then looked at Xia Lian sitting upright beside him, "My father is crazy, so don't pay attention to him. If you have any opinions, please speak up quickly."
He actually hoped Xia Lian would offer more suggestions, and preferably sabotage the whole thing. He figured the girl probably wouldn't really want to live with a grown man.
And Wenmo still can't understand why his cousin lives with him; there has to be at least a reason.
Xia Lian looked into his eyes and seemed to guess what Wen Mo was thinking.
Her already listless eyes became even more gloomy, and she began to explain in a low voice to herself, "I don't have a place to stay."
Upon hearing this, Wen Mo was stunned. His fingers, which had been tapping the sofa, stopped instinctively. After a moment of silence, he tentatively asked, "Is it because of your parents?"
Xia Lian nodded dejectedly and didn't say anything more.
The girl's hair was thick, as if it hadn't been cut in a long time, but Wenmo could understand many unspoken emotions through those bangs.
After learning the reason, Wen Mo looked away, finding himself in an awkward situation where he wanted to comfort her but couldn't think of any kind words to say.
Moreover, the conversation just now has already blocked all avenues, leaving no chance to refuse. If I were to refuse, wouldn't I seem like a complete idiot?
He felt as if a stone was pressing on his heart. He opened his mouth slightly, wanting to speak but unable to, as if his throat was choked.
Embarrassed, he glared at his father on the phone, who hadn't responded since earlier.
Unbeknownst to them, the video call had ended, and the screen lay quietly on the WeChat chat interface.
After cursing his biological father in his heart, Wen Mo put his phone away and occasionally glanced at the silent girl sitting in the corner of the sofa.
About ten seconds later, perhaps because he couldn't stand the silence, or perhaps because he had compromised with what he had just said, Wen Mo sighed softly, as if he understood what he should say at this moment.
Turning his head to the side, Wen Mo slowly said, "If you don't mind, why don't you live with me from now on..."
After saying that, perhaps feeling a little embarrassed, Wenmo also lowered his head along with her.
Xia Lian silently raised her head at some point, remained silent for a few seconds, looked at Wen Mo who was looking away, and softly spoke:
"Is it okay? To live together?"
Upon hearing this, Wen Mo also raised his head, turned his face away shyly, and habitually scratched his face, "I thought you would suffer a loss, so I didn't dare to agree."
Xia Lian seemed a little confused, tilting her head and asking in return, "I...would be at a disadvantage?"
"Yes, and there will be many inconveniences, after all, living together is quite troublesome, and also..."
Listening to him ramble on for a long time, Xia Lian listened with a mixture of understanding and confusion, and seemed to understand a lot as well. Finally, she watched as Wen Mo, who was thirsty after talking for so long, drank water in big gulps.
"Do you understand now?" Wen Mo took a deep breath. "If you don't mind the issue I just mentioned at all, then we'll..."
He stopped speaking when the girl in front of him suddenly raised her right hand.
"Xia Lian, please ask if you have any questions."
Xia Lian lowered her arm, tilted her head, and seemed to be thinking about something, "After living together... will I be taken advantage of?"
"Cough cough cough...!"
Wen Mo, who almost choked on the question, patted his chest and looked at Xia Lian, who had a completely innocent face, speechless. "Why would you ask that?"
"Won't you?"
"Of course not! What are you thinking about?"
Seeing his serious expression, Xia Lian lowered her knees, which she had been hugging, and nodded thoughtfully. "I believe you."
"Thank you so much for your trust..."
Wen Mo responded with a wry smile, and the burden in his heart gradually eased.
He had almost figured out why they had to live together, especially after realizing that something must have happened to her parents.
If you can't stay at your own home, you'll have to stay here with me. We're from the same school, and just like Dad said, we can look after each other.
Just consider it a good deed, after all, we're relatives.
He convinced himself, for strange reasons, but ultimately compromised with Wen Yiquan's decision.
"Then let's shake hands. I'll look out for you from now on, Xia Lian... Xiao Lian... uh..."
I originally wanted to call her Xia Lian directly, but then I thought, wouldn't that be too formal? But would calling her by her nickname be too familiar? We've only known each other for less than an hour and I'm already calling her by her nickname.
Not understanding why Wen Mo was suddenly acting so awkwardly, Xia Lian simply placed her small hand in his palm and gently shook it up and down a couple of times.
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