AISMLHC 28 – First Update~

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The room fell into silence.

Lu Huo, feeling embarrassed, reached out to grab the small blanket next to him, attempting to cover his lower half. The blanket was a bit small. Could it really hide his long tail?

He tilted his head slightly, covering his eyes with one hand, deceiving himself into not looking at that ugly thing.

The young man’s eyes turned red, the corners of his eyes tinged with redness, tears welling up.

Who would like a creature that couldn’t walk on two feet?

No, he wasn’t even human. The happiness he had before felt stolen, and the dream had ended in just a few days.

Lu Huo’s hand covered his eyes tightly, tears rolling from the corners of his eyes, tracing down his cheek and disappearing into his hair.

He didn’t dare, nor did he want to look into Qiao Xi’s eyes. He was afraid of the disgust, dislike, and fear that might be reflected in them.

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Tears continued to fall from the young man’s reddened eyes, filled with shame.

Qiao Xi snapped out of her daze, her eyes filled with shock. The icy touch she felt under her hand reminded her that this wasn’t a dream.

“This is… a fish tail?” Her tone was filled with astonishment.

Lu Huo tilted his head slightly, tightly covering his eyes with one hand, afraid to see the girl’s reaction. His voice was filled with despair. “Yes.”

Qiao Xi blinked forcefully, confirming that she wasn’t hallucinating or seeing things. Lu Huo had actually grown a fish tail!

Oh my god!

Qiao Xi was truly taken aback. She had never imagined that Lu Huo would transform like this.

In the book, Lu Huo’s character is set up as someone who helps the female protagonist, Qiao Xi, whenever she faces difficulties.

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There is no extensive description of him, and there is no mention of him having a fish tail!

Qiao Xi cautiously and gently touched Lu Huo’s tail. It felt smooth and cool, but the tail was damaged and stained with a bluish-black color, its beauty marred.

“Does it hurt here?” Qiao Xi lightly tapped the damaged and decaying fish tail with her fingertips.

A strange sensation ran through the tail, causing Lu Huo to tightly purse his lips. His face almost turned pale, and his entire body tensed up. He was afraid to make even the slightest movement, fearing it would provoke the girl’s disgust.

Lu Huo shook his head, his voice low and hoarse. “It doesn’t hurt.”

His eyes were intensely red, and his tone carried a plea. “It’s ugly, please don’t look.” He himself would feel disgusted if he saw such an ugly thing.

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Curious, Qiao Xi asked, “What happened to Lu Huo’s legs? And why does he have a fish tail? Is the decay and damage of his tail due to dark energy?”

Bao Fu, not surprised by the question, explained to Qiao Xi

[Master, Lu Huo’s father is a human, but his mother is from a different race. That’s why he has a fish tail. In the case of fish-like babies from the different race, they gradually learn to control the transformation of their tail and legs after the age of three. However, Lu Huo’s tail was corrupted by dark energy from an early age, preventing him from transforming it. With his tail injured, he cannot walk on his feet]

It continued, “As long as the dark energy is eliminated and the injuries on the fish tail heal, he will be able to walk normally.”

Qiao Xi listened with astonishment. In the book, there were not many descriptions about Lu Huo’s background. It only mentioned that he was overlooked in the Lu family, often bullied when he was young, and later reappeared as a cunning antagonist.

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She never expected that Lu Huo had such a background. So he was both human and a little goldfish?

Qiao Xi was a bit confused.

She lifted her gaze and looked at the young man who was tilting his head slightly, tightly covering his eyes with one hand. He exuded a gloomy and desperate aura.

He was in pain, and Qiao Xi felt a heaviness in her chest. “Lu Huo.”

“Hmm?” he responded softly.

She told him, “Your tail is not ugly at all.”

Without looking at his damaged and bluish-black fish tail, she noticed the shining golden part and his naturally handsome features. Now, with the addition of the golden tail, he looked like a prince from a fairy tale.

Lu Huo released the hand covering his eyes. His eyes were red, and the corners of his eyes were tinged with redness. He looked at the girl beside him in a daze. Her eyes were bright, devoid of any disgust. “Lu Huo, your tail looks beautiful.”

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Lu Huo’s heart felt like it had been violently dropped to the ground, causing him unbearable pain. But then, it was picked up again by a small hand and cradled in the palm.

Qiao Xi left.

Lu Huo sat by the window, watching the girl’s figure slowly disappear into the night. His eyes were filled with endless darkness.

As the night grew darker, Qiao Xi finished bathing and received a sudden call from Ye Zixin.

As soon as she picked up the phone, she heard the worried voice of the other person on the line, “Xiao Xi, Tang Tang hasn’t returned to the dormitory yet. The dormitory is already locked, and I can’t go out to look for her. I’m worried… something might have happened to her.”

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Qiao Xi paused in her hair drying motion, setting down the towel. “She went to work part-time today?”

“Yes, she went after school. Normally, she would rush back to the dormitory before it closed. But now, the dormitory has been locked for so long, and we haven’t seen her.”

Ye Zixin tried calling Tang Tang, but her phone was turned off. She was worried that Tang Tang, being a girl, might encounter danger being out so late. So she decided to call Qiao Xi, who lived outside the school, hoping she could help figure out a solution.

“Alright, I understand. I’ll go look for her later.” After hanging up the phone, Qiao Xi immediately changed out of her pajamas and headed out.

She knew that Tang Tang worked part-time at a hot pot restaurant. When she arrived at the restaurant, it was almost closing time.

“Miss, we’re about to close and can’t serve any more customers. You’re welcome to come back tomorrow,” the manager said with a smile as Qiao Xi walked in.

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“I’m looking for a friend. Is Tang Tang here?” Qiao Xi asked.

The girl in front of Qiao Xi was extremely beautiful, with a good temperament. She had just gotten out of a luxury car parked outside, and the manager hadn’t expected that she was looking for Tang Tang. “Is she in the kitchen?”

“I’ll go find her.” Qiao Xi walked straight in, and the manager couldn’t stop her at all.

In the kitchen, the other staff had already finished their shifts, leaving only Tang Tang sitting on a small stool, diligently scrubbing the pots.

The manager followed after her. “I’m sorry, miss, non-staff members are not allowed in our kitchen area.”

Qiao Xi took a small step back, standing at the entrance, and retorted, “I didn’t enter.”

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Tang Tang heard the commotion and looked up. She saw Qiao Xi standing by the door, and her face was filled with astonishment. “Xiao Xi, why are you here?”

“Zixin said that you hadn’t returned so late, and she was worried about you, so she called me.” Qiao Xi looked at the pile of dishes and pots on the floor and asked the manager, “Did she wash all of these by herself?”

“We’re short-staffed in our shop, and she’s the youngest here. What’s wrong with having young people do more work?” The manager didn’t see any issue with it.

“Tang Tang, I’m fine. I’ll finish washing these and go back to school later.” Tang Tang smiled at Qiao Xi as she continued scrubbing the pots with determination.

“It’s so late, how are you going back? It’s difficult to catch a bus now, let alone find a taxi outside.” Qiao Xi said directly, “I’ll take you back later.”

“It’s too much trouble for you…” Tang Tang wanted to politely decline.

Qiao Xi didn’t wait for her refusal. “I’ll wait for you in the car.”

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Qiao Xi waited in the car for Tang Tang, her mind still processing the shocking sight of Lu Huo’s fish tail from earlier tonight. She hadn’t fully absorbed it yet.

Qiao Xi turned to Bao Fu and asked, “Did you already know that Lu Huo had a fish tail?”

Bao Fu hurriedly clarified

[Master, I didn’t know before]

[Master, do you mind Lu Huo having a fish tail?]

Bao Fu wasn’t human, so it didn’t understand human emotions and thoughts. Its only hope every day was for the master to absorb more gold energy and open small treasure chests.

Bao Fu thought that Qiao Xi didn’t like Lu Huo’s fish tail, so it quickly tried to appease her

[Master, for the sake of gold energy, endure it a bit. As long as Lu Huo controls it well, his tail won’t suddenly pop out. Don’t be afraid]

“I don’t mind, and I’m not afraid. I’m just a little surprised.”

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Suddenly, an unexpected surprise occurred.

At this moment, Tang Tang hurriedly came out from the hot pot restaurant. She opened the car door and pleaded with Qiao Xi inside, “Xiao Xi, can you take me to the train station?”

Qiao Xi moved inside, making room and said, “It’s late now, and there are no more buses. Get in the car, and I’ll take you back to school.”

Tang Tang shook her head. “I’m not going back to school. I need to go home now.”

“What happened?” Qiao Xi saw the worry and panic in her eyes.

“My dad… My dad fell from the construction site and is lying in the hospital, needing surgery.” Her mom didn’t want her to worry, so she kept it a secret. But now, the family couldn’t afford the surgery cost, and her mom had no choice but to call and tell her.

She wanted to go back and see her dad.

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Qiao Xi fell silent for a moment. She looked at the 9% green energy on the back of Tang Tang’s hand and spoke, “Get in the car. I’ll take you home. It’s too late now. Even if I take you to the train station, there won’t be any trains departing.”

“But my home is in the neighboring city. It takes 2 to 3 hours to drive there from here.” Tang Tang bit her lip, afraid of troubling Qiao Xi.

“It’s okay. It’s Saturday tomorrow, and I don’t have classes. I can rest a bit later tonight. I’ll give driver Uncle Liang a bonus for this.” Qiao Xi smiled.

Driver Uncle Liang quickly said, “Miss, it’s my duty. It’s not tiring at all.”

How could it be tiring to drive for the Qiao family? They only needed their services when Mr. and Mrs. Qiao or Miss Qiao were traveling. Most importantly, the salary provided by the Qiao family was high, and Uncle Liang had always been grateful.

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Seeing Tang Tang still hesitating, Qiao Xi urged her, “Aren’t you worried about your father? Get in the car quickly.”

“Okay.” Tang Tang nodded gratefully.

By the time the car arrived at the hospital where Tang Tang’s father was, it was already one or two in the morning.

Normally, Qiao Xi would go to bed early at night, and by this time, she was already drowsy.

“Xiao Xi, you’re tired. You don’t have to accompany me upstairs. I can manage on my own.” Tang Tang knew that Qiao Xi had fallen asleep on the way there, and she felt bad about waking her up.

“It’s alright.” Qiao Xi covered her mouth and yawned. Tears welled up in the corners of her eyes, making her dark eyes even more watery. “It’s okay, I’ll accompany you upstairs and take a look at Uncle too.”

Tang Tang was truly grateful to Qiao Xi, especially since her friends from before had distanced themselves from her after her family encountered difficulties. Qiao Xi’s help now seemed even more precious.

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After Tang Tang’s father lost his job when the company closed down, due to his old age, it was difficult for him to find new employment. With urgent financial needs at home, he reluctantly went to a construction site and pleaded with the site manager to hire him.

Today, while working on the elevated structure, he fell down due to mishandling and suffered a severe compound fracture in his thigh, requiring immediate surgery.

Tang Tang found the hospital room and quickly opened the door.

“Tang Tang, why did you come back so late? Didn’t I ask you to come back tomorrow?” Tang Tang’s mother was surprised and worried when she saw her daughter suddenly appear. It was dangerous for a girl to travel alone at night.

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“My friend gave me a ride back,” Tang Tang introduced her mother to Qiao Xi. “This is my college classmate, Qiao Xi. She accompanied me all the way.”

Tang Tang’s mother then noticed the exceptional appearance of the girl standing behind her daughter. The Tang family had once been quite well-off, and she had interacted with many wealthy wives and daughters, seeing many beautiful faces. However, she had never seen a girl as stunning as the one before her.

“You’re Tang Tang’s classmate, right? I’m really grateful to you,” Tang Tang’s mother said.

Qiao Xi replied, “Auntie, there’s no need to be polite.”

Tang Tang asked her mother, “How is Dad’s leg?”

“The doctor said it’s a severe compound fracture in his thigh and requires surgery,” Tang Tang’s mother looked troubled. “Your father strongly opposes the surgery and because of the pain he took some painkillers and fell asleep.”

Hearing this, Tang Tang lowered her head with a pained expression. “Dad is worried about the money.”

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Their family was already out of money, and now with her father’s injury requiring a significant amount for the surgery, it was an added burden. Tang Tang felt utterly powerless, weighed down by her work-related frustrations and worries about her father.

Meanwhile, Qiao Xi noticed that the green energy on the back of Tang Tang’s hand dropped to 6% in an instant.

The next day, sunlight filled the small courtyard, bringing a hint of vitality to the desolate place.

Lu Huo sat by the window, reading a book. His face had returned to its usual calmness.

The young man was dressed in a clean white shirt, looking sharp and upright. The sunlight streaming through the window fell upon him, giving him an air of elegance.

Sitting by the window, Lu Huo reached out and gently rubbed the white head of Xi Huo, his voice low and tinged with anticipation and humility. “When will your owner come today?”

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Xi Huo twitched its ears, unaware of the answer.

Wen Qing was now in charge of Lu Huo’s meals and cleaning, and in her spare time, she would quietly read in a peaceful place, hoping to refresh her knowledge of medicine.

Today, during breakfast, lunch, and even now when she brought dinner, she noticed that Lu Huo remained seated by the window, hardly moving at all.

The young man resembled a beautiful porcelain figurine, devoid of vitality, sitting expressionless and eagerly awaiting the arrival of the girl.

But today, Qiao Xi seemed to be absent.

“Young Master, dinner is ready,” Wen Qing set up the dinner and then left on her own accord.

As the sun set, casting an orange glow in the sky that gradually succumbed to the darkness of night, Lu Huo’s rigid body remained unmoved, his thin lips almost devoid of color.

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His large hand held Xi Huo, which was restless on his leg. Lu Huo’s voice was hoarse, his eyes dark and gloomy. “Will your owner not come?”

Xi Huo kicked its leg, oblivious to everything.

Nightfall enveloped everything, and on the wheelchair, the young man’s figure gradually disappeared into the dim light, consumed by the darkness.

His jet-black eyes became slightly moist as he lowered his head, resembling a forsaken dog that couldn’t bear to leave its owner. It was pitiful.

In a low whisper, he said, “Will she come tomorrow?”

“Does she despise me?”

“If she sees my ugly self, she won’t come.”

The light in Lu Huo’s eyes faded away. Could she not detest him?

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AISMLHC 27 – First Update

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The car stopped in front of a restaurant. Qiao Xi led Lu Huo inside, and instead of choosing a private and secluded booth, she picked a table by the window in the dining hall.

“I heard their hot pot here is pretty good. You can try it later,” Qiao Xi knew that Lu Huo had never had hot pot before.

“I’ll order a split pot so you can try both flavors,” as soon as she finished speaking, she noticed a person in a red uniform not far away. She had already investigated and knew that this person, Fang Tang, worked part-time here.

Fang Tang was carrying a large pot, and her petite figure struggled to pour the soup into the customers’ hot pots. It seemed quite strenuous.

Then, Qiao Xi saw a man in a suit, presumably the manager, approach Fang Tang. His expression didn’t look good, and Qiao Xi couldn’t hear what they were saying, but she could see Fang Tang continuously apologizing.

The man looked impatient, waving his hand, and Fang Tang carefully carried the large pot away.

“What are you looking at?” Lu Huo asked Qiao Xi.

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“I just saw someone I know. My classmate works part-time here.”

A dark shade crossed Lu Huo’s eyes, and his lowered eyelids concealed his expression. “Do we need to change places?”

“Why would we need to change places?” Qiao Xi looked at the despondent young man next to her and cleverly understood what he was worried about. “Are you afraid of being seen by my classmate? It’s okay, she won’t say anything.”

Lu Huo’s concern was whether Qiao Xi’s classmate would look at her with strange eyes when they saw her with a disabled person. After all, nobody wants to see the moon stained with mud.

Qiao Xi turned her body to face him, her hands cupping his face on both sides, and then, with his astonished gaze, she firmly grasped his face.

She leaned in close, her warm breath falling on his face. The young man’s cold features tinged with a hint of red.

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“Lu Huo, it seems like you still don’t understand me,” Qiao Xi locked eyes with him. “I don’t care about what others think. I only care about the opinions of the person I care about.”

After saying that, a mischievous glint flashed in Qiao Xi’s eyes. She curved her pretty lips and bit down on Lu Huo’s chin.

Lu Huo froze in place.

The girl was mischievous indeed, deliberately using her sharp teeth to bite the soft flesh of his chin and even rubbing against it. She didn’t exert much force, but a slight tingling sensation spread, causing Lu Huo to tightly grip the armrests, almost losing control. “Qiao Xi…”

Qiao Xi quickly let go, playing the victim. “You’re the one with wild thoughts. This is your punishment.”

Lu Huo never expected the girl to be so audacious. They were outside, surrounded by so many customers, but she didn’t care at all and engaged in such behavior. “You can’t do this.”

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His chin felt damp and itchy. Lu Huo tensed his face, lacking any confidence in his words. “It’s embarrassing for people to see.”

Qiao Xi didn’t pay attention to his protests, a mischievous glimmer in her eyes. “Left a teeth mark.”

Her slightly chilly fingertips touched the spot where she had bitten him. “Does it hurt?”

Lu Huo was helpless yet indulgent. “No, but next time… don’t do this outside.”

“What about inside? Can I bite you indoors?” Qiao Xi blinked her dark, shining eyes.

The young man kept a straight face, refusing to indulge in her teasing.

How could there be such a mischievous little devil? It was truly irritating yet ticklishly amusing.

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“Hello, here are the soup bases,” Fang Tang approached while carrying a large pot. When she looked up, she discovered that the customer was Qiao Xi, which surprised her.

“Tang Tang, what a coincidence! Are you working part-time here?” Qiao Xi smiled and spoke.

Fang Tang felt a bit flustered and ashamed, replying softly, “Yes, I am.”

She noticed the good-looking young man sitting next to Qiao Xi and asked, “Are you here with… a friend to have hot pot?”

She wanted to ask if he was Qiao Xi’s boyfriend, but quickly stopped herself, afraid of causing misunderstandings.

Qiao Xi glanced at Lu Huo, who had his eyes lowered. A playful glimmer gleamed in her eyes. “Yes, I brought my boyfriend. He hasn’t tried hot pot before, so I wanted him to give it a taste.”

Lu Huo almost lifted his gaze in shock, his fingertips gripping the armrests tightly, turning pale.

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Fang Tang widened her eyes, then glanced at Qiao Xi and discreetly looked at her supposed boyfriend. The two of them seemed well-matched in appearance.

She quietly said to Qiao Xi, “Many people here really like the assorted side dishes. I’ll give you some extra later.”

“Sure, thank you,” Qiao Xi smiled in response, her eyes devoid of any disdain or contempt towards Fang Tang.

After Fang Tang prepared the soup base, she no longer felt the previous uneasiness and embarrassment. She smiled at Qiao Xi and said, “I’ll go attend to my duties now.”

“Alright.”

Once Fang Tang left, Qiao Xi turned to look at Lu Huo. It was then she noticed his upright posture, stiffness throughout his body, and deep, impenetrable black eyes.

His husky voice carried an almost indiscernible meaning as he asked, “What you said earlier…”

Qiao Xi looked at him with a smile, waiting for him to continue.

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The tips of his ears turned red, and even his face flushed. His voice carried a hint of caution and disbelief. “Is it true?”

Qiao Xi countered his question, “What do you think?”

Lu Huo’s slightly trembling eyelashes covered the expression in his eyes. From childhood to now, the lesson he learned the most was not to indulge in unrealistic fantasies.

“You shouldn’t say things like that,” Lu Huo’s blushing gradually faded, and the light in his eyes dimmed. “Your classmates might take it seriously.”

Qiao Xi chuckled, “It was true from the beginning.”

She glared at him, “We’ve held hands, embraced each other, and you even kissed me. These are things that boyfriends and girlfriends do. Do you want to play games with me and be irresponsible?”

The girl looked at him with reproachful eyes, and Lu Huo’s cold, pale face turned red.

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“No,” he replied.

“Then why are you hesitating?” Qiao Xi pointed to the teeth mark on his chin. “Do you think I would casually bite other people?”

Lu Huo felt a burning sensation where he had been bitten, and it started to heat up.

His chest thumped incessantly, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily curled up.

He was like a fish living in a dark sewer suddenly lifted out and placed in clean water, tasting the sweetness and encountering the bright light.

If one day he were abandoned and thrown back into the sewer, the greedy him would probably die.

Qiao Xi used her fingertips to hook his hand, showing her possessiveness. “From now on, you’re mine. I won’t easily allow other girls to get close to you.” His mischievous face did make her worry.

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Lu Huo’s cool brows relaxed, and he chuckled softly. “No, they won’t.”

Besides her, no one else would want to get close to him.

At that moment, Fang Tang brought the side dishes Qiao Xi had ordered. “The controls are here, Xiaoxi. Do you need me to turn up the heat for you?”

