Gently bite the jasmine

Chapter 254 Finale (1)

Lin Xi suddenly stood up, opened her arms, and bumped into Duan Yiheng's chest.

"How did you come?"

His tone was full of disbelief and surprise.

The oversized hat was squeezed and deformed. Duan Yiheng straightened the hat and chuckled, "Surprised?"

Lin Xi's eyes and brows were full of smiles, and she nodded vigorously: "A pleasant surprise, but also a bit of a shock."

For a moment, my heart suddenly stopped.

Duan Yiheng was still holding a dessert in his left hand. He pulled the other person down to sit and said, "You're all sweaty. Have something to cool down first."

Lin Xi handed over the sweet water and said, "Duan Mingxuan also went to buy some, but I don't know why he hasn't come back yet."

Duan Yiheng's smile faded slightly: "He's gone, otherwise how would I have found you?"

Lin Xi was taken aback: "He left? Did you beat him up?"

"No," Duan Yiheng replied, "I'm in a hurry to see you, I don't have time for that."

Lin Xi scooped a spoonful of sweet water for Duan Yiheng, pleading for Duan Mingxuan: "He's just abstract, he's not that bad."

Duan Yiheng took out a letter from his pocket and gave it to Lin Xi: "This is from Duan Mingxuan."

Lin Xi was taken aback. What was Duan Mingxuan up to? When did he become so artistic?

Duan Yiheng held out the sweet soup for her and asked, "Do you want to read it now or after you finish eating?"

Lin Xi snuggled into Duan Yiheng's arms like a spoiled child and said, "I'll finish eating these first."

Duan Yiheng found it funny and cute. He looked down at the person in his arms and knew that she missed him terribly.

He also missed Lin Xi, but his reserved nature since childhood prevented him from saying anything mushy. He could only do the most outrageous thing—feeding her in public.

With her hat brim covering her face, Lin Xi pretended not to be seen and finished her sugar water sip by sip.

Duan Yiheng opened her bag, took out wet wipes, wiped her mouth and hands, and then said, "See? I'm going to throw out the trash."

Lin Xi grabbed him: "Aren't you coming with me to see what's so artistic about him?"

Duan Yiheng ruffled her hair: "Look at it yourself, it's not written for me."

He respects Duan Mingxuan's choice, and he also respects the time Lin Xi spent with Duan Mingxuan.

That's between the two of them; he can't interfere with how they choose and resolve things.

Lin Xi opened the letter, and the more she read, the heavier her heart became.

Duan Mingxuan wrote in the letter:

Xiao Xi, I've known you for eighteen years, and I've stolen eighteen days from you. I'm not satisfied, but there's really nothing I can change.

You don't need to inform me if you get engaged or married to Duan Yiheng in the future.

I'm afraid that if I try to steal the bride, Duan Yiheng will beat me half to death.

Xiao Xi, I've decided to stay in the South. If we meet again, it will be fate.

You have no idea how much effort it took me to write this letter, but I don't dare to go to you.

In my heart, you will always be Xiao Xi.

Duan Yiheng said that love is about restraint and letting go, which is really not in line with my personality.

But what can I do?

If I could do it all over again, I would want to fall in love with you at first sight, instead of making you wait for me for so long, waiting for this fool to realize it.

Xiao Xi, I hope you will be happy every day from now on.

Of course, if Duan Yiheng wrongs you, come find me here.

The letter ended abruptly, and Lin Xi stared at the three English words "I love you" printed on the letter paper, feeling a mix of emotions.

She folded the letter and sat by the lake for a long time.

After throwing away his trash, Duan Yiheng walked back. Lin Xi spotted him in the crowd, raised her hand, and waved: "Duan Yiheng, wanna take a boat ride?"

"Okay," Duan Yiheng replied.

Lin Xi chartered a boat all to go through the entire ancient town, which took about half an hour to explore.

