Defrosting The Cold Young Master
Chapter 1217: 1221: Incitement

Chapter 1217: Chapter 1221: Incitement

The painted boat drifted downstream and, upon reaching the middle of the river, Ye Xingbei saw a vast expanse of lotus flowers, perfectly illustrating the grand sight from that poem: “Endless green lotus leaves stretch to the sky, the sun-kissed lotuses show their unique red.”

Gu Junzhu plucked a lotus pod and handed it to Ye Xingbei, “Do you like eating these?”

Ye Xingbei nodded, her smile full of warmth, “I particularly like them!”

Gu Junzhu took the pod back, peeled out plump white lotus seeds, and stuffed them into her mouth.

Looking at his sweet smile, Ye Xingbei said, “It’s especially sweet, and very delicious!”

She, too, peeled one and placed it into Gu Junzhu’s mouth.

The two of them took turns feeding each other, foolishly and sweetly nourishing each other with the treats.

Not far from the river, on the hillside, Duan Yanbing threw the binoculars he was holding onto the stone table in the gazebo, and with a cold look, he said to the middle-aged man standing beside him, “You called me out here just to have me watch this?”

“I’m worried on your behalf,” Yen Wenqing walked a few steps, sat down beside the stone table, and poured himself a cup of tea, “Aren’t you concerned?”

Duan Yanbing looked at him coldly, “What’s there for me to be anxious about?”

“The girl you like is being all sweet and cozy with another man, you’re not the least bit anxious?” Yen Wenqing lifted his teacup and gently blew on the froth, “Yanbing, you are my son, the Young Master of ‘Heijin’! In terms of status, value, and ability, you’re no less than Gu Junzhu. Are you truly content, being at his service, staying by his side, watching him sleep with the woman you like?”

“Show some respect!” Duan Yanbing’s gaze grew even colder, “Beibei is my lifesaver, Fifth Brother is my captain! Many of my skills were personally taught to me by Fifth Brother. When Fifth Brother was teaching me, you didn’t even know where you were holed up, what right do you have to lecture me, or to criticize Fifth Brother?”

“Son, I’m teaching you the principles of being human,” Yen Wenqing looked at Duan Yanbing, his eyes full of disappointment, “You’re now playing the priest, handing the woman you love over to another man. Later on, when Ye Xingbei and Gu Junzhu have a house full of children, and you end up alone and regretful for life, you will regret this!”

His voice softened as he thought of something, his eyes gradually filled with bitterness.

His gaze fell on Duan Yanbing’s face, yet it was as if he was looking through Duan Yanbing at someone else.

“I’m not you!” Duan Yanbing said coldly, “As long as I see Beibei and Fifth Brother happy, that will be my happiness.”

Being late was being late.

He had to abide by order.

By the time he returned to Ye Xingbei’s side, Ye Xingbei was already with Gu Junzhu.

He didn’t want to become an ugly figure, the third party destroying what Ye Xingbei and Gu Junzhu had.

Countless painful experiences had taught him that such people usually didn’t meet good ends.

After all the trouble, not only would he not obtain the person he liked, but he would also be despised and spat upon by them.

He didn’t want to see Ye Xingbei look at him with eyes full of dislike and hatred.

Just like now, silently staying by her side, watching her happiness was enough for him.

“How laughable!” Yen Wenqing scoffed while shaking his head, “The boss of ‘Heijin’ has a son with the heart of a priest!”

“Don’t mess with them!” Duan Yanbing warned coldly as he stared at him, “I know you have the people and the money, skilled in trickery and scheming, but I warn you, stay away from them! Don’t even think about getting close! If you dare to hurt them, I will no longer acknowledge you as my father!”