CHAPTER 99: CHAPTER 99: I JUST WANT TO MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER

Although she knew this person behaved bizarrely and that she couldn’t fathom him with ordinary logic, Shang Ruyi still didn’t expect that he would take her to a pavilion at the outskirts of the city.

This pavilion had been abandoned for a long time. The few pillars were so mottled that their color was unrecognizable; only the tiles overhead remained intact enough to provide shelter from the wind and rain.

Yet, upon approaching, she discovered that the pavilion was surprisingly spotless, with a table placed inside out of nowhere, on which a pot of hot tea and two plates of snacks were set.

Outside the pavilion stood several people who looked like attendants. Upon seeing them arrive, they bowed and silently withdrew.

Clearly, this was all arranged by Yang Suyi in advance.

She couldn’t help but furrow her brows, giving him a deep look—his actions were undeniably extravagant.

However, Yang Suyi didn’t care at all, as if the resources spent had nothing to do with him. As soon as he entered the pavilion and sat down, he crossed his legs.

Soon, an attendant came in carrying a pair of shoes.

It was also a pair of exquisite silk shoes, identical to the ones Yang Suyi was wearing. The attendant knelt by his feet to help him change them, then casually tossed the slightly mud-stained silk shoes to the roadside.

Shang Ruyi’s eyes widened instantly.

This was too wasteful!

Yang Suyi raised his hand: "Have some tea to ward off the chill."

"..."

Shang Ruyi looked at him with a complicated expression and reached out to take the teacup: "Thank you."

Then, the two of them started drinking tea and eating snacks.

With a place sheltering from the wind and rain, it wasn’t as cold, and the slightly scalding warm tea drove away the chill as it was consumed. Shang Ruyi indeed felt a lot more comfortable, yet the heavy mental burdens still weighed on her, making it difficult to breathe.

In her ears, Yu Wenye’s cold, even somewhat merciless voice seemed to echo again—

This marriage is not what you or I desire...

But clearly, we both need this marriage...

So from today onwards, we can act as a couple in front of everyone...

These words were still lingering, so why had she forgotten them in such a short time? He reminded her repeatedly, yet she repeatedly forgot.

Even, even, she would think wistfully of something real existing between them.

This longing was laughably sad.

Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi couldn’t help but sigh.

At this moment, Yang Suyi, sitting beside her, said leisurely: "If you’re too sad, perhaps look at the scenery outside. Good scenery can improve one’s mood somewhat."

"..."

Shang Ruyi lifted her head to look at him, only to see him leaning against a pillar, idly and lazily twirling a teacup in his hand, as if he came here just to enjoy the scenery, appearing as carefree as an Immortal. Probably due to the close distance, the cold fragrance on him seemed even stronger.

Shang Ruyi was silent for a moment and said: "You don’t ask me?"

Yang Suyi glanced at her: "Ask you what?"

"Ask me why—"

At this point, she herself hesitated, unsure how to continue. Yang Suyi, noticing her hesitation, smiled faintly and said, "I know you’re very upset, otherwise you wouldn’t have been unaware after standing in the rain for so long. But I won’t ask."

"Why?"

"Because, the things that sadden you, if I asked, I’d also end up saddened by them."

"..."

"I just want you to feel better, but I don’t want to be dragged down by your emotions."