Although it made him uncomfortable that Zhao Nan was engaged to a woman like Qin Hongxing, he had long known that Zhao Nan would not marry that kind of woman.
But Ning Yuan was clearly different; Chen Chen said she was sought after in Zhaonan…
He didn't care what others said about his older sister, nor did he care about any relationship or secrets between him and Zhao Nan.
If Zhaonan can make the eldest sister laugh, then Zhaonan should belong to the eldest sister, and will always be their family...
A stubborn light flashed in Ye Yuan's eyes behind his glasses.
...
As soon as it got dark, Rong Zhaonan drove straight back to Chen Chen's house.
As soon as I entered, I saw Aunt Qian and the nanny carrying water to irrigate the fields.
"Zhaonan, why did you come back alone? Didn't you go to Junzi's dinner party with Xiaoning? That meal took way too long!"
Aunt Qian watched Rong Zhaonan get out of the car, stood up, wiped her forehead with her sleeve, and greeted him with a smile.
Rong Zhaonan was taken aback and immediately looked up at the second floor: "What, Ning Yuan hasn't returned yet?"
Aunt Qian was also taken aback: "Oh, no, you've been following her the whole time, and Aheng hasn't replied either."
Rong Zhaonan relaxed a little: "Aheng and the others can just follow her."
He trusted the abilities of his brothers; otherwise, he wouldn't have been at ease if Ning Yuan hadn't returned alone.
Aunt Qian put down the water ladle, picked a crisp cucumber, and came over with the winnowing basket containing the chopped greens.
"Xiao Ning probably went out to play with A Heng and the others. You've been busy these past few days, and they've been visiting quite a few places. You haven't eaten yet, have you? Auntie will make you some tomato noodles and some cucumber salad."
Rong Zhaonan coughed lightly, a little embarrassed: "Aunt Qian, don't go to so much trouble. I'll just eat cucumber and steamed buns with sauce."
Uncle Chen and Aunt Qian are from Dongshan, and they always keep steamed buns made with old dough at home.
"What are you saying? Sit in the yard for a bit. Auntie will call you in a bit. Our own children are inside. Why would we ask you to eat this? It's not like you're my old man who can just stuff anything into his mouth."
Aunt Qian playfully slapped him.
He hurriedly went inside to put on his arm sleeves and get to work.
Rong Zhaonan remained silent. Was it because he had been married for so long that his old man, a general, had become worthless?
Rong Zhaonan sat in the courtyard, fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan while gazing at the stars.
The nanny smiled at him and continued watering the rest of the plants.
In the yard, loofah vines and grapevines climbed all over the trellis, and fireflies flew slowly.
Today, the Milky Way stretched across the sky, and the stars twinkled brightly.
Just like the one he and Ning Yuan saw in the small shed in the countryside, and as bright as her big eyes.
He lowered his eyes and took out a small, slightly old but exquisitely decorated box made of gold velvet from his bag.
Rong Zhaonan opened it, looked at the shiny things inside, and sighed softly.
I don't know if she's still angry. Old Xu said that if his wife is angry, the husband should give her a gift to apologize.
He didn't know what to give her, so he decided to give his mother something; she really liked that Patek Philippe she bought last time.
Just thinking...
Suddenly, a middle-aged man's voice came from the courtyard gate: "Sister Qian, Sister Qian, are you there? It's me, Xiao Qiu."
The nanny quickly went over to open the door: "Secretary Qiu, is there something you need at this hour?"
Rong Zhaonan recognized the voice. He raised his clear, narrow eyes and stood up as well: "Secretary Qiu?"
Secretary Qiu greeted the nanny and then saw Rong Zhaonan's tall figure. She coughed lightly and said, "Zhaonan, it's like this, the old leader has some things he wants to ask you. Why don't you come with me?"
Upon hearing this, Rong Zhaonan's eyes turned cold, and he gave a mocking smile: "What do you mean? Did Ye Yuan complain?"
Secretary Qiu quickly shook his head: "No, everyone else in the compound knows, and it got to the old leader's ears."
Rong Zhaonan said expressionlessly, "He already knows everything, so what's the point of asking? I'm not going!"
After saying that, he turned and walked into the house.
Secretary Qiu felt a headache coming on as she watched his indifferent back: "Zhao Nan! Wait a minute!"
Aunt Qian was carrying out a bowl of tomato and gravy noodles when she looked at Secretary Qiu in surprise: "What's going on? Does Lao Rong want to see Zhao Nan?"
Secretary Qiu nodded and smiled wryly: "Yes, Dongdong broke his leg and was disfigured today at the welcome banquet Xiaojun hosted for Ning Yuan and Zhao Nan."
Aunt Qian frowned instantly. She hadn't left the yard all day, busy drying radishes and preserved vegetables on the rooftop. She had no idea such a thing would happen!
She glanced at Rong Zhaonan's cold face, stepped forward and put down the bowl of noodles, then said cheerfully, "No matter what's wrong with Lao Rong, the child hasn't had dinner yet. After we finish eating, I'll go with Xiao Nan."
Secretary Qiu breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, Sister Qian had helped.
“Aunt Qian…” Rong Zhaonan frowned.
Aunt Qian brought out a plate of smashed cucumbers and placed it on the table in the main room. She said earnestly, "My old man and your father were both soldiers under Grandpa Ye. The old man has a very high status in the hearts of the uncles and elders in the courtyard."
Secretary Qiu said helplessly, "The aunties and sisters-in-law in the compound have all made plans to visit Ye Dong. Do you think this is because of Dongdong and Ye Yuan's feelings?"
Although Mr. Ye has retired, he remains highly respected and holds a prominent position in everyone's hearts.
Rong Zhaonan's face turned cold: "Dongdong is too willful. No one pushed her. She just ran too fast and fell. She should be treated at the hospital as usual. Is it necessary to make such a fuss? Since Ye Yuan didn't complain, who is the old man planning to vent his anger on?"
Rong Zhaonan ate his noodles without saying a word or showing any expression.
Aunt Qian said helplessly, "You don't want to see your dad, but Grandpa Ye protected you several times back then. Dongdong had an accident at your welcome banquet. You have to explain to your dad yourself, otherwise he won't know how to explain it if Grandpa Ye or Uncle Ye asks."
Secretary Qiu glanced around instinctively: "Where's Ning Yuan? Isn't she here?"
The old leader didn't formally acknowledge Ning Yuan, so he could only call her "classmate Ning Yuan".
It would be best if Ning Yuan could accompany Zhao Nan to the destination this time and explain things clearly together...
"Bang!" The chopsticks suddenly fell to the ground, startling Secretary Qiu.
Rong Zhaonan stood up with a gloomy expression, looking coldly at Secretary Qiu: "What does this have to do with her? My wife has nothing to do with this mess. If you want to cause trouble, come at me!"
After saying that, he glanced at Aunt Qian and said, "I'm sorry, Aunt Qian."
Rong Zhaonan turned and strode out.
Secretary Qiu could only hurry after them, shouting, "Wait, Zhao Nan!"
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