After the Ferris wheel had rotated for a full ten laps, Wan Yunting and Duan Yingying finally came down. As soon as they walked out of the inspection booth, they were met with peculiar glances from the staff. To sit on it for ten laps, for over an hour, one could imagine what they had been doing inside.
The strange looks made Wan Yunting and Duan Yingying blush deeply. They quickly quickened their pace to leave, only to see his sister Ouyang Fanmeng pulling Wan’er towards them. She called out from afar, "Brother, Sister Yingying, where have you guys been?"
Duan Yingying quickly let go of Wan Yunting's arm, widening the distance slightly. Facing Ouyang Fanmeng's gaze, she became a little nervous and tried to cover it up.
"Riding the Ferris wheel, and then we just wandered around," Wan Yunting said with a calm smile.
"Third Uncle, I want to ride the Ferris wheel too…"
Wan'er exclaimed excitedly. Ouyang Fanmeng also said, "Brother, can you take us again? I haven't ridden the Ferris wheel before."
"This…"
Looking at his sister and Wan’er's expectant faces, Wan Yunting became a bit troubled. He had just spent over an hour up there with Duan Yingying.
"You guys go ahead, I'll go back and check on your sister-in-law."
Duan Yingying, afraid of being discovered by Ouyang Fanmeng, quickly left after saying this…
"Brother, what's wrong with Sister Yingying?" Ouyang Fanmeng found Duan Yingying a bit strange, but she didn't know why.
"Don't mind her, I'll take you for a couple of rides…"
Wan Yunting said as he pulled Wan’er. Ouyang Fanmeng didn't think further and happily linked her arm with his, "Okay, let's go…"
So, Wan Yunting, pulling one large and one small person, returned to the Ferris wheel entrance. It was the same staff member. Seeing him return, and this time with another girl and a little one, the staff member was completely bewildered. He thought to himself, "Is this handsome guy too much of a player?"
Facing the staff member's odd gaze, Wan Yunting smiled awkwardly but said nothing. He paid the money and took his sister and Wan’er inside to ride the Ferris wheel. After two laps, Ouyang Fanmeng found it boring and they came out…
They returned to the lakeside lawn, and it was already almost one o'clock in the afternoon. The second sister-in-law felt a bit sleepy and went back to the car to rest. Wan Yunting then took his sister and Wan’er, along with Duan Yingying, to have a picnic under a tree, chatting and laughing in a relaxed manner…
In the afternoon, they rented two bicycles and rode around Song Lake to enjoy the scenery, playing until four o'clock in the afternoon before driving home. They arrived home at five o'clock. Wang Chulin had not gone back yet, so Wan Yunting asked her to stay for dinner before leaving, and also called his second brother to invite him home for dinner that night…
In the evening, Fang Yanxi and his second brother Wan Dongming returned together, just in time for dinner. The family sat together, chatting and laughing. Wan Yunting also had a few drinks with his second brother and discussed some company matters…
After dinner, Duan Yingying took Ouyang Fanmeng and Wan’er to watch a movie. As Ouyang Fanmeng sat on the sofa chair, she felt something on the sofa. She touched it curiously and asked, "Is this blood?"
Duan Yingying looked over. It was indeed the blood from last night, the first time the man had completed the woman’s coming-of-age ritual. It seemed she hadn't wiped it clean. Startled, she grabbed a tissue and wiped it, saying awkwardly, "No way, it should be tomato sauce from eating fries last night. Hurry up and wipe your hands…"
"Oh."
Ouyang Fanmeng didn't think much of it. She wiped her hands with a tissue and then asked what movie would be good to watch…
Wan Yunting, who was embracing Fang Yanxi in the dining room, was drinking with his second brother and discussing company matters. Fang Yanxi also had some red wine with them and chatted with her second sister-in-law Wang Chulin about household matters…
Before they knew it, it was past nine o'clock in the evening. The second brother and sister-in-law then took Wan’er back. Wan Yunting and Fang Yanxi saw them to the door, not forgetting to remind the designated driver to drive slowly. Only after his second brother's car disappeared from sight did Wan Yunting, with his arm around Fang Yanxi's waist, laugh and say, "It's still early, do you want to go out for a stroll?"
"Mmm."
Fang Yanxi had a bit to drink and also wanted to go out for a walk and enjoy the evening breeze. So, the two of them went to the Holy Hall Garden below the villa area. They saw the Water Moon Pavilion by the lake lit up like daylight. At ten o'clock, they could still see a group of young ladies and gentlemen dressed in Hanfu strolling by the lake, enjoying the moon and scenery in the Water Moon Pavilion, some even indulging in literary pursuits…
"Are these all Hanfu enthusiasts?"
Wan Yunting and Fang Yanxi stood not far away, observing the lively scene of the Hanfu ladies and gentlemen playing in the Water Moon Pavilion by the lake. Wan Yunting nodded and smiled, "I suppose so."
"It's quite good, promoting our Chinese traditional culture. This is indeed a business opportunity!"
