After Rebirth, I Married the Great Demon King-Chapter 348: How Heavy the Cost

Cheng Lie didn’t rush to speak; instead, he fixed his gaze on Yun Shifei.

The two simply stared at each other like that.

She didn’t open her mouth, and Cheng Lie also didn’t say a word.

Under Cheng Lie’s intense gaze, Yun Shifei gradually began to feel guilty.

She didn’t even dare look at him anymore.

When Cheng Lie was silent, his cold demeanor was actually somewhat intimidating.

"It’s tasty."

Soon, she heard Cheng Lie’s crisp voice ring out.

Yun Shifei lifted her head to look at Cheng Lie.

Cheng Lie had already turned away, ignoring her.

But even though he was acting so aloof, Yun Shifei felt a small flutter of joy inside and said, "That’s good. I was afraid you wouldn’t like it."

It felt as though they had returned to the past, their interactions seeming so natural. Only Yun Shifei knew that it wasn’t possible for them to go back so quickly.

After all, she had brought up the breakup. There was still a slight barrier between them, but she believed she could work hard to dissolve that barrier.

Meanwhile, Cheng Lie’s gaze fell on the textbook in front of him. Though he appeared to be seriously reading, certain thoughts suddenly surfaced in his mind.

He now understood how to make her love him even more.

The feeling of losing someone and then regaining them—if it happened instantly, she wouldn’t truly grasp what it meant to lose.

It had to be a slow process, making her realize the devastating consequences of saying the word "breakup." Then, when they reconciled, she wouldn’t dare suggest breaking up so easily again.

To this day, he still hadn’t been able to figure out how her decision to break up was connected to Mu Chengzhu, if at all.

She didn’t even like Mu Chengzhu. And as for Mu Chengzhu? Looking at his ability to handle things, he couldn’t even manage the Mu Family well; how could he possibly wield much influence in Beijing?

Cheng Lie genuinely couldn’t comprehend why she had brought up the breakup back then.

Maybe it was because she didn’t love enough.

If her feelings weren’t deep, then even the slightest external disturbance would make her waver.

So this time, he needed to make sure she wouldn’t be able to leave him, not ever.

He did love her, but he couldn’t let her keep this kind of attitude—loving when she wants to and leaving when she doesn’t.

She didn’t understand just how dreadful it was for someone like him to gain something and then lose it again.

Thinking about this, Cheng Lie closed his eyes briefly, remembering the days she had suggested a breakup. He had almost... but in the end, managed to control himself.

Yun Shifei was still wondering how she should act toward Cheng Lie next, when suddenly she felt a chilling atmosphere emanating from the man beside her. His mood didn’t seem good?

Yun Shifei couldn’t resist turning to look at Cheng Lie.

"Cheng Lie, are... are you okay?" she asked cautiously.

Yun Shifei’s words pulled Cheng Lie out of his thoughts. His gaze softened slightly, but by the time he glanced back at Yun Shifei, his coldness had resumed.

"What do you think?" he said.

That ambiguous expression made Yun Shifei’s heart skip a beat.

The aura of a powerful man seemed even stronger now. He was no longer the pitiful, submissive boy from the past.

...

As soon as Yun Shifei returned to her dorm, she received a phone call.

"You wretched woman! It’s all your fault our family is ruined!" Mu Jiayu’s voice rang out.

Yun Shifei, bewildered by the sudden scolding, couldn’t help but ask, "Who exactly are you calling a wretched woman?"

"I’m calling you a wretched woman..." Mu Jiayu had barely finished speaking before realizing what had happened. "You vile, venomous woman! How dare you mock me?!"

"Didn’t your mother ever teach you not to insult people randomly?" Yun Shifei replied.

She wasn’t scared of Mu Jiayu anymore. In the past, she had tolerated her to avoid unnecessary trouble, especially with Yun Sisi and Mu Chengzhu, these elite figures, at her side. Back then, all she cared about was studying hard and building a future for herself.

But now, she had no need to placate Mu Jiayu.

She had her own confidence! At least her school was better than Mu Jiayu’s, wasn’t it?

"You’ve destroyed my family. Why wouldn’t I curse you?"

"I know your family’s been going through tough times recently, but what does that have to do with me?"

"If you hadn’t seduced my brother, he wouldn’t have kept running to Beijing to see you. Did you think offending people in Beijing wouldn’t have consequences? Now those people are regularly targeting us."

Hearing this, Yun Shifei frowned.

"What are you talking about?"

Mu Jiayu had only learned about this today. For the past while, her family had faced countless difficulties, and as a result, her own situation wasn’t great either. Today, she had gone to visit a socialite from the Xie Family, someone of her age who she occasionally mingled with. The socialite hinted that investors in their company were powerful figures from Beijing and suggested that perhaps her family had offended someone.

Mu Jiayu immediately thought of Yun Shifei.

She had been so arrogant lately—surely she knew someone influential in Beijing? Could it be her boyfriend? Mu Jiayu broke out in a cold sweat at the thought. If that were the case, and if her boyfriend had money, taking down her family would be a piece of cake. But still, it seemed unlikely.

So, unable to contain her anger, Mu Jiayu called Yun Shifei to vent. That was her personality; whenever she was upset, she had to lash out immediately.

Mu Jiayu relayed the information she’d obtained to Yun Shifei. Initially, Yun Shifei suspected Cheng Lie might have done something, but quickly dismissed the idea.

Cheng Lie was busy fighting to establish his own career. Though he had shown her his savings account before and it did contain a substantial amount, it wasn’t nearly enough to acquire so many businesses while simultaneously losing money on exports.

She replied, "Don’t try to pin everything on me. I’m not going to take the blame."

"Then tell me, what does your boyfriend do for a living?"

"Why should I tell you?"

"Acting all mysterious, huh? I heard he didn’t even go to college and is working now? Makes sense. I overestimated you. Your boyfriend isn’t that amazing, is he? Just someone doing odd jobs, right? You two are a good match, I suppose."

She dared to insult Cheng Lie like this? Although Cheng Lie was no longer her boyfriend, hearing him mocked like that still infuriated Yun Shifei.

How on earth had Mu Jiayu found out about her previous relationship?

But she also knew the angrier she became, the happier Mu Jiayu would feel. So she responded with a smile, "Yes, my boyfriend may not have much money or formal education, but he treats me very well. Meanwhile, your brother is rich and college-educated, but I wouldn’t even consider liking him!"

With that, she hung up the phone, leaving Mu Jiayu fuming and yelling, ready to smash her phone.

She had only wanted to mock Yun Shifei, but who would have expected that woman to turn it around and insult her brother?

What a wretch!

After hanging up, Yun Shifei dialed Yun Tiancheng’s number.

"Dad, did you happen to tell Uncle Mu any details about my boyfriend?" Yun Shifei believed that apart from Yun Tiancheng, no one else would have leaked this information.

Mu Chengzhu wouldn’t say anything. His pride as a man wouldn’t let him admit he had been outdone by Cheng Lie; Yun Shifei knew him well.

"Yes..." Yun Tiancheng’s voice carried a hint of embarrassment and guilt. "That day, your boyfriend sent so many things over, and it happened that Uncle Mu was visiting me for drinks. I got carried away in the excitement and drank too much, so I ended up chatting about it. But don’t worry, Shifei—Dad has always said that what matters most is your boyfriend’s character. When you have the chance, bring him home to meet me."

After a pause, Yun Tiancheng added, "Maybe sometime soon, I’ll go on a business trip to Beijing and visit you both as well."