Chapter 103 Howard's Proposal (1)
Howard was uneasy and kept looking at the room where Bai Lili was.
This was the first time he saw Lili awake since the incident.
Howard has been unable to sleep for the past two days.
It's fine when I'm busy at work, but once I stop...
He couldn't help but think of the scene where she was locked in that small dark room.
Why would such a beautiful, chaste, gentle and lovely girl like Lili suffer such violent treatment? !
Although he has already given the order, the case must be handled severely. But what's the use? Lili...has been hurt!
Whenever he thought of that beautiful girl with her naked white body, curled up like a corpse in the cold and dark wilderness, Howard's heart ached.
Because he was obsessed with Lili, he had heard countless rumors about her in the past few days, all of which were extremely disgusting and obscene.
Howard became more and more distressed and angry.
He is thirty years old this year and considers himself a mature and steady man, but every time he thinks of that heartbreaking scene, he... inexplicably develops an indescribable impulse!
——He wanted to marry Lili immediately. If Lili disagreed, he would take her to the Civil Affairs Bureau and force her to marry him, whether she was willing or not! He treated her even better in the future, doting on her and making her lawless! All those vicious gossips who had talked about her behind her back were shocked!
Yes, he is a remarried man with a son.
But he is also the youngest ministerial-level cadre! And there is a bright future ahead!
Now that Lili has married him, do those people still dare to talk nonsense?
Honestly speaking, as soon as this thought popped into his mind, he slapped his forehead and warned himself: Howard, Howard, you are not a young boy anymore, you can't act on impulse. You don't know what Lili is thinking yet, so you can't be so impulsive. You need to be cautious.
But for some reason, this impulsive thought...
Getting worse.
Until now, Howard saw that Lili in front of him had the same beautiful eyebrows and amiable smile as always, and was still so gentle and patient towards her family and children. It was hard to tell that she had suffered such a great hurt just two days ago!
But who doesn’t care about their reputation?
She is so sensitive and smart.
The indifference on her face at this moment was of course just a disguise.
Howard felt heartbroken.
——The gentler the strength, the more upset people feel.
Somehow, Howard felt endless heartache and guilt in his heart - he didn't want to see her forcing a smile at all. If she is sad and heartbroken, she should cry whenever she wants. She is so kind and gentle, and deserves the best things in the world.
"I really like her." Howard whispered.
Bai Dongsheng was stunned.
He was originally asking Howard if he, his mother, and the children had any food they didn't like...
So Howard said this?
Bai Dongsheng had seen Howard's courage when he held thematic meetings.
——He was cold and domineering, with a strong aura, and his eyes were as sharp as a sharp knife. Whoever he stared at was afraid, and whoever he looked at became nervous. From the battle-hardened old secretary who was about to retire to the waiter standing by and serving tea... as soon as Howard opened his mouth to ask questions, everyone was trembling with fear, and when answering his questions, everyone was scared and broke into cold sweats.
But now?
A man with such a strong aura, staring at his sister in a daze and answering irrelevant questions!
Where is his calmness and composure? Where is his murderous look?
All disappeared!
He even said...
He said he really likes Lili?
Bai Dongsheng sincerely didn’t believe it - you have never been with Lili, and you don’t know how good Lili is, how could you possibly like her?
but……
Dongsheng hesitated again.
Among his three younger sisters, Taotao is the most beautiful. She was ignorant before but became normal later. So she was born to attract the attention of the whole family. Xingxing is the youngest, has a delicate and naive personality, and knows how to act coquettishly to win favor, which makes Lili look ordinary.
Lili has always been a person who devotes herself silently.
She is busy every day and never stops for a moment; she suffers the most and does the most housework; she loves everyone in the family sincerely and takes care of her parents, siblings, nephews and nieces with all her heart; she gives the most and asks the least...
Dongsheng actually loves Lili the most.
So also...
I really hope my sister can be happy.
But can Howard make his sister happy?
Bai Dongsheng was silent for a moment, then asked Howard, "What can you give her?"
