Heart Stealer

It was drizzling outside the window, and the fine raindrops fell like a bead curtain, covering the whole world with a hazy veil.

Qiu Xue stood up slowly, her well-cut skirt highlighting her graceful figure.

She opened her red lips and said slowly, "Mr. Xiao, it's really getting late. I think I should go." There was a hint of reluctance in her words.

Xiao Tuobang quickly raised his head, looked at Qiu Xue tenderly, and sincerely tried to persuade her to stay, "Miss Qiu, the rain shows no sign of stopping. I'm afraid it won't stop for a while.

Why don't you stay for a quick meal? After dinner, when the rain stops, I'll drive you home." He looked at Qiuxue with anticipation in his eyes.

Qiu Xue hesitated for a moment, looked up at the drizzle outside the window, and then looked at Xiao Tuobang's sincere face.

She nodded and replied shyly, "Well...okay, I'll trouble you, Mr. Xiao."

Seeing Qiu Xue agreed, a happy smile immediately appeared on Xiao Tuobang's face. He turned around and walked quickly into the kitchen, tied on an apron, and started to get busy.

From time to time, the sound of pots and pans colliding and the sizzling sound of cooking could be heard from the kitchen.

Before long, delicious home-cooked dishes were served on the table.

Qiu Xue looked at the dishes neatly arranged on the table and couldn't help but praise, "Wow, they smell so good! Mr. Xiao, I never thought your cooking skills were so superb, they're simply top-notch!"

As she spoke, she sniffed the fragrance in the air, her face full of intoxication.

Hearing Qiu Xue's praise, Xiao Tuobang couldn't help but smile modestly, waved his hand and said, "Haha, you're too kind. These are just some home-cooked dishes. I'm glad they caught your eye."

Xiao Tuobang considerately pulled out a chair for Qiuxue and invited her to sit down.

Qiu Xue sat down with a smile, picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks and put it in her mouth, chewing it carefully and savoring it.

Tender vegetables and delicious meat are perfectly blended together, with distinct textures and rich and mellow flavor.

Qiu Xue praised again: "Mm, it tastes really good!"

Xiao Tuobang sat opposite Qiu Xue, and watching her eat with relish, he felt extremely satisfied.

While enjoying the food, the two of them chatted happily, with topics ranging from work to life, from hobbies to life ideals.

Their cheerful laughter echoed in the restaurant, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious, as if time had stopped at this moment.

After eating and drinking, Qiu Xue looked out the window. The rain was getting heavier and heavier, and the heavy rain still showed no signs of stopping or getting smaller.

The raindrops as big as beans poured down accompanied by gusts of wind, making the windows crackle.

Looking up, the sky was completely covered by dark clouds and was pitch black, as if night had fallen early.

Qiu Xue looked at the scene before her and couldn't help but feel hesitant. She was wondering whether to go home in such heavy rain.

Just then, her cell phone suddenly rang. Seeing that it was her mother calling, Qiu Xue quickly pressed the answer button.

"Hey, Mom, what's going on?"

"Qiuxue, are you still at Tuobang's house now?" Mrs. Qiu's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Yes, Tuobang asked me to take her mother to buy clothes..." Qiuxue replied with a blushing face.

Mrs. Qiu didn't wait for Qiu Xue to finish her words before she said, "Qiuxue, it's windy and rainy outside. It's not safe on the road. You should stay at Tuobang's house tonight."

"Mom, I..." Qiu Xue opened her mouth and was about to explain.

"Okay, that's settled. I have something else to do, so I'll hang up first." Mrs. Qiu hung up the phone without giving her daughter a chance to explain.

Qiu Xue looked at her phone helplessly, thinking to herself, "What should I do?"

She turned to look at Xiao Tuobang, only to see him looking at her with a smile, as if waiting for her to make a decision.

Qiu Xue bit her lip and said shyly, "Then... I'll trouble you, Mr. Xiao."

Xiao Tuobang smiled and said, "You're welcome. Just call me Tuobang. There are spare guest rooms at home. You can rest assured."

After saying that, he led Qiu Xue to a spacious and bright guest room.

"Thank you, Mr. Xiao." Qiu Xue looked at him gratefully.

"Go to bed early." Xiao Tuobang said gently, then gently closed the door.

Qiu Xue lay on the comfortable big bed, but she couldn't calm down for a long time.

She thought about everything that happened today and it felt like a dream.

In the next room, Xiao Tuobang also had trouble falling asleep. He tossed and turned, Qiu Xue's image constantly appearing in his mind.

This kind and beautiful girl has touched his heart unknowingly.

The night is getting deeper and deeper.

