Chapter 63: Proposal

June 17th, 2023

Content warning: Contains elements of nonconsent.

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Fang Li’s wrist was gripped until it began to hurt, and Xie Huai’s kisses fell onto his neck one by one, his movements steady and full of strength, not brooking any resistance…… Fang Li raised his leg to kick, but he was easily stopped.

Xie Huai’s aura was dangerous and full of invasiveness, as well as the decisive madness of someone staking everything on one throw.

At this moment, Fang Li had no doubt.

Xie Huai wanted to do it to the end.

Xie Huai had gone mad.

Fang Li was stupefied.

Forget the fact that he hadn’t started cultivating yet, even if he had cultivated, he wouldn’t be able to beat Xie Huai in a fight.

Nine years ago was one thing, but nine years later…… Was there anyone left in this world who was a match for Xie Huai? His combat power was basically a bug, okay?!

It was precisely because the strong could restrain themselves that they could put one at ease, but Xie Huai was on the verge of losing control……

Fang Li finally started to panic a little. Wracking his brain, he suddenly said, “I’m willing to become your Dao companion!”

Xie Huai’s movements paused momentarily, and he looked up at Fang Li, his black eyes dangerous and deep, like a bottomless abyss.

Inside them was an unfamiliarity Fang Li had never seen before.

Fang Li took in a deep breath, his mind racing at lightspeed as he said, “But something as huge as becoming Dao companions can’t be done so casually…… At, at least my parents have to be told!”

That’s right, he’d finally thought of a way to stall.

He was someone with a family now. A proper marriage required the command of one’s parents. People from olden times had to be a little more particular about etiquette, didn’t they? Shouldn’t they act as matchmaker first? Then they’d have to talk about the date of the marriage and discuss the wedding and how to arrange it. It would take at least a few months, right?

He didn’t have the leisure to think about too much right now, he would stabilize Xie Huai first and then see!

Or else he was going to lose his innocence!

Xie Huai’s gaze fell onto Fang Li’s face, not missing the panic in his eyes. His fingertips slowly, slowly caressed the young man’s neck……

The person beneath him was straining to feign calm, but his body was faintly trembling, fully displaying his unease.

Fang Li was so nervous that he held his breath, doing his best to put on a sincere expression, and cleared his throat. “Y-Yuyi-jun, as the number one in the world, if something as big as becoming Dao companions isn’t done according to etiquette, wouldn’t people talk……”

The underlying meaning being, hurry up and calm down, you’re the number one most upright and honorable person in the world!

Sex before marriage isn’t proper, is it?

But Xie Huai continued to watch him coldly, a derisive lilt at the corners of his lips.

This person was always full of schemes and tricks. Those words obviously weren’t sincere, but were merely a delaying tactic. But……

Fang Li’s heart was full of anxiety. Even when they’d reunited, although Xie Huai had seemed to have changed a lot, Fang Li had still been sure that Xie Huai hadn’t changed at heart, and being with him could put one at ease. But the Xie Huai of right now…… made Fang Li feel as if he could do anything at all.

Was it because he’d kept putting off answering Xie Huai again and again until Xie Huai had been pushed to the edge?

Fang Li was full of apprehension. Just as he was becoming more and more uneasy, Xie Huai suddenly loosened his grip and pulled Fang Li into his embrace with a gentle tug. His voice was low and heavy with a hint of laughter, falling into his ear word by word. “Since you’ve agreed, then naturally, that means our love is mutual. If I find out you’ve tricked me again……”

Fang Li’s heart was full of suffering. He laughed awkwardly and didn’t speak.

Right now, he didn’t dare utter a single superfluous word. Whose fault was it that he was a habitual liar? It was normal that Xie Huai wouldn’t trust him.

A debt of the heart was the hardest to repay!

…………………

Hualin Town.

Recently, the Fang family had been showered with good fortune!

Everyone knew that the Fang family had struck it big. Their foolish son had wandered off and gotten lost, but not only had nothing happened to him, he’d even chanced upon the rumored Yuyi-jun. Yuyi-jun was kind and benevolent, bringing the fool back to the ridge to treat him and even giving the Fang family a promise of protection.

Not only had the Fang family’s son, who had been sure to die soon, acquired a chance at survival, he had even allowed the Fang family to gain the protection of the number one in the world! It was a heavenly blessing that plenty of people could pray for a lifetime without receiving!

