Murong Jing shook his head and looked at her, saying, "The reason I told Miss Hong all this is not because I want you to do anything, but because I feel you should know. Of course, if you don't have anything urgent to do, it would be even better if you could stay with us for a few more days."
In all the years he's been by my side, I've never seen him so happy.
Actually, the day I first met you, Miss Hong, by the roadside, I told him that I could leave and travel with you.”
"He didn't follow the wrong person. Now I'll share my opinion. As the young master said, it's not convenient for you to ask about the unforgettable and unpleasant things he experienced in the past, and you don't know either."
As the saying goes, a mental illness requires a mental cure. Most people have some kind of mental knot, just in different ways.
As long as the person is in a good state and doesn't get stuck in a rut or engage in self-harm, there's no need to dwell on or try to resolve any inner conflicts. As time goes by, even if those conflicts remain unresolved years later, they will simply become unforgettable memories.
Moreover, my personal understanding is that what you consider a knot in your heart may not actually be a knot at all, but rather an irreparable regret.
Considering the people in this world, whose lives are only a few decades long, how many people can have everything go smoothly? Most people probably have some regrets, big or small, in their hearts.
"From what I've observed, Brother Fan's condition is fine, and he doesn't need any deliberate changes," Hong Xiaoduo said, offering her opinion.
Murong Jing was shocked by her words. This young girl was so insightful!
“I have learned a lot from what you said, Miss Hong. When do you plan to leave?” Murong Jing asked.
"Tomorrow morning then," Hong Xiaoduo replied immediately.
"Isn't there a need to rush?" Murong Jing felt a pang of pity when she thought about how Fan Wu would revert to his taciturn self after she and the children left.
Seeing Hong Xiaoduo smiling at her, she quickly explained, "Your Brother Fan will be sad and reluctant to let go."
Pfft, Hong Xiaoduo was amused by his words and laughed out loud: "Young master, you don't need to be in such a hurry to explain. I won't misunderstand that you are reluctant to part with us."
Murong Jing smiled helplessly. He really wanted to ask her if she joked and laughed like that with other young men. However, reason reminded him not to ask; it wouldn't be appropriate!
"Does Young Master Murong think that I am selfish, heartless, and ungrateful? Knowing Brother Fan's condition, why am I unwilling to stay and spend more time with him? In fact, it is precisely because I know that I should leave sooner."
Because we can't always be with you. Being together for a long time and then parting ways later will really have an impact on him, right? Hong Xiaoduo just said what was on her mind.
"Ah, that's true!" Murong Jing nodded and reached out to refill her tea.
He had to admit that this girl, who was much younger than him, was better than him in some ways!
He only thought that the person sitting opposite him was carefree and could take things in stride, but he didn't know that Hong Xiaoduo also had her own concerns.
She didn't belong to this dynasty, and she might return to her original place at any time, disappearing from this place. So she warned herself that no matter how outstanding, how good-looking, or how kind a man she met was, she must never fall in love with him!
She couldn't bear to throw away the seven little ones.
However, it's best to avoid getting too deeply involved with other people!
Murong Jing noticed the fleeting change in Hong Xiaoduo's expression, but he couldn't quite place it; it seemed to be a mixture of helplessness and sadness.
At this moment, Fan Wu and the others returned with seven children. Hong Xiaoduo heard the sounds of laughter and playfulness while they were still on the stairs.
Upon entering, Hong Xiaoduo noticed the little toys in the children's hands.
“Miss Hong, Fan Wu can testify that it’s not that we’re biased and didn’t buy anything for these four, it’s just that they don’t want anything.” Yuan Xi came in and saw Hong Xiaoduo’s gaze sweep over the children, so she quickly explained.
Hai Dong added his testimony, pointing to Tian Shu and saying, "This one is the most old-fashioned. He doesn't want the little things himself, and he even winks at the other children, telling them not to take them."
Tian Shu, who was singled out for complaint, looked over at Chao Hong Xiao Duo, who was also empty-handed.
Yuheng and Kaiyang, who were holding small trinkets, also looked at her with some nervousness.
The four who are anxious are unsure if they will displease her by not accepting her gifts, while the two who are nervous are worried that they will displease her by accepting her gifts.
Only Xiao Yaoguang, carefree and cheerful, held up the toy in her hand for Hong Xiaoduo to see.
But Hong Xiaoduo smiled and gestured for them to sit down. She then thanked the attendants, bent down to wipe the sugar stains off Yao Guang's face, and lifted her up to sit next to her. She showed no displeasure whatsoever, which made them all relax a little.
Fan Wu naturally sat down at Hong Xiaoduo's table, and the dishes were served one after another.
"Want some wine?" Murong Jing asked Fan Wu.
Huh? Fan Wu was still a little confused. Why did the young master suddenly ask him if he wanted wine?
He quickly remembered what happened the night before, and although he felt a little embarrassed, he didn't say no: "How about a pot?"
"Make it clear whether you want a pot or a jar, so the staff won't complain. Drink as much as you want; we're all family, it's okay if you get drunk and embarrass yourself," Murong Jingyan said.
Fan Wu felt that his young master seemed a bit strange.
"Young master, are you being sarcastic?" Fan Wu asked, quite disbelieving.
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