vstars Chapter 328 The Voice of Berlin
Chapter 328 The Voice of Berlin
"Ying Xiangyang." Bai Li called him by his full name, her voice not loud, but with an unprecedented seriousness, "Look at me."
Ying Xiangyang obediently raised his eyes, his pupils clearly reflecting her image, filled with extremely complex emotions, concealing a loneliness she had never noticed before.
Without a doubt, Ying Xiangyang loved her deeply.
Even without Xiaohao's favorability statistics, Bai Li was very certain of this.
But the sadness in his eyes seemed genuine; it was as if he was hiding something important from me.
"Why do you say we're drifting further apart?" Bai Li looked directly into his eyes. "Is it simply because we don't see each other often, or is it because there's more and more news about me out there?"
There are only these two options.
One is the distance in an objective sense.
But if it's just because you haven't seen each other for so long and you're feeling sad, you should have felt better by now after being in close contact with each other last night.
Therefore, the answer can only be the second one, which is that Ying Xiangyang subjectively feels that things are getting further and further away from him.
Is it her current status and position that makes this Yangba dog feel pressured?
Seeing Ying Xiangyang's hesitant expression, Bai Li was certain that she was almost right.
Even a small dog like the Yangba can have internal conflicts.
Ying Xiangyang's Adam's apple bobbed, and he was about to speak when Bai Li pressed his lips down.
"Okay, you don't have to force yourself if you don't want to talk about it." Her voice softened. "Just look at me and listen to me."
He brought it up in a joking tone just now, probably because he was ashamed to say it. Since he didn't want to talk about it, Bai Li wouldn't force him. But some things had to be said, so that this invisible barrier wouldn't quietly grow between them.
Bai Li's voice softened: "External things are just labels, tools, identities, but they are not me as a person, nor are they a reason for you to be unworthy of me."
She paused, looking intently at him: "You fell in love with me, and it was never because of those things, was it?"
Her bond with Ying Xiangyang dates back to their childhood.
During her most impoverished and wretched years, a young puppy was silently watching over her.
Their reunion and subsequent love were sparked solely by the two individuals themselves.
No matter how the outside world changes...
"Silly dog, you will always be the most special person in my heart." Bai Li looked at Ying Xiangyang with a very serious gaze.
Ying Xiangyang's breath seemed to stop for a moment. Although he couldn't speak because Bai Li had covered his mouth, his eyes shone with an astonishing brightness.
If eyes could speak, Ying Xiangyang would have silently said "I like you" a thousand times over at this moment.
Especially when he heard Bai Li's last words, his eyes reddened and became so moist they almost dripped water.
He opened his mouth again, as if to say something, but Bai Li's fingertips were still gently touching his lips.
"Shh, let me finish," Bai Li continued. "Why did you choose to play professionally? Why did you only dare to hand over the medal when you were drunk? What were you worried about? I want to know all of these things. But I don't need the answers right now. We'll have plenty of time later. You can tell me when you're ready. I promise I'll listen carefully."
She loosened her fingers, leaned closer, and placed a gentle yet solemn kiss on his lips: "You just need to remember that we will always be together, and you must never say silly things like 'getting further and further away from you' again."
Ying Xiangyang's heart felt as if it were enveloped in a scalding warm current, both sour and swollen.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice trembled with a barely perceptible sob: "Wife..."
All his anxiety vanished instantly, leaving only a surge of love.
[Ying Xiangyang's favorability +5]
Ying Xiangyang's favorability rating: 90
He instinctively pulled her closer, as if trying to meld her into his very bones, his voice hoarse and filled with unprecedented seriousness, "I understand."
Bai Li didn't struggle. She relaxed and leaned against him, her cheek pressed against his hot chest, listening to his rapid heartbeat.
Bai Li wasn't particularly surprised when she heard the notification tone.
Her speculations and conjectures were correct; Ying Xiangyang did indeed have a grudge because of his ever-increasing wealth.
Fortunately, things have been discussed openly now, and the favorability rating has naturally increased.
She will cherish and take good care of this little dog who follows her so devotedly.
Bai Li smiled slightly and reached out to pinch his incredibly soft cheek: "Smile."
Ying Xiangyang immediately flashed her a bright, slightly roguish smile, his signature little tiger tooth gleaming.
That faint gloom has been completely dispelled by Bai Li's straightforward and firm intentions.
"Silly boy." Ying Xiangyang didn't dodge; instead, he rubbed her palm even harder, like a large dog that had finally confirmed its owner's feelings and was eager to express its affection.
He lowered his head, his warm breath brushing against her forehead, and finally buried his face deeply in the crook of her neck.
"Wife..." A muffled voice came from the side of her neck, "You're so good to me."
She gently patted his back, feeling the firm and powerful muscle lines beneath her touch.
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, falling perfectly on the two embracing figures, gilding them with a warm golden hue.
The air was filled with a peaceful and sweet atmosphere.
Ying Xiangyang turned his head slightly and silently pressed his lips to the top of her head, leaving a precious and silent kiss.
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The two were already dressed when the waiter brought in a sumptuous breakfast.
Outside the window is the cityscape of Berlin, carrying the chill of a foreign land.
"The match is over. What are the plans for your team?" Bai Li put down her coffee cup and asked softly.
Generally, there should be a short rest period after a competition.
With only a short time left in summer vacation, Bai Li wondered what Ying Xiangyang's plans were.
"The club gave us some free time to rest and then we'll all go back to China. The celebration banquet... last night was just an internal affair. There will probably be a bigger official press conference and fan meeting when we get back to China."
His contract with the club was only for this season. After cooperating with the club on post-match promotional work, he probably won't renew it; he already has other plans.
Ying Xiangyang looked at Bai Li, his eyes filled with expectation: "And you? Have you finished taking care of things in Berlin?"
“Hmm,” Bai Li nodded. Her main purpose in coming to Berlin was to watch his final match and to handle some remote communication regarding the post-production of “Tian Gong”, which was now all settled. “There’s nothing else important.”
Ying Xiangyang's eyes lit up instantly: "Then how about we take advantage of these few days and go sightseeing around the neighborhood? Just the two of us?"
“I’ve looked it up. There are many nice places around Berlin, like Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, or maybe we could head south to Dresden…” Ying Xiangyang’s voice held a hint of youthful excitement. “Or, would you like to go even further? Switzerland? France?”
Although he was asking for my opinion, I always felt that he was the one who really wanted to play.
Money can be earned anytime, and it can be dealt with after starting work, but once the youthful spirit is gone, it's truly gone forever.
The memories you make while you're young are the most precious.
Looking into Ying Xiangyang's bright eyes, Bai Li agreed without hesitation: "Okay, but..."
"But what?"
"However, the itinerary planning and hotel bookings... I'll leave these to you. These little things shouldn't be too difficult for our excellent Ying Xiangyang, right?" Bai Li said with a smile, resting her chin on her hand.
Ying Xiangyang was taken aback for a moment, then reacted: "No problem, Bai Li will definitely be satisfied."