Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Lin Yu hastily said, âItâs not your fault. We barely see each other often, and I was with my mother-in-law during your exhibition, so I didnât have time to chat with you. However, I could tell from your appearance that you were in an excellent state. I was so envious. I didnât expect to meet you here today. It must be fate.â
Xiang Yang also chuckled. Lin Yu was a gentle and sweet girl; no one could refuse her enthusiasm.
âAre you alone? Is Xi Cheng not with you?â Xiang Yang asked politely.
âHe is overseas for work, so I came to watch a play with my friend. Xi Cheng called me just now, so I came out to take the call. I didnât expect to meet you here, Xiang Yang. What a coincidence! Xiang Yang, I really like that pair of bracelets you designed. I wanted to buy them for my mother-in-law, but⦠I didnât make the order list,â Lin Yu answered and embarrassedly looked at Xiang
Yang.
Xiang Yang understood Lin Yuâs intentions and inquired, âDo you still remember the product number? Iâll ask later if thereâs any stock.â âReally? Thatâs great, Xiang Yang! Thank you so much!â Lin Yu replied, overjoyed.
Xiang Yang wanted to head inside, but Lin Yu inconspicuously stopped her, saying, âXiang Yang, I would like you to design the jewelry Iâll wear for my wedding with Xi Cheng. I wonder if you have the time to chat with me about it.â
âHave you guys set a date for your wedding? Iâll get my assistant to check my schedule. Iâll definitely help as long as Iâm free. Thank you for liking my work,â Xiang Yang told her politely.
âXiang Yang, youâre so kind! I really donât know how to thank you,â Lin Yu said excitedly.
Xiang Yang smiled. âIâll be glad so long as you and Xi Cheng live happily together. Letâs go in; weâll miss the rest of the play if we keep chatting here.â
Lin Yu embarrassedly apologized, âOops, I forgot about that. Iâm really sorry, Xiang Yang.â
The two of them walked in one after another. On the narrow pathway, Xiang Yangâwho was walking in frontâsuddenly stopped.
Shi Gao had thrown herself into Shi Kels arms and hugged his waist tightly, crying, âShi Ke, what donât you like about me? Why wonât you consider me once more?â
Shi Ke nervously raised his hands to avoid touching her and said, âS-stand up and talk properly.â
âI wonât! Shi Ke, I beg you! Please, give me another chance,â Shi Gao sobbed.
Shi Ke was exasperated and panic-stricken. He suddenly saw Xiang Yang standing on the opposite side and relievedly called out, âXiang Yang!â
Xiang Yang stepped forward, pulled Shi Gao off of Shi Ke, and dragged him toward the exit without saying a word. Shi Gao shouted behind them, âXiang Yang, you donât deserve Shi Ke! Youâre not worthy of him! Do you dare to let him know about your wretched past? Xiang Yang, let Shi Ke go already!â
Xiang Yang stopped in her tracks. Shi Ke placed an arm around her waist and didnât allow her to look back. He turned his head and warned, âShi Gao, thatâs enough! Xiang Yang is my wife. I wonât allow anyone to slander her!â
âShi Ke, if youâd married anyone else, if youâre happy, then no matter how much I love you, I wouldâve let you go with my silent blessings, but not when itâs Xiang Yang! She doesnât deserve happiness! Someone died because of her!â Shi Gao practically shouted.
Shi Ke didnât want to talk to her anymore, soâarm still around herâhe steered Xiang Yang towards the exit and squeezed past Lin Yu.
Yun Nan had gotten a call from Shi Ke and quickly rushed to Shi Ke and Xiang Yangâs house according to the address given by Shi Nian.
Shi Ke said anxiously, âYun Nan, please help me keep Xiang Yang company. I have an urgent mission and must leave immediately. She had an unpleasant encounter today. Iâm worried that if she goes home to my parents, theyâll be more of a hindrance than help because they donât know the situation.â
âWhat happened to Xiang Yang?â Yun Nan asked, puzzled.
Shi Ke scratched his head. âI canât explain it right now. Please help me keep her company. If sheâs willing to talk, just listen. If not, Iâll tell you when I have the chance in the future. I have to leave now. Military orders canât be disobeyed.â
Shi Ke was burning with anxiety. Yun Nan hurriedly nodded. âYou should leave quickly, Shi Ke. Iâll keep Xiang Yang company. Donât worry; Iâll definitely complete my mission.â
Shi Ke nodded solemnly and turned back to look at the tightly shut bedroom door before leaving resolutely.
Yun Nan looked around the house and guessed that it was probably given to them by Shi Nian. It was very similar to Shi Nianâs ridiculously large house. You could tell at a glance that the two houses were ârelated.â
Yun Nan found the kitchen. As expected, the windows were bright and clean. Even the refrigerator was squeaky clean and empty. She could only order some ingredients online and wait for their arrival..n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om