Although Xia Lin's unpleasant mood lingered for a long time, when everyone else had left and only their big family was sitting at the dinner table, about to have the formal meal, Xia Lin had to put on a happy face.
Today was Aichen's father's birthday. He couldn't spoil the fun. As for Naya sitting right across from him, the only thing he could do was to ignore her. There was no other option. Could he just kick her out?
Seeing Naya flashing him a fake, official smile, Xia Lin was seething with anger inside, but he still had to put on a show.
After enduring that uncomfortable meal and giving the birthday gift, at Xia Lin's hint, Karoon proposed they go back to the palace soon.
On the airship, Xia Lin didn't bother to hide his depression. But at that time, Karoon seemed to be dealing with some official business on his optical computer and didn't notice. When they got back to their own bedroom suite in the palace, Karoon asked, "What's wrong with you tonight? I noticed you were in a bad mood during dinner. You did a good job of hiding it, though, Xiaolin."
Would Xia Lin complain? Of course he would. He rambled on about what had happened when he met Naya today and then bitterly criticized Naya.
"So, I'm saying, the way she acted so obedient in front of Aichen's father and Nolen's father, is she actually a two - faced person?"
After venting, Xia Lin felt much less depressed. But when he looked up, he found Karoon looking at him with a very strange expression.
Oh no. He had heard that Karoon and Naya had a good relationship after all those thousands of years together. What if Karoon hated him for speaking ill of Naya in front of him?
Xia Lin nervously lowered his head and fidgeted with his fingers. What would he do if Karoon really got angry?
But unexpectedly, Karoon wasn't angry. "It seems Naya really hates you. There are indeed some problems with her character. I've always been too lazy to argue with her just because she's sort of my younger sister. But since she treated you like this, I'll go to father's place tomorrow..."
Xia Lin shook his head. "Forget it. It's enough for me to know you're on my side. After all, Aichen's father likes Naya very much. For Aichen's father's sake, let's forgive Naya this time. But if she keeps pushing me around in the future, I won't put up with it anymore!"
Karoon stroked Xia Lin's head. "I'll also take revenge for you!"
Xia Lin looked at Karoon gratefully. "You're so good to me." But the better you are to me, the harder it will be for me to leave you in the future.
It was all the system's fault! Why did it come up with this love value and the task of redeeming the villain? It was all the system's fault!
System: Meow?
The following days were quite peaceful. Apart from increasing the love value and preventing Karoon from being overly cruel, Xia Lin's life was rather comfortable.
However, as the protagonist, it was impossible for him to live a peaceful life forever. One day, Xia Lin went to the coach as usual to exercise.
This coach named O'Neal was very competent and gentle. Xia Lin quite liked this coach and was thinking about giving him a birthday gift when it was his birthday.
But Xia Lin always felt that there was something strange about the coach today, giving him a sense of discord.
"Huff, huff, huff. I've finished today's training. Coach, I'm leaving. Bye. See you the day after tomorrow!"