My Scheming Little Devil

The stormy winds and rain swayed violently, making the heartache of parting even heavier. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

The grey-black horizon seemed as if night fog had engulfed the world, giving one the desolate taste of an apocalypse.

Ye Lu and the rest had all come out, standing in front of the villa’s steps.

The heavy rain poured down; trees were whipped into a frenzy by the furious wind, making a swishing sound. Water was accumulating on the ground, and in the garden, a few cars were already parked.

In the mist of rain, Lie Feng and the subordinates following him stood erect, holding umbrellas, beside the cars, silently waiting for Third Young Master Jun to get in the car!

"I’m leaving now!" Third Young Master Jun felt an immense reluctance inside. He glanced at Ye Lu, then at his daughter Yiyi, and swept his gaze over everyone present to bid him farewell. The only one missing was Ye Yuan, a trace of bitterness flickered through his obscure and hazy eyes, inevitably feeling regretful.

Yuanyuan refused to call out to him, after all, she didn’t appear to send him off, always denying him as her father.

He knew all too well how much he owed her and couldn’t blame her for it.

Yet, at such a moment of parting, he truly hoped that his wife and children would be by his side, even if just to say goodbye.

"Daddy..." Ye Yiyi, usually so cheerful, became sentimental, her large eyes brimming with tears. Third Young Master Jun bent down and she wrapped her arms around his neck, murmuring, "You must come back soon. Mommy and I will wait for you every day, hoping for your return. Oh, and brother, he’s just tough on the outside but soft on the inside."

"Alright, I know." He kissed her forehead tenderly and hugged her tightly.

"Ling Kong, I entrust them to you. After we leave, you guys should head back to North America quickly!" Third Young Master Jun said seriously to Ling Kong.

Ling Kong’s young face was solemn: "Don’t worry, with me here, I’ll ensure their safe return!"

Third Young Master Jun looked back at Ye Lu again. Her clean, white face was filled with longing and reluctance, causing a tremor in his heart. He reached out to stroke her cheek.

"Alright, no need to be sad. It’s not a life or death farewell. It’s just a mission, and I’ll be back soon."

Ye Lu’s eyes were moist with tears, her heart aching. She had intended to let the child know the truth, to let him reunite with his family and enjoy the pride and joy of being a father, but things had backfired, causing Yuanyuan to hate him so much, even uttering many hurtful words.

It only made his heart heavier.

"Take care," she said, her voice choked with emotion.

At the real moment of parting, she didn’t know what to say; or perhaps any words would fail to cover the intense reluctance in her heart.

"Alright, I’m leaving." Third Young Master Jun smiled, let go of her face, and decisively turned around to grab the umbrella Feiyu handed him, quickly stepping into the rain.

Partings should be resolute; he never liked an atmosphere that was too sentimental.

And in his more than twenty years of life, he had been to many places, met many people. He always parted coolly, even indifferently, because there was no place or person that made him want to linger with fondness!

Only this time, he experienced the heart-wrenching pain of separation.

Perhaps it was the realization that life is unpredictable, no one can foresee what will happen in the next second.

Maybe parting wouldn’t mean ’till we meet again,’ but rather ’never to meet again.’

The only thing one can grasp is this fleeting moment.

Ye Lu’s tears rolled down as she saw his upright figure standing at the car door, about to get in.

Suddenly she felt that if some things were left undone, she would regret them for the rest of her life. So, she rushed into the rain, amidst the gasps of everyone around her, and sprinted towards him.

Third Young Master Jun turned back in astonishment, the umbrella in his hand abruptly dropping to the ground.

She threw herself into his arms, lifted her face; the savage rain soaked her body, her face all wet, her eyes full of tears, trembling hands clasping around his neck, standing on tiptoes, she fiercely pressed her lips onto his in a forceful kiss.

Third Young Master Jun was shocked, feeling the intensity on his lips so strong, so passionate, and so desperate.