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Although Wen and his wife were still reluctant, they felt a sense of fear due to Li Bei's strong stance. Moreover, the situation had already been settled, and the shop's staff and customers had accepted Li Yi as the Shopkeeper.
The main issue was that the shop was still under Ye Xiaohan's control. As long as she did not let go, everyone else could only watch helplessly.
After resolving the shop's matters, Ye Xiaohan decided to tackle her family's affairs as well.
She was still uncertain about her feelings and whether she should stay. She simply felt that she couldn't just leave without addressing everything.
If she left without sorting out her thoughts, wouldn’t that be akin to running away?
This way, she might have to endure regret for a long time, regretting not having clarified things at that moment.
After much consideration, Ye Xiaohan ultimately decided to follow her heart. Until the moment came when she could leave without a care, she chose to stay for now.
Besides, whether she stayed or not, Wen and his wife were a pitfall—a trap specifically set for the Liu family.
Except for Li Bei, who seemed to lose his wits around relatives, anyone with clear eyes could see that Wen and his wife were targeting the Liu family.
If they had no ulterior motives, they could easily deceive a child like Liu Qi.
Ye Xiaohan secretly devised a plan to eliminate this hidden danger.
“Li Yang, isn’t your school on break?”
It was more suitable for Li Yang to handle this matter; he was both clever and trustworthy, and his age made him reliable in handling affairs.
Li Yang looked pleasantly surprised. “Sister-in-law, what is it that you need me to do? Tell me quickly!”
“Of course, if I’m asking you to step in, it’s something very important. How could I trouble you with something trivial?”
Ye Xiaohan placed a high hat on Li Yang’s head, and he beamed with pride, puffing out his chest.
Ye Xiaohan waved at Liu Yang and quietly whispered in his ear, "Do you remember?"
"Sister-in-law, are you sure? This is too..." Liu Yang's expression changed, disbelief evident on his face.
"Whether it's true or not, you'll know once you investigate it yourself. Seeing with your own eyes and hearing with your own ears is the truth."
Ye Xiaohan patted Liu Yang on the shoulder. "A true warrior must face reality."
After some hesitation, Liu Yang finally nodded firmly. "Alright, I'll go first thing in the morning and should be back by afternoon."
His sister-in-law had always been perceptive and skilled in her actions; he decided to follow her instructions.
After giving Liu Yang his instructions, Ye Xiaohan returned to her room and rummaged through her belongings. Piles of items were scattered everywhere, filling the entire room.
"Finally found it."
Ye Xiaohan organized the necessary items and put everything else back, sweating from the effort.
However, preparing for a decisive battle required considerable thought; after all, even martial arts masters practiced diligently before their showdowns. As long as victory was achieved in the end, all the effort would be worth it.
Ye Xiaohan surveyed the cluttered table and leaned her hands on its surface. Everything was ready; all that was missing was the right opportunity.
Next, Ye Xiaohan went to find Liu Bei.
This was the first time they had spoken face-to-face in quite some time.
Although there were actually three people present, not just two.
There was also Yang Juanjuan, who was eyeing Liu Bei with intent.
When Liu Bei saw Ye Xiaohan, he looked noticeably surprised.
Ye Xiaohan stood in front of 6 Bei and straightforwardly extended an invitation. "Come to Fortune Restaurant tomorrow; I've reserved a private room on the second floor."
Before 6 Bei could respond, Yang Juanjuan couldn't hold back any longer and stood up. "I thought it was someone important; isn't this the busy Ye Boss? How come you have time to invite us out today? Unfortunately, you're a bit late. Brother 6 Bei has already made plans with me to visit Fortune Temple tomorrow to pray."
Ye Xiaohan treated her like air, ignoring her antics, and turned to 6 Bei. "I hope you won't be late at the hour of Chen."
With that, she walked away without looking back, confident that 6 Bei would come. If he didn't come... well, they would deal with that later.
"Hmph, what a stuck-up attitude!"
Yang Juanjuan felt insulted by being ignored and turned to 6 Bei, pouting. "Brother 6 Bei, look at Ye Xiaohan; she has no manners at all and just acts all high and mighty!"
When she glanced at 6 Bei, she noticed he seemed lost in thought, staring in the direction Ye Xiaohan had left.
