Crossing Over to Yamada Love

Mo Lan looked closely at the boy in front of her. She still remembered the first time she met this jade-like young man. She remembered him helping her dig wild vegetables and the laughter and playfulness between them.

She remembered him following her up the mountain to pick mushrooms and gather wild herbs; she also remembered him jumping into the river to save her after she fell in. And there was that boy standing in the snow and ice—that scene was so beautiful!

But all of this was an illusion. She didn't have high expectations for relationships to begin with, and the other person was soft-hearted, which inevitably attracted unwanted attention. So, breaking up might not be a bad thing! "Lanlan." Cheng Xiao looked at the girl walking towards him with eager eyes. What would she say to him?

She was beautiful, graceful, and never pretentious. He had liked her for a long time and had finally hoped to get engaged to her, but now things had taken a turn for the worse. He was caught off guard.

"Cheng Xiao, go back. Take your sister with you. Don't mention the engagement again. I won't enter your house, whether you're my wife or a concubine, I won't accept it. After you leave, I'll act as if nothing ever happened. You're welcome to come to our house for meals in the future, but as for anything else, let it go."

Mo Lan spoke calmly, her expression equally calm. Yet her words deeply struck Cheng Xiao.

Cheng Xiao stumbled, a look of pain flashing in his eyes.

Cheng Yueqing hurriedly helped her brother up and shouted at Mo Lan, "What makes you so great! Don't expect my brother to beg you to come into the manor. If you don't become a concubine today, you won't even be able to become a concubine in the future. You'll be more like a bed warmer."

"A bed warmer?" Mo Lan asked back, then smiled at Cheng Yueqing.

"Hmph! You're not even fit to be a bed warmer, you're just a vixen, all you do is seduce men all day long!" Cheng Yueqing said with satisfaction. She was furious just looking at this girl. How could someone from a poor family be so beautiful? It was truly outrageous.

With a sharp "slap," Mo Lan slapped Cheng Yueqing across the face, her smile still on her face. The slap, however, was crisp and clear.

Everyone stared at Mo Lan in astonishment, thinking she resembled a demon. To remain silent when criticized, and to strike someone while smiling—a smile so sweet, so radiant—was not something a normal person would do.

"You? You dare to hit me?" Cheng Yueqing was stunned. This brat actually dared to hit her. She looked so pretty when she smiled. How could she just start hitting her like that? She wasn't even on guard.

"Okay, I've hit you. What do you want? Want to continue? I don't mind if my hand hurts, I'll slap you again?" Mo Lan's smile became even more gentle and charming.

"You, you, I won't stoop to your level." Cheng Yueqing took a few steps back, keeping a distance from Mo Lan. This girl was somewhat frightening; it was best not to provoke her!

"Lanlan," Cheng Xiao called out. Lanlan must be heartbroken. She was only hiding her sadness with a smile. His heart ached for her.

"Everyone, people will be coming to eat soon. We've opened our shop to sell food, so we need to take care of them. You should all go home and cook. We won't be able to serve you all," Wang called out to the onlookers.

The onlookers smiled amicably, chatted amongst themselves, and dispersed. Now everyone was selling things to the Mo family, and few wanted to fall out with them, so the excitement was over once it was over; they couldn't afford to annoy anyone.

"Let's go back," Mo Lan said to Cheng Xiao again. Her eyes, however, looked elsewhere. She had felt someone watching her, and after searching for a while, she realized that the gaze was from Xue Lingfeng, but she didn't see Xue Lingyun and the little fat boy.

"Brother, let's go. This family is all crazy. You should come with me." Cheng Yueqing pulled Cheng Xiao away.

"Get out of here!" Qiu spat at the two of them. What kind of mess is this? Her family didn't go after the Cheng family; it was Cheng Xiao who demanded to marry her daughter. In the end, they've made such a scene and lost all face.

"Mother, guests are coming soon, don't be angry, hurry up and get busy. I'm going out for a walk." Mo Lan didn't want to stay at home right now; staying at home meant she couldn't laugh or cry.

If she laughed, her family would think she was upset and had a mental breakdown. If she cried, she didn't want to cry, and besides, if she cried, her family would be sad too. It would be better for her to go down the mountain for a walk and feel the breeze; that would make her feel more open-minded.

"Lan'er, it's alright. It's the Cheng family's fault. Lan'er is a good person. Don't do anything rash." Qiu Shi grabbed her daughter, not letting her leave, afraid that she might do something drastic.

"Mother, I'm really fine. I don't necessarily have to go to the Cheng family. There will be plenty of good opportunities in the future. Are you worried that your daughter won't be able to get married? I'm going out for a walk. I'm going down the mountain to see the greenery. Seeing your daughter there makes me feel better." Mo Lan comforted her mother with a smile. Her mother's eyes were red, indicating that she was feeling unwell.

"Let her go. Lan'er won't do anything rash. Let her go for a walk." Madam Wang understood her granddaughter and tried to persuade her daughter-in-law on her behalf.

"Alright, but don't go too far, and come back soon." Mrs. Qiu wiped her eyes and let go of her daughter's hand.

"Okay. I'll be back in a bit." Mo Lan replied and quickly walked out. She didn't want to stay in the shop, didn't want to face the Xue brothers. Right now, she really wanted to see the mountains, the hilltops and fields—that was what truly belonged to her.

