Chapter 1368: What If You Devote Yourself to Me?

"It’s really strange..." Qiaoqiao murmured to herself.

"It is quite strange, but after speaking with the neighbors, it’s said that the One-Eyed Dragon rarely comes back, and has a poor relationship with his son. He originally had a wife who left long ago for unknown reasons. Right, he also has two children: a son in high school and a daughter still in middle school."

Gu Qiaoqiao pondered for a moment, "How is the One-Eyed Dragon’s family situation?"

"Quite good. The One-Eyed Dragon’s father runs a teahouse inherited from their ancestors. The old man said he raised the grandchildren, having nothing to do with the One-Eyed Dragon."

Once had a wife, a son and daughter, a well-off family, and a father with a teahouse...

Then how did the One-Eyed Dragon end up on this path?

Could it be because it’s a profitless business?

The wife left, the children were raised by their grandfather, so what did he do with the money he earned?

These are all things Qiaoqiao is urgently curious about, but the Public Security is obviously investigating, and she has to wait a bit for the results.

Qiaoqiao glanced at Chu Chengfeng and Xiao Wen, pondered for a bit, and said, "I’ll go make a call to Boss Xu."

With that, Qiaoqiao turned and entered the house.

Xiao Wen watched Qiaoqiao’s figure disappear inside and then averted her gaze toward Chu Chengfeng.

Chu Chengfeng was also quietly watching her.

His deep, dark eyes seemed to have the stars of the night falling into them in advance.

Within them was an indescribable gentle glow, stirring Xiao Wen’s heart.

She slowly curled the corners of her mouth. Although she couldn’t currently explain why Chu Chengfeng could see her separated by a Barrier Talisman.

Because theoretically, even those from the Mystic Sect might not be able, let alone an ordinary person.

But somehow, if it weren’t for Chu Chengfeng, the sudden storm might have taken half her life.

At this moment, waves of complex and unspeakable emotions surged within Xiao Wen’s heart.

If there’s no other explanation, then Chu Chengfeng finding her must be a kind of telepathy.

She reached out and gently caressed a scar on Chu Chengfeng’s cheek, with his defined features, sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, wheat-colored skin, a white shirt and black pants making his figure appear even taller.

Though slightly haggard these past few days, it didn’t detract from his handsomeness and sunny demeanor.

Upon skin contact, Chu Chengfeng’s thoughts rippled instantly, filling his chest with a bittersweet tenderness. He wanted to grab Xiao Wen’s hand but didn’t dare to move, letting her fingers lightly caress his face, bit by bit, like fireworks igniting in the silent night.

He remained still, only his heart beating fervently.

After a while, Xiao Wen spoke, "Does it still hurt here?"

Chu Chengfeng shook his head, pausing for a moment, then smiling foolishly, "No, not at all."

"Aren’t you afraid it will leave a scar?"

"I’m a big man, how could I be afraid of that."

Xiao Wen laughed, her eyes shining brilliantly, "What if you couldn’t find me?"

"I’d keep looking until I found you," Chu Chengfeng answered without hesitation.

Suddenly, as if struck by inspiration, Chu Chengfeng finally mustered the courage to grasp Xiao Wen’s hand and joked half-seriously, "Xiao Wen, what if I do end up with a scar?"

Xiao Wen glanced sidelong at Chu Chengfeng, "What do you think?"

"How about you propose to me?" Chu Chengfeng suddenly got bolder.

"What if I can heal your scar?" Xiao Wen playfully retorted.

"Oh..." Chu Chengfeng was at a loss for words, usually eloquent, he often found himself tongue-tied in front of Xiao Wen, like a young man experiencing his first love.

He looked a bit silly and somewhat aggrieved at Xiao Wen.

Xiao Wen chuckled, not allowing herself to speak further, when Qiaoqiao pushed the door open and came out.

Then she saw the two holding hands in silence, froze awkwardly for a moment, quickly turned her head, and said, "Continue, I didn’t see anything."

With that, Qiaoqiao retreated into the house again.

Even Xiao Wen couldn’t help blushing, though it was nothing really, the gesture just now was somewhat ambiguous.

Chu Chengfeng, however, grew bolder, tightened his grip on Xiao Wen’s hand, glanced at the house, and said in a low voice, "Xiao Wen..."

"What is it?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to call you that..." Chu Chengfeng softly said.

"You’re so boring." Xiao Wen gave him a sidelong glance.

Chu Chengfeng was unconcerned, continuing, "Your name sounds really nice. By the way, your full name should be Sima Xiaowen, right?"

"Kind of, but I’ve almost forgotten my surname..." Xiao Wen said, her words carrying a deep meaning.

However, Xiao Wen didn’t pull away, letting Chu Chengfeng hold her hand.

She was probing, seeing how much Chu Chengfeng understood her.

Inside, Chu Chengfeng felt numerous sweet bubbles, unexpectedly, his visit to Jinling City had brought him closer to Xiao Wen, the little hand in his grasp, soft and tender, really like the descriptions in books, soft as boneless.

Yet, seeming soft, the power emanating from this little hand was extraordinary.

She was a girl with strength beyond her appearance.

Also a very mysterious girl.

But he liked her.

No matter how Xiao Wen was, he liked her very much.

So, to what Xiao Wen had said, logically, he should ask about certain things, like why she would forget her surname, like why she always introduced herself as Xiao Wen.

Moreover, how did she get to Tiger Head Cliff? Did the fire in the car have something to do with her?

Why was she passed out on the grass?

There were indeed many questions.

Yet Chu Chengfeng wasn’t concerned, wisely not asking, knowing Qiaoqiao wasn’t ordinary, so Xiao Wen wasn’t ordinary either.

Though he was also curious, unless Xiao Wen talked, he would never ask.

So Chu Chengfeng smiled, "Just being called Xiao Wen sounds nice."

Nothing else, he decided not to ask.

Xiao Wen flashed a bright smile, this kind of Chu Chengfeng, she genuinely liked.

As for their future together, she decided not to think about it for now; perhaps many notions really needed some change.

After all, as people, we always need to keep up with the times.

However, there was still Qiaoqiao inside, and the scent of food from the neighboring yard wafted over.

Probably, they should go eat soon.

Xiao Wen mischievously thought, if she and Chu Chengfeng kept holding hands in the yard, would Qiaoqiao dare not come out?

This bold and thick-skinned guy had such a side too...

She slightly tried to pull away, looking toward the house, smiling, "See, Qiaoqiao is too embarrassed to come out..."