Chapter 586: Identical to Fu Qingli

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Mr. Xixi.

The person carried herself with a mien different from Mr. Xixi. Yet, Ye Weiyang was reminded right away of Mr. Xixi, her mentor in life whom she most respected and was grateful for.

Shen Xi smiled and greeted them.

Cheerfully looking at Shen Xi, Liu Qianyu was not a stranger as she asked, “Is your brother home?”

Shen Xi replied, “Yes.”

Song Wenye’s face flushed.

Among the girls, some cleared their throat and a few caught in stifled laughter, while others pretended to chat with those beside them. In short, no one looked Song Wenye’s way.

Ji Jingyan offered to help Song Wenye with her luggage.

Guan Rou pulled her back and tipped her the wink before whispering, “Don’t. Lil’ Ye will be staying the night there.”

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“Stop with all the crazy thinking.” Upset, Song Wenye yelled with a blushing face. “I’m going to Xixi’s place, not for Yu Yuanxi!”

“Got it, got it.”

Song Wenye’s stubborn feat saw the lot exchanging glances. Knowing when to stop, they jostled one another into the lift.

Guan Rou waved her arm at Song Wenye. “Have fun at dinner. Don’t rush back.”

Tong Kejun joined in on the fun. “You don’t have to come back if you don’t want to.”

They were granted two days of rest anyway.

It was not known how long Yu Yuanxi’s break was. Since he was a student at Capital University, he would have to report at the school and begin his military training.

Song Wenye gnashed her teeth. The lift was shut before she could say anything. She turned to Shen Xi and explained, “Trust me, Xixi. They’re just babbling nonsense.”

Shen Xi grinned without a word.

Feeling sore, Song Wenye crankily shouted, “I’m serious. There’s nothing going on between me and Yu Yuanxi!”

With a lot of people bustling in the ground-floor lobby of the company, many gave her a weird look but were curious to gossip.

The employees of the company had some knowledge about their artists. Yu Yuanxi was also working in Cosmos Entertainment. Were they dating?

Shen Xi dragged her out of there. “You’re an idol. You might want to be conscious of your image.”

Song Wenye looked at the lift that had already gone up before glancing at the suitcase in hand. Not bothered to put away her luggage, she pulled her suitcase to go with Shen Xi.

Back in the lift, Ye Weiyang turned to the rest of the girl. “Do you think Lil’ Ye’s friend looks familiar?”

Tong Kejun nodded. “Yes. Hadn’t we seen her dancing video last week? She’s a great dancer. I can’t keep up.”

“That’s right.” Liu Qianyu bobbed her head in agreement. She was puzzled though. “Say, why do you think she’s not in showbiz? Her looks and talents alone would make her a big star. She can conquer the entertainment world with her beauty.”

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This was the honest truth. Shen Xi was a sight to behold so much so her heart was fluttering, let alone a man’s.

“She’s not just beautiful, but she’s also a nerd, do you know that? She’s the top achiever in science for the capital’s National College Entrance Examination.” Ji Jingyan expressed her envy. This was why people should not compare with one another as it would be a blow that was hard to swallow.

By the way things were progressing, Ye Weiyang knew her questions were going nowhere. With an envious and admiring look on her face, she listened to the group praising Shen Xi.

Lil’ Ye’s friend, Shen Xi, was gifted while Mr. Xixi was a nationally recognized genius. However, did they not pick up that Mr. Xixi’s dancing style was similar to Shen Xi?

Since even she was doubting her gut feeling, Ye Weiyang was not going to share her thoughts with the group.

The person in question, Shen Xi, was caught in a sneezing spell as she made her way out of the company.

Song Wenye nervously handed her a tissue. “Did you catch a cold?”

Shen Xi rubbed her nose. “Someone misses me.”

Gazing at her, Song Wenye was feeling the blues and sighed. “It must be Chu Ying and the rest. I couldn’t even join the last get-together and have no idea when the next one will be held.”

Shen Xi soothed her. “Don’t worry. They’d have to come home for the new year.”

Song Wenye was supposed to attend the International Class’ last get-together but had to miss it as work came up at the last minute.

“I feel something’s missing with Alpha Xu gone.” Song Wenye was down in the dumps. Everyone in their class, apart from her and Xixi, had gone abroad for their studies.

It did not matter to Shen Xi where she was studying since she had good grades. She was the top achiever in science and enrolled at Capital University, first in her class.

