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"Do you like these?"
A hoarse yet alluring voice broke through, bringing Le Yao Yao back to her senses. She turned to see a handsome face smiling at her.
On that strikingly beautiful face, a pair of midnight-black Cold Eyes were quietly gazing at her, their tenderness almost drowning Le Yao Yao in an overwhelming wave of emotion.
Feeling this, Le Yao Yao's heart fluttered. Without thinking, she spoke up.
"I like them. But..."
At this point, Le Yao Yao paused, furrowing her brow slightly. Lowering her voice, she leaned closer to Leng Junyu and whispered, "These things are so expensive!"
"Haha..."
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Leng Junyu suddenly burst into loud laughter, his voice echoing through the room and startling everyone present.
After all, there were many rumors about this lord.
It was said that Prince Rui was unapproachable, cold-hearted, and ruthless—someone who could kill without a second thought. Because of this, those who entered Duke Rui's Residence behaved even more cautiously than they would in the palace, every step filled with trepidation.
Thus, when they saw this man before them who was nothing like the rumors suggested, everyone was deeply shocked.
Meanwhile, Le Yao Yao could sense that Leng Junyu was laughing at her. Her face flushed with embarrassment as she quickly looked away, sulking and refusing to meet his gaze.
In fact, she was now shyly wishing to find a hole to burrow into!
However, just as Le Yao Yao was feeling embarrassed, she suddenly felt a tightening around her waist, and in an instant, she was swept into a strong and broad embrace.
At the same time, Le Yao Yao heard gasps of surprise from those around her.
She realized that even though she was a woman and knew her own identity as the living Yama, others were unaware of it.
Thus, Le Yao Yao understood what these people must be thinking.
After all, it was quite something for Prince Rui to be holding his personal little eunuch in front of so many witnesses. She couldn't help but wonder if there would be any rumors spreading after today.
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao felt a surge of annoyance and pushed against Leng Junyu's chest, her beautiful eyes glaring at the man who was laughing so heartily, silently urging him to tone it down.
After all, she did not want to be looked at with strange eyes!
However, it seemed that this lord didn't care at all about the gazes of others. He merely chuckled at Le Yao Yao's sulking demeanor.
"Don't worry, I can afford to take care of you. Besides, I've already paid for everything. Choose whatever you like!"
Leng Junyu spoke generously, and then, dissatisfied with what he had already acquired, he wanted to ask the people from Meilan Pavilion to bring even more.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao hurriedly stopped this spendthrift lord.
"Alright, alright, I could wear these for a lifetime; you really shouldn't waste so much."
These items cost money! And quite a bit at that!
You see, one piece of clothing costs a thousand taels. With all this Silk and Satin, clothing and jewelry, Rouge and Powder, how much would it take to afford all of this?
If it were an ordinary family, just one outfit could support them for a lifetime.
Although Le Yao Yao knew that someone like Leng Junyu, who held power and influence, not only received a salary from the court but also likely owned considerable land and properties privately, she had been raised differently. Her family had once been newly wealthy, with plenty of money, but her father taught her from a young age that every penny was hard-earned, so one should learn to be frugal.
Thus, under her father's guidance, Le Yao Yao disliked extravagance and wastefulness.
Right now, what she really wanted was to see if she could return half of these items!
As Le Yao Yao pondered this thought, her red lips parted to say something. However, the man had already seen through her intentions just by looking at her face. Without a moment's hesitation, he spoke up.
"There is no intention of returning gifts given by this prince."
Hearing Leng Junyu's words made it clear how resolute he was. Le Yao Yao understood his position and decided not to press further. Instead, she smiled and said,
"Alright then, but just this once; it won't happen again!"
Le Yao Yao said with a hint of unease.
After all, although she was a woman and liked beautiful things, the abundance of Silk and Satin, Rouge and Powder here was overwhelming, leaving her dazzled and unable to take it all in.
She couldn't help but wonder how much all of this would cost!
