Chapter 1433 - 1430: It’s Not So Hard to Come Back

Chapter 1433: Chapter 1430: It’s Not So Hard to Come Back

"I have no idea when I’ll be back again..." Zi Ruoxi mused, reflecting infinitely.

Qiao Muyun hadn’t responded yet when another voice quickly jumped in.

"It’s easy to come back, once your surgery is done, you can return anytime you want! No need to be so cautious anymore..." Li Yaxuan said, but then paused, feeling the person beside him tug at his clothes. Did he accidentally reveal something? Ugh.

After that, the four fell silent, and the atmosphere became tense. Xiao Xue looked embarrassed, suddenly getting up.

"Zi Ruoxi, I’m going to the bathroom." She said hastily, leaving her seat.

Once Xiao Xue had left, Li Yaxuan looked apologetic.

"I’m sorry, I thought you had already told her." Li Yaxuan said apologetically.

Seeing Qiao Muyun’s face go gloomy while Zi Ruoxi seemed unchanged.

"Brother Qiao Muyun, this isn’t Brother Ya Xuan’s fault." Zi Ruoxi smiled. "Besides, Xiao Shan isn’t an outsider; haven’t you already treated her like a sister? Everyone has boundaries, and they’re not immune to suspicion." This last line felt like it was directed at everyone but was meant for a specific person because that person hadn’t agreed on anything since the beginning.

"I don’t mind. Zi Ruoxi, let’s do as you think." Qiao Muyun spoke, his stern face showing warmth.

This made Li Yaxuan next to him click his tongue in wonder. To be honest, in all the time they’ve spent together, this guy’s always been icy cold, with an attitude like it’s none of his business even if the sky falls, yet every time he faces Zi Ruoxi, he melts like ice. If you say he has no feelings for her, believe it, Li Yaxuan would dig his eyes out and kick them like a ball.

When Xiao Xue returned, Zi Ruoxi gently held her delicate fingers tightly in her palm.

"Xiao Shan, we hid some things from you, and that’s our fault. I hope you don’t blame us, okay?" Zi Ruoxi said softly. The intimate and warm touch was melting that somewhat wounded fragile soul.

"I won’t, Zi Ruoxi. I know I’m still an outsider..." Xiao Shan said, lacking confidence and feeling sad. She didn’t finish her sentence.

"No, I never treated you as an outsider; you mustn’t think that, or it would hurt Zi Ruoxi’s feelings." Zi Ruoxi said sincerely, then slowly added, "The reason we didn’t tell you about our matters is that they are in the past and involve unpleasant memories. Xiao Shan, can you understand what Zi Ruoxi is saying?"

Facing those bright eyes, Xiao Shan could imagine this was certainly related to her disfigurement. Yes, it’s all in the past, so painful... why bring it up again?

"Zi Ruoxi, don’t say anymore, I believe you, I believe Brother Qiao Muyun and Brother Ya Xuan, I won’t make you angry. Zi Ruoxi, I won’t ask about those past matters. I understand, you would be very upset, and Xiao Shan won’t make you sad. Truly." Xiao Shan said quickly, looking at Zi Ruoxi with urgency and sincerity.

"Silly!" Zi Ruoxi said affectionately, tightening her grip on her fingers.

Witnessing this warm scene, the two men opposite couldn’t help but avert their eyes.

......

The flight from Tokyo, Country R, to Hanseong, Country H, takes just an hour and forty minutes. The four chatted about family matters on the plane, and the time flew by quickly.

Zi Ruoxi and Li Yaxuan were the most talkative, while Xiao Shan and Qiao Muyun were relatively quieter.

This made Zi Ruoxi ponder that they actually complement each other well, sharing similar habits—no arguments, treating each other with respect, how wonderful. She couldn’t help but feel an itch inside, wanting to bring this perfectly matched couple together.

"Zi Ruoxi, have you been to Hanseong before?" Li Yaxuan asked.

"Uh. Brother Ya Xuan, you guessed it. But, I was just passing through in the past and didn’t stay long." Zi Ruoxi smiled.

"Haha, although Country H isn’t as famous as Paris, it’s still known as a fashion capital, leading trends everywhere else. Of course, besides plastic surgery, there are many other things here that are world-class." Li Yaxuan said, drinking a soft drink and looking at her with a sly smile, selling a pass. "This... haha, I think you know!"

Uh...

Zi Ruoxi pondered for three seconds, suddenly realizing, the corners of her mouth curved.

"Clothing!" Zi Ruoxi’s eyes lit up.

"As expected... smart as ever." Li Yaxuan praised, his handsome and fair face overflowing with warmth.

Suddenly, that kind of look was a bit unbearable for the man beside them, but he didn’t express it, just hid the thought in his heart.

Zi Ruoxi and Li Yaxuan continued the conversation easily and comfortably, without sensing anything amiss. Every smile and expression delightful and pleasant.

"When the time comes, I’ll take you to the tourist spots here for fun. This place is acclaimed as the ’Hawaii of the East,’ Jeju Island! Gyeongbokgung Palace, Blue House, Namsangol Hanok Village—these are all historical sites you must visit!" Li Yaxuan said, animatedly.

"Of course, absolutely. Brother Ya Xuan, you’re certainly going to be our guide. Haha." Zi Ruoxi couldn’t help teasing.

......

Over an hour later, the plane landed at Hanseong (now the capital of Country H, Seoul) International Airport. The four disembarked and took a taxi directly to downtown Seoul. Li Yaxuan had a brief exchange with the driver in Korean, and soon, after a twenty-minute ride, they stopped at a place marked 3rd Street of Zhong Road. Around Sungrak Church, a cluster of villas came into view.

The car drove smoothly and soon stopped across a green-covered path, with a villa entrance just right there. Upon exiting the vehicle, one could clearly see the villa’s exterior—a stylish and unique four-story castle-like villa, its walls adorned with diagonal gray-white decor. In front of the main entrance lay a vast garden, with its perimeter enclosed by a more than three-meter tall metallic gate, featuring intricate dragon carvings, with "Yanxi" inscribed on the threshold.

Li Yaxuan pulled out a keychain with an oval-shaped key card, swiped it on the gate with a light "clink," and the iron gate opened.

Walking through the lush garden, a swinging vine-woven swing evoked romantic sentiments.

Pushing open the main door, everyone was dazzled. It felt like entering a white palace; from the first step inside, the sensory lights came alive.