After Rebirth, I Married the Great Demon King-Chapter 486: There Won’t Be a Next Time

Qin Yumo saw these two people showing off their love right in front of him, one of them being the woman he had once loved but couldn’t have. He felt deeply hurt.

However, he was nowhere near as perverse as Mu Chengzhu.

Having been abroad for the past two years, he had come to terms with it.

After all, what he couldn’t have was just one flower. The entire spring belonged to him.

With that thought, his mood lightened significantly.

Seeing Cheng Lie about to leave with Yun Shifei, Qin Yumo couldn’t help but ask, "Do you need any help from me?"

Right after asking, Qin Yumo regretted it. Why was he so prone to meddling in other people’s business?

It was just that, for a fleeting moment, he felt a pang of compassion.

Cheng Lie stopped in his tracks and looked at him. "Thank you for protecting Feifei. I owe you one."

Yun Shifei peeked out from Cheng Lie’s arms and said softly, "Qin Yumo, thank you."

Although Qin Yumo liked teasing her, just now he had genuinely helped her.

If it weren’t for his assistance, Mu Chengzhu would have found her, and she wouldn’t have been able to stay safely with Cheng Lie.

"Who wants your favor anyway!"

Even after Cheng Lie and Yun Shifei left, Qin Yumo still cursed under his breath.

Damn it!

They’d fed him another mouthful of dog food.

"Mr. Qin, don’t be angry anymore. It’s late; you should rest soon."

The girl who had stood by the side, practically invisible, finally got a chance to speak after Cheng Lie and Yun Shifei left.

But now Qin Yumo was fuming, and he had no intention of spending the night with her.

Being with this woman was only to fulfill his physical needs.

Who knew Yun Shifei would suddenly appear and scare away all his desire.

Now, irritated by everything, Qin Yumo sighed heavily as his mood worsened.

"Never mind, you should head back."

Qin Yumo handed all the cash in his wallet to the girl.

The girl didn’t linger. Waving her hand, she said, "Thank you, Mr. Qin."

She understood somewhat of his playboy nature and had no intention of climbing higher. With money in hand, she left immediately.

Qin Yumo stayed in the room for a while longer, then made a call to summon his subordinates.

He also ordered them to start looking for Mu Chengzhu. He wasn’t doing this to help Cheng Lie and Yun Shifei—he was simply annoyed by the fact that Mu Chengzhu had used him earlier.

The thing he hated the most was being manipulated by others.

When he stepped out of the hotel, the wind felt chilly.

Yun Shifei nestled into Cheng Lie’s embrace.

She was wearing an evening gown, which offered little insulation in this weather.

Cheng Lie wrapped his coat around Yun Shifei and ushered her into the car.

Inside the car, the warm air eased Yun Shifei’s chill.

Once Cheng Lie was seated, Yun Shifei reached out and hugged him tightly.

After experiencing that dangerous moment when trouble descended despite them being just a floor apart, Yun Shifei now had absolutely no sense of security.

Cheng Lie understood how Yun Shifei felt. He comforted her, "Don’t worry, I’ll always be by your side."

He gently fastened a necklace back around Yun Shifei’s neck.

Yun Shifei looked down at the necklace, which had been lost and now reclaimed, and asked, "Is there a tracker inside this?"

Cheng Lie lifted his gaze but said nothing, his silence confirming her suspicion.

He wasn’t sure how Yun Shifei would react upon knowing about it—would she be angry?

"When I was kidnapped last time, you found me quickly thanks to this, didn’t you?"

She had always thought the necklace felt heavier than a typical one. It turned out there was a tracker inside.

Cheng Lie murmured an affirmative.

After a moment, he said, "I’m sorry."

"Why are you apologizing to me?" Yun Shifei smiled gently. "I think this is quite nice. You only did it to protect me, right?"

She didn’t feel angry at all, which left Cheng Lie stunned for a moment before he, too, smiled.

He lowered his head and kissed her lips lightly. "Yes, I want to keep you safe."

Perhaps this is what true love feels like. Though they didn’t have perfect telepathy, there were seldom any misunderstandings between them.

He knew she never doubted him because she loved and trusted him wholeheartedly.

To be trusted and loved so unreservedly by someone, Cheng Lie gradually began to understand the warmth such care brought.

Yet, he often felt inadequate in protecting her.

Cheng Lie thought about Mu Chengzhu.

He refused to believe Mu Chengzhu could truly escape from him. It wasn’t as if he had wings to fly away.

His men had already widened their search across South City. As soon as Mu Chengzhu surfaced, they would find him.

He left such matters to his subordinates. Now, his priority was to focus on his beloved.

Instead of taking Yun Shifei back home, Cheng Lie drove them to another location.

Yun Shifei looked at the unfamiliar house, though it wasn’t completely foreign. This neighborhood was quite close to their home and was part of a villa district.

Cheng Lie...

Facing Yun Shifei’s puzzled gaze, Cheng Lie smiled. "I bought a house here."

He knew that even if they settled in Beijing, Yun Shifei would still frequently return to South City because of her parents. So, he decided to buy a home here. In the future, if they returned, they’d have a place to stay.

Also, it wasn’t far from Yun Shifei’s family home. If she wanted to visit her parents for a meal, it would only take a few minutes of walking.

Cheng Lie had already planned many scenarios for their future.

Yun Shifei couldn’t quite pinpoint how she felt inside.

Overwhelmed with gratitude.

Especially as she stepped into the house—it was bright, warm, and completely different from where Cheng Lie used to live. It was evident that he had designed it according to her preferences.

Everything had been thoughtfully prepared, even down to her personal items.

Noticing her clothes were already stocked, Yun Shifei’s cheeks flushed red. How did he know her sizes?

"You must be exhausted. Go take a bath and rest early," Cheng Lie said.

Yun Shifei nodded.

She truly was worn out. Starting from the morning, she had been busy preparing for the engagement, stayed occupied all day, drank some wine in the evening, and then was inexplicably kidnapped. Now, she felt as though she could fall asleep as soon as she hit the bed.

After taking a bath, Yun Shifei lay on the bed, initially intending to dry her hair. But the moment her head hit the pillow, she drifted off.

When Cheng Lie came out after his own shower, he noticed Yun Shifei sleeping, her hair still damp. He shook his head helplessly.

He grabbed a hairdryer, pulled Yun Shifei into his arms, and started drying her hair.

Disturbed from sleep, Yun Shifei furrowed her brows.

"Sleeping with wet hair can make you catch a cold," Cheng Lie said with a chuckle.

His voice was like an enchanting melody, instantly dissolving Yun Shifei’s irritation.

She tried to keep her eyes open, but her eyelids were heavy. Half-opening them, she whispered, "Xiao Lie..."

"I’m here."

"Don’t leave me. I’m scared..."

Scared that Mu Chengzhu would emerge from somewhere she didn’t expect.

Cheng Lie held Yun Shifei tighter and said softly, "Rest assured, there won’t be a next time."

It was a promise to her, but also to himself.