Chapter 140 Yan Yiqi x Xie Yue (4)
This time, taking advantage of the Xie family's visit to the capital, the two families sat together to finalize the wedding date.
A month later.
For aristocratic families like the Xie and Yan families, scheduling a wedding a month from now was quite rushed. But Old Master Xie was eager to finalize the matter, so he chose several dates very close to each other.
"...No need to rush. The Yan family has returned to its roots, and the children have completed the major events in their lives by getting married. This is a good thing that comes in pairs." said Mr. Xie.
Old Master Yan thought it made sense. After all, the two children had been engaged for three years, so getting married was not a fast process.
So, no one had any objection anymore.
Xie Yue also found a job quickly.
Her doctoral supervisor liked her very much. When he heard that she wanted to work, he immediately wrote a letter of recommendation for her to work as a human resources manager in a well-known company in Beijing.
The day she got the offer, she called her grandfather and told him about it.
My grandfather was very pleased to hear this and spoke in a pleasant manner.
It was rare for Xie Yue to feel kindness from her grandfather. Her eyes curved and she was about to ask about his health, but the grandfather on the other end of the phone suddenly changed the subject. The next words were like a bucket of cold water poured on her.
"Don't think that finding a job means you are a good, independent granddaughter-in-law. You are still far from it. Not only do you have to perform well at work and make Old Man Yan like you, but you still have to take your husband as the basis of your life and respect and love him, do you understand?" said the grandfather.
Xie Yue's heart turned cold.
Her work was merely something of use to her grandfather, and she received no praise from him, only endless lectures.
Xie Yue had known this for a long time, but she still occasionally had expectations, expectations for her loved ones.
She didn't quite remember what was said afterwards. She felt exhausted when she hung up the phone in a daze.
Just as I leaned towards the bed, I heard a noise at the door.
Xie Yue was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up.
She smoothed her hair and clothes, tidied herself up, and rubbed her face in front of the dressing mirror. She made sure her expression looked the same as usual before leaving the room.
She greeted him with a standard smile: "Why are you back so early?"
"I saw the WeChat message you sent." Yan Yiqi raised the bag in his hand and smiled gently, "Finding a job is a good thing. Let's cook to celebrate."
The hand that took the bag paused in the air for a moment, and when it grasped the bag, its nails immediately dug into it. The voice was also strong, each word was pronounced with emphasis: "...Qing, Zhu?"
She chewed each word with particular hesitation.
Yan Yiqi answered swiftly: "Yes, celebrate."
He closed the door and brought the dishes to the kitchen. The person behind him followed slowly, still in a daze.
Yan Yiqi turned around and leaned against the kitchen counter, looking at her with amusement: "Isn't it too heavy to carry all the time? Or are you worried that I can't cook and will blow up the kitchen?"
The voice is like a clear stream, and even the jokes make people feel like a refreshing breeze.
Xie Yue quickly let go: "No."
She just didn't expect that someone would celebrate her work.
The suppression and denial he received from his grandfather were then praised and affirmed by Yan Yiqi, and it was even worth it for him to cook in person to celebrate.
She had been in Beijing for so many days, and her aunt prepared three meals a day for her, so she had never seen him cook.
The two extremes collided in a short period of time, making her feel dizzy.
Xie Yue avoided his sight, took a breath secretly and suppressed the bitterness in her eyes: "I'll help you."
There was a heavy feeling on her head, Yan Yiqi's palm was pressed against her head.
Xie Yue felt the slight force of the hand tightening, which was so light that it didn't seem to ruffle any of her hair. With the word "OK", she withdrew her hand easily and turned around to organize the food in the bag.
She thought: "He is so smart, he must know that I want to cry."
And I couldn't help but wonder, "Will he think I'm too fragile?"
Xie Yue knew these fanciful thoughts were a reflection of her lack of support from her parents, a sense of inferiority, and her helplessness in a strange city, where she had to rely on her fiancé. But she had to admit that these burdens had gradually diminished, and Yan Yiqi's every word and action, from beginning to end, was nothing but respect, never contempt.
What grew day by day was her dependence on and affection for him.
They had a week left to get married, and it was a done deal.
The deer has a reason to be frantic, so let it ferment.