What about her? Song Wenye did not participate in the National College Entrance Examination. Since these coming years were the best time to make a career in showbiz, she could not possibly leave to study abroad.

“Don’t you have Yu Yuanxi?” Rarely ever seeing Song Wenye so gloomy, Shen Xi teased her to lighten the mood. Song Wenye was about to tear into her when she added. “And me!”

Song Wenye was finally pleased. “That’s more like it.”

The pair hailed a cab and went home since the company did not prepare a car for them.

Shen Xi was the type not to look for people if nobody came looking for her. No matter how close of a friend, she would not initiate contact if nothing was the matter.

It was the same for group chats. She barely made an appearance if no one specially tagged her.

Song Wenye was the exact opposite. She did not feel right to stay away from the chats. It did not take long before she became a bunch of sour grapes. “Alpha Xu went to Fu Qingxuan’s place today.”

Shen Xi returned her a strange look. What was wrong with that? Alpha Xu’s school was where the Fu family was living. There was nothing out of the ordinary for nice people like Madam Fu and Uncle Jin Yu to invite Alpha Xu for a meal.

“I want to go too.” Song Wenye whined while showing Shen Xi the photos. She moaned, “Look. Qingye is there too. When can I ever have the pleasure to have dinner with him?”

The Fu brothers were the definition of looks and poise. By right, Alpha Xu was also a hunk. However, the comparison did him no good as Alpha Xu became the ugliest in the group photo.

Shen Xi took a sweeping glance at the Fu family. Fu Junqiu was the only one missing in the photograph. The others smiled at the camera while Fu Qingli graced his aloof and noble presence with a side profile, prompting Shen Xi to avert her gaze.

Song Wenye was still feeling envious, wishing she could get in there and be in the picture. With Shen Xi looking out the window and keeping to herself, Song Wenye voiced her disgruntlement. “Do you know who you look like now? The expression and that attitude of yours are identical to Fu Qingli.”

She was aware that Shen Xi had a problem with Fu Qingli.

“Say that again?” Furrowing her brows, Shen Xi did not hide the coldness and contempt in her eyes. Who was the same as him?!

She was simply not in the mood to talk because she saw Fu Qingli’s face.

“Yes, that’s it. Don’t move. Hold still. Let me snap a photo to show you.” Song Wenye got right to take a picture..

Chapter 587: Shaken

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Song Wenye might be quick with her hands, but Shen Xi’s facial muscles were quicker. Alas, she only captured Shen Xi’s smiling face. Song Wenye regrettably pursed her lips. “You really did look alike!”

Xixi was a spitting image of Fu Qingli in the photo when she was looking out the window. Their identical looks made Song Wenye suspect they were biological siblings.

Talking about it only put Song Wenye in a foul mood. She always lamented why Xixi was not the long-lost daughter of the Fu family. If Xixi was the Fu brothers’ sister, Song Wenye could also be considered their sister since she was best friends with Xixi.

Just thinking of the position she would be in gave Song Wenye a rush. Besides, Qingye was her favorite idol. She could walk on air if she could call Qingye her brother.

Shen Xi was not the least bit interested in the conversation. Settling against the backseat, she closed her eyes to get some shut-eye.

Taking the hint, Song Wenye quit the yapping. Since it was dangerous to dance on a minefield, she decided to stay out of it. Hence, she went on to gossip in the group chat. Nevertheless, Xixi, who was usually calm and indifferent, would get worked up at the mention of Fu Qingli. Sure, she said she did not care for him, yet her actions said otherwise.

Once they were back, Song Wenye carried her suitcase to Shen Xi’s bedroom without help.

Shen Xi was right at home and left Song Wenye be since she did not see Song Wenye as a stranger. There was no dirty secret lying around the house anyway. Shen Xi sat on the sofa and helped herself to a plate of fruits.

“Xixi, come and wash the dishes.” Yun Jinping cried from the kitchen.

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Putting down her fork, Shen Xi was about to get up when Song Wenye trotted down the stairs. She was not shy to say, “My mom wants you in the kitchen.”

Up for the task, Song Wenye ran over. Her voice traveled to the kitchen faster than her feet. “Mrs. Shen, what can I help with?”

She arrived in the kitchen to find only Yun Jinping and Yu Yuanxi there. Her eyes wandered a bit before fixating them on Yun Jinping.

Yun Jinping was surprised to see Lil’ Ye even though she called for her own daughter. She nagged for Lil’ Ye to leave the kitchen. “Go and watch TV in the living room. Get Xixi in here.”

