Mated at First Sight
Chapter 787 - 528

Chapter 787: 528

"Sister, did you and uncle used to live here?" Standing in front of the Black Forest, Gong Yu asked Mu Lin.

This place radiated a sense of danger and chilling eeriness; no wonder it was called the Black Forest.

"Yes." Mu Lin nodded faintly, "Ever since I can remember, I’ve lived here. However, every once in a while, I would move downhill to live for a few months, for studying, as well as to blend into the world. My Master did this so I would not become a hermit."

Mu Lin continued: "Master often descended the mountain to practice medicine. He would be away for a month or two, sometimes even three months. Despite his superior medical skills, he was poor. Sometimes he even had to pay out of his pocket to treat people, not to mention the many times he didn’t charge at all; Mu Jue loved to be a barefoot doctor in some remote villages, treating people for free, giving out free medicine."

The only time he made some money was when he was formally working at certain places; even then, he had to spend a lot on tuition fees, after all, she needed to learn when she was young.

Mu Lin often wondered, if it wasn’t for her Master’s ample savings, perhaps they would have starved long ago.

The medical books were probably moved over from the Gong Family, and as for the treasures... They were probably moved from the Tang Family. Mu Lin thought her Master had great foresight.

Thinking of this, Mu Lin’s gaze fell on Gong Muxue.

From the moment they left the house till now, something about her felt off; after not seeing each other for more than twenty years, they had grown apart as if one was in heaven and the other on earth.

Mu Lin truly felt heartbroken for her mother.

If only Master had disclosed her true heritage earlier, perhaps they could be together now, alive.

Regrettably... with a light sigh, Mu Lin stepped forward to support Gong Muxue, "Mother, let’s go inside." It’s time to mourn.

Gong Muxue nodded, she gave a smile to Mu Lin, but the curve of her lips was filled with heart-wrenching bitterness.

Gong Yu stood on the other side, holding Gong Muxue, her mouth pulled into a tight line; she didn’t know how to comfort Gong Muxue, not to mention that her curiosity was gone.

Qiaozi and Yinzi led the way inside, for the first time, Qiaozi didn’t shun Yinzi when he clung onto her body, even when he was on her head; Yinzi for the first time did not cause trouble.

Although they didn’t understand, they could feel it.

After about an hour of walking, the three of them arrived at Mu Lin and Mu Jue’s home.

"This house is so beautiful." Gong Yu exclaimed when she saw the house; she felt it was indeed a beautiful place.

The house was surrounded by medicinal herbs, Mu Lin must have planted these, in reality, these were transplanted by Mu Lin; the log cabins were scattered around like an idyllic paradise.

The three of them entered the house, Mu Lin put down the things, and then took the luggage from Qiaozi’s back; unusually, This Time, Qiaozi and Yinzi didn’t excitedly fly off, they stayed obediently, as if they were waiting for an order from Mu Lin or Gong Muxue.

They kept in mind the task that Mu Lin assigned to them, to protect Gong Muxue; this was a very important task.

Mu Lin lightly curled her lip and said, "You two go and play for a bit, you won’t be so free after I leave tomorrow." So if they wanted to go and greet their friends, they should hurry.

Hearing Mu Lin’s words, the two looked at each other for a moment, and in the next second, they vanished in the blink of an eye, which amazed Gong Yu.

This was the first time the two of them had such tacit understanding.

"Linlin, where is his room?" Gong Muxue looked at Mu Lin, her sorrowful eyes filled with a trace of anticipation. Mu Lin once again stepped forward to support her and walked towards Mu Jue’s room.

The current Gong Muxue looked as if she could fall any moment, even the lightest breeze could topple her over.

It wasn’t too long since Mu Lin last came back to the Black Forest, so the room was still fairly clean.

Standing at the door, for the first time, Gong Muxue pushed Mu Lin away, "Linlin, I want to sit here for a while, to rest." Without waiting for Mu Lin to respond, she walked into the room, step by step, slowly.

"Okay." Watching Gong Muxue’s retreating figure, Mu Lin sighed softly, turned around and pulled the equally worried Gong Yu outside; the current Gong Muxue needed to be alone.

Her mother wanted to spend some time alone with her father.

Master becoming her father is a happy thing, but Mu Lin felt a sourness in her heart.

Master, if you were still alive, I would definitely call you father; unfortunately, this wish can never be fulfilled, for her or for her Master.

Her revenge was done, but Mu Lin suddenly felt a void in her heart.

Inside the hall, Mu Lin turned to Gong Yu, "This place hasn’t been lived in for a long time, let’s tidy up a bit." There was some dust, and the quilts needed to be aired.

Airing the quilts required going quite far; there was sunlight around the house, but it wasn’t for long, only a little.

"Okay." Gong Yu nodded, worry clear in her eyes, "Sister, do you think auntie will be okay?" Seeing auntie like this, she was genuinely worried that she might do something drastic.

"Don’t worry, she won’t." At least, not now, they just recognized each other, and she was pregnant; Mu Lin believed Gong Muxue wouldn’t think about dying for Mu Jue, not so soon, she still needed her, and Mu Lin was confident about that.

Otherwise, Mu Lin wouldn’t dare leave Gong Muxue alone here, being alone is risky, not to mention that her Master’s remains were here as well; in truth, this place was the best final resting place for Gong Muxue.

"Alright." Gong Yu was really trusting in what Mu Lin said, then she followed Mu Lin to tidy up.

Inside Mu Jue’s room.

Gong Muxue walked slowly inside, her eyes lifted slightly, scrutinizing every corner of the room as if she wanted to imprint every detail into her heart.

This is the place where the man she loved lived for a decade and a half, isn’t it? It’s really warm, standing in this room, she even felt that she could still sense his unique presence.

The view in front of her became blurry, but when the tears rolled down her cheeks, there was a moment of clarity before it became blurry again.

She cried without a sound, her fingers tracing everything that Mu Jue had once touched, feeling his presence, Gong Muxue even felt that she was somehow, happy.