The Yuan family hadn't eaten yet, so Du Yuhan encouraged everyone to chat while she went to cook.
It's a rare occasion that both of Yuan's elders are here today, so Du Yuhan is preparing a more lavish dinner.
I stewed wild rabbit and pheasant, and also stir-fried several seasonal vegetables.
Han Yixian, sitting in his wheelchair, said, "Uncle, Aunt, it's best not to announce that I can stand up yet. We can talk about it when I'm fully recovered. I also want to focus on rehabilitation during this time and don't want anyone to bother me."
Han Xiuqin nodded and said, "You're right. If word gets out, many people will come to see you, and it will definitely disturb your recovery. Let's keep this to ourselves for now. We'll talk about it again when you're fully recovered. By then, you might already be back in Kyoto."
But I'll have to call your father later to make him happy. I'll also tell him to keep it a secret.
The Yuan family ate dinner in the courtyard before going home. Yuan Qiwen also went home. His bicycle was still at home; he was going home to stay that night.
In the days that followed, Han Yixian persisted in exercising every day, and the time he spent walking gradually increased.
Once he was able to stand up, he was no longer confined to the small courtyard. He often went fishing by the river with Du Yuhan.
Zhou Zhengye had been busy with work and hadn't come to the courtyard during this time, so he didn't know that Han Yixian was able to stand up again.
Since Han Yixian confessed his feelings for Du Yuhan to Zhou Zhengye last time, Zhou Zhengye seems to have intentionally reduced the number of times he comes to the courtyard.
Han Yixian understood Zhou Zhengye's feelings and knew he needed to adjust his emotions. However, he wouldn't give up Du Yuhan.
Han Yixian thoroughly enjoyed this carefree time with Du Yuhan.
His legs are getting stronger, and he can walk for longer periods of time. As long as he keeps exercising, he will soon return to his previous condition.
His leg is healing quickly now, and he will be able to bring happiness to Du Yuhan in the future. He has decided not to wait any longer.
He decided to confess his feelings to Du Yuhan directly.
He wanted to use this time of recuperation to firmly bind Du Yuhan's heart to him. That way, he wouldn't be afraid even if Zhou Zhengye came to compete with him.
He believed that once Du Yuhan accepted him, she would never change her mind.
That morning, Han Yi made preparations and assigned Liu Gang a task, sending him away.
He sat down in the living room and called out to Du Yuhan, "Yuhan, come here, I have something to tell you."
Du Yuhan thought Han Yixian had something important to ask her to do, so she quickly walked up to him and asked, "Brother Han, is there something you need me to do?"
Han Yi patted the sofa next to him and said, "Sit down, sit down and let's talk."
Upon hearing this, Du Yuhan obediently sat down on the sand dune and waited for Han Yixian to explain.
Han Yixian said, "Yuhan, I feel my legs are getting better and better, and I should be able to recover to their original state soon."
Du Yuhan nodded and said, "Your leg will definitely recover."
Han Yi nodded and said, "I completely believe you. Yuhan, I like you, I've liked you for a long time, and I'm very happy when I'm with you. You used to take care of me, so how about I take care of you from now on? I'll take care of you for the rest of my life."
Du Yuhan didn't expect Han Yixian to say this to her. She knew what Han Yixian meant, but she was really conflicted.
It would be a lie to say that she had absolutely no feelings for Han Yixian.
Han Yixian is excellent in appearance, ability, and character. He is a high-quality man, a promising prospect, and the kind of marriage partner every woman dreams of.
However, Han Yixian's social status meant that his wife could not be an ordinary person; at the very least, her family background and social standing could not be low.
Otherwise, it wouldn't pass through Han Yixian's mother's hands.
Du Yuhan felt it was impossible for Han Yixian's mother to accept her.
If she insisted on marrying Han Yixian, she might face humiliation or even persecution. It could also implicate her family. She didn't want to harm her family for her own happiness.
This is also why she did not respond to Han Yixian's repeated attempts to curry favor.
Han Yixian held Du Yuhan's hand and looked at her shy, blushing face with deep affection. Du Yuhan, who had been silent for a long time, continued, "Yuhan, actually I've known for a long time that you are the little wife that my aunt found for me."
Upon hearing this, Du Yuhan asked in surprise, "You, how did you know?"
Looking at Du Yuhan's surprised face, Han Yixian smiled and said, "I knew a long time ago. Qiliang noticed that I liked you and told me about this, which you had been keeping from me from the beginning."
You have no idea how happy I was. You gave me hope, courage, and strength during the darkest and most helpless time of my life. You helped me regain my confidence and pull myself together. These days spent with you have been the happiest time of my life. You are the best gift God has given me.
Since you started taking care of me under the guise of being my fiancée, from now on you are my rightful fiancée. I'll come back for you after I've settled things in Kyoto. We'll get married when you turn eighteen.
Du Yuhan was speechless with shock at Han Yixian's words. Good heavens, so Han Yixian already knew about her agreement with Aunt Han, and that she had come under the guise of being his wife.
This is so embarrassing!
Du Yuhan said, somewhat embarrassed and annoyed, "Why didn't you say so sooner? Do you find me funny every day?"
Han Yixian shook his head and said, "After I found out, I told Qiliang to keep it a strict secret. Even my aunt doesn't know that I already know about this. I was just afraid that you would feel uncomfortable in front of me, so I didn't tell you about it. I was afraid of pushing you further away."
I hope you can gradually accept me. I hope you can give me a chance, considering my efforts. I don't want to force you into this. I hope you genuinely accept and like me, just as I like you.
Du Yuhan's cheeks turned from rosy to bright red, and even her ears turned red.
Looking at Du Yuhan's adorable face, Han Yixian couldn't help but hug her. The moment her fragrant, soft body nestled in his arms, he felt incredibly satisfied and joyful.
Du Yuhan was even more bewildered by Han Yixian's sudden action. Her ear was pressed against Han Yixian's chest, and she could feel his heart pounding violently inside.
At this moment, the composure she had cultivated in her previous life allowed Du Yuhan to quickly calm down.
Du Yuhan processed the information she had suddenly received and tried to calm herself down. She couldn't be swayed by Han Yixian's sweet words.
She had never considered being with Han Yixian, nor was it her original intention. Although a slight liking did exist in her heart, it wasn't very deep.
She's not a real little girl; she has a strong heart. She's also long past the age where she values love above all else.
Love can never escape reality. A marriage between two people involves two families, so she must be cautious.
Han Yixian's family was more powerful than Zhou Zhengye's, and her mother was more influential and assertive than Zhou Zhengye's mother.
She will never repeat the mistakes of her past life.
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