This wasn’t how hitting the jackpot was done! Who wouldn’t exclaim “How envious!” when hearing the story?

Recently, Fang Minyuan would start grinning foolishly even when walking down the street.

Li’r had already been gone for a month. He wondered how the treatment was going. But Yuyi-jun had said that even if his madness couldn’t be cured, at least he could promise that he’d live to a ripe old age of a hundred!

Fang Mingyuan hadn’t a trace of doubt toward Yuyi-jun’s words, looking forward day after day to his son’s return. Even his dreams were about his son’s illness being cured. Even if he was a fool, so what? It wasn’t like the Fang family couldn’t afford him. As long as he could live a long life, that was enough!

When Fang Mingyuan walked past holding a birdcage, even the neighbor greeted him.

Old Liu the wine-seller said, “Master Fang, your luck really is good. With Yuyi-jun personally stepping up, Young Master Fang is sure to be cured! You can tell just by looking that that child is a lucky one!”

Fang Mingyuan liked nothing more than to hear this kind of talk, and his eyes curved into a smile. “Thank you, thank you for your blessing.”

Next, he met Old Zhang from the inn. “Master Fang, what does Yuyi-jun look like? Is he really as good-looking as the rumors? I’ve still yet to see what a celestial looks like!”

Fang Mingyuan said with a face full of reverence and admiration, “The rumors aren’t enough to describe Yuyi-jun’s heavenly bearing. Just looking at him makes us feel unworthy to be in his company!”

Auntie Gu who sold vegetables laughed, “Master Fang, even the living celestial is looking after you. You must have accumulated lots of merit in your last life.”

Fang Mingyuan said very properly, “I’m accumulating merit in this life, too. I just went to the temple yesterday to give offerings.”

In this manner, Fang Mingyuan made his way through the streets of Hualin Town. Everyone wanted to exchange a few words of greeting with him, their conversations never straying far from Yuyi-jun and his son.

Fang Mingyuan spoke with his neighbors delightedly, thinking to himself that if not for the fact that Li’r hadn’t been gone too long yet, he’d like nothing more than to pay a visit right away. But if he went too soon, would it seem like he didn’t trust Yuyi-jun? Yuyi-jun was a person who resembles a celestial, he definitely wouldn’t like to be disturbed.

Forget it, he would wait a bit before bringing his wife and daughter up the ridge to pay a visit!

Lu Hongdao had returned from outside and spotted Fang Mingyuan immediately, his laughter loud and clear as he said, “Old Fang!”

Fang Mingyuan narrowed his eyes as he looked at him.

Although he had been extremely displeased by the fact that Lu Hongdao had put his son in such danger, he’d also met with such good fortune because of it, bringing back Yuyi-jun to cure his son. Recently, this fellow had been rather pleased with himself, thinking of it as his own accomplishment……

Lu Hongdao patted Fang Mingyuan’s shoulder boisterously, shaking his whiskers as he laughed, “Old Fang, when are you going to Hollow Ridge to visit little Li? I’ll personally escort you!”

Fang Mingyuan rolled his eyes at him, saying, “What are you in such a rush for?”

Lu Hongdao rubbed his hands together, saying, “No rush, no rush.”

Although he very much wanted to get acquainted with Yuyi-jun, there really was no way to rush this matter!

Fang Mingyuan made a loop around the streets, inspected his own store, then picked up the birdcage and headed home.

Before he’d even reached the door of his home, he saw a servant standing guard with his neck outstretched. Upon seeing him, the servant immediately ran over to him and said, “Master, you’ve finally returned! Yuyi-jun has brought the young master back!”

Thud.

The birdcage fell to the ground, and his beloved parrot was terrified into squawking loudly. Fang Mingyuan trembled. “What did you say?”

The servant repeated, “Yuyi-jun has brought the young master back!”

Fang Mingyuan couldn’t even spare a thought for the bird on the ground, dashing straight inside.

In the main hall, his wife Xin Ruiyan was already waiting, and his daughter Fang Qiongyi was also there. Fang Li and Xie Huai were also in the room.

Xie Huai stood there quietly in his white robes, just like the first time they’d met. The expression on his tranquil, celestial face was indifferent.

But the change in his son was huge!

The handsome, clever young man was standing there calmly, his eyes lively and his bearing measured. Seeing Fang Mingyuan approach, a faint smile appeared on his face, and he called, “Father.”

