Xi Mengru, suffering from two serious illnesses, inherently lacked security. Her father doted on her, encouraging her to socialize. She even mentioned being a piano teacher, clearly indicating an inner warmth and a desire to connect with people. However, she was deeply insecure.
It was unfathomable for a young woman from a family worth over ten billion yuan, and possessing stunning beauty, to be so insecure.
But congenital epilepsy and a congenital heart condition had likely led to her being ostracized and viewed with pity or indifference, perhaps even mockery. This had made her self-conscious, feeling as though many looked at her with unusual gazes.
In such circumstances, Yang Feilong appeared like a beacon of light in her heart.
When he spoke to her, he was playfully teasing, always enjoying making her laugh. Despite being teased, she was happy because she had never encountered such playful banter before.
He offered her a drink, which she couldn't really have, but she didn't want to disappoint his kindness and decided to take a small sip. Unexpectedly, she laughed so hard at one of his jokes that she choked and sprayed him with her drink, and... But he showed no disgust. She knew she must have looked terrible then, wearing black-rimmed glasses with her hair obscuring her face. His gaze was gentle, a little mischievous, but she didn't dislike it at all.
However, upon hearing that Yang Feilong had a girlfriend, she felt a pang of disappointment. Of course, even though she was disappointed, she didn't dwell on it, thinking that even if he didn't have a girlfriend, he would likely look down on her if he knew about her illnesses.
Later, learning that Yang Feilong had many girlfriends, her high opinion of him diminished significantly. However, she still considered him a good person and wanted to be friends with him. Since many wealthy young men she knew had multiple girlfriends, Yang Feilong lost some points in her estimation, but his overall score remained high.
What followed then showed Xi Mengru just how remarkable this young man was. Naturally, this included her own misguidedly defending Yang Feilong, a thought that later filled her with shame.
Had she not fallen ill later, perhaps her feelings for Yang Feilong wouldn't have run so deep. But she did fall ill. The man she thought she would marry was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder. Yet, he appeared by her side with tenderness and concern, carried her away, and then provided her with aid. She didn't know how much effort he put into it, but he didn't shy away from her. His act of helping her left a lasting impression on Xi Mengru's heart. Coupled with being nearly exposed and then kissed, this made Xi Mengru feel that Yang Feilong was the knight sent by heaven to save her. Thus, Xi Mengru fell in love with Yang Feilong, and became infatuated.
At this point, Yang Feilong had thoroughly analyzed the reasons for Xi Mengru's infatuation with him. Upon understanding it, his mood became complicated.
She was a sensitive person. If he were to say that his earlier words were just a joke, she might not be able to handle it.
Thinking of this, Yang Feilong felt some regret. If he had known it would turn out like this, he shouldn't have let her wake up so soon, shouldn't have let her know she had been exposed, and definitely shouldn't have teased her, let alone kissed her. But now that the mistakes were made, the damage was done, and there was no easy solution for the moment.
He had to stabilize her first, prevent her from getting stuck in her own mind, or it would be even more troublesome later!
"Why aren't you talking? Are you annoyed with me? Do you not want me?" Xi Mengru stared at Yang Feilong, on the verge of tears.
"Well, I just feel that we've only known each other for a little over two hours. Don't you think it's too fast? Besides, I have more than a dozen girlfriends. I'm a scumbag, aren't you afraid of being wronged if you're with me? I can prevent them from bullying you, but my time with you is limited!" Yang Feilong said with a smile, calmly analyzing the situation.
Xi Mengru was not foolish. She would surely analyze his words. If she did, she might deem him unsuitable, and then she wouldn't pester him. This was the only way to make her give up the idea, otherwise, if Li Yufei found out about this, she would surely explode.
After all, he was still hiding the fact that he had rejected Li Xiya, and in front of her no less. He had solemnly vowed not to "eat grass near his nest."
She brought him to a banquet, and he ended up pursuing someone else at the banquet? How could she not be angry?
