manynovel Chapter 604 Gift, Revealed
Chapter 604 Gift, Revealed
"Was this bought specially for me?"
Looking at the gift in front of her, Bai Jingshu's eyes lit up instantly and she was as happy as a child.
Lin Mo nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on the corner of his mouth.
"Yes, I saw it by chance in the Taoist temple some time ago. I bought it because I wanted to pray for your safety."
His tone was calm, as if he was talking about a trivial matter. He paused and added softly, "It's not a valuable thing. If you don't like it, you don't have to give it up."
"How could that be? I love it so much! As for gifts, it doesn't matter how expensive they are. What matters is who gave them to me."
Bai Jingshu spoke hurriedly, her voice filled with uncontrollable joy.
He looked so anxious, as if he was afraid that Lin Mo would go back on his word.
Anyone with a discerning eye would understand what she meant.
She took the amulet carefully, her fingers gently tracing its outline.
This was the first time that Lin Mo took the initiative to give her a gift!
Although this amulet looks ordinary, even a little crude.
The word "white" is engraved on one side of it, and there are some strange patterns on the other side.
The material is rough wood, and the workmanship is also quite rough, with even some tiny burrs visible at the corners.
Perhaps the only thing that is eye-catching is the faint fragrance emanating from the amulet, which makes people feel refreshed.
Only Lin Mo himself knew that this was not an ordinary amulet.
This was the wooden token of the Yellow Turban Warrior that he had carefully crafted with great effort to seal the Evil Spirit Dragon Guard inside.
He was always concerned about Bai Jingshu's safety, hoping that she would have a way to save her life if she encountered danger in the future.
So he made two such amulets.
One piece has been given to Wu Yue, and the other one was given to Bai Jingshu.
Bai Jingshu's eyebrows were curved and her face was full of smiles.
The innocent smile looks particularly sweet.
Lin Mo didn't hide anything and responded openly: "As long as you like it."
As time went by, the atmosphere between the two became more and more ambiguous.
Feelings spread quietly in the air, and emotions quickly heated up like a rocket.
Before they knew it, they arrived at the familiar East City Overpass.
At this moment, the place is still bustling with people.
At this moment, Bai Jingshu suddenly stopped and asked casually, "Do you still remember that day when Qiaoyan not only had her wallet stolen, but was also molested?"
"Oh, about that matter, I..."
Lin Mo responded casually, but as soon as he said this, he realized something was wrong and quickly changed his words, "I don't remember this happening."
Bai Jingshu's beautiful eyes seemed to be smiling but not smiling, with a hint of cunning in them.
"Should I call you Lin Mo or Mo Lin?"
Lin Mo's expression was stern, but he still denied it: "I don't know what you are talking about."
Bai Jingshu's eyes were full of confidence: "You don't have to pretend anymore. At first I just felt strangely familiar, but I never thought about you.
Until one day, I saw with my own eyes that you could disguise yourself. At that moment, it suddenly dawned on me.
It turns out that the person who rescued us from danger that time was you!"
After she finished speaking, Bai Jingshu suddenly changed the subject and stared at Lin Mo with burning eyes.
With a slight tremor in her voice, she asked a question that she had always wanted to know.
"I want to ask, do you... like me?"
Lin Mo was shocked and was about to answer.
But Bai Jingshu stared at him straight, her eyes full of affection and seriousness, and said word by word: "I like you."
Lin Mo felt his heartbeat quicken suddenly, and subconsciously asked, "Are you teasing me on purpose?"
Bai Jingshu's expression became serious.
“I’m not a person who likes to joke around.
When we first met, I felt that we had a strong affinity, as if we had known each other for a long time.
Later, when the ship exploded, you risked your life to take me in and save me. At that time, you left an indelible mark in my heart.
Later, when the earthquake struck, the concern in your eyes made me feel an unprecedented warmth. "
Lin Mo frowned slightly and reminded: "So, have you ever thought that your liking for me may just be out of gratitude."
Bai Jingshu shook her head vigorously, her eyes determined.
“No, I know very well that this is not out of gratitude, but real liking.
The few days I spent with you were the happiest time of my life, lighting up my otherwise dark world."
As she spoke, Bai Jingshu's eyes gradually dimmed and tears welled up in her eyes.
“I lost my mother when I was very young, and my father told me that my mother died during childbirth.
But later, when I grew up, I accidentally learned from some people that my mother was not dead at all.
But for some unspeakable reasons, she went overseas and has not been heard from since. She has not returned for more than 20 years.
I don’t know why a mother could abandon her child after giving birth to her, and not care about her for more than 20 years, and never come back once.”
As soon as she finished speaking, tears welled up in Bai Jingshu's eyes and rolled down her cheeks like beads that had broken off the string.
It can be heard that she said this with a lot of resentment.
Lin Mo pursed his lips, feeling a little sorry for Bai Jingshu, but he did not interrupt her. He just let her continue talking quietly.
He knew that these things might be secrets that she had buried in her heart for a long time.
Telling it now may be a relief for her.
“I asked my father about my mother, but he avoided the question and scolded me for not asking any more questions, as if my mother’s affairs were a taboo.
Later, my father was shot and assassinated by a traitor during a speech. I never had the chance to ask about my mother, and that became an eternal regret in my heart. "
Bai Jingshu burst into tears and her body trembled slightly.
"Later, I was fostered in the home of my uncle Huang. He was a revolutionary and was very kind to me on the surface, but in fact he wanted to use me to help him through my relationship with Qiaoyan. I was like a chess piece, being manipulated by them at will, but I had nowhere to escape."
When she said this, tears streamed down Bai Jingshu's face and she cried heartbreakingly.
Lin Mo couldn't bear it any longer, and reached out to hold her gently in his arms, gently patting her shoulders that were trembling from sobbing, his voice low and gentle.
"Everything bad will pass. I'm here and I won't let you suffer any more."
Who would have thought that Bai Jingshu, who is usually as aloof, cold, resolute and unyielding as a plum blossom, actually has such a fragile and unknown side.
Perhaps, only in front of Lin Mo could she completely let down her guard and vent out all the secrets buried deep in her heart without any scruples.
Bai Jingshu was still immersed in her own sorrow, and she said to herself: "From childhood to adulthood, I have always felt that the people around me do not really care about me. They either have ulterior motives or are insincere.
Only you make me feel pure care, only you make me feel there is still a trace of warmth in this world. But..."
Lin Mo felt extremely distressed for her. Beneath her strong appearance, she hid a heart that was full of holes and extremely fragile.
He hugged her tightly and whispered, "From now on, I won't let you bear all this pressure alone. I will face it with you."
Bai Jingshu gently pushed Lin Mo away, raised her head, looked at him with tearful eyes, shook her head and said, "No...some things can't be avoided. I know you mean well, but you can't help me..."
"Are you referring to the fact that you were forced to return to Kyoto City to gather intelligence?"