"From now on, you'll be in charge of the Meng family. Don't act rashly in anything you do; think things through carefully," Ye Xingchen said. "You need to understand that the future of the Meng family depends on you shouldering this responsibility."
"I know Brother Ye. Hey, the world of martial arts is different now than it used to be. Before, it was all about fighting and killing, but now it's full of human relationships and social niceties."
Meng Hu chuckled and said, "So we need to change our way of handling things, otherwise we'll really fall behind the times."
"It's good that you think that way. I have something I need your help with here," Ye Xingchen said.
"I know, Brother Ye, you don't need to say more. From now on, the Meng family will protect the Yi sisters. Anyone who dares to disrespect them, I'll chop them down with a knife," Meng Hu patted his chest and guaranteed.
"Your words really put my mind at ease." Ye Xingchen gave a wry smile. This guy may seem rough and tough on the surface, but he is indeed very sensitive inside.
He knows how to do things without needing to say anything.
Knowing early on that Ye Xingchen was leaving Yun City, Yi Qingmeng prepared a table full of dishes.
When Ye Xingchen arrived, she was wearing an apron and serving dishes.
"Please have a seat, the food will be ready soon," Yi Qingmeng said, putting down the plate in her hand.
"Okay." Ye Xingchen nodded.
Soon the last two dishes were ready, and Yi Qingmeng opened a bottle of wine and sat down opposite Ye Xingchen.
It's noon now, and Zhenzhen hasn't come back from kindergarten, so it's just her and Ye Xingchen.
Yi Qingmeng poured Ye Xingchen a glass of wine and pushed it in front of him. She looked up at him and asked, "Are you leaving?"
"Yes, we were originally going to go directly to Xuan City, but we didn't find out some things beforehand, and we ended up being delayed here for more than a month." Ye Xingchen nodded.
"Will you come back after you've resolved your issues?" Yi Qingmeng asked.
“If you don’t mind, you can go to Yanjing.” Ye Xingchen understood what she meant: “You can stay there. In Yanjing, no one will dare to bully you.”
"I'm not going." Yi Qingmeng glanced at him: "A high-quality human being like you has plenty of excellent women around you."
"What do I have to compare with others? Intelligence? Talent? Family background? It seems that apart from a decent-looking face, I have nothing."
“It’s not like that…” Ye Xingchen was both amused and exasperated. He couldn’t help but notice the deep resentment in Yi Qingmeng’s tone.
“You don’t need to explain too much, I understand.” Yi Qingmeng sighed, and she reached out and held Ye Xingchen’s hand: “Before I met you, I decided that I would never get married in this life.”
"And after you met me? Did you change your mind?" Ye Xingchen teased.
"After meeting you, my resolve has only strengthened." Yi Qingmeng's answer left Ye Xingchen speechless: "Because the person I want to marry will never marry me."
"How can you be so sure I won't marry her?" Ye Xingchen asked.
"Even if you marry me, I won't marry you." Yi Qingmeng rolled her eyes at Ye Xingchen: "I know my limits. I know who you are, and I also know that in Yanjing, there is no shortage of prestigious families."
"A place like Yanjing is full of powerful and influential families. Even if you get married, it will most likely be an arranged marriage. What right do I have to compete?"
“I’m not the kind of powerful and wealthy person you imagine.” Ye Xingchen shook his head: “I have my own path to follow, and in the end, I most likely won’t take the route of arranged marriage.”
"But you wouldn't change your goals and life for a woman, would you?" Yi Qingmeng retorted.
"This... seems to be true." Ye Xingchen was slightly taken aback, then nodded.
"So in the end it's all the same. Actually, Ye Xingchen, I'm not saying all this to ask you for anything." Yi Qingmeng smiled.
"I'm not afraid of anything you ask of me," Ye Xingchen said with a smile. "You really don't need to be so careful around me."
“I wasn’t being cautious; I was just happy to have met someone like you. If it weren’t for you, I might be in the abyss now, never to escape for the rest of my life,” Yi Qingmeng said.
"A beautiful and rich woman who has no one to protect her is actually the most tragic. She is surrounded by wolves and tigers, and even her relatives are eyeing everything she has."
"So I'm so glad I met you on my way back to Yun City." Yi Qingmeng looked up at Ye Xingchen. "I'm also very grateful to you for helping me get back to a normal life."
"I might also cause you some trouble," Ye Xingchen said seriously.
“I’m not afraid, because I believe you can handle these problems, and you won’t let the women around you suffer, right?” Yi Qingmeng said with a smile.
"That's true." Ye Xingchen smiled slightly and nodded, "The most basic principle for a man is to protect the woman beside him."
“So, I ask for nothing more. Come back anytime you have time. I will stay by your side for the rest of my life,” Yi Qingmeng said.
"I'm sorry to trouble you like this." Ye Xingchen smiled wryly, "How could I let my woman suffer like this?"
"I'm not wronged at all, really. I'm happy that I've found a man who's willing to stay with me for life," Yi Qingmeng smiled.
She raised her glass to Ye Xingchen and said, "Have a drink with me, as a way of celebrating."
Ye Xingchen's expression was complicated. He raised his glass, clinked it with Yi Qingmeng's, and the two drank it down in one gulp.
She couldn't hold her liquor; after just one glass, two rosy blushes quickly rose to her cheeks.
She stood up, barefoot, and slowly walked to Ye Xingchen. Then she straddled his lap, opened her arms, and hugged Ye Xingchen tightly.
Under the influence of alcohol, she appeared even more radiant and beautiful.
Ye Xingchen reached out and pulled her into his arms. She cupped Ye Xingchen's face, looked at him intently, and then kissed him...
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It wasn't until the afternoon, when Yi Qingmeng fell into a deep sleep, that Ye Xingchen got dressed and got up.
Her body was covered in fine finger marks, and the grape-like marks on her neck indicated just how intense the battle had been.
Ye Xingchen gave a wry smile. This woman was too crazy. Perhaps this was her parting gift.
Upon exiting the door, Zhou Kunsheng's subordinates were already waiting. He didn't dare to disturb Ye Xingchen until Ye Xingchen came out, at which point he respectfully said, "Mr. Ye, Mr. Zhou invites you in."
"Okay, thank you for waiting." Ye Xingchen nodded, got into the car, and drove to Zhou Kunsheng's place.
Zhou Kunsheng had already prepared a banquet to send Ye Xingchen off, but there was another person present at the banquet, namely Zhou Minggan.
Ye Xingchen was not surprised by this, because the two were like brothers, and Zhou Kunsheng was a sentimental person.
He, his younger brother, and their mother grew up relying on each other. Even if Zhou Minggan made a mistake in a moment of confusion, it wouldn't have warranted Zhou Kunsheng sending him to his death.
"Mr. Ye has arrived, please take a seat." Zhou Kunsheng warmly invited Ye Xingchen over.
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