Chapter 635: Beside Him Heart at Unease _1

Next to him, someone was slowly making their way to the shore, step by heavy step.

After a year apart, so many things had indeed changed.

The close dependence they had a year ago had now transformed into near-strangerhood.

But the memories were completely vivid, the emotions and regret that would accompany him for the rest of his life.

That girl, who had once only smiled or frowned for him, was now another family’s daughter.

How important was the Mu family in her heart?

Perhaps, he could already see it now, crystal clear.

She was afraid of Mu Xiaojiu, yet she cared about him so much.

She cared about Mu Xiaojiu, but why then, was she marrying Mu Xiaoyao?

The little maiden, did she even know what she was doing?

Or did she know what she wanted?

When night fell, a campfire was lit on the beach.

It was a peaceful night because the two men at the center of attention weren’t arguing.

They didn’t argue, and so the night became especially tranquil and comforting.

At least, that’s how Baili Xia felt.

Everyone gathered around the campfire, even Lei Shuo and Ye Hua joined in.

The two men and the other students sat together, eating meat and drinking wine.

As for the other area, because Mr.

Xiaojiu and Mr.

Jin didn’t enjoy the hustle and bustle, there weren’t many people there.

Baili Xia sat next to Mu Xiaojiu, quietly peeling shrimps for him.

Ning Anran sat next to Baili Xia, her gaze occasionally drifting over to Mu Xiaojiu.

It must be said, Ning Anran was indeed a devoted follower of Mu Xiaojiu.

Even while Dongfang Jin, another handsome man, was present.

But, from the beginning until now, she hadn’t glanced at Dongfang Jin once.

All her attention, all her thoughts, were on Mu Xiaojiu.

Even Baili Xia noticed this, but it didn’t bother her.

The number of people who admired Uncle in this world were countless.

They were too numerous to count.

So, Anran acting this way isn’t strange.

However, the sight of Dongfang Jin silently drinking alone was a little distressing.

He barely ate anything all night, just drank.

Unsure of what he was thinking, she wanted to take the shrimps she had peeled over to him.

But fearing Uncle beside her, she dared not utter a word.

The two men finally calmed down, no longer giving off a confrontational air.

If her actions broke this tranquility, she would become an eternal sinner.

However, even without her making a move, Mu Xiaojiu clearly saw her distracted state.

This maiden, always thinking about Dongfang Jin in her heart.

Not daring to go over to him, all because she was afraid of him.

Was he really that terrifying?

The firelight cast its glow on everyone, their faces growing colder.

Two silent men with bottles of alcohol in their hands, each tasting the bitter wine.

Time passed in this tranquility, and soon it was 10 p.m.

Mu Xiaojiu was the first to stand up, Baili Xia immediately dropped what she was doing and followed suit.

After getting up and seeing everyone looking at her, she suddenly remembered her servile behavior.

Unless Uncle asked for something truly frightening, she would do anything he asked.

In fact, even without him saying anything, she would automatically do it.

Mu Xiaojiu gave her a light glance, his gaze sweeping past Dongfang Jin.

Then he turned, taking steps away.

That little creature had been restless the whole night by his side.

Him leaving at this late hour was already considered giving her face.