Xiao Mu stood outside the door, and upon hearing the noise inside, lowered his hand that was about to knock.
Xiao Tu asked blankly, "Why don't we go in?"
Little Fire was anxious, "I really want to set this door on fire and see if Bao has come back."
Xiao Mu spread her arms and blocked the doorway. "You're not allowed in. Master and Bao have a secret to tell each other."
Xiao Shui asked, "What secrets can't we hear?"
Xiao Mu's lips curled up, his smile gradually turning sinister. "Hehe, The Overbearing Emperor Falls in Love with Me: Sweetheart, Don't Even Think About Escaping, Page 356, got it?"
Xiao Shui shouted excitedly, "I understand!"
Little Tu understood, "We're going to have a little master now."
"Hehehehehehehe!"
Jiang Yuanyuan jumped out from behind and lay down behind the little elf, "I understand now!"
Six heads were pressed against the door, revealing sweet smiles.
Bai Xiuyuan stood in the corridor and shook his head. "You're eavesdropping. Be careful you don't get beaten up."
Yun Yan leaned against the wall, his hands hanging limply at his sides. "Little Grandmaster is back?"
Bai Xiuyuan patted him on the shoulder, "Judging from the children's expressions, they should all be back."
"Captain, what's wrong?"
Yun Yan let out a breath, "It's alright."
In just three days, we experienced two partings.
The first time, the young master fell in the heavy snow.
The second time, I watched helplessly as she rushed into the lightning.
Yunyan was terrified and desperately needed a nitroglycerin pill.
Bai Xiuyuan took out two candies from his bag. "One for each of you, Captain, don't cry."
To coax a child.
Yun Yan refused, saying, "You eat it yourself."
Bai Xiuyuan ate two candies and stood beside him.
The door opened, and Jiang Yuanyuan and the little elves stumbled inside, all crying out in pain.
Ouch, my butt!
Little Tu got up, "Master, treasure."
Lin Xi patted each elf's head, "Innocent little elves are not allowed to eavesdrop."
Xiao Mu grinned, "We weren't eavesdropping; we were standing openly outside the door."
Lin Xi pinched his cheek, "You always have so many tricks up your sleeve."
Xiao Jin circled around the two of them, asking, "Is Bao alright?"
Fu Jingyao hummed in agreement, "Xixi told me about what happened these past three days. Thank you for staying with her."
The five little elves held hands and said in unison, "Master, Bao, we were originally one family."
Lin Xi smiled and said, "Let's go home."
The little elves: "Okay!"
Jiang Yuanyuan waved, "Goodbye, boss."
Bai Xiuyuan nodded. "Goodbye."
Yun Yan waved, "See you next time."
Lin Xi: "Bye-bye."
...
Returning to Dijingyuan after a few days, I felt a familiar yet strange feeling; something seemed different.
Xiao Mu's expression turned serious. "I have a feeling something's wrong."
Xiao Tu sniffed it and said, "I also feel something's not right."
Xiao Jin pushed open the door, and a tree branch darted out, almost knocking him away, but luckily he dodged it with quick reflexes.
Xiao Shui craned her neck, "What is this?"
The villa was surrounded by a towering tree, and the steps were covered with leaves, obscuring even the door.
Little Fire, hands on hips, roared, "With the tiger gone, the tree demon reigns supreme! How dare they ambush us! Whoosh!"
Lin Xi stopped him, "It's not a demon, it's my elder brother."
The sapling grew into a large tree, with lush branches and leaves. Whether it was a person or a tree, he did his best.
Upon hearing the words "elder brother," the tree by the door tucked away its messy branches.
Lin Xi explained, "Part of Jiang Ting's soul is inside the tree; I never expected it to grow this big."
She plucked a leaf and said, "Big brother, I'm back."
All the branches that had been covering the villa disappeared, leaving only one branch in front of Lin Xi, slightly bent.
Fu Jingyao glanced at it and said indifferently, "Big brother, is there anything else?"
In an instant, the tree folded up all its branches and quietly returned to the backyard.
Finally, I heard the voice of my beloved older brother!
As Lin Xi walked, she said, "Jiang Ji and Jiang Chi have been gone for half a month. I wonder if they have collected all five of my brother's souls."
Fu Jingyao asked softly, "Are you worried that I should send someone to look for you?"
"No need, I trust Jiang Chi." Lin Xi stepped into the room.
The heavy snow fell for three days and three nights, but the Imperial Garden was spotless, with not a single snowflake on the ground.
It turns out that Jiang Ting grew so tall to protect the villa and their home.
After dinner, the little elves went out to play, while Lin Xi and Fu Jingyao went upstairs to rest.
So much has happened these past few days, I desperately need a rest.
After taking a nap, Lin Xi lay bored on the bed and sighed, "Finally, it's over."
Fu Jingyao lay down beside him, reached out and pulled the person into his arms, his voice a little hoarse.
"Xixi, I miss you so much."
Lin Xi lightly punched his chest, "You didn't listen to me that day and ran away by yourself, making me worry for a long time. Tonight, I'll punish you!"
"Wife, I was wrong."
The man raised an eyebrow and cheerfully admitted his mistake, "From now on, I will always listen to you, no matter when or where. You can punish me however you want."
Lin Xi looked up and saw that handsome face, and her heart softened instantly. "Don't do anything rash. I was so scared when I woke up and couldn't see you. I've never been so scared in my life."
"Xixi, never again."
Fu Jingyao gently stroked her back, lowered his head and kissed her soft lips, proving with his actions that he missed her very much.
Lin Xi grabbed the man's tie, "I already gave him the ten kisses I promised."
Fu Jingyao wasn't in a hurry to proceed, his eyes full of mockery. "So what?"
Lin Xi grabbed his tie and yanked it, flipping him over and pinning him to the bed, shouting loudly.
"I've decided... to kiss you back!"
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