Chapter 404 - 403: Righteously Assertive
Chapter 404: Chapter 403: Righteously Assertive
Upon hearing Wei Zhirong’s words, Yiyi immediately felt relieved.
However, Wei Zixiao was quite irritated, "Zhirong, what on earth are you thinking? Even after Xie Yuanzhou said he doesn’t like you, why are you still chasing after him? Moreover, even if you’re a bit tomboyish, with your passable looks and our Wei family’s background, you can definitely find someone. So don’t hang on to a single tree."
"Brother, I can’t believe you called me a tomboy!"
Wei Zhirong was so mad that she started punching Wei Zixiao.
Seeing the siblings playfully fighting, Yiyi couldn’t help but smile. It seemed she didn’t have to worry; Zhirong wasn’t dejected from being rejected. That’s the Zhirong she knew.
Elsewhere, Wei Zhirong finally vented her anger, tidied herself up, and went to the front.
"Brother Xie, we’re planning to take a walk after lunch, would you like to join us?"
Seeing Wei Zhirong still smiling at him as before, Xie Yuanzhou was again taken aback, thinking, "Do girls really change their mood this quickly?" However, this version of Wei Zhirong made him feel more at ease, so he didn’t dwell on the past and nodded directly, saying, "Sure."
Seeing that Xie Yuanzhou agreed and wasn’t scared off by her sudden confession, Wei Zhirong couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. Then she hurried to call Yiyi and the others, "Yiyi, Er Ya, let’s go for a walk up front. I know there’s a beautiful waterfall there."
Hearing Wei Zhirong’s voice, Yiyi and Fei Erya smiled and nodded. Each of them called Gu Tingyu and Fan Qianshu, and they all set off together.
"It’s just ahead; we’ll be there soon."
Wei Zhirong led the way in the front, and sure enough, after a short while, they saw a slender waterfall cascading from the heavens. Although it wasn’t very grand, the surrounding scenery was exceptionally beautiful, with a faint rainbow visible in the distance.
"Wow... it’s really beautiful here."
Fei Erya couldn’t help but exclaim, and the others all appreciated the beauty of nature.
After enjoying the scenery, they went straight back to their lodging.
Having spent the day traveling and cooking, the others went straight to rest once they returned. In the evening, they all headed to Central Street in Li County, found a local specialty restaurant, and enjoyed a proper meal.
After returning from dinner, Fei Erya quietly pulled Yiyi aside and asked, "Yiyi, did Zhirong confess to Xie Yuanzhou? How did it go?"
Yiyi recounted the situation.
Fei Erya couldn’t help but shake her head, "That Xie Yuanzhou really doesn’t like Zhirong. Luckily, Zhirong is optimistic and hasn’t let it get her down."
"Yeah, it’s a good thing Zhirong bounced back right away; Xie Yuanzhou truly doesn’t have an eye for her." Naturally, Yiyi sided with Wei Zhirong and formed an opinion about Xie Yuanzhou.
Fei Erya nodded in agreement, and then they each returned to their rooms to rest.
But as she entered the room, Fei Erya was swept up in a warm embrace, "What were you and Er Ya whispering about outside so late?"
The familiar scent made Yiyi completely relax, and she replied cheerfully, "We were talking about Zhirong."
Upon hearing this, Gu Tingyu raised an eyebrow, "I didn’t expect Zhirong to like someone like Xie Yuanzhou." Being close friends with Wei Zixiao, he always saw Wei Zhirong as a younger sister. He, too, felt upset that Xie Yuanzhou rejected Zhirong, "Next time, I’ll introduce some good guys to Zhirong."
Yiyi shot Gu Tingyu a look and said, "Don’t meddle; Zhirong still really likes Xie Yuanzhou. The more you introduce to her, the more resistant she might become, so take it slow. Besides, Zhirong is so great, I can’t believe Xie Yuanzhou really won’t come around."
"Alright, I won’t introduce anyone to Zhirong just yet."
Gu Tingyu chatted with Yiyi for quite a while while holding her, and finally returned to his own room.
On the other side, Fei Erya went back to her room, where Fan Qianshu was waiting for her.
"Qianshu, you haven’t gone to rest yet?"
Fan Qianshu got up and pulled Fei Erya into his embrace, sitting her on his lap, "Are you in a hurry for me to rest? We haven’t had a proper conversation today."
Feeling the warmth of his embrace, Fei Erya immediately blushed, but sitting relaxed like this really felt good.
The two talked for a long while in this position before eventually going to rest.
The next day, once Wei Zhirong and the others woke up, she led them to a breakfast place in town to enjoy a typical Li County breakfast before heading back home.
"Yiyi, Er Ya, next time we have a chance, let’s go out together again."
"Sure."
Yiyi and Fei Erya naturally nodded, and once everyone returned to Shangjing, they each headed home.
However, Gu Tingyu didn’t go straight back; instead, he dropped Yiyi off at the Ding Family before heading back. He initially planned on staying longer, but he had an urgent task and could only leave after dropping Yiyi off.
Old Master Ding saw Yiyi return and smiled, "Yiyi, you’re back! Did you have fun this time?" He then glanced toward the door and casually asked, "Why didn’t Tingyu come in with you?"
"Grandpa, Tingyu got called to work suddenly, so he dropped me off at the gate before leaving."
Upon hearing this, Old Master Ding pursed his lips.
"He’s really passing by the house without stopping in; his job keeps him so busy you rarely see each other."
Yiyi quickly replied, "There’s nothing we can do about it, and Tingyu’s work is important, so of course, he has to prioritize it."
Seeing his granddaughter stand up for Gu Tingyu, Old Master Ding felt a tinge of jealousy but, remembering their future as a couple, refrained from saying more and simply urged Yiyi to go rest.
"Grandpa, where’s my mom? Is she still busy at the clothing store?"
Speaking of Ding Yuejun, Old Master Ding furrowed his brow slightly and said, "Your mother knew you’d be back today, so she said she’d just step out for a bit and then come cook for you. But it’s been several hours and she’s still not back."
Hearing this, Yiyi couldn’t help but knit her brows.
"I wonder if my mom ran into some trouble. Maybe I should go to the clothing store to find her."
Old Master Ding waved his hand, saying, "No need, I’ve already sent someone to check. Yue Jun should be back soon."
Meanwhile, Ding Yuejun frowned at the girl in front of her, saying, "I’ve explained clearly just now; the clothing store currently has too many orders, so I can’t take on another one."
Sitting in front of Ding Yuejun at that moment was An Xueqing, who smiled and said, "Aunt Ding, I know you must be busy, but for my sake, could you prioritize making costumes for our crew?"
Hearing this, Ding Yuejun instinctively felt displeased.
She had never liked what An Xueqing did before, and now she was so self-righteous in asking her to make costumes. If a deal was to be discussed, it should be the crew approaching her, not her, just a small actress.