Chapter 222: I Offer You Twenty Million, International Coin

Lovers in the throes of passion often find temporary separations to be sweeter than newlywed bliss. But for these two, it’s not just about brief separations; it’s about family barriers that keep them apart. Li Yan has come today, but who knows when they’ll get the chance to meet again, making every minute and second even more precious to them, wanting to make every second feel like a day.

Words are redundant; they can speak over the phone. What remains is the kiss.

A passionate kiss sets their bodies ablaze. Since that magical night on her birthday, they haven’t seen each other, but she has reminisced about that romantic evening countless times. Now, embracing Li Yan and kissing him, her body naturally ignites again.

Feeling the change in atmosphere, she struggles internally. She wants to throw caution to the wind and love her beloved freely, even if it’s in the music room, on the piano!

But, deep in her mind, her promise lingers.

On that birthday, she had already thrown caution to the wind, indulging herself in a fleeting moment out of time. If she can’t do it again, she might as well forget it ever happened, and it would continue to break her promise to Zhang Yurong!

So, after pondering, she desperately pinched her finger with her nail, letting the pain fortify her resolve.

"We... can’t do this anymore. I said at the time, just that once. Afterward, I have to keep my promise with Yurong."

Upon hearing her words, Li Yan was somewhat surprised, having forgotten about their agreement a year ago.

She nodded seriously, "Yes! Even though I miss you... we can’t repeat our mistakes over and over! You said she already knows, but I haven’t had the chance to apologize. Though breaking it once is as bad as breaking it multiple times, I still want to stick to it. After all, you haven’t chosen either me or her now; she probably hasn’t anything with you either... so let’s wait. Can you accept that?"

Li Yan lightly swatted her bottom and laughed, "Silly, do you think I came here just for that? As long as you’re happy, I am fine with it."

She also felt a sense of helplessness; as things were progressing, she might be sent abroad by her parents to study after New Year’s, making it even harder to see him. It’s best to enjoy the moments you have rather than regret flowers you didn’t pick once they’re gone. She wants to keep some beautiful memories too. But when words are spoken, they must be followed through. Having not done so last time, she cannot repeatedly break her promises, even though Zhang Yurong despises her, she cannot betray herself.

Li Yan held her like that and talked quietly for a while. Chatting on the phone and meeting face-to-face feel entirely different, offering distinct atmospheres.

After an unknown amount of time, they heard knocks on the door. She looked up, realizing Li Jie wasn’t there anymore, and immediately understood—it had to be Li Jie outside, signaling someone’s coming.

If it were just any servant, Li Jie could certainly stop them; the only ones she’d signal for have to be Yu Hong and Chen Mingying!

Li Yan and Yu Xiao Di understood and quickly stood up, tidying their clothes before heading to the door.

As they reached the door, it opened, revealing Li Jie and Chen Mingying standing there.

"Is this your work attitude?" Chen Mingying coldly glared at Li Yan, though speaking to Li Jie outside, "I hired you to keep outsiders away from Xiao Di, and yet you let them in and even help them as lookouts? What’s happened to your professional ethics?!"

Quiet Li Jie spoke up, "I’ll resign immediately, you needn’t pay me anymore. Besides being a bodyguard... I am also her friend!"

Yu Xiao Di felt somewhat agitated, calling out to her mom, "What are you doing? It’s not Li Jie’s issue!"

Li Yan calmly smiled, "President Chen, there’s no need to blame her; I didn’t force my way in or ask Li Jie’s help. I was invited by Mayor Yu, who allowed me to meet Xiao Di."

"What?" Chen Mingying glared angrily at Li Yan.

Li Yan shook his head and sighed, "Why bother? These past two months, I’ve never disturbed you once, and Xiao Di has cooperated with you. It’s not about fear or giving in, it’s simply to preserve relationships. You only have Xiao Di as your child, and no matter what, Xiao Di doesn’t want to see you upset. She doesn’t want to see us argue; let’s keep things peaceful!"

"What I’m supposed to do—do I need you to teach me? Who do you think you are?" Chen Mingying sneered coldly, then turned to leave, "Come downstairs to talk!"

As she walked away, the three standing at the doorway looked at each other.

"Li Jie, thank you! You’ve been so wronged!" Li Yan sincerely said; without Li Jie’s help, they wouldn’t have met last time, nor would he know about Xiao Di’s situation. Without her help, they wouldn’t have communicated these days, and Xiao Di might have been even more depressed, even breaking down.

Li Jie tossed her hair coolly, "I wasn’t helping you!"

Yu Xiao Di walked forward, holding her hand affectionately, "Sister Jie, I know you did it for me; I’m very moved. Rest assured, I won’t let you go, nor will I let my mom hold back your salary!"