Mo Lan walked along, looking at the scenery on both sides of the road. The roadside was full of larch trees, stretching as far as the eye could see. Looking into the distance, it looked like a canyon. The pines reached straight to the sky, as if they had been pruned. It was a magnificent sight.

"Lanlan, Lanlan, wait for me."

Mo Lan heard a shout behind her. It was Cheng Xiao's voice. Hadn't he gone back yet?

She acted as if she hadn't heard, without stopping or turning around, and continued walking forward.

"Lanlan, are you blaming me?" Cheng Xiao caught up and walked alongside Mo Lan. He looked haggard and his voice was a little hoarse.

After leaving the Mo family shop, he coaxed the girl back home, and then watched from a distance. After a while, he saw Mo Lan come out, and he hurriedly followed her.

"Why should I blame you? I don't blame you. It's your freedom to choose who you marry, and I won't interfere. It's none of my business either," Mo Lan replied to Cheng Xiao as she strolled along.

"I... I have my reasons. I don't want to marry my cousin, but I can't not marry her. Lanlan, I promise you the position of my principal wife. I will persuade Mother to let Yan'er be a secondary wife, and I won't take Moju as a concubine either, is that alright?" Cheng Xiao made a huge decision. He would definitely beg his mother to give Lanlan the position of his principal wife. He couldn't give up on Lanlan.

“Cheng Xiao, I will not allow it! I will not share a husband with another woman. Although I want a peaceful life, my husband can only have one wife! There can be no other woman by his side. I will not object to taking a concubine or hiring a maid, but only if he divorces me, otherwise I will absolutely not allow it! So, Cheng Xiao, there is no room for discussion between us. You should go back.” Mo Lan made her words very clear, and she spoke from the bottom of her heart.

"Lanlan, I have to take responsibility for my cousin. I swear, you're the only one in my heart, and I only want to marry you. But I can't watch my cousin die. From now on, there will never be anyone else by my side. Lanlan, please understand me, okay?" Cheng Xiao pleaded with Mo Lan, thinking to himself: Lanlan keeps going, is she unwilling to have a proper talk with him?

"Heh, Cheng Xiao, don't force me to say anything harsh. I can't just watch her die, do you want me to die? Or do you want me to say to you: Cheng Xiao, go die! I don't want that. I, Mo Lan, will never use any means to beg for love. It was fate that we were together. Now that things are like this, it just means we're not suitable for each other, so I don't blame you. Whoever you want to marry, I can smile and wish you well. As for anything else, I'm sorry! I will never enter your household in this lifetime, there's no room for discussion! Please leave."

Mo Lan walked and talked, not looking at Cheng Xiao's expression. Everything about him was no longer relevant to her. After speaking, she quickened her pace, confident that Cheng Xiao wouldn't follow her anymore.

Cheng Xiao's face turned ashen. Lanlan had completely rejected him. Was he hopeless? No! He didn't want to lose Lanlan!

"Lanlan, I rejected my cousin. I will only marry you." Cheng Xiao shouted loudly at Mo Lan's retreating figure. His eyes were full of hope; surely Lanlan would agree this time.

"Then I won't marry you. I will never marry you in this life!" Mo Lan didn't turn around, left these words behind, and continued walking forward.

Cheng Xiao knelt weakly on the ground, tears streaming down her face. She refused! She wouldn't marry him! Was it all over between her and herself?

A figure walked past him, the black boots not stopping, passing him and following Mo Lan.

Who is that? Cheng Xiao recognized the person. It was the young master of the Xue family? That aloof young master of the Xue family, he was actually following them? What was he going to do? Cheng Xiao hurriedly stood up, his bloodshot eyes flashing with anger, and followed them.

Mo Lan stood at the foot of the mountain, looking up at it. She took a deep breath—the air was so fresh! These mountains were truly wonderful. They would stand here forever, unmoving and unshakable!

"Lanlan." Cheng Xiao called out as he looked at Mo Lan, who was breathing in the air with her eyes closed. His Lanlan looked as if she was about to ride the wind away, breathtakingly beautiful.

He hasn't left yet? She'd been so focused on getting there that she hadn't even heard the footsteps behind her. Why was he still following her? Hadn't she made everything clear?

Mo Lan opened her eyes to look. Huh? Not only Cheng Xiao, but also Xue Lingfeng. When did he arrive? What is he doing following us? She looked around again, but Xue Lingyun and the little fat boy were nowhere to be seen.

"What are you doing here?" Mo Lan asked the two of them.

"Look at the mountain," Xue Lingfeng replied to Mo Lan without looking at her.

"I'm worried, I'll stay here with you," Cheng Xiao replied, genuinely concerned. Lanlan couldn't be alone with this Young Master Xue.

"I come to this mountain every day, what's there to worry about?" Mo Lan muttered. Why are they all following her around? She can't even have a moment of peace and quiet.

"Young Master Xue, let me go back with you. Lanlan wants to be by herself for a while," Cheng Xiao asked Xue Lingfeng, not wanting him to stay there.

Xue Lingfeng's cold gaze fell upon Cheng Xiao.

"Go back! I have something to say to Lanlan." Xue Lingfeng's gaze and voice were both cold.

"Cheng Xiao, go back. With Young Master Xue here, I'll be fine." Mo Lan advised Cheng Xiao, not wanting him to clash with Xue Lingfeng. After all, Cheng Xiao was just a teenager, and this whole thing was arranged by his mother, so he couldn't be blamed.

It's because he's here that I feel uneasy! What do they want to talk about? Cheng Xiao pondered.