The sound of wind and rain outside the window interweaves into a symphony, accompanying the two hearts that gradually draw closer as they fall asleep together...

Qiuxue was suddenly awakened from her sleep by a crackling sound.

She opened her eyes drowsily, listened carefully, and found that the sound came from the window.

She got out of bed, walked to the window and looked out, and was immediately stunned.

It was pitch black outside, with only the howling wind and the branches swaying in the wind, as if they would break at any time.

The leaves were flying in the air like a group of frightened birds, fleeing in all directions.

The wind, mixed with dust and raindrops, hit the windows, making crackling sounds.

The typhoon was like a ferocious beast, roaring madly and making sounds like ghosts and wolves howling.

Qiu Xue couldn't help but shudder, thinking: This typhoon is too terrible! She quickly closed the window, drew the curtains, returned to bed, and wrapped herself tightly in the quilt, hoping to fall asleep quickly.

Even so, the chilling rumors still continue to be heard, making people feel very uneasy.

Qiu Xue picked up the pillow and wanted to go find Xiao Tuobang, but when she thought about the inappropriate physical contact between men and women, she gave up the idea and said.

I don’t know how long it took, but the typhoon gradually subsided and Qiuxue closed her eyes and fell asleep.

Early in the morning, Xiao Tuobang got up early, walked into the kitchen, and carefully prepared a hearty breakfast.

He skillfully fried eggs, toasted bread, and made coffee, hoping to give Qiu Xue a surprise.

After making breakfast, Xiao Tuobang came to Qiu Xue's door, knocked gently, and called softly, "Miss Qiu, get up and have breakfast."

There was a sound of chairs being moved in the room, and Xiao Tuobang couldn't help but frown.

He stood quietly outside the door, waiting for Qiuxue to open it.

After a long while, Qiu Xue slowly opened the door, with a hint of sleepiness in her eyes.

Xiao Tuobang saw the traces of the sofa being moved in the house at a glance, and his anger was instantly ignited.

His eyes widened as he demanded, "Miss Qiu, what do you mean? Are you afraid that I might do something bad to you?"

Qiu Xue rubbed her eyes, an embarrassed look on her face.

She quickly explained, "Tuobang, please don't be angry. That's not what I meant. The typhoon was so strong last night, and I was worried it would blow the door away. So, just in case, I propped the door up with the sofa. Please don't take it personally."

After listening to Qiu Xue's explanation, Xiao Tuobang's anger subsided a little.

He frowned and said coldly: "I'm not angry, I just hope you won't do such things that will cause misunderstandings in the future."

Qiu Xue nodded aggrievedly and said, "I understand, Mr. Xiao. I will pay attention next time."

Xiao Tuobang looked at Qiuxue and urged, "Go wash up quickly, hurry up, the breakfast is getting cold."

Qiu Xue walked into the bathroom, quickly washed up, and then came to the restaurant.

Xiao Tuobang was already sitting at the dining table, his expression still somewhat serious.

Qiu Xue sat opposite him cautiously, lowering her head to eat breakfast.

After breakfast, Xiao Tuobang drove Qiu Xue back to the Qiu family.

The early morning sunlight shone through the car window onto Xiao Tuobang and Qiu Xue. Xiao Tuobang started the car skillfully, slowly drove out of the apartment, and headed towards the Qiu family.

Along the way, wherever the typhoon passed last night, there was a mess. The trees on both sides of the road were blown all over the place by the typhoon, and some were even uprooted.

Leaves and broken branches were scattered on the ground. The sanitation workers were busy, some were cleaning up broken branches, and some were sweeping up fallen leaves on the ground.

There were still traces of rain on the ground, and the air was filled with a fresh scent.

In the car, Xiao Tuobang and Qiu Xue were each thinking about their own things.

Silence was like an invisible net, covering the entire space, making the atmosphere seem somewhat depressing and awkward.

Xiao Tuobang tried to break the deadlock. He coughed lightly and asked cautiously, "Miss Qiu, do you have any special plans today?"

Qiu Xue's gaze remained fixed on the car window. She simply replied to Xiao Tuobang's question with a calm, "No." Her voice was as calm as water, without any emotion.

Xiao Tuobang thought for a moment and suggested, "How about... Miss Qiu, let's go out for a walk together to relax..." He turned to look at Qiu Xue expectantly, hoping to get a positive answer.

Qiu Xue then turned around, glanced at him indifferently, and then said coldly: "No need, I just want to go home and have a good rest." After that, she turned her head to the window again and ignored Xiao Tuobang.

Xiao Tuobang opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but ultimately chose silence. He felt a vague sense of loss.