Now it was Howard's turn to fall into deep thought.
——Yes, what can he give Lili?
Give her money?
cannot.
Judging from the small building with a large yard that the Bai family bought for Nansheng, the Bai family is not short of money, and Lili will not be short of money either. Although Howard's salary was not low, it could only provide Lili with enough food and clothing.
What's more, he has great ambitions, not for money, but for serving the people. So it was impossible for him to provide too much money to Lili.
Give her the power?
That's even more impossible.
Even if he married Lili, he would never allow the Bai family to take advantage of his power to do evil things outside - of course, there is no need to worry about this. Lili's brother is also a promising man. His father is a senior party member and very upright.
accompany?
this……
He is the person the organization has devoted all its efforts to train. He has many difficult tasks and they are difficult. He may not have much time to accompany her after marriage.
like?
In the past, he didn't understand love and thought that love was something that would restrict his work. Until now, when he met Lili...he, who had always been decisive in killing, actually began to hesitate.
——He is very sure of his feelings, he just likes Bailili. But does Bai Lili like him? What kind of life does she want? Can he afford it?
Howard said: "I want to have a good talk with her."
The sumptuous dinner began.
It’s not like Mrs. Huo and her family haven’t eaten hotpot before.
But I have never eaten such a delicious hot pot.
First, taste the original beef bone soup, which is already very fresh, then blanch a whole plate of raw chicken pieces, scoop them out after they are cooked and let everyone share them, then blanch a plate of pork belly, then a plate of beef, and then a plate of pig liver and so on...
The best thing is that each type of meat is served with a different dipping sauce, which makes it taste really unique.
After eating the meat dishes, you can blanch the vegetarian dishes, including fresh mushrooms, sweet cabbage, and tender tofu. The base soup is mixed with the flavors of various meats. Even without dipping sauce, as long as the vegetables are boiled, they are delicious!
Look at the Bai family's rules of respecting the elders when eating, and how everyone eats in a very elegant manner...
——Hongdou is nine years old this year and is the eldest sister of the little beans. She would watch her younger brothers eat and remind them from time to time. My younger brothers are very obedient. They talk and chat while eating, but they hold their bowls steadily and hold their chopsticks tightly.
Red Bean and Yellow Bean are a little older. After eating, they put the vegetable scraps and meat bones in a designated garbage plate, and their clothes and the table in front of them are all clean.
The youngest two, Green Bean and Potato, had bibs wrapped around their necks. They knew that rice would leak when they ate, so they didn't let anyone get close to where they were sitting. After finishing their meal, they squatted on the ground, picked up the rice grains that fell on the ground bit by bit, put them in the garbage tray, and then took a wet rag to wipe the oil stains on the ground clean...
——As for adults, only Bai Nansheng’s eating manners were the most ferocious, but firstly, he didn’t smack his lips, and secondly, he knew to close his mouth and chew slowly when eating. He just ate fast and ate a lot... But that’s nothing, young and middle-aged men have a big appetite.
——Then look at Lili who is sitting at the next table with the children.
It's easy to imagine that Lili has been wronged these days.
So Taotao and Xingxing, who were sitting next to Lili, took good care of her. The small stool she sat on was covered with a thick cotton pad. Whenever she wanted to move, Taotao and Xingxing would hold her down, ask her what she wanted to do, and then help her do it...
Lili was well taken care of by her sisters and had a smile that came from the bottom of her heart on her face.
The more Mrs. Huo looked at the Bai family, the more she liked them.
However, she tried to show her goodwill to Tang Liren several times in a row, but was always rejected by Tang Liren indifferently. He was only willing to talk about local customs and culture, which made Old Mrs. Huo feel a little embarrassed.
But Mrs. Huo had experienced countless storms, and Huo Huaen remained calm. In addition, with Song Zhi there to chat and talk, the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
A large group of people finished their meal in a lively atmosphere.
Hongdou took Xiaodouzi, Xiaomingyong and Xiaomingcheng to play in the room, and the others automatically divided into two groups, one for boys and one for girls...
