Chapter 3: Returning on the third day to get married.

"Single chant?"

Another man's deep voice came from outside the door, successfully blocking Pei Yunhe from closing the door.

Pei Yunhe's eyes twitched again. Lightning snakes were flying through the thick clouds. It was obvious that he was unhappy, but Dan Yin didn't care about that. With his cheeks flushed, he lowered his head and slipped into Pei Yunhe's arms, and instantly disappeared behind the door.

“Tsk.”

It was as slippery as a fish in water, and he couldn't catch it in time.

"With Xian brother."

Yu'er hid behind the door and looked at the people coming from the yard in the distance.

He Yuxian strode closer, his eyes first falling on the gate behind Shan Yin. He caught a glimpse of Pei Yunhe's tall figure hidden in the shadows, then looked back at Shan Yin who looked uneasy.

"How are you?"

"I'm fine, Yohyun-hyung."

She patted the hem of her cheongsam. The Sura warp weave had a solid structure, so no obvious wrinkles appeared as she moved. But she still patted the hem everywhere, which made the matter more obvious.

Then he tucked the few strands of hair scattered on his temples behind his ears, still looking meticulous.

Although the tips of her fair ears were still a little red, she had tried her best to keep her voice and breathing steady.

"I'm fine, Brother Xian, why are you here? Aren't we still waiting for Uncle Pei?"

"I was worried that it would be inconvenient for you to be alone, so I wanted to help you clean up first."

"I'm fine..."

"Inconvenient? What's inconvenient?"

Pei Yunhe sneered and walked out from the shadow behind the door. This was the nth time today that he had acted in such a mocking manner. He was completely different from his previous self.

But for some reason she just couldn't control it. The rain had stopped, but her gentle eyes were still sharp as she looked at the man in the yard.

He put one hand in his trouser pocket, his body straight and tall, and he walked forward with a sense of oppression.

"It's inconvenient for a man and a woman who are not related to each other to be in the same room together."

He was clicking on her.

Shan Yin received the signal from Pei Yunhe who was scanning him lazily, but he was a little afraid to look at him, so he turned to He Yuxian and said, "Brother Yuxian, this is Pei Yunhe."

He Yuxian frowned.

Shan Yin added, "Aunt Xi probably doesn't know he's back early."

He Yuxian's brows finally relaxed.

He extended his hand and introduced himself in a serious tone, almost like an elder: "Hello, Mr. Pei, I am He Yuxian, the lawyer of the Su family."

Pei Yunhe looked at him silently, his eyes moving, as if a sharp sword was fighting against a thorn in the grass, silently fighting.

After a moment, he also extended his hand, gave it a polite shake.

He Yuxian withdrew his hand. The lawyer was very frugal with his words.

"Since Mr. Pei is here, you should go to the hotel with me."

Shan Yin nodded, but the word "OK" was not yet uttered.

"No need. I'm just here to pick something up."

Pei Yunhe's tall figure passed by the two of them, and Shan Yin suddenly felt a cool breeze rising from the lakeside of Yilanzhou.

The wind swept away the warmth of early spring, leaving only a hint of coolness, leaving her slender figure isolated and helpless in the vast world.

She wanted to call Pei Yunhe, but Pei Yunhe took long and steady steps, showing no intention of allowing her to discuss things.

"Just stay here and relax."

Not-so-gentle words drifted on the wind.

"But you've seen the security of Yilanzhou. Not everyone can enter or leave easily. Please be careful."

Before Shan Yin could figure out his intention by following the wind, Pei Yunhe's figure had already disappeared outside the yard.

She pursed her lips, thinking that this didn't seem like a good start.

There was a hint of worry between his brows.

"He doesn't seem as easy to get along with as the rumors say." He Yuxian expressed Shan Yin's concerns, "If you want to withdraw, it's not too late."

"No." Shan Yin remained firm.

There is no need to retreat. Even though Pei Yunhe is not a easy person to get along with, she accepts it.

Many parties are involved, and she is not of the age or the age to act arbitrarily.

"Then I'll help you get your things and we'll go back to the hotel."

"Need not."

She rejected He Yuxian again.

Pei Yunhe had already given Yilanzhou to her to live in, and his last few words were hinting at her, both explicitly and implicitly, to make her aware of her identity.

Going to the hotel with He Yuxian again would be somewhat of an insult to the Pei family.