"I don't feel it's fast. Sometimes, when you see the right person, it only takes a moment. Otherwise, why would there be so many instances of love at first sight in the world?" Xi Mengru tilted her head and said, "As for you having over a dozen girlfriends, the fact that you can attract so many excellent girlfriends shows you are a good person! How can that be called being a scumbag? As for not having much time, it's okay. I teach over a dozen children piano lessons, so I don't have much free time either. As long as you can spare some time for me and the children, that's enough."
Hearing Xi Mengru's words, Yang Feilong's heart sank to the bottom. When he heard Xi Mengru mention "children" at the end, Yang Feilong was stunned: "Accompany you and the children? Where did you get children from?"
Was he about to become a stepfather, a fallback option?
"Of course, we'll have one together then!" Xi Mengru said with a blush.
"We'll have one then? You scared me..." Yang Feilong breathed a sigh of relief. Wait, how did it get to the point of having children? I, I'm trying to dissuade you!
"You're overthinking again. I was pure before you saw me," Xi Mengru shot Yang Feilong a look, her soft, weak eyes flashing playfully, making Yang Feilong's heart race. He longed to kiss her alluring, mischievous, cute, and beautiful little lips, but he repeatedly recited calming mantras before suppressing the thought.
"Lately, I've been feeling more impulsive. Is this a sign that the eighth great tribulation of my body is imminent?" Yang Feilong guarded himself inwardly.
This was because every major tribulation had preceding signs.
The seventh tribulation also had signs, but he hadn't paid enough attention.
Each bodily tribulation was different. Recently, his emotions had become difficult to control. He had initially thought it was due to the profound cultivation of his Yin-Yang Divine Skill, but the deeper the cultivation, the easier it should be to control his desires. Yet, he felt increasingly unable to control himself.
This was becoming quite serious.
"The eighth tribulation won't come so soon, will it?" Yang Feilong felt a chill run down his spine at the thought.
He was naturally prepared, but he feared it would arrive too suddenly, rendering his preparations useless!
Suppressing his chaotic thoughts, Yang Feilong felt a headache coming on. She was pure before he saw her, but not after? Besides, he was there to treat her illness, and he hadn't even seen everything. He had saved on fabric by not removing some of her clothing, so it wasn't much different from her wearing a bikini.
But if he said that, it was hard to guarantee Xi Mengru wouldn't cry and call him a heartless man.
He had initially planned to let her cool down for a while, but if he waited too long, he might need to treat her again!
In that case, the situation would become even more tangled and difficult to unravel.
Finally, Yang Feilong gritted his teeth. It wouldn't make much of a difference to have one more. It would be as it is. If, after her treatment was complete, she still insisted on marrying him, he would take her. If she changed her mind, or if there was hope for her to change her mind, then they would discuss it further.
"You're already my boyfriend, so what should I call you from now on? Should I call you 'husband' or 'darling'?" Xi Mengru asked Yang Feilong seriously, with a blush.
"..." Yang Feilong was on the verge of tears. Wasn't she quite shy? How could she say such things?
Had this girl's affection for him reached such a point? She was asking him to choose between "husband" and "darling"?
Yang Feilong felt that the hope of Xi Mengru changing her mind was increasingly slim.
"Wouldn't it be better to call me 'baby's daddy'?" Yang Feilong said, a little exasperated.
"Baby's daddy?" Xi Mengru's face flushed. "We haven't had a child yet, so wouldn't it be a bit strange to call you that? Of course, if you want to get used to it in advance, I, I can too."
Yang Feilong looked at Xi Mengru, her face red but her expression very earnest, feeling quite powerless.
This was acceptable too?
Couldn't she tell that he was teasing her slightly out of annoyance? She was too naive!
"You can still call me Feilong, or Feilong Gege," Yang Feilong said helplessly. If he wasn't firm, who knew if she would call him "husband" or "darling" in front of others later?
If that happened, his reputation as a renowned divine doctor who healed people would be ruined! People would think he had taken advantage of her.
His heart was weary!