The main male characters are Bai Zhenggan, Song Zhi and Huo Huaen, who are chatting about the story of Bai Zhenggan delivering letters to the underground organization before liberation; the female characters are Old Mrs. Huo and Tang Liren, who are talking about the story of how Old Mrs. Huo followed Mr. Huo on his wanderings when he was still alive.
Everyone listened attentively.
Then, as they chatted, Bai Zhenggan and Old Mrs. Huo exchanged secret signals!
Later, the two talked about the subject at cross purposes for a while, and they discovered that Old Mrs. Huo had followed her husband to Song County and was trapped by the enemy. It was Bai Zhenggan who received a commission from the organization and disguised himself and led the villagers to pick up the Huo couple, who were also in disguise. After going through untold hardships and risking their lives, he sent them and Huo Huaen's eldest brother Huo Huachu to the next county...
Now, the relationship between Bai Zhenggan and his wife and Old Mrs. Huo became closer.
Howard kept looking at Bai Lili out of the corner of his eye.
Bai Lili lowered her head.
Howard found an opportunity and said to Bai Dongsheng, "Brother Dongsheng, I want to go for a walk downstairs with Lili."
——Dongsheng and Howard were born in the same year, but we don’t even know whose birthday is earlier! Howard actually calls Dongsheng "big brother"?
Dongsheng was in a complicated mood. He pondered for a long time before he made up his mind and said loudly, "Lili, go to the store and buy a bag of salt!"
Bai Zhenggan and Tang Liren immediately looked at Dongsheng with stern eyes.
Dongsheng remained unmoved.
——Under his parents’ careful training, he has the potential to be the next patriarch. His parents also want him to have more say, and as long as he opens his mouth and makes a decision, his parents will generally support him.
only--
Tang Liren was still a little indignant, and she forced a smile and said, "Lili, it's very cold outside. If you don't want to go... then don't go. I'll buy the groceries tomorrow and you can bring them back together."
Bai Lili was a little surprised.
She looked at Howard, thought for a moment, stood up and said, "I'll go! I haven't been out for two days... It's good to go out for a walk."
result--
Tan Fenghui, "Lili, don't go so late!"
Tao Tao, "Third sister, I'll go!"
Xing Xing, "I'll go if you want to go. I can get the inside price!"
Little Red Bean, "Don't go, Third Aunt, stay home and play with us!"
Everyone expressed opposition.
Bai Lili was stunned.
She realized that all the women in her family were against her going out...it must be because of something that happened to them when they went out.
After a while, Lili took a deep breath and said resolutely: "I'll go!"
Howard stood up immediately and said, "I'll go with you."
They looked at each other, you looked at me, I looked at you...
It seemed that they reached a unanimous agreement in each other's eyes:
——I have something to tell you.
——What a coincidence, me too.
But all the women in the family looked at Lili worriedly, with disapproval in their eyes.
Taotao understood the quarrel between Lili and Howard, compromised, stood up and said, "Third sister, it's cold outside, put on more clothes." As she spoke, she went over and got Lili's cotton coat and scarf.
Xingxing took the scarf from Taotao, helped Lili put it on, and told her to come back early.
Lili pinched Xingxing's cheek with a smile, walked to the door, and changed into shoes for going out.
Howard was already standing at the door waiting. After Lili had packed up, he opened the door and went out with Lili.
The two of them went downstairs in silence under Tang Liren's unwilling gaze.
Lili took Howard out of the tube building and walked towards the convenience store.
Almost as soon as she walked out of the corridor, the people who were standing in groups of three or four on the roadside chatting immediately quieted down.
Someone pointed at her.
"Look, she is Bai Lili! How pitiful!"
"How strange! She's not as pretty as Bai Taotao. How come she was the one being raped?"
"Oh, Bai Taotao is already married! She's not married yet?"
"Isn't she the older sister? So she is...very old?"
"Oh, this woman is not decent. It's two different things whether you marry her or not!"
"No, how can you talk like that? Bai Lili is the victim!"
"Yeah, how can you do this? Is it because nothing happened to you?"