Auntie got off work early and they were the only ones left at home.
Yan Yiqi prepared a Western meal, accompanied by red wine. Seeing the table full of delicious food, Xie Yue's favorable impression of him was further strengthened - this man was truly wonderful.
They sat facing each other, the silence was so quiet that only the sound of the knife scraping across the meat could be heard. Occasionally, they would clink their glasses together. The meal was a very peaceful one.
Not talking while eating and not talking while sleeping is also a family rule that the Xie family strictly abides by.
Xie Yue is still very happy.
Some people raised their glasses to her, some celebrated for her, and some thought of her.
"Xie Yue." At the end, Xie Yue heard his own name.
"Hmm?" She was startled and looked up at the person opposite her. Yan Yiqi was slowly wiping the corner of his lips.
"We're getting married in a few days, and it seems like we haven't gotten to know each other yet." Yan Yiqi said, "Do you have anything you want to ask me before we get married?"
There is actually nothing wrong with Xie Yue.
There is no such thing as turning back. It is the same whether she moves forward or backward.
So she shook her head.
Yan Yiqi didn't force it and said with a smile, "I have a few questions."
Xie Yue held his breath, wondering what he would ask.
She thought, it was probably her past life and those hobbies.
She had no secrets worth hiding, and no interesting stories to tell. Yan Yiqi would find out after asking a few questions that her life was very rigid and her personality was dull and boring.
But she was still nervous.
Yan Yiqi didn't follow the usual path, and the question he asked had nothing to do with what she had thought about: "Do you want to avoid marriage?"
Xie Yue was stunned for a moment and shook his head: "No."
Indeed, she did not. She enjoyed everything the Xie family brought her, and she should also shoulder the responsibilities of being the daughter of the Xie family.
A voice in my heart immediately asked back, what about you?
Reason stopped her from blurting out anything. Yan Yiqi seemed to understand her hesitation and resolved her confusion. "I don't object to an arranged marriage. It's for the long-term benefit of our family. I've already made up my mind to live without love. My only hope is to be able to treat my future wife with respect."
Xie Yue nodded: "I will be a good wife."
"I'm not saying this to criticize you." Yan Yiqi laughed at her meticulous and serious look. "I have no doubt about this between you and me."
Xie Yue felt a moment of embarrassment when his thoughts were exposed, but all his unpleasant doubts also disappeared.
She was a little embarrassed.
She was not good at drinking, but today she drank a glass of wine for the first time. Although her face was a little redder than usual, she was able to stay sober.
Embarrassment came over me, and heat rushed straight to my forehead.
She looked at the candlelight on the table, and saw its shadow floating on Yan Yiqi's face, feeling dizzy.
"Accepting a marriage arrangement means I'm destined to like someone, and that's the premise. I won't be impulsive or reckless, and I'll always weigh the pros and cons."
Yan Yiqi paused slightly, waiting for her eyes to meet his exactly before he said the next words, "Someone like me is not suitable for love, and perhaps I can't give you the love you want."
Xie Yue froze in place.
It turns out that this is what he wanted to say.
It was hard to describe what it felt like. Xie Yue thought his expression must have been as stiff as his body, which was very ugly.
She should always remain decent. At this time, she should say something and laugh it off, instead of letting the air stagnate for a long time and being unable to take her eyes off him.
I should say something, but I can't.
Yan Yiqi is so smart and can always sense her emotions. How could he not sense the affection she has for him?
He said this out of honesty, he couldn't respond to her feelings.
He wanted her to calm down and cut her losses in time.
Xie Yue thought that it was precisely because Yan Yiqi was such a person that it was difficult for her not to get deeper and deeper into trouble.
She really wanted to cry.
Her tears moved before her facial features.
The moment the warm liquid slid out of her eyes, she regained control of her body. Flusteredly wiping away her tears, she saw through her fingers that he was still waiting for her answer.
What should she say?
You should be polite to him and say, "Okay, I understand what you mean." Or you can deny it with a smile, saying that you don't have such thoughts and just want to be a good wife.
These can all be glossed over.
But she couldn't wipe away her tears, and she couldn't just brush them off, so her voice sounded a little stubborn, even as if she was arguing with him.
"This is my business," she said.
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