It's like a trapped beast that has always lived in darkness, suddenly glimpsing a ray of light, and from then on, it can no longer bear the darkness.
Like a child who lacks love, never expecting any special treatment, but there is one person who pays attention to your every move, knows your pain, and understands your silence.
How can you remain unmoved?
Xu Zhuohua looked at Cheng Muyun with a glimmer in her eyes, trying her best to suppress her sobs, "You guessed right."
Cheng Muyun could tell that Xu Zhuohua's smile was bitter. He didn't say anything, but reached out and hugged her, stroking her soft hair with his hands.
"I will marry you into the Cheng family as soon as possible, so you won't be bullied anymore."
Xu Zhuohua shook her head. "Madam Cheng doesn't like me either."
"Then we'll move out of the Cheng mansion."
Xu Zhuohua broke free from Cheng Muyun's embrace. She didn't know where Cheng Muyun's affection for her came from; all she felt for Cheng Muyun was deep fear.
If she could, she wouldn't want to have any contact with Cheng Muyun at all.
"Cheng Muyun, do you know? In the Western world, two people are together because they like each other."
Cheng Muyun naturally understood Xu Zhuohua's meaning, "But this is in the East."
Xu Zhuohua said, "I know you want to marry me because of the Eastbound Southbound Route, but it's not necessary. I can give you the Eastbound Southbound Route directly, and we don't necessarily have to be together."
Cheng Muyun looked into Xu Zhuohua's eyes with a hint of indifference and confusion.
He sighed, looking at Xu Zhuohua, this woman who just wouldn't get it, and pouted helplessly, "Xu Zhuohua, do you know what you're saying?"
Xu Zhuohua sighed and said, "Of course I know. I'm just a country girl. I'm no help to you. Marrying me won't do you any good."
Cheng Muyun reached out and ruffled her hair. "Don't overthink it. I'm not the kind of man who needs his father-in-law's help."
Thinking of Cheng Muyun, who is now a powerful figure in the entire Xinhai City, Xu Zhuohua smiled.
"Yes, I know."
Not only will you no longer need your father-in-law's help, but you will also lose your wife and die young.
However, there was one thing Xu Zhuohua couldn't quite understand: Liang Shaozun was dead, history had changed, and she wondered if Cheng Muyun would also change.
When the car arrived at the Xu family's gate, Cheng Muyun got out first and looked up to see a kapok tree in the yard that was as tall as a three-story building.
Lush greenery, abundant foliage, and clusters of red flowers adorn the trees in a lively and cheerful manner.
Do you like kapok flowers?
Xu Zhuohua poked her head out of the car, glanced at the tall kapok tree, and said, "It's alright, the petals are red, they look like five-pointed stars."
Cheng Muyun pulled Xu Zhuohua's wrist, a smile on his lips, and stepped into the Xu family home.
The moment the two entered, the servants in the courtyard informed the First Madam of the news.
The First Madam hurried out, and the two had already reached the main hall.
Xu Shih-nong was watching the two of them nervously.
Cheng Muyun smiled slightly, "I'm sorry, Uncle. I missed Zhuohua terribly after not seeing her for a day, so I went to Zhendan to bring her back."
Xu Shinong's smile froze. "It's alright, it's alright. Seeing how good your relationship is, I'm relieved."
Cheng Muyun raised Xu Zhuohua's hand, "Zhuohua is so smart and beautiful. Not only do I like her, but my father likes her too. He even asked me to send over the clothes I ordered for Zhuohua as soon as possible and told me to come to the Xu family often so that no one else can kidnap Zhuohua."
Previously, the First Madam had been whispering in his ear, saying that Xu Zhuohua had embarrassed Governor Cheng. Xu Shinong naturally assumed that Cheng Yuguang disliked Xu Zhuohua.
If the marriage with the Cheng family doesn't go through, the Xu family will have no backing in Xinhai City, so he's quite concerned about this matter.
Hearing that Cheng Yuguang liked Xu Zhuohua very much, and that Cheng Muyun was also fond of Xu Zhuohua, Xu Shinong felt incredibly relieved.
“I am naturally happy that my nephew visits so often.”
The First Madam was very unhappy. This was originally Xu Minghua's marriage, but her adopted daughter, Xu Zhuohua, got the better deal. In addition, the Xu family needed to curry favor with the Cheng family.
The First Madam was unhappy about it in two hundred and fifty ways.
"Oh dear, isn't this against the rules? After all, you two aren't engaged yet, and Zhuohua needs to hire a female tutor to teach you etiquette. Nephew, you should wait until after you're engaged."
Cheng Muyun raised an eyebrow. "But my father's words are law, and I dare not disobey."
Xu Shi Nong glared at the First Madam and quickly explained, "Oh dear, what time is it now? Xin Hai City is very trendy. You should come."
The more Cheng Muyun came, the more people knew that the Xu family had a future son-in-law who was a military officer, which was very useful for cultivating relationships in Xinhai City.
The First Madam was rebuffed, and the eldest son was unwilling. Just then, Xu Jixin rushed in, and she scolded him, "Why are you in such a hurry?"
Xu Jixin was stunned for a moment when he was yelled at for no reason. Then he saw Xu Zhuohua and breathed a sigh of relief. "I told Zhuohua that we would meet at the entrance of Zhendan at five o'clock, but I waited and waited and no one came. I rushed home to check."
Seeing Xu Jixin's concern for Xu Zhuohua, the First Madam's face turned even paler. "She won't lose it."
Xu Shih-nong introduced, "This is my second son, Xu Ji-xin."
Cheng Muyun extended his hand, "So it's Second Brother."
Xu Jixin immediately noticed their clasped hands and calmly took Cheng Muyun's hand, saying, "You're older than me, it's not appropriate for you to call me second brother."
Cheng Muyun replied, "Since I'm with Zhuohua, I should address her the way she addresses me. It's a matter of etiquette, and I can't do it incorrectly."
Xu Jixin's lips twitched. "Okay, sure."
Xu Shinong said, "Since you're here, let's have dinner at home."
Cheng Muyun waved his hand, "No need, I have some things to do. I'll move the clothes Zhuohua ordered and the gramophone she likes into the room first, then I'll leave."
Xu Shinong smiled and said, "Okay, then let the maid carry it upstairs."
Zhang Qi carried the things in, and Cheng Muyun immediately took them. "No need, Uncle. I specially asked a friend to get this phonograph. It needs to be handled carefully. Let me carry it."
Upon hearing this, the Xu family's expressions changed.
Xu Zhuohua's room was arranged in the attic; if Cheng Muyun found out, it would be disastrous.
Xu Shinong quickly stood in front of Cheng Muyun, "Let me lead the way for you."
Cheng Muyun glanced at Xu Zhuohua and then said, "Okay, then I'll trouble you, Uncle."
Xu Zhuohua followed behind, waiting to see Xu Shinong make a fool of himself and how he would lead Cheng Muyun to the front of the pavilion.
However, Xu Shinong stopped at the second floor and led Cheng Muyun to the southernmost room on the second floor.
"This is Zhuohua's room."
Xu Shinong opened the door, and Cheng Muyun carried his things inside.
The room was decorated in a warm and inviting atmosphere, with high-end furniture, bedding, a dressing table, a high-quality leather sofa, and even a bookshelf.
very beautiful.
However, Xu Zhuohua was certain that this could not possibly be the room prepared for her by the First Madam.
The familiar dress in the closet told Xu Zhuohua.
This is Xu Minghua's room.
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