After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 261 Love is a Bondage

The Lin family has a residence in the east of the city, which is usually managed by Elder Fang. Since Lin Qingxiang is going to live in the capital, Elder Fang handed over the keys to the residence to her.

The families living in the east of the city were all wealthy and powerful. Even with the Lin family's wealth, they could only afford a small courtyard house with a small garden in the east of the city.

It's not that they can't afford better, but that they're not qualified to buy. However, it's definitely enough for him and Lin Qingxiang.

Since Lin Zhengwei and Lin Qingxiang had stayed here recently, the courtyard was relatively clean and tidy.

Moreover, because this mansion is rarely used, there are no servants inside. After a while, the servants sent by the Lin family to take care of Lin Qingxiang will come to the capital with the caravan.

"Shen Xu, where would you like to stay?" Lin Qingxiang asked with a smile.

"The guest does as the host does."

"What if I let you live with me?"

"Do not make jokes."

"What are you joking about? Weren't we together in the train carriage?"

"We only rode in the same car during the day, and I haven't slept outside the car for the past few days."

"Not asleep?"

"It's a special state that I call meditation, which allows me to block out my perception of the outside world and focus on my inner world."

"But you still fell asleep, didn't you?"

"Since you don't want to live with me, you can stay in Lin Xi's room! He probably doesn't need it anymore. I'll take you to see it."

Following Lin Qingxiang into Lin Xi's room, Shen Xu couldn't help but marvel at the Lin family's wealth. Although it was just a temporary residence, it was decorated very luxuriously, with numerous calligraphy and paintings and antiques displayed inside, and the furniture was also extremely exquisite.

It seems that once the Lin family's servants arrive, this place will likely be revitalized.

"It's a pity that Xiao Xi has never stayed here, so you'll have to take advantage of it."

"I've never lived in such a nice room before, not even once in my life," Shen Xu said, looking at the surrounding decorations with a touch of emotion.

"So how are you going to thank me?" A sly glint appeared in Lin Qingxiang's eyes.

"How about I pay some rent?" Shen Xu asked tentatively.

Lin Qingxiang looked at the man in front of her speechlessly, "Do you think I need your little bit of money? Come with me!"

"Let's go in and take a look!" Lin Qingxiang led him to the room next door.

Although he was somewhat puzzled, he still pushed open the door and went in. Looking at the beautifully decorated woman's boudoir in front of him, his first reaction was to back out, but Lin Qingxiang had already closed the door.

"This is Qingxiang's room, it's not really appropriate for me to stay here!" Shen Xu turned his head and gave a slightly forced smile.

"It's just a room, it doesn't mean anything. I haven't even stayed here for more than a few days. Besides, I still need you to cultivate my ancient techniques. Do you expect me to go to your room and find you on my own initiative?" Lin Qingxiang said with a smile.

"That's what I say, but it just doesn't feel quite right."

"I've been yours for a long time, you just haven't been willing to admit it. I don't even need you to take responsibility, so what are you afraid of?" Lin Qingxiang hugged Shen Xu from behind.

"Qingxiang, you still have a chance to turn back, but I am destined to leave."

"You said you don't need me to take responsibility, but how can I not take responsibility for you? But I can't even guarantee my own life, so how can I take responsibility for you?" Shen Xu said helplessly.

“I don’t want to look back at all, even if you insist on leaving. If you resolve the troubles around you, would you consider accepting me?” Lin Qingxiang slowly released her arms.

Seeing Lin Qingxiang's dejected expression, he couldn't bear to say anything cruel, so he smiled and said, "My troubles can't be solved overnight. You should focus on your cultivation first!"

Hearing Shen Xu's words, Lin Qingxiang's eyes lit up, and she hugged him tightly again, saying happily, "I definitely will!"

Regardless of how things develop in the future, it's definitely not wrong to encourage Lin Qingxiang to focus on her cultivation. He's destined to run away anyway, so it doesn't matter if he has a lot of emotional debts.

"Qingxiang, can you let me go now?"

"do not want!"

"But my injury hasn't fully healed yet!"

"Liar!"

"It wasn't the initial injury, but rather the injury inflicted by Senior Bi."

"I didn't use any force." Lin Qingxiang immediately released Shen Xu and looked at him with worried eyes.

"What an easy woman to fool." Shen Xu sighed softly, then sat down on the sandalwood chair in the room.

"It seems that Elder Fang of Mojinfang is reluctant to hand it over to you. You'd better check Mojinfang's accounts recently, because you probably won't be able to find anything after a while," Shen Xu reminded him.

"Old Fang is an elder of the Lin family. When my grandfather was still alive, he was in charge of the Mojinfang business. He was very careful in his work, and he would send the account books back to Fumo City every year. My father did not find any problems."

Moreover, several of his children work for the Lin family, so I don't really believe he would do anything behind the Lin family's back.

As for his reluctance to hand over Mojinfang to me, that's only natural. After all, he's been the manager for so many years, and it would be uncomfortable for anyone to suddenly ask him to hand over Mojinfang to me.

"Furthermore, I need to gradually get involved in the business of Mojinfang. The situation in the capital is complex and multifaceted. Old Master Fang has been running this business for so many years, and there are many things I really need him to teach me."

"Why are you suddenly so concerned about my affairs?" Lin Qingxiang smiled as she came to his side and gently massaged his temples with her delicate hands.

"Because the moment he saw you, a hint of panic flashed in his eyes. But judging from what you said, I must have seen wrong!" Shen Xu couldn't help but close his eyes. Lin Qingxiang's technique was very gentle, making him feel very comfortable. He hadn't slept for many days.

"I suddenly came from Fumo City to Mojinfang in the capital. It's normal for him to be a little flustered because he was afraid I would find fault with him," Lin Qingxiang said thoughtfully.

Seeing that Shen Xu hadn't answered for a long time, Lin Qingxiang smiled and said, "When I'm at home, I often massage my father. He often falls asleep comfortably while I'm massaging him. He also said that whoever marries me in the future will be lucky, and that I will definitely be a good wife."

But why did fate let me meet you? And why did it make me fall in love with someone destined to cause me pain?

You could have let me live out my days alone in the Blood Central Realm, and I wouldn't blame you, because that was my own choice.

But why do you teach me the ancient methods? Is it out of pity for me? Or is it because of that ridiculous sense of responsibility you feel towards me?

Even if you don't say it, I know that there must be a thousand times better than me who like you. Compared to them, I have almost no advantage, but I'm not without a chance, right?

I will listen to you and cultivate diligently. You said that my talent for cultivation is better than yours, so I certainly won't be worse than you.

You say you yearn for freedom, but love is destined to be a constraint!