The small cherry in the wicked man's mouth

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Prologue

Cherry blossoms danced in the air, like an indelible mark…

Gu Yingfei stood beneath a cherry tree, a whole row of cherry trees bursting with beautiful blossoms, cluster after cluster,

the cherry blossoms scattering in the wind like

pink raindrops pattering on her.

She smiled, like a little fairy dancing among the cherry blossoms.

“Brother Shaowei!” She ran to the man walking in the cherry blossom rain, looking up at his face, her smile so

sweet.

“Yingfei, do you like cherry blossoms?” He looked down at her.

“Yes! I like them the most.” And she liked Brother Shaowei the most too. Gu Yingfei added this in her heart.

“Then you should also like when the cherry blossoms bloom, the trees will be covered with small red fruits,

a unique sight.”

“I really want to see it!” Gu Yingfei jumped for joy, like a cute little sparrow, a sweet smile spreading across her face.

“You will see it.” Chu Shaowei stroked her hair; she was only up to his chest.

"Ugh! Don't treat me like a child, I'm fourteen already." Gu Yingfei pouted her red lips, her adoring

gaze fixed on his face, seemingly

deliberately reminding him of her age.

"To me, you're still a child." Chu Shaowei said with a doting smile.

"Brother Shaowei, I'm not a child anymore." Gu Yingfei still stomped her little feet in protest.

"Yes, yes, yes." Chu Shaowei continued to laugh, but he quickly changed the subject, "Do you know what the fruit of

a cherry blossom is called?"

"Isn't it called cherry?" Gu Yingfei tilted her head and asked curiously.

"It can also be called cherry, but did you know that cherries actually refer to the fruit of another tree? Few people

know this ; it's only

seen on the tables of nobles."

"Cherry refers to the fruit of another tree? What about cherry blossoms? Aren't the fruits of cherry blossoms called cherries? I heard the servants in

the manor say they are cherries!"

"Actually, the fruit of cherry blossoms is called cherry blossom fruit, but because few people have seen real cherries, they

confuse cherries and cherry blossom fruit .

In fact, one is very sweet, and the other is very bitter."

"Brother Shaowei, have you ever eaten cherries?" Gu Yingfei's eyes sparkled, cherry blossom petals falling on her .

A gust of wind blew, and her black hair

danced with the petals.

Chu Shaowei revealed a dreamy smile.

Gazing at his smiling face, Gu Yingfei was deeply captivated, her heart pounding like the rapid

wind. His black hair

fluttered in the wind, catching her eye and imprinting itself deep in her heart.

A sweet smile appeared on her lips; Gu Yingfei laughed heartily, like a carefree little fairy.

Chu Shaowei gently stroked her soft hair, watching her look at him with adoring eyes. "You want to eat some?"

"Yes!" Gu Yingfei nodded vigorously. "I want to eat cherries."

"Then you can try some when the cherry blossoms ripen."

"You're so mean! You bad-hearted Shaowei-ge!" Gu Yingfei playfully punched Chu Shaowei's chest. "I want

sweet cherries, not bitter

ones."

"Haha... but cherry blossoms are also cherries!"

"Shaowei-ge, you're bullying me!" Gu Yingfei stomped her feet angrily.

"Little Yingfei, don't be angry, maybe next time."

"When will that be?" she quickly asked.

But his heart wasn't with her. His gaze searched everywhere, trying to find

the familiar .

"Shaowei-ge!" Gu Yingfei realized his gaze was no longer on her.

Suddenly, Chu Shaowei smiled, his eyes fixed on the distance, filled with tenderness.

"Xiaoxue!" He walked towards another beautiful woman in pink, his face radiant.

Chu Shaowei left her alone in the cherry blossom rain. She stared blankly as he took the hand of another girl,

feeling a sharp, agonizing pain in her heart!

Chapter 1

Peach Blossom Hermitage in Peach Blossom Valley, Peach Blossom Hermitage in Peach Blossom Valley, Peach Blossom Immortal in Peach Blossom Hermitage:

The Peach Blossom Immortal plants peach trees, and picks peach blossoms to exchange for wine.