"Shut up, you two! If you were the ones who were unlucky today, would you want others to say that to you?"
"Why is it that everyone else is fine, but she has so much trouble?"
"That's right! Meng Guoqiang is still in the police station! Something happened here again..."
"She wanted to climb up the social ladder, so she looked down on everyone and ended up being raped! Who would marry a woman like this in the future?"
Although some people spoke up for her, more people were gloating over her misfortune and taking advantage of her misfortune.
Lili's face was pale.
She quickened her pace and walked outside almost at a running pace.
Howard stayed by her side all the time.
God knows how much he wanted to hold Lili's hand in front of those gossipy women...
He forced himself to hold it back again.
Because he didn't know her and her parents' opinions, if she and they didn't agree, his actions... would have the opposite effect.
Bai Lili almost whimpered as she ran away.
She could foresee how much embarrassment and pain her mother, sister-in-law, Taotao, Xingxing and Hongdou had endured because of her!
But they guarded against it and kept their mouth shut, and managed to create a space for her to hide at home for two days without worrying about the weather...
Bai Lili ran into the grove in one breath and then stopped.
——This is a pine forest. Although it is winter, it is still lush and green. But because there are no street lights and it is extremely cold in winter, no one stays here.
In the darkness, Howard held Lili's hand.
Lili was a little flustered, and subconsciously struggled desperately...
Howard, "Don't be afraid, Lili. It's too dark here. Let me hold your hand. I'll feel more at ease. Don't worry, I won't do anything to you."
Lili stopped struggling.
Howard whispered, "Lili, I've been busy with work before, and I haven't had time to tell you about this...but it's not too late to tell you now."
"Lili, can you accept my proposal?" Howard asked seriously.
Lili was stunned.
In fact, she had already made the decision to go to the countryside to join the production team.
——She wanted to leave here and never come back. Her family might suffer humiliation for a while because of her, but as long as she, the person involved, is not around, things will calm down.
Now she had made an appointment with Howard, just to say "thank you" to him in person.
She was really grateful to him.
That day, he saw the most miserable side of her life, but he found a way to cover her body with clothes and quietly took her away from the small dark room... without letting too many people see her miserable appearance.
Although this is already a new society, Lili, who grew up in the countryside, has thought more than once: if she hadn't met Howard at that time, if she... was really too cold to ask others for help, and her miserable appearance was seen by most people... would she still have the courage to live today?
Unexpectedly, before she could even say "thank you" to him, he actually...
Howard finally told her what he wanted to say in person.
He didn't get her answer.
However, Lili's hand, which was tightly clasped in his palm, kept trying to retreat.
He didn't allow her to escape.
He clasped her slender fingers tightly.
Lili bit her lower lip and whispered, "Can you let me speak first?"
"You say." Howard held her soft and delicate hand, which always wanted to escape, and became more determined.
——No matter what, he would not let her escape.
Lili said, "Howard, thank you! Thank you for saving me that day... and not letting me make a fool of myself in front of everyone. I've been thinking a lot these past two days, about my parents' upbringing, and the love between me and my brothers and sisters... I may have to wait until the next life to repay them, but they are the ones who love me the most after all, so they won't mind too much. On the contrary, you..."
Howard was shocked, "What do you want to do?"
As he spoke, he exerted force with his hands, and with one force, he hugged the slender Lili tightly in his arms, and said hatefully: "Bai Lili! Are you crazy? What do you want to do? I know you are in pain, and you have been deeply hurt... but this is not a reason for you to give up your life! Your parents love you so much, and your brothers and sisters are so close to you... You have been hurt, and they are sadder than you! How can you commit suicide? Make them sad again?"
Lili: "I, I..."
——You hug me so tight that I can’t breathe!
Howard continued, "And! Why did you want to commit suicide when you were hurt? Have you asked me? Bai Lili! I am your savior! Did I allow you to die? I tell you... I ask you to repay me! Do you hear me?"
Lili: "You, you..."
——Can you please let go?
