Chapter 969: Chapter 40: Brilliant as the Stars, Only True Affection Is Not to Be Betrayed

For the next twenty minutes, Feng Yuning was saying something, but Gu Zixi barely paid attention.

Even when listening, most of it was just for show.

After the conversation ended, he smiled, and as he saw Feng Yuning off, he quickly exited the bedroom and headed outside the villa.

Yu Xi panicked, realizing something, and hurriedly followed him. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Suddenly, one dodged and the other chased, and within a few steps, they reached the backyard of the villa—

Blocking Gu Zixi, Yu Xi said, "Hey, Uncle, let me explain..."

"Uh, nothing to explain, I haven’t thought much about it." Gu Zixi avoided his gaze and pretended to drive a car to the lawn.

Earlier, Feng Yuning’s marriage with Brother Yu was finalized, and the Feng Family and Yu Family were preparing to go to a restaurant together.

But Yu Xi was more anxious, blocking the way, Yu Xi said, "You haven’t thought much about it, but wouldn’t you wait for me to explain?"

Gu Zixi sheepishly said, "If I haven’t thought much, do I have to listen to your explanation?"

"If you don’t listen to my explanation, how do I know you haven’t thought much about it?"

Perhaps being overly pestered by Yu Xi, Gu Zixi had no choice but to stop walking.

Helplessly, he looked at Yu Xi with his dark pupils and said, "Explain what? Explain that you’re not into men? Explain that your earlier words weren’t to encourage your sister to volunteer herself? Explain that you have no intentions towards me? Actually... Yu Xi, you really don’t need to explain anything because I truly haven’t thought along those lines. I don’t like men myself, and I’m not interested in whether you do or not. I’m not involved in that aspect and don’t understand, so let’s leave it at that. I believe you like women, is that fine?"

Seemingly getting the answer he wanted, Yu Xi held the unlit cigarette between his fingers, and he stared blankly at Gu Zixi for a moment, saying, "Oh, that’s fine then..."

Gu Zixi let out a sigh, and as he left, muttered a phrase, "So clingy, really scary, imagine if he were a girl..."

Gu Zixi’s voice was extremely quiet, but it didn’t stop Yu Xi from hearing.

Thus, after pausing for ten seconds, Yu Xi, already angry, reacted and almost exploded!

In a fit, he tossed the cigarette onto the lawn, feeling his brain racing like a train!

Hadn’t thought much? How could he think I was volunteering myself or that I might have feelings for him?

Ugh!

Yu Xi felt that this misunderstanding with Gu Zixi would turn into a major issue! And, by the way—

How could he blindly believe Gu Zixi’s words, his IQ lagged behind Gu Zixi’s by half a beat! Ahhhh!

Thinking back to how he actually sought the help of his least reliable sister who was obsessed with appearances.

He’s an idiot!

He’s a fool!

He’s the fool from the northeastern village who hunts foolish magpies!!!!

Yu Xi, frustrated, paced back and forth beneath the villa, while on the third-floor window—

Li Zhi, feeling depressed and hopeless seeing her daughter being promised in marriage to Yu Yuanshen like this, was in a daze, and upon seeing her son in that state... Li Zhi’s eyes widened, her mood: ...

...

After noon, there was no more conflict between Yu Xi and Gu Zixi.

Because Yu Yuanshen and Feng Yuning successfully got engaged—

At the National Gate Hotel, the decor was luxurious, paired with a royal palace-like dining experience, perfectly highlighting the stature of the two prestigious families.

Although the wedding was set for early March, the preparations felt a bit rushed, but since it’s between two grand families, certain things couldn’t be sloppy.

Moreover, by early March, at most, she’d be three months pregnant, wearing a wedding dress without it being obvious was just right.

Feng Yuning loves the season of blooming flowers, and at the engagement banquet on the second day of the new year, Yu Yuanshen put the engagement ring on her finger, making her smile with joy, dimples showing.

Embracing Yu Yuanshen, she shamelessly kissed him in front of the whole family.

Yu Yuanshen was embarrassed, his face turning red nearly hitting under the table.

Feng Chengjin watched beside, his shoulders shook, almost smugly chuckling.

Yu Yuanshen glared at Feng Chengjin.

Feng Chengjin shrugged indifferently, as if it was none of his business.

But—when Yu Yuanshen’s gaze met Qiu Zhixuan, his feelings remained complicated...

A lifetime of two marriages, none allowing him to marry the woman he truly loved, and due to certain circumstances, being witnessed by the woman he loves during this wedding, possibly living together in a family atmosphere for a long time in the future...

When putting on the ring, Yu Yuanshen’s gaze slightly avoided Qiu Zhixuan.

Qiu Zhixuan noticed, her mood remained a bit heavy, Feng Chengjin looked at Qiu Zhixuan, held her hand, and quietly whispered at her ear, "Trust Old Yu, he’ll come through."

Qiu Zhixuan pressed her lips, watching Yu Yuanshen’s fingertips tremble slightly, ultimately facing Feng Yuning’s gaze and placing the ring on her finger.

Her heart quietly settled, she curled her lips into a smile, pondered for a while, then took out her phone to send Yu Yuanshen a text message.

[Brother Yu, I wish you well, hope this marriage can last till old age.]

Yu Yuanshen’s phone vibrated, he took it out, and in that instant of eye contact, his deep brown eyes rippled slightly.

In a moment, his fingertip trembled slightly, but he still sent her a message back, [Thank you, the same to you.]

In those brief five words, at the moment they shared smiles, whether they were willing to let go or wished to completely let these feelings go, this moment... Because of this relationship, they’ve opened distance, and let go.

Perhaps life is like this, love coming and going.

Some meet the right person early on, reaching life’s end sooner; some who are eliminated, must find their favorite corner after navigating various crossroads.

What is infatuation, devotion?

Infatuation is loving only one person, even if it kills, you want them by your side, madness or death, just like Feng Chengjin.

Devotion is if the one you love isn’t me, I won’t disturb you, leaving you with a deep place in my heart, life’s trajectory is long, when you’re well, I’m in paradise, just like Yu Yuanshen...

With the engagement over, it was a somewhat romantic engagement ceremony.

Yu Yuanshen fulfilled his promise, though love is too soon to say, his affection for Feng Yuning was almost like that of a daughter.

Wearing the entire priceless set of pink diamond jewelry gifted by the Yu Family, Feng Yuning joyfully touched the earrings, necklace, ring, and bracelet one by one, eagerly sticking close to Yu Yuanshen asking.

"Hey, Old Yu, do you think I look beautiful in these?"

Since knowing she was engaged, with the confusing mess of generations possibly extending, Feng Yuning became even less polite in how she addressed Yu Yuanshen.

Yu Yuanshen, teased by Feng Yuning, smiled, and gave her a sideways glance, saying, "Beautiful!"

This kind of response was really more and more half-hearted.

Feng Yuning, unhappy about the response, pouted, but couldn’t stand the super supportive comment coming from Yu Youxuan.

Sweet-spoken with an angelic face, Yu Youxuan was already a super cute little girl, and upon seeing the new mom, Yu Youxuan immediately said, "Mom looks so beautiful wearing this! Just as beautiful as my godmother! If Godmother is Rong City’s number one noble lady, New Mom is tied for first! Dad has loads of inherited jewelry from grandparents at home, Mom wearing them would be stunning all around the world! If Mom feels these aren’t beautiful enough, just have Dad buy more! Dad will definitely dress Mom up to be a super beauty tied for first with Godmother!"

Yu Youxuan’s innocent words led both Qiu Zhixuan and Feng Yuning to simultaneously chuckle, their eyes bending.