The wedding ended, and Jiang Mian and Ji Zhixiu returned to the country.
Ye Yi stayed at the manor to handle all the affairs, and it was a week later.
He booked his flight back to the country for today.
He slept until he woke up naturally. As soon as he went downstairs, he saw a woman by the dining table. He narrowed his eyes, unable to hide his surprise, "Jing Yiyi, you haven't left yet?!"
Jing Yiyi looked up at him, then lowered her head to continue setting the cutlery, "The manor has beautiful scenery, so I stayed a few extra days. Come and have breakfast."
This was true. The manor was vast and wide with excellent scenery, and Ye Yi felt refreshed after staying for a few days.
He paced downstairs, "I'm going back today."
"Together."
Jing Yiyi didn't seem to be asking for his consent, but rather informing him.
Ye Yi paused for two seconds, sat down, and picked up a sandwich, "I've already booked my ticket."
Jing Yiyi retorted, "How do you know we're not on the same flight?"
Ye Yi: ...
His ticket was bought by Ye San. There was a mole.
As soon as he got on the plane, Ye Yi caught up on sleep.
Jing Yiyi was also unusually quiet. She had been in Ireland for a week and had a lot of work to catch up on.
She opened her laptop, her fingers flying, rushing to create a new proposal.
Outside the window, a sea of clouds floated by, and the sound of keyboard typing filled the air. Ye Yi raised his eyelids, turned his head to glance, and closed his eyes to sleep.
After getting off the plane, Jing Yiyi followed behind Ye Yi, "Where are you going?"
"Back to..." Ye Yi paused, "...Xiushui Villa."
Jing Yiyi was not surprised. She nodded, "I'm going back to the company."
The two parted ways.
Ye Yi got into the car, fiddling with his phone, and leisurely called out, "Ye San."
Ye San's eyelids twitched, "Yes, sir."
"What do you think of Jing Yiyi?"
This seemed to be the first time he had asked him such a question. Ye San considered for a moment, "She's lively and cute, with a generous and cheerful personality."
"You have quite a high opinion of her," he said, his voice trailing off nonchalantly.
Ye San's expression remained unchanged, "She's a good girl."
Ye Yi did not comment.
Jiang Mian knew he was returning today, so she asked Aunt Song to prepare lunch in advance.
Ye Yi came back and saw her coming downstairs. He raised his eyebrows, "Are you coming down to welcome me?"
"I need to go to the hospital to get my reports."
"I'll take you."
Jiang Mian did not refuse.
She put on a mask and a hat to cover herself thoroughly. Ye Yi, witnessing the whole process, clicked his tongue, "With a handsome guy like me by your side, it's hard for you not to be noticed."
Jiang Mian rolled her eyes at him, "Then I don't want you to go with me."
She only wanted to avoid being photographed by the media, hence the disguise.
Ye Yi shrugged, "Alright, I'll wear a mask too, to restrain my charm."
Jiang Mian, who was usually not carsick, felt a little carsick after becoming pregnant.
Ye Yi rolled down the car window to let in fresh air. Jiang Mian leaned by the window, feeling the breeze.
Ye Yi glanced at her, "When is your due date?"
"Around July."
His gaze shifted forward, and he tapped the steering wheel, "When my little nephew is born, I'll leave Kyoto after seeing him."
Jiang Mian opened her eyes in surprise, "Where are you going?"
"I don't know," he said casually, "I plan to travel, to wander around."
"That's good. The world outside is still wonderful. Remember to send us a message when you have time. Don't go completely out of touch."
'Home,' Ye Yi savored the word, then smiled, "Okay."
The day Jiang Mian gave birth, three men were at home.
Each one was more nervous than the last.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Song Yin leaned against the wall, saying nothing.
Ye Yi turned to look at him and sneered, "Why is your face so pale from fear?"
Song Yin recalled the scene he had just witnessed and was still a bit dazed. He deeply felt the greatness of mothers.
