50: You can do anything? Then...sleep with me.

Gao Xuewei pulled Xiao Xi into the commercial vehicle and closed the windows, isolating them from the outside world.

Sitting inside the car, Xiao Xi timidly asked, "Mommy, why do they all dislike us and bully us?"

Gao Xuewei smiled gently and said in a soft voice, "Because..."

Just as her pink lips parted, Lu Chen, who was beside her, suddenly whispered, "Because they are all bad people, and bad people do bad things without reason, understand?"

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Gao Xuewei looked at Lu Chen in surprise, meeting his gaze.

He smiled slightly at her, his dark pupils shimmering with an inexplicable light, making him unfathomable and his true thoughts unclear.

Gao Xuewei's heart rate quickened, and she couldn't help but look away, a difficult-to-bear flutter rising in her heart again.

This feeling was very strange; she had only known him for a mere ten minutes, and she didn't even know who he was.

Why... was she having such a strange feeling?

This feeling was peculiar and made Gao Xuewei a little uncomfortable.

She even suspected that she might be falling for Lu Chen... The cliché of a hero saving the beauty, though old-fashioned, was a scene every young girl would fantasize about.

Even a young woman like Gao Xuewei, who had already given birth to a daughter, couldn't help but let her mind wander.

If her inner world had been completely calm, that would have been pure nonsense. However, she quickly cast this ripple aside.

Because there was still a figure in her heart.

A figure who had haunted her dreams for countless nights!

"Xiao Tianyu..."

"Where exactly did you go...?"

Gao Xuewei murmured to herself, a hazy look in her eyes.

The scene of Xiao Tianyu making a promise to her vaguely reappeared.

She still remembered Xiao Tianyu swearing to the sun, saying, "Don't worry, with me here, no one will dare to bully you."

At that time, she was still very naive, only feeling that he was handsome and sunny, with a cheerful personality, and took care of her in every way.

But not long after, Xiao Tianyu disappeared from Tianhai City, never to be heard from again.

She had sought help from various connections, but still couldn't find any trace. In the end, she had no choice but to accept the truth and choose to raise the child alone.

Throughout these years, she had not forgotten Xiao Tianyu's promise to her.

Originally, she had always believed that Xiao Tianyu must have had his own difficulties, and he would surely return.

But she waited three years, then another three years, a full six years now. Xiao Xi was already six years old, yet there was still no news of Xiao Tianyu!

When she was most helpless and desperate, Xiao Tianyu did not appear.

When Xiao Xi needed a father most, Xiao Tianyu did not appear.

When she took Xiao Xi and refused to marry into the Shen Family, Xiao Tianyu also did not appear!

The more Gao Xuewei thought about it, the more bitter her heart felt. She sighed softly.

Did she really have to keep waiting like this...? Was it truly meaningful...? At this moment,

Gao Xuewei's heart was turbulent, unable to calm down for a long time.

"Mommy?"

Seeing her mother lost in thought, Xiao Xi tugged at her sleeve and called out softly.

"Hm?" Gao Xuewei snapped back to reality, coughed twice, and focused her attention on Xiao Xi, coaxing softly, "I'm fine."

Xiao Xi nodded, then stuck out her tongue at Lu Chen, making a funny face.

Lu Chen returned a smile, then looked out the window.

The Gao Family members had not left; they were still gathered outside the villa, but by now, they dared not make trouble, their faces filled with fear and dread.

This fear stemmed from the bankruptcy of the Gao Group, from Gao Xuewei's resolute decision, and from Lu Chen's forceful methods!

"Return to Yanjing."

Lu Chen turned and said to the driver in front.

"Yes, Young Master."

The driver immediately started the vehicle and sped off into the distance.

Watching her relatives gradually disappear from her sight outside the window, Gao Xuewei sighed, turned around, and hugged Xiao Xi in her arms, gently stroking her soft long hair:

"Xiao Xi, don't worry, they won't bully us anymore."

Xiao Xi seemed to understand, and she nestled obediently on Gao Xuewei's shoulder.

"Mommy, I'm tired, I want to go to sleep..."

Xiao Xi said softly, leaning wearily into Gao Xuewei's embrace, her small head resting on her soft chest.

"Okay, you sleep," Gao Xuewei gently stroked Xiao Xi's head and replied softly.

"Mm."

Xiao Xi nodded, slowly closed her eyes, and fell into slumber.

Seeing this, Gao Xuewei's lips curved into a faint smile.

Looking at Xiao Xi sleeping soundly in her arms, a look of happiness appeared between her brows, as if she possessed the whole world.

"Xiao Xi is very cute and very intelligent, very much like you."

A man's gentle voice came from beside her.

Gao Xuewei turned her head, once again meeting Lu Chen's gaze.

Lu Chen's eyes were dark and deep, like a vast starry sky, making it difficult to discern the meaning contained within them.

Gao Xuewei's breathing hitched, and she involuntarily avoided Lu Chen's gaze, lowering her head and softly saying, "Thank you."

Lu Chen shook his head, smiling playfully, "Why are you suddenly being so polite with me?"

"No," Gao Xuewei pursed her lips, then lowered her eyes and said, "I just feel a little guilty."

"Hm?" Lu Chen raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

"You've helped me so much, but I can't repay you now. I owe you a debt of gratitude after all," Gao Xuewei said softly, her head bowed, "Whatever you want me to do, just say it."

Hearing this, Lu Chen's smile faded, and his gaze became playful: "Anything you want to do?"

Gao Xuewei looked up, glanced at Lu Chen, hesitated for a moment, and nodded: "Of course, as long as I can do it, and it doesn't violate morals or the Dao."

Hearing Gao Xuewei's words, Lu Chen's lips suddenly curved into a brilliant smile. He leaned closer to Gao Xuewei's ear and slowly said:

"Then... sleep with me."

"What?!"

Gao Xuewei's eyes widened, staring at Lu Chen in astonishment: "Sleep... sleep with you?!"

Gao Xuewei's heart inexplicably quickened, and her breathing became rapid.

Before she could even utter a word of refusal, Lu Chen had already extended his left arm, wrapped it around her slender waist, and pulled her into his embrace!

Gao Xuewei's body stiffened, not daring to move.

"Let... let go of me, this violates morals..." Gao Xuewei's pretty face was flushed with embarrassment, and she stammered.

Lu Chen whispered in her ear:

"Don't move around, or you'll wake Xiao Xi, and you wouldn't want that..."

Gao Xuewei's beautiful face was crimson, almost dripping.

She bit her lip, holding back tears.

But deep down, a surge of shame and grievance rose within her.

Why... why was he also this kind of person?

Are all men the same?!

At this moment, Gao Xuewei's mood plummeted, and she felt even more disappointed and disdainful of Lu Chen.

However, what she didn't expect was that although Lu Chen was holding her, he didn't touch her.

The next moment,

Lu Chen sat back down...