Mr. Su's Love Investigation Report
Chapter 166 The Best Gift

Chapter 166: Chapter 166 The Best Gift

As he was about to walk out of the activity room, something in her heart pricked sharply. She ran a few steps forward and called out to his back, "I... I am Tu Hengsha!"

She didn’t know if he hadn’t heard her, but he didn’t turn around.

Anxiety gripped her heart, and she shouted loudly, "I am Tu Hengsha!"

So loudly that even the guards noticed her. His body hesitated, but he continued moving forward and disappeared in no time.

Those two shouts seemed to have drained all her strength. She leaned against the equipment, swaying, barely able to stand.

Later, she didn’t remember how she was supported by Ronggui, nor what Ronggui said to the guards, nor how Ronggui took her out of the prison. Even when she was stuffed into the car, she remained in a daze, her vision filled with the shadows of people—various figures, some wearing prison uniforms, Da Qiang’s father holding a stick, Yaya’s father with his small braid...

She didn’t know how long the car drove until it stopped. A voice called to her gently, "Tu Hengsha?"

Her scattered gaze slowly focused; she was already home. On Hongliu Road, the evening haze rose.

She loved this smoky atmosphere and opened the window. It was the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival, with all kinds of delicious food scents in the air.

"Feeling sad?" he asked.

She shook her head. It wasn’t sadness, though she couldn’t describe the emotion.

He held her hand.

Her hand was thin and small, hard, just like when she was a child, lacking the softness a girl’s hand should have. When he held it, his hand enveloped hers completely.

He said nothing.

But in her ears, a phrase echoed: "Xiao Xu will guide you across every line. After all, you’re so clumsy; what if you get lost?"

In that moment, she was grateful to him. Even after today, he never let go of her hand.

She looked up and met his gaze.

The sunlight outside the car window embedded itself into every molecule of air, making every part sparkle.

Today really was a good day...

"Xiao Xu..." she stared at his handsome face, "I want to do something!"

His face against the dazzling background appeared like a meticulously carved piece of art, flawless and exquisite.

"What do you want to do? Anything is fine." He gazed at her as well, his eyes absorbing the light.

"But, I’m afraid you’ll be angry." Her eyes landed on his hair; it was short and looked stiff, unlike the soft and cute texture it had when they were children.

"I won’t." His voice became even deeper, "Whatever you do, I won’t be angry."

"Really?"

"Really."

"Then come closer, bow your head."

He hesitated not an inch and approached her, bowing his head, a submissive expression.

She removed the elastic band from her hair, with two more wrapped around her wrist, and used these three elastics to tie three small upward ponytails on his head.

"Done," she said, a bit timid. Although he had said he wouldn’t be angry, he definitely didn’t expect her to do this, right?

He looked into the mirror and asked her, "Still handsome?"

In her heart, a warm ball expanded, realizing he truly wasn’t angry! Her eyes grew hot, and she nodded vigorously.

"Want to keep a memento?" He handed her the phone.

"I... I have one! I have one!" At this moment, a flower bloomed in her heart. She hurriedly took out her phone and snapped several shots of his face. It had to be said, handsome people look good no matter what! Even with him being wrecked like this, it didn’t diminish his attractiveness.

She picked the best one and sent it to him, "Next time, let’s do this hairstyle, and I’ll do a street photoshoot for you. It’ll totally outshine male models, maybe even make this hairstyle a new hit in the fashion world."

"Sure! I believe in Mr. Tu’s skills!" He agreed to everything she said.

She laughed, "Then dare you step out now and take a lap?"

"What’s there to be afraid of?" As he spoke, he moved to open the car door.

"Ah! Don’t!" She quickly pulled him back.

"What’s wrong?"

She couldn’t bear to see him laughed at. She reached out and removed the three little ponytails, gazing at him for a long while, "This is enough... more than enough..."

She looked at him so clearly, clearly enough that she could count every one of his stubbles. One, two, three... she silently counted.

"What are you counting?" he asked.

She smiled slightly, not telling him, then suddenly leaned over and rubbed her face against his chin, rubbing and rubbing.

So, this is what it feels like to be pricked by a beard...

Tears burst forth unexpectedly.

She opened the door and ran, tears scattering in the wind.

He hadn’t expected her to react this way. As she leaned over, he was stunned, his heart pounding wildly. Only when she got out of the car and ran did he come to his senses, hurriedly getting out to chase her.

"Tu Hengsha!"

He ran and shouted against the wind, but the small figure ahead fled quickly, like a rabbit, ignoring him. He could only sprint frantically, finally catching up to her on campus.

Then he realized her face was streaked with tears.

"What happened?" His messy hairstyle from the little ponytails, "Did it hurt?"

Looking at his hair, she couldn’t help but laugh, shaking her head swiftly, "No, it didn’t hurt."

"Then why are you crying?" They say a woman’s heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea. This little woman’s thoughts are even twistier than the needle.

She didn’t explain, just walked beside him along the campus path, "Xiao Xu, promise me one thing, okay?"

"Okay!"

"..." She side-eyed him, "You’re not even asking what it is?"

"You tell me."

"In the future..." She hesitated, softly saying, "Don’t use your beard to prick anyone else, alright?"

"..."

As soon as she finished, she realized it was inappropriate and unrealistic. She quickly added, "Hmm... except for your children, of course."

"..." He chuckled, "Children... huh?"

She spoke of children with possessive pronouns; he spoke without them.

She gradually sensed some different meaning, froze, and then blushed scarlet.

Luckily, they had arrived at the apartment building. She darted toward the stairs quick.

"Tu Hengsha!"

She ran even faster and was up the stairs in no time.

On the third-floor corridor, she glanced down. He was still there; did he see her look back? He waved to her.

She stopped, standing on the corridor, gazing at him.

He took something out of his pocket, it looked like a jewelry box, "A gift for you!"

She shook her head; no gift could be more precious than today. If, she said if—if someday Xiao Xu truly let go of her hand, she wouldn’t blame him. She would still feel grateful for today; her Xiao Xu gave her this day.

"You’ve already given me the best gift! Thank you, Xiao Xu!" She cupped her hands around her mouth and shouted.

He looked surprised.

She waved vigorously, "Thank you for your beard!"

He remained bewildered, but she, with tears in her eyes, smiled forcefully into the setting

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