Heart Stealer

The night deepened and the clock quietly pointed to eleven o'clock in the evening.

Xiao Tuobang came out of the bridal chamber and was about to go to the study through the living room, but was stopped by his father who was waiting in the living room.

Father Xiao frowned and said with displeasure, "Tuobang, why do you want to go to the study to sleep again?"

Xiao Tuobang hesitantly explained: "Dad, there are some unpleasant things between Qiuxue and me, and we both need some time to calm down."

After hearing this, Father Xiao's face grew even darker. He said seriously, "Tuobang, marriage is like this. When a couple gets along, friction is inevitable. Escaping is definitely not the solution to the problem. As a man, you should take the initiative and try to comfort Qiuxue."

The image of his junior sister kept appearing in Xiao Tuobang's mind, and he really didn't know how to face Qiu Xue.

But he didn't dare to disobey his father. He could only nod silently and turned to walk towards the bridal chamber.

Returning to the bridal chamber, Xiao Tuobang saw that Qiu Xue had fallen asleep. She lay quietly on the bed, like a sleeping angel.

There were still crystal tear marks in the corners of Qiuxue's eyes, and those tear marks seemed to be telling of her inner sadness.

A strong feeling of guilt surged in Xiao Tuobang's heart. He slowly reached out his hand and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

Xiao Tuobang sighed lightly, turned and walked to the closet, took out a thin quilt, and then slowly lay down on the sofa.

He tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep, his thoughts surging like a tide.

Qiu Xue's happy smile at the wedding kept flashing through his mind, and he couldn't help but feel a complex emotion, including guilt, helplessness, and confusion about the future.

Qiu Xue opened her eyes and stared at Xiao Tuobang quietly, with a hint of loss in her eyes.

She said softly, "Tuobang, please make the news that Sufang is still alive known to the public."

Xiao Tuobang frowned and responded firmly: "No, this matter must not be made public." There was a hint of determination in his eyes, as if he was guarding an unspeakable secret.

Qiu Xue's eyes dimmed, tears welling up in her eyes again: "Why are you so stubborn? I'm really sad."

Xiao Tuobang looked at Qiuxue and sighed helplessly: "Qiuxue, I have my own difficulties, please don't force me."

The room was pitch black. Qiu Xue was extremely sad. She lay silently on the bed, her tears soaking the pillowcase.

Xiao Tuobang knew that Qiu Xue was very sad about this matter, but he could not easily announce the news that his junior sister was still alive.

The next morning, Qiu Xue got up early. Her eyes were red and swollen like two ripe peaches. It was obvious that she had cried for a long time last night.

She walked silently into the kitchen and prepared breakfast with Sister Zhen.

Qiu Xue's movements were a little slow, as if all the strength in her body had been drained away.

Qiu Xue didn't dare tell her parents about her situation, as she was afraid they would worry.

In this world, the only person she could think of to confide in was Ye Qingyun.

When Ye Qingyun received Qiu Xue's call, he was overwhelmed by the affairs at hand, but he decided without hesitation to put down his work and go to a quiet cafe to meet Qiu Xue.

When he saw Qiu Xue, he immediately saw the melancholy between her brows.

He asked with concern: "Qiuxue, you don't look well, is it Xiao Tuobang who makes you sad?"

Qiu Xue quickly waved her hands in denial, her voice weak: "No, Tuobang didn't treat me badly."

Ye Qingyun nodded, did not continue to ask questions, but changed the subject.

"Qiuxue, if Xiao Tuobang dares to bully you, tell me and I'll help you beat him up."

His tone was firm and powerful, as if as long as Qiu Xue gave the order, he would immediately rush out to avenge her.

Qiu Xue laughed at his words, but there was a hint of bitterness in her smile.

After a while, Qiu Xue suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, Qingyun, last time you mentioned your relationship with your stepmother, has the situation improved now?"

Ye Qingyun sighed and said gloomily, "It's still the same, nothing has changed. This kind of family conflict cannot be resolved in a short time." His eyes were full of helplessness and fatigue.

Ye Qingyun gently patted Qiu Xue's hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it slowly. But what happened between you and Xiao Tuobang? If you're willing to tell me, I'd be happy to listen."

Qiu Xue hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to confide in Ye Qingyun.

Her voice was trembling as she confessed everything about Xiao Tuobang's refusal to announce that Sufang was still alive and how sad she felt about it.

Ye Qingyun listened quietly, his eyes full of sympathy and understanding.

"Qiuxue, I understand how you feel. Xiao Tuobang's actions were indeed a bit excessive, and he should respect your feelings." Ye Qingyun comforted her, "However, perhaps he has his own difficulties. You can try to communicate with him properly."

Qiuxue nodded, a glimmer of hope in her eyes: "Thank you, Qingyun. I will try to communicate with him."

At this moment, Ye Qingyun's cell phone suddenly rang.

After he finished the call, he said to Qiu Xue with an apologetic look on his face, "There's something urgent at the company that I need to take care of."

Qiu Xue nodded in understanding: "Go ahead, work is more important. I'll sit here for a while."

Ye Qingyun looked at Qiuxue's sad and lonely eyes, and was worried about her staying here alone, so he insisted on sending her home.

Xiao Tuobang had been neglecting his wife for a while, and he felt a little guilty about it. Since he was not busy at work in the afternoon, Xiao Tuobang went home early and cooked a few dishes himself to apologize to Qiu Xue.

But after dinner time, Qiu Xue still hadn't returned, so he put down his chopsticks, stood up and walked out of the yard.