Le Yao Yao thought to herself when suddenly, she heard the man's hearty laughter beside her.
Before she knew it, the man had pulled her into his embrace. Feeling the vibrations of his Chest, she was momentarily taken aback and looked up at him with a puzzled expression, unable to comprehend why he was laughing so loudly.
"Yu, what are you laughing at?!"
"Haha, I’m laughing at you."
"Huh? What’s so funny about me?!"
Le Yao Yao was taken aback by Leng Junyu's blunt words. Then she heard him continue.
"I’m laughing at you for starting to save money for our household even before marrying me! I must be truly fortunate to have such a virtuous wife!"
"Uh..."
Hearing Leng Junyu's half-teasing, half-mocking words, Le Yao Yao's face flushed red, even her ears turning pink.
"Hmph, who said I would marry you? Don't be so shameless!"
After all, with so many people present, Le Yao Yao lowered her voice a few notches.
However, it was still loud enough for everyone to hear.
The crowd, who had been surprised by Prince Rui's missing arm, suddenly realized that this little eunuch before them was actually a young lady!
Gasps of astonishment echoed throughout the room once again.
Yet, the two people lost in their affectionate moment paid little attention to the commotion.
Leng Junyu released his hold, allowing Le Yao Yao to admire the Silk and Satin jewelry before instructing them to send everything to her room.
Le Yao Yao thought that was the end of it. Unexpectedly, Leng Junyu clapped his hands again, and immediately, two figures walked in with utmost respect.
Le Yao Yao's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at them.
Standing before her were a pair of girls around twelve or thirteen years old.
It was clear they were twins; their features were so identical they seemed to be carved from the same mold.
They wore matching powder-blue long dresses and had their hair styled with two hairpins.
Both of their faces were fair and delicate, with refined features. At first glance, it was hard to tell them apart.
Le Yao Yao wondered if their parents would recognize these familiar twins.
As she was lost in thought, the two little girls walked in and stopped two meters away from her. They knelt down and respectfully bowed to both Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu.
"Servants Xue Li and Xue Ping greet the prince."
"En, you may rise."
Leng Junyu's tone was calm, but his expression was cold as he faced the two girls, a stark contrast to how he acted around Le Yao Yao.
Le Yao Yao had expected the little girls to be frightened of Leng Junyu, but instead, they stood there smiling brightly, endearing themselves to her.
Le Yao Yao felt a bit puzzled. What confused her even more was why Leng Junyu had allowed the two little girls into the residence. Hadn't he previously declared that no women were allowed in the royal household?
While Le Yao Yao was still trying to make sense of it all, she heard Leng Junyu speak again.
"These two girls will serve you from now on."
"What?! Serve me?!"
At his words, Le Yao Yao was completely taken aback.
After all, this matter came a bit suddenly, and she had never heard him mention it before.
Moreover, although she was the daughter of a wealthy family in the twenty-first century, there was only a cook and a maid who cleaned the house. There was no one specifically dedicated to serving her.
Furthermore, after arriving in this era, she was merely a Little Servant, accustomed to serving others. Now, the idea of having someone serve her was something that Le Yao Yao found quite unfamiliar!
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao immediately shook her head and said, "I’m perfectly fine; I really don’t need anyone to serve me!"
Le Yao Yao directed these words at Leng Junyu. Unexpectedly, the two young girls who had been standing respectfully nearby exchanged glances upon hearing her words. They then hurriedly knelt down on the ground and pleaded with Le Yao Yao, "Please let us stay! We will serve you well; we beg you!"
As soon as they finished speaking, the two little girls began to bow their heads on the ground.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao was taken aback. "No, no, no! Don’t bow like that; if you do, I might lose years off my life!"
Le Yao Yao said in a panic.
Although she understood that in this era, where social hierarchy was clearly defined, kneeling and bowing were commonplace, Le Yao Yao was simply not used to having others kneel before her.
