After being reborn, I stole the female lead's cheat ability and raised the empress.

Chapter 46 Dilemma

He himself continued to perch on the big tree in Ali's yard, secretly observing her. Even after she had gone back to her room to sleep, he would stare blankly at the door all night long.

After a night of reflection, Yu Yang, who had been excited for a long time, finally calmed down under the soothing sun.

But even the scorching sun couldn't compare to one ten-thousandth of her brilliance.

When the sun was high in the sky, Ali finally woke up slowly and strolled around the yard, causing Yu Yang's composure, which had just been calmed down, to crumble completely.

At this moment, Yu Yang wanted to express his joy by jumping in circles on the spot. He was extremely grateful that he had glanced at her before leaving, otherwise, he could not imagine the consequences.

Things shouldn't happen more than three times.

So I'll never leave again, I'll stay by Ali's side and not go anywhere else.

Besides, the place he originally wanted to go was where she was.

Where she is, there is peace of mind.

Fate is a truly wondrous thing. His impulsive nature led him to attempt to leave Beijing several times, only to fail, apparently because his connection with his boss wasn't over yet.

So, my dear boss, are you ready?

He couldn't help but want to fly to Ali and give her a big hug, but thankfully he refrained from doing so, otherwise she would probably be angry.

But the joy of regaining what he had lost still caused him to inadvertently reveal his presence.

Ali looked wary: "Who?"

Yu Yang calmed himself down and tried to act as if nothing had happened. Just a second before Ali threw the hidden weapon, he jumped down from the tree: "I did you a big favor before, shouldn't you treat me to a meal?"

Ali: "...Are you so poor you can't afford to eat? You're coming here to mooch off me?"

"Didn't you find out yesterday? I'm very poor."

Ali: "..."

What do you know? Poverty?

Does he mean the robbery of the Gu family?

Do you know where you are? Do you know who I am?

"know."

Good to know, but don't cause trouble.

Ah Li was about to turn and walk away when Yu Yang leaned against the wall with one hand, pinning her against it and bringing his face close: "Young Miss of the Marquis of Beiliang... Xia Li, it's a pleasure to meet you."

At this moment, Ah Li's heart was pounding. Damn it, his own name, coming out of his mouth, felt strangely ambiguous.

"Hey, are you going to treat me or not? I haven't eaten in ages, I'm starving." Yu Yang turned around and looked at her, pretending to be relaxed.

We can't scare her.

Fortunately, he hadn't slept all night and did seem to be in poor health. Ali didn't doubt the truth of the matter and just wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible: "Okay, okay, I'll treat you to a meal at Manxianglou."

The two walked down the street one after the other, neither of them speaking.

Ah Li was unfamiliar with this person.

Yu Yang hesitated about whether to tell her about his background, but ultimately chose to keep it a secret.

Let's not talk about it yet. We've been together for so long and you still haven't fallen in love with me. Talking about it would just be going back to the way things were before.

But what he always wanted was to be with his boss for life.

Perhaps, if we get along again under new identities, she will fall in love with Yu Yang in this world, and fall in love with me. How wonderful that would be.

But what if she falls for Yu Yang here? I'd be a little jealous.

What should I do? I'm so conflicted!

...Manxianglou, a private room...

"This Manxianglou is known as the number one restaurant in the world, and it truly lives up to its reputation. It's delicious!" A-Li's satisfied voice came from behind.

Most importantly, this time Zi tide didn't try to take the food from him.

Ah Li ate heartily with great satisfaction, which made Yu Yang across from her appear exceptionally elegant and refined. He picked up his chopsticks, took a small bite, and chewed slowly.

Looking at the crayfish on the table, Yu Yang put down his chopsticks, habitually picked up a plate, and carefully began to peel the crayfish.

The years are quiet.

After finishing the crystal pork knuckle in her hand, Ali's face was filled with "???"

She remembered ordering crayfish, and because she liked them, she ordered five plates in one go.

His gaze swept across the room and soon fell on the pile of shrimp shells in front of Yu Yang.

Yu Yang was peeling the last shrimp in his hand.

Ali: !!!

I haven't eaten a single one yet!

She spoke with obvious dissatisfaction: "Hey, my little..."

Then Yu Yang handed a plate full of peeled crayfish to Ali.

The anger that Ali was about to unleash vanished instantly, leaving only an embarrassed expression: "...Actually, you can use spiritual power to peel them..." As she spoke, her hands didn't stop; she immediately picked up a piece and put it in her mouth, her eyes sparkling: "Delicious! I love it so much."

Yu Yang: "Oh, I'm used to it."

"Haha, you're such a gentleman. Unlike mine..." Ah Li's expression darkened, and she silently began to eat her shrimp.

"Then why?" Yu Yang pressed on relentlessly.

Ali said indifferently, "It's nothing, just an old friend. Every time I ask him to peel shrimp for me, he always makes excuses. He probably peels shrimp for me more times than we've known each other for years."

Perhaps having started to talk, Ali couldn't stop: "Actually, I don't really like eating shrimp, I just like eating shrimp that someone peels for me... Actually, it's not that I like the shrimp being peeled for me, but rather the care and pampering the person who peels it for me shows. But you know what? Once I told him, 'So some people care that shrimp don't have shells, and mineral water bottles don't have caps...' And do you know what he said? He said, 'If shrimp don't have shells, they'll die! If mineral water doesn't have caps, it'll all spill!' What a pig!"

"Cough cough cough..." When Ali brought up the past, he coughed lightly to avoid embarrassment, and said softly to himself, "Is it possible that he was just lazy?"

Ali glared at him unhappily. Yu Yang immediately backed down: "I was just guessing, it's not really me."

Ali said indignantly, "Hmph, what a dog of a man."

"Oh yeah, that jerk."

"idiot!"

"Oh right...you big idiot..."

"..."

Every time Yu Yang agreed, it felt like a slap in the face.

God knows what it feels like to talk badly about yourself.

Mu Li, standing to the side, also gave a thumbs up without hesitation. Does Master really not want to suffer internal injuries from holding it in?

Regardless of whether the master laughs or not, he laughs first as a sign of respect.

Mu Li could no longer contain himself and suddenly burst into laughter. His laughter was so unrestrained that it instantly echoed throughout the entire hall.

The others in the lobby, who were quietly enjoying their food, were startled by the sudden laughter, and all their eyes turned to Mu Li.

For a moment, the entire hall fell silent, with only Mu Li's cheerful laughter still echoing in the air.

Ali wished she could crawl under the table right away!

This is so cringeworthy!

Yu Yang frowned and glared at him, scaring him into immediately shutting up, though his body still trembled uncontrollably.

However, this interrupted Ali's recollection, and she was unwilling to continue.