After being attacked by the rich young ladies with hatchets, I chose to enter "sage mode".

"I'd like to take a shower first, is that alright, Lin Ying, my wife?"

"Wife...?"

Nodding, Bai Yu watched as the simple word "wife" made this girl's eyes sparkle; it was truly touching.

"Yes, Lin Ying, my wife. Didn't I say I would definitely marry you? Why would I call you my wife if I didn't want to marry you?"

Although Bai Yu is a scumbag who likes to make empty promises, he is the only one who doesn't call his wife casually.

If he didn't genuinely want to marry her, then just like when Murong Liyue forced him to call her "wife," he was only doing so under duress.

Only when he chooses to actively utter those two words can it be considered true love from the bottom of his heart.

Just like the message Bai Yu sent to Murong Liyue before leaving in her previous life, the last sentence was "Wife Murong".

Lin Ying didn't care whether Bai Yu was genuinely trying to please her or not; she would believe anything he said.

"Then...then I'll go and run the water for you right away."

After saying that, Lin Ying slowly stood up and went to prepare hot water for Bai Yu to take a bath.

Bai Yu was immediately displeased when he saw the girl blushing and trying to walk away shyly.

He reached out and grabbed her slender arm, grumbling in dissatisfaction.

"Hey, Lin Ying, my wife, have you forgotten something?"

"Huh? You forgot?"

Looking around, Lin Ying had no idea what she had forgotten.

Seeing the girl's nervous expression, as if she was afraid she had really forgotten something, Bai Yu didn't tease her too much and spoke frankly.

"Have you forgotten what you were supposed to say when I called you Lin Ying's wife?"

Upon hearing this, she instantly understood. However, despite her understanding, she still felt shy and nervous about suddenly becoming serious and having to shout out the words she had imitated a thousand times in her mind but never uttered aloud to Bai Yu.

"My...husband..."

The first time was when Bai Yu heard Xiao Dao call him "husband" in Mandarin.

The words themselves were already sweet to hear, and with Lin Ying's gentle, water-like voice, the phrase "My dear husband" made Bai Yuxin melt even more.

For a moment, Bai Yu felt like the woodcutter who had been blessed by a fairy, so happy that she almost fainted.

He stood up, pulled Lin Ying into his arms, hugged her tightly, and then showered her with kisses on the face.

He kissed her passionately, leaving Lin Ying's face covered in his saliva, but Lin Ying smiled radiantly and felt as sweet as honey.

Chapter 146 A Minor Cold? Requesting Tickets at the Beginning of the Month

After taking a shower, Bai Yu slowly walked out of the bathroom, drying her hair. Her relaxed and carefree demeanor made her seem completely at home, showing no concern for her image just because she was in Lin Ying's house.

Of course, he had long considered Lin Ying as family, so it was perfectly reasonable for him to act so casually. Moreover, Lin Ying liked his more relaxed demeanor, as it made the home feel warmer.

This girl has never experienced the warmth of family, the love between lovers, or the care that should exist between relatives, but she can feel all of these emotions in Bai Yu alone, so it's better for Bai Yu to be more casual.

"Bai Yujun, you can come over for dinner once you've dried your hair. You said you wanted beef, so I made it for you."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yu smiled and nodded, then put down the towel in her hand and sat down at the dining table.

Looking at the bowl of white rice in front of him and the sumptuous dishes on the table, every dish was one of his favorites. He knew without a doubt that Lin Ying was very concerned about what he wanted to eat.

"Boss lady, did you buy all these vegetables yourself from the supermarket downstairs?"

Nodding in agreement, Lin Ying had been cooking for herself these past few days, and going downstairs to buy groceries was a given. Even though she barely spoke any Chinese, it was still easier than ordering takeout. Besides, the supermarket clerks near her apartment building were usually friendly, and many people were willing to help her, even if she didn't want to bother them.

"I'm so sorry, boss lady. I haven't been by your side these past few days. It's been wrong of me to leave you here alone in this unfamiliar place. I'm very sorry."

Bai Yu knew very well that he didn't actually need to apologize to Lin Ying and she wouldn't blame him for his mistakes, but he still said apologetic words, because if he didn't say anything, the girl wouldn't feel anything, but saying something was definitely better than not saying anything.

Shaking her head, Lin Ying, just as Bai Yu had expected, did not show any resentment or dissatisfaction towards him.