Lil’ Ye had been working too hard lately. Her tiny face was skin and bones now from throwing herself into deadlines and work. Yun Jinping did not have the heart to ask Lil’ Ye to do anything.

“It’s okay. I’m not tired.” Song Wenye looked at Yun Jinping with a smile. “Shall I wash the vegetables? Pick the greens? Oh, right! I joined a program recently and learned to make a dish called shredded sweet potato. Let me cook that, Mrs. Shen.”

“Go and wash the dishes with Yuanxi first.” Knowing that she would not be able to dampen Lil’ Ye’s enthusiasm, Yun Jinping assigned her a task.

Shen Xi was eavesdropping from the living room with coyness in her eyes. It was not that she was lazy and unwilling to do the work, she was only trying to create an opportunity for the pair to spend time together. It was a great idea.

Madam Yun, Yu Yuanxi, and now Song Wenye were the only ones in the kitchen as Old Shen had taken Granny Yu to collect Song Xiaose and the other pets. Madam Yun was too busy cooking to pay attention to the couple.

Nevertheless, Shen Xi had too high of regards for Lil’ Ye. She thought that Lil’ Ye would pounce like a tiger and confess her love right away the moment she fell in love, but she shrunk into her shell instead. Nervous just watching at the sidelines, Shen Xi had to give them a push. Otherwise, their relationship would never see the light of day.

Back in the kitchen.

While chopping the vegetables, Yun Jinping would glance at the two children on washing duty every now and then. The more she observed them, the more she thought they were made for each other. They were equal in looks and their personalities complemented each other.

She always believed a wild child like Lil’ Ye should look for a quiet and mild-mannered boy. Yun Jinping thought they were a perfect match before knowing Yuanxi was her son.

The thought had not changed even now. It could not be better if Lil’ Ye could be her daughter-in-law.

“Mrs. Shen, do I put the plates here?” Song Wenye held the clean plates in her hands and asked.

“Put them here.” Snapping out of her thoughts, Yun Jinping pointed somewhere in front of her.

Song Wenye took one step before she slipped. Following a squeal, she resigned to closing her eyes and clutched the plates against her chest amid the tension.

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With Yu Yuanxi’s pupils dilating, he intuitively reached out to steady her by the waist. However, his hands shifted and before he knew it, he was holding the girl tightly in his arms.

Song Wenye clung onto the plates and shut her eyes tightly, waiting for the pain that never came. Opening her eyes to meet the mixed emotions in the young man’s eyes, she cleared her throat and rubbed the plates to ease her nerves before smiling at him. “Thank God the plates are okay.”

Oh, Yu Yuanxi was boiling. His generally unruffled eyes carried signs of anger as he stared at her hugging the plates. Because of these plates, he nearly missed the catch!

Was she stupid? Why were the plates the first thing she held onto when she was about to trip? Which was more important, the plates or she?

Yun Jinping nervously ran over and examined Song Wenye in distress. “Thank goodness you’re alright.”

It almost scared the hell out of her. Song Wenye would get hurt if she fell on top of the broken plates. Good thing Yuanxi was there to save her.

Having heard the commotion, Shen Xi rushed to the scene and found Yu Yuanxi carrying Song Wenye in his arms. With a complicated look on her face, she wondered what was with their pose.

Then came Song Wenye’s comment about saving the plates from the fall and the helplessness in Yu Yuanxi’s eyes.

Song Wenye certainly knew nothing about reading the room. She was beyond help. Seriously, the plates were her main concern? Any normal human being would be shaken and sobbing for a kiss and a hug up high.

Pulling away from Yu Yuanxi’s grasp, Song Wenye could feel her heart thumping followed by her body temperature rising. With her cheeks flushed, she could not look anyone in the eye and placed the plates on the counter to excuse herself to the loo.

Yu Yuanxi caught Song Wenye making her escape and the look Shen Xi was giving him before resuming his washing duty. His movement froze when his fingers touched the cool plates as his mind flashed back to the girl’s touch of tender warmth. He turned red-faced and his heart began to race.

Clearing her throat, Shen Xi asked if anyone needed help but was driven out of there by Yun Jinping. She was caught snickering after another glance at Yu Yuanxi’s reddened ears.

That was quite a delayed reaction. Why did he blush now when Song Wenye had run away?

It did not take long before Shen Zhangqing and Granny Yu returned together with Song Wenye’s beloved pets. The house was filled with a bustle.

