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It’s truly unfortunate for Xiao Minfeng that such things happen. Not only did he let a wolf cub in, but this wolf cub also brought a pack with the intention of devouring him alive.
However, Mina only briefly mentioned whether there was someone behind Li Ru and didn’t elaborate further.
When Xiao Minxing returned, I initially wanted to ask him about it, but as soon as I brought it up, he shot me a glance and said, “You really think too much. At this point, instead of worrying about others, why don’t you focus on taking care of yourself?”
“I’m just bored and asking casually. Besides, didn’t you say before that I could talk to you about these things since I’m your little assistant?”
He maintained a stern expression and replied, “That was when you were healthy. Now you’ve almost scared me to death, and you’re suddenly interested in caring about others?”
Fine, but the illness came out of nowhere; what could I do?
After staying in the hospital for three days and feeling completely fine, I was discharged. During those three days, Xiao Minxing didn’t go to work either. Aside from Sister Liu occasionally coming by to help him for a bit, he spent most of his time in the hospital room.
However, judging by his appearance, it seemed like the company’s affairs hadn’t been delayed at all. He received numerous calls and messages and sometimes even took his laptop out to sit in the corridor.
I was stuck in the hospital room alone, utterly bored and unable to do anything. I couldn’t even play with my mobile phone too much because Xiao Minxing said it emitted radiation.
In the end, I could only focus on getting better so I could be discharged.
However, on the day after my discharge, news of Young Master Xiao’s divorce broke all over the city. The news reported that Li Ru had already filed a lawsuit against him in court, claiming that Xiao Minfeng hadn’t taken care of the family over the years and hadn’t fulfilled his responsibilities as a husband and father. It was said that there were even some photos attached showing him during his infidelity.
I recalled when Mina told me that Li Ru had gone to find Xiao Minxing to cry about her hopes for Xiao Minfeng to return to his senses and focus more on their family.
I thought she must have been trying to salvage her family at that time, making one last effort because things escalated so quickly afterward that it could almost be described as a rapid decline.
If someone had helped her back then or if Xiao Minfeng had realized his mistakes and returned to his family, who knows what things would be like now?
However, from what was being reported outside, it seemed that Xiao Minfeng still hadn’t realized his errors. He publicly berated Li Ru, accusing her of being unfaithful and keeping a man outside.
Of course, Li Ru wouldn’t back down either and retaliated with even fiercer attacks.
The couple went back and forth through the media for two days with insults flying everywhere. Their scandal dominated the news in Haicheng; just browsing a webpage would reveal their disgraceful affairs, which only seemed to multiply.
On this day, Xiao Minxing returned from outside with a gloomy expression. Although he tried to hide it when he saw me, I could still tell something was wrong, so I asked him what happened.
He took his computer bag into the Study Room, and when he came out, he said to me, "Father can't sit still anymore; he wants me to go back to the old house tonight."
I nodded and said, "It really feels like the world has turned upside down these past few days. They have no shame left; there's nothing anyone can do."
Xiao Minxing paused for a moment before taking a deep breath and said, "I'm not eating at home. I'll change my clothes and leave. After you finish dinner with Sister Liu, just walk around the house for a bit; don't sit down right after eating."
I stood there watching him change clothes, my gaze moving from his face to his shoulders, then to his arms. Finally, I couldn't help but say, "I always feel like you're under a lot of pressure, but I don't know what I can do to help."
Xiao Minxing turned his head to look at me and leaned in to kiss my forehead before saying, "You and the child being well is the greatest help you can give me."
I nodded and then said, "How about I go back to the old house with you? We're going to remarry anyway; I think they won't be too surprised to see me."
This time, Xiao Minxing looked at me for a longer time, his gaze fixed on my face for several seconds before he softly said, "Okay, let's go back together. But let's leave a bit later; we'll eat at home first."
After saying that, he stepped out first and instructed Sister Liu to hurry up with the meals.
I didn't expect him to agree so quickly. Recently, due to my illness, I had almost become a recluse, hardly stepping outside and spending all my time at home. Moreover, Xiao Minxing didn't mention any of the trivial matters; aside from occasionally checking my mobile phone, I felt like I was sealed off from the outside world.
Old Master Xiao called him back because of Xiao Minfeng's situation; I imagined the atmosphere wouldn't be too pleasant. Yet he was willing to take me along—how could that not be surprising?
However, the joy of being able to go out with him had long replaced any unnecessary worries. After all, with Xiao Minxing around, even if he was upset about something else, he wouldn't take it out on me.
When we set off for the old house, it had already grown dark outside, and the wind had picked up. Looking at the road illuminated by swaying trees made it feel chilly.
Xiao Minxing glanced at me through the rearview mirror and gently asked, "I've turned on the heater. If you're cold, just drape a blanket over yourself. But don't make it too warm; otherwise, when we get out later and are hit by the cold wind, it's easier to catch a cold."
Since my belly had been getting bigger and bigger, I had moved from the front passenger seat to the back seat mainly for safety reasons. Plus, it was more convenient for me to lean back or cover myself with something whenever I wanted.
The back seat of our car was almost transformed into a bedroom; there was a thin quilt on one end along with a blanket and a pillow.
The Xiao Family Ancestral Home was brightly lit at this time. Through the greenery in front of the yard, you could see the lights around the house as well as people in the Living Room.
Xiao Minxing's car had just arrived at the Entrance when the gate opened automatically.
He drove the Car directly to the parking lot, then carefully helped me out and said in front of me, "No matter what we talk about inside, just listen. You don't need to think too much or speak for me. You know I won't suffer any losses; everything I do has its own reason."
I nodded at him, holding his hand as I said, "I know you're capable. I'm not here to help you; I just wanted to take the opportunity to get out for a walk."
Xiao Minxing smiled and said nothing as we walked hand in hand to the door of the Living Room.
As soon as we pushed open the door, we felt the low air pressure inside.
In the Living Room, there were not only Old Master Xiao and Mrs. Xiao but also the two sisters, Xiao Minhui.
They were seated in different positions, not looking at each other, but none of their expressions were good. As soon as we entered, all eyes turned to us.
Mrs. Xiao stood up first and gently said to Xiao Minxing, "You're here; please sit over there."
Xiao Minxing brought me to a spot not far from Old Master Xiao. Before we even sat down, he heard him say, "Didn't I tell you to come earlier? It's already dark now."
Without taking a breath, Xiao Minxing replied directly, "You didn't specify a time; I thought it was still early."
Before Old Master Xiao could get angry, he added, "Let's get started; we need to head back before ten. Anan can't stay up late."
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