Was Lu Taobao not grateful and moved by Zheng Wei saving him, and thus fell in love with Zheng Wei?
In her previous life, when she read novels, many of them were about men and men.
Thinking of her husband being lusted after by another man, Shen Xiaoyan felt utterly terrible.
Zheng Wei also felt uncomfortable all over, as if hundreds of insects were biting him at the same time, making him feel restless.
But even so, he endured it and said to Shen Xiaoyan in a chiding tone, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Exactly, sister-in-law, what are you thinking about? How could I like elder brother? I like women!"
Lu Taobao finally reacted, but after reacting, Lu Taobao covered his face with both hands, feeling ashamed to face anyone.
If he had known that that glance would have given these people such an idea, he would have rather turned back time and covered his eyes then.
"Then I asked if you liked anyone, why were you looking at Zheng Wei?" Shen Xiaoyan pouted in disbelief, as if asking herself.
"Because..."
Lu Taobao only said two words, and a happy smile appeared on his face again.
Seeing him smile like that, Shen Xiaoyan felt goosebumps all over her.
"Speak properly." Zheng Wei glared, and in an instant, he pulled Lu Taobao, who had been daydreaming somewhere, back to reality.
"Elder brother, do you remember what was beside me when you saved me?" Lu Taobao suddenly asked Zheng Wei.
Zheng Wei pondered for a moment, then said, "I seem to have seen a shadow quickly run away."
"Yes, that's right." Lu Taobao's eyes suddenly lit up.
Shen Xiaoyan sat not far from him but could also feel that Lu Taobao's mood instantly improved a lot, and his joyful emotions were almost contagious.
"I always thought it was my own hallucination, so I didn't dare to tell anyone or ask you. I was afraid you would say you didn't see it, proving it was a hallucination," Lu Taobao continued.
As soon as Shen Xiaoyan heard this, she felt that something was going on, so she urged, "Stop talking nonsense, tell me what's going on."
Lu Taobao's face was filled with reminiscence and happiness, his voice full of sweetness as he slowly said.
"At that time, I seemed to wake up from a daze, but I felt like my eyes were a bit difficult to open, and I couldn't see the surrounding scenery clearly. In a blur, I seemed to see a goddess beside me."
"The goddess's figure was ethereal, and she seemed to be surrounded by celestial energy, making it impossible to see her appearance."
"But her voice was exceptionally beautiful, like the sound of nature. She whispered to ask me what was wrong, and when I didn't answer, she fed me a pill. After taking it, I felt comfortable all over."
Lu Taobao spoke with radiant expression, happiness dancing at the corners of his eyes and lips.
"Unfortunately, I couldn't hold on and fainted again. When I woke up, I was saved by you, Brother Zheng."
At the end, Lu Taobao sounded a little regretful and infinitely melancholic.
"Although I didn't see her appearance, and I don't know her name, nor do I know if there will be a chance to meet her again in this life, I still wish that one day, perhaps I can see her again..."
After Lu Taobao finished speaking, he looked at Shen Xiaoyan and the other two. Seeing that they were all deep in thought, he chuckled self-deprecatingly, "I'm too foolish. What if I saw her? I don't even know what she looks like. Maybe I wouldn't even recognize her if she were standing right in front of me..."
Although Lu Taobao's words were somewhat disheartening, Shen Xiaoyan had to admit that he was right.
If they had met, it would have been easier to search.
But not even seeing her face, it was truly like finding a needle in a haystack.
"But I believe that if I can see her again, I will recognize her at the first moment."
Lu Taobao suddenly said confidently again, and after finishing, he grinned foolishly.
"Brother Taobao, you..."
Suddenly, Bai Ying's voice reached their ears. The few people were startled and looked towards the door in unison, indeed seeing Bai Ying standing at the door with tears in her eyes.
"You..."
Lu Taobao's foolish smile vanished instantly. He opened his mouth to say something but only managed a "you" before he could say anything more.
Smacking his lips, Lu Taobao felt a bitter taste spreading in his mouth.
"You like her, don't you?" Bai Ying asked, holding back tears and pretending to be calm.
"I don't know. I just want to see her and thank her," Lu Taobao said, turning his face away.
"Then why didn't you tell me?" Bai Ying's tears finally couldn't be held back and rolled down her cheeks.
"Tell you what? This is my own business." Lu Taobao suddenly turned his head and looked into Bai Ying's eyes, saying, "I've always said that I'm not good enough for you. You should listen to your father and find a good man to marry. With your conditions, you'll definitely marry a good man."
Bai Ying trembled slightly because of Lu Taobao's words and could no longer say anything.
Shen Xiaoyan watched this scene and felt a pang of sadness.
Love without reciprocation. It was probably describing Bai Ying. The man she had liked since childhood was infatuated with another woman whose appearance she didn't even know. How helpless!
However, Shen Xiaoyan also understood that this could not be forced.
Lu Taobao had no feelings for Bai Ying. Even if they ended up together due to Bai Ying's persistent pursuit, they would not be happy in the end.
"I understand," Bai Ying wiped the tears from her face and gave Lu Taobao a smile, "I wish you find that person soon and grow old together."
"I don't..."
Lu Taobao wanted to explain something, but Bai Ying had already turned around resolutely and left.
Watching Bai Ying's disappearing figure, Lu Taobao felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.
But why was there a sense of emptiness?
Lu Taobao shook his head. Forget it, wasn't this the result he had always wanted?
He didn't want to say it clearly before because he was afraid of hurting her, this person he had always treated as a sister.
He never expected that he would end up saying it and still hurt her.
Or perhaps, by not saying it clearly and making her search endlessly, he had caused her the greatest harm.
Lu Taobao closed his eyes, wishing that she could find someone who loved her and truly treated her well.
Shen Xiaoyan watched Bai Ying leave, but she was a little confused. The smile on Bai Ying's face just now seemed to have a deeper meaning.
Shen Xiaoyan felt as if she had touched upon some secret, but she dared not be sure.
Seeing Lu Taobao's relaxed and relieved expression, Shen Xiaoyan still closed her mouth.
Whatever, in the end, if something went wrong, it wouldn't be her regretting it.
Bai Ying didn't leave immediately, but was pulled by Yue Qingxin to see the children in the west wing room.
This was quite a distance from the town, so they couldn't let Bai Ying walk back alone.
Bai Ying didn't intend to leave at the moment. Although she had said that just now, she still wanted to take one last good look at him, even if it was just this one opportunity.
At dinner, several people ate at the same table.
It was still Qu Shi who cooked, and the food was as delicious as ever, but the atmosphere at the table was somewhat awkward.
Shen Xiaoming ate while secretly observing the people at the table out of the corner of his eye.
Brother Taobao came here often, so that was nothing. But suddenly there was a beautiful sister, and no one introduced her.
"Brother Taobao, is today's meal not to your taste?"
Shen Xiaoming endured for a long time but couldn't bear the heavy atmosphere at the table, so he quietly said to Lu Taobao beside him.
"No. What's wrong?"