Chapter 295: Is It Because… You Want to Get Married?
Either he loves her or he becomes a eunuch?
Xia Changyu truly believed that being able to be with Lin Yibai for the rest of his life was already a huge blessing. How could he even think about messing around with anyone else?
Not to mention, whether it was her personality, looks, or character. In his eyes, Lin Yibai was already the best. It would be nearly impossible to find another girl who matched his heart so perfectly.
And right now, he was just in his early twenties, his physical strength should be at its peak. Yet even now, he was barely able to handle it.
Was he seriously going to dream about “playing around” in the future?
Love should last a lifetime.
Xia Changyu personally signed the contract and chose Option 1 of the mission.
After all, they were outdoors right now, and it was the middle of winter, doing anything too “wild” out here wouldn’t be a good idea.
He wasn’t sure if it would work, but still, he gently held Lin Yibai’s face and weakly asked, “Um… can I kiss you?”
Lin Yibai: “Eh?”
She looked surprised on the outside, but deep down, she had already figured out everything. She knew Xia Changyu had chosen Option 1.
But she pretended not to know anything. Should she act a little shy and reluctant?
She pretended to hesitate and said, “I just ate something… maybe I should brush my teeth first?”
Xia Changyu waved his hand, “No need.”
Lin Yibai still pulled away slightly, saying, “I just finished a box of steamed dumplings… my mouth might smell.”
What could she do? Xia Changyu was completely exhausted.
She had been doing most of the work to push their “girl value” to 80%, and it took a lot of energy. So after they left the hotel, she had to grab something to eat and regain some strength.
She ate dumplings with a strong three-flavor filling.
But Xia Changyu didn’t care at all.
He used real actions to show her. There was no weird taste left in her mouth. All he tasted was something sweet and lovely.
She said, “Okay, just one kiss.”
But Xia Changyu didn’t stop at just one. As time went on, he felt his body warming up. A soothing, refreshing feeling flowed through him.
His drained body was coming back to life. Even the color returned to his face.
As the one who benefited the most, Xia Changyu clearly felt the difference in his body. It really felt like… he was saved!
Now, he no longer had to worry about running out of strength in the future.
Lin Yibai gave him a little pat on the back, “Ahh, okay~~ enough, I can’t even breathe now…”
Xia Changyu finally let go of her.
As the saying goes, ‘When your belly’s full, your mind turns to… certain thoughts.’
He couldn’t wait to go test it out right now.
Could he really get stronger and stronger each time?
Thinking about it, Xia Changyu subtly suggested, “Baiyi, don’t you think it’s really cold out here? Maybe we should go back to the hotel? What do you think?”
Lin Yibai narrowed her eyes, “I don’t think so.”
Xia Changyu was confused, “Why not?”
Lin Yibai still pretended she didn’t know what was going on. But in truth, she knew exactly what Xia Changyu wanted to do if they went back to the hotel.
But she had to draw the line.
To put it simply, the easier something is to get, the less a guy will treasure it.
Back then, Xia Changyu was just like a normal man, so whenever he wanted love, he got love.
But now that he had leveled up and gotten stronger. It was time to start holding back. She had to make him want it, but not get it too easily.
Lin Yibai gave a little “hmph,” and said with mock disdain, “What’s the point of going back? Instead of wasting time in a place like that, I’d rather go shopping!”
Xia Changyu swore and promised, “Trust me. This time, it’s really different.”
Lin Yibai: “Oh? I don’t believe you.”
Xia Changyu: “Then come back with me.”
Lin Yibai waved her hand and said, “Let’s stop here, okay? For your health too. No dirty thoughts today. Come shopping with me instead.”
Xia Changyu sighed, “Come on, what’s so great about shopping?”
Lin Yibai pinched the flesh on his waist and rolled her eyes, saying, “You came all the way to my hometown, of course we have to look around and have fun! And I want to buy something for your parents too, so...”
Xia Changyu asked, “So what?”
Just as he finished speaking, Lin Yibai gently flicked his forehead with her slim finger and said, “So you can't always be thinking about those dirty things, got it?”
What she said made sense, Xia Changyu couldn’t argue back.
As they left that magical place, Xia Changyu looked around this small town that belonged to her for the first time. Only now did he realize how ridiculous the past few days had been.
He came here to see Lin Yibai, that’s what he said.
But after the first day, all they did every day was that kind of thing, especially in the last couple of days, they acted like crazy people. Saying they were completely out of control wouldn’t be wrong.
The two of them walked together through the town. It wasn’t fancy, but it was lively and full of life.
As they passed through a shop that sold handmade crafts, Lin Yibai asked, “Do your parents have anything they especially like? Like hobbies or things they enjoy?”
Xia Changyu scratched his head, “I don’t think they have any big hobbies.”
Lin Yibai sighed, “Are you really their son? You don’t know anything?”
After talking more, Lin Yibai learned that Xia Changyu’s dad did business, and his mom worked in music-related stuff.
That made things a bit harder.
With Xia Changyu’s family background, they probably wouldn’t be impressed with just any normal gift. Lin Yibai had thought about buying a little lucky statue or a money god, but that felt too old-fashioned.
Instruments? They probably wouldn’t be interested either.
Seeing her troubled expression, Xia Changyu suggested, “I heard there’s a temple nearby. How about we go get some safety charms? What do you think?”
Lin Yibai felt a little shy and asked, “Wouldn’t your parents mind?”
Xia Changyu quickly waved his hand, “What are you thinking? My parents wouldn’t mind at all. What matters most is that it comes from the heart.”
Lin Yibai let out a breath of relief and said, “Alright then, we’ll do that. But I’m warning you now, if your parents don’t like it, it’s your problem.”
Xia Changyu just smiled and said nothing.
There’s no way his parents would dislike her gift.
His mom had already quietly accepted her. As for his dad, all he wanted was for his future daughter-in-law to be kind and good at managing the household. Marrying into a super-rich family or anything like that was just nonsense.
As long as the son didn't squander the family's wealth, and the daughter-in-law was caring and responsible, that was all his parents cared about.
Sometimes, it’s not scary if your children aren’t super successful. What’s scary is if they spend money like crazy.
The two of them went to the temple and got a few safety charms.
They gave them to the monk to bless. Then Xia Changyu tried to ask, “How about… I stay here for New Year’s?”
Lin Yibai had her hands together, quietly making a wish. After a long pause, she replied, “Not a good idea. Even if you’re not thinking about yourself, you should think about me too. We’re just dating right now, if you stay here for New Year’s, what kind of impression will your parents have of me?”
At this point, everything was basically falling into place.
He had already met her parents.
When would it be her turn to meet his?
She just hoped everything would go smoothly.
Why was she suddenly thinking about these big life decisions?
Has she been looking forward to marrying him?