Chapter 317

Yu Yue's candid confession left everyone present utterly stunned.

The abrupt shift in the topic was the least of their concerns. What truly baffled them was that Yu Yue, a scion of the Yu family, had made such a decision that went against the traditions of his ancestors. It was almost inconceivable.

For one, the distribution of the Yu family's wealth was tied to the number of children, which meant that no one would ever consider being childless.

But since Yu Yue had dared to announce this in such a grand setting, everyone believed him without question.

They couldn’t help but find it amusing. Just moments ago, Ke Yun'er had been adamant that Yu Yue was the father of her child. Who would have thought that he couldn’t even have children anymore?

【Holy crap, Yu Yue, you’re a legend! Is this your way of shutting down Ke Yun'er’s schemes? Since he can’t have kids, who cares if Bai Xiaoxi can or not? This is a masterstroke.】

Meanwhile, Bai Xiaoxi and her parents were staring at Yu Yue in shock.

They were aware of Yu Yue’s decision to remain childless, though he had led Bai Xiaoxi to believe it was his own choice. Her parents knew the truth—he had done it for her. What they hadn’t known was that Yu Yue had secretly undergone surgery to ensure it.

While the procedure could be reversed, the sheer determination behind his actions deeply moved the Bai family.

They understood that Yu Yue didn’t need to go to such lengths. After all, Bai Xiaoxi couldn’t get pregnant. But he had done it to shield her from any future pressure or scrutiny from the Yu family, ensuring he could always be her safe harbor.

“Why… didn’t you tell me?” Bai Xiaoxi asked anxiously.

Yu Yue made up some random excuses to placate her, then smiled and said, “Good thing I had the foresight. Otherwise, this false accusation would’ve been hard to clear up.”

“Yu Yue, have you lost your mind?” Yu's Father exclaimed, finally snapping out of his shock. He couldn’t have children, but did that mean he couldn’t have grandchildren either? “I don’t care how rebellious you are. You’re going to reverse this as soon as possible.”

The rest of the Yu family, though not eager to share the family wealth with more children, also tried to persuade him.

Amid the chorus of persuasion, Bai Xiaoxi’s face turned pale. She couldn’t bear to see Yu Yue shoulder this burden alone, especially since it was all because of her. But just as she stepped forward to admit her own infertility, Yu Yue gently pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly and silencing her.

“Given the example you set for me in my childhood, why would I ever want to have kids? You’ve traumatized me,” Yu Yue said calmly to his father. “Instead of worrying about me, maybe you should deal with your own mess. You didn’t even bother to investigate before marrying, and you almost ruined my life. If it weren’t for sheer luck, we’d both be the laughingstock of this family.”

Yu Yue had always been rebellious, capable of anything, so no one knew how to persuade him. They decided to address the matter later and focus on resolving the immediate issue.

But Ke Yun'er kept her eyes locked on Yu Yue. “You… you’ve gone this far for her? You’ve really…”

“I suggest you stop talking nonsense, or I won’t hesitate to slap you,” Yu Yue warned, his gaze sharp.

Ke Yun'er looked at him, his expression fierce, and suddenly let out a bitter laugh. She finally understood why Yu Yue had revealed his vasectomy. In that moment, she was forced to confront the undeniable, unapologetic love Yu Yue had for Bai Xiaoxi.

“What does she have that I don’t? Do I not love you more? Haven’t I done more for you? I’ve worked so hard for you, why won’t you even look at me? What’s so special about her?” Ke Yun'er cried out in anguish.

Yu Yue only held Bai Xiaoxi tighter. “Because I love her, that’s all. Bai Xiaoxi’s existence is everything to me.”

It was direct and without explanation.

To outsiders, Bai Xiaoxi might seem like a sheltered princess who hadn’t made any sacrifices for their love.

But for some people, just their presence is enough to make life beautiful.

Bai Xiaoxi had pulled Yu Yue out of the dark, depressive world he had been trapped in. She hadn’t done anything extraordinary—just her sweet smile had turned his world upside down.

Yu Yue felt that, given how messed up he had been, being loved by Bai Xiaoxi was the greatest fortune he could ever have.

So, he cherished everything they had and would never allow anything to destroy it.

This final response seemed to shatter Ke Yun'er completely. After hearing his answer, she broke down in tears and eventually fainted. It seemed her body hadn’t fully recovered from the earlier ordeal, and she began to bleed.

Amid the chaos, an ambulance was called, and Yu's Father had to accompany her, as they were now legally married.

The wedding ended abruptly in this dramatic fashion.

Apart from the Yu family, the guests left with stifled laughter, their phones glowing as they shared the juicy gossip.

The upper-class circle was undoubtedly abuzz with this scandal.

The conversations all started similarly, with people asking if Ji Fei had really been there.

Everyone was gossiping with their friends, trying to catch a glimpse of the mysterious figure, as if just seeing her would grant them some kind of mystical insight.

But all they saw were a few members of the Qin family leaving with the crowd. There was no sign of Qin Xian or Ji Fei.

Ji Fei had slipped away early, not wanting to be treated like a spectacle.

Yu Yue, too, didn’t want to stay and deal with the aftermath, avoiding a lecture from the elders. So, he left early with Bai Xiaoxi, inviting the rest of their group to join them for dinner since they hadn’t eaten yet.

At the private restaurant, Yu Yue was in high spirits, raising a toast to Qin Xian and Ji Fei to express his gratitude.

Everyone joked around, but Ji Fei was a bit annoyed. She had already seen herself being mentioned in various gossip groups.

“I thought today wouldn’t turn into a spectacle. Now I’m being labeled as some kind of oracle,” Ji Fei complained while sipping her drink.

The others thought she was upset about the label, but then they heard her say to Qin Xian, “From now on, it’s going to be so hard to enjoy live gossip! All I wanted was to be a quiet spectator, but they keep dragging me into it.”

Everyone burst into laughter.

Qin Xian simply smiled tenderly, letting Ji Fei vent her frustrations.

“I’m really curious, though. How do you always manage to stumble upon these big scandals? It’s such a coincidence,” Guo Yalan remarked.

Ji Fei stammered slightly, “It’s… it’s just coincidence. I’m just really into gossip, so I’m more attuned to these kinds of situations.”

It made sense, as no one really believed in anything supernatural.

It was just that Ji Fei had a keen eye for spotting trouble, and her sense of justice led to the current situation.

While the others didn’t pay it much mind, Guo Yalan enthusiastically declared herself a devoted follower of the “Fei Sect.”

As the evening wound down, Yu Yue suddenly bid everyone farewell. It was then that they remembered he had mentioned leaving immediately after the wedding to take Bai Xiaoxi away—their plane tickets were already booked.