Warm sunlight quietly slipped into the study through the cracks in the carved wooden window, golden rays dancing in the air as if carrying countless tiny dust particles.
The light eventually fell gently on Xiao Wujie, who was sleeping against the bookshelf.
Chu Liyue has been gone for more than ten days. The sun has been shining brightly these days, but Xiao Wujie still feels that nothing is as comfortable as Chu Liyue's embrace.
His sleep quality has been very poor lately; he often stays up all night and has to take sleeping pills to get some sleep when he can't take it anymore.
He hadn't slept for two days and two nights, and the doctor at the manor increased his dosage of sleeping pills yesterday.
I woke up this morning feeling a bit groggy, and while sitting in my study reading, I unknowingly fell asleep.
Her already exquisite, work-of-art-like face shimmered in the sunlight, adding a touch of dreaminess and beauty to the tranquility.
A gentle breeze occasionally blows, softly swaying the half-drawn gauze curtains.
The book Xiao Wujie was holding was also teased into turning the pages gently, making a soft rustling sound.
The line of text he was pressing his finger on read:
This feeling is impossible to dispel; it just moves from my brow to my heart.
Soft footsteps sounded outside the door. Xiao Wujie, who was not sleeping soundly, suddenly opened his eyes and stared intently at the door with his eyes slightly bloodshot.
With a "click," the door was pushed open.
Lu Zhufeng, dressed in a black suit, walked in and was taken aback when he saw the man staring intently at him with bloodshot eyes.
"What's wrong?"
Upon seeing that the person who had arrived was Lu Zhufeng, Xiao Wujie listlessly withdrew his gaze and asked in a low voice.
"Mr. Chu and Mrs. Bai have arrived."
Lu Zhufeng's eyes flickered slightly, and he said softly.
Although Xiao Wujie reacted quickly, he still keenly caught the fleeting hint of disappointment in his eyes.
He had seen Xiao Wujie's condition over the past few days; it was visibly getting worse day by day.
With his frail and sickly body, if he continues to suffer like this, something bad will happen sooner or later!
Miss Chu, please come back soon!
A hint of worry flashed across his eyes, and he couldn't help but silently call for the only way to save the person in front of him.
Upon hearing his words, Xiao Wujie raised an eyebrow slightly, then stood up, supporting himself on the bookshelf, and walked outside.
When he entered the living room, Chu Mingcheng, dressed in a suit, and Bai Jingxuan, dressed in an elegant black dress, were already sitting on the sofa.
Chu Mingcheng remained as stern as ever. After being called "Uncle Chu," he nodded indifferently.
Bai Jingxuan pinched his waist, causing his body to tremble violently. He managed to force out a stiff smile.
Bai Jingxuan smiled and responded to "Aunt Jing" before pulling Xiao Wujie to sit down beside her.
"Honey, you've lost weight again!"
Bai Jingxuan gently pinched Xiao Wujie's pale and thin face and asked with a hint of pity in her eyes.
"Honey, have you been sleeping poorly lately?"
"Is he sick or is he not eating properly?"
Before Xiao Wujie could answer, she continued.
Xiao Wujie was only half an arm's length away from her, and she could clearly see his sunken eye sockets and the dark circles under his eyes, clearly indicating that he hadn't rested well.
In her memory, her daughter had always taken good care of him, so how could he have become so haggard after not seeing him for a while?
"Where's Liyue? Did she go to work again?"
She couldn't help but ask.
"My sister has gone out."
Xiao Wujie finally had a chance to reply, but what he didn't want to face was a question he didn't really want to answer.
Helpless, he lowered his eyes and answered softly.
"went out? When did that happen?"
Bai Jingxuan asked subconsciously, and Chu Mingcheng, who was next to her, also turned his gaze to Xiao Wujie.
"It's been more than ten days. She said she had something important to deal with, but I don't know where she went."
To prevent her from asking endless questions, Xiao Wujie said in one breath.
After saying that, he coughed a few times, his fist pressed against his mouth.
Have you been gone for more than ten days?
No wonder I couldn't get in touch with her.
This kid is really something... He went out for so long without saying a word.
After realizing what she had said, she regretted asking so directly.
Xiao Wujie's tone was clearly tinged with sadness and longing.
No wonder you look so haggard; it turns out your daughter isn't here.
"Baby, don't worry too much. Eat well and rest. If Li Yue sees you like this, she'll be heartbroken."
Bai Jingxuan patted his back gently and said with a hint of heartache.
Xiao Wujie nodded slightly upon hearing this, then asked:
"Aunt Jing, is there something you and Uncle Chu have come here for?"
Bai Jingxuan then remembered the purpose of her visit today and quickly said:
"Liyue told me a while ago that I should let her know as soon as I have any news about Chu Feihong's handling of the matter."
"I couldn't reach her by phone, so I came over here."
I never imagined that she had been gone for more than ten days without my knowledge.
I've really failed as a mother...
What was the outcome of Chu Feihong's case?
After a brief silence, and as the melancholy in Bai Jingxuan's eyes faded slightly, Xiao Wujie finally spoke.
"The results of the investigation haven't come out yet, mainly because there are too many things he's hiding, and it's impossible to finish investigating them all in a short time."
"However, given what has already been confirmed, he can't escape the death penalty. The outcome will probably take some time..."
With her eyes slightly lowered, Bai Jingxuan gently tugged at the corners of her mouth.
Isn't she just trying to see her daughter?
I couldn't resist rushing over as soon as I heard a little bit of news, only to find that I hadn't arrived.
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