Chapter 800 Extra: He Rui & Chen San 4 (Author's Closing Remarks)
"Manager He, the fact that you're willing to see me means you're no longer angry with me?"
Chen San looked at He Rui with hopeful eyes.
Upon hearing this, He Rui couldn't help but sigh, realizing it was indeed true.
It seems that some things have to be made clear.
When did I get angry with you?
Chen San asked in confusion, "You've been avoiding me for the past few months, isn't it because of the loss of 15,000 taels of silver from Ji Rongchang?"
"Don't worry, I'll find a way to make up for this loss."
He Rui looked at him irritably, "I've handled at least 300,000, if not 500,000. Why would I care about that little bit of silver?"
"Besides, you are the most valued subordinate of both the old lady and the first wife. Why would I get angry with you over such a small amount of money?"
"Then why have you been avoiding me for the past few months?"
Chen San looked at He Rui with a puzzled expression and a hint of anxiety. "Did I do something wrong? Or did I offend you without even realizing it?"
He Rui looked at Chen San with a complicated expression, and after a long while, she finally spoke: "I went back that day."
Chen San was stunned. "What?"
He Rui continued, "That day I overheard your men joking about you."
Chen San then remembered what He Rui had said, and his face immediately turned red. He was about to explain himself.
He Rui said calmly, "Chen San, it's impossible for us."
Don't waste your time on me. I'm not worth it.
Upon hearing this, the person who was feeling embarrassed about having their feelings exposed by their crush immediately became anxious.
"Why is it impossible? I like you. If you like me too, why can't we be together?"
"The old lady and the first wife are both kind-hearted people. As long as we ask them, they will definitely grant our request."
He Rui twitched her lips. "No, who told you I like you?"
"Who's with you or us? Who wants to go with you to beg the old lady and the first wife for their blessing?"
"Are you out of your mind? Or are you deaf?"
Chen San didn't refute, he just stared at He Rui and grinned foolishly, which annoyed He Rui.
What are you grinning about? Didn't you hear me yelling at you?
Chen San nodded with a silly grin: "I'm happy even if you scold me. As long as you don't ignore me, anything is fine!"
He Rui sighed and rubbed her forehead, calming herself down before gently advising, "Chen San, I'm older than you."
"You can find out about my messy past by asking around."
"I'm not a good woman. I can't be a good wife and mother either."
"I am very satisfied with my current life. I like the feeling of making money and I also enjoy the freedom and busyness of traveling around."
"The old lady's trust in me and the important responsibilities she entrusted to me are my greatest motivation."
“I will never leave the old lady or the Qiao family for anyone in my life.”
"Do you get me?"
Chen San shook his head and then nodded, which made He Rui feel a heart attack.
"you……"
He Rui was about to say something when Chen San interrupted her.
"A woman three years older than you is a lucky match. Age is not a problem. Besides, I'm taller and stronger than you, and I'm skilled in martial arts. I can protect you. You can totally treat me like an older brother!"
"As for your past, I don't care!"
"I'm still an unwanted orphan! I've even been an assassin and killed people!"
"I'll be so grateful if you don't mind my appearance!"
"As for your statement that you will serve the old lady faithfully for the rest of your life, I agree with that. Because that's what I think too!"
"Not to mention that the old lady saved my life, even if I leave the Qiao family, I'm afraid I'll have nowhere to go."
"Besides, the Qiao family has you..."
Chen San glanced at He Rui shyly and timidly, "I'm not going anywhere."
He Rui got goosebumps from Chen San's gaze.
Seriously, is this still the same person who, just by standing in front of Ji Rongchang, would scare him so much that he would wet himself, apologize profusely, and obediently agree to pay compensation to settle the matter?
"Forget it, you should just leave. I don't want to see you."
Well, to be precise, it's unbearable to look at.
The current Chen San is so different from the Chen San she remembers. She needs to calm down.
Chen San's expression changed drastically; he looked aggrieved, restrained, and hesitant to speak... but he didn't want to go against He Rui's wishes.
He kept looking back as he took a step.
He was almost at the door when he finally couldn't hold back any longer. He turned around and ran back to He Rui, looking at her pitifully and asking, "Do you not want to see me now, or do you not want to see me at all in the future?"
"You... Pfft!"
He Rui finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.
She really lost to him.
He's clearly a grown man, yet he insists on putting on airs in front of her.
He wasn't embarrassed, but she felt awkward for him.
If his gang saw him like this, I don't know how he would continue to be their "Third Brother".
Seeing He Rui smile, Chen San breathed a huge sigh of relief, but continued to wear a silly grin on his face.
"You're not angry with me anymore?"
He Rui waved her hand, "When did I get angry with you?"
"So you're willing to accept me?"
He Rui choked for a moment, then resignedly said, "Let nature take its course. Who can say what will happen in the future?"
"I'm not going to promise you anything right now."
Chen San nodded quickly: "I understand, it's just wishful thinking on my part right now. I'll try my best to make you like me too in the future."
"Then we'll..."
"Stop! Let's talk about the future later," He Rui interrupted his daydreams. "That's enough for today."
"Go back now, I'm still busy."
"Okay, I'll be going now."
"Wait," He Rui called out again, "Stop thinking about that 15,000 taels! And don't do anything foolish!"
"Otherwise, you won't have a chance with me."
Chen San laughed and said, "Okay. Whatever you say, I'll listen to you."
Chen San is gone.
He Rui continued to fiddle with the abacus beads under her hand. After a long while, she suddenly came to her senses. Had she been tricked by Chen San?
Robbery? In the East City? Just for 15,000 taels of silver?
Good heavens, with all that evidence he's gathered, he could easily extort money from criminals with just one piece of it.
Are you not afraid of becoming the next Vice Minister of Revenue or Ji Rongchang?
So, when he said he was going to the East City to rob and plunder, he was just saying it to her on purpose, right?
And she actually fell for his trick!
He Rui was both amused and exasperated, and really wanted to call the person over and give them a good scolding.
But she had to admit that it was still something to be happy about that Chen San wasn't a real fool!
***
Time passed, the court changed hands, and three-year-old Li Yiqian ascended the throne.
The old lady and the Princess Protector jointly took charge of the secret agent organization left behind by Emperor Xiaozhao.
Chen San and his men were secretly incorporated into the spy organization.
Furthermore, those people who were placed into various households by Wei Jia on his own initiative were all incorporated into the secret agent organization and given official identities.
Although they still cannot openly acknowledge their identity, they have finally had their day in the sun.
Three years later, after everything had stabilized, He Rui and Chen San finally got together.
The old lady attended in person, the first wife officiated at the wedding, and everyone from the Qiao family came to participate in their wedding.
That day, Mrs. He cried her heart out.
(End of article)
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400 days!
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1.75 million words!
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