Chapter 509 Warm daily life
Chapter 509 Warm daily life
Banana raised her hand and touched the necklace around her neck. The star pendant sparkled under the light. She looked at herself in the mirror, then at Ye Haoxuan, and her eyes instantly reddened.
From childhood to adulthood, no one has ever cared about her feelings or pampered her like this.
"Brother Xuan..." she choked out, not knowing what to say.
"Do you like it?" Ye Haoxuan asked softly.
Banana nodded vigorously, tears streaming down her face: "I like it, thank you, Brother Xuan."
Ye Haoxuan took out a tissue and wiped away her tears: "Why are you crying? As long as you like it."
The shop assistant smiled and said, "Sir, you're so good to your girlfriend. This necklace suits you very well."
Banana's face instantly turned bright red. She wanted to explain but was too embarrassed. She secretly glanced at Ye Haoxuan and saw that he didn't refute her. Her heart felt as sweet as honey.
Ye Haoxuan paid the money and pulled Banana out of the jewelry store.
The girl was clearly in a much better mood, skipping and hopping beside him, occasionally glancing down at the necklace around her neck, a smile always on her lips.
Before we knew it, it was evening, and the setting sun painted the sky orange-red.
Banana suggested going for a walk on the beach, and Ye Haoxuan readily agreed.
The two drove to Repulse Bay and walked slowly along the coastline.
A gentle sea breeze, carrying a faint scent of the sea, swept away the day's heat.
Banana's long hair was blown by the wind, brushing against Ye Haoxuan's cheek, carrying a faint fragrance.
"Brother Xuan, time flies when I'm with you." Banana stopped and turned to look at Ye Haoxuan, her eyes filled with a hint of reluctance. "I haven't been this happy in a long time."
Looking at her face, flushed red by the setting sun, Ye Haoxuan felt a surge of tenderness in his heart: "If you want to go out and have fun in the future, just let me know anytime."
Banana's eyes lit up, and she mustered her courage to ask, "Brother Xuan, do you like me?"
After asking that question, her heart was pounding, and she looked at Ye Haoxuan nervously, her palms sweating.
Ye Haoxuan was silent for a moment, but did not avoid her gaze, and said earnestly, "I like you. You are very kind and strong."
Upon hearing this, Banana's tears fell again, this time tears of joy. She suddenly threw herself into Ye Haoxuan's arms and hugged him tightly:
"Brother Xuan, I like you too! I've liked you ever since the first time you helped me!"
Ye Haoxuan gently patted her back, letting her hug him.
The sea breeze blew, ruffling their hair, and the setting sun cast long shadows of them.
That evening, Ye Haoxuan took Banana out for a seafood feast. Throughout the meal, he kept putting food on her plate and peeling her favorite shrimp for her and placing them in her bowl, which warmed Banana's heart.
After having eaten and drunk his fill, Ye Haoxuan didn't drive towards Banana's residence, but instead turned onto another quiet street.
Banana asked curiously, "Brother Xuan, this isn't the way to my house. Where are you taking me?"
Ye Haoxuan glanced at her sideways, a faint smile on his lips: "I'll take you somewhere, you'll see when we get there."
After driving for more than ten minutes, the car finally stopped in front of a quiet residential building. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, it was exceptionally peaceful at night. There were many green plants growing downstairs, and the evening breeze carried the fragrance of grass and trees.
Ye Haoxuan turned off the engine, unbuckled his seatbelt, and said softly:
"We're here, get off."
Banana followed him out of the car, her mind filled with doubt.
Ye Haoxuan led her to the third floor, took out a bunch of keys from his pocket, inserted them into the lock and turned them gently. With a "click," the door opened.
He pushed open the door and casually turned on the light in the entryway.
The warm yellow light instantly illuminated the entire room, and Banana peeked inside, her eyes lighting up immediately.
This is a two-bedroom apartment, decorated simply yet warmly. The living room has a light gray carpet, a soft beige sofa, and a bouquet of fresh pink carnations on the coffee table, exactly the same as the one Ye Haoxuan gave her during the day.
The balcony's floor-to-ceiling windows are draped with light-colored gauze curtains, through which moonlight filters in, creating a gentle and tranquil atmosphere.
"Brother Xuan, what is this..." Banana turned to look at Ye Haoxuan, her voice full of surprise.
