Marriage Seduction Addiction

Chapter 343 Sorry, it's inconvenient.
Upon hearing this, Qi Mingyi was visibly taken aback. He looked at Ji Yan, then at Yan Shiyu, and chuckled, "How could that be convenient?"

“Why is it inconvenient?” Ji Yan said. “His house is so big, and there are two empty guest rooms. It’s no fun staying in a hotel all the time. It would be good for you to move in and get familiar with the place first.”

Ji Yan's every word was geared towards the inevitable marriage of the two of them in the future. Even though Qi Mingyi was usually very composed, he couldn't help but chuckle softly, "Stop talking nonsense... It's quite convenient for me to stay in a hotel. You can come to see me anytime you want."

"But it's still not as convenient as the two of us living together." Ji Yan turned to look at Yan Shiyu. "Brother, don't you think so?"

As soon as the word "brother" came out, Yan Shiyu suddenly stared at her, looking dazed and bewildered.

This was the first time Ji Yan had called him "brother" since they met.

More than a decade has passed, and she is no longer the little girl he remembers, who would rely on him so much, hold his hand, tug at him, and call him "brother".

Now, when Ji Yan looks at him, she only sees unfamiliarity, defensiveness, and provocation.

Therefore, from the first time they met, she addressed him as "Mr. Yan".

At this moment, the word "brother" still sounds unfamiliar, but it ultimately evokes some distant memories.

"Brother!" Ji Yan called out to him again, "I don't know anyone in Huai City. I finally found someone I know who came here, and I want to live with her. Is that too much to ask? Just tell me if it's convenient or not!"

Yan Shiyu's gaze then fell on Qi Mingyi once again.

Qi Mingyi knew he should refuse repeatedly under these circumstances, but the words just wouldn't come out.

Because she knew exactly what kind of expectations she had in her heart.

She was also clear about the purpose of her trip.

If you have the chance to achieve it, why not give it a try?

Ji Yan was waiting, and Qi Mingyi was waiting too.

Waiting for Yan Shiyu's reply.

However, when the two finally heard Yan Shiyu speak, they only heard—

"I'm sorry, Miss Qi, this is not convenient."

Qi Mingyi froze instantly. His wildly beating heart felt as if it had been doused with cold water, and could no longer beat.

Ji Yan was also stunned for a moment before letting out a cold laugh and glaring at Yan Shiyu.

The next moment, Yan Shiyu said to her, "Miss Qi's hotel is not far from Qiushuitai. I will arrange a driver for you. You can meet anytime you want."

Ji Yan took a sip of tea, wanting to say something more, but Qi Mingyi grabbed her hand and said, "Mr. Yan is right. I have a performance coming up, and it's more convenient for me to stay at a hotel with my bandmates. If you want to meet me, just come to the hotel anytime."

This topic was thus brought to a close, but the atmosphere at the dinner table remained rather subdued as a result.

This seemed to be a significant blow to Qi Mingyi, so she put down her teacup after sitting for only a short while. "The orchestra has a rehearsal scheduled for this morning, so I won't stay any longer. You two siblings enjoy your tea. I'll be leaving now."

Seeing this, Ji Yan put down her chopsticks, looked up and said, "I'll see you off."

The next moment, Yan Shiyu stood up and said, "I'll see you off."

Ji Yan glanced at Yan Shiyu and immediately stopped moving.

Qi Mingyi hesitated for a moment.

The moment Yan Shiyu stood up, several images flashed through her mind—

She vaguely guessed that he probably had something to say to her, but she had a feeling that those words were things she didn't want to hear.

But now that things have come to this, what good would it do for her to refuse or avoid the issue?

In a few seconds, Qi Mingyi's mind was filled with countless thoughts, but in the end he simply nodded and said, "Okay."

The two left the private room one after the other, and Yan Shiyu escorted Qi Mingyi all the way to the underground parking lot.

Qi Mingyi, still clutching his handbag tightly, finally spoke first: "To be honest, you and Rachel don't look alike at all. If I hadn't confirmed your sibling relationship, I wouldn't have guessed you were siblings even if I saw you sitting together."

Yan Shiyu listened and remained silent for a moment before saying, "Yes, after all, we've been separated for many years, and our living environments and personalities are quite different. She just returned to Huai City and doesn't have many friends around her. It's rare that you're here recently, so you can see her more often if you have time."

Qi Mingyi was silent for a moment before turning to look at him. "What about you? If you have time, could we meet up too?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Shiyu simply looked at her quietly, and after a moment, he said, "I'm sorry."

Qi Mingyi paused for a moment before saying, "Are these two words your answer to me?"

