My Clingy Little Husband

Chapter 12: It Ended Before It Even Began

After leaving the lotus pond, Su Qingwan no longer followed her, but his burning gaze remained fixed on her gradually retreating figure.

When she was out of sight, he finally withdrew his gaze, looking pensively at the folding fan in his hand.

Since that day, he had never parted with this folding fan. If he hadn't forgotten to bring it this morning and Xiao Yuan hadn't just delivered it to him, he probably wouldn't have encountered General Liu's attempt to strike up a conversation.

Or perhaps... even if he had it with him today, given her attitude just now, even if she had seen this fan at the lotus pond this morning, she wouldn't have mentioned saving him.

His father had once told him that this world is full of all kinds of people - some seek fame and fortune, power and influence, but there are also kind people who help others without expecting anything in return.

At first, when he was young, he didn't understand. How could there be such people in this world? Wanting nothing in return? But he thought that if his father said so, then it must be true.

Because his father was such a person.

But since he grew up, he saw that "the whole world bustles in pursuit of profit; the whole world is in turmoil for the sake of profit." He had encountered countless such people around him. Those who flattered and tried to please him were only looking at his status, currying favor, and seeking benefits.

Now, as his father had said, he had truly met such a person. Or perhaps this was the reason he had been so persistent in searching for her.

Fortunately, in the end, as he had wished, he knew she was safe and healthy. Yet his heart felt empty and unsettled.

Before knowing the truth, he had countless times in his dreams imagined the scene of meeting her, always feeling disappointed because he couldn't see her face clearly.

Until today, when he suddenly learned from General Liu that the person who saved him was actually her, he didn't know why the joy was several times stronger than before, and he felt extremely ashamed of his rudeness towards her.

The spring light was at its peak, a gentle breeze lightly brushed Su Qingwan's hair tips, stirring up waves of memories in his mind, overwhelming him. Every scene of his encounters with Lu Yuner reappeared, suddenly becoming clear and bright.

His eager gaze fixed on the folding fan in his hand, a faint shimmer rippling in the depths of his eyes. In just a moment, a new idea suddenly sprouted in his mind.

Back in the empty Doctoral Hall, Lu Yuner put the food box aside, pushed open the window next to her desk, then rested her head on her arms and lay sideways on the desk to take a nap.

This was her usual habit. If she didn't rest for a while, she would lack energy in the afternoon. Although it was not early, even closing her eyes for half a moment could relieve quite a bit of fatigue.

Soon, her eyelashes fluttered lightly, her breathing gently rising and falling as she gradually fell asleep.

The soft, bright spring sunlight shone through the window onto her exquisitely beautiful profile. Her skin, smooth as jade, seemed to be bathed in a clear radiance, soft and enchanting.

At this moment, a pair of slender jade hands gently placed a light white outer garment over her. Sheng Qingzi's eyes, full of tender affection, fell on that bright and vivid face. He stood there silently gazing at her tenderly, his every movement revealing the considerate charm of a mature man.

Suddenly, the sleeping person stirred and slowly opened her eyes. Seeing this, Sheng Qingzi immediately concealed his tender thoughts, standing to the side with unwavering affection, his eyes smiling as he said, "You're awake."

"Mm, you're here."

Lu Yuner's eyes were still drowsy, her fair face tinged with a faint blush, her husky voice carrying a hint of languor.

Ever since the nightmares began plaguing her a month ago, her sleep quality had been deteriorating, becoming lighter and easier to disturb.

At this moment, Sheng Qingzi's eyes flickered slightly, instantly captivated by her dazed look upon waking, like a gorgeous water lily, its beauty enchanting the heart and intoxicating.

Lu Yuner's clear gaze fell on the white outer garment covering her, and she asked, "What's this?"

Sheng Qingzi came to his senses, his face slightly reddening with embarrassment, "When I came to the Doctoral Hall, I saw you resting on the desk with the window open. I was worried you might catch a cold."

"Thank you!" Lu Yuner smiled slightly, not thinking much of it, and politely returned the garment to Sheng Qingzi.

At this moment.

"Oh my! Looks like we've come at an inconvenient time." Zhu Miaomiao walked in with a strange smile on her face, followed by Wen Qing and Liu Bing.

Liu Bing returned to her position expressionlessly, while Wen Qing and Zhu Miaomiao approached them.

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