E-e-even his madness had been cured!

The corners of Fang Mingyuan’s eyes immediately turned red, and he was so overcome with emotion that his hands and feet were trembling.

His wife and daughter had clearly already finished being emotional, so they actually appeared rather normal right now.

Fang Mingyuan was full of excitement, but Yuyi-jun was still present. How could he forget his manners in front of their benefactor?

Fang Mingyuan immediately tried to kneel. “Yuyi-jun has performed a miracle. There is no way for me to repay this great favor and kindness……”

Before he could finish speaking, Xie Huai personally supported him to stand back up.

Xie Huai looked at him mildly, the corners of his lips lifting slightly, his tone of voice cool and clear. “Master Fang, no need to be so courteous.”

Fang Mingyuan thought to himself, Yuyi-jun really was just like a celestial being. Even toward a mortal like himself, he didn’t put on any airs. Fang Minyuan’s mind was full of thoughts of how to repay Yuyi-jun.

Only Fang Li’s eyes were worried.

They were already excited to this extent. He was afraid that when Xie Huai opened his mouth in a bit, his parents and sister wouldn’t be able to take it…… Xie Huai wasn’t treating patients for free, he was here to ask for repayment.

Xie Huai’s manner was tranquil, his gaze flitting past Fang Li meaningfully.

Only after the Fang family had calmed down a bit did Xie Huai slowly start to speak. “I truly do have a reason for coming here today. There’s something I’d like to ask Master Fang and Madame Fang’s permission for.”

Fang Mingyuan and Xin Ruiyan were startled.

Those words sounded rather strange.

What did he mean by permission? What could they give permission for? They couldn’t even repay Xie Huai fast enough……

Xie Huai spoke blandly. “While observing the heavens, I discovered that I have a fated union with your son, so I wish to become Dao companions with him, if you would give your permission.”

Fang Mingyuan, Xin Ruiyan: ???

What had they just heard?

The two of them were a bit bewildered.

Fang Qiongyi suddenly burst into a coughing fit, looking at her older brother with disbelief.

How come her older brother had gone out to get treatment and had ended up coming back with Yuyi-jun as his future Dao companion?

It was one thing if their parents didn’t know.

Yuyi-jun was the lover of every young woman’s dreams throughout the whole world. Whenever any young maiden brought up Yuyi-jun, they would be full of admiration. Yuyi-jun was the bright moon high in the heavens, and they would often discuss which sect or family’s immortal lady was a match for Yuyi-jun, but Yuyi-jun was always alone and never had any rumors with any immortal ladies, so there wasn’t even much idle gossip about him.

Besides, it was rumored that Yuyi-jun was cold of heart and temperament, his entire heart devoted to the people of the world. Everyone believed that Yuyi-jun wouldn’t have a Dao companion in this life.

But as it turned out……

Her foolish older brother had caught Yuyi-jun’s eye?

Fang Qiongyi was dazed, even suspecting that the Yuyi-jun before her eyes was fake.

Fang Li’s heart was full of suffering.

But he didn’t dare open his mouth at all, because his hand was still being held tightly by Xie Huai. Upon recalling the terrifying Xie Huai from that night, he kept his mouth shut tight, or else he hadn’t the slightest doubt that Xie Huai would take him away and lock him up immediately.

It was just that his poor family would have to suffer a fright.

Fang Mingyuan’s lips quivered. He finally came back to his senses, his voice shaking as he said, “D-did I hear incorrectly?”

Xie Huai didn’t have any self-consciousness about having caused a fright. He smiled and bowed his head. “You didn’t.”

Fang Mingyuan fainted, falling to the ground with a plop.

Xie Huai waved his hand, and a jade bottle appeared in his hand. He said, “This is a pill for calming the mind. Give it to Master Fang, and he’ll be able to wake up.”

Xin Ruiyan took the pill with trembling hands and gave it to Fang Mingyuan. Sure enough, after a few moments, Fang Mingyuan woke up gloomily. This time, he couldn’t even faint.

And then he finally realized……

This was a joyous occasion of earth-shattering proportions!

Only, it was far, far, far, far too unreal……

Fang Mingyuan looked over groggily, his line of sight falling onto his son and Xie Huai’s tightly clasped hands. The two of them weren’t the least bit evasive about their intimacy. They might really be mutually in love, and they might even have promised themselves to each other in private long ago!

Was what Yuyi-jun said true?

