Who's there?
Li Weiyan had already received the signal from his cousin Xiao Bo, winked at cousin An An, and then pulled Li Wanzhen out of the bridal chamber. He used the excuse of touring the villa and took her to the backyard downstairs.
Chen An, having escaped the clutches, happily played the third wheel to Yan Yan's cousin.
No matter how much Li Weiyan hinted, he just 'didn't understand.'
Hmph! Three pairs of groomsmen and bridesmaids, you two got together, and I'd be doing myself and cousin Xiao Yu a disservice if I didn't cause trouble.
After Li Weiyu saw the two bridesmaids back, he went upstairs to look for people, only to find the newlyweds being lovey-dovey.
He went downstairs to look and finally found them in the backyard.
Having spent so much time with his cousin, they understood each other with a glance. Then, the three groomsmen accompanied one bridesmaid.
Li Weiyan wanted to lose his temper, but the duck wasn't cooked yet, so he had to hold back.
He secretly glared at his brother and cousin, thinking, "Just you wait, there will be a day I get payback."
Li Weiyu and Chen An were not afraid. They thought, "Payback? Given big brother's (cousin Yan Yan's) 'inability to help himself,' it won't happen until they get married."
"Maybe by the time they get married, this hot-tempered guy will be on a mission and won't be able to come back, hahaha, no fear."
The two cousins felt refreshed as they accompanied their big brother (cousin Yan Yan) in wooing his lady.
When the time was right, the cousins finally gave the space back to their big brother (cousin Yan Yan).
Li Weiyan breathed a sigh of relief; his temper had almost gotten the better of him.
Li Wanzhen smiled and said, "Your brothers are very cute, and the way you interact is very interesting."
"When my four older cousins get together, they're so polite it's like they're not family. Only my younger brother is slightly better."
Li Weiyan asked, "Don't you find them annoying?"
Li Wanzhen shook her head, "No, I don't."
Li Weiyan thought for a moment and told the truth, "If this were at home, I would have beaten them up a dozen times by now. Are you scared? I have a very bad temper."
Li Weiyan's frankness made Li Wanzhen very happy. "Do you hit women?"
Li Weiyan shook his head. "I never hit women. Even if my mother chased me to spar, I would try to avoid her. You seem very happy?"
Li Wanzhen sat down at the stone table in the pavilion.
"I'm happy because you told the truth, admitted your temper, and didn't try to hide it any longer."
Li Weiyan raised an eyebrow. "You know I have a bad temper? And you still want to continue with me?"
Li Wanzhen pointed to the seat opposite her, inviting him to sit down. "A bad temper doesn't mean you're a bad person. Character is the most important thing."
Li Weiyan sat opposite her and asked, "You don't know me, so how do you know my character is good?"
Li Wanzhen said with a smile, "Because you are a member of the Li family, your character couldn't possibly be too bad."
"And another thing is your profession; you couldn't possibly be a scumbag."
Li Weiyan was surprised. "You know my profession? And you're willing to continue with me?"
"I am," Li Wanzhen nodded. "For the Li family, I, this daughter, finally have some value."
Li Weiyan became serious. "Li Wanzhen, what are your own intentions?"
"I can't stay at home all the time. Without a foundation of emotion, I can't maintain a broken family."
Her own intentions?
Li Wanzhen looked at the man opposite her. This man was tall, about 1.85 meters, but his appearance was quite ordinary.
He couldn't compare to his cousins. When she chatted with him on her phone, she felt he was a simple and blunt man.
From their official meeting yesterday to now, she still only felt his simplicity, so simple that she could see through him at a glance.
After her mother returned from the K Mountain, she kept chattering about the temper of the Li family's eldest aunt.
She also told her about the interactions she'd heard about between Li Weiyan and the Li family's eldest aunt.
More than once, she had imagined in her heart whether the real Li Weiyan was truly that simple.
If he were that simple, how would this man complete his missions?
That was a mystery.
She couldn't think about it too deeply, because the more she thought, the more engrossed she became.
So, unknowingly, she had already fallen for this man.
A man whose simplicity was like a mystery.
This mystery, she would never know, because it was the secret of the special forces team, and also Li Weiyan's fatal secret.
