[Knowing I'll be all alone in the end, I still fall for you like a moth to a flame, simply because I crave your tenderness. —Xunmi]
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After finishing the bowl, Xunmi finally felt her empty stomach was comfortable and she was full.
"Brother Zixi, have you eaten?" Xiaoxiao yawned, and two tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.
I got sleepy after eating, and I finally got to experience what it's like to be a pig.
Tan Zixi wiped Xunmi's mouth clean, helped her lie down, covered her with a blanket, and gently patted her to lull her to sleep.
"I'll eat after you fall asleep. Sweetie, go to sleep."
He knew that Mi'er hadn't slept well for the past two months and couldn't feel at ease.
I spent several hours working on myself today, so naturally I'm even more tired.
"Go eat quickly." Xunmi's eyelids were heavy, and she quickly fell asleep, but she still mumbled to herself.
Tan Zixi's eyes softened with tenderness, and she gently coaxed Xunmi.
After confirming that her daughter Mi'er was asleep, she adjusted the room temperature and then took the food tray out.
He originally wanted to sleep with Mi'er, but unfortunately, some people who like to court death just popped up.
After instructing the housekeeper and servants to take good care of Mi'er, Tan Zixi drove away.
In the dimly lit, dilapidated factory, a woman dressed in white lay on the dusty ground.
"Wake him up." Tan Zixi looked at the unconscious person with disgust and said coldly.
Kevin happily accepted the order and carried out the task, taking the water that the bodyguard had just brought and pouring it directly onto the person on the ground without any pity.
A soft 'hmm~~~' signaled the prelude to waking someone up.
Qin Huai Se blinked, her head throbbing. She remembered walking in an alley last night when she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her neck and lost consciousness.
Upon realizing their situation, they immediately panicked, wondering where they were.
He struggled to his feet, his hair disheveled, his clothes dirty and grimy, and his face unrecognizable—he looked like a clown.
"Brother Zixi?" Qin Huai Se looked up and saw her beloved male god, and called out excitedly.
That voice, brimming with love, and those longing eyes instantly sent chills down the spines of those around them.
Especially Tan Zixi, the person involved, couldn't understand whether what he had said was alien language.
I was really annoyed that this shameless woman couldn't understand.
He kicked her directly, sending Qin Huai Se flying backwards, her head hitting the ground with a thud.
"Give her a good talking to. You can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth."
The bodyguard immediately stepped forward and slapped Qin Huai Se's mouth several times.
His swollen cheeks, red streaks of blood at the corners of his mouth, and clumps of hair hanging down his face gave off a disgusting smell.
"You really like seducing men, don't you? I'll grant your wish."
"Kevin, take her to that den of iniquity. Tell them to take good care of her and not let her die easily."
Tan Zixi stepped on Qin Huai se's face, and her malicious voice clearly reached her ears.
I never expected this woman to be so vicious, actually trying to set a trap for her own lover.
If he hadn't suddenly decided to drag Mi'er to get their marriage certificate today, he probably would have fallen for her trick.
They dared to hire someone to plot against Mi'er, intending to create a scene of debauchery and ruin her.
Without even checking whether Tan Zixi was dead or not, and without looking at the people on the ground, he turned and left.
He also wanted to go home to check if Mi'er had kicked off her blankets and was sleeping obediently.
The sound of leather shoes stepping on the cement slab was like the death knell tolling in Qin Huai Se's heart.
His eyes were filled with despair as he watched the figure slowly disappear from sight, his mouth swollen and painful, unable to utter a sound.
She wanted to shout, to accuse, to question, but she couldn't.
Everything she had was ruined, ruined. Why did it end up like this?
After so many years of operation, everything was liquidated overnight. She hated it, she resented it.
No one sympathized with her. Kevin had Qin Huai Se carried away towards the den of iniquity.
A den of iniquity is not the same as a den of ecstasy; a den of iniquity can harbor all sorts of people.
Especially for those who received special treatment, Qin Huai Se's fate is already predictable.
Kevin shook his head regretfully. This woman was smart, but unfortunately, she had poor eyesight.
'Ding, congratulations, host, you have completed the main quest.'
'Reward points: 10,000, one Marrow Cleansing Pill, and one Great Rejuvenation Pill.'
'Will the host stay or leave?'
