Among the three, Lan and Shu Yang are the most worry-free, but I still feel sorry for Shu Yang, always bullied by Bao Xi without daring to fight back. Every time I see the deep tooth marks on his hand, he shakes his head, saying it doesn’t hurt, always speaking up for Bao Xi. Truly worthy of being my favorite man, “I’ve wronged you.” This is my classic line to Shu Yang.
Bao Xi is the most difficult to serve. In the morning, I have to wake him, help him wash and dress, feed him for every meal, coax him to sleep, and even accompany him to the toilet! “My little ancestor, please spare me. You’re not missing arms or legs… just go by yourself… 555~”
One night, after settling Bao Xi and seeing him fall asleep, I finally sighed in relief and climbed onto the roof to look at the stars and moon. As I climbed up, I saw a beautiful man appreciating the moon, and I couldn’t help but gaze. I swallowed, softly calling: “Shu Yang.”
Shu Yang’s eyes met mine, and his mouth curved into an attractive arc, “You’re here?” I was a bit stunned, “Were you waiting for me?” He nodded, propping himself up halfway, his gaze drifting to the starry sky, “Yes. Been waiting. Sit down, I have something to tell you.”
I sat next to Shu Yang, feeling my face burning and my heartbeat racing. After a moment, Shu Yang asked, “Xiao Han, can you give me your tomorrow? I want to go out and play.”
I delayed my response, enjoying the blush on Shu Yang’s face. Finally, I replied, “Okay, I promise! Can I consider this a date?” His expression showed excitement and shyness. I pretended to appreciate the moon, but I worried this might betray Shang Yu, Mo, and Bao Xi.
“Xiao Han, what are you thinking?” Shu Yang asked, pulling me from my thoughts. I panicked and shook my head, “Nothing, I just want you to ask Lan to take care of Bao Xi for a day.” Shu Yang raised an eyebrow, “Lan? Are you sure you want him to take care of Bao Xi?”
I nodded. I had a bad feeling, but there was no other choice. Mo Ran would definitely take revenge, but Lan seemed more reliable. Still, considering how Bao Xi usually bullies Shu Yang, I wasn’t sure if Lan would do something to Bao Xi…
Shu Yang smiled gently, “Alright, I’ll go talk to Lan.”
I nodded stiffly, forcing a smile at Shu Yang. Silently praying: Bao Xi, you’d better behave yourself tomorrow…
[Volume One: Encounter – Chapter Twenty-Seven: My Date with Shu Yang.]
In the morning, before leaving, I nagged at Lan: “Lan! Bao Xi is still young, you must not argue with him, and he can’t even dress himself. After you help him dress, remember to help him wash. Oh! And he can’t use chopsticks, so you’ll need to feed him bite by bite for three meals… and he’s directionally challenged, so you’ll need to take him to the toilet…”
Lan pushed me out the door.
I stomped my feet, throwing a tantrum: “What’s with Lan’s attitude?! It’s making me so angry! If that man mistreats Bao Xi, when we return from our date, Bao Xi might be a total wreck!” Shu Yang patted my head, “It’s okay, don’t worry, Lan won’t be that cruel, things aren’t as serious as you think.”
Comforted by Shu Yang, we finally arrived at the shopping paradise – the market.
My eyes immediately lit up, my innate shopping addiction returning. Shu Yang looked at me and laughed: “Xiao Han, buy whatever you want, I’ll pay.” I turned to him with immense gratitude, dramatically crying and wiping my nose on his sleeve: “Yang, you’re so good! Mwah!”
After kissing Shu Yang, I started frantically shopping. Shu Yang stood by, watching me shop wildly, laughing as if he wasn’t losing his hard-earned money.
I waved my hand excitedly, pointing at the pile of items on the ground, and shouted to him, “Xiao Yang! Come and pay for this~~!” He helplessly shook his head, thinking I only remembered him when I needed his wallet. “Hehe, okay, coming!”
