You are my wife, don't doubt it!

So, she chose to accept her to the greatest extent possible.

However, yesterday morning, when she met Xiao Yao's crappy class teacher, Xiao Yao actually bypassed her and ran away with Yu Luying - this reaction shook the girl's confidence.

Am I too overconfident, making me weak and vulnerable in his eyes, thus encouraging his evil intentions?

Last night, Yu Luying didn't come at the beginning. The girl was busy with social engagements and indeed didn't notice any special reaction from Xiao Yao. This made her think for a moment that she might have really been overthinking.

But what happened later? He was so anxious because Yu Luying didn’t come that he not only asked me to make a phone call, but also wanted to order me to go and invite her.

To use my daughter’s words just now – How Dare You?!

When the girl proposed to tell Yu Luying the secret of her identity as the "first wife", she had imagined what her reaction would be - surprise, or frustration, which would not be surprising.

But Yu Luying's only reaction was no reaction, she was indifferent, as if this matter had nothing to do with her at all.

The girl picked up a black lambskin beret, put it on carefully, and fixed it to her hair with a paper clip.

If Yu Luying believes that the secret that "Shen Tianyun is the daughter of Xiao Yao and Shen Jie" will not have any impact on the current situation.

So, is there some big secret between the two of them that can ensure that the current situation will not be affected by other things?

In the dressing room of "Navarra Bridal", what was the secret that Yu Luying originally intended to tell herself?

Xiao Yao, the young master, refused to stay today despite my repeated acts of coquetry and warm embrace. Is the activity of the literature club really that important?

It hurts my self-esteem a bit.

Come to think of it, my only impression of this event is that "Yu Luying will also go."

The last time we went out to order wedding photos, Yu Luying was coming; this time Yu Luying is going out to participate in a literary club activity, and Xiao Yao is going too.

Is there any reason why they have to be together?

Or is there some reason why they can't separate?

Is there something that connects them together?

A light suddenly flashed in the girl's mind.

She picked up a parasol with a black patterned edge, frowned, and tried hard to capture the inspiration.

Just last night, during the movie time, Xiao Yao and Yu Luying showed the characteristic of "sharing the damage" twice again, just like when they were in the "Parent-Child Education Center" in Teacher Yao's Hall, right?

On the bus to Qingpu, that man stepped on Yu Luying's foot, but Xiao Yao screamed, didn't he?

He got so angry at the passers-by that I found it strange at the time, because Xiao Yao was not usually such a violent and arrogant person. Thinking about it afterwards, maybe this was just an act to cover up something, right?

They both had a seizure at the same time in the hospital, didn't they?

...All the neglected details over the past few days suddenly came together, and every insignificant detail made the girl feel uneasy.

We can no longer passively take the beating as we did in the past, with the enemy acting in the dark and us in the open.

Now I need to seek the shelter of the shadows to find the truth.

Xiao Yao and Yu Luying, don’t even think of treating me as “THE FOOL” anymore.

Chapter 116: Untitled (Part )

2023-02-21

Xiao Yao was walking hurriedly on the road. Occasionally, he could hear small shops on the roadside playing songs like "Today is your birthday, my..." However, his birthday had only been a few hours, but now it felt a little blurry.

It probably rained secretly last night, so the ground was wet and exceptionally cool this morning. The weather forecast said the lowest temperature would be only around 10 degrees Celsius.

If the weather forecast is to be believed, today will be the last cool day in the foreseeable future.

Teacher Yuan chose today as the day for the literature club's outing, so at least the "right time" is favorable.

Xiao Yao actually didn't know much about Zhouzhuang. He only knew that it was a typical Jiangnan water town, and that there was a "Shen Ting" there, which was the former residence of Shen Wansan, a genius investment man in the early Ming Dynasty (an aside: since he met Shen Jie, the word "Shen Ting" inexplicably gave him a warm feeling of home).

In addition, he also knew that Zhouzhuang was a must-visit place for the literati in the surrounding area, which was called "checking in" in Tianyun's words, and that was enough.

When I was in the first grade of junior high school, I read the novel "Four Doors". The literary club in the novel went to Zhouzhuang. Although Xiao Yao could not go there, he yearned for it in his heart.

The reason why he couldn't go was that he felt it was ungentlemanly for him to come as a mere tourist, and he had to bring a girl with him, or come with his literary enthusiasts, in order to show his charm.

And now, this should have been double the happiness added together, but due to... various reasons, half is missing... Well, looking at it optimistically, isn't there still half?

I don't know if Song Haijian will take any other actions besides reporting to Yu Lihua. It's like the surging undercurrent beneath the calm sea.

But compared with the mysterious "shadow time", this incident seems insignificant.

"Shadow Time" is nowhere to be found, just like a sword of Damocles hanging over their heads, which can take their lives at any time without any signs or warnings.