"It's okay. I know you have more important things to do, Bai Yujun. Compared to that, what I'm doing is nothing. I'm used to living alone. It's just a different place. I'll get used to it. It's alright."

Gazing into Lin Ying's azure eyes, although she didn't utter any complaints, her words were so heartbreaking.

She pursed her lips and spoke apologetically.

"Boss lady, if you're unhappy about anything, or if there's anything on your mind, please tell me. I, Bai Yu, know very well what kind of person I am. I can't be perfect, nor can I think perfectly logically. My shortcomings are even a thousand times more serious than those of the average person. Don't keep indulging my mistakes. Sometimes I have to tell you when I neglect you emotionally, okay?"

Bai Yu had spent so much time with Lin Ying, so he naturally knew her personality very well. Even if it was something huge, she would never mention it to him if she could handle it herself. Just like in the previous life, when she left, he only found out about her departure when he went to keep their appointment.

That was the first time in Bai Yu's life that he had made a major promise and kept it. But his keeping his promise resulted in a destined farewell and never seeing each other again. Even now, the memory of that feeling still causes him excruciating pain.

"I'll listen to you."

Four words, spoken lightly and casually, escaped from Lin Ying's cherry-red lips, her tone so gentle and melodious.

These four familiar words represent this girl's unchanging affection and love for Bai Yu, and also her invariably submissive expression.

With a bitter smile, Bai Yu knew that it would be difficult to change Lin Ying's attitude in an instant. It was as if her existence was only for him, and that was indeed the case.

Perhaps this kind of love is an excessive and abnormal form of love, an excessive lack of self-love, and an excessive trampling of one's own dignity.

Did Lin Ying do anything wrong? No, she loved the person she chose, and she loved the person she was willing to love. Besides, Bai Yu himself was also hopelessly in love with her.

"Boss lady, hmm~ your cooking skills have improved again. This braised beef tastes so good, so delicious, I think I could eat four or five bowls of white rice with it."

Lin Ying covered her mouth and chuckled softly. She was genuinely happy to see Bai Yu praising her cooking. No one dislikes being praised by someone they like, even if they don't show it.

However, she quickly thought of something. Although Lin Ying didn't really want Bai Yu to get involved in this matter, based on her understanding, Bai Yu would definitely take care of it. It would be better for him to know sooner rather than later so that he could be prepared.

"Bai Yujun, I...I want to talk to you about Si Yu...is that alright?"

Her gentle voice carried a hint of deepness and seriousness, a tone that Lin Ying rarely used, and Bai Yu was seeing it for the first time.

Chewing on a large piece of beef, he looked up at Lin Ying, frowned slightly, and asked indistinctly.

"What's wrong, boss lady? Is there something you need, Sister Siyu?"

Nodding, Lin Ying then recounted how Si Yu's uncle had brought Xiao Liu to see her earlier.

After she finished telling the whole story, Bai Yu looked into her eyes and fell silent.

After his rebirth, he was always thinking about how to quickly bring the relationship between the five women to a basic level of harmony so that they could live better lives. So he gradually began to ignore the negative impact that the women's families and relatives had on them.

Lin Ying is rejected and exploited by her family and younger brother; Su Rongxue is affected by her upbringing and the extreme ideology instilled in her by her mother, Luo Er'ai Li; Qing Sisi is ostracized by her two old men and her father's false love; Murong Liyue is forced into her life by her mother's forceful arrangements; Si Yu has no relatives, and her only relative is still trying to exploit her.

Bai Yu knows all of this. He's lived three lifetimes, so he definitely has to know. If he still doesn't know, then he's really wasted his life.

He had been thinking of getting the five women to get along better before dealing with the rest, but now, after hearing what Lin Ying said, things needed to be rushed and the process had to be expedited.

"Boss lady, you...you've always had a lot of opinions about Sister Siyu, and the two of you don't usually get along very well, so why...are you telling me these things about her now?"

Although Bai Yu was very worried that Si Yu would be schemed against by her uncle again, even at the cost of her life, she was more concerned about Lin Ying at this moment.

If this girl was able to tell him all this, then she must have felt uncomfortable. After all, who would feel comfortable having the person they love care about another woman?

When most people encounter such a conversation, the topic will definitely shift to Si Yu immediately, because the conversation is led by Si Yu. However, Lin Ying, who brought up these things, is also the one who feels uncomfortable, and Bai Yu cannot be foolish enough to ignore this.

