0p0 Chapter 157 Spring Outing and Mountain Climbing
Chapter 157 Spring Outing and Mountain Climbing
The long-standing misunderstanding between the young couple finally dissipated after a heart-to-heart talk. However, at this moment of reconciliation, Ye Beichen enthusiastically suggested taking Su Yuning hiking to relax and enjoy some time alone together.
However, this period has been incredibly busy for Su Yuning lately. She not only needs to meticulously manage her own shop to ensure business thrives, but also dedicates a significant amount of energy to managing her factory in the suburbs, handling various complex matters. Even her once-carefully tended vegetable garden has been neglected for a long time due to her lack of time. Faced with Ye Beichen's sudden invitation, Su Yuning refused almost without hesitation: "I'm really sorry, I simply don't have a single moment to go out with you right now. If you really want to go out, then go by yourself!" Her face was filled with undisguised impatience as she said this.
Hearing Su Yuning's decisive refusal, Ye Beichen couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. He said defiantly, "Fine, since you don't want to come with me, then I'll just have to find someone else to go with! Don't be jealous when you see me laughing and chatting with someone else!"
Su Yuning seemed completely unconcerned by Ye Beichen's threat, casually tossing out, "Do as you please, as long as you're happy." With that, she turned and strode away without even looking back. Ye Beichen was left standing alone, watching her receding figure, his heart filled with an indescribable sense of loss and melancholy.
Ye Beichen had initially thought that, given Su Yuning's personality, she would either cry and beg him to stay or fly into a rage and berate him. He never expected her to be so resolute. This unexpected reaction left Ye Beichen feeling as if a huge, heavy stone was lodged in his heart, causing him immense pain. However, Ye Beichen was also a stubborn person at heart; having made his decision, he wouldn't easily turn back.
So, the next day, he indeed went to find the girl who was recuperating at the princess's residence and invited her to go hiking together. When she saw Ye Beichen arrive, the girl's face immediately blossomed into a radiant smile, and she asked sweetly, "Young Master Ye, what brings you here today? Did you come especially to chat with me and keep me company?"
Ye Beichen looked sullen and replied irritably, "I originally planned to invite my wife to go hiking, but she refused without hesitation. Considering that you've been staying in this room all day recovering from your injuries, you must be extremely bored, so I thought I'd take you out for a walk to clear your head. What do you think?"
Hearing this, the young woman was overjoyed and nodded hurriedly, saying, "Yes, yes, of course I would be more than happy to! But please wait a moment, Young Master Ye, while I change into a beautiful dress before we go out together." With that, she turned and went back to her room to prepare. Seeing this, Ye Beichen had no choice but to obediently go outside and wait.
Before long, the girl emerged, newly dressed. She wore a pale pink silk dress, the hem fluttering in the wind, making her appear as beautiful and ethereal as a fairy descending to earth. Along the way, the girl seemed exceptionally excited, chattering incessantly to Ye Beichen like a joyful little bird. However, Ye Beichen was preoccupied. Although he occasionally responded with a few words, his thoughts had already drifted far away, his mind filled with the image of Su Yuning busily tending to household chores at home…
As for Su Yuning, although her words were as firm and resolute as if she had swallowed a weight, when she witnessed Ye Beichen actually going out with another girl, her heart felt like a jumble of emotions, a mixture of sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty feelings surging up, especially the sour feeling, which kept crashing against her defenses like a tidal wave.
At this moment, Su Yuning suddenly realized how deep her feelings for Ye Beichen had become, and that her previous rejection of him without hesitation had been too decisive and abrupt. So, she hurriedly finished her work and rushed home anxiously, silently rehearsing the explanations she would give Ye Beichen later.
As luck would have it, just as Su Yuning stepped breathlessly into her home, Ye Beichen also returned. Their gazes met like lightning, creating a tense atmosphere. Then, almost simultaneously, they apologized to each other.
Su Yuning looked deeply ashamed and spoke first, "Beichen, I'm so sorry! I shouldn't have rejected you so ruthlessly, and I shouldn't have completely disregarded your feelings, or even shown you such impatience." Hearing this sincere apology, Ye Beichen also looked remorseful and quickly replied, "Yuning, I'm the one who should be apologizing. I shouldn't have gone out with other girls because of a moment of anger. Actually, in my heart, the person I most want to go hiking with has always been you!"
As soon as they finished speaking, they couldn't help but smile at each other, all the misunderstandings and conflicts vanishing in that instant. That smile was like a spring breeze, warming their hearts and deepening their bond even further.
After this minor incident, Su Yuning and Ye Beichen both deeply realized the importance of each other in their lives, and therefore cherished their hard-won love even more. As life gradually returned to its usual peace and tranquility, one day, Su Yuning suddenly remembered the vegetable garden she had neglected for various reasons. On a whim, she took Ye Beichen's hand and enthusiastically headed towards that vibrant little haven…
The vegetable garden was overgrown with weeds and the soil was cracked; its once lush appearance was gone, leaving Su Yuning, standing in the center of the garden, feeling somewhat annoyed and frustrated. However, just as she frowned, Ye Beichen gently patted her shoulder beside her, a warm smile on his lips, and said, "Don't be discouraged. We can replan the planting here." His words, like the spring sunshine, instantly dispelled the gloom in Su Yuning's heart.
Without further ado, the two rolled up their sleeves in perfect unison, ready to show off their skills. Ye Beichen picked up a hoe and skillfully began to loosen the soil, each swing filled with strength and determination; while Su Yuning carefully sowed the seeds into the freshly turned soil, then gently watered them, as if nurturing precious lives. Their figures intertwined in the sunlight, creating a beautiful picture.
