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"Don't be afraid, they have all left."
With a firm turn, Leng Yixuan stepped in front of Xin'er and spoke.
Although his tone was calm, there was an enchanting quality in his deep, hoarse voice that filled Xin'er, who had been feeling anxious, with a sudden sense of safety.
She didn't know how the man knew that her father and the others had already left, but deep down, she felt an unexplainable trust in him.
It was as if, just moments ago on the fifth floor, when she was terrified and only thinking about escaping as far away as possible, she had accidentally stumbled into the man's embrace and found herself instinctively trusting him.
It felt like a small boat adrift in the vast ocean had finally found its harbor.
This extraordinary feeling made her trust someone for the first time.
So at that moment, without a second thought, she sought help from this man before her.
Now, upon hearing his words, Xin'er's previously panicked heart gradually settled down.
She gently nodded, not caring how he knew her father and the others had left.
At this moment, Xin'er resolutely followed in Leng Yixuan's footsteps, step by step behind him.
Perhaps deep down, she sensed that this man was a good person, even though his identity was somewhat mysterious.
But she believed in him!
This belief prompted Xin'er to resolutely lift her feet and follow closely behind Leng Yixuan.
Leng Yixuan glanced back at the petite figure trailing him without hesitation, his brows softening, and a flicker of delight sparkled in his deep black eyes.
The second floor of Drunken Indulgence was typically frequented by the wealthy and powerful.
Thus, everything on this floor was designed to exude luxury without losing elegance, blending refinement with opulence.
Throughout the corners of the second floor, exquisite calligraphy, famous paintings, and antique jade were displayed. Each item was of considerable value, further accentuating the high-end atmosphere that was beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Everyone has a sense of vanity, especially those with power and wealth who love to show off.
Even though it was well known that every room on the second floor of Drunken Indulgence came with a hefty price tag, business dealings and social gatherings pushed many to secure reservations here to elevate their status.
The Big Boss of Drunken Indulgence understood perfectly how to cater to people's vanity!
Moreover, each private room on the second floor was uniquely crafted.
There were a total of fifty Elegant Rooms on this floor, each showcasing a distinct ethnic style.
It was said that the Big Boss spent several years traveling around the world to gather various cultural inspirations for these designs.
At this moment, Xin'er followed behind the man, unsure of which room he intended to enter. However, with her worries fading away, she could finally take in her surroundings properly.
As she gazed at the luxurious architecture, Xin'er's bright beautiful eyes revealed her awe without reservation.
Wow, this place is truly beautiful and luxurious.
For someone like her, a poor person, even an ordinary cup here would be something she couldn't afford!
Thinking this, Xin'er walked carefully with each step, afraid of breaking something. Even if she sold herself, it wouldn't be enough to cover the cost!
It wasn't that Leng Yixuan didn't understand Xin'er's mindset; he couldn't help but shake his head in resignation at her cautious little face.
However, before he could say much more, a lanky young man dressed in blue elegant attire approached them.
As soon as the Blue-Clad Man saw Leng Yixuan, he quickened his pace and came to stand before him. He was about to bow respectfully and say something when Leng Yixuan raised his hand to stop him.
The Blue-Clad Man looked puzzled at first, but when his gaze fell on Xin'er behind Leng Yixuan, a look of astonishment and understanding crossed his eyes.
Quickly recovering, the Blue-Clad Man addressed Leng Yixuan.
"Please."
"Mm."
Leng Yixuan lightly responded to the Blue-Clad Man's reaction, seeming somewhat satisfied.
After all, the people he had chosen to manage 'Drunken Indulgence' were all elites. With just a glance or a gesture, they could understand his intentions.
This Blue-Clad Man was Lan Jun, responsible for managing the second floor.
In the establishment known as "Drunken Indulgence," each floor is managed by a responsible person, and Li Lao is the boss overseeing all four levels.
At this moment, Lan Jun, having received instructions from Leng Yixuan, treated him like an ordinary guest and led them to the Observation Room that Leng Yixuan frequented.
As the name suggests, the Observation Room offers a view of many sights.
From this room, one can gaze out of the windows on either side and see the bustling scene of the lobby on the first floor of Drunken Indulgence, as well as the activities on the street below, all vividly captured in one's sight.
Thus, this room is not open to anyone except for Leng Yixuan himself.
However, Xin'er was unaware of this fact.
