He didn’t speak, only kissing her face affectionately, tenderly, and deeply.
Lin Xinlan’s cheeks turned slightly red, and she gently turned her head away, whispering, "Stop it, I want to take a shower."
"No, I’m not comfortable showering together." She looked down to pull his hand, but Rong Shaoze turned her around, his gleaming black eyes staring at her intensely.
"Xinlan." He lifted her chin, his lips curving into a beautiful arc.
"How about we live a good life together from now on? I’ll be very kind to you, and I’ll never let you be sad or upset. Let’s raise Xiaocong together, watch him get married and have children, and then help him raise his kids, okay?"
A thin mist immediately veiled Lin Xinlan’s eyes.
He knew her weakness was Xiaocong, that’s why he said that.
He also knew she would agree to anything for Xiaocong.
But now it was different.
She couldn’t continue living with him, couldn’t see the day Xiaocong grew up, and even less see him have children.
These were the things she most wanted to do, the experiences she most longed for.
But she no longer had the chance...
"Xinlan, do you agree?" Rong Shaoze asked with a smile, his voice very gentle, tinged with caution as if afraid she might refuse.
Lin Xinlan cast her eyes downwards, and after a long time, she nodded slightly, "...Okay."
Rong Shaoze was ecstatic, so happy he was almost at a loss. He could only embrace her tightly as a way to express the excitement in his heart.
Lin Xinlan closed her eyes in sadness, but in her heart, she was apologizing to him.
Rong Shaoze, I’m sorry, I lied to you.
But when I die, my soul will always be with you, with Xiaocong, forever...
Rong Shaoze held Lin Xinlan’s hand as the two of them affectionately walked out of the study.
Suddenly, a servant stepped forward and said, "Young master, the lady said she has something to discuss with you."
"I understand," Rong Shaoze nodded slightly, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
After the servant left, he smiled at Lin Xinlan and said, "You rest for a bit, I’ll go down and check it out."
The man kissed her lips reluctantly, smiling at her and saying, "Actually, I like you the most without makeup... Xinlan, you remind me of a pure and beautiful jasmine flower, fresh and elegant."
Lin Xinlan’s cheeks turned slightly red, and she shyly cast her eyes down.
Rong Shaoze’s smile grew even happier, and reluctantly ruffling her hair, he reminded her once more, "Go rest well, I’ll come to check on you in a bit."
"Mhm, go quickly, don’t keep the lady waiting too long."
After Rong Shaoze had left, Lin Xinlan returned to the bedroom, quickly took a shower, and applied a delicate, light makeup before he came back.
The expensive makeup she had bought at great cost was now serving its purpose, needing only a few layers to cover the spots and wrinkles on her face, rendering her skin flawless and without a single blemish.
In the living room, Rong Shaoze’s mother told him that she wanted to introduce him to someone; she had already approved of several fine girls, and if he was interested, he could invite them to visit their home, for him to choose from one by one.
After hearing her words, Rong Shaoze’s face immediately darkened, and he said indifferently, "Mom, haven’t I told you? You don’t need to worry about my affairs. Xinlan and I have reconciled now, so you can rest assured, right?"
Instead of being happy, Rong Shaoze’s mother was even more angered.
"What did you say? She has reconciled with you again?"
"Yes." Rong Shaoze nodded slightly, the corners of his mouth lifting into a sweet smile.