Golden Temptation – A Yuri Story - Chapter 79

“What?”

“It’s true! They’re at my house right now!”

“How did this happen?”

“School’s on break. You ran off to Japan without a word and still haven’t come back.”

“How long have my parents been there?”

“They arrived yesterday.”

“Okay, I got it. I’ll head back right away! Bye~”

“Hey! I told them you went to do volunteer teaching—don’t forget!” Liu Xingyu hadn’t finished speaking before Qiao Fei abruptly hung up, leaving only the beeping dial tone.

“Too late,” Liu Xingyu sighed, finishing her sentence to herself. That Fei’er really is something—running off to Japan and lying to Uncle Qiao and Auntie. And now she couldn’t even reach Wu Lai. The whole situation was a mess.

With the school holiday starting, Qiao Fei had broken her promise to return home and instead impulsively fled to Japan. Meanwhile, Liu Xingyu’s romance with Gao Zhe had gone underground due to the break.

While Xingyu was behaving herself at home, she never expected Qiao Fei’s parents to show up at her doorstep. With the Lunar New Year approaching and Qiao Fei still missing, things took a turn. She had only told them she went on a trip to Japan with Xingyu—but now that the Qiao parents were standing at her door, sweat streamed down Liu Xingyu’s back.

“Xingyu, I can tell you’re a good kid. Be honest with Auntie—when exactly is Fei’er coming back?”

Auntie Qiao held Liu Xingyu’s hand, hoping to glean some information. Xingyu’s heart pounded. Always the type to fear authority figures, she forced herself to stay calm so her voice wouldn’t tremble.

“Auntie, we really did go to Japan. But after we came back, a senior who was volunteering in a remote village got into a car accident. Fei’er, being the kindhearted girl she is, rushed to take her place. She should be coming home in a day or two. You wouldn’t believe how tough the conditions are over there—terrible infrastructure.

Her phone’s practically just a flashlight. She has to climb hills or get on rooftops to make a call, so it’s hard to stay in touch. But don’t worry—the village chief and officials there take good care of college volunteers. Fei’er is safe.”

She rambled on, trying to buy Qiao Fei more time, unaware that her words only deepened the Qiao parents’ concern.

Meanwhile, Qiao Fei, after hanging up, immediately went to find Jing Xuan, who was in the middle of a discussion with Yan Siwei. Qiao Fei burst in and flung herself into her arms. Smiling gently, Yan Siwei tactfully stepped out of the room.

“What’s wrong?” Jing Xuan stroked Qiao Fei’s lovely cheek with worry.

“Xuan, my parents are here.”

“Oh? Where are they now?”

“In City C, at Xingyu’s place. I have to go back, so I can’t attend the gala with you.”

“That’s okay. I’ll have someone take you home.”

Qiao Fei snuggled back into Jing Xuan’s embrace.

“Xuan, I’m scared.”

“Silly girl. What are you afraid of?”

“I’m afraid that once I go back, I’ll never be able to come back to you. I don’t want to leave you—hold me tighter! Please, tighter!”

“Fei’er…” Jing Xuan cupped her face and kissed her gently. Qiao Fei deepened the kiss with urgency, until they were breathless. They parted reluctantly. Jing Xuan rested her forehead against Qiao Fei’s.

“Fei’er, don’t be afraid. I won’t let you face all this alone. Maybe your parents are just worried since you’ve been away so long without contacting them. I’ll have Shuangji escort you home. As soon as I finish things here, I’ll fly to you. Be sure to speak well of me in front of your parents!”

“Ugh, who says they’re your in-laws yet?” Qiao Fei blushed.

“Fei’er, look at me.”

Shyly, Qiao Fei met Jing Xuan’s deep, mesmerizing gaze—like a pool of clear water reflecting her image and embedding itself in her heart.

“I love you, Fei’er. I really do. I may not say it often, but my heart is enslaved by you, like a love spell you cast. It reminds me every second that I’m in love with you.”

