L City.
4:10 PM.
"Mingyu, you're finally back."
"What exactly happened? Didn't I tell you to find a way to remove all those news articles?"
"I did withdraw at first, but those news stories would reappear somehow, like a virus that I couldn't clear away or stop from spreading."
"And..." Gu Yao hesitated, then took out his phone and showed it to Xuan Mingyu, "You've been having a bit too much contact with Yu Luo these past few days."
"What's the meaning?"
Gu Yao's phone contained several screenshots of news photos, all of which featured Xian Mingyu and Su Yulu.
The photographer was very clever and knew how to use angles to make the two of them look like an intimate couple. Some of the photos taken in the hospital room showed them kissing from behind.
The news headlines were even more suggestive, with headlines like "Secret rendezvous with a lover" and "lingering affection," making it impossible not to think the worst, as if it were true.
"What is this? Who took this picture?"
He never did any of those things to Su Yuluo; what kind of nonsense was he filming?
If Bai Xiaoruo sees these photos, that little girl will definitely throw a tantrum at him again, and might even start overthinking other things.
If my grandparents saw this... they would be furious.
"If I had known, I wouldn't have been in such a hurry to call you back. The investigation is still ongoing, and we should have the results in a couple of days."
"What do you mean 'in a couple of days'? I want it immediately! What kind of efficiency do those people have!" Xuan Mingyu handed Gu Yao's phone back to him.
"I see."
These photos must absolutely not be released.
Bai Xiaoruo had only recently become pregnant, and given her already poor health, it was extremely difficult for her to keep the baby. She absolutely could not be subjected to any stress.
***
Just as Bai Xiaoruo was about to go downstairs, she saw Xuan Xingze carrying a strawberry cake upstairs.
"Little one, you're only just getting up? I just found some delicious food in the fridge, you'll definitely love it."
Seeing the cake in Xuan Xingze's hand, Bai Xiaoruo suddenly remembered.
I almost forgot, I haven't even started eating the cake that Xuanmingyu made for himself last night.
Unexpectedly, before she could even remember to find it, this guy had already dug it out and cut it into pieces.
Yes, how could she not love it?
This is a birthday cake that Xian Mingyu made himself for Bai Xiaoruo.
"Do you even know whose cake this is? You just eat it without a second thought, aren't you afraid it might have rat poison in it and kill you?"
"What? Rat poison?" Xuan Xingze glanced at the cake in his hand, covering his mouth as if he wanted to vomit. "Oh no, I just ate two big pieces. I need to get my stomach pumped." He turned to go downstairs, intending to throw away the strawberry cake in his hand.
"Okay, okay, don't actually go, I was just kidding..." Bai Xiaoruo pulled him back. "The cake wasn't poisoned... This is the cake your brother made for me last night."
"My brother? What brings him to such a mood to make something like this for you so late at night?" Xuan Xingze looked at the cake in his hands with disbelief. His brother could make such a beautiful and delicious cake? How come he didn't know his brother could make this kind of thing?
"Hmph, I told him to do it, would he dare disobey?" Bai Xiaoruo said proudly, with a little smugness on her face. This was not a whim, but rather, he genuinely cared for her from the bottom of his heart.
Today is my birthday.
"You? Little one, it's your birthday?" Xuan Xingze exclaimed as if he had heard some explosive news. "Why didn't you tell me sooner? If I had known earlier, I would have rushed to prepare a gift for you."
"It's not too late to know now. There are still more than ten hours left until the end of today. You don't need your gift; I don't need anything."
Bai Xiaoruo's mind is now completely focused on booking a plane ticket as soon as possible and returning to L City.
She didn't tell anyone that she was going back.
Since Xian Mingyu doesn't agree to her going back, his parents might share the same attitude, so it's better to leave secretly.
“That won’t do, I’ve already eaten your cake,” Xuan Xingze said, placing the cake in Bai Xiaoruo’s hand. “Wait here, I’ll go to my room and find you a gift.”
"Huh? What good stuff could you possibly have in your room? I already said I don't need it..." Before Bai Xiaoru could stop him, Xuan Xingze had already run back to his own room.
Bai Xiaoruo shrugged helplessly; she really had no way to deal with him.
It's easy to guess that the gift he gave was something strange and unusual.
Never mind, let's go eat cake!
It looks so delicious! If we don't eat it soon, that guy will really eat it all.
***
10 PM.
By this time, everyone had returned to their rooms to rest.
Bai Xiaoruo lowered her hat, wore a mask, and quietly walked out of the backyard exit, carrying a suitcase in one hand.
We got into a taxi and headed straight for the airport.
From boarding the plane to arriving at the destination, at the latest, I should arrive in L city early tomorrow morning.
I wanted to give him a surprise.
Of course, it also helped me resolve the doubts I'd had for the past few days.
What is it about L City that she can't know? Why is Xian Mingyu always hesitant and unwilling to take her back?
Bai Xiaoruo tried to search for news on her phone, but couldn't find anything.
I've been staying in the US for several days now, and I kind of miss home.
I miss my grandfather, I miss my friends, and I also want to be by Hsien Ming-yu's side.
......
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