GBP Chapter 25 Return to the old house
Chapter 25 Return to the old house
Chapter 25 Returning to the Old House
Because of a phone call from Li's father, Mu Xiaoyu was somewhat distracted all afternoon, and her performance in class wasn't as good as usual. Ye Lin was worried that Mu Xiaoyu was sick, so she left after a short time during the afternoon etiquette class.
After Ye Lin left, Mu Xiaoyu didn't continue her studies as usual, but went straight back to her bedroom to sleep.
She felt very upset and confused, unable to pinpoint why, but she just felt uncomfortable. Only by closing her eyes and trying to sleep could she feel a little better.
So when Li Chenxu returned, he saw Mu Xiaoyu curled up on the bed with her eyes closed, looking uneasy.
Li Chenxu naturally knew about the phone call from his father today. He was also well aware that his father disliked Mu Xiaoyu, which was why he put aside his business and rushed back immediately, worried that Mu Xiaoyu would be heartbroken.
Even though she had mentally prepared herself, seeing Mu Xiaoyu so vulnerable still made her feel an uncontrollable pang of heartache.
He quickly walked to Mu Xiaoyu's side, intending to wake her, but seeing Mu Xiaoyu's furrowed brows, he couldn't bear to. He stared at Mu Xiaoyu for a while, then gently smoothed out the wrinkles between Mu Xiaoyu's brows.
Normally, Mu Xiaoyu sleeps very soundly when she has nothing to do. But today, she had something on her mind, so even when she fell asleep, she slept very lightly. She woke up almost as soon as Li Chenxu placed his hand on her brow.
"Why are you back so early today..."
Because she had just woken up, Mu Xiaoyu's head was still a little heavy. She stared blankly at Li Chenxu in front of her for a while before muttering something.
At this moment, Mu Xiaoyu was most unguarded and most vulnerable, making people feel sorry for her. Li Chenxu couldn't help but kiss the corner of Mu Xiaoyu's lips and said softly, "I heard that Dad called you today, so... I came back early."
Upon hearing the mention of Li's father, Mu Xiaoyu instantly snapped back to reality. She looked at Li Chenxu intently, noticing the subtle worry and heartache on his face.
"Li Chenxu, if you really care about me, can I not go tomorrow night?"
Mu Xiaoyu couldn't help but speak up. She felt incredibly exhausted every time she met the elders of the Li family. Because the Li family disliked her, and even more so, they disliked her being with Li Chenxu. Every time she went to see them, they would make sarcastic and sarcastic remarks to her when Li Chenxu wasn't looking.
She respected her elders and naturally wouldn't hold grudges against them. However, not holding grudges was one thing, and whether she felt hurt or not was another.
But in front of Li Chenxu, she couldn't directly tell him how the Li family treated her badly.
To be honest, compared to the Li family members, she was an outsider to Li Chenxu, so how could she possibly expect Li Chenxu to help her?
So now, taking advantage of Li Chenxu's concern for her, she wanted to try and see if she could get him to agree.
After all, he had agreed to several things she thought Li Chenxu wouldn't agree to before. Maybe this time, he would agree again...
However, Mu Xiaoyu was disappointed this time. Li Chenxu remained silent for a few seconds after hearing this, and finally shook his head and refused her.
It's not that Li Chenxu doesn't care about Mu Xiaoyu, nor is he the kind of man who only listens to his parents and doesn't protect his woman.
He still clearly remembered Mu Xiaoyu's previous insistence on divorce, and the fear and disgust she felt towards him. Although he no longer saw Mu Xiaoyu's previous attitude towards him, he was still worried that one day she would suddenly bring up divorce again.
No matter how powerful Li Chenxu's family background is, or how invincible he may appear on the surface, he is ultimately a person, a flesh-and-blood human being with feelings.
He also has things he's afraid of, people he loves, and people he wants to protect.
Mu Xiaoyu was the person he loved most and was most afraid of losing.
So he wanted to use this opportunity to completely dispel Mu Xiaoyu's idea of divorce...
Unable to bear seeing the disappointment in Mu Xiaoyu's eyes, Li Chenxu lowered his head and kissed her forehead again: "Xiaoyu, just this once. From now on, I will never force you to do anything you don't want to do. And don't worry, when we go back tomorrow night, I won't let you suffer any grievances. Although you are a daughter-in-law of the Li family, you are my wife, Li Chenxu's wife. Even if they are members of the Li family, I will not let them hurt you in the slightest."
When Li Chenxu spoke these words, his gaze was firm and his tone sincere. He was never the kind of person who would only say sweet words but never take action.
If he says it, he will definitely do it, just like Wu Qianru's situation.
Immediately, Mu Xiaoyu's suppressed mood improved considerably. She softly hummed in agreement, said nothing more, and for the first time, took the initiative to obediently lean against Li Chenxu's chest.
Let her go. Just like Li Chenxu said, she will always be a member of the Li family. She can run away for a while, but not forever. Besides, she is no longer the Mu Xiaoyu she once was. She will respect her elders, but when it comes to matters of principle, she will not back down.
Having been given a second chance at life, she doesn't live for others, but for herself!
The next day, Mu Xiaoyu was going to the old house to see Li's father, so she started preparing for the trip as soon as she woke up that morning. No matter how much Li's father disliked her, she had to dress up beautifully and not lose face. She had to show Li's father and everyone at the old house whether Li Chenxu's decision to marry her was a mistake.
The two headed towards the old house early in the afternoon. Mu Xiaoyu wore a long, straight wig and had her makeup done in a delicate and innocent style. If she wasn't mistaken, this was the kind of daughter-in-law that older generations like Mr. Li preferred. She neither liked nor disliked the makeup; as long as it looked good, everything else was fine.
The old house is located on a mountain in the east of the city. The environment there is beautiful, the air is the best in the city, it's quiet, and not too far from the city center. So it's no exaggeration to say that the land there is incredibly valuable.
The old house was located on the mountaintop, which is enough to show the Li family's considerable wealth.
Mu Xiaoyu looked out the car window at the corner of the villa that was faintly visible on the mountaintop. Although she had been here several times, she still couldn't help but marvel at it every time she came.
The Li family really knows how to enjoy life. Putting aside their food, clothing, and daily necessities, just look at this old house. Being able to live in a place like this makes one's life worthwhile.
"We're here, let's get off the bus."