Last time we worked together to get through the time, but what about next time?

If it's so hard to resist when we're together, what if we're alone when we're apart?

Xiao Yao didn't dare to think about it, and Yu Bo didn't give them any clear guidance or answers.

Compared with the threats from Song Haijian and Ying Shijian, Xiao Yao now has a very annoying problem, that is, he is very annoying now.

As everyone knows, Xiao Yao has a cousin named Xiao Er. Maybe because he hugged someone too tightly last night, Xiao Er was very excited and worked hard to make a lot of good things, ready to rush for love.

In the end, Xiao Yao said to Xiao Er, "It's just a hug," so his good brother's reaction must be, "That's it? Are you kidding me?"

Then Xiao Er got angry and did it in front of him.

What a worrying cousin, Xiao Yao thought.

Maybe, I should let someone sleep in Tianyun's room later, which would be better for me.

The bus chartered by the literature club was parked right in the middle of the road between St. Francis College and the church. Xiao Yao got on the bus without seeing Yu Bo.

There were already about twenty people on the bus, about 80% of whom were girls, chattering.

It is already pretty good that 20% of the students are boys now. It is different from when he was in junior high school, when he was the only boy in the literature club.

It sounds like a lion among a group of lions or an emperor in the harem, but in fact it is of no use at all.

Xiao Yao smiled and nodded to the boys and girls in these clubs, but they had fake smiles on their faces, as if they responded but also as if they didn't, and then turned away to talk to others.

This made Xiao Yao realize and recall that his social situation in the literature club was only slightly better than that in his classmates.

Xiao Yao found an empty back row seat, took up two seats, sat down and waited.

Wait, why hasn't Yu Luying arrived yet? We're leaving in 8 minutes, right?

Could it be that she was locked up at home by her mother and couldn't get out?

If that's the case, if I rashly go to Zhouzhuang, wouldn't everyone be... foaming at the mouth again?

If this happened in the car, I'm afraid I'd die. Xiao Yao realized this and quickly stood up, wanting to get out of the car first and then contact Yu Luying or Yu Bo.

Then Yu Luying...and Zhao Xiaomei got in the car together.

Yu Luying was wearing the same plain long dress she had worn before, a very artistic one, with brown leather shoes with exposed insteps and buckles, and she was barefoot without socks.

Zhao Xiaomei was wearing a blue denim jacket with floral patterns, a pink T-shirt underneath, a pair of aqua blue high-waisted jeans, and white canvas shoes. There was a large circle of white lace between the trouser legs and the shoe uppers, and it was unclear whether it was part of the trousers or part of the socks.

Just as Xiao Yao was about to walk towards Yu Luying, she sat directly next to Zhou Yao - Zhou Yao was Yu Luying's deskmate in class and also a member of the literature club.

"Good morning, Xiao Yao." Zhao Xiaomei walked straight over and sat down next to Xiao Yao. The faint scent of citrus and lilies lingered around her.

"What are you doing?" Xiao Yao was anxious for the moment, and his tone was a little irritable.

"Student Xiao Yao, there is no one here, right?" Zhao Xiaomei didn't seem angry at all, and her smile revealed two cute little fangs.

"Actually... no." Xiao Yao forced a smile: "Good morning, classmate Zhao. Um, I'm sorry just now."

It's not because he doesn't know how to refuse. Firstly, you shouldn't hit someone who smiles at you. Zhao Xiaomei came to celebrate his birthday yesterday, giving him gifts and opening champagne. Secondly, Shen Tianyun told him in the morning that she disliked Zhao Xiaomei because she was not pretty enough. Xiao Yao was somewhat rebellious because of this and wanted to refute her with practical actions.

Besides, doesn’t Shen Jie always say that we should be kind to those who are good to us?

Anyway, Yu Luying has been taken away by Zhou Yao, so I’ll think of another way later.

Then again, what's wrong with Zhao Xiaomei...? Shen Tianyun really has high standards.

Thinking of this, he unconsciously glanced at Zhao Xiaomei out of the corner of his eye.

Looking at her from the side, her slightly curly chestnut short hair, the faint dimples and the slightly raised corners of her lips, her round apple cheeks show a white jade-like luster under the morning sun, which is very sweet and lovely.

"In fact, there should be quite a few people pursuing Zhao Xiaomei, right?" Xiao Yao blurted out for some reason.

"In terms of quantity alone, it's indeed okay." Zhao Xiaomei smiled sweetly, revealing her two little canine teeth again: "It's a pity that they are all mediocre women."

"Vulgar and tacky" is a novel way to describe a man, Xiao Yao thought. But isn't the most tacky person in this car you?

He wanted to ask Zhao Xiaomei what she liked about him, and wanted to emphasize to her again the fact that he already had a girlfriend. However, when he thought about the fact that the other party had not made a clear confession, it would seem weird for him to be the first to say such nonsense.

