After Rebirth, I Married the Great Demon King-Chapter 489: She’s Really Too Wronged

The starlight spun and gradually swallowed her whole.

Cheng Lie looked at Yun Sisi: "Where is Mu Chengzhu?"

"At the Yuhu Hotel."

Upon hearing those four words, Cheng Lie released Yun Sisi.

He pulled a tissue out of his pocket and meticulously cleaned his fingers.

Hypnotizing Yun Sisi used to be simple, and it still was.

Calling her smart felt wrong, yet calling her foolish underestimated her cleverness.

However, remembering the things Yun Sisi had just said, Cheng Lie asked again: "What you mentioned about me earlier, is all of it true?"

"I didn’t lie to you; it was Yun Shifei who deceived you."

Cheng Lie said no more and instructed his men to take Yun Sisi away.

He himself lingered outside for a while.

The cold wind swept over him, quickly clearing away those turbulent emotions within.

He suddenly remembered many things.

Yun Shifei had also told him that he would one day become a big shot.

Long ago, she had advised him to persevere, even saying his future would be gloriously promising.

So was it because she already knew he’d become successful that she treated him well?

Cheng Lie thought about it but couldn’t come up with an answer.

He had always been someone who exacted revenge for every wrong, who paid back tit for tat.

But when it came to Yun Shifei, he didn’t want to act that way.

Because he liked her.

To like someone meant liking everything about them.

Even if she had truly used him in the past, he’d accept it.

Meeting someone who moved his heart wasn’t easy, and besides, she had indeed treated him well.

With that thought, Cheng Lie dismissed the lingering doubt from his mind.

Later that evening, Yun Shifei’s fever gradually subsided, and she regained her energy. She made a phone call to Yun Tiancheng to assure him she was alright.

As for Old Mrs. Xu, no one had mentioned Yun Shifei’s earlier incident to her. After all, the elderly woman had high blood pressure—one shock might be too much to handle.

Hence, Old Mrs. Xu remained oblivious to Yun Shifei’s troubles.

When Yun Shifei spoke to her on the phone, she even grumbled.

"Your mother told me you’re too busy to come see me. Girl, even though you’re engaged to that boy, you still need to take care of yourself."

Yun Shifei: "..."

Old Mrs. Xu had completely misunderstood.

"I know, Grandma. Don’t worry about me; I’m an adult now."

"That’s true. When I was your age, I’d already had kids."

Her words made Yun Shifei stifle a chuckle.

After hanging up, Yun Shifei saw Cheng Lie standing at the door, carrying a tray of food.

Yun Shifei smiled at him: "Xiao Lie."

Looking at the girl’s pale face, yet radiant smile, Cheng Lie returned her smile.

"Eat," he said.

It was a bowl of lean pork and century egg congee. Since Yun Shifei was ill, she couldn’t eat anything too greasy, as it would be bad for her health.

While drinking the congee, Yun Shifei glanced at Cheng Lie.

She could sense that Cheng Lie had changed.

So, the thing she feared most—had it finally happened?

Yun Sisi must have told him that in this lifetime, she had gotten close to him only because she knew he’d turn into a powerful figure in the previous one.

At that thought, Yun Shifei lowered her gaze and recalled the beginning of their acquaintance.

In that abandoned house.

At first, she hadn’t wanted to be friends with Cheng Lie. After all, the incident from her past life had left lasting scars—it had even given her psychological trauma.

And as a result, she felt a subconscious fear toward Cheng Lie too.

But because Cheng Guomin repeatedly tried to draw her into Cheng Lie’s circle, she had been forced into a friendship with him. Later, she discovered Cheng Lie was different from what she had imagined, and only then did she willingly become his friend.

Yet now, realizing that in Cheng Lie’s heart, she might appear as a shallow, opportunistic person, she felt so wronged that tears uncontrollably streamed down her face.

She raised her hand and wiped them away.

Cheng Lie had initially planned to take the bowl downstairs after she finished eating.

But seeing Yun Shifei crying, he froze for a moment.

"Feifei, what’s wrong?" His brows furrowed deeply, filled with worry. All his earlier unease had long since dissipated.

"Cheng Lie, tell me honestly what’s on your mind."

"I’m not thinking anything," Cheng Lie sighed. As he expected, Yun Shifei was exceptionally sensitive. He’d only felt a slight discomfort inside, but knowing he loved Yun Shifei, he didn’t want to dwell on it.

"You are!" Yun Shifei exclaimed. "Yun Sisi must have told you that I’ve been close to you in this life only because I know about your status as a big shot in the last one."

"She did say that, but I didn’t take it seriously. Even if it’s true, so what? I like you—that’s all that matters."

"No, even if you like me, you shouldn’t have to endure such things. We need to clear things up."

Yun Shifei understood how rare this relationship was and wanted to nurture it well. While Cheng Lie might say he didn’t mind, deep down, he would occasionally feel hurt.

Someday, that unresolved hurt could become the final straw that broke the camel’s back.

She didn’t want their love to become so complicated.

"Cheng Lie, let me explain. Everything I’m about to say is true—you have to believe me."

Cheng Lie nodded.

"Do you remember that time Yun Sisi schemed to lock us in an abandoned house together?"

It was that moment that changed her fate.

Fortunately, her rebirth had brought her back to that very moment.

Of course Cheng Lie remembered—it had been orchestrated by his so-called good brother, in collusion with Yun Sisi.

"I didn’t tell you before—in my last life, Yun Sisi’s scheme succeeded. I was expelled from school and sent to the worst institution. After that, I didn’t complete my studies and went to work, living a tough life." Yun Shifei tried to keep her tone calm as she spoke, but she couldn’t suppress the tremble in her voice.

Cheng Lie hadn’t known this.

In her previous life, Yun Shifei had really been tricked successfully?

Then what had he been doing in the previous life?

"At the time, people outside were constantly speculating about me and you. That’s why, for a long time, I felt fear and unease about you, staying as far away as possible. Even when you eventually became powerful, I never thought about using you."

Cheng Lie’s dark eyes fixed on her. He quietly listened as Yun Shifei spoke.

"It’s the same in this life. Initially, I truly resolved to keep my distance from you, afraid of repeating the tragedy of last time."

In this life, from the very beginning, she had resolved to study hard, get into a good school, work diligently, and live an ordinary but happy existence.

She hadn’t wanted to get involved with Mu Chengzhu, let alone Cheng Lie.

"But your father kept trying to push me into being your friend."

At that time, her status was so low and vulnerable that she had no power to choose. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

In the beginning, she had approached Cheng Lie cautiously. Later, realizing that Cheng Lie wasn’t as terrifying as she’d imagined, their relationship had improved.

If people claimed she befriended Cheng Lie because of his status, then she was truly being wronged.

Thinking of this, tears uncontrollably welled up in Yun Shifei’s eyes again.

Being ill already made her fragile, and she was naturally the kind to cry easily.

Her sobbing broke Cheng Lie’s heart.

Fumbling, he pulled her into his arms. Yun Shifei’s petite frame was enveloped in his embrace, and he gently stroked her back, soothing her as if comforting a child: "Feifei, don’t cry anymore. I believe you—I really do."