TopAppnovel Chapter 86 If You Still Like Her
Chapter 86 If You Still Like Her
Ye Yixian was indeed not good at lying; what she said just now was clearly only part of the story.
If it were truly just this one piece of advice, she wouldn't have been so shy and hesitant, unable to say it for so long.
Ye Xinnian will definitely not be released from prison in the short term. Even if he doesn't know exactly how much suffering his daughter has gone through over the years, he can roughly guess how difficult life must have been for a child who has lacked parental care since childhood.
Moreover, Ye Yixian is a girl.
Now that Ye Yixian is an adult, if she really meets a reliable person, Ye Xinnian will definitely not break them up; on the contrary, he will strongly support her.
His greatest wish in life is that when he is released from prison, his son will be married and his daughter will find a good husband, and the whole family will be able to leave the past behind and live a peaceful and ordinary life.
Ye Yixian didn't tell Lu Yuan all the details, but from her gradually relaxed expression, it was clear that she came to visit her father in prison today mainly to tell him about the good things that had happened to her recently.
This is probably one of the few times during her numerous prison visits that she has been able to bring such comforting good news.
These heartwarming messages can give Ye Xinnian more hope in prison, allowing him to serve his sentence with peace of mind, behave well, and strive for early sentence reduction and release.
Lu Yuan didn't press further; it was her private matter. Even though they were close now, they hadn't reached the point of having no boundaries and prying into each other's affairs.
Maintaining a proper distance is also a form of respect for each other.
After this incident, their hearts were clearly drawn closer together.
Having received his father's personal approval, Ye Yixian finally let go of his last lingering concerns and completely accepted Lu Yuan.
The two waited by the roadside for a full half hour before a passing taxi finally arrived, and they rode together back home.
The two hadn't eaten anything since they left early that morning, and were now starving, their stomachs practically sticking to their backs. Lu Yuan felt like he could eat a whole cow right now.
During dinner, Lu Yuan asked, "Are you sure you want to go to Xu Lingjing's birthday party tonight?"
He couldn't figure out what Xu Lingjing planned to do tonight, and he was afraid that she had bad intentions and would take the opportunity to make things difficult for Ye Yixian.
Ye Yixian paused slightly as she picked up some food, looked up at Lu Yuan, and asked seriously, "Do you still like her?"
"Why are you suddenly asking this?"
"If you don't like her anymore, and she dares to bully me, I will never swallow my anger and will take revenge on the spot. But if you still like her, and it makes you unhappy if I hit her, then as long as she doesn't go too far, I can tolerate it."
Lu Yuan had no doubt that Ye Yixian would keep his word, which was exactly what he was most worried about.
If the two people clash in public, it will ultimately benefit neither of them.
Ye Yixian had finally managed to change everyone's opinion of her, and her reputation was gradually improving. She absolutely could not let Xu Lingjing ruin it again.
Lu Yuan pondered for a moment, then asked earnestly, "So you've made up your mind, you absolutely must go?"
"I've already promised her, and if I go back on my word now, wouldn't people think I'm cowardly and afraid of her?"
Ye Yixian's attitude was very firm. Even if this gathering was a trap, she was determined to go and find out. She had endured countless grievances and hardships in the past, so why would she be afraid of Xu Lingjing's little tricks?
More than being bullied by others, she couldn't stand it when people said behind her back that she was timid and cowardly.
"Okay." Seeing that he couldn't persuade her, Lu Yuan had no choice but to nod in agreement. He didn't want Ye Yixian to appear timid and humble in front of Xu Lingjing. "But it's agreed that we should be tolerant in everything we can, and avoid arguments and conflicts if we can avoid them. You will stay by my side, and we will find a way to deal with anything that happens together."
"Okay, I'll do whatever you say."
Ye Yixian nodded obediently. Without Lu Yuan's prompting, she instinctively wanted to stay close to Lu Yuan and never be separated from him.
Lu Yuan continued, "After dinner, let's go pick out a birthday present for her."
