Yu Jingting’s attitude today is the result of Suizi’s years of effort. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

She painstakingly sent him to school for four years, and what he got was far more than just a diploma.

These four years brought him not only the visible benefits of a diploma and connections but also a broader perspective and mindset, as well as methods of deep thinking.

It was these that supported him in maintaining the same mode of communication with Suizi, with no barriers, and the Jianghu he yearned for in his earlier years was now within easy reach.

But at this moment, he was no longer the naive teenager who longed for a sense of brotherhood and righteousness.

Those seemingly beautiful things, once stripped of their veneer of loyalty and sentiment, were nothing but a harrowing sight that he deemed beneath his notice.

"Jingting is right, the gifts of fate have their prices marked behind the scenes. Out of ten people in the underworld, nine end in decline. As the saying goes, ’How many fierce creatures become mere passersby, and how many dragons and snakes endure to the end?’" Suizi gave a high affirmation to Jingting’s point of view.

Such wealth and status, it was better not to have; come too quickly, and when it’s gone, you lose not only money but your life as well.

"Didn’t you find your old man living quite well..." Old Five muttered quietly.

Suizi shifted her gaze to him. A seemingly calm glance relayed the force of an army.

Old Five immediately made a zipping gesture across his lips, grinning cheekily:

"Sis-in-law, I was just joking—That old guy, every glance tells me he’s trouble!"

After a few days together, these guys developed an indescribable reverence for Suizi, no longer treating her as a gentle woman.

"Cut the nonsense, could that old man living comfortably lead to a fire? I saved him this time, but he might not be so lucky next time."

After finishing his sentence, Yu Jingting added, "We should get that old man to compensate us for the hotel’s losses. A perfectly good hotel, just because of him, burnt down like that."

It nearly scared his wife too; haven’t you seen the two blisters on her hand? It’s heart-wrenching to look at.

This bill naturally went to Yu Youchan’s tab; Yu Jingting felt he was let off too lightly.

Because of Yu Youchan’s sudden visit, Suizi was distracted all day long.

She had planned to spend the day in town with Yu Jingting, but she lost the mood for it.

She stayed at the company to review the accounts of the recent period, and, finding nothing else to do, she washed and chopped vegetables, leaving a week’s worth of food in the fridge for the guys.

It wasn’t until she and Yu Jingting were on the plane that her guarded feelings truly subsided.

Sitting on the plane waiting for takeoff, Suizi felt at ease.

It seemed like the Tianlong Society was still investigating her background and didn’t dare to act rashly for the time being.

Once back in Beijing, on her father’s turf, no one would be able to touch Jingting.

"What are you looking at?" Suizi asked curiously, seeing him staring out the window.

"There are water stains on the window. Could it be from crying when you arrived?"

"How could that be? I’ve been here for a few days now, it would’ve dried—ah, you’re so annoying!"

Suizi realized she’d been teased and angrily pummeled him with her little fists.

She came alone, and at that time he was missing; it was only natural for her to cry, wasn’t it?

Yu Jingting chuckled and pulled her into his embrace, planning to sneak a quick kiss, taking advantage of the empty seats in front and behind them.

"Pardon me."

An inopportune voice sounded, and Que Wuyu, wearing a stern face, stood in the aisle holding his luggage.

Suizi’s eyes went round. This?

There were three seats in a row; she was by the window, Jingting sat in the middle, with the aisle seat empty—could this coincidence be true?

Seeing Que Wuyu, Jingting didn’t loosen his embrace around Suizi; instead, he hugged her tighter and, under the dark gaze of Que Wuyu, heartily blew a kiss on Suizi’s lips.

"Oh, what a coincidence," Yu Jingting greeted Que Wuyu after kissing Suizi and twisted around.

Suizi felt so embarrassed at the moment that she wanted to turn into a bee and fly away.

What exactly was this ineffable karmic entanglement?

Staying at a hotel, living next door to Que Wuyu, letting him endure half a night of "poor soundproofing", and now sitting next to each other on the plane....

The plane hadn’t even taken off yet, and she was already longing to land.

In her mind, Suizi was considering whether it would seem too deliberate to ask the flight attendant for a seat change now.

Compared to Suizi’s total discomfort, Yu Jingting was much more "enthusiastic".

He even stood up, trying to help Que Wuyu stuff his luggage in the overhead bin, and kept on chatting up with him in a teasing tone.

"Little Queque~"

"...." Suizi turned her head away and looked out the window.

She felt that Yu Jingting must be doing it on purpose, giving such a nickname—Little Queque. How could its pronunciation not lead to misunderstandings?

Wasn’t it the thing that referred to boys in the dialect!

"Just call me Wuyu," Que Wuyu, who also caught the allusion, replied, pursing his lips.

"Don’t be like that. With our life-and-death friendship, how can we be so distant? Little Queque, let me put your luggage up there for you. You’re not tall and could quickly get weak knees. Don’t want you to shake and fail to reach~"

"I, don’t, have!" Que Wuyu said, his voice tight with tension.

If it weren’t for the fact that Yu Jingting had saved him in the Sea of Fire, they probably would have started arguing by now.

"Tsk, you’re quite introverted. What’s there to be shy about?" Yu Jingting, taking advantage of being a bit taller, brazenly flirted.

Wuyu, too, felt the urge to change seats, but seeing Suizi pretending to enjoy the scenery, he clenched his teeth and sat down reluctantly.

It seemed like a surge of frustration was stuck in his chest. If Yu Jingting could sit there, why couldn’t he?

Yu Jingting noticed him sitting down, and the mischief in his heart bubbled up.

Don’t think he couldn’t see it; this kid’s glances at his wife were clearly unyielding in their affections.

Having received his life-saving grace, not to mention repaying it profoundly, how could he covet his wife?

Suizi felt Yu Jingting getting restless, and not wanting to cause a scene, she reached over to stealthily tug at the hem of his clothing, signaling him to tone it down.

This move not only failed to curb Yu Jingting’s mischievous spirit but actually had the opposite effect.

Yu Jingting grabbed Suizi’s hand and placed it over his heart, saying with deep affection:

"Wife, is it the medicine taking effect?"

"What medicine?" Suizi asked, puzzled, as she hadn’t taken any medicine.

"It’s the Love God’s Invincible, Jealous Monkey-Beating Love Potion! After taking it, you won’t be able to help falling in love with me!"

Suizi: ...

Que Wuyu’s lips twitched, having been smacked in the face with such a display of affection.

He decided to close his eyes and lean back in his seat, thinking it was just a few hours. He could endure it by gritting his teeth; out of sight, out of mind.

Though he couldn’t see them, the annoying sound effects hadn’t disappeared.

"Wife, how about you try to control yourself a little? In front of all these people, you look at me with such affection, it’s really embarrassing for me," Yu Jingting teased.

Suizi wanted to hold a big competition with them both, her mouth puckering in anger, deciding to ignore him and see how this shameless guy would strut his stuff!

Not receiving an enthusiastic response from his wife, Yu Jingting was slightly dissatisfied, but it didn’t stop his performance.

If he couldn’t have a two-person comedy act, then he’d go for a solo! Annoying an ex (imaginary) rival was a must-do, whether there was an opportunity or not; if not, he’d make one!