Song Wenye’s pets made themselves at home in Shen Xi’s house. Even though they stayed with Granny Yu for a week, Song Dalang led Song Xiaose to dart into the kitchen in search of a certain somebody.

Unlike the two mongrels, the noble Song Xiaomi arrogantly lifted its head high and scanned the living room with a swaying tail, as if to look for something.

Shen Xi approached Song Xiaomi and carried it to the sofa before tapping its tiny head. “I’ll get Toffeecito to play with you.”

With that, Shen Xi headed out to the courtyard and began calling for Toffeecito. Soon, Toffecito was heard meowing back from the other side of the wall.

Through the window, Yun Jinping observed Shen Xi running into the courtyard and climbing up the ladder. Her eyes under her furrowed brows reflected growing worry.

Not too long later, Shen Xi was seen standing on the ladder talking to the neighbor. The sunset hit Shen Xi’s face and body, giving Yun Jinping a clear view of her daughter’s bright and warm smile like a little sunshine.

At that very moment, Yun Jinping’s heart sank to the pit of her stomach. She had never seen her daughter plastered with such a big smile in front of anyone other than her and Old Shen. Xixi had the kind of glow to her that Yun Jinping and Old Shen had never seen before.

That was right.

Xixi was glowing. She was sparkling from head to toe, and all of this was because of the man next door..

Chapter 588: There Was Something About the Way They Were Looking at Her

Toffeecito leaped onto the wall and longingly looked back at the courtyard next door when Shen Xi called it to come down. Toffeecito then followed closely behind her.

Song Wenye was looking for Toffeecito. With Shen Xi and Toffeecito entering the room, Song Wenye patted Song Xiaomi’s head. “Look who’s here.”

Toffeecito seemed a little despondent, but the sight of Song Xiaomi cheered it up. It zipped its way over.

A standoffish cat as it was, Song Xiaomi dignifiedly lifted its head in and glanced at Toffeecito as if unimpressed by Toffeecito’s intimate antics. Nevertheless, Song Xiaomi’s eyes reflected idleness, an expression exclusive to when it was relaxed.

Song Wenye turned to Shen Xi. “Why couldn’t you adopt Toffeecito sooner?”

Shen Xi glanced back at her with question marks written all over her face.

“I had Song Xiaomi spayed two months before you adopted Toffeecito. It would have babies by now if it didn’t go through sterilization.”

Shen Xi nearly choked. She knew nothing good ever came out of Song Wenye’s mouth. Why did she bother to listen? “My darling Toffeecito doesn’t get on with just any feline.”

Song Wenye gave Shen Xi a coy look as though she was in the know. Drawing close, Song Wenye spoke in a hushed tone, “I know. Looking for a boyfriend and giving birth are huge deals. I’m sure I have to ask Toffeecito’s dad beforehand, right?”

Shen Xi looked askance at her. “Toffeecito isn’t even a year old. What is in that filthy mind of yours?”

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“I know better than you.” Looking puffed-up, Song Wenye let her in on the science. “Cats can go in heat at about six to seven months old and give birth then.”

Shen Xi, “…”

She won.

Shen Zhangqing called Shen Xi to the kitchen to serve the dishes.

Shen Xi ran off only to find Song Wenye staying. She called her over. “Come on. Are you a guest?”

Pursing her lips, Song Wenye meekly walked along and mumbled, “I’m a guest.”

Song Wenye had no idea why, but she was not herself at the thought of meeting Yu Yuanxi. Her heart began to race and her cheeks burned.

With a smile, Shen Xi gave her a lingering look and responded with an elevated intonation, “Hmm?”

Despite feeling hot and bothered, Song Wenye pushed Shen Xi ahead and changed the subject. “Let’s go serve the dishes.”

With Song Wenye stepping into the kitchen, Yu Yuanxi carefully pored over her from head to toe, feeling at ease after making sure that she was unharmed.

Although he knew she was not hurt in the incident that happened before his eyes, Yu Yuanxi was not able to calm his heart. He could not stop himself from wondering if he missed any injury inflicted on her.

Not willing to back down, Song Wenye returned to the gaze.

Yu Yuanxi could not resist bursting into laughter.

Song Wenye let out a cough. What was with the laugh? Why could she not return the favor if he could look at her? She carried a dish out.

“Hang on,” Yu Yuanxi cried.

Song Wenye stopped in her tracks. Why of all people did he have to stop her? There were many people in the kitchen.

As bliss deepened in his eyes, Yu Yuanxi helplessly carried a dish over and pulled on the plate in her hands.

