After Rebirth, I Married the Great Demon King-Chapter 362: The Cost of Angering Him

Old Mrs. Xu was still a bit worried. "Shifei, have you checked in advance? What if he turns out to be unreliable? Look at your cousin, Xu Yi, what kind of person did she end up with..."

Old Mrs. Xu couldn’t continue speaking; they had all witnessed Xu Yi’s tragic outcome.

Back then, they had tried to persuade her, but even nine oxen couldn’t drag her back. Moreover, she had joined forces with Yun Sisi to do such things to Shi Fei. Regarding her current predicament, there was no better term than "karma comes back around."

"Grandma, are you still worried about me? The person I found is 100% reliable!" Yun Shifei said.

If it were in the past, being with Cheng Lie made her feel somewhat apprehensive, as though she was reaching for someone out of her league. But after this experience, she realized Cheng Lie liked her, even more than she liked him. She no longer felt she was trying to climb higher by being with him.

His love made her feel more secure.

But unexpectedly, when Old Mrs. Xu heard Yun Shifei say this, she became even more worried.

"Look at you! Look at you! How can anyone be 100% reliable? Even your grandpa—when we argue, we sometimes think about divorce. Let alone saying there’s anyone in this world who’s 100% reliable."

Old Mrs. Xu grew anxious, "No way, you have to tell me more about this person you’re seeing."

Yun Shifei felt helpless and had to briefly explain Cheng Lie’s situation.

Upon hearing he was driven with a promising career, unlike Xu Yi’s shady partner, Old Mrs. Xu finally relaxed significantly.

Unconsciously, as she listened to Yun Shifei talk, she ate quite a bit.

When she reached for another bite, she realized the bowl was empty, and frowned: "Did I eat all of this?"

Yun Shifei couldn’t hold back her laughter. "Yes!"

Talking gossip is the perfect side dish, isn’t it?

Watching Old Mrs. Xu and Yun Shifei enjoying themselves, Xu Ya genuinely felt envious.

She wished she could interact with Yun Shifei the same way.

But Xu Ya also felt she shouldn’t hope for too much.

Forget it. Being able to peacefully coexist with Yun Shifei as they were now was already quite good.

Yun Shifei was very concerned about Old Mrs. Xu’s injuries and came back the next day to visit again. If the hospital didn’t limit bedside attendants and if Old Sir Xu wasn’t willing to give up his position, Yun Shifei would have liked to stay to keep Old Mrs. Xu company.

Yun Shifei also noticed how deeply Old Mrs. Xu and Old Sir Xu cared for each other.

In front of Old Sir Xu, Old Mrs. Xu resembled a little girl who hadn’t grown up—often throwing small tantrums, only to return to her elder demeanor once others were around.

Perhaps it’s happiness in a relationship that enables someone to remain childlike.

Conversely, overly mature people are often those who’ve endured hardship long ago.

On this point, Yun Shifei felt a touch of sentiment.

After staying here for several days, Yun Tiancheng arrived after finishing his work.

Old Mrs. Xu’s foot gradually recovered, allowing her to be discharged from the hospital. Yun Shifei, still uneasy, stayed for a few more days before heading back to the city with Yun Tiancheng and Xu Ya.

Returning home, Yun Tiancheng looked at Yun Shifei and said, "Mom has moved back in. I hope you don’t mind, Shifei?"

Yun Shifei shook her head. It was expected.

Noticing that she showed no signs of resistance, Yun Tiancheng let out a long sigh of relief.

Their dog, "Baobei," saw her and was thrilled, rushing to her face and licking her nonstop.

Yun Shifei played with Baobei for a while until it calmed down somewhat.

The household, now without Yun Sisi, seemed back to how it used to be. But how could things truly return?

Things that have happened are impossible to forget so easily.

The weather was especially fine today. Yun Shifei opened the window and placed some plants on the balcony to bask in the sun.

Mu Chengzhu passed by downstairs and caught sight of the girl holding an orchid as she stepped out of the house.

She wore a white dress, seemingly picking something comfortable to lounge in at home. It fit loosely, emphasizing her slender figure.

Her legs were thin and straight.

Her jet-black hair was pinned up, exposing her smooth neck.

At this moment, even her casual appearance looked like a painting.

Mu Chengzhu squinted slightly.

He had known for a while she was back but hadn’t had the time to see her.

Now he finally saw her.

It seemed she was doing well, her lips lightly moving, perhaps humming a tune?

Yun Shifei, busy as she was, felt a gaze fixed on her.

She glanced down and immediately spotted Mu Chengzhu not far below.

Their balcony wasn’t enclosed, and the lower section was lined with iron railings, allowing visibility from the ground floor.

Yun Shifei set the plant down and immediately straightened up, turning away without hesitation.

Watching the cold expression she displayed upon seeing him and how unceremoniously she turned to leave, Mu Chengzhu shook his head.

She wasn’t like this before. The Yun Shifei of the past would blush deeply just by looking at him.

Now, why had she changed so much?

It’s because she doesn’t like him; she likes someone else.

She’s fallen for Cheng Lie.

Thinking about how she continually provoked him, Mu Chengzhu felt he needed to let Yun Shifei understand the cost of angering him.

Later that evening, Yun Tiancheng returned home after work. He carried a bunch of ingredients, ready to cook dinner himself so his daughter could taste his culinary skills.

Just as he reached the entrance, he saw Mu Chengzhu.

Normally, if Mu Chengzhu drove past, Yun Tiancheng wouldn’t greet him. Yet, Mu Chengzhu waved to stop his car this time.

"Uncle Yun, could we have a chat?"

Yun Tiancheng knew Mu Chengzhu liked Yun Shifei, but with Yun Shifei already in a relationship, he didn’t know what Mu Chengzhu wanted to discuss.

Still, he didn’t refuse.

Not long ago, the Mu Family faced a crisis, and Mu Chengzhu had gradually brought them back from the brink. Yun Tiancheng admired Mu Chengzhu’s capabilities.

He also thought Old Mu was fortunate to have such an outstanding successor.

However, when Yun Tiancheng learned what Mu Chengzhu wanted to say, his expression shifted from shock to anger.

At that moment, Yun Shifei was in her room, playing with Baobei. She also made a phone call to Cheng Lie.

Previously, Yun Shifei didn’t understand how couples had so much to talk about. Now she finally understood—long-distance relationships were truly painful. Although they didn’t see each other often before, they met almost every day, and she never felt this way.

Now, though, as their feelings deepened, every day they didn’t meet, she missed Cheng Lie terribly.

Unable to resist, she asked, "Cheng Lie, do you miss me?"

"I do."

With just that one word, Yun Shifei already believed Cheng Lie truly missed her.

She felt delighted and chatted casually, sharing updates about mutual acquaintances nearby. Hearing Yun Tiancheng’s car arrive, Yun Shifei said, "My dad’s back. I’ll hang up the call now."

"Alright," Cheng Lie replied. After a pause, he added, "I’ll call you again tonight when I’m done with work."

"Hmm, hmm!" Yun Shifei joyfully ended the call and headed downstairs with Baobei.