Heart Stealer

On the wedding night, Qiu Xue sat in the warmly and romantically decorated new house, waiting for Xiao Tuobang's return.

The ticking of the wall clock is particularly clear in the quiet night.

Qiu Xue tilted her head slightly and stared at the clock on the wall. The minute hand had moved through one small square after another.

Qiu Xue looked at the door from time to time, but the door was always closed.

It was already eleven o'clock in the evening, and there was still no sign of Xiao Tuobang returning.

Qiu Xue's heart began to feel uneasy, and various possible situations kept emerging in her mind.

Qiuxue sighed softly, she stood up and slowly walked to the window.

She reached out and gently pushed open the window, and a cool breeze blew past, mixed with the fresh scent of the night.

It was pitch black outside the window, the stars were twinkling, and the moonlight was like water pouring onto the earth.

But Qiuxue's gaze could not penetrate the boundless night, and she could not see the scenery in the distance.

Qiu Xue couldn't help but think of Xiao Tuobang. She wondered where he was now and whether he still remembered that tonight was their wedding night.

Tears welled up in her eyes and finally slid down her cheeks.

Qiuxue closed the window and lay down on the bed with her clothes on.

She tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep.

After a long time, there was still no news of Xiao Tuobang's return, and her heart was filled with pain and helplessness.

After an unknown amount of time, Qiu Xue unconsciously closed her heavy eyelids and fell into a dreamless sleep.

The next morning, Qiuxue got up at daybreak.

After she finished washing up, she went to the kitchen and prepared two cups of hot tea for her parents-in-law.

She held the teacup carefully and walked up to her parents-in-law.

Her movements were gentle and there was a smile on her face, as if the pain and helplessness of last night had never happened.

"Dad, Mom, please have some tea." Qiu Xue said with a smile. Her voice was gentle, like a spring breeze, and her smile was warm, like sunshine.

"Qiuxue, last night was your wedding night with Tuobang, why didn't you sleep a little longer?" Xiao's mother asked with concern, her eyes full of love and worry.

Qiu Xue smiled and replied, "It's okay, Mom. I'm used to getting up early."

After Qiu Xue finished speaking, she respectfully handed a cup of steaming hot tea to Xiao's mother, and then poured a cup of tea for Xiao's father. She smiled and said, "Dad, you should have a cup of tea too."

Xiao's mother and father took the teacup handed over by Qiuxue and felt extremely warm in their hearts.

Mother Xiao opened the lid of the cup, and a refreshing aroma immediately filled her nose. Mother Xiao took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and said with a smile: "Qiuxue, you are such a filial and good daughter-in-law."

Father Xiao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Qiuxue, you are such a good girl. It is a blessing for Tuobang to marry you.

Qiu Xue was very happy to hear her parents-in-law's praise. She smiled and said, "Mom and Dad, as long as you like it. I will work harder in the future."

Mother Xiao took a sip of tea and asked, "Qiuxue, where's Tuobang? Why can't I see him?"

When Qiu Xue heard her mother-in-law asking about Xiao Tuobang, her expression changed slightly, and her smile gradually disappeared.

She lowered her head and answered hesitantly, "I don't know either. When I woke up, he was gone."

Xiao's mother comforted her, "Qiuxue, don't worry. Tuobang might have gone out to do something. He will be back."

Qiuxue nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. I understand."

Qiuxue gets along well with her in-laws, and the three of them are having a pleasant conversation.

At this time, Xiao Tuobang casually put his coat on his shoulder with one hand, swayed his body as if he was drunk, pushed open the door and walked in.

When Qiu Xue saw him, she immediately put away her smile, turned around and walked into the bridal chamber without saying a word.

Father and Mother Xiao looked at Xiao Tuobang in surprise when he came back from outside early in the morning.

"Tuobang, you...you didn't come back last night?" Xiao's mother asked in surprise.

"Dad, Mom, my friends insisted that I drink with them last night. It was too late, and I was worried about disturbing your rest, so I slept in the car all night." Xiao Tuobang explained.

Father Xiao frowned and said seriously, "Tuobang, you can't do this! How can you not go home on your wedding night? This kind of thing must never happen again! Oh, and you have to go and apologize to Qiuxue right away. We have to accompany Qiuxue back to her parents' home later, so you should go and get ready too."

Xiao Tuobang responded and turned to walk towards their wedding room.

Qiu Xue sat in front of the dressing table sulking, and Xiao Tuobang walked to the sofa at the other end and sat down.

The two were silent for a long time, and an awkward atmosphere filled the room.