Especially for such a young girl.
If this were modern times, she would still be a first or second-year middle school student!
Seeing them bowing to her so desperately, Le Yao Yao felt a bit guilty, wondering if she was somehow abusing minors.
Ah, this damned class society!
While Le Yao Yao was inwardly grumbling, the two girls did not stop their self-deprecating actions. It seemed that unless she agreed, they would continue to bow until they exhausted themselves.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao's heart softened a little, and she had no choice but to agree.
"Alright, you can stay!" As long as they stopped bowing to her, she couldn't stand such self-abuse.
Le Yao Yao thought to herself, and upon hearing her words, the two girls finally ceased their bows and hurriedly thanked her.
However, when Le Yao Yao looked at their foreheads, which should have been perfectly fine, they were now red and swollen from the repeated bowing, making her truly feel distressed.
Furrowing her brow, she said to them, "You should go take your medicine! Otherwise, you'll end up with scars and won't be able to find a good husband in the future."
Upon hearing this, Xue Li and Xue Ping quickly stood up. After bowing to Leng Junyu and Le Yao Yao, they retreated.
Suddenly, only Leng Junyu and Le Yao Yao remained in the hall.
"Why did you bring two little girls in for me out of nowhere?"
"The palace has no other women besides a few cook matrons. Now that you have a body, even with eunuchs attending to you, it’s not as convenient. It’s better to have two little girls to serve you."
"Oh."
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao found some sense in them. Moreover, she felt warm inside at Leng Junyu's thoughtful consideration.
Little Face leaned into the man's broad embrace and nuzzled against him, saying, "Yu, why are you so good to me?!"
"Hehe, is it bad to be good to you? Do you want me to be good to other women instead?!"
In response to Le Yao Yao's words, Leng Junyu merely raised an eyebrow and smiled.
Le Yao Yao was not pleased with this. With her dark eyebrows furrowed, she exclaimed, "How dare you?!"
"Hehe..."
Looking at Le Yao Yao, who resembled a little tigress, Leng Junyu couldn't help but burst into laughter.
He reached out his long hand, tucking her cascading hair behind her ear before speaking with a firm tone.
"In this life, having you is enough for me."
"Hehe..."
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao's face lit up with a smile.
After all, she was utterly enchanted by the sweet words of the man before her.
Le Yao Yao thought to herself, feeling a rush of sweetness, wishing the whole world knew she was in love. Tilting her head thoughtfully, she said, "Yu, let's go shopping outside!"
...
Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, gracefully arched without any makeup.
Her eyes sparkled like autumn waters, captivating anyone who caught her gaze.
Her upturned nose was delicate, and her lips were red and teeth white.
Her skin was as smooth as fine jade, and her breath was like the fragrance of orchids.
A head of silky hair was styled into a simple yet elegant bun, adorned only with a delicate hollow pearl tassel that swayed gently with her every movement, enhancing her charming allure.
Draped in a pink and white silk skirt, the outfit showcased her exquisite figure to perfection.
In the mirror stood a woman whose beauty could make fish sink and birds fall, with a grace that seemed otherworldly, as if she were a celestial being descended to earth.
As she gazed at her reflection, it wasn't just Le Yao Yao who was captivated; even Xue Ping and Xue Li, who were attending to her, found themselves momentarily entranced.
“Oh my! Miss, you are truly beautiful!” exclaimed the more vivacious Xue Li, her eyes sparkling with admiration.
Beside her, the quieter Xue Ping quickly chimed in. “Yes, this is the first time I've seen such a stunning woman! No wonder the prince is so fond of you!”
“Hehe…”
Everyone has an appreciation for beauty. Listening to the praises from behind her, Le Yao Yao felt herself becoming a bit light-headed. She couldn't help but agree with their words!
After all, she had always known that this body she had traversed into was not lacking in looks. It turned out that the saying "clothes make the man" held true in every sense.
