After the Little Fool Was Targeted by the Paranoid Villain 25

Chapter 25

Lu Lin always knew that Lu Hongzhi disliked him. He also hated that man’s cruelty, selfishness, and snobbery. At the same time, his heart had become numb, coldness seeping into his very bones.

However, Lu Mian’s appearance was the first thing that warmed Lu Lin’s frozen heart.

Lu Lin couldn’t even imagine what it would be like if Lu Mian disappeared from his life. It would surely make his life meaningless.

If he could, he wanted to keep him tied to him forever, always together, never apart.

Lu Mian had become used to Lu Lin’s clinginess, the way he wanted to stick to him even when he went to the bathroom.

But now that Lu Lin’s official position was becoming more important, he was also getting busier and couldn’t be with him all the time, so they became even more clingy during their time together.

Perhaps because the current plot was too different from the original book, Lu Lin had even formed a friendship with the future emperor, the Third Prince.

Lu Mian couldn’t help but sigh at this.

The villain and the male lead were actually getting along.

Lu Lin pinched his cheek. “Who am I doing it for?”

His ambition for power was no longer as strong as before. He no longer strived for it, only wanting to secure his position in court. He only needed to have enough power to protect the person he wanted to protect; all he wanted was stability.

Lu Mian blinked, his ears turning red, but he still pretended not to understand. “Who?”

Lu Lin chuckled, poking him on the nose. “For you, of course.”

“Oh—”

Lu Mian dragged out the sound, his eyes curving upwards: ^v^.

Lu Lin watched his bright smile and couldn’t help but pull him into his arms, kissing his lips. Then he moved slightly, sucking gently on his cheek.

Warm breaths brushed his face, making Lu Mian reach up to push Lu Lin’s head away. Then he saw the darkness in Lu Lin’s eyes and warned, “It’s still daytime.”

Besides, they were still at his house.

Lu Lin’s lips twitched. “It doesn’t matter.”

Lu Mian pouted. “But last night, I’m still sore… it hurts a little.”

Hearing this, Lu Lin simply picked him up.

“What are you doing?” Lu Mian’s eyes widened.

He had said he was hurting, so why was Lu Lin doing this?

Lu Lin lowered his eyes, his voice slightly husky. “I’m taking you to get medicine.”

Lu Mian was quiet this time.

But although he said he was going to apply the medicine, he couldn’t help but do other things. They stayed in the room for a long time, until Tao Rouxuan sent someone to call them to dinner.

Fifteen minutes later, the three of them sat at the table. Tao Rouxuan urged the two boys, “These are all your favorite dishes today, eat more.”

Her tone was warm, but she paused when she looked at Lu Lin. “The court must be hard. You don’t have to come here all the time.”

Lu Mian abruptly looked up, thinking she didn’t want Lu Lin to come to their house anymore.

Before he could speak, he heard Lu Lin nod and reply respectfully, “Okay, I understand.”

Lu Mian frowned. His hand under the table was squeezed gently. He silently closed his mouth until after dinner when he asked Lu Lin, “Why did you agree?”

Lu Lin looked at him for a long time, then suddenly said, “Mian Mian, I have a mother now.”

Lu Mian: OoO!

He was speechless for a few seconds, then recalled Tao Rouxuan’s tone earlier. So, what Lu Lin meant was…

Lu Lin nodded. “Mother probably knows.”

He had been coming here so frequently; even if Tao Rouxuan was oblivious, she must have noticed something by now.

Perhaps having experienced too much, Tao Rouxuan didn’t object to their relationship.

She could clearly see how Lu Lin treated her son. He cared for him meticulously, and even she, as his mother, felt that she wasn’t as attentive as he was.

Of course, the biggest reason was that her son liked him, and she wouldn’t object if it made her son happy.

Lu Mian was so touched he teared up.

So this was motherly love – silent but warm.

With Tao Rouxuan’s approval, Lu Lin simply moved into the Tao residence,

Becoming even more blatant and unrestrained.

That day, the three of them gathered together again. Lu Lin started to touch him, almost pulling him into his lap in front of Tao Rouxuan.

Lu Mian looked at Tao Rouxuan, who was watching them with a smile, and pouted. “It’s different when you have a mother who dotes on you.”

Tao Rouxuan chuckled. “Who are you talking about?”

