As night falls, the lights in the Xiao family mansion gradually illuminate, like stars falling to earth, their soft and bright glow adding a dreamlike touch to the ancient and elegant residence.
The room was elegantly furnished in an antique style. Xiao Wujie, his mind in a deep daze, vaguely felt someone patting his face, and heard a soft voice calling in his ear:
"Sweetie, wake up."
Xiao Wujie suddenly opened his eyes, and what he saw was Chu Liyue's stunningly beautiful face, so beautiful that he could never get tired of looking at her for a lifetime.
A slight smile appeared on Chu Liyue's face: "It's time to wake up, Sleeping Beauty."
Xiao Wujie's eyes were hazy as he stared at her blankly for a few seconds, his face clearly saying, "The computer is starting up, please wait."
His misty eyes blinked lightly, and he spoke in a low, husky voice: "Sleeping Beauty needs a kiss."
As she spoke, her lips pursed slightly.
Chu Liyue smiled brightly and indulgently, gently leaning down, a fragrant breeze swirling around her, and planted a kiss on his lips:
"Are you awake?"
Xiao Wujie shook his head, his arms limp and boneless: "No, I need a loving hug."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Liyue scooped him up and pulled him into her arms. He closed his eyes and rubbed against her contentedly.
It's fragrant and soft.
Only let him hug.
very nice.
Chu Liyue gently pinched his earlobe with her fingertips, smiling sweetly.
They're all spoiled and getting more and more pampered.
But she was happy; finally, he had completely returned to his old self.
Xiao Wujie buried his face in the crook of her neck, his hand resting lightly on her chest, and murmured softly:
"Sister, I want to sleep a little longer."
Chu Liyue teased him by lightly scratching his chin, her voice low and mature, yet imbued with tenderness:
"I've already slept all afternoon, if I sleep any more I won't need to sleep at night."
"Also, Old Master Xiao has prepared a banquet, and the Xiao family will all be there, so we have to go too."
Xiao Wujie rubbed his eyes, his reaction time a little slow, and he had already read the random reply:
"Oh, did my sister hug me when I went to sleep?"
Chu Liyue was stunned for a moment by his nonsensical answer, then burst out laughing and crying at the same time:
"I hugged him all afternoon, and my arms are numb."
She wasn't lying to Xiao Wujie; in fact, she had woken up a little earlier than him.
During the two years that Xiao Wujie was in a coma, she didn't get a good night's sleep, and she was also physically and mentally exhausted because of Xiao Wujie's illness.
This afternoon, after holding him and coaxing him to sleep, she felt a sudden wave of weariness and took a nap for the first time since she had always had a regular schedule.
Holding her icy-cold baby clinging to her like an octopus in her arms, her heart, which had been adrift for over two years, was instantly filled and felt grounded.
She slept more comfortably and deeply than ever before.
When I woke up, my gloomy mood improved a lot.
When Xiao Wujie heard her say that her hand was numb, his eyes trembled for a moment, and he quickly reached out to pinch her arm.
"Sister, I won't rest my head on your hand next time."
Chu Liyue narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, enjoying his gentle massage. Hearing this, she reached out and lifted his chin, asking with a smile:
"Sweetie, really not going to use your pillow?"
"This is for you to use as a pillow, sister..."
Xiao Wujie bit her lower lip, her gaze slightly darting away.
He really loved sleeping with his head in her arms and being held by her; the feeling was so comfortable it was addictive.
But he didn't want her to get too tired...
His fingers fidgeted over the buttons of Chu Liyue's dress. After a moment, he lowered his eyes, hesitated, and whispered:
"Then... I'll just use it as a pillow for a while. Once I fall asleep, you can take it out, okay?"
Chu Liyue smiled slightly, cupped his head, and gently kissed his hair.
Silly girl, even though my head feels a little numb from sleeping on it, I'm so happy.
Guided by the servants, Chu Liyue led Xiao Wujie into the old house's main hall, where only Xiao Qianshan was present.
Xiao Qianshan, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, lost all his imposing demeanor upon seeing them approach, and forced a smile:
"Little one, little girl, how did you rest?"
Xiao Wujie chuckled and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Grandpa Xiao. I've had a good rest."
Xiao Qianshan's face softened, and he gestured for the two of them to sit down.
The Xiao family's old house is decorated in an extremely retro style, with mahogany furniture, small tables, and armchairs.
These chairs were very particular about their posture, and Xiao Wujie, who was used to sitting on soft sofas, was extremely uncomfortable with them. Moreover, there was a wooden table between him and Chu Liyue, so he couldn't be hugged by her, and it was even inconvenient to hold hands. This was simply driving him crazy.
Just as the two sat down, several noises suddenly came from outside.
The first voice that came through was familiar to Xiao Wujie; it was Xiao Linzui's voice.
"Brother, we could actually consider collaborating with Griffin. Although he doesn't follow principles, the profits from his projects are still quite considerable."
The next voice revealed a cold and ruthless tone completely different from Xiao Linzui's: "Foreigners don't follow the rules, they must be taught a lesson."
“Lingnan is the territory of the Chinese people, and it is not his place as a stranger to point fingers.”
As they spoke, the two entered the hall. Xiao Linzui was still wearing the same light-colored suit he had worn during the day, and his demeanor was refined and approachable.
The man next to him was dressed in a cool black suit, his hair was slicked back, and his square face was cold and stern, mature and steady, yet also cold and serious, making him unapproachable.
When the two saw Xiao Qianshan sitting upright, they tacitly stopped their previous conversation and respectfully greeted him softly:
"Father."
Xiao Qianshan closed his teacup, nodded slightly, and gave Xiao Linzui a detached look.
Xiao Linzui immediately understood and quickly directed the man in the black suit beside him to look at Xiao Wujie and Chu Liyue, introducing them in a gentle voice:
"Brother, these are the distinguished guests that Father brought from the capital: Miss Chu Liyue of the Chu family, and her fiancé Xiao Wujie, and Brother Xiao."
"Miss Chu, young friend Xiao, this is my elder brother, Xiao Yuxuan."
Upon hearing his introduction, Xiao Qianshan, seated at the head of the table, frowned slightly, almost imperceptibly.
When he introduced the two people to Xiao Linzui, he introduced Xiao Wujie first, and then Chu Liyue.
Xiao Linzui, on the other hand, did not do anything wrong, because Chu Liyue's status was obviously more noble, but Xiao Qianshan felt a strange sense of discomfort upon hearing this introduction.
He could imagine that, in any situation and with anyone from the Chu family, he would be the one introduced last.
No matter how good the Chu family was to him, in the eyes of outsiders he was just a pitiful wretch trying to climb the social ladder.
The root cause of all this is undoubtedly their mistake, which left him stranded for so many years.
Upon hearing Xiao Linzui's introduction, Xiao Wujie and Chu Liyue stood up and greeted Xiao Yuxuan.
When Xiao Yuxuan heard Chu Liyue's name, his expression changed slightly, but he did not show much enthusiasm. He nodded slightly to the two of them and then sat down with Xiao Linzui in the seats next to him.
But after sitting down, his gaze couldn't help but wander over Xiao Wujie.
The crease between his brows furrowed even deeper. After a moment, he suddenly turned his head and whispered in Xiao Linzui's ear:
"Lin Zui, do you... feel anything...?"
"Does this little boy's eyebrows and eyes resemble those of my third brother and his wife?"
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