Saving the male protagonist in the dungeon only resulted in him becoming cannon fodder.

Lu Ze got up and grabbed a coat, hat, scarf, and gloves, saying to Bai Mengmeng, "Put these on, you seem so impatient." He then helped her put them on one by one. Bai Mengmeng didn't resist; instead, she found the gesture very thoughtful, which made Lu Ze very happy. Otherwise, he might have thought Bai Mengmeng would hate him from now on. Bai Mengmeng dashed out, and Lu Ze quickly dressed and followed closely behind.

The snow was falling heavily outside. Lu Ze, worried that Bai Mengmeng might slip, reminded her, "The snow is so heavy, be careful not to slip!" However, Bai Mengmeng playfully kicked up snow and attacked Lu Ze. Hit by a snowball, Lu Ze was covered in snowflakes and instantly turned into a snowman. Seeing Lu Ze's comical appearance, Bai Mengmeng couldn't help but laugh. Lu Ze was relieved, knowing that Bai Mengmeng wasn't angry about what had happened earlier. They played happily, having a snowball fight, their laughter echoing in the air.

The two only realized they were heading home after playing for a while. Lu Ze prepared hot water for Bai Mengmeng, telling her to take a bath quickly so she wouldn't catch a cold. Bai Mengmeng followed suit. She sat in the bathtub, closed her eyes, and let the warm water envelop her body, feeling her fatigue gradually dissipate. Suddenly, everything that had happened that day flashed through her mind.

Actually, she didn't care too much about the hurt Lu Ze had caused her. After all, he hadn't done anything; he was just a bystander. And in their relationship, he had never neglected or ignored her over the years. Therefore, she shouldn't impose those unfounded accusations on him.

However, Bai Mengmeng was filled with resentment towards Li Lin and Zhao Xu, these two spoiled brats. They bullied her at will, relying on their families' higher status. Especially Li Lin, that despicable guy, who was still alive! And Zhao Ming, the crimes he committed were even more heinous.

Just then, Lu Ze gently knocked on the bathroom door: "Don't soak for too long, be careful of oxygen deprivation." These words interrupted Bai Mengmeng's thoughts, bringing her back to reality. She quickly stood up, dried herself with a towel, and then put on loose pajamas.

After stepping out of the bathroom, Bai Mengmeng hopped and skipped onto the bed like a happy rabbit, wrapped herself tightly in the blanket, and enjoyed the comfort and warmth.

"What's wrong?" Bai Mengmeng asked.

"It's nothing, I just wanted to see if you were feeling unwell," Lu Ze said.

"No, I'm fine," Bai Mengmeng said.

"That's good, get some rest." Lu Ze said.

"Okay, goodnight," Bai Mengmeng said.

"Good night," Lu Ze said.

Lu Ze left the room and gently closed the door. Bai Mengmeng lay on the bed, her eyes closed, but her mind was still on what had happened that day. She felt like she was becoming more and more fragile. In the past, she would have chosen to endure such things, but now, she found that she could no longer bear it.

Bai Mengmeng didn't know what to do. She didn't want things to continue like this, but she didn't know how to change the situation. She could only pray silently, hoping that everything would gradually get better.

As night deepened, Bai Mengmeng tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Was it because she had been too rational with Lu Ze? She should have spoken up immediately if there was a problem; why was she hesitating like this? Bai Mengmeng got up, put on her coat, and slowly walked towards another room. In the distance, she could vaguely see Lu Ze still busily working.

She knocked gently on the door and asked softly, "Are you busy?" Lu Ze looked up, checked the time, and exclaimed in surprise, "It's already two o'clock, why aren't you asleep yet?" Bai Mengmeng retorted, "You're not asleep either, are you?" Lu Ze smiled helplessly, "That's different. Come on, I'll take you back to bed first." After saying that, he led Bai Mengmeng back to her room, laid her on the bed, and said gently, "I'll leave after you fall asleep."

Bai Mengmeng obediently lay down, but her heart was in turmoil, making it impossible for her to fall asleep. She opened her eyes and found Lu Ze staring at her quietly.

So she asked softly, "Will you mind the things I asked you today?" Lu Ze quickly shook his head and sincerely replied, "No, only by telling me can I know where I went wrong. Thank you for being willing to communicate with me." After hearing this, Bai Mengmeng silently turned over and continued to sleep peacefully.

Lu Ze watched Bai Mengmeng's retreating figure, feeling a surge of emotion. He knew that Bai Mengmeng's ability to communicate with him so openly was a sign of her trust in him.

He decided that he would be more considerate of Bai Mengmeng's feelings from now on and would not let her suffer any more harm.

Lu Ze tiptoed to the bedside, sat down, and gently stroked Bai Mengmeng's hair, his eyes full of love.

Bai Mengmeng seemed to sense Lu Ze's gaze, turned over, and looked at Lu Ze.

"I love you, Bai Mengmeng," Lu Ze said softly.

Upon hearing this, Bai Mengmeng blushed slightly and softly said, "I love you too, Lu Ze."

After saying that, Bai Mengmeng closed her eyes again, a happy smile on her lips.

Lu Ze watched Bai Mengmeng fall asleep, his heart filled with warmth.

He knew their relationship had taken a step closer, and he would cherish this feeling in the future. Lu Ze tucked Bai Mengmeng in, then left a gentle kiss on her forehead before quietly leaving the room.

Back in his room, Lu Ze lay on his bed, reflecting on everything that had happened that day. He realized that his feelings for Bai Mengmeng were growing stronger.

He secretly resolved to protect Bai Mengmeng and prevent her from suffering any further harm.

The next morning, Bai Mengmeng woke up feeling exceptionally refreshed.

She recalled her conversation with Lu Ze last night, and her heart was filled with sweetness.

When she came out of the room, she saw Lu Ze preparing breakfast in the kitchen.

When Lu Ze saw Bai Mengmeng, he smiled and said, "Good morning, come and have breakfast."

Bai Mengmeng walked over to Lu Ze, gave him a hug, and then they sat down together to enjoy a delicious breakfast.

Bai Mengmeng ate with great relish, praising the delicious breakfast and enjoying the wonderful time. Lu Ze watched her with a smile, his heart filled with doting affection and tenderness. He said softly, "Eat more if you like it, don't leave any." Bai Mengmeng nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling with satisfaction.

She turned to look out the window at the swirling snowflakes, frowning slightly. "Looks like I can't go to work today," she said worriedly. "Such heavy snow, even the heavens are telling me to rest." Lu Ze smiled gently, showing his understanding and support. He told Bai Mengmeng that after dinner she could do some light exercise and then go out and clear the snow from the yard to help it melt faster. Bai Mengmeng readily agreed, a hint of anticipation flashing in her eyes.