Bai Xiaoruo didn't force Xuan Mingyu to think any further. After all, it was such a fleeting first meeting that not everyone would remember it clearly.
She recounted to Xian Mingyu everything that happened that day in Landi, including what Annie had told her about what happened after she fell asleep.
Even though more than a year has passed, Bai Xiaoruo still feels lingering fear when she thinks about it now.
That was really dangerous.
If the drug had been stronger, or if she had given up struggling and hadn't escaped, and had instead met Xian Mingyu, perhaps they would never have had any connection in this life, and she might not even be alive today.
“Xiao Yaran?” Xuan Mingyu still remembered the name.
When Xuan Mingyu received Bai Xiaoruo's call for help, he hurriedly asked Gu Yao to go find her. She was covered in bruises and had a high fever. The mastermind behind the switch of her competition entries, which made Bai Xiaoruo the target of public criticism, was found to have been paid by Xiao Yaran to do it.
I never imagined that people could be so wicked. Before those things, she had tricked Bai Xiaoruo into going to Lan Di, drugged her wine, and even tried to find someone to defile her.
If he had known all this earlier, he would never have let that girl off so easily. He would have only expelled Xiao Ya Ran from school, but the entire Xiao family would have had to pay the price!
Xuan Mingyu looked down at the person in his arms, and for a moment he really didn't know what to say.
How many things about her are still unknown to him?
Why are so many people targeting her, even wanting to kill her?
Since they got married, she has suffered countless wounds. It's truly remarkable that she's still alive and kicking, standing before him.
Moreover, what Xuan Mingyu didn't expect was that they had met so long ago.
He didn't remember her at all, but she still had such a deep impression of him, firmly etched in her heart.
If he hadn't taken her away on a whim, but instead had thrown her to the ground without a second thought, leaving her to be attacked by all those who harbored ill intentions, her fate would have been far worse.
Even if they meet again someday, everything will be different, and they will be strangers forever.
He took her soft, white hand and gently stroked it. "So, if I hadn't saved you that day, I might not have a wife now."
Bai Xiaoruo chuckled, "How do you know you'll definitely marry me? I remember very clearly how sour your face was when you came to my house with your grandparents to set the date, and how much you didn't want to see me."
"That was then, and now is now... In my whole life, you are all I need."
At the time, he didn't understand her. After so many years of hard work in the business world, if he hadn't been shrewd and hadn't left himself a way out, how could he have maintained his foothold in L City for so many years?
In Xian Mingyu's view, Bai Xiaoruo, this little girl who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, was suspicious because she had won the favor of his grandparents. Of course, he would regard her as the kind of woman who had ulterior motives towards him and the Xian family.
Add to that Bai Minglei and Song Meiyan's disgusting faces, how could he possibly have a good impression of the Bai family's daughter?
"Your life isn't over yet, how do you know you'll only have me by your side in the future?"
Xian Mingyu pressed on Bai Xiaoruo's shoulder, his eyes filled with unwavering determination. "Now that I've made up my mind about you, there will be no changing of my mind. Even if you run to the ends of the earth, I will still find you."
He pulled her into his arms again and held her tightly.
He was very certain, very sure.
The person he wanted was her, and she was the only one.
I love her thoughtfulness, her gentleness, her playful cuteness, I love how she clings to me, how she acts spoiled, and how she needs me every time...
"I wish life could go on a slower pace."
"Why?"
"Because I want to be with you every minute and every second, a lifetime is too short, not enough."
Over the years, Hsien Ming-yu had always been alone, working day and night, which had become a habit. He gradually suppressed his true personality, his interactions with people and his dealings with others, and his unwillingness to show himself in front of others. But now it's different. There is her by his side, and also their baby.
She is his motivation, his calming presence when he is tired or irritable, and he only feels at ease when she is by his side.
Hsien Ming-yu suddenly had an idea: he wanted to return to his family.
In a few years, when everything has settled down, he might as well hand over the reins. By then, the baby will be grown up and won't need their care anymore. Then he and she can enjoy their time together.
"Thump—thump—thump—"
As the New Year's bells rang in the distance, the new year arrived.
Fireworks filled the sky, one after another, and in the cold night, this dazzling display of colors instantly added a festive atmosphere to the darkness.
Bai Xiaoruo pulled Xuan Mingyu up from the rocking chair.
There were so many fireworks tonight; the dazzling lights completely illuminated the entire city.
One cluster fades in an instant, then another blooms; it's truly beautiful.
This was the happiest New Year's Eve Bai Xiaoruo had ever experienced in her life.
After this year, for the first time she felt that she was no longer alone.
With him by her side, and the little baby in her belly keeping her company, she is truly blessed.
Bai Xiaoruo held the yogurt in her hand, took a sip, and suddenly thought of something. She put the yogurt on the table next to her and urged Xuan Mingyu to lower his head quickly, "Husband, lower your head quickly, hurry up."
"What's wrong?"
"Oh, just lower your head quickly."
There's just no way to deal with her.
Just as Xian Mingyu lowered his head, Bai Xiaoruo tiptoed, cupped his face in her hands, and kissed his lips directly.
After a fleeting, light kiss, she playfully released his face and took two steps back.
Because she had just drunk yogurt, the milk stains from Bai Xiaoruo's lips had smeared onto the corners of Xuan Mingyu's mouth.
She grinned at him silly.
"Happy New Year."
Xuan Mingyu was stunned for a moment before he realized what was happening.
That little rascal, he's clearly doing it on purpose.
He stuck out his tongue and licked the milk stains that she had just rubbed on his lips, then wrapped his arms around her slender waist and kissed her lips heavily. "Happy New Year, my little Ruo'er."
"Huh? What did you call me?"
I'll tell you later.
"Why...?"
Bai Xiaoruo's remaining words were all swallowed up by Xuan Mingyu's domineering kiss.
He silenced her soft lips once more, kissing her for a long time, again and again, never getting enough of her.
A new year, a new beginning.
Silly boy, thank you for coming into my life, thank you for your unwavering companionship.
You and the baby are the best gifts God has given me.
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