Chapter 238: Using Green Tea to Defeat Green Tea, Falling in Love with the Warlord (17)
Li Ziyan was determined to return to the opera world. He had spent fifteen of the past twenty years there, so how could he let it go so easily? Furthermore, opera was a part of his life, and he had to see it through to the end.
For Han Zhiyao, he naturally respects Li Ziyan's choice. Just like himself, he will not give up defending his country. This is his mission and his wish. Even if they love each other, they will not ask the other to make concessions for themselves.
They will respect each other's choices and support each other's careers and decisions.
The old lady was initially a bit against Li Ziyan's "return home." After all, the two of them were already engaged, and everyone in the Marshal's Mansion knew about their living together. It was against the rules to just let the woman go back. However, since this was a matter between two young people, she felt relieved. However, she still needed to deal with Sun Qianying.
On the day Li Ziyan left the Marshal's Mansion, Sun Qianying came out to see him off. Li Ziyan was quite impressed by this young woman for not giving up and even coming to see him off like a hostess. He just had no interest in intrigue. Instead of being distracted by such matters, he should think more about Han Zhiyao.
"Grandma, I'll take Ziyan home, you guys go back."
"Well, Ziyan, come to our house more often to get familiar with us."
Li Ziyan smiled and nodded, "Thank you, old lady, for your care during this period."
"It's okay. After all, we are a family." Old Lady Han glanced at Han Zhiyao, who was standing next to Li Ziyan with a smile that could hardly be concealed. She shook her head helplessly, but the corners of her mouth softened. "Okay, you two young people know what's going on. I, an old lady, will not take care of it anymore and will go back first.
Accustomed to the old lady's indifferent attitude, Li Ziyan was a little uncomfortable with this gentleness. He lowered his head, and his ears turned red. Han Zhiyao loved his shy look and tightened her arms around Li Ziyan's waist.
The old lady glanced at Li Ziyan with deep meaning in her eyes and a complicated expression, but in the end she didn't say anything, and the smile on her lips didn't diminish.
The one who felt the most uncomfortable was probably Sun Qianying. It was her family who had originally approached the old lady, suggesting that the two children get along. While the old lady had agreed, she also said that Han Zhiyao had a cold personality and that the marriage would have to be left to fate. So even if Han Zhiyao didn't fancy Sun Qianying now, the Sun family couldn't find fault.
But she just likes Han Zhiyao. Why can Han Zhiyao choose Li Ziyan but not her?
She bit her lip, tears in her eyes. She glanced at Li Ziyan, then at Han Zhiyao, then turned and walked into the door.
Han Zhiyao didn't care whether she was crying or laughing. He wasn't as kind as they thought. Although he had some etiquette for women, he wouldn't do anything that could lead to misunderstandings. Furthermore, Miss Sun already had feelings for him, and if he really provoked her, he would be truly guilty. Besides, his beloved wife was still by his side.
"Don't you want to comfort her?" Since there was no one else around, Li Ziyan simply used his original voice. His voice was gentle, but teasing, and his eyes also had a hint of ridicule.
Han Zhiyao blinked, raised his hand, pinched the tip of Li Ziyan's nose, and shook it left and right. "Are you teasing me? If I really go after her, you'll be the one crying."
"I won't cry," Li Ziyan was less gentle and shy like a daughter, and more decisive and gentle like a man. He took Han Zhiyao's hand away and got into the car.
Perhaps it had been a while since he'd seen Li Ziyan act so carefree and tease him like this, Han Zhiyao was stunned for a moment, then smiled, his eyes softening. No matter what Li Ziyan looked like, no matter what Li Ziyan acted like, he always liked him so much.
He got into the car with a smile, went to Adjutant Liu's house to pick up Xiao Shitou, and asked Li Ziyan to change back into men's clothes. Only then did Han Zhiyao send the two of them back to the Pear Garden.
"The Japanese won't remain quiet for long. In two or three years at the latest, a world war will surely break out."
"I understand," Li Ziyan nodded, "Just take care of yourself. I'll be fine."
"Yeah," Han Zhiyao reached out and touched Li Ziyan's cheek, then glanced at Adjutant Liu. Adjutant Liu understood and got out of the car with Xiao Shitou, blocking Xiao Shitou's view. Han Zhiyao lowered his head, lifted Li Ziyan's chin with one hand, and kissed him. When their lips met, Li Ziyan felt that his senses were dominated by the other party, and he let the other party absorb him. "Wait for me to come and pick you up."
Li Ziyan and Xiao Shitou stood at the entrance of the Pear Garden, watching Han Zhiyao's car getting farther and farther away until it disappeared. Only then did Li Ziyan's brows droop and the corners of his mouth relax.
"Come on, let's go in."
"Um."
The opera house was naturally happy that "Mr. Yan" could perform on stage again, and the people were also happy that they could listen to beautiful operas again.
Only Li Ziyan and Xiao Shitou didn't seem to be laughing.
Everyone thinks they live in peace, but they don't know that there are hidden dangers behind this peace. They just live their lives, not knowing who is supporting them from those dangers.
The plays in the theater are still being performed, and the vendors on the street are still hawking their wares, but no one knows how long this kind of life can last.
The old lady was happy that Mr. Yan returned to the opera house. Although the old lady felt that it was inappropriate for Sun Qianying to stay at their house, she couldn't say anything. She thought that it was pitiful for Sun Qianying to be alone outside, so she took Sun Qianying to watch the opera.
On the stage, the martial artist left the stage and the music suddenly changed. A long and melodious voice came from backstage. Sun Qianying looked at the figure on the stage and frowned. Her original irritation from not understanding the opera became even worse. She frowned and carefully observed the facial features on the stage that were mostly obscured by oil paint. She even had tea spilled on her.
When the song ended, there was applause from the audience, and the old lady was also clapping, but Sun Qianying came back to her senses, her body seemed to be wet with sweat.
"Qianying, it's time to go. Let's go back."
"Grandma, I... I have something else to do. I want to go out for a walk, is that okay?" Sun Qianying was anxious, but she forced herself to remain calm. She clasped her hands together and smiled, "Grandma, I haven't been out for a walk in a while. I want to go out for a walk."
"Walk for a walk? That's good. It's not good to stay at home all the time. I'll leave a few people with you. It will be safer."
"Okay, thank you, grandma." Sun Qianying nodded and didn't refuse. After the old lady and the maid left, Sun Qianying looked at the few people who stayed with her and raised her chin. "You guys stay here and don't follow me. I'll be back soon."
"Yes." Several people looked at each other, nodded, and stood guard outside.
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