When do you want to go back?
Chu Wuyang pursed her lips:
"tomorrow."
"good."
Jingmin agreed readily, but a hint of reluctance showed in his eyes.
After she got into bed, Jingmin gently hugged her from behind.
The night air carried the salty, damp scent of the sea breeze, and the sound of the waves outside created an exceptionally tranquil atmosphere in the small bedroom.
Jing Min greedily inhaled the faint fragrance emanating from her body; it was a familiar scent he hadn't tasted in a long time.
He gently stroked her hand as if to confirm that she was truly in his arms.
The period of cold war kept him awake at night.
Remembering something, he was still unwilling to give up, and whispered in her ear:
"Do you really have no recollection of this scene at all?"
Chu Wuyang was slightly taken aback.
Jingmin's words reminded her of those unpleasant moments.
She did have a few moments of déjà vu.
Especially in the United States,
He lost control of his emotions due to a misunderstanding with Yang Jinchu and "violently" assaulted her. That familiar sense of fear and some blurry images kept surfacing... and even the sound of footsteps outside the house.
However, those memories were not pleasant, and she never wanted to think about them, preferring to treat them as illusions.
She lowered her head to hide the emotions in her eyes and vehemently denied it:
"I don't remember, don't overthink it."
Jing Min paused for a moment, seemingly somewhat disappointed.
But Chu Wuyang's next words were sarcastic:
"Anyway, I'm that wicked princess, how could I possibly be the mermaid who saved you?"
"Just wait until another real mermaid appears... then you'll take the initiative to divorce me without me even having to mention it."
Before she could finish speaking, her mouth was covered.
In the dimly lit room, his kiss carried a hint of urgency and punishment, abruptly cutting her off.
"Don't mention those two words anymore..."
Jing Min moved away from her lips, his voice low and husky yet exuding an undeniable domineering authority.
He looked at her, his tone carrying a hint of stubbornness and inquiry:
"You're still thinking about breaking up with me?"
"Besides the fact that I'm sick, what other reason could there be?"
Chu Wuyang was stunned for a moment, looking at his sincere yet somewhat stubborn eyes in the dim light, and suddenly felt a touch in his heart.
She bit her lip and whispered:
"The shares... can I have KOALA back?"
When she uttered those words, her voice was cautious, and there was also a barely perceptible longing.
Jing Min paused for a moment, then answered without hesitation:
"Can."
A hint of surprise had just appeared in Chu Wuyang's eyes when his next words poured cold water on it:
"But not now."
Her smile froze, a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes, and she simply turned her face away, ignoring him completely.
Jingmin looked at her cold attitude,
After hesitating for a moment, I finally decided to be honest.
He took a deep breath and said slowly:
"KOALA cannot be returned to you now, not because I am unwilling, but because... you would be in danger."
Chu Wuyang turned her head and looked at him with a complicated expression:
"Danger?"
Jing Min nodded, his expression turning serious:
"This industry has been exploited by some criminals, becoming a medium for them to engage in illegal activities."
"After I took over, I discovered that they were using the children's amusement park business to secretly carry out child trafficking."
"Before this... it had always been the Chu family that managed it."
Chu Wuyang was shocked, his pupils contracted slightly, and he didn't know what to say for a moment.
She never imagined that the business left by her father would be tainted with such a terrible stain.
When Jingmin saw her expression change, he felt a pang of regret, realizing he shouldn't have been so blunt.
He stepped forward and gently pulled her into his arms, his tone soft yet firm:
"Don't worry, with me here, no one can corrupt it."
Chu Wuyang leaned against him, staring blankly out the window, and whispered:
“But this is something my father left behind. If it is really used by someone… I can’t accept it.”
Jingmin gently patted her back, patiently comforting her:
"I know how you feel, which is why I dare not let it go back to you. The situation is still unclear, and I'm afraid someone might take advantage of the situation to harm you."
Chu Wuyang pursed her lips, remained silent for a moment, and then asked:
"So... will you keep it forever?"
Looking at her earnest expression, Jing Min's tone carried a hint of assurance:
"Don't worry, I'll handle all of this."
"Once everything is clear, I will definitely give you back a clean and innocent KOALA."
Chu Wuyang looked at the determination in his eyes and nodded gently.
Close your eyes and lean against him.
Listening to the sound of the waves outside
A sense of peace gradually arose in my heart.
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