Sober, he sits before the flowers; drunk, he sleeps beneath them:

half-awake, half-drunk, day after day; flowers fall, flowers close, year after year.

He simply accepts old age and death amidst flowers and wine, never bowing before carriages and horses:

the dust of carriages and the hooves of horses are the pleasures of the rich, wine cups and flower skills are the fate of the poor.

If you compare wealth and poverty, one is on the ground, the other in the sky;

if you compare poverty and horses, they must toil, I am at leisure.

Others laugh at my madness, I laugh at their blindness:

do you see the tombs of the heroes of Wuling, now fields tilled without flowers or wine?

Gu Yingfei recited Tang Yin's Peach Blossom Hermitage Song, her eyes becoming misty.

How many years has it been? She had lost count of the years that had passed, counting the days of cherry blossoms blooming and falling, her heart

growing empty and cold.

She gazed out the window; the cherry blossoms were budding again.

Soon, the Cherry Blossom Manor and the hill behind it would be ablaze with white and pink cherry blossoms,

a breathtaking sight that would attract people from all over to

admire the blossoms, making it the busiest time of year for the Cherry Blossom Manor.

Every year at this time, the Cherry Blossom Manor would open its doors to the public, charging admission fees

and providing lodging and meals. As the cherry blossoms

bloomed and faded, the crowds would gradually disperse.

She had spent ten years amidst these comings and goings of people.

Ten years—a long time.

She had gone from fourteen to twenty-four, from a young girl to an old maid. Though she held

the title , everyone knew it was merely

a title.

Gu Yingfei gave a bitter smile; just thinking of him caused a slight pain in her chest. Had he ever thought of

her, his wife? Perhaps he

had completely forgotten her existence.

Every year she waited for the cherry blossoms to bloom, waiting for him to fulfill his promise, but year after year,

where ?

"Young Madam, the Old Madam requests your presence in the side room," her personal maid called softly,

startling Gu Yingfei from her reverie . She composed

herself, straightened her face, and nodded slightly.

"Alright, I'll be right there." Gu Yingfei stood up and closed the account book in her hand.

Since the old lady of the Chu family fell ill, she, the nominal young mistress, had been in charge of all the family's

finances . From being overwhelmed at the beginning

to becoming proficient later, if it weren't for the loyal servants who were always there to teach her, Sakura Manor would have long since

declined .

Gu Yingfei walked through the corridor, looking at the cherry blossom trees on both sides in full bloom, the buds about to open, incredibly beautiful.

The maid Qiaoqiao beside her excitedly said, "Young mistress, when the cherry blossoms bear fruit, shall we get you a pot?"

"The cherry blossoms haven't even bloomed yet, and you're already talking about bearing fruit . "

Gu Yingfei lightly tapped her little head.

