Chapter 873
“Sure, of course, but who do you want to meet?” Ye Xingguang was curious.
“Gui Baili.”
“Uh… sure.” A bit unexpected, but Ye Xingguang didn’t mind playing matchmaker at all.
As they walked, Yan Xi said, “During the summer vacation of the first year in high school, Ye Junqing encountered an accident at sea and barely made it back alive. When I visited him in the hospital, he told me about a magical girl he met at sea. He even named her Ye Xingguang.”
Ye Xingguang: “…”
“We shared a desk in school, always neck and neck academically. He rarely daydreamed during class, but once or twice he would sit there, lost in thought, sporting a silly, wide grin. That’s when I knew, he had fallen in love.”
After finishing, Yan Xi took out a piece of paper from her small handbag and handed it to Ye Xingguang, “I heard you were ill before, and it seems I was partly to blame. Here’s a little engagement gift for you, hoping all your ailments disappear.”
Ye Xingguang took the piece of paper, unfolded it as they walked.
On the paper was a drawing of a cartoon figure done with a marker, a chibi version of a head. Others might not recognize it, but Ye Xingguang immediately saw the little cartoon represented herself, with a line next to it: “Should I pray for 500 years in front of Buddha?”
Yan Xi explained, “Ye Junqing drew this during a self-study class in his second year of high school when he was seventeen—the bloom of youthful love. Caught red-handed by the homeroom teacher, he, in desperation, tore the drawing from his notebook and stuffed it into my desk. Later, he asked me for it back, but I didn’t return it, telling him I’d give it to the girl when he won her over. He told me to keep it safe because one day, he would definitely win that girl’s heart. Now, his wish has come true, and I’m happy for him.”
Ye Xingguang struggled to keep the corners of her mouth straight, trying to hide the upward curve of her lips, but couldn’t help but let it show.
Even though it was just a piece of paper, she felt it was so full of love. Ah, it was drawn by a seventeen-year-old Ye Junqing.
“Thank you.” Her heart felt sweet; this piece of candy was delicious.
Yan Xi, with a sharp and efficient smile, said, “I hope we can become good friends. I still plan to have meals with Ye Junqing from time to time. Hopefully, you’ll join us.”
Ye Xingguang nodded, feeling somewhat embarrassed. They approached Gui Baili, who was talking with Chen Fengdu, attempting to clarify who, between Li Yu and Ye Junqing, was the rightful heir of the vampire race.
“Gui Baili, let me introduce you to our nation’s Minister of National Defense, Yan Xi.”
Yan Xi extended her hand, “We meet again, a pleasure.”
Ye Xingguang, curious, asked, “You’ve met before?”
Yan Xi replied, “I have dealt with Marshal Gui more than once, but we’ve never formally met.”noveldrama
Gui Baili looked at Yan Xi thoughtfully for a long time, “We have indeed interacted. I recognize you; you are an outstanding military officer.”
“Likewise, Marshal Gui, would you mind if we have a private chat? I have always been very interested in your country’s military power. I believe if we put past grievances aside, we could actually become allies.” Yan Xi spoke eloquently.
Gui Baili nodded.
Ye Xingguang, determined to be as helpful as possible, offered them a place to talk alone, “Yan Xi, if you go through that corridor over there, there’s a sunroom where you two can talk.”