Chapter 960: Chapter 31: Starlight Shines Bright, Only Deep Feelings Must Not Be Betrayed

Upon hearing this, Feng Chengxuan’s expression froze for a moment, then quickly smiled awkwardly, "Oh, no, no, not at all, actually I..."

Before he could finish—

Yu Yuanshen shook his head and smiled, "It’s still my fault, after all, she’s your only daughter."

Having said so much, Feng Chengxuan realized there was no point in being courteous anymore, and his heart completely relaxed. He glanced at his daughter, sitting beside him, smiling with extraordinary sweetness, and then at the man across from him who seemed pleasing no matter how he looked...

To some extent, Feng Chengxuan and Yu Yuanshen were quite similar in many ways, both being gentle and refined.

Seeing eye to eye with each other naturally made Feng Chengxuan understand Yu Yuanshen’s restrained nature.

After taking a sip of tea, Feng Chengxuan sighed, nodded helplessly while smiling, and said, "Alright, I admit, today’s events truly surprised me!"

Yu Yuanshen, hearing this, shrugged and laughed.

Indeed, he himself had only found out last night, less than twenty-four hours ago. Some things happened too quickly; Feng Yuning was like a fierce tornado, swirling sticky sweet honey for him!

Especially when considering things from the perspective of Brother Chengxuan, who logically thinks similarly to him?

After picking up the teacup, Yu Yuanshen took a sip and said, "It truly is astonishing how some things progressed too quickly. Besides, given our relationship, I should actually be considered her uncle. Our two families are so close; I understand that Yuning is in her prime years, and it certainly isn’t necessary for her to marry a man like me, who’s been divorced. But some things..."

Yu Yuanshen paused, smiled helplessly, "...can only be described as unexpected. As to how the unexpected happened, I’m afraid I can’t provide Brother Chengxuan with a satisfactory answer in this lifetime. However, concerning the result of the unexpected—I want to say I will try my best to be responsible."

The quiet voice carried no resounding force but landed heavily in the heart.

In the air, looking at Yu Yuanshen’s character, one that he admired, Feng Chengxuan’s biggest concern had settled.

He paused again.

Looking at his daughter, especially those eyes filled with undue glee—

Feng Chengxuan gave a glance and reprimanded, "You’ve always had others take care of your matters! Ever since you were young, you’ve known nothing but having your way. In the past, it was still fine to cause trouble at home with your second uncle, but now you’re causing trouble for your dad and your uncle’s friends! And of all things, you dared to force your Uncle Yu to comply in this matter! What have you been learning abroad all these days!"

Feng Chengxuan scolded thoroughly.

Feng Yuning was stunned, especially since her father clearly didn’t know what had happened, yet every word he said felt as if he had seen it with his own eyes!

Staring at Qiu Tong, she said, "Dad, are you from outer space or something?"

Feng Chengxuan laughed out of frustration, not wanting to speak.

Yu Yuanshen lowered his head, a shallow smile played on his lips.

He agreed to this marriage genuinely because of the Feng Family. Otherwise, with people like Li Zhi and Feng Jingguo around, he might not have been willing.

But the willingness meant he would encounter someone as worldly-wise and intelligent as Feng Chengxuan, right?

The two men shared knowing smiles, while Feng Yuning felt the atmosphere was beyond her capacity to manage.

After sitting for a few more minutes, listening to them talk, the conversation subtly shifted into an elder’s atmosphere, in a tone indicating they were no longer discussing how to arrange the marriage afterward but two old men calmly discussing business.

Feeling embarrassed, she found an excuse to say she’d go get some dessert and left the private room.

Once the hem of Yuning’s skirt disappeared at the door’s edge.

At the dining table, Feng Chengxuan finally paused his chopsticks.

He glanced deeply in the direction of the door, and his expression gradually turned solemn.

"Brother Yu..."

Feng Chengxuan asked just one question, and in the process of Yu Yuanshen raising his eyes, he understood everything upon meeting eyes.

His heart trembled slightly; he paused for a moment before settling into silence, "Brother Chengxuan wants to ask about my feelings for Zhi Xuan, right?"

The melancholic tone made Feng Chengxuan show a pained expression.

As a friend, he knew this question was cruel, but as a father, he had to clarify this...

He wrestled with it internally, but Yu Yuanshen smiled, not wanting to make things difficult for him, and said, "Honestly, forgetting is difficult; some feelings may be destined never to be removed from one’s life over this lifetime. The time has been too long, the love too deep. Although I can no longer interfere, my heart remains there, irretrievable. So, Brother Chengxuan, if you wish to ask if I can let go of these feelings, I can clearly tell you, I can’t..."

In the air, Feng Chengxuan’s eyelashes trembled faintly.

Yu Yuanshen’s melancholy tugged at his lips, continuing, "But, if you’re asking if I’ll neglect Yuning because of this, I won’t. Despite how deep my feelings are, I’ll attempt to detach a portion for Yuning. Maybe a year, maybe two, maybe ten or twenty, I’ll strive to give her the best I can. Although I can’t provide love, I can give pampering in life. Perhaps as time goes by, I’ll gradually forget my affections for Zhi Xuan and fall in love with her, who knows? The future holds too many uncertainties, life’s surprises and destinies are already arranged. All I can do is follow time’s rhythm, moving slow, earnestly exploring the possibilities. As for my emotions’ final resting point, I can only leave it to fate..."

Gazing at Yu Yuanshen’s eyes mixed with a bit of brown and bitter sentiment, Feng Chengxuan couldn’t describe his current feelings.

Similar life experiences had made him very much relate to Yu Yuanshen’s state of mind.

Especially facing the choice regarding marriage with an unmarried child, their choices were nearly the same.

But what differed was their attitudes toward marriage.

Thinking of that woman he could never forget from his mind.

With trembling, he said, "You think getting married while having another woman in your heart, right?"

Yu Yuanshen laughed warmly, "I can’t judge right or wrong because each person’s experiences are different. But I think if one must quickly abandon memories of a woman loved for many years, the love that used to make one’s soul often, how can such be called love? Even if attempting to love anew, how can it slowly ascend into love without time? Brother Chengxuan, the very reason Feng Chengjin managed to make me give in was not because Qiu Zhixuan’s affection for Feng Chengjin was intense, but because Feng Chengjin excelled in persistence."

"Moreover, in some perspectives on love, Feng Chengjin and I agree, true love is companionship; it turns deep after enduring through time..."

At that moment, Feng Chengxuan’s heart stirred profoundly, looking at Yu Yuanshen, momentarily speechless...