Qiaoqiao turned around, giving Gu Yingfei a mischievous look, "Young mistress is so strange. Cherries are clearly very bitter, only 　　good for pickling, yet young mistress insists on eating them raw." 　　Thinking of the bitter taste in her mouth, Qiaoqiao shuddered. 　　She really wondered how young mistress could like to eat such a bitter fruit. Every day, someone would bring a large basin of cherries to her room . 　　"Will they be bitter?" Gu Yingfei asked with a smile. But nothing could compare to the bitterness in her heart. 　　"Cherries are definitely bitter," Qiaoqiao stuck out her tongue at her. 　　"The fruit of cherry blossoms is called cherry blossom fruit, not cherry," Gu Yingfei corrected. 　　Qiaoqiao huffed, muttering, "Everyone else says they're cherries, why does Madam say they're cherry blossom fruit? You said real cherries 　　are sweet, but I've never eaten one." 　　"Don't say you haven't eaten one, I haven't had the chance either." 　　"Then how does Madam know real cherries are sweet?" Qiaoqiao asked curiously, her eyes wide. 　　"How do I know…" A shadow of sadness flashed in Gu Yingfei's clear eyes, a bitter smile appearing on her lips. 　　The person who told her that was gone. After making that promise, where was he? Was he with another woman? Was he 　　so engrossed in other women that he had completely forgotten her existence? Had he forgotten that she was waiting for him at Sakura Manor, or perhaps he simply refused to acknowledge her as his 　　wife? 　　Upon seeing the young mistress's sorrowful expression, Qiaoqiao immediately fell silent. She knew the young mistress was thinking of the young master again. 　　"Young mistress, we've arrived at the old lady's room," Qiaoqiao tugged at Gu Yingfei's sleeve, reminding her. 　　Gu Yingfei only then realized she had reached the door, having been lost in thought for a long time. 　　"Is that Xiaofei? Come in quickly!" came a weak, aged voice from inside. 　　"Yes!" Gu Yingfei responded softly, pushing open the door. 　　In the dimly lit room, an old woman lay on the bed, her temples streaked with gray. 　　Gu Yingfei walked over with heartache, taking the old woman's hands in her hands. "Grandma, are you feeling better?" She gently stroked the old woman's white 　　hair at her temples, a hint of sadness in her eyes. 　　She didn't know how much longer her grandmother had to live, but in recent years, her grandmother's health had been deteriorating. She was terrified that she wouldn't live to see the people her grandmother wanted to see 　　, and that her grandmother would pass away... 　　"I'm feeling better, don't worry." The old woman lying in bed smiled brightly. Although she could only lie down and couldn't move, it 　　didn't diminish her cheerful personality. 　　"How can you not worry about your child? You..." Gu Yingfei bit her red lips, not wanting to say anything unlucky . 　　"The cherry blossoms outside will be blooming soon, won't they?" the old woman suddenly asked. 　　"Yes! They'll be blooming soon." She nodded. 　　"I really want to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom, and..." 　　the old woman looked at her, "Child of the Chu family, I want to see my great-grandchild! Xiaofei." 　　"Grandma, I'm sorry..." Gu Yingfei shrank back, her face showing undisguised guilt and remorse . 　　"Silly child, why are you apologizing to me? If anything, it's the Chu family who should be apologizing to you, making you live like a widow for ten years." The old woman 　　looked at her with kind eyes, thinking, "Xiaofei is a good girl, why doesn't my grandson know how to cherish her, and instead falls in love with this girl named Xiaoxue! 　　" "I..." Gu Yingfei hesitated. 　　"What's wrong, child?" The old woman could tell she had something to say. 　　"If it weren't for me, Shaowei wouldn't have run away from home!" 　　"Hmph! In this world, I will not acknowledge any woman as my granddaughter-in-law except for you." The old woman said angrily, " 　　If it weren't for you supporting this family all these years, Sakura Manor would have collapsed long ago." 　　Her anger brought color to her pale face, but it also made her breathless. 　　"Grandma, don't be angry." Gu Yingfei quickly comforted her. 　　She knew that although her grandmother was angry, she still missed Shaowei, otherwise her grandmother wouldn't have said she wanted to see him! 　　Thinking of Shaowei's unknown whereabouts, and the woman named Xiaoxue beside him... 　　a sharp pain shot through her chest, and she was too distressed to speak. 　　"I'm not angry, but Grandma has a request." The old woman, comforted by her, showed a weary expression. 　　"Whatever Grandma's request, Xiaofei will try her best to fulfill it." Gu Yingfei suppressed her sadness, her face filled with gentleness and determination. 　　The old woman nodded, tightly grasped Gu Yingfei's small hand, and said seriously, "I want you to go and bring Shaowei back." 　　"What?" Gu Yingfei's face turned pale. 　　Seeing her pale face, the old woman felt a pang of pity. 　　She knew what Yingfei was afraid of, but for the sake of the Chu family, she had to do it. 　　"Xiaofei, I'm begging you." 　　"Grandma, you want me to bring him back?" Her tone was filled with panic and fear. 　　"Yes," the old woman sighed, "I know you hate him. It's difficult for you to get close to that child again, after all, he hurt you so badly 　　. But for the sake of the Chu family!" 　　Gu Yingfei interrupted, "Grandma, I don't feel troubled at all, and I don't hate Shaowei." 　　"So you've agreed to Grandma's request?" The old woman's face lit up with excitement, radiant, as if she had instantly become twenty years younger. Looking at Gu Yingfei...

Her eyes welled with tears, yet her heart ached.

