Super Soldier in the City

Chapter 1826 - 1887: Don’t Speak That Way About My Husband

Parking the car in front of a café, Song Lianyao took Li Yifei’s arm and walked inside, quickly spotting her best friend.Song Lianyao’s best friend was wearing a white dress, standing about 1.7 meters tall, and wearing high heels. This height is not considered tall in the north, but with the heels, it was almost 1.8 meters. Upon seeing Song Lianyao, Yin Feng’er came over, giggling before she even reached them.

Song Lianyao also spread her arms to hug Yin Feng’er. She was not short either, but since she was wearing flat shoes, she appeared slightly shorter than her friend.

Yin Feng’er was also a beauty, with a curvaceous figure, at least with a full bosom. Her eyes had slight crow’s feet and her cheeks were a bit slack, but since she was quite slim, it wasn’t very noticeable. Of course, she couldn’t compare to Song Lianyao. Although she didn’t know what work Yin Feng’er did, Song Lianyao and Li Xinyue were once the darlings of the TV station with outstanding looks; otherwise, this rogue Li Yifei wouldn’t... ahem, Li Yifei touched his nose.

"Feng’er, this is my husband, Li Yifei." Naturally, Song Lianyao wouldn’t forget to introduce her precious husband after letting go of Yin Feng’er.

Yin Feng’er, with her almond-shaped eyes, looked Li Yifei up and down. Though he wasn’t particularly handsome, his height and figure were reasonable, but nothing stood out. His clothes looked ordinary, but the car keys in his hand... hmm, they’re Audi car keys.

Song Lianyao pulled Yin Feng’er and said to Li Yifei, "Honey, this is Yin Feng’er, my best friend from middle and high school."

Yin Feng’er smiled and extended her hand, "Hello, hello, I’ve heard a lot about you from Yaoyao. I finally get to meet you today. Not bad, not bad."

Yin Feng’er’s reaction was within Li Yifei’s expectations, so he paid it no mind and released her hand after a light shake, saying, "Nice to meet you. Yaoyao also talks about you often."

Yin Feng’er smiled with pursed lips, taking Song Lianyao’s hand, "Come, let’s sit and chat."

"Alright, it’s been so long, we must have a good chat." Song Lianyao said, sitting down with Yin Feng’er, while Li Yifei seated himself opposite them.

The two women hadn’t met in years, and seeing each other now made them very happy, with endless topics to discuss. Li Yifei was content with the quiet, ordering a drink and quietly watching the two women exchange pleasantries.

After chatting for a while, Yin Feng’er remarked, "By the way, why didn’t you come to last year’s class reunion?"

"At that time..." Song Lianyao glanced at Li Yifei and pursed her lips, "It wasn’t convenient then!"

Yin Feng’er showed curiosity, "Why wasn’t it convenient? Were you sick?"

"No, it’s... I was pregnant, and being in Mile City, it wasn’t convenient to come back. Plus, I couldn’t drink or party, so I declined!" Song Lianyao explained.

Yin Feng’er immediately opened her mouth, eyes wide with surprise, "You were pregnant? Oh my, I didn’t know. Yaoyao, don’t tell me you’re also married now?"

Song Lianyao felt a bit uneasy. She didn’t quite know how to explain her relationship with Li Yifei to her friend, especially since she hadn’t mentioned having a child. Her classmates and friends likely didn’t know.

Li Yifei chimed in, "Lianyao and I got a marriage certificate but didn’t have a wedding. The baby has already been born, nearly half a year old now."

Yin Feng’er was immediately astonished, "Really? Wow."

After the surprise, Yin Feng’er rapidly questioned, "Yaoyao, that’s so fast, wasn’t it because you got pregnant first and had to marry him? You were the most beautiful among our classmates. The school belle from back then is now... married with a child? I can’t, I wasn’t prepared for this."

With that, Yin Feng’er was about to get up with excitement. Song Lianyao gratefully glanced at Li Yifei. She couldn’t tell her friend that she now shares Li Yifei with other women, and a lot of them, unlike Chu Xiaoyao who could indifferently share such things with friends. Song Lianyao found it uncomfortable to reveal this, especially to a friend she hadn’t contacted in years.

Li Yifei felt no special emotion. Having made the choice, he wasn’t afraid of others’ comments; however, he had to consider Song Lianyao’s feelings since this was her friend.

Yin Feng’er was still full of surprise, her eyes shifting back and forth between Li Yifei and Song Lianyao, murmuring quietly: How could she marry this kind of man, or, he doesn’t even seem that great, or... who would have thought, even Yaoyao has settled like this.