After a bit of dressing up, the once delicate tomboy had transformed into an enchanting beauty, captivating and stunning!
Oh my!
This time, her journey through time had truly been a windfall!
The more she thought about it, the happier Le Yao Yao felt inside.
Amidst her joy, a certain face floated into her mind.
She wondered if he would like her current appearance!?
Thinking this, Le Yao Yao couldn't wait to show Leng Junyu her new look.
After all, a woman adorns herself for the one she loves!
She really wanted the man she admired to see her at her most beautiful!
Whatever Le Yao Yao thought, she acted upon immediately. Without waiting for Xue Ping and Xue Li beside her, she hurriedly dashed out the door.
On her face, the joyful smile spread across her exquisite little face.
However, before Le Yao Yao's smile could last even a moment, it was quickly replaced by panic and fear.
After all, she was used to wearing eunuch robes.
In ancient times, there was a significant difference between men's and women's clothing. Although women's skirts were beautiful, they were somewhat too long. So, when Le Yao Yao wasn't paying attention, she tripped over the hem of her skirt and suddenly lost her balance, falling forward.
"Miss, be careful!"
Voices from behind came from Xue Li and Xue Ping, but unfortunately, they were too far away to help. Seeing Le Yao Yao about to hit the ground, both Xue Ping and Xue Li were terrified.
Le Yao Yao was also frightened; however, her first instinct was to protect her belly with both hands.
She thought she would inevitably experience some pain from the fall and closed her eyes tightly, bracing for the impending misfortune.
However, the expected pain did not come. Instead of hitting the cold ground, she found herself in a broad embrace.
"Even if you are eager to see me, there's no need to be so rash. You're already a mother; don't you fear others laughing at you?"
Hearing that familiar voice and scent made Le Yao Yao's heart, which had been racing, finally settle down.
Yet, upon hearing the teasing tone in his words, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, instantly turning a bright shade of red!
"Who is eager to see you? Don't be so shameless!"
Le Yao Yao felt as if someone had exposed her innermost thoughts, making her stammer as she spoke.
However, her delicate face hung low, whether out of shyness or some other reason, it was hard to tell.
At that moment, a long finger gently lifted her pointed chin.
As the finger applied pressure, Le Yao Yao's slightly shy beautiful eyes slowly met those cold eyes as dark as the night. She was pleasantly surprised to see the hint of admiration reflected in those cold eyes, and her heart leaped with joy.
After all, it was an exhilarating and proud feeling to know that her beauty could bring joy to the man she loved.
In contrast to Le Yao Yao's delight, Leng Junyu was filled with astonishment.
"Oh my! Le Yao Yao, you are so beautiful!"
She was so beautiful that it stirred his heart!
Before him stood a woman whose brows and eyes were like a painting, her gaze as clear as autumn water—truly a rare beauty!
Moreover, the pure aura she exuded made her seem like a fairy who had accidentally fallen into the mortal realm, untouched by the mundane world, evoking both pity and affection.
And just thinking about how this woman before him was his own, the mother of his child, sent waves of excitement through Leng Junyu's heart.
Ignoring the presence of others behind him, Leng Junyu leaned down and deeply kissed this little woman who made his heart race!
Le Yao Yao was taken aback by Leng Junyu's sudden kiss; after all, she hadn't forgotten that they were in a very public place.
However, how could Le Yao Yao be a match for Leng Junyu?!
Before long, she was kissed into a daze, completely forgetting what day it was.
It wasn't until a long while later that Leng Junyu finally released the little woman in his arms, who was nearly out of breath.
Looking at Le Yao Yao, her cheeks flushed red from his kiss, resembling a perfectly ripe peach, Leng Junyu felt a softness in his heart.
In the end, he playfully licked the honey residue left on his lips, an act so seductive that it made Le Yao Yao feel so embarrassed she almost wished to find a hole in the ground to hide in.
As for the servants around them, those guards in the distance had clearly witnessed the scene earlier, yet now their eyes were fixed on the horizon, pretending as if they had seen nothing.
