His large hand slipped directly inside the hem of her pajamas. The rough fingertips of Xian Mingyu made Bai Xiaoru shiver. This time, she didn't rush to push him away. She shyly closed her eyes, obediently lay down beneath him, and gripped the sheets tightly with both hands.
Tonight, she will give him her whole self.
She repeatedly told herself to calm down: Bai Xiaoruo, don't be afraid, he's not just anyone, he's your husband. This kind of thing should be done on your wedding night...
Suddenly, a pleasant cell phone ringtone broke the enchanting atmosphere.
The phone that rang was in Hsien Ming-yu's pocket.
Normally, very few people would call their personal cell phone this late, and not many people would know this number.
Never mind, I'll answer the phone first.
The lust that had been rushing to his head subsided instantly, causing Xuan Mingyu to release the person beneath him and impatiently take out his phone from his pocket.
The caller ID showed it was my friend Mu Bie.
Wasn't that guy also away on a business trip? What could I possibly want by calling him so late at night?
Hsien Ming-yu slid down the call button—
"What's up?"
[I knew you weren't asleep yet. Just wondering, is your little wife next to you?]
Xuan Mingyu glanced at Bai Xiaoruo beside him, somewhat puzzled as to why Mu Bie asked this question. Was it related to Bai Xiaoruo? Or was it something he couldn't let her know?
"What exactly are you trying to say?"
[I just got off the plane and returned to L city. Guess who I just saw?]
Who did you see?
[Yu, I need to make something clear beforehand. I know you're married now, have a family, and have the responsibilities of being a husband and even a father someday. But no matter what, Yuluo is still our good friend. I know you've been looking for her all these years, and I really can't bear to keep it from you. I saw Yuluo when I came out of the ticket gate.]
"What did you say?" Xuan Mingyu suddenly stood up. Bai Xiaoruo happened to look up and meet his gaze. A trace of reluctance flashed in Xuan Mingyu's eyes.
She absolutely must not hear this phone call.
He went out onto the balcony before continuing his phone call, "What exactly happened? How could she... be in L City?"
Why would Su Yuluo suddenly return to L City? Wasn't she... living a carefree life with her husband and children in Macau?
[I was also very surprised. We've been looking for her for so many years without any luck, and now she's showing up on her own. I took two photos of her and sent them to you. I wanted to go up and call out to her, but there were too many people in front of me, and before I could reach her, she had already gotten into a taxi and left the airport.]
"I see."
Xuan Mingyu looked at the two photos Mu Bie sent; they were both taken secretly.
One photo shows her profile, and the other shows her face. They are not very close, but they are enough to clearly capture her facial features.
After six years apart, compared to the photos and videos her grandfather showed her, and compared to how lively and energetic she was when she was by his side six years ago, she had become almost as thin as a paper doll. There were bruises on her neck and face, and it was unclear whether she had been beaten or had fallen.
In the photo, she looked haggard, wearing a thin black trench coat and with disheveled long hair. Even with her face completely bare, Xian Mingyu recognized her at a glance.
It's his Luo'er, it really is her...
All the thoughts and longing he had held for her for the past six years flooded his mind. He had imagined countless scenarios of seeing her again, but he never expected that she would look like this when he saw her again.
Didn't she marry a husband who treated her very well? Didn't she have a lovely baby and live a glamorous life like a wealthy housewife? Why did it turn out like this?
[Hey? Yu, did you see that? I know you're worried about Yuluo, but don't worry, I've already taken a picture of that taxi's license plate. I'll go to the taxi company again tomorrow. As long as we find the driver and know where Yuluo got off, we'll definitely find her quickly.]
"Mu Bie, let's not look for it yet."
[What? Yu, I know you have a wife now, but even if you and Yulu can't be together anymore, she's still our friend. Could it be...]
“It’s not because of that… I miss her too, but… even if I really find Luo’er, perhaps she wouldn’t want to see me.”
The thought that she was already married with a husband and children made Xian Mingyu feel overwhelmed. He didn't know what kind of relationship they would have if Mu Bie really brought Su Yulu back.
They both have their own families now, won't it be awkward to meet? If they're still entangled, should he go and ruin her happiness? Or should he win Su Yulu back and drive Bai Xiaoru away?
Hsien Mingyu couldn't do it; he didn't even want Su Yulu to know that he had married someone else.
This is why he and Bai Xiaoruo kept their marriage so low-key, and they didn't invite or disclose it to any media outlets except for their closest relatives and friends.
He was afraid that if his Luo'er ever came back to his side and found out he was married, she would be heartbroken and sad.
[Alright then, I understand your difficulties. If I find Yuluo, please send more people to keep an eye on her for now. If she really encounters any trouble, I can lend a hand.]
"Hmm... If you show your face in front of her, don't tell her about me. Just pretend... that we're a thing of the past. I hope she's doing well, even if she completely forgets me."
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