Several hired porters carried my items, following behind with painful expressions. I touched my rumbling stomach and blinked at Shu Yang, “Xiao Yang, I’m hungry! Shall we go eat?”
Shu Yang, caught between laughter and exasperation, replied, “Didn’t you just finish a bunch of candied hawthorns and snacks?” I pouted, “Those were snacks! I want a proper meal before we leave Yunyue Kingdom; not having a good meal would be letting down my stomach. Okay~ Xiao Yang~”
Shu Yang lightly touched my nose with a fingertip: “As long as you like it.” I mischievously raised an eyebrow at him: “I’ll treat, you pay?” He laughed and nodded, leading me into a luxurious restaurant. After we finished eating, I even had the waiter bring me a small jar of top-quality Daughter’s Red wine. Don’t let the size fool you; it wasn’t cheap!
But Shu Yang doted on me, and under my pleading and coquettishness, he still bought it for me.
As soon as I stepped out of the restaurant, I saw a fine rain falling from the sky. Hugging the wine jar, I cursed the sky: “Damn Jade Emperor godfather! It’s my first date, can’t you ease up on the rain a bit?” Alas, a lightning bolt immediately struck, and I quickly shut up.
Shu Yang lovingly kissed my forehead and said: “Xiao Han, wait here, don’t run around. I’ll go buy an umbrella for you.” Then he rushed into the rain to buy an umbrella.
I crouched down, supporting my chin with my hands, and confessed to the sky. I’m really useless, spending forty million to buy four husbands to worry myself. If I hadn’t thrown so much money into this mess, I wouldn’t have to worry about those who may have betrayed me. Now, I feel guilty getting close to any of them, like a thief, and it’s truly unbearable.
But I still don’t know who my husband is! How could I have been so stupid back then, not asking clearly? Asking their names and addresses would have saved so much trouble, and I could have had more fun. Alas! But I dare guarantee that Shu Yang is definitely one of the four dear husbands! Hehe…
Just as I was giggling, Shu Yang waved his hand in front of me, pulling me back to reality. “Xiao Han, why do you keep zoning out lately? What are you thinking about so deeply?” I shook my head: “Nothing, nothing, beautiful women love to daydream!”
Shu Yang laughed, “You’re such a smooth talker.”
I opened the jar of Daughter’s Red wine. The intoxicating fragrance hit my nose, and I gulped it down. When the jar was empty, I wiped my mouth with my sleeve, “Good wine~ Good wine~ The money was well spent! (^__^) Hehe…”
An idea popped into my mind. I pulled Shu Yang to the riverside, picked up a sharp stone, and carved our names on the wine jar, adding “Forever Together.” I resealed the jar and sent it into the river, watching it float away.
I turned to see Shu Yang’s deep, affectionate eyes. He embraced me, and the umbrella was blown by the wind into the river. Soon, the rain stopped, and a rainbow appeared. After a long moment, Shu Yang whispered in my ear: “Xiao Han, I love you, and will only truly love you. For you, I’d be willing to lose everything!”
Ah, a confession. I thought, this is the first time I’ve heard such a moving confession in my life! “I believe you.”
I’m underage; I want to save my first kiss! I hooked arms with Shu Yang and continued walking.
Suddenly, we saw a stunningly handsome man holding a portrait and asking passersby for directions. I was shocked.
Shu Yang sensed my reaction but hesitated to ask. I stared wide-eyed at the man I had been thinking about. In my absence, he must have felt lonely and heartbroken. He had grown thin, and his eyes lacked luster.
I frantically rubbed my eyes, afraid that if I blinked, he would disappear. Tears flowed, seemingly betraying me. He turned around, the portrait falling to the ground, his eyes refusing to shed tears, but they spoke of his longing.
Our eyes met, and my face burned, whether from the wine or from him. “Shang!” I ran and threw myself into his embrace, mustering all my courage to hold him tightly.
