After an indeterminate amount of time, Lin Qianru, wearing a set of home clothes, walked out of the bathroom. She glanced at the lying Lu Tianxing, then turned and took a set of new clothes out of the nearby wardrobe and placed them beside the bed.
"Tianxing, these are new clothes I bought a few days ago. I’ll try them on to see if they fit. I’m going to wash your clothes first; they have a strange smell. Oh, remember to take a bath before putting on the clothes, and come down for breakfast after the bath."
Lu Tianxing suddenly came to his senses, only to discover that Lin Qianru had already opened the door and left. Looking at the new set of clothes placed in front of the bed, Lu Tianxing blinked slightly, feeling a warm surge in his heart. The words of Lin Qianru sounded like the nagging of a wife to her husband — though she complained, she actually cared deeply about her man in every possible way.
"Perhaps, this is what a home feels like!"
By the time Lu Tianxing had washed up and come downstairs, two breakfasts were laid out on the table: several fried eggs and a glass of milk.
"Tianxing, you’re down. Try the breakfast I made and see how it tastes." Hearing the sound from upstairs, Lin Qianru turned her head and revealed a sweet smile.
Lu Tianxing took a deep breath, walked over to the dining table, and gently sat down, then he reached out and held Lin Qianru in his arms.
Recalling everything that had happened during this time, Lu Tianxing felt that Lin Qianru was absolutely the best candidate for a wife — gentle, considerate, caring, and understanding of a man’s heart...
But now he could give her nothing, not even a simple status, but could only hide in the shadows.
"What’s wrong!" Lin Qianru leaned obediently against Lu Tianxing’s body, sensing that something was amiss, and asked softly.
Lu Tianxing didn’t speak. He lowered his head to gaze at Lin Qianru’s fair face and sighed softly, then said in a deep voice, "Qian Ru, let’s find a time for me to accompany you back to Hang City, to go home with you."
"What, Tianxing, what... What did you say?"
Hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Lin Qianru’s body trembled violently, and she quickly raised her head, looking at Lu Tianxing incredulously, her voice trembling, as if she couldn’t believe what she was hearing, wondering if it was an illusion.
Lin Qianru could never have imagined that Lu Tianxing would be willing to accompany her back to Hang City. What kind of place was Hang City to Lu Tianxing? It was like a dragon’s den and a tiger’s cave; getting out alive was scarcely possible, yet now Lu Tianxing was saying he would go back with her.
For a moment, Lin Qianru’s heart was filled with emotion. Many times, she had wanted to ask Lu Tianxing to accompany her back to Hang City, but the words would die on her lips, or rather, Lin Qianru was afraid of hearing Lu Tianxing refuse.
Moreover, Lin Qianru didn’t want Lu Tianxing to go to Hang City either, as the Tan Family’s influence was immense there, a true giant whom nobody dared to offend. To offend them meant only death, and she would rather face death alone than have Lu Tianxing come to any harm.
"Tianxing, are you really willing to accompany me back to Hang City, to go home with me? Do you know what you will be facing if you go to Hang City?"
Lin Qianru’s look was complex, utterly conflicted. On one hand, she longed for Lu Tianxing to return with her to help her escape this unforgettable nightmare, but on the other hand, she didn’t want him to go, for the Tan Family covered the sky with one hand in Hang City, and Lu Tianxing alone could hardly contend with them.
Hearing Lin Qianru’s words, Lu Tianxing smiled slightly, gently stroking her black and lustrous hair, and said with a smile, "Of course I am willing. As for what I’ll be facing, it’s no big deal. You are my woman. If I can’t even protect my own woman, what kind of man would I be? If anyone dares to take you away from me, let them be killed, killed until no one dares to do so ever again. For you, what would be the harm in washing the world in blood?"
Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Lin Qianru shuddered violently, looking at Lu Tianxing in disbelief, tears streaming down her face, but her face was filled with blissful smiles. With a man willing to do all this for her, what more could she ask for?
"Alright, alright, stop crying now. You won’t look pretty if you keep crying,"
Lu Tianxing gently wiped away Lin Qianru’s tears, his face full of tenderness.
Lin Qianru didn’t say a word but buried herself in Lu Tianxing’s embrace, holding him tightly as if afraid that letting go would make him disappear.
Lu Tianxing gently stroked Lin Qianru’s hair, but his eyes held a trace of determination, he had to go to Hang City.
He knew very well that whenever Lin Qianru was with him, even though her face bore a smile, deep in her eyes lay an undissolvable sadness.
Even though he knew Hang City was a dangerous place, Lu Tianxing did not hesitate; the Tan Family needed to be dealt with. A family that valued appearances so much would always pose a threat to Lin Qianru, making her live in perpetual crisis, and so he had to go to Hang City.
Especially after last night’s visit from Tan Si, which further solidified his decision to make a trip to Hang City. If he didn’t resolve things with this family, not only Lin Qianru but also Bai Zhiqing would be in danger.
"By the way, Tianxing, eat your breakfast quickly or it will get cold and won’t taste good."
Suddenly, Lin Qianru jumped up from Lu Tianxing like a startled rabbit, pushing the prepared breakfast in front of Lu Tianxing, looking at him eagerly.
"Tianxing, try it and see how it tastes."
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The gentle words carried a warm sentiment that warmed Lu Tianxing’s heart; the warmth of a home, isn’t that what he was experiencing now?
"Why aren’t you eating?"
Lu Tianxing put a piece of fried egg into his mouth and bit down, only to notice Lin Qianru gazing at him fondly.
"You eat first, I want to watch you finish." Lin Qianru smiled as she spoke.
The foolish words, which sounded so silly, overflowed with deep affection.
Lu Tianxing felt a sting in his eyes. If originally his union with Lin Qianru had merely been about finding a partner to vent his frustrations, now, he realized that he truly loved this woman, this silly woman.
"What’s wrong, why aren’t you eating anymore? Is it not tasty? I’ll make you another one."
Seeing Lu Tianxing silently gazing at her, Lin Qianru’s face suddenly filled with panic, and she moved to seize the breakfast in front of Lu Tianxing.
Lu Tianxing came back to his senses and quickly stopped Lin Qianru, smiling as he offered her a piece of egg: "No, it’s delicious, very delicious. Here, you have a bite too."
Lu Tianxing was not lying; Lin Qianru’s breakfast was really flavorful, much more genuine than typical breakfast joints, and moreover, it was infused with emotion.
Lin Qianru nodded vigorously, took a gentle bite, and said, "I’ll feed you too."
The two then started a warm breakfast, taking turns feeding each other.
Although the breakfast time was brief, it gave Lu Tianxing an unprecedented sense of fulfillment, bringing their hearts even closer, veiled in a tender warmth.
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