Rebirth Begins with Rejecting my Childhood Friend - Chapter 488

This scene finally made the girl next to him unhappy.

The girl let out an annoyed snort and said, “Are you guys going in or not? If not, move aside; others are waiting to play.”

Xu Xiuwen ignored her.

He looked at Bai Yue’er, blinked, and said, “Hurry up and go in. Others are getting impatient.”

Bai Yue’er glanced at the couple behind them and reluctantly agreed to go in.

“Alright, but you must protect me. I’m actually a bit scared.”

“Okay,” Xu Xiuwen replied with a smile.

Still uneasy, Bai Yue’er clung tightly to Xu Xiuwen’s arm, as if that could give her a bit more courage.

Then, the two slowly walked into the haunted house.

This haunted house, part of the amusement park, featured traditional Chinese horror themes.

From the entrance, there was a pitch-black corridor.

The lighting inside was extremely dim, barely allowing them to see the walls.

They moved forward slowly, following the walls.

After a few more steps, the surroundings grew darker and darker, almost to the point where they couldn’t see their own hands.

At the end of the corridor, there was a corner.

As soon as they turned the corner, they saw a house.

The house’s windows and door faced directly toward them.

At that moment, a figure dressed in red, short in stature, and indistinguishable as a girl or woman, stood behind one of the windows, tilting its head and smiling at them.

An eerie laughter echoed in their ears.

Xu Xiuwen managed to stay composed.

But Bai Yue’er screamed in fright.

Hearing Bai Yue’er’s scream, the red-dressed figure let out a triumphant laugh and disappeared in a flash.

Bai Yue’er was utterly shaken.

She clung tightly to Xu Xiuwen, stammering, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry… Xu Xiuwen, can we go back?”

Her words were jumbled—first an apology, though it wasn’t clear to whom, then pleading to retreat.

Xu Xiuwen tightened his arm around her shoulders, holding her securely in his embrace, and calmly reassured her, “It’s okay, don’t be scared. That was just an actor.”

Of course, Bai Yue’er knew it was an actor.

But even knowing that didn’t stop her from being scared.

With Xu Xiuwen’s comforting words and the red-dressed figure gone, Bai Yue’er’s emotions gradually settled.

“Can you keep going?”

Bai Yue’er hesitated for a moment before finally nodding slightly.

So, the two continued to move forward slowly.

Before long, they arrived at the old house’s entrance.

The house had an old-fashioned double wooden door with a hollow-carved design, making the things inside faintly visible.

Xu Xiuwen wasn’t afraid and boldly pushed the door open.

The wooden doors creaked inward with an eerie sound.

Bai Yue’er instinctively tightened her grip on Xu Xiuwen’s hand.

Once the doors opened, Xu Xiuwen immediately noticed a coffin placed in the center of the old house.

The coffin lid had been lifted and was leaning to the side.

A faint green light emanated from within the coffin.

The scene was clearly unnatural, obviously designed to lure people closer for a better look.

Xu Xiuwen held Bai Yue’er tightly as they cautiously approached.

Just as they reached the coffin—

“Ah!” Bai Yue’er screamed again in terror.

Suddenly, a person sat up from inside the coffin, less than half a meter away from Bai Yue’er and Xu Xiuwen, accompanied by a ghostly wail.

This sudden scene terrified Bai Yue’er.

Under the eerie green light, Xu Xiuwen saw clearly that the person who had just sat up was the red-dressed woman from behind the window earlier.

However, before he could get a good look, the red-dressed woman lay back down again.

Xu Xiuwen immediately leaned over to take a closer look inside the coffin.

To his surprise, the coffin was completely empty.

“Mom…”

Witnessing this bizarre sight, Bai Yue’er was so scared she instinctively called out for her mother.

Ten minutes later, Xu Xiuwen led a tearful Bai Yue’er out of the haunted house’s exit.

“Wuuu… wuuu…”

Bai Yue’er couldn’t hold back her tears and began crying miserably.

She pounded Xu Xiuwen’s chest with her fists and complained, “I told you I didn’t want to go, but you insisted! I was scared to death! It’s all your fault! All your fault!”

Her punches were weak, and Xu Xiuwen didn’t dodge. He endured them with a smile.

Once she calmed down a bit, he comforted her, “It’s my fault, okay? There, there, don’t cry anymore. We’re out now, and it’s safe.”

But Bai Yue’er wasn’t about to let him off so easily. She kept lightly hitting his chest, pouting and grumbling, “You’re awful, you’re awful, I hate you! Wuuu…”

Seeing that words weren’t working, Xu Xiuwen decided to take a more direct approach.

He pulled Bai Yue’er into his arms, restricting her movement so she couldn’t keep hitting him.

Bai Yue’er struggled briefly but couldn’t break free. Gradually, she calmed down.