She knew her grandmother hadn't seen her grandson in ten years; though she spoke harshly, her heart still longed for him.

She forced a smile, "I promise you I'll bring Shaowei back, but…" She seemed

to remember something, her smile vanishing,

the light in her eyes gone.

"Child, what's the 'but'?"

"Will Shaowei come back with me?" she murmured almost to herself.

Seeing her distraught state, the old woman couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. "Xiaofei, I know our Chu family owes

you so much…"

"Grandma, don't be like that, I've never blamed anyone."

Gu Yingfei immediately snapped out of her daze, shaking her head vigorously.

She didn't resent anyone, only resentment for her own inability to keep Shaowei's heart, allowing another woman to steal it away.

Even so, just thinking of Shaowei's retreating figure with Xiaoxue made her heart ache again, as if

being pulled apart, almost suffocating

her.

"Then you'll grant Grandma's request, right?" The old woman looked at her with pleading eyes, making it impossible for her

to !

"Grandma, I promise you, but is Shaowei willing to come back with me?" She had no confidence!

"I'm already an old woman with one foot in the grave, my days are numbered. If that child is really so cruel,

and doesn't want to see this old woman one last

time—"

"Grandma, please don't say that, you'll live to be a hundred." Gu Yingfei quickly interrupted.

The old woman smiled at her, "I know my own body, I just want to see that child one

last , consider it my last

request."

"I understand, I promise you, I will definitely send someone to inquire about Shaowei's whereabouts."

The old woman looked at her, "Child, I hope you can give him another chance."

Gu Yingfei's face turned pale, a faint bitterness appearing in her eyes, "Grandma, Shaowei already

has someone else by his side."

There was no place for her by his side!

"I've said it before, you are the only young mistress of the Chu family. I only acknowledge you as my granddaughter-in-law .

Only the child you have with Jinsun can inherit the Chu family's fortune

. Otherwise, I will not acknowledge anyone else," the old woman said stubbornly.

Touched by the old woman's deep affection, Gu Yingfei's eyes welled with tears. "Grandma, what do you want me to do?"

"Bring him back," the old woman said, gripping her small hand tightly. "And find a way to leave an heir for the Chu family."

Leave an heir? Gu Yingfei's face flushed crimson.

She was no longer an innocent girl; she knew that men and women needed to have intercourse to have offspring.

"Grandma, you want me to…"

"Yes, to leave an heir for the Chu family."

"But maybe Shaowei already has a child. How can I…" Gu Yingfei was caught in a internal struggle.

She didn't want to ruin it, but…

“Who said you couldn't come!” the old woman said angrily. “You are his lawfully wedded wife, yet

on our wedding night, he

…”

Before the old woman could finish speaking, she saw Gu Yingfei's pale face turn pale, her body swaying,

tears welling in her eyes.

The old woman sighed, knowing that this was a pain that would forever remain in Gu Yingfei's heart!

Her grandson had committed such a terrible sin; how could she ask Gu Yingfei to forgive him? Besides

, under her management these past few years

, Sakura Manor's business had not only flourished but had also developed many new sources of income. The cherry blossom viewing party this year was her

idea .

If it weren't for the cherry blossom viewing party, how could the Chu family have avoided that major business shock?

“Child, I'm sorry!” “Grandma

, don't apologize, it's alright.” Gu Yingfei's voice was slightly choked, her smile even more

bitter as she said, “I've already forgotten

.”

She was simply being hypocritical!

If she had forgotten, why would she show such a pained expression? She was simply hiding it, not wanting anyone to know.

But the old woman had watched her grow up

; how could she not know the bitterness in her heart?

"Child, you've suffered so much," the old woman said with affection. She also hoped that Xiaofei

could find happiness!

"I'm not suffering at all," Gu Yingfei shook her head, a faint smile on her face. She

had willingly ; she didn't blame

anyone.

"You'll agree to my request, won't you?"

Gu Yingfei's smile froze, a flicker of panic crossing her eyes. "Grandma,

can we talk about this later?"

Even though she was twenty-four, her understanding of lovemaking between men and women was limited to listening;

how could she possibly do such a thing?

Moreover, if Chu Shaowei refused her, it would be a devastating blow.

