Chapter 199 So you're jealous?

Ye Qingning scoffed indifferently: "You've misunderstood. I'd love for you to marry Shen Lanxiao. That way, I'll have one less rival in love, and my husband and I can live a smoother life."

Lin Younan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he loosened his grip a little. Ye Qingxue hissed and gasped, "Younan, you're hurting me!"

Lin Younan loosened his grip and reached out to pat Ye Qingxue's head: "Good girl, it wasn't on purpose."

Because of Ye Qingning's words, Ye Qingxue was also wondering, and for a moment she still had a long face: "It hurts!"

In that instant, Lin Feiyan had already approached. He directly grabbed Ye Qingning's hand and said gently, "Silly girl, no matter what Shen Lanxiao chooses, you will never have her as a rival in love."

Ye Qingning was stunned for a moment before realizing that she had been so engrossed in arguing with someone that she hadn't noticed the man had already arrived.

So how much did he hear?

In any case, he must have heard that "my husband and I" thing, right?

A blush visibly crept onto Ye Qingning's face, but she naturally maintained her composure and persona in front of Lin Younan and Ye Qingxue: "Husband, I knew you were the best."

Lin Feiyan was clearly soothed by her soft words, and even his dismissal was exceptionally gentle: "You can get out now."

Still caught up in her own emotions, Ye Qingxue snorted, shook off Lin Younan's hand, and got up to leave.

Although reason told her she couldn't let Ye Qingning laugh at her, she just wanted to throw a little tantrum in front of Lin Feiyan.

Having been together for so long, she knew Lin Younan's personality very well; his competitive nature towards Lin Feiyan had permeated every detail.

Including emotional aspects.

Therefore, she was confident that this little temper tantrum would not only not make Lin Younan angry, but would instead stimulate his competitive spirit, thus making him treat her even better.

Compared to Ye Qingxue, Lin Younan was much more nonchalant: "I haven't wished my sister-in-law a happy birthday yet. Let's have a meal together sometime."

Ye Qingning gave him an awkward smile: "Sorry, I don't have time or appetite to eat with you. Goodbye."

Lin Younan chuckled softly, patted Lin Feiyan on the shoulder, and strode away.

Lin Feiyan frowned, raised his hand and dusted off his shoulder, as if trying to brush away the dust of nothingness.

Ye Qingning finally breathed a sigh of relief after watching Ye Qingxue and Lin Younan disappear into the garden, feeling completely refreshed.

"Why did it take you so long to come back? I was so annoyed by their constant buzzing." She said with a hint of irritation.

Lin Feiyan gently stroked her hand for a moment, then said with a smile, "I see you're having a lot of fun roasting people."

A strange sensation came from the back of her hand. Ye Qingning belatedly realized that her hand was still holding the man's palm. The corners of her lips involuntarily curled up: "Bored, huh..."

The fingertips felt the smooth, supple touch of her skin. Lin Feiyan said softly, "You seemed to have called me 'husband' just now."

The blush that had just faded from Ye Qingning's face instantly returned: "That was... in a moment of panic."

Lin Feiyan stared intently at her: "I do hope that you can..."

Ye Qingning stamped her foot: "Lin Feiyan..."

"I think I also heard you call me Ayan." Lin Feiyan's lips curled up slightly: "I like that nickname too."

Ye Qingning: "..."

So, Mr. Lin, are you here to settle scores later?

Ahhh!

Why do you remember so clearly what happened in the heat of the moment?

Ye Qingning pulled her hand out of his palm and sat down in the chair, swirling her wine glass to hide her guilt: "I've heard that Shen Lanxiao is your childhood sweetheart!"

Lin Feiyan raised an eyebrow slightly, his empty fingertips gently twirling something: "So you're jealous?"

Ye Qingning retorted, "I didn't!"

Lin Feiyan sensed a hint of insincerity in her tone and chuckled to himself.

It's good that she's willing to be jealous of other women.

Seeing the man's smitten expression, Ye Qingning knew that no matter how she explained, it would just sound like she was covering up, so she simply admitted, "Can't I be jealous?"

"Of course," Lin Fei said with a smile. "I'd be very happy."

Ye Qingning: "..."

She gave a soft hum and took a big gulp of red wine. The taste dispelled the melancholy in her heart. She waved her hand and said, "Serve the food. I'm not full yet."

I was already about 80% full, but it was still quite unpleasant to have a perfectly good dinner ruined like this.

Therefore, Ye Qingning planned to give her birthday party a perfect ending.

Especially since we haven't even had cake yet!

Lin Feiyan made a phone call to Uncle Lin, and five minutes later someone arrived pushing a dessert cart, followed by two neatly dressed groups of people, all servants of the mansion.

Everyone stood in the flower corridor, and Lin Feiyan unveiled the pink silk cloth covering the dessert cart, revealing a blue, white, pink and purple birthday cake.

The 12-inch multi-tiered cake wasn't particularly large, but it was exquisitely crafted. On top of the cake were two dancing fondant figures, their expressions immersive and lifelike.

Ye Qingning gave Lin Feiyan a reproachful look: "I thought you had forgotten about the cake."

"How could that be?" Lin Feiyan took the lighter and lit the candle: "Remember to make a wish when you blow out the candle."

Ye Qingning nodded: "I understand."

She stood before the candle, clasped her hands together, and silently prayed, "I hope Mr. Lin..."

Ye Qingning was taken aback. This was her birthday wish, so why was Lin Feiyan the first person that popped into her mind?

She shook her head: "I hope I can get one..."

No, no, why is she thinking about love again?

She clearly wanted to focus on her career!

She shook her head again: "I hope my future..."

Oh no, what should she do? She wants a bright and promising future, a beautiful and sincere love, and she also wants Lin Feiyan to be happy...

She opened her eyes a crack, and all she could see was Lin Feiyan's gentle, smiling face as he looked at her.

Suddenly, a thought struck her. She opened her eyes, looked at Lin Feiyan, and said, "I'm giving you my birthday wish. Make your wish now."

"For me?"

“Yes.” Ye Qingning nodded: “I was a little unhappy on your birthday so I forgot to let you make a wish. I’m making it up to you this time.”

Lin Feiyan smiled and asked, "And what about you?"

"Didn't you say I could have two birthdays? I'll grant you that next time."

Lin Feiyan nodded: "Alright."

Anyway, he does have a wish he wants to tell the whole world.

So Lin Feiyan clasped his hands in a respectful gesture and said, "I hope Qingqing and I can grow old together..."

"Hey, don't say it out loud..." Ye Qingning raised her hand to cover the man's mouth, but it was too late. The touch of her fingers was his warm lips. Ye Qingning suddenly withdrew her hand, her face turning bright red: "Wishes won't come true if you say them out loud."

Lin Feiyan raised an eyebrow: "So you're afraid this wish won't come true?"