Chapter 20 If I don't indulge my wife, who will?
"Someone has fallen into the water!"
One stone stirs up a thousand waves.
The guests in the front hall received the news one after another.
Ji Peiheng had just changed his clothes and came out of the room.
I ran into some people hurrying to the backyard, and from their conversation, I learned that someone had fallen into the water.
"It seems that the one who fell into the water was a girl from the Shi family."
A passerby's words reached Ji Peiheng's ears.
He paused, his brows furrowed, and he turned to head towards the backyard.
The lotus pond in the backyard was already crowded with people.
He walked into the crowd with a stern face.
His presence was so strong that everyone instinctively made way for him.
As the view gradually cleared, the first thing that caught the eye was the woman in the white dress.
Ji Peiheng's gaze was fixed on her, examining her inch by inch, not missing a single detail.
Her hair was dry, her makeup was perfect, and her clothes were neat.
She's alright!
The tense body suddenly relaxed.
His gaze was too sharp.
Shi Yang noticed something and looked over.
Ji Peiheng stood not far away, expressionless, his dark eyes fixed on her, something faintly hidden beneath his deep gaze, flashing by in an instant.
Is it just my imagination?
Why did she seem to see a fleeting hint of nervousness in his eyes?
"Ah Yue, Ah Yue, how are you? Don't scare me."
Ji Jinyu's voice drew Shi Yang's attention.
She stared coldly at the two drenched figures on the ground.
Fortunately, Ji Jinyu provided timely rescue, and Shi Yue woke up after spitting out a mouthful of water.
She grabbed Ji Jinyu's sleeve and cried incessantly.
Ji Jinyu held her in his arms and comforted her repeatedly: "It's okay, it's okay, don't be afraid."
How sincere and heartfelt!
Ji Jinyu looked up and demanded, "Why?"
Shi Yang's lips curled into a mocking smile.
"What...what's going on?" Someone in the crowd whispered, "I heard that the wife of the second young master Ji is having an affair with the eldest young master Ji."
"I've also heard that Young Master Ji was forced to accept this marriage. They seem like a perfect couple, but in reality, they are estranged."
"See that? The one lying on the ground is the one that Young Master Ji truly loves. They seem to be sisters... The two sisters fought over one man and became enemies."
The man was talking happily when someone next to him suddenly nudged him, signaling him to stop.
Only then did the man realize that the person standing next to him was Ji Peiheng.
They fell silent immediately.
The look in his eyes held more sympathy.
The affairs of wealthy families are the most dramatic and gossipy, and everyone is watching the show.
Shi Yang's expression was not good, not because of Ji Jinyu's questioning, but because of the whispers she had heard.
She was also afraid that Ji Peiheng would misunderstand.
A soft laugh suddenly came from the crowd, exceptionally clear.
Ji Peiheng regained his casual and elegant demeanor.
Shi Yang watched him walk towards her step by step, her lips moving as she murmured, "I..."
He spoke first: "Are you alright?"
Shi Yang was stagnant.
The expected questioning didn't come; instead, a word of concern arrived.
Yes, she felt cared for from those three simple words.
Shi Yang shook his head and looked at the ground: "I'm not the one who's in trouble."
Ji Jinyu had already helped Shi Yue up. Shi Yue's face was deathly pale, and she cried out in tears, "Yangyang, I'm your older sister! How could you be so heartless..."
Upon hearing the word "older sister," Shi Yang already felt a physical aversion.
Ji Peiheng stared at Shi Yue with his dark eyes: "Is there something you need?"
His tone was normal, and his eyes showed no emotion, yet Shi Yue felt inexplicably afraid of those eyes.
She lowered her head, feigning weakness: "It's okay."
Ji Peiheng nodded in satisfaction and draped his coat over Shi Yang's thin shoulders: "Big brother, you heard her? She said she's fine. Since she's fine, I'll take Yangyang home first."
Shi Yang looked at his profile so close to hers in surprise. She had caused this scene, and he was justifying taking her home as if nothing had happened.
"Wait a minute." Ji Jinyu's voice was cold: "Shi Yang, you must apologize to A Yue today."
Shi Yue gently tugged at his sleeve: "Ayu, forget it..."
Ji Peiheng nodded seriously: "Indeed, you should apologize." He raised the corners of his lips, his expression gentle, but his voice was icy cold: "Big brother, last time you took advantage of my absence to lure my wife out, causing her to be kidnapped. You really should give me an explanation for this."
Ji Jinyu's face stiffened, and after a long pause, he finally managed to utter, "That was an accident."
The situation was critical that day, and he owed A-Yue a great debt, so he chose A-Yue. After settling A-Yue in, he went back to rescue Shi Yang, but it was too late…
A night breeze blew, and Ji Peiheng gently tucked a stray strand of hair from Shi Yang's temple behind her ear: "Then today's events were also an accident."
Ji Jinyu said, "Pei Heng, indulging her like this will only harm her."
Ji Peiheng scoffed, as if mocking his words.
"If I don't indulge my wife, who will?"
After saying that, he bent down, put his arm under Shi Yang's knees, picked him up, and gave them a mocking look: "Brother, you should mind your own business instead of using your skills."
His arms were so warm and made me feel safe.
Shi Yang stared at his sharp profile. The moonlight caressed his brow, and his long eyelashes cast a shadow, softening his prominent features.
Shi Yang was quite surprised. From the beginning until now, he hadn't questioned her once, but had only protected her.
Ji Jinyu watched as Shi Yang was held in his arms, nestled so obediently in the man's embrace.
The night made the man's figure appear even taller, creating a stark contrast with the petite girl in his arms; they looked so well-matched.
The sight was jarring, and the inexplicable emotions he had felt in front of the car earlier surged back into his mind.
Shi Yue was equally unable to stand it. She couldn't understand why Ji Peiheng would protect a woman that other men didn't want.
Shi Yue tugged at his sleeve: "Jin Yu, I'm so cold."
Ji Jinyu snapped out of her daze: "I'll take you back."
After such an incident, they were no longer in the mood to attend the banquet.
After saying goodbye to Madam Bai, Shi Yang was carried back to the car.
The car headed towards home.
She was still wearing his coat.
His coat carried the crisp scent of cedar that he always wore.
It smells wonderful.
The car sped along the street, the streetlights, trees, and buildings on both sides rushing past like phantoms.
Looking back on their marriage, everything Ji Peiheng had done seemed different from what she had imagined.
She suddenly realized that this marriage...
It seems alright.
She turned and stared at him.
Just then, his gaze turned to me: "Stealing my eye again?"
Shi Yang nodded: "Yes, because you're good-looking."
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