Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Xi Xiaye thought about it for a moment, then sighed softly. Her hand that held his tightly loosened up too.
“Han Yifeng was quite determined before this too. I think that the probability isn’t great when it comes to this. You men can sometimes do quite heartbreaking things when you become heartless. You can really show no mercy…” Xi Xiaye was referring to Xi Xinyi and Han Yifeng’s son, and Mu Yuchen obviously understood.
“I remember back when Han Yifeng was also this decisive with me, at least, back then, I thought that he must have loved Xi Xinyi to death, that he’d just recklessly unloaded a burden like me, but now that I think about it…it’s just that Xi Xinyi bitterly disappointed him while she also… Mr. Mu…actually, seeing them like this…apart from feeling vindicated at first, later on, until now, I actually…actually feel like I’m not as happy about it as I thought I was…”
She dared not continue her rambling because she could already feel the man casting a disappointed glance at her. She thought about it before quickly explaining, “I’m just feeling a little uncertain about it, Mr. Mu.”
“I know that when it comes to these things, you become an idiot.”
“Didn’t you also go looking for Han Yifeng for a chat?” Xi Xiaye shot him a glance and said, “My original plan was just to pretend I never knew them. My parents have finally made it this far. A while back, they even went to visit Yue Lingsi. I heard that she’s doing poorly and might have fallen into depression.”
“Yue Lingsi did spend decades on Father. In the end, it’s a stubbornness that she can’t let go of. I don’t know what they’re feeling, but you should know that the reason Xi Xinyi and I are where we are today was because of our parents’ generation. I hope that our children won’t also…” Xi Xiaye mumbled her concerns again.
“That will only happen when the children are all grown up, so what are you worried about? It’s not easy to get rid of hatred in one’s heart. If Xi Xinyi really has her son’s best interest at heart, she wouldn’t involve her son into this mess. Of course, if she could reconcile with Han Yifeng and straighten up that attitude of hers, that would be best,” Mu Yuchen said in a lowered tone.
Xi Xiaye then nodded and lowered her eyes and said in a slightly self-mocking tone, “Whatever happens, she’s still my sister from a different mother. This reality can’t be erased. I know that the reason you’re willing to do all of this was also in consideration of my father, but I still hope that you’ll be careful. Just because I wish it would change for the better doesn’t mean it will…”
“I know what to do. Don’t worry. She doesn’t have any other options, really. I think that this time, when you get back, she would want to meet you. Do you know what to say?”
“Does she know that we met Han Yifeng?” Xi Xiaye immediately caught what he was saying.
Mu Yuchen nodded. “She pays very close to attention to Han Yifeng’s every move. She just daren’t appear hastily because she knows Han Yifeng better than any of us.”
“Yeah, with someone like Han Yifeng, the more you grab onto him tightly, the more it will repel him.”
“Do you still have such a strong impression of him? Why don’t I see you paying more attention to me too?” Upon hearing her say that, Mu Yuchen shot her an unhappy glance. His gaze was quite thought-provoking.
Xi Xiaye shrugged and rolled her eyes. “You’re just a wolf. You’re cold and noble like the perfect Prince Charming in front of others, but you’re actually a sly fox in private. I’m not going to argue with you since I won’t win. I think it’s almost time now. Is there anything else you want to talk about? Su Nan and Ruan Heng should be rushing over from the hotel now.”
The flight was at about half-past nine that night, so after dinner, Mu Yuchen dragged her out for a walk. He wanted to just stroll around and chat a little since it would be quite a long time before they would be able to meet again.
Mu Yuchen turned to her, facing the time displayed on the screen of the plaza wall. It showed that it was close to 8 p.m.
“There’s not much else. Take good care of yourself and the sons when you get back. If there’s anything, just call me,” he said softly with his gaze lowered as he looked at their hands tangled with each other. He thought about it and then said again, “I’ll get you a present later on.”
She turned and looked helplessly at him as she could not help but whine, “I don’t lack anything. Just come home sooner. That would be the best present for me. October’s going to pass us by really soon too. By the time you return, we’ll be reaching the end of the year. With many things to deal with at the company, there’ll probably be many things to worry about.”
He chuckled. “Do you think it’s so easy to be a high and mighty female CEO?”
“That’s why I was still hoping to be content being your Director Xi…”
“How unambitious!” he softly reprimanded, and then pulled her to get up and walk ahead. “Missus, just push through for now. Once the next two years are done, you won’t be so tired anymore.”
“I’m just kidding. I can’t bear to see you do all of it alone, and I’m not the kind of woman that needs protection compared to the lifestyle whereby women stay home while men work outside. I think it’s better to be hustling with you.”
“Is that so?” He looked at her meaningfully.
“Well, of course.”
“I remember that not too long ago, a certain someone seemed to have asked Li Si if I was having dinner with any women here.”
He looked at her amusedly. “It definitely wasn’t me…”
…
The husband and wife chatted idly, and at the end of the street, Su Nan and Ruan Heng reached just in time.
Mu Yuchen personally sent the three of them to the airport himself as it was almost time to board now.
At the entrance towards the departure gate outside the VIP lounge area.
“Go in now. Remember to call me when you get home,” Mu Yuchen helped her fix her creased sleeves as he reminded her.
Xi Xiaye nodded and looked up at him for a long while. Then, she could not help but circle her arms around his waist and lean into his embrace. “I don’t want to leave you.”
“I’ll be home soon enough. Alright, quickly go in. Don’t make them wait too long now.” Mu Yuchen patted her head, and then elegantly lowered his head to plant a kiss on her lips. He hugged her tightly before pulling her out of his embrace.
As she sniffled because she felt sad about leaving, she felt like crying again. “I’ll go now.”
He nodded gently and smiled as he looked at her.
“You take good care of yourself too,” she said before turning around to walk away, but two steps later, she turned to look at him again…
