Xiao Zhuo, dressed in black, walked in from outside the door with a blade of grass in his mouth, looking nonchalant.
He walked to Luo Jiu's side and put his arm around her slender waist. "You only went out for a short while, and some scoundrel came to harass my wife?"
"You, you, you..." Young Master Jiang paused for a long time, unable to come up with a coherent explanation.
Seeing his angry but speechless expression, Xiao Zhuo chuckled softly, "Did you ask for my opinion?"
With a thud, the spoiled young master of the Jiang family was kicked to the ground under the chair, groaning in pain.
Xiao Zhuo completely ignored the person lying on the ground. Instead, he turned around, clasped his hands in a fist salute to the guests, and said, "I'm really sorry, everyone. I've made you all laugh."
This disturbance silenced all those who had designs on Luo Jiu, those who had made advances towards her. Xiao Zhuo's plan successfully nipped all his rivals in the bud.
However, he has another thing to do now.
Logically speaking, he should have been considered a hero saving a damsel in distress, but Luo Jiu didn't even glance at him before turning and leaving. This gave Xiao Zhuo a strong sense of crisis.
His beloved wife seemed unhappy, which was a very important matter for a devoted husband.
"My wife? Jiu'er, what's wrong?"
Xiao Zhuo banged on the door for a long time, but Luo Jiu didn't come to open it. The former number one thief in the martial arts world was locked out by his own dear wife.
"Sir, please stop knocking. Madam is still angry about you not coming home last night."
Jinxia couldn't stand it anymore and came up to remind them.
"so……"
After thinking for a while, Xiao Zhuo saw that Jin Xia had gone far away. He went around to the window on the side of the room and quickly climbed into the room.
Luo Jiu was still angry when she was suddenly hugged tightly by someone.
"Xiao Zhuo, let go!"
"No. If I let go, you'll run away."
Hearing this, Luo Jiu became even angrier and struggled desperately.
No results.
"Is my wife complaining that I've neglected you these past few days?" Xiao Zhuo sat down with Luo Jiu in his arms, affectionately resting his head on Luo Jiu's shoulder.
"..."
"Do you know what day it is today?" Xiao Zhuo didn't expect Luo Jiu to answer. He put Luo Jiu down, but held her hand tightly with his fingers.
"Come with me."
The night sky resembled a dark blue curtain, dotted with twinkling stars. The mist was gradually dispersed by a gentle breeze, and a half-moon floated faintly in the air.
The river, damp with moisture, flowed slowly over the reefs, its dripping sound never ceasing.
"Why did you think of bringing me here?" Luo Jiu asked, puzzled. Was she here to feed the mosquitoes in the middle of the night?
"Close your eyes."
When Luo Jiu opened her eyes again, she was shocked by what she saw.
Before her stood a cherry tree, its large, round cherries plump and glistening with night dew, making them appear even more fresh and tempting. Each one seemed to be saying, "Eat me, come and eat me!"
Luo Jiu unconsciously swallowed, her eyes glued to Xiao Zhuo's sleeve, and secretly tugged at his sleeve.
"Where did you steal this from?"
Xiao Zhuo laughed when he heard this and tapped Luo Jiu's head with his hand, "This shouldn't be considered stealing, it's probably... more like extortion."
"I got it from Liang Ye."
Luo Jiu looked like she knew it all along, "You've got them all, haven't you? Your cousin has really been tricked by you."
Luo Jiu already knew that Xiao Zhuo's mother was Liang Ye's mother's older sister, and that there were still things to be done, namely, to support Liang Ye to ascend to the position of crown prince.
"What, you don't like it?"
"No, I love it."
After saying that, Luo Jiu didn't even glance at Xiao Zhuo, and turned to run towards the cherry grove ahead.
"So, you've been leaving early and coming home late these past few days just to do these things?"
After eating his fill of cherries, Luo Jiu's intelligence returned.
"Otherwise, you really thought I went to drink and carouse?"
Xiao Zhuo looked at Luo Jiu with his dark eyes, his eyes full of indulgence and helplessness.
"Hmm... well, who told you not to tell me?" Luo Jiu muttered softly, lowering her head and unconsciously fidgeting with her fingers, a habit she often had when she made a mistake.
Xiao Zhuo smiled slightly, took her restless hands in his hand, and lowered his head to kiss her.
Happy birthday, my wife.
Luo Jiu was still dazed from the kiss when she heard these words. She immediately looked up and met Xiao Zhuo's gentle gaze that went straight to the bone.
“I remember that day in the cabin, I originally thought Liang Ye told you, but when I asked him, he said no.”
"Later, I thought about the cause and effect of this matter carefully and found that you didn't seem surprised at all that there was something in the secret room."
“You must be a fairy from heaven. My master often says that whenever something big happens, a fairy always appears in his dreams. I always have this feeling that you seem to know exactly what will happen in the future…”
Xiao Zhuo's seemingly casual remark left Luo Jiu speechless with astonishment. Was this the male lead's cheat ability? It was too amazing; his IQ was practically 280!
"This... How could you think that? It's all just your imagination. Besides, if I were a fairy, why would I be here right now?"
Luo Jiu tried to brush it off with a laugh, but little did she know that the more she said, the more mistakes she made.
Upon hearing Luo Jiu leave, Xiao Zhuo hugged her tightly without saying a word, as if he wanted to meld her into his body and into his very bones.
"No matter who you are, you are my wife, and you cannot leave me." If you do leave, I will find you no matter where you are in the world.
A ruthless glint flashed in Xiao Zhuo's eyes. Luo Jiu was his person, and no one could take her away.
"I will not leave, I will always be with you."
Luo Jiu's promise, carried by the evening breeze, gradually dissipated under the moonlight.
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