117: Are you scared?

Xu Zimo's laughter immediately made Lin Zhuimiao lower her head even further.

It was then that Xu Zimo reached for her small hand.

The moment her small hand was touched, Lin Zhuimiao's body trembled slightly; Xu Zimo could feel her momentary tension, but it quickly relaxed.

She just let him hold her small hand.

A curve instantly formed at the corner of Xu Zimo's mouth.

The two of them walked hand-in-hand out of the elevator to the garage, and it wasn't until they were in the car that Lin Zhuimiao finally mustered the courage to look at Xu Zimo and say, "Brother, I..."

"Still calling me 'Brother'? Grandma has already acknowledged me as her Son-in-law."

Xu Zimo deliberately interrupted her.

The three words "Son-in-law" made Lin Zhuimiao's cheeks flush crimson, and she chided, "Brother!"

It had to be said, a girl's playful rebuke was the most charming.

Xu Zimo couldn't resist, leaned in, and captured her light pink lips.

"Mm!"

Lin Zhuimiao's eyes widened, filled with deep astonishment; she initially wanted to pull back, but her head was already against the seat, leaving her nowhere to retreat.

Then, the city gates fell.

From initial astonishment and tension, she slowly softened... and accepted.

By the time they parted, Lin Zhuimiao's clear, water-like eyes had become shimmering, and with her slightly swollen lips, she looked exceptionally alluring.

Congratulations, Host, for establishing an intimate relationship with Lin Zhuimiao and activating the relocation fund.

Ding!

You have received a relocation fund of 84,000,000. Note: (This fund can only be used for Lin Zhuimiao).

Lin Zhuimiao's favorability +60.

Name: Lin Zhuimiao (Favorability 60/100)

Age: 20

Height: 160

Weight: 45kg

Appearance: 84

Figure: 80

Experience: T1

Xu Zimo hadn't expected Lin Zhuimiao's favorability to be so high.

It was probably because their relationship had been confirmed in front of Relatives at home today.

With this level of favorability, even if he took Lin Zhuimiao to a hotel now, she wouldn't refuse.

Lin Zhuimiao also slowly came back to her senses, and when she looked at Xu Zimo again, her gaze had clearly changed.

If it had been just a moment ago, she could have still lied to herself, thinking that Xu Zimo was only trying to appease the Relatives, but now... their relationship had already changed.

Her heart was filled with joy.

However, it was also tinged with unease and guilt.

After something like this happened, how was she supposed to explain it to her good friend Jiang Yuwei?!

And how could she face her?

"What time does your father-in-law and mother-in-law's high-speed train arrive?"

Xu Zimo's words brought Lin Zhuimiao back to reality, and she subconsciously replied, "Nine-oh-five."

When she reacted, she realized that she had actually acknowledged Xu Zimo's way of addressing her parents.

Her heart was pounding fiercely.

It was already half-past eight.

Xu Zimo just gave her a fierce kiss, then drove to the high-speed train station.

Along the way.

Lin Zhuimiao occasionally stole glances at him, her expression constantly changing, wondering what she was thinking.

After arriving at the high-speed train station, it wasn't long before they picked up her parents.

"Uncle, Auntie."

Xu Zimo greeted them generously and helped with the luggage, while Lin Zhuimiao's parents seemed a bit reserved, observing him at the same time.

They both already knew that their daughter's boyfriend had paid a full 400,000 in medical expenses for her father.

Grateful, yet emotional.

They worked in an electronics factory, and their combined salaries were close to 9,000 yuan a month.

It wasn't a small amount.

Enough to support the family, but they couldn't save much money at the same time.

They clearly couldn't afford such high medical expenses.

If Xu Zimo hadn't extended a helping hand, they truly wouldn't have known what to do.

Xu Zimo looked a bit older than their daughter.

But they were satisfied with his overall image and demeanor; instead, they were a bit worried that their own attire and appearance weren't good, so their gestures inadvertently revealed some restraint.

Xu Zimo dragged one suitcase with one hand and carried a bag with the other, arriving at the underground parking lot.

When the bentley Flying Spur's headlights suddenly illuminated, the light carried an indescribable nobility and elegance, instantly brightening the surrounding gloom.

Lin Zhuimiao's parents didn't recognize what kind of car it was, but they knew it certainly wasn't ordinary.

Especially when Xu Zimo opened the car door and invited them in; looking at the luxurious interior, they felt a little uneasy sitting inside, as if they were afraid of dirtying the seats.

Seeing him treat her parents with such importance, the affection in Lin Zhuimiao's eyes deepened even more.

Lin Zhuimiao's favorability +10.

Favorability was enough again.

However, Xu Zimo didn't exchange it for now.

After dropping Lin Zhuimiao's parents off at the hospital, since too many people couldn't enter the ward at once to disturb, he and Lin Zhuimiao sat on the corridor chairs to wait.

When they had some free time, Xu Zimo held her small hand and opened the system panel.

Height.

No need to add it for now.

An appearance of 70 was enough, and physique... it should actually be added, but if it's just a little, the improvement wouldn't be significant.

Xu Zimo's attention fell on "Special."

Should he try it?

Accumulated favorability: 115. (Can exchange for 1 attribute point, do you want to exchange?)

"Yes."

Ding: Obtained 1 attribute point, remaining favorability is 15.

After the exchange was completed, Xu Zimo unhesitatingly clicked on "Special."

Special: 16 (+/-)

"16..."

Xu Zimo could feel some subtle changes happening in his body.

Although it couldn't be measured right now.

But the system wouldn't possibly trick him out of his attribute points on this.

Half an hour later.

Lin Zhuimiao's parents walked out of the ward.

Her father's condition had stabilized, so they were no longer as worried.

As soon as they came out, they expressed their gratitude to Xu Zimo again.

It was almost ten o'clock at night, so Xu Zimo found a hotel and booked two suites.

The suites were naturally not on the same floor.

After her parents got out of the elevator, Lin Zhuimiao thought about what she might have to face and immediately became nervous.

Because he was holding her hand, Xu Zimo could naturally feel her tension.

"Are you scared?"

"Mm."

Lin Zhuimiao nodded.

Before coming here, Xu Zimo was her good friend's boyfriend, and now, they were actually going to share a room?

Although the process seemed to happen naturally.

But... it was developing a bit too fast.

Would she be misunderstood as being too casual?

Therefore, at this moment, Lin Zhuimiao's heart was both restless and mixed with a trace of fear of the unknown.

Xu Zimo still cared about her feelings, so he said, "Should I go book another room?"

Lin Zhuimiao, who was originally struggling internally, heard these words and suddenly looked up at him, the previous unease and fear in her eyes instantly replaced by tension: "Don't... don't go."

Compared to those things, she seemed more afraid of losing Xu Zimo because of this.

So, she instead tightly gripped Xu Zimo's hand, as if afraid he would suddenly leave her.

"Okay, I won't go."