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Flower Mother caught a glimpse of a pale pink figure at the door, and her smile deepened as she casually picked up a bead covered in cracks.
"Do you remember this bead?"
Xiao Chuxin walked in from the doorway and sat on the box beside Flower Mother, smiling warmly, "How could I forget? This was the gift I gave you for your tenth birthday. You broke it later, and now it has so many cracks." He felt a bit wronged about this bead; he had saved up for a long time to trade with another young master for it, only for the recipient to break it so soon.
"You were so angry that you ignored me for a long time..."
Thinking back to that time, Xiao Chuxin's brows and eyes were filled with laughter, as if at this moment he was no longer the formidable Zhuang Master of Cangjian Villa, but just an ordinary person reminiscing with an old friend.
As she laughed, Flower Mother gradually restrained her smile. A hint of moisture appeared in her beautiful eyes as she held the bead in one hand and cradled a doll in the other, examining them as if they were treasures of the world, so carefully and nostalgically.
At that moment, Xiao Chuxin felt an inexplicable heaviness in his heart.
If that incident hadn't happened back then, would she have smoothly become his wife? Perhaps they would even have a child by now... Would the child resemble her or him? Or perhaps both of them?
"Flower Mother... being alone can be lonely. If you’re comfortable with it, I can help you find a good partner..." to keep you company...
He suddenly felt that his words were somewhat absurd, and this absurdity gripped his heart tightly, pulling at it gently yet uncomfortably.
Upon hearing Xiao Chuxin's words, a flash of disdain crossed Flower Mother's eyes before quickly disappearing. She pretended to be shy as she set down what she was holding, took out a handkerchief to wipe her eyes, then looked up at Xiao Chuxin: "…Alright, if you help me find someone, I will feel at ease."
"Okay." Although he had brought it up himself, seeing her agree made him feel uneasy.
Xiao Chuxin... After all these years, you still have the same old problem; as long as the other person is female, you can't soften your heart... Wasn't that how she lost to the pitiful Nangong Xiang back then?
His heart was unwilling!
Moreover, wasn't this time just to help Master of the Building buy some time? Seeing Nangong Xiang's triumphant face again made her heart feel like it was being fried in hot oil; it was incredibly uncomfortable! If it weren't for her meddling back then, would Flower Mother have ended up isolated and almost losing her life?!
Nangong Xiang, do you think I, Flower Mother, will let this go so easily? Absolutely not! She will never forget that day by the cliff, the scene filled with bright red blood and the lifeless form of her unborn child!
Suppressing the killing intent in her eyes, Flower Mother covered her mouth with a cloth and smiled, "You, Zhuang Master, are such a busy person. Why are you still here with someone like me? I'll move these things shortly; you should go back to your work."
"Is it urgent? It's not easy to come back; why not stay a little longer?" Xiao Chuxin hurriedly asked, as he hadn't seen her in over a decade.
Flower Mother looked up at the outside. Following her gaze, Xiao Chuxin saw a woman standing under the tree, staring directly at them. Who else could it be but his wife, Nangong Xiang? He immediately felt displeased.
"Maybe it's better if I leave. Your wife is watching you so intently; if I stay any longer, it might cause trouble again," Flower Mother said lightly as she stood up and carefully placed the doll and beads into a box before closing it.
Xiao Chuxin caught the sarcasm in her words—she was implying that he was too strict and wouldn't allow anything.
"I'll stay! This Cangjian Villa belongs to me, Xiao Chuxin; what can she, Nangong Xiang, say about it? I'm staying!" Xiao Chuxin slammed his hand on the box and stood up, reaching out to put down the box that Flower Mother had just picked up.
"Listen to me; stay here. After all these years, you've suffered as a girl... Didn't you want me to help you find a husband? If you leave, how can I assist you?" It was unexpected that Xiao Chuxin would use such an excuse to keep a woman around.
Flower Mother nodded awkwardly. As she lowered her gaze, she caught sight of Nangong Xiang's twisted expression and the slight curve of her red lips.
Nangong Xiang, this time I, Flower Mother, won't compete with you for a man... This time, I want your life!!
...
Meanwhile, Su Peijiu had been following Qi Mo for a long time without seeing anything. All around her was nothing but blue; she felt somewhat fatigued as Black Crow and the others had not caught up.
"I'm tired," Su Peijiu said as she clutched her bag and refused to take another step forward.
Qi Mo kindly stopped to look at her. He noticed that there was already a thin layer of sweat on her smooth forehead and her hair was slightly disheveled. She was indeed exhausted.
Su Peijiu could tell from his expression that he was thinking something, and she immediately threw a tantrum: "What kind of expression is that?! Do you think I would lie to you? You won't even let someone rest when they're tired, such authoritarianism!"