Lu Lin replied, “Mother dotes on everyone.”

Lu Mian cried out, “Mother, why are you taking his side!”

He overreacted, his face contorting as if he was about to cry. Tao Rouxuan covered her lips with a handkerchief and chuckled.

Lu Lin rubbed his face softly. “Mother and I will dote on you together.”

Hearing this, Lu Mian finally fell silent and nodded. “That’s more like it.”

At this moment, holding his beloved in his arms, surrounded by his family, he felt content.

Lu Lin was too clingy. He wanted to keep Lu Mian in his arms all the time. So, the next day when Lu Mian woke up, he found that, rubbing his eyes, he heard Lu Lin’s voice beside him.

“Awake?”

Lu Mian looked up and was immediately startled. “Lu, Lu Lin,”

In his vision, Lu Lin stood by the bed like a giant.

Lu Lin was silent for a long while.

Lu Mian was terrified: OmO!

They stared at each other for a long time. Lu Lin checked his body, but didn’t find anything wrong. He couldn’t call for a doctor right now, and his aura was clearly anxious.

Having already experienced death and transmigration, Lu Mian felt okay. He ate a small pastry for breakfast and was full.

Lu Lin: “I don’t feel comfortable leaving you alone. Want to go to court with me today?”

Lu Mian, who had never seen the imperial court, couldn’t help but be excited. “Okay, okay!”

Lu Lin was helpless at his straightforwardness and could only watch him carefully.

“You said yesterday you wanted to keep me in your arms, and you’ve done it today!” Lu Mian said happily, clinging to Lu Lin’s lapel, his hair brushing against his chin.

Lu Lin lowered his eyes, his gaze full of affection.

Lu Mian looked up at him, smiling. “Do you think it’s good like this too!”

With Lu Lin’s clingy nature, he could probably feel that way.

But Lu Lin shook his head. “I only want you to be healthy.” Although he wanted Lu Mian to be with him all the time, that was only based on the premise that Lu Mian was happy and healthy.

Given Lu Mian’s current state, he wasn’t sure if it would have any effect on his health, so how could he feel happy about it?

Lu Mian, surprised by his worry, touched his nose uncertainly. “It shouldn’t have an effect, right?”

Lu Lin stroked his hair, a dark look flashing in his eyes.

No matter what, he would never let Mian Mian be alone.

And if something did happen…

He would die too.

They would always be together.

Even after death.

The carriage soon arrived at the palace. Lu Mian was carefully tucked into Lu Lin’s sleeve.

Lu Mian extended a finger, hooking it around Lu Lin’s sleeve. It was the first time he was seeing Lu Lin like this in court.

Before the Emperor arrived, the officials gathered in the main hall, many of them trying to curry favor with Lu Lin, addressing him as Lord Lu. Lu Lin’s attitude wasn’t overly warm, but he didn’t appear aloof either.

He was no longer the silent, almost invisible figure he had been before. He had also shed the disguise he had worn when facing Lu Hongzhi, becoming sharp and powerful, a truly new star in the court, the Emperor’s favorite.

Lu Lin greeted the people around him one by one.

No one noticed that the hand tucked inside his sleeve was playing with the person inside, poking Lu Mian.

Lu Mian, unable to bear it, bit his fingertip.

Lu Lin almost lost his composure. Just then, the chief eunuch announced the Emperor’s arrival, and the Emperor walked in from the inner palace.

Everyone shouted in unison, “Long live the Emperor!”

Lu Mian peeked through the gaps in the fabric and was shocked by what he saw. He remained quiet in Lu Lin’s sleeve until the court session was over.

Finally, Lu Mian could speak. He poked his head out of his sleeve. “Let’s go home!”

Lu Lin’s eyes softened. “Mm, let’s go home.”

Because Lu Mian hadn’t changed back yet, they went directly to the Lu residence. But even by nightfall, Lu Mian was still the same.

Lu Mian fell asleep without a care.

Lu Lin held him for a long time, then closed his eyes. When dawn broke, the person beside him was completely nestled in his arms.

Lu Mian had changed back. Seeing this, Lu Lin’s heart, which had been on edge all day, finally calmed down. He then saw Lu Mian frown slightly. He lowered his head and kissed his forehead, then patted his back. “Sleep.”

The two of them embraced each other, as they did every day and night, and slept soundly.