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“What are you up to?” Appearing wary, Song Wenye glared at him.

“Not this one.” Yu Yuanxi’s smooth voice was like a cool stream in the summer.

Lowering her gaze, Song Wenye turned red in the face. It was an empty plate. What was up with her? Why did she carry an empty plate out?

She sneaked a peek around, only to realize that they were alone in the kitchen. With silence befalling the room, she could feel her heart thumping out of her chest. Unable to hide her burning cheeks, she looked away.

Yu Yuanxi unaffectedly switched the dishes and took over the empty plate before turning to scoop the rice in the cooker.

Song Wenye let out a hack to disguise her awkwardness as she swiftly made her way out. She was grief-stricken and out of her mind. Godd*mn Yu Yuanxi. It was his fault that she was acting all weird.

Shen Xi was back for a second dish when she bumped into Song Wenye’s blushing face. Since Song Wenye walked by without stopping, Shen Xi had to quietly ask Yu Yuanxi. “What’s wrong with her, Brother?”

Yu Yuanxi grinned. “Nothing.”

Shen Xi did not buy it. Why was her face red?

While carrying the rice out, Yu Yuanxi’s eyes were filled with delight to see the back of the dainty figure. She might be a goofball, but the bashful side to her was too cute.

Fond of Song Wenye, Granny Yu would love to have her as her granddaughter-in-law. In the past, Granny Yu was afraid to drag her down or that her family would not agree to it since they were not well-to-do. It simply put the kids in a difficult position to keep their opinions to themselves.

Now that Yuanxi found his parents, their families were of equal standing. Granny Yu could not be happier for the pair to be together.

The blossoming love between two unknowing teenagers did not escape the eyes of the happily married couple of two decades – Shen Zhangqing and Yun Jinping. They exchanged glances and smiled.

Lil’ Ye was a good kid. She was cheerful, sensible, kind, and knew her way around words to show she cared. It would be great if she could be their daughter-in-law.

Song Wenye felt that there was something about the way everyone at the table was looking at her. It appeared no different from any other day, and yet she had the feeling that something was off.

After dinner.

Shen Zhangqing talked about buying eye drops and asked Yun Jinping to come along.

Shen Xi sneaked away, saying something about taking the cats and dogs out for a walk with Granny Yu.

Yun Jinping turned to Song Wenye. “Lil’ Ye, Mr. Shen and I are going out to get something. Leave the stuff in the kitchen as they are. I’ll be back to clean up. Take a shower and a rest if you’re tired.”

Returning from a phone call, Song Wenye volunteered herself. “Mrs. Shen, I can tidy up. I promise you I won’t break any plates.”

Yun Jinping’s foot was halfway out the door. It was unclear whether she heard Song Wenye as she shouted, “We’ll be back soon.”

With the Shen couple gone, Song Wenye looked around the room and realized no one else was there. Where did everyone go? Song Xiaose, Song Xiaomi, Toffeecito, and the other fur babies were nowhere to be found either.

Yu Yuanxi popped out of the loo and found the living room quiet. Song Wenye was alone, staring into a blank space.

Staring at him, Song Wenye blurted, “Where’s Xixi?”

Yu Yuanxi replied, “I heard she went with Granny to walk Song Xiaose and the rest.”

Song Wenye looked at him and pointed at herself. If Xixi and Granny were walking the pets and Mr. and Mrs.. Shen were out to pick up stuff, would that not leave them both in the entire house?

Chapter 589: Be My Girlfriend!

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Yu Yuanxi watched Song Wenye with a faint smile across his lips. Clearing his throat, he looked her in the eye and said, “Go and have a rest. I’ll manage everything out here.”

Song Wenye was not going to leave him to it on his own. There was a lot of work to be done; from tidying up the table and mopping the floor to washing all the dishes. “I’ll join you.”

Knowing how she was, Yu Yuanxi did not turn down the offer. Gently bobbing his head, he had a feeling that the whole family deliberately left him alone with Song Wenye in the house.

This realization did not go unnoticed by Song Wenye either. Not one to hide her thoughts, she blurted out the question in mind. “Say, do you think they ditched us together on purpose?”

Yu Yuanxi nodded. “I think so too.”

Song Wenye was fuming. “How could they! They didn’t even ask me to join them in walking the dogs.”

As she pouted adorably like a furious hamster, Yu Yuanxi uttered, “I’ll go for a stroll with you later.”

