After saying that, Luo Qingyuan turned and left.

Zhao Ruoxi stood there, stunned. She wanted to call out to Luo Qingyuan, but her words pierced her mother's heart like knives, and she remained silent for a moment.

While she hesitated briefly, Luo Qingyuan had already walked out.

Luo Shuyang rushed home from the company, but it seemed he was still too late.

What did Mom say to you?

Luo Qingyuan shook her head, composed herself, and then asked Luo Shuyang, "Brother, do you also want me to divorce Duan Ye?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Shuyang fell silent for a moment, a rare occurrence.

Luo Qingyuan stood there for a long time before Luo Shuyang spoke: "Sister, to tell you the truth, the reason I didn't agree to you being with Duan Ye back then wasn't because Duan Ye was bad. If he were an ordinary person, there wouldn't be any major problems between you two being together."

"But your family background and his family background mean that it will be difficult for you to be on the same page."

"Back then, I was afraid of what would happen today. We are businessmen, and the world's top businessmen. Our every move is watched by the whole world. But the Duan family is different. The Duan family's every move cannot be watched by anyone."

Luo Qingyuan listened in a daze.

Seeing this, Luo Shuyang simply patted her shoulder and said, "Now that things have come to this, I won't say anything more. I just hope you will think carefully about your future with Duan Ye."

"But whatever decision you make, I'll support you."

"I'm going to find Mom. Duan Ye is still waiting for you."

After saying that, Luo Shuyang strode away.

Luo Shuyang was telling the truth. He was just laying out the deepest things with Luo Qingyuan. Even if this was over, there would be many years to come. The Luo family had so many enemies, and the Duan family probably had quite a few as well. If the news of their marriage were made public and everyone knew about it, it would be hard to guarantee that their future life would be smooth sailing.

If two people's lives become difficult, sooner or later they will not be able to continue.

Luo Qingyuan gave a bitter smile, then lowered her head and walked back. After taking only a few steps, she heard a familiar voice.

"Blue Kite".

Luo Qingyuan looked up and saw her grandmother. Her eyes lit up immediately, and she quickly ran over: "Grandma?"

The old lady smiled kindly: "I knew you were coming, so I was waiting for the little girl."

Luo Qingyuan's heart almost melted. Although her grandmother really disliked trouble and liked to cheat and slack off, she truly loved her precious granddaughter.

Luo Qingyuan, arm in arm with the old lady, said, "Grandma, you're so kind. Do you know what's troubling me?"

The old lady chuckled, "Of course! I've watched you grow up since you were a child. How could Grandma not know what you're thinking?"

The grandmother and grandson walked out hand in hand.

"Grandma, what do you think I should do?"

The old lady sighed: "Actually, no matter how carefully you plan and tread in life, there will always be regrets. The Luo family is indeed not suitable for a marriage alliance with the Duan family."

"But Qingyuan, there are always exceptions."

The old lady hesitated for a moment, then said, "In my opinion, you should wait until your uncle's matter is investigated before making a decision. As for the Duan family..."

"If they really don't want to, Grandma will talk to them."

"Grandma will make them willing."

Upon hearing this, Luo Qingyuan asked curiously, "Grandma, why are you so sure?"

The old lady smiled without saying a word. She couldn't very well tell Luo Qingyuan that someone owed her a favor when she was young and she had to go and collect it, could she?

"Qingyuan, that's all Grandma has to say. As for your mother, I think you can ignore her. Time will tell."

"If you give up on the people you love first when you encounter difficulties in your life, you will suffer a lot in the long years to come."

Luo Qingyuan: "Grandma, you have quite a story to tell. Are you hiding something from me?"

The old lady quickly waved her hand: "No, no, Grandma is just getting old and just felt like saying this."

Meeting Luo Qingyuan's probing gaze, the old lady decisively let go of Luo Qingyuan, and walked very fast with her cane, as if she were walking on air.

"You'd better go find your husband quickly, Grandma won't keep you here."

Seeing the old lady's brisk and agile movements, Luo Qingyuan finally realized something was amiss.

——

She recalled the old lady's behavior when she met the Duan family several times, and also remembered the question Duan Ye asked her at the dinner party: "Don't you think my grandfather seems a little strange?"

Luo Qingyuan seemed thoughtful; she realized that it wasn't just Grandpa Duan who felt something was amiss…

Suddenly, the old lady's words flashed through Luo Qingyuan's mind again...

First love, military service?

Could it be...

This is serious.

Without further delay, Luo Qingyuan quickly walked briskly towards her building.

When she arrived, Xiaofang was leading a group of people out of the room carrying trays of food, and each of them... their faces were extremely red.

Luo Qingyuan was immediately confused. What was going on?

Xiao Fang saw Luo Qingyuan and quickly lowered her head, calling out, "Miss, the young master is inside..."

After saying that, he quickly ran away with the people behind him.

Luo Qingyuan wanted to ask, but didn't have a chance. So she quickly went into the room, pushed open the door and walked over. A wave of warmth hit her, making her feel much warmer.

As she took off her coat, she walked inside, across the living room, and into the dining room, where she saw Duan Ye wearing only a sleeveless vest, bending over to set the table.

Luo Qingyuan instantly understood why those girls were blushing so much…

Wearing a tank top is nothing special, but when he raised his arms and bent over, Duan Ye's abs were on full display. I bet Xiao Fang and the others saw it.

This alone could seduce her, let alone those girls…

Duan Ye: "You've arrived. They brought over a lot of food. You've come at the perfect time."

Luo Qingyuan calmly walked over: "Where's your coat?"

Duan Ye: "I don't know where they put it for me."

Luo Qingyuan smiled and asked, "Did they take off your coat?"

Duan Ye hadn't realized the seriousness of the situation and was still fiddling with the dishes on the table with his head down.

"Yes, it was too hot when I came in, so I just took it off."

Duan Ye waited for a long time but Luo Qingyuan didn't speak. Only then did he belatedly look up and see his wife's somewhat angry face.

Duan Ye was immediately struck by a thought: Huh?!

Luo Qingyuan breathed a sigh of relief: "You're not allowed to wear that coat anymore, and they're not allowed to take your clothes off anymore."

Duan Ye: "Huh? That coat was only bought a few days ago, and it's not about taking off clothes, it's about taking off the coat..."

Luo Qingyuan glared at him: "That won't do either!"

"Didn't you see how those girls blushed? You didn't mean it, but you flirted with them for no reason."

Duan Ye looked down at himself. Where had he flirted with her? Wait… why was he getting so jealous?