Su Niannian couldn't believe it was all real, as if she were in a dream, afraid that if she blinked, all this beauty would vanish like bubbles in an instant.
She had to admit that at that moment, she was like a greedy child, indulging in all of this.
Feeling the endless tenderness and love from Si Lijue, as gentle as a spring breeze, she knew very clearly that none of this was an illusion.
Si Lijue confessed his feelings, which he had suppressed for many days, to Su Niannian, and instantly felt much lighter.
He saw that Su Niannian not only did not reject his confession, but also gladly accepted him.
He then realized that she loved him just as much. Even after five years of separation, he still held a very important place in her heart. This realization brought him joy and, more than anything, satisfaction.
He tightened his grip on Su Niannian, holding her close in his arms until they were completely sealed together.
It's as if this will bring their hearts closer and deepen their feelings.
After an unknown amount of time, Su Niannian was out of breath and pushed Si Lijue's embrace away.
Her face flushed, and she said softly, "Honey, listen to me, go downstairs and meet Miss Shen first. It's not good to keep her waiting." Her voice trailed off, and her tone sounded coquettish.
Si Lijue felt a sweet warmth in his heart, as if he had eaten honey, as she called him "husband" repeatedly.
A mocking smile played on his lips as he half-jokingly said, "Wife, how can you be so carefree as to let me go see other women alone, especially so late at night? Aren't you afraid I might spark something with them and something inappropriate might happen?"
He was just teasing Su Niannian, but he didn't have any romantic feelings for Shen Xinyi.
Otherwise, Su Niannian wouldn't have been involved.
Su Niannian deliberately glared at the man in front of her, feigning unhappiness, and asked, "Would you do that? Husband, I want to hear the truth."
"I...of course not." Si Lijue smiled and denied it outright.
He wouldn't invite trouble. If he continued teasing her and upset the woman in front of him, it would be a big problem, and it would be difficult to coax her back then.
Su Niannian raised an eyebrow, looking smug. "That's good then."
Taking the opportunity, Si Lijue pressed further, "If I really have an affair with another woman, will my wife be angry?"
He has always had his own set of principles; he either likes something or he doesn't, and no one can force him to.
If he doesn't like Su Niannian, even if she gets drunk and climbs into his bed, and even gives birth to his child, he definitely won't marry her if he doesn't want to.
After all, no one in this world can force him to do something he doesn't want to do.
Since Si Lijue has now chosen to marry Su Niannian and intends to be her husband for life, he must have truly accepted her and fallen completely in love with her to do so.
Su Niannian, contrary to her usual behavior, reached out and wrapped her arms around Si Lijue's neck, stood on tiptoe, and whispered in his ear, "I know you won't betray me, at least not right now, so of course I'm not angry."
Before Si Lijue could react, she planted a kiss on his cheek, then pushed him away, winked playfully at the man in front of her, and urged, "You'd better hurry up and go down! If you keep dawdling, Miss Shen might really start crying."
Si Lijue was first kissed by the person in his arms. Just as he was about to respond, Su Niannian pushed him away ruthlessly, leaving him feeling somewhat disappointed.
He had no idea that Su Niannian had such a warm-hearted side, eagerly pushing her man towards someone else.
How much does she trust him? Isn't she afraid at all that he might be seduced by someone else?
He trembled a few times, wanting to say something, but seeing Su Niannian waving for him to go downstairs, he said in a somewhat unpleasant tone, "Fine, I'll go down, I'll go down right away." After saying that, he angrily turned and walked downstairs.
"..."
As Su Niannian watched his receding figure, she felt that he looked very angry.
However, she couldn't understand why he was angry for no reason, since he was the one who agreed to chat with Shen Xinyi first.
A man's heart is truly unfathomable!
Su Niannian lay alone on the bed, absentmindedly scrolling through videos on her phone to pass the time, quietly waiting for the two people downstairs to finish their conversation as soon as possible.
Si Lijue went downstairs, walked straight to the sofa, plopped down opposite Shen Xinyi, and said bluntly, "You can tell me what you want to talk about now."
Shen Xinyi was drinking tea alone, pondering how she could persuade Si Lijue to change his mind and not marry Su Niannian, but instead marry her instead.
While she was lost in thought, Si Lijue sat down opposite her and, without any restraint, asked her directly why she wanted to chat with him. His tone was somewhat polite and distant, as if the two of them were not familiar with each other at all, which made Shen Xinyi feel a little sad.
She took a deep breath, barely suppressing her dissatisfaction, and cautiously asked, "Li Jue, are you really determined to marry that woman, Su Niannian?"
“Hmm!” Si Lijue uttered a simple syllable from his throat.
Recalling how Su Niannian had just snuggled in his arms, a smile appeared in his eyes as he murmured to himself, "She's wonderful. I feel very satisfied and happy to have married her."
Shen Xinyi had never seen Si Lijue speak so highly of a woman before; this was the first time.
She looked at the man opposite her in disbelief, and said in a trembling voice, "What about me? You know perfectly well how I feel about you."
Li Jue, I love you, I have always loved you deeply.
Although I've been living abroad all these years, my love for you has never changed.
Could you please reconsider your choice of marriage partner for my sake?
"Don't worry, as long as you agree to marry me, I won't dislike the child you have with Su Niannian; I will treat him as my own."
She was mentally prepared to try to be a good stepmother for Si Lijue's sake. As long as Si Lijue was willing to marry her, she could wholeheartedly accept Xibao and treat him well.
Unfortunately, the man in front of her wouldn't give her that chance.
Si Lijue looked at Shen Xinyi's pitiful little eyes, which were brimming with tears, but remained unmoved.
As she spoke tenderly, my heart remained as calm as a still lake, without a ripple.
He didn't want to give Shen Xinyi any illusions at all, and decisively refused.
"No, Xinyi, I've always seen you as my younger sister, and I've never had any romantic feelings for you."
Besides, I told you these things eight years ago: we're only meant to be friends, and I hope you won't waste your time on me.
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