If Pei Yunhe was really difficult to get along with, then by doing that she would be adding fuel to the fire and trying to add fuel to the fire in her already unhappy marriage.

She couldn't challenge the bottom line of the Pei family and Pei Yunhe before everything was settled.

"I'll just live here."

The words were soft but could not be refused. Shan Yin turned and walked into the villa.

But soon, she came out again with her handbag and personal belongings, as if she was going out.

"It's not very convenient here." Looking at He Yuxian, she looked calm and serious. "But I have an agreement that I'd like you to draft for me, Brother Yuxian. Let's go outside and talk."

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At nine o'clock in the evening, the Blue Bar is packed with customers. Although it is a private bar, its business is booming. Many young masters from powerful families in Nanqiao love to come here.

It is a two-story light industrial building of medium size. The air is filled with intoxicating alcohol molecules. The dim neon lights sway with the melodious and free blues. A female voice hums, telling the story of one soul collision after another.

Finally, it turned into dust, dripping into the crystal cup filled with colorful liquid, leaving behind lingering traces.

Meng Chuan, a famous second-generation rich kid in Nanqiao, sat in a private room on the second floor of the Wei Lan Hotel. He couldn't appreciate the slow and somewhat mournful music outside. Once the door of the room was closed, he was isolated from the world and all he played were some boring songs but the songs he liked.

He drank a sip of wine out of boredom, and was just worrying that he had not had enough fun tonight when the door of the box was suddenly pushed open, and everyone sitting inside was stunned for a moment.

After seeing who was coming clearly, Meng Chuan's mouth curved into a playful arc.

"What a rare guest, Mr. He! What brings you here?"

Pei Yunhe felt that Meng Chuan's irritating voice was even more harsh than the earthy songs playing in the room.

He just frowned, and someone tactfully changed the music to some quiet and low-key tunes.

Some people consciously gave up the seat next to Meng Chuan. Pei Yunhe sat over, reached out to pick up a glass of Bowmore 18 and took a sip. The signature peat smoky flavor was followed by a rich fruity aroma, and the salty and fresh taste of sea salt finished with a lingering sweet aftertaste.

This complex and chaotic taste was just like his current mood. Something seemed to be emerging from beneath the scorched earth. He couldn't see it, but he subconsciously felt that there were emerald green shoots growing there.

Just like the green that suddenly appeared in front of his eyes today, he didn't want to remember it all the time, but it was lingering in his mind.

Pei Yunhe took another sip, and Meng Chuan glared at him and pressed his hand down.

"Why are you drinking so fast?"

Pei Yunhe then turned his head and looked at him.

"Didn't you just go abroad? You won't be back for ten days or half a month?"

Logically speaking, with this workaholic's personality, nothing is more important than his work. He flies all over the country every now and then and never rests until his work is done.

Even if he were in Nanqiao, he would most likely not come if Meng Chuan organized a party.

Today, he came uninvited and even got himself drunk.

Meng Chuan didn't understand.

He pressed down Pei Yunhe's hand and sat up straight from the soft sofa. "What happened? Why are you back so soon?"

"Come back and get married." Pei Yunhe's tone was flat, as if he was saying come back to eat, work and sleep.

Meng Chuan's jaw dropped.

"Marry?! To whom! You?"

"Single chant."

"Shan Yin? Who?"

Meng Chuan's mind was full of question marks. When a green laser light flashed before his eyes along with the music, he suddenly remembered.

"Single Yin...Oh! Single Yin!"

His jaw dropped again.

In order to prevent it from actually being dislocated, Meng Chuan held it with his hand and moved closer to Pei Yunhe, as if to confirm his words.

"You said you were going to marry Shan Yin? Marry Shan Yin, who was our high school classmate for a year?!"

"Um."

Pei Yunhe looked at Meng Chuan silently and nodded.

More than a decade ago, the summer in Nanqiao was not as humid and hot as it is now. The teaching in No. 1 Middle School was rigorous, and the school started a few days earlier than other schools. The wide boulevard was lined with lush trees, and the eyes were full of vibrant green. Cicadas chirped everywhere, and even the spots of light between the leaves looked lively and vivid.

At that time, Meng Chuan was in a state of disarray. He walked backwards on the boulevard with his schoolbag slung over his shoulder, his legs kicking against his loose school pants and untied shoes. He turned around and called out to Pei Yunhe.

