Chapter 436 - 437: Lou Xi, Your Mother is Still Alive
It wasn’t until dusk that Qin Mobai slowly regained consciousness. Upon awakening, he saw Lou Xi resting on the side of his bed, asleep from exhaustion.
Qin Mobai reached out, touching Lou Xi’s cheek, which was soft and fleshy, with a pleasant texture.
He realized at some point that with this woman’s presence, he couldn’t allow any danger to come close to them, because he couldn’t bear any risk. He was unwilling to see anything happen that might harm Lou Xi.
As if sensing Qin Mobai was awake, Lou Xi suddenly woke up and met his open eyes.
The sharpness in his eyes from the past had faded, replaced by a gentle look.
"Young Master Qin, you’re finally awake!" Lou Xi exclaimed, her tears falling uncontrollably.
She wanted to embrace Qin Mobai, but worried about his injuries. What if touching him affected his wounds?
Qin Mobai’s lips curled into a slight smile, opening his arms to Lou Xi.
His injuries were on his legs; his upper body was unscathed.
Seeing Qin Mobai’s open arms, Lou Xi threw herself into them, hugging him tightly.
Feeling the girl’s weight, the man let out a muffled sound, one of happiness.
"Silly girl, I’m fine," Qin Mobai comforted her, stroking Lou Xi’s hair to soothe her anxiousness, "And, in the future, when there’s danger, don’t think about pushing me away."
Lou Xi, nestled in his embrace, said, "Isn’t it supposed to be every man for himself when disaster strikes? Dying for love is the stupidest thing."
If there was a chance to escape, Lou Xi hoped Qin Mobai could leave first.
Because as long as he was safe, he would find a way to save her.
"So, fourteen years ago, I left first but failed to find you afterward. In the future, I won’t leave you alone."
"Why suddenly bring up things from fourteen years ago?"
"I want to remind you that our connection isn’t shallow; it’s not something easily broken by anything."
"Okay!" Lou Xi nodded, her chin resting against Qin Mobai’s chest.
Only when holding him did Lou Xi feel secure.
"Sweetheart, sit up for a moment," Qin Mobai patted Lou Xi’s shoulder, "I have something serious to discuss."
Qin Mobai rarely used this tone with Lou Xi. The first half was doting, but the latter part was all business.
Just like when she heard Qin Mobai instructing his subordinates in the office.
Lou Xi pulled away from Qin Mobai’s embrace, wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"What do you need to tell me? Is it your leg? Are you going to be a cripple? It’s okay, I can accept a crippled husband."
Lou Xi’s words lightened the atmosphere, and Qin Mobai couldn’t help but smile.
"What’s the serious matter you want to discuss?" Lou Xi asked, shifting the conversation back to the topic.
Qin Mobai hesitated for a moment, having thought about this while he was awake. Rather than letting Lou Xi find out passively, he decided to tell her himself, avoiding unnecessary complications.
"Lou Xi, your mother is still alive."
"Hmm?" Lou Xi was taken aback, looking at Qin Mobai in confusion.
"Your mother is Shen Youran, the sister of Shen Yucheng, and the wife of the hotel chairman we met."