Chapter 13 Nighttime Travel
After dinner, it was already dark, so Lu Yi bid farewell to the Ye couple, as it wouldn't be appropriate to stay any longer.
"Uncle and Aunt, I'll be going now. Thank you for your hospitality, it was really delicious."
The Ye couple grew increasingly fond of Lu Yi, and their smiles widened even more upon hearing this.
"Not at all, we should be the ones thanking you properly. You saved our Ranran, one meal is not enough! If you like, come often, and Auntie will prepare your portion every day!"
Lu Yi modestly replied, "Not at all, this is just a small thing I can do. I'll come to visit often in the future, so please don't think I'm bothering you, Auntie!"
Bai Yue was even happier: "Then it's a deal, you have to come often! Auntie will be angry if you don't come!"
Listening to their back-and-forth flattery, Ye Ran rolled her eyes. She finally understood that her mother had been completely captivated by Lu Yi.
He was initially filled with gratitude towards Lu Yi, believing him to be a good person and determined to repay him if given the chance. However, Lu Yi didn't seem to be the virtuous and kind person he had imagined; on the contrary…
To be honest, he gave her a strange feeling. During the meal, he would occasionally glance at her with his starry eyes, and his gaze was meaningful, making her feel uneasy!
Once bitten, twice shy. After what happened with Xu Qingyan, Ye Ran no longer wanted to, and dared not, get close to men easily.
Especially when she sees a man like Lu Yi who is clearly not simple, she just wants to keep her distance. She can repay the life-saving favor later.
So she quickly urged, "Okay, Mom, it's so dark now, and the educated youth settlement is quite far from here. If we delay any longer, Lu's friends will worry about him, and it's not safe for him to walk."
Bai Yue then stopped talking, "Right, right, look at my memory! Ranran, go get a flashlight and take Xiao Lu there!"
Ye Ran raised her eyebrows in surprise. "Me? Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"
Ye Jun also felt it was a bit inappropriate. "Yes, it's not really suitable. I'll go instead!" he said, and then prepared to get a flashlight.
Bai Yue glared at Ye Jun and secretly pinched him: "Weren't you supposed to help me move the cabinet? You should go do your work first!"
Ye Jun glanced at Bai Yue with a puzzled look, and was about to say that he hadn't said he wanted to move the cabinets, but Bai Yue's menacing gaze forced him to stop.
He habitually said, "Yes, then I'll go move the cabinets first. Ranran, see Lu Zhiqing off properly! Be careful on the road."
Ye Ran glanced at them suspiciously, then turned to get a flashlight.
Lu Yi, who hadn't said a word the whole time, finally spoke up: "Auntie, isn't this a bit inappropriate? I'd better go back by myself! It's not that dark yet, I should be fine if I walk carefully."
Bai Yue gave him a disapproving look. "What are you saying! Why are you being so polite with your aunt? It's so dark, you might step into some ditch."
Ranran went to get the flashlight. It'll be safer for you to have it on. Besides, Ranran grew up here and knows the area very well. She'll lead the way, and we'll be back at the educated youth settlement soon."
Lu Yi had no choice but to reluctantly accept: "Then I'll trouble you, Auntie, and Ranran." As he spoke, a barely perceptible smile unconsciously crept onto his lips…
As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Ran stepped out and said to Lu Yi, "Let's go!"
Lu Yi smiled gently at Bai Yue and said softly, "Auntie, I'll be going now. I'll come visit again next time."
Bai Yue smiled and nodded: "Okay, Auntie will wait. Let's go quickly. Be careful on the road. Ranran, make sure you get Xiao Lu to the educated youth settlement safely!"
Ye Ran nodded helplessly, "I understand."
After saying that, she led Lu Yi on the road. Ye Ran did not say a word along the way and ignored the interested glances that Lu Yi occasionally cast at her.
Finally, Lu Yi spoke first, leisurely: "Comrade Ye..."
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