Chapter 173: Always By Your Side
Chapter 173: Always By Your Side
"Wang Hao!"
Before the person arrived, the voice preceded.
Just as Bai Lu was about to give a reminder, a shout that seemed to engulf mountains and rivers had already echoed from the tightly closed courtyard door. Following that was a series of hurried footsteps.
The courtyard door creaked open.
Chen Chunli, with a protruding belly, took a look at Wang Hao standing foolishly outside the door and began scolding him without holding back, "You broke someone's table lamp just by having a meal. Do you think our house is not poor enough for you?"
"Do you even know how much you can handle yourself? Refusing a couple of drinks might kill you! You don't earn much money each day, rushing to compensate for damages, I think you're just..."
Before she could finish speaking, Chen Chunli's vision darkened, and her clumsy body suddenly fell backward.
He Yulan and Bai Lu, who were close, immediately supported her, one on each side, stabilizing Chen Chunli.
By the time Wang Hao rushed over, Chen Chunli had slowly opened her eyes and yelled at him, "Get away! Your alcohol breath is so strong, do you want to suffocate me?"
Wang Hao indeed reeked of alcohol, and even He Yulan felt a bit dizzy, let alone Chen Chunli.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wei, who had followed Chen Chunli outside, was now leaning against the door frame, shaking his head and rubbing his eyes vigorously.
Wang Hao retreated a considerable distance, and the air at the door, filled with the smell of alcohol, slowly returned to normal.
Chen Chunli, with her nearly intoxicated mind recovering, continued scolding as she was being supported by He Yulan and Bai Lu towards Wang Hao's house.
"Let's go home first; we can talk about it there."
Chen Chunli didn't dare to push Bai Lu, remembering vividly the scene when she was reprimanded by Bai Lu last time. Moreover, Xiao Cheng was watching nearby, his face dark and chilling, sending shivers down the spine.
It seemed like he would fight anyone who dared to touch Bai Lu, and his cold and stern gaze was anything but a joke.
Walking with Bai Lu was definitely no laughing matter.
Chen Chunli remained silent on the way until she was brought home.
Only after closing the door did she start grumbling again.
Xiao Cheng, who had just turned around to leave, suddenly looked at Bai Lu and said, "My gentle Lulu is still mine."
Bai Lu smiled without saying a word.
This guy was still in a drunken state; it was better not to engage with him. If you did, he would surely keep asking endless questions.
Ignoring Bai Lu, Xiao Cheng took a step forward, blocking her way. "Are you tired?"
"No," Bai Lu replied, bypassing him and continuing to walk.
The night breeze gently brushed past, the lights at the neighbors' houses were on, illuminating the figure that once again surpassed the girl.
That tall and sturdy figure, with his back to the girl, bent down in front of her.
"I'll carry you."
Bai Lu paused for a moment, bypassed Xiao Cheng, and continued walking. "No need, I'm not tired."
Xiao Cheng came forward again, blocking Bai Lu. His handsome face showed a clear expression of anger.
"Hurry up!"
A three-year-old child inebriated by alcohol always loved to get angry. He didn't like anyone defying him; defiance would result in a tantrum.
And he used a look that he thought was very fierce to scare people, not realizing that, in fact... it was quite cute.
Bai Lu smiled, staring at the straightened little boy. "If you don't bend down, how can I get on?"
Xiao Cheng immediately bent down.
As Bai Lu settled on his back, Xiao Cheng slowly stood up, his long and powerful hands firmly supporting Bai Lu's legs, walking steadily.
The figure under the moonlight gradually moved away.
In the gaps between streetlights, small star-shaped lights flew around, surrounding the silhouette under the moon.
Bai Lu raised her hand and grasped.
Her small white fist extended in front of Xiao Cheng. "Guess what's inside?"
Xiao Cheng knew what it was and straightforwardly answered, "Fireflies."
Apparently, the child had no romantic cells.
Bai Lu slowly opened her hand, a tiny starlight stopped in her fair palm, slowly spreading its wings and flying away.
A speck of starlight leaped past Xiao Cheng's eyes, flying into the distance, and the light in his deep pupils gradually faded.
He halted his steps, and his arms subconsciously tightened.
Chen Chunli, who was on his back, felt the movement, and she spoke out with a scold, "What are you doing? Let me down!"
But Bai Lu's attention was elsewhere.
She didn't see Xiao Cheng's expression, but she felt the arms around her tighten.
Hearing what seemed like a melancholic murmur from him, "Will they come back?"
Bai Lu thought he might be upset about being pinched, so she immediately raised her hand to pat his head. "Of course, they'll come back."
"The environment here is so good, the air is so fresh, there are green trees on the roadside, and the rural paths are filled with the fragrance of rice flowers. They just go out to explore the world, and they'll come back eventually. After all, this is their home..."
Xiao Cheng, feeling the warmth transmitted from the top of his head, seemed to awaken from his heavy and sluggish mind.
"Do you like it here, Lulu?"
Bai Lu hadn't been here for a long time, but every day felt fulfilling and happy.
Smiling, she replied, "Of course, I like it here. There are green mountains and clear waters, earthly fireworks, friendly and harmonious neighbors, honest and kind villagers from the Xiao family, and you and Xiao Wei who treat me well. I really like it here."
The previously indifferent expression in Xiao Cheng's deep eyes suddenly stopped.
There were still questions that hadn't been asked, but they were covered by the laughter that sounded like silver bells, dispersing into the gentle night.
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