HLnovel Chapter 331 Affectionate kissing is two different things
Chapter 331 Affectionate kissing is two different things
Chu Xiao remained silent, while Hua Lan stared blankly at the television.
If Xiaoyue were in this situation, how would she handle it?
Xiaoyue is very smart, and she is very calm in everything she does.
Calmly find out the essence and truth of the matter.
Just like when treating an illness, you need to find the cause before you can treat it.
What is the fundamental reason why Chu Xiao cannot accept her father's help?
Hua Lan thought and thought.
Everything related to Chu Xiao played in slow motion in her mind like a movie.
After a long while, Hua Lan's lovely almond-shaped eyes flickered.
The essence of the matter is that Chu Xiao and his father are at odds.
What Chu Xiao cared about wasn't the document itself, but the fact that it might have been "credited" by his father.
What happened between Uncle Chu and Chu Xiao?
Chu Xiao hates him so much that he wishes he had nothing to do with him at all.
“Chu Xiao…” Hua Lan tentatively began, “Have you noticed that what you care about isn’t this document, but your father?”
"I don't care about him." Chu Xiao's voice was cold, and his sharply defined jawline revealed his stubbornness and arrogance.
He looks like a little kid!
Hua Lan suppressed a smile. Chu Xiao probably had no idea how hypocritical he was right now.
The way he was unwilling to admit it was like a village child staring intently at someone else's candy, yet stubbornly insisting, "I don't crave your candy at all."
“Yes, we don’t mind,” Hua Lan said, going along with his words.
But the slight upturn of her lips still betrayed her little thoughts.
Chu Xiao noticed the sarcasm in her words and shot her a sharp glare, but said nothing.
If he continues to deny it, he'll really be naive.
"I know the pros and cons, but I just can't accept it in my heart, and I can't convince myself."
Ji Yubai and Fu Shengyang explained it so clearly to him, how could he not know?
"If you can't convince yourself, just treat it as an order from your superior, like when you go on a mission, and just complete the task."
Chu Xiao glanced sideways, not understanding what Hua Lan meant.
Hua Lan continued, "By accepting this contract, you are also protecting everyone's property in a sense. There are many people in your company who are waiting for their monthly salary to pay their mortgages, car loans, and provide living expenses for their children. You are the boss now, and you can't ignore other people's lives just because you can't get over your own inner difficulties."
She doesn't understand grand principles; she only knows that life is hard, and when you're hungry and cold, you don't even deserve to have emotions.
“If you still feel burdened in the end, I will visit Uncle Chu more often when I have time. I can step in for things you don’t want to do but have to do, and I will repay this favor.”
Her parents told her that a family should share both joy and sorrow.
She and Chu Xiao will get married and become a family, and she is willing to do these things for Chu Xiao.
Hua Lan was wholeheartedly trying to help Chu Xiao solve his problems, but Chu Xiao's focus was elsewhere.
"You want me to get back together with him?"
A ruthless glint flashed in Chu Xiao's eyes. He suddenly became agitated and raised his voice considerably.
"I will never be able to reconcile with him in this lifetime."
"No! There was never a good relationship between him and me."
He was never home when his mother was alive.
After his mother passed away, he became completely indifferent to his family, spending his time eating and sleeping whenever he came home.
Now that his grandmother has passed away, he has suddenly become clear-headed and understands the meaning of family.
Is this current life-or-death struggle a sign of regret, guilt, or just an act?
Only Chu Jinhuai knows the answer; it has nothing to do with him.
Chu Xiao was born into a military family, and when he wasn't smiling, he exuded an aura of authority.
His gloomy face at this moment was even more frightening.
Hua Lan had never seen Chu Xiao so fierce before, and her heart pounded wildly with fear.
But she still mustered her courage and grasped Chu Xiao's fist.
"Chu Xiao, if there's anything bothering you, you can tell me. Don't keep it bottled up inside."
"I feel fine," Chu Xiao said, pulling his hand away from Hua Lan's palm.
As she distanced herself, Hua Lan felt a void in her heart, along with a slight, inexplicable sense of grievance.
"I'm going out for a bit." Chu Xiao stood up, wanting to go out and calm down.
Hua Lan's nose tingled, and tears streamed down her face.
What is all this about?
I was just having dinner with my friends here, chatting and laughing, looking incredibly happy.
Why did it suddenly turn out like this?
Hua Lan didn't understand.
However, there is one thing: Chu Xiao cannot go out now.
"You can't go."
She rushed forward and hugged Chu Xiao from behind around the waist.
"I don't want to stay here alone."
The moment Chu Xiao was embraced, all of his muscles tensed up.
