Tang Mingchuan carried Lin Xi into the bedroom.
The bedroom's decor was similar to the living room, with dark colors predominating, and the room was well-shaded, perfect for deep sleep.
Tang Mingchuan always needed a quiet environment to fall asleep, so he chose blackout curtains.
Gently placing Lin Xi on the bed, he leaned over, supporting himself with one hand on the bed, and lowered his head to look at Lin Xi, kissing her nose with the tip of his nose.
The two faces were very close, and they could hear each other's breathing. It was an intimate nose kiss filled with excitement.
Lin Xi's face had long turned red, never experiencing such intimate contact before, feeling her whole body trembling.
Tang Mingchuan's bed had the same pleasant peppermint scent as him, which made Lin Xi feel very reassured. "Alright, little girl, have a good sleep." Tang Mingchuan straightened up, with some restraint, feeling that he shouldn't tease the little girl anymore, or he would feel uncomfortable himself.
Lin Xi nodded with a blush. Tang Mingchuan was quite gentlemanly, letting Lin Xi sleep in the bedroom while he slept on the living room sofa.
Lin Xi was indeed very tired, and smelling the scent of Tang Mingchuan's bed, she quickly fell asleep. tang Mingchuan watched the little girl sleeping soundly, quietly leaving the room and closing the bedroom door.
Back in the living room, he sat on the sofa but couldn't sleep. He couldn't help but feel relieved when he remembered how timely his intervention had been yesterday, fearing what serious consequences might have occurred otherwise.
He didn't dare to think further. Chen Shiyi's matter had been resolved, but what about the future?
He had to take good care of the little girl and prevent her from encountering dangerous situations like yesterday.
Just as he was thinking about this, Shen Yan's call came in. "Aci, I just finished taking the statement, and basically everything is fine. Also, how come you have a girlfriend and didn't tell me?" Shen Yan said in his usual straightforward manner over the phone.
Tang Mingchuan chuckled softly. "My little girl is afraid of dogs." Shen Yan was warm-hearted and sincere, one of Tang Mingchuan's few good friends. "Hey, what are you saying? You calling me a dog?"
Shen Yan said somewhat discontentedly.
Tang Mingchuan finally spoke a human sentence, "Let's meet tomorrow. I don't have classes, so it's perfect for treating you to a meal."
Shen Yan snorted, then let it go. ... Tang Mingchuan, whose sleep quality was already poor, couldn't sleep even more in the living room, tossing and turning.
He looked at the clock on the table, it was only six o'clock, perfect timing to make breakfast for Lin Xi and then send her back to school.
Lin Xi had slept surprisingly well that night. She had a habit of recognizing beds, but she slept very soundly on Tang Mingchuan's bed, without even dreaming, sleeping straight through until morning.
Lin Xi stretched lazily, pushed open the bedroom door, and could see Tang Mingchuan cooking breakfast wearing an apron.
Suddenly, she had a feeling that this was how their life would be after being together, plain yet reassuring.
Tang Mingchuan placed the breakfast on the table and waved to Lin Xi standing at the door, "Little girl, come and have breakfast." There were white porridge and side dishes on the table, light and refreshing, and Lin Xi found it very appetizing. "I'll drive you to school after breakfast," Tang Mingchuan said as he served Lin Xi some side dishes.
Lin Xi didn't get off at the school gate but got off near the school instead. "I don't have classes today. Stay at school and don't wander around," Tang Mingchuan reminded her. Timing was just right, and Lin Xi arrived in the classroom just before class.
Bai Wei had been worried sick all night since Lin Xi didn't return, couldn't reach her by phone, and even Chen Shiyi's phone was unreachable.
She was so anxious that she was on the verge of calling the police. Bai Wei waved to Lin Xi with relief. "Xi Xi, where were you with Chen Shiyi yesterday?
I couldn't reach you by phone." Bai Wei asked anxiously. Lin Xi didn't see Bai Wei's messages because her phone had been broken by Chen Shiyi. "It's a long story. I'll tell you slowly," Lin Xi sighed.
Bai Wei was furious after hearing Lin Xi's description, never expecting Chen Shiyi to be so malicious.
People were truly not what they seemed; fortunately, Tang Mingchuan came in time, and Bai Wei regretted not going with Lin Xi. "So, Xi Xi, you stayed at Tang Mingchuan's house overnight?" Bai Wei was extremely shocked.
Lin Xi nodded, "But I slept in the bedroom, and Aci slept in the living room." Bai Wei breathed a sigh of relief.
She had indeed thought too much, but she was so worried! Lin Xi couldn't see Bai Wei's thoughts. She was naturally innocent and had just begun to experience feelings.
Chen Shiyi hadn't appeared at school again, and no one knew where she had gone. ... Tang Mingchuan arrived at the restaurant where he had agreed to meet Shen Yan.
Shen Yan had been waiting there for a long time and saw Tang Mingchuan walking towards him from afar.
In Shen Yan's memory, Tang Mingchuan had always been a cold and violent handsome young man. After not seeing him for several years, he had become more mature, and his hostility had subsided a lot.
However, seeing how excited he had been yesterday, Shen Yan knew that Tang Mingchuan had only restrained himself and not really changed.
"Aci, I've been waiting for you for a long time." Shen Yan said with a grin. Tang Mingchuan pulled out a chair and sat down. The two of them together were quite eye-catching, one charming and unruly, the other calm and low-key.
"I didn't expect that, Aci, after so many years, you, a person like you, would have a girlfriend. That little girl looks quite young. She's not even of legal age, is she?"
Shen Yan said provocatively. Tang Mingchuan warned him with a look, and Shen Yan's face turned cold.
This old man was angry again, really petty. Shen Yan knew better than to continue provoking him. "When are you going to bring your little girl over for me to meet?" Shen Yan shouted at Tang Mingchuan's retreating back.