“Ye, things seem to be getting more complicated. The only thing we can be sure of is that nothing is accidental. The people I sent to monitor Yang Tong’s family haven’t gained anything. These events seem to have a connection with Yang Jing, yet we can’t grasp the actual content. He often appears near the little rabbit, but he doesn’t have any malicious intent. His gaze contains a bit of hatred, but more of it is affection…” Qin Boxiao paused because Yue Xiye glared at him.
“Let’s not talk about the last car accident for now. This fire – the report I received says it was an internal fire, with a total of fourteen fire points, and there were accelerants that prevented quick extinguishing. Ye, think about it, an internal fire, could it be…” Qin Boxiao didn’t continue, as saying such things would definitely invite criticism.
Yue Xiye looked at Qin Boxiao quietly and slowly spoke, “I’m also suspicious. Little rabbit and I got out of the car half an hour before the engine exploded. Fortunately, the driver went to the convenience store to buy cigarettes.”
“I don’t know, I really don’t dare to think. My father doesn’t approve of me being with the little rabbit. I’m really scared, afraid it might be my father’s doing, and even more afraid something might happen to the little rabbit!” Yue Xiye painfully rubbed his head, showing vulnerability in front of Qin Boxiao for the first time.
“Ye, if it’s the Yang Tong family, although their power is great, I can still handle it. But if it’s your father, an entire country, such a wealthy country – how could I possibly contend with that? Moreover, everyone around you now is your father’s people. If it’s him, it would be terrible, impossible to guard against.”
“What should I do?”
Yue Xiye understood all these principles, and it was precisely because he understood that he was so troubled.
“Ye, the only method now is to stay by the little rabbit’s side without leaving for a moment. If it is your father making a move, he will definitely consider your safety. Don’t let yourself be separated! I will try to infiltrate our forces. They are now on Cang Li’s territory, so their actions will be somewhat restricted.”
“Thank you.”
“What are you thanking me for? We’re good brothers. Just make sure to throw something lighter at me next time!” Patting Yue Xiye’s shoulder, Qin Boxiao stood up. “I’m leaving now to deploy. I need more manpower. You should rest early. We might have a brutal battle ahead, so you must conserve your strength!”
“Xiao, don’t let the little rabbit know.”
“I know, don’t worry.” When Yue Xiye saw Yu Yelan out, he saw the chief guard standing straight outside the door, and he slowly closed the door after looking into the guard’s eyes.
Yue Xiye walked into Yu Yelan’s room, completely different from the small room before – a princess-style pink dreamy room. Having changed environments, the little rabbit slept more soundly, with that mangy dog lying next to her pillow, even snoring softly.
“Yue Xiye sat down by the bed, his affectionate gaze reluctant to leave Yu Yelan’s fair, delicate face. Her bright eyes were closed, with long eyelashes casting a charming shadow beneath her eyes. ‘Little rabbit, I swear, even if I lose everything else in the world, I will keep you. Whatever destiny, whatever agreement, I don’t care. I only want you, only you!’
Yue Xiye leaned down and gently kissed Yu Yelan’s forehead. He originally wanted to take the annoying dog out but thought the little rabbit would worry if she woke up and didn’t see it, so he had to give up the idea.
The suffocating and intense atmosphere in the air became increasingly thick. Almost everyone was on edge, and even Wei Qingyang, who was always in a state of sleep, was unusually awake. His deep eyes vigilantly and quietly surveyed the surroundings – only Yu Yelan was unaware.
The day quickly arrived on Christmas Eve, a big day, especially for these middle school students filled with hope and fantasies.”
That night, the largest celebration event in Cang Li City was the Latin Dance Friendship Competition.
This year attracted attention because of Yue Xiyi’s participation – a boy with a mysterious aura, excellent in sports, and famous in the modeling world due to an advertisement, recently rediscovered with a powerful background, attracting attention like a poppy.
The girls had arrived early at the venue, dressed up and occupying strategic positions. Attending the Latin Dance competition together on Christmas Eve had become the most popular way to celebrate Christmas in Cang Li City this year.
Yu Ye Lan didn’t feel any of the holiday’s atmosphere at all; her spirit was consumed by nervousness.
Although the teacher said her performance was good, and Yue Xiyi said she could achieve a good score, the thought of dancing under countless gazes made her stomach twist with anxiety.
The dance costume was selected by Yue Xiyi, specially custom-made because he disliked how exposed they were. For this, Qin Poxiao teased Yue Xiyi, saying, “Who wraps up like a mummy when dancing samba!”
“Ah, boys in love are definitely crazy!” was Qin Poxiao’s conclusion when he had to compromise and urge the costume.
“Little bunny, don’t be afraid, believe in yourself, believe in me, okay?
Yue Xiyi wore a black dance costume, a compromise he made with Qin Poxiao. If the little bunny was to be wrapped up like a mummy, he had to wear this one, fine, he would wear it!
Yu Ye Lan wore a water-blue dance costume, a beautifully dazzling outfit that was both fully covered and playfully sexy. She kept taking deep breaths according to Yue Xiyi’s reminders, but her heart was still about to jump out of her mouth.
Yue Xiye’s urgent yet steady breathing, the pleasant soap scent on Yue Xiye’s body, and his unique sense of security formed a dense net that completely enveloped Yu Yilan. She could see nothing, hear nothing, could only gaze into Yue Xiye’s deep blue ocean-like eyes, moving with his steps, his wild and passionate stride, his enthusiastic gestures and glances. Unchanged was the intoxicated light in Yu Yilan’s eyes, her gaze never wavering.
A single dance ended, and the short ten minutes became an eternity for the entranced Yu Yilan. Until the curtain fell and the audience’s passionate cheers erupted, Yue Xiye led her to the rest room. Yu Yilan was led like a fool, her eyes filled with total dependence and blissful intoxication.
At the rest room entrance, they coincidentally encountered a pair of competition participants. Yu Yilan came to her senses and saw a familiar, gorgeous face, with beautiful eyes full of shock and hatred.
Yue Xiye had lost his thoughts and movements, staring at the girl’s neck, his body rigid, gripping Yu Yilan’s hand so tightly it hurt her. His mind and strength were drained, his eyes fixed on the silver pendant on that snow-white neck – an exquisite crown pendant with a small, delicate blue sapphire.
The girl roughly bumped Yu Yilan’s shoulder and walked to the competition floor with her dance partner.
Yue Xiye stood there in a daze for a long time, without even the sound of breathing. Suddenly, he pulled Yu Yilan close, embracing her with all his might. He heard the protest of their bones, heard the little rabbit’s painful cry.
But nothing could dispel the demon in Yue Xiye’s heart. He thought he would never see it again, thought his time with the little rabbit could be forever. But that thing had appeared, unexpected and sudden.
Was this fate? No, even fate could not change his choice!
What he wanted was not a prince’s identity, not wealth and glory, just this timid and affectionate little rabbit.
No, little rabbit, we’ll leave Cang Li, not go to Kanromini, to a completely new place, start life over. It might be hard at first, but things will get better. You’ll stay by my side, right? Yue Xiye gently caressed Yu Yelan’s cheek, hearing his heart’s cry.
