Touya Yaoyao

Just as Yu Yaoyao was still immersed in the dreamy bubble of the old villa and couldn't get out of it, Bai Taoshi, who had finished filming, belatedly realized that the audience who should have stayed in the same place to watch him act had long since disappeared.

He frowned subconsciously, and was just about to make a call when Ye Qiguo, who was beside him, reminded him impatiently:

"She just went out for a walk and looked at houses; after all, she rarely sees houses like this."

Upon hearing this, Bai Taoya couldn't help but ponder for a moment. He then opened his phone and couldn't help but ask:

"Surely not, isn't she the Ye family's adopted daughter?! How could she not have seen a house like this before?!"

Ye Qiguo ignored him and instead stared at the screen, muttering to himself:

"She's an adopted daughter of the Ye family, but she was busy with her studies throughout elementary, middle, and high school, so she never had time to go out and play. She also went to university and settled abroad, so naturally she never saw any of these buildings. Therefore, this is the first time she's seen this kind of architecture, so it's understandable that she'd be curious and want to explore it."

After saying that, Ye Qiguo glanced at Bai Taoshi and said with a look of disgust:

"You've known her since you were little, have you ever seen her go anywhere other than her tutoring classes?! It's safe to say that if her uncle and his family hadn't specifically taken her out to play, she would never have run off on her own."

Bai Taoya stared in astonishment at Ye Qishi's utterly disgusted expression, frozen in place. He fumbled with his phone, bewildered, and angrily demanded:

"Why didn't you say so sooner?! If you had told me earlier, I would have brought her here to play much sooner!"

In response to Shirai Momoya's questioning, Ye Qiguo responded with a cold and sarcastic tone:

"You can't even see it yourself, and you have the nerve to question me?? You have quite the nerve. Don't try to shift the blame; I'm not taking it."

Although Bai Taoya felt somewhat ashamed of Ye Qiguo's criticism, she still stubbornly retorted:

"Anyway, it's all your fault."

After saying this, he left without waiting for Ye Qiguo's reaction, heading to find Yu Yaoyao.

At this moment, Yu Yaoyao was resting in the pavilion of the old house. A gentle breeze caressed her hair, but her eyes were fixed on the lilacs in full bloom on the eaves, her face serene.

Bai Taoshi searched for a long time before his gaze inadvertently swept across the pavilion and he saw Yu Yaoyao resting there.

He subconsciously walked into the pavilion, came to Yu Yaoyao's side, and tentatively asked:

"Do you like it here?! If you do, I can buy it..."

Before Bai Taoshi could finish speaking, Yu Yaoyao abruptly interrupted him, refusing without hesitation:

"I didn't particularly like it, I just thought the scenery was nice and it was very quiet."

As she spoke, she stood up and pressed Shiratoya for answers:

"Have you finished filming your scenes?!"

Bai Taoshi shook his head, looking at Yu Yaoyao's indifferent expression, unsure whether she was pretending or genuinely disliked her.

Yu Yaoyao didn't care what he thought, and instead changed the subject of her curiosity, asking:

"When will you finish filming?"

Shiro Momoya subconsciously pondered for a moment before speaking somewhat uncertainly:

"It depends. If things go smoothly, it could take ten days or so; if not, it could take months or even years."

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Yu Yaoyao and tentatively asked:

"Are you afraid of being bored?! How about I have someone bring some musical instruments and sheet music next time? You can come here if you want to write songs or gather inspiration."

Yu Yaoyao glanced casually at the surrounding scenery, her expression softening for a moment, and said with a light laugh:

"No need for that. I'll bring it myself if needed."

Upon hearing this, Shiro Momoya nodded in agreement, then pressed for further details:

"Would you like to bring a servant over? They could help make tea, and prepare some snacks and pastries if needed."

That was a rather ambiguous statement. Yu Yaoyao looked at his considerate and thoughtful manner with a speechless expression, and couldn't help but frown and refuse.

"I'm not that complicated, I don't have that much to do, and I don't like so many people."

Bai Taoshi naturally knew what kind of person Yu Yaoyao was, but such a straightforward rejection still made him feel a little uncomfortable.

He wasn't particularly good at hiding his emotions, so he looked at Yu Yaoyao with displeasure and asked bluntly:

"You weren't like this before. Why are you suddenly acting distant with me? Aren't we childhood sweethearts? Why are you acting distant with me? Besides, those aren't even big deals."

Upon hearing this, Yu Yaoyao subconsciously looked at Bai Taoshi, pursed her lips, and said nothing or offered any explanation.

What could she say?! That she didn't want to owe him a favor? Or that her brother told her to stay away from him? Or that she didn't actually like him getting too close to her, and that she always felt he had ulterior motives?

So, she paused for a moment, carefully choosing her words, before cautiously saying:

"When we were little, people might just think we were kids playing together. But if we act intimately as adults, people might misunderstand."

Bai Taoshi frowned, subconsciously glancing at Yu Yaoyao, his tone becoming sharper as he spoke in a deep voice:

"What misunderstanding?!"

Yu Yaoyao didn't quite understand why Bai Taoshi insisted that she explain things clearly. After all, some things are better left unsaid; being too direct can make people feel awkward.

So she fell silent again. Seeing that she didn't answer, Shiratoya subconsciously gritted his teeth and then questioned her:

"Did Ye say something bad about me to you again?! I knew it, he didn't have good intentions coming to see you off."

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Yu Yaoyao subconsciously rejected it, looking at the blooming lilac tree beside her, and said to herself:

"I just feel like this is too ambiguous. After all, we're not boyfriend and girlfriend, yet we have to be together every day."

Ambiguous?! Not really! After all, they were just sticking together, not kissing, hugging, or lifting each other up, so where does the ambiguity come from?

Upon hearing this, Bai Taoshi simply reached out and pulled her into his arms. He wrapped one arm around her waist and held her wrist with the other, subconsciously moving a few steps closer to Yu Yaoyao.

At this moment, the two were extremely close, close enough to count the number of eyelashes above each other's eyes, and even to receive the warmth of each other's breath.

"This is what ambiguity truly means."

After Bai Taoshi finished speaking, he looked into Yu Yaoyao's panicked and helpless eyes, restrained his desire to take things further, and continued in a low, husky voice, tinged with subtle control:

"Between you and me, do we still need to consider what other people think?! Or do you think I... would care about what other people think?!"

Bai Taoshi's words successfully silenced Yu Yaoyao. After all, he really didn't care much about what others thought. But even if you don't care, I do! I can't let you become the center of public opinion just because you don't care.