Not long had passed when Xiao Yun's voice echoed in his ears again.
"Yang Zi, what are you standing here for? Are you alright?"
Guo Xu Yang's eyes fluttered open. He saw Xiao Yun's anxious gaze fixed directly on him.
"Why did you come back? Where is Yu'er? Weren't you going to look after her for her exam?"
"What Yu'er? What exam? I came back long ago. Seeing you asleep in the living room, I didn't dare to wake you. Have you gone delirious from the fever?"
As Xiao Yun spoke, she reached out to touch his forehead.
"Oh, I was dreaming. I dreamt we got married and had a child named Yu'er."
"Dream on! Who agreed to marry you? What's going on upstairs?"
"What upstairs?"
"Who were you with yesterday?"
"Just myself. I was in the ward the whole time. Later, I got hungry and wanted to go out for food, but I couldn't find the elevator."
"What are you talking about? What ward? What elevator? Have you really gone delirious from the fever?"
Guo Xu Yang's eyes widened, and he struggled to turn his head to look. He was still in the villa's living room. Outside, night had fallen. The bright living room lights illuminated Xiao Yun before him. Xiao Yun's anxious expression didn't seem fake.
"I'm back again?" Guo Xu Yang blurted out.
"Are you alright? Yang Zi. Don't scare me. I saw you walking around in the living room from upstairs just now, without turning on the lights. Then you just stopped moving. I thought you were deep in thought and didn't dare to disturb you. You've been standing here for over half an hour, motionless. What's wrong with you?" Xiao Yun said urgently.
"Nothing. I was just thinking. I think I had a nightmare."
"I said, why were you talking about marriage, exams, Yu'er, and wards?"
"I'm a little tired. Can you help me upstairs to rest?"
"Slow down. Xia Li is asleep again. What time did you two stay up until yesterday? You wore Xia Li out like that?"
"Ah. I really don't remember. Let me go back and get a good night's sleep first, and we can talk tomorrow."
Xiao Yun helped Guo Xu Yang to her room, which was next to his. Xia Li was still sound asleep in Guo Xu Yang's room, so he couldn't possibly send him back. Guo Xu Yang was extremely exhausted. He collapsed onto the bed the moment he entered the room, falling asleep without even taking off his clothes. This time, he didn't dream. He slept soundly.
The next day, he awoke to Xiao Yun's teasing. After sending Xiao Yun to cloud nine repeatedly, he felt refreshed and headed downstairs. This time, he didn't dare to upgrade his superpower system in the living room. After washing up, he went to the kitchen to prepare a meticulous breakfast. He planned to call Xiao Yun and Xia Li to eat together. After yesterday's events, he had a new understanding of Xiao Yun. It seemed as though Xiao Yun was destined for him. Whether in the Nine Nether World or in yesterday's unknown dream, Xiao Yun was always a focal point. Furthermore, he had obtained the superpower system after being knocked unconscious in Xiao Yun's car. Xiao Yun seemed to hold an absolute position within the superpower system. Who exactly was she? Yesterday's dream was so vivid, and Xiao Yun's words were clear; the child she mentioned was Yu'er. Were the Yu'er in her words and the Yu'er in the system the same person? What was the relationship between the Yu'er in the system and Xiao Yun? He had a feeling that he was getting closer to the truth behind obtaining the superpower system.
Xia Li had recovered considerably after a day of rest. Her gaze towards Guo Xu Yang was no longer evasive but filled with affection. Previously, she was afraid of being noticed, but now that they had crossed that threshold, she intended to pursue her love openly. She knew she couldn't do without Guo Xu Yang in this lifetime.
"Come and eat quickly. I fried eggs for you and made some red date millet porridge." Guo Xu Yang said, placing the millet porridge in front of Xia Li. Xia Li had never been served like this before and felt a sense of unease.
"Thank you, Yang Zi. I can serve myself."
"Eat it while it's hot. There's more in the pot. I'll get you more if you want." Guo Xu Yang also served himself a bowl and picked up a slice of bread from the tray, spreading salad dressing on it and eating with relish. After a night's rest, especially with the morning's workout, his spirit and energy had returned to their peak. He still couldn't understand what had happened yesterday. Could it be a warning from his superpower, telling him not to get too cocky and to learn to be low-key? He decided not to dwell on it. Shaking his head, he cleared away all the chaotic thoughts.
After Xia Li finished eating, Xiao Yun still hadn't come down. Perhaps she was exhausted from the intense morning exercise.
"Are you done eating?" Guo Xu Yang asked.
"I'm done. I want to go to my mom's place later," Xia Li said, blushing.
"Oh. Do you want me to accompany you?"
"No, thank you. I'm going to my mom's to pick up some things and will be back this afternoon."
"Alright. Later, take a pair of bracelets from the safe and also a pendant for your aunt. Pick the Imperial Green glass-type jade. Consider it my token of appreciation. Just record it on my account when you get back."
"This... isn't this too much? It's too valuable."
"Nothing is more valuable than you. Remember to get it later. .oΓg I have two pieces of glass-type jade here. Take them down to Old Xu later and ask him to make something for you. Just tell him directly." Guo Xu Yang took out a piece of red Imperial Green glass-type jade and a piece of Imperial Green glass-type jade, each weighing about three kilograms.
Touched by Guo Xu Yang's affectionate words, Xia Li stood up and kissed him.
"Mmm. You smell like eggs."
"You're so annoying!"
"Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Be careful on the road later. I won't see you off."
Before he finished speaking, the phone rang.
"Hello, Brother Hui, what's up?"
"Yang Zi, everything is almost ready on my end. When can you be back?"
"I'm in the provincial capital right now. Is everything ready? Have you picked up your uncle and aunt?"
"Not yet. They said they'll come closer to the date."
"What date? Have you found a wedding company yet?"
"The eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. We haven't hired a wedding company; we're using people from our 4S store. They are all eloquent, so there's no need for a wedding company. I plan to use the cars from our dealership as wedding vehicles. I'm thinking of booking the Blue Sea Hotel."
"Okay. Does the bride's side have any special requests?"
"No. They just want to have the wedding ceremony from their hometown. They want to marry their daughter off with great fanfare," Guo Xu Hui said.
"That's fine, it'll just take a bit longer on the road. You should decide on the departure time early. Where is Xiao Li's hometown?"
"Her family is also from Mai City, but from a village in the suburbs, about ten kilometers from the county town."
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