Qiao Xi nodded. “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome. It’s my job,” Fang Tang said as she left with an empty tray. “Enjoy your meal.”

Qiao Xi taught Lu Huo how to eat hot pot. “When eating hot pot, the dipping sauce is crucial. Let me know what you want to add, and I’ll get it for you.”

“Whatever,” Lu Huo replied. In the light, his dark eyes carried an unknowing glimmer, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily curled up.

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While Qiao Xi left her seat to get the condiments, she unintentionally caught sight of Fang Tang standing in the corner, her face pale, occasionally clutching her stomach.

After getting the condiments, Qiao Xi ordered a plate of coconut cakes.

Not long after, Fang Tang brought the coconut cake. “Xiaoxi, this is the coconut cake you ordered earlier.”

“Come over here.” Qiao Xi used a small fork to pick up the cute milk-white coconut cake shaped like a rabbit and handed it to Fang Tang. She brought it close to Fang Tang’s mouth. “Eat something to fill your stomach. Our girls’ stomachs are delicate. Don’t let yourself go hungry.”

“Xiao Xi…” Fang Tang looked at her in shock.

Qiao Xi urged her, “Eat it. No one else will see. If you don’t eat it soon, my hand will get tired.”

Fang Tang felt a mix of shyness and gratitude. She opened her mouth and took a bite of the adorable coconut cake, fearing that someone might notice. She quickly chewed.

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The rich and sweet coconut fragrance spread in her mouth.

Qiao Xi then picked up another coconut cake shaped like a little rabbit. “Have another bite.”

Seeing Qiao Xi’s persistence, Fang Tang ate it once again. When she saw Qiao Xi wanted to feed her more, she quickly shook her head. “I can’t eat anymore, Xiaoxi. Thank you.”

After eating, her stomach, which had been burning with pain, felt considerably better.

Back in the kitchen, Fang Tang’s stomach was warm, and there was still a sweet coconut fragrance in her mouth.

“What are you standing here staring at for? There’s nothing to do now. Hurry up and clean the pots,” the supervisor of the waitstaff saw Fang Tang and spoke in a displeased tone. “You can’t do anything right. All you know is how to be lazy. Go work.”

Fang Tang remained silent for a moment, not arguing with the person. “I’ll go now.”

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In the dining hall, Qiao Xi placed the dishes into the clear soup pot. She noticed that Lu Huo had been staring at her. “What’s wrong?”

Lu Huo’s eyes had a deep color. “You just fed someone else.”

Qiao Xi picked up a perfectly cooked piece of meat with her chopsticks. “Do you want me to feed you too?”

The young man pursed his lips, serious. “No.”

Above his head, the little leaf bud swayed from side to side, not as calm as the expression on his face.

Qiao Xi couldn’t help but laugh. She dipped the meat into a slightly sweet dipping sauce and then fed it to Lu Huo’s lips, speaking sweetly, “I want to feed you.”

Lu Huo’s ears turned red. How could he refuse?

He really enjoyed this kind of interaction!

On the day of the figure drawing class, many of the students in the class were excited, with a hint of anticipation on their faces.

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Many were discussing whether the model coming to the classroom would be a man or a woman, whether they would be handsome or beautiful.

There were many single dogs in the class, and they were both shy and eager.

Next to her, Ye Zixin was excited. “Do you think there will be a handsome male model coming later? Oh, or maybe a beautiful lady. Ladies smell much better than men.”

She nudged Fang Tang with her elbow. “Do you hope it’s a handsome guy or a pretty lady?”

Fang Tang thought seriously for a moment. “I… I’m fine with either.”

Ye Zixin turned to ask Qiao Xi, “Xiaoxi, what about you? Whose figure do you want to draw?”

Qiao Xi remained calm, without excessive expectations. Drawing figures in art school was as ordinary as medical students studying human anatomy.

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However, if she had a choice, her subject of choice would definitely be Lu Huo.

But the boy was too shy and reluctant to agree.

Qiao Xi dampened Ye Zixin’s enthusiasm. “Don’t get your hopes up too high. The school’s budget definitely won’t hire the kind of model you want.”

“What will they hire then?” Ye Zixin asked curiously.

“You’ll find out in class later,” Qiao Xi replied. Her attention was more focused on Fang Tang, whose current green energy level was at 10% and had not decreased further.

“Has your work been going well these past few days?” Qiao Xi asked with concern.

Fang Tang nodded, a faint smile on her delicate face. “Everyone has been taking good care of me.” She was grateful that Qiao Xi cared about her.

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Since the incident at her home, her friends who used to have a good time with her had distanced themselves, fearing that she would borrow money from them.

She didn’t blame them and had no right to blame them, but she felt disappointed.

Fang Tang’s gaze quietly fell on Qiao Xi. She hadn’t expected that even after Qiao Xi and Ye Zixin knew about her difficult situation, they weren’t worried about being burdened by her and were willing to be her friends.

“Well, if you have any difficulties, you can ask me for help. As long as it’s something within my capabilities, I’ll be glad to assist you,” Qiao Xi sincerely offered.

Fang Tang gratefully and genuinely accepted.

During class, the eagerly awaited model finally arrived.

Ye Zixin looked at the elderly man in front of them, who was starting to undress, and she couldn’t hide her disappointment in her eyes. She quietly made a crying face to Qiao Xi.

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Many others had the same reaction as Ye Zixin, but as everyone began to draw, the classroom fell into silence.

Everyone was earnestly drawing, focusing on capturing the muscles, posture, proportions, and structure of the human body. There was no further discussion about the model’s physical flaws or any scrutinizing gazes.

The quiet classroom was filled with the sound of pencils scratching against paper.

Ye Zixin glanced at Qiao Xi beside her and saw her serious expression. Qiao Xi already had a rough outline of her drawing.

Ye Zixin couldn’t help but admire Qiao Xi’s calmness. She seemed to regard the model as an inanimate object entirely.

After school, Qiao Xi went straight to find Lu Huo. Since the day they confirmed their relationship while eating hot pot, Lu Huo had undergone some changes. He allowed her to stay by his side, teased him, and indulged her in her little tricks. Most importantly, she saw the light and tenderness in his eyes.

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Lu Huo was gradually getting closer to her and accepting her, which was exactly what Qiao Xi wanted. She walked into the small courtyard and immediately spotted the young man sitting by the window, reading a book. He was wearing a clean white shirt, holding the book in his hands, with a cool and ethereal look. The setting sun cast a layer of light on him, making him incredibly attractive.

Qiao Xi’s heart skipped a beat uncontrollably. She nervously approached Lu Huo. Compared to the past, the windows in the small house were now open, and all the lights were on. It no longer felt dim and gloomy like before.

Wen Qing had received help from Qiao Xi, and she was grateful to her. She also took good care of Lu Huo and would place different bouquets of flowers in the room every day, adding vitality. The small courtyard was also clean and tidy. When she saw Qiao Xi coming, she left with a smile and automatically took their place on guard duty.

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Qiao Xi brought over a small chair and sat next to Lu Huo, starting to absorb the golden energy. Lu Huo had the book in his hands, and she glanced at it, filled with numbers, formulas, and diagrams that she couldn’t understand.

After spending so much time together, she had discovered that Lu Huo was very intelligent. No matter what book he read, he could remember it after just one read. At school, he was definitely the handsome school genius.

Qiao Xi intertwined her hands and placed them on Lu Huo’s thigh. She rested her chin on the back of her hand and looked up at him. “Today, we had a human anatomy class, and everyone was expecting to see a handsome guy or a beautiful girl. But in the end, an elderly man came, and many people were on the verge of tears.”

Lu Huo set aside the book in his hands and lowered his gaze to the girl leaning against his leg. “What about you?”

Qiao Xi blinked. “I didn’t feel anything.” There was a mischievous glint in her dark eyes as she continued, “But if the model were you, I would be very excited.”

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Lu Huo knew exactly what she had in mind with her bright gaze. “You should dismiss that impossible idea.”

Qiao Xi snorted, feeling displeased. “If you won’t be my model, can’t you at least give me a kiss?”

Now that they were officially in a relationship, she still hadn’t received a kiss from him!

Every day, Qiao Xi looked in the mirror and confirmed that her appearance was very much on point. Her facial features were delicate and beautiful, and her skin had been nourished by the golden energy, becoming fair, smooth, and with a pleasant touch. Sometimes she couldn’t help but touch it herself. However, Lu Huo seemed to turn a blind eye to her beauty.

Qiao Xi was starting to doubt her own charm.

Her watery dark eyes reflected him, as if carrying a hook. “Lu Huo, do you plan on never kissing me?”

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She taught him, “Being boyfriend and girlfriend is different from being regular friends. Two people can do intimate things together. Are you shy or do you not like touching me?”

Lu Huo’s hand resting on the armrest gradually tightened. “It’s not that.”

Qiao Xi’s small face tilted upward again, trying to get closer to him. She bent her beautiful eyes and said, “Then kiss me.”

The girl on his leg was radiant and beautiful. Under the light, her small face was as white as jade, and her eyes shone brightly as she looked at him.

Lu Huo pursed his lips. He couldn’t control himself and leaned down to kiss the young girl in front of him.

His thin lips landed on her lips, and the soft touch made his eyes darken. Lu Huo clumsily and uncontrollably pressed his thin lips against hers.

Qiao Xi’s eyes curved, filled with him.

Suddenly, she felt Lu Huo tremble all over, as if frozen in place.

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Qiao Xi’s hand touched something smooth and cold.

Lu Huo retreated in a state of disarray. Panic, fear, and unbearable emotions appeared in his pitch-black eyes.

Qiao Xi lowered her head.

In her sight, there was a long, golden fish tail, with the bottom part of the tail damaged and decaying, its scales stained with a bluish-black color.

“Xixi, don’t look…” The young man’s low voice carried a plea. He was stiff all over, and the distressed expression on his face seemed like it would crumble in the next second.

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After the fireworks were over, the surroundings grew quiet and descended into darkness.

Qiao Xi gazed into the boundless night and asked Bao Fu, “How much dark energy was eliminated this time?”

Bao Fu’s small voice sounded a bit excited

[Master, it’s 10%]

Now, Lu Huo only had 59% of dark energy left.

A gentle evening breeze blew, and Qiao Xi asked, “Has little Lu Huo returned to his old house?”

[Master, he has already gone back]

Qiao Xi responded softly.

The night grew thick, and the moon hid behind the clouds, revealing its crescent shape.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the window. The sound was not loud, but it was clear in the silent night.

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Lu Huo had just come out of the study, holding Xi Huo in his hand. He heard the sound of knocking on the window and wheeled himself over.

He pushed open the window, but there was no one outside, just emptiness.

He quietly waited.

After several tens of seconds, the girl couldn’t contain her curiosity anymore. She stood up from below the window and met Lu Huo’s dark and calm gaze.

“Why don’t you seem surprised at all?” Qiao Xi looked at the boy in the window, dressed in navy blue pajamas.

His refined features carried a hint of coldness, different from his cute and childish appearance.

Little Lu Huo had grown up.

He had grown up healthily and became a handsome young man.

Qiao Xi blinked, and the sourness in her chest lessened a bit.

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Lu Huo’s dark eyes looked at her, and he chuckled. “No one else would come except you.”

Even though he was telling the truth, she should have been content. After all, in Lu Huo’s world, there was only her, and he could only be with her.

But Qiao Xi wasn’t happy. She didn’t want Lu Huo’s world to be lonely and desolate. She wanted him to live freely and happily, with trusted friends by his side.

He didn’t have to shine or be dazzling. As long as he was happy every day, it would be enough.

Qiao Xi leaned closer to the windowsill, reducing the distance between them. “What are you doing?”

“Reading,” Xi Huo was struggled in his hand, trying to jump towards Qiao Xi. His big hand tightened, and the soft snowball couldn’t move at all.

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He looked at the girl outside the window. “It’s late. Why did you suddenly come to see me?”

“I missed you, so I came to see you,” Qiao Xi was straightforward. Her beautiful big eyes stared at Lu Huo intently, as if she had come just to catch a glimpse of him.

Lu Huo tightened his grip, and the struggling Xi Huo quickly intensified.

It was going to die. It was going to be crushed!

“Lu Huo, come closer,” Qiao Xi said.

Lu Huo’s wheelchair turned, bringing him closer to the girl outside the window.

The next second, she acted like a mischievous little troublemaker. Her waist crossed over the windowsill, leaning down, and she reached out to vigorously ruffle his hair.

His black short hair instantly became dishevelled, and his messy bangs covered his features.

The boy had a hint of childishness about him.

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Qiao Xi withdrew her hand, satisfied and proud. “I’m leaving.”

Inside the window, Lu Huo looked up, watching the girl’s figure recede into the distance. His attractive thin lips curled up little by little.

He released the plump and round body of Xi Huo that had been steadily growing bigger. He had a messy head of hair and chuckled. “Your owner is really mischievous, not lovable at all.”

On top of his head, the small leaf bud swayed left and right.

Xi Huo quickly sprang out from his big hand and jumped off Lu Huo’s leg.

Only a snow-white round figure remained for Lu Huo. It was you who caused the mischief, almost suffocating it!

The next day, the sun was bright.

Qiao Xi had classes in the morning and needed to go to school. When she went downstairs, she happened to run into Zhao Yuxi.

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Qiao Xi already knew that Zhao Yuxi needed to plant 500 trees this time. Looking at the other person dressed in sporty pants and long sleeves, with a tightly covered appearance, it was clear that she was going to plant trees later.

“Good morning, Xiaoxi.” It had been a few days, and the red pimples on Zhao Yuxi’s face had almost disappeared.

Qiao Xi nodded, her eyes showing some interest. “Are you going to plant trees again today?”

Zhao Yuxi’s expression froze for a moment. “Why are you suddenly asking about this?”

“Last time you went to plant trees, you dressed like this.”

Zhao Yuxi didn’t want to be discovered doing the task, so she quickly explained, “It was just a coincidence. I was just meeting a friend. How could I end up planting trees?”

Qiao Xi nodded, a playful smile in her eyes. “I thought you had a hobby of planting trees.”

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The smile on Zhao Yuxi’s face was faint. “You misunderstood. My hobbies are only dancing, painting, and writing. Are you going to school now?”

Qiao Xi responded with a simple “Hmm.”

Zhao Yuxi felt a bit regretful. She had reincarnated too late.

In the past, during high school, her grades were poor, and her thoughts were never focused on studying. She only managed to enter a third-rate university, and graduating was equivalent to being unemployed. She mostly just idled around on campus. Now she was in her third year, and she couldn’t be bothered to attend classes anymore, just waiting to obtain her graduation certificate.

If she had been able to reincarnate earlier, during middle school or high school, she would have made a determined effort to study hard and get into a top-tier university.

As for the hobbies she mentioned, they were all things that Qiao Xi liked.

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In the past, when she followed her mother to the Qiao family’s house and entered the villa, she saw Qiao Xi coming out after just finishing a dance. Even after two lifetimes, she could never forget the stunning sight at that moment.

The girl was wearing a white ballet dress, and her slender and long legs were wrapped in white tights. She walked slowly, and her not yet fully developed features were already astonishingly beautiful.

At that moment, Zhao Yuxi truly realized that she and Qiao Xi lived in completely different worlds. Qiao Xi was like a beautiful princess, cherished and living in an ivory tower.

After they returned that day, she cried and asked her mother to enrol her in dance classes. She started learning late, and her physical condition made ballet unsuitable for her. As a result, she only learned some basic moves.

As for painting, during her high school years, she saw Qiao Xi sitting in the yard, wearing a pure white dress, with fair skin and dark hair, quietly sketching the scenery in the yard under the sunlight.

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She had to admit that the flowers in the entire yard couldn’t compare to Qiao Xi’s beauty.

When she went home, she asked her mother to buy art supplies for her. She wanted to learn how to paint. However, she had no knowledge of painting and gave up after less than three months.

During the Lunar New Year, the relatives around her praised Qiao Xi’s beautiful handwriting. They knew that Qiao Xi practiced calligraphy every day, so she went to buy calligraphy copybooks.

Not long after, she lost her copybooks.

Recalling all of this, Zhao Yuxi felt regretful.

As she looked at Qiao Xi walking ahead, her gaze couldn’t help but fall on Qiao Xi’s waist. It was because Qiao Xi had been practicing dance since childhood that her waist was slender and flexible. Even her posture while walking was more graceful and attractive than others.

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Zhao Yuxi felt uncomfortable deep inside. She didn’t think she was inferior to Qiao Xi. She simply lacked the natural advantages that Qiao Xi had, starting from childhood.

Qiao Xi had no idea about the various regrets in Zhao Yuxi’s heart.

When she arrived at the art studio for class, Ye Zixin and Fang Tang had already arrived.

Seeing her, Ye Zixin quickly waved her hand. “Xiao Xi, you took a leave of absence yesterday?”

“Yeah, had something to do.” Qiao Xi had taken Little Lu Huo to the zoo yesterday and didn’t attend the morning or afternoon classes.

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Ye Zixin was having breakfast and said, “In yesterday’s class, the teacher asked us to draw Buddha statues. I guess we’ll continue today.”

They weren’t drawing simple ordinary Buddha statues, but rather highly complex ancient Buddha images with many intricate lines. Since it was a foundational class, the teacher had them practice drawing Buddha statues extensively to improve their meticulous brushwork.

Ye Zixin mumbled, “I’m prepared to stay up late and go bald. It’s all about working hard every day.”

Thinking of something, she winked at Qiao Xi. “I heard that we’re going to have a human figure drawing class in a few days.”

Qiao Xi nodded, her face showing no signs of excitement or curiosity. Seeing tomato sauce on Ye Zixin’s mouth, she smiled and handed her a tissue. “Wipe your mouth.”

Ye Zixin quickly took the tissue and wiped her mouth. “Xiao Xi, you’re so pretty, it’s making me drool.”

Ye Zixin made up her mind. From now on, she would sit next to Qiao Xi in class, looking at her face every day. She also wanted to draw Qiao Xi. It would be a waste not to capture such a beautiful face on paper.

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Qiao Xi was amused by her, and she looked towards the other side, where Fang Tang was quietly biting into a bread roll. She noticed that the green energy on her hand had dropped from 12% to 10%. She had no idea what had happened yesterday to cause her green energy to decrease.

She took out a bottle of milk from her bag. It was prepared by her mother. “Tang Tang, please have some.”

Fang Tang paused her action of biting into the bread roll and looked at the milk in front of her with surprise.

“Take it, eating the bread roll alone will be dry.” Qiao Xi smiled at her.

Fang Tang took the milk with a pleasantly surprised expression. “Thank you.”

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“Ah, Xiao Xi, you’re treating Tang Tang to milk.” Ye Zixin looked at Fang Tang with envy. She also wanted to receive Qiao Xi’s “favor”!

“Don’t you already have juice?” Qiao Xi asked Fang Tang, “Your complexion seems a bit pale. Did you not rest well last night?”

“I know about that.” Ye Zixin told Qiao Xi, “Tang Tang worked a part-time job yesterday and came back right before the dormitory closed.”

“Part-time job?” Qiao Xi received the information that Bao Fu had given her and knew about Fang Tang’s family situation. Fang Tang’s father had been deceived and all the funds he invested were taken away by the other party, which resulted in their family’s company going bankrupt and accumulating heavy debts. In order to repay the debts, her parents had to sell off all their assets and now they could only live in a rented house.

Fang Tang, who used to be pampered and spoiled, blushed with embarrassment. She admitted honestly, “Yes, I’m doing part-time jobs to earn some living expenses.”

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Originally, she didn’t want to go to college because the tuition fees for studying fine arts were not low, and buying art supplies was also costly. But her father insisted that she go, and in order to cover living expenses and the next year’s tuition, she needed to work part-time to earn money.

Qiao Xi understood her situation and didn’t ask further. “If you have any difficulties, you can tell me. I can help you.”

Fang Tang had single eyelids, but unlike other small-eyed individuals, her eyes were big and beautiful. Upon hearing Qiao Xi’s words, she looked at her sincerely, her eyes shimmering with moisture.

Since the incident happened in her family, relatives have been avoiding them. No one is willing to have any contact with her family, let alone offer help.

Fang Tang whispered, “Thank you.”

She was grateful that someone was willing to lend a helping hand in difficult times.

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“Xiao Xi, you’re really kind.” Ye Zixin noticed that Qiao Xi didn’t have any arrogance or haughtiness of a rich or beautiful person. She loved Qiao Xi even more. Who needs to chase after celebrities? Those female stars can’t compare to Qiao Xi’s beauty.

She turned her head and said to Fang Tang, “Tang Tang, if you have any difficulties, you must tell me. Although I don’t have any special skills, besides eating, maybe someday I’ll be useful.”

Fang Tang nodded gratefully, “Thank you, both of you.”

