After Rebirth, I Married the Great Demon King

Chapter 107: Chapter 107: She Can Be Someone Else’s Pride

The July sky felt like a furnace, scorching the earth.

In this kind of weather, Yun Shifei didn’t feel like going out in the first place.

Now that she was injured, she was even less inclined to leave the house.

Old Mrs. Xu used to occasionally encourage her to go out for a walk, but she no longer tried to persuade her anymore.

She told Yun Shifei to just stay inside the house and not go anywhere.

Xu Yuejiao kept her word—she came to find Yun Shifei the next day and brought her some treats.

It was a small piece of cake, but Xu Yuejiao urged Yun Shifei to eat it quickly.

"It won’t taste good if it melts."

Yun Shifei took a bite and realized it was an ice cream cake. Cool and sweet flavors spread in her mouth.

Seeing Yun Shifei narrow her eyes like a little cat, Xu Yuejiao couldn’t help but feel smug. "Tasty, right?!"

Yun Shifei nodded.

Cakes like this with such distinctiveness were rare in this era, and Yun Shifei felt like she wanted another after eating it.

But Xu Yuejiao said, "This is too cold—don’t eat too much; it’s not good for your health."

"Then I’ll eat more tomorrow," Yun Shifei replied.

"Alright," Xu Yuejiao agreed without hesitation.

After agreeing, she found it odd. She hadn’t planned to buy Yun Shifei another one tomorrow—for eating cold food every day wasn’t good.

But looking at Yun Shifei’s adorable and well-behaved manner, she simply couldn’t bring herself to refuse her.

Xu Yuejiao reached out and pinched Yun Shifei’s cheek before telling her the gossip she’d heard about Xu Yi.

"Did you know? Xu Yi went home yesterday and got a good beating from her uncle. Ha! He hit her brutally and even said that if she kept hanging out with those punks, he wouldn’t acknowledge her as his daughter anymore. And guess what? Xu Yi said she’d rather die than leave that guy!"

That was just like Xu Yi.

In her past life, Xu Yi had been the same way. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have married that man against everyone’s objections.

"She won’t be happy in the future," Yun Shifei declared.

"Naturally. I just can’t understand her—she’s supposedly a college graduate, but it feels like her brain stopped developing," Xu Yuejiao scoffed.

Though Xu Yi was a few years older than her, in day-to-day life, Xu Yuejiao refused to call her "older sister."

She felt her own mindset was far more mature than Xu Yi’s.

Yun Shifei, on the other hand, thought Xu Yi was simply someone who attracted trouble, only for it to inevitably backfire.

Afraid that Yun Shifei might feel bored and stifled, Xu Yuejiao visited her every day to keep her company.

She even brought her brother along to introduce him to Yun Shifei.

"My brother is your brother, too; don’t be shy."

Xu Yuejiao’s older brother, Xu Wangcheng, was warm and easy-going. He greeted Yun Shifei with a smile: "Shifei, hi. How’s your injury?"

His voice carried a gentle elegance with scholarly undertones.

They had technically met a few days earlier, but hadn’t had the chance to get to know each other properly. noveldrama

Xu Wangcheng was in his final year of high school, and while others were on summer break, he still had to attend supplementary classes at school. Only on weekends did he have time to hang out with them.

Xu Yuejiao’s personality was completely different from Xu Wangcheng’s.

But both siblings showered Yun Shifei with kindness.

Once Yun Shifei’s wounds started to heal, they brought her to their house for a visit.

They even took her to watch movies and sample desserts at a newly opened sweets shop.

Yun Shifei thought her time spent in Nantian Town was probably the happiest she’d been since her reincarnation.

Free from worries, not needing to watch anyone’s face or tiptoe her way through life.

Surrounded by people who genuinely cared for her.

For Yun Shifei, this kind of love almost felt surreal.

She had never experienced being cherished by so many people.

She always thought she was the one abandoned, the one forced to live cautiously.

But now, the affection everyone showed her was gradually making her more self-assured.

Old Mrs. Xu even took Yun Shifei to the seamstress shop where she often bought clothes, asking the tailor to make a few dresses for her.

"Our Shifei should dress beautifully, too."

She felt Yun Shifei’s gentle temperament was perfect for vintage-style dresses.

The tailor measured Yun Shifei’s dimensions.

They then asked Yun Shifei which styles she preferred.

Old Mrs. Xu made the final decisions.

She chose several dresses in styles and colors suitable for Yun Shifei’s age before leading her out of the shop.

"Once the clothes are ready, you can try them on to see if they fit."

The two of them strolled along the cobblestone streets.

Most of the buildings in Nantian Town retained a nostalgic charm, with classical elements rich in character, making it feel almost like stepping back into ancient times.

The town wasn’t big, and after walking a few steps, one would invariably encounter acquaintances.

Someone greeted Old Mrs. Xu, then asked who Yun Shifei was.

Old Mrs. Xu patiently explained that Yun Shifei was her granddaughter—a marvelous young lady.

Looking at Old Mrs. Xu’s pride-filled expression, something stirred in Yun Shifei’s heart.

She realized she, too, could be someone’s pride.

Her smile visibly increased, her eyes grew brighter, shedding their past timidness for a newfound radiance.

The girl was transforming, bit by bit.

From staying indoors and avoiding the sun, her skin gradually became paler.

One day, Xu Yuejiao took Yun Shifei outside, and under the sun, Yun Shifei’s face seemed to glow.

Her features became increasingly delicate, her pitch-black eyes sparkled brightly like meteors.

Squinting slightly, Xu Yuejiao sighed, "Shifei, you’re so beautiful. Wow, they weren’t kidding when they said ’fair skin hides all flaws.’ Look at you—you’re like a goddess painted in a masterpiece."

She cupped Yun Shifei’s face, examining it closely.

Being held so firmly like that, Yun Shifei froze, her expression adorably blank.

Which only made her seem even cuter.

Xu Yuejiao couldn’t help but burst into laughter, reaching out to rub Yun Shifei’s cheeks.

"Your face is miles ahead of Yun Sisi’s. Seriously, what makes Yun Sisi think she can compare to you? Just wait—I’ll help boost your grades, and when we’re back, we’ll make her eat her words."

Even as an outsider, Xu Yuejiao deeply detested Yun Sisi for what had happened. After robbing someone of over a decade of affection, how dare she shamelessly cling on? What a joke.

A sparrow may perch on a branch, but it can never turn into a phoenix.

Yet a princess who descends to the mortal world is still, undeniably, a princess.

During this time, Xu Yuejiao not only played with Yun Shifei but also studied with her, helping her improve academically.

Especially after hearing that Yun Shifei was weak in science yet chose the science track—she began teaching her science concepts intensively.

Yun Shifei had no idea what Xu Ya and Yun Tiancheng planned to do about Yun Sisi.

Given how deeply Xu Ya loved Yun Sisi, she would likely just let her off the hook lightly again.

It had happened so many times that Yun Shifei was already used to it.

But happy times always end too quickly—just like that, a month flew by.

Yun Tiancheng arrived early to drive Yun Shifei back home.

During this past month, his relationship with Xu Ya had grown increasingly distant. Each day, he used work as an excuse and rarely went home.

When it came to how Xu Ya dealt with Yun Sisi, he preferred not to see or think about it.

He timed everything perfectly and came to pick up Yun Shifei right on schedule.