Ye Haoxuan walked into the room, picked up another set of keys from the coffee table, walked up to her, and handed it to her, his tone serious:
“This is another house of mine, which I don’t live in very often, but I’m giving it to you now.”
"Give it to me?" Banana was stunned, instinctively taking a step back and waving her hand. "No, Brother Xuan, this is too precious, I can't accept it!"
She was a helpless young girl who never imagined she could own a house of her own.
Ye Haoxuan gently took her hand, placed the key in her palm, his eyes tender yet firm:
"Take this. From now on, this is your home. You won't have to squeeze into a small apartment anymore, and you won't have to put up with other people's attitudes. With me here, you deserve better."
He paused, then added, "I had it prepared in advance. The wardrobe and dressing table in the bedroom are ready, and the kitchen utensils are new, so you can cook for yourself. I've reserved a space on the balcony; if you like gardening, you can plant some of your favorite flowers."
Banana looked at the cold keys in her palm, then at the cozy furnishings in the room, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears.
She could feel Ye Haoxuan's thoughtfulness; every detail took her preferences into account.
In all her life, no one has ever been so kind to her, willing to give her a stable home.
"Brother Xuan..." she choked out, tears streaming down her face like a broken string of pearls, "What have I done to deserve such kindness from you..."
Ye Haoxuan reached out and wiped away her tears, gently pulling her into his arms: "Silly girl, you deserve it. From the moment you were willing to help me, I knew you were a good girl. From now on, this will be your safe haven. No matter what happens, I'll always be here for you."
Banana nestled in his arms and cried even harder; this time, it was tears of emotion.
She hugged Ye Haoxuan tightly around the waist, buried her face in his chest, felt his steady heartbeat, and felt a sense of security.
Banana cried for a while before gradually calming down.
Ye Haoxuan took her hand and showed her around the whole house.
The master bedroom faces south and has excellent natural light. The bed is covered with soft bedding, and there are even several dresses that she could wear already hanging in the wardrobe. The second bedroom has been converted into a study, with books and her favorite trinkets on the bookshelf. The kitchen is clean and tidy, and has all the necessary pots, pans and utensils.
"Do you like it?" Ye Haoxuan asked.
Banana nodded vigorously, tears welling up in her eyes again: "I love it, I love it so much! Thank you, Brother Xuan!"
Ye Haoxuan smiled and wiped away her tears: "I'm glad you like it. You can live here from now on, and I'll come to see you often."
Banana nodded, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart.
She walked to the balcony, pushed open the French windows, and the evening breeze blew in, carrying a faint scent of grass and trees.
She turned to look at Ye Haoxuan, her eyes full of affection: "Brother Xuan, tonight... could you stay and keep me company?"
After asking that question, her face instantly turned bright red. She looked at Ye Haoxuan nervously, her palms sweating.
Looking at her shy expression, Ye Haoxuan's eyes were full of tenderness, and he nodded: "Okay."
Banana jumped for joy upon hearing his answer, like a little girl who had just received candy.
She took Ye Haoxuan's hand and walked into the master bedroom, her eyes full of anticipation.
The house was clean and cozy, with a faint fragrance in the air, making one feel exceptionally at ease.
Banana poured Ye Haoxuan a glass of warm water, then stood awkwardly in front of him, all her cheerfulness from the daytime gone, leaving only the shyness of a young girl.
She didn't know what to do, and could only nervously twist the hem of her clothes.
Ye Haoxuan smiled gently and patted her head.
She looked up at Ye Haoxuan and said, "Wait for me a moment, I'm going to take a shower."
Ye Haoxuan: "I was just thinking of taking a shower too. If you don't mind, let's shower together."
Banana's pretty face flushed instantly. She lowered her head and whispered:
"Then, let me scrub your back."
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As night deepened, the lights became softer.
The two lay in bed embracing each other. Banana leaned against Ye Haoxuan's chest, listening to his steady heartbeat, feeling a sense of security.
"Brother Xuan, can I follow you from now on?" she asked softly, her voice tinged with unease.
Ye Haoxuan hugged her tightly, his tone firm: "Of course. From today onwards, you are my woman, and I will protect you for the rest of my life."
Banana smiled contentedly, found a comfortable position in his arms, closed her eyes, and soon drifted into a sweet dream.
Ye Haoxuan looked at her sleeping face, his eyes full of tenderness, gently kissed her forehead, and closed his eyes as well.
That night, there were no swords clashing, no treachery, only tenderness and peace filling my heart.
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