Following closely behind Leng Yixuan, she entered the Observation Room.
Inside, everything was crafted from high-quality sandalwood, and as soon as they stepped into the room, a faint scent of sandalwood wafted through the air.
The delicate fragrance was subtle yet refreshing to the mind and spirit.
Xin'er inhaled deeply, a satisfied smile spreading across her face.
Her expression caught the attention of Leng Yixuan, who was already seated nearby. Noticing her delight, his deep black eyes flickered with interest as he thought to himself.
What a woman easily pleased!
"What kind of dishes do you like?" he asked.
As soon as Xin'er sat down, Leng Yixuan immediately asked her a question.
Hearing this, Xin'er snapped back to reality and stared blankly at Leng Yixuan. She blinked her sparkling beautiful eyes and quickly shook her head.
"I can eat anything. Just order whatever you like!"
After all, she was just accompanying him for the meal; she felt too shy to order her favorite dishes.
Moreover, it was clear that the dishes here were quite expensive!
Earlier, when she had come here with her father, she had glanced at the menu prices and was taken aback.
A simple stir-fried vegetable dish cost ten taels! To her, that was an astronomical price!
Since her mother passed away, she had been supporting her younger brother on her own, often doing very labor-intensive work. Earning ten taels would take her a whole year of hard labor!
Thus, upon hearing the man's words, Xin'er immediately shook her head vigorously.
From the expression on Xin'er's face, Leng Yixuan quickly guessed what she was thinking. He decided not to ask her what she liked to eat and simply ordered the restaurant's most famous dishes and desserts before signaling for Lan Jun to step back.
At 'Drunken Indulgence,' not only was the decor luxurious and the service attentive, but the dishes also arrived at the table in no time.
As she looked at the round table covered with a bright red tablecloth, adorned with more than a dozen dishes that were visually appealing and aromatic, Xin'er couldn't help but swallow hard, almost drooling as the rumbling in her stomach grew louder.
Oh my, everything looks so delicious!
On the table lay a feast of precious delicacies, including shark fin, bird's nest soup, stir-fried crab, and tea shrimp, among others.
These dishes would cost a fortune if bought outside, not to mention that this was 'Drunken Indulgence,' where prices were several times higher than usual!
Thus, although Xin'er was very hungry, she did not immediately pick up her chopsticks.
It wasn't until Leng Yixuan dismissed everyone else, leaving just the two of them, that he turned his gaze to the girl who was clearly starving yet merely sat there, swallowing her saliva without eating. He teased her, saying, "Do you think just looking at this food will fill you up?!"
"Uh..."
Upon hearing his words, Xin'er's face flushed with embarrassment.
She realized that he had caught her staring at the dishes and drooling! How humiliating!
Thinking this, Xin'er quickly lowered her head, too shy to meet his gaze.
From his tone, she could tell he was teasing her.
Oh dear, it seemed she had been embarrassing herself in front of him all day!
As Xin'er lamented internally, she saw Leng Yixuan already picking up his chopsticks and digging into the delicious spread before them.
"Mm, this food is really good! Hurry up and eat! You promised to join me for dinner as a thank you!"
"Oh, okay."
Upon hearing Leng Yixuan's words, Xin'er no longer hesitated. She picked up the chopsticks in front of her and slowly began to pick up the dishes, starting to eat.
The food was delicious; it was the best she had ever tasted in her life.
After all, even when her family was still harmonious in the past, her father's business was only somewhat stable. It barely allowed them to get by without starving.
Now, although her father's business was doing well, he had only ordered some relatively inexpensive dishes earlier.
Looking at the lavish spread before her, Xin'er felt a mix of emotions.
She was enjoying such delicious food, yet her younger brother Xiaobao had never tasted anything good in his life!
Ever since their mother passed away when she was twelve, she had been taking care of Xiaobao on her own.
At just twelve years old, what could she do? She couldn't even support herself! Fortunately, several kind neighbors saw how pitiful the two siblings were and often helped them out. Whenever there were odd jobs to be done, they would call her along, allowing her to raise her brother.
However, despite all this, for her brother, the best thing he had ever eaten was just a chicken leg she bought him on his birthday…
Thinking of this made Xin'er’s heart ache.
She thought of her poor deceased mother and her brother who was still in a coma. She wondered if today, since she wasn't going home, their unfeeling father would refuse to let the doctor continue treating Xiaobao.
