The Downtrodden Villain In A Redemption Romance Novel Chapter 34

Chapter 34 Transformation

The bus drove smoothly until the sky gradually darkened and the lights in the carriage were extinguished. Only occasionally when a vehicle in the opposite lane passed by would a fleeting light and shadow be cast, briefly illuminating the sleeping or numb faces in the bus.

Xu Wen leaned on his shoulder, already sleeping deeply.His shallow and regular breaths brushed against the skin on the side of Lu Qingrang’s neck, bringing with it warm moisture, like a feather gently scratching it, but its presence was surprisingly strong.

Lu Qingrang maintained this posture, his body a little stiff from being immobile for a long time, but he had no intention of moving.

In the darkness, people’s senses seemed to become particularly sharp, and Lu Qing made him hear the sound of his own heartbeat.

Bang.Bang.Bang.

Calm and powerful, not as lifeless as before.

A strange warmth flows between the limbs and bones. It is not the heat of summer, but the melting warmth rising from the bottom of the heart.He lowered his eyes and looked at the person leaning on his shoulder. Is it because of this close body temperature?

Not entirely, it seems.

His thoughts were a little confused. It seemed that he hadn’t thought of Su Xia for a long time.

The name that once made him pour out all his emotions and finally pushed him into the abyss seemed to have become blurred.The face in the memory is still beautiful, but it is like looking through frosted glass, and the unforgettable pain has gradually lost its sharp edge.

Nowadays, only in the middle of the night when I am disturbed by nightmares, that face will briefly appear with a cold smile, and then it will be driven away by the deeper darkness, or the unconscious murmurs of the people around me.

Instead, there was another vivid figure.

Reckless, always a little fussy, but at times frighteningly sharp.

Her eyes would light up because of his unintentional reminder, she would clumsily change the subject because he was depressed, she would be sincerely proud because he showed a little bit of value, her eyes would burst with astonishing strength because he was in danger… and like now, she would lean against him without defense and trusting completely, sleeping like a child who has found a home.

Xu Wen.

This name has quietly filled every corner of his mind.

Family?

Lu Qingrang silently chewed on these unfamiliar words in his heart, and was immediately covered with deeper confusion and self-mockery.

What should family…be like?

His native family only brought him use and neglect, but Su Xia… He once thought it was love and salvation, but in the end he found that it was just a mirage, arsenic wrapped in honey.

What about Xu Wen?

This person suddenly appeared at the lowest point of his life, forcefully pulled him back from the edge of death, protected him all the way, and coaxed him to the present.

He would bandage his wounds and plan his future. He would be at a loss because of his tears and would become anxious because of his slight changes in mood.

Ever since I asked this man to change his words, the “Brother Lu” has never changed again.

Maybe…this really counts as family, right?

Since we are family members, we cannot only be protected forever.

The figures of him and Xu Wen cuddling together were vaguely reflected on the car window.

Looking at Xu Wen’s slightly frowning brows even in his sleep, thinking about how he almost got into danger when he pawned his watch for the 10,000 yuan, thinking about how he was involved in this endless escape because of himself, thinking about how he had to work hard to take care of his emotions even though he was exhausted.

Strong self-blame flooded into my heart like a tide.

This cannot go on.

He could not let Xu Wen live a precarious life forever.Xu Wen deserves a stable life, where he doesn’t have to be constantly vigilant about pursuing soldiers, and doesn’t have to worry about his next meal or his next train ticket.

Xu Wen treated him too well and was too careful.He always avoids the scars of his past, never mentions the bankrupt company, never mentions the businesses he was once proud of and has now become a laughing stock.This thoughtfulness protected his poor self-esteem, but it also made it impossible for Lu Qingrang to enjoy this care peacefully.

He must become valuable.

This idea has never been so clear and firm.

He can no longer be a liability that only passively accepts protection and does nothing but cause trouble and consume resources.He needs to stand up again and have the ability to protect himself and even… protect Xu Wen.

He needs to find a solid path forward for their shared, yet vague, future.

Going to Lincheng is just a temporary respite.He couldn’t really expect to live a good life in that strange city with Xu Wen’s little, perhaps unstable, income and his own dilapidated body.That’s too naive and irresponsible.

He needs a job.A job that allows you to utilize your strengths and is sufficiently concealed.

Maybe the expertise that got him to the top and down again can be used to take on some remote technology projects?Or use the understanding of gray areas to do information analysis?

For Xu Wen.

For this person who pulled him up from the quagmire, gave him a second life, and allowed him to start hoping for the future again.

He wants Xu Wen to live well.I want to see Xu Wen’s face no longer worried and tired, and I want to see him laugh truly peacefully and heartlessly.

This desire was so strong that it even overcame the doubts about his own abilities and the fear of the unknown deep in his heart.

Lu Qingrang moved his numb arms very gently, being careful not to disturb the sleeping person on his shoulders.

He adjusted his breathing and looked out the window at the thick night.The darkness was still deep, but a small but determined flame ignited in his eyes.

It is a plan for the future, a desire to regain control of destiny, and even more… a heavy responsibility called responsibility.

He was no longer running just to stay alive.

From this moment on, he wanted to live a better life, to think, to plan, and to meet all challenges for the sake of this person who regarded him as family and trusted him wholeheartedly.

“Well…”

Xu Wen moved unconsciously in his sleep and uttered a vague murmur.

His arms groped in the darkness, and with sleepy clumsiness, he gently put them on the back of Lu Qingrang’s neck, gently pressing down on the shoulders and back that were always straight.

“You should also sleep against me for a while…” He mumbled inarticulately, his voice full of sleep, “It’s going to be a long time…”

That warm hand, with irresistible tenderness, gently pressed Lu Qingrang’s head on his slightly thin but extremely firm shoulder.

“Go to sleep soon…”

Xu Wen adjusted his posture in a daze, as if he had completed an important task. His breathing quickly became even and long, and he fell into a deep sleep.

Lu Qingrang was stunned.

Xu Wen’s clean breath lingered on the tip of his nose, and his warm body temperature came from his shoulders.

He looked at Xu Wen’s sleeping face close at hand. His eyes, which were always smiling or anxious, were quietly closed at the moment, and his long eyelashes cast soft shadows under his eyes.A very faint but true smile spread across Lu Qing’s lips unconsciously.

He obediently relaxed his tense shoulders and neck, and like a cat that finally found its home, he gently rubbed against the reassuring shoulder and found the most comfortable position.

“Okay.”

He responded softly, slowly closing his eyes with a tenderness that he hadn’t even noticed.

This time, sleep came quickly.