"If two people truly love each other, no matter how far apart they are, they will surely co together in the end, hand in hand."
She gently pressed her forehead against his, her eyes shimring with laughter and longing...
This was already the second ti she used his own words against him.
What a truly cunning way to "kill by proxy"!
Heaven knows how much Wen Nian wished to slap himself twice right now, wondering why he ever said those words.
"Wen Xiaonian..."
Tang Xiaohua moved her face closer, kissed his nose, and nibbled on it slightly, her hair gently tickling his forehead, "Give us a little more ti for each other, will you truly... not be able to live without ?"
"And I, likewise, will feel and weigh whether it’s happier to stay by your side as your wife or to go to a place where I might not often see you and fully utilize my own talents."
Wen Nian just looked at her...
Looking at the light spots on her face, sun-kissed by the years, her skin no longer as delicate and smooth as a girl her age should have.
But it felt... very comforting.
Wen Nian bowed his head and grabbed her lips, no longer wishing to say anything, just wanting to kiss her hard, to bite her...
Peeling away her soldier’s vigilance and precision, her rigidity and resilience, she showed only softness and relaxation beneath him.
What could he do...?
That night, he had already felt her determination, and despite hesitating these past days, he still couldn’t let go.
He was stubborn and overbearing, tying her to his side; that he could do.
But what about her? What would she think...
After she had spoken to such extent, looking at the tender smile in her eyes, and that light flickering with yearning, what could he do?
"Leave Xiaocao here..."
He murmured against her lips.
Tang Xiaohua knew the implication behind his words and nodded, "But you promise ... you will protect him."
"I will."
"Mmm..."
The bedroom burst into a scene of enraptured spring, with unrestrained passion.
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Xiaocao stayed behind, no longer returning to Xilin. As for the things left in Xilin, Tang Xiaohua would retrieve them when she had ti.
Most things could be replaced on the spot.
Tang Xiaocao didn’t say much; his emotions showed through just a little, but Xiao Hua could clearly feel his inner excitent and jubilation.
Tang Xiaohua was still sowhat worried about Xiaocao’s identity.
Wen Nian said he would handle it, so Xiao Hua stopped fretting.
With the school in Xilin, Tang Xiaohua made a call to the headmaster to explain the situation. The headmaster showed understanding, as well as a sense of loss.
Simply because Xiaocao’s performance in school had been exceptional.
The President Mansion had almost everything, including basketball and tennis courts, swimming pools, gyms, and more...
Xiaocao took a whole day and still couldn’t finish touring everything.
What excited Tang Xiaohua was that Wen Nian actually called Uncle Wei over. She had thought about eting Uncle Wei earlier, but unfortunately, he had always been at the Wen Mansion, and she didn’t know how much he understood about her situation. She was even more afraid that eting him rashly would bring trouble to Uncle Wei.
She did not want Uncle Wei to et the sa fate as he had in her previous life.
To her surprise, Uncle Wei was well-inford about all her affairs.
While Wen Nian was at the administrative building, Tang Xiaohua and Uncle Wei sat on the swing chair on the balcony. Over the years, Uncle Wei hadn’t changed much.
But in Wei Yuandong’s eyes, his known Xiao Li had changed too much.
"Uncle Wei, how’s your health? If there’s anything wrong, you must tell Wen Nian, understand?"
"You don’t have to worry about . After all, I’m the head steward of the Wen Mansion. Both the old master and Young Master Nian take good care of . It’s you who’s been toughing it out alone these years; you must have suffered a lot, haven’t you?"
Tang Xiaohua smiled lightly, "As a young person, if I don’t go out and struggle now, what will I do later?"
"Isn’t it good to stay by Young Master Nian’s side?"
Wei Yuandong asked her.
"It’s good. But... staying by his side, that kind of goodness would beco very short-lived. I want sothing that’s long-lasting and stable."
"Girl, I think sotis you might be overthinking things? Young Master Nian has never been double-hearted towards you."
"I know, and that’s exactly why I don’t want to let him down."
Tang Xiaohua held Wei Yuandong’s hand, "Uncle Wei, just believe in . Now, I know what I want and what I’m doing. Wen Nian’s feelings, I understand more than anyone, and you should also know my feelings for him."
Her words were so clear and structured that Wei Yuandong had no room to argue or persuade.
To be honest, seeing her now so spirited and confident made Wei Yuandong feel secure.
"Young Master Nian has sent for to co to the President Mansion."
"That’s great!"
Wei Yuandong chuckled, "Young Master Nian sent here to the President Mansion to help look after Tang Xiaocao. He knows you would only be at ease with taking care of him."
"..."
Tang Xiaohua was stunned, then she nodded, "He really understands ."
"Xiao Li, when do you plan to leave?"
"Well... that depends on the commander’s arrangents. At the earliest, I could leave by the end of April, or if it’s later... mid-May perhaps, by then all deploynt procedures should be complete."
"Have you discussed this with Young Master Nian?"
"No need to. Considering he’s my superior’s superior, he probably knows a bit more about deploynt matters than I do."
The two talked for a good while on the balcony.
For Xiao Hua, Wei Yuandong was even more of a father than her own. She silently vowed not to let the tragedy of her past life happen again.
"How’s Pan Qin doing in the Wen Mansion?"
"Xiao Pan has grown quite a bit these years and has won a lot of favor from the old master and his wife," Wei Yuandong said.
Tang Xiaohua’s eyes grew cold, "Uncle Wei, rember, no matter what, you must not rely too much on Pan Qin. No matter how well she does, do not let her ascend in her position in the Wen Mansion."
"You’ve said this to four years ago. What’s wrong with Xiao Pan?"
"Uncle Wei, just rember my words, I won’t harm you. Also, if you notice anything strange or peculiar, tell Wen Nian. Don’t be afraid to trouble him. He went to Ruicheng at five, and until sixteen, for a whole eleven years, it was you who took care of him. You’re not just a butler or a servant – you’re his elder, you’ve been good to him, understand?"
Tang Xiaohua knew what kind of person Wei Yuandong was, which is why she reiterated her urging.
"Alright, I understand."
"Knock knock"...
There was a knock at the door, and a servant spoke from outside,
"Guard Tang, His Excellency invites you to the drawing room."
Tang Xiaohua stood up, said goodbye to Wei Yuandong, and left.
As she walked to the drawing room, she was just approaching when she heard a discordant argunt coming from inside!
She hurried over, only to see Lu Ziqing and Wen Nian scuffling together!
"What are you doing?!"
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