Xiao Tuobang took a long breath and said, "Qiuxue, Sufang is still alive. I'm so conflicted right now. I don't know what to do. I want to tell my parents about this, but I don't know how to start. Besides, I really want to find Sufang and see how she's doing."

Qiuxue's face turned pale. She bit her lip and said after a moment of silence: "Tuobang, I know about your past relationship with Sufang. But now we are married. I hope you can let go of the past and treat our marriage well." She tried hard to control herself and not let her tears fall.

Xiao Tuobang nodded silently, "I understand, Qiuxue. Give me some time, I will take care of everything."

Qiu Xue turned her head to look at Xiao Tuobang, a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes, "Okay, then you think about it carefully." After that, she stood up and walked towards the door.

Just as Qiu Xue was about to open the door and leave, Xiao Tuobang suddenly stood up, walked quickly behind her, and hugged her.

"Qiuxue, I'm sorry... I will try my best to make you happy." Xiao Tuobang whispered in Qiuxue's ear.

Qiu Xue's body trembled slightly. She closed her eyes and felt Xiao Tuobang's embrace.

Although she was still struggling inside, she decided to trust him once.

"Hmm..." Qiu Xue responded softly.

When Xiao Tuobang saw that Qiuxue agreed to let him find Sufang, he was overjoyed and immediately packed his luggage and prepared to go out.

Qiu Xue sat on the sofa in the bridal chamber, holding in her hand the letter that Su Fang had sent to Xiao Tuobang.

The envelope has been read countless times and the paper is a little worn.

Qiu Xue raised her head, looked at Xiao Tuobang, and asked calmly, "Tuobang, I know you're worried about Sufang, but Sufang's letter didn't say where she is. Do you know where to find her?"

Xiao Tuobang was stumped by Qiu Xue's question. He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, pacing around the room, not knowing what to do.

"Qiuxue, it's been three months since Sufang sent this letter. I have to go find Sufang. I can't leave her alone outside. I can't let her get hurt."

Qiu Xue sighed, walked over to Xiao Tuobang, patted his shoulder gently, and said softly, "Tuobang, I understand your eagerness to find Sufang. But you can't just walk away so irresponsibly. Think about it, we've just gotten married. If you act rashly like this, both of our parents will be embarrassed in front of relatives and friends, and it will cast a shadow on our marriage."

Xiao Tuobang was stunned for a moment, and a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes.

He lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then looked up at Qiuxue and asked, "Qiuxue, what do you think we should do?"

Qiu Xue smiled slightly, held Xiao Tuobang's hand, and said gently: "Let's proceed according to the original plan first. You will accompany me back home today. We will make long-term plans later."

Just then, Xiao's mother's voice came from outside the door.

"Tuobang, Qiuxue, how are you preparing? The second young lady is here to pick you up."

After hearing what his mother said, Xiao Tuobang quickly stood up and hurriedly packed his things while replying, "Mom, it's not ready yet. We have to wait a little longer."

Qiu Xue walked silently into the bathroom and prepared the bath water for Xiao Tuobang.

She walked out of the bathroom and went to the living room to greet her sister Qiufeng.

After graduating from university, Qiu Feng chose to stay in City A in the north to develop her career, and her boyfriend Murong Zhenxi also decided to stay there with her.

Together, they took on the responsibility of managing the Qiu family's business in the northern region.

This time, Qiu Feng specially took Murong Zhenxi to Platycodon Town to welcome his sister Qiu Xue back home.

The two sisters Qiuxue and Qiufeng have been separated for a long time and rarely have the chance to meet.

In addition, some unpleasant things happened between Qiu Xue and Xiao Tuobang, which led to a rift between them.

Therefore, as soon as Qiu Xue saw her sister Qiu Feng, she couldn't wait to tell her about her inner troubles and confusions.

On the way back to her mother's house, Qiuxue was focused on chatting with her sister Qiufeng, putting all her attention on her.

She had no intention of paying attention to Xiao Tuobang who was sitting next to her, and didn't even look at him.

After arriving at her mother's house, Qiu Xue and Xiao Tuobang were warmly welcomed by her family.

In accordance with traditional customs, Qiu Rongyao and Mrs. Qiu invited many relatives and friends to come to their home for a party and celebration.

Everyone sat together, chatting and laughing, and the scene was very lively.

In the afternoon, all the guests left.

Father Xiao and Mother Xiao stood up and said goodbye to Xiao Tuobang and Qiu Xue, saying that they were going back too.

"Tuobang, Qiuxue, since you said you don't want us to do farm work anymore, we're going back to hand over the work to your uncles. When you return from your honeymoon, we'll move into the city and live with you."

