As Su Mu climbed the steps, his gaze unconsciously fell on Liu Xuan's hands.
His hands were so strong, so warm, and so reassuring.
What's even more striking is that he's incredibly gentle.
She could hardly remember the last time she had been treated kindly.
Upon reaching the second floor, Liu Xuan said gently, "The kitchen, living room, study, and laundry room are on the first floor. The bedrooms are all on the second floor. I've been living here alone before, so we've prepared other bedrooms."
"I'm afraid you'll have to make do in this room for now." Liu Xuan released her hand as he pushed open the door.
Su Mu suddenly felt a deep sense of loss, as if something had been taken away, leaving him feeling empty.
In order to avoid Liu Xuan noticing her unusual behavior, she quickly looked around the room.
"This place is much better than where we live. Thank you for taking such good care of me."
"Why are you being so polite!" Liu Xuan said with a gentle smile. "By the way, this room wasn't originally intended for anyone to stay in, so there's no bathroom. If you don't mind, you can use mine."
"Okay. Thank you." Su Mu's eyes were filled with tears, so that Liu Xuan could see her gratitude.
Suddenly, Liu Xuan raised his hand and patted her head.
"You rest for a bit, I'll go get you a blanket."
Liu Xuan smiled gently at her, then turned and left.
Su Mu then entered the room and looked around.
The decor is very simple, spacious and bright.
But everything that should be there is there.
Even on the balcony, there are green plants, rattan chairs, and small round tables, covering every aspect.
Seriously, it's so much better than where she lives now.
Only in a room like this can one truly call it living.
In the dilapidated room she used to live in, it was barely a place to stay.
She truly didn't want to live that kind of life anymore, working from dawn till dusk and barely making ends meet.
"How are you? Are you settling in?"
Liu Xuan's voice suddenly rang out behind him, startling Su Mu.
"Did I scare you? I'm sorry. May I... come in?" Liu Xuan asked from the doorway.
Su Mu quickly replied, "Of course you can come in. This is your home."
"This is your room now. Of course, I need your permission."
"Please, please come in." Her liking for Liu Xuan increased immediately.
Don't underestimate Liu Xuan's question just now; for her, this respect made her feel much more at ease instantly.
Watching Liu Xuan carefully spread the soft blanket on the bed, his meticulous actions made him seem to glow.
"By the way, I have a business dinner tonight. If there's anything you'd like to eat, just call this number and have him bring it over." Liu Xuan picked up a pen and paper from the table and wrote down a phone number for her.
"You must be tired after a long day, so take a rest. Make yourself at home. If you can't find anything, just ask me." Liu Xuan said, then left, closing the door behind him.
Su Mu tried sitting on the edge of the bed; the soft touch felt like sinking into a cloud.
This long-lost sense of comfort was something she hadn't felt since she moved into Li Anran's villa.
Unfortunately, that high-quality life only lasted a few days for her.
Thinking of what Li Anran had said, Su Mu felt guilty again.
If, before Li Anran's car accident, he said that he gave all his wealth to Liao Nanxing so that she could regain her freedom, I would feel incredibly guilty.
But if she were to spend the rest of her life in poverty and hardship to make up for Li Anran's loss, she... couldn't do it!
As the old saying goes, people strive to rise higher, while water flows downhill.
Even birds know to choose a good tree to perch on, let alone humans?
Moreover, a woman's choice of her life partner, to put it bluntly, is like a chance to be reborn.
Marrying Liao Nanxing nearly led to her utter destruction; she was given a second chance at reincarnation...
Su Mu put the child on the bed and slapped his face repeatedly: "Su Mu, cheer up! You did nothing wrong, you just wanted to live like a human being, you did nothing wrong!"
They have no idea what you've suffered; they only stand on their moral high ground to criticize you. But your life is your own; no one will suffer for you, no one will truly care. Yes! You must seize this opportunity!
She looked at Xiaobao, her eyes slowly darkening: "Xiaobao, you will definitely support your mother, right? We have nothing, we have to rely on ourselves for everything, so we are not wrong!"
Let them say what they want! Once we've achieved the life we want, no one will say anything anymore. They'll only envy us, want to be like us, and even surpass us! Yes! That's exactly it!
Su Mu took a deep breath and then took out his phone.
Then he suddenly remembered the fifteen-day agreement.
After a moment of contemplation, she opened the door and went out.
When she arrived at Liu Xuan's door, she mustered up her courage and knocked.
"Coming," came the reply from inside.
A moment later, the door opened.
Liu Xuan was wearing a bathrobe, with his chest half-open.
Those strong and powerful lines are faintly visible.
Water droplets, like pearls, slid down from the dark hair, following the lines until they disappeared into a place that sparked endless imagination.
Liu Xuan like this is truly captivating.
"What's wrong?"
Liu Xuan's voice brought Su Mu back to his senses.
She quickly explained, "I...I want to talk to you about something. I know I shouldn't leave Anran at this time. But Xiaobao's illness can't be delayed any longer, so I'm thinking of going back to my hometown in the next few days."
I'm trying to persuade a relative to get a bone marrow transplant. Just in case... I think, just in case it's a match, Xiaobao might have a chance to live.
Previously, when they were in Yuelai, Liu Xuan had asked about Xiao Bao's situation.
She didn't hide anything and told everyone.
This includes Liao Nanxing shirking his responsibilities as a father and refusing to be matched for a transplant.
She even nearly ended up in jail for it.
She didn't hide any of these things.
Because she knew that sincerity was the key to winning someone's heart.
"Sure!" Liu Xuan's straightforward reply caught Su Mu off guard.
"What did you say?"
Liu Xuan dried his hair with a towel and said gently, "How about this? I'll get everything arranged today, and I'll go back to your hometown with you tomorrow."
"Huh? You...you said you'd come with me..." She stared wide-eyed in disbelief: "My...my home is a bit far, and it's...a remote rural area."
"Yes! That's why I want to go back with you. In those movies and TV dramas, when a woman goes back to her hometown with a child, all those aunts and uncles will gossip behind her back."
I'll go back with you and stand up for you. I want to see who dares to gossip behind your back.
As he finished speaking, Su Mu's eyes were already red with emotion.
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