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“What do you mean?”
“What do I mean? Go back and ask your dear mother.”
Leaving behind those words, Lin Qingyou walked away hand in hand with Yin Hanyu.
Watching them leave, fingers tightly intertwined, Leng Yifeng suddenly had a strong feeling that he was losing her.
He immediately chased after them. “Qingyou, stop making trouble. You’re just mad that I didn’t celebrate your birthday, right? I’m back now, aren’t I? I’ll make it up to you.”
“Whatever kind of birthday you want, whatever gift you desire, I’ll make it up to you.”
As Leng Yifeng spoke, he reached out to grab Lin Qingyou’s hand.
But the moment he was about to touch her, Yin Hanyu lifted his foot and kicked him.
“Get lost.”
Caught off guard, Leng Yifeng was sent sprawling to the ground, clutching his stomach in pain.
“Qingyou… it hurts…”
He had a handsome face, and when he acted pitiful, it was easy to feel sorry for him.
Yin Hanyu looked at Lin Qingyou.
She was staring at Leng Yifeng, her brows slightly furrowed.
Yin Hanyu let out a self-deprecating laugh and released Lin Qingyou’s hand.
Lin Qingyou didn’t immediately hold onto him again. Instead, she walked towards Leng Yifeng and even helped him up.
The moment Leng Yifeng stood, he glanced smugly and provocatively at Yin Hanyu.
Yin Hanyu’s expression didn’t change, but his heart filled with bitterness.
Again.
What was he even testing?
What was he hoping for?
Yin Hanyu turned to leave.
But in the next second—
Leng Yifeng’s agonized scream and furious roar filled the air.
Lin Qingyou had kneed him without hesitation, leaving him writhing in pain.
Before he could react, she followed up with two loud slaps.
“You despicable man, do you really think your little act makes people want to protect you?”
“Leng Yifeng, if I threw you into a swimming pool, the entire pool would turn green.”
“Your tricks used to work on me because I was an idiot. But now, I’ve come to my senses.”
Silence fell. The quiet was deafening.
Lin Qingyou then turned and ran toward Yin Hanyu.
Panting slightly, she complained, “Why didn’t you wait for me? Teaching trash a lesson takes time, doesn’t it?”
“You…”
Lin Qingyou grabbed Yin Hanyu’s hand and solemnly swore, “Don’t worry, I only treat scumbags this way. After we get married, I promise I won’t be violent with you.”
Yin Hanyu: “…”
“You really want to marry me?”
“Really, really, really.”
She nodded three times, seriously.
“More real than gold.”
Her big, bright eyes were full of sincerity.
“Yin Hanyu, will you marry me?”
Yin Hanyu stared at Lin Qingyou intensely before suddenly pulling her into his embrace.
He closed his eyes—not sure if he was feeling his own heartbeat or hers.
After a long silence—
He whispered, “Okay.”
Qingyou, I finally heard you say those words again.
Even if you’re lying to me, I’ll accept it.
But when they arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau, Yin Hanyu hesitated.
Not because he regretted it—he was afraid Lin Qingyou would.
Something about her felt… off.
He didn’t know why, but he didn’t want her to make a rash decision that she’d regret forever.
“What’s wrong?” Lin Qingyou had already gotten out of the car, but Yin Hanyu remained seated. She urged him, “Hurry up! The Civil Affairs Bureau is about to close!”
Yin Hanyu looked at her and said, “Marriage is never too late.”
“Qingyou, I don’t know why you suddenly want to marry me, but marriage shouldn’t be impulsive.”
“Marriage is sacred and should be taken seriously.”
Lin Qingyou’s excitement instantly dimmed. Her small frame looked pitifully fragile.
Yin Hanyu got out, took off his coat, and draped it over her shoulders.
“How about this? Divorce has a one-month cooling-off period. I’ll give you a one-month engagement period to cool off.”
Lin Qingyou’s eyes lit up. “What do you mean?”
“During this month, think carefully about this decision.”
“If, after a month, you still want to marry me…”
“Then we’ll get married immediately.”
Lin Qingyou suddenly looked up at him, her dark eyes filled with guilt and heartache.
“I’m sorry…”
Yin Hanyu was startled. “Why are you apologizing?”
Lin Qingyou hugged him tightly, nuzzling against his broad chest. “Because I only thought about my own feelings. I didn’t consider yours.”
Being reborn, the feeling of getting him back overwhelmed me.
I just wanted to hold onto him, to make up for the regrets of our past life.
But I know everything. He knows nothing.
To him, my actions must seem insane.
And yet, he’s willing to go along with my madness. That must mean he loves me deeply.
I was too impatient.
I should take things slowly, little by little, to truly win him over.
After all, you can’t rush things like this.
“Okay.” Lin Qingyou obediently agreed.
Then she suddenly frowned.
“What’s wrong?” Yin Hanyu flicked her forehead lightly.
Lin Qingyou pouted. “If we’re not getting married yet, can I still kiss you and sleep with you?”
Yin Hanyu: “…”
“I love kissing you.” Lin Qingyou tiptoed and kissed his lips. “I just realized how soft they are. I want to kiss you every day.”
Yin Hanyu didn’t answer, but his lips couldn’t help but curl into a smile.
But the next thing she said made his smile freeze, his expression darkening like a storm cloud.
“But… your skills in bed are terrible. Last night, you made me sore and uncomfortable.”
Yin Hanyu’s face turned black. “Lin Qingyou…”
“Why are you mad? I’m just being honest.” Lin Qingyou said innocently. “I’m telling you this so we can improve our future… experiences. Your skills are bad, so I’ll take the lead from now on.”
Yin Hanyu: “…”
Future?
She said future…
His expression softened instantly.
“So, can I?” Lin Qingyou tugged at his sleeve, pouting. “Can I?”
This little devil… Is she trying to kill me?
Yin Hanyu’s brows twitched.
But then, with a steel-like resolve, he said, “No.”
Lin Qingyou instantly deflated. “…”
Yin Hanyu ruffled her hair. “It’s getting late. I’ll take you home.”
“No way!” Lin Qingyou immediately backed away. “Retreat, retreat, retreat!”
Yin Hanyu: “…”
“I just had a fight with my dad yesterday and ran away from home. If I go back now, I’ll lose face.”
“Why did you fight? Did he treat you badly?”
“What else? He has a new wife, so now I have a ‘stepfather’ too.”
She sighed. “Actually, he used to be good to me.”
“But once he remarried, everything changed.”
“My stepmother isn’t the openly evil kind. She’s gentle, considerate, and flawless. I used to think she was nice, too.”
“But later… I learned the truth the hard way.”
“She’s the most dangerous kind—the one who slowly traps you until you can’t escape.”
“This time, I won’t be so foolish.”
But before Lin Qingyou could plan her next move, her stepmother’s call came through.