Fang Yanxi continued walking on a secluded path in the park's woods. Apart from the crowded area by the Water Moon Lake in the Holy Hall Park, other places were quite deserted at night, and these small paths were even pitch black. However, the two of them just wanted to find a quiet place to stroll and chat…
Wan Yunting, with his arm around the woman's waist, laughed, "You, you now see business in everything."
Fang Yanxi turned her head, her beautiful eyes glancing at him, and let Wan Yunting hold her as they walked, saying, "You're telling me? Aren't you the same?"
Wan Yunting paused, knowing the woman was blaming him for being too busy and neglecting her. He said apologetically, "Don't worry, when we get to the capital, I'll definitely spend more time with you."
"Easy for you to say."
Fang Yanxi flicked his hand away and said resentfully, "Gu Luotang is also staying in the capital, right?"
This made Wan Yunting's expression freeze. He quickened his pace to catch up with Fang Yanxi and said with a complicated expression, "Yanxi, I know you blame me for being a philanderer, but Gu Luotang and I…"
"Alright, you don't need to say any more!"
Fang Yanxi stopped and turned around, her beautiful eyes gazing at Wan Yunting's apologetic look, and said with a smile, "I know, no matter what I say or what choice I make, you can't leave her anymore."
"Since that's the case, I won't interfere with your affairs, but I have only one condition: I must be your rightful wife!"
Wan Yunting's expression froze. Faced with Fang Yanxi's firm and determined attitude and gaze, he understood her meaning. She wanted him to marry her with proper rites, and Gu Luotang could only be the concubine!
For a moment, Wan Yunting's heart felt complex and helpless, as this issue had been bothering him, and he didn't know what decision to make.
Seeing the man frowning and looking down in silence, Fang Yanxi became angry and kicked his calf, "Did you hear me?"
"Hey, why are you kicking me?"
Wan Yunting really hadn't expected the woman to do something like this. He didn't know who she learned it from.
"Hmph, kicking you is still light."
Fang Yanxi shot him a sideways glance with her beautiful eyes and turned to continue walking on the dark path, saying, "Wan Yunting, I'm serious about you. If you can't give me this, then we'd better leave."
"Yanxi, give me some more time to think of a solution…"
Seeing that the woman was serious, Wan Yunting hurried to catch up. But Fang Yanxi waved her hand and said stubbornly, "You don't need to think about it. As long as I am your lawfully wedded wife, I won't care how many women you flirt with outside!"
…This statement completely stumped Wan Yunting. He realized that Fang Yanxi had changed. He couldn't help but grab her arm and ask, "Yanxi, who taught you all this?"
When questioned by the man, Fang Yanxi naturally said calmly, "Who taught me? Anyway, I've said what I needed to say. It's up to you to decide!"
Actually, Lin Yanan had taught Fang Yanxi these things!
Before, Fang Yanxi had complained to Lin Yanan about Wan Yunting and Gu Luotang, and even thought about leaving Wan Yunting. But in the end, she was persuaded by Lin Yanan, which dispelled her thought.
Later, Fang Yanxi also confirmed this. She really couldn't leave this man, as if her heart had been firmly grasped by him.
According to Lin Yanan's previous words, Wan Yunting was a man of deep affection and loyalty, with many bad habits. But compared to other scumbags, Wan Yunting was a mild scumbag!
Moreover, Wan Yunting's abilities had long surpassed everyone his age. If Fang Yanxi really gave up, more women would pounce on Wan Yunting. Was she willing to accept that?
How could Fang Yanxi be willing? Just seven years ago, because of her, Chen Tao drugged Wan Yunting and sent him to prison for seven years. Her pure college relationship with him had continued until now, and she was already his. If she voluntarily withdrew just because there were other women around him, that wasn't Fang Yanxi's strong personality!
But it was precisely because of this strength that Lin Yanan taught her how to adapt, to put it plainly, she taught her how to firmly tie Wan Yunting down!
Fang Yanxi's proposal for Wan Yunting to marry her with proper rites and make her his main wife was also taught by Lin Yanan!
As long as she became his lawfully wedded wife, she wouldn't care how many women he had outside!
After all, men were all like that. Turn a blind eye to one thing, and life would just pass by.
"Okay, I promise you."
Faced with Fang Yanxi's assertiveness, Wan Yunting, who was already feeling guilty, could only nod and smile in agreement.
But he was struggling inwardly, wondering how he would explain this matter to Gu Luotang later.
However, for now, it was best to stabilize Fang Yanxi. He knew that if she truly decided to leave him, it wouldn't be a lie, and there would be no room for reconciliation.
Seeing the man agree, Fang Yanxi's face finally showed the most brilliant and happy smile she had had in a long time. She proactively leaned up and kissed Wan Yunting's lips twice, her beautiful eyes earnestly gazing into his eyes, and said with a smile, "Yunting, I can't leave you anymore!"
Wan Yunting, with one hand around her slender waist and the other gently caressing Fang Yanxi's cheek, was touched by her words. He smiled and said, "Me neither…"