If his son could really become Yuyi-jun’s Dao companion, then it wouldn’t just be a matter of living to a ripe old age of a hundred. Even treading the path of immortality and living a few hundred years wouldn’t be a problem, and with Yuyi-jun protecting him, who would dare bully him? He would be safe and carefree for a lifetime, the road before him smooth…… This was the path to the heavens!

How could he not agree to something like this?

What permission was there to give?

But the last remaining bit of Fang Mingyuan’s reason told him that this matter was far too preposterous.

That Yuyi-jun was willing to cure someone to save them could be explained by the fact that he was a good person, but becoming one’s Dao companion wasn’t doing a good deed.

The difference between his foolish son and Yuyi-jun was like that between the earth and the heavens. Just on the basis of so-called destiny, if Yuyi-jun was to change his mind in the future and abandon his son, what would he do? He couldn’t allow his reason to be smashed to pieces by his joy and surprise!

Bearing tremendous pressure, Fang Mingyuan said in a shaking voice, “O-of course we don’t have any disagreements, only, Yuyi-jun, a-are you serious?”

How could Xie Huai not tell what Fang Mingyuan was worried about? He gave Fang Li a profound glance, his eyes full of tenderness, and he said slowly, “Of course I’m serious. Since we’re to become Dao companions, we’ll walk the same path in life and be buried in the same tomb in death, never to part for a lifetime. I’ll be sure to take care of him well. Master Fang, there’s no need to worry.”

Fang Li could vaguely hear the implied threat and dared to move even less……

But Fang Mingyuan was completely put at ease. He no longer had a shred of doubt. Yuyi-jun’s words were worth their weight in gold, and besides, how could such an honorable and noble person really hurt his son?

Even, even if he was no longer in love one day.

They would be able to separate without hard feelings.

No matter how you looked at it, his son was the one profiting!

Fang Mingyuan only wished he could have them tie the knot right now to avoid unexpected interference, but after so much thinking, he finally thought of a problem. It seemed like…… he hadn’t asked his son’s opinion yet?

Although he thought his son wouldn’t mind, Fang Mingyuan cleared his throat and still asked Fang Li symbolically, “Li’r, are you willing?”

Of course I’m not willing!

Fang Li thought to himself, but he felt the grip on his hand suddenly tighten, so he squeezed out a smile. “Of course I’m willing.”

In Fang Mingyuan’s eyes, the smile looked like bashfulness. His foolish son had just been cured and didn’t understand anything, so it was normal that he would be a little shy.

The matter was resolved just like that, to everyone’s satisfaction.

Fang Mingyuan warm-heartedly invited Xie Huai to stay and escorted Fang Li back to his courtyard with Xie Huai.

Fang Li returned to his courtyard in heavy spirits, each step seemingly the weight of a boulder.

Seeing that Xie Huai was about to enter the room with him, he finally grit his teeth and said, “We’re not Dao companions yet. Wouldn’t staying together be improper……”

Xie Huai looked at him meaningfully until Fang Li’s scalp went numb.

After a bit of thought, Fang Mingyuan thought that that really was the case. Although cultivators didn’t bother with trivialities, in the end, they hadn’t become Dao companions yet! It would still be better to separate the two for now. Thus, he said respectfully, “I’ll prepare a guest room for Yuyi-jun.”

The corners of Xie Huai’s lips hooked up, but he didn’t refuse, turning to leave with Fang Mingyuan.

Fang Li let out a long breath.

He wasn’t in the mood to pay attention to the curious servant girls outside. As soon as he returned to his room, he shut the door.

Xie Huai’s emotions were unpredictable right now and extremely dangerous, but no matter how dangerous he was…… it was just a question of his own innocence.

Compared to Xie Huai, Fang Li was more worried about the person hiding in the dark.

The true mastermind behind the scenes was stalking them like prey, and his goal was the black jade talisman. Merely relying on Xie Huai wouldn’t work, he needed to quickly restore his cultivation in order to be able to defend himself.

Luckily, after Xie Huai had piled spiritual medicines and herbs onto him as if they didn’t cost money, the foundations of this body had already been built. Cultivating now was like drawing water into a canal. He was sure that recovering his cultivation wouldn’t require much time.

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The next day, the sky was still hazy with dawn.

Fang Li was sitting cross-legged on his bed and suddenly opened his eyes.

It had gone just as smoothly as he’d anticipated.