Noticing this, Xu Xiuwen wiped away the tears on her cheeks with his hand. Then, he lowered his head and kissed her lips.

Bai Yue’er’s body stiffened, and she instinctively clenched her fists, but soon, she relaxed.

A few minutes later, the next group of visitors exited the haunted house.

Xu Xiuwen and Bai Yue’er were still holding each other tightly.

The guy from earlier cast an envious glance at Xu Xiuwen, only to be dragged away by his unhappy girlfriend.

Xu Xiuwen gently released Bai Yue’er.

He used both hands to wipe the tear stains from her face and asked with concern, “Feeling better now?”

By this point, Bai Yue’er had completely calmed down.

She realized how embarrassing her behavior had been earlier.

When Xu Xiuwen asked, she didn’t want to respond, so she just let out a little “hmph.”

It was a bit tsundere, but mostly adorable.

To make up for scaring Bai Yue’er so badly, Xu Xiuwen treated her to bubble tea.

Holding the drink, Bai Yue’er walked alongside Xu Xiuwen along a dimly lit path.

Her gaze was suddenly drawn to a giant Ferris wheel in the distance, its silhouette towering against the night sky.

This Ferris wheel was no ordinary size—it was at least 100 meters tall, with about 30 or 40 cabins.

Bai Yue’er was captivated and couldn’t take another step forward. She insisted on riding it.

Xu Xiuwen, not wanting to refuse any of Bai Yue’er’s requests today, accompanied her to the boarding area of the Ferris wheel.

Usually, not many people rode Ferris wheels at night.

During the day, the view was clearer, the light better, and you could see farther.

But this Ferris wheel was different—it was adorned with countless lights, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Rather than coming for the view, couples came to experience the romance.

Xu Xiuwen and Bai Yue’er waited in line for just five minutes before it was their turn.

Each cabin of the Ferris wheel could seat four people.

However, hardly any couples chose to share a cabin with others. Most opted for a private cabin, as no one wanted a third wheel ruining a romantic moment.

Once inside the cabin, Bai Yue’er couldn’t wait to press her face against the glass, gazing eagerly at the scene below.

To her delight, the amusement park was illuminated with a myriad of colorful lights—red, yellow, blue, purple…

The vibrant lights decorated the park like countless twinkling stars, creating a breathtakingly beautiful view.

After admiring the view below for a while, Bai Yue’er turned to speak to Xu Xiuwen, only to find him watching her with a soft smile on his face.

His gentle gaze was intoxicating.

A wave of sweetness filled Bai Yue’er’s heart.

She squinted her eyes in delight and asked, “Xu Xiuwen, what are you looking at?”

“I’m looking at a beauty,” Xu Xiuwen replied.

Bai Yue’er knew he was talking about her but still feigned ignorance. “How beautiful?”

“She’s the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen.”

Since she was a child, Bai Yue’er had always been confident in her looks.

But after entering university, she had met Tang Weiwei, Cheng Lu, and Xiao Youran—three girls whose beauty rivaled her own.

Even with the aura of being an aspiring actress, Bai Yue’er didn’t feel she could outshine them.

Yet, hearing Xu Xiuwen call her the most beautiful, she didn’t feel he was lying or trying to flatter her.

Her heart was filled with pure sweetness.

Xu Xiuwen continued to gaze at her, noticing the smile tugging at the corners of her lips. He could tell how happy she was.

Suddenly, he leaned in slightly and said in a mysterious tone, “Yue’er, have you heard of the Ferris wheel curse?”

Still immersed in her sweet mood, Bai Yue’er was caught off guard by the word curse and shook her head in surprise.

Xu Xiuwen explained, “The Ferris wheel curse is said to mean that a couple riding a Ferris wheel will eventually break up.”

“What?!” Bai Yue’er instantly became nervous. “What should we do then?”

Xu Xiuwen’s eyes lingered on her soft, rosy lips as he continued, “But there’s a way to break the curse.”

“What way?”

“At the very top of the Ferris wheel, a true love’s kiss can break the curse.”

Bai Yue’er fell silent immediately.

She wasn’t stupid—she could easily tell that Xu Xiuwen had made up the so-called Ferris wheel curse.

But she didn’t refuse him.

Lowering her gaze, she softly said, “Then go ahead.”

With that, she closed her eyes.

As the Ferris wheel reached its highest point, Xu Xiuwen leaned in and kissed Bai Yue’er’s lips.

Bai Yue’er wrapped her arms around his neck in response.

Xu Xiuwen’s heart burned with passion.

In that moment, he felt an overwhelming desire to have her completely.

But he managed to restrain himself—after all, the Ferris wheel ride only lasted a little over ten minutes. Even if they weren’t concerned about being seen, there simply wasn’t enough time.

Once they stepped off the Ferris wheel, Xu Xiuwen and Bai Yue’er left the amusement park.

