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In these five years, he had thought the most about the two of them, mother and child, wondering whether Le Yao Yao was carrying a boy or a girl.
If it was a boy, he would look like him. If it was a girl, she would be as lovely as her mother.
If he could go out, he would be able to hold them both tightly, making up for all the days he had missed, for not being there to accompany them.
Thus, for the sake of his two beloved ones, he had to survive and escape.
No matter how difficult or perilous it was, it didn't matter because he held onto a determination that sustained him.
Because of this determination, he finally left that desolate place and returned.
At last, he saw the person he had longed for, the one whose absence had caused him so much pain.
They were doing well—at least much better than he had imagined.
Le Yao Yao was thriving, and she was strong.
Clearly a delicate and beautiful woman who should have been protected by him, sheltered from the storms of life, she had become resilient in his absence.
She was no longer the fragile person he had first met, someone who could shatter with just a touch.
It was evident that she had grown strong—strong enough to protect herself and their child.
When he saw the pair of people he had been longing for, there was a moment when he wished he could rush over without a care in the world, embrace them tightly, and share everything about the days they had been apart. He missed them so much and had so much to say. But...
Life is unpredictable; perhaps in this lifetime, he and she were destined to be apart...
Thinking of this, Leng Junyu felt a deep resentment, hating the heavens for treating him this way.
Two people who loved each other so deeply could not be together. Was it because he had committed too many killings in the past?
No one could provide him with an answer to that question. He could only resign himself to fate.
Since they could not meet, and he did not wish to see her again, all he could do was watch her from afar, seeing her happy smile and peaceful life, which would be enough to satisfy him...
With these thoughts, Leng Junyu's heart felt like a jar of mixed flavors had been overturned, a myriad of emotions flooding his mind.
At that moment, he looked down at the little one tugging at his sleeve, gazing up at him with eyes full of expectation.
He was truly adorable, resembling him in many ways.
However, those big round eyes were inherited from his mother.
So clear and captivating, like the most beautiful jade in the world, making anyone who looked at them fall in love.
Especially now, when he displayed such a pitiful yet hopeful expression that softened Leng Junyu's heart.
This poor child had been born without his father by his side. He wondered if the child missed his father or if he didn't even know what a father was!
Thinking of this made Leng Junyu's heart ache faintly.
After all, since childhood, he had longed for the affection of his father and mother. Unfortunately, his mother devoted her entire heart to his father, while his father deeply loved the Empress Mother. Whenever his father went to see the Empress Mother, his mother would throw tantrums, often hitting and scolding him as if she were venting her frustrations.
Thus, from a young age, he both loved and feared his mother.
His father, due to his mother's behavior, paid little attention to him as well.
As a child, he felt incredibly insecure. He vowed that if he ever had children, he would love them dearly and ensure they grew up happily with their parents' companionship, compensating for the love he lacked in his own childhood.
However, this wish was something he would never be able to fulfill in this lifetime.
Poor child, how could he be so similar to his own father!?
Thinking of this made Leng Junyu's heart ache fiercely, as if someone were wielding a dull knife and cutting into him.
Once again, he heard the small boy Nuo Nuo's voice, tinged with a hint of petulance, as if he were trying to charm his father.
“Uncle, please! Just have a meal with me and my mother!”
Leng Yixuan pleaded desperately.
In truth, he hardly knew this uncle; he only knew that yesterday this uncle was impressive and had defeated many bad uncles for him and his mother.
Moreover, for some reason, after seeing this uncle last night, his mother had cried inconsolably.
Now, seeing this uncle again, his mother seemed anxious and excited, wanting to keep him around.
Though he didn’t understand why his mother acted this way, he felt it was his duty to fulfill her wishes.
As he interacted with this uncle, he realized that although the man gave off a cold vibe—cold enough to make one want to sneeze—he felt no fear or dislike towards him.
In fact, he sensed that the uncle's gaze was gentle, tinged with a hint of pity, which made him feel very fond of him. He wanted to be with this uncle for reasons he couldn't quite understand.
While Leng Yixuan pondered these thoughts, the previously silent man finally spoke after Le Yao Yao pleaded with him.
"Alright."
It was a simple statement, yet to Le Yao Yao, it sounded like the most beautiful voice in the world.
