The group's beloved wife: She is the phoenix, she is the king

Chapter 688 What's Expected

Love should begin with affection and end with propriety; the proper procedures must be followed. —Epigraph

Dongfang Junyan rested his chin on Fan Nuoxi's shoulder, his body trembling slightly, "Aside from my brothers and friends, you're all I have left."

"If they are watching from heaven, they would be happy for me if they knew that I met you."

"Fan Nuoxi, I love you, I love you so much! I love you so much that I'm willing to sacrifice everything for you, even myself. Please don't abandon me, okay?"

As he said this, Dongfang Junyan looked intently into Fan Nuoxi's eyes, his tone full of sincerity and determination.

Before Fan Nuoxi could respond, he grabbed her hand and placed it on his chest, where his heart was pounding hotly through her clothes.

The heat from his touch made Fan Nuoxi blush. She tried to pull her hand back, but he held it tightly.

"Here, we will be happy because you jump fast, happy because you are happy, and sad and painful because of you."

"Are you really willing to accept me? Whether it's the past, the present, or the future... we can build the future together..."

Upon hearing this, various scenes of her acquaintance and interactions with him flashed through Fan Nuoxi's mind, and her eyes darted around uncertainly.

Seeing this, Dongfang Junyan felt a pang of pain in his heart, but he didn't continue speaking. He simply loosened his grip on Fan Nuoxi's hand.

"I don't think I can give you a very clear answer to this question right now, because I don't like to make decisions when I'm emotional. Decisions made in this situation might lead to regret, and I also need to consider whether my feelings for you are worthy of your kindness to me." Fan Nuoxi lowered her eyebrows slightly, then looked at him very seriously and said.

“We’ve been through so much together, and sometimes I don’t know if my feelings for you are love, guilt, or something else…”

Before she could finish speaking, Dongfang Junyan hugged her and cried again.

"I'm sorry, I was just too afraid of losing you... I shouldn't have pressured you..."

"But I really can't live without you... Without you, I feel like my world has lost its meaning..."

"I did consider letting you go, but... I couldn't..."

Just then, Fan Nuoxi was about to say something when she heard a knock on the bedroom door.

"Um... little sister, is it convenient for you to open the door?" Fan Chenyu cleared his throat and asked somewhat awkwardly.

Upon hearing the sound, Dongfang Junyan reluctantly got off Fan Nuoxi and hurriedly straightened his clothes.

Why did he come back? How much did he hear? Will he think I'm frivolous...?

Fan Nuoxi was also in a hurry to tidy herself up, not caring about anything else.

After listening to the rustling sounds coming from inside the house for a while, Fan Chenyu was actually so embarrassed that he gripped the ground with his toes, but he still waited patiently.

It's nothing, I'm just worried that my younger sister might be bullied too much...

After all, his understanding of Fan Nuoxi's abilities had greatly improved recently.

Who would have thought that my seemingly gentle and sweet younger sister could be so capable, doing things that are not only beyond my comprehension, but also quite...

I personally think that the guy who was crying so hard he looked like a kettle was probably being bullied terribly by his younger sister.

Even Duan Heng treats his sister with utmost respect. If he dares to be ungrateful and try to force a marriage, he might get caught in a "storm" later.

Thinking about all this, Fan Chenyu went to the sofa in the living room and waited somewhat uneasily.

After confirming that there was nothing suspicious about the bedroom, Fan Nuoxi took a deep breath and opened the door with a smile.

Behind her followed Dongfang Junyan, whose eyes were red and swollen, looking like the one who had been bullied badly.

Fan Chenyu and Dongfang Junyan exchanged a quick glance and then lowered their heads.

One felt very embarrassed, while the other was afraid of being harassed.

"Cough cough—" Fan Chenyu coughed twice and looked at Fan Nuoxi, "Little sister... when did you wake up? Why didn't you tell your brother?"

At least he could have been mentally prepared, otherwise he wouldn't have heard so much as soon as he got home...

"I figured my brother must be busy, so I didn't say anything." Although Fan Nuoxi was telling the truth, her tone sounded somewhat guilty.

You can't exactly say that you're a bit too attracted to beauty and forget your family, and that you just woke up and immediately put someone in your arms to sleep.

