In Chapter 466, Zi Xi, who was troubled by cold feet, suddenly felt a weight carrying body warmth and a faint scent of soap pods envelop her, dispelling the chill around her.
Her long eyelashes trembled violently a few times, but she didn't open her eyes. Instead, she curled her body up even tighter and subconsciously pulled her oversized coat tighter.
[Huh? Where did these clothes come from? His? They're quite warm, and they smell like they've been sun-dried.]
At least he still has some conscience.
[But don't expect to be bought off like that! My divorce plans remain unchanged!]
Her heartbeats gradually subsided, her breathing became even and long, and this time, it seemed she had truly fallen asleep.
Pei Jiwang looked at her wrapped in his military uniform, only her small sleeping face showing, completely different from the mischievous little devil she was during the day.
A strange sense of peace spread through his heart.
The next morning, the train stopped at a major transfer station, where passengers would need to change trains and would have a half-hour rest period.
Pei Jiwang led Zixi, whose steps were unsteady and whose eyes were dark, off the train and breathed in the relatively fresh air on the platform.
She looked haggard, as if a gust of wind could blow her away, yet she insisted on carrying the small suitcase herself without asking him for help.
"Wait here for me, I'll go get some hot water."
Pei Jiwang gave a brief instruction and then took the two kettles and headed towards the boiler room.
When he returned after fetching water, he saw Zixi standing on the edge of the platform, looking up at the gray sky, her profile appearing particularly lonely in the morning light.
Just then, an elderly woman carrying a huge suitcase and walking with difficulty passed by them. Suddenly, one corner of the suitcase came apart, and the sweet potatoes and potatoes inside rolled all over the ground.
The old lady was so anxious that she stamped her feet and hurriedly bent down to pick it up.
Without any hesitation, Zi Xi, who was standing to the side, immediately squatted down.
Despite the possibility that her own dress might get dusty, she quickly picked it up for the old lady.
Her movements were not skillful, even somewhat clumsy, but her expression was exceptionally focused and serious.
"Thank you, young lady! You have such a kind heart!"
The old lady thanked her repeatedly.
"It's alright, Grandma, please take your time."
Zi Xi raised her head and gave a faint smile.
That smile dispelled the fatigue on her face, making her look exceptionally clean and charming.
Sigh, so much stuff, how is she going to carry it all by herself... It's heartbreaking to see.
Pei Jiwang stood a few steps away, holding a kettle, quietly watching this scene.
The blue figure crouching on the ground in the sunlight created a strange overlap and transformation with the image of a spoiled young lady in his mind who was groaning inwardly because the seat was hard, the steamed bun was cold, and her feet were icy.
She is indeed delicate.
It's true that I'm afraid of hardship and fatigue.
But in the face of this instinctive kindness toward the weak, those who are delicate and afraid of hardship seem to become insignificant.
For the first time, he began to doubt whether his previous assessment of her as a troublemaker had been too hasty.
Beneath her exaggerated performance and inner monologues, there seems to be something more fundamental hidden.
Her unique resilience and kindness.
An announcement came over the loudspeaker urging passengers to board the train.
Zi Xi helped the old lady pack her luggage, watched her leave, then dusted off her hands and turned around.
When she saw Pei Jiwang standing not far away, the natural smile on her face instantly vanished, and she reverted to her timid and aloof demeanor, lowering her head slightly as she walked over.
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