After all, she had messed up his plans today…
Thinking of this, Xin'er began to lose her appetite.
The sorrow in her heart caused her beautiful eyes to quickly fill with a layer of mist, making her look even more pitiful.
Noticing the same in Xin'er, Leng Yixuan couldn't help but furrow his brows and asked with concern, "What's wrong? Don't you like the food?"
He set down his wine glass and spoke softly.
In truth, he had lied earlier; he had already eaten dinner. However, upon realizing that the girl in front of him was hungry, he had fabricated a story just to encourage her to eat something.
Now, seeing the sorrowful expression on the girl's face, his heart ached slightly.
Upon hearing Leng Yixuan's words, Xin'er shook her head. Her little head remained lowered as she softly replied, "No, the food is really good..."
Her voice was gentle, and although she tried hard to control it, he could still detect the suppressed sobs within.
Hearing this, Leng Yixuan's brow furrowed even more. He immediately reached out with his large knuckles and gently lifted her little head that was about to droop down to her chest.
When the girl's face came into view, Leng Yixuan's strikingly beautiful deep black eyes widened in surprise!
What a pitiful tearful expression!
Before him, on that delicate little face, a pair of beautiful eyes, like black jade, were now filled with tears.
The tears, crystal clear and shimmering, swirled in her eyes before swiftly cascading down two lines of sorrowful droplets under his gaze.
Watching the tear tracks glisten with a hint of silver as they slid down her snow-white cheeks, the silent cry in her tear-filled eyes was breathtakingly beautiful, making it hard to find words to describe.
At this sight, Leng Yixuan felt a sudden thud in his heart, as if something had struck him fiercely. Immediately, a tingling sensation surged from the soft skin at his fingertips, coursing through his entire body…
This extraordinary feeling was something he had never experienced before!
Moreover, while the girl's tears were beautiful, they filled him with an overwhelming sense of heartache.
Seeing the sorrow and sadness in her eyes was more unbearable than being cut by a knife!
The melancholy etched between her brows made him wish he could wipe it away with a single sweep.
What he longed to see was her radiant smile, just like before, along with her melodious laughter that rang like silver bells…
Thus, upon witnessing the girl's tears, Leng Yixuan said nothing but immediately took out a silk handkerchief from his pocket. With gentle yet meticulous movements, he wiped away the tears from her face.
As he wiped, Leng Yixuan spoke softly.
"If you have any troubles, just say them out loud. Don't keep them bottled up inside; it will only make you unhappy."
His voice was deep and slightly hoarse, yet it possessed a comforting magic that made one want to pour out all their worries.
Although she knew she shouldn't confide too much in a stranger, Xin'er simply couldn't help herself.
Ever since her mother passed away, she had been taking care of her young brother all by herself. No matter how great the hardships ahead, she had to grit her teeth and endure.
After all, they were now all each other had left; as the older sister, she had to bear everything for her brother.
Moreover, she absolutely couldn't show any signs of struggle in front of him, as it would only make him sad.
Though her brother was still very young, he had already begun to understand things.
However, his understanding was entirely due to the family's circumstances, and it pained her deeply.
Her brother was only six years old; he should be enjoying a beautiful childhood, carefree and happy. But now…
Thinking of this, Xin'er finally broke down and cried out loud.
"I miss my brother... Wuwu..."
"My brother fell from a tree a few days ago and hurt his head badly, but I have no money... Wuwu... That's why I took him back to find Father. I thought that even though Father divorced Mother, he would still help us because we are his children. Who knew... Wuwu..."
"My brother is still at Father's House! Today, I escaped and messed up Father's plans... Wuwu... But I don't want to be with an old man! Wuwu... What should I do now? I have no money to treat my brother! What should I do?! Wuwu..."
Perhaps the pain inside her had been bottled up for too long, or maybe it was because this man before her exuded such a sense of security. Or perhaps it was simply that she knew she would never have any further connection with him. In that moment, Xin'er could no longer suppress her feelings and let all her anguish pour out.
Tears as big as beans streamed down from her beautiful eyes like a flood breaking through a dam—once they started flowing, there was no stopping them.
Watching the girl in front of him cry uncontrollably, Leng Yixuan realized that she had suffered for far too long. Her pitiful appearance filled him with both pain and anger.