Behind them, Xue Ping and Xue Li were already blushing and their hearts racing from Leng Junyu's bold display. They felt shy beyond measure.
Now, seeing Le Yao Yao turn back to look at them bashfully, the two sisters immediately exchanged glances and turned their eyes toward the distance as if they were observing birds.
Seeing this made Le Yao Yao feel even more embarrassed; she wished she could just disappear.
Oh my goodness!
How humiliating! How would she ever face anyone again?
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but glare fiercely at the culprit in front of her.
Unexpectedly, the culprit continued to smile mischievously, which made Le Yao Yao grit her teeth in frustration.
"You're still laughing!? You've embarrassed me in front of everyone!"
"What’s there to be embarrassed about!? You are my woman, and it is only natural for me to cherish you," Leng Junyu said with an air of nonchalance. Le Yao Yao's cheeks flushed red, feeling a mix of anger and shyness.
"Well, you can't do that in front of so many people, it’s just…"
"Alright, next time I’ll find a place where no one is around to kiss you, so no one can disturb us!"
As he said this, the man leaned closer to Le Yao Yao's ear, his voice husky and laced with an ambiguous tone that made her heart race. A wave of heat surged from her chest straight to her head, making her face feel like it was on fire.
Even without looking in a mirror, Le Yao Yao knew that her face was as red as if she were performing on stage.
Moreover, she realized something in her heart.
What does it mean to be secretly passionate!?
This man before her exemplified it perfectly.
In the past, whenever she saw him, he always had an aloof demeanor, his expression as cold as Eternal Ice, hardly speaking a word.
Now, how has everything changed so completely!?
This mischievous version of him was truly shameless, though deep down, she found herself liking this side of him even more...
Despite that, Le Yao Yao let out a cold huff and chose to ignore the teasing man, striding straight ahead.
Otherwise, she couldn't guarantee what outrageous thing he might do next.
It turned out that love could make one quite reckless!
...
They didn't take a carriage out. The Duke Rui's Residence was located in the best part of Capital City; stepping outside and turning a corner led them directly to Upper Capital Street.
Le Yao Yao had never been in a relationship before, but she had seen her friends while they were dating, strolling through shops with their boyfriends or watching movies together.
Here, there were no cinemas, so Le Yao Yao had no choice but to take Leng Junyu for a walk on the street to enjoy a modern dating experience.
Fortunately, although the Celestial Yuan Dynasty had clear distinctions of rank, thoughts were beginning to open up.
Walking down the street, one could see couples strolling together.
The weather was pleasant today, with a gentle breeze and some clouds blocking the scorching sun. It seemed likely that it might rain in a few days.
Because the weather was not hot, many more people came out to shop.
On the street, shops lined up, selling silk, antiques, medicinal herbs, and cosmetics.
On both sides of the street, there were also many small vendors setting up stalls, selling various trinkets.
This was not the first time Le Yao Yao had gone shopping, but it was the first time she was out alone with Leng Junyu.
Without the guards and eunuchs surrounding them, it was just the two of them, hand in hand, like an ordinary couple.
Due to Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu's outstanding appearance and extraordinary attire, they attracted a staggering amount of attention as they walked down the street.
The gazes filled with amazement, envy, and jealousy were intense.
However, Le Yao Yao paid no mind to how others looked at them; she simply held Leng Junyu's hand tightly, feeling sweetly content as they strolled along.
Whenever she spotted something beautiful, Le Yao Yao would stop to touch and admire it.
And Leng Junyu would always ask her.
"Do you like it?"
"I'm just looking," she replied.
Le Yao Yao smiled brightly. After that, Leng Junyu fell silent, his cold eyes lingering on the item for a moment before he decided to buy it.
In the end, Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu spent the entire afternoon shopping, accumulating quite a haul.
Of course, since Le Yao Yao was pregnant, Leng Junyu would not let her carry anything.
