Chapter 1777

“Uncle, we’ve bought almost everything. Let’s head back,” said Baili Xia.

Mu Xiaojiu seemed not yet satisfied, and said, “It’s still early.

Let’s go over there to take a look.”

“I’m so tired I can barely keep walking,” Baili Xia frowned.

Wasn’t it said that men don’t like shopping?

How come he, a grown man, seems more interested than her, this little girl?

Of course, what she didn’t know was that Mu Xiaojiu’s intentions were elsewhere entirely.

Mu Xiaojiu turned back to look at her delicate face.

Seeing the slight weariness between her brows, he nodded and agreed.

This afternoon belonged to them, no interruptions, just happiness.

If possible, Mu Xiaojiu wished this afternoon would never end.

As for Baili Xia, to her, this afternoon brought her feelings with Uncle much closer.

The feeling of déjà vu lingered continuously in her heart.

“Uncle, did we often go shopping together in the past? Have you always been this kind to me?”

She took his hand, this large palm giving her an indescribable feeling of attachment.

Just like…

holding her father’s hand.

A father is the man one can rely on and trust without reservation.

She thought that in the past, she must have trusted him completely.

Just like when he saved her from Lu Xuening’s hands, risking everything.

Mu Xiaojiu just looked down at her face glowing with happiness, without saying a word.

They only went shopping once, when he skipped work to go on a date with her.

But it seems it’s already become an imprint on this little girl’s heart.

To love her, yes, he’s loved her deeply, wholeheartedly.

But…

in the past, this love always lacked a bit of purity, carrying a slight trace of ulterior motives.

Mu Xiaojiu squeezed her small hand tightly.

From now on, there will be no ulterior motives, no more using or betrayals.

He will love her, love her deeply, with all his life!

As they began heading back, Baili Xia suddenly stopped when passing by a shop.

A familiar figure was selecting items inside, this silhouette couldn’t be more familiar, just like Zimo.

“Xiaoxiao!” She called out softly.

Xiaoxiao turned around, looking perplexedly at Baili Xia.

“You are…?”

Then Baili Xia remembered she was wearing a scarf, sunglasses, and a hat.

How could Xiaoxiao recognize her?

She hurriedly took off these things, revealing her true self.

“Xiaxia? Wow, it’s you!” Xiaoxiao exclaimed joyfully, dropping everything to run over.

“What… what are you doing looking like this? Disguising yourself?”

She accidentally glanced at the man beside Baili Xia, and Xiaoxiao froze for a moment.

Although this man’s appearance was tightly covered, his tall figure and dominating aura were clearly visible.

Xiaoxiao looked at Baili Xia and asked, “Who is this? Your boyfriend? Where did you find such a handsome guy?”

Before Baili Xia could respond, Xiaoxiao was already walking towards Mu Xiaojiu.

“Let me take a closer look at this handsome guy.”

As she approached, before she could raise her hand, the cold aura emanating from the man was already bursting out.

Xiaoxiao initially meant it as a joke, but now, this chilliness made her abruptly stop.

She instinctively…

retreated two steps!