Hearing Ye Yi's words, he retorted grumpily, "You're saying that about me? Aren't you the same? Look at your hands shaking like a Parkinson's patient."
Ye Yi lowered his gaze, let out a bitter laugh, and then raised his head, his eyes falling on Ji Zhixiu not far away.
Jiang Mian's labor started unexpectedly, half a month earlier than her due date.
At that time, Ji Zhixiu was washing her feet.
When her water broke suddenly, the man became so flustered that he was still wearing slippers on his feet.
Ye Yi had never seen him so unkempt, his brows furrowed so deeply they could have crushed a fly.
His phone in his pocket vibrated twice. Ye Yi withdrew his thoughts and opened his phone.
[Jing Yiyi]: Is Jiang Mian about to give birth? I've prepared a gift for the baby. What do you think? Is it nice? [Image]
Ye Yi looked down and typed: [She is giving birth at the hospital right now.]
Half an hour later, Jing Yiyi arrived at the hospital.
The three men at the delivery room entrance stood in a neat row.
Jing Yiyi panted, "How is it?"
Ye Yi: "The doctor said to observe first. If it doesn't work, we'll have to do a C-section."
Jing Yiyi nodded, "It's getting late. Do you guys want to go back and get some sleep first? Song Yin has school tomorrow."
Ye Yi glanced at Ji Zhixiu, who was standing there like a statue waiting for his wife. Not expecting him to pay attention to Song Yin, he took out his phone and made a call.
Then he said to Song Yin, "I'll have Ye San take you back. Don't wait up. I'll notify you if there's any news."
Song Yin knew he couldn't help much by staying, so he nodded obediently and left with Ye San.
Ji Zhixiu also followed the doctor into the delivery room.
Outside the delivery room, only Ye Yi and Jing Yiyi remained.
Jing Yiyi sat down beside him, "Aren't you going back?"
"I'll go back after she gives birth," Ye Yi said concisely.
Jing Yiyi felt a pang of sadness. It was natural for Ji Zhixiu to be there to accompany Jiang Mian, but what about Ye Yi? What was his role?
This feeling flashed by for only a moment before she despised herself, ruthlessly dispelling such thoughts from her mind.
Jing Yiyi immediately said, "Then I'll keep you company."
"There's no need. You have work tomorrow."
Jing Yiyi looked at him, "Tomorrow is the weekend. And even if it weren't, I could take leave. What else can you say?" httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Ye Yi frowned, "I don't mean to drive you away."
"I know," Jing Yiyi interrupted him, "Stop talking. Let's wait for good news."
The two waited all night. After Jiang Mian was safe, Ye Yi left the hospital, leaving the new father to his own devices.
At the hospital entrance, the two stood together.
"Dinner?"
"Sleep?"
They said in unison.
Jing Yiyi spoke first, "Then let's eat first and then go home to sleep."
Dark circles were evident under her eyes. Ye Yi knew she had been very busy these past few days. The words of refusal turned into a curve as he said, "Okay, my treat."
...
Ye Yi was very fond of Heng Bao. He had said he would leave after Jiang Mian gave birth.
In reality, he didn't plan to leave until after Heng Bao's first birthday.
At Heng Bao's first birthday banquet, Ye Yi gave Heng Bao a house in Italy.
Jiang Mian was surprised, "Why is it the same as what Yiyi sent?"
"Is it?" Ye Yi was taken aback.
Over the past year, Jing Yiyi had not made any further demands.
The two got along as friends, occasionally dining together, and sometimes collaborating on work. Overall, they were quite at ease.
"Yes," Jiang Mian lowered her head to adjust Heng Bao in her arms, then said, "She sent a small house in the Netherlands."
Ye Yi raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Giving a house makes it convenient for my little nephew not to have to stay in hotels when he travels on business."
Jiang Mian smiled, "She said the same thing. You two have good chemistry."
Ye Yi didn't respond and instead said, "I've booked my flight to go abroad tomorrow."