Yang Juanjuan's heart tightened. Brother 6 Bei had finally distanced himself from Ye Xiaohan; she hoped he wouldn't fall back into old habits. "Brother 6 Bei, you’re not really going, are you? I think she’s just teasing you. Why does it have to be out? Can’t we just stay home?"
6 Bei remained silent.
Yang Juanjuan grew more anxious. "Brother 6 Bei, didn’t we agree to go to the temple together? You can’t go back on your word!"
In truth, they hadn’t made any firm plans; Yang Juanjuan had been persistently clinging to 6 Bei while he kept dodging her without outright agreeing. But in Yang Juanjuan's words, it transformed into 6 Bei having consented.
Under Yang Juanjuan's worried gaze, 6 Bei finally lifted his head and said, "Sorry, I can't go tomorrow. You should find someone else to accompany you."
"How can it be like this?" Yang Juanjuan reached out to tug at 6 Bei's sleeve. "Brother 6 Bei, don’t let Ye Xiaohan fool you! She’s just looking for trouble! If there was something important, why didn’t she mention it before? She only brings it up now that you're supposed to go out with me."
No matter how much Yang Juanjuan pleaded, 6 Bei still didn’t agree and simply said sorry before heading out, leaving Yang Juanjuan calling after him.
"Ye Xiaohan!"
Yang Juanjuan slammed her palm on the table, leaving it red and stinging. She cradled her hand, letting out a small yelp, while mentally noting to settle the score with Ye Xiaohan.
The next morning, Ye Xiaohan woke up and spent a long time grooming herself in front of the mirror. After applying her makeup, she felt it wasn't good enough, so she washed it off and started over.
After changing her look two or three times, Ye Xiaohan grew frustrated. She tossed the lipstick onto the vanity and closed the mirror with a snap.
It was just a simple meeting with Liu Bei; it hardly warranted such early preparations!
With plenty of time left after finishing her makeup, Ye Xiaohan wandered around the room, feeling as though time was dragging on unusually slowly.
After wasting a good amount of time, she finally approached the scheduled hour.
At last, when it was time to leave, she felt like she would go crazy if she waited any longer.
Checking her belongings one last time, Ye Xiaohan stepped out and headed straight for Fortune Restaurant.
Upon entering, the staff greeted her warmly: "Boss Ye! You're here again! Please come in! Liu Bei is already waiting for you."
Ye Xiaohan nodded in acknowledgment and began to ascend the stairs. "Second Brother, please bring up a pot of Bi Luo Chun tea and a few of your signature snacks to the second floor."
"Sure thing!" The staff member led the way while responding. They reached a private room on the second floor, where he lifted the bamboo curtain. "Please, after you!"
Ye Xiaohan stepped into the room as the curtain fell behind her.
Liu Bei was already there, sitting by the window. Upon seeing her enter, he stood up but hesitated about what to do next. Remembering their earlier argument, he sat back down instead.
"You arrived quite early. Didn't we agree on Chen's hour?"
Ye Xiaohan took a seat and poured herself a glass of water. Liu Bei was used to being frugal; whenever they dined out together, it was always Ye Xiaohan who ordered. Before she placed an order, he wouldn't even ask for tea but would only drink the complimentary plain water from the restaurant.
Liu Bei cleared his throat and finally just replied with a simple "Hmm."
It had been a long time since the atmosphere felt this harmonious, and he found himself somewhat dazed, even struggling to remember why they had been at such odds before.
"When did you arrive? You didn't come too early, did you?"
Ye Xiaohan knew this was a rhetorical question. She had been listening intently in the room that morning and had already heard the commotion from Room 6 North. He hadn’t gotten up much later than she had.
6 North seemed a bit uncomfortable. He cleared his throat and said, "Not long ago. I just got here."
Keep pretending.
Ye Xiaohan chose not to call him out on it. She sat down across from 6 North and opened the window.
Behind Fortune Restaurant, there was a pond surrounded by lush greenery, which looked quite pleasing to the eye.
The waiter quickly brought over their order and soon left again.
After the waiter exited, Ye Xiaohan fell silent, leaving 6 North unsure of how to break the silence.
Once again, they were enveloped in quietude.
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