Song Wenye frowned and moaned, “Why would I go for a stroll with you? Who am I to you?”

Yu Yuanxi suddenly drew near and gazed into her eyes. “Song Wenye, be my girlfriend.”

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Song Wenye nearly dropped the plate in her hands as she widened her eyes in disbelief at him. “Wh… What did you say?”

Yu Yuanxi put on a serious face and repeated his words. “I said, I like you. Please be my girlfriend.”

Song Wenye could feel her heart racing and her cheeks burning so much it could fry an egg. She blinked. “Say that again.”

“I like you. Can you be my girlfriend?” Yu Yuanxi’s soft voice was like a melody, stringing every note straight to her heart.

Feeling the need to act up in a moment like this, Song Wenye stared at him. “No.”

A shattered glow flickered in Yu Yuanxi’s eyes. With all tenderness and affection turning into hurt, he let out a bitter smile. “I’m sorry. I must have come off abruptly. Pretend I never said all that stuff.”

He thought the feelings were mutual. Was it all in his head?

It was not embarrassing for him, albeit his heart slowly chipped away following her rejection.

“I should be the one to confess my love.” Song Wenye suddenly added as she looked him in the eye. “Yu Yuanxi, be my boyfriend.”

How could she be confessed to like other girls? Yearning to be different, she wanted to be the one to make the first move. She was Song Wenye! She needed to add her own flair when it came to professing her love.

Yu Yuanxi’s pupils dilated. “What did you say?”

“I said, I like you. Please be my boyfriend.” Song Wenye felt sorry to see the glow in the young man’s eyes crushed in an instant as though she bludgeoned him.

The young man was blessed with good looks. The tantalizing thin lips of his sun-kissed face that were wide open from the bombshell of a confession drew Song Wenye in for a deep kiss. She looked at him and solemnly declared, “That seals the deal. You’re mine now and forevermore.”

Yu Yuanxi finally knew what it was like to experience heaven and hell in a split second. Gazing at the girl who masked her tensed nerves with an attitude, he heavily nodded. “Definitely.”

With the deed done, it hit Song Wenye to check her surroundings. She was relieved that there was not a soul in the courtyard and the main door was locked. She nervously asked Yu Yuanxi, “What do we do now?”

F*ck.

What were they to do?

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Since she kissed Yu Yuanxi, she must own up to her actions and commit to their relationship for the rest of their lives. She now had a boyfriend!

“We’re adults, not children.” Yu Yuanxi earnestly said, “I’ll straighten it out with Mom, Dad, and all of them.”

Granny, Mom, and Dad would be glad to see them together. He knew no one would be against their relationship. They could not be more stoked.

“I’m scared.” The fear sat in at last. “Couples meet their parents the proper way. We have to pick an auspicious day and bring gifts to meet the parents.”

Yu Yuanxi replied, “That’s for the gents to do to meet the parents. There’s no need for the ladies.”

Song Wenye shook her head, chickening out at the last minute. “I’m feeling nervous. Let’s make it public when I’m ready.”

One to go along with her, Yu Yuanxi nodded his head. “Sure.”

Song Wenye picked up the plates and inquired, “Shall we wash the dishes?”

Yu Yuanxi took over the plates. “I’ll wash and you rest.”

Walking behind him, Song Wenye checked him out openly. She murmured, “I’m not a good-for-nothing that needs taking care of. It’s not as if washing some plates would wear me down.”

Was it that simple?

Was that all it took?

It was like a heavy cloud was lifted from her after she let her feelings out. There was no more conflict to see him or not to see him.

Yu Yuanxi looked back and grinned at her. “I don’t want you to exhaust yourself.”

Judging by her dark eye circles, it was clear Song Wenye was sleep-deprived from rushing a week of a packed schedule. Her gaunt face was telling how tired she was.

Feeling all mushy inside, Song Wenye cleared her throat and did the same in return. “I don’t want you to strain yourself either.”

Yu Yuanxi answered, “Together then.”

Song Wenye waltzed right up to him with her heart pounding fast. She had to ask, “I can’t get used to my new role. Did I just go from becoming Xixi’s best friend to her future sister-in-law?”

Yu Yuanxi chuckled and nodded. “Yes.”

Song Wenye babbled to herself, “What a weird feeling.”

Nevertheless, it did not feel all that bad. Her favorite granny was still her granny while Mr. and Mrs. Shen whom she adores were now her Mom and Dad.

Oh god, her wish finally came true.