"Gift?"
Ye Yixian paused slightly, a troubled look on her face. "But what kind of gift would be suitable? Something too expensive might be unaffordable for me..."
She knew she should bring a gift to a birthday party, but she had never done so before.
Xu Lingjing has always been meticulous and discerning, and her standards are naturally high; ordinary gifts probably wouldn't catch her eye.
Ye Yixian has always been short of money and can't afford any decent gifts.
She didn't want to compete with others; she just didn't want to give away something too cheap, something that would be embarrassing and make her a laughingstock.
"It's alright, I'll buy the gift," Lu Yuan said softly.
"And what about me?"
"Aren't we together?"
Lu Yuan's question left Ye Yixian stunned.
She couldn't help but think of the local customs: if a couple goes to a banquet together, they each need to prepare a gift; but if a married couple goes together, they only need to prepare one gift.
Lu Yuan's words clearly indicated that he considered the two of them as one, and was presenting a gift in their joint name.
Thinking of this, Ye Yixian's cheeks flushed slightly, and a little joy welled up in her heart. She nodded gently, "Okay, I'll do whatever you say."
After lunch, the two went to the downtown shopping mall together.
This is Ye Yixian's second time here. The last time he came, he accompanied Lu Yuan to help him choose clothes for the girl he liked.
As her thoughts raced, Ye Yixian was filled with doubts. Back then, Lu Yuan's heart and eyes were full of Xu Lingjing. When exactly did he start to slowly fall in love with her?
Only then did she realize that she had never seriously considered this matter before, as if this feeling had come unexpectedly and naturally.
My heart was filled with curiosity, but now was not the right time to ask.
Moreover, the two have not yet officially confirmed their relationship, so asking too much would only make one seem overly sentimental and nagging.
Lu Yuan, completely unaware of her thoughts, walked straight into a perfume store. The store was filled with all kinds of perfumes, and the air was filled with a rich and fragrant aroma.
People who are not used to such a strong smell will feel dizzy and nauseous after standing for a short while.
"Are you planning to give Xu Lingjing perfume?" Ye Yixian asked softly.
She had never owned perfume before, but had only seen Wang Qingyu use a rose-scented one, which she had shared with her before; the scent was elegant and pleasant.
Summer weather is hot and it's easy to sweat. If you can use perfume to give yourself a light, pleasant fragrance, it will make you feel much more relaxed when you're sitting in the classroom doing your homework.
"Yes, most girls like perfume."
As Lu Yuan spoke, he took the initiative to communicate with the shop assistant to select styles.
He originally said he bought it as a birthday gift, but the shop assistant jokingly asked if he bought it as a gift for Ye Yixian who was next to him.
Just as Ye Yixian was about to deny it, Lu Yuan took the opportunity to speak up, deciding to pick out a bottle for her as well: "Pick one for her too, could you please recommend a few suitable ones?"
"No problem, handsome, I'll introduce them to you right away." The sales assistant was exceptionally enthusiastic upon hearing this and immediately took out several perfumes to introduce them one by one.
Ye Yixian didn't want Lu Yuan to spend money on her, so she quickly declined, but Lu Yuan gently pulled her wrist and led her to the counter.
The shop assistant handed over a sample and gestured for Ye Yixian to apply it to the back of his hand to experience the fragrance.
Ye Yixian was stiff and awkward, so Lu Yuan simply reached out and gently held her slender hand, personally helping her try the fragrance. The close proximity, coupled with the perfume-filled environment, made the atmosphere even more ambiguous.
At first, Ye Yixian was quite shy and embarrassed in front of the shop assistant, but she gradually realized that there was no mockery in the shop assistant's eyes, but rather envy.
Indeed, Lu Yuan is so handsome, and so gentle and considerate, anyone would be envious.
Thinking of this, Ye Yixian felt a sweet happiness in his heart.
Just as the two were choosing perfumes to try, two familiar figures slowly walked towards them...