Chapter 764: Chapter 781 Past (1)
Xi Xiaoyi snapped out of her daze, and if Lin Xi hadnât rubbed her head, she would still be in a daze.
After all, that scene just now was completely unexpected for her.
Although she knew that Lin Xi could fight, her mind still couldnât process such a decisive action.
At this moment, watching Lin Xi hold the sleeping baby, she said to him, "Sister Xi, letâs go inside!"
Xi Xiaoyi quickly nodded; even though she had a lot to say to Lin Xi right now, the hallway wasnât very convenient, so it wasnât too late to talk inside.
Besides, the baby was still here.
Even if she was sound asleep and couldnât hear their conversation, she didnât want to discuss certain matters in front of the baby.
After taking the key out of her bag and unlocking the door, the three of them walked into the room.
Xi Xiaoyi took the baby from Lin Xiâs hands and carried her into her own little room.
At the same time, she went to the bathroom to wet a towel with hot water, wrung it dry, and wiped the dirt off the baby.
During this process, Lin Xi just watched, not saying anything, only silently standing behind Xi Xiaoyi.
At this moment, he also felt how difficult being a mother was, especially being a single mother, not only having to care for the child but also being the breadwinner.
It could be said, acting as both mom and dad!
After cleaning the baby thoroughly, she tucked her in.
After turning off the light and walking out of the room, she realized that Lin Xi had been standing at the door all along and had forgotten he was there.
But it was just as well he hadnât left, as she had some things she wanted to clarify with Lin Xi!
The two of them went to the living room and sat down.
Xi Xiaoyi hesitated for a moment before finding her resolve and began, "The man just now is Shui Qianze, my ex-boyfriend, and the only ex-boyfriend Iâve ever had."
"Heâs also the father of the baby!"
"But since we broke up in college, we havenât been in contact, do you believe me?"
Lin Xiâs expression didnât change, and he nodded.
There was no reason to doubt what she said, and more importantly, he had heard everything clearly at the stairway just now.
Seeing that Lin Xi neither rejected nor showed other expressions, Xi Xiaoyi felt much better, her mind easing considerably.
She continued, "Since breaking up after college, thereâs no chance we would ever get back together!"
"Heâs my past, just a piece of my experience, but the past is the past, it can never change!"
"I only have one question for you now, do you despise me, or look down on me?"
This was what she cared about the most, because if there was always a barrier in her heart, even if they were together in the future, they wouldnât be truly happy and joyful.
Lin Xi didnât directly answer whether he did but instead first reached out a hand, placing it on Xi Xiaoyiâs face.
After a moment, he finally said, "Everyone has a past, but as you said just now, the past is the past, and we canât deny a personâs current life because of it!"
"So, Iâve never despised you nor looked down on you from the beginning, if I did, I wouldnât have engaged with you, let alone want to make you mine!"
"Sister Xi, from the day we met, you were destined to be mine for life!"
Listening to Lin Xiâs words, Xi Xiaoyi was first moved, her whole heart nearly melted, but when she heard the last sentence, she was taken aback and couldnât help but ask,
"Since the day we met, I was destined to be yours?"
"How can you be so thick-skinned?"
"Where does your confidence come from?"
The heart that was about to melt suddenly froze up again, and she playfully said angrily, "You little rascal, you arenât mine yet!"
"As for the future, thatâs still uncertain!"
"Donât be overly confident, after all, those chasing after me, are counted in hundreds!"
She slapped away Lin Xiâs hand, this rascal kept taking advantage of her daze moments ago, either touching her head or face, taking full advantage!
If she hadnât just come to her senses now, who knows, he might have taken it further.
Lin Xi laughed, "Sister Xi, letâs just watch and see!"
In reality, by any standard, Xi Xiaoyi had already developed feelings for Lin Xi, she just didnât want to admit it so quickly, and certainly didnât want to give in to this rascal so soon!
Besides, they had only met three times in total, and she was several years older than Lin Xi and even had a child!
So she wanted to take it slow, feeling it was too fast and she couldnât fully adapt at heart.
But right now there was one thing she had to worry about, and that was just in the hallway, Lin Xi had kicked Shui Qianze into the elevator, and Shui Qianze had also said earlier that he would take the baby away from her side tomorrow morning.
This was something she absolutely could not allow!
However, she also knew the kind of person Shui Qianze was and that he surely had some back up for making such a statement!
Additionally, the old man of the family Shui Qianze married into had considerable influence in Chuzhou City, and several of the people indebted to him were bigwigs.
Some of these bigwigsâ current statuses and positions were even more formidable than the old manâs.
These kinds of people were simply beyond her reach, and she also believed were beyond Lin Xiâs reach too.
No matter how well you could fight or make waves, could you surpass guns, could you surpass greater power?
In this day and age, no matter how wealthy you are, it only takes a few words for those with power to make you submit.
After all, the principle that civilians couldnât fight with officials had been an immutable rule through the ages!
"What are you worried about?" Lin Xi asked upon seeing Xi Xiaoyiâs face suddenly change.
Xi Xiaoyi let out a deep sigh, "Tomorrow morning, the baby and I, before Shui Qianze gets here, have to leave here first."
"Itâs best to leave Chuzhou City!"
"Also, you must not come back again, and keep a low profile as well, donât let Shui Qianze discover you, or itâll be terrible!"
Seeing that this was Xi Xiaoyiâs worry, Lin Xi couldnât help but chuckle, shaking his head, saying, "Sister Xi, thereâs no need for you to worry, just leave this matter to me!"
"Also, Iâve already told him, Iâll be waiting here for him tomorrow!"
Seeing Lin Xiâs determined expression, Xi Xiaoyi became even more anxious and went on to tell Lin Xi everything about Shui Qianze and the stakes involved!
"No wonder he dared to be so arrogant, turns out he has backing!" Lin Xi said.
But so what!
He asked, "Sister Xi, do you trust me?"
Xi Xiaoyi looked at Lin Xiâs earnest expression, nodded, and said, "Of course I trust you!"
Lin Xi smiled, "Then itâs settled, just leave tomorrowâs matters to me!"
"Iâll handle it well, and you neednât worry about the baby, sheâs yours, no one can take her away!"
Seeing Lin Xi like this, Xi Xiaoyi felt a sliver of hope in her heart, after all, every time Lin Xi appeared, he always performed extraordinarily!
Maybe, he truly had a way?
Just then, the lights in the hall flickered, followed by a âzzzzzzâ sound, and the brightly lit hall suddenly plunged into darkness!
No doubt, the light bulb had blown!
Xi Xiaoyiâs voice carried a hint of anxiety and fear as she asked, "Lin Xi, where are you?"
"Here!" Lin Xi stepped forward to hold Xi Xiaoyiâs hand, unable to resist teasing, "So Sister Xi is afraid of the dark?"
"Whoâs afraid? How could I be scared?" she said loudly, puffing out her chest.
But holding her hand, Lin Xi could clearly feel her trembling, though he didnât expose her, instead he asked, "Sister Yi, do you have any spare light bulbs in your home?"
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