After I kicked out my boss, I became a landlady

Xiao Linsen's footsteps did not pause at all, as if Li Xuye's roar behind him was just an insignificant gust of wind.

But only he himself knew that every step was extremely difficult, and his heart seemed to be grabbed by an invisible big hand, causing him excruciating pain.

He returned to his room, slammed the door, and slowly slid down to the floor with his back against the door.

He hugged his knees tightly, buried his head deeply in them, and his body trembled slightly uncontrollably.

He knew how hurtful his words just now were, but he was afraid. He was afraid to accept Li Xuye's kindness, afraid that he would become dependent on this warmth and then be ruthlessly abandoned again.

Li Xuye stood there for a long time, his anger gradually replaced by a deep sense of loss.

He didn't understand why this was the result when he was clearly helping Xiao Linsen.

He returned to his room in a daze, sat on the sofa, and stared ahead with empty eyes.

In the next few days, the two were like strangers in the small building.

Li Xuye no longer had the energy to explore Xiao Linsen's inner world. He devoted all his energy to school affairs, trying to forget this unpleasant experience.

However, Xiao Linsen always avoided Li Xuye, and every time he saw him, complicated emotions would surge in his heart.

Wen Nuan is busy in the small building every day, and when she comes and goes, she always notices the two little kids who live on the same floor.

They go to the same class and should be at an age full of youthful energy, talking and laughing all the time, but recently something has been strange.

In the past, you could occasionally hear them talking in the corridor, but now it is unusually quiet.

That day, Wen Nuan saw Xiao Linsen walking alone in the corridor, looking a little lonely.

She couldn't help but move closer, and asked with a look of curiosity and concern, "Xiao Linsen, why haven't I seen you and Xuye together recently? Aren't you two getting along just fine?"

When Xiao Linsen heard this question, it was as if the softest and most painful part of his heart was touched. He stopped and remained silent for a long time.

He lowered his head, looking at his toes, his lips trembling slightly, and after a long while he slowly said, "It's my fault. I said some very unpleasant words. Those words were like a knife, hurting his heart badly."

Speaking of this, Xiao Linsen's eyes were slightly red and full of regret.

Wen Nuan felt sorry for Xiao Linsen when she saw his expression. She patted his shoulder and consoled him, "You are all still young. If you have any misunderstandings, just talk them out. Don't let these small problems turn into big rifts."

Xiao Linsen nodded slightly, but the bitterness in his eyes did not dissipate. He didn't know how to make up for the mistake he had made, nor did he know whether Li Xuye was still willing to forgive him.

Wen Nuan was very sharp-eyed at this moment, and immediately saw Li Xuye's iconic yellow hair flash past the door. She quickly raised her voice and called out to Li Xuye: "Xuye, wait a moment."

After hearing the sound, Li Xuye stopped and leaned over to look.

When he saw Xiao Linsen was also here, he frowned, snorted, and turned his head to the side arrogantly.

But after a while, he couldn't help but glance at Xiao Linsen out of the corner of his eye. His eyes revealed complex emotions, including resentment and a hint of deep concern.

Wen Nuan saw all of this. She smiled, reached out and gently pushed Xiao Linsen, then said loudly to Li Xuye: "Xuye, Xiao Linsen has something to tell you."

Xiao Linsen tugged at the corner of his clothes awkwardly, opened his lips but didn't know how to start speaking. His face turned red and he looked at Li Xuye evasively.

Li Xuye snorted and turned his head away: "What can he say to me? I don't want to make myself embarrassed again." Although his words were harsh, he did not move.

Xiao Linsen took a deep breath, mustered up his courage, walked forward a few steps, and said in a low voice: "Li Xuye, I...I want to talk to you."

Li Xuye did not respond, as if he didn't hear it.

Xiao Linsen's hands trembled slightly. He bit his lip and continued, "I was the bastard that day. I know those words pierced your heart like thorns. I... I was just afraid. I was afraid that after I got used to your protection, you would suddenly leave again, just like everyone else."

Li Xuye's body trembled slightly. He turned around and looked at Xiao Linsen. The anger in his eyes seemed to have faded a little: "Do you think I'm that kind of person? I really want to help you, but you..."

Xiao Linsen waved his hands quickly: "I know, I was wrong, I shouldn't have said that. You are good to me, I know it in my heart, but I have a bad temper..."

Wen Nuan watched from the side and said at the right time: "You two are both thinking about each other, but in the wrong way. Just resolve the misunderstanding and stop torturing each other."

Li Xuye scratched his head, looking a little unnatural: "Humph, who tortured him? He was the one who was confused."

But his tone no longer had the toughness it had just had.

A glimmer of hope flashed in Xiao Linsen's eyes. He looked at Li Xuye: "Then... can you forgive me?"

Li Xuye was silent for a while, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly: "It depends on your performance. Don't do this again next time, idiot."

Xiao Linsen nodded vigorously, and finally a long-lost smile appeared on his face.

Since then, Xiao Linsen seemed like a different person.

He began to take the initiative to talk to Li Xuye and no longer always kept to himself at school.

Every time Li Xuye sweated on the basketball court, Xiao Linsen would silently hand him water and towels, with a hint of cautious flattery in his eyes.

Although Li Xuye still seemed to be indifferent to Xiao Linsen on the surface, he was actually no longer angry in his heart.

Once, several classmates deliberately teased Xiao Linsen, saying that he was like a little follower.

Before Xiao Linsen could react, Li Xuye rushed over to drive those students away, and shouted: "He is my friend, stop talking nonsense."

When Xiao Linsen heard this, his eyes reddened slightly. He knew that the relationship between them was slowly being repaired.

The school organized a cultural performance. Xiao Linsen knew that Li Xuye had always wanted to perform guitar singing on stage, but Li Xuye was a little disappointed because the number of registrations was full.

Xiao Linsen secretly found the teacher and used his own paintings in exchange for an extra performance opportunity for Li Xuye.

When Li Xuye knew that it was Xiao Linsen who did all this for him, he was somewhat touched and a little embarrassed and said: "Who asked you to meddle in other people's business? But this time I think you are thoughtful."

In preparation for the performance, the two would practice in the school's music classroom every day after school.

Li Xuye played the guitar, and Xiao Linsen listened attentively and occasionally offered some suggestions.