After rebirth, I rejected the rich yandere lady

"Huh? You're saying you really started dating An Nuannuan?"

University of Science and Technology, Hu Hai.

He Qiang looked at Xu Musen like he'd seen a ghost, a bit incredulous.

"Surprised? Weren't you always asking us when we'd get together?"

Xu Musen chuckled softly, sitting beside him on a bench in his school's commercial district.

He Qiang had heard that Xu Musen and An Nuannuan were together, and he hadn't accepted it for a moment.

"I always thought you two hadn't known each other for very long. I thought you'd continue until sophomore year before starting a relationship."

"It's been over half a year now, not such a short time."

Xu Musen shook his head. In today's fast-paced society, if two people could spend half a year together without defining their relationship, they were already moving very slowly.

Many people don't even need a month to go from dating to breaking up.

"So, you're dating her now, but what did you say to Yao Mingyue about it?"

He Qiang clicked his tongue, remembering the lifelong friendship.

Xu Musen had liked her for so many years, and he knew his good brother too well.

It was impossible for him to let go of Yao Mingyue completely.

"She doesn't know yet, Nuannuan and I only confirmed our relationship yesterday."

When he mentioned Yao Mingyue, Xu Musen also fell silent for a moment.

"Tsk tsk, just tell your bro, are you really planning on giving up on Yao Mingyue completely?"

He Qiang couldn't help but ask.

"We never dated, being childhood friends is pretty good."

"Cut it out, you can lie to yourself but don't lie to your bro. Aside from you, do you think with Yao Mingyue's temper, if she found out you're dating, she could remain calm and continue being mere childhood friends with you?"

Having known them for so many years, He Qiang somewhat understood Yao Mingyue's temperament as well.

Terrifyingly possessive.

Xu Musen was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I won't regret this decision."

He Qiang scratched his head: "I don't understand you people. An Nuannuan is indeed great: pretty, a rich lady, and totally devoted to you. It's not surprising you chose her. But with Yao Mingyue, even though you two haven't dated, considering the relationship between your two families, I advise you to talk things over with her properly to avoid any unpleasantness at home..."

He Qiang, the single dog, wouldn't play strategy adviser. He patted Xu Musen's shoulder.

Xu Musen smiled, knowing full well these things. His situation with Yao Mingyue was no longer just a personal affair of the heart.

The feelings between both families were even closer than those of relatives. Plus, the accident from six years ago had introduced a life-and-death bond between the families.

If things between he and Yao Mingyue were handled poorly, it could very likely cause a rift between the families.

That was something nobody wanted to see.

"Enough about me, what about you? How are things going with that girl from Sichuan?"

Xu Musen shifted the topic with a chuckle, asking him.

He Qiang suddenly coughed: "How else could it be? Just like that."

"If you ask me, it's about time you took the initiative. She's quite nice to you. Don't you have any feelings for her at all?"

Xu Musen's gaze flicked behind him, where a figure was already approaching.

He Qiang touched his nose, slightly embarrassed: "I just feel like something's missing..."

"Missing something? Do you think she's not pretty enough?" Xu Musen asked with a laugh.

"It's not that; she's actually quite good-looking."

"Then do you think her skin isn't nice or she's not tall enough?"

"Get outta here, with my complexion, do I have any right to make fun of anyone? And she's not short either. I don't like girls taller than me; it's too oppressive."

"So what are you hesitating for? You're afraid because the girl from Sichuan has a strong personality, and you might not hold your ground at home in the future?"

Xu Musen continued to tease, laughing.

"Pah! With my temperament, I'll never be the one afraid of my wife. I'll show you what it means to be the true man fishing alone through eternity!"

He Qiang declared, giving him a look: "And don't forget, An Nuannuan is half from the Sichuan-Chongqing area too. Aren't you afraid she'll have you kneeling and scrubbing the washboard?"

"Her? She listens to me."

Xu Musen stated. With Nuannuan's personality, not to mention a washboard, she probably couldn't even bear to scold him.

Of course, a cornered rabbit will bite, and Nuannuan seemed quite fond of biting him.

Xu Musen held back a smile as he spoke.

"Then what are you hesitating for? She's really nice to you; it's about time you did something."

He Qiang touched his head, somewhat troubled.

"I know she's nice to me, but you know me, I've never dated before, I only know how to fish. I'm afraid I won't handle things well with her, and if I offend her, then we might not even be able to stay friends..."

He Qiang's current expression reminded Xu Musen of his own former hesitance.

"Friends? There's no pure friendship between men and women."

"Heh, didn't someone use to rant about being just good friends for a lifetime?"

"So our friendship has transformed, eh."

Xu Musen cheerfully replied.

"...Damn!"

He Qiang was frustrated: "What's so great about that."

"Having a girlfriend is what's great. If you're jealous, go confess yourself. I bet somebody doesn't dare to!"

Xu Musen teased him smugly.

"Damn! Who says I don't dare! Just wait for me to find the right moment, and I'll sweep her off her feet..."

He Qiang hadn't finished speaking when he suddenly felt a chill down his spine, as if someone was blocking the sunlight behind him.

And then there was Xu Musen's laughter, which he could no longer contain.