Howard said angrily, "Bai Lili! You must repay me immediately! Give me your body!"
Lili was hugged by him, her hands and body were completely restrained, and she couldn't move at all. She couldn't help it, so she stood on tiptoe, raised her head, tried to lift her chin, opened her mouth and bit his Adam's apple.
The girl's soft and tender lips made Howard shiver.
He felt that she held his Adam's apple with a bit of shame and anger, but she was afraid of hurting him so she let go quickly...
——After all, she is a gentle and kind girl who can’t bear to be cruel to anyone.
The moonlight penetrated the branches, casting a faint glow. Howard clearly saw Lili's beautiful, clear, and slightly frightened eyes, which made him feel a little excited and full of love.
For a moment, he just looked down at her with an infatuated gaze.
Lili growled in anger, "Let me go, I, I can't breathe!"
Howard regained some consciousness and carefully loosened the armband, but still stubbornly held her captive.
Lili breathed a sigh of relief and tried to break free—
"Bai Lili, I won't allow you to commit suicide!" Howard's overbearing tone was filled with a barely perceptible fear.
Bai Lili said unhappily: "Of course I won't commit suicide!"
Howard said anxiously: "But you..."
Bai Lili interrupted him, "What I mean is, I want to leave here and go to the countryside to join the production team!"
Howard: ...
"Really?" He obviously didn't believe it.
Lili, "Of course it's true! I didn't..." She was too embarrassed to tell a grown man that she wasn't really violated by Xu Jianhua, so she mumbled a few words and passed it on, "I think it's better for me to leave here. After ten or eight years, when I look different and everyone has forgotten about this, I can find a chance to go home and see my parents. Isn't that good?"
Howard still didn't believe it, "Then swear to me that you will never, ever commit suicide. You also have to say that you will always cherish your life and health, no matter when and where!"
Lili: ...
It seems to have nothing to do with you, right?
Howard noticed her silence and perfunctory attitude, so he threatened her, "Bai Lili, if you don't want to swear, then I will hold you like this forever! If I hold you like this for the rest of my life, you can sue me for being a hooligan. I don't want my future, I don't want my mother, I don't want my child... I will confront you forever!"
Lili: "You..."
"Lili, swear to me!" Howard said gritting his teeth.
Lili had no choice but to compromise, "I, I..."
After hesitating for a long time, she finally did as he said and swore.
Howard still didn't give up, "Add one more sentence, swear in your mother's name that you will never make her sad."
Lili felt that he was being unreasonable.
But she had been held in his arms for half a day, and her face and ears were flushed by his masculine scent. She was very anxious to get away, so she had to obey him and whispered, "I, I swear, I will never do... anything that will make my mother sad."
Howard then breathed a sigh of relief and let go of his hand.
As soon as Lili was free, she backed away desperately.
But this is a pine forest, with rammed earth underneath and a complex array of raised tree roots.
Plus it was dark, I couldn't see anything...
Lili took a step back when she was tripped by a tree root and screamed, "Ouch!"
Howard grabbed her slender waist in time, which helped her stabilize her body.
"Why is your waist so thin?" Howard asked puzzledly.
——No way, she is still wearing a cotton coat. Just now, when he pinched it with both hands, he realized that her waist was so thin... as if he could pinch it with one hand.
Lili's face turned red for no reason.
For a moment, she didn't know what to do.
People say he is frivolous, but he raised the question openly.
That he is unromantic? But he is already thirty years old! How is this possible?
Tao Tao's long silence calmed Howard down.
"You want to cut in line?" he asked.
Lili hummed.
Howard asked directly, "Why don't you consider marrying me?"
Lili's face turned red again.
She bit her lip and whispered, "I, we are not suitable."
"But I think we are a good match," Howard said in a resounding voice.
Lili: ...
Howard asked again, "Is it because I've been married once and have children?"
Lili remained silent.
Howard, "I need your sincere answer."
"Yes." Lili replied softly.
Howard was very satisfied. "Very good, Lili... I like your frankness. Remember, in the future, we should be like we are now, no matter what we think in our hearts, we must speak out openly, okay?"
