"Brother-in-law?"
Mu Ruoyan slowly repeated the two words that Lin Zhihao had uttered, her voice as if it were covered with a layer of frost, with the last syllable rising slightly.
At the same time, his gaze, like a sharp blade, glanced at Lin Xihe obliquely and slowly, a strange, ambiguous smile curving his lips, a chilling intent spreading deep within that smile.
Lin Xihe looked at him anxiously, inwardly groaning. They had clearly agreed beforehand not to say anything carelessly once they entered the house.
She was extremely anxious and, ignoring Gu Qinghuai's gaze, quickly opened her mouth and silently mouthed, "Don't talk nonsense."
Mu Ruoyan gave a light snort, subtly suppressing her dissatisfaction, and strode over to the side, where she sat down gracefully.
He crossed his legs, looking on with an air of enjoying the spectacle, leisurely watching Gu Qinghuai's increasingly unpleasant expression.
Afterwards, while listening to the group discuss their future plans, Mu Ruoyan kept her lips tightly closed and did not utter a single word.
Half an hour later, the doctor finally arrived.
The doctor first carefully observed Lin Zhihao's eye condition, then took his pulse. After a diagnosis, he said, "Young Master Lin's eyes have a chance of regaining their sight. However, the treatment process is complicated and lengthy. The dosage of the medication needs to be precisely adjusted every few days. The slightest mistake may affect the efficacy."
Everyone was pleasantly surprised upon hearing this.
However, this means that Lin Zhihao will definitely not be able to leave Nanzhao in the short term.
Seeing this, Mu Ruoyan took the initiative to arrange manpower and carefully instructed them to take good care of Lin Zhihao here. These arrangements were precisely what Lin Xihe and Gu Qinghuai could not do at the moment.
The two had no choice but to agree.
Until evening, Mu Ruoyan showed no intention of leaving, allowing the three of them to reunite peacefully.
Lin Xihe also decided to stay here for the time being to keep her brother company and do her part as a younger sister.
However, Mu Ruoyan and Gu Qinghuai's expressions never improved; they remained gloomy, as if a storm was about to break.
After dinner, the sky gradually darkened, and twilight spread like ink.
Lin Zhihao lives alone here; there are only two rooms in the courtyard.
Based on her long-standing understanding of the relationship between her younger sister and Gu Qinghuai, she enthusiastically made arrangements: "Brother Qinghuai, you and Xihe will be staying next door. Although the room is a bit small, the sheets and blankets are clean."
Lin Zhihao's long-term blindness has enabled him to complete daily chores on his own, and cleaning the house is naturally no problem for him.
"good."
Gu Qinghuai agreed almost without hesitation, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible expectation.
"no!"
But Mu Ruoyan's voice rang out almost simultaneously, like a thunderclap from a clear sky.
Lin Xihe, who was washing her hands, was startled by the sudden objection and immediately turned around.
"W-what's wrong, Brother Mu?"
Lin Zhihao was bewildered by Mu Ruoyan's strong opposition and asked for clarification.
Mu Ruoyan did not respond directly to Lin Zhihao, but slowly glanced at Lin Xihe. The meaning in his eyes was obvious: he was indicating to Lin Xihe to explain the situation to her brother herself.
Lin Xihe's gaze darted back and forth between the three of them. Gu Qinghuai was naturally hoping to share a room with her. At this moment, he was staring straight at her with anticipation in his eyes, waiting to see how she would respond.
In order to avoid escalating the conflict at this time, she could not go along with anyone's wishes.
“Brother, they’ve slept in the same room the whole way. Let them sleep on the floor in your room. I’m exhausted too, so I’ll sleep alone in my room tonight.”
Lin Xihe composed herself, explained her plan, and then looked at Gu Qinghuai and Mu Ruoyan.
However, their faces instantly showed their rejection.
“Otherwise, whoever doesn’t want to sleep on the floor can go stay at an inn. I’ll pay for the room.” Lin Xihe looked at the two’s reactions and gave a helpless smile, but the smile also revealed a hint of toughness after exhaustion.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qinghuai and Mu Ruoyan fell silent without even glancing at each other.
The air seemed to freeze at that moment, the stillness almost oppressive.
Lin Zhihao, who was packing his things, suddenly stopped. Although he couldn't see, he keenly sensed the subtle and awkward relationship between the three of them.
All I could do was chat with the two of them to break the awkward atmosphere.
Mu Ruoyan had no interest in exchanging pleasantries with Lin Zhihao; his eyes were fixed on Lin Xihe's figure in the courtyard.
Despite Lin Zhihao's repeated attempts to stop Lin Xihe from doing anything, Lin Xihe still carefully tidied up the corners that Lin Zhihao couldn't reach because he couldn't see them.
While Gu Qinghuai and Lin Zhihao were talking, Mu Ruoyan quietly slipped out and crouched down next to Lin Xihe.
Why aren't you with your brother?
"I'm afraid if I say too much, my brother will find out about our situation. I'll stay here for two days, so please keep it a secret for me."
Lin Xihe stopped what she was doing and looked at the two figures reflected in the dim light inside the room, a hint of worry in her expression.
She thought that Gu Qinghuai and her brother probably had a lot to say to each other, and since Mu Ruoyan was here, it was best not to disturb them.
"What are your plans two days from now?"
Without any preamble, Mu Ruoyan went straight to the point, her eyes fixed on Lin Xihe.
"I want to go back to Dahao with Gu Qinghuai."
Lin Xihe's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a firm tone.
She knew in her heart that this request would probably not be easily granted, but she still mustered up the courage to say it again.
Do you think it's possible?
Mu Ruoyan's response was equally concise and straightforward, with a hint of sarcasm in her tone, mocking Lin Xihe's naivety.
"Didn't you also say that your feud with Gu Qinghuai is over?" Lin Xihe frowned, looked up and stared directly into Mu Ruoyan's eyes, her voice carrying a hint of questioning.
"Lin Xihe, why do you only take advantage of my concessions?"
Mu Ruoyan's tone was filled with an unprecedented sense of loss, and her voice trembled slightly involuntarily.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xihe paused in her movements, then dropped the small sickle in her hand, slowly stood up, took a deep breath, and said, "Let's go for a walk."
Mu Ruoyan was angry, but upon hearing this, she remained motionless, as if sulking.
Seeing this, Lin Xihe didn't waste any words and directly reached out and grabbed Mu Ruoyan's clothes on the shoulder: "Get up."
Mu Ruoyan subconsciously reached out his hand to Lin Xihe, hoping she would lend him a hand, but Lin Xihe ignored him, as if she hadn't seen his outstretched hand, and turned to walk forward on her own.
Mu Ruoyan watched Lin Xihe's retreating figure, and only when she saw that Lin Xihe had reached the door did she immediately get up and quickly follow her.
His eyes held both anger and a hint of helpless indulgence.
Inside the house, Gu Qinghuai would occasionally peek through the window at the two people squatting in the corner of the courtyard.
Even after he saw the two of them leave one after the other, his gaze remained fixed on that door for a long time.
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