Chapter – 63
The Childish Side of Lu Li
“But…”
“Don’t ‘but’ anymore,” Lu Yuan interrupted with a gentle smile as he held her hand. “Come to think of it, we haven’t gone traveling together for several years now. Haven’t you always wanted me to accompany you on a trip around Europe? Besides, A-Li and the others are all grown up now—they don’t need us worrying over them anymore. Let’s just go this time, secretly. We won’t tell them.”
His words stirred Tao Hui’s longing, but when she thought of Mu Wanwan, hesitation still lingered.
“Ah Hui,” he paused halfway through his sentence, then deliberately put on a disappointed expression. “Is there some reason you absolutely must go to the resort? If you’re unwilling to go with me, then forget it—I won’t force you. I’ll have them cancel the tickets.”
“Who said I’m not going?” Tao Hui hurriedly grabbed his hand. “Actually, the resort can wait. A-Li and the others can represent our family.”
Lu Yuan smiled. “Then I’ll help you pack.”
“Alright.”
…
As dusk deepened, the air still carried a stifling heat.
The windows were tightly shut, and cold air flowed freely through the room.
Mu Wanwan slowly opened her eyes. The orange-yellow light was a little too bright, and she instinctively raised her hand to block it—only to accidentally tug at the IV line. A faint sting followed.
She leaned back slightly, trying to hide it.
“Is this… your room?”
After she spoke, he stood up and went to pour some water.
There was no need to guess—Lu Li already knew what she wanted to say and cut her off directly.
“No. You have to take all these medicines.”
Lu Li gave a soft “mm” and withdrew his hand.
He handed her the water. Meeting his firm gaze, Mu Wanwan knew there was no room for negotiation.
She lowered her head and looked at her arm. The red rashes had mostly faded, leaving only a few faint marks behind.
Her cheeks warmed slightly, and she shook her head gently.
Lu Li’s eyes darkened at once. Avoiding the hand with the IV, he wrapped an arm around her shoulder and pulled her hard into his embrace.
“Thank you for today. I’m basically fine now, so I’ll head back first.” She glanced out the window—it was already dark.
“Wait here. Don’t move.”
“You’re awake. Are you still feeling uncomfortable anywhere? Hmm?”
She took the cup, closed her eyes, poured all the pills into her mouth at once, and gulped down several mouthfuls of water. The bitterness still lingered on her tongue.
“Lu Li, can you…”
Lu Li took the cup and set it aside, reaching out to wipe the water from the corner of her lips. His voice was low as he asked, “Does it still feel bad?”
Mu Wanwan grabbed his hand, using it to help herself sit up.
Her delicate brows knitted slightly as the memories from before she fainted surged back into her mind.
“Slowly,” Lu Li said softly. He carefully supported her, one arm around her, the other grabbing a pillow and placing it behind her back so she could lean against it.
When he saw her sitting on the bed, his dark eyes lit up, and he rushed over in two quick steps.
“So many pills?” Mu Wanwan stared at the growing pile of tablets in the bottle cap, her expression filled with resistance.
“Mu Wanwan, you only know how to bully me.”
She pinched the bridge of her nose, trying to drive away the dizziness. When she looked up again, her gaze landed on the tall figure of the man not far away, warmth quietly spreading in her chest.
Right—there was cake.
Hearing the movement, Lu Li came running in from the living room, his hair only half-dry, the hairdryer tossed aside.
“Tsk.”
The hoarse voice, the accusatory tone—Mu Wanwan froze for a moment. Her attempt to push his hand away stalled mid-motion, her expression tinged with surprise.
This was the second time today he had said she was bullying him.
Such a Lu Li—so rare, so childlike.
And yet…
She liked it so much.
