The Courtyard House: Xu Damao's Aunt is the Queen of Women

"Brother Hao!"

He Xiaomeng actually came to work. Seeing that Liu Hao wasn't there, she was nervous and uneasy all morning. It wasn't until Liu Hao strode into the office that a sweet smile appeared on her bright and elegant face.

"Xiao Meng?"

The office was empty; everyone had probably gone to lunch. Liu Hao asked in surprise, "When did you get back?"

I went home at nine o'clock last night.

Recalling the thrilling events of yesterday, He Xiaomeng couldn't help but jump up and throw herself into Liu Hao's arms, bursting into tears.

"Brother Hao, I'm so scared... Waaaaah!"

Liu Hao gently patted her back, comforting her, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, it's all over now. No one will dare to force you again!"

He Xiaomeng's shoulders trembled as she cried, all her grievances, fear, and lingering dread surging forth at that moment.

"Brother Hao..."

She held Liu Hao tightly in her arms, as if he were the only lifeline in the world, her voice soft and hoarse from crying.

"I didn't sleep a wink last night. Every time I closed my eyes, those terrifying images kept replaying in my mind. The thought of never seeing you again terrified me."

You know what fear is? Why weren't you afraid when you wrote a letter in blood to complain?

Liu Hao gently patted her head and said softly, "It's all in the past. No one will dare to force you anymore."

He Xiaomeng slowly raised her head, her eyes red and tears still clinging to her face.

"Brother Hao, I know... it's you helping me, isn't it?"

She had no evidence, but she was absolutely certain of it.

This time, we were able to escape danger entirely because of Liu Hao.

Looking at her tear-streaked face, Liu Hao reached out and gently wiped away her tears.

"Silly girl, as long as you're okay, that's more important than anything else."

He Xiaomeng could no longer hold back and buried her face in his arms again, her voice trembling with tears, yet utterly earnest.

"Brother Hao, thank you... thank you so much."

Liu Hao laughed and said, "Don't be so formal with your brother. You're my sister, and from now on, I'll be your support. Anyone who dares to bully you, I'll beat them to a pulp!"

He Xiaomeng stopped crying and smiled, letting go of Liu Hao, and shyly raised her hand to wipe away her tears.

"Brother, you promised! You can't go back on your word. I just arrived yesterday..."

He Xiaomeng quietly recounted her thrilling experience from yesterday to Liu Hao, leaving him speechless.

Goodness, not only did those two personally receive her, but Deng's mother also took her in as her goddaughter?

All I can say is that He Xiaomeng is very lucky; this is a blessing in disguise!

Liu Hao sighed and said in a feigned sadness, "Sigh, with Deng's mother protecting you, you won't need your brother anymore."

He Xiaomeng panicked and blurted out, "No! Who said that! I can't live without Brother Hao..."

As soon as she spoke, she realized she had revealed her true thoughts.

Seeing Liu Hao's ambiguous smile, He Xiaomeng blushed and lowered her head, not daring to meet his gaze.

"Brother Hao...you...you don't misunderstand, what I mean is...you're the person I trust the most!"

Uh, it seems like the more I try to explain, the worse it gets.

He Xiaomeng was almost in tears, secretly cursing herself for being so clumsy with her mouth.

If Sister Juan finds out that I secretly like Brother Hao, she'll beat me to death!

"Haha, have you eaten yet?"

Liu Hao took the initiative to change the subject, and casually took out a White Rabbit milk candy from his pocket and handed it to He Xiaomeng.

"I ate some pastries, so I'm not hungry."

He Xiaomeng took the candy, unwrapped it, and put it in her mouth. The sweet taste was just like her mood, and a bright smile bloomed on her face.

Brother Hao is so nice!

"Little Mengmeng, you're back?"

Ye Juan's voice came from the doorway. He Xiaomeng, feeling guilty, shrank back and then got up and ran over to give Ye Juan a hug.

"Sister Juan, thank you!"

Ye Juan pinched He Xiaomeng's delicate face and said with a smile, "You're welcome, you're my sister."

He Xiaomeng was deeply moved, but a sense of guilt also arose within her.

She just hugged Liu Hao, and she still has ulterior motives. I'm no human being!

Silently cursing herself, He Xiaomeng then told Ye Juan about what happened yesterday.

"Sister Juan, let me tell you..."

"Oh my god, Deng's mom has taken you in as her goddaughter? Congratulations, Mengmeng! With Deng's mom protecting you, who will dare to bully you anymore!"

Ye Juan was amazed and genuinely happy for He Xiaomeng.

"Sister Juan, Deng's mom also talked about you, saying you're pretty. We're both pretty, hehe."

"Haha, Mom, you flatter me. I'm just average-looking!"

He Xiaomeng nodded: "Yeah, actually I also think I'm pretty average-looking!"

Liu Hao uttered a bold statement: "If you women are all average-looking, then there are no beautiful women in the world."

The little queen's appearance needs no further description!

He Xiaomeng's beauty is not the delicate, demure kind; it's an extreme, dazzling beauty.

Her brow bone was extremely high, and her eyebrows were sharp and neat, but not fierce. They only made her eye sockets look deep. Her eyes were as black and bright as obsidian immersed in water, with the corners of her eyes slightly upturned. Even when she didn't smile, she had a touch of charm. She could command the entire room with just a glance.

His nose bridge was high and straight, and the tip of his nose was delicate but not sharp. His profile was as clean as if it had been carved with a knife.

Her lips were full and the color was like natural rouge; she was stunningly beautiful even without lipstick.

Her skin had a cool, translucent white quality, not a sickly white, but a well-maintained, porcelain-white that shone with light, glowing white.

Her face shape is a perfect oval, with a clear and soft jawline, possessing both the innocence of a young girl and the radiant elegance of a woman.

Each of her features is top-notch on its own, and together they are stunning yet elegant, beautiful yet not gaudy, dignified and graceful, exuding a noble air that others cannot imitate.

This kind of beauty is breathtaking at first glance, so captivating that you can't look away, and even your breathing becomes lighter.

Just standing there, without saying a word, his face alone is enough to make everyone subconsciously hold their breath.

But ironically, this stunningly beautiful face with such an aggressive look is paired with a soft and gentle personality.

Her voice was soft, like a kitten rubbing against your palm. When she was nervous, she would subconsciously purse her full lips, and her eyes would droop slightly. Although she had a pair of captivating peach blossom eyes, her gaze was clean and soft, with a touch of timid cuteness.

This contrast is so stark that not only men can't handle it, but women can't stand it either.

For example... Ye Juan started to torment He Xiaomeng again, with an evil grin on her face.

"Oh my, Xiaomeng, you're still normal? Let me see, have you grown any bigger lately? Wow... so big? What have you been eating?"

"Sister Juan...no...this..."

He Xiaomeng was so shy that she wanted to run away, but Ye Juan grabbed her and held her tightly in her arms.

"Why are you running? I'm just worried about you!"

"..."

He Xiaomeng resigned herself to her fate, closed her eyes, and let Ye Juan bully her.

Ye Juan was even more excited by the little coward's appearance.

"So cute! Come here and give me a kiss!"

Ye Juan, like a female hooligan, hugged He Xiaomeng and showered her with kisses and hugs.

Liu Hao shook his head and smiled, then casually picked up the People's Daily from the table.