freenovelworld Chapter 561: Sudden confessions are the most disgusting.
Chapter 561: Sudden confessions are the most disgusting.
The stone table in the courtyard was laden with exquisite pastries and fine wine. Under the moonlight, the pastries gleamed enticingly, and the wine shimmered with light.
The flowers and plants in the courtyard swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound, as if they were also providing accompaniment for this beautiful night.
The family sat together, laughter filling the air, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.
As everyone enjoyed the delicious food, they also admired the bright moon hanging high in the sky, feeling exceptionally relaxed and happy.
At this moment, Murong Changqing put down his wine cup, gently placed his right hand on the edge of the table, leaned forward slightly, and looked at Fang Xiaoxiao with a gentle smile, saying, "My lady, such a beautiful night, why don't you sing us a song to enhance our moon-viewing experience?"
Upon hearing this, Long Jinyan, who had been leaning back in his chair, instantly straightened up, his eyes lighting up. He slammed his hand on the table, making the wine glasses on it tremble, and exclaimed, "I want to hear the song 'Serving the Country with Utmost Loyalty' that my wife hummed in the shop last time. Its spirit is so powerful!"
His voice echoed in the courtyard, his face full of anticipation, and his hands unconsciously waved in the air a few times, as if imitating the heroic spirit in the song.
Ouyang Tuoba shook his head, rested his chin on his left hand, gently swirled his wine cup with his right, and said with a slight smile, "I think 'Prelude to Water Melody' is excellent. It is both fitting for the occasion and full of artistic conception. Listening to my wife sing it under the moonlight will surely have a unique charm."
After saying that, he took a small sip of his drink, his gaze fixed on the night sky, as if he had already conjured up that beautiful scene in his mind.
Zhou Wenjian, the youngest among them, simply sat quietly to the side, his legs naturally crossed, his body slightly leaning back in his chair, watching everyone express their opinions with a faint smile on his face and his eyes full of enjoyment of the lively atmosphere.
Just as everyone was arguing, Li Renyi stood up unsteadily, his steps faltering. He waved his hands wildly in the air to maintain his balance, his face showing signs of drunkenness and his eyes somewhat glazed over.
He shouted at the top of his lungs, "I want to hear love songs! Such a beautiful night deserves some sweet love songs!" His voice was a little off-key, but full of spontaneity.
Everyone thought Fang Xiaoxiao would scold him as usual, but to their surprise, Fang Xiaoxiao was unusually not angry.
She waved her hand gently, her face slightly flushed with intoxication, and her eyes filled with tenderness.
He patted his chest, laughed heartily, and said, "No problem! It's just singing. I'm in a good mood today, I'll sing anything!"
As she spoke, she reached out her right hand and grabbed Li Wan'er's hand, then slightly lifted her skirt with her left hand and stepped onto the stone table with light but unsteady steps.
At this moment, a gentle breeze swept by, and the osmanthus tree in the courtyard swayed gently, letting down a few golden petals, like butterflies dancing in the air.
Fang Xiaoxiao cleared her throat, raised her head slightly, and her beautiful singing voice slowly rose in the courtyard: "It turns out you are the luck I most want to keep, it turns out we were once so close to love..."
Her body swayed gently to the song, her head bobbing slightly, her face radiating ecstasy. Li Wan'er softly echoed her, her left hand resting lightly on Fang Xiaoxiao's shoulder, her body tilting slightly, her eyes filled with tenderness and focus. Their voices intertwined, like heavenly music.
Everyone listened quietly, their faces filled with rapt attention.
Long Jinyan closed his eyes slightly, his body swaying gently with the singing, his right foot tapping the rhythm on the ground;
Murong Changqing nodded slightly, her right hand unconsciously tapping a rhythm on the table, her eyes full of appreciation;
Ouyang Tuoba rested his chin on his hand, leaning slightly forward as if trying to get closer to the beautiful singing; Zhou Wenjian leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped in front of his chest, listening intently.
Li Renyi, on the other hand, grinned foolishly, swaying his legs from side to side, waving his hands in the air, and gently rocking his body to the rhythm.
The moonlight, like water, shone on everyone, illuminating the smiles on their faces.
The song echoed in the courtyard, carried away by the gentle breeze.
In the pond in the courtyard, lotus leaves sway gently, and the occasional croaking of frogs seems to add a touch of vitality to this warm scene.
At this moment, there were no more arguments, no more worries, only this warm atmosphere and deep affection, flowing gently in this small space.
Li Renyi suddenly stood up, his feet unsteady, as if he had made a huge decision, his eyes flashing with a crazy yet determined light.
He shook his head violently, trying to sober up, but it only made him feel even more intoxicated.
He staggered forward, approaching Li Wan'er almost touching her face.
"Wan'er, Wan'er..."
Li Renyi strained his voice, which became hoarse with excitement, "I...I like you, I've always liked you...I was immature and foolish before, please...please give me another chance!"
His hands waved wildly in the air, as if trying to grasp at some lifeline, his face full of urgency and longing.
His sudden confession instantly sobered everyone up.
The crowd, who had been immersed in the song, stared wide-eyed at Li Renyi in shock, as if they were seeing a stranger.
Fang Xiaoxiao, in particular, turned ashen-faced, her eyes burning with fury.
She recalled how Li Renyi had vehemently opposed being with Li Wan'er, how he had run away to Changle County to become her husband in order to escape the marriage, and how he had tried every means to cancel the wedding with Li Wan'er after arriving in the capital.
Now, in front of everyone, under the influence of alcohol, he comes to confess his feelings. Isn't he treating Li Wan'er like a child's play?
Fang Xiaoxiao was furious. She stood up abruptly and strode forward, her steps so rapid and heavy that it seemed she would stomp a hole in the ground.
She pushed Li Renyi away forcefully. Li Renyi was already unsteady on his feet, and the push made him stumble and almost fall to the ground.
Fang Xiaoxiao quickly shielded Li Wan'er behind her, put her hands on her hips, and glared angrily at Li Renyi.
Her chest heaved violently, and her voice became sharp with anger: "Li Renyi, you hypocrite! How did you treat Wan'er before?"
Now you can just say you like someone and confess your feelings whenever you want? What do you take Wan'er for? A plaything to be toyed with at will? Even a good horse doesn't turn back to eat the grass it already grazed; don't even think about playing with Wan'er anymore!
Fang Xiaoxiao's voice echoed in the courtyard, carrying an undeniable authority.
Li Renyi was intimidated by her imposing manner. He opened his mouth, wanting to defend himself, but he didn't know what to say. He could only stand there blankly, his face turning red and white in turns.