Fan Chenyu seemed oblivious to Fan Nuoxi's guilty conscience, and touched his nose. "Um... what are you and this Huang... what are you planning? After all, I've heard you two have known each other for... a long time..."

At this point, Fan Chenyu looked at Fan Nuoxi with a hint of resentment.

As family members, we never expected to find out so late that our sister was in a relationship, and that it had been going on for a long time.

Although he has accepted it now, he feels that it will be difficult to explain to his parents.

At worst, he can just try his best to withstand some of the firepower.

Upon hearing this, both Fan Nuoxi and Dongfang Junyan lowered their heads in unison, clearly lacking confidence.

"How far have things progressed between you two?" Fan Chenyu felt a little nervous, as if he was about to break his heart.

Although his younger sister seemed quite "fierce," she was always prone to being taken advantage of.

I wonder if that kid has any sense of propriety...

"Just...kissing, hugging, holding hands..." Fan Nuoxi replied, blushing, "We've slept in the same bed occasionally...but we didn't..."

Before they could finish speaking, all three of them blushed deeply.

Fan Chenyu breathed a slight sigh of relief.

That brat does have some gentlemanly qualities.

It's just that my younger sister's way of speaking is a bit... cough cough...

After all... he hadn't found any evidence that Fan Nuoxi and Dongfang Junyan were living together.

I did find some records of Dongfang Junyan buying gifts for Fan Nuoxi, and he was quite generous, which seemed like the kind of behavior one would expect from someone seriously pursuing someone.

If someone were to cross that line, no matter how capable his sister is, he might not give that kid a chance to enter the house, let alone anything else.

After all, the world still places some demands on women.

"I see... Have you thought about meeting the parents? Like this kid's parents..." Fan Chenyu took a sip of water, trying to suppress the awkwardness.

Before Fan Chenyu could finish speaking, Dongfang Junyan replied, his face still flushed, but his tone was very sincere, "I am the only one at home, and I will make my own decisions about my marriage."

"No exes, no unrequited love, no childhood sweetheart, no ambiguous relationships with others, no conflicts with my mother-in-law, I don't smoke or drink excessively, I have no bad habits, no infectious diseases, no criminal record, no credit problems, and I won't... suddenly fall for men one day..."

At this point, Dongfang Junyan felt a little embarrassed, but he felt that in order to get Fan Nuoxi's family to accept him, he still had to be honest.

He might not feel secure enough with Fan Nuoxi himself, but he had to make sure her family felt he was reliable and that Fan Nuoxi felt completely safe.

Hearing this, Fan Chenyu was already mostly convinced, as some of the information did indeed match his investigation.

However, the thought of his younger sister getting married so early still made him somewhat unhappy with Dongfang Junyan.

"What you've said does align with the behavioral norms a normal man should have, but... it's nothing to boast about, since my sister possesses the same qualities." Fan Chenyu tapped his fingers lightly on the coffee table, scrutinizing Dongfang Junyan from head to toe.

Dongfang Junyan felt uneasy, and there was a hint of inferiority in his eyes.

Indeed, what he said was just what a normal man should have, and it was not enough to prove that he was a good match for Fan Nuoxi.

But... he was at a loss for words, unsure how to make Fan Chenyu feel that he was capable of spending the rest of his life with Fan Nuoxi.

Seeing Dongfang Junyan's slight embarrassment, Fan Chenyu chuckled inwardly. He picked up his water glass, took a sip, and tried to suppress the smile on his lips, but instead received a glare from Fan Nuoxi.

Fan Chenyu raised an eyebrow, seemingly unconcerned.

As a man, he had to make sure his sister was properly cared for.

If it's not suitable, then it's natural to cut your losses promptly.

"I know I'm not good enough to make Nuoxi happy in many ways, but I will do my best to give her the best. I won't let my personal selfishness affect Nuoxi's pursuit of her dreams and her progress in life." Dongfang Junyan glanced at Fan Nuoxi, then at Fan Chenyu, his eyes sincere.

Fan Chenyu's lips curled up slightly. He stood up, put his hands in his pockets, and looked directly into Dongfang Junyan's eyes. "Such words are easy to say, but actions speak louder than words. I don't want a man who is all talk and no action to be my brother-in-law."

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This chapter's screenwriter: Fan Nuoxi

Art Director: Fan Chenyu

Guest appearance: Cup