On the way back, the evening breeze swept through the streets and alleys, carrying the coolness of winter.

The streetlights on both sides of the road flickered, casting a dim yellow light that made Lu Hao's shadow look long and thin, lonely and forlorn.

As I strolled along, the surrounding streets and alleys were quiet and still, with only the soft rustling of the evening breeze passing by my ears.

But Zhen Youqu's words about the wedding lingered in his mind.

marry!

These two words had always seemed incredibly distant to Lu Hao, but now he was forced to think about them seriously.

Looking back, my friends are either already married or preparing for their weddings.

Only he, having experienced ups and downs throughout his life, never gave this question much thought.

He used to always find excuses, saying he hadn't met the right person to fob off everyone, and also to escape from his own life.

But now, that excuse no longer exists.

But now, he is surrounded by Xiao Xiyue, Fang Ruoyun, Lin Ran, Ning Shu, and Zhou Mengmeng.

Lu Hao knew in his heart that as long as he asked, each of them would put on a pure white wedding dress without hesitation, stand in front of him with a smile, and firmly tell him "I do".

Not only them, but also Su Yu, who was lying quietly in bed.

Lu Hao knew better than anyone that the girl's resolve and sincerity were no less than anyone else's.

But it was precisely because there were so many people around him who genuinely cared for him that he found himself in a dilemma, unable to make a choice.

Marriage is not a game. If he chooses to hold a wedding for only one person and make a lifelong vow, it will be a silent debt and hurt to the other girls who are eager to marry him.

But if we try to accommodate everyone and give everyone a wedding, that would be too absurd.

Lu Hao stopped and looked up at the dark, starless night sky. He shook his head helplessly and gave a bitter smile.

He found it ridiculous that the fulfillment that others longed for had become a sweet burden for him.

It is utterly absurd to be troubled by something that others envy.

Suppressing his thoughts, Lu Hao lifted his foot and continued walking, following the familiar street, step by step returning to the old house.

The moment he pushed open the door, all the women stood up from the sofa at the same time, their clear eyes all focused on him, filled with anticipation.

Lu Hao looked at the women and said in a relaxed tone, "Pack your things, let's go home."

The moment the words left her lips, Zhou Mengmeng jumped up and down, her eyebrows and eyes beaming with joy:

"Wuhu! It's finally over! We can go home now!"

Xiao Xiyue's eyebrows relaxed, and a gentle smile appeared on her lips.

Fang Ruoyun also let go of all her solemnity, and Lin Ran and Ning Shu also breathed a sigh of relief.

After more than a month of hiding, the hiding has finally come to a perfect end.

They can finally return to their peaceful little homes, no longer trapped in cramped old houses, living in fear.

Half an hour later, the door to Tomato Mansion was pushed open.

Lu Hao pushed Su Yu's wheelchair, leading everyone into the house. A long-lost sense of familiarity enveloped them, bringing immense peace of mind.

"I'm finally back! I'm going to take a bath first!"

Zhou Mengmeng casually tossed her luggage into the entryway and dashed into the bathroom.

Looking at her lively and carefree demeanor, Lu Hao's eyes were filled with a gentle smile.

He pushed the wheelchair, leading the sleeping Su Yu to the small room next to the master bedroom.

This room was specially reserved for Su Yu by him.

The room has been renovated, with pink as the main color, creating a unique princess room.

Lu Hao carried Su Yu to the bed, covered her with a blanket, and looked at the sleeping beauty in front of him, feeling a mix of emotions.

His fingers gently brushed across her slightly cool cheek, and Lu Hao lowered his voice, murmuring softly:

"Su Yu, everything is about to end, and we'll soon be able to settle down. Once things are settled, I'll take you back to the Beautiful Welfare Home. Director Zhang and Xiao Xu are all looking forward to your return."

After whispering a few words to Su Yu, leaving behind his heartfelt expectations, Lu Hao got up and left the room.

As soon as he entered the living room, he saw Xiao Xiyue, Lin Ran, Ning Shu, and Fang Ruoyun sitting quietly on the sofa, waiting for him.

Lu Hao walked up with a smile and joked, "Why aren't you resting? Holding a meeting here so late at night?"

Xiao Xiyue pointed to Fang Ruoyun beside her and said helplessly, "Ahao, you haven't arranged a room for Ruoyun yet."

Lu Hao was taken aback. The Tomato Mansion house only had five bedrooms. The three on the left were occupied by Lin Ran, Ning Shu, and Zhou Mengmeng.

He specifically reserved the small room on the right for Su Yu, while the master bedroom was the room where he and Xiao Xiyue usually stayed.

So, when you do the math, there really isn't a single spare room left for Fang Ruoyun in the entire house.

The only unused room is the nanny's room.

Lu Hao looked a little embarrassed and whispered to Fang Ruoyun, "How about this, you stay in the master bedroom with Xiyue tonight, and I'll sleep in the maid's room. We can make do for now."

The words had barely left his lips when four voices chorused in rebuttal: "No way!"

Lu Hao didn't think much of the other three women's tough stances, but Ning Shu's attitude was surprisingly tough as well.

He couldn't help but look at Ning Shu, and tentatively teased, "Then Ning Shu, can I sleep with you tonight?"

Ning Shu, who had just been so assertive, instantly lost all her bravado. Her cheeks flushed, and she instinctively lowered her head, her fingers gently gripping the hem of her clothes. She remained quiet and silent.

"It's not impossible," Xiao Xiyue said seriously from the side. "It's better than you going to the nanny's room. The bed there is too small; you can't even turn over properly."

Lu Hao remained silent and did not respond, his gaze sweeping over Lin Ran, who was sitting quietly to the side.

He saw a fleeting hint of disappointment in Lin Ran's eyes; a faint emotion lingered between her brows and eyes, inconspicuous yet exceptionally clear.

This scene left Lu Hao feeling a bit overwhelmed, but he could only pretend he hadn't seen it, thinking he'd comfort her properly tomorrow.

After finally finalizing the accommodation arrangements, Zhou Mengmeng immediately became unhappy after taking a shower.

She kept insisting that she wanted to sleep with Ning Shu. Lu Hao tried to persuade her for a long time, and repeatedly promised that he would grant her wish in a few days.

After the noise subsided, tranquility returned.

The next five days passed by peacefully and calmly, filled with warm and mundane daily routines.

The fatigue of the past few days has subsided, and everyone is enjoying the hard-won peace and stability. Life is peaceful and gentle.

It wasn't until a phone call from Zhen Youqu that Lu Hao brought Xiao Xiyue and Lin Ran to Yunhao Company.

The car stopped downstairs at the office building. Lu Hao got out of the car, looked up at the towering office building in front of him, his eyes filled with complicated emotions.

It would be a lie to say he was reluctant to leave the company he had run for almost three years.

He poured so much of his heart and soul into this company, and it also carried his expectations.

He has long since become indifferent to fame and fortune. His former obsessions and expectations have now all come to fruition.

It's time to let go of this company that we've poured so much effort into, even though we're extremely reluctant.

As long as he stayed at the company, he could never forget the day Xiao Xiyue left.

This place holds both glory and regret, but it is no longer suitable for him now.

"Ah Hao, don't overthink it, let's go up."

Xiao Xiyue noticed the melancholy in his eyes, raised her hand and patted his shoulder, her gentle voice pulling him back to reality.

Lu Hao took a deep breath, nodded emphatically, and his eyes regained their clarity and determination.

He straightened his tie, and led Xiao Xiyue and Lin Ran calmly into the gates of Yunhao Company, embarking on the final preparations and farewell.

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