Chapter 48: Could stepping on shadows allow us to be together forever?!

The curtains blocked most of the sunlight, and a small pig plush toy rested on Li Mu’s lap. The sound of the keyboard clattering echoed in the room, rising and falling continuously.

Of course, Li Mu did not transform into a pianist to protect his family.

He was racking his brain for ideas for his new book.

Writing novels was not just a hobby; it had already become a source of extra income for him. Spending three to four hours typing every day, he earned two to three thousand a month.

Adding to his monthly living expenses, he could save a considerable amount of money.

The purpose of this money was not to be discussed for now, but having money outside gave a sense of security.

Perhaps this was not something a freshman should be considering.

Li Mu felt very mature.

Yes, he was very mature, mature enough to be self-sufficient.

“Li Mu, come out for dinner.”

“Wait a minute, I’m coming.”

Alright, for now, it was still raw.

Li Mu’s slippers were broken, and he had to go out to buy a new pair tonight.

He shuffled out of the hall in his slippers.

With a heart-pounding feeling, he lifted the lid of the dish.

There were indeed fried mooncakes, but there were also green pepper pork and a plate of bean sprouts.

“What’s wrong? Don’t you want to eat fried mooncakes?” Su Wen’s voice came from behind, bringing a pot of seaweed egg drop soup.

“Of course not.”

“You have to eat a little bit later.”

Su Wen chuckled softly.

Earlier, when she mentioned eating fried mooncakes, she had indeed planned to do so.

But while Li Mu was in his room playing on the computer, she took the opportunity to go to the market to buy vegetables.

After all, she was not a wicked woman; she couldn’t make the two men she loved eat strange things.

The appearance of these dishes was acceptable, but the taste…

Li Mu poked a piece of pork with a toothpick to taste it, and his expression changed repeatedly. After tasting a small piece of fried mooncake, he fell silent…

“I remember Dad likes to eat this.”

“Haha, then he must eat more later.” Su Wen laughed, trying a bite herself. Hmm, her cooking skills were indeed getting better.

For dinner, Li Mu relied entirely on soup to soak his rice.

Clearly, his mom was still the same mom, and her cooking skills were still the same. Even if he thought it was unappetizing before, it was nothing compared to how he felt now.

Oh no, had his stomach been spoiled by Lu Xiaoxi?

He only ate a little bit of rice and then found an excuse to slip away.

The remaining food was left for Lu Xiaoxi.

“Mom, my slippers are broken; I’m going to buy some.”

“Aren’t there still slippers at home?”

“My brand is comfortable; I can’t get used to others.”

This statement was heartfelt; he had been fond of those slippers for a long time. He looked down on other slippers and wore the same pair until they were worn out. After all, he was a loyal person.

“Go ahead, see if there are any sugar canes. If there are, buy some back; you decide.”

“I’ll take a look. By the way, Dad, you must eat more; don’t waste it.”

Li Changheng dared not express his anger or say anything.

This kid ran away quickly, and before leaving, he even tricked him?

Li Mu didn’t care about that; he changed into a smaller pair of slippers and went downstairs.

At the gazebo for Go.

Li Mu took out his phone and sent a message to Lu Xiaoxi.

[Idiot Li]: Are you free? Is dinner ready?

[Little Pig Lu]: What kind of attitude is this?

[Idiot Li]: I was wrong, Miss Lu! (grinning)

[Little Pig Lu]: At least you know your place; come out and open the door.

[Idiot Li]: I ran to the gazebo down here; you can bring it down.

The other party took a minute to reply.

[Little Pig Lu]: ……

[Little Pig Lu]: You are so troublesome (contempt).

Soon, a girl ran out from the stairway.

The girl had just taken a shower, and when she got close to Li Mu, he could smell a pleasant fragrance.

“Why are you wearing glasses?” Li Mu playfully poked the center of her frame.

“Don’t mess around; don’t pry into the affairs of a beautiful girl.”

“You? A beautiful girl? I’m still a Kamen Rider.”

“Go eat your food.”

Lu Xiaoxi handed him a thermos box bigger than her head.

Li Mu smiled as he took it, casually touching the back of her hand, which felt smooth and nice.

“You’re a pervert!” Lu Xiaoxi gritted her teeth. This guy was getting more and more outrageous, only thinking about hands, right?

Did he really think their relationship was that good?

If it weren’t for being outside and surrounded by acquaintances, she would definitely pinch Li Mu’s chubby cheeks and tickle him.

“Are you going to buy something?”

“Buy what?”

“Slippers.”

“Are you crazy…”

“Hey, I meant I’m buying slippers. Do you need to ask me what you want to buy?”

“But I don’t know what to buy.” Lu Xiaoxi sat next to him, watching him eat.

Li Mu glanced at the dishes, took a small bite, and found the taste excellent, with just the right amount of spiciness. He looked at Lu Xiaoxi strangely.

It shouldn’t be; wasn’t this girl someone who couldn’t live without spice?

Could it be…

This was specially made for him by Lu Xiaoxi?

It must be; she has feelings for me.

“Eat, why are you staring at me?”

“It’s nothing; I just suddenly feel that you’re pretty good; you look cute in glasses.”

“?”

Out of nowhere, he complimented her, and Lu Xiaoxi’s face turned red to her ears.

Was this guy up to some tricks again?!

Hmm.

Such a blatant compliment almost made the little girl short-circuit, her mouth trembled, and she stammered, unable to speak.

Her earlobes were tinged with a hint of crimson.

More pure than the morning, more beautiful than the evening glow.

But as the sky darkened, some people could no longer see.

“Burp—” Li Mu finished his meal, contentedly rubbing his satisfied belly. It seemed his stomach had really been spoiled.

Lu Xiaoxi also recovered from her earlier anger.

Yes, she was angry, not because she was shy!

“You wash the dishes; wash them well. Bring them to me tomorrow. If you don’t wash them clean, don’t think about eating in the future.”

“You wash.”

“Li Mu, you have such a big temper; you eat someone else’s food and still make them wash the dishes!”

“Alright, I’ll wash.”

“Are we going to the supermarket now?”

“Sure, I’ll put the dishes down and come back to get them later.”

“If you lose them, you have to buy me two.”

“I’ll buy you three, four, five, all of them.”

“Hey, is this the head of psychiatry? I have a patient here…”

The streetlights in the community were swarming with mosquitoes, a dark mass.

Even in October, it was still a bit hot in the south.

There would be a few days of cooler weather, but most of the time, it was around twenty-four to twenty-five degrees.

Once the temperature stabilized, such swarms of flying insects would no longer be seen.

Many people came out during this time to walk their pets.

When Li Mu encountered someone he knew, he would reach out to pet them.

In comparison, the youthful and lively girl Lu Xiaoxi seemed a bit quiet.

Lu Xiaoxi followed behind Li Mu, hands behind her back. When they passed under the streetlight, she stepped on Li Mu’s shadow, and when he walked past, she followed along.

Stepping on shadows could step away a person’s darkness.

Her grandfather said…

If you step on someone else’s shadow, that person would never leave you…

Could it really be true?

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