Even now, she couldn't help but harbor a glimmer of hope, wishing he would say something else, something to comfort her, even if it was just empty talk—

"You are one of the most outstanding and beautiful women I have ever met. You deserve a complete and unconditional love, and I believe you will receive that love in the future. But that person will not be me."

After hearing this, Qi Mingyi couldn't help but look away, no longer looking at him. After a long while, he couldn't help but chuckle softly. When he spoke again, he only said softly, "I know." The elevator doors opened in front of him, and Qi Mingyi quickly stepped out, standing with his back to him at the elevator door, blocking his exit angle. He didn't turn around, but simply said, "Don't bother seeing me off. Go upstairs and be with Rachel. I'm leaving. Goodbye."

As they were talking, the driver who was supposed to pick her up pulled up in front of her. Qi Mingyi, as if she was hiding from something, quickly got into the car and didn't turn her face toward him again until the door closed.

Yan Shiyu did not go forward as instructed, but stood quietly in the elevator, watching the car that was picking her up leave before returning upstairs.

Inside the private room, Ji Yan was fiddling with her phone when she heard the door open. She looked up at Yan Shiyu and asked, "What did you say to her?"

"I've said everything I needed to say," Yan Shiyu replied.

Ji Yan slammed her phone on the table in front of her. "This is a young lady from a prestigious family that even Grandpa praises."

"Is that why you pretended to be friends with her?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Yan chuckled softly, "I've done my best for you, Mr. Yan, haven't I?"

"So you're not calling me 'brother' anymore?" Yan Shiyu said.

Ji Yan's expression hardened slightly, but she quickly looked away. Then she chuckled and said, "I just don't know, with Miss Qi's family background, looks, and character, even Grandpa says she's impeccable. What else could you possibly be dissatisfied with?"

"She's fine. But it's not her."

Yan Shiyu said.

Ji Yan paused slightly.

This was the second time in a short period of time that Yan Shiyu had mentioned Tang Xu in front of her.

Every time, he was open, firm, and unquestionable.

After a long silence, Ji Yan gave a cold laugh and said, "I've seen her picture. She's pretty, but there are plenty of pretty women out there. What's so special about her that makes you so desperate?"

"Without her, I wouldn't exist in this world."

Ji Yan frowned slightly. "What do you mean? She saved your life?"

"Yes."

After a long silence, Ji Yan spoke again: "I saved you once, and you've fallen hopelessly in love? How boring."

“Yes,” Yan Shiyu surprisingly agreed with her, then slowly said, “but that was the only salvation I received in my boundless pain when I had nothing.”

Ji Yan was stunned again, her gaze falling on Yan Shiyu's face, and she remained silent for a long time.

She couldn't help but wonder, what kind of experience is it to have boundless pain?
But she couldn't find the answer.

Having lived a blank life for over a decade, she couldn't imagine such pain.

"Did you feel this pain when you abandoned me?" Ji Yan suddenly asked.

This question caused Yan Shiyu's gaze to freeze slightly.

He looked at her for a long time without answering a single word.

In the end, Ji Yan just scoffed lightly, made no further comments, and left with her phone.

……

After leaving Yunwaixiang, Ji Yan went directly to the Yan family's old residence.

When she entered, the old man was having his weekly physical examination. Ji Yan sat on the sofa, fiddling with her phone while patiently waiting.

Only after the doctor left and Grandpa Yan came down the stairs with the help of the housekeeper did Ji Yan put away her phone, stand up, and call out, "Grandpa."

"Why are you back so early?" Old Master Yan glanced at her and said, "Didn't you have an appointment with Miss Qi for morning tea today?"

Ji Yan paused for a moment before saying, "It's a mess."

What does "mess up" mean?

Ji Yan shrugged slightly and said, "I originally wanted to create opportunities for them to spend time together, but he rejected her outright."

Grandpa Yan sat down on the sofa, glancing sideways slightly upon hearing this, "In front of you?"

Ji Yan gave a soft "hmm".

Old Master Yan reached out and took the tea handed to him by the butler, took a sip, and then said, "Then what are you doing sitting here? You are his sister, his closest person. You have been separated for so long, and he feels a lot of guilt towards you—have you thought about how many things you can do by taking advantage of his guilt?"

Ji Yan suddenly remembered how Yan Shiyu had described Tang Xu to her.

“Because of our blood ties, he dotes on me and indulges me…” Ji Yan said slowly, “But, is it only because of blood ties? In the end, I am not the one he firmly chose. He can abandon me the first time, and he can abandon me the second time…”