During the class, the teacher indeed asked everyone to continue drawing Buddha statues.

At the beginning, Qiao Xi felt a bit unfamiliar, but as she continued, her lines became more flexible, lively, and smooth. The thickness, intensity, and lightness were all accurate. Even the teacher stood behind her nodding continuously.

Next to her, Ye Zixin became distracted while drawing.

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She leaned over to look at Qiao Xi’s artwork and couldn’t help but admire. Who said that good-looking people were just pretty faces? Qiao Xi not only looked beautiful but also had amazing drawing skills!

After school, Qiao Xi went to find Lu Huo at the Lu family’s house. She wanted to take him out for dinner.

Inside the small house, knowing that Qiao Xi would come, Lu Huo put aside his clingy thoughts and turned his wheelchair, going into the bathroom to look at himself in the mirror.

He ran his hand through his messy bangs and tidied his clothes. Once he was satisfied that everything was in order, he returned to the window, holding a book.

“Lu Huo, have you been waiting long?” Qiao Xi reached in through the window and took his book.

Lu Huo looked up. “I wasn’t waiting for you.”

Above their heads, the lovely little leaf bud swayed.

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Qiao Xi looked at him with a smile. “Come out, I’ll take you out for dinner.”

Lu Huo’s gaze fell on the girl’s face, which had a touch of yellow paint on her snow-white skin.

He spoke, “Lower your head.”

“Hmm?” Qiao Xi didn’t understand at first.

“Come closer.”

Qiao Xi bent down and leaned closer to him, and then she saw Lu Huo take a tissue from the side and wipe her face.

“Is my face dirty?”

“Hmm.”

“Dry tissues won’t remove it, I need water.” Qiao Xi remembered that she had attended a color class in the afternoon, and that’s when the paint had gotten on her.

Qiao Xi thought of something and went into the small house to wet the tissue in the bathroom.

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She approached Lu Huo with the wet tissue in hand and sat down beside him. “Help me wipe it off.” She handed him the wet tissue and obediently sat still, tilting her face up to look at him.

Lu Huo didn’t refuse. With one hand holding Qiao Xi’s chin, he used the other hand to wipe off the paint on her face.

His fingers were slightly cool, with a slight callus, pressing against Qiao Xi’s jawline, and she felt a bit ticklish.

“Don’t move,” Lu Huo’s fingers tightened slightly.

Qiao Xi obediently stayed still, her dark and watery eyes staring straight at him. Her porcelain-like face looked stunning under the light, with a soft and pale complexion.

The paint dots on her snowy cheeks added a touch of cuteness.

Lu Huo didn’t dare to look for too long; he lowered his eyes.

The skin beneath his fingertips was fair, smooth, and delicate, with a pleasant touch. He intentionally lightened his touch.

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Qiao Xi’s gaze fell on Lu Huo’s lips.

His lips were lightly colored, beautifully shaped, thin, with a slight curl at the corners, tempting and inviting for a kiss. She playfully teased him, “Lu Huo, in a few days, we’ll have a human anatomy class. How about I draw a portrait for you? I haven’t drawn a human figure before.”

Just the thought of drawing for Lu Huo made Qiao Xi’s mind wander. Oh, she couldn’t help but have wicked thoughts. It would be so exciting.

Although Lu Huo couldn’t walk with his legs, they were long, and he had a good physique. If he took off his clothes, it would be quite a sight.

The girl’s unexpected words made Lu Huo’s fingers tighten.

“Don’t squeeze my chin so hard.” Qiao Xi gave him a disdainful glance. “Are you that excited? Did you agree to it?”

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“No,” Lu Huo’s face flushed. He released his hand, and that delicate and petite chin had turned slightly red. Indeed, she was quite delicate.

He threw the tissue into the trash can and then positioned himself, distancing himself from Qiao Xi. “That’s enough.”

“My drawing skills are pretty good. I won’t make you look ugly. Last time, I made you look very handsome,” Qiao Xi tilted her face upward, trying hard to sell herself.

Lu Huo glanced at her softly. The last time she drew him, he was so angry that he tore it up.

“I won’t let you draw,” Lu Huo shook his head.

“Why not? Don’t overthink it. Just consider it as dedicating yourself to art,” Qiao Xi instructed him. “It’s a noble art. Don’t be shy. In my eyes, you’ll only be muscles and lines. I won’t have any other thoughts.”

How absurd!

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Unable to resist, Lu Huo reached out and pinched her snowy cheek. “I won’t agree.”

He knew what his body was like—thin, unattractive, with two legs that were extremely ugly.

Such an ugly body, if drawn, would only tarnish her eyes.

Qiao Xi snorted and didn’t say anything more. Anyway, one day, she would make him beg her to draw him!

Qiao Xi thought it would take a long time, but she didn’t expect that day to come so soon.

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Qiao Xi blinked her beautiful big eyes, and little Lu Huo’s dark eyes blinked as well. Both of them were in a state of shock. Despite mentally preparing herself, Qiao Xi couldn’t help but be amazed at the sudden appearance of little Lu Huo in front of her.

She snapped back to reality and couldn’t resist reaching out to pinch the chubby cheeks of the little guy. They were soft and elastic, and her touch felt more real now.

Qiao Xi smiled, her eyes curved, “Huo Huo, welcome.”

Feeling his face being pinched, little Lu Huo knew that he wasn’t dreaming. He felt a little scared and hesitant. He cautiously spoke up, “Do you know me?”

Qiao Xi nodded, her voice gentle and pleasant to the ears, “I know you.”

Then little Lu Huo asked, “Who are you? I haven’t seen you before.” His two little hands, red from the cold, tightly gripped the armrests on both sides.

Qiao Xi reached out and patted his little head, “I’m Xi Xi.”

“I can write your name.” Upon hearing Qiao Xi’s self-introduction, little Lu Huo instinctively loosened his tightly clenched hands, and the fear and nervousness in his eyes disappeared. He felt that Xi Xi was familiar to him.

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He liked the name Xi Xi.

Qiao Xi felt a bit happy. This time, it was different from before when they could only communicate through speaking or touch. Now, she could fully interact face to face with little Lu Huo.

Little Lu Huo began to look around the place he was in. It was a large room with a subtle and elegant off-white color scheme. The room smelled nice, and it was brightly lit.

“Xi Xi, where is this?” Little Lu Huo didn’t know how he suddenly ended up in this place.

Qiao Xi introduced, “This is my room.” She had just used a prop from a small treasure chest, which allowed her to bring little Lu Huo out of the screen. It was the Lunar New Year, and little Lu Huo was alone in the small house. Now, she could accompany him.

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Little Lu Huo’s small mouth hung open in astonishment, and his eyes widened. He didn’t understand why he ended up in Xi Xi’s room. “I’m sorry, I don’t know how I got here. I should go home now.” He thought it was his fault.

Hearing his words, Qiao Xi’s heart softened. She patted his little head, “It’s not your fault. I brought you here.”

She comforted the little guy, “Don’t be afraid. When the time comes, I’ll send you back.”

Little Lu Huo obediently nodded. He wasn’t afraid of Qiao Xi at all; on the contrary, he enjoyed being with her.

In reality, it was early autumn, and the weather still carried the heat of summer. Little Lu Huo was wearing thick winter clothes. After a while, his two red hands had regained their warmth, and his cheeks turned rosy.

“It must be hot. Take off your coat first,” Qiao Xi remembered that little Lu Huo arrived without having eaten. She asked him, “Are you hungry?”

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Little Lu Huo blinked his big eyes and shook his head obediently, “Not hungry.”

Above his heads, small buds were sprouting.

Qiao Xi couldn’t help but smile. She teased him, “It’s actually my tummy that’s hungry. I don’t want to eat alone. Will you accompany me and have some food?”

Little Lu Huo was well-behaved and adorable. He nodded eagerly, “Okay, I’ll eat with Xi Xi.”

Well, it seemed that Huo Huo was quite easy to persuade.

Qiao Xi asked him to wait patiently in the room. It was past nine o’clock at night, and Qiao’s father had already accompanied Qiao’s mother back to their room to rest. The other servants were also cleaning the living room and preparing to rest.

Qiao Xi walked into the kitchen, and Aunt Hua quickly followed, “Miss Qiao?”

“I’m feeling a bit hungry. Is there any food left?” Qiao Xi asked.

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“There are still some ingredients in the fridge. What would Miss like to eat? I can start cooking right away,” Aunt Hua replied.

Considering that little Lu Huo was a child, Qiao Xi thought for a moment and said, “Make some honey-glazed chicken wings and drumsticks, sweet and sour spare ribs, soy sauce chicken fillet, and diced chicken with pine nuts. If possible, prepare some desserts too.” That’s all she could think of for now.

“Alright, please wait a moment, Miss.”

“When it’s ready, bring it to my room.” Qiao Xi remembered something and continued, “By the way, ask someone to buy a few sets of summer clothes for a little boy, around ten years old. The fabric should be soft, and the style shouldn’t be too fancy, just simple and cute.”

Aunt Hua was a bit puzzled, not understanding why Qiao Xi wanted someone to buy clothes for a little boy.

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Qiao Xi quickly came up with an excuse, “I’m going to give them to my friend’s younger brother to wear. Please help me buy them later.”

“Yes, Miss.”

When Qiao Xi returned to her room, little Lu Huo had been sitting quietly in the wheelchair the whole time. His small figure was easily overlooked and pitiable.

She walked over and sat down next to his wheelchair, “You can stay with me for 24 hours. Is there anything you want to do or any wishes you have? I can help you with them.”

The effect of the prop this time lasted for 24 hours, giving her a whole day to spend with him.

Little Lu Huo shook his head softly, “No.”

The small bud on top of his head swayed along with his movement.

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Qiao Xi couldn’t help but reach out and pinch his little cheeks, smiling threateningly, “You can’t have no wishes. You must have some.”

Little Lu Huo blinked his big eyes. He didn’t dare to have any wishes because he knew that he wouldn’t get what he wanted.

At that moment, there was a knock on the door, and Qiao Xi hurriedly went to open it.

“Hua Auntie, you’ve worked hard. Rest early,” Qiao Xi reached out to take the tray, with no intention of letting the person inside.

She quickly closed the door.

“Come and eat,” Qiao Xi walked to the table.

Little Lu Huo turned his wheelchair, smelling the delicious food. He was indeed hungry.

Today, originally, he had hoped to have a meal with his grandfather because he had heard that during the Lunar New Year, you should have a meal with loved ones.

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Now, little Lu Huo looked at Qiao Xi, who was helping him pick up food, and his eyes sparkled. He enjoyed eating with Qiao Xi.

“Tomorrow, I’ll take you to play,” Qiao Xi said. She wasn’t hungry and only took a few bites before stopping to watch little Lu Huo eat.

The little guy ate slowly, savoring each bite with seriousness. When he ate his favorite dishes, he would squint his eyes, looking incredibly adorable.

“Will Xixi take me to play?” A visible surprise lit up his tender, youthful face.

“Yes, would you like to go to the zoo?” Qiao Xi knew that little Lu Huo couldn’t go out except for school, and he didn’t have any childhood joys or experiences. Since he didn’t have them, she would create them for him.

Little Lu Huo tightened his grip on the spoon, his eyes filled with anticipation. He nodded happily, “Yes!”

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Little Lu Huo had heard his classmates at the adjacent table talk about their parents taking them to the zoo, saying it was a lot of fun. He had been envious and had hoped that when he grew up, he would be able to go there himself.

Now, not only did Xixi not dislike him, but she also wanted to take him to the zoo.

He felt like he was dreaming.

At night, Qiao Xi let little Lu Huo sleep in her bed while she slept on the sofa.

“Xixi, you sleep on the bed. I’m small, I can sleep on the chair,” little Lu Huo didn’t want to occupy Qiao Xi’s bed.

“You’re still young now, and I want to protect you. When you grow up, you can protect me,” Qiao Xi said.

“When I grow up, I will definitely protect Xixi,” little Lu Huo nodded earnestly.

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Qiao Xi’s beautiful eyebrows instantly curved into a smile. “You must keep your word and remember what you said.”

Hmph, he would be so indifferent to her when he grew up.

“I will remember,” little Lu Huo said with a serious expression on his face.

“Good.” Qiao Xi asked him, “Do you want me to carry you to the bed?”

Little Lu Huo quickly shook his head, his chubby cheeks turning red. “I’ve grown up, I don’t need to be carried.”

He was already a little man.

Although no one taught him, little Lu Huo felt that being carried by someone when he was already so big was a very embarrassing thing. Even young children have their own sense of dignity.

“Okay then, you can go to bed by yourself,” Qiao Xi didn’t insist. She took the pillow and blanket to the sofa and fetched a clean small blanket from the wardrobe for little Lu Huo.

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“Xiao Huo Huo, goodnight,” Qiao Xi stood by the bed, gently patting his little head.

Little Lu Huo’s big eyes sparkled, “Xixi, goodnight.”

As the night grew darker, the surroundings became quiet, and only a warm yellow desk lamp was lit in the room.

Little Lu Huo lay on Qiao Xi’s bed, but he wasn’t asleep yet. The soft bed, the fragrant blanket, and Qiao Xi, who was so good to him— he worried that if he fell asleep, all of these would disappear.

However, a child’s body can’t resist sleepiness for long. The little guy’s eyelids grew heavier and gradually closed.

The next morning, the morning light filtered through the glass and illuminated the room. The golden sunlight added a gentle touch to the space.

Little Lu Huo opened his eyes, his big eyes still filled with sleepiness. In a daze, he instinctively sat up to look toward the sofa.

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Seeing Qiao Xi lying there, his little mouth broke into a smile. Xixi was still there.

By the time Qiao Xi woke up, little Lu Huo had already changed into the new clothes she had prepared for him. He sat quietly in his wheelchair, waiting for her to wake up.

Ah, Huo Huo was such a well-behaved and easy-to-care-for child, making people feel tender-hearted.

“Xixi, good morning,” little Lu Huo’s eyes held joy and a hint of shyness.

“Good morning,” Qiao Xi got up and walked over, deliberately ruffling his hair. “Call me ‘sister’.”

Little Lu Huo blinked his big eyes, tilted his head slightly, evading Qiao Xi’s hand, and obediently, yet stubbornly, called out, “Xixi.”

Qiao Xi couldn’t help it. Little Lu Huo was well-behaved in everything except for not wanting to call her ‘sister’.

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“Okay, later I’ll take you to have breakfast with my parents. Don’t be afraid, they are very nice and will like you,” Qiao Xi had already come up with an excuse. Little Lu Huo was her friend’s younger brother. Her friend brought him over last night and asked her to take care of him for a day.

It was such a small matter that her parents wouldn’t dwell on it.

So, she wasn’t worried about the lie being exposed.

Little Lu Huo obediently nodded.

Downstairs, Qiao’s father and mother were already sitting at the dining table, and Zhao Yuxi was there too. She received a task to plant 500 trees and had to wake up early to have breakfast, hoping to finish planting the trees as soon as possible. She had failed twice already, and this time she couldn’t fail again.

Qiao Xi came down from the second floor with little Lu Huo in the elevator.

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When she appeared pushing little Lu Huo, Qiao’s father and mother were indeed surprised.

“Xiao Xi, who is this…” Qiao’s mother looked at little Lu Huo in the wheelchair. “Why is there a child in the house?”

Qiao Xi pushed little Lu Huo over, her demeanor natural. “My friend had something urgent to attend to, and her parents suddenly went abroad, so she brought her little brother over last night and asked me to take care of him for a day. It was too late yesterday, so I didn’t tell you.”

Qiao’s mother understood.

She asked the housekeeper to prepare more bowls and chopsticks and served a bowl of millet porridge for little Lu Huo. Then she smiled at her daughter and said, “You don’t know how to take care of children. Mom and the housekeeper can help you look after him.”

Qiao Xi sat down next to Zhao Yuxi. She sat in the middle, with little Lu Huo sitting on the other side, and Qiao Xi used her body to block Zhao Yuxi’s line of sight.

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Qiao Xi said, “No need, I plan to take him out to play after breakfast. Mom, don’t worry, he is well-behaved and doesn’t need me to take care of him.”

Zhao Yuxi was blocked by Qiao Xi and couldn’t see what little Lu Huo looked like. However, Qiao’s mother, who was sitting across from her, had a clear view. “This child looks really nice and cute, but why do I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere before?”

Qiao Xi’s expression remained unchanged as she smiled and said, “Every child looks similar.”

Qiao’s mother nodded.

Zhao Yuxi, on the other hand, wasn’t interested in this child. She only greeted Qiao Xi and continued eating breakfast without even looking at little Lu Huo.

On the contrary, Qiao’s mother had a kind-hearted nature. As a mother, she couldn’t bear to see such a young child in a wheelchair.

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Throughout breakfast, she paid close attention to little Lu Huo. She spoke softly and asked him what he liked. She instructed the kitchen to prepare his favorite dishes and even sent someone to buy some toys suitable for him.

Even when Qiao Xi left with little Lu Huo, Qiao’s mother was so worried that she wanted Qiao Xi to bring the housekeeper along.

Qiao Xi was speechless and refused.

“Come back early tonight and be careful on the way,” Qiao’s mother touched little Lu Huo’s head. “There’s water in your backpack. If you’re thirsty, tell Qiao Xi.”

Little Lu Huo obediently nodded, “Thank you, Auntie.”

He looked fair and cute, like a delicate piece of artwork. He even wore an oversized hat that didn’t fit him properly, creating an adorable contrast that melted people’s hearts.

Qiao’s mother waved her hand and said, “Go and have fun.”

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In the car, Qiao Xi could tell that little Lu Huo was in a good mood.

“Xixi is good, and Xixi’s family is good too,” he said in a childish voice.

Neither Xixi nor Xixi’s family disliked him or looked down on him because he couldn’t walk on his own. They took good care of him, and just now, Xixi’s mother even praised him for being cute.

Little Lu Huo blushed and his eyes blinked rapidly, his small mouth curved upwards.

He liked Xixi’s family.

Qiao Xi smiled. She felt a bit regretful that she couldn’t bring little Lu Huo to meet Big Lu Huo because of the rich man’s warning that they couldn’t meet.

She took out a candy from her bag, placed it in the palm of her hand, and handed it to little Lu Huo. “Please have a candy.”

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Qiao Xi’s hand was fair and beautiful, with a pale pink palm that was soft and tender. Several pieces of milk candy lay on it, tempting anyone who saw them.

Little Lu Huo carefully picked one and unwrapped it, then put it into his mouth. The sweet lychee flavor melted in his mouth.

He was so happy that his eyes squinted, and with the candy in his mouth, one side of his face puffed up, making him irresistibly cute.

Xixi had offered him candy.

Just like other kids, he had found someone to share candy with him!

The zoo was crowded with people.

After Qiao Xi bought the tickets, she pushed little Lu Huo onto the small train for the tour. Due to the wheelchair’s storage issue, Qiao Xi chose the last row, which had more spacious seating and a gentle breeze, making it quite comfortable.

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The small train had multiple routes and passed through various areas where many small animals would come close to be fed and touched.

There were many children on the train, and whenever a small animal approached looking for food, the children would cheer happily.

Qiao Xi placed a small steamed bun she had bought before boarding the train in the palm of little Lu Huo’s hand. Then, she held his small hand and lifted it up. Within a few seconds, an ostrich’s head stretched over and ate the small bun in one bite.

Little Lu Huo was amazed, his eyes wide open. Then, a faint curiosity appeared on his face, which he couldn’t hide. He found it very amusing.

Along the way, there were flamingos strolling around and lazy koalas in the trees. Little Lu Huo felt like his eyes couldn’t keep up.

In the scorching weather, his face turned red with excitement.

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“Xixi, the giraffe is eating leaves,” he said, pointing to a giraffe nearby, which was using its tongue to curl around the treetop branches.

“Xixi, look, it’s a baby elephant,” little Lu Huo exclaimed as he saw the adorable baby elephant rolling in the water.

“Xixi, there are tigers.”

“Xixi, Xixi…”

The small train moved forward slowly, and little Lu Huo’s shiny black eyes were filled with excitement and joy.

As night fell, Qiao Xi and little Lu Huo left the zoo. Instead of taking him home, she brought him to the neighboring amusement park.

She pushed him until they found a suitable spot and stopped.

The surroundings were quiet, and the lighting was dim. If someone were to stay here alone, they would surely feel fearful.

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“Xixi?” Little Lu Huo didn’t understand why Qiao Xi brought him here.

“I’m here,” she replied.

As soon as she spoke, dazzling fireworks burst into the sky in front of the amusement park. Suddenly, the entire sky and the castle-like amusement park were illuminated, creating a fairy-tale-like beauty.

Little Lu Huo widened his eyes, reflecting the blooming fireworks. His shiny black eyes were filled with brightness.

“Xixi, they’re setting off fireworks ahead.”

