Ya Fei smiled at Xiao Jian's serious expression and did not continue pressing.
On the Dou Qi Continent, it wasn't unusual for a strong man to have multiple female admirers.
From her understanding of Xiao Jian, if she made a clear choice, he could probably commit to just her.
But in the future, Xiao Jian wouldn't stay in the Jia Ma Empire forever; he would need to venture out.
At that time, she couldn't follow him. Better to broaden the perspective.
She changed her tone and spoke softly:
"However, I know we each have our own matters to attend to.
I can't always stay by your side and live and die with you.
But when you leave the Jia Ma Empire to explore, I will take care of the Xiao family for you."
Xiao Jian was momentarily stunned. He understood the implied meaning in Ya Fei's words.
He smiled lightly, then said seriously:
"Ya Fei, no matter what, since I took the initiative to approach you, I will never back down.
No matter what, you are the first woman I am sure I like."
Seeing the solemn expression on Xiao Jian's face, Ya Fei nodded, smiling.
"But you should be the first, and only, man for your sister!"
Ya Fei's voice carried a slight hint of grievance.
Xiao Jian was silent for a moment. Then, to Ya Fei's surprise, he wrapped his arms around her waist, holding her tightly.
The sunset bathed them in a golden light, their silhouettes intertwined.
"Sorry for making you wait a few years, Ya Fei. Once I reach the Dou Wang level, I will personally go to the Mittel family to formally propose,"
Xiao Jian whispered softly in her ear, feeling her slightly tense form against his chest and arms.
Ya Fei bit her lip slightly, nodding gently, smiling softly:
"Alright, I'll wait for you."
After a long while, the two separated.
The Mittel Auction House guards waiting not far away were stunned. Damn, that kid actually got Ya Fei?
"Alright, I really should go, or Xiao Yu will get impatient,"
Ya Fei said, smiling flirtatiously, a playful glint in her eyes.
"Mm, alright,"
Xiao Jian smiled and waved farewell.
After seeing Ya Fei off, Xiao Jian quickly returned.
The adult ceremony venue was now mostly empty.
Xiao Yu stood alone, looking rather lonely and quiet.
"Xiao Yu, sorry to keep you waiting,"
Xiao Jian quickly arrived, taking a white cloak from his Na Ring and draping it over Xiao Yu.
Thanks to her long legs, Xiao Yu's figure was tall and elegant, and the cloak didn't feel out of place.
"You're back,"
Xiao Yu said softly, smiling faintly.
Xiao Jian frowned slightly and pressed the back of his hand to her forehead.
"No fever, huh?"
He murmured thoughtfully to himself.
"Xiao Jian!"
Xiao Yu's face changed, her beautiful eyes glaring at him.
"Hehe, just joking. Let's go, I'll take you back,"
Xiao Jian smiled gently.
"No, I'm not going back. You'll come with me to the back mountain,"
Xiao Yu pouted, staring at him.
"Alright, whatever you say,"
Xiao Jian nodded.
"Hmph!"
Xiao Yu's expression softened. She grabbed Xiao Jian's arm, pulling him toward the Xiao family's back mountain.
At night, under the sparse moonlight, they arrived at a hidden hot spring. Xiao Yu sat with her feet in the water.
This hot spring was discovered by Xiao Yu by chance; she came here to bathe and soak.
After discovering it, she told Xiao Jian. From then on, whenever she soaked in the hot spring, Xiao Jian would watch over her.
"Since you took over the family's market, we haven't come here in a long time,"
Xiao Yu said quietly.
"Mm… counting the year you spent at Canaan Academy, it's been four years. But during that year you were away, I did come here a few times,"
Xiao Jian nodded softly.
"Last year, for my adult ceremony, you gave me a dress and 1,000 gold coins for Canaan Academy.
But this year, I didn't prepare a gift for you. Are you disappointed?"
Xiao Yu's voice became bitter, her mood low.
"Hehe, you came back on purpose to see me. That's already the best gift,"
Xiao Jian said, smiling softly.
Xiao Yu paused, trying to speak stubbornly: "I came back on purpose,
but it's not…"
She saw the amusement in his eyes and swallowed her words, her heart stirred.
Then, she said fiercely:
"It's all for you! But you already have another woman in your heart!"
Xiao Yu's sudden exclamation left Xiao Jian slightly speechless.
Can it really be like this?
Xiao Jian shook his head helplessly and said:
"Xiao Yu, although we shouldn't have any blood relation, we are still nominally cousins…"
Xiao Yu suddenly covered his mouth, locking eyes with him, her face serious:
"I don't care! From childhood until now, apart from you, there's no one else in my heart.
You can't refuse me! When you weren't here earlier, I realized that if I don't act now, another woman will steal your heart!
We grew up together and must always be together!"
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