“Xiao Yi? What are you doing here?”
Xia Wei Liang was truly shocked!
Xiao Yi stood on the steps, with Yan Zhi and Da Yang behind him, both carrying simple luggage, looking at her with helpless expressions.
Why?
Wasn't it obvious enough?
Of course, it was for her!
She didn't know what had gotten into Brother Yi. The moment he heard she was going to Liu Family Village, he seemed possessed. He sat there stunned for a long time, then suddenly canceled all his work and brought the two of them here.
Xiao Yi gazed at her, his eyes filled with a complex emotion, but he said nothing, merely extending his hand to her.
Xia Wei Liang stared at him blankly for a while before walking over dazedly, giving Liu Yao Zong a glare: It wasn't you, was it!!!
Liu Yao Zong pouted: I'm innocent! So innocent!
Yan Zhi smiled from the side: It really wasn't him.
Da Yang nodded vigorously: Mm! I'm a witness!
Wanting to know Niang Niang's itinerary was simply so easy~ However, compared to others, Liu Yao Zong was truly tight-lipped. If Niang Niang suspected him, she would truly be wronged. It was no wonder the child wanted to cry~
The two walked up the steps. Xia Wei Liang had been here before and naturally knew that there were no restaurants here. At best, you'd find a family and pay a bit for a meal. If it was worse, you'd set up a stove to boil water and eat instant noodles.
If you wanted a picnic, you'd turn here, head south to a clearing, which was the most suitable place for a picnic…
Suddenly, she froze again.
As if he could read her mind, Xiao Yi held her hand, perfectly following the route she had just envisioned!
After descending the steps, without a hint of hesitation, he headed directly south, then arrived at the platform. There, he easily found two stones, which he put together to form a makeshift stove. He extended his hand, and Yan Zhi took out the small pot, water, and instant noodles from his bag.
Watching him do these things with such familiarity, Xia Wei Liang suddenly felt a sense of disorientation. It was as if…
He had been to this place before.
She swallowed, slowly walked over, and simply squatted to the side, staring at him.
His profile was exceptionally striking, his jawline smooth and sculpted, his lips slightly pursed as if lost in thought. His dark eyes were as deep and mysterious as an abyss, impossible to fathom.
“Brother Yi,” she suddenly said, “you…”
As soon as she spoke, she fell silent again, not knowing how to ask or where to begin.
She lowered her eyes, hugged her knees, and obediently waited for him to cook the noodles.
Xiao Yi merely glanced at her, said nothing, and continued with his task.
Soon, the noodles were ready.
They were even accompanied by green vegetables, eggs, and sausage! They looked incredibly appetizing, and Xia Wei Liang couldn't wait any longer. She took the bowl and began to eat heartily!
“Mmm! So fragrant!”
Xiao Yi slightly raised a corner of his lips, watching her intently.
Although Xia Wei Liang knew she was beautiful and very likable, it was normal for him to enjoy looking at her! Besides, he had always stared at her whenever he had the chance, so she was used to it.
But today was clearly different. His gaze held too much, yet there was no outlet for it, a layered accumulation that wove a net of confusion, poised to ensnare her at any moment.
Xia Wei Liang ate her noodles, occasionally looking up at him, “Aren’t you eating?”
“Mm, I ate before coming.”
“How did you know I was coming here? And why did you come with me?”
She knew how busy he was. She had just come out for some fresh air; he didn't need to trail her like this, did he?
Oh dear, it was almost embarrassing to think about it, was he really that much in love with her? Su Dan Novel Net
Xiao Yi looked at her, then asked her in return, “And you? Why did you suddenly come to this place?”
“I just saw it casually on a travel guide. I wanted to experience the charm of the mountain city!”
Such words came easily from her lips.
Xiao Yi lowered his gaze, speaking slowly, “Then where do you want to go later? I’ll accompany you.”
“I…”
Xia Wei Liang was a bit hesitant. She was supposed to go to the Tong Zhou Research Institute, but Xiao Yi was no ordinary person; he was too sharp and would surely have many questions, making it difficult for her to answer.
So, she said, “I'm going to look for that young girl named Sun Xiao Mei later. I saw her videos online and just wanted to learn more about her.”
She didn't want to act as a savior but only to do what she could. It would be even better if she could help others with her strength.
Xiao Yi had been watching her all along, as if trying to decipher some other emotion from her eyes.
Finally, he nodded, “Then I’ll go with you.”
Xia Wei Liang didn’t think he would be so free. “Really, you don’t need to. I’m just casually having fun here for a few days. If you have something to do, then go ahead and busy yourself! If Brother Jun scolds me later, I won’t be able to handle it~”
“He won’t.”
“But…”
Xiao Yi didn’t give her a chance to ask, standing up and saying, “I’m going to smoke a cigarette.”
“Uh… oh.”
He never smoked in front of her, nor did he mention it, and his expression seemed a bit off.
She beckoned to Yan Zhi, “Speak, what’s going on?”
Yan Zhi, who was playing cards with the other two and had paper strips stuck all over his face, came over. “Well… Brother Yi suddenly decided to come find you, and he seemed quite urgent! As assistants, we didn’t have much say, so we just had to…”
“Stop!”
Xia Wei Liang snapped her fingers, and he immediately understood, obediently closing his mouth.
“Was it that sudden?”
“Mm, mm, mm~”
Yan Zhi nodded vigorously: It was exceptionally sudden.
Over there, Da Yang and Liu Yao Zong were still calling him, “Hurry up! A pair of twos, do you want it?”
Yan Zhi glared, “A pair of twos dares to show off in front of me? I’ll blast you with a bomb!”
With that, he played four small threes.
Xia Wei Liang turned her head to look at Xiao Yi, who was still standing not far away. Today, he…
She walked over gently, circling to his other side. Xiao Yi’s furrowed brow hadn’t had time to relax, and the complexity on his face met her gaze so unexpectedly.
She stared at him for a long moment, “What exactly is wrong with you?”
Xiao Yi looked at her, then lowered his eyes and smiled, “It’s nothing.”
Xia Wei Liang, however, furrowed her brow tighter, forcefully cupping his chin, “No, you’re hiding something from me! And your sudden appearance here is also illogical!”
“What about you?”
Xiao Yi suddenly retorted, “Why did you come here out of the blue?”
“I…”
“Don’t tell me it was an impulse,” Xiao Yi’s gaze became deep and dark, as if holding countless secrets.
Xia Wei Liang stared at him, a strange illusion striking her: he was Xiao Yi, yet he was not Xiao Yi.
She didn’t know why she had such a peculiar thought, and so, when facing him, she became confused, “Xiao Yi, you…”
Xiao Yi took a step forward, his hands encircling her shoulders. An intense emotion was being suppressed with all his might in his eyes, “You came here to find something? Or…”
Xia Wei Liang froze, looking at him blankly.