She dared not, or rather, she was afraid—afraid he would look at her with contempt. Her eyelids drooped, her heart

filled with a bitter taste.

"Do we have to wait until later? Xiaofei, Grandma's days are numbered." The old woman's withered hands gripped

her arm tightly.

"Grandma, you will live to be a hundred..."

"Don't you want to fulfill this old woman's last request?" The old woman coughed violently, overcome with emotion

.

"Grandma, please don't get agitated."

"Promise me..." The old woman continued to plead.

"Alright, I promise you, I promise you anything, you should rest early!" At this critical moment, Gu Yingfei

couldn't care less about anything else and agreed first

.

"Really?" The old woman smiled.

"Grandma, I promise you, don't worry, rest early."

Gu Yingfei forced a bitter smile, knowing that she couldn't refuse even if the old woman disagreed.

"Grandma knew you were a good child."

Looking at her grandmother's sleeping face, Gu Yingfei felt a pang of heartache.

She had been raised by her grandmother since she was a child, and she had no way to repay her in this life.

If this was Grandma's last request, she would do everything in her power to fulfill it, even if it meant Shaowei

would look down on her.

"Young Madam, are you going to see the Young Master?" Qiaoqiao asked curiously. She had overheard

everything and

immediately asked as soon as Gu Yingfei stepped out.

"I..." Gu Yingfei hesitated.

"Doesn't the Young Madam want to see the Young Master?" Qiaoqiao's eyes widened.

The Young Madam clearly missed the Young Master; otherwise, she wouldn't keep reciting the poem "Peach Blossom Hermitage Song." The Young Master had taught her that

poem ,

so many times that she knew it by heart. Especially after reciting it, a bitter smile would always appear on her face,

making one feel so sorry for her.

She had been by the Young Madam's side since childhood, serving her when the Young Madam was a bride. She

knew how much the Young Master's departure

had hurt the Young Madam, but she still hoped that the Young Madam and the Young Master could have a happy ending.

"I want to see him, but..."

"What's wrong with that? Young Madam, don't overthink it," Qiaoqiao urged from the side.

"It's not as simple as you think," Gu Yingfei bit her lip.

Young Master Wei wouldn't be happy to see her; wouldn't she be humiliating herself by going to him?

"Young Madam is overthinking it," Qiaoqiao said confidently. "Young Madam, you haven't even done it yet,

how do you know the result? Maybe Young Master Wei

also longs to see you."

Gu Yingfei thought, really? But faced with the facts, she didn't dare to even think about it.

"I'm afraid that if I do it, what if I see Young Master Wei's contemptuous look, I..." All the words stuck in

her throat . She couldn't forget the look in Young

Master Wei's eyes when he looked at her—it was like betrayal, disgust, and anger, almost crushing her heart.

"Young Madam, I already told you not to think so much. In any case, this is Old Madam's last hope. Do you

want to disappoint Old Madam?"

Qiaoqiao had to use a strong dose of medicine to remind her.

"Yes, I can't let Grandma down." Thinking this, Gu Yingfei forced herself to stay awake, but then she remembered something else

. "But the cherry blossoms are about to bloom

, the cherry blossom season is coming, if I leave like this..."

Wouldn't the annual cherry blossom season at Cherry Blossom Manor be left unattended?

"Young Madam, the head steward and we are here!" Qiaoqiao encouraged Gu Yingfei. "I've been by your side

for many years, you've only been gone for a few days,

it shouldn't be a problem. Besides, you're just bringing the young master back, it won't take much time."

"What if he doesn't want to come back?" Gu Yingfei couldn't help but ask.

