Xiao Yi suddenly stood up, pulling Xia Wei Liang into a corner, and held her in his arms in the darkness. “There’s some trouble at home. Give me more time, and I’ll handle it.”
He had said the same thing before.
Xia Wei Liang hadn’t thought much of it then, but after visiting the Xiao family, she realized that she seemed to be the source of all this trouble.
“Xiao Yi…” she pursed her lips and said slowly, “Am I making things difficult for you?”
Xiao Yi released her, his burning gaze fixed on her. “No, it’s that I’m not strong enough.”
Xia Wei Liang wasn’t one to be melodramatic. She knew that whatever he chose was what he believed was right. So, she proactively hugged his waist, her cheek pressed against his chest.
“Don’t expect me to say anything like ‘Let’s break up, I don’t want to make things difficult for you’ like those drama heroines!”
She tilted her head to look at him, warning him fiercely, “If you know you’re not strong enough, then hurry up and become stronger! Let me tell you, I’m not letting go! And you either! Do you hear me?!”
He smiled.
“Mhm.”
He embraced her, resting his chin on her head. “With your words, I feel relieved.”
“What, afraid I’ll waver?”
“Afraid you’ll be snatched away by someone else.”
He confessed in the most casual tone, “You’re beautiful, your personality is pleasing, and all the current attention is on you. There are countless people who want to get close to you. What if you’re blind and pick someone unworthy?”
Xia Wei Liang was amused. “Don’t worry, my eyesight is 5.0 with a plus, I can see clearly! Dad here only picks the best!”
As she spoke, she patted his chest with her small hand. “You too, stay put. Don’t let me know about any women around you. Then I’ll have to make an official announcement, and that won’t be good.”
“Really?”
Seeing his eyes suddenly light up, she realized she’d misspoke.
“Fake!”
Xiao Yi’s gaze dimmed again, and he said grumpily, “You’re just a coward.”
A rather untimely cough sounded from behind them. “Cough cough…”
They both turned their heads simultaneously.
Yan Zhi smiled awkwardly and impolitely. “Brother Yi, Empress, if we don’t leave soon, the next wave of audience will be coming in.”
Unlike the affection he showed Xia Wei Liang, Xiao Yi glanced at him with utter disdain. “Got it.”
Yan Zhi: “…”
Well then.
Annoying him again. Sudan Novel Network
Xiao Yi held Xia Wei Liang’s hand to leave. Yan Zhi sighed deeply.
“Um… Brother Yi, walking separately is more conducive to harmonious development, a win-win situation…”
Under Xiao Yi’s clearly dismissive gaze, Yan Zhi shrunk his neck. “Brother Jun asked me to keep an eye on you, saying that when you see the Empress, you tend to get impulsive… And people know that being a third wheel isn’t welcome, it’s not easy for me either~”
Xiao Yi’s eyebrows twitched twice.
Xia Wei Liang was entertained. She hunched over and grinned, presenting Xiao Yi’s delicate hand. “Hold it carefully.”
Yan Zhi quickly accepted it respectfully. “Yes, sire!”
Xiao Yi slapped him dismissively. “Get lost.”
“…Oh.”
Seeing Yan Zhi’s wronged expression, Xia Wei Liang spoke up for him. “Don’t always treat Brother Ha Er like that. It’s not easy for him to follow you.”
Yan Zhi nodded repeatedly. “It’s still the Empress who pities us.”
Xiao Yi glanced at the time and said, “I’ll leave first.”
“Alright!”
Seeing him tonight suddenly made her understand many things, and her mood became carefree. Before he left, she pulled him over and stood on her tiptoes to peck his cheek.
While he was stunned, she whispered into his ear, “A stamp means you’re mine. Behave yourself when we’re out, okay?”
He lowered his gaze and smiled faintly. “Okay.”
Even after leaving the cinema, Yan Zhi stared at the former and shook his head with a tsk-tsk sound.
“The Empress still has greater charm. A few words can completely confuse someone!”
Xiao Yi walked with his hands in his pockets, his steps feeling much lighter. Everything he saw seemed to bring a smile to his eyes, as if the words “I’m happy” “I’m joyful” were embroidered on his forehead.
After the film emperor left, Xia Wei Liang lingered behind, still happily humming to herself.
Brother Yuan glanced at Nuomi and said calmly, “Don’t let them meet in public next time. One person going crazy is manageable, but a couple going crazy is hard to deal with.”
Nuomi responded solemnly, “Second Brother just said the same thing. They’re extremely worried over there, afraid that as God Yi walks, he might impulsively make an official announcement on the spot or something.”
The two exchanged a look, and they both understood.
These rising stars in love needed to avoid suspicion!
Turning back to look at the woman walking ahead, she was wearing a loose down jacket, a hat, and a mask. Taking advantage of the fact that no one recognized her at this moment, she walked a few steps with smugness, bouncing along, incredibly cheerful.
The two sighed silently.
Alright, let’s follow.
As they were about to reach the downward escalator, Xia Wei Liang’s eyes caught sight of a child, about three or four years old, diligently licking a sugar painting in his hand, not watching where he was going.
The child’s parents were chatting with friends behind him, laughing heartily as they spoke.
And at that moment, the child’s foot had already stepped onto the escalator, his balance faltering, about to fall—
Xia Wei Liang’s actions were faster than her thoughts. Without a second thought, she lunged forward, grabbing the child! But when she turned around, it was too late; she was falling down the escalator—
“Brother Yuan!!”
This change was too sudden, and screams immediately erupted. “Ah!”
Song Yuan had rushed over as soon as Xia Wei Liang lunged. Seeing Xia Wei Liang holding the child, but about to fall himself, Song Yuan directly jumped onto the upward escalator on the other side. With speed and agility, she grabbed Xia Wei Liang, then jumped over, turned around, and braced herself against Xia Wei Liang with her back, her hands firmly gripping the handrail!
This series of actions happened in the blink of an eye. Song Yuan’s movements were so fluid they looked like an action movie!
“Ah!”
“Caught! Caught!”
“That’s great!”
As Xia Wei Liang safely arrived on the next floor holding the child, applause erupted from the surroundings.
Xia Wei Liang breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the little guy in her arms. He was still diligently licking his sugar painting and let out a giggle. She flicked his little nose, “You, it’s a blessing to be able to eat.”
“Oh my god! It’s the Empress!”
“Ah! Am I seeing things, is that my goddess!”
“It’s the Empress, no doubt!”
Screams erupted from the surrounding crowd, and then people rushed forward. “Empress! I’m your idol!!”
Amidst the laughter, mobile phones flashed incessantly at her.
It was only then that Xia Wei Liang noticed that her mask had been pulled down halfway. She quickly put it back up, but it was too late to deny anything. So, she simply smiled politely at everyone.
“Ah! Baby!”
The child’s parent rushed over, took the child, and hugged him tightly in fear. “You scared your mommy to death!”
Turning back, she thanked Xia Wei Liang profusely with gratitude. “Thank you, Empress! Ah, right, I’m a fan of yours!”
She was truly filled with both self-reproach and pride. Self-reproach for not watching the child properly, but pride that her idol had rushed to save the child!