After rebirth, I rejected the rich yandere lady

Musen spoke to her evenly and composedly, his words would have had no effect on her in a previous life, or even a few months ago, but now, they could finally have a proper conversation.

As Yao Mingyue listened, the luster in her eyes flickered uncertainly because these indeed had been her issues before.

Instead of hastily rebutting like she would have done in the past, or reluctantly so, she pondered seriously for a long time.

Because she had seen all of Musen's changes over this period.

He truly had become better and better, increasingly charming and intellectually capable, with small acts of warmth that could easily touch someone's heart.

Compared to the old Musen who only had her on his mind, the current Musen naturally shone brighter and was more outstanding.

But the only thing was, she seemed to be getting farther and farther away from his heart...

"But at least in one aspect, no matter what you become, I will still like you, and in the future, I will slowly learn even more ways to like you, Musen. Could you give me a little more time?"

Yao Mingyue lifted her eyes, gazing at him unwaveringly.

Musen looked back at her for quite a while, but no matter how hazy his vision was, another figure always seemed to emerge.

"As childhood friends, I look forward to your future changes and life, but if it's anything else, I can't make promises right now."

Musen didn't want to deceive her; false promises would only hurt more in the end.

Yao Mingyue's body shuddered slightly, she opened her mouth wanting to say something, but looking into Musen's eyes at that moment, she ultimately lowered her gaze lightly, "Childhood friends... that's good too. At least in the future, don't be so distant with me."

"That's doable."

Musen nodded and both of them fell silent for a moment.

"Let's go to sleep, it's getting late."

Musen pulled up the covers and closed his eyes.

Yao Mingyue remained propped up by the bed, staring at him without blinking, her eyes filled with too many emotions.

She was certainly not satisfied with just being childhood friends, but now, just being able to hold onto that status was nearly all she could muster.

I'm sorry I never learned to like you properly before.

Now, just give me a little more time.

As long as it's myself, that would be fine...

She stretched out her hand and finally, gently poked Musen on the tip of his nose.

"Goodnight, Brother Musen."

Yao Mingyue whispered softly, at least, having him so close this night, she could really get a good night's sleep.

...

The next day.

When Musen woke up, he found his bed empty.

He looked at the bedside table and saw the cup of goji berry water was taken too, and the succulent plant looked a bit more hydrated but nothing else was different.

It seemed that the little tsundere hadn't evolved to the point of outright drugging him yet.

Musen also got up, looking out the window to see sun brightly shining, the sky clean and bright as though washed by the rain.

He walked out of the room, only to smell something burning.

In the kitchen, a figure was a little frantically busy.

Yao Mingyue had wanted to fry a sunny-side up egg, but evidently, with her lack of experience in the kitchen, even frying an egg proved challenging, its edge already blackened and charred.

"Give it to me."

Musen approached and suddenly broke the silence.

Yao Mingyue, nearly burned, looked embarrassed by the charred egg in the pan, "Actually, I was about to succeed."

Musen glanced into the trash can, which already contained several failures.

"If a hen knew you wasted so many of its eggs, it might scold you for a year and a half."

He took the frying pan, quickly washed it, then drizzled it with olive oil: "When frying eggs, you have to wait until the oil heats up and just begins to smoke so it won't stick and char."

As Musen explained, he skilfully began frying an egg, and in one minute a perfect sunny-side up with a runny yolk was ready, sprinkled with a little pepper, immediately giving off a delicious fragrance.

Yao Mingyue watched from the side, never realizing that even something as simple as frying an egg had so many little tricks. Watching Musen, squeezed together with him in the kitchen early in the morning, it really did feel like they were living life together.

"I'll try again."

Yao Mingyue was eager to have another go.

"Sure?"

"Of course, I'm smart, I'll learn just by watching!"

Musen handed her the pan, and Yao Mingyue followed his method, finally managing to fry her first proper egg.

"How's that?" Yao Mingyue raised her slightly burnt egg, looking for praise from Musen.

"It leaves much to be desired."

Musen commented and asked, "What made you want to cook today?"

"Because I don't want certain people to keep despising me for not knowing how to live, only knowing how to be a pretty vase,"

Yao Mingyue said as she looked at him.

"Many people wish they could be a vase, but don't get the chance."

"So tell me, is this vase prettier, or is she prettier?"

Suddenly, Yao Mingyue asked again. She was still in her pajamas, but the slender figure of the young girl was the most captivating combination; her stunning beauty made it hard for anyone to look away first thing in the morning.

Musen's gaze swept over her once, and he said, "Each has its own advantages and disadvantages."

"???"

Yao Mingyue looked down and could only vaguely see a bit of her toes.

But every time she thought of her... Yao Mingyue couldn't help but grit her teeth. Your next chapter is on empire

What's the use of all this fat? I'm the most proportionate!

Liu Rushuang also returned.

Seeing the two in the kitchen, they were like a young couple.

She couldn't help but smile, checking her daughter's walking posture to make sure there were no problems.

"Did you two get a good rest last night?"

Sitting at the dining table, eating fried eggs and drinking milk, Liu Rushuang asked with a smile.

Yao Mingyue didn't say a word; after all, she had monopolized Musen's bed yesterday.

Sleeping on the floor was never as comfortable as in a bed.

"Pretty good, Aunt Liu,"

Musen said with a smile, "I have some things to do in a bit, so I won't stay here."

"Good, I'll drive you back to school later."

Liu Rushuang nodded, the villa was nice, but after all, it wasn't the familiar home, and staying here was actually quite boring.

After eating,

Liu Rushuang drove the two of them to the entrance of Hu Hai University.

Musen got out of the car, but Yao Mingyue didn't.

"I want to spend the day with mom today,"

Yao Mingyue said, looking at him: "You go ahead if you're busy."

Musen looked at her and nodded, "Okay, Aunt Liu, I'll be heading back now."

After greeting her, Musen walked into the school.

"What happened between you two last night?"

Liu Rushuang sensed that their relationship seemed to have undergone a slight change.

If it had been before, her daughter would not have let him leave so easily.

"Nothing much, we're both good,"

Yao Mingyue chuckled and shook her head.

"Mom, from now on, I'll learn to do business with you on weekends."

Yao Mingyue said.

"Actually, you don't need to start so soon; you can still enjoy your college life. You've got mom," Liu Rushuang felt a bit sorry for her.

Ever since that day, Yao Mingyue had been somewhat resistant to the idea of doing business.

But now, she was taking the initiative to face the very thing she was most reluctant to engage in.

"I feel like I can't wait, and I have to overcome myself. I want to become better,"

Maybe she would even be able to help him someday.

Yao Mingyue spoke with determination.

Liu Rushuang sighed softly but seeing her daughter now so full of fighting spirit,

was like a young sprout slowly emerging in a withered desert.

Everyone was changing, and at the very least, this version of Yao Mingyue was more like a living person.

"Okay,"

Liu Rushuang nodded.

Yao Mingyue watched as Musen's figure slowly disappeared from her sight.

She silently daydreamed and then chuckled lightly.

Some people really can't be confined.

Never mind, if the mountain won't come to me, I'll go to the mountain...