These whispers were faint, but attentive listening could catch parts of it, including Song Lianyao, who immediately displayed a sullen expression. Criticizing her was one thing, but looking down on her husband was her boundary. Consequently, Song Lianyao stood up, slightly cold as she said to Yin Feng’er, "Feng’er, it’s my right to choose whom to marry. Being with Li Yifei is my luck; I am very happy and content. So, if you’re my friend, please don’t say those things anymore."

Song Lianyao’s sudden outburst brought Yin Feng’er back to reality. She raised her head, understanding, and immediately took Song Lianyao’s hand, saying, "Yaoyao, I’m sorry, that’s not what I meant. I was just... surprised. It came so suddenly, I... I really don’t look down on your husband, honestly!"

Yin Feng’er anxiously explained while Li Yifei timely interjected, "Lianyao, sit down."

Only then did Song Lianyao sit down, still a bit angry. She could accept criticism, but how could anyone look down on Li Yifei? Regardless of Li Yifei’s current identity, even if he were an ordinary man, he was still the man Song Lianyao chose; how could such comments be made!

Yin Feng’er expressed her apologies, but inside she had different thoughts, secretly noting that judging by Song Lianyao’s reaction, Li Yifei’s place in her heart was indeed quite high.

"Feng’er, we haven’t met in years, my reaction just now was a bit much, please forgive me." At Li Yifei’s prompting glance, Song Lianyao acknowledged that her reaction was exaggerated. As her emotions settled, she apologized, "But I really don’t want people talking about my marriage. Whatever the case, it’s my choice, and I’m truly very happy now. I doubt there are many women in the country happier than I am."

Though Yin Feng’er still felt indifferent internally, outwardly she smiled and said, "Listen to you. We were so close back then, and I was wrong. I shouldn’t have spoken that way. So don’t be mad anymore. Let’s talk about something else!"

Song Lianyao nodded, "Alright. By the way, where are you now? I remember you said you were developing in the south last New Year’s when we called."

"Yes, I was indeed in the south at the time, but I returned two months ago. It’s still tough out there, and since I’m getting on in years, I decided not to go out again." Yin Feng’er took a sip of juice, swallowing slowly before speaking.

Song Lianyao nodded gently, "Yes, it’s difficult to develop. It’s good that you came back, you’re closer to home."

Having experienced the world outside, Song Lianyao understood well. If she hadn’t met Li Yifei back then, if she and Li Xinyue hadn’t seized the opportunity and followed him, she couldn’t say what would have happened. She might have ended up like some colleagues, used up, even if they seemed glamorous on TV...

And Yin Feng’er, also a pretty woman, good looking but often a magnet for trouble, not necessarily by choice. Without the ability to protect oneself, trouble was likely.

"And you..." Yin Feng’er asked instinctively, then caught herself, "Oh, sorry, you’re looking after the baby at home now, right?"

"Yes, I’m focusing on being a full-time housewife. When the baby’s older, I’ll probably return to work. Staying home all the time isn’t good; look, I’ve gained a lot of weight." Song Lianyao said.

Yin Feng’er actually took a look, even reaching out to touch Song Lianyao’s belly, then shook her head, "You haven’t gained weight, still no extra flesh. Look at me, I’ve truly put on weight, especially the past two months. Since coming back, all I do is eat and sleep, no wonder I’m gaining weight."

"Haha, nowadays men like a bit of flesh, being plump is good."

"Really? You don’t say, but it’s true. Maybe we’ve reached an age when successful men like either young lasses or someone full-figured like me."

As they chatted, the topics became bold. Being adults, they naturally spoke freely, while Li Yifei felt a bit uncomfortable, as some topics were just too bold.

Thus, he could only keep his eyes to the ground, nose to the heart, adopting a silence is golden approach.

"Your husband is really honest, that’s rare!" Yin Feng’er suddenly nudged Song Lianyao with her shoulder during their quiet chat, "My boyfriend on the other hand, doesn’t know what being honest is."

"That’s in bed, right? If he doesn’t even move there, that’d be a problem." Song Lianyao replied. During their chat, she had learned that Yin Feng’er was dating a local man, a civil servant, currently a section chief, which was quite impressive for someone in their early thirties. Privately, he also ran a company, and apparently his family was well-off, his father a retired bureau-level official.

Yin Feng’er wasn’t particularly cunning, easily revealing details about her life. Even Song Lianyao didn’t possess such transparency. Listening in, Li Yifei made assessments but chose to keep them to himself.