Page 657 of Assistant to My Contracted Husband

But the more it eased, the more desolate my heart felt, like autumn winds sweeping away the fallen leaves.

After a long while, Qin Mu gazed at the snow scattered across Jian Ran’s shoulders and couldn’t help but raise his hand to brush away the accumulated snow.

"This is the last time... although... I’ve resolved to part with you... still... I cannot bear to see the snow on your shoulders."

Qin Mu’s voice was very gentle... yet it was clear enough for both Jian Ran and Gu Mochen to hear.

Jian Ran’s tears, hot and uncontrollable, spilled from her eyes and dropped onto the back of Qin Mu’s hand.

"Qin Mu..."

Hearing Jian Ran’s call, Qin Mu’s lips curled slightly, and the palm of his hand was cold... touching the snowflakes on Jian Ran’s body, he felt a chill deep into his blood.

Ultimately, Qin Mu ruefully withdrew his hand.

Warning himself...

From now on... if Gu Mochen was around, these things... Gu Mochen could handle them himself.

After all... I could not accompany Jian Ran for a lifetime...

But... I could protect her for a lifetime.

"Brother-in-law, I’m watching you. If... you dare mistreat Ran Nie or Tang Nie even a little bit... I know Dongheng International is no match for your Gu Family, but... I won’t let you get away with anything," Qin Mu warned firmly.

Gu Mochen, upon hearing Qin Mu’s resounding warning, tightened his lips, his eyes filled with radiant and determined light.

"Alright... I’ve noted what my big brother-in-law has said."

"Alright..."

The promises made between the two men were deep meanings unseen by Jian Ran.

...

It was getting late... Qin Mu was also worried that Jian Ran would catch a cold standing in the snow. He took a deep breath, trying to sound casual as he spoke.

"Alright... you should go back now. As for the plagiarism accusations against Ran Nie’s design... Brother-in-law, can I entrust this matter to you?"

"Of course... Don’t worry, I’ll handle it properly and won’t let Jian Ran suffer the slightest grievance."

Qin Mu, listening to Gu Mochen’s firm words, knew that Gu Mochen meant what he said.

It seemed... there really was nothing else for him to worry about.

"Alright... you should go now. I’m going back to cuddle with Little Tang Bao... Gu Mochen, I respect you as a man..."

Despite suffering such severe injuries, he did not forget to take care of Tang Bao.

Qin Mu respected Gu Mochen... because respecting his adversary naturally meant he was willing to let go.

Gu Mochen responded faintly... in reality... his chest hurt so much he couldn’t even feel it anymore.

"Each other..."

Gu Mochen placed his hand on Qin Mu’s shoulder, patting it heavily, then took Jian Ran’s hand and walked towards the doorway.

Jian Ran’s eyes were red, much like a lost child.

As she was being led by Gu Mochen to turn around and leave, she instinctively wanted to look back, but then heard Qin Mu’s emphatic words from behind.

"Jian Ran... don’t look back. I’m afraid if you do, I’ll forget everything I just said and will want to chase after you... to be your boyfriend again."

Jian Ran’s eyes reddened... hearing Qin Mu’s clearly pained words, her heart trembled fiercely, and tears slid down her cheeks as she nodded emphatically.

Following Gu Mochen... step by step... she left the Qin Family’s gate and then got into the car...

From start to finish... not only was Qin Mu restraining himself, Jian Ran too was restraining... not turning around, not looking back, not looking at Qin Mu.