"Alright. In a couple of days, bring some change of clothes. If you’re not at the courtyard, just come here. I’ve installed a phone; it’s in my study on the sixth floor," Yan Aohan continued.
Yan Aohan had indeed thought of everything. At least for Zhu Yanyi, her current arrangements were extremely thorough. "You’ve thought of everything," she said.
Yan Aohan held Zhu Yanyi’s hand as they walked down the stairs. "I must arrange everything for you. Only then can I feel at ease."
The words were ordinary, but they hid Yan Aohan’s deep tenderness. Zhu Yanyi’s heart skipped a beat. She looked up at her. Some things didn’t disappear just because she ignored them. Yan Aohan’s actions made it hard for her to refuse, let alone the fact that they were already bound by a purple-gold marriage cord. "Can you really wait?"
Yan Aohan paused slightly, stopping in her tracks to look at Zhu Yanyi. Under her gaze, she lowered her head. Yan Aohan smiled. "I’d love to marry you right now, but you’re only fourteen. So I have no choice but to wait."
Hearing this, Zhu Yanyi tilted her head, looking at Yan Aohan with a sweet smile. "Does anyone know about us?"
"Not yet." Yan Aohan wasn’t afraid of people knowing; she just didn’t want them to disturb Zhu Yanyi. She added, "I can’t harm you."
Zhu Yanyi laughed. "Good performance. You deserve a reward."
"Just those eight words?" Yan Aohan raised an eyebrow, looking at Zhu Yanyi as if to say, Is that how you plan to dismiss me?
"What else?" Zhu Yanyi also raised an eyebrow, giving her a What do you want? look.
Yan Aohan leaned down, close to her face. "A kiss?"
"No. I’m only fourteen. I promised Dad no early romance." Zhu Yanyi said with a half-smile, letting go of Yan Aohan’s hand. "So, Young Master Yan, wait patiently." She let out a clear, crisp laugh, then skipped up the stairs.
Watching Zhu Yanyi’s back, Yan Aohan chuckled helplessly. But this was enough. Her earlier words were just a test. This outcome was perfect. No need to spell it out, but knowing the truth in her heart, their future interactions would naturally be smoother. With her heart settled, she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
That day, they didn’t stay there. They returned to the courtyard to sleep.
Time passed slowly and steadily. Soon, it was September 25th, Zhu Yanyi’s registration day.
Most of Zhu Yanyi’s luggage had already been moved to the house near the Military Medical Affiliated School. She only needed to carry a small bag, as the weather was hot and she didn’t need many things. Yan Aohan personally escorted her to the school.
"Actually, I could go alone. You don’t need to send me," Zhu Yanyi said helplessly.
"No." Yan Aohan refused directly. "By the way, you can’t wear any jewelry during military training. Put your detachable pistol and watch in your Ruyi Space," Yan Aohan instructed on the way.
Zhu Yanyi thought about it. Indeed, those two items were very important. She first took off her necklace and put it in her space, then took off her watch and stored it there too. Looking at her wrist, she said, "Human habits are really scary. After wearing them for so long, it feels strange not to have them on now."