Chapter 2, Mobile Ringtone
"Brother... are you downstairs?" Luo Ye put down Xue Er and walked to the window, looking down. A rugged military SUV was parked below, and a man in a black suit was looking up while holding a mobile phone.
"Xue'er..." After putting down her phone, Luo Ye picked up Xue'er again, tears streaming down her face. Xue'er, not knowing what had happened, looked at the tearful Luo Ye with a bewildered expression.
Watching Luo Ye's disappearing figure, Jin Ke felt a sense of loss in his heart. The memories of the past three months surfaced in his mind. It was difficult for Luo Ye to persuade her family regarding this matter. The happiness of the three of them together was likely coming to an end at this moment. He and Xue Er would have to embark on a journey of escape in the depths of the night.
My account has been frozen by my family. I will think of other ways to get money to transfer to you. Please take good care of Xue'er. " Luo Ye's tears flowed down uncontrollably.
You can take a car to see her. As for my studies... for Xue'er, some sacrifices are worth it. Jin Ke looked at Luo Ye. He wished that he could possess extraordinary strength now, the ability to protect her, to protect Xue'er, to protect this family. However, he is still just a seventeen-year-old student.
"My family might be willing to adopt Xue'er, but... in the future... they will definitely prevent you and me... from meeting with Xue'er," Luo Ye hesitated to bring up to Jin Ke. Given her brother's character, after learning about this matter, he would most likely give Jin Ke a sum of money and then take Xue'er away, thereafter forbidding Jin Ke from approaching her and Xue'er even a step.
The beautiful campus belle, Luo Ye, can appear in his humble and dilapidated house for no other reason than because of Xue Er. If Xue Er were to be taken away, it is likely that she would never appear here again. Luo Ye is not only beautiful, an excellent dancer, and a top student, but she also has a wonderful personality, making her the ideal choice for a wife
What should I do? What should I do? They want to take Xue'er away! Luo Ye followed Jin Ke back to his home, holding Xue'er, his eyes red with anxiety.
Jin Ke was taken aback... It was evident that this ringtone did not belong to him
The man's name is Luo Yi, the brother of Luo Ye
You wait for my message, it is now 6 o'clock. If I have not called you by 8 o'clock this evening, it means that I may not have reached an agreement with my family, or I might even be under their control. You should take Xue'er and leave to hide for a while.
Most importantly, over the past three months, Jin Ke's feelings for Xue Er have become indistinguishable from that of a father and daughter.
"Where are you... going?" Luo Ye lowered her head, burying her face into Xue Er's small face. Xue Er babbled and reached out her little hands to touch Luo Ye's face, leaving a few red marks on Luo Ye's cheek, but Luo Ye remained completely unaware.
Once he and Snow escape to another place, it is uncertain when they will be able to see Luo Ye again
"Xue'er is my daughter, and no one can take her away from me." Jin Ke's expression darkened. He only had a fondness for Luo Ye, but over the past few months, his feelings for Xue'er had developed into familial affection. If the Luo family truly came to him, he could agree to never meet Luo Ye again, but it was absolutely impossible to take Xue'er away.
Jin Ke possesses a remarkable talent for gaming operations and is an adept gamer. He has been writing novels for over two years, focusing primarily on gaming-related themes, incorporating his insights and techniques from various games. Over the course of two years, he has accumulated a modest readership. Although he is considered a rather mediocre writer, the current market for online novels is quite favorable. With diligent effort to produce more content each month, he can earn between 3,000 to 5,000 yuan, which is sufficient to support himself and Xue'er.
"Xue'er, your mother will definitely find a way to keep you! Xue'er must be strong! Xue'er must take care of herself!" Luo Ye kissed Xue'er's face repeatedly, then turned around and walked to the door, forcing herself not to look back before closing the door and rushing down the stairs
Luo Ye, with tears streaming down her face, looked reluctantly at Xue Er. When she reached the door, she suddenly rushed back, extending her arms to embrace Xue Er in Jin Ke's arms, inadvertently hugging Jin Ke as well.
What should we do? Speak up!" Luo Ye looked at Jin Ke with some anxiety. Deep down, she was actually a person without many ideas. During the three months of raising Xue Er together with Jin Ke, she had become somewhat accustomed to following Jin Ke's arrangements regarding various matters concerning Xue Er.
In Jin Ke's heart, the two of them are like family to him. If Xue Er were to be forcibly taken away, it would mean that this family is being forcibly torn apart, which is something Jin Ke absolutely cannot accept
Jin Ke looked at Luo Ye without saying a word. In a sense, this beautiful girl in front of him had been with him for three months, and they had never discussed topics of affection or love. However, it would be impossible to say that Jin Ke had no other thoughts about this kind-hearted and beautiful campus belle.
"Are you coming down, or should I go up?" Luo Yi asked Luo Ye over the phone, his tone sounding quite angry
"I will take Xue'er away tonight, to a place where no one can find us." Jin Ke made his decision. Academics and everything else were unimportant to him; Xue'er was the most important. For her, he was willing to spare no effort.
"Do not worry, Xue'er, and do not argue with your family. No matter what happens, do not lose hope. I will wait for your news. If you do not call by 8 o'clock, I will take Xue'er away." Jin Ke nodded.
During the three months, she was constantly thinking about Xue'er. She and Xue'er had established an extremely deep bond, which could be described as a mother-daughter relationship without exaggeration. If someone were to take Xue'er away, it would be more painful than killing her.
Go to Huanghe City, find a place in the urban-rural fringe to rent a house, while writing and taking care of Xue'er. Jin Ke cannot consider too much for the time being
Jin Ke remained silent; he sensed that this matter would likely not be so simple
Xue Er stared at Luo Ye with her big eyes, perhaps sensing Luo Ye's sadness, she also appeared somewhat uneasy
Xue Er seemed to sense something, and began to cry in Jin Ke's arms. It took Jin Ke quite a while to soothe her before she finally calmed down
Jin Ke gathered up Xue Er's clothes, diapers, milk powder, and bottles one by one and packed them into a large bag. Just as he finished, a sudden ringtone from his mobile phone rang out.
Your family will definitely put a lot of pressure on you regarding this matter. You should take care of yourself first. I will find a way to handle the financial issues and will not let Xue'er suffer.
Jin Ke set an alarm on his phone for 8:00 PM. If Luo Ye had not called by that time, he would have to leave; otherwise, he would not only lose Luo Ye but also Xue Er, a result he absolutely could not accept
"Do not come up, I will go down. Give me a few minutes." Luo Ye quickly replied to Luo Yi
"Are you going to Huanghe City? Then what should I do if I want to see Xue'er in the future? Also, what about your studies?" Luo Ye's expression became dim again.
"If you don't come down in five minutes, I will go up." Luo Yi hung up the phone
Take care of yourself, and do not argue with your family. Explain the circumstances to them clearly, as I believe they are reasonable people. Jin Ke also gave a few instructions to Luo Ye
Thank you, I entrust Xue'er to you!" Luo Ye handed Xue'er over to Jin Ke's embrace
If one focuses on writing instead of attending school, they will definitely earn more than before
"This... please don't rush to take Xue'er away. Let me go home and discuss it with my family first. If I can persuade them, perhaps you can stay by Xue'er's side." Luo Ye hesitated somewhat.
Luo Ye's phone rang, and upon seeing the number, she became somewhat anxious
"You should go back and have a good talk with your family. Don't worry too much; I will take good care of her." Jin Ke comforted Luo Ye with a few words.
Jin Ke's body inexplicably trembled; this was also the closest gesture Luo Ye had shown him in the past three months of being "family," although it could also have been an accidental embrace