reignition

In her past life, Jiang Mian couldn't stand Lu Bozhou's gaze.

When he stares at me intently.

It feels like I'll be seen through.

All my thoughts seemed to have nowhere to hide.

This life doesn't seem much better either.

At this moment, Jiang Mian, who was being stared at by Lu Bozhou, was like prey being watched by a ferocious beast, unable to move.

“I…” Jiang Mian took a deep breath and looked into Lu Bozhou’s eyes, “I didn’t mean to do anything.”

But such a perfunctory answer is clearly not enough.

Jiang Mian paused for a few seconds before continuing, "I just want Xiao Shitou to live a normal, ordinary life."

"A normal, ordinary life?" Lu Bozhou picked out these words and repeated them as if chewing on them.

Jiang Mian nodded, "Instead of being trapped in the mansion all the time."

"You want him? How is that normal?"

Lu Bozhou's voice faded, sounding devoid of any warmth or inflection.

“Like other children, I can go to the amusement park, go to kindergarten, and make friends with other children,” Jiang Mian said.

Her gaze was earnest as she met Lu Bozhou's eyes, if she had previously been afraid he would see through her.

Jiang Mian now only hopes that Lu Bozhou can see her serious thoughts.

"You only took him out once, and your hand almost broke," Lu Bozhou said calmly. "Haven't you learned your lesson?"

"I..." Jiang Mian started to speak, but before she could say anything.

*Click!*

The man's long, slender fingers gently poked her forehead.

His voice was low and deep, as if he were muttering to himself, "Why can't you ever learn from your mistakes? Why can't you learn to remember?"

When Jiang Mian heard this, the content seemed quite reasonable after connecting it with what he had just said.

But Jiang Mian couldn't help but feel her heart race.

Was he speaking to Jiang Mian? Or was he speaking to... Jiang Mian?

Jiang Mian searched her memory, wondering why this sentence seemed so familiar.

But Jiang Mian couldn't dwell on those uncertain feelings of déjà vu at the moment.

She knew she had to strike while the iron was hot, since the topic had already been brought up.

We need to have a proper talk.

Jiang Mian pursed her lips gently. "That was just an accident that no one wanted to see. Accidents don't happen all the time."

"And we can't keep children locked in glass houses forever just because there might be unknown dangers."

"Why not just try to find legal ways to avoid it?"

Jiang Mian stared intently into Lu Bozhou's eyes, "And even if I could do it all over again, I wouldn't regret saving Xiao Shitou."

Jiang Mian's intention in saying this was to let Lu Bozhou know how determined and unwavering she was.

But then she heard the man say something meaningful: "Of course you won't regret it."

Jiang Mian was stunned. She didn't even dare to think too much about the deeper meaning behind those words.

Jiang Mian took a deep breath. "In short... and I've already thought of some methods."

Although the man had been speaking coldly and indifferently, seemingly disagreeing with her views and suggestions.

But at this moment, he still said, "The method? Tell me about it."

Jiang Mian said, "The neighborhood where Xiao Shitou's maternal grandparents live is an old neighborhood, but it's very well-developed."

“The residents are very stable, the kindergarten in the community is quite good, and my grandparents can take care of me, so I feel quite at ease.”

Jiang Mian originally wanted to stop and see his attitude before deciding how to continue.

But to my surprise, the man's attitude was simply that he had no attitude at all.

There was no response, only silence.

It seemed like they were waiting for her to continue.

Jiang Mian bit her lip and could only continue, "That way, Grandpa and Grandma can spend more time with Xiao Shitou. Xiao Shitou will also have the opportunity to go to kindergarten like other children."

She asked, "What do you think?"

Jiang Mian actually had something else to say: her parents had invested in the kindergarten in the neighborhood.

It's been many years.

It was originally intended to ensure that she and Jiang Yu could receive better care at the kindergarten.

The parents invested in this kindergarten, and the current principal is also from the same old team, a group of experienced principals who have been in the business for many years.

She has a good relationship with her mother, Song Wan. Under such circumstances, it is definitely safer for Xiao Shitou to study here.

But she couldn't say it, she had no way of saying it.

Jiang Mian shouldn't know this information; it's information that Jiang Mian knows.

"President Lu, please consider it," Jiang Mian said.

When Lu Bozhou heard this, he slightly raised his eyes and looked at her.

Jiang Mian was stunned for a moment, then belatedly realized the meaning behind his look.

Her cheeks flushed.

But I just can't bring myself to call him "husband."

Seeing that he had almost finished eating, Jiang Mian took the dishes to the kitchen and put them in the dishwasher.

"Then you... should get some rest."

Since the house only has two rooms, Jiang Mian plans to sleep in her son's room.

I had just arrived at Lu Chaochi's room door, but hadn't had a chance to open the door and go inside yet.

Then I heard a man's voice coming from behind.

"Although the suggestion is quite good, I can consider it..."

Hearing this, Jiang Mian's eyes lit up, somewhat relieved that he wasn't completely unyielding.

But soon, Jiang Mian realized the meaning of the word "although" in Lu Bozhou's words.

Where there is "although," there is also "but."

Sure enough, the man's next words rang out the next second.

“But that doesn’t answer the question I want to know,” Lu Bozhou said calmly. “Jiang Mian, think carefully about how to answer. I’m not always this patient.”

After saying this, he stepped forward and said, "I'll sleep with Lu Chaochi tonight."

Jiang Mian stood there without moving.

Before pushing open the door, the man glanced at her and said, "My luggage will be delivered tomorrow as well."

I heard the man quietly enter the room and close the door.

The living room suddenly became very quiet.

But Jiang Mian's heart was in turmoil, like a pot had exploded!

She stood there for a short while.

She sighed resignedly, then turned and went back to the other bedroom.

When Lu Bozhou woke up early the next morning, he had already gone to the company.

Jiang Mian had prepared breakfast and went to wake Lu Chaochi up.

For once, the child rolled over in bed.

He looked like he wanted to stay in bed.

"Hmm? Didn't you go to bed early last night? Why are you still so sleepy?" Jiang Mian was a little worried and reached out to touch the child's forehead.

Lu Chaochi didn't even open his eyes, muttering with his eyes closed, "Mianmian, I'm not sick, I just didn't sleep well."

Jiang Mian was a little confused. "Is it because of the unfamiliar environment that you can't sleep in the same bed?"

Lu Chaochi shook his head before opening his eyes. His dark eyes were filled with sorrow and grievance.

"I don't have a problem sleeping in a different bed. But even so, my dad comes to my bed late at night to chat with me..."

Lu Chaochi dragged out the last syllable, making him sound extremely pitiful.

"Chat? Chat?" Jiang Mian was stunned.