Chapter 10 (11)
After closing the door, Bai Yuankai walked towards Yu Jia. He was particularly handsome today, second only to Huang Qi.
Yu Jia stood up to leave.
No, we can’t be alone together, she was worried, wondering if there was a small door nearby.
"Wait a minute." He caught up, "Just a few words."
It's hard to escape.
Yu Jia had no choice but to turn around and hold on to the velvet chair with one hand, as if he couldn't stand steadily and needed to hold on.
"Yu Jia," he called her by her full name, sounding very serious. "What I'm going to say next is the result of my careful consideration over this period of time. It's completely serious, earnest, responsible, and sincere."
Yu Jia instinctively wanted to escape. She already knew roughly what he wanted to say. Once these words were spoken, they could not be taken back, so it was better to hide them.
She smiled and said there was something else going on.
Yuan Kai stopped him and said, "Just give me a few minutes."
Yu Jia had no choice but to turn around and sit down, putting one arm on the back of the chair.
Bai Yuankai said affectionately, "When we first met, you were everyone's eldest sister, and I was Yu Shuang's friend. We got along very well, but there couldn't have been any stories. My impression of you was that you were a classically polite woman. You were always reserved, gentle, and well-mannered. You knew Kunqu Opera, could cook, and took good care of everyone." He swallowed, "Later, as we got to know each other more, I really admired you. You had something that little girls didn't have. We are both kind, and there is a pure world deep in our hearts... Yu Jia, what I said in the restaurant that day was not a joke, nor was it a shield to repel the enemy. I know you understand what I mean, and I have feelings, but you keep avoiding it. Maybe you don't have much self-confidence, and you are restricted by the common views and rules of society. Should a divorced woman marry an older man? Should a woman with children not marry a man without children? Life is short. Don't be controlled by these rules. Feel with your heart."
Yu Jia wanted to say no.
Bai Yuankai continued, "I think this is God's arrangement. If Brother Di were still here, I wouldn't have any unrealistic ideas. But now he's gone. You're single, and I'm single too, so what's the problem? Why not give it a try? What makes two people go on together is the compatibility of their souls. I hope you can give me a chance, and give yourself a chance too." He waved his hand gently, "Don't get me wrong, I'm not asking us to do something right away, or to establish a certain relationship. I just hope there's a beginning. A man should have at least four women in his life." He also started to talk about that theory, "first love, confidant, mistress, and wife." He paused, his Adam's apple moving, "Forget about first love." He chuckled, "I hope to start with a confidant and move forward slowly."
Yu Jia sat there, her heart about to jump out. Of course she could guess what Yuan Kai meant, but what she didn't expect was his sincerity! Sincerity! Innocent! She felt as if her internal organs were washed clean, painful and touching. But how could she possibly agree to anything with him? First love, confidant, lover, wife... layer by layer, she agreed to be a confidant, and then, the wheel turned, would she be a lover and a wife next? She considered herself to be just an ordinary woman who couldn't be more ordinary. Yes, there are people who have this courage. But it won't be her. However, at this moment, she couldn't avoid her feelings. She seemed to be bathed in the sun and the fragrance of flowers, her heart pounding a little bit. Is it love? She felt as if she was ten years younger in an instant. So unreal. It's okay to have had the feeling, it's okay to have been moved...
Yu Jia took a deep breath, one, two, three. She had to respond. At this point, she had to talk it out, to make it clear, so they could continue to be ordinary friends. After a while, she finally calmed down.
He looked at her.
She smiled and said, "Thank you." After a pause, she continued, "Thank you for giving me confidence, comfort, and courage. I hope that when I'm very old, I can tell my grandchildren, 'Did you know? When grandma was young, she was pursued by an exceptionally good man.'"
Yuan Kai also laughed. It didn't sound good.
Yu Jia stood up, holding the table with one hand, "Xiaobai, people's ideas change at every stage. For example, in the past I thought that being a good housewife, educating children well, and supporting my husband was enough. But now I no longer think so. As a woman, it is not just about love, family, and children. I am very fortunate that, although I stumbled, I have already walked that road. I don't want to go through it again, even with a man who is infinitely tolerant, very outstanding, very capable and kind, and whom I admire very much. We are out of step, you know? You deserve a better girl." At this point, Yu Jia sighed, "Many things are good to think about, and they don't necessarily have to happen. Let the beauty stay in beauty, stay in this moment, okay?" Her voice was soft and her attitude was firm.
"But..." Bai Yuankai still wanted to fight for it.
Yu Jia stretched out his finger and shushed, "No buts, this moment is eternity."
