Chapter 91 Finale
Fan Xia never imagined that her younger brother, whom she had watched grow up since childhood, would develop unusual feelings for her. It wasn’t until Gu Jin Yi became delirious with fever, murmuring her name, that she finally realized. She also began to understand why, on that day when Rong Xiu came to Gu Jin Yi’s home, the three men all seemed to dislike each other.
Not to mention that she was already married, and Rong Xiu was carrying her child with great effort. Even if Fan Xia were single, she wouldn’t choose Gu Jin Yi. She had always clearly defined her relationships, and she would never engage in affairs with those close to her.
During this time, as she stayed in the apartment to take care of Jin Yi, she was also considering how to gently reject him without hurting the sensitive self-esteem of the boy.
This led to her current explanation.
Gu Jin Yi’s face changed instantly. Having his youthful feelings exposed, his face alternated between red and white, feeling ashamed and distressed. His fists tightly gripped the blanket.
“Fan elder sister.” Gu Jin Yi’s lips quivered, wanting to say something more to win Fan Xia back, but it seemed more like a struggle.
Fan Xia’s tone was gentle, but her attitude was extremely firm and unshakeable.
“Your brother-in-law knows that you’ve been hurt by cyberbullying recently, so he specifically made this apartment available for you to stay. He… he’s very good to you. I’ve been neglecting your brother-in-law while staying with you all this time. I need to go back and take care of him. As for here, you can stay as long as you want. Rong Xiu won’t mind.”
Gu Jin Yi’s tightly clenched hands slowly relaxed, hanging limply at his sides.
“Well then, I’ll be going now.” Fan Xia ruffled Jin Yi’s short hair, leaving without any hesitation.
As soon as Fan Xia left, the room suddenly felt empty. It was as if an invisible cold wind was blowing against him. Gu Jin Yi wrapped himself tightly in the blanket, his figure even more desolate in the wind and snow.
After leaving the Guanhai Apartment, Fan Xia opened her chat records with the servants.
During Fan Xia’s one-sided ‘cold war’, she hadn’t been home for nearly a month, but through the servants’ reports, she knew about Rong Xiu’s daily life, even down to what he ate for his three meals each day.
The servants said that after she left, Rong Xiu still ate as usual, even more actively than before. In the past, he was a bit picky with his young master’s temperament, but now he would eat whatever was good for the child. Even if it was food he disliked the most, he would grit his teeth and force it down, being unusually proactive.
However, apart from actively cooperating with his diet, Rong Xiu was more reclusive than usual. Sometimes he wouldn’t say a word all day, shutting himself in his room after meals, or sitting blankly in the living room, staring out the floor-to-ceiling windows at the falling snow, lost in lonely thoughts.
Each time she read this, Fan Xia would sigh. A month was enough; torturing Rong Xiu was also torturing herself. If it went on any longer, she couldn’t bear it.
She didn’t notify the servants and drove back to the villa.
When the servants saw Fan Xia, they were surprised and delighted: “Madam, you’re back?!”
Fan Xia put her finger to her lips, making a gesture of silence, looked at the empty living room, and asked, “Where’s Rong Xiu?”
The servant lowered her voice and said, “Upstairs. The young master had dinner and then shut himself in his room without coming out.”
Fan Xia nodded, brushing off the snow that had fallen on her shoulders, and said, “I’ll go up and see him.”
She climbed the stairs, holding the banister, her steps light. Because the stairs were covered with thick carpets, she made almost no sound.
When she reached the door, it wasn’t fully closed, leaving a slight gap. Peering through the crack, the inside was dark, with the bed curtains closed. Only a faint light seeped through where the two window curtains met, a pale, cold snow-blue color.
Rong Xiu sat on the edge of the bed with his back to her. His head was lowered, so she couldn’t see his expression. The room was so quiet it was oppressive, as if someone was being choked.
Fan Xia took two steps forward.
“Who’s there?” Just as Rong Xiu heard the movement and was about to turn around, she removed his gold-rimmed glasses and covered his eyes with her palm.
Rong Xiu’s head instinctively tilted back, resting against her chest.
“Don’t move.” Fan Xia covered his eyes with one hand and supported his waist with the other.
“…Fan Xia?” Rong Xiu’s lips trembled, as if he couldn’t believe it.
AD 3“I’m not Fan Xia, I’m here to rob. Is there anyone else at home?” Fan Xia said.
Rong Xiu bit his lip, his thin back trembling slightly, and said, “Yes, my wife-master.”
Fan Xia lowered her head, looking at the lower half of Rong Xiu’s face that wasn’t covered. The curve of his jawline was smooth and beautiful, his fair skin like that of a porcelain doll, exquisite yet fragile.
“Your wife-master? I didn’t see her. Where is she?”
Rong Xiu’s pale lips quivered weakly: “She’s in another man’s bed… She doesn’t want me anymore.”
His voice was choked with tears. Fan Xia felt her palm become very hot and wet as tears seeped through the cracks between her fingers.
Fan Xia bent down and kissed his forehead tenderly: “Such a beautiful husband, yet your wife-master could bear to leave you alone at home. What a waste.”
“It’s my fault, I deserve it.” Rong Xiu’s fingers twisted the bedsheet, his fingertips turning white from the force, causing pain.
Fan Xia released her hand and held Rong Xiu in her arms, caressing his trembling body. “I’m sorry, I made you feel insecure.”
Men during pregnancy are already in their most emotionally sensitive period. She shouldn’t have gotten too close to Jin Yi, causing him to misunderstand. Extreme love breeds jealousy, leading him to do things regardless of the consequences.
“…Fan Xia-” Rong Xiu cried and hugged her. It was only then that Fan Xia saw how haggard this man had become in this short month. He was once a man who dominated the business world, invincible in all his endeavors.
“I’ve already cleared things up with Jin Yi. We’re just friends. If you don’t like it, I won’t associate with him anymore, okay?” Fan Xia caressed his haggard brows and eyes. The small wine-red tear mole below his left eye, which she once loved so much, had also rapidly dimmed over this past month.
Rong Xiu sobbed softly. In fact, he no longer cared whether Fan Xia maintained contact with Gu Jin Yi or not. This month of cold treatment had already made Rong Xiu feel worse than death.
Throughout this month, he had been thinking of Fan Xia constantly, regretting every moment why he had let jealousy blind him, pushing Gu Jin Yi to the brink and angering Fan Xia.
He wanted to call her, but feared she would find him annoying.
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*Spotlight on Finished Novel Translations*
Men In The Royal Harem All Yearn For Her (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The men (young empress, young empress dowager, crown prince) in the harem all yearn to become her consort.
Synopsis:
The female protagonist is a wildly popular heartthrob with a natural halo.
The male protagonist is a crazily obsessed and self-abasing loyal dog.
Qiu Shu, the top scholar’s daughter, is pure, elegant and incomparably enchanting, captivating countless admirers.
Being favored by the eldest prince, the most handsome man in the capital, and becoming his wife in a single move is truly the pride of a poor student.
However, what they don’t know is that the seemingly bright and splendid female protagonist lives in a battlefield of jealousy every day.
The cute and adorable young empress is unusually attached to her.
The gentlemanly and upright young empress dowager has an ambiguous relationship with her.
Even her aloof and proud eldest prince is actually a gloomy and petty jealous husband.
[Reading Guide]
1. This novel is 1v1. The male protagonist is truly humble. Don’t read if you dislike it.
2. Male pregnancy. The female protagonist is loved by everyone.
3. There are one-sided yuri feelings. The female protagonist is straight. Don’t read if you dislike it!