Yi Roujing looked at Xu Ancheng in surprise, then glanced at Hua Yiran, not expecting them to know each other and noticing that their relationship seemed quite good. No wonder in the past few days, whenever Deng Yiyi said something disagreeable, Hua Yiran helped her. It was the same with Zhang Mengdi’s situation before; it seems she was benefiting from Xu Ancheng’s goodwill.

"Hello, sister-in-law." Hua Yiran winked at Yi Roujing, who deepened her smile and nodded to her.

"Yiran, you know Mr. Xu? Why haven’t you mentioned it before?" Deng Yiyi was a bit displeased, looking at Hua Yiran with a hint of reproach.

"My brother and Mr. Xu are good friends. Mr. Xu is my brother’s savior, and thereby a savior to the Hua Family. As for me personally, I only got to know him through my brother, and I’ve only met Mr. Xu a few times, always with my brother present." As soon as Hua Yiran said this, Deng Yiyi had nothing more to say.

"Ancheng, my brother misses you. He’ll be able to visit home in a few days; you must bring sister-in-law to meet him. He prepared a wedding gift years ago that he hasn’t given yet." Hua Yiran said with a smile, "This time it’s just the right chance to deliver it to sister-in-law personally. My brother will definitely be happy."

"Sure, when Yizhong comes back, I’ll take Jing to visit the Hua Family." Xu Ancheng promised.

"Great." Hua Yiran said happily, "Ancheng, you should take sister-in-law to lunch quickly; we don’t have much break time this afternoon."

"Alright." Xu Ancheng nodded towards Hua Yiran, then turned to Yi Roujing’s roommates, "After the military training ends, Jing and I would like to treat everyone to a meal. Please take good care of Jing in the future."

"Take care of each other, we’ll take care of each other." Gong Jue’e waved her hand repeatedly, and Zhang Yaen, Ren Xuejuan, and others smiled and agreed. After all, teachers were always serious and intimidating.

As Xu Ancheng led Yi Roujing away, Deng Yiyi’s eyes still couldn’t shift away.

"Haven’t you seen enough?" Hua Yiran said with a hint of helplessness.

"Yiran, it’s because of this that you made me give up on Mr. Xu." Deng Yiyi’s eyes slightly reddened as she spoke.

"Do you want to ruin someone else’s marriage?" Hua Yiran retorted sarcastically, "When did you become so shameless? Deng Yiyi, don’t make me look down on you."

"I was the one who knew Mr. Xu first." Deng Yiyi said sorrowfully, "I knew him when he was studying at Jing University."

"It wasn’t knowing him, it was just a brief encounter." Hua Yiran made it clear, "Mr. Xu even helped you when you got lost by taking you to the police station. Don’t bite the hand that fed you."

"What can I do if I just like him?" Deng Yiyi mumbled, "I’m not any worse than Yi Roujing, am I?"

"Missing out is missing out. You two aren’t meant to be, so why cling to it?"

"I was young then, and of course, Mr. Xu wouldn’t have those thoughts, but now I’ve grown up." Deng Yiyi puffed out her chest as she spoke.

"Roujing is taller and better looking than you; why can’t you admit that she’s outstanding? Truly loving someone means seeing them happy, not thinking of breaking them apart and naively believing you’re the only one who can make them happy." Hua Yiran said, frustrated.

"Wake up, Deng Yiyi. Just like Third Brother Cheng likes you, but you don’t like him. What you’re doing with Mr. Xu now is exactly like what Third Brother Cheng does to you, and you know how annoying you find his persistence. You’re just like that in Mr. Xu’s eyes."

Deng Yiyi froze for a moment, then her tears fell like a broken string, feeling utterly wronged, like a child. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Hua Yiran patted her head, "Everyone has things they long for but can’t have. Don’t dwell too much, and when it’s obvious it’s impossible, turn your attention elsewhere. I believe you can do it."

Crying, Deng Yiyi buried her head into Hua Yiran’s chest, crying freely.

Meanwhile, Yi Roujing was already sitting on a wooden bench in a small park-like area, and Xu Ancheng sat beside her, carefully taking out a lunchbox.

"You know both Hua Yiran and Deng Yiyi?" Yi Roujing asked while eating.

"I met Hua Yizhong through Zhou Zeyuan when I was studying at Jing University. Zhou Zeyuan’s mother is a member of the Hua Family, but Hua Yizhong and I became friends because I saved his life while he was undercover." Xu Ancheng explained, "After that, the Hua Family treated me differently."

"I can’t say more; it’s confidential." Xu Ancheng laughed as he put a small baozi into Yi Roujing’s mouth.

"And what about Deng Yiyi?" Yi Roujing swallowed the baozi and looked at Xu Ancheng, "I could tell today that she likes you. Mr. Xu really is ’loved by countless students’."

Xu Ancheng leaned in and stole a kiss, "Don’t misuse words. I only like you; as for others, that’s none of our concern."

"You don’t have to worry too much. The Deng Family wouldn’t let their child marry freely."

"Isn’t the Xu Family a good match?" Yi Roujing teased.

"Already picked by you, my eyes, and heart can’t accommodate another." Xu Ancheng leaned in, sweet-talking, "But you, don’t get too close to those male classmates. Just now, when I came to you, quite a few people tried to stop me. Miss Yi is really popular."

Thinking about it made Xu Ancheng irritated, so he kissed Yi Roujing’s lips deeply, easing his anger a bit afterwards.

Face flushed, Yi Roujing quickly looked around and only glared at Xu Ancheng when she saw no one there.

"Don’t worry, I discovered this place during my military training. You should have noticed how hidden the door was when we came in, covered directly by vines." While saying this, Xu Ancheng leaned in for another kiss, "I haven’t slept well these past nights."

"Baozi shouldn’t be causing a fuss, right?" Yi Roujing’s heart tightened, "How’s Baozi?"

"Little ungrateful one, I said I can’t sleep, and you immediately think of Baozi. Is Baozi more important than me?" Xu Ancheng, getting jealous, wouldn’t even spare his son.

"Speak properly." Yi Roujing gave Xu Ancheng a sidelong glance.

"Baozi’s doing well. My dad, mom and dad cherish him like a treasure. He eats well, sleeps well, and frequently asks about you. Don’t you know how good our son is?"

"That’s good."

"I’m not good."

After finishing her meal, Xu Ancheng hugged Yi Roujing and kissed her thoroughly. Before losing control, he released her. Yi Roujing pinched him angrily several times, "How will I see people with swollen lips?"

"They’re not swollen, not swollen. I was gentle." Xu Ancheng, a bit guilty, averted his gaze, "By the time afternoon military training starts, they wouldn’t be. If not, just say the food I brought you was too spicy."

"You’re really something."

Yi Roujing and Xu Ancheng stayed close until it was time for afternoon military training. Before leaving, Yi Roujing specifically went to the restroom and used cold water to cool down her lips. It wasn’t too obvious, but experienced Cuizhu and Ren Xuejuan noticed immediately and silently admired the closeness of their marital relationship.

Zhang Mengdi, who had tasted similar sentiments, felt quite jealous looking at Yi Roujing. She held back for a long time, lamenting to herself about how some people just have all the luck.