Qiaoqiao knew that the young madam would become completely flustered whenever it came to anything related to the young master, unlike her usual shrewdness. The

young master was truly the young madam's nemesis! What saddened Qiaoqiao even more was that she rarely saw the young madam genuinely smile. Her smiles were only 　　for others, just for show, and it was truly heartbreaking to see! 　　"Young Madam, how about we knock the young master unconscious with a stick and then bring him back?" Qiaoqiao suggested casually. 　　"What nonsense are you talking about!" Gu Yingfei gave her a reproachful look, her face showing a mixture of exasperation and amusement . 　　"Who told the young mistress to keep thinking, leaving Qiaoqiao with no choice but to come up with all sorts of wicked ideas!" Qiaoqiao muttered. 　　"You little rascal!" Gu Yingfei raised her hand, intending to lightly tap her head, but the girl stuck out her tongue and scurried away faster than anyone else. 　　She smiled helplessly, remembering Qiaoqiao's suggestion and her grandmother's request, her eyes unconsciously becoming distant and dreamy . She gazed into the distance, 　　murmuring, "Brother Shaowei, will you remember me?" 　　Chapter Two 　　"Sixth Senior Brother, what are you thinking about?" Lu Guanfeng noticed that Chu Shaowei was lost in thought, staring at the scenery outside the window, his eyes fixed on a certain spot. 　　"The cherry blossoms are about to bloom." 　　It turned out he was staring at the cherry blossom tree. Lu Guanfeng smiled and said, "Hmm! In a few more days! But if you want to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom, Cherry Blossom Manor is the most beautiful place 　　." 　　Chu Shaowei stiffened slightly upon hearing the words "Cherry Blossom Manor ." 　　Seeing his unusual expression, Lu Guanfeng also fell silent. 　　A heavy silence fell between the two men until Chu Shaowei finally broke it. 　　"Guanfeng, do you think I should go back to see them?" 　　"Sixth Senior Brother, do you want to go back?" Lu Guanfeng countered. 　　"I... I don't know if I have the face to go back. After all, I hurt many people's hearts when I escaped back then..." Chu Shaowei's mind involuntarily conjured 　　up that pale, desperate little face from years ago. She looked at him, dressed in red, silently watching him leave , holding another woman's hand. 　　He knew he owed her too much; he shouldn't have married her and then abandoned her. 　　Perhaps it was retribution, but after he and Xiaoxue left, they didn't live the supposedly happy and fulfilling life; his heart felt empty. 　　Over the past ten years, he couldn't help but think of Gu Yingfei, her figure, her smile, her every move. 　　He couldn't forget her, but he refused to admit it. 　　When Xiaoxue left him, she said, "You only have her in your mind. I'm just a substitute for you, a fleeting infatuation 　　." 　　Chu Shaowei's face twisted slightly. His love for Xiaoxue wasn't just a fleeting infatuation. They had loved each other so passionately, just 　　wanting to be together. 　　But after they were together, he didn't know how to cherish it. 　　Was he too dissatisfied? 　　He asked himself, his eyes misty. He didn't even know why he couldn't forget Gu Yingfei's figure . Was it because 　　of the sadness in her eyes when she looked at him before she left ? 　　"Sixth Senior Brother, you're daydreaming again." Lu Guanfeng's cold voice came from beside him, bringing Chu Shaowei back to reality. 　　"What do you want?" 　　"Someone outside is looking for you." 　　"Who is it?" Chu Shaowei asked indifferently. 　　"A woman." 　　"No!" Chu Shaowei refused without hesitation.

He knew who the woman who wanted to see him was—none other than Xiao Yuan, the most sought-after courtesan at the brothel.

He'd only accompanied her to the brothel once, and now she was constantly pestering him, which annoyed him. Lu Guanfeng

glanced at him, a half-smile playing on his lips

.

"What's wrong?" Chu Shaowei frowned, finding his smile rather strange.

"You'll regret it if you don't see her," Lu Guanfeng said casually, turning to leave.

"Lu Guanfeng, explain yourself clearly," he called after Lu Guanfeng, confused by his

cryptic words .

Lu Guanfeng, without turning back, replied, "If you want to know, go to the cherry blossom garden you planted yourself. That

woman is waiting for you there."

Chu Shaowei's brows furrowed deeply.

This Lu Guanfeng—he'd clearly warned him not to let anyone into the cherry blossom garden, yet he was going against his word.

But when Chu Shaowei saw the familiar figure in the cherry blossom garden, all his dissatisfaction vanished

from his mind , his eyes fixed solely on that beautiful

face…

The woman stood beneath the cherry blossom tree, her small face tilted back, her eyes gazing dreamily at the blossoms.

