Heart Stealer

The setting sun, like a weary traveler, slowly sank towards the west. The afterglow gradually faded, and dusk enveloped the entire city like a veil.

As night falls, the city's street lights light up one after another, as if stars have fallen to earth, illuminating people's way home.

Xiao Tuobang and Qiu Xue stood side by side in front of his father-in-law and mother-in-law's house. They smiled and waved goodbye to the two elders.

Then, they turned and walked towards the car parked on the side of the road. Xiao Tuobang opened the door like a gentleman, waited for Qiu Xue to get into the passenger seat, gently closed the door, then walked around to the other side, got in, and started the engine.

The car started slowly and drove home along the familiar road.

Along the way, Qiu Xue sat quietly in her seat without saying a word.

Her beautiful eyes had lost their former luster, and she seemed silent and worried.

The air in the car seemed to be frozen, and a heavy and depressing atmosphere filled the air.

Qiu Xue kept her head down, her eyes wandering, as if she was thinking about something difficult to talk about.

Occasionally, she would raise her head, a trace of confusion and pain flashing in her eyes, but she would quickly lower her head again and continue to immerse herself in her own thoughts.

While Xiao Tuobang was driving attentively, he would turn sideways from time to time and look at Qiu Xue with concern.

Seeing his wife in such a state, his heart was filled with pity.

He knew that the recent company financial theft incident had dealt a heavy blow to Qiu Xue, but he didn't know how to truly help her get out of the haze.

Finally, the car drove smoothly into the garage.

Xiao Tuobang turned off the engine, quickly got out of the car and walked to the passenger seat, carefully helping Qiu Xue get out of the car.

As soon as he entered the room, he gently held Qiuxue in his arms and gently stroked her silky hair.

He leaned close to Qiuxue's ear and whispered, "Wife, are you still blaming yourself for the theft of the company's finances?

Please don't torture yourself like this, okay? Please believe me, no matter what difficulties and obstacles we may encounter in the future, I will always be by your side and protect you."

Qiu Xue's body trembled slightly at her husband's warm and firm words.

She could no longer suppress the surging emotions in her heart, and tears welled up in her eyes, rolling down her cheeks like a flood breaking through a dam.

Xiao Tuobang stretched out his fingers distressedly and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Qiuxue's eyes. He said softly, "Don't cry, dear, everything will be fine. Let's face this together, okay?"

Qiu Xue nodded silently, her body gradually relaxed, and she leaned against Xiao Tuobang's solid chest, enjoying the warmth he brought her.

Under the light, the feelings between the two became stronger.

Xiao Tuobang stretched out his hands and carefully held up Qiuxue's pink and delicate face, his deep eyes revealing endless tenderness and affection.

He slowly lowered his head and gently kissed Qiu Xue's cherry-red and attractive lips.

Qiu Xue obediently closed her eyes and felt Xiao Tuobang's passionate and sincere love with her heart.

At this moment, time seemed to have frozen, and everything around them became unimportant, except for their deep attachment and longing for each other.

She couldn't help but raise her arms and hugged Xiao Tuobang's back tightly, as if she wanted to completely integrate herself into his arms.

The longing for his wife after not seeing her for many days was now as surging as a flood that broke through a dam. Xiao Tuobang could no longer suppress the impulse and passion deep in his heart.

His hands began to move slowly, gently unbuttoning Qiuxue's thin clothes...

After some lingering time, they talked about Zhang Sufang's return.

Xiao Tuobang mentioned to Qiu Xue that the old captain asked him to help prepare a banquet to celebrate Zhang Sufang's safe return home.

Qiu Xue asked doubtfully, "If that's the case, why don't you wait until the banquet is over before coming back?"

Facing Qiu Xue's question, Xiao Tuobang didn't think much about it and explained truthfully: "Dear, because my father called and urged me to come back quickly.