The pair scrubbed the dishes side by side. Song Wenye was curious since this was the first time she had a boyfriend. She nudged him. “Yu Yuanxi, was that your first kiss?”

Yu Yuanxi had always known that she was different from other girls. Hence, he accepted and embraced the way her brain functioned. He nodded and hummed in acknowledgment.

Song Wenye took a glance at his lips and bit hers before smiling from ear to ear. “Guess what. Me too.”

Chortling, Yu Yuanxi hit her back with a question. “Ms. Song, am I your first boyfriend?”

Song Wenye bobbed her head like a pecking chick. “Yeah.”

Yu Yuanxi smiled. “Surprise. It’s my first time in a relationship.”

All the more to get Song Wenye smiling sweetly. “Was it your first love confession?”

Yu Yuanxi replied, “Yes.”

Song Wenye retorted, “What a coincidence. Me too.”

The couple was having a blast, taking turns throwing corny questions when they heard a noise at the door. Song Xiaose barged into the house.

“Song Xiaose!” Shen Xi shouted as she went in pursuit of the dog. It was a calculated move on the little fella’s part. Shen Xi turned away for a second only for it to scamper back home. Try as she might, Shen Xi could not get through to Song Xiaose despite screaming at the top of her lungs.

Without looking back, Song Xiaose headed straight to the toilet and happily took a wee.

Shen Xi was in tears. “…”

She was in two minds whether it was a good habit or not. She took the dog out for a walk so it could let its bowels loose. Still, Song Xiaose had to do it at home.

Song Xiaose soon came out wagging its tail furiously. It tried to brown-nose by going around in circles with drooping ears as a sign of its apology.

“You’re back, Xixi.” Song Wenye rushed out of the kitchen.

Shen Xi was fixated on Song Wenye’s guilty smile and frowned in confusion. She then darted a look at Yu Yuanxi who was scrubbing the dishes with his back facing her in the kitchen.. Was she imagining things to see pink hearts overlaying the pair in the background?

Chapter 590: Have Toffeecito’s Dad Confess His Love for You

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Bedtime rolled in.

With her back facing ShenXi, Song Wenye was fooling around with her phone.

Shen Xi was not one to spy, but her curiosity got the better of her as it was apparent that something was going on with Song Wenye. The girl was not good at hiding secrets. Shen Xi cried, “Song Wenye.”

Song Wenye was scared into hiding her phone. She was as nervous as a thief caught red-handed.

Shen Xi asked, “Are you hiding something from me?”

Song Wenye retorted, “No way. What would I hide from you?”

Shen Xi answered, “Judging by your lovesick face, I would say you’re in a relationship.”

She got around long enough to take an educated guess by the way she was holding her phone and secretly giggling away. Yes, Shen Xi heard her. Song Wenye was acting rather silly.

Hot with emotions, Song Wenye covered Shen Xi’s mouth. “Shh!”

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Shen Xi smiled. Bingo! “So you two got together?”

Surprised to be found out, Song Wenye nodded. “Yes, don’t tell anyone.”

“Why? My parents and Granny Yu are itching for you two to date. We’re all adults here and craving love and affection. It’s normal to be in love.” Shen Xi rolled her eyes. There was no need to keep it under wraps.

Song Wenye kept shushing Shen Xi, begging her to turn her voice down so no one could hear them. “I hadn’t thought about how I should properly meet the parents.”

Shen Xi was amused. “Look at you. Are you still the Queen B*tch of No. 4 High School?”

Song Wenye pursed her lips. “I’m no longer the Queen B*tch since I graduated.”

Shen Xi replied, “Fine. I’ll keep your secret. Let me know when you guys are ready to let the cat out of the bag.”

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Song Wenye warily warned her. “You better stick to your words.”

Bobbing her head, Shen Xi curiously drew near. “Did my brother make the first move?”

Song Wenye mushily nodded. “Yeah.”

Oh gawd. The sweetness was going to give Shen Xi diabetes. She had never seen Song Wenye so loved up and shy. It was too adorable to watch. “My brother really took his time. I would’ve had a word with him if he didn’t profess his love sooner.”

It was true. She was anxious for a breakthrough to happen between them.

“You wouldn’t dare.” Song Wenye was annoyed. “Just you wait. I’ll look for Toffeecito’s dad and have him confess his love for you.”

“I would thank you if you can make that come true. Heck, I’ll even buy you dinner. You can have anything you want.” Shen Xi wished Li Yuan would be the first to say those magic words.

