Chapter 2787 - 2849: Inconvenient

The villa was reserved by Su Mengxin for Li Yifei, so she wasn’t surprised. She just casually asked, "How many people live in one villa?"

"Typically just one person, since not many people live in villas. But this year seems a bit different," Li Yifei said.

"A lot of people living in villas? That’s impossible. Those people probably have a bunch of houses in Haicheng. Why would they squeeze into the school?" Su Mengxin was slightly surprised. When Li Yifei mentioned living at the school, the women had quite a discussion, thinking it would be inconvenient. But on second thought, Li Yifei living at the school would avoid many issues, like... attracting women with his strong charisma. Although Li Yifei said he wouldn’t, and he was old and no longer appealing, the women unanimously felt he was still endlessly charming and could easily find those young, beautiful women. So, living at school was actually a good thing, keeping Li Yifei focused and responsible.

Li Yifei said, "Indeed, there are quite a few people; they’re all filled up!"

"You’re not sharing a villa with someone else, are you?" Su Mengxin sensed something was amiss and asked.

Li Yifei hummed and said, "Yes..."

"Huh? That can’t be, it’s so inconvenient. You both have work that’s so busy, and if there are reports from subordinates, living together is really inconvenient." Su Mengxin immediately asked with concern.

Li Yifei grinned, thinking, my wife, it’s not like I asked for this. It just... fell out of the sky.

"Why are you quiet? You didn’t clash with them, did you? Honey, even though this batch of students is no small matter, we don’t have to fear them. If anyone dares to cause trouble, we’ll deal with it." Su Mengxin sounded like a big sister at school, already prepared to roll up her sleeves and stand up for her little brother.

Li Yifei chuckled and said, "There is a bit of conflict, but it’s not a problem. The person I’m sharing a villa with isn’t a stranger."

"Huh?" Su Mengxin clearly didn’t understand what ’not a stranger’ meant. She quickly recalled, but still couldn’t think of anyone familiar with the Li family on the list. Who was Li Yifei living with? Someone not a stranger... ’not a stranger’ isn’t simply descriptive. Even with Su Mengxin’s keen mind, she couldn’t figure it out quickly.

Li Yifei foolishly smiled and said, "Well... wife, firstly, you have to believe me. I am absolutely as clean as can be!"

"Clean? It’s come to mentioning being clean? Honey, you’re not living with a woman, are you?" Su Mengxin asked, a bit surprised. At this time, she was at her office working. Su Yiyi was across from her reporting, and upon hearing, she couldn’t help but look up with some confusion.

"Yes, definitely clean. But I was also surprised because I didn’t expect... Wu Shuwei would come to Huaxia Business School, and she registered for this advanced class too." Li Yifei decided to speak quickly to prevent more suspicion from his wife.

"What?" Su Mengxin’s voice noticeably raised, and she looked surprised. This information from Li Yifei was something she hadn’t expected. Su Mengxin hurriedly asked, "Honey, you’re not joking, right? Wu Shuwei’s name isn’t on the registration list."

"It’s not there... but I didn’t know either. I just received the villa and saw her!" Li Yifei spoke in a lowered voice, looking around as he walked into the room downstairs.

"But how did you end up in the same villa? Li Yifei, is this what you call being clean?" Su Mengxin’s voice turned cold. Upon first hearing this news, she couldn’t help but think negatively, suspecting Li Yifei had informed Wu Shuwei ahead of time, using the Wu family’s influence to squeeze in. Joining Huaxia Business School wasn’t difficult, so her name not being on the list was normal. The key point was how it coincidentally worked out this semester and how she ended up living in the same villa as Li Yifei.

This matter would spark the same idea in any woman at home now, guessing if Li Yifei told Wu Shuwei early, and they planned to go to Huaxia Business School together, what one might call ’dual lodging dual flying’.

Because this seemed very likely, no one could guarantee they didn’t have such intentions, and even Su Mengxin guessed the same.

Li Yifei closed the door and said, "Wife, calm down. It’s not as you imagine. I have been completely decent. Seeing her was truly unexpected, really unexpected. Don’t worry, I’ll explain everything, then you’ll see I’ve been decent."

Li Yifei quickly recounted everything from his description, revealing a certain amount of truth. Su Mengxin’s expression softened, and she said, "Honey, but you still shouldn’t live together. There are so many villas, yet you’re living together as single man and woman. What does this mean?"

Li Yifei looked troubled and said, "If I’d known, I’d live outside. I thought since there wasn’t much going on in Haicheng, I’d stay at the school and feel the atmosphere. Who knew this would happen? Honest to God..."