Qiao Xi’s beautiful features were filled with a smile. Her eyes curved with joy, and the evening breeze gently brushed her hair. She whispered, “Little Lu Huo, happy New Year.”

In the new year, little Lu Huo was no longer alone, confined to his small house. Now he had Xixi, who loved and accompanied him.

He was so happy.

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Little Lu Huo’s big bright eyes were filled with his beloved Xixi.

As the fireworks scattered in the sky, little Lu Huo’s figure gradually disappeared.

The night grew colder, and Qiao Xi lowered her eyelids. She missed Lu Huo.

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The bathroom door remained closed for a while.

Qiao Xi sat on a small chair, waiting for Lu Huo to come out.

Near her feet, a fluffy white ball rubbed against her leg. She reached out and picked up the little creature, meeting its bright red eyes.

“Xi Huo, have you gained weight?” she asked.

The little bunny sprawled in her palm, soft and fluffy like a ball. It seemed to have been living comfortably by Lu Huo’s side, well-fed and content.

“If you get any fatter, you’ll turn into a snowball!” Qiao Xi rubbed its head. “By then, you won’t even need to hop, you can just roll away.”

Lately, Xi Huo couldn’t stand being called fat. It turned around, presenting its round white bottom to Qiao Xi, pretending not to see or hear, happily eating and drinking, in great physical shape.

Qiao Xi laughed. “Why are you as cute as your owner?”

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After playing with Xi Huo for a while, Qiao Xi noticed that the bathroom door still hadn’t opened.

She became a little worried and was about to take Xi Huo in her arms to knock on the door when it finally opened.

Lu Huo came out, his hair damp, with traces of water on his face and neck, obviously having just taken a bath.

His bangs were dishevelled, and droplets of water slowly dripped down his profile. His sharp eyebrows and eyes carried a hint of wildness, making him excessively handsome.

“Why did you suddenly take a bath?” Qiao Xi was surprised. Something crossed her mind, and with a mischievous expression, she walked over, holding Xi Huo. “You had a reaction just now, and then you took a cold shower?”

Although she hadn’t had any firsthand experience in this matter, she wasn’t completely clueless.

Lu Huo’s lips turned pale, his corners tightened, and beneath his damp short hair, his earlobes turned slightly red.

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“I guessed it right?” Qiao Xi exclaimed in shock. Goodness, Lu Huo was such an innocent sweetheart! He couldn’t handle just a kiss on the face?

Meeting the teasing gaze of the girl, Lu Huo instinctively turned his head away, his deep black eyes carrying a sense of embarrassment and vulnerability. “No.”

The little bud on top of his head didn’t sprout.

Qiao Xi finally believed that he wasn’t lying. She walked over, holding Xi Huo, and sat beside him. This time, she didn’t tease him anymore, fearing that she might bully the young man too much and provoke a retaliation.

After all, even rabbits can bite when they’re angry.

Qiao Xi calmly absorbed the golden energy next to Lu Huo until late at night before leaving.

When she left, Qiao Xi also gave Wen Qing a ride home.

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Because the matter at home hadn’t been completely resolved, she would take some nights off these days.

In the car, Wen Qing told Qiao Xi about everything that had happened in the past two days.

After discovering her husband Fang Zhihai’s affair that day, she was devastated. Qiao Xi then took her to the orphanage, where she had a lot of realizations and made up her mind.

When she returned home, Fang Zhihai was already waiting for her.

Wen Qing looked at her unfamiliar husband and uttered a shocking statement: divorce.

Fang Zhihai had expected that if the affair was exposed, Wen Qing would break down, erupt, make a scene, and accuse him of being unfaithful. However, he never expected her to be so calm and indifferent, calmly asking for a divorce.

“Wen Qing, don’t say impulsive things. We’ve been together for so many years. How can we possibly divorce? Even if you haven’t given birth to a child, I’ve never mistreated you. Can’t you forgive me this once?” Fang Zhihai didn’t want to get divorced.

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During their four years in college, their relationship had been very good. He genuinely liked her, otherwise, he wouldn’t have put in so much effort to pursue her and make her happy.

However, life after marriage became more and more boring. Every day when Wen Qing returned home, the only thing she could talk to him about was trivial household matters, and he became impatient with listening to them.

Later, he unintentionally started walking with a female colleague from his company. She would act cute, dress up, and pamper him, bringing back the sweetness of their early dating days.

He only thought of it as a fling and never considered divorce.

So, when Wen Qing proposed a divorce, he was shocked and almost speechless.

Wen Qing was firm in her stance.

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Fang Zhihai, seeing that she wouldn’t be persuaded, made a desperate move. He got down on his knees in front of her, begging for forgiveness. “This time, I made the mistake that all men are prone to make. If you forgive me, I promise there won’t be a next time. As for her, I will distance myself from her when I return to the company. Qingqing, please give me another chance.”

Wen Qing’s eyes turned red. She wasn’t heartless, after all, he was the person she had loved most when she was young, and now he was kneeling in front of her, begging for forgiveness in such a miserable state.

“You despicable person, making your husband kneel down and beg you. You’re really going too far.” Fang’s mother suddenly appeared and, seeing her son kneeling in front of Wen Qing, she started berating him directly.

She was furious and even wanted to physically harm Wen Qing.

“Mom, it’s my fault. Don’t blame Qingqing.” Fang Zhihai held onto his mother.

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The berating was deafening, and any remaining hesitation in Wen Qing’s heart immediately disappeared. She was tired of being oppressed by her mother-in-law, serving her and her younger sister-in-law every day.

She was determined to get a divorce and also demanded that Fang Zhihai’s family move out since the house was left to her by her parents.

But Fang’s mother was unwilling and even believed that the house should belong to her son.

This matter had been bothering her.

Qiao Xi had understood the situation. She promised to help Wen Qing resolve this issue.

The car arrived at Wen Qing’s doorstep.

Inside the house, Fang’s mother complained to Fang Zhihai, “I never agreed to your marriage with her. If you had married the daughter of the supermarket owner, I would already have a grandchild by now.”

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“Mom, what’s the point of saying all this now? Do you really want me to divorce Wen Qing?” Fang Zhihai looked exhausted these past few days. “Can’t you hope for us to reconcile?”

“Big brother, don’t argue with Mom. If you really want to reconcile with Wen Qing, then don’t look for other women,” said Fang Zhihai’s sister, Fang Xiaoyan. “My son is about to start kindergarten. If we move out of this house, how will he continue his education in City B? Mom, don’t be confused, and big brother, don’t make a mistake. If you divorce Wen Qing, you’ll have nothing.”

Fang Zhihai understood very well.

Wen Qing owned the house and had savings. When her parents passed away in an accident, she received a large compensation. The expenses of the family were all covered by Wen Qing’s income, which allowed them to live comfortably in City B.

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“When Wen Qing comes back, Mom, don’t argue with her. Say a few kind words and try to reconcile her with big brother,” Fang Xiaoyan suggested.

Fang’s mother couldn’t lower her pride. “Since when do mothers-in-law have to beg their daughters-in-law?”

As soon as she finished speaking, the door was pushed open from the outside, and they knew that Wen Qing had returned.

Fang Zhihai composed himself and stood up, wanting to approach her.

Wen Qing walked in from outside, accompanied by an excessively delicate and beautiful girl.

“Wen Qing, you’re back. This is…” Fang Zhihai, being somewhat discerning, felt that the girl in front of him didn’t fit in here. Her demeanor and aura were not like those of an ordinary person.

Qiao Xi didn’t bother beating around the bush. “Wen Qing wants you to move out of here. Leave now. As for the divorce, the lawyer will contact you.”

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“Who are you? Why should we leave? Little girl, go home and find your parents. Don’t meddle in the affairs of adults,” Fang’s mother angrily retorted.

Qiao Xi smirked and stepped aside. From behind her, three tall men dressed in black walked in, standing there with serious expressions.

Fang Zhihai had sharp eyes and clearly understood that this girl’s identity was extraordinary. Wen Qing had sought her help as an assistant. “Wen Qing, can we have a proper conversation?”

“We want you to move out now,” Wen Qing made her decision, determined to get a divorce.

The three bodyguards outside the door entered the room.

“Qiao Xi said, ‘If you don’t pack your things now, they will throw everything out later. Oh, and as for the divorce agreement, you better sign it quickly. Otherwise, my lawyer will help Sister Qing sue you. By then, you’ll be left with nothing, even your job. Oh, I also have evidence of your affair.’ Qiao Xi’s tone was indifferent, as if she were discussing the weather.”

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“Why do you have the right to make my son lose his job?” Fang’s mother became agitated.

Qiao Xi completely ignored her and smirked. With a subtle hand gesture, the imposing bodyguards frightened Fang’s mother, causing her legs to give out. It was a classic case of bullies preying on the weak.

By the time they returned home, it was already past nine in the evening. Qiao Xi sent a video invitation to Lu Huo.

The next second, the video call was answered, and Lu Huo’s handsome face appeared on the screen.

“I just went to Sister Qing’s place and helped her resolve some issues,” Qiao Xi said, not one to do good deeds without recognition. She wanted to make sure Lu Huo knew.

“Mhm,” Lu Huo indicated that he was listening.

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Qiao Xi told him, “Those people have thick skin.”

Lu Huo’s hand, flipping through the pages of a book, paused. He looked at the girl in the camera, her fair face with bright and shimmering eyes. He spoke, “Compared to you?”

“What?” Qiao Xi was momentarily stunned but quickly understood. She glared at him fiercely. “Are you saying I have thick skin?”

Lu Huo’s attractive lips curved upwards. His large hand rested on Xi Huo, allowing it to fumble around in his palm. It, like its owner Qiao Xi, was provoked and seemed to want to lash out.

Qiao Xi snorted, “If I really had thick skin, I would have hugged and kissed you directly when I was at your house today.” She knew that Lu Huo taking the initiative to be affectionate with her would allow her to quickly absorb the golden energy. Now she couldn’t help but want to tease him.

Through the screen, Lu Huo glanced at her in a subtle manner.

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Qiao Xi began to boast, “I helped Sister Qing today because of you. By resolving the issues at her place, I can take care of your meals properly and help us keep watch.”

She wasn’t usually one to meddle in other people’s affairs, but when it came to Lu Huo, she would lend a hand.

The girl on the screen had a mischievous look in her eyes, as if waiting for his praise. Lu Huo felt a slight tingling in his chest, like a tiny ant biting him— not painful, but rather itchy and tingly.

“Qiao Xi, thank you,” his deep voice came through the phone, sounding especially clear in the quiet night.

“I don’t want your verbal thanks,” Qiao Xi’s eyes sparkled. She licked her lips and continued, “There’s no sincerity in that.”

Her intentions were clear, evident in her eyes and on her face. “When we meet, I want you to kiss me. That’s what I want.”

Lu Huo pretended not to hear the girl’s request and thought about what had happened today. Qiao Xi snorted in annoyance. After ending the video call, Qiao Xi called out Bao Fu, “I want to open a small treasure chest.” Even though Lu Huo was willing to let her find him and stay with him, she always felt that Lu Huo still had reservations. She also knew the reason, so she hoped to eliminate the dark energy as soon as possible.

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[Master, opening a small treasure chest this time will consume 9% of your golden energy]

“Okay, I understand,” Qiao Xi replied.

Taking into account the golden energy she absorbed from being kissed by Lu Huo today and staying by his side, and subtracting the time she spent, she currently had 49% of her golden energy remaining.

[Go ahead and open it]

The next second, the large screen popped up from the small treasure chest. Qiao Xi saw that the walls of the Lu family’s mansion were decorated with festive ornaments, indicating that it was the Lunar New Year. Inside the mansion, Lu Huo’s grandfather and the younger generations were chatting. Lu Rong Yao was wearing new clothes and playing around with the other children, holding a thick stack of red envelopes in his hand.

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Qiao Xi looked around but didn’t see little Lu Huo. She started searching for his figure on the large screen. Outside the mansion, snow was falling, covering the ground with a thick layer of snow, creating a vast expanse of white. She shifted the screen’s view to the small house but couldn’t find Lu Huo’s figure inside. Qiao Xi frowned and continued shifting the scenes. Finally, on the small path outside the small house, she saw Lu Huo with a servant taking care of him.

Lu Huo had grown a bit since their last meeting and had become a young boy, looking about nine or ten years old. His face was fair and tender, with big, bright eyes. Due to the cold, his lips were slightly pale. The slightly older Lu Huo had transformed into an adorable and handsome young boy. He was wearing a thick coat and black pants. Snowflakes fell on his head, and the servant had forgotten to put a hat on him.

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Little Lu Huo’s hands were freezing and turning red. He struggled to propel his small wheelchair forward. The snow on the ground was thick, and the wheelchair lacked sufficient power. He didn’t have much strength left either, so the wheelchair moved slowly. However, the servant next to him had one hand in his pocket and was playing with his phone. He urged Lu Huo to move faster.

The accumulated snow on the ground was slippery, and unintentionally, Lu Huo collided with a nearby snow pile. The wheelchair lost control and tipped over, causing Lu Huo to fall to the ground.

Qiao Xi’s heart clenched in an instant.

Upon hearing the commotion, the servant finally put away his phone, sounding somewhat displeased. “Young Master, why are you so careless? We’re going to pay respects to the Patriarch later. Your clothes are now dirty. How can you go like this? You should go back and change. I’ll explain the situation to the Patriarch and the housekeeper. You had a small accident on the way, so it’s better not to go.”

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She accompanied Lu Huo, taking care of him by his side. It would be easier if Lu Huo stayed in the small house and didn’t come out. Qiao Xi could then comfortably go ask the housekeeper for red envelopes and chat with her other sisters.

The snow on the ground was cold. Little Lu Huo lay on the ground, his clean and beautiful new clothes dirtied by the soil and snowmelt.

Upon hearing the servant’s words, the bright and expectant light in his eyes dimmed. His hands were freezing and bright red as he propped himself up on the snowy ground, struggling to climb back into his wheelchair.

Qiao Xi felt heartbroken. This little one cared so much about cleanliness, and now his clothes were not only dirty but also wet.

He sat back in his wheelchair, patting the dirt off his clothes. His little mouth tightly pursed. After a while, he spoke to the servant, “It doesn’t matter. I’m not hurt from the fall, and my clothes aren’t that wet. Let’s continue going to Grandfather’s.”

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Lu Huo had already learned to speak in reverse because others seemed to prefer it that way. That way, they wouldn’t see him as a bother.

The servant frowned, “Your clothes are also dirty. The Patriarch will be angry when he sees it. It’s the Lunar New Year, and it might bring bad luck.”

Little Lu Huo lowered his gaze, but his little mouth still smiled. He patted the dirty spots on his clothes with determination and said carefully, “It’s not dirty anymore.”

He knew that if he went back to change clothes, he wouldn’t be able to pay respects during the New Year.

Today is New Year’s Day, and he also hopes to be able to play with firecrackers and have fun like other children. He doesn’t want to stay alone in his room.

The servant almost rolled her eyes. “Fine, just stay close to me.” After all, he was the young master, and if he started crying and causing a scene here, she would be the one to be punished.

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Upon hearing that the servant didn’t stop him from going to the main house, Lu Huo smiled and nodded vigorously. “Okay.”

Qiao Xi felt a pang of sadness. She saw Lu Huo struggling even harder to push his wheelchair, afraid of being left behind by the servant.

Inside the main house, the heating was on, warm and cozy, with the fragrance of food filling the air. Laughter and conversation filled the room, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

When Lu Huo pushed his wheelchair inside, everyone seemed a little surprised. They paused and looked at him.

The servant stood behind Lu Huo, pushing him towards the Patriarch’s seat. “Sir, Young Master Huo has come to pay his respects to you.”

Lu Huo was a bit nervous. Qiao Xi noticed that when he looked at the Patriarch, there was a trace of admiration in his eyes. She suddenly realized that little Lu Huo liked the Patriarch as his grandfather. He also wanted to be close to the Patriarch and be loved by him, just like Lu Rong Yao.

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The Patriarch looked at his seldom-seen grandson, and he was somewhat moved.

Next to them, a woman dressed in fancy clothes and extravagant attire spoke up, “Zhang Ma, how do you take care of and look after the child? Didn’t you see that Xiao Huo’s clothes are dirty and wet? What if he catches a cold from being cold?”

The servant quickly explained, “Young Master Huo fell on the way here, and I asked him to go back and change clothes, but he insisted on coming.”

“Children don’t know any better, and neither do you?” The woman, who was Lu Rong Yao’s mother, said, “And today is New Year’s Day. You let the child fall and come to pay respects with dirty clothes. Isn’t that deliberately inviting bad luck?”

The Patriarch handed a red envelope to little Lu Huo. “This is your red envelope, take it.”

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Little Lu Huo received the red envelope with both hands, a faint smile appeared on his pale face, and his eyes brightened. “Grandfather, Happy New Year.”

The Patriarch said to the servant, “Take him back to change clothes first, and then he can come back for the meal later.”

Lu Rong Yao’s mother spoke up, “There’s so much snow on the road. Let Xiao Huo go back and change clothes before coming back. Going back and forth like this is just bothering the child.”

The Patriarch fell silent for a moment. “Take Lu Huo back. He doesn’t need to come over. Have the kitchen prepare his portion of today’s dishes and send them over.”

On the wheelchair, the light in little Lu Huo’s eyes dimmed instantly. He lowered his head and quickly patted the dirty spots on his clothes. “Grandfather, I’m not dirty anymore. I don’t need to go back and change clothes.”

“How can you fall from a wheelchair on the first day of the Lunar New Year? That’s really unlucky. Xiao Huo, listen to me. Your clothes are wet, and you might catch a cold.” The woman turned to the servant. “Why haven’t you pushed Xiao Huo back yet?”

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Little Lu Huo looked at the Patriarch with his big black eyes and insisted, “Grandfather, my clothes are not dirty.”

The Patriarch averted his gaze. “Go back.”

The servant quickly pushed little Lu Huo’s wheelchair. “I’ll take Young Master Huo back right away.”

As they left the hall, the smile on the servant’s face instantly faded, and she complained to Lu Huo, “If I had known it would be like this, there would have been no need to come.”

Lu Huo didn’t respond. He lowered his head, pursing his small lips tightly.

Qiao Xi watched this, feeling a strong ache in her chest. Nobody treated him kindly by his side, so it was normal for him to become disheartened.

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She didn’t want him to be a well-behaved child. What she hoped for was that he could be reckless and mischievous, doing whatever made him happy.

Back in the small house, Lu Huo’s face had turned pale from the cold and his little hands were red.

In the dimly lit small house, Lu Huo changed his clothes and sat quietly, while the servant had already left.

He kept his head down, almost curling up on the wheelchair, looking pitiful.

Qiao Xi felt so sorry for him. She said to her Virtual Assistant, “Can I use a prop now?”

[Of course, Master]

Qiao Xi felt a bit nervous. She hadn’t expected to draw such a prop.

“Let’s use it.”

In the next second, the screen with little Lu Huo and his wheelchair disappeared.

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“Can’t look.” Lu Huo shook his head.

“Why? Why can’t I see?” Qiao Xi wanted to stand up and take a look at Lu Huo’s feet.

Lu Huo held her tightly, his low voice sounding somewhat pitiful. “Xixi, you can’t see.”

“Is it not itchy anymore?”

“Not itchy.” Lu Huo shook his head, and the little sprout on top of his head shook along with him.

Oh, this man is just too adorable.

Qiao Xi coaxed him, “I’ll just take a quick look.”

Lu Huo held the blanket on his leg, pressing it down. “You can’t.”

“Why not?” Qiao Xi was held by his other hand, and the young man’s strength was strong, making it almost impossible for her to move.

Lu Huo pursed his lips and remained silent.

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Qiao Xi felt mischievous. Just as the sprout on top of his head was about to disappear, she reached out and pinched it lightly. At the same moment, Lu Huo, who was holding her, let out a muffled sound and his body went limp.

This time, their bodies were close together, and she could clearly feel Lu Huo trembling.

Clearly, pinching the sprout brought him great stimulation.

This time, Qiao Xi easily freed herself from Lu Huo’s grasp. She squatted down by his feet and lifted the small blanket on his leg.

“Xixi…” Lu Huo lowered his eyes, his hand on the armrest tightly clenched.

Qiao Xi gently rolled up his pant leg, looking up at Lu Huo.

“Why can’t you let me see your feet?” Qiao Xi asked him.

Lu Huo’s voice was hoarse. “They’re ugly, Xixi shouldn’t look.”

Qiao Xi ignored him and rolled up his pant leg.

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The young man seemed to be immersed in a gloomy and desolate atmosphere. He lowered his head, closed his eyes, and had an air of self-abandonment.

In front of her, Qiao Xi clearly saw Lu Huo’s legs, covered in dark blue and black marks.

Shock couldn’t be concealed in Qiao Xi’s eyes.

