58 You Must Be Mistaken (2/2)

Yaoyao is still alive.

She's alive.

”Heir-son Lord, Miss Ye has disguised herself as a man and is working as a first-class helper in Heavenly Residence under the name Li Yao. She is staying in the Laifu Motel. When I saw her, I was shocked. I thought I saw a ghost…” Song Qi could not stop rambling.

Xia Chunyu lowered his head, smiling. ”Did she see you?”

”No, I remembered your instructions. I was very careful.”

Xia Chunyu nodded. ”Go back and report to Madame that I have an appointment tonight so I shall not eat with her.”

”Yes, sir,” Song Qi answered merrily. This is great! Miss Ye is still alive so Heir-son Lord could stop acting so miserable now!

Ye Jiayao was unable to concentrate the whole afternoon. Little Jingjing choked on a fish bone. Did he get it out? Was it serious? Why didn't that fellow send anyone to tell her some news? Didn't he know that she'll be worried?

There was no sign of anything unusual even until she knocked off for the night. There was no servant informing her of Little Jingjing's condition, there was no Dumb Donkey barging in the kitchen - nothing.

Ye Jiayao heaved a sigh of relief, thinking that everything would be just fine.

”Brothers, I shall leave first. Brother Xiang, I will treat you to a drink another time.” Ye Jiayao waved her hand, bidding everyone goodbye.

Zhong Xiang did not answer her but his face was no longer hostile.

Li Yao called him Brother Xiang as though they were very close, and that made him feel sort of embarrassed.

”Brother Yao, take care!” everyone told Ye Jiayao successively.

Outside Heavenly Residence, the lights were already lit up, making the streets as bright as the daytime. The Qin Huai river at night was dotted with lanterns, and under the faintly discernible music, it appeared to be even more charming.

Ye Jiayao sashayed unhurriedly, enjoying her leisure time after a busy day at work.

Xia Chunyu followed her from afar. This silhouette, this walking posture... it's all familiar. Xia Chunyu recounted his walk last night. Could it be that the person he saw last night was her?

How could he have not recognized her?

”Ye Jinxuan!” Xia Chunyu shouted.

Ye Jiayao froze.

He found her.

”Yaoyao…”

Xia Chunyu walked slowly towards her, his heart beating rapidly, his breathing ragged.

He was actually nervous.

Ye Jiayao instinctively ran. She didn't want to see him. She wanted to hide from him forever. He has the most intimate relationship with her, and yet it was the most unfamiliar. There was never trust between them. They were both just acting, but she pathetically and unknowingly took it seriously. Meanwhile, he was just playing a role the entire time.

She has always refused to reminisce the past, but the events of that night were still clear, flashing past in her mind like a sharp knife. She looked for him without caring for her own safety. She was worried that he would be in danger. She was a fool.

She was glad that she had heard what he said, otherwise, she would've remained by his side stupidly.

She could not even fathom the insults and ridicule that he was thinking of when she shamelessly called him her husband. He must've been sneering at her. Such a stupid woman. Do you really think that I'd like someone like you?

She really, really did not want to have any sort of relationship with this person. He was just as repulsive as her stepmother and sisters who plotted against her. They were all full of deceit and completely ruthless.

Xia Chunyu did not expect her to run so it took him a few seconds before he chased after her.

He also didn't expect her to run so fast. After chasing her for a while, it was clear that he would not be able to catch up to her. He had to use his martial art skills. With a few leaps and soars, he landed in front of her, grabbing her hand. ”Stop running, you won't be able to outrun me.”

”Who are you? Why are you grabbing me? Do I know you?” Ye Jiayao flung her hand hard but she did not manage to shake his hand off.

”Yaoyao, don't be like this. It took me great trouble to finally find you.” Xia Chunyu sounded bitter and astringent.

He thought that Yaoyao would be angry, maybe even cry and scold him. He was prepared and determined to endure that because it was all his fault. He lost her due to his negligence.

However, she did neither of those. She looked at him so apathetically as if he was a mere stranger. He was at a loss.

Ye Jiayao laughed darkly, ”Sir, you must be mistaken! I am not your Yaoyao.”

”Then why did you run?” Xia Chunyu questioned her, smiling faintly.

Ye Jiayao rolled her eyes and answered fiercely, ”Can't I do some physical training? Did I block your path or hinder you in any way? Let go of me now or I will scream.”

”By all means, scream as loud as you want. Don't you know that the people in Jin Ling don't like to meddle in other people's business?” Xia Chunyu replied.

Ye Jiayao was speechless. ”How can someone be so thick-skinned? I already said that I don't know you. What else do you want? Is there something wrong with your head?”

Xia Chunyu remained unmoved despite her insults. His gaze shifted to her shoulder and he smiled lightly. ”So you wouldn't mind showing me your shoulder? I remember that my Yaoyao has a cinnabar mole on her left shoulder.”