The blind boss's nanny

In the bedroom, warm yellow light enveloped the two of them.

Lu Tingzhao had a bit of a headache.

His girlfriend is usually lively, cheerful, understanding, and even a little carefree.

But once they become stubborn, their obstinacy is irreversible.

For example, right now.

After that more intense intimacy than ever before, he thought she would nestle softly in his arms, just like she had done many times before.

But in reality... she didn't hold back and bombarded him with a series of soul-searching questions.

Lu Tingzhao's way of dealing with it... was also very "Lu Tingzhao".

He turned to the side, his arm encircling her from behind, pulling her and the blanket together. He nuzzled her head with his chin, avoiding all her questions and instead hitting another "weak spot":

"Xiaoman,"

He whispered in her ear, his breath warm.

"It's been almost a week since we last did it, don't you miss me?"

Lin Xiaoman stiffened, not expecting him to suddenly bring up this topic. She stiffened her neck, trying to make her voice sound firm:

"In no mood!"

Lu Tingzhao chuckled softly, the sound muffled in his chest, making Lin Xiaoman, who was pressed tightly against him, feel a tingling sensation on her back.

"Oh? You don't want to?"

He deliberately dragged out the tone, with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"Who was that crying just now...?"

"ah--!!!"

Before she could finish speaking, Lin Xiaoman screamed, broke free from his embrace, turned around, and angrily flipped over to straddle him, covering his mouth with both hands!

"Shut up! Lu Tingzhao! Shut up!!"

Her cheeks flushed bright red, even the tips of her ears felt like they were on fire. She was both ashamed and angry, wishing she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

Lu Tingzhao was amused by her appearance and laughed even more. His chest heaved and his shoulders trembled uncontrollably. Even with his mouth covered, his face curved into a joyful arc.

Lin Xiaoman looked at him and laughed, which made her even angrier. She leaned down, stared fiercely at his face, and brought up the old matter again:

"What are you laughing at! Give me back my passport and ID card! Now! Right now!"

Lu Tingzhao's smile faded slightly. He grasped her wrist, which was covering her mouth, and gently pulled it down to hold it in his palm. His tone became more serious, carrying a reassuring quality:

"Xiaoman, give me a little more time. Whatever you want to do, wherever you want to go, I will definitely go with you..."

These words sounded heartfelt, but to Lin Xiaoman, they clearly sounded like empty promises and delaying tactics.

She interrupted him before he could finish, her tone more resolute than ever before:

"I don't need you to stay with me! I won't stay here waiting for you!"

The gentle expression on Lu Tingzhao's face vanished instantly, and his brows furrowed.

"Baby, don't do this."

"Don't call me baby!"

Lin Xiaoman forcefully pulled her hand away from his palm, climbed off him, sat on the edge of the bed, wrapped herself tightly in the blanket, and left him with only her stubborn back.

"I want to go abroad to visit old friends; it's something I've always wanted to do, even before I met you!"

Even though Lu Tingzhao now holds an incredibly important place in her heart, she is determined to accomplish this.

This is not just for children far away.

It was also for herself. For Lin Xiaoman, who was very independent and had her own principles and convictions even before she met Lu Tingzhao.

Love is important... if what she and Lu Tingzhao had could truly be called "love".

In fact, Lin Xiaoman has been thinking about this issue repeatedly these past few days.

What kind of feelings does she have for Lu Tingzhao?

Putting aside the fact that "he's not mentally ill," let's look back at the beginning. Her feelings for him evolved from initial awe and caution, to later sympathy and heartache, then to attraction and being moved by him, and finally, unknowingly, she fell deeply in love…

When exactly did this emotion quietly change and ferment into such intense liking and love?

She herself couldn't figure it out.

What about Lu Tingzhao's feelings towards her?

Is it because I've grown accustomed to her meticulous care? Is it because I trust her loyalty and reliability? Is it because I depend on the light and warmth she brings? Now... it's developed into this suffocating possessiveness?

Of these complex emotions, how much is the pure element of "love"?

she does not know.

It was this uncertainty that made it even more unacceptable for her to be imprisoned in this magnificent manor under the guise of "love" or "need," thus putting aside her own life's challenges.

The bedroom fell silent, save for the two of them breathing heavily.

Lu Tingzhao knew he was in the wrong. In a flash, he suddenly realized a crucial point... Lin Xiaoman didn't respond to domineering coercion.

Looking back, what was the real reason that allowed her to return to the manor and to his side after he had angrily dismissed her?

It wasn't his power and wealth, nor his later clumsy confessions.

It was the lie told by his younger brother, Lu Tingzhou, about "frontal lobe damage."

It stems from compassion and a sense of responsibility towards a "vulnerable person" who has become fragile and paranoid due to illness and requires special care.

This silly girl grew up in a sunny home and witnessed the coldness and warmth of human relationships, but deep down she developed an excessive sense of responsibility.

She was used to taking care of others and putting their needs first, even when it wasn't her responsibility to do so.

She responds better to gentle persuasion than force. A strong-arm approach will only provoke her to resist more fiercely, but showing weakness and dependence... can touch the softest spot in her heart.

Having figured this out, Lu Tingzhao quickly adjusted his strategy.

He spoke slowly and in a low voice:

"Xiaoman..."

He paused, his voice low and weary.

"Even if you... no longer like me, and don't want to stay by my side, what about Zhe? What about Yuanbao?"

He looked in the direction from which her voice came, his eyes trying to convey his worry.

"They need you too. Ah Zhe only relaxes a little in front of you. Yuan Bao... it was so badly injured just now, it can't run fast anymore, it relies on you to pet it the most."

"Are you just going to... abandon them like this?"

Sure enough, Lin Xiaoman turned around abruptly, glaring at him. Her eyes were burning with fury, a fury that made Lu Tingzhao instinctively want to look away.

But he could only maintain his "blind" expression, as if he couldn't feel the burning intensity of her gaze at all.

"Lu Tingzhao!"

Lin Xiaoman practically spat out those words through gritted teeth.

"That's how you are! Time and time again! Using this tactic to morally blackmail me!"

At this moment, she felt unusually open and honest, or rather, her mind was cleared by the anger.

She looked directly into his empty eyes, her tone colder and calmer than ever before:

"You know perfectly well that I'll soften, that I can't let go, so you keep making me stay willingly, right?"

When anger reached its peak, Lin Xiaoman's heart became clearer and brighter than ever before.