“Don’t tell me you’re planning to confess to him!” Song Wenye fell into thought before adding, “But it doesn’t hurt for you to take the first step.”

Shen Xi looked at her. “Didn’t you say that boys should be the ones to confess their love instead of the girls?”

Song Wenye frowned. “I wouldn’t be able to stand it if he dragged his feet on taking the plunge. I guess if you really, really like him, it’s not necessary who opens their heart first.”

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Shen Xi made up her mind. “I’ll confess my feelings to him on the day I turn eighteen.”

Song Wenye coyly hugged her. “Have you thought about how you’re going to do it?”

Shen Xi responded, “I’ll give him a confession he’d never forget before throwing him a grand wedding.”

Song Wenye commented, “It’s so easy to be your boyfriend. You do everything for him.”

“Oh, my sister-in-law. You’ll be happy to have a good man like my brother. You don’t have to worry about anything at all.” Shen Xi bantered.

The term “sister-in-law” brought out the flush in Song Wenye’s face. She tickled Shen Xi and threatened her, “Don’t call me that, you hear me?”

Shen Xi dodged and ducked. “It’s bound to happen, you petty punk.”

Song Wenye snapped back. “Still.”

Shen Xi gave up. “Got it, Sister-in-law!”

Song Wenye put her weight on Shen Xi and silenced her. “Don’t say that!”

She was not ready to make the switch yet!

Meanie.

Shen Xi threw her hands up in surrender. Jokes aside, there was a serious matter to consider. “Between you two, one is an actor and the other an idol. Since Yu Yuanxi hasn’t made a name for himself, you’ll lose a lot of fans if you go public with your relationship. I’m talking about boyfriend and husband-figure fans.

A female idol’s fanbase was largely made of fans who imagined themselves as the said idol’s boyfriend or husband.

“It doesn’t affect me, but I’ll need to let my manager know beforehand.” This question had not crossed Song Wenye’s mind. Now that she had a boyfriend, she did not see the need to hide the relationship.

She would openly come clean if someone were to ask.

If the question was not brought up, she would continue her secret romance.

“Alright.” Shen Xi agreed with her way of thinking but also added a neutral suggestion. “It’s better than letting the paparazzi make a headliner out of you two. That’s your reputation down the toilet. However, you guys should just date in secret and consider making it public when you go solo.”

Since she was in a girl group, one person’s romance would have repercussions on her and the other members as well.

Besides, they were currently the hottest girl group with their career on the rise. Making their relationship public would do more harm than good.

“You’re right.” Song Wenye chuckled. “To be secretly dating is intriguing. The idea of sneaking around sounds like a thrill.”

Shen Xi nodded her head with a smile. “You should make your own decisions.”

“I don’t want to drag Yangyang and the girls down because of this.” Song Wenye understood that she did not just have a boyfriend, but she also had a lot of good friends too. She could not neglect her friends over a relationship. “It wasn’t easy for them to get this far.”

While it did not matter what would happen to her, the other girls in the group gave their all to get to where they were today. Song Wenye did not wish to do anything that would adversely affect them.

After collecting her thoughts, she sent Yu Yuanxi a text message. [Song Wenye: Let’s date in secret.”

[Yu Yuanxi: You can do that.]

He would not. Since he had a girlfriend, Yu Yuanxi wanted the whole world to know that he was taken. It would also prevent people from taking it the wrong way.

For a moment, Song Wenye was left guessing his intentions. She sent him a puzzled face meme.

[Yu Yuanxi: I want people to know that I have a girlfriend and avoid any unnecessary inconvenience.]

Song Wenye smiled like an idiot. It was a great feeling to have a boyfriend. She shyly texted a kissy emoji and nighty-night. [Song Wenye: Goodnight.]

[Yu Yuanxi: Goodnight.]

It was a night of sweet dreams.

Song Wenye was on a break for the next two days. Granny Yu joined her square-dancing partners to burn incense and worship at a temple.

Yun Jinping and Shen Zhangqing were working all day every day.

Shen Xi disappeared next door, with the excuse that she wanted to give the two lovebirds some space to spend some alone time.

The heat was scorching during mid-August.

Shen Xi lay on the sofa, fussing Li Yuan to tickle her ear with her hair. She stretched out in indulgence while Toffeecito sprawled on top of her head. On the opposite sofa sat Song Xiaomi who came to mooch a meal with Toffeecito.

Song Xiaomi was an arrogant and aloof little princess who refused to give anyone the time of the day..