Lili: No, what does it have to do with the future?
Howard continued, "I have no feelings for my ex-wife Zhou Lu. She loves someone else, and I... before I met you, I felt that love was simply a superfluous thing to me."
"So you don't need to consider my past with Zhou Lu, and don't worry about any emotional entanglement between me and Zhou Lu. Because I don't know Zhou Lu at all... Maybe Song Zhi knows more about Zhou Lu than I do. Of course, if you want to know about Zhou Lu and me, I will report everything to you, as accurately as possible to every day... Don't worry, I won't lie to you, I have the work log to prove it..."
Lili: ...
——No, your attitude...why does it look like you are reporting to your leader?
Howard, "I will report to you about Zhou Lu. Now let's talk about Mingyong... I'm sorry that Lili, or Mingyong's existence, will remind you of Zhou Lu's existence all the time. But I really can't do anything about this. Mingyong is my child, and it is my responsibility to raise him. I hope you can understand me... Of course, if you have any ideas, please let me know."
Lili: ...
Howard paused for a moment, and seeing that Lili remained silent, he continued, "Lili, I talked to your eldest brother before. He asked me a question that was difficult for me to answer..."
"What did Brother Dongsheng say?" Lili asked him.
Howard, "He said, if I want to marry you, what can I give you?"
"I'm sorry, Lili. I may not be able to give you anything." Howard whispered, "As the old saying goes, if you marry a man, you will have clothes and food... But from my observation, your father has led the entire Ruyi Village from an extremely poor village to a well-off model village in just a few years... Including the yard your parents bought for your second brother, your family's ability to generate income is much better than mine."
Howard smiled bitterly, "I may only be able to hand over my monthly salary of about 200 yuan to you... Even so, you may have to take care of the family's food, clothing and daily necessities."
"I can't give you money! And then there's... the byproduct of my job - power."
Howard gently rubbed her lower back and whispered, "Lili, we are about to get married... Whether you like it or not, we will soon become close comrades-in-arms. Now we are still at the starting point, and every day in the future, we will climb a little higher than today..."
"The organization has made me into the sharpest sword. As long as the organization needs me, I can kill gods and Buddhas. Lili, I don't mind you or your family using the power of my sword... But you must understand that when you chop at the enemy, you must have a shield to protect yourself."
"Lili, I am a sword and a shield, but I hope to have your company..."
Howard sighed again, "Lili, speaking of the word 'accompany', this is probably the thing I feel most guilty about in my life. I'm busy with work, and I'll try my best to go home every day after get off work... But there will definitely be times when I can't take care of you, the children, and the elderly... I'll use my time off from business trips to make it up to you, okay?"
Lili: ...
Howard added: "However, when I'm not around, maybe you can spend more time to build your dream? Lili, I need you, but I don't need you to be my appendage. If there is anything you want to do, I will do everything I can to help you..."
Speaking of this, Lili was stunned for a moment, and said timidly: "I, I just like being a dim sum chef! I like people to like the food I make."
Howard chuckled.
In the darkness, the man's deep chuckle made Lili blush. She asked sheepishly, "I... don't have any ambitions, right?"
"Everyone is a screw in communism, screwed wherever needed," Howard said with a smile, "...I just like you too much, Lili, you are so cute."
Lili blushed again.
Howard thought for a moment and said, "Lili, happiness is better shared than happiness alone...Have you ever considered teaching your craft to others?"
"Ah?" Lili was stunned.
Howard said seriously, "For example, you teach your snack-making skills to disabled people, or people whose families are extremely poor, have no skills, and cannot support their families? They learn your skills, at least master a skill, work hard to earn a salary... and then let their families benefit as well?"
Lili said immediately: "I can!"
Howard smiled, "So why do you want to go to the countryside to join the production team? Lili, you should marry me and follow me to Kyoto... After we get married, according to my level, I can arrange for you to work in the Women's Federation, the Children's Health Foundation or the Disabled Persons' Federation. Lili, you are so young, you will have a bigger platform... and more opportunities to serve the people!"
