Soft, warm, and fragrant; easily pushed over; the obsessive demon king becomes addicted to pampering

Chapter 51 Childhood Sweethearts

Jiang Chenyan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile! Unconsciously, he had returned to his usual elegant and refined self, gentle and jade-like.

"You're all dressed up so nicely, are you going on a date?" he teased softly.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuqiao's face immediately turned red. She shook her head somewhat embarrassedly and explained, "It's not a date, it's just that... I want to go see him."

Suddenly, Jiang and Qiao stepped forward and grasped the man's hand, their eyes sincere and resolute. "Brother, you must be like me, bravely pursuing what you love. Even if you fail, at least you won't have any regrets..."

"Although I hope you can be with Sister Ruyan, I hope even more that you can follow your heart and choose what you truly want..."

“My brother has always been the pride of the Jiang family—my pride! Because… he is never one to give up easily.”

Jiang Chenyan's eyes, which had been somewhat dim, gradually brightened like stars when he heard the girl's words.

His eyes sparkled as he looked at Jiang Yuqiao, clearly feeling the care his younger sister had for him... He was deeply moved.

His younger sister has finally grown up...

He always knew that his younger sister was like a little sun since she was little, warming the people around her.

When it comes to relationships, they are as intense and dazzling as the sun!

Suddenly, Jiang Chenyan smiled, like a warm breeze in March, instantly dispelling the gloom in his heart.

He opened his lips, his voice clear and pure like mountain spring water! "Thank you, Qiao!"

Jiang and Qiao patted his shoulder encouragingly, "Brother, good luck! ...I'll be going now...Goodbye, brother."

Watching the girl leave happily, Jiang Chenyan curled his lips in self-deprecation. What kind of pride was this? He needed a little girl to advise him on matters of the heart!

At the same time, I also realized more clearly that the affection between family members is irreplaceable.

He understood, just like his younger sister had said! Even if things didn't turn out as he hoped, at least he wouldn't have any regrets.

I took a deep breath, exhaling the anxiety that had been swirling within me. Only clarity remained…

The Ye family villa! The meticulously maintained courtyard, sunlight filtering through the leaves, casts dappled shadows on the ground.

Ye Ruyan sat quietly on the bench, her hands folded on her lap, her gaze fixed on the distance, a faint sadness in her eyes.

An open book sat on the wooden table beside him, its pages fluttering slightly in the breeze, indicating that its owner was not fully absorbed in reading.

The maid brought over a cup of hot tea and a plate of washed, fresh fruit. She gently placed the tray on the table, observing her mistress's expression. Seeing that she remained silent, she didn't dare to disturb her and quietly turned and left.

Ye Ruyan was feeling extremely troubled, and even her favorite books couldn't calm her down.

Her thoughts were in turmoil, and images of Jiang Chenyan and that girl together kept flashing through her mind. Their smiles and their interactions pierced her heart deeply.

With a soft sigh, she murmured to herself, "Chen Yan, have you really fallen for her?" Her voice was filled with helplessness and pain, as if she were asking herself, and also Jiang Chen Yan.

And what about me? We grew up together, childhood sweethearts! Do you really not understand the feelings I've had for you all these years?

Thinking of this, a deep sorrow welled up in her eyes. Tears welled up and slid down her cheeks.

"Ruyan, what are you doing?"

A gentle female voice interrupted Ye Ruyan's thoughts. She quickly raised her hand to wipe away her tears and tried to compose herself.

Turning to the side, I saw Bai Wanning approaching with a smile on his face...

Upon seeing that it was her good friend, Ye Ruyan quickly stood up and warmly took her hand.

"Wan Ning, you're here! Why didn't you tell me beforehand so I could pick you up?" Her tone carried a hint of reproach, but more than anything, it was filled with joy.

"I come to your house often, I'm familiar with the place, so I just came here on my own!"

"That's true..." Ye Ruyan replied softly, a hint of melancholy flashing across her face.

Bai Wanning was very observant and noticed Ye Ruyan's emotions at a glance, seeing the tear stains still on her face.

He immediately asked with concern, "Ruyan, what's wrong?"

Having her thoughts seen through by her best friend, Ye Ruyan decided to stop hiding them and pulled Bai Wanning to sit on a bench, where she began to pour out her heart...

"Wan Ning, do you think I can still keep Chen Yan? We grew up together, and I've never seen him treat a girl like this before, so tenderly and caringly!"

Ye Ruyan cried sadly, tears streaming down her face like a burst dam, as if she wanted to pour out all the bitterness in her heart. Her cries were heartbreaking.

Her thin shoulders trembled constantly from crying, making one's heart ache even more.

Looking at Ye Ruyan, who was heartbroken, Bai Wanning felt a pang of sorrow in his heart.

She couldn't help but think of herself, the one she had silently watched for a thousand years, who had never given her a shred of tenderness or warmth.

Bai Wanning gently held Ye Ruyan's hand and tenderly comforted her, "Ruyan, don't overthink it. Jiang Chenyan might just see her as an ordinary friend."

However, Ye Ruyan shook her head, her tears continuing to flow.

"No...no, I can feel that Chen Yan's concern for her far exceeds his kindness towards me."

Seeing Ye Ruyan so heartbroken, Bai Wanning sighed helplessly and could only try to comfort her more patiently.

"Ruyan, you must believe that the bond between you two is something that has lasted since childhood, and it is something that no outsider can easily compare to."

"Moreover, you have the support of both families. Uncle Jiang has always regarded you as the most ideal daughter-in-law and intends to promote a marriage between the two families. You should be well aware of this!"

Seeing Ye Ruyan standing there in a daze, Bai Wanning continued, "That girl is just a little demon with no background. Even if Chen Yan takes a liking to her, Uncle Jiang won't agree. At worst, he'll just send her to the ends of the earth. Which of your two super families can't do something like that?"

"really?"

Ye Ruyan didn't notice the feminine undertone in Bai Wanning's words. Hearing her analysis, a glimmer of hope immediately rose in her beautiful eyes.

"Of course it's true! You've been crying here for so long, but maybe your Chen Yan doesn't even care about that woman. You've just been crying for nothing."

Seeing that she had finally stopped crying, a strange light flashed in Bai Wanning's eyes.

"Ruyan, don't cry. Some things you have to fight for yourself. On the road to happiness, you have to learn to overcome all obstacles and clear away all the roadblocks. No one can stop you from having your own happiness."

Her words were veiled and profound, but she believed that Ye Ruyan would understand and act accordingly.

Because she knew they were the same kind of people, both driven mad by love...