Chapter 257 Otherwise I'll get angry

When Lin Xiyin said those words, it was actually a question.

She couldn't possibly break off her friendship with Chi Tianlin.

During her most difficult and lonely times, Chi Tianlin and Xiao Ruoyi stayed with her abroad.

Even if Chi Tianlin did something wrong, friends should understand and help each other, not break off their friendship so easily.

But clearly, Pei Muyi had such plans.

He looked at her earnestly: "Is it okay?"

Lin Xiyin finally understood why people sometimes laugh when they're speechless.

She actually smiled then.

Pei Muye sensed something was wrong and quickly said, "I don't mean... yes, I just don't want you to have anything to do with him. You've been honest and open with him, but how has he treated you?"

“Chi Tianlin means something different to me,” Lin Xiyin said. “He is a very important friend of mine.”

"He's my rival in love, and you treat him as a friend, which is a different matter altogether. How am I supposed to feel about that?"

"If this made you feel uncomfortable, then... I'm sorry," Lin Xiyin said. "I'll go back now."

She got angry before they could even finish explaining, so how could Pei Muye let her leave?

He pulled her aside: "Yinyin, let's make things clear. We agreed before that if anything happens, we'll communicate promptly and not leave things unresolved overnight."

"Okay." Lin Xiyin turned to look at him: "Then let's make things clear."

“Let’s talk about it when we get home,” Pei Muye said, pulling her along. “It wouldn’t look right if others saw us.”

Lin Xiyin had no choice but to go home with him.

The two sat on the sofa, and Pei Muye got up again to pour her a glass of juice.

It was her favorite blueberry juice.

Lin Xiyin was a little angry just now, and after saying so much, her mouth was dry.

She took a sip; it was sweet and sour, and delicious.

It was cool and refreshing, which immediately calmed my temper.

She said, "I know you're jealous, and it's normal to be jealous, but you don't need to be jealous of Chi Tianlin."

"Why?" Hearing her say that, Pei Muye felt even more jealous: "Because he's special?"

“Because it’s unnecessary,” Lin Xiyin said. “He went abroad, and we might not even contact each other more than a few times a year…”

"But he holds a place in your heart!"

“My mom, Uncle Yan, Yiyi, Huo Xianyang—they all hold a place in my heart,” Lin Xiyin said. “Do you want me to cut ties with them before you’re satisfied?”

“You know perfectly well that’s not what I meant,” Pei Muyi said. “You also know that I’ve always been at odds with Chi Tianlin…”

“You and he don’t get along, that’s between you and him,” Lin Xiyin said. “When I went abroad, Chi Tianlin helped me a lot. Once I fell down, I was more than seven months pregnant at the time, and if he hadn’t taken me to the hospital, I don’t know what would have happened to the baby. I didn’t tell you these things because I was afraid you would overthink it.”

"How did you fall?" Pei Muyi asked anxiously. "Is it serious? Are you still feeling unwell?"

“So many years have passed,” Lin Xiyin said. “I just want to tell you that Chi Tianlin has been kind to me, and I can’t be so heartless as to cut ties with him.”

Pei Muye remained silent for a few seconds.

He said, "Okay, I understand."

Lin Xiyin stood up: "Then I'll go back."

Pei Muye grabbed her hem: "Are you going back?"

There was a pitiful look in his eyes.

Actually, Lin Xiyin felt that this was quite meaningless.

Two people who have finally come this far, who love each other, can't they just live a good life together?

Why do you have to find something unpleasant to do?

Pei Muye said, "Yinyin, if I was being too serious, I apologize to you again. Maybe I'm being too petty. I love you, and I can't tolerate you having any room in your heart for other men..."

"Saving a seat wasn't what I meant," Lin Xiyin explained weakly. "I don't have any romantic feelings for him!"

Hearing this, Pei Muyi felt much better.

"I understand." He hugged her. "It was my fault. I won't do it again. Yinyin, don't go. Stay with me."

"I told you I was on my period..."

"So what if I'm on my period?" Pei Muye looked at her. "In your heart, is that the only thing I do?"

It's no wonder Lin Xiyin thinks of him that way.

This man's desires are so strong that she has to avoid him, which shows how great his needs are.

In the end, Lin Xiyin didn't leave. The two lay on the bed, he held her close, whispering sweet nothings to each other, a very tender moment.

Lin Xiyin felt that if Pei Muye wasn't so lustful and didn't get jealous easily in the future, her life would be perfect.

Pei Muye stroked her hair and said, "Yinyin, if we ever argue in the future... even if we argue fiercely, let's not break up, okay?"

Lin Xiyin said, "If you're always arguing, what's the point of being together?"

“When two people are together, they definitely need time to adjust,” Pei Muye said. “So, according to you, does arguing mean you have to separate? Does being married mean you have to get a divorce?”

Lin Xiyin said, "It depends on what you're arguing about. If it's a matter of principle..."

"So what we just did..." Pei Muyi asked cautiously, "was it something of principle?"

Lin Xiyin sighed: "I love you so much, can't you feel it? Why do you always doubt my sincerity? Not only my heart, but also my character."

"I'm not doubting you..."

"Isn't saying something like that a sign of doubt?"

