The president's wife wants to run away

Chapter 37 Growth

In the dim light of the warehouse, Yuxuan's frown seemed like a knife cut, reflecting the flickering candlelight. I knew that he, like me, was chasing the trail of the man in black and wanted to solve the mystery. These days, he was always silent, locking himself in the cage of thoughts, and the occasional words also revealed his concern and self-blame for me.

"Does it still hurt?" he asked suddenly, his deep gaze falling on my ankle, where the skin had been rubbed by the rough rope.

I shook my head gently, "It's scabbed over, it's okay."

There was a flash of heartache in his eyes, and he reached out to touch my wound, but then he pulled back as if he had been electrocuted. I knew he was afraid, afraid that his touch would bring me more pain.

Yuxuan like this makes me feel distressed. He used to be domineering and strong, as if everything was under his control. But now, the anxiety and fragility in his eyes make him look like a wounded lone wolf, making people want to get close to him and heal the scars in his heart.

"Yuxuan," I held his hand, feeling the warmth of his palm, "this is not your fault, don't blame yourself."

He held my hand with such force that it seemed to crush my bones. I understood that he just needed an outlet to vent, just as I needed him.

“Luo Xue,” his voice was low and hoarse, “If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t be involved in these dangers.”

"But if it weren't for you, I might have..." I paused and didn't continue.

I know what he wants to ask, but I also know that I can't answer it. If I hadn't met him, what would my life be like now? Would I continue to be the stand-in for the eldest daughter of the Li family, or lead an ordinary and stable life? All of this is unknown.

"Yuxuan, I don't regret meeting you," I raised my head and looked straight into his eyes, "After going through so much, I know what is really important to me."

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, followed by an unbreakable tenderness. He held me in his arms, rested his chin on the top of my head, and whispered, "Luo Xue, thank you."

I know that we have both grown a lot from this experience. I have learned to be brave and strong, and he has learned how to love and express himself. The road ahead is still long, but I believe that as long as we hold hands, we will be able to overcome everything.

However, just when we thought things were about to calm down, the door of the warehouse was suddenly opened, dazzling light shone in, and a familiar voice echoed in the empty warehouse.

"It seems that I came at the wrong time."

I looked up suddenly, and my heart seemed to be tightly grasped by someone.

It was Li Luoyao, she was back. The door of the warehouse was pushed open, and the dazzling light shone in. I squinted my eyes instinctively and saw who was coming - it was Li Luoyao, she was back.

She was wearing a black windbreaker, with her long hair tied up high. There was no expression on her face. Her cold eyes swept back and forth between us, finally falling on me, and a sarcastic smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"It seems that I came back at the wrong time." There was a hint of sharpness in her tone, and a barely perceptible loneliness hidden in her eyes.

My heart tightened, and I subconsciously held Yuxuan's hand. His hand was warm and strong, as if it gave me infinite strength. I took a deep breath, met Li Luoyao's gaze, and said calmly: "You're back."

"Yeah, I'm back." She sneered and turned her gaze to Yuxuan, "Why, you don't plan to invite me in for a seat, Mr. Zhong?"

Yuxuan ignored her provocation, but just held my hand tightly, and told me firmly in his eyes: Don't be afraid, I am here.

His silence seemed to anger Li Luoyao. She suddenly stepped forward, pointed at me, and said sharply, "Li Luoxue, you are so cunning! You took away everything from me, and now you want to occupy my place?"

"I didn't take anything from you." I looked straight at her and said word by word, "I never thought of fighting with you for anything. It was you who gave up everything."

"You..." Li Luoyao was furious, but couldn't find the words to refute.

"That's enough!" Yu Xuan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up. His voice was deep and powerful. "Li Luoyao, have you had enough?"

There was a hint of majesty in his tone, which made Li Luoyao stunned for a moment.

"Luo Xue is my wife, the only person I love." Yu Xuan protected me behind him and looked at Li Luoyao firmly. "I don't care what grudges you had with Luo Xue in the past. From now on, I hope you can respect her."

"Respect her?" Li Luoyao laughed as if she had heard a funny joke. "Zhong Yuxuan, why should I respect her? Is it because she is the real daughter of the Li family?"