It’s really depressing, Xiao Yao thought.

"Only someone like Xiao Yao can make Xiaomei come out to participate in school activities during the summer vacation." Zhao Xiaomei continued: "Xiaomei also had a lot of fun at yesterday's birthday party."

Of course Xiao Yao knew that Zhao Xiaomei came over mostly for him, but he didn't expect the other party to play such a straight ball. He didn't know what to say for a moment, so he could only laugh dryly and pretend to look out the window.

In fact, having a girl who can do this for you is a happy thing no matter what.

But I'm sorry that you're late and I'm in a difficult situation too.

Wait, something seems wrong... What exactly is it?

If there really was such a person, who pursued me passionately, then why would I be single until I was 30 in the original timeline? This doesn't make sense.

Could it be because Shen Tianyun didn't know about her high school romance? This also makes sense.

Another possibility is that the original self in the timeline hanged himself on a tree with Yu Luying, and turned a blind eye to the flirtatious glances from other girls?

When did I become so stubborn...

The biggest possibility is that the appearance of Zhao Xiaomei is also a "variable" on the current timeline.

Teacher Yuan called the roll on the bus, and the bus started. The bus stopped and started in the city, which made Xiao Yao feel carsick. In addition, he was really tired in the past two days. Although Xiao Yao tried hard to stay awake, he fell asleep unknowingly.

When I woke up, there was a weight on my right shoulder, and the scent of citrus and lilies became stronger.

Xiao Yao knew without looking that Zhao Xiaomei had "accidentally" fallen asleep on his shoulder.

I think this is too deliberate.

"Classmate Zhao Xiaomei, classmate Zhao Xiaomei." Xiao Yao gently nudged her twice with his right shoulder and called her name softly.

"Ah, ah! Sorry!" Zhao Xiaomei looked as if she had suddenly woken up. Her head jumped up and her right foot, which was resting on her left knee, kicked Xiao Yao as if by a knee-jerk reflex: "Sorry, sorry, sorry."

This time Xiao Yao saw it clearly. The lace should be the edge of the socks. It was really beautiful.

This reminded him of the birthday party last night, when Zhao Xiaomei was playing the killing game and she deliberately twisted her toes towards him.

Xiao Yao wanted to say, "Student Zhao, please respect yourself," but in the end he couldn't bear to say anything harsh, so he just shook his head and said, "It's okay."

"Do you think it looks good, Xiao Yao?" Zhao Xiaomei followed Xiao Yao's gaze and looked at the edge of her socks.

"Okay - it's okay." Xiao Yao deliberately put on a cold tone.

Zhao Xiaomei suddenly placed her right foot parallel to the ground on her left knee, grabbed Xiao Yao's hand, and pressed it on the lace of her socks on her ankle: "Not only does it look good, but it's also very comfortable to wear. Xiao Yao can feel it."

Xiao Yao almost yelled "What are you doing——" again, but he looked at the sleepy classmates in the literature club around him and finally chose to remain silent.

Five seconds later, he pulled his hand back, but the warmth of Zhao Xiaomei's palm and the temperature of her ankle, mixed with wool? Or was it pure cotton? And the unique softness and roughness of lace fabric, still lingered on his fingertips for a long time.

Xiao Yao felt even more annoyed. He thought it was not a good idea to stay here for long. "It is quite comfortable. Please move aside, Zhao. I have something to do with other students."

Zhao Xiaomei didn't continue to pester him. She just turned to the right obediently, put her long legs on the aisle, and made way for Xiao Yao.

Xiao Yao hurriedly escaped from Zhao Xiaomei's gentle trap, holding on to the soft backrests on both sides, and staggered to Yu Luying and Zhou Yao.

"Classmate Zhou Yao—Zhou Yao," Damn it, when did I become tainted with Zhao Xiaomei's speaking habits? "I want to talk to Yu Luying, please..."

The girls around him cast complicated glances at Xiao Yao, while Zhou Yao stretched out her already long face and said, "That depends on whether Yu Luying is willing or not."

Yu Luying whispered something to Zhou Yao, and then Zhou Yao stood up reluctantly and walked to the back row.

Xiao Yao sat down next to Yu Luying. He felt hot under him with Zhou Yao sitting on him.

"Are you here? I thought you were very happy at Zhao Xiaomei's place."

The voice belonged to Yu Luying, but her lips did not move at all - could it be that she was hallucinating because she was too tired?

"Yu Luying." Xiao Yao calmed himself down and called out.

Yu Luying did not answer him, but took off the earphone in her left ear and put it into Xiao Yao's right ear.

It is Xu Wei's "Travel".

"The evening breeze stirs the pine trees, making the wind chimes sound like nature's music.