Thinking of Shui Yuan's words, Xuan Mo Han's eyes filled with heartache. She should have spent every day happily under his protection, yet now she had to endure so much suffering.
Such training was unbearable even for ordinary men. No wonder she had lost weight. With her slender arms and legs, how could she possibly do these things?
Xuan Mo Han hugged the person in his arms tighter, his face against her forehead, and gently kissed her hair.
"It's this beautiful you that makes me love you so much I can't help myself." He knew that for her to catch the attention of Normanis in such a short time, she must have her own extraordinary qualities.
Initially, he was merely attracted by her pure and beautiful appearance. After getting to know her, he felt as if he had found a treasure because... she was truly one of a kind.
As for that doctor...
Xuan Mo Han had not expected him to be Elder Jian, the leader of the Jian family, which had fallen into ruin over twenty years ago.
If Jian Qi was mentioned, everyone knew him. Even those of their generation were aware of the internationally renowned figure, and Jian Qi was naturally among them.
He possessed family wealth, but he had a profound love for medicine, so he had always researched this field. Later, he even founded his own pharmaceutical company, dominating global business.
It was evident that he was an intelligent man, surpassing even geniuses. One might even say he was unparalleled.
As for why his family later met its downfall, Xuan Mo Han believed it was far from simple. He had a premonition that this matter would be brought to light, very... soon.
And why it was not simple...
Although Jian Qi was formidable in his time, he was now considered dead in the outside world. His hiding in such a remote and secluded place indicated as much.
If he weren't involved, Xuan Mo Han wouldn't intervene. However...
Xuan Mo Han's gaze returned to the person in his arms. Since Elder Jian was connected to Qian Qian, he couldn't stand idly by. Moreover... Jian Qi's disciple was Mu Jing Xuan's master.
Unless all these mysteries were unraveled, they would eventually become a source of trouble...
Until Xuan Mo Han, holding Jian You, drifted into a sweet slumber, he seemed to have forgotten someone, or perhaps he hadn't paid them any mind at all...
When Jian You woke up again, she found herself in a different place. Xuan Mo Han had accompanied her throughout, intending to help her complete all the travel plans. However, one detail was overlooked...
"Xuan Mo Han, I can't walk anymore..." She was too tired, more tired than from training.
Without a word, Xuan Mo Han turned and scooped the petite woman standing beside him into his arms.
"Aren't you tired carrying me?"
"Not at all, because you are in my heart..."
"Heh heh~"
...
And so, the two visited several places one after another. Jian You seemed to have opened up to a new world. Exploring the world with the person she loved felt wonderful. For the first time, she had stepped into the realm of happiness.
On the plane, Jian You leaned her head on Xuan Mo Han's shoulder with a smile. "Where are we going this time?"
"You'll know soon..."
Tch~ He was still being coy with her. Well, she would look forward to it. It seemed Xuan Mo Han had never disappointed her.
Just as she praised him in her heart, he placed a piece of plump, juicy, and vividly colored, unknown fruit by her mouth.
"Mmm~ So sweet..."
Xuan Mo Han's large hand hadn't moved from her mouth. Seeing the juice trickling down the corners of her lips, moistening her entire rosy mouth, he couldn't help but lower his head, his nape curving in a natural and captivating arc.
"Mmm~ Very sweet..."
Jian You had grown accustomed to Xuan Mo Han's affectionate displays these past couple of days, but she still couldn't help blushing. Who acted like him? She had never seen anyone like that...
Just as she was about to shy away, that familiar large hand turned her face back, one hand moving to the back of her head, and he leaned in.
The cabin was filled with a sweet, intoxicating atmosphere...
While they were still immersed in their sweet affection, Normanis, far away in City A, paced back and forth in the living room. His disorganized, arrhythmic footsteps betrayed his agitation.
"Aman, what's wrong?"
Yao Qian Ya saw him in this state as she came downstairs. Although he appeared outwardly unfazed these past few days, as a couple, she could naturally sense something different.
At this moment, the only one who could make Aman like this was either Ke Qian, or...
"Aman, did Duoduo have an accident?!"
Thinking of this, Yao Qian Ya immediately lost her graceful demeanor. She stumbled on the stairs, her hand gripping the banister as she weakened and walked down.
Seeing her like this, Normanis hurried over to support her, comforting her at the same time, "Don't worry, Duoduo is fine..."
Yao Qian Ya didn't believe him. Something must have happened, or Aman wouldn't be so hesitant.
"You said it yourself. It's not like I can't handle it..."
Normanis's heart softened completely. If she could withstand it, she wouldn't have become that way over the years.
"Rest assured, if Duoduo really had an accident, how could I still be here?"
What he said made sense, but...
"Then tell me what happened?" Yao Qian Ya looked at Normanis with firm eyes, as if determined to get an answer.
Normanis was helpless. His wife's uneasy expression pained him greatly, so he decided to tell her.
"That brat Xuan Mo Han has ill intentions towards our Duoduo! He's probably sweet-talking her somewhere right now." If he found out where they were, he'd definitely take people to beat him up first!
Yao Qian Ya was startled, then immediately said, "Didn't you say that child already had someone he liked?"
Since he had a lover, how could he like their precious daughter?
"Are you mistaken?"
He wished he were mistaken, but their daughter, whom they had barely embraced, was already being coveted by someone else! Such a fickle man!
Seeing that her husband didn't seem to be joking, Yao Qian Ya couldn't help but ponder. In the end, she still felt something was off, as if they had forgotten an important point.
"Let's investigate again carefully. Let's not wrong anyone."
After all, the first time she met Xuan Mo Han, his utterly disheartened appearance had left a deep impression on her, so she couldn't connect these two events.
Compared to Yao Qian Ya's rationality, Normanis was much more impulsive.
"They've been missing for days. Who would believe that that brat didn't do anything!"
After speaking, Normanis suddenly realized something and immediately looked at his wife. "I mean... could it be that because Duoduo is ostensibly protecting several children, Xuan Mo Han took her out for training..."
Yao Qian Ya had been speaking quite fairly before. Hearing this, even if it wasn't true, she couldn't accept her precious daughter being treated like this by someone else.
"You hurry... go and bring Duoduo back. We don't care about anything else anymore. Her injuries haven't healed yet, how can she..."
Normanis looked at his wife's worried, furrowed brows and secretly sighed at his own talkativeness. He quickly said, "Duoduo is almost recovered. I've been keeping an eye on her health. As for her... I'll go pick her up when they return..."
The latter part of his words was spoken with suppressed anger. He prayed it wasn't as he suspected, otherwise, he would break Xuan Mo Han's legs!