Chapter 50 – Autistic Young Master VS Ruthless Boss (25)
“But now, Xiao Jin is confining you, and this is not right!” Mu Yaqin frowned as she looked at Leng Xiao.
“No, Xiao Jin is not confining me. I chose to stay here willingly,” the man interrupted Mu Yaqin, his gaze tenderly directed towards Mu Jin.
He deeply regretted the decision he made earlier. If he had known, he would never have left Mu Jin under any circumstances. Now, all he hoped for was that the little guy could recover and return to his innocent, romantic, and adorable self.
Seeing Leng Xiao insist that it was voluntary, Mu Yaqin was helpless. After all, it was difficult to determine what would be best for both of them in the current situation. She only hoped that when this man returned, Mu Jin would truly get better.
Although the female protagonist couldn’t figure out what method her brother used to overpower Leng Xiao, such a powerful individual, she couldn’t help but say a few more words on his behalf, hoping that Mu Jin wouldn’t harbor resentment.
Only when Mu Jin obediently nodded did Mu Yaqin leave with Zhuang Hongwen.
The ingredients for that evening’s dinner were ordered by Mu Jin online, and he personally cooked for his lover. Although his cooking skills were not as good as the man’s, it was passable, and Leng Xiao naturally appreciated it, finishing the meal cleanly.
After dinner, Mu Jin placed a cup containing green medicinal juice in front of Leng Xiao, silently watching him with a hint of expectation in his eyes.
Leng Xiao naturally knew what was in the cup. Perhaps it was because he had chosen to stay even after Mu Yaqin arrived, that Mu Jin wanted him to take the medicine.
He understood; Mu Jin just wanted a certain attitude. So even if he refused, Mu Jin would force him to drink it.
To reassure his beloved, even if it meant being mentally foggy and physically weak, the man didn’t mind. He smiled, drank the medicinal juice in front of Mu Jin, and fortunately, after drinking it, his mind remained clear; only his limbs lacked strength.
Sure enough, Mu Jin, seeing him willingly drink the medicine, had a sweet smile on his face. Afterwards, he left the room and returned after a long time, wearing the white suit they had worn at their wedding.
The man stared blankly at Mu Jin’s beautiful appearance, as if he had returned to the happiest day of his life.
Blushing slightly, the young man stood there for a while before whispering, “Do you know what day it is today? It’s our one-year anniversary since we met.”
“I wore this suit on our wedding day, and you said I looked good in it. So today, I deliberately wore it for you, hoping to meet you in your favorite way.”
Leng Xiao, looking into the pure cat-like pupils filled with shimmering light, felt overwhelming guilt and heartache. He opened his mouth several times but couldn’t utter a sound.
However, the smiling Mu Jin quickly rubbed his eyes, then revealed a bright smile, saying, “I remember back then, in the alley, you suddenly appeared and saved me.”
“When I was young and got kidnapped to the warehouse, I thought countless times that it would be great if a hero could appear and rescue me. But, I kept waiting and waiting, and no one appeared. I don’t even remember how many days I spent in the darkness.”
“Until that day in the alley, I thought it was over, but you appeared, as if descending from the heavens!”
Smiling at this point, Mu Jin couldn’t help but laugh, but soon after, his smile gradually turned sad.
“I thought you would always protect me, and with you, I no longer feared interacting with this world. But I didn’t expect that one day, you would personally push me back into the darkness.”
“Sister explained to me why you left, but what does it matter? What’s more important than being together?”
Mu Jin’s voice was calm, but Leng Xiao could hear the pain and despair behind that calmness. At this moment, the man wished time could reverse; he was willing to do anything to make up for his mistakes.
But then, the person in front of him revealed a tender smile again. While unbuttoning his suit, he softly said, “I’ve grown up, and you’ve taught me a lot. I also learned some things online recently. I wonder if it’s because I’m too dull, that’s why you wanted to leave me.”
Leng Xiao vigorously shook his head. He wanted to tell Mu Jin that no one in this world made his heart flutter like him, that he loved him to the core. However, the little guy in front of him seemed completely unresponsive to his explanation, determined to do what he had decided.
That night, the passion in the bedroom lasted for a long time. Leng Xiao realized that the cute and sweet little guy also had such a charming side, making him wish to live and die for him. In the days that followed, he experienced many different scenes, becoming more fascinated by Mu Jin.
Leng Xiao has been obediently staying in their home with Mu Jin, with no intention of leaving. Or perhaps, even if he wanted to leave, he didn’t have the strength.
Initially, Mu Yaqin was somewhat worried. She would visit Leng Xiao at the villa, sometimes inquiring about his wishes while Mu Jin was cooking. However, his attitude was firm; he had no intention of leaving Mu Jin.
