Favoring a Hidden Mistress? Engagement Broken-Chapter 76 - 72:

Xie Wanqing was slightly taken aback and walked over, saying, "When did you come? Why didn’t you come to see Rurou off?"

Upon hearing her words, Pei Yuqing glanced down at her but did not speak, only reaching out to hold her hand and leading her toward his villa.

Xie Wanqing felt a bit puzzled but allowed him to lead her on.

As they walked through the main gate of the Hot Spring Villa, from the front yard to the back, the distance was neither too long nor too short, yet the person beside her remained silent. Her heart was stirred, and she finally sensed something.

Tilting her head to look at him, she said, "Brother Changqing, are you angry?"

It was just after noon, and under the scorching sun, it wasn’t a good time for a stroll. Hand in hand, they entered the elegant courtyard.

Pei Yuqing led her to sit down, then seated himself opposite her and began to wash his hands and brew tea.

The man’s fair and slender hands were truly beautiful, even whiter than those of many young women.

"You’re ignoring me?" Xie Wanqing propped her chin to look at him, smiling brightly, "If you keep ignoring me, I’ll leave."

Pei Yuqing pursed his lips and lifted his eyes to look at her.

His gaze was cool, his face silent.

Xie Wanqing watched him intently and had to admit in the end that everything about him—his cool brows, slightly pursed lips, and composed demeanor—was exceedingly pleasing to her eyes.

She blinked, stood up, and snuggled next to him, complaining sweetly, "Do you really want me to go?"

Pei Yuqing’s hand paused as he washed the cups, and he said lightly, "Sit back down."

Xie Wanqing grinned mischievously, "Can’t I just want to sit next to you?"

"..." Pei Yuqing fell silent.

He never really had any way to deal with her.

So she nestled against him, and as her gaze fell on his hands, she thought for a moment and said, "What I said was just to make Rurou happy, not what you thought."

Pei Yuqing acted as if he hadn’t heard, and his movements in pouring tea did not pause.

"Don’t be mad," Xie Wanqing simply grasped his hand, resignedly saying, "The things I say to cheer up a younger sister, why do you take it seriously?"

"Of course you’re important; you’re the future husband I chose for myself..."

"Brother Changqing?" Xie Wanqing held his hand, speaking with a hint of affection, "Pei Changqing, at least say something to me."

Her voice was sweet and soft, enough to make anyone’s bones half-tender, not to mention the man who already harbored deep feelings for her.

Pei Changqing couldn’t withstand it at all, his lowered lashes trembled slightly, and before he could speak, the girl who had been coaxing for a long time was starting to get impatient.

"Pei Yuqing!" Xie Wanqing suddenly raised her voice, angry, "If you don’t speak, I’ll really leave."

How could he be like this, ignoring her for so long, waiting for her to coax him.

She had coaxed him for so long, and he was still putting on airs!

Thinking about this, she was about to let go of his hand, but then he turned around and held her hand tightly.

Realizing that he didn’t want to let her go subconsciously, Pei Yuqing paused, a hint of embarrassment flashing in his eyes. He released her hand and said mildly, "Drink tea."

Such pretense!

Xie Wanqing took a deep breath and snorted at him, "I said I would leave, who wants to drink your tea."

As she spoke, she stood up, pretending to leave, only to have her wrist pulled again.

Half-turned to face him, Xie Wanqing’s lips curled into a smile, but she said, "You won’t even talk to me. Why keep me?"

"... Wanwan," Pei Yuqing reached out and pulled her to sit down, speaking with difficulty, "You were the one who said I’m not important."

Of course, he knew he wasn’t as important as her cousin, but when he heard her offhand comment, his chest still ached.

"I didn’t mean it that way..." Xie Wanqing felt a bit impatient at first, but seeing his accusing eyes, she paused and changed her tone, "I’ll never say such things again, okay?"

Pei Yuqing pursed his lips and remained silent.

Xie Wanqing felt a headache coming on and said, "You’re the bigger person here; don’t take it to heart. I really was just speaking offhandedly."

Pei Yuqing made a sound of agreement, loosened her hand, and gestured to the seat opposite, saying, "Sit down."

Xie Wanqing complied, sat down, and downed the cup of tea in one gulp, complaining, "A real man wouldn’t be so sulky."

"... Wanwan,"

No man would like being told he’s not manly, and Pei Yuqing, with his good-tempered and gentle nature, was no exception. He asked, "Where am I sulky?"

"Everywhere, from when we met until now, you’ve always been sulky," Xie Wanqing placed the now-empty teacup on the table and added with a smile, "But it’s fine. Even sulky, you attract people."

Pei Yuqing: "..."

He dropped his gaze in embarrassment, but then saw the girl’s hand lying on the table.

Her slender fingers, the wide sleeves sliding down to her elbows, revealing a tender arm like lotus root.

Unlike the simple elegance before, today she wore a splendid dress with a beautifully crafted gold bracelet adorning her delicate wrist, sparkling brilliantly.

Xie Wanqing curled two fingers, gently tapping on the table, and when he looked over, she smiled and asked, "Is it pretty?"

Pei Yuqing cast her a glance.

A breeze wafted in from outside, gently lifting the scarf draped around her arm. She had a slight smile on her lips and mirth in her eyes, continuing to ask, "Where do you think I look the best?"

Refilling her cup, Pei Yuqing replied lightly, "Everything except that mouth looks good."

Xie Wanqing frowned a bit, slightly unhappy, "If the mouth isn’t nice, then don’t kiss it."

As soon as she said that, the room fell silent, even a pin drop could be heard.

The speaker’s cheeks turned red, full of awkwardness.

It’s all his fault for always having a temperament that allows her to tease without restraint, leading her to become ever bolder in teasing him.

From time to time she had to tease him a bit, her playful banter becoming more and more frequent.

Pei Yuqing looked at her quietly for a moment, then finally sighed, "Kissing is still a must."

To him, this girl was perfect in every way; how could he find her lips not beautiful to behold.

He was clearly referring to her flirtatious nature...

In the height of summer, the heat was oppressive. Even the breeze flowing in was scorching, intensifying the heat upon the skin.

Listening to his words, Xie Wanqing paused in her tapping of the table, and after a moment, she hummed, "No kissing allowed."

Aside from the night they were engaged, they hadn’t been that intimate again.

"I never said you weren’t beautiful." Pei Yuqing smiled helplessly and said, "I’ve made my feelings for you very clear; why make things deliberately difficult?"

Xie Wanqing propped her chin with one hand, languidly watching him, feeling a tingling in her heart, her mischievous penchant flaring up again. She teased, "Then tell me, where do I look the best?"

"..." Pei Yuqing had never seen a girl who flirts so boldly. He could only hold her gaze for a moment before averting his eyes.

Xie Wanqing had long since figured out his awkward temperament, so she didn’t rush him, patiently waiting.

After a long while, the man opposite raised his eyes, embarrassed, "Everything about you is beautiful."

Such simple sweet talk was as if it took half his life to say.

Xie Wanqing couldn’t hold back and burst out laughing.