Lu Huo kept his head down, his tightly clenched hand turning white. The flush on his face faded, almost becoming pale. His hoarse voice became even more husky, and even carried a hint of a crying tone, “Xixi won’t like it.”

He was so ugly, Xixi would never like him again.

Qiao Xi asked in astonishment, “What’s wrong with Lu Huo’s legs?”

Bao Fu told her

[Master, those marks on Lu Huo’s legs are black energy]

Qiao Xi blinked, no wonder Bao Fu said that eliminating black energy would allow Lu Huo to walk.

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She reached out and touched the dark marks on Lu Huo’s legs. “Does it hurt?”

Bao Fu explained

[The black energy doesn’t cause pain for Lu Huo. Once it completely occupies his body, he will undergo a direct transformation, but his life will also be shortened]

Qiao Xi pondered. She suddenly thought that the book mentioned that Lu Huo died to save Zhao Yuxi, but could it be possible that Lu Huo died because he didn’t eliminate the black energy?

The girl’s hand was soft and had a chilly touch as she gently touched his legs. In the wheelchair, Lu Huo’s pitch-black eyes were filled with watery light, as if he would cry at any moment from being bullied by her.

He didn’t dare to look at the girl’s eyes full of disgust and repulsion.

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“Lu Huo, is this your birthmark? It’s quite unique.” Qiao Xi lightly touched his leg and even mischievously pinched it.

Lu Huo tensed up all over. Hearing the girl’s words, he lifted his head, his eyes revealing a glimpse of anticipation as he looked at her by his feet.

Under the light, Qiao Xi’s features were beautiful, and she calmly examined his legs, feeling his gaze. She raised her small face to look at him.

The reflection of his figure appeared in her beautiful black eyes, devoid of disgust, repulsion, or distance. Her eyebrows curved, and her eyes sparkled with crystalline fragments.

A strange feeling surged and churned in his chest. His pitch-black eyes quietly observed her, “Don’t you find me ugly? Disgusting?”

Qiao Xi shook her head, and a rare gentle smile graced her lips, “Not ugly, not disgusting.”

Her fingers touched his leg, even using the soft palm of her hand to press against his calf, touching that extremely ugly dark blue and black color. Qiao Xi’s hand was fair and beautiful, contrasting with the blackness, making Lu Huo’s legs appear even uglier.

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She playfully teased him, “Your birthmark is unique, cool. Where is it ugly? Don’t you appreciate it?”

Lu Huo bent down, approaching her. He earnestly examined her expression on her face, and she didn’t seem to be lying.

His eye corners were red, and his eyes were filled with watery light, as if he had been wronged for a long time and finally found someone who didn’t despise him.

Qiao Xi didn’t find his legs disgusting.

Lu Huo’s thin lips curved slightly, his gloom and darkness faded away. The redness in the corners of his eyes lifted, clearly showing pleasure.

Qiao Xi directly leaned on Lu Huo’s knee, looking up at him, she asked, “Lu Huo, where does it itch on your legs?”

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Lu Huo shook his head, obediently replying, “It doesn’t itch anymore.”

The unbearable itchiness had faded away. There was no sprout on his head, and Qiao Xi knew he wasn’t lying.

The next day, the cruise ship was returning.

When Lu Huo woke up, he had a headache. He opened his eyes, his expression bewildered as he looked at the room’s layout.

At that moment, the door to the room was pushed open.

A girl wearing a light orange dress appeared, “You’re awake.”

Qiao Xi walked over.

Memories of last night kept flooding Lu Huo’s mind. His lowered eyelashes trembled, and he responded, “Mhm.”

“Do you remember what happened last night?” Qiao Xi cautiously asked.

His long eyelashes also trembled, and Lu Huo still answered, “Mhm.”

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“I was worried that you would wake up after getting drunk and forget everything.” A mischievous glint flashed in Qiao Xi’s beautiful eyes. “So, do you remember everything from last night?”

Lu Huo sat up, his pitch-black eyes regaining clarity. Hearing the girl’s words, his face felt a bit warm. “I probably remember.”

Qiao Xi extended her hand in front of Lu Huo, informing him, “Then do you remember that you held my hand all night and kissed it?”

Lu Huo looked at the girl’s slender white fingers, the fingertips tinged with a faint pink color, tempting enough to take a bite. Lu Huo’s lips slightly pursed, and his ears felt hot, “I don’t recall.”

Qiao Xi was deceiving him. He had indeed held her hand last night and nibbled on the cream on her fingertips.

Then, Qiao Xi brushed aside her hair, revealing her slender neck. She pointed at her own neck, “You bit here too.”

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Her skin was delicate and tender, easily leaving marks with a little force. This morning, she had summoned the courage to pinch herself.

The red marks were quite visible.

Last night, it is true that Lu Huo kissed her neck. However, he was too gentle and tender, to the point where it can be said that he lightly rubbed his thin lips on her neck.

Moreover, the most important thing is that shortly after he kissed her neck, he murmured in a hoarse voice by her ear that his leg was itchy.

The red mark on the girl’s neck was quite obvious, and Lu Huo’s pale face turned red all of a sudden. His cold eyes showed a hint of confusion, “I’m sorry, I don’t remember.”

“This is typical behavior of a scumbag who forgets everything once he’s done eating,” Qiao Xi accused him.

Lu Huo quickly apologized, “I’m sorry, did it hurt?”. There was still a hint of self-blame in his eyes.

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Qiao Xi pursed her lips, suppressing the urge to laugh. The boy in front of her was really naive and easily fooled. The strawberry mark shouldn’t have hurt, but when she pinched herself, it did hurt indeed.

“Lu Huo, you bullied me last night, and I also saw your leg. From now on, you can’t casually ask me to leave, okay?”

Lu Huo quietly looked at Qiao Xi. The girl in front of him had fair skin, dark hair, bright eyes, and a resentful look in her eyes as she accused him of not wanting her.

He seemed unable to restrain himself, yet resigned. He whispered, “I’m sorry, I won’t do it again in the future.”

As long as she didn’t get tired of him, he would always be by her side, until she no longer felt any novelty towards him, until she despised him and wanted to get rid of him.

Qiao Xi’s eyes held a trace of satisfaction. This was exactly what she wanted to hear.

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After the birthday party, Qiao Xi returned home with her parents.

“You’re back.”

In the living room, Zhao Yuxi sat on the sofa, obviously waiting for their return. Due to her temporary disfigurement, she did not attend Qiao Xi’s birthday party last night. However, she had already seen the grand scene on the cruise ship through the hot search.

Qiao Xi’s 18th birthday banquet was so grand that it invited most of the influential figures in City B. The media went crazy reporting on the evening’s events, and the top three hot search results were all about her.

Qiao’s father didn’t want to disturb his daughter’s life, and they did a good job of keeping Qiao Xi’s appearance a secret. Even though she stunned everyone, her photos did not circulate online.

But even without her photos being made public, it was enough to stir up discussions among netizens.

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Thinking of this, Zhao Yuxi felt uncomfortable once again.

Seeing Zhao Yuxi wearing a mask, Qiao’s mother quickly asked, “Is your face better now?”

Zhao Yuxi replied, “The red spots on my face have diminished a bit. They should recover in a few days.”

“That’s good,” Qiao’s mother felt relieved. “Remember to pay attention to your diet in the future.”

Zhao Yuxi nodded and agreed.

Qiao Xi stood aside, knowing that Zhao Yuxi’s disfigurement was caused by a failed mission, and she didn’t sympathize with her.

“Mom, I’ll go upstairs to rest first,” she said.

“Alright, go ahead. When it’s dinner time, I’ll have Hua Sisao call you.”

Qiao Xi walked past her mother. Today, she was wearing a simple plain white dress with a few light pink hand-embroidered flowers on the hem, giving it an elegant and delicate touch. Her slender figure and the plain dress made her young face even more tender.

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Zhao Yuxi watched with burning eyes and a bitter heart. The self-condemnation in her heart filled her eyes with resentment.

As long as Qiao Xi didn’t have a relapse, it meant that she couldn’t inherit everything from Qiao Xi like she did in the previous life. She couldn’t become the young miss of the Qiao family.

Although she felt that such thoughts were not good and lacked righteousness, she couldn’t help but become a little impatient. Even though she knew that Qiao Xi’s heart disease would worsen later and she would definitely die, she wished that day would come quickly.

The military training at school had already ended.

Qiao Xi received a message from her class asking her to attend a class meeting at the school to get to know her new classmates.

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In the early morning, sunlight fell on the green plants on the balcony. A gentle breeze blew, causing the lush leaves to sway slightly. The weather today was very nice.

Qiao’s mother knew that her daughter was going to school today, so she had already prepared breakfast.

“Do you need Mom to accompany you to school?” Qiao’s mother placed a glass of pure milk by her daughter’s side.

“No need,” Qiao Xi smiled. “Mom, I’m not a child anymore. I don’t need parents to take me to school.”

Qiao’s mother gently stroked her daughter’s long hair. “In your mother’s eyes, no matter how old you are, you will always be a child.”

Across from them, Zhao Yuxi had taken off her mask, and the red pimples on her face had reduced significantly compared to the previous days. She looked at Qiao Xi with envy and said, “Auntie, you’re so good to your cousin.”

Her expression was filled with loneliness. “If my mother were still here, it would be great.”

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Upon hearing her words, Qiao’s mother thought of her sister’s dying request and her heart softened. “Xixi, don’t worry. In my eyes, you are my daughter, Qiao Xi’s sister. There won’t be any difference.”

Zhao Yuxi smiled but deep down, she knew it was different. Only when Qiao Xi died would her aunt truly regard her as a daughter.

Qiao Xi glanced at Zhao Yuxi indifferently, as if she could see through the other’s thoughts.

When they arrived at the school, the sun was already high in the sky, and the temperature was becoming scorching.

Qiao Xi followed the information from the group chat and found the classroom for the assembly.

Many students were already seated in the classroom, perhaps due to the familiarity gained from the military training.

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When Qiao Xi walked in, the lively classroom momentarily fell into silence as everyone looked at her.

Qiao Xi paid no attention to the gazes and walked towards her seat. When she saw a girl with short hair sitting in the front row, with a green energy bar displayed on her hand, she approached her.

Then, she sat down next to the girl with short hair.

The girl had obviously been looking at her too, and there was a hint of astonishment in her eyes that she couldn’t conceal. When she noticed Qiao Xi sitting beside her, her face instantly turned red, and her hands and feet became flustered as she timidly greeted, “H-hello.”

Qiao Xi’s lips had a beautiful light pink color, and a charming smile adorned her bright and lovely face. “Hello, my name is Qiao Xi.”

The girl with short hair was taken aback for a moment and quickly introduced herself, “I’m Fang Tang.” Her features were delicate, and she had a sweet smile.

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The girl sitting next to Fang Tang leaned in and spoke familiarly, “I’m Ye Zixin. You’re really pretty.” She had been momentarily stunned earlier.

Normally, she liked to admire beautiful girls and handsome boys, and she was also a fan of celebrities. But Qiao Xi’s appearance had clearly exceeded her previous standards of beauty, surpassing even the most beautiful girls she had seen before.

Recently, many people had gotten tanned from the military training, but Qiao Xi’s fair complexion stood out among the crowd. Sitting there, she was like a white sticky rice ball in a pile of black sesame seeds, tempting people to take a bite.

“Thank you, you’re beautiful too,” Qiao Xi curved her lips.

Ye Zixin clearly had a cheerful personality. Upon hearing Qiao Xi compliment her, her joyous expression couldn’t be concealed. However, she was self-aware and knew that she fell short compared to Qiao Xi.

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Ye Zixin widened her eyes, observing carefully, but couldn’t spot any pores on Qiao Xi’s face. Her porcelain-like complexion was flawless and smooth. She couldn’t resist the urge to reach out and pinch Qiao Xi’s face.

She couldn’t help but speak, “Your skin is amazing. What skincare products do you use?”

Qiao Xi was stumped. She wasn’t aware of it either.

The skincare products she used were all customized by a laboratory based on her skin condition, as instructed by her mother. They were not available on the market. Moreover, a significant factor was the effect of the golden energy, continuously nourishing her body, even maintaining her skin to be tender and fair.

Qiao Xi smiled and said, “I forgot, I’ll get you a gift another day.”

Ye Zixin quickly waved her hand and said, “No need, I was just asking out of curiosity.”

She had thought that a stunning beauty like Qiao Xi would be aloof, but she didn’t expect her to be so warm and hospitable.

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The group chatted for a while before the class meeting began.

Qiao Xi had already gained a general understanding of Fang Tang and Ye Zixin’s personalities.

Ye Zixin had a cheerful personality, spoke straightforwardly without much disguise, and was naturally optimistic, often expressing herself freely.

On the other hand, Fang Tang was the opposite. She had a refined and gentle appearance, didn’t speak much, occasionally uttering a sentence or two. She was easily shy and even a bit timid. Her green energy level was only at 12%, which could easily drop to 10%. Qiao Xi wondered if she might be Zhao Yuxi’s next target.

The main purpose of this class meeting was to elect various positions within the class, but Qiao Xi’s mind wasn’t focused on that. Even though many people wanted to vote for her, she declined directly.

After the class meeting adjourned, the next day would officially begin with classes.

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Walking beside Qiao Xi, Ye Zixin asked, “During the military training, we heard that there was a classmate who didn’t come. Qiao Xi, is it because of health reasons that you couldn’t participate?”

Qiao Xi nodded, “Yes, my body isn’t suitable for intense physical activities.”

Although Ye Zixin was curious, she knew her boundaries and didn’t inquire about Qiao Xi’s personal reasons. Instead, she changed the topic, “Don’t you live in the school dormitory?”

Qiao Xi shook her head, “My home is in City B, just a 20-minute drive away, not far.”

Both Ye Zixin and Fang Tang looked envious as they lived far away from home.

“I have something else to do, so I’ll head back. See you tomorrow,” Qiao Xi said to the two of them.

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Watching her walk away, Ye Zixin commented, “Qiao Xi must come from a well-off family. I’ve seen the basic version of the necklace she’s wearing, and it costs at least 110,000 yuan. The one she’s wearing should be the luxury version, with all those pink diamonds. It’s probably priced at over 300,000 yuan.”

Ye Zixin’s family owned a small company, so they had some money, but her most expensive jewellery was only a few thousand yuan. She still vividly remembered seeing the basic version of that necklace at a party.

At the time, a girl had been showing it off incessantly, but towards the end of the gathering, she lost her bracelet and went crazy searching for it.

Therefore, Ye Zixin had a deep impression of that piece of jewellery.

She also noticed that Qiao Xi’s clothes had no brand labels, but that didn’t stop them from exuding a high-quality feel and exquisite craftsmanship.

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Fang Tang felt a bit at a loss. Her family had gone through some recent troubles, and she didn’t know if Qiao Xi would mind being friends with her.

Ye Zixin chuckled and said, “But even though Qiao Xi is so wealthy, she’s not arrogant at all. Just now, she even handed me tissues and treated us to bubble tea. She looks so beautiful when she smiles.”

Fang Tang nodded in agreement.

After getting on the car, Qiao Xi headed to the Lu family’s residence. Wen Qing had already returned to work, so she could go find Lu Huo.

On her birthday, she absorbed a considerable amount of gold energy, reaching a full 48%. This meant that she could extend her life by 6 more days, excluding today, leaving her with 5 days! It was the first time she could extend her life for such a long period.

She remembered that on her birthday night, Lu Huo licked her fingertip, causing the gold energy to skyrocket from 1% to 10%. Qiao Xi wondered if Lu Huo’s intimacy with her could accelerate the absorption of gold energy.

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Once this thought formed, she felt a faint desire to try it out.

Entering through the back door, Qiao Xi happened to see Wen Qing cleaning the yard. Wen Qing appeared somewhat exhausted, with a pale complexion and red eyes. It was evident that she had not been doing well these past few days. However, the melancholy expression in her eyes had disappeared, indicating that she had come to terms with something.

“Wen Qing, are you doing okay?” Qiao Xi greeted her.

Wen Qing nodded, “I’ve made up my mind, but it will take some time to handle it.”

The issue that troubled her was that her mother-in-law and sister-in-law’s family were occupying their house and refusing to move out. It was a headache for her.

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Qiao Xi seemed to see through the dilemma in her eyes. “Wen Qing, I can help you.”

After a conversation with Wen Qing, Qiao Xi entered the small house.

The young man had been sitting by the window, the setting sun casting a warm glow on his clean white shirt.

Qiao Xi couldn’t help but smile. “Were you staring at me just now?”

Lu Huo’s handsome face remained calm as he slowly turned over the pages of a book. “No.”

Above their heads, the small leaf bud swayed proudly, as if familiarly greeting Qiao Xi.

Since receiving Lu Huo’s promise on her birthday night that he wouldn’t let her leave at will, Qiao Xi had become more audacious.

She moved a small chair and sat next to Lu Huo, her hands supporting her chin. Her beautiful black eyes blinked, and her shiny long hair fell smoothly behind her back. With an adorably sweet expression, she said something shameless, “Lu Huo, do you want to kiss me?”

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Lu Huo’s hand flipping the book paused, almost crumpling the page. The girl’s watery eyes seemed to carry a hook. “Don’t you want to try it?”

Lu Huo remained silent.

Qiao Xi stood up, “If you don’t want to, then I’ll find someone else to practice with.”

The soft hem of her skirt brushed against the back of Lu Huo’s hand.

As she turned around, Lu Huo grabbed her hand tightly.

He gritted his teeth and finally spoke, “I’ll try!”

Qiao Xi’s eyes lit up, and she obediently bent down, getting closer to him.

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After a while, Lu Huo’s slightly cool lips tentatively landed on Qiao Xi’s face.

The gold energy on the back of her hand instantly increased by 10%.

Indeed, when Lu Huo took the initiative to make contact with her, it was much more effective than when she touched him.

Qiao Xi’s lips curved, her eyes shining as she looked at Lu Huo. “More!” He was being too perfunctory. Her goal was to kiss him on the lips, what’s the point of kissing the face?

The girl’s face was soft, tender, and Lu Huo’s lips trembled slightly, almost reluctant to part.

An intense itch spread from his legs, and he furrowed his brows, as if escaping, he wheeled himself into the bathroom.

Qiao Xi blinked in confusion.

The image of the boy fleeing was trapped behind the closed door. Was he feeling shy?

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Qiao Xi, as if discovering something surprisingly amusing, couldn’t help but wonder, if it’s just a kiss on the face for now, would Lu Huo be too shy to the point of tears if things went further?

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AISMLHC 22 – First Update

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Even though it wasn’t the first time Qiao Xi had teased Lu Huo like this, she still felt a sense of novelty and excitement.

On the wheelchair, Lu Huo’s body went limp, and he tilted his head slightly backward, as if in discomfort, and closed his eyes.

When he opened them again, his eyes became even darker and moister.

In the quiet room, his audible breathing was evident.

Softly panting, it had a soothing effect that made Qiao Xi’s ears go weak.

“Lu Huo,” Qiao Xi, without realizing the need to restrain herself after her mischievous act, boldly teased him and curiously asked, “What’s wrong with you?”

At that moment, Lu Huo’s eyes were filled with intoxication. His dishevelled bangs partially covered his overly innocent eyebrows. With the added effect of the pinched leaf bud, his usually pale face blushed, becoming irresistibly alluring.

A strange and unfamiliar sensation washed over Lu Huo, and he weakly leaned against the back of the chair. He clenched his teeth, realizing that he must have had some alcohol. His self-control was not as strong as when he was sober, and he couldn’t suppress the muffled groans that escaped his mouth several times. It was a complete mess of sensations.

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“Xi Xi,” his deep voice was so pleasing that it intoxicated people.

“I’m here.”

Lu Huo tilted his head slightly, his eyes blankly staring at the ceiling. Unconsciously, he called out, “Xi Xi.”

Qiao Xi’s ears went weak.

This was too much!

Lu Huo endured to the extreme, but he couldn’t bear it any longer. His light panting became clearer with each breath, and he kept calling out Qiao Xi’s name.

Qiao Xi’s heart trembled from being so teased.

She was about to do something when suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

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“Xiao Xi, are you in there?” It was Qiao Xi’s mother outside the door.

Qiao Xi was startled. Why would her mother come here?

“Xiao Xi, are you inside?” Qiao Xi’s mother knocked on the door and rang the doorbell.

“Xi Xi,” Lu Huo looked at Qiao Xi with his dark, moist eyes.

“Shh, don’t speak,” Qiao Xi quickly approached, frightened. “Lu Huo, my mother is here.”

Lu Huo had no awareness left. He hugged her tightly, resting his head on her shoulder and rubbing against it.

By her ear, the young man’s soft panting made Qiao Xi’s face turn red and her legs weaken. “Don’t pant, my mother is here.”

Lu Huo’s grip tightened, murmuring, “Xi Xi, it’s uncomfortable.”