Within a single night, he’d returned to Golden Core.

Considering that his mother and father might be eager to see their son, Fang Li still prepared himself to show his face. Going into closed door cultivation as soon as he returned wasn’t very proper.

As soon as he exited, the servant girls in the courtyard crowded around him, sizing him up with curiosity.

Finally, Huang Tao summoned up her courage and asked probingly, “Y-young master?”

Fang Li smiled with a nod. “It’s me.”

The servant girls were incredibly nervous. The handsome, leisurely young master before their eyes could now converse smoothly with them. His madness really had been cured!

They were all happy for Fang Li, wiping away their tears excitedly.

Yuyi-jun really was a good person! A living bodhisattva!

After calming down for a bit, they started to buzz with questions again. “Young master, I heard that you’re going to become Dao companions with Yuyi-jun.”

“Young master, does Yuyi-jun treat you well?”

“Nonsense, of course Yuyi-jun treats the young master well. They’ve already said that they’re mutually in love, and they were even holding hands when they came!”

Fang Li: “……”

Did you guys forget that the person in question is still in front of you?

He really didn’t want to continue listening to this kind of talk and changed the topic. “Where are my mother and father?”

Huang Tao said, “In the anteroom.”

Fang Li nodded and headed for the anteroom, but it turned out Xie Huai was also there.

In the anteroom, Fang Mingyuan and Xie Huai were sitting across from each other, and Xin Ruiyan stood to one side with a smile in her eyes. When Fang Qiongyi saw Fang Li coming over, she pulled Fang Li over and looked him up and down, saying with excitement, “Big brother, you really are better now!”

Fang Li patted his little sister’s head and said tenderly, “Mn.”

Fang Qiongyi wiped away her tears, then thought of something and said delightedly, “Right, mother and father have discussed the wedding date with Yuyi-jun. It’s been set for a month from now!”

Fang Li: “……” His mood suddenly became heavy.

Wasn’t this a little too fast?!

Fang Qiongyi brought Fang Li over to their parents, and both elders looked at him with gratification.

Good fortune really did come in pairs.1

Not only had their son’s illness been cured, he even had such a wonderful place to belong. Even if they were to die now, they would be at ease!

Fang Li looked at his parents’ joyous faces and sighed in his heart.

He was afraid that the happier they were now, the more disappointed they would be later……

Xie Huai sat there calmly and didn’t stop their family reunion.

Only when Fang Li and his parents were about done exchanging greetings did Xie Huai get up and walk over, softly taking Fang Li’s hand. With just a bit of probing, he could tell that Fang Li had already achieved Golden Core and said meaningfully, “It looks like you had a good rest last night.”

Fang Li was extremely nervous, letting Xie Huai take his hand.

Xie Huai looked down at him, his expression tender and devoted, saying, “I’ve already discussed things with your father. A month from now, we’ll hold the union ceremony at Hollow Ridge. When the time comes, we’ll invite all of the cultivation sects to attend, and we’ll be sure to hold a grand ceremony to let the whole world know that you’re my Dao companion.”

Fang Mingyuan was full of emotion and anticipation.

When he’d been discussing the wedding with Xie Huai today, his attitude had originally been extremely humble. That his son had caught Yuyi-jun’s eye had used up at least three lifetimes worth of good luck on his son’s part. They were truly the ones reaching upwards in this marriage, so how could he still dare to have any requests? He only hoped that Yuyi-jun would treat his son well, and he would be completely satisfied.

Who could’ve known that without Fang Mingyuan making a single request, Xie Huai had already prepared everything? Putting aside the fact that not a single bit of etiquette was missing, he even wanted to announce it to the entire world and put on a grand ceremony. This was great, truly great. With this, even when his son went over, he would have plenty of face. Who would dare look down on his son!

Looking at Xie Huai’s attitude, he definitely wouldn’t let his son suffer grievance!

The last bit of worry in his heart disappeared.

Only Fang Li’s heart was full of suffering that he couldn’t voice.

If he dared to stand Xie Huai up again, he was sure to die a miserable death.

Fang Li took a deep breath and laughed dryly, saying, “Actually, it’s fine to arrange it a bit more simply, there’s no need to go to so much trouble……”

The bigger of a fuss there was, the more disadvantageous it was to him.

Xie Huai looked at him profoundly. “Weren’t you the one who said it couldn’t be done so casually?”

