Chapter 207: Aunt Cheng's Teasing

Xu Yuexin's gaze met Da Yizi's, their eyes frank and natural.

Life is like a play; it all depends on acting.

Whether he can fool Da Yizi depends entirely on this turn.

Da Yizi stared at him for a long time, then shook her head, agitated.

"Forget it, I can't control you either."

"Do whatever you like from now on; just don't disturb me."

Disturb? Don't joke.

Da Yizi is his most important woman; if he lets go, life would have no meaning.

Xu Yuexin thought to himself.

"Stop messing around; the matter between us can't be called a disturbance."

Xu Yuexin cheerfully grasped Da Yizi's jade hand and said, "Besides, aren't you here with me?"

"Then I can go back now."

Da Yizi's face was cold as ice, saying so without any hint of color.

"Stop messing around."

Xu Yuexin said, "Running back and forth, aren't you tired?"

"Then promise me you won't associate with other women in the future."

"And I'll step back. You go back and live well with Qiao Qiao, okay?"

Da Yizi stared at Xu Yuexin, speaking with utmost seriousness.

"No."

Xu Yuexin decisively refused, "Isn't that just returning to square one?"

"If I go back, at least I won't suffer."

Da Yizi said with an indifferent air.

Xu Yuexin didn't reply immediately.

Women, truly complex creatures.

Da Yizi was upset because he wasn't with her, yet she also suggested cutting ties.

At this moment, one must exercise subjectivity and precisely distill her core demand.

Xu Yuexin thought carefully and finally arrived at a perfect response plan.

"Don't talk nonsense; I could never cut off with you."

Xu Yuexin said bluntly, "However, I can stop contacting other women."

"Heh, I don't believe you."

"Look at you, so troublesome; you demand I cut off other women, I agree but you still don't trust me."

"How about I bring a camera and record all my daily activities for you to watch?"

Xu Yuexin pursed his lips, gave Da Yizi a glance, and said.

"Fine, you record then."

Da Yizi gave him a glare and said, "Anyway, I have no confidence that you can keep it up."

"If you have no confidence, fine; I've already laid my words here."

"Oh, let's see how long you can stick to the promise."

Da Yizi finished speaking, turned around, still intending to walk down the breakthrough.

Damn...

Xu Yuexin's patience had already been exhausted, and when he saw Da Yizi's back, a surge of wicked fire sprang up in his heart.

Without a word, he stepped forward, tightly embraced Da Yizi from behind, then twisted her around, forcing her to face him.

"What are you doing, you?"

Da Yizi was startled, frantically rebuked, "Going crazy?"

"Don't think about leaving me."

"Never think about it in this lifetime."

Xu Yuexin stared at Da Yizi's terrified peach‑blossom eyes, speaking each word deliberately, "Got it?"

"Let go of me quickly, you!"

Da Yizi's face turned red with urgency, struggling desperately in his arms, "I want to go."

"You may not leave."

"You, you scoundrel!"

"If I'd known back then I would have…"

At that point, tears welled in Da Yizi's beautiful eyes.

She felt truly ruined by Xu Yuexin.

"What about you?"

"…"

Da Yizi didn't reply, but looked at him with rain‑kissed pear blossoms, "Xu Yuexin, you loosen me first, then we can talk."

"Then you must not leave."

"Fine, I won't leave until I'm done speaking."

"You let me go, please."

Da Yizi wiped her tears, her tone slightly calmer, and said.

Xu Yuexin then let Da Yizi go, took a handkerchief to dry her tears, and sat down with her on the shirt.

"You haven't seen me for such a long time this year, and you have someone else out there."

"Have you ever thought about what I would become if you abandoned me?"

Da Yizi, her eyes misty with tears, looked at Xu Yuexin and asked soulfully.

"I was already sorry to Qiao Qiao; if in the end even you left, then… wouldn't I have become a joke?"

Wuwu…

Upon saying that, Da Yizi began to cry helplessly, her previously aloof and dignified face now filled with sorrow.

Indeed… I haven't been with Da Yizi these past days, nor contacted her, which easily makes her overthink.

At a time like this, promises are probably of no help.

Because everyone is an adult, they've long learned to judge a person by actions rather than words.

"Cry, cry."

Xu Yuexin patted Da Yizi's back and said, "Crying will make you feel a bit better."

While comforting Da Yizi, Xu Yuexin also pondered what to do.

First, from now on I must never, like this time, neglect Da Yizi for a long period.

Frankly, Da Yizi, as a woman with no support, would indeed have a miserable future if I abandon her.

Although I could never actually do that, I must still prevent her from misunderstanding.

I have to make Da Yizi believe that I will always care for her.

Xu Yuexin thought, and clasped Da Yizi's fragrant shoulder.

"How about I get a marriage certificate with you?"

"Don't speak nonsense."

Da Yizi quickly pushed him away and said, "If you keep doing that, I'll leave."

"Fine, I won't say it."

Xu Yuexin said with a smile, "From now on, wherever I go, I'll take you with me, okay?"

"No need," Da Yizi shook her head, "Even if you want to take me, I might not always be willing to run with you."

