Fearing that his family would continue to ask him difficult questions, Yunhe spoke up to defuse the situation.

"Well, it's about time we went."

"You're leaving already? Why don't you stay for a meal?"

Grandma Yun wanted to invite Ye Chen to stay for a casual meal, mainly because she had a very good impression of this young man.

"Grandma, Ye Chen isn't eating here. He has to rush back to reunite with his family."

Yunhe answered directly for Ye Chen.

After saying that, she pulled Ye Chen outside.

Goodbye Grandpa and Grandma, goodbye Uncle and Aunt.

As Ye Chen was being pulled along by Yun He, he didn't forget to turn back and wave goodbye to the Yun family with a smile.

Once outside, Yunhe finally let go of Ye Chen's hand.

"Why are you in such a hurry? I'm not in a rush to go back."

Ye Chen looked at Yun He, who was slightly out of breath, with a smile in his eyes.

“If you don’t leave now, I’m afraid you won’t be able to handle it later. That’s just how my mom is. When she meets a guy she likes, she’ll ask him a lot of questions.”

"Actually, you could have ignored her just now and simply skipped over her without answering. I was just afraid of putting you in a difficult position."

"It's okay. I think your family atmosphere is very nice, and the aunt has a great personality. I feel quite comfortable."

Ye Chen said very seriously.

He hadn't experienced such a harmonious family atmosphere in a long time, except for the time he spent at the Rong family.

In the past, he always stayed alone in the house he bought, and there was not much difference between holidays and ordinary days.

"Next time you have the chance, I'll take you to Beicheng again so you can explore our delicious food and beautiful scenery."

"Um."

The designated driver that Ye Chen had called arrived just in time.

"Then I'll head back now. See you in Chengdu."

"Okay, see you in Chengdu."

Seeing Ye Chen about to walk to the back seat, Yun's father and mother hurriedly came out from inside.

"Xiao Chen, we don't have anything fancy at home. These are all local specialties from Beicheng. Take them back for your family to try."

Yunmu smiled and pointed to the local specialty in Yunfu's hand.

The items were a bit heavy, so Yun's father helped carry them out.

"Thank you, uncle and aunt."

Ye Chen smiled and accepted the bags full of local specialties from Yun's father with both hands.

"Then I'll be going now, Uncle and Aunt."

Ye Chen opened the car door and got in.

"Have a safe journey. Come visit us often when you have time. Auntie will cook you delicious meals."

"Uh-huh."

The three of them stood outside watching Ye Chen's car drive away before going inside together.

"Xiao Chen is gone?"

"Okay, I'm leaving."

Yunmu replied to Grandma Yun and then sat down on the sofa.

"I wonder if this young man has any chance of becoming my granddaughter's husband?"

Grandma Yun didn't mention Yun He directly, but simply sighed.

"It all depends on whether someone cares or not; there's no use in us being anxious."

Mica ate grapes and chimed in.

"Here we go again." Yunhe sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation.

She herself wasn't sure if she could eventually win Ye Chen's heart.

It's been several months, and she feels that their relationship hasn't progressed much.

If there's any change, it's that we've had a few more meals and seen each other a few more times during this period.

But this doesn't prove anything; at most, they were just dining buddies, and that's a thing of the past.

Yunhe ignored the Yun family's charade and went straight back to her room to pack her things.

Because Yunmu helped her tidy up when she came back yesterday, the room is now fully furnished and very clean.

Then she went back to bed to sleep.

Nothing is more important than sleep, no matter how vast the world may be.

On the way back to Chengdu, Ye Chen opened several messages on his phone in the car.

This was sent by the owner of Guixiangju and an old friend.

His old friend had sent him a message when he left for Beicheng, but Ye Chen didn't have time to reply.

[I was wondering why you suddenly came to my shop today; it's rare for me to invite you over for a meal.]

[Could it be that they came for that little girl?]

[You like that girl? But does she like you?]

Is Dr. Ye, who never talks about romance, about to fall in love?

[However, it's obvious that the guy across from you is also interested in that girl; you have competition now.]

A dozen minutes later, he sent a few more messages.

[That's good, paying the bill yourself leaves a good impression on the girl.]

[Seriously, if you and that girl really get together, how about you pay for everything whenever you eat at my place?]

[How about it? Isn't this reward to celebrate finding happiness tempting?]

[Good luck! Looking forward to winning your heart soon!]

A barrage of gossipy questions made Ye Chen want to ignore him.

I simply replied with one sentence.

[Remember, it's free.]

Ye Chen smiled as he sent the message.

There was nothing to celebrate, but he felt joyful, like a general who had won a battle.

6:23 PM.

Ye Chen returned to the old house before dinner.

Where did you go all day?

Duanmu Jun watched Ye Chen walk in from outside and noticed the several bags he was carrying.

What are these?

"A local specialty from Beicheng, given to me by a friend."

"Beicheng? Isn't that Xiaowan's hometown?"

"Um."

"Then hurry up and take it over for them to try. Being able to taste the flavors of their hometown in Chengdu can help ease their homesickness."

Ye Chen took out the local specialties of Beicheng one by one and placed them on the coffee table in the living room.

Su Yinwan found it increasingly familiar.

"Isn't this the pork jerky from home? Oh, and there's also taro pastry and jujube cake."

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