Chapter 106 Rest a While

The man nodded meaningfully, “Great, that’s good.”

The two exchanged a glance, remaining silent.

“Do you both want to hear me sing?”

Qin Muxue replied, “Sure, my dad also likes old songs, and I’d love to listen too.”

The man picked up his guitar and began to play again. They sat on the steps, one petting the cat, the other listening quietly.

Feeling the man’s melancholy and the stories in his voice, they both immersed themselves in the moment.

Qin Muxue leaned gently against Lin Beixiu, her face filled with enchantment.

Lin Beixiu, with a similar expression, perhaps due to his experiences, was better at discerning the emotions behind the songs.

We all had our youthful recklessness, only to be defeated by life in the end.

“Uncle, you sing so well.”

“It’s alright.”

Perhaps due to the rarity of someone conversing with him, the uncle seemed a bit shy and started talking more.

Seeing the two fond of Ah Huang, he explained, “I found this cat by chance, rummaging through the trash, all bones and no meat, alone and bored, so I decided to keep it.”

Now, it had turned into a chubby orange cat, a result of the uncle’s care.

The three chatted casually, preparing to leave so as not to disrupt the uncle’s singing.

“Uncle, until we meet again.”

They bid farewell, with Qin Muxue giving fifty yuan to the uncle.

Thanking them profusely, the uncle bid them goodbye with a smile.

“Little Beixiu, do you think we gave too little?”

Lin Beixiu shook his head, “As long as the intention is there, it’s enough.”

Finally, Lin Beixiu ruffled her head gently and said, “Silly girl, there’s so much hardship in this world, we can’t handle it all. When we encounter it, we just lend a helping hand.”

In Lin Beixiu’s eyes, she had always been a kind girl, perhaps too kind.

Reflecting on his words, Qin Muxue lowered her head in contemplation, then glanced deeply at him.

Lin Beixiu, unaware of her gaze, said, “Shall we go shopping? If not, we should head back.”

“Don’t we play a little longer?”

Lin Beixiu shook his head, “No need.”

“Alright then, but I’m tired, can’t walk much.”

Lin Beixiu: ?!

“You were so energetic while shopping earlier, how can you be tired now?”

Qin Muxue: …

“Little Beixiu, I’m tired~”

Qin Muxue pouted again, and Lin Beixiu ended up sitting down.

“Let’s rest a while then.”

Qin Muxue: …

Ugh, stubborn straight man.

“Can’t you carry me back?” Qin Muxue suppressed her anger and asked as gently as possible.

Lin Beixiu looked incredulous, “Huh, this?”

Though they appeared as ordinary friends on the surface, they had done many intimate things, and after Lin Beixiu learned she was Sister Mu, he understood Qin Muxue’s actions.

But could he truly accept her kindness?

Lost in his thoughts, Lin Beixiu was snapped out of it when Qin Muxue nudged his arm.

“What are you thinking?”

Lin Beixiu regained his composure, but Qin Muxue still caught a glimpse of melancholy in his eyes.

“It’s nothing.”

“Will you carry me or not? I’m too tired to walk.”

“Come.”

Lin Beixiu stood in front of her, bending slightly.

Qin Muxue jumped up excitedly, “Thank you, Little Beixiu.”

Qin Muxue contentedly leaned on his shoulder, rubbing against him like a cat, her hair tickling Lin Beixiu’s neck and face.

“Stop it, it tickles.”

Qin Muxue quieted down at last.

After a moment of silence, Lin Beixiu said, “Little sister.”

Qin Muxue playfully pinched him with her legs, “Don’t call me Little sister.”

“Then, older sister.”

Annoyed, Qin Muxue hit his back, “Be serious, you’re too much.”

“Muxue.”

Lin Beixiu spoke seriously, “I have something to ask you.”

“Sure, go ahead.”

“I want to know, how would you react if your best friend lied to you?”

Qin Muxue’s expression turned complex, “Well, I’d be very angry.”

After that question, both fell into a contemplative silence.

At the bus stop, Lin Beixiu said, “Muxue, it’s our stop.”

The rest of the journey involved taking the bus and walking a bit more, and they had enough energy for it.

However, there was no response from the person on his shoulder.

Lin Beixiu turned his head to see that Qin Muxue had fallen asleep on his back, her warm breath brushing against his neck and ears.

Lin Beixiu’s heart softened, not wanting to disturb her further.

Ah, Sister Mu, how can I repay your kindness and undo the hurt I’ve caused you?

Deciding to take a taxi back for convenience, especially since Qin Muxue couldn’t take the bus in her current state.

When the car arrived, Lin Beixiu carefully carried her inside and informed the driver of their destination.

As soon as they got in, Qin Muxue hugged him and snuggled up to his side.

Lin Beixiu had no choice but to wonder why she was so clingy, or was she pretending to sleep?

He tentatively pinched her nose, and after a while, the lack of air woke Qin Muxue up, and Lin Beixiu sheepishly withdrew his hand.

Because… he distinctly felt the hostility in the air.

“Ouch.”

Qin Muxue slapped Lin Beixiu’s arm again, quite hard, leaving a red mark.

“Silly Little Bei, you disturbed my sleep.”

Lin Beixiu moved to the other side with an apologetic smile, “Sorry.”

What he couldn’t bear was that Qin Muxue moved closer again. Lin Beixiu’s body couldn’t help but tremble slightly as he weakly said,

“Sister, you’ve hit me, please spare me.”

Slap!

Qin Muxue hit his arm again, “Shut up, don’t move.”

Then she hugged his arm, yawned, and went back to sleep, leaving Lin Beixiu feeling helpless.

His arm hurt, and he regretted his actions.

The driver, through the rearview mirror, looked at the couple behind with a sour expression, feeling the sourness of their affection.

Upon reaching home, the driver glanced at the two.

“Twenty yuan.”

Lin Beixiu paid the fare and nudged Qin Muxue beside him cautiously.

“Muxue, we’re home.”

Qin Muxue opened her eyes slightly, “Mm.”

Her hand shifted from his arm to his neck, clearly indicating she wanted to be carried like a princess.

Lin Beixiu sighed softly, opened the door, and left.

The driver was left frustrated, wondering why someone with such a beautiful girlfriend would sigh.

Lin Beixiu lifted her up and headed upstairs.

“Muxue, we’re home. You should wake up now.”

“I’m tired, let me sleep a bit more.” Qin Muxue’s lazy voice came through.

“I need to open the door.”

Reluctantly, Qin Muxue got off him, rubbed her eyes, and Lin Beixiu smiled indulgently, fixing her hair.

“We’re upstairs now; you can sleep soon.”

Lin Beixiu held her hand and led her upstairs.

“Grandpa, we’re back.”

Grandpa Zhang was dozing off in the living room while watching TV. Upon seeing them return, he acknowledged them.

“Grandpa, it’s getting late; you should sleep soon.”

“Alright.”

Grandpa Zhang casually agreed and headed to his room.

“You two should sleep early too.”

“Okay.”

“Would you like to take a bath first?”

Qin Muxue nodded, took out a set of clothes from her bag, and went to the bathroom to shower.

After all, her toiletries from her previous visit were still there.

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