"Alright! Qingge, let's head out."
Lin Xuan adjusted the girl's posture, secured her in place, and then started moving.
This was also his first time carrying a girl in this position. Feeling the two large "pineapples" pressing against his back, he couldn't help but let his mind wander.
Hoo~~
Taking a deep breath to suppress his inner restlessness, he began to walk.
His steps were slow but firm and powerful.
The girl rested her chin on Lin Xuan's shoulder, blinking her big eyes, with anticipation gleaming in her pupils.
'(?ω?) Am I finally able to go out?'
Though her body couldn't move, her heart was leaping wildly—that was her longing for freedom.
Not far away—
Bai Susu stood quietly at the doorway, her hands clenched tightly, nails digging deep into her palms. The pain in her heart was indescribable.
Her gaze was locked onto Lin Xuan and Qingge, her eyes filled with sadness and loss.
Watching the sweet interactions between them, her heart felt as if it was shrouded in a thick cloud of darkness.
Memories churned in her mind, recalling the bits and pieces of her time with Lin Xuan…
For the first time in her life, she felt regret and remorse.
'If back then, when Brother Lin Xuan confessed to me, I had agreed to be with him…'
'Then now… would our relationship be different?'
This thought suddenly flashed through Bai Susu's mind.
But, unfortunately, there is no medicine for regret in this world…
Now, she could only silently watch Lin Xuan being with someone else. The unwillingness and sadness in her heart almost made it hard for her to breathe.
It was only now that Bai Susu truly understood her feelings.
Back then, love had come too easily, so she never cared, never cherished it.
Now that she had completely lost him, she finally realized… what she had truly missed.
'Brother Lin Xuan, tell me… do I still have a chance?'
'No, I still have a chance! (??????)??'
Bai Susu's eyes suddenly lit up.
She suddenly remembered something…
Lin Xuan and Su Qingge hadn't gotten their marriage certificate yet…
To outsiders, they might seem like newlyweds, and the marriage certificate could be obtained anytime.
But as long as they hadn't registered legally, they weren't officially husband and wife.
This meant… she still had a chance.
'Other than being slightly less capable at work, in other aspects… I might not be any worse than Sister Qingge!'
'And before, Brother Lin Xuan loved me so much…'
'As long as I find the right opportunity, I might be able to win Brother Lin Xuan's heart back.'
'But this matter requires a long-term plan, I can't rush it.'
The more Bai Susu thought about it, the more confident she became, unconsciously grinning.
"Susu, what are you spacing out for?! Oni-chan and the others have already left, Hurry and catch up!"
At that moment—
Chen Kexin pushed her and looked at her in confusion.
Only then did Bai Susu snap out of it…
Lin Xuan and Su Qingge had already left. She quickly grabbed the little girl's hand and followed them…
On the first floor.
Su Fan, dressed in simple cloth clothing, was sitting on the sofa with his eyes closed, meditating.
Hearing the sounds of people coming downstairs, he slowly opened his eyes, surprised to see Lin Xuan and his little sister on his back.
"Brother Su Fan, Qingge is feeling a bit stifled. I want to take her out for some fresh air..."
Lin Xuan briefly explained the situation.
Upon hearing this, Su Fan nodded, a look of relief flashing in his eyes.
He could understand the pain of losing one's freedom, of lying in bed all day unable to move.
After all, he had experienced something similar before.
Now, seeing how much Lin Xuan cared about his sister and even considered her mental well-being,
Su Fan suddenly felt that this "cheap brother-in-law" was looking more pleasing to the eye.
Then, he shifted his gaze to the young girl resting on Lin Xuan's shoulder.
His own sister was right in front of him, yet he couldn't acknowledge her.
This left Su Fan feeling indescribably melancholic.
But to leave a good impression on his sister, he tried his best to show a kind and gentle smile.
However, ever since that incident years ago, he hadn't smiled at anyone in a long time.
So now, facing his own sister, his facial muscles felt stiff, and he could only awkwardly curl his lips…
This scene, falling into Lin Xuan's eyes, made his own mouth twitch—he almost blurted out in shock.
His mouth twisted!
He twisted his mouth!!
The Dragon King... twisted his mouth!!!
Could this be the legendary crooked smile?!
Seeing it with his own eyes today, Lin Xuan felt he had no more regrets in life~~~
Compared to Lin Xuan, who was mentally freaking out…
Su Qingge was simply confused.
…..
'This guy named Su Fan… is his brain malfunctioning or what?'
'Why did he suddenly give me such a disgusting smile? Ew~~'
'That curve at the corner of his mouth is ridiculous! It actually bent all the way to his ears? What a freak…'
'But this is weird… Why does the expression in his eyes feel so familiar?'
'And even though he's only a meter away, I don't feel disgusted by him?'
'Could it be that my androphobia is completely cured?'
'Otherwise, whenever a man comes near me, I would instinctively get goosebumps and feel incredibly uncomfortable.'
'Other than Lin Xuan and Grandpa, this is the third man who seems immune to my androphobia…'
'Maybe, without realizing it, my androphobia is really gone!'
…..
Su Qingge blinked, momentarily dazed.
Her androphobia had troubled her for a long time.
She never expected…
That after waking up this time, it would be miraculously cured?!
While she was lost in thought, her gaze was fixed straight ahead.
And Su Fan, noticing this, suddenly panicked.
What's going on?
Why is my sister staring at me?
Could it be… that my smile was too charming and she got mesmerized?
It's very possible…
After all, women like Han Xinqiao and others who had interacted with him—
At first, they misunderstood him, but afterward, they all wanted to climb into his bed, captivated by his unparalleled charm.
His sister was still a woman, so it was entirely possible…
"No! We are blood siblings! That would go against all morals!"
"Ahh, my damn charm! I just can't hide it!"
Realizing this, Su Fan immediately stopped smiling, no longer daring to show his overwhelming handsomeness to his sister.
Afraid that if he wasn't careful, the other person would develop emotions they shouldn't have for him.
Sure enough.
When he put away his smile, Su Fan noticed that his sister's gaze became much more normal. The unusual look in her eyes disappeared as well, making him secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
At the same time, he didn't dare to smirk casually anymore, fearing that his sister might develop some "bad thoughts" about him again...
…..
'This guy looks unbearably ugly when he smiles.'
'When he doesn't smile, he looks much more normal—at least like a regular person, a bit more pleasing to the eye.'
'What's Lin Xuan doing? |_?) Didn't he say we were going to the amusement park? Let's go! Why is he spacing out?'
'Ah! If only my throat could recover sooner so I could make a sound.'
…..
Su Qingge rolled her eyes, lost in her thoughts.
She rested her chin on Lin Xuan's shoulder, tilting her head as she admired the man's high and well-defined nose bridge from the side.
Hmm, kind of handsome~~
Especially compared to Su Fan's plain and unremarkable face, he seemed even better looking~~~
Sure enough… there really is no pain without comparison…