At one side, Lei Yu’s face immediately darkened.
The cool breeze gently blew, yet Shang Ruyi felt her cheeks slightly warming up. She said nothing, only followed by his side, slowly walking forward.
And Yu Wenye’s friends all began to chuckle.
Pei Xingyuan laughed and said, "Feng Chen, you always used to say you weren’t interested in love, that you’d only start a family after achieving your ambitions. Now look, are you sure you didn’t speak too soon?"
"I’ve seen loving couples, but never like you two, who can’t be separated for a moment."
"Like glue and lacquer, it makes me want to get married as well..."
Shang Ruyi was moved, looking up at him.
Yet she saw Yu Wenye’s face remain indifferent, only revealing a shadow of what seemed to be a smile when he locked eyes with Pei Xingyuan, and said, "You all talk too much."
Everyone continued to walk forward, talking and laughing.
But Shang Ruyi’s heart, amidst the softly blowing night wind, began to stir uncontrollably.
So, this was his previous mindset—uninterested in love, with a sole focus on accomplishing his career.
A man with such an intent is commendable, for if one indulges in love all day without great ambition, he is like a spineless coward. Shang Ruyi, having been by her father’s side since a young age, had witnessed people fighting and struggling, even bleeding and dying, for their dreams and careers. She held a slight disdain for men who only lingered among flowers.
But, is Yu Wenye truly uninterested in love?
It seems, at least to her, he is .
But, what about others?
For instance, with the one he was previously betrothed to, does he also have the mindset of not starting a family before achieving great deeds?
Then why did he accept to marry her?
Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but look up at the cool and severe face in the night, wanting to ask him—is that true?
It seemed, sensing her gaze, Yu Wenye looked down at her and asked, "What’s wrong?"
That thought just flashed by and she suppressed it herself. Even if she didn’t ask, she could think of what answer she might receive.
None of your concern.
Even now in front of outsiders, perhaps Yu Wenye wouldn’t embarrass her, and recently, their relationship had grown closer, yet this closeness always gave her a feeling of imminent collapse. She didn’t want to easily break it again.
She then shifted the topic, "Do you have a nickname?"
Yu Wenye probably hadn’t expected her to suddenly ask such a question and was taken aback.
Shang Ruyi smiled, "Just now, Mr. Pei called everyone’s nickname but yours. Do you have one?"
Yu Wenye was silent for a moment, then said, "I do."
Shang Ruyi’s interest was piqued, "What is it?"
He remained silent for a while, lifted his head and walked forward. After a long time, he said, "Phoenix."
Shang Ruyi looked at him with some surprise.
So, his nickname is Phoenix.
Courtesy name Feng Chen, nickname Phoenix... how is this person so destined with the Phoenix?
No wonder just now Pei Xingyuan called everyone’s nickname but his, this nickname indeed would cause Ah Dan and others to feel more embarrassed.
He... seems to be naturally favored by something, never losing composure, nor facing awkward situations.
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi smiled, then said, "It’s indeed a good name."
Yu Wenye glanced at her, remained silent for a long while, and then said, "Ming Yue Nu... is good too."