"Okay, Dad, Mom, take care." Xiao Tuobang and Qiu Xue nodded with a smile.

After sending Xiao Tuobang's parents into the car, Qiu Xue and Xiao Tuobang also got into the car and returned to their villa.

After getting in the car, Xiao Tuobang and Qiu Xue seemed like different people. They put away their smiles and ignored each other.

While driving, Xiao Tuobang glanced at Qiu Xue from time to time.

Qiuxue turned her face to the window, pretending to appreciate the scenery outside, but in her heart she was thinking about what she had talked about with her sister Qiufeng today.

Qiu Xue hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to talk to Xiao Tuobang.

She turned her head, her eyes fell gently on Xiao Tuobang, and she said softly: "Tuobang, I want to discuss something with you."

Xiao Tuobang's body stiffened slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed across his face.

He was silent for a moment, then said calmly, "Oh, what's the matter?"

Qiu Xue took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to say, "The company that Qiu Feng and the others are in charge of has encountered some difficulties and needs financial support. They are afraid of being scolded by their father. Can you lend them some money to tide them over the difficulties?" There was a hint of request in her voice, and her eyes revealed her expectation for Xiao Tuobang.

Xiao Tuobang's face turned gloomy, he pursed his lips tightly, and his eyes flashed with dissatisfaction.

He sneered, "Humph, I knew it! Your sister's family always treats me like an ATM. How much is it this time?"

Qiu Xue's face turned pale instantly. She didn't expect Xiao Tuobang to be so cold.

She tried to remain calm and whispered, "Qiu Feng only needs this money temporarily. I will definitely return it to you when the company resumes normal operations."

Xiao Tuobang sneered and said disdainfully: "Repay? When has your sister ever paid me back? Every time it's like a bottomless pit."

The conversation between the two reached a stalemate and the atmosphere in the car became tense.

Tears welled up in Qiuxue's eyes.

She couldn't believe that she would marry such a heartless and ungrateful man.

After returning to the bridal chamber, Qiu Xue couldn't wait to pack her luggage and prepare for her honeymoon the next day.

Xiao Tuobang frowned as he looked at his busy wife. He couldn't help but ask, "Qiuxue, is this honeymoon really that important? We can go at another time!"

Qiu Xue stopped what she was doing, turned to look at her husband, and replied with a smile: "Of course it is important. The plane tickets and homestay have been booked. It would be a shame not to go!" After that, she continued to pack.

In less than a cup of tea, Qiu Xue had packed her luggage.

She walked up to Xiao Tuobang and said sincerely, "Tuobang, if you want to go find Sufang, I won't object, but please go quietly and don't let my parents and in-laws worry about you."

Qiu Xue's words shocked Xiao Tuobang, and he couldn't help but sigh at his wife's understanding.

But he still asked with some concern: "What about you? Are you still planning to travel alone? How can I be at ease?"

Qiuxue has always had a special liking for snow, and Xiao Tuobang has already carefully planned their honeymoon trip.

He had solemnly promised that after marriage he would take Qiuxue to appreciate the beautiful snow scenery.

Now, the plan had to change, and Xiao Tuobang felt very guilty towards his wife.

Qiu Xue smiled slightly and said, "Well, although the journey is a bit far, we are all in China, so there is nothing to worry about. Tuobang, go look for Sufang. You may find her in the next two weeks. I will keep it a secret for you."

The next morning, Qiu Xue had a simple breakfast and headed to the airport with her luggage.

Her steps were firm and calm, as if she was ready to travel alone.

Qiu Xue arrived at the airport. She followed the crowd to the ticket gate, checked her ticket in an orderly manner, and prepared to board the plane.

At this moment, she inadvertently raised her head and was surprised to find Xiao Tuobang walking slowly towards her with his luggage.

"Tuobang, why are you here too?" Qiuxue asked with a puzzled look on her face.

Xiao Tuobang walked up to Qiuxue and said softly, "I'm worried about you going on your honeymoon alone, so I decided to go with you."

Qiu Xue tried to persuade him to go back to Su Fang, saying that she could take care of herself, but Xiao Tuobang shook his head firmly.

"I have arranged everything and asked my friends to help find Sufang. In the next half month, I will accompany you wholeheartedly and spend our honeymoon trip." Xiao Tuobang explained.

Qiu Xue listened to Xiao Tuobang's words, and a touch of emotion flashed in her eyes.

She nodded gently, smiled and said, "Okay, let's embark on this wonderful journey together."

Then, the two of them walked into the plane together.

As the plane took off, their honeymoon trip officially began.