It's a long-lost feeling of warmth, security, and peace of mind.
Hearing her sobbing, all of Chu Xiao's emotions vanished instantly.
It hasn't been long, and you've already made someone cry.
Sigh... Chu Xiao let out a sigh, feeling quite helpless.
He pursed his lips. "Okay, I won't leave."
Chu Xiao untied the hands that were tightly wrapped around his waist, turned around, and pulled Hua Lan into his arms.
Yes, Hua Lan only has him to rely on. How could he leave Hua Lan alone at home when the two of them are not in a good mood?
He gently stroked Hua Lan's head with his large hands, soothing her emotions.
"I'm sorry, I was wrong."
"You've never spoken so loudly or so fiercely before!"
Hua Lan's muffled, tearful voice came from her arms, sounding utterly aggrieved.
"You haven't told me anything about your family. I've only heard things from others and then guessed what they meant. You misunderstood me and even yelled at me!"
After Hua Lan finished her accusations, she punched Chu Xiao in the back.
"You're so bad, so very bad!"
For some reason, Chu Xiao was in a great mood. "It's all my fault. I'm sorry. Hit me all you want. I'm tough. It won't hurt me at all."
Hua Lan burst into laughter through her tears, but still stubbornly insisted, "Force is reciprocal. You may not feel pain, but my hand does."
Chu Xiao laughed, "Then I'll beat myself up for you."
"No." She couldn't bear to part with it.
"What do you want to know? I'll tell you everything."
This was a good opportunity to learn about Chu Xiao's past, so Hua Lan asked without hesitation, "What was the worst thing your stepmother ever did to you?"
She regretted saying it as soon as she did.
What she wanted to know was that Chu Xiao would reopen his wounds, causing him further harm.
She quickly added, "I'll change it. I want to know what your happiest childhood memory was."
Chu Xiao tightened his grip on her arm, holding her even closer.
He knew Hua Lan was kind, and that what she wanted to know was definitely the first thing she wanted to know, so there was nothing he couldn't tell her.
"The worst thing was that on my mother's first birthday, in order to prevent Chu Jinhuai from taking me to the ceremonies to pay respects to my mother, she told Chu Jinhuai that she was pregnant and needed to go to the hospital for a checkup."
Hua Lan clenched her fists tightly.
How bad!
The memorial service for the deceased is only performed once, the only time, and she, a grown woman, had to compete with little Chu Xiao for it.
"She's really bad."
Hua Lan spoke in a fierce tone.
His expression looked as if he wanted to tear Huang Xiu'e apart.
Chu Xiao was amused by her reaction. "That's all in the past."
"Hmph! If I ever see her again, I'll give her a taste of the power of this itchy herb and make her scratch her skin raw."
"You don't need to do anything. Didn't Aunt Wei say that she's not doing well?"
Heaven is fair after all; evil will be punished, and they deserve it!
"I'll give you a hug." Hua Lan hugged him and patted his back.
She now understood why Chu Xiao and his father had such a bad falling out.
The birthday celebration is just one of countless aggrieved events.
Most importantly, his father ignored his feelings.
Little Chu Xiao, a tiny figure, grew up stumbling and falling all by himself.
She received no care or love, had no one to help her with her emotions, and was bullied by her vicious stepmother.
Hua Lan felt sad just thinking about it, and the emotional promise just slipped out.
"It's okay, I'll always be here for you, I'll always stick by your side. No matter who it is, if they make you unhappy, I'll make them unhappy too."
He was no longer the same person he was when he was a child, but hearing such protective words still moved Chu Xiao.
All he wanted was someone to stand firmly by his side and protect him unconditionally.
And now, Hua Lan is that person.
"Flower Orchid".
"Ok?"
"I want to kiss you."
Hua Lan's face flushed instantly.
Having fulfilled his duty to inform her, Chu Xiao, without waiting for Hua Lan to speak, cupped the back of her head with his hand and kissed her lips.
Hua Lan's bright almond-shaped eyes were wide open, filled with excitement and anticipation.
It turns out that being affectionate and biting each other's lips are two different things.
The atmosphere was initially pleasant, but Chu Xiao found it difficult to continue because of Hua Lan's reaction.
He simply couldn't bring himself to kiss her, so he gave up.
"Chu Jinhuai, I'll just visit you from time to time. You focus on your internship and graduate on time."
Hua Lan's thoughts were still on the kiss from earlier.
Chu Xiao's words passed by her ears, but she had no idea what they were about, and just blankly said "Oh".
Despite the friction, the distance between the two has finally narrowed.
Hua Lan felt happy just thinking about it.
She will treat Chu Xiao very, very well from now on, and make him happy every day.