Touya Yaoyao

Bai Taoshi's sudden attack caught everyone off guard, making the atmosphere in the carriage extremely oppressive. Yu Yaoyao tried her best to shrink back and minimize her presence, afraid of getting into trouble.

She was wrong, she was really wrong. She shouldn't have talked nonsense and gossiped, otherwise she wouldn't have encountered this situation.

In that long, almost suffocating wait, time ticked by, and after a long while, the man sitting in the passenger seat finally said indifferently:

"You're overthinking it. Your mother and I... are doing fine. We love each other very much. It's just that our responsibilities and obligations force us to live apart."

Clearly, the man wanted to gloss over the matter, so he spoke vaguely and even irrelevantly.

But for some reason, Shiro Momoya was determined to get an explanation today, so instead of letting the matter drop, he sarcastically remarked:

"Responsibility?! Obligation?! Forced to live apart?! Father, I'm an adult now, please stop saying things like that to a child!"

After saying this, Shiro Momoya seemed to be on the verge of exploding. His eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was one of restraint and grievance. He tried to take a deep breath for a long time, but found that there was still a lingering sense of depression in his heart.

So, unable to bear it any longer, Shiro Touya closed his eyes and loudly protested:

"I know you've been dragging this out because you're not qualified yet. Once I am, you'll separate, you'll leave me completely, and go find the happiness you want. I'm just... just a prop in your temporary act of family harmony."

After saying that, he closed his eyes and stopped talking. Although Shiratoshi's eyes were closed, he knew he had cried, cried pathetically, and even looked like a helpless loser.

He was such a proud person, someone who never wanted others to see his vulnerable side. At this moment, he could only close his eyes to make himself look more dignified.

Yu Yaoyao frowned, looking at him with pity and caution. She hesitated for a moment, then ultimately chose to remain silent.

Okay, although I don't want to admit it, Shiratoya did break down. She was just saying it casually, but the other person really seemed to have broken down!

What a nuisance! Why would she talk about something like this for no reason?! She broke a child's spirits and made them cry. She's really guilty.

Just as Yu Yaoyao was feeling guilty, Bai Taoshi suddenly looked over, his attitude arrogant, but his voice choked with emotion as he questioned her:

"Why aren't you comforting me?! Can't you see I'm crying?!"

Yu Yaoyao's lips twitched as she listened, staring at Bai Taoshi in disbelief, and she couldn't help but argue:

"What...what does this have to do with me?! I didn't say anything?!"

But Shiratoshi started to argue unreasonably:

"What else do you want to say?! What else do you think you want to say?! Didn't you say that couples living apart are more likely to divorce?! Now they're divorced, and I'm all alone. If you don't take responsibility, who will?!"

As soon as Bai Taoshi finished speaking, Yu Yaoyao felt a tangible killing intent rushing towards her without warning. Her scalp tingled as she endured the piercing gaze, and she explained tremblingly:

"That...that's a special case. Besides, although Uncle and Aunt live apart, their hearts are still closely connected, and they care about each other."

Even though she wanted to make amends, Shiro Momoya retorted without giving her any face:

"They barely see each other a few times a year, how can you tell they're truly connected?! A woman stuck at home unable to go out and a man you barely see all year—is there any point in continuing such a family?!"

Upon hearing this, not only did the atmosphere in the carriage seem to drop several hundred percent, but the temperature itself seemed to plummet. Yu Yaoyao felt a chill run down her spine for no apparent reason, subconsciously swallowed, and stammered:

"Of course there are. Although my uncle lives in another city, it's not for supporting the family..."

Upon hearing this, Shiro Momoya's face flushed red with anger, and he gritted his teeth as he said:

"He hasn't brought back a single penny, let alone supported his family. Stop making excuses for him."

Upon hearing this, Yu Yaoyao fell silent, for she truly had nothing to say.

A man who hasn't been home for decades, doesn't care about his wife's situation, and doesn't bring a penny home—she really can't see any reason why she should stay with this man.

Seeing that Yu Yaoyao remained silent, Bai Taoshi snorted coldly. He glared at Yu Yaoyao angrily and couldn't help but question her:

"So what?! Tell me, is there any point in continuing this marriage?! Is there any point in this family existing?! Me... this burden that keeps them from escaping, what right do I have to ask for anything more?!"

The sorrow in Bai Taoshi's words reveals that over the years, he has harbored resentment, anger, and grievances, but he has never voiced them.

Yu Yaoyao looked at him, glaring at her angrily, yet stubbornly holding back his tears. After a moment's hesitation, she reached out and touched the top of his head, gently comforting him:

"Touya, your aunt and uncle are adults. They have their own ideas and ways of solving problems. These are none of your business."

She paused, wiped away the tears on Shiratoshi's face, and continued earnestly:

"Regardless of their feelings for each other, whether they truly still love each other, or whether they want to continue the marriage, these are things they need to consider themselves. You are their child, so just respect their choices. You only need to know that everyone is responsible for their own life; the rest, let nature take its course."

Hearing Yu Yaoyao's words, Bai Taoshi lowered his eyes. He seemed to be considering what Yu Yaoyao had said, or perhaps he was thinking about something else. Finally, after a long silence, Bai Taoshi couldn't help but look at Yu Yaoyao and then spoke:

"Then... if, if they really get divorced, will you... will you still stay with me?!"

After saying this, seemingly afraid that Yu Yaoyao would not agree, he reached out and grasped Yu Yaoyao's hand, promising her rather eagerly:

"I can promise you that I will only love you for the rest of my life. I won't be like my father, never home all year round, and I won't leave you alone at home under the pretext of being busy with work. I'll give you control of all my money, and if... if you have a child, I can stay home and help take care of the baby, I..."

He spoke sincerely and earnestly, as if he were confessing his feelings. Yu Yaoyao looked at him in horror, her mind filled with "Holy crap" and "I want to get out of here!"

Bro, I'm telling you, bro, even though your promises sound nice and sweet, we're not that kind of relationship, okay?! Why are you making these promises to me?! I don't like you at all, I've never thought about being with you, let alone having kids with you!

Have you been daydreaming too much lately, and that's why you're overthinking things? Or do you think something could happen between us?

Without hesitation, Yu Yaoyao pulled her hand away from Bai Taoshi's, looking at him with a critical eye, and couldn't help but interrupt his endless chatter:

"I think being single is great, and I have no plans to find a boyfriend. Besides, my career is still on the rise, so I won't be dating."

She spoke with righteous indignation and unwavering certainty. Looking at her expression, Shiratoshi nodded in agreement, then echoed her:

"You're right. Focusing on my career is the priority right now. I'll marry you after I'm able to inherit the family fortune; that way, it'll show more sincerity."

After saying that, he once again grasped Yu Yaoyao's hand without further ado, and said tenderly and affectionately:

"After I ascend the throne, we will get married. At that time, I will announce to the world that you are my wife."

Before he finished speaking, Yu Yaoyao tried to pull her hand away, but the other person's grip was too strong, and she couldn't budge it. After a long while, she looked at Bai Taoshi and mumbled weakly:

"Shiro Touya, feelings can't be forced. I think our current relationship is quite suitable for each other. Why don't you try liking someone else? Maybe..."

Yu Yaoyao only finished speaking halfway through her sentence, but Bai Taoshi's expression grew even more grim. He frowned as he looked at Yu Yaoyao and couldn't help but press her for an answer:

"What do you mean?! You don't like me?! Or have you fallen for someone else?! Who do you like?! That man?! Your third brother, Liu Ying, Aiden, or Abby?! Or maybe one of the other actors on the variety show? They're all bad people!"