Chapter 1
True love is not about just talking kind, warm and cute words to each other. It’s not about telling “I love you”, or just being together and having fun. True love is about caring for someone you love, being with her when she needs help, doing everything to protect and look after her.
Li Gexiao sat at the round table in the courtyard playing his lute as he reminded himself the essence of true love. There was a grin on his face as thought about Yan Sanniang, recollecting the numerous life and death situations that they had gone through in the past. Recruiting her into the Yi Zhi Mei Group was one of the best decisions that he has ever made.
As Li Gexiao reached for the wine flask on the table, a swift and delicate hand came from behind pulled the wine flask away from his grip. He gave an agitated glance over his right shoulder at the slender and graceful figure. “Didn’t I tell you that it’s a taboo to ruin the mood?” he growled.
The slender and graceful figure was none other than the feisty, quick-witted, Yan Sanniang.
“You’ve drank enough for the day,” Yan Sanniang remarked in her usual bossy tone of voice as she held the wine flask in her hand.
Mix emotions of frustration and gladness swelled in Li Gexiao’s heart. There was just no word to describe how much he appreciated Yan Sanniang for looking after him. Due to his masculine personality he would never permit himself to reveal this to her. He responded by making a face at her.
“From the taste of the wine I can tell that you have not steamed the wine. Perhaps you can return the wine flask to me once you’re done with it,” he remarked mockingly.
Yan Sanniang gazed at him angrily. “Mister Ge, you’ve to understand that other than me no one else does any housework around here,” she retorted.
Li Gexiao smirked, “A lady boss must be competent.”
His words reminded Yan Sanniang of Lao Fuzi. It was the exact same words that Lao Fuzi had told her before. Knowing how much Lao Fuzi meant to Li Gexiao she decided not to bring it up. She did not want Li Gexiao to be unhappy.
“We’re not even married yet. Therefore it would be inappropriate for you to call me lady boss,” she responded sarcastically. Being quick witted she decided to also use the opportunity to hint to him that there was still something missing in their relationship.
Her words left Li Gexiao completely speechless. There was no doubt that he enjoyed every second being with her and appreciated all that she has done for him. But on the other hand, there was something that was holding him back from bringing their relationship to the next level.
For the first time in his life Li Gexiao felt completely powerless. He very well knew that giving her his usual affectionate and tender stare in the eyes isn’t going to work this time round.
There was a sudden absolute silence in the courtyard as the couple faced each other.
Yan Sanniang folded her arms across her chest staring at Li Gexiao haughtily waiting for him to respond. After being his partner in crime and soul mate for so long she understood him much better. He was known to be bashful and not knowing how to express himself. Hence, she wasn't exactly expecting a satisfactory response from him.
As Li Gexiao cracked his head trying to figure out a reasonable response a loud voice suddenly came from the back.
“Old Li! We’ve a problem!”
The couple looked towards the direction of the loud voice with mix feelings.
Although Yan Sanniang was known to be unconventional and was contented by just being with him, like every other woman she was hoping for a higher level of commitment from him.
Li Gexiao on the other hand was relieved that someone came to rescue him from a tight position. He was just not ready to commit himself to another woman whom he loved with all his life.
Chai Hu hurried towards the couple with an alarming look on his face.
Yan Sanniang cast an angry glare at Chai Hu. “Blockhead! What is it this time?” she asked in a chilling voice.
From the tone of her voice and facial expression Chai Hu felt a strong air of fury coming from her. He immediately knew that he showed up at the wrong time. Giving her a smile on the face he replied in a fearful voice, “There is a group of bandits terrorizing Dingzhou Town. Xiaomei is already on his way there.”
Li Gexiao walked up to Yan Sanniang and patted her on the shoulder. “Sanniang, no matter what happens you have my words that I will never leave you again,” he said in a low voice.
It was certainly not the answer that she was hoping to get from him. But since they had an urgent mission that they needed to attend to she had no choice but to let him off the hook this time. She snorted at him. “What are we waiting for? Let’s go!”
Li Gexiao pursed his mouth in a self-satisfied smirk. “Alright. Let’s go.”
End of Chapter 1