Clearly, Xiao Shuyu did not believe her words, and his gaze remained fixed on her.
Even Madam Xiao, who had seen so many storms, felt very uncomfortable under that gaze.
Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that the other person is her son. When the other person looks at her with that kind of gaze, she feels very tormented and uncomfortable.
Upon realizing that the other party did not believe him, Madam Xiao spoke again: "Do you know who she is?"
Xiao Shuyu paused for a moment. He really didn't know Wan Ge's identity and didn't intend to investigate her, but he knew that Wan Ge's family was well-off.
Judging from her clothes, her travel and accommodations, her first-class flights, the fact that she was picked up and driven around in luxury cars, and the high-end places she took him to, it's clear that her family is quite well-off.
At this moment, Madam Xiao continued, "Do you know the Xu family's status in G City? It's about the same as the Xiao family's status in the capital. That's why I told you I'm here to discuss cooperation, why don't you believe me?"
Xiao Shuyu didn't speak, but she no longer showed such obvious hostility towards her mother.
Mrs. Xiao continued, "I'm satisfied with her. Whether it's her looks, education, or other qualities, she's a perfect match. You'll be dating and getting married eventually anyway, and she's a very good choice."
Madam Xiao's words sounded entirely self-serving, because she knew that only by saying this would her son believe her.
"If you don't believe me, you can investigate yourself. Investigate the background of this 'sister' you're talking about. Do you really think that an ordinary company is worth your uncle sending me to sign a contract with?"
"I understand," Xiao Shuyu replied, and was about to turn and leave.
At this moment, Madam Xiao asked again, "You said you were sick before, but you're completely fine now, right?"
Xiao Shuyu hummed in agreement, then turned and left without looking back.
In fact, Madam Xiao knew that he had been to the hospital and that his health was no longer a big problem.
To be honest, she didn't expect to see Wan Ge when she agreed to come here with her brother.
On the one hand, her younger brother took the initiative to contact her, and on the other hand, she could also come here to see her son. Although having a fever wasn't a big deal and it would be fine once it subsided, she was still a little worried.
Madam Xiao knew that her son disliked her, but she did not know that his hostility towards her had grown so great.
Thinking about what Xiao Shuyu had gone through in the past, she felt that everything she was going through now was deserved.
She gave birth to him but failed to take good care of him, so it's normal that he hates her so much now.
She was well aware that in Xiao Shuyu's mind, they were the ones who caused him to lose his best friend, but they couldn't tell him the reasons behind it.
…
Madam Xiao didn't stay long; she was there for three days. She signed the contract on the first day, went out for a stroll on the second day, and left after having lunch on the third day.
Xiao Shuyu soon got to the weekend he had been looking forward to.
Wan Ge brought breakfast to his school early in the morning, and then took him away from the community to the suburbs.
Although G City is a large city, it has many hot springs nearby due to its geographical location.
Her grandfather bought a hot spring area back in his time.
Then this hot spring resort was built. It is generally not open to the public; only the Xu family can come and go freely. Sometimes when friends come over, they are invited to go together.
…
Xiao Shuyu saw that the scenery on the mountain was particularly beautiful, and the place had been beautifully developed.
Because of prior notice, some hot spring pools have already been equipped with medicine packets, tea bags, and sachets.
After changing her clothes, Wan Ge found that Xiao Shuyu was already soaking in the hot spring, with her bathrobe placed beside her.
Xiao Shuyu felt a little nervous as he watched Wan Ge walk towards him, though he didn't know why.
Wan Ge also hung her bathrobe aside and walked into the hot spring wearing her swimsuit.
Xiao Shuyu gently turned her head away.
Wan Ge walked straight up to him, reached out and pinched his cheek: "Why don't you dare look at me? Am I not pretty?"
Hearing her words, Xiao Shuyu quickly shook her head. How could she not be pretty?
Wan Ge chuckled and pinched his cheek again: "Don't be so shy."
After she finished speaking, she kissed him on the cheek.
Xiao Shuyu gently grasped her fingertips again, her cheeks still flushed: "Are we... are we a couple now?"
"Haven't we already done that?" She had already publicly admitted that she liked him, and he hadn't rejected her invitations or contact with her. Didn't that count as consent?
Xiao Shuyu's cheeks flushed even more upon hearing her words. Had they been together all along? How come he didn't know? "Really...really?"
Xiao Shuyu was still nervous, and even stuttered a little when she spoke.
"Yes, so don't be nervous." Wan Ge cupped his face and kissed him directly.
After soaking in several different hot springs, the two got up and went to the rest room.
The lounge has massage chairs, as well as prepared fruits, snacks, and drinks.
The two chatted in the lounge. At noon, Wan Ge had lunch with the group and then took him to the back mountain.
Many things are planted on the back hill, and this season, pomelos, tangerines, and sugarcane are ripe. Wan Ge led a group to experience fruit picking.
Xiao Shuyu took many beautiful photos of her.
…
That evening, Wange looked through the photos her partner had taken of her, and they were all incredibly beautiful: "You said you used to only take landscape photos? But you're beautiful in your portrait photos too!"
Xiao Shuyu smiled but didn't explain. The reason he could take such good photos of her was, of course, because he liked her.
He already had that skill, but because he really liked the person in front of him, he would take photos of them in a particularly beautiful way.
"Did you have fun today?" Wan Ge asked softly again.
Xiao Shuyu nodded: "I'm very happy today."
I've never been so happy before.
However, Xiao Shuyu did not expect that she would have another nightmare that night.
Xiao Shuyu breathed heavily, clutching her clothes tightly to her chest.
He clearly believed what the other party said—that they wouldn't stop him from being with Wan Ge—but he still felt very scared in his dream.
Xiao Shuyu looked somewhat distressed, unsure of what to do.
He was terrified, terrified that Wan Ge would end up like in his dream. Terrified that he would lose the person he cared about again.
No! He absolutely must not repeat the same mistake.
What can he do to ensure he never has to part with Wan Ge?
Because of his discord with his parents, he frequently left home under the pretext of his love for photography.
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