"No, because she is Li Luoxue." Yuxuan's voice became deeper, but full of power, "A woman who is worthy of my love and protection."

His words were like a flash of lightning, lighting up my whole world. My heart, at that moment, was filled with happiness and emotion.

Li Luoyao stared at us blankly, with a complicated expression in her eyes. In the end, she said nothing and turned to leave the warehouse.

Watching her leaving, I felt mixed emotions. I knew there were still many things to be resolved between her and us.

"It's okay." Yuxuan hugged me in his arms and comforted me softly.

I leaned on his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, feeling his warm embrace, and my heart was filled with a sense of security.

After going through so much, we have all grown a lot. Yuxuan has learned how to express his emotions better, and I have also become more determined in my heart. I believe that in the future, we will definitely go hand in hand and overcome all difficulties.

At this moment, my cell phone suddenly rang. It was Qin Xue calling.

"Luo Xue, I'm discharged from the hospital. Are you free now? I want to see you." There was a hint of excitement and anticipation in her tone.

"Okay, where are you? I'll be there right away." I hung up the phone and looked at Yuxuan, "It's Qin Xue, she's been discharged from the hospital."

"I'll go with you." Yuxuan held my hand, his eyes gentle but firm.

I know the road ahead is still long, but with him by my side, I have nothing to fear.

When Yuxuan and I arrived at the hospital, Qin Xue was sitting on the bed. Although her face was still a little pale, her mental state seemed much better. When she saw us, she smiled happily, and her eyes curved into crescent shapes.

"Luo Xue, you're finally here! Yu Xuan is here too, that's great!"

We talked for a long time, and Qin Xue told us that she had thought a lot in the hospital and finally understood a lot of things. She regretted her previous impulsiveness and willfulness, and thanked me and Yuxuan for our tolerance and help.

"Luo Xue, I'm sorry. I was too ignorant before and always caused you trouble." Qin Xue's eyes were a little red. "I now know that you are the one who really cares about me."

I held her hand and said sincerely, "Qin Xue, we are friends. It doesn't matter whether it's a trouble or not. I'm glad you're okay. We will all be fine in the future."

"Yeah!" Qin Xue nodded vigorously.

At this time, the door of the ward was gently pushed open, and Li Luoyao walked in. She was holding a bouquet of flowers in her hand, with a rare tenderness on her face.

"Luo Xue, I'm here to see you."

I looked at her with some surprise. I didn't expect her to come to the hospital to visit me.

"This bouquet of flowers is for you. I hope you like it." She placed the flowers on the bedside table, then walked to my side and said softly, "Luo Xue, I'm sorry. I was too willful in the past and said a lot of hurtful things to you. In fact, I have always envied you. I envy you for having parents who love you, friends who treat you sincerely, and..."

She paused and looked at Yuxuan, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, "And someone who loves you wholeheartedly."

My heart trembled slightly. I didn't expect Li Luoyao to say such a thing. It seems that the experience during this period has really changed her a lot.

"Luo Yao..." I opened my mouth, but didn't know what to say.

"Luo Xue, can we start over? Be a real pair of sisters." She looked at me, her eyes full of anticipation.

I looked at her sincere eyes, and a warm current surged in my heart. Maybe we can really let go of the past grudges and start over.

"Okay." I nodded and gave her a warm smile.

A bright smile suddenly broke out on Li Luoyao's face, and she was as happy as a child.

At this moment, the door of the ward was pushed open again, and Zhong Shuhao walked in. When he saw the scene in the ward, he was stunned at first, and then a relieved smile appeared on his face.

"It seems that I came at the right time." He walked up to me and said gently, "Luo Xue, you have worked hard during this period. I know everything about you and Yu Xuan, and I support your choice."

I looked at him in surprise, I didn't expect him to say such a thing. All along, I thought he wouldn't accept me.

"Dad..." Yuxuan walked forward, his eyes full of emotion.

"Okay, let the past be the past. The important thing is that you should be happy." Zhong Shuhao patted Yuxuan's shoulder, then looked at me, "Luo Xue, from now on, treat this place as your home."

At this moment, my heart is filled with happiness and emotion.

