Yan Aohan felt more wronged than Dou E. How could this happen? Just moments ago, he had to explain himself, and now they were complaining that he had dealt with things too quickly. "I say, Mom and Dad, am I really your son or not?"
"Nonsense. If you weren't my son, I wouldn't bother teaching you," Yan Lao said with disdain.
The old madam spoke directly: "Does your wife know you’re back?"
"Yes, I promised to go see her tonight," Yan Aohan replied.
"Why wait until night? Go back now," the old madam urged, shooing him away.
"I haven’t even had lunch yet." He checked the time; it was past eleven, and lunch would be ready soon.
"Don’t eat here," Yan Lao grumbled. "A good husband doesn’t eat out when he should be with his wife. Go home."
Yan Aohan felt dizzy. What did they mean by "eating out"? This was his home, even if he didn’t live here full-time. Now he felt like an outsider.
"Stop daydreaming. Go," the old madam said, looking at him with disgust.
"Alright," Yan Aohan knew he wouldn’t get lunch here. "I’ll come visit when I have time."
"Come back when you bring my daughter-in-law. Otherwise, don’t come at all," the old madam declared. It was an ultimatum: no wife, no visits.
Yan Aohan smiled helplessly. "Okay, I understand. I’ll talk to her. Can I bring her to see you next year when I have time?"
"That sounds reasonable. Go, go. Seeing you like this makes me annoyed," the old madam said, pushing him out.
Yan Aohan shook his head and left. As he drove out of the compound, he called Zhu Yanyi. Knowing she was working at the hospital, he arranged to pick her up after work. He decided to just cook a bowl of noodles at home to explain the situation.
In the evening, Zhu Yanyi came out after work and saw Yan Aohan’s car. Without surprise, she got in and said, "By the way, why didn’t you eat lunch at your place today?"
"My parents kicked me out. They said if I don’t take you, I can’t go home. Ani, I’m homeless now. You must take me in," Yan Aohan said, making a pitiful face.
Zhu Yanyi looked at her, amused. "You’re an adult, yet you still act like a child. People should see this side of you. Do you still have any dignity?"
"Why do I need dignity in front of my wife?" Yan Aohan grinned. Then he added seriously, "Also, my mother said you should come meet them next year if you have time. I think it’s time you met them. She gave an ultimatum: if I don’t bring you back, I can’t visit the old house."
Zhu Yanyi glanced at her. "Heh. Fix my father first."
According to the customs of Sicheng Town, the woman’s family must visit the man’s home only after the man has visited the woman’s home and gained her parents’ approval. That was why Zhu Yanyi said this.
Yan Aohan pondered for a moment. "Looks like I need to speed up and get Uncle Shun Yao’s approval." He added, "Of course, first I need to help resolve the issue with my future sister-in-law."
"Any news from Taishu Yuanxiang?" Zhu Yanyi asked, sensing something was up.
Yan Aohan looked at her. "This matter started from jealousy and a drunken night."
Zhu Yanli had become increasingly famous in university. With her beauty and status as Mr. Ye’s disciple, many admired and liked her, which naturally caused jealousy.
One female classmate, Hong Lan, was particularly jealous. She wanted to ruin Zhu Yanli. Knowing Mr. Ye hated scandals involving her disciples, Hong Lan planned to create a scandal to get Zhu Yanli expelled.
She thought for a long time and came up with a plan. Modern society was still conservative; if Zhu Yanli were caught in a compromising situation, it would destroy her reputation.
Hong Lan planned well. A classmate’s birthday party was coming up, and everyone was invited.
No one knew what tricks Hong Lan used, but after dinner, the group went to a karaoke club in the capital. While Zhu Yanli wasn’t looking, Hong Lan slipped something into her drink.
Because Zhu Yanyi had improved Zhu Yanli’s health, the drug didn’t affect her much. However, once the drug took effect, it amplified the alcohol’s potency hundreds of times. Even Zhu Yanli, who had a high tolerance since childhood, felt dizzy. She decided to find an empty room to rest.
Zhu Yanli originally wanted to go to the rooftop terrace to cool off, but she lacked the strength before reaching it. Her head was spinning, and she didn’t have time to think. She found an open, empty room nearby and went in.
She was bold because she was on the seventh floor, which was rarely visited. She didn’t know this, but seeing no one, she didn’t think much and fell asleep on the bed.
That day, Taishu Yuanxiang was entertaining some people. Unexpectedly, one of them had a sister who, taking advantage of her brother’s trust in Taishu Yuanxiang, drugged her drink.
Taishu Yuanxiang realized he was drugged and detained the person. He intended to go to the seventh floor to find a doctor, but instead, he saw Zhu Yanli on the bed.
Seeing her, whether due to the drug or her intoxicating charm, she didn’t think further or investigate her identity. she simply had relations with the drunk Zhu Yanli.
The next morning, when Zhu Yanli woke up, Taishu Yuanxiang realized his mistake.
She offered to take responsibility. Zhu Yanli was angry but didn’t force her. She asked her to forget that night.
However, a month later, during an outdoor performance, a billboard fell behind Zhu Yanli. Taishu Yuanxiang happened to be there and saved her, but he was injured and hospitalized.
To show her gratitude, Zhu Yanli cared for her. Over time, they developed feelings.
"Where were Chen Lu and Chen Yun at that time?" Zhu Yanyi frowned slightly.
As Zhu Yanli’s bodyguards, after experiencing harassment from a scumbag and a disfigurement attempt by a vile woman, Chen Lu and Chen Yun should not have been so negligent. They should not have strayed far from Zhu Yanli.