Chapter 868: 868 There’s nothing between Rong’er and me.
The creature accepted whomever the owner accepted.
Xiao Yishan returned from outside and saw Su Qingyue in the yard. His stern face momentarily flashed with embarrassment, and a trace of apology flickered through his eyes.
She was facing away from him, and as he looked at her elegant, slender silhouette, he recalled how he had promised that he would only ever touch her, vowed to protect her for a lifetime.
Nowadays, he had broken that promise, spending a night of pleasure with Li Rong’er.
Xiao Yuchuan stood beside Su Qingyue, and the two of them seemed to be in perfect harmony.
She no longer needed him.
It was time for him to let go.
Yet, recalling every little moment he had spent with her, he found it impossible to release his grip.
He knew all too well that there would never again be a woman as wonderful as her in this world.
Even if Li Rong’er was gentle and charming, how could she compare to his wife?
He now regretted bringing Li Rong’er back home, and he regretted touching her. But there was no such thing as regret medicine in this world.
Out of responsibility, he had agreed to take Li Rong’er as his wife.
How was he to broach this subject with his wife?
Su Qingyue turned around and, upon seeing Xiao Yishan, greeted him lightly, “Second brother is back.”
Xiao Yuchuan said, “Second brother, you’re injured. You shouldn’t move around too much these next few days. It would be best to rest in bed.”
To Su Qingyue, it seemed natural for the third brother to show concern for the second brother.
The Xiao Family’s brothers had always supported one another. If he showed indifference towards his second brother, that would truly be inhumane. There was no original conflict between her and the second brother, and it was enough for the third brother to stand on her side when there was one.
Xiao Yishan gave a slight nod.
Xiao Qinghe came out of the kitchen and also said, “Second brother hasn’t had breakfast yet, you should eat first.”
Xiao Yishan walked towards the kitchen.
Seeing that his family did not ask too many questions, he decided to postpone explaining the situation with Li Rong’er, that they had already become involved.
Inwardly, he did not want to make the affair public, thinking it would be fine as long as he could conceal it for a while.
He stole a glance at Su Qingyue, his heart growing even more reluctant to part with her.
Little did he know, the family was already aware of his affair with Li Rong’er.
After Yishan had eaten breakfast, Xiao Yuchuan waited for him in the yard, “Second brother, I have something to tell you.”
Xiao Yishan said expressionlessly, “Third brother, speak frankly.”
“Second brother…” Xiao Yuchuan found it somewhat difficult to broach the subject, “About the family division I mentioned before…”
“Divide the family!” Xiao Yishan rebuked sharply, “I thought you were joking. When we have a good home, why bring up division!”
At the mention of this topic, Li Rong’er immediately pricked up her ears inside the room.
Although she was now Xiao Yishan’s woman, and even if she had claimed that she would still follow him through hardships should he truly have nothing, that was just to cheer him up. If he really had nothing at all, she would surely walk away without hesitation.
Having slept with him, she had already lost her chastity. Now that she was truly his, she was indifferent; one more man didn’t make any difference.
Compared to Xiao Yishan’s agitation, Xiao Yuchuan spoke in a calm but resolute voice, “Second brother, dividing the family is not only for the benefit of Qingyue and me, but also for you.”
“How is it to my benefit?” he asked coldly. “As the head of this family, I cannot bear to see it fall apart.”
“You already have Li Rong’er, and in the future, both you and I will have our own children,” he said. “I want to be with my wife, and considering she was once purchased by our house, I do not want her to be subjected to gossip. The family must inevitably be divided!”
Xiao Yishan said, “There’s nothing between Rong’er and me…”
Xiao Yuchuan, incredulous, looked at him. “Second brother, Li Rong’er has been parading around, boasting that you and she were intimate last night, and you still deny it… ”