"Li Weiyan, if I say I like you, will you believe me?"
Li Weiyan, staring at by Li Wanzhen, was getting a bit nervous, and then he received a shocking answer.
Yes, shocking.
He could charm young girls now?
"You, you're not playing with me?"
Li Wanzhen shook her head. "I'm telling the truth. Love arises unknowingly and becomes deep. The only reason I can give is that your personality attracted me."
Li Weiyan scratched his head. "I'm very surprised, really. I need some time to process this."
Li Wanzhen understood. "I understand. When you've thought it through, send me a message."
With that, she got up and left, leaving Li Weiyan to ponder alone.
Chen An nudged Li Weiyu, who was watching a group of kids playing in the swimming pool, and gestured towards the living room.
In the living room, Li Wanzhen was sitting alone by the tea and fruit, eating and drinking.
Huh? Where was their big brother, who had been acting like a puppy for the past two days? Why was he leaving Li Wanzhen alone?
He walked into the living room and asked directly, "Where's my big brother?"
"Backyard."
Li Wanzhen didn't look up, nor did she dare to.
Because her eyes were filled with tears.
She had discarded her pride and dissected her emotions, only to find that Li Weiyan had actually retreated.
She didn't blame him.
Faced with a sudden confession, only those with extreme self-confidence would believe it.
And Li Weiyan was not that kind of person.
Compared to his brothers Li Weihao, Li Weiyan was inferior in both appearance and ability, making him feel insecure.
Li Weiyu glanced at Li Wanzhen, who was looking down, and turned to leave.
In the backyard, Li Weiyan kept hitting his head.
How could he be so cowardly?
Clearly, both he and Li Wanzhen had intended to develop their relationship further.
Why did he lose his composure and retreat at Li Wanzhen's sudden confession?
Li Weiyu immediately spotted his big brother sitting by the table in the pavilion, holding his head and lost in thought.
This was unlike his usual lively and monkey-like big brother.
"Big brother, did you two have a fight?"
Li Weiyan looked up. "No, why?"
Li Weiyu stared at his big brother's face. "What are you regretting?"
"You wouldn't understand!" Li Weiyan waved his hand at his brother.
"I don't understand," Li Weiyu nodded. "But I know that once a woman's heart is broken, it's hard to win her back."
"I don't know what happened between you two, but I know she was crying."
Crying?
Li Weiyan abruptly stood up. "Where is she?"
"Living room."
As soon as Li Weiyu finished speaking, his big brother disappeared.
Li Weiyan practically floated into the living room. He squatted down beside Li Wanzhen. "Wanzhen."
Li Wanzhen turned her body away from him. "Have you thought it through?"
Although Li Wanzhen tried to hide it, Li Weiyan could still hear her stuffy nose.
She had really been crying.
He reached out and turned her back to him. "Lift your head and look at me."
Li Wanzhen lowered her head even further.
Sigh!
Li Weiyan sighed softly and gently pulled her into his arms.
"Wanzhen, I lack confidence. You confessed your feelings before I could even make a move, and I was scared."
The strong scent of masculinity filled his nostrils, and a sense of security overflowed within her, making her pique and resentment disappear without a trace.
She rested her head on his shoulder.
"Li Weiyan, after I set my sights on you, I focused on studying you, and I unknowingly fell in love with you."
"I admit, it was a bit sudden and rushed. But I was also afraid. When you chatted in the group, you weren't just talking to me."
His warm breath brushed against her face, and her soft voice entering his ear sent a shiver through Li Weiyan.
He raised his large hand and caressed the back of the woman's head in his embrace. "Okay, we'll officially start dating."
"Really?" Li Wanzhen sat up straight, her eyes locked onto Li Weiyan, afraid of missing any flicker of expression on his face.
"Really." Li Weiyan nodded without hesitation. "We both have the intention to continue developing our relationship, don't we?"
"Just now, I was startled by you, but I also regret my hesitation. Shall we officially begin?"
Li Wanzhen smiled at him. "We officially begin."
Li Weiyan raised his hand and wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. "From now on, speak your mind. Don't sulk like this, it's bad for your health."
Li Wanzhen smiled even more sweetly. "Okay."