PFC Chapter 334 What are you hiding from me?
Chapter 334 What are you hiding from me?
Chapter 334 What are you hiding from me?
"Eat something before you go to sleep; it's not good for your health if you do this."
Li Chenxu refused, and seeing that Mu Xiaoyu was about to fall onto the sofa, he quickly went over and picked her up.
Mu Xiaoyu was in a daze at the moment, so she didn't see the fleeting look of gloom in Li Chenxu's eyes.
She rested her head against Li Chenxu's chest, closed her eyes, and said, "Brother Chenxu, do you want a child now?"
Did your father talk to you about the children today?
Mu Xiaoyu gave a soft "hmm" upon hearing this. After all, Grandpa Li often mentioned children before, so Li Chenxu probably wouldn't think of that now that the topic of children was brought up.
Mu Xiaoyu couldn't see Li Chenxu's expression. She waited for a while but didn't get a reply from him. Just as she was about to look up to see what was wrong with Li Chenxu, he suddenly reached out and touched her eyes, accompanied by a deep sigh.
That sigh seemed to contain self-blame and regret, but even more so, it was filled with heartache.
Mu Xiaoyu's heart trembled upon hearing this, and the grievance in her heart became even more apparent at this moment. However, this time, she did not show it. Upon hearing Li Chenxu's sigh, she even chuckled softly.
"I was just asking casually, why are you sighing?"
"I won't leave you alone at the old house anymore, Xiaoyu. It's my fault."
Li Chenxu did not answer Mu Xiaoyu's question. When he spoke, he looked down at Mu Xiaoyu, his dark eyes filled with seriousness.
He didn't press for details, but he knew that Mu Xiaoyu must have been wronged.
The person he cherished most had been repeatedly hurt because of his family. Li Chenxu felt heartbroken and guilty.
Ultimately, it was because he was too useless; otherwise, Mu Xiaoyu wouldn't have suffered so much injustice, and wouldn't have even dared to speak out.
Mu Xiaoyu didn't speak, lowering her eyes to avoid looking at Li Chenxu. Li Chenxu was being too gentle with her right now, and she was afraid that if she looked into his eyes again, she wouldn't be able to resist telling him everything.
At this moment, Mu Xiaoyu was caught in a dilemma and felt guilty.
On one side is her own mother who gave birth to her and raised her, and on the other side is the man who loves her and cares for her the most. No matter which one she chooses, the other will ultimately be letting the other down.
If Grandpa Li were to use her own life to blackmail her, Mu Xiaoyu wouldn't care at all. In this life, she had enjoyed so much love in this world, although there were some unsatisfactory aspects as well.
But she received so much love—from lovers, friends, fans, and so much more.
She is truly satisfied with how things have progressed.
As long as the people around her are alright, she doesn't care about anything else.
But unfortunately, Old Master Li used what she cared about most to blackmail her.
Mu Xiaoyu was in a state of utter confusion, and a look of pain flashed across her face.
Li Chenxu saw all of this, and his other hand, which was at his side, was now clenched into a fist.
He knew Mu Xiaoyu's personality well; even when his life was threatened, Mu Xiaoyu had never shown such an expression.
He didn't know what Grandpa Li had said to Mu Xiaoyu while he was away, but he was certain that it was something that caused Mu Xiaoyu immense pain, and it was definitely not just about the child.
Li Chenxu felt a pang of heartache watching this. He lowered his head and kissed Mu Xiaoyu's forehead, then said nothing more.
He had to resolve this matter. Mu Xiaoyu had been on edge all day, but once she got home, she relaxed, lay in Li Chenxu's arms, and soon fell into a deep sleep.
Originally, Li Chenxu had planned to let Mu Xiaoyu eat before going to sleep, but Mu Xiaoyu was sleeping too restlessly, and Li Chenxu couldn't bear it. In the end, he personally carried Mu Xiaoyu upstairs, wiped her face, covered her with a blanket, and then went downstairs.
The servants in the villa had just finished preparing dinner. Seeing Li Chenxu come down, they quickly stepped forward and asked cautiously, "Sir, dinner is ready. Would you like to eat now?"
"I'm not eating anymore. You can save some for Xiaoyu."
After saying this, Li Chenxu didn't say another word and went straight to sit down on the sofa in the living room.
He did nothing, just rubbed his tired brow with one hand, seemingly lost in thought, his expression never quite right.
When the servants in the villa saw Li Chenxu's appearance, they knew that he was in a bad mood. Everyone was afraid of Li Chenxu, and now that they saw him like this, they naturally didn't dare to breathe loudly, for fear of angering him at this moment.
It's unclear how much time had passed, but then Li Chenxu suddenly took out his phone and dialed Old Master Li's number.
"gone back?"
"Yes, Dad, I have something to tell you."
Li Chenxu appeared calm, but given his temperament, the calmer he was, the worse his mood truly was. His somber expression gave the impression that a storm was brewing.
Grandpa Li couldn't see any of this, and upon hearing Li Chenxu's words, he fell silent. Over the phone, Li Chenxu had no idea what Grandpa Li's expression was on his face.
Even if he couldn't see it, he could probably guess what the other person was thinking.
"Did that girl say anything to you when she came back?"
"She did ask me if I wanted children, and what I'm going to talk to you about now is about children."
Grandpa Li breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. After all, it was understandable; Mu Xiaoyu couldn't possibly be indifferent to her mother. At this moment, she dared not tell Li Chenxu about what had happened before.
Thinking of this, Old Master Li paused for a moment before saying, "Tell me, what are your thoughts on the children? Look at all the other kids who grew up in the same courtyard, they're all married and have children. You're the only one, you don't even have a child, let alone a child."
"Dad, I don't want to say too much to you, I'll just tell you straight up. I don't plan to have a child for now. If you keep pressuring us, I will never have another child in my life. And I really want to ask you now, what are you thinking when you bring up having a child at this time? Have you forgotten what time it is? What if I can't protect Xiaoyu properly by then? Even if she has a child, it may not be born safely. I don't believe you haven't even considered this."
At this point, Li Chenxu paused for a few seconds, then continued, "So, what are you thinking? Is there anything else you're hiding from me?"