Qi Mo ignored her words and turned his attention to the bag hanging at her waist. It was a cream-colored satin bag, with very neat stitching, and embroidered with a cluster of peach blossoms, looking quite beautiful. He then asked, "What do you have in that bag?"
Upon hearing his question, Su Peijiu immediately sulked and gently patted the bag: "Of course it's food! My family’s Yan Bai made it, and it's really delicious!" Seeing his still indifferent expression, she added, "If you ask nicely, I can give you a piece of Osmanthus Cake."
"Just one piece?" Qi Mo smirked as he took a step closer.
The girl seemed to feel a bit of pressure and extended two fingers: "How about two pieces?"
"Two pieces?" Qi Mo stepped closer again, his peach blossom eyes narrowing mischievously as he looked at her protectively holding the bag.
Grinding her teeth, Su Peijiu reluctantly extended three fingers: "Three pieces! No more than that!! I only have six pieces; that's plenty for you..."
Qi Mo reached out and grabbed her three fingers in his palm, slightly bending down to stare at her pink lips, which looked like tender petals; the sheen made him want to take a bite.
"I won't eat your pastries."
Su Peijiu was momentarily stunned before she suspiciously asked, "Really? Are you that good?"
"I'll eat you instead..." Before she could respond, his lips pressed against hers with a wet softness, followed by something soft and domineering slipping into her mouth...
Once again, he shamelessly took advantage of her in broad daylight!!!
"Mm-mm..." Qi Mo, how shameless!
She tried to push him away but instead pinched the flesh at his waist. She twisted it hard enough to feel him shudder slightly, yet he wouldn't let go; his strong arms held her waist tightly in place. She could even feel the changes beneath his body pressed against hers...
Uncertain how much time had passed, with her head spinning and her body softening in his embrace, unable to distinguish east from west, the man, still unsatisfied, kissed her fiercely once more before pulling away.
After looking at the woman in his arms, whose complexion resembled that of a peach blossom and whose expression was flushed, he took a heavier breath...
If it weren't for this unclear situation, he definitely wouldn't have let her go so easily!
"So it turns out my wife is such a feast for the eyes..." he chuckled softly, his voice bursting through her eardrums.
Su Peijiu suddenly felt like she didn't want to be human anymore...
"You beast with a human face and an animal heart! How dare you tease a respectable woman in broad daylight? Is there no law left?" For some reason, Su Peijiu blurted this out. Seeing his sly smile, he replied, "Respectable woman? I seem to remember you have long been mine. As for the law... I am the law."
Su Peijiu: "..."
Anyway, she couldn't compare to him; when it came to being shameless, he was definitely thicker-skinned than she was...
"Master of the Building!" A sudden call made Su Peijiu push Qi Mo away as if stung by a wasp. She quickly pretended to fix her hair and cleared her throat before scolding Black Crow, "Why did you come so late?! How can you let someone serve under you like this!"
Qi Mo, who had been pushed away, frowned slightly. A cold glint flashed in his dark pupils, making Leyang, who was staring at his master, shiver immediately. What was his master planning now?
Black Crow felt wronged after being scolded by Su Peijiu. He pointed at Leyang, who stood there like a wooden block: "It's all his fault! If he hadn't been so clever and taken the wrong path, we wouldn't have wasted so much time."
Leyang stood there without turning red or skipping a heartbeat, maintaining his composure. When Qi Mo glanced over at him, he raised an eyebrow as if to say: See? Isn't my subordinate doing well? He bought you enough time to flirt!
Su Peijiu looked at the unyielding Leyang and huffed in annoyance. She turned to Black Crow and said, "Let's quickly find if there are any caves or something nearby. With water all around us, it's impossible to keep someone trapped here; there must be some hidden door we don't know about."
Upon hearing his Master of the Building say this, Black Crow felt a bit proud: "Master of the Building."
"Um?"
"In fact, we have already found the entrance."
Su Peijiu kicked out, "Why didn't you just say so?!"
Black Crow replied aggrievedly, "Did you even ask me?"
Su Peijiu sneered, "I'll tell Flower Mother that you bullied me."
Upon hearing this, Black Crow's head started to ache. He quickly begged for mercy, "Master of the Building, please don't hold a grudge. Don't tell Flower Mother, okay?"
"I have to tell Flower Mother that you mocked the master and committed an offense. You won't be punished to death, just a good scolding according to the building rules. Don't worry..."
That's enough to get someone killed... "Master of the Building, let's negotiate..."
Leyang watched as his lord's face grew darker and the cold light in his eyes intensified. He glanced again at the pair of playful master and subordinate and silently mourned several times.
It seemed that Su Peijiu would definitely be devoured by his lord until not even bones were left...
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