Lili was stunned.
It is undeniable that after listening to Howard's words, she really... became excited.
In the past, she did not have a clear goal and a big dream like her brothers Dongsheng, Nansheng, Taotao and Song Zhi, and she did not work hard for it.
She couldn't find her place...
Yes, she likes to cook.
But what if she does well?
The poor have no money to eat out, let alone come to the guesthouse...all they want is to have enough food and clothing.
And her job just makes her look more respectable.
It doesn't help the poor.
Lili has always wanted to set a goal of serving the people like her brothers, Song Zhi and Tao Tao. But she was ashamed that she didn't...
To this day, Howard's proposal makes her heart beat fast!
Howard could already sense that Lili was no longer as resistant as before, so he lowered his voice and said gently, "Lili, I know you've just been hurt like that, and you're in a mess... So I hope you can consider my request - marry me, and go to Kyoto with me... You're leaving by going to the countryside to join the production team, and you're also leaving by going to Kyoto with me... Why don't you consider me?"
"Of course, I also know that it may be difficult for you to accept my proposal at the moment, but please don't rush to refuse, okay? I have a half-month holiday during the Spring Festival, let's try to get along first... If there is anything that makes you feel uncomfortable, you point it out and I will solve it... Let's get along well."
"If we can accept each other in this half month, then please marry me. Of course, if... we don't get along so well, I won't stop you from going to the countryside if you want to. I will help you wherever you want to go."
Howard said seriously.
Bai Lili hesitated for a while, "You, you really don't mind..."
"No problem!" Howard interrupted her hastily, "...Lili, that's not important! To be honest, I was married once! You...then we cancel each other out, right?"
Lili blushed and bit her lower lip.
——Offset your head! I don’t have…
Well, what I actually want to ask is: Do you really not mind that after we have been together for half a month, if I feel that it is not suitable, do you promise to let me go?
However, Lili remembered what he had just told her, that everything should be open and honest.
So she mustered up her courage and said, "What if we've been together for half a month and I still want to go to the countryside?"
This time it was Howard's turn to get anxious and angry.
——Why does she always want to escape?
However, he also warned himself: happiness in the rest of his life depends only on this half month. He was not afraid of friction or conflict, as long as he and Lili could get to know each other's personalities and needs in the next half month...
He can spend the rest of his life with Lili!
"I will agree to all your requests." Howard answered seriously.
Lili blushed and agreed, "Okay, then... let's try it."
Howard smiled.
He sent Lili back.
The two of them had already forgotten about "buying a bag of salt".
However, the Bai family didn't say this. I just saw Lili's face was rosy, her eyes were bright, and she looked very energetic...
The whole family was both happy and sad.
The good news is that Lili’s mood finally improved. What’s worrying is that Howard is also smiling… Could it be that he really picked the sweet pears from his own garden?
It was getting late, so Howard suggested going back.
After saying goodbye to Mrs. Huo, Lili hid in the room.
To show respect, Tang Liren held hands with Mrs. Huo and sent the old lady downstairs. Xing Xing was afraid that the two of them would fall, so she followed them with a flashlight to illuminate the tube building for them.
The old lady and Tang Liren walked downstairs, then she cried out, "I forgot to take my watch..." Then she said to Xing Xing, "Little girl, please go up and get it for me. It should be on the sofa."
Xingxing didn't suspect anything and turned around and went upstairs.
Old Madam Huo took advantage of the fact that no one was around and held Tang Liren's hand tightly, saying, "Old sister, I know Lili has suffered... but it's not her fault. Even if she was bullied by that beast... she is still a good girl! Hua En has already told me that he still feels the same way about Lili as before. However, the environment here may not be suitable for Lili anymore. Have you ever considered transferring Lili to Kyoto?"
When Mrs. Huo said the first sentence, Tang Liren was stunned.
She was stunned for a while before she reacted...
Did Mrs. Huo and Howard make a mistake and think that Lili had lost her virginity?
On second thought,
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