Chapter 92: Time to See a Psychiatrist

Yang Bingyu’s words once again left Ye Xuan speechless. As a man, he indeed needed to take responsibility for her. But the problem was, he had Lin Aoxue.

At this thought, Ye Xuan’s handsome brows immediately knitted together. He felt a hint of aversion toward Yang Bingyu’s pressuring behavior. Since things had come to this, it was better to clear the air sooner rather than later.

"Bingyu, I’ll be honest with you. I’ve actually reconciled with Aoxue, and she is the one I love.

"I know I hurt you, and I was wrong to do so, but I can’t be with you just out of guilt.

"If two people are together without love, they won’t be happy. You might be heartbroken to hear this, but I think it’s better to make things clear as soon as possible."

Ye Xuan spoke at length with earnest sincerity. As he did, Yang Bingyu’s face gradually turned pale.

She had finally mustered the courage to confess her feelings, originally thinking that Ye Xuan at least had some affection for her. She never expected his answer to be like this. No, she refused to listen! No matter who Ye Xuan liked right now, as long as they got married, he would definitely fall in love with her over time. Wasn’t that exactly what had happened with Lin Aoxue?

"No, I don’t want to hear this! We can slowly nurture our feelings over time. Didn’t you dislike Lin Aoxue in the beginning too?

"Ye Xuan, you promised you would marry me. You can’t go back on your word! As long as we are together and treat each other well, we will definitely be happy."

Yang Bingyu shook her head frantically, her eyes brimming with tears. Seeing her like this made Ye Xuan feel both heartache and helplessness.

It was true that his relationship with Lin Aoxue had only blossomed after years of living together. If he married Yang Bingyu and spent a long time with her, it was entirely possible he could fall in love with her too. However, the prerequisite for that outcome was that he didn’t already have someone else in his heart. The current situation was completely different from when he first agreed to marry into the Lin family. Back then, he didn’t even know what love was.

"Bingyu, please calm down and listen to me, okay? The reason I married Aoxue and fell in love with her back then was because..."

Ye Xuan tried his best to explain things clearly to Yang Bingyu, but she suddenly lost control as if she had gone mad. Screaming, she gave him a violent shove, then jumped up and sprinted straight toward the ocean.

Her erratic behavior terrified Ye Xuan, and he hurriedly chased after her. The autumn seawater was already biting cold. Ye Xuan wanted to pull Yang Bingyu back, but no matter how hard he tried, he was always just a step behind her.

"Bingyu! Bingyu, come back!

"Listen to me! Let’s go home, okay? Don’t do anything stupid!"

Ye Xuan pleaded with her as he gave chase, burning with anxiety. But Yang Bingyu acted as if she couldn’t hear him, continuing her desperate charge into the sea.

It was nearing dusk, and the tide was coming in. The seawater gradually rose until it submerged Yang Bingyu’s chest. Left with no other choice, Ye Xuan gritted his teeth and shouted.

"Bingyu, don’t you want to marry me anymore? Be good and come back right now. I’ll marry you!"

Hearing these words, Yang Bingyu’s pace finally slowed. She stumbled as she turned around, looking at Ye Xuan as she asked uncertainly, "Really? You promise to marry me? You aren’t lying to me?"

Looking into her expectant eyes, Ye Xuan paused. Lin Aoxue’s face flashed across his mind, but the situation was critical. He had no other choice.

"Yes, it’s true. I promise you. Just come back."

Seeing Ye Xuan nod, Yang Bingyu finally stood in place and wept tears of joy. Ye Xuan seized the opportunity to rush forward and pull her into his arms.

Earlier, consumed by worry for Yang Bingyu, Ye Xuan hadn’t noticed the cold. But the moment they stepped ashore and the sea breeze hit them, even someone with his excellent physique couldn’t help but shiver. Yang Bingyu was trembling even more violently in his arms, prompting Ye Xuan to tighten his embrace around her.

Yang Bingyu’s behavior was far from normal. Ye Xuan felt it was absolutely necessary to take her to see a psychiatrist.

"There’s a clean towel in the car. Dry your hair first, then take off your wet clothes and put on my shirt so you don’t catch a cold."

Ye Xuan turned on the car’s heater, then handed Yang Bingyu the only spare shirt he kept in the vehicle. Mindful of the boundaries between men and women, he stepped out of the car after speaking, standing with his back to the windows as he waited for her to get changed.

The sky grew increasingly dark as the moon slowly rose. Ye Xuan stared at the sparkling surface of the sea, lost in thought. A moment later, the car door opened, and Yang Bingyu stepped out wearing Ye Xuan’s white button-up shirt.

Although Ye Xuan was tall and the shirt was long, Yang Bingyu wasn’t exactly short either. The hem of the shirt barely reached her mid-thigh. Her slender, long legs shifted restlessly as she stood there. With slightly flushed cheeks, she said to Ye Xuan shyly, "I... I’m done."

Hearing this, Ye Xuan snuffed out his cigarette and turned around. "Are you..."

He had originally wanted to ask if she was cold, but the moment he opened his mouth and saw the scene before him, he froze. The dim, yellowish light spilled over Yang Bingyu, casting her in an indescribable, captivating beauty.

Ye Xuan suddenly felt his mouth go dry. Seeing his reaction, a trace of quiet joy bloomed in Yang Bingyu’s heart. She thought that his reaction must mean he wasn’t completely indifferent to her after all.

"Ye Xuan, I’m a little cold. Could you hug me?"

Mustering her courage, Yang Bingyu walked up to Ye Xuan and wrapped her arms around his waist.

Because his own top was drenched, Ye Xuan had simply taken it off earlier. Now, there was only a single, thin layer of fabric separating them. The instant Yang Bingyu hugged him, Ye Xuan’s entire body stiffened.

He realized in shock that she wasn’t wearing anything underneath! This was...

Flustered, Ye Xuan awkwardly pulled Yang Bingyu away, his gaze shifting unnaturally as he spoke. "The wind is strong out here. You should get back in the car."

He didn’t dare stay alone with her like this any longer. He was afraid he would make another mistake.

Seeing his evasive gaze, Yang Bingyu smiled. When Ye Xuan opened the car door for her and gestured for her to get in, Yang Bingyu suddenly turned around and grabbed his arm. In a flash, both of them tumbled into the backseat.

Ye Xuan’s mind practically exploded. He hadn’t expected her to do something like this. He was so tense he didn’t dare move a muscle.

"Ye Xuan."

Having already gone this far, Yang Bingyu no longer cared about anything else. Ye Xuan had barely managed to cling to a shred of reason, but her next move caused his brain to completely short-circuit.