Jingxia Rose

Chapter 182 [Shi Yi 032] You've really fallen for her?
Shi Wan chuckled twice, "I suspect you're planning to stay put!"

Yi Xu looked at her amusedly, "Do I really need to make such a fuss?"

Shi Wan gave him a look that said, "I don't believe in your character," but she was running out of time and couldn't argue with him. She went to the balcony to get the bag of trash and said, "Don't forget to lock the door."

"it is good."

Princess hadn't seen anyone for several days, and today she was especially excited and lively. Yi Xu played with her for a while with a cat toy and fed her a few pieces of freeze-dried food. Then the little guy started running around the house again.

After running, she jumped into Yi Xu's arms and acted like a spoiled child.

Yi Xu couldn't resist petting it and took out his phone to take a few pictures of it.

Then I posted it on my WeChat Moments with the caption: Its name is Princess.

In less than half an hour, it had received over 50 likes and more than 20 comments.

When asked why he suddenly got a cat and what a terrible name it had, some people praised it for being beautiful and cute.

Yi Xu didn't reply to anyone, but only posted a message that everyone could see: "My girlfriend's cat."

People in his WeChat Moments weren't surprised that he had a girlfriend; in fact, they would even bring their own friends to hang out with him when he had a party. But he had never officially announced it on WeChat Moments.

Not to mention the pets your girlfriend keeps.

Those who know him well know that Yi Xu doesn't really like small animals and isn't particularly fond of cute creatures.

Yi Xu ignored the speculations in the comments section; their group chat of five was quite lively.

Chu Feng: @Brother Muyu, when did you start talking about this?
Lu Xuming: This was even officially announced on WeChat Moments?
Jiang Huaichuan: Is the person you said you would bring to meet us at your last birthday party the same one?

Yi Xu answered them one by one: "We just confirmed our relationship yesterday. You could call it an official announcement." Old Jiang, your words are ambiguous, I don't like hearing that, get out of here!

A short while later, Wen Qi also appeared in the group: That cat looks so familiar to me.

Yi Xu: Oh, it's just what you think.

He was having a great time chatting with them in the group when Mrs. Yi called.

The moment the call connected, Mrs. Yi's angry voice came through the receiver, "Yi Xu! Are you trying to drive me crazy? I told you to get along well with Chu Lin, and what do you do? You've switched to someone else again?"

The princess was probably tired from playing and fell asleep in Yi Xu's arms.

He looked relaxed and nonchalant. "Tsk, what do you mean by 'changed the person again'?"

"What do you mean? Is it still about... that Shi Wan from before?"

"Mom, have you investigated her?" Yi Xu frowned, her expression becoming more serious.

"I did investigate her before I last contacted her."

"So what did you find out?"

"Her parents divorced when she was eleven and remarried. She was raised by her maternal grandmother until her second year of high school, when her grandmother passed away. After that, she was on her own ever since."

Upon hearing this, Yi Xu was immediately taken aback, and then slowly said, "You've investigated very thoroughly."

Mrs. Yi ignored the sarcasm in his words, "You two have made up again?"

"Yeah, we just made up yesterday." He sighed heavily and pleaded earnestly, "Mom, I'm begging you, please don't break us up again. It took me a lot of effort to win them back."

"What about your marriage alliance with the Yuan family? If your grandfather finds out, he'll break your legs! Why do you think I went to see her? You're ruining her, you know?"

"What? If I don't marry into the Yuan family, how does the old man plan to deal with her?"

"You know your grandfather's temperament."

Yi Xu scoffed, "Fine, then I'll talk to him myself. I'm also curious what price he set for me, why is he in such a hurry to sell me?" After hanging up the phone, Yi Xu gently put Princess down, patted her head, and walked to the door. Then, remembering something, he suddenly stopped.

He took out his phone and dialed Shi Wan's number.

Shi Wan's meeting wasn't over yet. She hadn't saved his number in her contacts, but the last few digits of the number looked familiar. She gestured to the people in the meeting room and then went outside to answer the phone.

"What's the matter?"

What's your house password?

"What do you want to do?"

"I was in such a hurry that I forgot to change my shoes."

"..."

"You're not deliberately trying to trick me into giving you my house password, are you?"

"Tsk, why would I lie to you about this? I really forgot, I need to go back to the old house. If you don't believe me, I'll take a picture for you."

As he spoke, he opened her WeChat, took a picture of her feet wearing disposable slippers, and sent it to her.

Less than ten seconds later, Shi Wan's silence was deafening. Finally, she gritted her teeth and said a six-digit number.

It looks like a date (year, month, and day).

Yi Xu opened the door as he wished, raising an eyebrow. "It's open."

As soon as she finished speaking, Shi Wan hung up the phone.

Yi Xu went inside, leisurely changed his shoes, touched the princess who had already woken up, and then turned around and left the room again.

Around 4:30, Yi Xu returned to the old house.

When Madam Yi saw him and heard him ask about the old man, she frowned immediately, a bad feeling rising in her heart. She stepped forward and pulled him back, "Don't do anything reckless. It's one thing for you to cause trouble in the meantime, but if you really anger your grandfather..."

"So what? He's going to sell me to the Yuan family. I don't believe he can kill me."

"Why are you so stubborn? What do you mean by 'selling'? You're using such an offensive term..."

"Isn't that right? I said a few years ago that I would not participate in any form of arranged marriage, nor did I intend to get married. Even if I were to get married in the future, I would have to marry the person I want to marry. No one can force me to do something I don't want to do! Besides, the Yi family doesn't need to use such a idiotic method as arranged marriage to consolidate anything. I don't know what the old man is worrying about all day long!"

“My eldest brother’s company is thriving, and my third brother is doing well in the army. Last year, he even earned a second-class merit award. But he’s still not satisfied and insists on focusing all his attention on me. How can I not feel bad?”

Yi Xu didn't want to argue with Madam Yi any further, knowing that he wouldn't get anything out of her. He asked the old butler for directions and went straight up to the study on the third floor.

"It's over, it's over, the Yi family is about to have a 'battle of the century'."

Mrs. Yi sighed softly, her face full of worry, and quickly found her phone. She hurriedly dialed a number, "Where's my aunt? Quickly, let her save the day."

Inside the study, the old man was studying the chessboard.

Hearing the knock, he called out "Come in," and upon hearing the door open, he knew who it was without even looking up.

"It's rare that you came back without calling."

Yi Xu stopped in front of his desk. "I'm just eager to tell you some good news. Your grandson won his girlfriend back yesterday, so you don't need to worry about the marriage."

Upon hearing this, the old man finally raised his head and put down the book in his hand. "Are you still dating that female internet celebrity?"

Yi Xu raised his voice arrogantly, "She has a name, don't call her 'female internet celebrity'."

"What? You've actually fallen for her?" The old man said dismissively, his tone serious. "But she might not think that way! She's after your money, your status, and your family background!"