Yuan Kai added: "Then I need a moment."
"What?" She didn't understand.
"A moment. A moment that belongs to us." He moved closer, lowering his head.
Yu Jia blushed. I'm afraid he wants a kiss.
His noble head lowered again, his lips moving closer. Yu Jia didn't move, and her flesh tensed. Oh, God. When was the last time this happened? She couldn't remember.
She was torn between her conscience and her own desires. Although she was single and no longer had a husband, Yu Jia had always criticized herself for being a married woman. How could she kiss a young man? She was her mother... her older sister... her middle-aged...
Bo——
Soft and sticky.
There was a noise outside. Startled, Yu Jia quickly pushed Yuan Kai away. The children who had been watching the show tumbled in. There were Xiqian, Sisi, Haoyu, Zhengyu, and Chuner. Their expressions of astonishment were like those of children who had just taken their first hygiene class.
Yu Jia ran downstairs in shame. Sisi, Chun'er, Haoyu, and Zhengyu followed her downstairs. Back on the lawn, Sisi was the first to catch up with her mother. The first thing she asked was, "Mom, is Teacher Bai going to be my stepfather?"
Yu Jia scolded, "Don't talk nonsense!"
Sisi chased after her, "Mom, I saw everything." Her expression was a little cynical, "Don't worry, I absolutely support you. Love is the greatest."
Yu Jia told her to stop talking nonsense. The rejection was real, and the kiss was real too. She didn't know how to explain it to her daughter.
In the room on the second floor, Yuan Kai wanted to chase Yu Jia, but was stopped by Han Xiqian. "Senior, you are not kidding." She said rudely, "Then you can kiss her."
Bai Yuankai pushed her away and said seriously, "It has nothing to do with you." He was about to go out.
"I like senior!" Xi Qian shouted behind him, "I want to date and marry senior." She was not afraid.
Bai Yuankai stopped, turned his head slightly, glanced at her, and quickly walked out. He just thought she was a rebellious girl.
Han Xiqian stood dejectedly in the room, filled with resentment. Why?! On what grounds?! What kind of taste! Could she lose to a middle-aged woman?! Turning around, she saw Haoyu standing before her.
"Who are you going to marry?" Haoyu asked, also forced into a corner.
"Anyway, it's not you." Xi Qian pushed him away and rushed out.
"You are as old as he is." Haoyu followed.
"Yu Rui will still marry my dad!" Xi Qian said, "Age doesn't matter. It's a family tradition! We like older men! What do you think? I don't agree!"
"Then what should I do?"
"Go away!" Han Xiqian rushed downstairs like a gust of wind, her eyes red.
Xiqian ran over to Yu Rui. "What's wrong? Who bullied you?" she asked. She saw Xiqian's eyes were red. From now on, she was the mistress of this family, and it was her duty to take good care of them.
"He," Xi Qian sniffed, "He rejected me."
"Who is so bold?" Rui asked.
"Bai Yuankai!"
Yu Rui was startled. Little girl, why pick on him when there are so many other people to pick on?
"Okay, stop it," she said with a smile.
"Why are you accusing me of making trouble?" Xi Qian yelled. "I thought you were the most reasonable person."
"There's too big a gap between you two. First of all, your ages are not suitable."
"What's inappropriate about that? Aren't there still huge differences between you and my dad?"
Yu Rui still smiled. She held Xi Qian's hand and said, "Time is relative. There's a huge gap between 20 and 40. But the gap between 30 and 50 is smaller. 50 and 70, smaller still. And there's basically no gap between 70 and 90."
"Then I'll wait until I'm thirty to find him! Don't rush me to find someone!" After saying that, Han Xiqian ran out. She didn't care about her dad's wedding.
On the lawn, people were standing in groups of three or five, talking.
Yu Jia escaped, but had nowhere to go, so she ran to Yu Shuang. Kang Long and Yu Shuang were already holding hands. They both smiled and greeted Sister Jia.
Yu Jia took a gulp of sparkling wine to calm herself. Bai Yuankai also came over, his face showing no trace of what had just happened. Seeing Shuang and Long holding hands, he hurriedly congratulated them. Yu Jia stood aside, silent. After congratulating her, Yuankai nodded at her.
After a while, Yu Rui and Han Guang came over to greet them. A few friends gathered together. Yu Rui said with a smile, "It would be nice if Sister Meng were here too." Han Guang asked, "Is she still in Myanmar?" Yu Rui replied, "Of course she is. Sister Meng is just like that. She fights to the death against anything she catches."
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