Although Guan Yue is straightforward, he is not a heartless and rash man. He could see that Meng Qing’s words came from genuine thoughtfulness. Living alone, he was worried about how he would manage meals and daily tasks with an injured leg.
Now, hearing Meng Qing suggest leaving Xiangzi to help felt different from being insulted by money.
Having someone to care for him was precisely what he urgently needed. After sending Guan Yue off, Meng Qing looked puzzled at Yu Yi and asked, “My dear, what’s wrong with you?”
Yu Yi was startled and turned to look at him: “What do you mean?”
“Why didn’t you persuade Captain Guan to accept the money? I had to waste my breath and almost became the bad guy.”
Yu Yi felt that if she had changed the past, these events would no longer happen, so she had no heart to persuade him. But she couldn’t explain this to Meng Qing, so she simply said, “Guan Yue is principled. He’s not being polite but truly doesn’t want to accept the money. What’s the point of forcing him?”
Meng Qing disagreed: “That’s different. Even if you know he won’t accept, as someone receiving help, one should still offer.”
Yu Yi smiled and said, “Husband is right. I’ll remember.”
Meng Qing scratched his mouth corner: “Wife, I’m not used to you being like this suddenly.”
Yu Yi’s heart tightened, and her smile became somewhat unnatural: “What’s wrong?”
“It seems you used to lecture me more often,” Meng Qing laughed.
Yu Yi breathed a sigh of relief and smiled softly: “That was my mistake. From now on, I will…” When she said “from now on”, her heart ached, and after a brief pause, she continued, “…obey my husband after marriage.”
Meng Qing said: “These words are true.
I hope you’ll correct the bad habit of always going against me.”
Yu Yi curtsied and nodded with a slight smile: “Yes, I remember.”
This night, she was more proactive and passionate than usual, trying her best to please him.
When he lay on top of her, breathing heavily and murmuring, “My dear, you’re amazing today. I’m exhausted,” she couldn’t help but chuckle through her tears. She hugged him tightly, whispering in his ear: “Qing, I love you.”