Just as the two were engrossed in their work, a familiar voice came from afar: "Hey! Look at you two, so loving! When are you going to give our village a cute little baby?" It turned out to be the village chief's wife, who happened to be passing by and couldn't help but tease them upon seeing the scene. Hearing this, Su Yuning blushed deeply, her face turning as red as a ripe apple, and she lowered her head, speechless. Ye Beichen, on the other hand, seemed exceptionally generous. He raised his head and laughed heartily, replying, "Haha, soon, soon, just you wait and see!"
After this little incident, Su Yuning realized that her previously overly busy work schedule had affected her time with Ye Beichen. Therefore, she decisively adjusted her work arrangements, no longer letting busy affairs completely consume her life. Now, she makes a point of setting aside time each day specifically to be with Ye Beichen. Sometimes, they sit together at the old wooden table in the courtyard, leisurely sipping fragrant tea and chatting about interesting things in the world; or they stroll hand in hand towards the small hill filled with memories, admiring the changing scenery of the mountains throughout the four seasons and feeling the tranquility and beauty of nature.
Ye Beichen often lends a helping hand, wholeheartedly assisting Su Yuning in handling her complicated business affairs and matters large and small in the factory. As a result, whenever the villagers see the couple's tacit cooperation and mutual respect, they can't help but look at them with envy, saying that they are a perfect match and a loving couple.
Although their life together is generally happy, minor frictions and disagreements are inevitable from time to time. Fortunately, the two have now learned to be honest with each other. Whenever a problem arises, they immediately sit down and calmly communicate to find a solution together. Because of this, conflicts that might have caused huge misunderstandings can now be easily resolved and no longer become stumbling blocks to their relationship.
They are like flowers and green leaves complementing each other in a field, enhancing each other's beauty. No matter how the wind and rain may rage, they always stay closely together, living happily and peacefully on this vibrant land.
Meanwhile, back at the palace, a series of troubles and unexpected situations were unfolding. First, the little princess had finally gotten rid of her troublesome eczema, but then she suddenly developed a high fever. This greatly worried everyone in the palace. Immediately, all the imperial physicians gathered together, each displaying their unique skills. Some were busy brewing medicinal soups, while others meticulously prepared fumigation treatments, all in an effort to help the little princess recover as quickly as possible. However, to everyone's dismay, despite trying every method, the little princess's condition showed no significant improvement. The high fever, like a runaway horse, recurred repeatedly, sometimes high, sometimes low, refusing to subside.
During this time, Nangong Xue'er was extremely anxious, staying by the little princess's side day and night, never taking off her clothes, and not daring to leave her side even for a moment. The long hours and worries caused the once charming and beautiful girl to quickly lose weight, and she looked much more haggard. But even so, she still had no complaints, her heart and eyes only on the little princess who was suffering from illness on her sickbed.
One day, Fatty and the village chief's nephew were discussing the gym's revenue plan at home when they suddenly heard the sound of horses' hooves outside. It turned out that someone from the palace had arrived, summoning Sweetie to the palace. Apparently, the palace physicians had heard of a miraculous remedy in the countryside that might cure the little princess's illness, and Fatty, having previously run a medicinal herb business, was quite familiar with various herbs. Although Fatty hesitated, thinking that saving the little princess would be a meritorious deed, she went to the palace with the messenger. The village chief's nephew, worried that she might encounter misfortune in the palace, also went along.
The plump woman entered the palace and was greeted by its magnificent, ornate architecture and glittering splendor. However, she had no interest in appreciating the beauty; her mind was preoccupied with the little princess's illness. Upon reaching the princess's bedside, the plump woman carefully examined her complexion, pulse, and other symptoms. After much deliberation, a sudden inspiration struck her. She remembered a very rare herb she had once seen in the mountains, which might be of some help to the little princess's ailment.
So, Fatty decisively decided to leave the palace to find the precious herb. But the palace was heavily guarded, and getting out smoothly was no easy task. Fortunately, Fatty had a good relationship with the village chief's nephew, so she dragged him into thinking of a way. Under the cover of night, the two carefully avoided the patrolling guards and, after much effort, finally managed to slip out of the palace gates.
The road outside the palace was fraught with peril; the mountain paths were rugged and difficult to traverse, and wild beasts frequently roamed the area. But the chubby girl and the village chief's nephew did not give up. Supporting and encouraging each other, they forged ahead, overcoming countless obstacles in their arduous search for the legendary rare herb. Their efforts paid off, and after many hardships, they finally found their target. Overjoyed, they dared not delay for a moment, quickly gathering the herbs and rushing back to the palace.
Upon returning to the palace, Fatty immediately began brewing the herbs into a medicinal soup and carefully tended to the little princess as she drank it. Miraculously, after the soup was consumed, the little princess's condition truly began to improve. Her previously pale face slowly regained its rosy hue, and her spirits lifted considerably. The Emperor, upon learning of this, was overjoyed and immediately ordered a great reward for Fatty and her husband. In an instant, countless treasures of gold and silver poured into Fatty's home.
After this incident, the chubby couple's reputation in the town soared, and they were deeply respected. Knowing how hard-won their wealth was, they resolved to use the reward to benefit their community. After much deliberation, they decided to use it to improve the facilities at their gym. With the addition of new equipment, the gym became increasingly lively and prosperous, attracting a constant stream of people to exercise every day.