After hearing this, Qiu Xue's smile gradually disappeared. She asked dissatisfiedly, "Xiao Tuobang, if my dad doesn't ask you to come back, will you not come back?"

After saying that, Qiu Xue suddenly reached out and grabbed a soft pillow beside her, and threw it towards Xiao Tuobang without mercy.

The pillow drew an arc in the air and hit Xiao Tuobang accurately.

She ordered in a slightly angry tone, "Now, get on the sofa and sleep! Don't forget, you slept on the sofa on our wedding night, so don't expect to sleep on the bed tonight!"

Xiao Tuobang took the pillow helplessly and lay down on the hard sofa.

It was late at night and everyone was asleep, but he tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. Driven by his inner desire, he quietly got up and tried to slip back into the soft bed.

Qiu Xue seemed to have anticipated his actions. She deliberately occupied the entire bed, leaving Xiao Tuobang with no place to lie down.

Faced with Qiu Xue's unreasonable behavior, Xiao Tuobang really couldn't do anything about her.

Xiao Tuobang shook his head with a wry smile and had to go back to the sofa to sleep again.

He knew that this was Qiu Xue's way of punishing him and expressing her dissatisfaction.

When the morning light shone through the gap in the curtains and gently brushed Qiuxue's eyelids, she slowly opened her eyes and habitually looked towards the sofa.

However, there was no one on the sofa. At this moment, her heartbeat accelerated involuntarily, and a feeling of unease surged in her heart.

She was worried that her behavior last night would anger Xiao Tuobang, and was even afraid that Xiao Tuobang would get angry and leave.

Qiu Xue hurriedly got up and went downstairs to look for Xiao Tuobang.

When she walked into the kitchen, she was relieved by what she saw.

Xiao Tuobang was wearing an apron, busy preparing breakfast at the stove. The aroma of food filled the entire space, making people feel warm and comfortable.

Xiao Tuobang looked up and saw Qiuxue, and smiled and urged: "Wife, go wash up quickly when you wake up, breakfast will be ready soon."

Qiu Xue's heart finally settled down. She nodded, turned and went upstairs. After washing up, she returned to the dining table and shared this simple but loving breakfast with Xiao Tuobang.

At the dinner table, Xiao Tuobang's brows were furrowed. He put down his cutlery, folded his hands on the table, and stared intently at Qiu Xue: "Qiu Xue, we must be cautious about the theft of the company's finances. The situation is still unclear, and I'm worried that someone might harm you."

A trace of anxiety flashed across Qiu Xue's face. She bit her lips lightly, and her eyes revealed fear of the unknown.

She tried to remain calm, but there was still a tremor in her voice: "So what should we do?"

Xiao Tuobang looked at Qiu Xue seriously and said, "Wife, during this period of time, I hope you can stay at home and not go to work. I will send more people to protect this place and ensure your safety."

Qiu Xue's shoulders drooped slightly. She knew that Xiao Tuobang was doing this for her own good, but deep down she still felt a sense of being constrained.

She raised her head and tried to force a smile, but it seemed a little forced: "I know you are thinking about me. I will listen to you and stay home obediently."

Xiao Tuobang reached out and gently held Qiuxue's hand, giving her comfort and strength: "Believe me, everything will be fine. We will get through this together."

Qiu Xue nodded slightly, with a determined light in her eyes.

After breakfast, Xiao Tuobang sent Qiuxue upstairs to rest.

"Wife, stay at home and call me if you have any problems." Xiao Tuobang reminded at the door.

Qiu Xue nodded and reminded: "Husband, you have to be careful too."

Xiao Tuobang touched Qiuxue's hair and said with a smile, "Don't worry, my wife."

Xiao Tuobang helped Qiu Xue close the door, his expression becoming serious. He took out his cell phone and dialed a number.

"Help me check if there are any suspicious people inside the company... Also, protect the lady's safety." Xiao Tuobang hung up the phone, with a determined look in his eyes.

He must find out who is behind this and protect Qiu Xue.