"It was my fault." This time, Pei Muye's tone became more serious: "Yinyin, it was my fault."

"Yes, we should communicate well. But most importantly, we must trust each other and not be suspicious of one another."

“Yes,” Pei Muyi nodded, “I’ve got it.”

Lin Xiyin looked at him: "What's wrong with you lately? Is something the matter?"

"I……"

"We just agreed to communicate properly and trust each other. Is there anything else you're hiding from me?"

"I'm scared..."

"Afraid?" Lin Xiyin didn't expect to hear those two words from his mouth.

She asked, puzzled, "What are you afraid of?"

“I’ve been feeling anxious and insecure lately, and I’ve been having nightmares at night.” Pei Muyi buried his face in her shoulder: “I dream that you’ve left, that you won’t marry me, or that at the wedding, the groom is someone else…”

"you……"

Lin Xiyin was both amused and exasperated.

She had heard of pre-wedding jitters before.

But generally, it's more girls who are afraid, right?

Even someone like Pei Muyi can be prone to anxiety and insecurity?

"Am I not giving you a sense of security?" Lin Xiyin asked. "I've even given you my child, and you still don't feel secure?"

Pei Muye said, "Xiao Ruoyi also had a child with Huo Xianyang, so Huo Xianyang still doesn't feel secure."

“It’s different. I’ve already agreed to marry you,” Lin Xiyin said. “So, even after we’re married, will you still worry about whether we’ll get divorced?”

"No!" Pei Muye hugged her tightly: "I won't agree!"

Lin Xiyin patted his back: "Are you stupid?"

"Maybe I'm just stupid," Pei Muye said in a muffled voice. "Yinyin, don't dislike me."

"How could I possibly dislike you?" Lin Xiyin sighed. "You tell me how... Fine, we won't separate, no matter what, we won't separate."

That night, Pei Muye held her as they slept, their bodies pressed together, their heartbeats seemingly merging into one.

The next morning, Lin Xiyin was woken up by her alarm clock.

She is going to school today.

Lin Youxing is on summer vacation, but he still has various coursework to do.

Qu Jianhang is now almost semi-retired, accompanying Lin Youxing to classes.

Around noon, Lin Xiyin called Pei Muye and said she needed to talk to him in the afternoon and asked him to go somewhere.

Pei Muyi wanted to see her as soon as possible, so he asked, "What time? Can't we go now?"

"Two o'clock in the afternoon," Lin Xiyin said. "I'm still busy right now. I'll send you the location later, so be sure to come on time!"

Unable to get any information from him, Pei Muyi could only obediently nod and say, "Okay, I understand."

In the afternoon, Pei Muyi couldn't concentrate on his work and kept looking at his watch, feeling that time was passing very slowly.

At 1:30, he went to the underground parking garage and waited in his car for news from Lin Xiyin.

I was afraid I would be too late.

Although he didn't know where Lin Xiyin wanted him to go or what he wanted him to do, he was willing to go to any lengths, no matter how dangerous, as long as she asked.

Lin Xiyin sent him the location, and he quickly picked up his phone. It was a coffee shop, and it would take half an hour to drive there.

He replied to her: I'm coming right now.

On the way, his initial thoughts were normal; Lin Xiyin probably wanted to go on a date with him.

The two of them had coffee, chatted, and discussed where to go for dinner that evening.

It's so nice to be able to enjoy some time alone with just the two of us.

But soon, Pei Muyi felt that this was not Lin Xiyin's style.

She's busy and shouldn't have time to waste, so why would she go to a coffee shop?

Going to a coffee shop means you probably have something to say.

What...is she trying to say?

Why not say it over the phone?

Why can't we go home and talk about it?

Pei Muyi felt a little guilty thinking about what happened yesterday.

Could it be that what he has been fearing these past few days is finally about to happen?

Lin Xiyin was dissatisfied with him, so she arranged to meet him and cancel the wedding?

No, it won't happen.

He shouldn't let his mind wander.

Despite trying to comfort himself in this way, he still couldn't control himself.

One idea after another pops into my head.

He even considered stopping the car and not going to the appointment.

If we don't go, then we won't be able to say anything about Lin Xiyin.

He belatedly realized that he had never been so cautious and anxious about gains and losses before.

The only person who gave him this feeling was Lin Xiyin.

Despite my anxiety, we arrived at our destination quickly.

Pei Muye saw the coffee shop sign, a rustic wooden sign that carried a sense of history.

This coffee shop has probably been open for a while, but strictly speaking, the decor doesn't suit the aesthetics of today's young people.

Why did Lin Xiyin end up here?

A place that's neither close to home nor convenient to school.

Pei Muyi parked the car but didn't go to the coffee shop. Instead, he picked up his phone and called Lin Xiyin.

The other end answered quickly.

"You've arrived?" Lin Xiyin spoke first: "I didn't see you."

Pei Muye said, "We've arrived. I just got off the car. Are you in the coffee shop?"

“Yes,” Lin Xiyin said. “After you come in, turn right. I’ll wait for you here.”

"Yinyin..." Pei Muye called to her, "Can't we talk about it at home?"

Lin Xiyin's voice was a little serious: "No. You'd better come quickly, or I'll get angry!"