Shocking! My Rugged Husband is the Hidden Tycoon in the 70s Novel-Chapter 245: Comforting Someone

Qin Baifan initially refused to sleep alone or with Jiang Xingye. He insisted on staying beside Xu Qinghuan, but after being scolded by Jiang Xingye, he obediently slept in Jiang Xingye’s berth.

After waiting for him to fall asleep, Jiang Xingye moved to the upper bunk of Xu Qinghuan. Facing the partition, he lay down and heard Xu Qinghuan getting up and putting on her shoes. He thought she was going to the bathroom and turned over to get up.

But Xu Qinghuan climbed up the ladder and nestled into his arms.

Jiang Xingye stiffened, but he quickly embraced her. Her soft body, like water plants in spring, clung tightly to him, and her breath made him feel hot all over.

"Xingye, are you mad at me?"

It was a question as well as a statement.

Jiang Xingye stopped all movements. Even his previously slightly rapid breathing became lighter, making Xu Qinghuan realize she wasn’t wrong.

She felt both heartache and amusement.

This man, even being angry is so subtle!

Is it that he doesn’t want anyone to know, or does he?

"Xingye, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have ignored you, shouldn’t have taken risks to make you worry. I won’t do it again. I’ll listen to you from now on. Please don’t be mad, okay?"

Her attitude was quite sincere, but only Xu Qinghuan knew how much of it was the truth.

It was her first time trying to comfort someone, not very skilled at it. She spoke in one breath, feeling rather nervous.

"Listen to me? Everything?"

In the darkness, a smile spread across Jiang Xingye’s lips. The train ran through the wilderness, the sky dotted with stars, as beautiful as in a fairy tale.

Xu Qinghuan leaned against his chest, his palm pressed against her waist. The warmth seeped through the thin fabric, stirring her heartstrings like his deep voice.

His words had deeper implications.

Xu Qinghuan intended to make him happy, so she didn’t argue, "When have I not listened to you?"

"Then after your next birthday, we’ll get married?" Jiang Xingye took the opportunity to ask for something big.

As he lowered his head, the train swayed, jostling the door, and the faint light from the corridor seeped through the gaps, illuminating the girl’s pink cheeks and rosy lips. His eyes darkened, and he lowered his head to capture her lips.

Originally, he thought he would be angry for a little longer, but he couldn’t bear to see her worry or sadness. Yet, he still felt upset.

"If I agree, you won’t be angry anymore?" Xu Qinghuan bit his smooth Adam’s apple, knowing that he wouldn’t dare to misbehave now, allowing her to push her luck.

If they were alone, she wouldn’t dare tease him like this.

"I’m not mad."

Though he said he wasn’t angry, the hand around her waist tightened, "I’m just scared!"

He looked at her seriously, "If something happened, what would I do?"

He thought he might never again be able to search the mountains for friends or live in this world alone.

In the bustling crowd and the rolling dust, looking around, he would be alone, with no one to bring him warmth or light a lamp for him when he returned home. Faces in this world smiled aplenty, but none would contain him in their gaze.

Then, what would he do?

Forgive him, he had only imagined her leaving him one day, going far away, even living with someone else. When he wanted to see her, he would secretly take a glance, even if her smile was no longer his. At least she would still be alive.

When thinking of her, he could still remember the years they lived together, when he had a place by her side, and they walked a part of life’s journey together.

But what if she disappeared from this world?

He never thought about it, so when that moment came, it took him by surprise, hitting him in the heart, and he could only endure it with a bloody wound.

Xu Qinghuan naturally couldn’t utter hypocritical, unrealistic words like "If I’m gone, find someone better and live happily ever after." She could only hold him tightly, unable to say a word.

She wasn’t a saint, but she also couldn’t bear to watch a whole carriage of people go to their deaths. Jiang Xingye might have the ability to take her away safely, but what if?

They would face a lifetime of moral judgment, endure the world’s censure?

Considering all factors, she made this choice, not expecting it to hurt Jiang Xingye in the end.

At this moment, she truly understood his mindset, the fear of loss, the helplessness, and self-blame at the thought of losing someone, because he cared too much, so he couldn’t let himself go.

"Xingye, it’s my fault, it has nothing to do with you. I won’t take risks anymore!" She cupped his face and kissed him.

Jiang Xingye pulled her over, pressing her onto the bunk. The small space provided a sense of security, but there were compartments on both sides, with occasional uneven snores, making it nervous and thrilling.

The kiss was lingering and gentle, but in the end, it inevitably became urgent and wild. Their breathing didn’t slow down until Jiang Xingye finally let her go, resting his head on the pillow, gradually calming.

The bunk was narrow, the two squeezed together, bodies tightly pressed against each other, warmth transmitting uncontrollably.

Xu Qinghuan, like a corpse, didn’t dare to move. It seemed as if countless senses sprouted within her body, all focused on a certain point, tense yet with a hint of secret anticipation.

When she fell asleep, she couldn’t remember. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

In the morning, Xu Qinghuan turned over. Behind her was empty, her hand dropped, touching Jiang Xingye’s shoulder, startling her awake.

"Sister, you’re finally awake. Are you hungry?" Qin Baifan sat on the opposite lower bunk, munching on a bun.

Jiang Xingye had gone to the dining car early in the morning to buy breakfast, intending to wait for Xu Qinghuan to eat together. But Qin Baifan kept staring at the buns, drooling, and repeatedly asking, "Why isn’t sister awake yet?" Afraid he would wake Xu Qinghuan, Jiang Xingye gave him one first.

This little guy had a strong mental fortitude. After being kidnapped, he adapted quickly as if nothing had happened.

Yet, the more normal he behaved, the more Xu Qinghuan didn’t dare to let her guard down.

In her past life, she had classmates who studied psychology. A person’s psyche is more complex than the body, and after trauma, those who seem normal often suffer greater mental harm than those with bigger reactions.

She carefully observed the child, believing he wasn’t heartless, but rather displaying an obedient side to please people in an unfamiliar environment.

"I’m hungry too, Fanfan. Are the buns tasty?" Xu Qinghuan affectionately called him.

Qin Baifan smiled with his lips pursed. He had fair skin and delicate, beautiful features. His black and soft hair was randomly cut, yet instead of losing charm, it made him appear very cute.

"Delicious."

When Xu Qinghuan wanted to wash up, Jiang Xingye usually acted as a guardian. As they stepped out of the compartment, Xu Qinghuan glanced back and saw the child climbing down from the bed, following them timidly with a frightened expression, lips tightly pursed, on the verge of tears.

Seeing them turn back to look at him, he quickly changed to a smiling face, waved, "Sister, brother, goodbye, you go ahead. I’ll be good!"

Jiang Xingye didn’t speak, but he turned around, scooped up Qin Baifan, "Let’s go!"