Although it was sudden, it was within Jiang Mian's expectations. She nodded, "Okay, I won't let Heng Bao forget you."
Ye Yi shrugged, "If you really forget me, I'll beat this brat to death when I come back."
...
Jiang Mian and Ji Zhixiu had agreed to see Ye Yi off at the airport, and she had set an alarm.
When the alarm rang, Ji Zhixiu reached out and turned off the phone, then pulled Jiang Mian into his arms, "Sleep more."
They had stayed up too late last night. Jiang Mian was extremely sleepy and struggled, "No, we promised to see him off today..."
"I've arranged for someone to see Ye Yi off," Ji Zhixiu kissed Jiang Mian's eyes.
At a crucial moment, he didn't mind playing wingman for his younger brother.
"Who?" Jiang Mian asked sleepily.
"Kiss me, and I'll tell you."
Jiang Mian was fed up with this man. She had a vague premonition, but she still wasn't sure.
She leaned over and kissed him, "Alright, hurry up and tell me!"
Airport.
Ye Yi hadn't expected Jiang Mian to see him off.
He was on an early flight. After checking his ticket and about to board, he heard a voice from behind.
"Wait, wait a minute!"
Ye Yi turned his head and saw Jing Yiyi standing behind him.
She was wearing a black mini-skirt and high boots, her long legs incredibly fair.
She was very beautiful, Ye Yi had always known that.
The contrast in colors was too stark. Ye Yi calmly shifted his gaze away, "Why are you here?"
Jing Yiyi hummed, "My parents are urging me to get married, so I've decided to travel around."
"What a coincidence, same flight as me?" Ye Yi said with a half-smile.
Jing Yiyi smiled innocently, "Yes, what a coincidence! You found out!"
Ye Yi turned and walked forward. Jing Yiyi quickly followed, her mouth chattering incessantly, "I came for you."
"I've worked at the company for so long, it's not too much for me to take a long break, right?"
"I haven't been abroad for a long time either."
This wasn't Jing Yiyi's first time being noisy in Ye Yi's ear, but strangely, this time it wasn't annoying at all.
Their seats were adjacent. After boarding the plane, Ye Yi called her, "Jing Yiyi."
"What?" Jing Yiyi found an eye mask and adjusted her seat.
"Do you know where I'm going?" he asked.
Jing Yiyi paused. She didn't know, but did it matter where he was going? What mattered was that she wanted to be with him.
Ye Yi smiled helplessly, "Do you know what you're doing?"
Her actions were no different from eloping with a man, a journey with an unknown outcome.
Jing Yiyi turned her head to look at him. Her bright eyes were full of seriousness, "I know. I've always known what I was doing."
He had the right to refuse, and she had the right to pursue. There was no conflict.
Heaven knows how nervous she was!
She was afraid Ye Yi would send her back! She was also afraid Ye Yi would scold her!
But thankfully, neither happened.
Their eyes met. Ye Yi saw the stubbornness in her eyes.
He looked away first, his gaze falling on the sea of clouds outside the window, and said nonchalantly, "Then I'll reluctantly be your tour guide for this trip."
Jing Yiyi's eyes lit up, "Such a kind offer cannot be refused. Why don't this humble girl offer herself in return!"
Ye Yi couldn't help but laugh out loud, a flicker of amusement in his eyes, "Miss Jing, aren't you a bit too hasty?"
Jing Yiyi felt embarrassed after saying it, her face flushed.
But what else could she do! She had been enduring her love for this man for a long time!
Three days later.
The two finally arrived at their destination.
The scenery before them was picturesque, the waves rippling, the blue water and sky merging into one, dazzlingly beautiful.
Jing Yiyi stepped into the soft sand, lifted her skirt, and twirled twice, "Where is this?"
Ye Yi put his hands in his pockets, a smile on his lips, exuding an air of laziness and relaxation. He opened his mouth and uttered three words: "Mist Star Island!"