Overbearing Immortal Doctor
Chapter 200 - 200 Two Hundred No More Evasion

200: Chapter Two Hundred: No More Evasion 200: Chapter Two Hundred: No More Evasion At this moment, her emotions were very complex, with guilt due to her sister’s callousness, worry sparked by affection, and also a desire to escape.

She even began to question whether she should have come, wondering why she came in the first place, and what good an apology would do for either of them.

These past few days, she often fantasized about taking the initiative, thinking maybe…

But when she really came to find Wu Xiaoyu, it was because of the heartless words from her sister, leaving her very conflicted.

And Wu Xiaoyu?

Seeing Li Yujia come to find him, he was naturally very excited, but upon learning she came to apologize because of her sister, he couldn’t help but feel a bit disappointed.

Fortunately, he had completely let go of Li Yuqi, especially after what happened yesterday.

Now, in his eyes, Li Yuqi was nothing more than a vain, shortsighted, and mean-spirited person who couldn’t stand others being better than her.

Seeing Li Yujia turn her head to wipe her tears, Wu Xiaoyu stepped forward a few paces to comfort her: “This has nothing to do with you!

Your sister is your sister, and you are you!”

Upon hearing this, Li Yujia’s heart stirred, as if a valve had been opened.

Indeed, she was also her own independent person, so why was she always hiding in her sister’s shadow?

Why always harbor so many concerns because of her?

She gave up on Wu Xiaoyu, so why couldn’t she herself get closer to Wu Xiaoyu?

Li Yujia turned around, her eyes slightly red, staring at Wu Xiaoyu without knowing what to say, standing there dazedly.

The sun gradually setting, the mountain breeze warm, and insects and birds chirping synchronously, Wu Xiaoyu looked at the tear-streaked face of Li Yujing’ai, and words like ‘beautiful’ and ‘happy’ started to emerge in his heart.

Although there was no one else around in the mountains, the two were still quite cautious, and Wu Xiaoyu couldn’t bring himself to invite her to the thatched hut.

After all, in this age of blazing passions, a man and a woman alone together in one room would surely prompt gossip.

Besides, that same hut had been the scene of that incident, making Li Yujia feel embarrassed to sit inside.

Wu Xiaoyu led Li Yujia to sit by the big tree near the chicken coop’s entrance, finally breaking the silence: “You…

how have you been these days?”

Originally, Wu Xiaoyu wanted to ask if Li Yueyuqi had been bullying her, but it seemed inappropriate to mention that wretched person at this moment.

Li Yujia didn’t understand his words, glanced at him slightly, and muttered: “What’s there to be okay or not okay?

It’s still…

the same as before!”

They fell silent again, and Wu Xiaoyu, who had only dated his childhood sweetheart Li Yuqi, realized he had no experience in courting girls, making him somewhat clueless.

His relationship with Li Yuqi had flowed naturally, without any sweet talk, making him a novice in romantic pursuits.

Though he understood some flirtatious tactics, and had even used them on Li Yujia before, doing so now after she had just cried felt too abrupt.

Li Yujia herself had dropped out after middle school, having little contact with boys, constantly living in the mountain village, clueless about matters of the heart.

After saying just one sentence, they didn’t know what to say next until Li Yujia mustered the courage to ask: “Brother Xiaoyu, when will your sauce factory start production?”

Upon hearing her mention this, Wu Xiaoyu excitedly replied: “The factory building is about to be finished.

Next, we need to purchase some equipment.

For production to start, it would probably be mid-next month at the earliest!”

After hearing his explanation, Li Yujia fell silent again, while a few summer cicadas on the branches chirped incessantly.

Wu Xiaoyu thought, as a man, what haven’t I seen?

What scenes haven’t I experienced?

I’ve even faced ghosts without fear, so why be timid now?

After much hesitation, he finally gathered his courage and said: “When the sauce factory starts production, I’ll need you to manage the quality control and standardize the processes!”

Wu Xiaoyu had mentioned the factory business to her many times, even saying he wanted her to oversee production and offering her shares.

But Li Yujia still felt these things were too distant from her.

Now, hearing Wu Xiaoyu talk about it again, she could only nod absent-mindedly.

Wu Xiaoyu felt frustrated with himself for speaking insincerely, wishing to slap himself for being so cowardly.

A few days ago, hadn’t he flirted with her at Fourth Grandma’s house?

Why was he so nervous now?

Forcing himself to speak again, he slowly closed his mouth instead, and Li Yujia, seeing his actions, felt her momentary hope shatter once more.

What was she doing?

What was she hoping for?

Feeling increasingly annoyed, Li Yujia finally stood up and said to Wu Xiaoyu: “Brother Xiaoyu, I…

I’ll leave now!”

Wu Xiaoyu was stunned to hear this, seeing her really start to leave, he quickly stood up and grabbed her, saying: “Hold on!”

Li Yujia, feeling his grip on her wrist, panicked, her cheeks quickly turning red, desperately struggling, but she couldn’t match Wu Xiaoyu’s strength.

The more she struggled, the more her wrist hurt, her cheeks burning hotter, Li Yujia said frantically: “Brother Xiaoyu, you…

you’re hurting me!”

Wu Xiaoyu realized he was gripping too hard, quickly releasing her wrist, and said hesitantly: “I think…

it’s time to face…

our relationship!”

Our relationship?

Hearing this, Li Yujia felt her heart leap to her throat, her body trembling slightly.

Wu Xiaoyu continued: “I’ve ended things with your sister!

I think…

I’ve fallen for you, and you like me too, right?”

Li Yujia, hearing his confession, stood there stunned, unable to move, her eyes red and hot, with tears welling up again.

“I’ve already said, your sister is your sister, and you are you!

I think our relationship shouldn’t be affected by your sister’s presence!

When I say I like you, I don’t mean as a substitute; the more I think about it, the more I realize, I truly like you!”

Saying this string of words left Wu Xiaoyu feeling overly sentimental, wondering when he acquired such a skill.

Could this be Emperor Xuan Yuan’s legacy?

For a few minutes, Li Yujia’s heart felt as if it were being churned, realizing she too liked Wu Xiaoyu, so why should she retreat or avoid because of her sister?

Besides, since her sister was so heartless, why should she keep worrying about her sister’s feelings and living in her shadow?

After countless thoughts clashed in her mind, Li Yujia finally trembled and said: “I…

also…

like you!”

After saying this, Li Yujia quickly ran away, and Wu Xiaoyu, watching her fleeing figure, felt increasingly happy.

Though Wu Xiaoyu and Li Yujia had shared their feelings, with Li Yuqi still at home and himself just being dumped by her, getting too close to Li Yujia now might stir gossip in the village.

Anyway, once the sauce factory starts production, there will be plenty of opportunities to be alone with Li Yujia, so why rush?

The urgent matter now is how to handle Juxian Inn, deal with Chen Zhaofeng, and respond to Wang Baishan.

Though their malicious slander had been mitigated by him, the crisis still lingered.

As long as these two remain, Jiji will not find peace.