Xiao Lijin was silent for a moment, then said, "I will leave."
Bai Qingzhu looked at him strangely, hearing that there was a "but" coming.
Sure enough, Xiao Lijin spoke, "But I want to take Ah Lan with me."
Bai Qingzhu had no way to refute it. She remembered the village chief saying that Ah Lan always wanted to see the outside world, and now that her grandfather was gone, it was right for Xiao Lijin to take care of her.
However, her heart still felt uncomfortable.
Xiao Lijin kept looking at her, wondering why her presence always seemed to break the mold of everything he had, for instance, whether or not to take Ah Lan was his idea, his intention, but he cared very much about her opinion.
Yet, he didn't say anything.
Bai Qingzhu tried hard to pull out a smile, "Okay, it's your decision."
The heart beating in Xiao Lijin's chest was surprisingly aching, as if even his breathing was hindered.
"President, President."