I know that the road ahead is still long and we will encounter various difficulties and challenges. However, I believe that as long as we unite as one, we will be able to overcome all difficulties.

We decided that after Qin Xue was discharged from the hospital, we would return to the city to expose the true identity of the mysterious man and seek justice for ourselves and others. I believe that justice will eventually defeat evil and light will eventually come!

When we left the hospital, the sun was shining brightly, and it was warm on us. I could feel that each of us was filled with hope and strength. Qin Xue took my arm and said excitedly: "Luo Xue, let's go back now, okay? I can't wait to start a new life!"

I looked at her energetic appearance, smiled and nodded: "Okay, we will go back now."

Yuxuan drove and we sent Qin Xue home first. Her parents were so excited to see her return safely that they burst into tears. Before leaving, Qin Xue's father held my hand and said gratefully: "Luoxue, this time thanks to you, if it weren't for you, we don't know what would happen to our Xue'er! You are such a good child, treat this place as your home in the future and come back often!"

My nose felt sore and I nodded vigorously.

After returning to the city, Yuxuan began to investigate the identity of the mysterious man. Qin Xue, Li Luoyao, and I made public what had happened during this period and everything that the mysterious man had done.

We thought it would be difficult, after all, the mysterious man was powerful and secretive. However, we did not expect that our story would cause a huge response once it was published.

It turns out that there are many people who have similar experiences as us. Some of them were deceived by the mysterious man, some were threatened, and some even lost their families. They dared not speak out until we showed up and gave them hope.

Soon, many people contacted us, willing to testify and expose the true face of the mysterious man. We also met some like-minded friends, some of whom were journalists, some were lawyers, and some were people who had been hurt by the mysterious man.

We formed a small team to fight against the mysterious man. Yuxuan used his resources and connections to provide us with help and support. Qin Xue relied on her keen observation and judgment to help us analyze clues and find evidence. And I was responsible for spreading our story and awakening more people's conscience and sense of justice.

As the investigation deepened, we found that the mysterious man was far more terrifying than we imagined. His tentacles spread across all fields, and his methods were extremely cruel. Every step we took was full of dangers and challenges.

Just when we thought everything was going in a good direction, a sudden piece of news put us in trouble again...

After the press conference, my phone never stopped vibrating, with interview invitations, cooperation requests, and even a publishing house hoping that I would write a book about this experience. It all seemed like a dream. I went from being a Cinderella living under someone else's roof to a public figure and a "hero" in people's eyes overnight.

Qin Xue looked at me and jokingly said, "How is it? Do you feel like you have turned into a phoenix after flying onto a tree branch?"

I smiled and pushed her: "What phoenix? I don't want to be a bird high up in the sky. I just want to be down-to-earth and live my own life well."

Li Luoyao also smiled, "Luo Xue, you have really changed. You have become more confident and braver."

I looked at her with mixed feelings. Once, she was a proud daughter, and I was just a humble shadow beside her. Now, we are standing on the same front, working towards a common goal.

Yuxuan came over and gently put his arm around my shoulders: "I believe you will become the brightest star."

His words were full of affirmation and love, which made me feel at ease. I knew that no matter what difficulties I encountered in the future, I had him, Qin Xue, Li Luoyao, and those who supported us.

During this period, we did not encounter any danger. The mysterious man seemed to have disappeared without a trace. We cooperated with the police investigation and tried to return to normal life.

I started to learn some new skills, wanting to become an excellent journalist, using my pen to expose the darkness and uphold justice. Qin Xue started to prepare her own studio, she wanted to help more people like us find their own voice. Li Luoyao also found her life goal, she decided to study psychology, to help those who have been hurt to get out of the shadows.

Everything was moving in a good direction, and we seemed to have truly welcomed a new life. However, I knew that this was just the calm before the storm. That mysterious man was like a poisonous snake lurking in the dark, and I didn't know when he would suddenly attack.

Sure enough, not long after the peaceful days, we discovered something was wrong. My phone started receiving some strange text messages, full of threats and intimidation. The website of Qin Xue Studio was also maliciously attacked and could not operate normally. Even Li Luoyao was stalked and harassed...

We realized that the mysterious man had not given up, he was just waiting for the right moment to give us a fatal blow!