575: parting

“You, what are you spacing out for! Is it the type you mentioned? This, this is something I worked on for a long time before… before I finally made it!”

Seeing Chen Xuan spacing out, a hint of joy flashed in Shi Meitong’s eyes.

Chen Xuan not answering and staring at her blankly already explained the answer.

“Oh no! You, don’t rush to pull me, my hair is all messed up…”

After Shi Meitong complained, no more sounds came from inside the room.

…

Finally, after several days, the long yet short banquet finally concluded, and Chen Xuan and Yu Guili were about to embark on their journey home.

However, due to Chen Xuan’s close ties with the Yun Family these past two days, this time, Chen Xuan would be leaving with the Yun Family’s matriarch, Shi Meitong, while Yu Guili would be taking Duan Fei.

The Yun Family residence.

Shi Meitong, dressed in a light purple luxurious gown, still possessed an elegant and graceful figure, like a vibrant flower blooming in spring.

Yun Ziling, in a moon-white long dress, hurried towards Shi Meitong, her eyes filled with reluctance, “I’ve never been separated from you since I was little! Now that you’re leaving, I don’t know when I’ll see you again.”

As she spoke, her eyes reddened slightly, and her voice became somewhat choked.

Shi Meitong gently held Yun Ziling’s hand and softly said, “You silly girl, it’s not that serious! I’m just going out for a few days to discuss some things. Look at what you’re saying, it’s as if I’m not coming back!”

“Hmph, just talk, just talk! Also, when you get to Chen Xuan Gege’s side, remember… remember… to say something! He, he hasn’t paid attention to me these past few days!”

“Alright, you silly girl, I think your reluctance to part with me is fake, and reminding me is real, isn’t it?” Shi Meitong poked Yun Ziling’s forehead speechlessly.

“Oh no, that’s not it!” Yun Ziling pouted shyly.

At this moment, Duan Fei walked over from a distance, his clothes slightly disheveled, his hair a bit messy, and he was humming an off-key tune as he walked.

Yun Ziling frowned immediately upon seeing him, pouting and saying, “Duan Fei, you’re always so unkempt! If I don’t say anything, you’ll be dirty every day. I don’t know how Yu Guili tolerates you.”

Shi Meitong chuckled softly upon hearing this, echoing, “Who says otherwise? I just hope he doesn’t cause any trouble on the way, otherwise, it’ll be a headache for Yu Guili and my Yun Family.”

At this moment, having received a large amount of Chen Xuan’s nourishment, she had long lost her initial “fierce woman” demeanor.

Furthermore, Duan Fei was very dirty; hitting him would only dirty her own hands.

As the two were speaking, Duan Fei had already approached, completely unaware of the two women’s disdain for him, and greeted them with a cheerful smile:

“Yo, Ling’er, you’re seeing me off so early? What are you two talking about that’s so happy?” Yun Ziling rolled her eyes at him in disgust, turning her head away and ignoring him.

“Alright, you go to Yu Guili’s side first. I’ll be there in a moment. You useless live-in son-in-law, you’re not worthy of coming with me! I really don’t know how Yu Guili thinks you have a lot of potential!”

Shi Meitong also directly waved her hand, dismissing Duan Fei.

Duan Fei, upon hearing this, said no more, and after saying a bunch of greasy words, he finally left.

Mainly, since only the two of them were there, he had no place to show off, so he might as well go to Yu Guili’s side to show off properly.

Watching Duan Fei leave, Yun Ziling redirected her gaze to Shi Meitong, and upon seeing her, she couldn’t help but be slightly stunned.

At this moment, Shi Meitong’s skin was as white as snow, her eyes bright and lively. Time seemed to have left no trace on her face; instead, it made her exude a unique charm, and that innate girlishness was even more intense than her own.

“This, adult, I didn’t look closely, but… what happened to you these past few days? How did you become even younger and more beautiful? You’re practically more like a young girl than I am.” Yun Ziling said with a look of awe and wonder.

Shi Meitong was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then her pretty face flushed slightly, and she reached out to gently caress her cheek: “Ziling, your little mouth is as sweet as honey. I’m just in a different state of mind right now. I have no worries in my heart now, and… naturally, I look more energetic.”

“That’s not true! There must be some secret. Adult, you can’t hide it; tell me quickly.”

Shi Meitong looked at Yun Ziling’s eager expression, feeling increasingly unable to resist: “What, what secret? It’s just about maintaining an optimistic and open mind. No, I’m not talking to you anymore; I need to go to Chen Xuan’s side. I still need to discuss with the person behind him about joining his faction.”

As Shi Meitong spoke, she wanted to slip away, but as soon as she stepped out, she bumped right into Chen Xuan.

“Ah?! Chen, Chen Xuan? Did you come to pick me up?”

“Of course, my…?” Chen Xuan hadn’t finished speaking when Shi Meitong covered his mouth.

“Alright, there, there are still people here. Let’s, let’s talk when we get back!”

“Oh? You have something you’re afraid of too? I thought you didn’t have anyone you cared about anymore!”

“Get out of here, speak properly! I, I’ve been preparing for you for 10 months, and you’re still talking sarcastically!” Shi Meitong protested.

After all, after several days of guided cultivation, everything she had now belonged to Chen Xuan, so in some matters, she became somewhat wild.

However, at this moment, Chen Xuan had caught her weakness.

“Chen, Chen Xuan Gege, why are you here!”

Hearing the commotion outside the door, Yun Ziling also walked out, but upon realizing it was Chen Xuan, she shyly returned to the room.

Chen Xuan dangling her these past few days had already made her so anxious that she was somewhat losing herself.

“Wait for me here for a moment; I’ll be right back.”

After instructing Shi Meitong, Chen Xuan stepped into the room.

He saw Yun Ziling with her back to him, too shy to look at him.

He gently walked behind her, his hands gently resting on her shoulders, and softly called out, “Ziling, I’m leaving, and I came specifically to tell you.”

Yun Ziling stiffened, slowly turned around, her eyes filled with shyness, but her voice trembled: “Mm, I, I know!”

“Then, is there anything you want to say to me?” Chen Xuan’s palm came to Yun Ziling’s delicate cheek, gently making her look him in the eye.