After Rebirth, I Married the Great Demon King-Chapter 478: Hoping She Will Be Happier

Upon hearing Yun Tiancheng’s words, Yun Shifei couldn’t help but smile.

Look, her dad was always like this—saying one thing but meaning another.

Yun Shifei sat down next to Yun Tiancheng and said softly, "Dad, even if I get married, I’ll always be your daughter."

"Of course you will. It’s just... if you really move to Beijing with Cheng Lie, I’ll end up seeing you a lot less."

Yun Shifei listened to Yun Tiancheng’s words, and a slight pang of sourness stirred in her heart.

Leaning on Yun Tiancheng’s shoulder, she playfully coaxed, "I’ll visit often, and if I don’t move to Beijing, staying in South City is fine too."

Upon hearing Yun Shifei’s words, Yun Tiancheng’s mood improved noticeably, but he still sighed.

"You—why do you always like running off to such faraway places? Do you know how much your dad worries about you?"

Yun Shifei lowered her gaze, seemingly deliberating what to say. After a moment, she looked up at Yun Tiancheng and said, "Dad, do you really want to know?"

Originally, she hadn’t planned to let Yun Tiancheng in on this secret. But considering how much he cared about her, looking clueless would only make him worry more and more.

Yun Tiancheng nodded—he certainly wanted to know.

He wanted to understand why his girl had been so eager to leave home the moment she started college.

"Because of Mom," Yun Shifei said with a smile. "Dad, you know what Mom did to me in the past. Forgiving her verbally is easy, but it’s hard to truly let go of it in my heart. But I know you two love each other deeply, and I don’t want to ruin your relationship, so..."

So that’s why she chose a university so far away—coming home twice a year was just right.

Besides, she’d grow up sooner or later, and she would inevitably leave this family one day.

Yun Tiancheng was shocked to hear this—he never expected Yun Shifei’s decision to stem from such a reason.

"Shifei, you don’t need to..."

"Dad, I’m an adult now. I’m even of marriageable age—I’m not a kid anymore. You and Mom should have a happier life together, not one lived just for me. I’m capable of living my own life well too."

This was the goal of the reborn Yun Shifei.

She wanted to live her own life well. Yun Tiancheng may be her dad, but he also had his own life to live.

Yun Tiancheng was both startled by and impressed with Yun Shifei’s perspective—so mature for someone her age.

At the same time, he found her idea to be valid.

"Dad, you don’t need to worry about me too much. Travel is very convenient nowadays, and even a round trip between Beijing and South City only takes a couple of hours by plane."

Children grow up, and indeed, they form their own families. And he, too, shouldn’t interfere too much in his child’s life.

Especially since her partner had passed his tests—he was reliable.

Yun Tiancheng thought this through and suddenly felt relieved. He smiled and told Yun Shifei, "Shifei, I’m genuinely proud of you for having such clarity in your thoughts."

That fragile little girl from before had now gradually grown into a young woman with her own opinions.

After that chat, Yun Tiancheng’s outlook brightened considerably, and he no longer wore the same anxious expression as before.

Meanwhile, Yun Shifei left home happily and hugged Cheng Lie as soon as she walked out the door. "Xiao Lie, I explained everything to my dad!"

Seeing her bounce joyfully into his arms like a little rabbit, Cheng Lie stroked her head gently and said in a soft tone, "I understand Uncle’s feelings. If you want to stay in South City, then stay in South City."

Where they were didn’t matter to him.

He just wanted Yun Shifei to feel at ease. He wanted every day they spent together to be filled with happiness.

Yun Shifei murmured an "Mm" as she buried her head against Cheng Lie, inhaling the pleasant, crisp scent he carried. She shared the same thoughts as Cheng Lie.

She also wanted him to be happy because, as long as she could stay by his side, she was happy.

Yun Shifei didn’t want the engagement banquet to be extravagant and chose to invite only the people closest to her. She booked a banquet hall at a top hotel in South City.

Yun Shifei changed into a white gown adorned with scattered diamond-like crystals. The bodice was lace with vintage-style buttons, and the hem reached her ankles, revealing her delicate ankles paired with silver heels. Everything fit perfectly, just right.

The dress was simple yet elegant, glowing under the crystal lights like a mermaid emerging from the sea.

Standing before the mirror, Yun Shifei gazed at the finely dressed girl reflected within. Somehow, it still felt a bit too grand.

But this was already the simplest dress her parents had picked for her.

Xu Yuejiao stood behind Yun Shifei, smiling warmly. "Feifei, you look absolutely stunning. I can only imagine how breathtaking you’ll be in a wedding dress."

Thinking of wedding dresses reminded Yun Shifei of the time she went with Cheng Lie to try some on.

She had already tried them before.

In truth, with their relationship as it stood now, Yun Shifei felt like even without marriage, it hardly mattered.

Still, Cheng Lie held himself back...

Recalling that day when she had been so proactive while he restrained himself, Yun Shifei bit her lip.

After the engagement, surely it’d be okay.

It would mean he was taking responsibility for her.

Cheng Lie hadn’t invited anyone from the Meng Family to attend the engagement banquet and hadn’t even informed them.

To Cheng Lie, those people were nothing more than strangers.

However, on the Yun Family’s side, Old Mrs. Xu, Xu Yuejiao, and relatives who shared a close bond with Yun Shifei were all present.

Dressed and ready, Yun Shifei set off for the hotel.

The vibrant buzz of the Yun Family naturally reached Mu Chengzhu’s ears.

During this time, Mu Chengzhu had been trying to convince himself to give up on Yun Shifei.

The pressures of his job and external expectations left him little room to focus on Yun Shifei.

But upon hearing about her upcoming wedding, he felt something sour and uncomfortable stir within him—as if that person who had always liked him was now being taken away by someone else.

Mu Chengzhu’s eyes filled with a hint of brooding darkness.

Yun Sisi also heard about Yun Shifei’s engagement to Cheng Lie. She stood at the doorway and watched for a while, realizing they hadn’t invited her to attend. Truthfully, she felt somewhat displeased.

Even if they refused to acknowledge her identity, she had still saved Yun Tiancheng’s life. Yet, they treated her so coldly.

To Yun Shifei, though, they showered affection like she was a treasure.

Did Yun Shifei truly believe that, just because she had a second chance at life, she could do whatever she wanted?

Watching Yun Shifei bask in happiness only made Yun Sisi angrier.

That happiness was supposed to belong to her.

The way Yun Tiancheng doted on Yun Shifei now, it mirrored how he used to treat her so well in the previous life.

She turned and returned to her room upstairs, where she found Mu Chengzhu standing by the balcony, lost in thought. Smiling, she said, "She’s going to marry Cheng Lie."

Mu Chengzhu snapped out of his reverie and turned to look at Yun Sisi.

Unfazed by his scrutinizing gaze, Yun Sisi continued smiling cheerfully, "Are you really okay with this?"