Chapter 588: Chapter 591_1

There were certain issues that Mu Xiaojiu simply could not understand, no matter how hard he tried.

Still, it was rare that they were not at each other’s throats, so he did take pleasure in the peaceful moment he spent with the little creature.

“You still won’t move?” He looked down at her translucent little face.

What?

Her clothes were dirty, indeed they needed to be removed.

But, the atmosphere right now…?

Seeing her remain still, a change came over Mu Xiaojiu’s face, a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

“Disobedience? What’s that supposed to mean?”

Baili Xia took a deep breath, her fingertips moved slightly, but she lacked the courage to proceed.

She could never forget that night, the one where Brother had kicked the door open.

Even now, her body stiffened at the memory, utterly unable to relax.

Seeing Uncle’s face subtly change, Baili Xia grew anxious.

This was the dormitory of the Imperial College, she really didn’t want to provoke him.

There was no benefit to her in angering him.

He would just punish her in even crazier ways, making her understand that she could never defy him, no matter where they were.

Yet, she was truly afraid…

“What are you so afraid of?” Mu Xiaojiu was becoming thoroughly impatient.

He wasn’t planning any harm towards her!

Yet her behaviour, it got to the point where he really wanted to “do something” to her!

Seeing the flames dancing in his eyes made Baili Xia more anxious.

Some truths rushed out of her mouth before she even thought of them.

“I’m in pain!”

“…”

But he really didn’t understand, how could she be in pain.

He hadn’t even considered it, why were his thoughts leaning in that direction?

He was very clear, he just wanted to find a place to talk to her.

And, also to change her clothes.

From the start, that was all he wanted.

But now…

Now it seemed, it wasn’t that simple anymore.

That being said, Baili Xia was frightened by his words.

She was the one to go?

She shook her head like a rattle drum: “No! I won’t, I’m not going!”

Mu Xiaojiu’s patience was nearly worn out by her.

With one swift motion, he grabbed Baili Xia’s shoulders, pulling her close to himself.

Running was useless, escape was impossible.

All she could hear was her stuttering voice, attempting to protest.

“You, you brute.” Her fist landed on Mu Xiaojiu’s chest.

Mu Xiaojiu ignored her feeble strength, that felt like she was tickling him.

Uncle seemed to have become a different person.

There was no semblance whatsoever between him now and his aloof exterior.

Baili Xia immediately withdrew her fist.

She grabbed Mu Xiaojiu’s hands, “Uncle… Uncle! I have a question for you.”

Barely holding his hands, Baili Xia quickly tried changing the subject to distract him.

“Wait and ask it later.” But the man who was driven by his impulse, was not planning to spare her for now.

“Wait, Uncle, weren’t you going to Licheng?

What are you doing at the school today?”

“Ah, yes, I am Ning Anran, Xiaxia’s friend.”

Mr.

Xiaojiu, actually talked to her!

Ning Anran could feel her heart racing with excitement.

Mr.

Xiaojiu…

he actually initiated a conversation with her!

“Hmm, how are you adjusting here? If you need anything, feel free to ask Ye Hua for help.” Mu Xiaojiu said again.

Ning Anran was completely stunned, Mr.

Xiaojiu…

was actually showing concern for her.

Even if it was because of Xiaxia, but all of this was more than she could hope for.

Asking Ye Hua for help…

wasn’t that the same as asking Mr.

Xiaojiu for help?

She…

she couldn’t dare to!

She was absolutely scared!

Being able to study at Imperial College was already quite rare.

And now Mr.

Xiaojiu was saying he could provide help anytime, how could she not be overwhelmed with gratitude!

“Okay, thank you… thank you, Mr. Xiaojiu.”

Ning Anran, not knowing what to do, stuttered after a pause.

After nodding without uttering another word, Mu Xiaojiu, holding onto Baili Xia, was about to leave.

“Uncle, wait, I have a class.”

Seeing Mu Xiaojiu leading her towards the college entrance, Baili Xia hurried to stop him.

“Hmm? What class? Come with me.”

Go out…

Baili Xia looked stunned.

Go out…

to do what?