“Si Yehan naturally could not utter such words. So, Ye Wanyan began negotiating with him, ‘If you don’t want to say it, that’s fine. Then, accompany me to the food street tomorrow! If you refuse, I’ll find someone else!’
This is not negotiation at all; it’s more like a direct threat…
‘I have something to do in the daytime, so I might be late.’
‘Okay, I’ll wait for you no matter how late you are!’
…
The next morning, at the Asura Headquarters.
Lin Que had an urgent matter that required Si Yehan’s signature. He went directly to Si Yehan’s quarters to find him, but he couldn’t locate him there.
So, Lin Que went to the study and was surprised to find Si Yehan there.
‘Jiu Ge, why are you in the study at this hour? You didn’t sleep all night?’ Lin Que asked in astonishment.
‘Yeah.’
‘What?! Your old problem flared up again?’ Lin Que asked with concern.
Si Yehan looked up and casually replied, ‘The power went out due to last night’s thunderstorm.’
‘Ah, right. It did rain heavily last night, and many places experienced power outages, including ours for a while.’ Lin Que said, somewhat puzzled. Why would Si Yehan be unable to sleep just because of a thunderstorm and power outage?
He had never heard that Jiu Ge was afraid of thunder and darkness.
‘Um, Jiu Ge, are you afraid of thunder… and darkness?’ Lin Que asked cautiously.
‘Wanyan is afraid, so I kept her company with the voice on all night.’ Si Yehan remarked.
‘…’
Why did you have to be so talkative? Why did you have to ask more questions?
Si Yehan seemed to recall something and lifted his head from the pile of documents. He casually instructed, ‘After today’s social engagement, take me to the food street.’
Lin Que nodded, ‘Okay, fine, but why are you suddenly interested in going to such a place? Last time I mentioned going there, you said it was boring!’
‘Wanyan wants to go,’ Si Yehan replied.
‘…’
‘Jiu Ge, can’t you find someone else to accompany you?’ Lin Que asked in near despair.
‘No,’ Si Yehan replied firmly.
‘Jiu Ge, are you the devil?!’ Lin Que couldn’t help but exclaim.
Si Yehan gave him a sidelong glance, ‘Do you want me to ask Jiang Yan?’
‘…’
Lin Que was left speechless.
If Jiang Yan found out, he would surely be driven to his wit’s end!
As Jiu Ge’s confidant, the only one who knew this earth-shattering truth and about their relationship, the burden on his shoulders was truly heavy, too heavy…
Xiao Hong, ah! Brother, how much hidden pain have I endured for you, unseen by others?
…
In the evening, Lin Que reluctantly drove the car, taking numerous turns, until they reached the food street.
After getting out of the car, he saw a lively scene. It seemed like some lantern festival was being held today. The street was filled with couples, and Lin Que felt as if he had suffered a million hits.
‘Jiu Ge, are you sure you want to accompany that girl shopping? If someone recognizes both of you, it’ll scare them to death!’ Lin Que was feeling extremely anxious, but just then, a crisp voice came from nearby.
‘Ah Jiu!’
Hearing Ye Wanyan’s voice, Lin Que instinctively followed the direction of the sound, and in the next moment, he saw a girl wearing a white dress, with long black hair, looking as pure and lovely as an angel, appearing in his line of sight.
‘What the… Ye… Ye Wanyan…?’ Lin Que rubbed his eyes hard.
Today, Ye Wanyan was dressed in a long black dress, looking like a little fairy. Who would have thought she was the flat-haired brother of the Fearless Alliance?
Even their elders and leaders of the Fearless Alliance wouldn’t dare to recognize him if they bumped into him!”
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