Li Rongrong hoped that everything was just a dream. However, when she woke up the next day, she found herself lying in Lu Qinian's arms. The two of them were in an intimate position. Her face turned deathly pale, and before she could even sit up, someone gently touched her cheek.
"Are you awake? Is your stomach still hurting?" Lu Qinian gazed deeply into her eyes.
All the memories from last night flooded back into her mind, causing Li Rongrong to recoil in fear. Lu Qinian's reappearance made her feel as though she could never escape from this kind of captivity.
Her fear and panic were noticed by Lu Qinian, who narrowed his eyes slightly. "I helped you apply for leave from school. Rest well for the next few days."
"Lu Qinian, you b*stard!" Li Rongrong was completely panicked. She never expected Lu Qinian to be serious! Was he going to confine her? Cut off her connections?
"Rongrong, your calling my name sounds so pleasant! Call me again," Lu Qinian chuckled softly.
Li Rongrong raised her foot to kick Lu Qinian but he caught hold of her ankle.
"Don't make such dangerous moves early in the morning!" Lu Qinian's eyes carried a profound meaning. "Alright, I'm off to the office. I'll be back in the evening to have dinner with you."
As Li Rongrong stumbled downstairs, she finally noticed the girlish decorations that filled the surroundings.
Mary smiled and said, "Young Master instructed us to arrange all this yesterday. Those origami paper cranes were even folded by Young Master himself." If she hadn't witnessed it herself, Mary would find it hard to imagine that a man like Lu Qinian would personally make these little girls' toys.
"In addition, Young Master returned early yesterday, waiting for you to come back after school to celebrate your birthday. But you never returned..." Mary thought that Li Rongrong would be overjoyed upon hearing this, but instead, Li Rongrong's expression became even more somber.
Looking at the meticulously decorated hall and the overflowing gifts, Li Rongrong couldn't help but feel a sense of bitter irony. If she didn't know Lu Qinian's true nature, she would undoubtedly be deeply moved! Lu Qinian was adept at deceiving others, only to strike them down in one fell swoop. He had been pretending for so long, waiting for this day, right? She raised her hand and quickly tore down all the paper cranes, leaving Mary no time to react!
"Miss, what are you doing?" Mary tried to stop her from behind, but Li Rongrong was quicker. In no time, all the paper cranes in the hall lay scattered on the floor. After accomplishing this, she lifted her foot, intending to leave.
However, she was intercepted by one of the bodyguards. "Miss, Young Master said you should take good care of your health and stay at home."
Li Rongrong's body went stiff, and she clenched her fists tightly!
At night...
"Young Master, Miss hasn't eaten anything all day..." As soon as she saw Lu Qinian return, Mary rushed up to him in a state of agitation.
Lu Qinian loosened his tie. Even before he spoke, he noticed the paper cranes strewn across the floor.
Without any instruction from Lu Qinian, Mary didn't dare to touch them, only managing an awkward smile. "Miss... I don't know what happened, but..."
"Clean it up," Lu Qinian's expression did not reveal any emotions. He slowly walked upstairs and took out the key to open Li Rongrong's door.
Li Rongrong's eyes were swollen from crying. When she saw him, her voice was hoarse, and her gaze was stubborn. "I want to go to school."
Lu Qinian wiped away her tears. "You haven't been eating. Aren't you hungry?"
Meanwhile, Mary had already instructed the kitchen to prepare dinner, which was now brought in.
Lu Qinian reached out to take it and intended to feed her.
Li Rongrong turned her head away.
Lu Qinian sighed softly. "Don't you like using a spoon? Do you want me to feed you differently?"
Li Rongrong was speechless.
Seeing her silence but her head turning back, Lu Qinian brought the spoon to her mouth. "Your body is your own. Even if you're mad at me, you still need to eat on time. Is it just because I kissed you that you're shedding so many tears? What should we do in the future?"
Li Rongrong clenched her teeth. "Lu Qinian, don't push it too far! I'm still a student!"
Lu Qinian smiled. "Alright, I won't say anymore. Will you obediently eat all of this?"
Li Rongrong sneered.
Looking at the girl's swollen eyes, Lu Qinian felt distressed. "What's wrong with being with me? Haven't you been happy all these years? I'm just prolonging that happiness."
"Is this the reason why you saved me in the first place? Do you think my mother would be grateful if she knew?" Li Rongrong stared intensely at the man before her! She would always remember when he said, "I'll take you home."
"Li Rongrong, your mother saved my life, and I'm here to repay that debt. For the rest of my life, I'll take care of you for her."
At that moment, Li Rongrong saw him as her redemption in life! But now? What had this become?
Lu Qinian's voice was gentle. "If your mother knew, I think she would be thankful. She saved me, and I repaid her. I told you, for the rest of my life, I'll take care of you on her behalf."