As Han Mo thought about his childhood, Bai Xi couldn't help but recall her own, a gentle smile gracing her lips. "You're right," she said softly.
Even though her father had left them when she was very young, she knew he loved her mother, and he loved her and her brother. He had done everything he could to support their family.
Now, it was her turn to support her mother and brother.
Hearing Bai Xi's reply, Han Mo slowly returned to the present. Seeing her warm smile, his eyes also filled with warmth.
In his previous life, before the change, Xi'er had also been very happy.
The Bai family patriarch, his wife, and Xi'er's brothers had all doted on her.
But after that incident, all her loved ones were slaughtered, and she had fallen from grace as if from heaven to hell.
In this life, although she hadn't received as much love from family as in her previous life, he hoped to accompany her, protect her, and ensure she lived a safe and smooth life, never losing any of the relationships she wished to protect.
This was also why he didn't want to conflict with Bai Han.
Bai Han had deliberately instigated him to come to Shangyang. Had he seen something, or had he already planned something?
Han Rui's special ability allowed him to confirm that the current Han family was indeed the original Han family. After Bai Xi's death, while he was carrying her body to seek a divine doctor, Han Luo had also succumbed to his injuries and died.
What had Han Luo done before he left and before he died?
Bai Xi's body had been buried, so why did it appear in the Han family's tomb?
Moreover, Xue Yi had mentioned that this tomb was not a place of good fortune, but rather suppressed by the power of the great mountain. Had the Han family tried to suppress her even after her death, fearing she would turn into a vengeful spirit? If that were the case, it must have been done by someone who knew the truth back then.
There were too many things to investigate.
The events of three hundred years ago would likely be difficult to uncover, and the only breakthrough now might be Bai Han.
Bai Xi snapped out of her thoughts and saw Han Mo's slightly furrowed brow. Thinking he was feeling a bit sad despite understanding the situation, she smiled and said, "From now on, you can consider me your family too."
Han Mo was also brought back by her words, meeting Bai Xi's gentle smile. "Good, family, inseparable."
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing his words.
In fact, she had a faint feeling that whenever Han Mo spoke with her, he was constantly confirming their relationship, constantly confirming the feelings between them.
He kept mentioning their inseparable bond, continuously confirming his place in her heart.
Was he... lacking in security?
Perhaps this was also a result of losing his parents at an early age.
She hadn't paid much attention before, but now... since she knew, she should give him a sense of security.
With that thought, she pursed her lips and smiled, "Yes, inseparable."
Han Mo looked at Bai Xi before him, his heart stirred, and he couldn't help but reach out his finger and gently caress her cheek. Her cheek involuntarily drew closer, their breaths grew warmer, and his gaze deepened.
Bai Xi watched his gradually deepening pupils, her breath catching slightly. Her gaze softened, she closed her eyes peacefully, and unconsciously tilted her chin up.
But just as their lips were about to meet, a sharp whistle suddenly sounded in their ears, followed by a loud "boom" that lit up the entire sky, illuminating the two of them.
With such a large commotion, Bai Xi reacted immediately, turning her head to look outside, and saw the sky filled with shimmering colors. "Fireworks? How beautiful!"
Han Mo's fingers, still held in place, could only be awkwardly retracted. He also looked at the sky outside, "Yes, they are indeed beautiful."
However, what was on his mind was not the splendor of the sky, but those soft lips, lowered eyelashes, and pointed chin...
As one firework faded in the sky, another exploded, illuminating the night.
Bai Xi stepped out onto the balcony, watching the fireworks. "When I was little, I wrote an essay titled 'My Favorite Flower.' I wrote about fireworks, saying: Fireworks are the most beautiful flowers in the world. Although they are very short-lived, they are brilliant and illuminate the dark night. They bloom at will, whenever you want, regardless of the season or climate, they will bloom and brighten your mood..."
In Han Mo's eyes, Bai Xi herself was more beautiful than all the scenery in the world. But since she liked fireworks, he liked them too.
Love me, love my dog, it was like this from the beginning.
He stood up, walked to Bai Xi's side, took off his suit jacket, and draped it over Bai Xi's bathrobe, saying gently, "And the result?"
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow, her lips curving slightly, "The teacher said fireworks are not flowers, so she gave my essay zero points."
Han Mo chuckled when he saw her annoyed expression.
Seeing Han Mo smile, Bai Xi raised an eyebrow. "So, are you mocking me for treating fireworks as flowers, or mocking me for getting zero points on my essay?"
Han Mo cleared his throat and said earnestly, "I'm mocking your teacher for being ignorant, narrow-minded, and inflexible. How can fireworks not be flowers? If fireworks are the flowers you love, then they are the most beautiful flowers in the world!"
Bai Xi knew that Han Mo wasn't speaking the literal truth, but what did it matter? He was trying to make her happy, and she... was indeed happy. "Is this what Tongyao calls 'survival instinct'?"
Han Mo's eyes were gentle. "No, this is me loving you and everything that pertains to you."
With that, he leaned in again and kissed her.
On the balcony, the two embraced and kissed, sweet and warm.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the villa, Han Rui was excitedly watching through binoculars. Upon seeing the two kiss, he let out a series of excited yelps. "Oh oh oh oh... It's successful, it's successful! My plan is successful. I knew that cake, wine, and fireworks could stimulate a woman's hormones. So when I knew Han Mo was cooking to please Bai Xi, I prepared all this. Am I amazing?"
Xuan Feng said calmly, "Yes, you are amazing."
Han Rui raised an eyebrow, a hint of pride in his eyes. "I'm not just amazing at this. I deliberately made the cake in the shape of me and little Xi'er, just to make Han Mo jealous and stimulate his possessiveness. Their current sweet affection is all my doing."
Xuan Feng said calmly, "Yes, your doing."
Seeing Xuan Feng's responses as indifferent and lukewarm, Han Rui directly took down the binoculars he was holding, leaned his head forward, and mysteriously handed them to Xuan Feng beside him. "Hey, your young lady is in love! A sweet, budding romance, and they're currently being lovey-dovey. Watching for five minutes can save you a dinner. Do you want to see?"