Xiao Tuobang looked towards the road, hoping to see that familiar figure as soon as possible.

At this moment, he happened to see Qiu Xue and Ye Qingyun standing by the car and saying goodbye to each other, and a fallen leaf from the tree happened to fall on Qiu Xue's head.

Ye Qingyun was about to reach out to help Qiuxue pick off the leaves when Xiao Tuobang rushed over and pulled Qiuxue into his arms.

He said coldly: "There is no need to trouble Mr. Ye Qingyun with such a small matter."

As he spoke, Xiao Tuobang gently picked the fallen leaves off Qiuxue's head.

When Ye Qingyun saw Xiao Tuobang, a sneer appeared on his face. "Boss Xiao really cares about my wife?"

Xiao Tuobang glared at Ye Qingyun and said, "I'm picking up my own wife, what does it have to do with you?"

After saying that, he ignored Ye Qingyun who was watching and pulled Qiu Xue towards home.

The two of them were silent along the way. Only when they entered the house did Xiao Tuobang let go of Qiu Xue's hand.

"What is your relationship with Ye Qingyun?" Xiao Tuobang asked with a stern face.

Qiu Xue's heart tightened. She didn't expect Xiao Tuobang to ask this.

"We're just friends," Qiu Xue explained.

"Friends?" Xiao Tuobang clearly didn't believe it. "I think you two have a special relationship."

"Tuobang, don't let your imagination run wild. We're really just friends." Qiuxue was a little angry. "If you don't trust me so much, then why should we be together?"

"I don't distrust you." Xiao Tuobang explained quickly, "I just feel a little uncomfortable seeing you two together. After all, he is my competitor."

After hearing what Xiao Tuobang said, Qiu Xue's anger subsided a little. "He and I are just ordinary friends. Don't think too much about it."

Xiao Tuobang nodded and said, "Okay, I believe you. However, it would be better if you had less contact with him in the future."

Qiu Xue didn't say anything. She knew that Xiao Tuobang said that because he cared about her.

However, she and Ye Qingyun were indeed just friends, and she didn't want to lose this friend because of Xiao Tuobang's suspicion.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore." Xiao Tuobang changed the subject, "I made your favorite dish, come and try it."

Qiu Xue walked to the dining table and looked at the sumptuous dishes on the table. She felt a little warm in her heart. Perhaps there was still room for reconciliation between her and Xiao Tuobang.

After dinner, the two returned to the bedroom, and Qiu Xue once again brought up the topic that had been bothering her.

"Tuobang, I've had enough. I hope you can tell me honestly why you don't want to announce that Sufang is still alive?"

Xiao Tuobang was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "The reason I didn't announce the news that my junior sister was still alive was because I was afraid she would be hurt. My junior brother Wu Xin's whereabouts are still unknown, and I'm afraid the mastermind behind this will come after her again."

After hearing what Xiao Tuobang said, Qiu Xue's doubts were finally resolved.

"Tuobang, I believe you. I hope you can find Sufang as soon as possible so that we don't have to worry all day long." Qiuxue said gently.

Xiao Tuobang looked at Qiu Xue and nodded gratefully.

Xiao's mother has always wanted a big fat grandson, however, Xiao Tuobang is always busy with work and comes home very late every day.

Xiao's mother felt sorry for her son and worried that his body couldn't take it, so she asked Sister Zhen to make a bowl of nourishing soup for Xiao Tuobang every day, hoping to nourish his body.

That night, Xiao Tuobang returned home very late as usual.

He had a simple meal and then sat on the sofa to rest.

At this time, Sister Zhen came over with a bowl of steaming tonic soup.

Xiao Tuobang took a look at the tonic soup and his expression turned a little ugly.

He asked coldly, "Sister Zhen, is there anything special added to this bowl of nourishing soup?"

When Mrs. Zhen heard this, her heart tightened, but she still replied with a stiff upper lip: "Master, this tonic was given to me by Mrs. Xiao herself, and I don't know if there is anything else added to it." After she finished speaking, her hands trembled unconsciously.

Xiao Tuobang stared at Mrs. Zhen for a while, then stood up and left the living room, going straight upstairs back to his room.

Xiao Tuobang gently pushed open the door and walked into the bedroom.

Qiuxue had already fallen into a deep sleep in the warm bed.

Xiao Tuobang turned and went into the bathroom and started washing up.

When he came out of the shower, he saw that the quilt on Qiu Xue's body had been kicked aside, revealing a large area of ​​fair skin.

He walked to the bed and covered Qiu Xue with the quilt again.

Xiao Tuobang sat quietly beside the bed, staring at his sleeping wife.

He couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke Qiu Xue's rosy face, feeling her warm skin.

Qiu Xue was a light sleeper and was awakened almost instantly by Xiao Tuobang's touch.

She blinked, looked at Xiao Tuobang in confusion, then sat up suddenly.

"Ah!" Qiu Xue cried out in surprise, a shy blush appearing on her face.

Xiao Tuobang realized that his behavior might have scared his wife, and quickly withdrew his hand.

He turned his face away somewhat embarrassedly, not daring to look into Qiu Xue's eyes again.

"I'm sorry... I just wanted to see if you slept well." Xiao Tuobang said softly, with a hint of guilt in his voice.

Qiu Xue covered herself with the quilt and said aggrievedly, "Tuobang, you like Sufang, why are you still treating me like this?"

"Qiuxue...I...I'm sorry."

Xiao Tuobang didn't know how to explain to Qiu Xue.