A gentle breeze blew, and early cherry blossom petals drifted down her hair, dancing in the wind, instantly

blending the beautiful woman with the scenery.

Chu Shaowei froze, staring at that familiar profile.

The wind blew, and she seemed to float away on its wings, her figure light and airy…

She seemed to notice his presence, turning around, her clear eyes meeting his, a faint smile playing on her lips,

her first words being:

“Brother Shaowei, it’s been so long.”

Chu Shaowei trembled slightly, looking at the beauty before him, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

“Indeed, it’s been a long time.” He spoke with difficulty, his eyes becoming complex and profound. He wasn’t

mentally prepared to face her.

His gaze fell on Gu Yingfei, and he noticed she seemed changed. While her youthful

innocence , the transformation was drastic

.

She was no longer a child; her once-flat figure had become curvaceous: her round, apple-shaped face had thinned into

a V-shaped face, her chin so sharp he wondered

if she'd even eaten. Furthermore, her body was so frail it seemed a gust of wind could carry her away.

His eyes were filled with frustration. What had she done to herself in these past ten years!

What he found even more unbearable was the coldness in her smile; it was no longer the sweet smile

that greeted him so sweetly as "Brother Shaowei

." Even her form of address was bland and distant.

What had happened to her? How had she become so unlike the Gu Yingfei he knew?

Chu Shaowei's face darkened, his eyes fixed on her with a gloomy gaze.

Seeing his displeasure, her heart pounded. She licked her dry lips with her small pink tongue.

She didn't know what he was angry about, assuming he was simply unhappy to see her.

Thinking of this, her heart ached!

She forced a smile, her eyes dimming. "Brother Shaowei..."

"Is something wrong?"

Hearing his cold reply, Gu Yingfei shrank back slightly.

Chu Shaowei muttered a curse, which made her face turn pale, her eyes showing helplessness, as if she

were ready to run away at any moment.

Was he that scary? He felt slightly uncomfortable.

He suddenly grabbed her arm, and she gasped. Before she could understand his intention, she was already

nestled in his arms.

Gu Yingfei froze, her whole body stiffening in his arms like a wooden statue.

"Brother Shaowei..." Her voice became weak, even trembling slightly.

"You're cold, aren't you?"

Gu Yingfei's cheeks flushed red, knowing he had misunderstood.

"I'm not cold." She struggled gently in his arms, whispering.

"If you're not cold, why are you shivering so much?" He looked down at her. The Gu Yingfei now

was so different from the one in his memory that she was almost

unrecognizable.

But why did he still recognize her at a glance? Even he himself didn't know why.

"I..." Gu Yingfei hesitated.

She didn't know what to say. Could she say that his cold face and icy tone had seriously hurt

her, making her heart feel cold

, which was why she trembled involuntarily?

Saying these things would only trouble him!

A strange atmosphere filled the space between them, as if there was a layer of paper that couldn't be pierced, and neither of them wanted to be the first

to break it.

The two remained in a silent stalemate until Chu Shaowei broke the silence.

"How did you know I was here?"

The delicate body in his arms stiffened slightly, and he could feel her becoming more stiff and uncomfortable.

"Brother Shaowei, please let me go first." She struggled slightly in his arms.

"Wait a moment." Chu Shaowei first took off his cloak and draped it over her small shoulders. "It's windy, you

should take care of yourself."

Gu Yingfei quickly glanced at him, her eyes filled with doubt.

She didn't understand why he was being so nice to her?

Wasn't he angry with her anymore? And... wasn't he afraid that Xiaoxue would be jealous?

The cloak still held his warmth, comforting her and filling her with a deep longing. If time could

stand still at this moment, she would gladly give

everything.

"You haven't answered my question yet."

Chu Shaowei's deep voice startled her from her reverie. She raised her flustered face, her eyes filled with

panic and fear of him

.

He had noticed; unknowingly, an invisible chasm had grown between them. Was this

the price of his ten years away from her?

"Someone saw you and the news spread back to Sakura Manor. I… just came to try my luck…" Gu Yingfei

whispered, avoiding his gaze, afraid

her fear would betray her.

Ever since she saw him, she had had an urge to flee; she was afraid of him!

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