This time they went out without any attendants, so for the first time in his life, Leng Junyu took on the role of a laborer, carrying things for Le Yao Yao.
As Le Yao Yao watched this tall and handsome man, dressed elegantly yet carrying a large bag in one hand while holding her hand with the other, weaving through the bustling streets, she couldn't help but chuckle.
Her laughter rang like silver bells, continuous and bright, causing Leng Junyu's handsome face to flush slightly. He looked at her with his cold eyes, softened by affection.
At that moment, they could hear whispers of envy and jealousy around them.
"Look at that young man; he treats that girl so well, even helping her carry things..."
"Hmph! Is it that old man doesn't treat you well? Back in the day, I carried you home..."
"You old fool, don't be so shameless..."
This was a conversation between an elderly couple in their eighties.
Upon hearing their words, Le Yao Yao's smile widened even more, and there was a hint of envy in her eyes.
"Yu, this old woman and old man have such a good relationship. I really hope we can be like them..." Holding hands, growing old together!
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words and understanding her meaning, Leng Junyu deliberately raised an eyebrow and gently promised in her ear, "Alright, from now on, I will definitely carry you home!"
"You!"
Hearing Leng Junyu's words, knowing he was teasing her on purpose, Le Yao Yao's charming face flushed with embarrassment, and she couldn't help but smile wryly.
After wandering around for an entire afternoon, Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu returned to the inn for dinner. Enjoying delicious dishes while watching the bustling crowd outside, she felt that happiness was simply like this.
Living a simple and ordinary life was just fine!
Suddenly, a deafening thunderclap echoed from the horizon, startling Le Yao Yao, who had been lost in a whirlpool of happiness.
For some reason, an unsettling feeling surged within her, as if something was about to happen. Her charming face turned pale in an instant.
Seeing Le Yao Yao's paper-white complexion and her stunned expression, Leng Junyu furrowed his brows. Thinking she was frightened by the thunder, he quickly pulled her into his embrace and gently patted her shoulder to comfort her.
"Don't be afraid; it's just thunder. With me here, there's nothing to fear..."
Hearing his gentle voice by her ear, Le Yao Yao slowly began to suppress the unease in her heart.
Beautiful Eyes gently closed, gazing out from the second floor of the inn towards the horizon.
At noon, the sun was shining brightly, and a gentle breeze was blowing. But in just a moment, dark clouds gathered in the sky, thick and heavy, pressing down like a pitch-black vortex or a devil with a gaping maw. Just looking at it filled one with dread and unease.
Le Yao Yao, seeing this, instinctively clutched her collar, her pale Red Lips pressed tightly together, her heart racing violently from the thunder that had just roared.
Leng Junyu noticed her distress, his eyes filled with concern as he spoke.
"How about I take you to see Bai right now?"
Seeing Le Yao Yao's poor complexion, Leng Junyu suggested worriedly.
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao came back to her senses and met Leng Junyu's anxious gaze. Knowing that this man was worried about her, she immediately shook her head and replied.
"There's no need for that. I was just startled by the thunder."
After saying this, fearing that Leng Junyu would say more, she quickly added,
"Yu, I want something sweet. Please ask the waiter to bring up some desserts!"
At this moment, Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu had already been at the inn for a while and had finished their meal. They planned to rest for a bit since Le Yao Yao didn't want to move after just eating; she simply wanted to lean against the window on the second floor and watch the bustling scene of people coming and going on the street.
After all, this place offered an excellent view for sightseeing.
Leng Junyu listened and, seeing that Le Yao Yao was no longer in any serious trouble, couldn't help but smile at himself for caring so much about her.
In the past, who could have been worthy of such concern from him? Only this Little One before him.
Now, upon hearing Le Yao Yao express a desire for something sweet, Leng Junyu hurriedly instructed the waiter to bring out all the best desserts the inn had to offer. If Le Yao Yao enjoyed them, she would be generously rewarded.
