Shangguan Xier!
Hearing the name, Ye Ming’s body stiffened.
In his mind, a beautiful and graceful figure emerged.
Nangong Qianyu, standing beside him, immediately became alert upon hearing it was a woman.
“Don’t tell me it’s another young girl you’ve been hitting on?”
Nangong Qianyu’s words carried a hint of teeth-grinding resentment.
But at this moment, Ye Ming’s expression was somber, and he didn’t seem to hear Nangong Qianyu.
In fact, amidst this somberness, Nangong Qianyu sensed a trace of guilt.
Yes!
It was guilt!
This was the first time she had seen such an emotion from Ye Ming.
She realized that the woman named Shangguan Xier was definitely a special existence to Ye Ming.
Otherwise, why would Ye Ming be like this?
*Smack!*
“Ah!”
Seeing this, Nangong Qianyu slapped Ye Ming on the head and said irritably, “She’s still waiting! What are you standing around for, you idiot?”
Ye Ming touched his head, not daring to meet Nangong Qianyu’s eyes, “I…”
“What ‘I’! Hurry up and go!”
Nangong Qianyu glared at him and pushed him out.
She herself returned to the previous private room and closed the door.
“This scoundrel!”
Clenching her fists, Nangong Qianyu cursed inwardly.
…
Outside the door, Ye Ming stood for a long time.
Nangong Qianyu’s actions made him feel both touched and heartbroken.
“Silly girl!”
He said softly to the door, “I’ll be back soon, wait for me!”
The only response he received was a cold snort!
“Lead me there!”
Taking a deep breath, Ye Ming calmed his complex emotions.
“Alright!”
The emcee led the way, but kept glancing back, as if she had something to say.
“What’s wrong?”
Ye Ming asked with a wry smile.
But the emcee didn’t speak, continuing to walk ahead.
A moment later.
“We’re here! Miss Shangguan Xier is inside!”
The emcee brought him to the door of another private room and said plainly.
“Thank you!”
Ye Ming nodded and was about to open the door to go in.
But at this moment, the emcee suddenly spoke.
“Mr. Ye! You truly are a scumbag!”
After saying that, she left without looking back.
Hearing this, Ye Ming froze in place, dumbfounded.
He never expected that the words she had been hesitating to say were this.
It was truly… speaking the honest truth!
“Sigh! It seems I need to watch my mouth from now on!”
The great official Ye, for once, learned to reflect on himself.
Readjusting his emotions, Ye Ming slowly opened the door.
The moment he opened it, his eyes fell upon a seemingly delicate back.
From this back, he could tell the woman was wearing a simple white dress with no other adornments.
Yet, there was an innate gentleness about her, as if heaven would weep for her if she were hurt.
Although he couldn’t see the woman’s features, Ye Ming recognized her immediately.
“Xi… Xier!”
Ye Ming blurted out instinctively.
Hearing this soft call, the woman’s delicate body trembled slightly.
Just as Ye Ming was about to step forward, Shangguan Xier stopped him, “Don’t come closer, okay! Ming!”
Ming?
Could this be their unique nickname for each other?
It sounded a bit… goosebump-inducing!
But hearing this address, some sealed memories resurfaced for Ye Ming.
“I know I shouldn’t have appeared!” Shangguan Xier’s voice became hoarse, so hoarse it was heartbreaking.
“But after learning you were in the capital! I really… I really couldn’t suppress the urge to see you! Even if… even if it was just to hear your voice!”
Even though tears streamed down her face, she didn’t turn around.
She didn’t dare to turn around!
If she turned, she feared she wouldn’t be able to control herself anymore.
Hearing her trembling sobs, Ye Ming’s heart ached intensely.
His eyes also began to redden, and he choked out, “I’m… sor… ry!”
Although these three words were powerless, Ye Ming truly didn’t know what else to say.
He desperately wanted to step forward but found he lacked the courage.
It was precisely because they understood each other too well that this gap remained between them.
“Ming! You’ve changed!”
Shangguan Xier’s voice still trembled as she said, “That’s great!”
You’ve changed!
I’m so happy!
But if only it had been sooner, would the outcome have been different?
“Xier! As far as you’re concerned, I’ve never changed!” Ye Ming clenched his fists tightly, his heart in turmoil.
Four years ago, no change!
Four years later, still the same!
“I’m really happy to hear you say that! Really!” Shangguan Xier’s voice softened, and she smiled, “Ming! Seeing you like this now, I’m truly happy! You were too lonely before! Now that so many people are with you, I don’t have to worry anymore!”
Don’t have to worry!
Only Ye Ming truly understood what those four words meant.
“Xier! You too…”
“Ming! I know what you want to say!”
Shangguan Xier interrupted Ye Ming’s intended words and continued, “Give me a little more time, okay! Hearing your voice today, I’m already very content!”
Give me a little more time!
Hearing this, Ye Ming felt like he saw a ray of light.
But then, for some reason, Shangguan Xier waved her hand before he could speak.
“Ming! You should go! Miss Qianxun is still waiting for you, don’t make her worry too much!”
Qianxun?
It seemed she didn’t know Nangong Qianyu’s identity.
“Xier! Some things might not be what you think! I…”
Ye Ming wanted to explain something but didn’t know where to begin.
“We can talk about it next time!”
Shangguan Xier urged, “If you don’t leave, I’ll get angry!”
Whether she was truly angry or unable to suppress her emotions was unknown.
As for Shangguan Xier getting angry!
That was something Ye Ming would never wish to see.
He wouldn’t allow anyone to make her angry!
Including himself.
“Okay! But next time…” Ye Ming’s conviction solidified as he said:
“Next time, I’ll come to find you!”
…
After leaving Shangguan Xier’s private room, Ye Ming was somewhat dazed the entire way.
In fact, when he had prepared to come to the capital, he had already thought of Shangguan Xier.
But before, he didn’t know how to face her.
So, he had been avoiding her.
Shangguan Xier’s sudden arrival today, while a surprise, also lifted a heavy stone from his heart.
However, there was still a considerable distance to travel to return to their former state.
In Ye Ming’s heart, Shangguan Xier was undoubtedly the most special existence.
Because his first woman was – Shangguan Xier.