Yi Chunjun likes men? He doesn't believe it! Before deliberately losing to Palace Master Mieling, he had already revealed many flaws. Perhaps, he never really hid his feelings for Xiaoyuan.
He initially only intended to feign respect to keep the other man at a distance, making it easier for him to act in secret. He probably already anticipated that after deliberately losing to the Palace Master of Mie Ling, the Palace Master would see through some of his activities, so this time when he returned, he simply didn't bother with the pretense at all.
“I failed at this joke.” He chuckled dismissively; he was no longer suited to joking. “But you don’t have to say those embarrassing things to me in public anymore.”
Yi Chunjun nodded and smiled, "Okay." His answer was frank and straightforward.
The Flower Smile, Chapter 42: How to Explain
Xiao Yuan sat in the pavilion drinking sour plum juice. The weather was getting hotter and hotter, and drinking plain water didn't seem to quench his thirst.
Pei Junwu actually said something like that to Yi Chunjun? Moving in together? She was completely confused. Had Pei Junwu really decided to like men? Should she be happy or sad about this change?
She had just taken a sip when she saw Yi Chunjun walking straight into the pavilion. She stared at him blankly, her mouth full of soup, forgetting to swallow. When she thought of the expression on his face when she saw him hugging Pei Junwu, she couldn't help but laugh, but ended up choking and coughing.
"You're still laughing! You're still laughing!" Yi Chunjun glared at her, angrily drinking the remaining half bowl of plum juice before slamming the bowl down on the table. "Are you that happy?"
“Of course. Pei Junwu likes you more than Xiao Juyuan, right? Maybe…” she laughed again, “he’ll give you 30% of his power.”
"..." He glared at her.
She savored his frustrated expression. Really? He reacted this strongly to her seeing him? Didn't he always remain calm even when cornered in the house before? Was he worried she'd tell Pei Junwu about their deal? She was actually thinking of telling him about it too.
"Don't worry." She looked at him solemnly, "What you said to me before is null and void. I won't tell anyone."
He looked at her coldly, "Are all those things you said before null and void?"
She lowered her head, seducing Pei Junwu. They each got what they wanted, so how could she possibly say it again?
“While I was away…” he narrowed his eyes, “it seems like a lot of things have changed.”
She nodded. Yes, many things had changed, and most importantly, her heart had changed.
“Yi Chunjun, you don’t need my help anymore, and I… all I want now is to go to Master Zhu’s place and learn kung fu.” She let out a long breath. Although she couldn’t be completely tolerant yet, at least she didn’t hate him as much anymore. And… she didn’t want to torment Pei Junwu anymore.
Although she lost a lot by not being able to be "Xiao Juyuan", these past few days, she felt that being Li Yuan'er wasn't so bad after all.
"How do you know I don't need your help anymore?" he asked coldly. His domineering tone made her glance at him. Right, he was probably still angry with her.
"Then tell me, what else can I do to help you?" She looked at him with a serious expression.
He tossed his head in frustration and glared at her fiercely again. Xiao Yuan looked at him strangely. Could he really be so easily agitated? He was acting really odd today! What was he angry about?
"You!" He pursed his lips. "You really can't help me. You're stupid and dumb, and your martial arts are terrible! I even had to personally seduce Pei Junwu! Go wherever you want."
Xiao Yuan slowly stood up, looking at him coldly. Clumsy and stupid, with terrible martial arts skills…
"Yes, I'm of no use to you anymore, you're absolutely right! I'm just that useless!" She turned and left, her heart aching! She never expected him to say such a thing to her! Of course, he no longer needed to coax her or help her; he had already achieved his goal.
Before she could take a step, he had already wrapped his arms tightly around her from behind. His chin was pressed against her hair, and his arms were so tight it felt like he wanted to strangle her. Whether it was the weather or his chest pressing against hers, her cheeks felt hot.
"Let go!" She tried to push him away, but under his control, all she could do was twist her body like a spoiled child.
"I won't let go! Don't you understand?" He seemed to be suppressing his anger.
"I understand, how could I not understand?" She gave up struggling and said with a cold laugh. He had been so blunt; how could she not understand!
"No...you don't understand!" He suddenly turned her around, his grip on her shoulder causing a slight pain. Just as she was about to rebuke him, his lips forcefully kissed her. He must be angry to have kissed her so painfully!
He released her only when she felt she was about to collapse and stop breathing. He was also breathing heavily, his eyes blazing, and he shook her shoulders forcefully. "Do you understand? Do you understand?!"
She gasped for breath, her heart pounding. This time, she truly didn't understand... Why was he kissing her? Wasn't he with Pei Junwu...?
"Yi Chunjun, what's wrong with you?"
"You!" He cupped her delicate neck in his hands. He truly tried his best not to strangle her.
Did she really not feel any of his feelings for her at all?!
Was he going to kill her? Her face hardened. "Do whatever you want, I'm no match for you anyway."
She really felt his hands closing in, but... why did he want to kill her? Wasn't it some earth-shattering secret that she had seen him and Pei Junwu? Hadn't he never hidden his feelings for Pei Junwu?
Just as she was finding it increasingly difficult to breathe, he finally let go of her hand.
"I've really shot myself in the foot!" he sneered.
She was a little annoyed. "Didn't I already say? I won't tell him about your scheming against him! You can rest assured! I... I've already let go. What happens between Pei Junwu and you is none of my business!"
Yi Chunjun's face grew increasingly pale.
"I used to think you were smart!" He gritted his teeth, glared at her again, and turned to leave.
Chapter 43 of "The Smiling Flower": The Golden Whistle of the Message
Xiao Yuan stood under a big tree inside the back gate of the Pei family's house, gazing at Hang Yisu, who was carefully inspecting the horses. Although he had not fully recovered, the brilliance in his narrow phoenix eyes was as captivating as ever.
Yan Minyu stood beside him, asking him all sorts of questions, and chuckled to herself as she spoke. Seeing her laugh, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but smile as well. This time, had Senior Sister truly fallen for Young Master Hang?
It must be. The way she looked at him, the way she held his hand, the joy she felt when she was by his side... It was because of that happy smile that she couldn't say a word!
What about Hang Yisu? Does he also like his senior sister?