As Mu Jin’s self-isolation gradually improved, even though he almost abandoned his work and spent every day by Leng Xiao’s side, taking care of his life, their relationship seemed better than before. The female lead couldn’t find any reasons to object since it was a willing arrangement on both sides.
However, only Leng Xiao knew that, although Mu Jin’s self-isolation seemed to be getting better, certain aspects of his mental state appeared increasingly abnormal. He would still worry incessantly about Leng Xiao leaving, often waking up in the middle of the night.
Leng Xiao felt sorry for Mu Jin, who continued to take care of him, wanting to personally cook and look after Mu Jin’s life. However, Mu Jin made him drink a potion every day that left him powerless, making it difficult to even sit up, let alone take care of Mu Jin.
Regardless of how many promises he made to Mu Jin not to leave, Mu Jin remained silent. But perhaps because Leng Xiao willingly drank the medicine each time, Mu Jin gradually stopped staring at him while taking it.
Sometimes, Mu Jin would leave the medicine for him to drink and attend to other matters without necessarily watching him finish it. Even so, Leng Xiao obediently consumed it, as he felt this powerless state might be beneficial. After all, he never knew when his condition might worsen, and he feared he could harm Mu Jin if he went insane.
Although he wanted to return to the Leng family for further treatment, at least to delay the progression of his illness and avoid unforeseen circumstances, Mu Jin completely ignored his explanations and didn’t allow him to leave. Thus, he could only continue staying by Mu Jin’s side, anxiously praying that his emotional state wouldn’t deteriorate.
A month passed quickly. During this time, Mu Jin seemed to have made more improvements to the medication. Leng Xiao no longer had to lie in bed all the time, but his strength remained much weaker than an average person.
However, what struck him the most was that, despite not taking the prescribed treatment for such a long time, the frequency of his headaches had decreased. Although his emotions occasionally remained radical, they hadn’t further deteriorated.
Especially when he thought about how Mu Jin suffered so much because of his departure, Leng Xiao could calmly accept it. After all, there was no one and nothing in the world more important to him than Mu Jin. Mu Jin’s concern for him even helped the man let go of many attachments.
Yet, the realization that he couldn’t live for too long and would eventually leave Mu Jin made him deeply sad.
So, even if he was unwilling in his heart, he still hoped that Mu Jin would experience more of the outside world and have a good life even after he was gone.
Therefore, he tentatively asked Mu Jin if he could resume some of his previous work. To his surprise, Mu Jin smiled and said that his online work was still ongoing but had shifted its focus.
A few days later, Mu Jin brought a stack of documents to Leng Xiao. Perplexed, Leng Xiao took them, and as he flipped through them, a shocked expression appeared on his face.
The files revealed that Mu Jin had gradually sold off the Leng family’s properties long ago and invested all the money into charity work. The little guy had established schools and hospitals in impoverished areas, provided aid to the elderly and disabled, and donated large amounts of supplies. The remaining income from the Leng family’s assets was also dedicated to supporting these charitable activities.
Leng Xiao was astonished at this information in front of him, looking at Mu Jin with a complex expression. These were things he had left for Mu Jin, more than enough to ensure his wealth for a lifetime. Why would his beloved do this, willingly giving up these assets?
However, Mu Jin smiled and said to him, “I made these donations in your name, and everyone is grateful to you. Now that I have nothing, my dear, will you still leave me?”
Hearing Mu Jin’s words, Leng Xiao couldn’t describe the feeling in his heart. His precious one didn’t care at all about these external possessions, undertaking such a crazy action just to keep him.
“It’s all my fault!” Leng Xiao hugged Mu Jin tightly, letting his vision blur as he finally swallowed the bitterness in his heart.
He wouldn’t leave, never again!
It turned out that, for Mu Jin, no matter what he became, he was the most important half. With this steadfast determination, how could he escape and disappoint Mu Jin?
Watching the touching scene of his host and target embracing each other, the consciousness of 003 in the mental sea admired them and playfully flicked its cat claws. Indeed, Mu Jin was amazing. By using the reputation of the target, he effortlessly engaged in charity work, and the flow of fortune in the small world poured in massively, neatly fixing the state of the soul and spirit.
Days continued to pass in a peaceful manner. Mu Jin was busy with his charity work for the sake of fortune but didn’t need to leave home; he managed the Leng family’s business through the internet.
Leng Xiao, watching Mu Jin spend what he had given him on charity, didn’t stop him. He knew that the assets of the Mu family were more than enough to make his little darling comfortable for a lifetime.
Perhaps what he did was more driven by selfishness, hoping that Mu Jin wouldn’t forget him, hoping he would be touched by his sacrifices. But since the little guy didn’t want it, these properties were just numbers to Leng Xiao, and he didn’t care.