The knocking on the door continued, and Qiao Xi was both in pain and pleasure. She comforted Lu Huo, “I’ll go out for a moment and come back soon. Wait for me in the room.”

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Although Lu Huo was currently intoxicated, his legs couldn’t walk. She wasn’t worried that he would run around.

Lu Huo seemed to understand, yet also seemed not to understand. His long, thick, and curled eyelashes trembled slightly as he pitifully lowered his gaze.

Qiao Xi suddenly had the illusion that she had bullied and abandoned him like a scoundrel.

She reached out and touched his dishevelled bangs. “Good boy.”

Qiao Xi released Lu Huo’s hand that had been holding her and pushed him to the edge of the bed, making sure that this position would not be visible to Qiao Xi’s mother. She then went to open the door and quickly walked out, locking the door behind her.

“Mom.”

“Xiao Xi, you really are here.” Qiao Xi’s mother saw her daughter coming out, her face slightly flushed, and couldn’t help but carefully examine her.

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“I just had some drinks and wanted to take a rest, but I realized that I lost my key card, so I got a new room,” Qiao Xi explained casually and unintentionally to her mother why she was here.

“I heard from the manager that you wanted a new room, and I found it strange,” Qiao Xi’s mother replied, her doubts disappearing. She patted her daughter’s shoulder and said, “Let’s go, it’s time to cut the cake.”

Qiao Xi obediently nodded and followed her mother to the hall.

Qiao Xi’s reappearance immediately caught the attention of all the guests. Her hair was slightly messy from being rubbed by Lu Huo earlier, but she still looked stunning.

Huang Tao and Cheng Xu were drinking with Huo Yu not too far away.

Huang Tao tapped Huo Yu’s hand and said, “Brother Huo, that disabled kid isn’t with Qiao Xi.”

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“Hmph, how dare he show up in front of Qiao Xi’s parents,” Cheng Xu sneered, “Only when Brother Huo is not around, and Qiao Xi feels lonely, would she go for that kind of plaything. In my opinion, Brother Huo doesn’t need to pay too much attention to him, it’s a waste of time.”

“You have a point,” Huang Tao chuckled, taking a sip of red wine and laughing, “As long as you’re not blind, you know how to choose between a disabled person and a young genius.”

Huo Yu’s eyes turned deep and intense. He put down his wine glass and walked directly towards Qiao Xi.

“Brother Huo…” Cheng Xu tried to stop him.

Huang Tao held him back. “Just go with Brother Huo. He knows how to handle things and won’t hurt Qiao Xi.”

Qiao Xi stood in front of the cake, surrounded by numerous guests who continuously offered their birthday wishes. She was truly the centre of attention.

Among the well-wishers, there were inevitably some who envied Qiao Xi.

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Not only did Qiao Xi come from a wealthy family, but she also looked stunning. Standing in the crowd, her fair complexion outshone everyone else. Looking at Qiao Xi’s parents doting on her, it was clear that all the guests who attended today were influential figures. Among her peers, who could compare to Qiao Xi?

However, when they thought about Qiao Xi’s poor health, her heart condition, and how rarely she appeared in high society, they felt somewhat balanced. Indeed, there was no such thing as perfection in the world.

At this moment, Huo Yu approached Qiao Xi. His cold and stern face softened under the candlelight, and his reddened eyes stared intensely at her.

After these few years apart, she had grown up and become even more beautiful.

“Xiao Xi, happy birthday,” Huo Yu’s deep voice sounded slightly hoarse, and a tinge of melancholy spread across his face. In the past, Qiao Xi used to follow him around like a little sister, but most of the time, he saw her as such.

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However, during the years he spent abroad, even when he had a girlfriend there, his thoughts were still filled with Qiao Xi.

He realized that he loved Qiao Xi, not just as a plaything or because of his brotherly affection for her. He wanted to possess her and be by her side.

When his father proposed returning to the country for development, he agreed immediately, solely because he wanted to be with Qiao Xi again.

However, the passage of time can make someone love another person, but it can also make someone forget.

He confirmed his feelings for Qiao Xi, but it seemed that this girl beside him had drifted away.

Her gaze tonight was fixed on that cripple, and he had just sent someone to investigate. He found out that the person was from the Lu family, but the Lu family didn’t attach much importance to Lu Huo.

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How could Qiao Xi fall for a wheelchair-bound person?

Or as Huang Tao and the others said, she was young and curious, and she had never come into contact with someone with disabilities.

Huo Yu’s eyes were filled with tenderness. He took out a small gift box and said, “This is a birthday gift for you. Take a look and see if you like it.”

Did Qiao Xi receive many gifts from the guests? In her eyes, Huo Yu was the same as the other guests. “Thank you,” she said.

“Why don’t you open it and take a look?” Huo Yu saw the girl receive the gift and then set it aside with the other gifts. He furrowed his brows instinctively.

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In the past, she would always open the birthday gifts he gave her immediately, regardless of what they were, and she would be very happy.

“I’ll look at it later tonight.” Qiao Xi seemed a bit anxious. She didn’t know how Lu Huo was doing at the moment.

After cutting the cake, Qiao Xi couldn’t wait any longer. She instructed the waiter to bring a bowl of sobering soup to Lu Huo’s room. She even cut a slice of birthday cake specifically to take back and eat with Lu Huo.

Qiao Xi told her mother that she wanted to go back and rest.

“Alright, go back to your room and rest. You’ve been socializing all night, and you must be tired,” Qiao Xi’s mother said sympathetically. Her daughter’s health was not good, and she couldn’t be too exhausted.

She told Qiao Xi, “The cruise ship will return tomorrow morning, so get some rest.”

Qiao Xi obediently nodded. She held the sliced cake and left the hall.

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Watching her daughter’s departing figure, Qiao Xi’s mother said to her husband, “Don’t you think our daughter seemed distant from Huo Yu tonight? She used to enjoy playing with him.”

“What’s the big deal? Our daughter has grown up, and it’s natural for her to have new friends. Just because that brat came back doesn’t mean Xiao Xi has to treat him warmly,” Qiao Xi’s father replied. Even though Huo Yu was outstanding, Qiao Xi’s father didn’t have a good impression of the boy who wanted to take his daughter away.

“You’re right. Let’s forget about it. It’s their own business,” Qiao Xi’s mother didn’t think too much about it.

Qiao Xi opened the door to her room and walked in. When she saw Lu Huo, she almost dropped the cake in her hands.

“Lu Huo…”

The Lu Huo in front of her had taken off his black suit jacket, and his white shirt was unbuttoned, revealing a few buttons undone.

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His long neck highlighted his collarbone and the well-defined chest.

His pale face had a touch of redness, and he rested his elbow on the armrest, supporting his chin with one hand, while his pitch-black, shiny eyes looked straight at her.

For no reason, Qiao Xi blushed.

“Are you sobering now?” Qiao Xi walked over with the cake in her hands.

Lu Huo’s thin lips curved up slightly, and he responded softly, “Mm.”

Qiao Xi met his gaze. It wasn’t the usual clean and clear look. Obviously, he hadn’t fully sobered up yet.

She sat down next to him on the edge of the bed, holding the cake. “I brought a birthday cake back. You haven’t eaten anything tonight, so have some first. I’ll have the waiter bring food later.”

Lu Huo responded again with a soft, “Mm.”

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His thin lips curved, and there was a hint of wildness in the depths of his eyes, just like during the shooting competition earlier, a single glance could make a person’s legs go weak.

Qiao Xi’s heart couldn’t help but race.

She handed him the small fork in her hand and also offered him the cake. “Try it.”

Lu Huo didn’t take the cake. He took the small fork from her hand and set it aside, then, to Qiao Xi’s astonishment, he held her fingers and brought them to his lips.

His tongue directly licked off the cream that had accidentally gotten on her finger.

In an instant, Qiao Xi’s delicate face turned red.

Her finger felt wet and sticky, and the soft sensation wrapped around it, as if it had been carefully licked by a little beast.

Lu Huo continued to stare at her with his wet, black eyes, observing her reaction.

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Qiao Xi could see his Adam’s apple rolling.

He was so attractive; he was trying to seduce her!

With just a light touch, he let go of Qiao Xi’s hand. She felt a burning sensation on her finger, and her entire hand went numb, losing all sensation.

Impressively, Qiao Xi noticed that her energy bar instantly surged from 1% to 10% after that touch just now!

Qiao Xi looked at Lu Huo with bright eyes. “Do you still want to eat the cake?”

In a slightly hoarse voice, he replied with a hint of cuteness, “No need. You don’t have to feed me.”

Qiao Xi: …

She never said she would feed him!

The little sprout on top of his head swayed back and forth.

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“I never said I would feed you,” Qiao Xi said, but as soon as her words fell, Lu Huo’s pitch-black eyes stared at her as if accusing her.

Qiao Xi couldn’t help but burst into laughter. How could he be so adorable?

“Where should I sit to feed you then?” Qiao Xi continued to playfully tease the stunning young man in front of her.

There was a gleam in Lu Huo’s eyes. “I didn’t ask you to sit on my lap and feed me.”

On top of his head, the sprout rapidly shook from side to side!

Qiao Xi laughed, her eyebrows curved. She sat directly on his lap, holding a small fork with a piece of cake and brought it to his lips. She couldn’t help but praise, “You’re really cute.”

Lu Huo cooperated by opening his mouth.

The tip of his tongue tasted the creamy aroma of the cake, sweet and fragrant. With Qiao Xi’s words, his thin lips curled slightly. “Even if you praise me, I won’t kiss you.”

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The little sprout seemed to go crazy, shaking vigorously.

Qiao Xi stopped feeding him and leaned close to his ear. Her lips lightly touched his earlobe, and she felt his whole-body tremble. Her mouth slightly opened, and she gently bit his earlobe.

Lu Huo’s intoxicated eyes widened, the corners turning red.

Qiao Xi saw the golden glow on the back of her hand, where her energy bar was.

“Xixi.” Lu Huo’s thin lips kissed her neck, the scent of a girl filling his nose.

Qiao Xi didn’t resist Lu Huo’s intimacy. Her eyes were filled with tenderness as she let him call her name again and again.

“Xixi, Xixi, my feet…”

“Hmm?”

Furrowing his brows, Lu Huo hoarsely called out beside her ear, “Itchy.”

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Qiao Xi was taken aback. “Shall I take a look?” She was worried that his drinking tonight might have affected his feet.

Lu Huo tightly held the small blanket on his leg, refusing to let her see. He hugged her, his body shifting uncomfortably.

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AISMLHC 21 – First Update + Second Update

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The large screen disappeared from Qiao Xi’s sight, and she didn’t know how Luo Huo was doing.

She was a little worried.

“How much dark energy was eliminated this time?” she asked Bao Fu.

Bao Fu hesitated for a moment

[Master, this time we can eliminate 1% of the dark energy]

“What?” Qiao Xi was somewhat astonished. “Only 1%?”

In the previous two tasks, they had eliminated 5% of the dark energy each time. But this time, it was only 1%. Moreover, Qiao Xi remembered Bao Fu saying that as the tasks progressed, the amount of dark energy eliminated would increase. So why was it only 1% this time?

Bao Fu didn’t dare to say that after Qiao Xi’s last task, she had originally eliminated 10% of the dark energy. However, something happened that caused Luo Huo’s dark energy to increase by 9%, leaving only 1% to be eliminated.

Bao Fu’s small voice trembled slightly with nervousness

[Master, please complete more tasks. Then all of Luo Huo’s dark energy can be eliminated]

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Qiao Xi felt frustrated.

She didn’t say anything more. Right now, Luo Huo still had 69% of the dark energy remaining, and she needed to absorb more golden energy in order to complete the tasks.

On the night before her birthday.

Because Wen Qing took leave to solve some issues at home, Qiao Xi hadn’t seen Luo Huo for two days.

Now she had only 18 hours of lifespan left. If Luo Huo didn’t attend her birthday banquet tomorrow, she would have to skip the banquet and go to his house to find him, to stay by his side.

Qiao Xi turned on the warm yellow bedside lamp, softening the lighting. She chose the perfect spot and sent a video call invitation to Luo Huo.

She loved looking beautiful, even if it was just in a video call with Luo Huo. She wanted to maintain her most beautiful state.

The next second, the video connected, and the camera shook for a moment, revealing the cool and stunning face of the young boy.

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Qiao Xi’s eyes instantly lit up. On the other side of the screen, Luo Huo was wearing a black silk pajama top. The buttons at the collar were slightly undone, and one side of the collar hung loosely, revealing his slender collarbone.

He must have just finished taking a shower. His hair was damp, and water droplets traced down his profile, quietly sliding over his prominent Adam’s apple and disappearing into the collar.

He exuded a silent sensuality, incredibly captivating.

Qiao Xi observed carefully, especially when she saw Luo Huo swallow, his prominent Adam’s apple moving up and down. She felt a tremor in her heart.

She was so weak!

“Do you need anything?” The young boy’s husky voice was particularly clear in the quiet night.

Qiao Xi had good skin, fair and smooth. Especially since Bao Fu mentioned that the golden energy repaired her body, even her appearance was restored. Her skin now seemed to have received top-notch care, always looking radiant and tempting, making people want to take a bite.

She deliberately brought the camera closer, magnifying her fair little face in front of Luo Huo’s eyes. “I just wanted to see Xi Huo. I haven’t seen it in two days and don’t know how it’s been.”

In her words, she mentioned Xi Huo, while her pair of black pupils stared intently at Luo Huo.

Xi Huo was just a tool, after all.

Luo Huo picked up Xi Huo, who was running around, and placed it in front of the camera.

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The red eyes of Xi Huo enlarged on the screen, and Qiao Xi and Xi Huo stared at each other with their black and red eyes.

“I’m done looking. Xi Huo can go now,” she said, blocking her view of Luo Huo.

Xi Huo, feeling rejected, moved away from the camera, revealing the cold features of the young boy behind it. “Is there something else?”

Under the lamplight, Qiao Xi’s black eyes reflected a glimmer of anticipation as she looked at him. “Are you coming tomorrow?”

Before Luo Huo could respond, she continued, “My parents have already sent the invitation to your house, and your grandfather must have told you about it.”

The girl’s gaze was too intense, causing Luo Huo to lower his eyelids. “He told me.”

Qiao Xi asked him, “Are you coming?”

She threatened him sternly, “If you don’t come, I won’t attend the birthday banquet. I’ll just go find you. After all, I have to be by your side on my birthday.”

Luo Huo lifted his eyelids, and his pitch-black eyes deeply stared at her. After a moment, he softly responded, “Hmm.”

Qiao Xi certainly heard it.

She suddenly felt delighted. “Luo Huo, I heard you agree. You can’t back out now.”

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“Hmm.”

Qiao Xi’s birthday banquet was held on a large cruise ship.

Mother Qiao spared no effort to give her daughter the best, directly chartering a cruise ship and inviting many distinguished guests to attend the banquet.

Huo Yu rushed back from abroad and attended the banquet as soon as he arrived.

Today, he was dressed in a royal blue suit, exquisitely tailored and made of pure craftsmanship. Coupled with his extraordinary temperament and handsome appearance, he attracted the attention of numerous guests as soon as he stepped onto the cruise ship.

Both the Cheng family and the Huang family sent their representatives, Cheng Xu and Huang Tao, to attend. They each brought charming female companions and approached Huo Yu as soon as they saw him.

“We knew you would come back tonight,” Huang Tao teased, holding a cigarette. “Are you going to dance the opening dance with Qiao Xi tonight?”

Cheng Xu chuckled. “Do we even need to ask? Apart from Brother Huo, who else can stand beside Qiao Xi?”

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These brothers knew very well that Huo Yu and Qiao Xi were childhood sweethearts. During junior high school, Huo Yu often accompanied his mother to visit the Qiao family, and Qiao Xi even directly called him “brother.”

Both of them were a perfect match in terms of appearance and family background. The parents of both families tacitly agreed that the two would end up together. However, Huo Yu’s family went abroad to expand their business, causing a delay in his and Qiao Xi’s relationship. Being separated by distance, their feelings gradually faded.

Therefore, as soon as Huo Yu returned to the country, he went to visit the Qiao family.

“Have you seen Qiao Xi?” Huo Yu asked coldly.

“She hasn’t come out yet. The protagonist is bound to make a grand entrance at the end,” Cheng Xu replied.

As soon as he finished speaking, in the next second, he raised an eyebrow at Huo Yu. “I just said that, and she’s here already. Are you and Qiao Xi already spiritually connected?”

Huo Yu followed his gaze and saw a dazzling girl walking out of the lounge with Mother Qiao.

Qiao Xi had fair and translucent skin. She was wearing a light blush-colored dress adorned with sparkling rhinestones. Walking in the brightly lit hall of the cruise ship, she seemed to radiate light.

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Qiao Xi had appeared in public only a few times in the earlier years. Due to health reasons, Mother Qiao was worried that her daughter might fall ill at any moment, so she rarely took her to various events and preferred to let her rest.

When many people saw Qiao Xi, their eyes were filled with amazement.

No wonder they said that the Qiao family was known for their high level of attractiveness. Especially when they looked at Qiao Xi following her mother, walking slowly with her fair skin and black hair, bright eyes, and white complexion like polished jade, it was hard to look away.

Cheng Xu was also stunned. He quickly averted his gaze and nudged Huo Yu with his elbow. “With Qiao Xi looking like this, you better keep a close eye on her every day, or else someone might snatch her away.”

Huang Tao took the cigarette out of his mouth, looking unconcerned. “With Brother Huo’s conditions, how many can compare in the entire city? Haven’t you seen how other wealthy girls pursue Brother Huo?”

Ignoring their debate, Huo Yu walked towards Qiao Xi.

In the hall, the guests were dressed in formal attire, heavily made up, and adorned with exquisite clothing. The atmosphere was lively and bustling.

In a corner unnoticed by anyone, Lu Huo sat quietly in a wheelchair, his desolate figure contrasting with the others.

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From the moment Qiao Xi emerged, he noticed her. She was naturally destined to be dazzling, making people look up to her.

The surrounding guests were all discussing her, and many couldn’t help but want to approach and strike up a conversation.

Lu Huo pressed his lips together, his hand on the side clenched so tightly that it hurt.

He lowered his eyelids.

Usually, she always looked at him with resentful eyes, accusing him of ignoring her.

However, he knew deep down that he was like a discarded and broken toy that nobody wanted. She was just momentarily curious, wanting to pick him up. Soon, she would realize that there were more beautiful and brand-new toys waiting for her.

With that in mind, Lu Huo felt that he didn’t need to come here today. He turned his wheelchair, intending to disembark. However, the cruise ship had already started moving.

In the bustling hall, his eyes were dim, and his expression was desolate.

“Lu Huo.”

The girl’s clear voice sounded overhead.

Lu Huo looked up, and the bright light fell on the girl. She was so beautiful that it was hard to look away.

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Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and he whispered, “Hmm.”

Qiao Xi’s beautiful big eyes curved as she smiled. “You’re here. I was just thinking that if you didn’t come, I would have to go to your house later.”

Her appearance drew the attention of many people, who turned their eyes to the corner to see what was happening.

However, Qiao Xi was completely oblivious, or perhaps she simply didn’t care about the gazes of others. Her eyes were only on Lu Huo. “Are you hungry? Thirsty? It’s crowded here. Let me take you to the lounge.”

Lu Huo looked at her. “You don’t have to worry about me. I can stay here on my own.”

She should be standing by her parents’ side, rather than like this, allowing them to speculate about their relationship under the bewildered gazes of others.

What kind of relationship could he have with her? It was only a fleeting infatuation on her part, treating him as a pastime.

He and she were like mud and moonlight.

There couldn’t possibly be any connection between them.

“No, you were invited by me,” Qiao Xi shook her head firmly.

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She looked at Lu Huo. Today, for her birthday banquet, she wasn’t sure if it was her grandfather or someone else who had arranged for Lu Huo to be dressed up. He was wearing a straight black suit.

His figure was broad and strong, and the suit fit him well. Even sitting in a wheelchair, he had an indescribable air of elegance compared to others.

He didn’t wear a tie, and the top button of his shirt was fastened, making his clear and restrained face appear even more ascetic.

He looked really handsome tonight.

If Lu Huo’s legs could walk like those of a normal person, he would undoubtedly attract the attention of the entire room.

Seeing the cold and indifferent look on the young man’s face, which was completely different from the dependence Lu Huo had on her, Qiao Xi felt a bit annoyed. “Are you rushing me away because you think I’m getting in the way of other girls coming to talk to you?”

Lu Huo glanced at her with a hint of sadness. He sighed, “No.” Only she would pay attention to him, while other girls would avoid him.

“Then don’t rush me to leave.” She only had an hour left to live, and she needed to stay by his side at all times.

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She told him, “The kitchen made a new flavor of cake. I tried it, and it tastes really good. I’ll have someone bring it to the lounge later, and we can eat it together.”

