Chapter 979

“Good.” Hun Junlan agreed.

Zhu Yanyi stayed with Hun Junlan for about an hour, chatting comfortably. Finally, she left, telling her to rest early.

When Zhu Yanyi returned home, she saw Yan Aohan in the study, writing something. She didn’t plan to disturb him and turned to leave. Yan Aohan spoke up first.

“Ani, Haifeng just called.”

“Little Zhang?” Zhu Yanyi paused, slightly surprised. “My parents are on the train today. Why is she calling now?”

“There’s a small issue with the Zhu family in Sicheng Town. It’s not a big deal, but the Zhu family from Zhushi City sent people to your house. Li Zhi turned them away, saying your parents weren’t home. But the people from Zhushi City didn’t leave. They are waiting for your parents to return.” Yan Aohan spoke openly. “Zhang Haifeng knows the Zhushi Zhu family has designs on you, so he called me to let me know.”

Zhu Yanyi narrowed her eyes slightly. “Why is the Zhushi Zhu family so persistent in finding me? Is it really because of Zhuge Liang’s last words? I feel like things aren’t that simple.”

Yan Aohan nodded slightly. “I’ve already asked Zhang Haifeng to investigate. We’ll find out soon. Your uncle Shun Yao and aunt are already home. The train ride takes at least three days and nights. If we can find out their purpose in these three days, that would be best. Even if we can’t, I will have Haifeng send people to protect them.”

Zhu Yanyi nodded, then sighed. “They say it’s an autumn of trouble, but I feel like it’s a winter of trouble. One thing after another, it’s overwhelming.”

Yan Aohan walked over and pulled Zhu Yanyi into his arms. “Don’t worry. No matter what happens, I am here. I won’t let you be in danger.”

Zhu Yanyi nodded, resting her head on her chest. Then she remembered something. “By the way, Junlan asked what our relationship is. I said…” Zhu Yanyi’s face felt a bit hot. “I said you are my childhood fiancé.”

Yan Aohan’s body stiffened for a moment, then joy rose from the bottom of his heart. He laughed loudly. “Ani is right. I am your childhood fiancé. We agreed on this when you were five years old.”

Zhu Yanyi pulled back from her embrace and glared at her. “Look at you, so proud. I just didn’t want her to be too curious.” Then she thought of something and asked, “How did you know I had the Purple Gold Marriage Rope since I was five?”

“Guess.” Yan Aohan’s eyes flashed, looking mysterious.

“Why guess? I don’t care how you know. Just one thing: don’t use this excuse casually. If this gets out and my dad finds out, she might really break my legs.” Zhu Yanyi looked helpless. She had just sent her parents away, and now she had tied herself to a marriage.

“Yes, yes. But I am here. I won’t let your father make things difficult for you.” Yan Aohan nodded patiently. Since Zhu Yanyi had said those words, it wasn’t just for convenience or kindness. Their hearts had long been connected, they just hadn’t said it clearly. But Zhu Yanyi’s mention of a childhood engagement meant she had accepted their bond.

Yan Aohan was about to say something when his pager beeped. Yan Aohan’s number rarely rang. When it did, it always meant there was a problem.