However, the meal ultimately did not turn out as planned.

The You Clan suddenly arrived.

In Aoqian's view, nothing was more important than Song Xiwei.

Therefore, his first reaction was to postpone everything else, including preparing lunch for Song Xiwei.

Song Xiwei couldn't stand it anymore, because the subordinate who came to deliver the message looked extremely anxious.

She could only advise Aoqian, "The You Clan is known for its cunning. They suddenly appeared at this critical juncture. I wonder what their intentions are. Go and see for yourself. I also want to see if the You Clan, like the Tian Clan, wants to send a beautiful woman to win you over..."

“What kind of beauties could the You Clan produce! Stop thinking such unrealistic things. The most beautiful one is you and right in front of you. Why are you always thinking about those outside…” Ao Qian said with dissatisfaction.

Song Xi blinked slightly. Was she jealous?

If I had thought about things back then, I would have definitely interpreted Aoqian's words as him being afraid that I would steal the beauty from him.

But now that he knows Ao Qian's feelings, it turns out that he has never hidden his jealousy.

Upon closer inspection, Aoqian's jealous expression, puffed-up cheeks, and various other cute and lively gestures are actually quite adorable.

Unfortunately, despite their potential, she and he had no future together...

Pulling Aoqian out of the kitchen, Aoqian's eyes were gloomy. "I was just saying that casually. If you really take a fancy to the person sent by the You Clan, I... I won't stop you too much. You can do whatever makes you happy..."

I don't know what kind of mental journey Aoqian went through, but these words were not sarcastic or mocking, but rather the result of serious consideration.

He could no longer act as he always did, minding his own displeasure and interfering in Song Xiwei's affairs, or even forcing her to do things against her will.

Loving someone means more than just wanting to possess them; it also means respecting and understanding them.

Why did he realize it so late...?

For some reason, even though Song Xiwei was right in front of him, he felt so ethereal and unattainable, and he dared not pull too hard, for fear that she would shatter and truly disappear.

Song Xiwei was surprised to hear that Aoqian had suddenly become so magnanimous.

"You said it yourself, don't say one thing now and another later!" Song Xi looked at Ao Qian with suspicion.

If there really is such a suitable candidate, perhaps we can make use of him.

If she stayed by Aoqian's side in her final days, she might really give herself away, and Aoqian might find out about her condition, making him anxious and helpless.

If a suitable opportunity arises, leaving this place can be done legitimately.

However, I remembered that today I was supposed to work with Aoqian to cook a meal.

Unexpectedly, plans don't always go as expected...

If we can really make contact with the You Clan later, then we will leave Chidu at any time and will never have the chance to cook a meal with Aoqian again.

The sense of loss made Song Xiwei's steps heavy.

The person from the You Clan was none other than the You Clan prince, the next king of the You Clan.

The other party was imposing and had more yang energy and more profound magic power than the average Netherworld Clan member.

However, when Song Xiwei met those pale green eyes, it was as if some broken fragments suddenly flashed through her mind.

It flashed by too quickly; she didn't have time to react, only remembering a pair of pale green eyes in the fragment.

What was even more surprising was that the inexplicable feeling intensified when they made eye contact with this prince of the You Clan.

Among the You Clan, even the You Clan prince was greeting Ao Qian.

Aoqian's attention was never diverted to anyone else; he kept a close eye on Song Xiwei.

He took in her intense gaze as she watched the reaction of the Youzu prince.

Ao's hands, hidden in his sleeves, had unconsciously clenched into fists, and he felt as restless as if a stone was lodged in his chest.