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Su Qing thought, this is probably what first love is, and also the most beautiful form of love.
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Chapter 262 Mahiru Gets Caught
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Mahiru nestled in Su Qing's arms, feeling a sense of ease and comfort. It was as if she didn't need to think about anything here, and the boy who had promised to protect her would take care of everything for her.
But wouldn't that make her a burden to Su Qing?
At the very least, Mahiru doesn't want things to turn out that way.
Even if Su Qing would accept her as she is, she cannot bear to become like that herself.
Even now, Mahiru still harbors a deep-seated resentment.
That was her family of origin.
—Unhappy people spend their entire lives healing from their childhood.
Mahiru considers herself lucky because she met Su Qing.
After meeting him, she gradually began to feel the beauty of this world.
Therefore, she must be lucky.
But childhood traumas can't be forgotten so easily, and Mahiru is determined to make a clean break with the past.
No.
To be precise, we must never allow her biological parents to interfere with her current life.
Even the slightest possibility must not be allowed to destroy the happiness she currently possesses.
Mahiru's fist clenched slowly and unconsciously, her slender fingers turning slightly white from the force, as if she had made up her mind.
Su Qing, who had been watching the girl closely, noticed this and placed her hand on the girl's fist, asking softly:
"What's wrong? Did you think of something bad?"
Mahiru stared at Su Qing's hand, and was momentarily stunned.
She didn't expect that simply clenching her fist would be noticed so quickly and that the other person would show concern for her.
A warm current flowed gently through her heart, and she slowly loosened her clenched fist, giving Su Qing a sweet smile.
"I was thinking about some things, but it's nothing."
Correct.
it's nothing.
"Okay." Su Qing nodded; he could roughly guess what it was about.
The only people who could trouble Mahiru at a time like this are probably her parents, or more accurately, her mother.
There is no intelligence in this world that cannot be obtained by spending money.
Su Qing had already hired a private investigator during the sports festival to investigate Mahiru's mother.
Um....
All I can say is that some of the photos he took were quite interesting, and he stored them all on a USB drive, hoping they might come in handy someday.
"Promise me that no matter what happens, you'll talk to me. I'll protect you, okay?"
Su Qing stroked Mahiru's head and made a rare, firm demand.
"I got it."
Mahiru pressed her face against Su Qing's chest, probably trying to draw courage from his embrace.
Perhaps this is how she recharges.
After a long pause, Mahiru raised her eyes, her small face serious, and said:
"I don't think I've talked to you about my family yet."
Su Qing nodded.
He never asked about Mahiru's past, even though he vaguely knew about it and had even investigated it himself.
People with thorns in their hearts are unwilling to let others easily step into their world, and are rarely willing to share their "thorns".
They only place their hopes on themselves or on time.
They hoped that one day they could pull it out themselves, or they hoped that time would make them forget the existence of that "thorn".
and so.
Even if you have good intentions, please don't touch someone else's "thorns" without permission.
Because you're unsure whether you'll pull the thorn out completely or push it in even deeper.
There is no other way but to wait for the master to be honest.
"I was actually born into a very bad family. Even when I tried to act like a 'good kid' at school, I couldn't get their care or attention. So I've always been alone. Until... I met you."
Mahiru held Su Qing's hand tightly, as if to confirm Su Qing's presence.
It's as if they want to hold happiness firmly in their hands.
"I will never leave you, and I will always watch over you. This is my promise to you."
Su Qing completely enveloped her small hand in his palm, his gaze fixed firmly into her eyes, each word like a resounding vow.
"Okay." A relieved smile instantly bloomed on Mahiru's face. Being tightly enveloped by her beloved's large hand, an indescribable sense of security overwhelmed her like a tidal wave.
She believed without any reason that Su Qing would definitely fulfill his promise.
"I want to cherish our meeting and protect our present, so... I want to try to say goodbye to the past completely and truly move towards the future with you."
After taking a deep breath, Mahiru's caramel-colored eyes were filled with determination.
After a long pause, seeing that Su Qing only smiled and nodded, she hesitated and said:
"Aren't you going to ask me what I mean? Like, what does it mean to say goodbye to the past, or something like that..."
Su Qing simply shook her head, her tone equally firm:
"Do whatever you want. Just know that no matter what you want to do, I will be there to support you."
