After rebirth, I rejected the rich yandere lady

Perhaps it was a deliberate arrangement, but the affection they slowly developed for each other was a script meant only for them, one no one could prearrange.

Xu Musen didn't say a word, he just held her even tighter.

The more this happened, the more certain things had to be resolved.

Outside the window, fireworks lit up the sky, illuminating the two who were tightly embracing each other.

"Nuannuan..."

Xu Musen took a deep breath, but before he could finish speaking, An Nuannuan pressed a finger to his lips and gently grasped his tie.

"I know what you want to do. I'm very happy today. I said it already, before the engagement party ends today, you are mine. I won't give face to anyone who comes."

An Nuannuan's voice was still gentle, but the authoritative tone left Xu Musen unable to refute a single word.

Looking at him, An Nuannuan's lips curled into a smile as she adjusted his collar.

"But you did very well today. I'm very happy. Since I dared to like you, I have anticipated this day. I can take the gamble. I believe you won't let me lose, right?"

Facing An Nuannuan's clear, bright eyes, Xu Musen was reminded of a jumble of memories.

Such a domineering An Nuannuan made him... like her even more.

Xu Musen smiled and nodded, "Of course."

Receiving this answer, An Nuannuan also smiled as she gently stepped away from his embrace.

"Alright then, you can go. I'll be here."

"Okay."

Xu Musen nodded. As he turned to leave and walked off the balcony, An Nuannuan called out to him again.

When Xu Musen turned around, An Nuannuan lightly swayed the hem of her wedding dress, her smile sweet and tender, "Remember to come home tonight, hubby~"

Xu Musen looked at her, standing in her white wedding dress under the dazzling night of fireworks, looking so unrealistically beautiful.

He stood dazed, coming back to his senses a moment later.

"Yes, ma'am!"

Xu Musen went downstairs. The guests had already begun to leave gradually. Father Xu and An Shanhai were both heavily drunk and helped to their rooms to rest.

The banquet was coming to an end, but there was still one table left empty.

Xu Musen walked over, and only then did he notice a box on the table.

Next to the box was a letter.

The handwriting on the cover was neat yet flamboyant, a familiar style.

To Xu Musen, personally.

...

Outside by the beach.

Yao Mingyue and Zhao Lianmai stared at each other for a long time.

"Did you... tell him?"

Yao Mingyue looked at her. From her sudden appearance, Yao Mingyue had already figured it out.

Zhao Lianmai nodded, watching Yao Mingyue's face grow paler by the second, her expression complex, "I'm sorry. Actually, after I saw you at the hospital that day, I already told him."

Yao Mingyue was stunned for a moment. So... he had known all along.

Then why did he...

These past few days, Xu Musen had been on cloud nine, devoting himself entirely to An Nuannuan without a hint of anxiety or distraction over her matter.

He hadn't even sent a single concerned message, instead deliberately provoking her.

Even though this was the outcome Yao Mingyue wanted, knowing all this still made her heart ache... bit by bit.

"Cough... cough..."

Yao Mingyue started coughing, her face growing even paler. She forced a bitter smile, "It's good... Did he ask you to stop me?"

Zhao Lianmai shook her head, "He just asked me to retrieve something from his car."

Yao Mingyue's body trembled, her smile even more bitter, "I see..."

Of course, given his engagement banquet today, with all his friends and family there, and his long-awaited fiancée finally becoming his destined partner, how could he leave all those people for her.

"But..."

Zhao Lianmai interrupted herself, opening the trunk of the car. Inside was another large box, which she brought over to Yao Mingyue.

"Seeing you here, I could guess this must be for you."

Yao Mingyue looked at the red box in front of her. She seemed to have anticipated what it was. She reached out to touch one of the box's corners, feeling the red patterns, her voice trembling with a bit of sadness, "What does he... want?"

Zhao Lianmai shook her head. Looking at the once domineering and proud girl now pale and frail, she had mixed feelings.

Her gaze shifted, and under the dim light of the fireworks strewn across the sky, she suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

"I think, probably, he wants to tell you personally."

With that, she looked past Yao Mingyue.

"Boss, the task is done. Signing off now."

Saying that, Zhao Lianmai turned around and walked away gracefully.

Yao Mingyue stood there holding the box, staring blankly at Zhao Lianmai's figure slowly merging into the darkness.

The sky was filled with fireworks, flickering lights illuminating the dark beach, a tall figure slowly emerging behind her.

Yao Mingyue's body trembled slightly as she looked down at the shadow gradually approaching from behind.

"Miss Yao, I'm getting engaged today. Are you really not going to wish me in person? Or are you reluctant to part with the cash gifts?"

The voice behind her carried that same irritatingly cheeky and slightly provoking tone.

But in Yao Mingyue's ears, it filled her broken, fragile heart with warmth.

She slowly turned around, and under the splendid fireworks, to the sound of rustling waves, stood the familiar figure and that gentle smiling face.

So close.

At last, they met again.