Fang Li: “……”

Seeing that the two lovers were deep in the midst of affection, the Fang family tactfully withdrew.

Fang Li was pulled into Xie Huai’s arms. Xie Huai stroked his back gently, his movements clearly very gentle, but Fang Li didn’t dare move at all. Those hands…… Although they were slender like jade and exceptionally good-looking, they’d also killed hundreds upon thousands of devils.

And he was the devil who deserved to die the most.

It looked like Xie Huai had steeled his heart this time. No matter what he said, it would be of no use. Right now, he could only stabilize him temporarily. Fang Li lowered his eyes and said softly, “I-I should return.”

Xie Huai’s fingertips brushed past the side of Fang Li’s ear. He let go and laughed quietly. “If you really want to recover as soon as possible, dual cultivation would be faster.”

Fang Li fled in a panic.

……………………

These days, Fang Li practically shut himself in his room, working hard to cultivate.

Dual cultivation was impossible. How could he take shortcuts for something like cultivation? He wasn’t that kind of person!

That night, Fang Li was sitting in his room meditating.

Suddenly, his ears twitched.

He stopped his meditating and pushed the door open to exit.

Wi Yimei landed softly in the courtyard in his black clothes.

When he’d separated from Wu Yimei, not only had he given him the communication talisman, he’d also told him some information, which was how Wu Yimei knew to find him here.

Wu Yimei bowed in greeting. “This subordinate greets His Excellency.”

Fang Li lifted a hand to indicate that he needn’t stand on ceremony and asked in a gentle voice, “Have your people all been settled?”

In order to avoid a battle between the Thousand Immortals’ Alliance and Wu Yimei back then, he’d had no choice but to have Wu Yimei take his subordinates and withdraw throughout the night. There were so many people, and they’d left in a rush, so during this period of time, Wu Yimei had been busy arranging his subordinates. It hadn’t been an easy task.

Wu Yimei said respectfully, “Everyone has been settled. Your Excellency needn’t worry.”

Fang Li had always been at ease with the way Wu Yimei handled things, so he didn’t ask further, only saying mildly, “Then that’s good.”

Wu Yimei looked at Fang Li, hesitated for a moment, then asked cautiously, “Recently, there’s been news all over that Your Excellency is going to become Dao companions with Xie Huai. Is that true?”

The marriage involving the Fang family and Yuyi-jun hadn’t been kept secret. The Fang family wanted nothing more than to tell the whole world about this joyous occasion, and Xie Huai also intended to let all of the cultivation sects know, so it wasn’t a surprise that the news had spread to Wu Yimei.

Fang Li’s mood was complicated. He nodded solemnly.

Wu Yimei immediately felt a bitterness in his chest, his eyes darkening. He knew that His Excellency had always held feelings for Xie Huai. Now that he was becoming Dao companions with Xie Huai, his dream was coming true, but in the end, Wu Yimei’s heart was unresigned. On what basis could Xie Huai have His Excellency……

Besides, although His Excellency had said that there had been hidden circumstances back then, in the end, Xie Huai was a righteous cultivator. What if he betrayed His Excellency?

Wu Yimei suppressed the unwillingness and hatred in his chest and lowered his head, saying in a hoarse voice, “Congratulations, Your Excellency.”

As soon as he saw Wu Yimei’s expression, Fang Li knew that he’d misunderstood. It was one thing if others misunderstood, but there was no need for him to hide it from Wu Yimei. Besides…… what was there to congratulate? Xie Huai had gone mad these days.

Fang Li had had no choice but to agree to the marriage, and for once, he felt a bit humiliated and vexed. He cleared his throat and feigned calmness as he said coldly, “No need for congratulations, it’s merely a temporary measure.”

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One wall away.

Xie Huai slowly opened his eyes, his pupils as deep as the sea.

Although Fang Li and Wu Yimei had set up a barrier when speaking, they still couldn’t hide from the probing of Xie Huai’s consciousness. The corner of his lips hooked up mockingly. This devil really had hid himself well to have fooled even Wu Yimei, causing him to misunderstand that Fang Li really did like him. But in truth, when had Fang Li ever had him in his heart? The one that he thought about day after day was no more than someone who had already died.

But that sentence just then had been genuine.

It was merely a temporary measure.

Seeing as you’ve tricked me, then trick me to the end.

I won’t give you the chance to back out again.

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1 It’s a wedding joke, double happiness（囍) is symbolic for marriages