The two stopped in front of a detached villa area. Jiang Yuan glanced at the luxuriously decorated villas designed with Apocalypse Technology and asked, "Mentor, which one do you live in?"

"Everyone stay!"

Liu Zhaodi unlocked the door in one swift motion, while Jiang Yuan was still muttering, "What do you mean by 'everyone lives here'?"

“I’ve already bought this place. The smaller ones next door were originally intended for the other two Divine Realm mentors from the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce, but they haven’t arrived yet, so you can stay in any of them!” Liu Zhaodi said and walked straight to the middle building. She has never been picky about food, clothing, housing, or transportation. After all, she has never suffered any hardship since she was a child, and she herself couldn’t stand living in a small bungalow.

Jiang Yuan stomped his foot on the ground, then nodded and said, "Not bad, there's also a Heavenly Spirit-level Spirit Gathering Array buried underground!"

"You live next door!" Liu Zhaodi tossed over a bunch of keys.

Jiang Yuan slapped the key back and said, "Since the assistant is going to stay by my side all the time, then of course we'll live together!"

After saying that, Jiang Yuan slipped into the villa before Liu Zhaodi. Upon seeing this, Liu Zhaodi couldn't help but smile, but she quickly hid it.

"Tell me, why did you suddenly come to Huasheng Academy as a tutor?" Jiang Yuan asked Liu Zhaodi with his legs propped up on the coffee table, acting like the boss at home.

Liu Zhaodi turned her face, a dangerous glint in her eyes, and said in a deep voice, "You're asking me?"

"Besides you and me, who else could I possibly ask here?" Jiang Yuan avoided eye contact with Liu Zhaodi.

"Jiang, say it again!" Liu Zhaodi raised her voice.

Jiang Yuan's expression changed. This was another attempt to bring up academic credits. Without saying a word, he put his feet down and immediately went over to greet him, saying obsequiously, "Professor, please have a seat."

"You're smart to know what's good for you! But what did you ask me just now?!" Liu Zhaodi threatened, grinding her teeth as she sat on the sofa.

"Hmm..." Jiang Yuan was silent for a moment, then quickly said, "I'm just curious, why did you suddenly decide to become a teacher at Huasheng Academy, a job that's both tough and tiring!"

"Since I can't be someone's wife, I'll be a teacher!" Liu Zhaodi made no attempt to hide her thoughts. As long as they were in this villa area filled with shielding arrays, even a powerful companion god wouldn't be able to hear their conversation.

"Zhao Di, do you know that this will put you and me in danger?" Jiang Yuan said with a wry smile. He himself could take risks, but he would never let his woman take risks.

"Are you worried about your own safety or mine?" Liu Zhaodi cut to the chase, her expression resolute. "If you're worried about my safety, then you don't need to!"

"Zhao Di!"

Jiang Yuan walked over and squatted down in front of Liu Zhaodi, then tightly grasped her hand and said, "I haven't had a chance to explain to you before, but I want to take this opportunity..."

"Don't speak!" Liu Zhaodi reached out and blocked Jiang Yuan's path. After he remained silent, she withdrew her hand and said, "I'm just asking you, if you had to choose between me and Bu Yao, who would you choose?"

Jiang Yuan took a deep breath. He knew that Liu Zhaodi would ask this question one day, and he had imagined countless times how to answer her. The best answer would be to say Liu Zhaodi's name without hesitation. But now, when he was actually facing Liu Zhaodi, he couldn't bring himself to say the answer that had been so perfect in his mind.

"Phew!" Liu Zhaodi shook off Jiang Yuan's hand and urged again, "Speak!"

"I can't give up Bu Yao and Xiao Xiao, and I can't give up you!" Jiang Yuan no longer hesitated and gave his most honest and selfish answer.

"You've even forgotten how to lie! When did you, Jiang Yuan, become so honest?!" Liu Zhaodi stood up abruptly, her expression a mixture of embarrassment and anger.

"I don't want to lie to you anymore, except for life and death!" Jiang Yuan always felt guilty towards Liu Zhaodi. Whether it was using her or driving her away from Nancheng, she had suffered too much.

Liu Zhaodi had already forgiven Jiang Yuan after his several heartfelt confessions. Now, she was just making a fuss because she wanted him to pay attention to her feelings. The saying "the squeaky wheel gets the grease" applies to love as well. If she always went along with him, he would lose his sense of crisis.

"Okay, I won't force you to make a choice, but I need to know one more thing!" Liu Zhaodi chose to compromise. After thinking for a while and calming down, she said, "For you, who is more important, me or Bu Yao?"

"You!" Jiang Yuan blurted out without thinking.

He and Bu Yao didn't get together because of love at first. It was only after a long period of companionship that their passion ignited. However, they both agreed that their connection was still Xiao Xiao, so this issue was not something to consider.

"You're more important than me, and you still want me to be your stepmother, you big bastard!" Liu Zhaodi was so angry that tears were almost streaming down her face, but the softening of her tone proved that her anger had subsided.

Jiang Yuan couldn't help but hug Liu Zhaodi when he saw her eyes were red. Unexpectedly, Liu Zhaodi was even more proactive than him, not only wrapping her arms tightly around his neck, but also wrapping her legs around him.

"In this life, I, Jiang Yuan, have chosen you, Liu Zhaodi!"

Jiang Yuan and Liu Zhaodi looked into each other's eyes and said those words. He knew he was sorry to Liu Zhaodi, but often an "I love you" is far more effective than an "I'm sorry".

Liu Zhaodi brought her cheek closer, and as their lips touched, she blew a breath into Jiang Yuan's mouth and said quietly, "All talk and no action!"

"Yeah?"

Jiang Yuan picked up Liu Zhaodi and carried her towards the kitchen. This action startled Liu Zhaodi, who immediately exclaimed, "You bastard, what are you planning to do by carrying me to the kitchen?"

"What else can be done in the kitchen?" Jiang Yuan asked, continuing his steps.

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