When the sunlight of the next day filtered through the gaps in the curtains, gradually spilling into the bedroom, Xiao Yufan finally opened his slightly dazed eyes…
For the past year, sleeping soundly until morning had been a luxury for Xiao Yufan. Fortunately, he had persisted bit by bit, enduring hardship until sweetness arrived. Now, he cherished this ordinary life even more.
A faint, delicate fragrance drifted into the bedroom, and a calm, faint smile curved Xiao Yufan’s lips—a warmth mixed with a touch of sweetness…
“You’re really enjoying your leisure, should I bring breakfast directly to you, Your Highness?”
Yu Yihan’s lively voice floated in, and then the bedroom door was gently pushed open. Their eyes met, and both froze momentarily. Then, the bedroom door was slammed shut by Yu Yihan…
“Damn, even lying down I get hit by a bullet. This seems to have nothing to do with me…”
Looking down at the rather noticeable little tent in his pants, Xiao Yufan was at a loss for words. He hadn’t expected Yu Yihan to suddenly walk in. After all, the two of them rarely entered each other’s bedrooms previously.
Shaking his head bitterly, he knew there was no need to explain such a situation—it was a completely normal reaction. Who could blame him for being caught at such an awkward moment…
Meanwhile, Yu Yihan, having stepped out of the bedroom, had a faint flush on her face. In her heart, she had already cursed Xiao Yufan mercilessly. Although she knew it was her fault just now, thinking back to that scene made her clench her teeth in fury.
“Cousin, are you sick? Why is your face so red? Hasn’t Yufan gotten up yet…”
“I… I’m fine. I just felt a bit hot. That guy hasn’t gotten up yet; it would be better if he just stayed asleep. Pervert,流氓,变态…”
Translated into English:
“I… I’m fine. I just felt a little warm. That guy hasn’t woken up yet; it’s better if he stays asleep. Pervert, jerk, creep…”
She heaped every dirty word she could think of onto Xiao Yufan before finally exhaling in relief. But immediately afterward, she felt the strange gaze from Qin Menglu.
“Could it be that Yufan molested you in the bedroom just now? Otherwise, why would you be so angry so early in the morning…”
She paused first, then looking at Yu Yihan’s blushing face, Qin Menglu seemed to have just realized something and murmured teasingly.
“I didn’t dare to molest anyone. I just accidentally exposed myself early this morning, so…”
“How can you still talk about it…” Hearing their conversation, Xiao Yufan, having just stepped out of the bedroom, felt a surge of desire. But before he could finish speaking, Yu Yihan cut in with a look of mock anger.
Helplessly shrugging his shoulders, Xiao Yufan shifted his gaze, but when he saw the table full of beautifully presented dishes, he looked over in surprise, his eyes landing on Qin Menglu, who was smiling beside Yu Yihan…
Xiao Yufan clearly remembered the shocking scene when this girl had first attempted cooking. But now, it seemed that Qin Menglu’s culinary skills had improved significantly—the aroma alone was enough to make one drool.
“These… are all made by you?” Xiao Yufan asked tentatively, not hiding his admiration. A breakfast this lavish was something he hadn’t seen in nearly a year—it would have been enough for a month’s worth of meals for him.
“If you don’t like it, Yufan, I can remake it for you…”
Misunderstanding Xiao Yufan’s tone, Qin Menglu gently tucked a strand of loose hair behind her ear. Her demeanor was like that of a newlywed bride, quiet and graceful.
“How could I possibly be dissatisfied? I’m just surprised at how much Menglu’s cooking has improved. Don’t you think I’m really lucky?”
He stared intently at her delicate face. Her gentle and refined aura made Qin Menglu seem so tender and delicate. Xiao Yufan’s appetite was stirred, and if it weren’t for Yu Yihan being nearby, he would have wanted to make her completely his.
“Of course you’re lucky. Menglu spent an entire year learning to cook, all for you to taste her food when you returned. Fortunately, you’re back…”
Her voice trembled slightly, and Yu Yihan’s gaze drifted. She had never thought she loved Xiao Yufan more, because she understood that Qin Menglu’s love for him was purer.
His body stiffened slightly. Xiao Yufan’s heart was deeply pricked. When he had left previously, he hadn’t considered how much pain he had caused Qin Menglu. And he believed that the one hurt wasn’t only this girl…
“In the future, I won’t just leave casually. If possible, I will always stay by the side of the one I love!”
There were no grand, heartfelt vows, but this simple promise from Xiao Yufan was enough to warm Qin Menglu’s heart. At least all her efforts had not been in vain. Just being by Xiao Yufan’s side was happiness enough for her.
“Let’s eat before it gets cold,” Qin Menglu, meeting Xiao Yufan’s slightly weary gaze, seemed visibly flustered, tightly clasping her hands together.
Nodding slightly, Xiao Yufan finally felt his stomach growling. Since this was a breakfast carefully prepared by Qin Menglu, how could he possibly miss out on such deep affection…
For both Qin Menglu and Yu Yihan, Xiao Yufan felt a deep sense of guilt. His sudden departure had hurt them both. During that year, he had often thought—when he returned, would everything have changed?
Luckily, although a year could change anything, the hearts of these two women had remained unchanged. Xiao Yufan felt fortunate—fortunate to be so blessed…
“If… I hadn’t come back, would you have hated me forever…”
His gaze was unusually gentle as Xiao Yufan swept his eyes over Qin Menglu and Yu Yihan, eventually softening. Both women felt somewhat uneasy, their postures stiff with discomfort.
“I don’t know if I would hate you forever, Yufan. But I always believed you wouldn’t abandon me. It was you who took me out of Chenghai back then. If you left me, I wouldn’t even know where I would go…”
Her eyes filled with mist, Qin Menglu lifted her head slightly, trying hard to hold back her tears. But eventually, she couldn’t help it—silent tears made the atmosphere in the entire room even more oppressive.
At that moment, Xiao Yufan didn’t know what to say. He understood Qin Menglu’s personality best. Though this girl appeared delicate and gentle on the surface, she had an inner strength that even he hadn’t foreseen. He couldn’t imagine what she might have done if he had truly never returned…
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