Mahiru stared blankly at Su Qing; he was really... excessively handsome.
The emotion in my heart surged like a raging wave, instantly breaking through all my defenses.
Unable to contain her surging emotions any longer, she threw herself into Su Qing's arms, her voice trembling slightly:
"Thank you... Thank you..."
"This is just what a boyfriend should do, so don't thank me anymore. But I actually know what you're thinking. I did find out about your family background behind your back during the sports festival. I'm sorry, I didn't ask for your permission."
Su Qing felt a little guilty at this moment.
Although he wanted to better protect Mahiru at that time, so intelligence was essential, he was still doing it behind her back.
It's perfectly understandable if the other person gets angry.
However, he had long been determined to appease her.
Please do not apologize.
Mahiru tiptoed slightly and gently kissed Su Qing's lips, then smiled, her beauty as radiant as a spring flower in full bloom.
"I know you did that to better protect me, right? So don't apologize. I'm so glad you've cared about me ever since..."
Mahiru suddenly blinked, her clear, watery eyes rippling with light, making her look playful and adorable.
"So, your boyfriend started around that time?"
She didn't specify what she was starting with.
Maybe it's the beginning of liking someone, maybe it's the beginning of wanting to protect them, it's probably both.
"Who knows? Maybe I had my eye on you from the very first meeting, and I might have had ill intentions."
Su Qing and Zhen Zhou started joking around, and the latter played along appropriately.
"Eh...does that mean lust at first sight?"
Mahiru revealed her mischievous smile again.
"Hmm, it's hard to say, so you might have been caught by my tricks right now." Su Qing chuckled mischievously, then hugged Mahiru tightly again.
"Can't catch it, can't catch it~"
Mahiru laughed merrily, her voice as clear and melodious as a silver bell.
Instead of resisting Su Qing, she nestled into his arms like a docile kitten.
Half an hour passed.
Mahiru tilted her head slightly, her eyes closed, a blush of happiness spreading across her face, and let out a barely audible murmur, just loud enough for Su Qing to hear.
Even if there are other people present, it will only be enough for Su Qing to hear.
"Oops~ My boyfriend caught me~"
"Ah."
In response to Mahiru, Su Qing leaned down and gave her a deep, affectionate kiss.
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Chapter 263 The Heartbeat of an Angel
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Since then, Su Qing and Zhen Zhou have not made any other special moves.
Perhaps it was because Su Qing's embrace was too warm and comforting, or perhaps it was because Mahiru felt at peace because her feelings had been reciprocated.
In short, she curled up in Su Qing's arms like a well-behaved kitten and gradually drifted off to sleep.
During this time, Su Qing did not take any inappropriate actions while Zhen Zhou was asleep.
Even if they were still in a relationship, let alone now that they are lovers, Su Qing would never be that kind of person.
Su Qing's understanding of "pure love" should not be about taking advantage of someone else's trust to satisfy one's own one-sided desires and demands.
He simply and gently brushed aside the few slightly messy strands of Mahiru's hair, as he always did.
Of course, he is a man.
Occasionally, she couldn't resist playing some small pranks, such as gently gliding her fingertips across Mahiru's smooth, jade-like face, feeling the delicate touch.
A girl's sleeping face always inspires endless imagination.
Those fluttering eyelashes, the gently rising and falling chest accompanied by soft breathing, and that completely unguarded look—these are what most easily arouse a man's protective instincts.
Looking at the real daylight, Su Qing couldn't help but pick up her phone, a thought of secretly taking a picture of it welling up in her mind.
Whether you set it as wallpaper or simply keep it as a memento, it's a wonderful thing.
No.
Su Qing simply wanted to record this moment—this heartwarming instant that belonged to them.
He gently stroked Mahiru's hair with tenderness. The girl seemed to be immersed in a sweet dream, and judging from the faint smile on her face, it must be a good dream.
Mahiru's early life was full of misfortune; she was always ignored and never received the attention she deserved.
The meticulously crafted photo albums that are common in Japanese families to document their children's growth are an unattainable luxury for her.
Even due to their limited interpersonal relationships, they may not even know that such a thing exists.
Would Mahiru feel envious because of this?
Su Qing didn't know, and felt there was no need to find out.
He had only one thought:
Let him make up for everything that Mahiru lacked in her past life, little by little, in the days to come.