“At this moment, Sì Yèhán couldn’t describe his feelings. It was as if he had been reborn after a catastrophic disaster.
After what seemed like an eternity, the man finally regained his ability to speak. He held her hand, which had been continuously massaging his, and with a hoarse voice, he asked, ‘How did you… find out?’
Ye Wǎn wǎn glanced at his hand on her own, raising an eyebrow. ‘Oh dear, you didn’t even let me touch you before, and now you’re taking the initiative to hold my hand?’
The man’s fingers paused for a moment this time, but he didn’t let go. Instead, he slowly clasped the girl’s fingers in his palm and said, ‘Don’t change the subject.’
Ye Wǎn wǎn coughed.
Alright, it seemed that someone’s intelligence was just temporarily offline.
How did she find out? How should she answer?
She was certain that he was lying because she knew her other identity was Nie Wúyōu, and Sì Yèhán’s explanation didn’t match that at all.
The reason he claimed they couldn’t be together because she wasn’t from the Independent State and would face the threat of the Sì Clan was simply impossible.
Regardless of which identity she held, it wouldn’t change the fact that she was from the Independent State.
The only reason Sì Yèhán would say such things was to drive her away from the Independent State.
So, when he learned that she had returned to the Independent State, he became so angry.
Seeing the girl bite her lip, hesitating for a while without saying anything, Sì Yèhán gently rubbed her fingers and asked, ‘Have you come up with an excuse?’
‘Not yet… cough, ahem! I mean, I haven’t figured out how to tell you!’ She definitely couldn’t tell Sì Yèhán that she was Nie Wúyōu; otherwise, it would be game over!
In the Independent State, who didn’t know about the engagement between Nie Wúyōu and Jì Xiūrǎn? Who didn’t know that Nie Wúyōu had an illegitimate child?
She was just a ring competing for Jì Xiūrǎn’s love, and he was already jealous enough. If he found out she had a son, it would be even worse.
However, speaking of her precious son, she was becoming more and more certain about who his real father was, only lacking the final evidence…
Ye Wǎn wǎn pouted and said, ‘Are you still shamelessly asking? Do you think your acting skills are so good? Have you forgotten what my profession was in Huá Country? Your attempt to perform outside is like… like a show for Guān Yǔ [1] himself, simply wielding a big axe before the door of an expert!’
Since Ye Wǎn wǎn had a point, Sì Yèhán also knew that she must be hiding something from him.
‘Well, to be honest, this seems alright too. It feels like I have two boyfriends now!’
Seeing Ye Wǎn wǎn didn’t want to talk, Sì Yèhán didn’t press further. He glanced at her and said calmly, ‘Do you really wish to have two boyfriends?’
Ye Wǎn wǎn keenly sensed the danger and her survival instinct kicked in. ‘How could that be possible! Don’t twist my words! What I meant was, even if you change your appearance, I would still recognize you. No matter how you look, I would know it’s you!’
Wanting two boyfriends? She had already exhausted all her energy just trying to appease one…
As she petted him and stole a glance at him, at least his face didn’t look as terrifying anymore.
It had taken her immense effort to nurse him back to health, and now he had turned himself into this mess again?
Ye Wǎn wǎn felt annoyed, but upon reflection, it seemed she was the one who had driven him to this state?
But it wasn’t her fault!
Clearly, there was nothing wrong, but he had this ability to make vinegar himself, and he produced it in staggering amounts.”