Chapter 1413

The two-day-one-night birthday trip passed in the blink of an eye.

On the way back, it was still Mu Xiaojiu driving that massive Harley, with Baili Xia seated behind him.

But this time, she voluntarily wrapped her arms tightly around his lean waist, unwilling to let go.

In those two days, the long-standing gloom in her heart found a trace of warmth.

However, the time they could spend together was always limited.

When the Harley stopped in the square not far from the Bei Family’s gate, and when she saw Ye Hua rushing towards them, Baili Xia knew that the time belonging to her and her uncle had come to an end.

Back here, her uncle remained the same cold, aloof figure.

And she could only be that sunny girl.

Even if her heart was hurt or broken, she had to be optimistic and use her smile to tell everyone that she didn’t care.

Her heartbreak was a personal matter, but here, there were many things she had to face together with others.

“Stay by Xiaoyao’s side, don’t wander off.”

Mu Xiaojiu held her as she got off the bike.

“If…

you really want to get involved in the Bei Family’s affairs, I don’t oppose it, you’re allowed to give it your all.”

“Uncle…” Baili Xia looked at him, slightly startled.

Uncle had always been displeased with her getting involved in too many or too complex things.

This time, not only did he not oppose, he allowed her to go wild?

Such indulgence and permission, ultimately…

for what reason?

Mu Xiaojiu didn’t look at her again, just lifted her off the bike.

Once Baili Xia stood firm, he unexpectedly slammed on the gas.

The Harley turned, not even waiting for Ye Hua, and sped away.

“Mr. Xiaojiu…” When Ye Hua reached Baili Xia’s side, the Harley and Mu Xiaojiu’s figure had already gone far.

Watching the one person and one bike disappear from sight, Baili Xia’s eyes dimmed.

After a long while, she, like Ye Hua, retracted her gaze.

“Miss Xiaxia, I’ll escort you back.” Ye Hua said softly, with his head down.

“No need, go after Uncle. The gate is just in front, could I possibly get lost?”

Baili Xia wanted to smile, but at this moment, she couldn’t muster it at all.

When Uncle left just now, he was likely acting on impulse.

She could feel that after seeing Ye Hua, Uncle’s coldness surged instantly.

Uncle didn’t have an issue with Ye Hua, rather, he was discontent with this state of life.

He was dissatisfied, yet he had to continue.

It turns out, living in this world, everyone really has their own struggles.

Even someone as high and mighty and seemingly omnipotent as Uncle isn’t truly omnipotent.

He has things he worries about, people he doesn’t want to care for but must…

If he could live more freely, would Uncle smile more often?

Walking alone into the Bei Family, heading towards the backyard.

Looking at her solitary shadow, Baili Xia suddenly felt inexplicably lighter.

He doesn’t ignore her, doesn’t treat her as a plaything to summon and dismiss at will.

At least she knows, he has his hardships.

The kindness her uncle shows her, she cannot entirely overlook.

She only cares about why her uncle won’t give her a chance to stand by his side and fight together?

Is it a lack of trust, or does he believe she lacks the capability?

Is she too weak?

But Uncle, she is constantly growing, constantly striving to become stronger.

When will she finally be able to stand openly by his side, and not live under his protective shadow?