The waiter was perceptive.
Noticing that Leng Junyu and Le Yao Yao were dressed elegantly and possessed striking appearances—Leng Junyu exuding an air of nobility and kingly presence—everyone in the inn treated them with great respect.
Before long, the remnants of their previous meal were swiftly cleared away, replaced by a pot of floral tea, a jug of fine wine, and an array of over a dozen delightful snacks.
The table was filled with an abundance of treats, each with its own unique flavor.
There were Osmanthus Cakes, Lotus Root Cakes, Spring Rolls, Glutinous Rice Cakes, Taro Cakes, and more…
Additionally, there were some bowls of Snow Pear and White Fungus Sweet Soup among other delicacies…
With such a variety of exquisite snacks laid out before them, it was enough to make anyone's mouth water.
Though they had just finished a meal, looking at the spread of desserts made Le Yao Yao feel that her stomach could still handle one or two plates of treats.
Perhaps it was due to her pregnancy, but her appetite seemed to be growing stronger.
Fortunately, Leng Junyu had the means to support her; otherwise, if she were from an ordinary family, she might have starved.
Le Yao Yao thought to herself, and once all the desserts were laid out on the table, she wasted no time. She picked up her chopsticks and began to feast.
Meanwhile, Leng Junyu did not eat; he simply picked up his chopsticks to serve Le Yao Yao some snacks from the table.
The sight of this handsome man and beautiful woman was truly eye-catching, drawing envious glances from many patrons on the second floor of the inn.
Moreover, Leng Junyu's unabashed affection for Le Yao Yao captivated nearly everyone present.
Some bolder young women even flirted with Leng Junyu, batting their eyelashes at him.
Unfortunately for them, Leng Junyu's heart was entirely devoted to Le Yao Yao. No amount of flirting would sway him.
Le Yao Yao, on her part, paid no attention to the gazes around her. She simply ate whatever Leng Junyu fed her.
It wasn't until she felt her stomach full that she finally stopped.
Just then, a loud crash echoed outside as a torrential downpour began.
Le Yao Yao looked down at the street and saw that all the stalls had already packed up, leaving only a few people who hadn’t managed to find shelter rushing away from the rain.
In the blink of an eye, what had been a bustling street filled with people became eerily deserted.
Looking at the sky again, it seemed that this rain would not stop for a while.
As Le Yao Yao gazed out at the scenery, a familiar warm voice suddenly rang out beside them.
"What a coincidence, Yu."
Hearing that warm voice, Le Yao Yao immediately snapped back to reality and turned to look at the source of the voice along with Leng Junyu.
When she saw the tall and straight figure of Dongfang Bai standing there, Le Yao Yao's eyes lit up, and a brilliant smile quickly spread across her face as she greeted him.
"Brother Bai, what a coincidence! What are you doing here?!"
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words and seeing her radiant smile, Dongfang Bai appeared slightly taken aback.
Perhaps he had only just noticed that Le Yao Yao was also present.
After all, from his vantage point, Le Yao Yao was sitting by the window, while Leng Junyu, being tall and sturdy, sat beside her like a towering mountain, completely blocking her from view.
At that moment, as Le Yao Yao spoke, Dongfang Bai's gaze shifted from Leng Junyu to her. When he caught sight of Le Yao Yao's outfit today, he froze entirely, his face showing immediate surprise. The warm, narrow Deep Black Eyes of his sparkled with intense admiration.
That astonished gaze lingered on Le Yao Yao for a moment without blinking.
In response to Dongfang Bai's gaze, Le Yao Yao simply smiled back at him.
However, someone was feeling jealous.
And that someone was Leng Junyu!
Upon seeing the astonishment in Dongfang Bai's eyes and the slight daze on his handsome face, Leng Junyu immediately turned his body, using his broad frame to shield Le Yao Yao from view.
After all, this girl—her beauty, her goodness—now belonged solely to him. No other man was allowed to covet her, not even his best brother!