From her words, he, being clever, had already figured out what was going on. It made him furious to think about what she had endured.
How could there be such a heartless father in this world!?
Even a tiger wouldn’t harm its own cub; that man was worse than a beast!
Though Leng Yixuan felt anger boiling inside him, seeing the girl before him reduced to tears made his heart ache for her. He wanted to comfort her, but as a businessman, he was an elite; he had never been good at offering consolation.
The girl’s tears seemed endless, soaking through the spa towel he held in his hands.
Women were indeed made of water!
With a sigh in his heart, Leng Yixuan reached out gently towards the girl’s frail shoulder. Just as his large hand was about to rest on her shoulder, he paused for a moment before lightly patting it.
“Don’t cry anymore, it’s okay…”
He wasn’t sure if it was because he didn’t know how to comfort someone or if his tone was too gentle, but it only made the girl cry harder.
Seeing this, Leng Yixuan felt somewhat powerless. However, he understood that at this moment, she couldn’t stop crying; she needed to vent and seek comfort.
Thinking of this, Leng Yixuan acted without hesitation, using his Ape Arm to wrap around the girl's incredibly slender waist, pulling her into his embrace.
This action by Leng Yixuan was purely out of concern.
He just wanted the girl to lean against him, believing that at least she could cry freely and vent her emotions.
However, when the girl was startled by his sudden move, she forgot to cry.
Feeling herself enveloped in a warm and sturdy chest, she noticed how broad it was. The scent was so pleasant—a faint Magnolia fragrance that brought a sense of peace…
As she inhaled this gentle Magnolia fragrance, her tear-streaked little face pressed against the man's chest. Through the thin fabric of his clothing, Xin'er could still feel his intense warmth and the powerful rhythm of his heartbeat.
Thump, thump, thump—so rhythmic, like a soothing melody.
Her nearly shattered emotions gradually calmed down.
Without speaking, she quietly nestled in the man's embrace, listening to the steady beat of his heart as he gently patted her back with his large hand, slowly comforting her…
Such tenderness, such thoughtfulness, such indulgence—how long had it been since she felt this!?
In the past, when her mother was still around, if she ever felt wronged, she would immediately hide in her mother's arms. Her mother would comfort her just like this man did now, gently patting her back and softly coaxing her…
This feeling was truly wonderful!
The sense of security this man gave her felt so reassuring, as if…
"You're like my mother..."
Xin'er couldn't help but voice her innermost thoughts, but as soon as she finished speaking, she felt the man holding her tense up, and all his movements came to an abrupt halt.
Seeing this, Xin'er was startled because she realized that he must have misunderstood her meaning.
Thinking of this, Xin'er quickly pulled away from the man's embrace and looked up at him, flustered as she began to explain.
"Um, just now, what I meant by that, please don't misunderstand. I didn't mean to say you remind me of my mother. What I meant is that you give me a feeling similar to my mother—ah, no, no! What I mean is that you make me feel safe, just like my mother does..."
By the end of her explanation, Xin'er was at a loss for words. The more flustered she became, the less coherent her speech was; her tongue felt like it was tying itself in knots.
Yet she feared that if she didn't clarify, the man might take it the wrong way.
She didn't want him to misunderstand or get angry.
After all, he was the first person in her life, besides her mother, who had treated her so well!
With this thought in mind, Xin'er felt even more anxious.
Her tear-streaked little face sparkled with glistening droplets in her eyes, and her nose was red from crying, making her look like a delicate flower trembling in a storm—enough to tug at anyone's heartstrings.
Originally, Leng Yixuan was utterly speechless upon hearing Xin'er's words and didn't know how to react.
After all, he had no idea that his gentle coaxing of the girl in his arms had resulted in—
You are like my mother... These words were a complete blow to him! How can he be said to be a woman, even though he is a seven-foot tall man? Moreover, he is also someone else’s mother! ? Therefore, Leng Yixuan was completely confused. However, when he saw the girl's panicked explanation, as if she was afraid that he would misunderstand, the panic, nervousness, and helplessness made him feel unbearable, and in the end, he could only sigh helplessly. Hey, I can't help it, who said these words came from her mouth. Leng YixuanAlthough I was speechless, after seeing that the girl was no longer crying, I felt a little bit of comfort in my heart. "You don't need to explain, I understand." The man's words stunned Xin'er's pretty face. He understands! ?
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