In the evening, Qin Yuxiang didn't sleep the entire night.
She was a traditional woman, and had originally thought she could live out her life peacefully with Li Dazhu.
But who could have imagined the events that would follow?
The moment she suggested divorce, she found it hard to even speak. Even though she no longer felt any love for Li Dazhu, her deeply ingrained beliefs still made her uneasy.
But remembering what Lin Xiaotian had said during the day, she rekindled her courage.
Lin Xiaotian had said that no matter what decision she made, he would support her unconditionally.
With this thought, Qin Yuxiang finally made up her mind.
The next day, she got up before dawn and began preparing breakfast.
But at that hour, Jinsha Village was still shrouded in a hazy gray. The breakfast she prepared was only for herself.
Qin Yuxiang always ate breakfast with Lin Xiaotian; she didn't believe in eating alone. Looking at the noodles in the pot, she couldn't help but sigh.
"Sister Yuxiang, you're up so early!"
A familiar voice came from behind.
Qin Yuxiang turned her head and saw that Lin Xiaotian was also awake.
Lin Xiaotian looked very energetic.
No, in her memory, Lin Xiaotian was always full of energy every morning, not showing any signs of fatigue.
"Haha, it's noodles, I love them!"
Lin Xiaotian tiptoed to the pot.
Seeing Lin Xiaotian acting like a child, Qin Yuxiang couldn't help but pat him.
"Go wash your hands! Then wait at the table!"
"Okay!" Lin Xiaotian obediently ran to the bathroom.
"Don't forget to brush your teeth and wash your face!" Qin Yuxiang called towards the bathroom.
Before long, Lin Xiaotian came out.
A bowl of noodles was already set on the table. Qin Yuxiang was waiting for Lin Xiaotian to come and eat with her.
Looking at the scene before him, Lin Xiaotian felt an indescribable sense of peace.
This was more reassuring than earning tens of millions outside.
Lin Xiaotian secretly vowed in his heart to ensure this happiness would last forever.
For this, he was willing to do anything.
Even if the powerful reclusive families stood in his way!
"Oh! Eat slowly, don't choke!" Qin Yuxiang couldn't help but remind him, watching Lin Xiaotian wolf down his food.
Lin Xiaotian grinned and responded with a "no problem," but his actions didn't change one bit.
"Sigh! I'll let you be then!"
"By the way, why are you up so early?" Qin Yuxiang asked again.
"I couldn't sleep," Lin Xiaotian replied.
"Me neither," Qin Yuxiang sighed.
Lin Xiaotian didn't ask why, because he knew Qin Yuxiang was undoubtedly anxious about the divorce.
After breakfast, the sky had finally brightened a bit.
Lin Xiaotian contacted Liang Xu and asked him to wait at the intersection, while he set off with Qin Yuxiang.
As they left the village, Qin Yuxiang's expression was a little off.
"Sister Yuxiang, what's wrong?"
"Xiaotian, this is the first time I've left the village in such a long time."
Lin Xiaotian was taken aback. He looked at Qin Yuxiang again and noticed she seemed a bit nervous.
Seeing this, Lin Xiaotian felt a pang of guilt.
After his "foolishness" had been cured, for safety reasons, he had never taken Sister Yuxiang out.
"Sister Yuxiang, do you like going out?" Lin Xiaotian asked.
Qin Yuxiang nodded, then immediately shook her head.
"Didn't you say it's very dangerous outside? If you think it's too dangerous, then I'll just stay home."
This was something Lin Xiaotian had told Qin Yuxiang before. At that time, their family had just experienced debt collectors coming to their door, and Lin Xiaotian worried that going out would attract attention, so he had cautioned Qin Yuxiang not to go out casually.
Because of this, Qin Yuxiang had never left the house for such a long time.
"It's okay, I'll accompany you next time. As long as I'm here, it won't be dangerous," Lin Xiaotian said, taking Qin Yuxiang's hand.
Qin Yuxiang's palms were still sweaty. Lin Xiaotian hadn't expected her to be so uneasy and felt even more distressed.
Being held by Lin Xiaotian like this, Qin Yuxiang's face turned redder.
"What are you doing! Quick... let go, it's not good if someone sees..." Qin Yuxiang whispered a reminder.
"So what if they see? It's nothing," Lin Xiaotian replied calmly.
Qin Yuxiang tugged a few times, but Lin Xiaotian held on tightly. In the end, she simply let him hold her hand.
After all, she had told Lin Xiaotian before that apart from romantic matters, she would allow him to do things like hugging and holding hands.
The mountain path was rugged and uneven. It was difficult for ordinary people to walk, let alone a delicate woman like Qin Yuxiang.
Soon, Qin Yuxiang was out of breath.
"I didn't expect this road to be so difficult to walk!" Qin Yuxiang panted.
At the same time, she couldn't help but glance at Lin Xiaotian beside her.
Before, Lin Xiaotian had always walked this path, even pulling a cart full of fish to the city to deliver.
It was hard to imagine how tired Lin Xiaotian must have been then!
Thinking of this, Qin Yuxiang couldn't help but grip Lin Xiaotian's hand tighter.
Lin Xiaotian felt the change in Qin Yuxiang's hand and saw her tired expression. Thinking she was tired from walking, he suggested taking a break.
"It's okay, I'm not tired!" Qin Yuxiang was very stubborn.
"Are you really not tired?" Lin Xiaotian tenderly wiped the sweat from Qin Yuxiang's forehead.
"You can pull a cart all the way to the station, and I'm just walking. How could I be tired!"
Looking at the stubborn woman before him, Lin Xiaotian felt even more heartache.
But they had only walked halfway, and Qin Yuxiang's stamina was clearly lagging. Lin Xiaotian didn't want her to suffer, so he thought of a good idea.
"Let me carry you!"
"No need," Qin Yuxiang hastily refused.
But before she could finish speaking, Lin Xiaotian pulled her into his embrace.
Then, Lin Xiaotian bent forward and placed Qin Yuxiang on his back.
"What are you doing? Put me down quickly! You'll get tired like this!" Qin Yuxiang hurriedly tried to stop Lin Xiaotian.
But Lin Xiaotian paid no mind and calmly replied, "I won't get tired! I used to pull several carts of fish a day. Did I look tired when I came back? Just relax!"
After speaking, Lin Xiaotian tightened his grip, preventing Qin Yuxiang from falling.
Qin Yuxiang was still very concerned, but Lin Xiaotian was insistent, and she had no choice. In the end, she obediently lay on Lin Xiaotian's back like a little girl.
A gust of wind blew, carrying dust. Qin Yuxiang instinctively leaned closer to Lin Xiaotian's neck, while Lin Xiaotian held her tighter, afraid she might slip.
Although carrying someone on his back was more tiring than walking normally, feeling the softness on his back, Lin Xiaotian became more energetic. This was probably the feeling of being tired yet happy!