"Master He, Master He, I told you to hurry up!"

"I heard there's a new sister coming today. If you don't hurry up, you'll miss out on the new one!"

Pei Yunhe frowned and looked at him glaringly. He didn't know who was walking without looking at the road and bumped into the old lady who was setting up a stall at the school gate, which delayed him and made him late together.

Now he is urged again.

If it weren't for the friendship they had grown up with, he really wanted to kick him in the butt.

But a man as broad-minded as Meng Chuan didn't notice Pei Yunhe's resentment at all. Otherwise, it was said that he was gentle and refined, with a naturally handsome face, and anyone who saw him would praise his gentleness.

Meng Chuan thought Pei Yunhe was tired, so he went up to him, pulled his schoolbag across his other empty shoulder, walked around behind him and pushed him with one hand.

"I'll help you carry your backpack! Alright! Let's go! Hurry up! Old White will start nagging me again!"

By the time the two of them pushed and shoved their way to the classroom door, it was already late. The head teacher, Lao Bai, was standing on the podium introducing the "new girl".

Seeing these two ancestors suddenly standing at the door, Lao Bai stopped introducing them, adjusted his glasses to look at them, and captured the sour and sarcastic tone of the literati very well.

"Did you know school starts today?"

"Of course I am? And I'm wearing my school uniform!" Meng Chuan answered with a playful smile.

Lao Bai didn't want to pay attention to him. He turned his head and asked Pei Yunhe: "It's okay if he's late, but what about you, Pei Yunhe?"

Pei Yunhe opened his thin lips slightly, feeling Meng Chuan pleading softly beside him with ventriloquism: "Brother, let's share the joys and sorrows together. You can't sell me out!"

"Something happened and I was delayed." He replied to Lao Bai.

Lao Bai withdrew his gaze with a little dissatisfaction, leaving them outside the door.

"Where were we talking about? Oh, Shan Yin-san."

The thin female classmate next to him was too plain and elegant. Her soft and delicate hair was gathered into a low ponytail at the back of her head, as smooth as a clear and sparkling stream.

She didn't have a school uniform, only a plain blue-green short-sleeved shirt. The hem of her shirt was not tucked into her equally plain jeans, and it swayed lightly like a willow branch on a stream, making her look even thinner.

But her eyebrows and eyes were extremely beautiful. Meng Chuan couldn't help but whistle softly, and Pei Yunhe followed his gaze.

They were a pair of cold and indifferent fox eyes, which had not yet fully opened. The corners of the eyes were slightly drooping, and the sharpness was restrained. They were even more beautiful than the misty rain in March in the south of the Yangtze River, and were filled with a hint of loneliness and sadness.

Even a little timid.

Pei Yunhe didn't know what she was afraid of. Those who could study at Nanqiao No. 1 Middle School could be said to be from wealthy or noble families. Even those from poor families were proud children of heaven with excellent academic performance. They were young and energetic and never knew what fear was.

He looked at Shan Yin with some curiosity, ready to listen to Lao Bai's further introduction.

With a loud bang, several fireworks suddenly exploded between the circular teaching buildings. An enthusiastic female voice rang out from the loudspeaker: "Pei Yunhe, Class 1, Grade 2! I! Like! You!"

Before he could look away, he saw Shan Yin tremble and look towards the door in surprise. The misty rain hit his eyes and wet his heart.

I was really scared. Unlike the second-generation rich kids in school who were used to this kind of exaggerated behavior, some whistled, some cried like monkeys.

The pair of originally calm fox eyes almost widened into oval almond-shaped eyes, with agitated eyes, and long eyelashes timidly fluttered twice, like a frightened little animal.

His heart softened for no reason.

Exactly the same as when I ran into him in Yilanzhou before.

Pei Yunhe narrowed his eyes slightly, and anyone who knew him could tell that he was unhappy.

Meng Chuan wisely retreated back into the sofa, but was caught by Pei Yunhe.

"Am I that scary?"

"Heh." Meng Chuan laughed awkwardly and flattered, "If you say you're scary, then Nan Qiao can't find anyone who's gentle."

That's how it should be.

Pei Yunhe became increasingly dissatisfied with someone's performance in Yilanzhou.

He twirled the phone between his fingers, deciding for himself.

He is not a generous person. If she offends him, she will have to pay a price.

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