"Then, from now on, wherever I am, I'll call you at least every two days, or send you a Telegram."

"No matter what, I'll see you at least once every two months."

"How does that sound?"

…

Da Yizi remained silent, only wiping her tears with her hand.

"Okay, I'll take that as your agreement."

Xu Yuexin continued to persuade Da Yizi, "Actually, think about it: whenever you're in distress, I travel all the way from Jingcheng to be with you here."

"If I didn't have you in my heart, could I do this?"

Da Yizi felt a stir in her heart at Xu Yuexin's words.

Throughout the journey, Xu Yuexin stayed with her, soothing her gently whenever she felt sad.

All the food, clothing, shelter, and travel from departure until now were arranged single‑handedly by Xu Yuexin.

Looking at it that way, Xu Yuexin probably hasn't truly forgotten himself.

"Then, do you still dare to have another time?"

Da Yizi asked softly.

While saying this, she deliberately cast her gaze in the opposite direction, avoiding looking at Xu Yuexin.

"No, there will absolutely be none."

"Oh, help me up; I've been sitting so long my legs are a bit numb."

"Alright then."

Xu Yuexin hurriedly helped Da Yizi to her feet and tucked away the shirt on the ground.

"Shall I carry you down?"

"No need, a little movement will be fine."

Da Yizi said.

At this moment, the corners of her eyes no longer shed Letter's tears, but her eye sockets were still a bit reddish.

After descending the earthen slope, Xu Yuexin and Da Yizi returned to the county town's central area and found a local restaurant to sit down.

"How do you feel this place is developing?"

While waiting for the dishes, Xu Yuexin asked.

Since Da Yizi's mood shows signs of recovery, let's divert her attention.

So she won't think of those things and become sad again.

"Stronger than most county towns."

Da Yizi glanced around and replied, "There are quite a few merchants."

"Right, so I think this county has good development prospects."

"If we can lay out plans early, we could probably make a lot of money."

Xu Yuexin lowered his voice and said.

"How do you plan to lay out?"

"We'll discuss it back at the guesthouse."

Xu Yuexin said.

Bamboo shoot and ham soup, shrimp tofu, wild‑vegetable buns…

After a short while, fresh and crisp dishes were brought to the table one after another; Xu Yuexin and Da Yizi ate heartily, devouring all the food.

Seeing Da Yizi eat so much, Xu Yuexin was very satisfied.

Da Yizi should eat more, but mustn't get any thinner.

After the meal, the two strolled along the county road for a while.

When they returned to the guesthouse, Da Yizi asked Xu Yuexin again about his plans.

"I plan to build a film and television city here."

Xu Yuexin said confidently, "Buy land, and construct palaces, ancient markets, and the like."

"Then rent it out to production crews for filming."

"It'll require a lot of money, right?"

"I have the money."

Xu Yuexin stretched lazily, looked out into the distance and said.

Currently, Xu Yuexin's main assets are still in Xiangjiang.

After the mainland permits private company registration, he will bring the money and assets back to the mainland to invest and develop there.

By then, building not just one but ten film and television cities won't be a problem.

He's playing the "Mighty Dragon Crossing the River"! …

In the following time, Xu Yuexin toured, ate and drank with Da Yizi here, and soon they had explored the whole surrounding area.

For the first three days they stayed at the guesthouse; later Xu Yuexin found a clean rural courtyard outside, rented it short‑term for two yuan, and lived there with Da Yizi for about ten days.

"Want to stay here for half a year?"

When the lease ended, Xu Yuexin smiled at Da Yizi and asked, "If you'd like, I can renew the lease."

"No need, I'm feeling much better."

"Let's go back."

Da Yizi took a deep breath and said.

"Alright, then I'll buy tomorrow's ticket."

Xu Yuexin thought for a moment and said.

The next day, the two boarded a train back to Jing and, in a day and a half, returned to Jingcheng.

After leaving the train station, Xu Yuexin rested at Da Yizi's house for a while.

"Do you want to change to another house?"

Xu Yuexin sat on the sofa and asked Da Yizi.

"No, I'm fine living here."

"If I really wanted to move, I could buy one myself."

"Alright, next time I go to Xiangjiang I'll bring you along."

Xu Yuexin nodded and said, "I'm leaving; don't overthink things while you're home alone."

Leaving Tuanjie Lake, Xu Yuexin returned to Guogongfu, and at that time Chen Qiaoqiao was still in Tianjin, not yet back.

When he was alone, leaning on the bedroom bed, the bedside table phone rang.

Xu Yuexin answered, and Cheng Li Yan's voice came through the receiver.

"I've already taken care of the office matters, and the operations over in Xiangjiang are now on track."

"I'm currently in Hu Hai; do you want me to come find you?"

Calling yourself just to ask—how interesting…

Xu Yuexin sensed a teasing tone in Cheng Li Yan's words and lifted the corner of his mouth slightly as he said.

"Come over, I'll be waiting."

"Alright, I'll come again in half a year."

"Huh, didn't you say you'd come find me?"

"Yes, I'll come find you after half a year."

Cheng Li Yan lightly curved the corner of the mouth and said, "Is there any problem?"

(End of chapter)