Zhao Zhaodi and her group would never overturn a case that is impossible.
The reason they gathered together at this critical juncture...
The most important thing is to empty the place.
So it's obvious...
As soon as she turned around, she keenly sensed several strange gazes, like spider webs stuck to her back, coming from the base of the wall in the alley across the street and the window sill of the door diagonally opposite.
A cold smile curved Ye Nian'an's lips, and the warmth in her eyes vanished instantly, leaving only a calm, still pool.
Even Jiang Tiancai, the captain of the public security team, didn't notice.
But who exactly is Ye Nian'an?
Over the years, the spiritual spring water has nourished her bones and muscles, and she often uses acupuncture to regulate her body. Her five senses have long surpassed those of ordinary people.
Even the sound of a mouse running past in the corner could be heard clearly.
Naturally, one could sense that someone was secretly observing from outside the courtyard today.
It's probably someone sent by Zhao Zhaodi, trying to find something wrong with her.
Ye Nian'an slowly turned around, her gaze seemingly casually sweeping over the blue bricks and gray tiles opposite her, before landing on the inconspicuous pile of firewood at the base of the wall.
Behind the firewood, a shadow with its hat brim pulled low was secretly glancing this way.
She chuckled softly, turned and went back into the courtyard, locking the gate with a click.
Okay...
Want to play with her?
So……
Don't blame her for being impolite then!
Ye Nian'an stayed at home for the time being, remaining inactive.
The prying eyes outside the courtyard gate hadn't yet dissipated, but she couldn't be bothered to pay them any attention.
I just slowly rocked in my rattan chair, listening to the three little ones arguing in their childish voices about whose glass bead was brighter.
"Knock knock".
Then another knock on the door broke the silence of the courtyard.
Just as Ye Nian'an stood up, she heard Xu Yao's cheerful voice: "Sister-in-law! It's me! Xu Yao!"
"They're here."
Ye Nian'an opened the door and saw Xu Yao wearing a military green jacket, with the top button fastened meticulously, but carrying two large, bulging bags in his arms.
The plastic bag was stretched so wide it was translucent, and you could vaguely see the colorful packaging inside.
"Sister-in-law, I brought some small gifts for the kids~"
Xu Yao proudly showed off the two large bags of things in his hands.
Ye Nian'an smiled slightly: "It's enough that you've come. Why bring anything? It's too expensive."
"That won't do~ I've already reserved the position of godfather to ten little ones. If I don't perform well now, when will I ever get the chance?"
As Xu Yao spoke, he walked into the yard and called out to the three little ones who were playing there, "Big Brother, Er Er, San San, Xu Yao Su Su is here!"
"Xu Yaosu!"
Upon seeing Xu Yao approach, the three little ones' eyes lit up immediately, and they dropped what they were holding and ran towards him.
"Soo-Soo hug!"
"Sweet kiss!"
"Soo-soo!"
(* ￣3)(ε￣ *)
Xu Yao's heart melted instantly. He quickly put the bag on the stone table, squatted down, and hugged the three little ones into his arms. His stubble prickled the little ones, making them giggle.
"Oh my darlings, you've grown even stronger in just a few days!"
He kissed the babies' foreheads one after another, leaving their three little faces covered in drool before finally letting go.
Da Da rubbed her itchy neck and first spotted the bag on the stone table: "Su Su, what's in here? Is it the fruit hard candy we talked about last time?"
Xu Yao deliberately moved the bag behind him, raising an eyebrow to tease them: "There's a reward if you guess correctly. What do you think is inside?"
"It's a cookie!" Er'er shouted, raising her chubby little hand to answer.
“It’s a comic book!” San San shouted, tugging at his trouser leg.
Ye Nian'an walked over and straightened the three little ones' disheveled collars.
"Alright, stop bothering Susu. Big brother, two two, three three, move the things to the inner room first. Remember to wash your hands first. Xu Yao and Susu will wait here."
"Um!"
They ran to the well, stood on small stools, turned on the tap, and the icy water splashed onto their chubby, red hands. They lathered their hands with soap and rubbed them until they were covered in white foam.
After washing their hands, the three little ones gathered around the stone table and chattered for a while. The eldest carried one corner of the bag, the second eldest supported the middle with their little bellies, and the third eldest stood on tiptoe and pulled on the other side.
The three little bodies swayed back and forth, like three little ants trying to carry a pumpkin, and managed to move the heavy bag into the inner room.
Xu Yao originally wanted to help, worried that the three little ones were too small to carry it, but the three little ones were stronger than he had imagined and even divided the work.
Xu Yao was speechless, scratching the back of his head in amazement.
"Sister-in-law, you and Yan-ge's three kids are amazing! I saw someone else's five-year-old who still needed to be fed by an adult, but these three can carry things by themselves and even know how to divide the work!"
Ye Nian'an smiled and handed him a cup of hot tea: "You're just a kid, you'll get better with practice."
Though she spoke modestly, the smile in her eyes was unmistakable—who wouldn't admire their own child's intelligence and competence?
"Sister-in-law, don't be modest."
Xu Yao held a cup of hot tea to warm his hands, watching the three little ones inside the room cheering and grabbing at the bag. He suddenly sighed.
"To be honest, I used to think that getting married was a hassle, but now that I see the kids like this, I'm actually a little envious of Yan-ge."
Ye Nian'an raised an eyebrow at him: "What? Are you thinking about settling down? Should I ask someone to keep an eye out for you?"
No, no, no!
Xu Yao quickly waved his hand, "I was just saying it casually. I'm used to being wild, how can I be tied down by a family?"
"I am a wanderer, destined to drift through life, without a fixed abode. If I were to actually be with someone, wouldn't that be harming them?"
He took a sip of hot tea and said with a sigh, "Being a godfather is so comfortable. You can dote on your baby without being bothered by diapers and formula. How great is that!"
"Come on, look at your brother Yan and Song Yan, they've both found good matches. Don't you even think about it? Aren't you tempted?"
Ye Nian'an looked at Xu Yao with a faint smile on her lips.
I was just saying I envied Brother Yan.
Xu Yao scratched the back of his head, chuckled twice, and his cheeks flushed slightly: "It would be a lie to say I don't want to, but life is just too comfortable right now, so I only think about it~"
He was used to living a carefree life on his own and really didn't want to be bound by marriage or controlled by someone else.
Once you have a wife and kids, how can you still enjoy yourself like you do now?
"Alright."
Ye Nian'an stopped there and said no more.
Xu Yao's thoughts indicate that he hasn't met someone he truly loves and wants to spend his life with.
Since that's the case, there's no point in saying more.
I just hope this guy can understand what's most important to him, make choices that he won't regret in his life, and not leave behind too many regrets like I did in my past life.
"By the way, Xu Yao, when you came in just now, did you feel anyone peeking at us?"
Ye Nian'an changed the subject abruptly, her eyes instantly sharpening.
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