"Xi Rui, get in the car." Young Master Lei turned and walked away.
"Third Brother..." Although Lei Xi Rui couldn't understand what had happened tonight, she felt that Xia Qingtian wasn't lying.
She could tell that Xia Qingtian's worry for Xia Qingyu wasn't fake.
"We are already late. It's disrespectful and a disgrace to the Lei family," Young Master Lei said coldly.
Hearing Young Master Lei's words, Lei Xi Rui dared not speak further. She glanced back at Xia Qingtian, giving her a troubled and forced smile, then quickly followed Young Master Lei.
After the siblings got into the car, they left.
Watching the car drive away, Xia Qingtian frowned.
It wasn't just that Young Master Lei was angry; even she found the situation utterly ridiculous.
Late at night, so much anger...
"Sister..." Xia Qingyu linked her arm with Xia Qingtian's, her eyes filled with worry.
Putting aside what she had experienced tonight, Xia Qingyu felt uneasy just seeing that person misunderstand Xia Qingtian.
Her sister was so good; she was by no means someone who was scheming and ruthless.
"Let's go home first." Xia Qingtian pulled Xia Qingyu to her other side, making her walk closer to the inside, and kept looking left and right, afraid some crazy person would appear and snatch her sister away again.
Noticing Xia Qingtian's protectiveness, Xia Qingyu's lips curved into a sweet smile.
As soon as the sisters returned to the Yue family residence, they immediately asked the butler to fetch the medicine box.
They had intended to resolve this matter quietly, but unexpectedly, the butler, upon seeing Xia Qingtian's injuries, quickly reported it to the head of the Yue family.
The head of the Yue family couldn't be careless about this. He called for a private doctor, summoned Xia Qingtian's uncles, and even had the police report filed.
The entire Yue family became lively, which made Xia Qingtian feel a little embarrassed.
"How did you get injured out of the blue?" Yue Cheng Zhong faced Xia Qingtian, but his gaze flickered towards Xia Qingyu.
Xia Qingtian didn't try to hide it, as this incident could by no means be a simple prank.
After listening to Xia Qingtian's account, Yue Cheng Zhong's gaze deepened. He vaguely felt that this matter might very well be Xia Qingyu's own staging.
Exchanging a look with the head of the Yue family, the latter seemed to think the same.
While the doctor was disinfecting and bandaging Xia Qingtian's wounds, both father and son Yue turned their attention to Xia Qingyu.
Seeing the probing gazes from the Yue family, Xia Qingyu knew they must be suspecting her.
If it weren't for Young Master Lei misunderstanding Xia Qingtian earlier, Xia Qingyu would have been extremely embarrassed and distressed at this moment.
However, after what had happened, Xia Qingyu calmly and generously met their gazes.
Observing Xia Qingyu's demeanor, the Yue father and son exchanged another glance.
This matter seemed to have nothing to do with Xia Qingyu again.
Was her acting too good, or was she truly innocent?
After the doctor left, the head of the Yue family finally spoke, "Qingtian, you should rest well tonight. I will have your uncles investigate this matter thoroughly."
"Thank you, Grandpa." Xia Qingtian looked at the head of the Yue family apologetically, "I've caused trouble for everyone."
"What are you talking about? We're family. There's no such thing as trouble," Yue Cheng Zhong said with a light chuckle. "In the Yue family, no one will ever make you feel wronged."
"Mm." Xia Qingtian pursed her lips, smiling happily.
Xia Qingyu helped Xia Qingtian back to her room. Since her leg was injured, the sisters didn't use the stairs but took the elevator.
As soon as the elevator doors closed, Xia Qingtian, abandoning all pretense of elegance, leaned against Xia Qingyu. "Qingyu, it hurts..."
"I asked if it hurt earlier, and you still acted tough!" Xia Qingyu immediately steadied Xia Qingtian but couldn't bring herself to push her away, only grumbling verbally, "You're so heavy."
When the elevator reached their floor, Xia Qingyu still helped Xia Qingtian walk slowly towards the bedroom.
Once inside the room, she brought water, gave her a massage, and adjusted the angle of the pillows, all while being careful not to let Xia Qingtian get thirsty or feel pain.
Xia Qingtian simply smiled and enjoyed Xia Qingyu's meticulous care until she drifted sweetly into sleep.
Meanwhile, after being threatened and warned, Yu Zixuan, upon leaving Nie Qingkong's room, practically fled back to Yue Chengfeng's room. At this moment, Yue Chengfeng, having just showered, had only a towel wrapped around his waist, and his hair was still damp.
"You're back—" Before Yue Chengfeng could finish speaking, Yu Zixuan threw herself into his arms.
"Zixuan?" Yue Chengfeng was taken aback by Yu Zixuan's actions. "What's wrong?"
"Chengfeng," Yu Zixuan looked up at Yue Chengfeng, her lips trembling, "Hold me tight, kiss me."
"En?" Yue Chengfeng blinked. Seeing tears welling up in Yu Zixuan's eyes, he felt as though she had suffered some grievance, yet he couldn't pry it out of her no matter what.
Yu Zixuan simply shook her head, urging Yue Chengfeng to embrace and kiss her.
The passionate kiss after the embrace quickly heated their bodies, and what followed was a natural progression.
The rising and falling breaths became a sonata of desire and unease under the night sky.
Only after both had experienced extreme pleasure as they rapidly ascended to the peak, and had released all their pent-up pressure, did everything finally return to peace.
"Zixuan, what is really wrong with you today?" Yue Chengfeng hugged Yu Zixuan, gently stroking her back to comfort her as he spoke softly to coax her.
"It's nothing, I just... I just saw a violent news report from abroad and recalled some... past events." Yu Zixuan's face was pressed against Yue Chengfeng's chest as she spoke in a muffled voice, "Chengfeng... I'm scared."
"Don't be afraid, I'm by your side." Yue Chengfeng tightened his embrace around Yu Zixuan. "You're not alone anymore. From now on, I'll face everything with you. Do you remember? We're getting married, we're going to be husband and wife. Choose a date you like from the ones available, and we'll get married."
"I don't like any of them," Yu Zixuan said, looking up at Yue Chengfeng.
"You don't like any of them?" Yue Chengfeng blinked. "Then which day do you like?"
"Tomorrow!" Yu Zixuan said with certainty. "We're getting married tomorrow!"
"Tomorrow?" Yue Chengfeng was a bit bewildered. Wasn't this a bit too hasty?
"Mm! Tomorrow!" Yu Zixuan said seriously.
She didn't want to wait any longer; she wanted to marry Yue Chengfeng immediately.
If it weren't for the timing making it impossible to complete the procedures, she would marry Yue Chengfeng right now!
"But we haven't prepared anything for the wedding," Yue Chengfeng said after a moment's thought. "Wouldn't it be a bit too rushed? I'm afraid it might make you feel wronged."
"As long as it's you, I won't feel wronged," Yu Zixuan tightly hugged Yue Chengfeng. "We'll get the marriage certificate tomorrow."
"Alright," Yue Chengfeng said. "Then we'll have a wedding ceremony later to make up for it."
"Mm." Yu Zixuan lowered her head, resting her cheek against Yue Chengfeng's chest, and said, "Chengfeng, once you marry me, you're absolutely not allowed to go back on your word. No matter who I am... you can't regret it..."
"Mm, I won't regret it."