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao felt a weight lift from his heart.
It was as if his heart had been filled with honey, sweet and delightful.
He was finally willing to stay; how wonderful...
Filled with joy, Le Yao Yao noticed that Leng Yixuan, after hearing the man's words, couldn't help but clap excitedly, grinning as he said,
"Yay! Uncle is finally willing to stay; that's great!"
"Yay..." It was a moment of shared happiness.
Seeing Le Yao Yao's joyful expression and Leng Yixuan's excited little face, flushed like a ripe red apple, was so adorable that it made one want to take a bite.
The man couldn't help but be infected by their joy and smiled in return.
Since the man had finally agreed to stay, Le Yao Yao immediately called for the waiter to bring out more dishes.
"One order of Braised Sea Bass, Steamed Pork Ribs, Spicy Shrimp..."
"Got it, please wait a moment. The dishes will be ready soon."
The waiter quickly went to place the order. Soon, the steaming hot dishes were served one after another.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao smiled and said to the man sitting across from her, "It's just a simple meal. Please don't mind, it's my way of thanking you for your help yesterday."
Although she could have dealt with those bullies herself, having Xuan around made it risky to confront a large group, as it could potentially put Xuan in danger. This man had stepped in to help her, so Le Yao Yao felt it was only right to express her gratitude.
The man simply replied with a light tone, "It's nothing, really. No need to mention it."
"Hehe."
Le Yao Yao chuckled and then seemed to remember something. She turned to the man and said, "My surname is Le, and my given name is Yao. May I ask your surname, Hero?"
"Dugu."
Without a moment's hesitation, the man responded to Le Yao Yao's inquiry.
“Dugu?”
Dugu, solitude, truly suited the man before her.
Could it be that he had always been this lonely!?
For some reason, even though she knew this man was not Yu, the thought of his loneliness made Le Yao Yao's heart ache.
She wondered if Yu felt lonely up in the heavens after leaving her!?
At this thought, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but feel a tinge of sadness.
However, she quickly suppressed it and smiled at the man across from her.
“Brother Dugu, please eat. Otherwise, the food will get cold.”
After saying this, Le Yao Yao gently coaxed the child sitting beside her, Leng Yixuan.
“Xuan, make sure to eat well. Only when you’re full can you grow up strong!”
“Yes, Xuan will eat well.”
Because being full meant growing up quickly and being able to protect mother properly!
With this thought in mind, Xuan reached out with small hands to pick up the chopsticks and began eating. Seeing this, Le Yao Yao smiled with relief and joined in.
Across from them, Leng Junyu, witnessing the warm scene before him, felt a warmth rise in his heart.
And now, in this moment, how long had he been waiting for it?
In the past, when he was at the bottom of the cliff, every time he felt he could no longer hold on, he would constantly remind himself that once he got out, he would treat Le Yao Yao and her child well.
He wanted to give them the best, to share meals with them, to play together.
He also wanted to teach his own child how to read, write, and practice martial arts.
Now, he had finally accomplished the first thing: being able to enjoy a meal with them.
Although they did not know who he was at this moment, just being able to be close to them filled him with immense satisfaction.
At least, even if he had to leave them in the future, he would still carry some beautiful memories in his heart.
Thinking of this, Leng Junyu felt a surge of excitement and emotion within him.
Especially as he looked at the dishes that Le Yao Yao had just ordered on the table, his heart stirred once more.
These dishes were all his favorites from before...
Seeing these dishes reminded Leng Junyu of the past.
He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
As he picked up his chopsticks, reminiscing about those wonderful days while gazing at the exquisite mother and child before him, his heart—once lonely for five years—was finally filled with happiness.
He truly wished that this moment could last forever.
Time had come to a standstill, and in the entire world, there were only the three of them...
It was a pity that for him, this was merely a hope.
A meal quickly came to an end. After they had eaten their fill, Le Yao Yao signaled for the waiter to clear the dishes and bring out some fresh fruits. Then, as if a thought had struck her, she turned to the man before her and asked.
"By the way, Brother Dugu, where are you planning to go?"
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's question, the man paused for a moment before replying.
"I have no fixed abode; I plan to wander around."
"Oh, that's perfect! Xuan and I are also just exploring the area. Why don't we travel together?"
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