Chapter 205: Living Together with Da Yizi for a While

Da Yizi looked at him hesitantly, stared for a moment, then shook her head.

"No need."

"You have your own life and career; there's no need to delay for me."

"Don't overthink it; I don't intend to run around on my own, is that okay?"

"That's a bit fake."

Da Yizi closed her eyes, sighed again, and said, "I can already guess what's going on around you."

"You're just guessing again."

"No."

Da Yizi opened her eyes; her once charming peach‑blossom eyes now filled with sorrow, she said, "I smelled a different scent on you."

"Hmm, the scent of another woman."

?? The scent of another woman? Xu Yuexin was startled by Da Yizi's words.

When he left this morning, he had embraced Lin Qingxia for a while at her doorstep.

But the issue is, after a more than two‑thousand‑kilometer flight, several hours have already passed—could Da Yizi still detect it? Is she trying to bluff him?

Xu Yuexin pondered.

"Cut the nonsense, what's this about scent or not."

"I did have Mapo tofu on the plane; if you say you smelled the bean‑paste flavor, I'd believe you."

Xu Yuexin shrugged, "If you sniff again, the scent would still be fresh."

"You don't need to explain."

Da Yizi looked at him sorrowfully, her voice weak, "It's Lin Qingxia's scent, right?"

"What..."

Xu Yuexin was shocked, almost leapt up from the sofa.

How did Da Yizi detect it?

According to the trendy theories, she must have some special ability, right? Beside her, Da Yizi kept talking to herself.

"Lin Qingxia is a big star; she's usually very busy and doesn't have time to stay with you all day."

"You've been able to stay in Xiangjiang this long; there must be someone else keeping you company, right?"

"..."

Xu Yuexin was completely speechless.

This sense of smell, this IQ...

How come Da Yizi doesn't become a detective?

"Hm? Am I right?"

Da Yizi gave him a faint glance and said.

What else can be said.

Besides honestly admitting it, is there any other option? "Right, but you don't need to be sad; in my heart you have always been the most important."

Xu Yuexin's throat rolled with difficulty as he soothed Da Yizi, "The feelings and effort I've invested in you are also the greatest..."

"Stop it, our relationship has never been normal."

Da Yizi calmly interrupted him, "If one day it ends, I wouldn't find it strange at all."

"Starting in chaos and ending in abandonment, that's been the norm throughout history."

"Damn, the trouble is getting bigger."

At first, Da Yizi was alone, feeling internally suppressed; now she has resolved to abandon him.

Xu Yuexin, feeling depressed, closed his eyes and leaned against the sofa.

Xu Yuexin doesn't blame Da Yizi; from her perspective, his problems are indeed too many.

At first, he used tactics to win Da Yizi; when she tried to leave several times, he forced her to stay.

In between, he did several things Da Yizi couldn't accept, such as that time in the side room, which nearly drove her to collapse.

Now, he has been alone in Xiangjiang for so long without any word, leaving Da Yizi to stay lonely in Jingcheng.

If it were any other woman, her mindset would collapse at this point.

"Whatever I say now, you definitely won't believe."

After several considerations, Xu Yuexin finally expressed to Da Yizi, "How about this: I'll accompany you to a place with no acquaintances, scenic and beautiful, and stay there for a while."

"During that time I won't see anyone, focusing on staying with you."

"Alright, it's settled. I'll pick a place quickly."

Saying that, Xu Yuexin looked at Da Yizi seriously and sincerely.

"I don't know, my mind is a bit chaotic," Da Yizi said, lowering her head, her eyes rimmed red, "Let me think about it."

"I don't know what to do now..."

At this point, Da Yizi was on the verge of tears.

"Sigh..."

Xu Yuexin looked very pained, gently wrapped his arms around Da Yizi's fragrant shoulder and pulled her into his embrace.

At that moment, he realized something was off.

Compared to before... Da Yizi's weight was noticeably lighter.

"Why have you become so thin, missing me?"

"..."

Da Yizi remained silent without answering.

Then that's what I thought.

Anyway it's still my fault; I should have come back to see you.

Xu Yuexin said, "Since you won't say, I'll pick a place and rent a courtyard to keep you company."

Da Yizi looked at him hesitantly, a hint of distrust in her eyes.

"Can you really do it?"

If Xu Yuexin promised to stay with her but ended up running away, she'd rather have no one accompany her at all.

"I can. Until your mood improves."

Xu Yuexin said sincerely, "Let's go south; the scenery is beautiful there right now."

"First pack your luggage and accompany me back home."

"I'll leave as soon as I'm packed."

After speaking, he took Da Yizi's hand and led her downstairs.

Da Yizi neither consented nor resisted, allowing Xu Yuexin to take her downstairs.

Back at Guogongfu, Xu Yuexin quickly packed his luggage, then took several bundles of cash from a drawer.

"Wait, did I take too much money?"

Looking at roughly ten thousand yuan in his hand, Xu Yuexin thought.

These days, having about ten thousand yuan makes one a solid village tycoon; it's better to stay low‑key when traveling.

Thinking that, Xu Yuexin shoved most of the money back into his hand, leaving only two thousand yuan.

Two thousand yuan is still a lot, but given his habit of spending lavishly, he couldn't be too stingy.

"You wait for me."

After deciding how much money to bring, Xu Yuexin said to Da Yizi.

Then he took off his shirt, asked Da Yizi to cut two pieces of the same white cloth, sewed two pockets on the inner side of the shirt, and stuffed most of the money inside.

In the past two years, as the number of unemployed youths in the city hit its limit, society has long ceased to be peaceful.

Being cautious is certainly the right approach.

After sewing the pockets, Xu Yuexin still had over a hundred yuan left in his hand.

He pocketed the hundred‑plus yuan and, together with Da Yizi, arrived at the train station.

"Have you decided where to go?"

On the square in front of the train station, Da Yizi halted and asked Xu Yuexin.

"Let's go to Zhejiang Province; the mountains and waters there are beautiful, good for relaxing."

After thinking, Xu Yuexin said, "Do you have any ideas?"

"No, wherever you say, that's fine."

Da Yizi's face was completely indifferent.

"Let's go to Dongyang; that area has many mountains and beautiful scenery."

Regarding Zhejiang Province, besides Hangzhou, Ningbo, and Wenzhou, Xu Yuexin's deepest impression is Dongyang and Hengdian.

That place can be called the future film and television industry hub; many movies are shot there.

Before his time‑travel, Xu Yuexin always wanted to visit, but lacked time; now he wants to stay there with Da Yizi for a while.

"Then let's buy tickets."

Da Yizi said.

"Mm."

Xu Yuexin nodded, one hand around Da Yizi's fragrant shoulder, while watching her expression.

(End of Chapter)