Seeing that it was getting late, my brother offered to take me down the mountain.
Along the way, we walked slowly along the mountain path illuminated by the moonlight, and occasionally we could hear the rustling sound of the night wind blowing through the trees.
As we arrived at the foot of the mountain, a figure came into view—it was Lin Zhibai, tall and with a cold expression.
He stood there quietly, waiting for me.
"Zhibai!" Upon seeing him, I couldn't contain my joy and greeted him warmly.
Lin Zhibai merely glanced at me indifferently, then turned his gaze to my brother beside me and politely nodded in greeting.
At this moment, Yao Nan also looked at Lin Zhibai and said with a smile, "Take good care of my sister! I'm going back now."
Yao Nan turned and left, his figure gradually disappearing into the night.
After my brother had walked far enough, Lin Zhibai suddenly reached out and grabbed my hand, then pulled me tightly into his arms.
He looked very anxious.
"Why can't I get through to you on the phone?" He gently stroked my hair, as if trying to soothe his anxious heart.
I scratched my head a little embarrassedly and explained, "My phone broke when I was hiking!"
"Get in the car first." Lin Zhibai released his embrace.
She took my hand and led me to the car parked not far away.
I obediently got into the car and sat in the passenger seat.
Lin Zhibai quickly got into the driver's seat, started the car, and then turned his head to look at me with concern.
"I'm really worried about you..."
Looking into his worried eyes, a warm feeling welled up in my heart.
However, at that moment, I remembered Wang Yijin's matter. I originally wanted to tell him, but I swallowed the words back down.
He thought to himself: I have caused him a lot of trouble recently. If Qin Shisheng finds out about me one day, it may really implicate him and put him in a dangerous situation.
Thinking about this, I ultimately didn't say it.
"I'll take you back! Pack your things and go to the new place I've arranged for you."
"Okay!" I smiled at him.
After I got back, I quickly packed my things.
I got back into the Zhibai car.
“Zhibai! I’m afraid that one day my identity will be exposed, which will implicate you! How about I…”
Lin Zhibai held my hand.
She asked nervously, "Are you hiding something from me?"
I thought about it for a long time.
“I… I was actually discovered by Wang Yijin. He hasn’t told Qin Shisheng yet, but I’m afraid… they might blame you someday.”
His deep, bright eyes held endless tenderness as he gazed directly at me, making my heart race and my cheeks flush.
"Did he do anything to you?" His tone was tense, as if he was afraid that I would be harmed in any way.
I gently shook my head and replied, "No! But I'm more worried about you!"
My gaze also fell on him, my eyes filled with worry.
He smiled slightly, took my hand, held it tightly in his own, and comforted me, saying, "I'm not afraid!"
The warmth from his palm instantly dispelled my unease.
Afterwards, we arrived together at the slightly old brick and tile house behind Dali.
Although the house is somewhat simple, it exudes a rustic charm.
Lin Zhibai carefully helped me settle my luggage, and then checked the room's facilities several times to make sure they were working properly.
After everything was arranged, he walked up to me and gently instructed me:
"This is a new phone, and my number is already saved. If anything happens, be sure to call me right away!" he said, handing the brand-new phone to me.
"Thanks!"
He took a deep breath, as if gathering his courage, and said to me, "I'm currently processing my resignation, which might take some time. Once I've finished these things, let's move somewhere else. From now on, you can live with me, okay?"
His eyes were full of expectation, making it impossible to refuse.
For a moment, I didn't know how to respond.
Looking at Zhibai, who was so affectionate, I felt a mix of emotions.
After a long pause, I stammered, "Zhibai, I...I..."
Before I could finish speaking, he reached out and gently grasped my shoulders, leaned down slightly, and said in an almost pleading voice, "Promise me! Okay?"
His breath was so close, brushing against my face and making me feel a ticklish sensation.
I hesitated for a long time, but finally nodded. "Okay!"
Upon seeing my agreement, a bright smile immediately bloomed on his face.
Then, he lowered his head and gently kissed my cheek, as lightly as a dragonfly skimming the water.
"I will always be good to you, and only to you!" His words, like a vow, were deeply imprinted on my heart.
"Zhibai! We can nurture feelings slowly!"
He nodded and left.
...
I had only been gone for half an hour when there was a sudden, urgent knocking on my door.
Upon hearing the knocking,
I instinctively thought that the person standing outside the door would be Lin Zhibai, so I got up without hesitation and went to open the door.
However, when I opened the door with great anticipation, what appeared before me was not the person I had expected, but Wang Yijin with his head wrapped in thick bandages.
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