"Bai, since you're here, please have a seat!"
Leng Junyu raised his voice slightly, pulling the stunned Dongfang Bai back to reality.
Noticing Leng Junyu's dark expression and instinctive possessiveness, Dongfang Bai quickly realized his earlier lapse in composure.
He hurriedly raised a hand to lightly cough into it, trying to cover up his previous awkwardness.
However, it wasn't long before Dongfang Bai regained his usual warmth. A gentle smile appeared on his lips as he lifted the hem of his garment and sat down across from Leng Junyu.
"I saw it was raining earlier and thought I’d come in to wait it out. I didn’t expect to run into you both here."
"Hehe, what a coincidence! Brother Bai, have you eaten yet? If not, why don't you have some snacks first?"
Le Yao Yao chimed in with a smile upon hearing Dongfang Bai's words.
After all, to Le Yao Yao, Dongfang Bai was a very good Big Brother, so she naturally felt delighted to see him.
However, she was unaware that her radiant smile directed at Dongfang Bai was stirring up jealousy in someone else's heart.
Although Le Yao Yao had long told Leng Junyu that Dongfang Bai was just her Big Brother and that he was her favorite man, men naturally dislike seeing the woman they love smile at other men.
Moreover, it seemed that only Le Yao Yao, with her obliviousness, was unaware of Dongfang Bai's feelings for her.
Thus, when Leng Junyu saw Le Yao Yao generously smiling at Dongfang Bai, his expression darkened, and a cold glint flickered in his eyes.
Without a second thought, he wrapped his arms around Le Yao Yao tightly.
"Hey!"
Le Yao Yao was clearly startled by Leng Junyu's sudden action.
"Junyu, what are you doing!? There are so many people around; let go of me!"
Being held tightly by Leng Junyu in front of everyone made Le Yao Yao feel a bit uncomfortable, especially since Dongfang Bai was sitting right in front of them! It was quite embarrassing!
However, Leng Junyu showed no intention of letting go. Instead, he tightened his embrace even more, his words dripping with possessiveness and dominance.
"You are already my woman, and we have a child together. Can't I hold you for a moment?!"
Leng Junyu's words were undoubtedly intentional! The volume was so loud that not only did Dongfang Bai, sitting across from him, hear it, but everyone in the inn turned their attention toward them.
Le Yao Yao felt as if her entire brain had exploded with a loud 'bang.'
Her delicate face turned bright red, resembling a monkey's backside.
If she could, she would have liked to disappear on the spot.
Oh my gosh! This was so embarrassing!
With so many people around, this man had the audacity to loudly declare that she was his woman and even mention children. Did he not feel the slightest bit of shame!?
If he had thick skin, hers was certainly not comparable!
Realizing the burning gazes around her, Le Yao Yao felt a mix of anger and frustration. Without thinking, she stomped hard on the foot of the man beside her.
Hmph! Let him shout! She would crush him!
Despite Le Yao Yao's embarrassment turning into anger, Leng Junyu felt a sharp pain on the top of his foot but managed to endure it.
In fact, he had said those words on purpose.
After all, it was the truth. Since she was his woman, why should he be afraid of others knowing?
Moreover, by saying this, he deliberately reminded his good brother in front of him that a friend's wife should not be trifled with.
Leng Junyu thought to himself, completely unaware of how childish his actions were, resembling a jealous and domineering big boy.
Dongfang Bai, who had known Leng Junyu for several years, naturally understood his feelings.
A slight smile tugged at the corners of her mouth, but her heart was filled with bitterness.
"Congratulations to you both."
"Hehe, thank you, Bai! When I marry Le Yao Yao in the future, you must definitely attend!"
"What!? Marry?!"
At Leng Junyu's words, Dongfang Bai, who had been smiling warmly, froze for a moment. A shadow crossed her eyes before she quickly regained her composure and replied.
"Of course, I will definitely go."
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