During Lu Huo’s birthday, it was difficult for him to even have a bite of the cake she made, but Lu Rong Yao came to disrupt things. She didn’t know if he would be able to continue eating the cake after she left.

She would compensate him with whatever he wanted.

The girl’s bright eyebrows were filled with a sweet smile, and her eyes were focused on him. The corners of Lu Huo’s slightly pursed lips relaxed, and he chuckled softly, “Okay.”

“Xiao Xi, you’re here. It’s time for you to perform the opening dance.” A deep male voice sounded from behind—it was Huo Yu.

He was tall with long legs, dressed in a navy blue suit, and even more handsome, attracting the hearts of many young ladies.

Huo Yu noticed Lu Huo in the wheelchair and instinctively frowned. This wasn’t the first time he had seen him appear by Qiao Xi’s side.

In Qiao Xi’s eyes, even though Lu Huo was sitting in a wheelchair, she could still tell that his legs were long. It was just that he had a kind of sickly aura that made him seem thin and frail, causing people to subconsciously overlook his height. If he could stand up, he wouldn’t be shorter than Huo Yu. In fact, he might even be taller than him.

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“Xiao Xi, Uncle and Auntie are waiting. Let’s go over there,” Huo Yu said condescendingly, casting a cold glance at Lu Huo before shifting his gaze to Qiao Xi.

Clearly, Huo Yu had never regarded Lu Huo highly.

Qiao Xi didn’t respond. She leaned in close to Lu Huo’s ear and whispered softly, “Lu Huo, let me sit on your lap. I won’t go dance with him.”

The girl’s warm breath brushed against his ear, and her words were incredibly tempting.

She had said the same thing in a joking manner during a video chat before, but now she was serious.

Lu Huo pursed his lips, his nose filled with her fragrance.

He remained silent.

Qiao Xi stood up, adjusted her dress, and turned to walk towards Huo Yu.

The girl gradually moved away, while Lu Huo’s dark eyes remained fixed on her figure.

His hand clenched tight, causing pain, as he gritted his teeth, the veins on the back of his hand becoming prominent.

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“I promise you,” Lu Huo’s low voice sounded, his voice powerless. “Let you sit!”

As he spoke, a blush of shame appeared on his pale and handsome face. He was so selfish. If one day the girl abandoned him, he would deserve it.

Qiao Xi’s beautiful lips curved into a smile as she said to Huo Yu, “I just sprained my foot. I won’t be able to perform the opening dance.”

There was no way Huo Yu couldn’t see that the girl was telling a white lie with her eyes wide open. He patiently replied, “I’ll have a doctor come and take a look at your foot.”

“No need,” Qiao Xi said, “I’ll explain to my parents later.”

After speaking, she turned around and walked briskly back to Lu Huo’s side.

“Xiao Xi,” Huo Yu furrowed his handsome eyebrows and asked her, “Are you mad at me? Is that why you’re keeping your distance?”

Qiao Xi shook her head. “I’m not mad at you. It’s just that we haven’t seen each other for so long, so it’s natural to grow apart.”

After all, he was the male lead and would end up with Zhao Yuxi in the end. It was only natural for her to avoid him.

Huo Yu’s gaze fell on Lu Huo, finally giving him a proper look. “Do you want to play a game?”

The third floor of the cruise ship had various entertainment facilities.

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Cheng Xu and Huang Tao stood beside Huo Yu, feeling the low pressure emanating from him.

Cheng Xu lowered his voice and told Huang Tao, “Qiao Xi seems to be hanging out with that wheelchair-bound guy. It’s making Brother Huo angry.”

Huang Tao bit his cigarette and lifted his chin haughtily, looking disdainfully at Lu Huo sitting in the wheelchair not far away. He scoffed, “What’s Qiao Xi thinking? Does she want someone disabled instead of our Brother Huo?”

Cheng Xu was scared enough to almost cover his mouth. “Lower your voice.”

“That guy’s name is Lu Huo, right? Besides looking slightly better than our Brother Huo, what else does he have going for him?”

“Who knows what Qiao Xi is thinking.”

The staff had set up the shooting targets, and Huo Yu was already wearing the specialized shooting goggles and protective ear muffs. He looked at Lu Huo with a challenging expression. “Dare to try?”

“I object,” Qiao Xi’s beautiful face remained stern. Due to Lu Huo’s physical condition, how could he shoot at the distant targets while sitting?

Qiao Xi looked at Lu Huo and said, “Let’s go to the lounge and have some cake. Don’t pay attention to them.”

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Lu Huo didn’t need to do anything, and she didn’t need him to do anything either. Just being by her side was enough.

Without him, she wouldn’t even have a life.

“Xiao Xi, ask him if he wants to compete,” Huo Yu’s deep voice carried a gentleness, but his gaze towards Lu Huo was cold. “I don’t think he would be willing to hide behind you and become a cowardly waste.”

“Huo Yu!” Qiao Xi glared at him coldly.

Huo Yu seemed stung, he averted his gaze and chuckled self-mockingly, “Xiao Xi, you used to call me Bother Huo Yu.”

“What are the rules?” Lu Huo’s low voice rang out.

Huo Yu replied, “Shoot ten times, and for every point missed, take a drink.”

“Okay.”

Qiao Xi frowned. “You don’t have to compete with him.”

From his wheelchair, Lu Huo’s dark eyes stared at her. “If we don’t compete, how will we know what we’re capable of?”

She deserved the best, and he wanted to give it his all.

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Even the sludge in the gutter wanted to touch the moon in the sky.

Qiao Xi’s beautiful eyes looked at him quietly, not continuing to stop him.

Cheng Xu and Huang Tao stood by, holding their wine glasses and embracing their companions. They were in high spirits, ready to witness Huo Yu’s dominance.

Qiao Xi leaned close to Lu Huo’s ear and whispered softly to him, “It’s okay if you lose. I just like you for who you are.”

Lu Huo: …

What kind of comforting words were those?

Lu Huo sighed, “Are you so sure that I’ll lose?”

“Have you ever played shooting before?” Qiao Xi asked him.

“No.”

Huo Yu was already skilled in shooting. If it weren’t for his carefree personality, the Huo family would have sent him to the military to serve the country long ago.

He stood tall, holding the realistic S92 in his hand, looking handsome enough to make the two female companions beside him excited, almost to the point of shouting.

The first shot hit the bullseye!

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One of the female companions couldn’t help but gasp, while Cheng Xu and Huang Tao smiled calmly. It seemed to be a common occurrence.

“It’s your turn,” Huo Yu gestured to Lu Huo.

Lu Huo turned his head to Qiao Xi beside him and said, “Support me for a moment.”

His hands supported the sides of the wheelchair, with Qiao Xi’s assistance. He leaned his entire body against her back, embracing her from behind.

He was breathing slightly heavily, and his breath fell on her neck. “Will you despise me for only being able to rely on you to stand?”

The energy bar on the back of her hand lit up brightly, and Qiao Xi shook her head in delight. “No, I won’t.” How could she possibly despise him? She was overwhelmed with joy.

Huang Tao’s motion of biting the cigarette paused, and he quickly turned his head to look at Huo Yu. As expected, Huo Yu’s face had darkened, almost as if he was about to go over and punch someone.

Huang Tao hurriedly advised, “Brother Huo, stay calm. Don’t act impulsively. That kid can’t move and is using Qiao Xi as a crutch.”

Huo Yu ground his teeth almost to the point of shattering them. “I know.”

Once Huang Tao confirmed that the other party wouldn’t act recklessly, he stepped back.

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Heh, it seemed that the disabled pretty boy was going to be subjected to Brother Huo’s torment.

Lu Huo’s hand reached forward from behind Qiao Xi at her shoulder. His youthful brows furrowed, and his pitch-black gaze resembled that of a wild beast’s as he stared at the distant target ahead.

His feet lacked strength and could only rely on Qiao Xi. He tried his best to control the weight of his body from fully resting on her back, and the veins on his restrained arm began to bulge.

In the next moment, Lu Huo squinted his eyes lightly, and Qiao Xi listened as his breathing intensified in her ear.

In an instant, a loud “bang” echoed, and everyone turned to look. They saw that Lu Huo had hit the 6th ring.

Cheng Xu and Huang Tao burst into laughter. “I thought there would be a miracle. I thought he was so amazing, and here I was, foolishly expecting too much.”

“I also thought that the other side might give Brother Huo a hard time, but I didn’t expect that it would still be our Brother Huo who would dominate,” Huang Tao said, laughing while covering his mouth.

The two female companions also burst into laughter, covering their mouths.

“You lost by three rings. Three cups as a penalty!” Huo Yu stared coldly at Lu Huo.

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“I’ll help him…” Qiao Xi’s words were not finished when, in the next moment, Lu Huo lightly touched her ear with his thin lips. A strange tingling sensation spread, causing her to instinctively freeze.

Lu Huo curved his lips and whispered in the girl’s ear, “I’ll drink by myself!”

The staff poured three full cups of alcohol for Lu Huo.

Lu Huo didn’t hesitate and started drinking directly.

After downing the three cups of alcohol, there was not a trace of drunkenness on his face. He remained composed.

Huo Yu stared at Lu Huo, who was holding Qiao Xi’s hand, with a fierce gaze that felt like a knife. “Continue the competition.”

With a casual lift of his hand, Huo Yu hit the 9th ring. “It’s your turn.”

Lu Huo raised his hand, his thin lips slightly curved. Having just drunk alcohol, a hint of mischievousness appeared on his lips, stained with a touch of water-like color. The two female companions on the other side couldn’t help but keep their eyes on him. Even though he was a cripple, they had to admit that Lu Huo had an incredibly attractive face.

A “bang” echoed, and this time, Lu Huo hit the 7th ring!

“Two cups as a penalty!”

For the third round, Huo Yu hit the bullseye, and everyone cheered.

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“Brother Huo, you’re amazing,” Huang Tao praised, giving a thumbs-up.

Qiao Xi turned her head and saw sweat on Lu Huo’s straight nose. She knew he was pushing himself to the limit, his body swaying, almost falling. “Lu Huo, let’s stop competing.”

Lu Huo had already drunk a total of five cups of alcohol. There was a faint scent of alcohol on his lips, and his pitch-black eyes became even deeper.

It was unclear whether he was intoxicated or not, but his lips lightly touched Qiao Xi’s neck, his deep voice sounding hoarse as he comforted her, “Don’t be afraid.”

In an instant, Lu Huo hit the 9th ring!

Huang Tao was so shocked that he accidentally burned his hand with the cigarette. Surprised, he exclaimed, “How is this possible? How did this kid improve so quickly?”

This time, Lu Huo only needed to drink one cup.

Huo Yu’s expression completely darkened. He raised his hand, aimed, and shot directly: 9th ring.

Lu Huo’s pitch-black eyes were dark and bright at the same time. It seemed like he had found some amusement. He raised his hand and casually shot: 10th ring.

“Oh my god! Am I seeing things?!” Cheng Xu exclaimed, standing up. “This cripple beat Brother Huo?”

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“It must be a coincidence. Don’t make a big fuss about it,” Huang Tao pulled him back down to sit.

“Yeah, it must be a coincidence,” Cheng Xu shouted at Huo Yu, “Brother Huo, don’t let that stinky kid win again. Take it seriously and crush him.”

“Enough, enough. Brother Huo will definitely compete seriously from now on,” Huang Tao poured a glass of alcohol and chuckled, “Let that stinky kid win a round, so as not to demoralize the other side too much.”

The fifth round began.

After Huo Yu drank a cup of alcohol, his eyes darkened, almost turning black. He started shooting: 9th ring.

Lu Huo’s pitch-black eyes shone astonishingly, and if Qiao Xi were to turn and look at him, she would surely notice the faint blush on his pale face. His eyes concealed a hint of wildness, and just a single glance from him could make one’s legs go weak.

He started shooting, just like the previous round: 10th ring.

“Oh my god, oh my god!” Huang Tao also lost his composure. “Did this kid suddenly activate cheat codes or something?”

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“It’s possible that the other side was pretending to be weak from the beginning, deceiving us and playing with us,” Cheng Xu shrugged.

Qiao Xi turned around happily. “Lu Huo, you’re so amazing!”

Only she knew that Lu Huo had been locked in a small room all day and had never been exposed to shooting before. In the previous three rounds, he was only learning and exploring the techniques.

Clearly, he learned quickly and hit the bullseye twice.

Lu Huo’s eyes were moist and shining, and his forehead was covered in sweat. His damp breath fell on Qiao Xi’s ear. “Xixi, watch me defeat him.”

Next, from the sixth round to the tenth round, Lu Huo hit the bullseye every time!

Apart from the initial three rounds, Lu Huo won all seven rounds decisively.

Huang Tao and Cheng Xu exchanged glances as they looked at Lu Huo sitting back in his wheelchair. Their gaze towards him had changed.

“Brother Huo, let’s go,” Huang Tao said, looking at Huo Yu’s unpleasant expression, as if he had been severely struck. He and Cheng Xu pulled him away. “Winning at shooting doesn’t matter. Winning Qiao Xi’s heart is the real deal.”

Cheng Xu also advised, “Yeah, Qiao Xi is just playing with that cripple. How could she really like someone like him? Even if she does, her parents will definitely not allow it.”

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Huo Yu was forced to drink quite a bit of alcohol, but his eyes remained clear. He loosened the tight grip of his fist and turned to leave with big strides.

Qiao Xi paid no attention to those people and looked at Lu Huo in front of her. She couldn’t help but feel that he was drunk.

“Lu Huo, let me take you to rest for a while and have some hangover soup.”

Qiao Xi had a room prepared by the staff, just diagonally across from her own resting room.

Closing the door, Qiao Xi saw Lu Huo’s pitch-black eyes, moist and shining, quietly looking at her.

She walked over, half squatting in front of him, and the hem of her lightly pink dress spread out on the ground like a blooming flower.

The air conditioning in the room was a bit low, so Qiao Xi took a blanket from the side and draped it over Lu Huo’s legs. Then, she directly laid herself across his thighs.

She looked up at him and spoke in a sweet, comforting tone, “Lu Huo, you’re so amazing. Huo Yu lost to you.”

Lu Huo lowered his head, looking at the girl lying on his legs.

“Just now, you stood for so long. Are your legs tired? Are they hurting?” Qiao Xi sat up straight, recalling how he had stood behind her earlier, his body trembling with restraint and endurance, his forehead covered in sweat. Her beautiful eyes were filled with concern.

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Qiao Xi reached out, wanting to roll up the cuffs of his pants. “Let me take a look.”

Lu Huo clenched his hand on the armrest of the wheelchair, his self-consciousness causing him to tightly cover his own ugly legs with the blanket. “Don’t look, they’re ugly.”

Qiao Xi blinked her eyes. “I won’t dislike you because of that.”

As she looked at the blush on his cold, pale face, his eyes moist and misty, a mischievous thought crossed her mind. “Lu Huo, you promised to hold me just now.”

“No,” Lu Huo said seriously. “You sat on my lap.”

“Then it counts as holding. Don’t you want to hold me?” Qiao Xi teased him.

“I don’t want to,” Lu Huo denied.

Above their heads, a small bud quietly emerged.

Qiao Xi smiled. “Really don’t want to? But I really want you to hold me.”

“I don’t want to. I can’t hold you,” the bud began to shake.

Qiao Xi narrowed her eyes, coaxing him. “Lu Huo, lower your head a bit.”

Lu Huo’s pitch-black eyes were moist, and he cooperated by lowering his head.

Qiao Xi smiled and reached out her hand, firmly pinching the tip of that bud. The young man in the wheelchair trembled as if struck by something heavy.

Lu Huo’s consciousness dispersed, and he took a deep breath, the depths of his pitch-black eyes filled with extreme delight.

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In front of the large screen, Qiao Xi responded with a soft voice, but Little Lu Huo couldn’t hear her.

“Xi Xi, Xi Xi.” Little Lu Huo blinked his big eyes, fluttering them. He cautiously called out Qiao Xi’s name.

Qiao Xi wrote on the paper: “I’m here.”

During class, Little Lu Huo listened attentively to the teacher’s lecture, but after a while, he couldn’t help but softly shout, “Xi Xi.”

The next second, the white paper displayed: “Hmm, I’m here.”

The sadness from being mocked by classmates disappeared, and the pain from being bullied was forgotten. Little Lu Huo was now very happy. It was as if he had discovered a rare treasure, something that belonged only to him.

At the end of the school day, every little classmate happily picked up their backpacks and went home.

Little Lu Huo took out his own backpack from the drawer and slowly packed his things, feeling a bit uneasy. “Will Xi Xi not like me?”

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To facilitate communication, Little Lu Huo held a small notebook and a pen. Qiao Xi took the pen and wrote on it: “No.”

Little Lu Huo placed the backpack on his legs, covering them shyly. He carefully told Qiao Xi, “Xi Xi, I can’t walk with my legs.”

He was different from others. Would Xi Xi not like him either?

Qiao Xi reached out and patted his little head. She wrote on the paper: “No matter how you are, I like Little Lu Huo the most.”

On the wheelchair, Little Lu Huo earnestly read the words written on the paper repeatedly. His fair and tender little face blushed with shyness.

His big eyes blinked with joy, and he softly said, “I like Xi Xi the most too.”

In the school campus, Little Lu Huo pushed the wheelchair while chatting with Qiao Xi. He eagerly watched as Qiao Xi wrote on the small notebook.

Ahead, two little boys walked slowly.

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“Tomorrow is my birthday. My mom prepared a cake for me, and there’s a birthday gift too,” one of the boys proudly told his classmate.

The other boy asked, “Will you invite me to your house for cake?”

The boy nodded, “We don’t have school tomorrow. Come to my house, my mom also prepared a lot of snacks…”

The wheelchair slowly turned behind them, and Little Lu Huo, of course, heard their conversation. Qiao Xi noticed a hint of loneliness on his little face.

She wrote in the notebook: “When is Huo Huo’s birthday?”

Little Lu Huo looked at the words on the paper, he lowered his head, feeling a bit embarrassed and somewhat insecure. “Tomorrow.”

It was also his birthday tomorrow.

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Originally, he didn’t know what a birthday was, but every time Lu Rong Yao had a birthday, there would be cake to eat and he would receive many gifts. Many children would play with him.

He asked the aunt who took care of him and learned that everyone has a birthday, once a year, and parents help celebrate the child’s birth on that day.

Later, he asked the butler, and he learned that he also had a birthday. On that day, he found the cleanest clothes and put them on, waiting in his room to celebrate his birthday.

But as it got dark, he still didn’t get to eat a birthday cake or receive any gifts.

He realized that no one remembered his birthday.

After that incident, he understood that not everyone celebrates birthdays.

Little Lu Huo sniffed and lifted his head to tell Qiao Xi, “I don’t celebrate birthdays.”

A small sprout emerged on his little head.

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His voice was tender, “Birthdays are not fun.”

The small sprout swayed.

He continued in a soft voice, “Not everyone celebrates birthdays, and I don’t like celebrating mine.”

The small sprout on top of his head shook a few times, looking cute and pitiful.

Qiao Xi didn’t want to tease Little Lu Huo, so she refrained from playing with his small sprout.

She wrote on the paper, asking Little Lu Huo what gift he would most like to receive.

After a while, Little Lu Huo, with his big eyes hiding a bit of shyness, spoke, “You.”

Even though he couldn’t see Qiao Xi, she was his best gift, something that no one else could possess.

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In front of the large screen, Qiao Xi’s beautiful lips curled up. The little guy was so adorable, even when trying to coax someone.

He wouldn’t be any less cute when he grew up. She wrote on the notebook, “Apart from me, what other gift would you like?”

Little Lu Huo thought carefully for a while, blinking his bright eyes, and naively said, “I want to see Qiao Xi.”

Qiao Xi couldn’t help but reach out and pat his little head, writing, “You can’t see me.”

Little Lu Huo nodded obediently. It didn’t matter, Qiao Xi would always be there with him, talking to him, and he was very happy about that.

In the evening, Little Lu Huo returned to his small house. After finishing dinner, he diligently did his homework.

But every now and then, he would call out for Qiao Xi to make sure she was still there.

He was afraid that she would suddenly disappear.

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In front of the large screen, Qiao Xi watched Little Lu Huo doing his homework and took out her phone to make a call to Big Lu Huo.

The call was quickly answered. “Lu Huo.”

“Hmm.”

Lu Huo’s voice was low, just a gentle response that was enough to send shivers down one’s spine.

“What flavor of cake do you like?” Qiao Xi asked him. There was silence on the other end of the phone.

“Come on, tell me, what flavor of birthday cake do you like?” Qiao Xi was curious.

“I don’t know.” The young boy flipped through his book and spoke slowly, “I’ve never had one.”

Qiao Xi’s hand holding the phone trembled. From young Lu Huo to grown-up Lu Huo, he had never eaten a birthday cake?