Xu Xiuwen hailed a cab and headed straight to the hotel, eager to return as quickly as possible.

Xu Xiuwen even tipped the taxi driver an extra 100 yuan.

The taxi driver, being a seasoned veteran, only needed one glance at Xu Xiuwen and Bai Yue’er to guess what they were up to. With the extra fare as an incentive, the driver floored the gas pedal and had them at the hotel in under thirty minutes.

As for why Xu Xiuwen was in such a hurry to return to the hotel, it was, of course, to finish what had been left incomplete on the Ferris wheel.

Once they arrived, Xu Xiuwen and Bai Yue’er headed straight for his room.

As soon as they stepped inside, Xu Xiuwen scooped Bai Yue’er into his arms and hurried toward the only bed in the room…

After an intense and passionate battle, the two headed to the bathroom to shower together, even taking the time to soak in the tub.

Bai Yue’er sat with her legs curled up, her back resting against Xu Xiuwen’s chest in the warm water.

She sighed softly and said, “Xu Xiuwen, I think I’m starting to understand why you’re so much of a playboy.”

“Oh?” Xu Xiuwen asked, intrigued. “Why’s that?”

“You’re just too good at this,” Bai Yue’er replied. “I can’t handle you on my own. I think it’d take at least two people to keep up with you.”

What man wouldn’t love to hear such praise?

Xu Xiuwen burst into laughter, pride swelling in his chest.

Feeling a bit too smug, he blurted out without thinking, “Well, next time, you can bring someone else to join us.”

The moment the words left his mouth, Xu Xiuwen regretted them.

Sure enough, Bai Yue’er’s expression darkened immediately. She let out a cold snort and shot him a sharp side-eye, as if to say, Keep dreaming!

Today was the last day of Bai Yue’er’s three-day break.

After tonight, she’d be busy again, and the two of them would likely have to be apart for a while.

Right now, they were in the sweetest stage of their relationship.

Neither Bai Yue’er nor Xu Xiuwen wanted to part ways, which made them cherish this night even more.

After soaking in the bath, they returned to the bed.

Unable to resist, Xu Xiuwen initiated another round of passion with Bai Yue’er.

And once again, Bai Yue’er didn’t refuse him.

Xu Xiuwen felt as though he’d never grow tired.

In the end, Bai Yue’er was the one who couldn’t take it anymore.

When everything finally settled down, the two lay in bed, wrapped in each other’s arms.

Xu Xiuwen stared at the ceiling, lost in thought.

Meanwhile, Bai Yue’er absentmindedly traced circles on his chest with her finger.

She loved the feeling of being with Xu Xiuwen.

Even in silence, her heart felt sweet, as though it had been dipped in honey.

But the thought of parting the next day, combined with the unresolved issue of facing Shi Xiangming, caused Bai Yue’er to furrow her brows.

Xu Xiuwen noticed her troubled expression and the faint worry in her eyes.

“Yue’er, what’s on your mind?”

“I’m thinking about Shi Xiangming… I… I don’t know how to face him,” Bai Yue’er admitted, her voice tinged with melancholy.

The mention of Shi Xiangming’s name made Xu Xiuwen fall silent.

Shi Xiangming was his roommate—and Bai Yue’er’s fiancé.

Xu Xiuwen and Shi Xiangming had always been on good terms.

He even called him “Brother Shi” out of respect.

In terms of their relationship.

Bai Yue’er could technically be considered his sister-in-law.

Yet now, Xu Xiuwen was secretly with his roommate’s fiancée, Shi Xiangming’s fiancée, without the latter knowing.

If Bai Yue’er didn’t know how to face Shi Xiangming, Xu Xiuwen wasn’t any better off.

Should he come clean and reveal their relationship? Definitely not! Shi Xiangming was aware of Xu Xiuwen’s relationships with Tang Weiwei and Cheng Lu.

If Shi Xiangming found out, not only would he know that Xu Xiuwen had won Bai Yue’er’s heart, but that they’d been sleeping together for several days.

Wouldn’t Shi Xiangming explode? And if he went to Tang Weiwei about it, Xu Xiuwen wouldn’t be too worried. But if he went to Cheng Lu and said the wrong thing… well, that could spiral out of control quickly.

So, how to handle the complicated relationships between the three of them became a problem Xu Xiuwen couldn’t avoid any longer.

Before, he had been so caught up in the pleasure of the moment that he had been deliberately avoiding the issue.

But now that Bai Yue’er had brought it up, he could no longer deceive himself or dodge the conversation.

Seeing the concern etched on Bai Yue’er’s face, Xu Xiuwen couldn’t bear it.

He gently stroked her head and reassured her, “Yue’er, don’t worry. I’ll handle this. Just give me some time.”

Bai Yue’er nodded, pressing her cheek against his chest.