"Stay. Brother Zixi, I want to stay with you."
Even if I'm left all alone in the end, I'll still cherish the days with you.
In her sleep, Xunmi smiled slightly, feeling the space beside her sink in, and then a warm embrace pulled her into its chest.
I shifted around, found a comfortable position, and drifted off to sleep peacefully.
Looking at the bright face of the little one in her arms, Tan Zixi couldn't suppress the happiness welling up in her heart.
She tightened her arms, closed her eyes, and slowly drifted off to sleep.
The wedding of the eldest daughter of the Qin family, one of the three most powerful families in the capital, was not particularly luxurious, but it was still very grand.
When Tan Zixi sought Xunmi's opinion, Xunmi said, "Only unhappy marriages need luxury to highlight how happy they are. She doesn't need that. Just give her peace of mind and stability."
Therefore, Tan Zixi personally designed the wedding venue, which was elegant and noble, but did not feel extravagant or lavish.
Instead, it has a kind of understated elegance reminiscent of green bamboo, which looks very comfortable.
When Liu Bo placed Xunmi's hand in Tan Zixi's, his bright eyes welled up with tears.
The elderly man, in his seventies, having outlived his child, finally found happiness with his granddaughter's good marriage.
"Kid, take good care of Xiao Xun."
Tan Zixi bowed solemnly to Liu Bo at a ninety-degree angle: "Grandpa, I will."
Holding Xunmi's hand, Tan Zixi's perpetually icy expression melted into the most dazzling sunrise, her smile captivating.
A white veil hung down her forehead, slightly obscuring her vision, but it did not diminish her beauty.
The vows, the exchange of rings, and the kiss became their sweetest memories.
Qin Sheng, sitting in the corner, looked at the two people on the stage with mixed feelings.
He knew that his daughter was truly heartbroken because he wasn't the one sending her off to her wedding, and he didn't know how to make amends.
The only thing I can do is stay far away and not disturb her, hoping that over time I can forget the harm I caused.
He took a deep look at the woman in the pure white wedding dress, then quietly turned and left.
No one noticed, but Xunmi glanced in that direction and moved very quickly.
Qin Xunmi, you can rest assured, that person is at least not truly cold-blooded.
Tan Zixi shook Xunmi's hand, kissed her on the cheek, and led her to meet the guests.
Only when everything was finished and I was taking a bath in the tub did I have the mood to ask about the baby.
"Baby, what does it mean that the main quest is complete?"
'My lord, after your man devoured you, he eagerly ran off to take down Qin Huai Se for you.'
The baby's cheerful voice rang out, successfully causing several black lines to slide down Xunmi's face.
The bathroom door was pushed open, and Xunmi smiled and said, "My dear husband, my back is so sore, can you give me a massage?"
The hazy mist and the intermittently visible scenery stimulated Tan Zixi's vision.
But that enchantress was completely oblivious, blatantly seducing him. He simply couldn't stand it, so he pounced on her, splashing water everywhere.
Ambiguous panting and beautiful moans drifted from the bathroom, adding an alluring touch to the night.
Not long after, Xunmi received a wedding invitation from Fei Zhenzhi and Luo luo.
What followed was that Qin Huai Se, because of her restlessness, was played to death in bed in the Ecstasy Cave.
Ling Yan also contracted an unspeakable illness while in prison and died on his way to medical parole.
Lying under the cherry blossom tree, the white-haired Xunmi looked at the person beside him.
"Brother Zixi, meeting you in this life is the greatest happiness of my life."
Falling in love with you is my greatest fortune.
But I will also cherish the memories of you in the days to come, Brother Zixi. Thank you for being with me throughout my life. I have no regrets.
Tan Zixi reached out his wrinkled hand and gently stroked Xunmi's hair: "Mi'er, wait for me in the next life, I will definitely find you."
And then I'll stay with you. Even if I don't remember you, I believe that as long as I see you, I will still love you.
A gentle breeze blew, carrying away the petals from the trees, and also carrying away the people beneath them.
Xunmi raised her head, tears slowly sliding down her cheeks. She had lived in this world for over sixty years; that was enough.
He kissed Tan Zixi's forehead, his voice tender and gentle: "Brother Zixi, I'll wait for you, I'll wait for you to come find me in my next life."
After saying that, he detached himself from his body without hesitation and left this world.