“Xuan…” Qiao Fei was overwhelmed. Jing Xuan rarely spoke like this, but when she did, it melted Qiao Fei completely.

“I love you too. So, so much!”

“I know, baby.”

Qiao Fei offered her lips once more. Jing Xuan kissed her as she gently guided her into the bedroom, locking the door behind them.

“Xuan…”

Jing Xuan kissed her again, murmuring against her lips,

“I don’t want anyone to disturb us tonight.”

That evening, Gao Zhe accompanied Qiao Fei on Huatian International’s private jet to City C. As soon as they landed, Gao Zhe helped her change into a worn-out, travel-weary outfit—exactly as Liu Xingyu had instructed.

“Alright! No one should suspect a thing now. Fei’er, I’ll be at Huatian HQ—call me if anything happens. You and Xingyu are welcome to come by anytime. Ajing asked me to take care of you, so don’t be shy!” She winked playfully.

But Qiao Fei wasn’t in the mood. With a heavy heart, she pressed the doorbell at the Liu residence.

“Fei’er! You’re finally back! Uncle Qiao and Auntie were worried sick!”

The door opened to Liu Xingyu’s anxious face filling Qiao Fei’s vision. She whispered quickly,

“You came alone? Where’s Jing Xuan? And remember, you’re back from teaching in Qinghai—don’t mess it up. Oh! Lin Hao stopped by.”

She gave Qiao Fei a knowing look. Steeling herself, Qiao Fei entered the house.

The moment her parents saw her, they rushed over.

“My precious girl! You’ve lost weight!”

Her mother hugged her tightly. Qiao Fei sighed—under the stress of it all, she really had lost some weight.

“Tell me everything. You must’ve had a rough time. Oh, look at your little face—it’s like a smudged kitten!”

Later, at Qiao Fei’s apartment, the family sat in the living room watching TV. Her mother eventually turned the volume down.

“Fei’er, arguments happen in relationships—it’s normal. No couple doesn’t have friction. Lin Hao is such a nice boy—polite, dignified. It’s been a while now. You should forgive him. Why not invite him to dinner tomorrow?”

“Mom, we’ve broken up. There’s no going back.”

“Don’t be childish. He came to apologize, didn’t he? Just soften your stance.”

“I’m not being childish. I’ve thought this through. Besides, I’m in love with someone else now. I’ll introduce her to you soon.”

“Her?” Her mother looked at her father in surprise, silently pleading for him to say something.

Receiving the signal, her father cleared his throat.

“Fei’er, are you talking about… that Jing Xuan?”

Qiao Fei nodded under their expectant gaze.

“Absolutely not! I thought those rumors were nonsense—but they’re true?! You really got involved with her?!” Her father stood up and fell back into the sofa in disbelief.

“Dad, Mom, I haven’t done anything shameful. I love her. We love each other.”

“Shut up! Even if you haven’t done… that… whatever,” he avoided using the word mistress, especially for his daughter, “I heard Jing Xuan is a woman! Two women—what kind of love is that?”

“Dad, I’m serious.”

“Ungrateful child!” He raised his hand, but her mother stopped him.

“Lao Qiao! Don’t you dare lay a hand on her! She’s still your daughter!”

“Your daughter? This is the daughter you raised?! Listen to the nonsense she’s spouting!” He turned away, fuming.

“Fei’er,” her mother said softly, “You’re still young. I understand you’ve been tempted. I won’t force you to get back with Lin Hao, but you must end things with Jing Xuan. I forbid you two from seeing each other.

And that Xingyu—she almost got expelled for dating a girl. She must’ve led you astray!”

“Mom! Xingyu didn’t lead me astray. Please don’t blame others.”

“See? See! Your daughter’s grown wings now—she’s flying out of our control! We’re too old to hold her back anymore!” Her father stormed to her side.

“Let me be clear—no matter who this Jing Xuan is, man or woman, I won’t allow my daughter to bring shame to the Qiao family name!”