Duan Xifeng looked at Xiao Yihao's big eyes, noticing the tear streaks on his small face, and pondered the words he had just spoken.
He felt a pang of distress.
A mix of sadness and heartache.
"Don't worry, your father and mother won't be separated. Your uncle promises you, even if they've argued this time, your uncle has ways to reconcile them."
Duan Xifeng had never lied to Xiao Yihao.
This time was no different.
Since he had spoken these words, he had already decided in his heart to acknowledge Nangong Mo as his brother-in-law.
At the same time, he had decided to help his sister.
And he retracted his idea of trying to matchmake his sister with Ouyang Qinglin.
As Xiao Yihao was not very happy.
Duan Xifeng spent a long time coaxing him.
After Xiao Yihao finally fell asleep.
Duan Xifeng, carrying a jar of wine, went outside again.
Gu Yefeng was still hiding not far away, watching over Gu Qianying.
At this moment, both Gu Qianying and Ouyang Qinglin were slightly drunk.
Gu Qianying's cheeks were flushed, her lips alluring, and up close, she looked kissable.
Ouyang Qinglin was momentarily captivated.
Thinking this, he couldn't control himself and shifted closer, leaning his face forward.
Just as he was about to kiss her, a figure suddenly blocked him.
"Brother Ouyang, our Qianying is drunk. Come, I'll drink with you further."
Duan Xifeng and Gu Yefeng leaped forward simultaneously.
Gu Yefeng snatched the wine jar from the slightly tipsy Gu Qianying's hand; there wasn't much wine left in the jar.
Meanwhile, Duan Xifeng sat down between Ouyang Qinglin and Gu Qianying.
The sudden appearance of the two men made Ouyang Qinglin sober up a bit.
It also made Ouyang Qinglin feel ashamed and remorseful for his "improper intentions" just now.
After casually discarding the empty wine jar, Gu Yefeng carried the slightly tipsy Gu Qianying down from the rooftop.
Ouyang Qinglin's alcohol tolerance was slightly better than Gu Qianying's.
Gu Qianying was tipsy, but he was not drunk; he was quite clear-headed.
"Brother Ouyang, Qianying is Xiao Yihao's mother, and Nangong Mo is Xiao Yihao's father. Xiao Yihao cannot be without a mother, nor can he be without a father..."
Before Duan Xifeng could finish speaking, Ouyang Qinglin interrupted him with a laugh.
He finished the wine in the jar, tilted his head back to look at the faint moon in the sky.
A smile curved his lips, "Brother Duan, you think I would disrupt the relationship between Qianying and Nangong Mo?"
Duan Xifeng was speechless.
He wanted to say something, but opened his mouth and remained silent.
Even without Duan Xifeng speaking, Ouyang Qinglin knew what he was about to say.
The smile remained on his face, "Hahaha, I, Ouyang Qinglin, am not someone who takes advantage of others' misfortune. However..."
At this point.
Ouyang Qinglin turned his face to look at Duan Xifeng, his expression very serious, "However... if Qianying is not happy, if she is unhappy, I will make her happy, and I will also ensure her continued happiness."
Saying this, Ouyang Qinglin casually threw the wine jar in his arms and stood up.
The wine jar hit the ground and instantly shattered.
The loud noise startled the other guests resting in the inn.
Some opened their windows, intending to curse, but were captivated by the handsome demeanor of the two young men, Duan Xifeng and Ouyang Qinglin.
Duan Xifeng remained on the rooftop, watching Ouyang Qinglin spread his arms and leap down.
He stood up and followed suit.
The two landed steadily, one after the other.
"Ouyang Qinglin, what do you mean by that?"
Duan Xifeng stepped forward to intercept Ouyang Qinglin.
He knew Ouyang Qinglin well; if he had no ulterior motives, he wouldn't have said such a thing.
He knew Ouyang Qinglin must intend to do something.
Ouyang Qinglin smelled strongly of alcohol.
His mind was not drunk, but his steps were unsteady.
His swaying body almost bumped into Duan Xifeng.
A breath of wine wafted over, "What? Are you afraid I'll do something to your sister? Or are you afraid... I'll steal Nangong Mo's place in Qianying's heart? Haha..."
Duan Xifeng looked at Ouyang Qinglin, saying nothing.
"Hahaha, I already told you, don't worry, I won't take advantage of the situation. Why don't you trust me? We're brothers who have been through life and death together for years. Duan Xifeng... have you lost your conscience?"
A red robe fluttered slightly in the night breeze.
His cheeks were redder than usual from the wine.
He exhaled heavily with the smell of alcohol in front of Duan Xifeng.
If it weren't for their long-standing friendship.
He would have liked to beat Ouyang Qinglin soundly.
"Alright, no matter where you want to go, now, you immediately, right away, get back to bed!"
Duan Xifeng grabbed Ouyang Qinglin's arm and pulled him in the opposite direction.
After a few steps, Ouyang Qinglin pushed Duan Xifeng away, "No, I don't want to go back, I want to go... do something!"
"It's so late, what business do you have? Get back!"
Duan Xifeng blocked Ouyang Qinglin, preventing him from leaving.
Ouyang Qinglin did not listen, and Duan Xifeng, with his own temper, began to fight with Ouyang Qinglin after his persuasion failed.
Neither of them fought with full intensity.
However, this attracted a crowd of onlookers.
After a scuffle, Ouyang Qinglin was beaten unconscious.
Duan Xifeng carried him away.
Watching the receding figures of the two handsome young men, some women in the crowd couldn't help but scream.
After sending Ouyang Qinglin back to his room, he unceremoniously dumped him on the bed.
Duan Xifeng, with good intentions, even covered his head with a quilt.
After coming out of the room, Duan Xifeng closed the door.
Little did he know, after he left.
Ouyang Qinglin, who had been lying on the bed, suddenly threw off the quilt.
And sat up.
At this moment, the drunkenness had vanished from his face.
He changed into a night-traveling outfit, took his sword.
Put on a mask.
Opened the window, and slipped out.
Disappearing into the dark night.
Meanwhile.
Gu Qianying was indeed drunk.
As Gu Yefeng carried her back.
She mumbled on Gu Yefeng's shoulder, "Nangong Mo, you are a scoundrel. Why did you lie to me? Is it fun to lie to me? You scoundrel... Do you know how much I miss you? Do you know how sad and painful I am every time you undergo tribulation?"
"I'm not happy during the days without you by my side. You scoundrel, you once said you would stay with me forever, but you... didn't keep your promise. You are untrustworthy, you are a complete bastard."
She reached out her jade hand and pinched Gu Yefeng's ear.
Gu Yefeng winced in pain but said nothing.
He let Gu Qianying "throw a tantrum" on his back.
Nangong Mo... you are the biggest scoundrel in this world. You made me give birth to a child and then abandoned me... Do you know, when I see my son's face that looks so much like yours, I... I think of you... you scoundrel, why did you agree to undergo tribulation for your master, why..."
"Hmph, you just don't want to be with me, do you!"