Chapter 543 - 526: The Good Cabbage Was Spoiled by the Pig
The two cared for each other because of a kind misunderstanding. It was this misunderstanding that perpetuated their subtle love.
In the evening, after leaving the Night Color Bar, the city’s nightlife was quite delightful. The streets were bustling with people, and the night market of Jianghuai City was indeed a characteristic feature. The thronging crowds added a vibrant pulse to the area. On summer nights, one could always find uncles and aunties busy with their barbecue stalls, adding a touch of color to the cityscape.
While driving, they took in the lively night market. City management could control things during the day but had a harder time at night. As a result, the night market became especially vibrant once darkness fell, with small vendors clustering at the roadside, peddling fruit, clothes, toys, barbecue...
After driving back to Jiangnan No.1 Villa from the Night Color Bar, Li Ruo and her aunt strolled around the artificial lake at the back. The two chatted to ease their minds, maybe because of the Old Madam’s overly assertive actions last time, this time she truly seemed to have changed. Perhaps it was after realizing Ye Chen’s extraordinary background, or maybe it was the decent aura she saw in the Old Patriarch that led her to form new ideas about Li Ruo.
However, what surprised Ye Chen was that the Old Madam and the Clan Leader proposed leaving Jianghuai City the next day.
"Clan Leader, are you really leaving?" Ye Chen asked in astonishment.
"Yes, I’ve seen what I wanted to see. There’s nothing left in this world for me to cling to!" the Clan Leader said with a faint smile. "So, I should return to stand my final watch. Ye Chen, I’ll be waiting for you in Leisure City!"
"Thank you, Clan Leader!" Ye Chen bowed deeply to him. The Clan Leader had lived a solitary life without dependents, and in his old age, he had no descendants. For the Luo
Sijue family, he had silently dedicated his entire life. Perhaps he was the greatest Clan Leader in the history of the Luo Sijue family.
Both the Old Madam and the Clan Leader left. Before she departed, the Old Madam entrusted Li Ruo to Ye Chen with a warning, "You better take good care of Xiao Ruo; if something happens to her, I won’t let you off easily."
After seeing off the two, Li Ruo breathed a sigh of relief. She clung tightly to Ye Chen and said, "Ye Chen, my aunt has finally agreed to our being together. That’s wonderful, so wonderful!"
"Mmm!" Ye Chen nodded, understanding Li Ruo’s excited frenzy. After all, every girl hopes that her marriage will be blessed by her relatives. Xiao Ruo, who had lost both her parents and whose only brother’s whereabouts were unknown, only had her aunt to rely on. Hence, her expectations of her aunt were high.