After Rebirth, I Married the Great Demon King-Chapter 496: What Are You Afraid Of?

Yun Shifei didn’t realize that after she said Cheng Lie wasn’t capable, the man seemed to look particularly angry.

She hadn’t figured out why he was upset when, in the next instant, the world spun around, and the two of them had already switched positions.

The room was dark, with a sliver of moonlight streaming through the window, illuminating a corner of the space.

In that darkness, Yun Shifei could still see Cheng Lie’s gaze—his pitch-black eyes held a profound and burning intensity, and at this moment, he was staring directly at her.

The overwhelming aura of desire seemed to press down on her.

In that instant, Yun Shifei felt a little flustered and nervous.

Cheng Lie reached out and rubbed her face; the roughness of his fingertips carried a scalding warmth, inexplicably tinged with an air of intimacy.

"Feifei, savor this carefully," he said, his voice both serious and wicked.

...

Yun Shifei felt like she had truly hit a wall this time.

By the next morning, she only felt soreness in her back and waist, her entire body devoid of energy.

As it turns out, Xu Yuejiao was wrong—Cheng Lie wasn’t just capable; he was very capable.

Yun Shifei deeply regretted it.

And yet, this man seemed to still be full of energy. Right now, he was actively making breakfast and came back to wake her up.

"Feifei, time to get up."

"I’m so exhausted."

Hearing this, Cheng Lie chuckled softly. "I’m sorry, I couldn’t hold myself back."

At first, he had intended to be careful, considering it was her first time, but as things progressed, he lost control.

Yun Shifei turned her back to him, ignoring Cheng Lie.

Cheng Lie let out a small sigh, seemingly troubled. Was it possible he had scared her?

If she became fearful about this aspect of their relationship, what should he do in the future?

Yun Shifei could hear the heartache and helplessness in Cheng Lie’s tone. He must feel guilty seeing her like this—it probably weighed heavily in his heart.

After all, she had been the one to initiate, and he was merely responding to her provocations. How could she possibly be angry with him?

So she turned back toward him, reached out, and hugged Cheng Lie. "I’m not angry. Alright, let’s go downstairs and have some breakfast."

She got up and stepped off the bed, but as soon as her feet touched the floor, she faltered and nearly fell.

In the end, it was Cheng Lie who carried her out to eat.

Yun Shifei couldn’t help but tease herself for being so useless.

Still, after that day, Cheng Lie seemed to grow addicted to the experience, often pestering Yun Shifei like a ravenous wolf who hadn’t eaten in years—making Yun Shifei feel both blissful and tormented.

A few days later, the new semester began, and Yun Shifei needed to return to live at school.

Cheng Lie looked at her. "Why not move out and live somewhere nearby instead?"

Yun Shifei smiled and declined. "Studying is pretty hectic, and when you’re free, you still have to come back and attend classes occasionally."

It wasn’t that she didn’t want to continue living together with Cheng Lie. It was just that...

Ever since this man had developed a taste for indulgence, he’d become too overwhelming for her to handle. Thinking of this, Yun Shifei sighed.

Cheng Lie didn’t say much, quietly helping Yun Shifei pack her things and taking her back to school.

Now her academic workload was heavier than ever—after all, she was close to graduating.

Meanwhile, her company was growing stronger and stronger. Although Cheng Lie’s people helped her out, Yun Shifei still felt there was greater satisfaction in handling things personally.

The number of companies collaborating with her was multiplying; in Beijing alone, there were already thirty to forty businesses.

The variety of products on the website was also increasing.

At this point, she clearly resembled a successful, empowered woman.

During this time, Yun Shifei also checked in on Xu Yuejiao’s romantic developments, only to receive Xu Yuejiao’s bitter smile. "There’s really nothing going on anymore. There’s no chance for him and me to move forward."

Yun Shifei didn’t entirely believe it—she had a feeling that Xu Yuejiao and Zhou Li weren’t completely finished.

Whether their relationship progressed or not seemed to be just a matter of time.

The problem was, their situation was simply too awkward.

Unable to resist, Yun Shifei asked Cheng Lie for advice about how to handle such matters—perhaps, as a man, he’d have a different perspective.

After hearing Yun Shifei recount Xu Yuejiao and Zhou Li’s story, Cheng Lie laughed and pinched Yun Shifei’s cheek. "Feifei, you know, way back when, before you realized it, I liked you for a very long time."

Yun Shifei nodded but didn’t understand why Cheng Lie had brought himself into the conversation.

"But back then, I had nothing. Danger surrounded me on all sides. I was scared for my future and worried you might not like me, so I never confessed to you."

Yun Shifei’s eyes widened slightly—she was beginning to understand Cheng Lie’s point.

"Feifei, when a man truly loves a woman, he fears bringing her hardship and doesn’t easily dare to be with her."

Zhou Li’s current situation—choosing not to be with Xu Yuejiao—was probably the right decision for now.

So Cheng Lie didn’t think Zhou Li’s actions indicated that he disliked Xu Yuejiao.

Yun Shifei nodded and looked at Cheng Lie. "So, Sister Jiaojiao will definitely be as happy as I am now."

Cheng Lie nodded.

Yun Shifei couldn’t help but marvel inwardly—Cheng Lie was truly a master of unspoken romance.

See, he had effortlessly charmed her all over again.

Since they could be so happy together, Xu Yuejiao and Zhou Li surely could, too—it was just a matter of time.

...

Wen Lin hadn’t been having an easy time lately.

Previously, Cheng Lie had vowed to target her, and he truly followed through—turning around to support a competing product similar to hers, even offering them various creative ideas.

Suddenly, the market showed signs of "one wind overpowering the other."

Wen Lin was far from content, and her dissatisfaction made it hard to enjoy even the New Year.

When Qin Yumo returned, he saw Wen Lin and couldn’t help but comment, "Ah Lin, haven’t you been eating? Tsk, why do you look so much thinner?"

Wen Lin took a sip of coffee and glanced at him, her gaze indifferent.

She didn’t understand why he had come back.

At that moment, they were at the Wen Family home. Wen Lin had finally found time to visit Mr. Wen, only to unexpectedly run into Qin Yumo.

It had been a while since they last saw each other, yet this man remained as mischievous as ever.

Since Wen Lin ignored him, Qin Yumo turned his attention to Mr. Wen, talking and laughing as if nothing had happened.

Watching Mr. Wen being amused by him, Wen Lin couldn’t help but think, this guy had no other redeeming qualities, but his ability to charm people was top-notch.

Still, she had no patience for sweet words like those.

After sitting for a while, Qin Yumo prepared to leave, and Mr. Wen asked Wen Lin to see him out.

The two walked out of the Wen Family home. In the courtyard, a gentle breeze carried the warmth of spring.

Qin Yumo looked at Wen Lin. "I heard you’ve been running into some trouble lately?"

Hearing Qin Yumo’s casual tone, Wen Lin’s heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that Qin Yumo also knew about what had happened with Yun Shifei and planned to settle the score with her?

But she wasn’t afraid of him.

Seeing Wen Lin’s wary expression, Qin Yumo couldn’t help but shrug. "Why are you so nervous?"