Going home for the New Year during the winter break, I encountered a cool school girl on the high-sp

Lin Muxi replied with an "okay," her smile deepening.

After hanging up the phone, she stood on the street, quietly waiting for Chen Chen.

A gentle breeze stirred her hair, and the light from the streetlights cast a soft glow on her.

Not long after, Lin Muxi heard Chen Chen's voice.

"Creek."

Lin Muxi subconsciously raised her head, her gaze instantly drawn to the figure in the night.

Chen Chen was walking towards her with steady steps from the depths of the night.

Today, he was wearing a simple white T-shirt. The pure cotton fabric shone softly under the streetlights, perfectly outlining his tall and agile figure.

The casual pants he wore had smooth lines and swayed slightly as he walked, making him look even more relaxed and carefree.

In the interplay of night and lamplight, his face became even more defined, his features like a meticulously sculpted work of art, his deep eyes radiating tenderness, and beneath his high nose bridge, the slightly upturned corners of his mouth conveying the joy of seeing Lin Muxi.

Standing in the night, he seemed to radiate his own light, exuding an indescribable charm.

How was your workday?

As Chen Chen spoke, he naturally took Lin Muxi's hand, and the two walked slowly forward side by side.

Their shadows were stretched long under the streetlights, resembling a romantic silhouette painting.

"Well, it went fairly smoothly. There was just a little... little mishap on my way home from get off work."

Lin Muxi wrinkled her nose slightly. She wanted to tell Chen Chen about Su Ran, but hesitated when she got to the point.

She didn't want to ruin the beautiful atmosphere of the moment because of this, and she didn't want Chen Chen to worry unnecessarily.

"A little incident? What happened?"

Chen Chen immediately stopped and looked at Lin Muxi with concern, his eyes full of worry.

He gently grasped Lin Muxi's shoulders and said earnestly:
“Xiaoxi, no matter what happens, you have to tell me. I don’t want you to bear it all alone.”

Lin Muxi was deeply moved by Chen Chen's anxious expression. She knew that this man truly cared about her and was concerned for her.

After hesitating for a moment, she finally made up her mind and decided to honestly tell the whole story:

"It's... the person I met at the villa before, his name is Su Ran."

He came to see me just after get off work and said a lot of things that I couldn't understand. He also told me that he had prepared a villa for me and expressed his desire to be a part of my life.

Lin Muxi's voice gradually softened, becoming almost a whisper by the end. Her gaze secretly fell on Chen Chen's face, carefully observing the changes in his expression, her heart filled with worry, afraid that this matter would anger him.

Chen Chen frowned slightly and murmured, "Su Ran?"

“Yes, it’s him. He said he saved me when I was a child, but I can’t remember having such an experience no matter how hard I try.”

Lin Muxi quickly responded.

Chen Chen's expression turned somewhat solemn. After pondering for a moment, he said:
"I also have something I want to tell you."

"What is it?"

Lin Muxi raised her head, her eyes filled with doubt and concern.

Chen Chen took a slight breath and slowly said:
"I arranged for someone to investigate Su Ran today."

"What? You went to investigate him?"

Lin Muxi's eyes widened slightly, her gaze filled with both surprise and a hint of worry.
"Why the sudden investigation into his son?"

Chen Chen gently took Lin Muxi's hand, looking at her with tender yet firm eyes.
"Xiaoxi, ever since you told me you met that strange person at the villa, I've been worried about you."

"I'm worried he might have some bad intentions towards you, so I want to find out who he really is." Lin Muxi felt a warmth in her heart; she knew Chen Chen was doing this because he cared about her.

But she was also afraid that this matter would cause unnecessary trouble.
"Senior, let's stop investigating, okay? I know him quite well, so don't worry."

He wouldn't do anything bad to me, and besides, you're the only one in my heart; I would never leave you.

Chen Chen frowned slightly, hesitating to speak: "But..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Muxi hurriedly interrupted him, gripping Chen Chen's arms tightly with both hands, her eyes revealing worry and concern:

"No buts, senior. In my heart, your safety is the most important thing. I don't want you to get into unnecessary trouble or suffer any harm because of my personal matters."

Looking at Lin Muxi's worried eyes, Chen Chen swallowed back the words he was about to say.

After a moment of silence, he sighed softly, gently stroked Lin Muxi's hair, and said:
"Alright, since you put it that way, I'll stop investigating for now. But you must promise me that if he does anything unusual again, you must tell me immediately."

Lin Muxi nodded heavily.

"I promise you, senior. Don't worry, nothing will happen."

The two walked hand in hand toward home.

How was your workday?

After a while, Chen Chen broke the silence and asked with concern.

"Well, it went fairly smoothly. I'm just a little tired."

Lin Muxi sighed softly.

"You've worked hard. If you're too tired lately, take a few days off and rest. Don't push yourself too hard."

Chen Chen reached out and gently patted Lin Muxi's hand.

"Okay, you too, don't work too late."

Lin Muxi responded with a smile.

The two arrived home quickly.

As soon as I entered, I smelled the aroma of food wafting from the kitchen.

Hearing the noise, Wang Ma came out of the kitchen with a kind smile on her face:
"You're back! The food is ready, eat it while it's hot."

Lin Muxi and Chen Chen washed their hands and sat down at the dining table.

The table was laden with their favorite dishes, steaming hot and emitting an enticing aroma.

As they ate, the two shared the interesting things that had happened that day, their laughter echoing in the cozy house, as if all their troubles had been shut out.

However, Lin Muxi did not notice that a black sedan was quietly parked on the street corner not far from her home.

Inside the car, Su Ran looked out the window at the brightly lit direction of Lin Muxi's house, her eyes revealing a hint of loneliness and resentment.

After dinner, Chen Chen and Lin Muxi snuggled together on the sofa to watch TV.

Lin Muxi turned slightly to the side and gently rested her head on Chen Chen's shoulder, feeling the familiar warmth emanating from him.

Chen Chen reached out and gently wrapped his arms around her, his fingers lightly stroking her hair with a gentle and soothing motion.

In this warm and cozy atmosphere, the tranquility was suddenly broken by a cell phone ringing.

Lin Muxi was slightly taken aback and subconsciously looked at her phone.

When she saw the name "Su Ran" on the caller ID, her smiling face instantly turned cold, a hint of annoyance flashing across her face. She muttered to herself:
"What bad luck!" (End of Chapter)