After Rebirth, I Married the Great Demon King-Chapter 449: Bringing Cheng Lie Back Again

"If she doesn’t agree, my career is completely over," Mu Chengzhu said.

After encountering issues in his career, Mu Chengzhu finally realized that Yun Shifei might not have been that important after all.

Perhaps, as she had said, he only liked the version of her from the past—the one who had loved him.

Over this period, his madness had faded, and he now found himself gradually calming down.

Yun Shifei sat in the living room with Yun Tiancheng, cracking sunflower seeds, while recounting the events of the past few days to him.

Infuriated, Yun Tiancheng almost wanted to rush to the Mu Family and give Mu Chengzhu a beating.

If reporters had caught wind of any connection between Mu Chengzhu and Yun Shifei, his Shifei would have been ruined.

He couldn’t believe Mu Chengzhu was this kind of person. As an elder who had watched him grow up, Yun Tiancheng found himself unable to decipher his thoughts anymore.

From now on, he decided to stay far away from the Mu Family. What kind of people were they, really?

Parents who raised such a child surely couldn’t be much better.

If Yun Shifei knew what Yun Tiancheng was thinking at that moment, she would probably be shocked. She hadn’t expected Yun Tiancheng to escalate his anger to the man’s parents.

"Shifei, Dad’s fine now," Yun Tiancheng said after a moment’s pause.

Yun Shifei looked at Yun Tiancheng in a daze, seemingly unable to grasp what he meant.

"If there’s nothing important for you here, you can leave South City and return to Beijing sooner," he said.

At this moment, Yun Tiancheng felt that Cheng Lie wasn’t so unlikeable after all. At least he was openly dating Yun Shifei, unlike Mu Chengzhu, who was already married yet still harbored intentions toward Yun Shifei.

Yun Shifei was slightly speechless upon hearing Yun Tiancheng’s words.

"Dad, don’t worry about me. I’m fine," she replied.

But Yun Tiancheng waved his hand dismissively. "I worry they’ll bully you when I’m unaware. I’ll have my assistant book you a ticket for tomorrow."

Seeing Yun Tiancheng’s persistent concern, afraid that Mu Chengzhu and Yun Sisi might harm her, Yun Shifei thought it over and reluctantly agreed to his suggestion.

She was no longer afraid of Mu Chengzhu or Yun Sisi, but to put Yun Tiancheng’s mind at ease—

especially since Yun Tiancheng had just undergone surgery and was still recovering—she didn’t want him to stress too much.

"Alright, Dad, take care of yourself, eat more, stop smoking and drinking, and treat yourself better, okay?"

Yun Shifei held Yun Tiancheng’s arm as she spoke.

"Got it. Dad will listen to you. You study hard, and bring Cheng Lie back with you during the break," he said.

Bring Cheng Lie back...

Somehow, Yun Shifei found Yun Tiancheng’s suggestion oddly natural and casual.

Which meant that he had fully accepted Cheng Lie by now.

Yun Shifei felt joyful. She had always believed that her dad’s taste matched hers perfectly.

She liked Cheng Lie, so Yun Tiancheng would naturally like him too.

That night, neither Mu Chengzhu nor Yun Sisi showed up.

Yun Shifei figured Yun Sisi was probably fuming by now. After trying so hard to maintain her "lucky charm" reputation, she now had no choice but to abandon it.

She knew that Mu Chengzhu wouldn’t follow Yun Sisi’s instructions and show up.

First, doing so would mean essentially admitting to the situation once his products were launched.

Second, facing Yun Tiancheng after drunkenly knocking on the wrong door and causing her to call the police was something even he wouldn’t have the gall to do.

It was only natural that he couldn’t face her now.

However, Yun Shifei didn’t feel particularly pleased either, as she would be forced to return to Beijing the next day.

Earlier than she had expected.

Reluctantly, Yun Shifei said her goodbyes to Yun Tiancheng and her treasured ones, even though she didn’t want to leave.

The mess left for Mu Chengzhu was enough for him to deal with for a very, very long time.

A single wrong move could even lead to bankruptcy.

In her past life, they had cost her her life. In this life, while she couldn’t retaliate in kind, she could ensure they lost what was most precious to them.

When Yun Shifei arrived back in Beijing, it was already noon.

Cheng Lie, knowing she would return, had come early to wait for her. When she walked out of the airport, he immediately stepped forward and gave her a hug.

The fresh, cool scent on him, though cold, was something familiar to her, something that made her feel safe.

Yun Shifei nuzzled against his chest, suddenly reluctant to let go.

Cheng Lie smiled and wrapped an arm around her slender waist. "Missed me?"

Yun Shifei replied softly, "I haven’t seen you for days."

How could she not miss him? The longing was like the wind—inescapable and all-encompassing.

While in South City, during meals, she’d wonder if Cheng Lie was eating properly by himself.

When she was in a daze, she’d wonder if Cheng Lie, caught up in work, was exhausting himself.

During their nighttime phone calls, the longing swelled, consuming her until her heart ached.

Holding Cheng Lie close, Yun Shifei couldn’t help but briefly think of the past life. Back then, her love for Mu Chengzhu didn’t feel like this at all.

No, it didn’t matter anymore.

After hugging Cheng Lie for a while, Yun Shifei finally let go. Covering her stomach, she said, "I’m hungry. I want something to eat."

So Cheng Lie took her to a nearby hot pot restaurant.

The season was perfect for hot pot.

They had fish hot pot, with the fish fresh and sweet.

Yun Shifei focused on eating, while Cheng Lie took care of adding ingredients to the pot. He even removed the fish bones before placing the meat into Yun Shifei’s bowl.

This meticulous care moved Yun Shifei deeply.

She realized that while Cheng Lie might be inexperienced in dating and had a cold demeanor, his thoughtfulness was remarkable.

When it came to romance, he seemed to intuitively understand everything without needing to be taught.

If she hadn’t spent so much time with him in high school, knowing his background, Yun Shifei might have suspected that such a man could be a playboy, skilled in love because of his vast experience.

Unbeknownst to Yun Shifei, Cheng Lie had been reading many books on relationships whenever he had free time.

After finishing each book, he’d secretly hand it off to Zhao Pan to avoid Yun Shifei noticing.

By now, Zhao Pan’s home was filled with books on pursuing women and dating.

Yet Zhao Pan remained hopelessly single, leaving him frustrated and hurt. Despite all his theoretical knowledge, he had no opportunity to put it to use—a thought that infuriated him.

Meanwhile, Yun Shifei contentedly enjoyed the fish Cheng Lie prepared for her while recounting the events of her past few days to him.

"I don’t know why, but I thought Mu Chengzhu would have the ability to resolve everything quickly. Yet, somehow, a mysterious high school classmate ended up stepping in to help me."

To this day, Yun Shifei didn’t know who that secret ally was.

Cheng Lie glanced at her, his gaze lingering on her delicate face, now flushed from the hot pot’s steam. She looked adorable and captivating.

He chuckled softly and reached out, wiping away a tiny piece of green onion from the corner of her lips.

"It was Song Yang."

Yun Shifei’s eyes widened in surprise.