Duan Yiheng helped Lin Xi onto the boat. The boat swayed gently, and Lin Xi cupped her face in her hands, gazing at the shimmering water.

In Duan Yiheng's view, Lin Xi was in a daze.

Passing by the white walls and black tiles, Lin Xi looked at Duan Yiheng and asked him, "Why don't you ask me what Duan Mingxuan wrote for me?"

Duan Yiheng gave a slight smile: "There's nothing to ask."

Lin Xi felt uneasy and confessed to Duan Yiheng: "I know I shouldn't think like this, but I also feel that his words are my fault. He said he would stay in the South and not go back."

"Whether he goes back or not is his own choice," Duan Yiheng said. "He's only 25, and his horizons and thoughts will broaden as he travels to every place."

Lin Xi seemed to be pondering Duan Yiheng's words.

Duan Yiheng took her hand and said, "Let him go forward."

Lin Xi took out her phone and sent a message to Duan Mingxuan: I'm really not used to you being like this, Duan Mingxuan. I respect your choice. If you encounter any trouble, remember to come home.

Duan Mingxuan looked at the message and walked alone on the stone path.

After walking about a hundred meters, he smiled, a smile full of pride and confidence.

There is no next life, so there will never be a Lin Xi who belongs to him.

After the boat ride, the temperature rose higher and higher, so Duan Yiheng suggested going back to the hotel.

Lin Xi naturally couldn't go back to the hotel where Duan Mingxuan was staying, so the two found a hotel nearby to stay in.

That evening, Lin Xi was stunned to see Duan Yiheng take out her clothes and toiletries from his suitcase.

Why did you bring so much stuff?

Duan Yiheng said, "When Duan Mingxuan took you away, he didn't bring anything. Although you can buy anything with money, I was afraid you would need it, so I brought everything."

Lin Xi raised her foot and kicked Duan Yiheng's knee: "Quite virtuous."

Duan Yiheng grabbed her ankle and deliberately said, "Where's your foot going?"

Lin Xi glanced at him sideways: "You seem to be having a lot of fun holding it."

Duan Yiheng stood up, bent down, grabbed her chin, and kissed her.

It wasn't very deep; it was more like a comforting kiss.

Lin Xi withdrew her foot and said, "I'm going to take a shower first."

Duan Yiheng reminded her to get her clothes, but before he could say it, Sister Mei called.

Duan Yiheng answered the call and asked, "What is it?"

"You didn't say how many days you'd be gone when you left. I asked when you'd be back. Today, Young Master Meng came over and asked you to take Miss to the Meng family for a meal."

Duan Yiheng was slightly taken aback: "Why didn't he call me?"

Sister Mei said, "He was just passing by and thought he'd come in to see you, but you weren't here."

Duan Yiheng glanced at the bathroom and said, "Okay, I got it. I'll call him later."

Lin Xi realized she hadn't brought any clothes after taking a shower. She clung to the bathroom door and called out, "Duan Yiheng, are you there?"

Duan Yiheng picked up her clothes and walked over, saying, "Do you want me to help you put them on?"

"Are you crazy?" Lin Xi cursed at him. "Give it to me now."

Duan Yiheng only teased her a little. After giving the clothes to Lin Xi, he very consciously went into the bathroom and started drying her hair.

By the time he finished showering and got into bed, Lin Xi was almost asleep.

Duan Yiheng turned to the side and kissed Lin Xi, saying, "Is there anywhere you'd like to go? How about I spend a few days with you before we go back?"

Lin Xi turned around and asked him, "Aren't you busy?"

Duan Yiheng said, "It won't make a difference if we stay a few more days. Since we're already here, the Meng family called and asked me to take you out for a meal."

Lin Xi knew this meal was different; it represented the recognition of her identity by Duan Yiheng's only remaining living relatives.

"Then let's stay a few more days and go pick out gifts for my uncle, aunt, grandma, and cousin tomorrow."

"it is good."