Reaching out to brush aside a stray strand of golden hair from her forehead, Lin Ying blinked her azure eyes and stared into Bai Yu's eyes for a full three seconds before slowly speaking.

"Because you'll care."

The six simple words were understated, yet they conveyed to Bai Yu Lin Ying's indulgence and undeniable love for her.

Holding chopsticks in his hand, Bai Yu quietly watched her. At this moment, Lin Ying appeared more beautiful than ever in his eyes, her golden braids almost dragging on the floor from sitting on the chair.

Rather than saying this girl is like a princess in a fairy tale, it's more accurate to say she is exactly the image he fantasized about in Bai Yumeng.

Lin Ying didn't know why Bai Yu suddenly stopped staring at her. She subconsciously reached out and touched her cheek, wondering if there was something on her face that was making him stare at her so intently.

Seeing Lin Ying's subconscious gesture of reaching out, Bai Yu slowly put down her chopsticks, then propped herself up on the table with both hands and instantly leaned close to Lin Ying's cheek, uttering a sickeningly sweet sentence like a madman.

"I love you so much, my wife Lin Ying."

To outsiders, Bai Yu's appearance might seem like that of a lunatic, or even childish and neurotic, but in Lin Ying's eyes, this moment was the most handsome and charming one for him.

That's how it is between couples. To outsiders, these words seem cloying and give people goosebumps, but to Bai Yu and Lin Ying, the two people involved, they are sweet dialogues.

"My dearest husband... I love you so much too..."

Lowering her eyes, not daring to look Bai Yu in the eye, Lin Ying weakly continued his words.

He lowered his head and kissed Lin Ying's red lips directly. They were soft and sweet. The gentle intertwining of their tongues made Bai Yu feel as if he could even inhale the fragrance of cherry blossoms.

The more you love someone, the more intense your kisses will be, to the point that Bai Yu ended up picking her up and kissing her while they were kissing.

Young men, when they're hugging, will naturally have other reactions, like wanting to roll around in bed or something.

Bai Yu had done those indecent things to Lin Ying more than once or twice, so he really did roll onto the sofa while hugging her, acting just like a female rapist who broke into a house.

However, just as Bai Yu reached out to lift Lin Ying's shirt to reveal her pink undergarments, the girl suddenly closed her eyes and showed a distressed expression.

The expression was very subtle and faint; if Bai Yu hadn't been watching her face closely, she wouldn't have noticed it at all.

"What's wrong, boss lady? Are you feeling unwell?"

Gentle words rang in Lin Ying's ears, but Bai Yu's hands were still restlessly caressing Shuang Yuanhong and Eryuehua.

Lin Ying shook her head, indicating that she was not feeling unwell or anything, but Bai Yu did not believe her at all.

If he were still that scumbag, he would definitely prioritize his desires and would have already taken his pants off to get down to business by now.

But now Bai Yu has already reformed, and the woman lying in front of him, at his mercy, is his future wife, Lin Ying. If he ignores her now just for his own desires, and doesn't care about her, does he expect someone else to care about her?

He reached out and touched Lin Ying's forehead, but found no fever or high temperature, so she obviously didn't have any of those problems.

"fine."

With her eyes narrowed, Lin Ying tilted her fair neck back, looking incredibly alluring at first glance.

Bai Yu simply didn't believe Lin Ying's claim that everything was alright, because this girl's personality prevented her from feeling worried; sometimes she was really stubborn.

He picked her up from the sofa, turned around, and carried her into the room, placing her on the bed.

"Boss lady, you're not honest at all. If you don't tell me anything, how can we still be called family? We can't live without each other now. Do you want to leave me and make me suffer to death, or torture me to death? Just like in the last life?"

Bai Yu's words were a bit too domineering, but they were very effective on Lin Ying.

Turning her head away, Lin Ying realized that she hadn't kept her promise in her previous life, that she had deceived Bai Yu, and that the cherry blossoms of April were reserved for him alone.

"I...I'm just dizzy, it's nothing."

"You caught a cold? It's my fault, I don't usually spend time with you. You never go out when you're home alone. I'll go get you some medicine."

Without waiting for Lin Ying to stop her, Bai Yu turned around and ran downstairs to buy medicine.