"Let’s not discuss that now. I’m talking about the impact. So many classmates have reputations, and you and Wu Shuwei living in the same villa will inevitably cause gossip, right? It’s likely to spread throughout the circles!" Su Mengxi said softly.

Yes, that viewpoint was certainly valid. Li Yifei also nodded in agreement but still wanted to say, "Wife, this matter is already settled. Just now, it got out of hand with that black fat guy and Zhang Bai making too much fuss. Oh, check those two’s identities for me. Damn, how can they attend this class? They’re clearly here to offend people."

"Yiyi, check these two’s profiles and send them to honey!" When business is at stake, family women don’t hold back, but after giving instructions, Su Mengxin added, "Anyway, I feel this isn’t appropriate. Words have power, and Wu Shuwei’s intentions? If she likes you, and you like her too, at worst you bring her into the family, no need for ambiguity anymore. That’s my opinion. Our family isn’t lacking another person, especially her dad’s rising rapidly, might even enter the cabinet next, so either avoid or accept, no need to make it ugly by the end."

Su Mengxin’s analysis was quite rational, giving Li Yifei sound advice. He nodded and said, "Wife, I understand. Let’s see how it goes. I’m surprised too, wasn’t prepared mentally. Wu Shuwei’s manner seems quite unfamiliar, I don’t understand her intentions either!"

"What are you talking about? You’re a man, husband, where’s your boldness? Don’t overthink. If you both feel affectionate, then take the initiative. If she’s distant and you’re indifferent, let it be. Emotional debts are hard to settle and hurtful!" Su Mengxin advised rationally.

Li Yifei nodded seriously and said, "Mengxin, I understand, won’t hurt anyone or myself."

"That’s good, we trust you. This is an unexpected event, but from another angle, it shows how strong your fate is. Even in past encounters, I couldn’t even begin to describe it!" Su Mengxin said.

"Certainly quite fate-driven, you know... so many times, none pre-arranged, all coincidental meetings... a minute sooner or later could be missed." Li Yifei smiled, couldn’t resist speaking.

"You decide, as long as you arrive safely. As for those provoking people, Yiyi will send the complete profiles to you, talk later honey, I need to work." Su Mengxin said.

"Okay, wife!"

After hanging up, Li Yifei sat on the bed, sinking into thought. He understood Su Mengxin’s meaning clearly, recalling his acquaintance with Wu Shuwei. It seemed quite dramatic, so fate-driven it couldn’t be more so. Each meeting was exceptionally serendipitous, truly a minute off, and they’d miss each other.

Of course, Li Yifei couldn’t use such fate to pressure her for anything. After contemplating for a while, Li Yifei wanted to go upstairs. Not necessarily to stay upstairs, since the downstairs space was small but habitable. There’s not much difference, Li Yifei wanted to chat with Wu Shuwei because they hadn’t seen each other for a long time.

Indeed, not having contact in this period largely bore Li Yifei’s responsibility, but on the other hand, Wu Shuwei hadn’t reached out to him, so he wasn’t fully to blame either. Both sides had responsibility. Yet, this time isn’t for accounting blame. Li Yifei quite understood Wu Shuwei’s character. Her experiences over the years made her character somewhat cold, nearly no one could open her heart, but those who could transform her completely.

Oh, in recent years, only Li Yifei might have opened her heart.

Going upstairs, Li Yifei walked to the master bedroom door, knocked lightly. No sound came from inside. Li Yifei hesitated and used his power, sensing Wu Shuwei in the bathroom, patiently waiting for a few minutes until she finally emerged.

"It’s me, Yifei." Li Yifei knocked again.

"What do you want?" Wu Shuwei’s cold voice came.

"Uh... can I come in?"

Wu Shuwei directly replied, "Not convenient."

"Uh!" Li Yifei was speechless, took a while to say, "Um... how about you open the door a bit, and we chat for a while."

The door opened, Wu Shuwei crossed her arms, stood at the entrance, seemingly unwilling to let him enter. Li Yifei chuckled, "Long time no see."

"You already said that!" Wu Shuwei replied.

Li Yifei scratched his head, "I said it, but that doesn’t stop me saying it again. How have you been lately? You seem thinner."

"No thinner, no fatter!" Wu Shuwei said.

Li Yifei pointed inside, "Not inviting me to sit for a bit?"

"The bed is mine, you sit on the chair." Wu Shuwei said, not letting him in, seeming to wait for Li Yifei’s assurance.

Li Yifei’s mouth moved, finally said, "Fine, I’ll sit on the chair." Wu Shuwei then stepped aside.