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She looked at the little guy diligently doing his homework on the screen, and a sour feeling welled up in her chest.

She softly said, “Strawberry flavor is a bit sweet, chocolate flavor is more fragrant, or maybe mango flavor. Are you allergic to mango?”

On the other end of the phone, the young boy’s large hand pressed against the restless Xi Huo, and he lowered his gaze. “Qiao Xi, I don’t eat these things.”

Qiao Xi ignored him. “Alright, I understand.”

She hung up the phone.

Lu Huo tightened his grip on the phone and sat at the desk, motionless for a long time.

After a while, Xi Huo under his palm couldn’t be suppressed any longer, forcefully escaping from his big hand. Lu Huo’s dark eyes glanced at it briefly and continued flipping through the book.

Qiao Xi asked Bao Fu, “I’m going to make a cake now. If I leave, will the screen in the room keep playing?”

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[Yes, Master, rest assured. The screen follows you and appears within one meter of your position]

So even if Qiao Xi left the room, no matter where she went, the screen would continue to follow her until she completed this task.

Qiao Xi thought this setup was really good and went downstairs to the kitchen.

When the chef saw Qiao Xi entering the kitchen, he was surprised and quickly said, “Miss, what would you like to eat? Let me cook for you.”

“Uncle Li, I want a cake.”

Chef Li quickly put on his chef’s hat. “What flavor does Miss want? I’ll make it right away.”

Qiao Xi shook her head. “Uncle Li, teach me how to make it. I want to make it myself.”

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Looking at the screen in front of her, where little Lu Huo sat straight, with a serious expression, diligently doing his homework, she smiled and said, “I want to make a cake with many flavors.”

“Miss, you want to make it yourself?” Chef Li couldn’t hide his astonishment in his eyes.

Qiao Xi is the cherished pearl of her parents, Father Qiao and Mother Qiao, and has never set foot in the kitchen.

“Well, I want to do it myself. Uncle Li, can you teach me the steps to make a cake?” Qiao Xi put on a new white apron and stood in front of the kitchen counter, ready to start.

Chef Li knew that Qiao Xi was serious, so he didn’t say much and began teaching her how to make a cake.

At night, after little Lu Huo finished taking a bath, he came out of the restroom and immediately checked his little notebook to see if Qiao Xi had left a message for him.

He was wearing blue pajamas with little dogs printed on them, his fair face still wet with water, and his short bangs dampened by it, obediently clinging to his forehead. He looked like a freshly baked steamed bun.

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“Xixi, Xixi,” the little steamed bun Lu Huo called out her name with a tender voice, melting hearts.

Qiao Xi sat in front of the large screen, working on her drawing. When she heard Lu Huo calling her name, she wrote on his little notebook: “I’m here.”

Lu Huo placed the notebook on his lap and then maneuvered his wheelchair to the side of the bed, using his little hands to support himself on the bed, moving his body onto it.

“Xixi, I’m going to sleep. See you tomorrow,” Lu Huo hesitated a bit.

Qiao Xi wrote: “See you tomorrow.”

Lu Huo placed the notebook in front of his small pillow to make sure it wouldn’t get lost before closing his eyes to sleep.

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The little guy didn’t know that at midnight, Qiao Xi wrote on the notebook: “Happy birthday!”

Afterward, Qiao Xi went to Lu’s garden and picked many fresh flowers. She also found some spare ribbons.

Late at night, Qiao Xi quietly started decorating Lu Huo’s little house.

She placed the flowers in small vases and arranged them on every table. She also hung colorful ribbons inside the little house.

Just as dawn was approaching, Qiao Xi put the finished cake and the gifts she prepared into the screen.

The sky brightened completely, and sunlight streamed through the glass, casting a gentle glow in the room.

On the bed, little Lu Huo woke up.

He opened his eyes, still half asleep, with a hazy drowsiness in his big eyes. He blinked and immediately looked at the little notebook beside his pillow.

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Seeing the few words written on it, his little mouth broke into a smile.

This was the first time someone wished him a happy birthday.

“It’s not my birthday yet,” he shyly whispered.

Above his head, a little sprout trembled.

When Lu Huo got up, carrying the little notebook, he noticed the decorations in the room.

“Ah,” he softly exclaimed, the room had become very beautiful.

Seeing a big gift box placed on the table, accompanied by a small one next to it, the little one couldn’t wait. He quickly sat on his wheelchair and hurried to the table.

“Xixi, Xixi,” the delight in little Lu Huo’s big eyes couldn’t be concealed.

Qiao Xi took his little notebook and wrote: “I’m here, open the gift box.”

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The gift box was beautifully wrapped, with a cute bow tied on top. Little Lu Huo clumsily and cautiously opened the gift box, revealing a cake with four different colored layers. The ice cream colors made the cake look super adorable.

He licked his lips and said, “It’s a birthday cake.”

Qiao Xi wrote, “Do you like it?”

The reflection of the cake shimmered in Lu Huo’s eyes, and he couldn’t take his eyes off it. He felt a bit shy but happy and said, “I like it.”

Qiao Xi placed candles on the cake and lit them. She taught him, “Huo Huo, make a wish to the cake and blow out the candles. Your wish will come true.”

The candlelight reflected on Lu Huo’s face, shining brightly in his eyes. With sincerity, he said to the candles, “Xixi will always be with me.”

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Qiao Xi couldn’t help but touch the little guy’s head. She didn’t tell him that when he grew up, he would often wear a cold expression towards her, telling her to leave and making her feel frustrated.

The candles were extinguished, and Qiao Xi helped cut the cake. She made four different flavors, and each color represented a different taste.

Qiao Xi wrote on a piece of paper, “Is it delicious?”

Lu Huo took a bite of the cake, and his joyful expression made his big eyes squint. In a sweet and muffled voice, he said, “It’s super delicious.”

Qiao Xi handed him the long gift box beside him and said, “This is your birthday gift.”

Lu Huo opened the gift box, revealing a painting. Slowly, he unfolded the painting and saw a beautiful and radiant girl drawn on the white paper, with the words “Xixi” written next to it.

His voice filled with surprise, he said, “This is Xixi.”

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Qiao Xi wrote, “It’s me. You have to remember what I look like and never forget.”

Lu Huo nodded vigorously. He remembered what Xixi looked like and would never forget.

Qiao Xi stayed with Lu Huo for a while, watching him enjoy the sweet cake and listening to his childish praises. The two of them got along harmoniously and happily.

The large screen reminded Qiao Xi that her task time was almost up.

At this moment, the door of the little house was opened, and Lu Rong Yao, who was on vacation and bored at home, came in with his two younger brothers.

“The little cripple is stealing cake,” Lu Rong Yao saw the beautiful cake on the table, walked over, and snatched the cake. “Where did this cake come from? Why don’t I have one?”

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“This is my cake, you can’t take it,” Lu Huo said anxiously. It was the cake that Xixi had given him.

He maneuvered his wheelchair to try and snatch the cake back.

Qiao Xi had long wanted to teach Lu Rong Yao a lesson. He always acted so arrogantly and bullied little Lu Huo.

She reached out and easily took the cake from Lu Rong Yao’s hand. In front of the shocked gazes of the children, she smeared the remaining cream from Lu Huo’s plate onto Lu Rong Yao’s face, slowly spreading it.

“Ah, Rong Yao, your face…”

“Ghosts! There are ghosts!”

“Wuwuwu, the ghost is punishing the child.”

The two other little boys were instantly scared and their legs went weak. They felt like crying.

Lu Rong Yao was much braver and he touched the cream on his face, wanting to curse, but his mouth was instantly stuffed with a handful of cream. “Mmm…!”

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Little Lu Huo knew it was Qiao Xi helping him. The bad guy, Lu Rong Yao, was scolded by Qiao Xi.

It was the first time he realized that not everyone liked Lu Rong Yao, only Qiao Xi liked him.

Qiao Xi blocked Lu Rong Yao’s mouth with cream. She wanted to scare him again and give him a beating. But at that moment, the large screen reminded her that the time was almost up.

Just as she let go, Lu Rong Yao’s face was covered in cream. He got angry and approached, picking up a long gift box from the table, intending to smash it at little Lu Huo.

“Don’t!” Little Lu Huo saw that Lu Rong Yao was holding the painting Qiao Xi had given him. His dark, fierce eyes stared at him.

“I’m going to!” Lu Rong Yao threw the gift box at Lu Huo.

The gift box fell to the ground, the lid opened, and the painting inside fell out.

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Qiao Xi wanted to scold him, but the next second, the large screen disappeared.

In the invisible screen, Lu Rong Yao picked up the fallen painting.

“My painting, give it back to me.” Little Lu Huo’s fair face had a stern expression. He stretched out his hand, wanting to take the painting back.

“I won’t give it back to you.” Lu Rong Yao was extremely wicked. In front of little Lu Huo, he directly tore the painting apart. “You bullied me, you smeared my face.”

“I’m not afraid of you.” Lu Rong Yao scattered the torn paper on the ground.

“My painting, the gift Xi Xi gave me…” Little Lu Huo saw Lu Rong Yao tearing and destroying his painting, dropping it on the ground, and even stepping on it. His eyes instantly turned red with anger.

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He anxiously bent down, falling off his wheelchair, not caring about the pain. Little Lu Huo crawled on the ground to pick up the paper scraps.

This was the birthday gift Qiao Xi gave him.

Lu Rong Yao had no sense of restraint. He was just happy. He called his two brothers who were hiding outside the door, “Let’s throw the paper on the ground into the water basin and make the little cripple go pick it up.”

Little Lu Huo had red eyes. He tightly clenched a handful of paper scraps in his small hand. Amidst the shocked gazes of the others, he stuffed all the paper scraps into his mouth.

Qiao Xi belonged to him. He didn’t want anyone to snatch her away.

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AISMLHC 19 – First Update~

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At this moment, the clothes and jewellery suitable for Qiao Xi to wear at the birthday banquet were delivered. Each piece was carefully selected by Qiao’s mother, considering Qiao Xi’s temperament and appearance. Especially the dresses, they were tailored to Qiao Xi’s measurements, with every inch and minute detail meticulously handcrafted to perfection. Qiao’s mother truly loved her daughter. If she could retrieve the moon from the bottom of the water, she would have presented it to her as a pendant.

“Xiao Xi, choose which one you like. If none of them are suitable, I’ll have someone prepare more,” Qiao’s mother opened the boxes of matching jewellery. Under the lights, the jewellery was exquisitely beautiful, shimmering with dazzling brilliance. Some of them were even recently acquired from high-priced auctions.

Beside her, Zhao Yuxi, with her disfigured face, looked on with focused eyes. Although Qiao’s mother treated her as a daughter after Qiao Xi’s death, she had never given her any of Qiao Xi’s jewellery. Although she had received some jewellery, none of them compared to these treasures.

With this thought in mind, Zhao Yuxi felt not only an itch on her face but also an uncomfortable feeling gnawing at her heart. She bit her lip, her gaze falling on Qiao Xi’s fair and delicate face. She had always had the illusion that Qiao Xi should have been the one to die. After all, in the previous life, at this time, Qiao Xi had long been gone. Qiao Xi was like someone temporarily holding onto her belongings, and when Qiao Xi was no longer there, everything would fall back to her.

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The gaze beside her quietly scrutinized her, and when Qiao Xi turned her head, she looked at Zhao Yuxi. “Your face won’t recover in a short time, will it?”

Facing Qiao Xi’s smooth and exquisite face, Zhao Yuxi instinctively lowered her head, and the hand on her lap tightened unconsciously. “My allergy should take a week to heal.”

Qiao Xi’s face revealed some interest, and she said something that stabbed at Zhao Yuxi’s heart. “What a pity. Then you won’t be able to attend the birthday banquet.”

Zhao Yuxi bit her lip. “Yes.”

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“In that case, you don’t need to choose a dress today,” Qiao Xi’s expression was somewhat lazy as she continued to deliver a cutting remark, “After all, you probably won’t fit into any of them.”

Qiao’s mother comforted her, “It’s okay. You can wear beautiful clothes at any other time. What’s more important is your face. Xixi, you should go to the hospital later, don’t delay it.”

Zhao Yuxi nodded.

For the first time, she strongly wanted to know why Qiao Xi wasn’t getting sick! Why wasn’t she dying yet!

Due to Wen Qing’s absence, Grandpa Lu had sent another servant to take care of Lu Huo. Therefore, Qiao Xi couldn’t sneak into the Lu family to see Lu Huo today. Thinking about how Lu Huo always kept her at a distance because of his leg issues, Qiao Xi wanted to quickly eliminate the dark energy and heal his legs.

She currently had 38% of golden energy, which allowed her to open a small treasure chest.

The excited voice of Bao Fu sounded

[Master, this time opening a small treasure chest will consume 8% of the golden energy]

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Qiao Xi had a rough understanding of the routine for opening small treasure chests.

Each time Qiao Xi opened a small treasure chest, the amount of golden energy consumed would increase. She needed to open it twice: once to view a segment and once to obtain an item, which meant deducting 16% of her golden energy.

“Go ahead,” Qiao Xi decided. After opening the small treasure chest, she still had 22% of her golden energy remaining, which could extend her life for another 66 hours.

In the next second, a large screen appeared before her eyes. Qiao Xi raised her gaze and met the black, shiny eyes of Little Lu Huo on the screen. He was wearing a clean little white shirt, and Qiao Xi noticed the school emblem on the upper left side of his chest. Looking around him, she saw many elementary school students. It turned out that Little Lu Huo was in a classroom.

Qiao Xi felt happy. Could he attend school now?

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The current Lu Huo should be around 6 to 7 years old, still retaining his childlike innocence. He sat in a wheelchair, his small figure quiet. Due to the inconvenience of sitting in a wheelchair, the teacher arranged for him to sit alone in the back row, next to the window.

Qiao Xi felt a sense of joy. Little Lu Huo no longer had to be confined to a small room every day, facing four white walls. Now he could make some good friends.

During class, he was extremely well-behaved, attentively watching the blackboard and listening to the teacher’s lecture. The children were still young, only in first grade, and some restless ones couldn’t help but fidget. But Little Lu Huo, on the other hand, folded his two little hands neatly on the desk, sitting up straight. His soft, short bangs gently brushed against his forehead.

Qiao Xi’s heart fluttered with cuteness. Little Lu Huo was unbelievably well-behaved.

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Whenever the teacher asked a question, his eyes would light up, but then dim down. He didn’t raise his hand but quietly watched the other classmates stand up to answer.

Clearly, the little one realized that he couldn’t stand up to answer the question, so he didn’t raise his hand.

During the break, the classroom was lively. After a few classes, Qiao Xi noticed that Little Lu Huo didn’t touch his cup after taking a sip of water at the beginning. His lips were dry, indicating that he was thirsty, but he only licked the corner of his mouth.

However, physiological needs couldn’t be controlled. Even if he didn’t drink much water, Little Lu Huo still wanted to use the restroom. He maneuvered his wheelchair and went out through the back door, attracting curious glances from his classmates. His tender little face remained composed, and his long eyelashes trembled, concealing the embarrassment and unease in his large eyes.

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He already knew how to distinguish whether people’s laughter was friendly or unfriendly.

Now everyone pointed at his feet, looking at him with strange gazes and laughing, and he knew they didn’t like him.

The restroom was at the end of the corridor, and he had to pass by several classrooms along the way. The small wheelchair turned, drawing the full curiosity of his classmates, who kept staring and observing him.

Qiao Xi felt heartbroken, even though some of the classmates may not have had malicious intent, the constant stares and curious gazes took a toll on Little Lu Huo. The psychological resilience of an adult would be challenged, let alone the innocent and naive Little Lu Huo.

The school restroom facilities were different from those in Little Lu Huo’s living quarters. There were no specially equipped restrooms for disabled individuals. After a long wait, Qiao Xi saw Xiao Lu Huo emerge from the restroom in a dishevelled state.

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The bell for the next class was about to ring, and he needed to return to the classroom. As his wheelchair passed by one of the classrooms, a few mischievous male classmates exchanged glances in the corridor. One of the boys reached out and pushed the wheelchair forcefully.

The force was strong, causing the wheelchair to tilt forward, and Little Lu Huo fell directly from it. Qiao Xi’s heart skipped a beat, wishing she could rush in and lift him up.

Little Lu Huo, lying on the ground, looked dazed. He lifted his head, surrounded by a group of boys who pointed and mocked him.

“Why can’t his legs walk?”

“Kick his legs and see if he can feel anything.”

“If he can’t even walk, then he can’t play basketball or soccer.”

“How did someone with a disability end up in our school?”

The words of his classmates carried an unknowing malice, each one felt like a knife piercing Little Lu Huo.

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His hands were scraped, but he didn’t cry. Slowly, he lifted his upper body, attempting to get back onto the wheelchair. Just as his hand reached the wheelchair, the mischievous boy pulled it back, causing Little Lu Huo to lose support and fall to the ground again.

Instantly, it drew laughter and jeers from the surrounding people.

Perhaps feeling the pain, tears welled up in Little Lu Huo’s dark, large eyes. He remained silent, refusing to cry.

Qiao Xi’s chest felt like it was tightly stuffed with cotton, she felt the urge to hit someone.

At that moment, the bell for the next class rang, and the group of boys surrounding Little Lu Huo quickly ran back to the classroom.

The lively corridor suddenly fell silent, and in the classroom, the classmates sitting near the corridor couldn’t help but look at Little Lu Huo outside the window. However, no one was willing to come out and help him up.

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Little Lu Huo bit his lip and crawled forward, reaching out to grab the wheelchair nearby.

His clean school uniform was dirtied by the dust on the ground, with a black smudge on it.

After spending so much time together, Qiao Xi knew that Little Lu Huo liked cleanliness. Even when sitting in a wheelchair, he always wanted to keep himself tidy, wearing a white shirt that was neatly ironed, free of wrinkles. There was no hint of sluggishness on him.

He took life seriously.

Now, the clean and beautiful child was being bullied and in disarray. He pulled the wheelchair in front of him, slowly climbed onto it, and sat down.

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The teacher appeared and saw Little Lu Huo lingering in the corridor, urging him to quickly return to the classroom for class.

When the wheelchair turned back to the classroom door, the teacher and classmates stopped and quietly watched Little Lu Huo.

Everyone’s gaze felt like needles, piercing Little Lu Huo’s soft and pure heart.

He lowered his head in shame, as if he had done something wrong.

In an instant, Qiao Xi’s eyes welled up with tears, and her nose felt a strong sensation of pain.

The teacher asked Little Lu Huo to quickly return to his original position and continue the class.

After his trip to the restroom, Little Lu Huo had a hard time. He put the water bottle back into his small backpack and decided not to drink water at school anymore.

Through the large screen, Qiao Xi saw that Little Lu Huo had scraped his hand when he fell.

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Qiao Xi asked Bao Fu, “I drew a gift, does that mean I can send anything into the screen?”

She had just drawn a small treasure chest with props, and her luck was good today. She actually got a prop combination: Touch and Allow Three Items to be Sent Inside.

Bao Fu’s excited voice came

[Yes, Master, your luck is really good this time]

Qiao Xi quickly ran to the cabinet and found a bottle of potion.

It was summer now, and the sun was shining outside the window. The bright light fell on Xiao Lu Huo, who lowered his head quietly.

Suddenly, a bottle of potion appeared before his eyes.

Little Lu Huo’s big eyes widened, and he was somewhat surprised, somewhat unable to believe it.

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He looked around and saw that the other classmates were either listening to the class or dozing off, unaware of the extra bottle of potion on his desk.

Little Lu Huo wanted to reach out and touch the bottle of potion, but suddenly, the cap of the bottle was twisted open.

In the next second, his injured hand felt a cool sensation as the potion automatically applied itself.

Little Lu Huo was even more astonished, his little mouth slightly open.

The sting of the potion made the wound slightly painful, and Little Lu Huo’s chubby little finger curled up.

Unlike the previous prop she drew, which could only be touched with the hand, this time Qiao Xi stood in front of the large screen, grasping Little Lu Huo’s wrist. She lowered her head and blew gently, a cool and gentle breeze falling on Little Lu Huo’s wound.

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Little Lu Huo’s eyes instantly lit up, and he wasn’t afraid at all. Someone was helping Huo Huo apply the medicine, someone was holding Huo Huo’s hand, and they would blow on his hand.

With anticipation, he softly asked, “I’m Huo Huo, what’s your name?”

The pen on the desk stood up and on the white paper, Qiao Xi wrote: Xi Xi.

Little Lu Huo recognized this character.

When he couldn’t write any words, not even his own name, the first name he learned to write was Xi Xi.

Before, he only knew how to write, didn’t recognize this character, but now he knew.

By the window, Little Lu Huo suppressed his voice, and except for Qiao Xi, no one heard him. He softly called out, “Xi Xi.”

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