??Chapter 591: Chapter 577: News Reaches the Wan Residence
Chapter 591: Chapter 577: News Reaches the Wan Residence
“Never thought your stepmother had such an interesting past, did you!” Ye Chen said.
“You guy, just realising how bad you are.” Wan Danrong replied.
Ye Chen laughed, “Yeah, that’s the kind of person I am, your stepmother used to be like that. She was so charming that even your father couldn’t resist.”
A slap ca his way, seemingly trying to wake up this lewd character, but Ye Chen couldn’t dodge in ti.
“What do you crazy woman want to do!” He cried.
“You deserve a beating.”
“Hey, those were all in the past, alright?” Ye Chen said, “I should really leave soon. If I don’t, people will keep gossiping. Even you might start thinking sothing’s going on between your mother and .”
“It’s all because you did it on purpose.”
“What did I do on purpose? When I’m bored or free, I like to chat with friends. I don’t have many friends in the Wan Residence.”
Wan Danrong pouted.
“Actually, it is quite joyful to chat with her, but I liked her better when she was coquettish in the past. She was more charming then.”
Another slap was coming his way, but this ti Ye Chen dodged it, retorting, “Do you think I’m made out of stone?”
“You brought it on yourself.”
“I’d better leave soon to avoid any more idle talk. You don’t have to worry, I won’t run away with your mother.”
Unconsciously, they had arrived at the lakeside.
Ye Chen looked at the others boarding the boat, noticing they were all in couples. He said, “Maybe we should not go.”
“Why not?”
“Look at them, all hugging and embracing. We should get on to watch others flirting? Isn’t that embarrassing?”
“Only you would think so much.” Wan Danrong replied.
“If we really go, I might not be able to hold back and start acting like them. Don’t bla
then.”
Wan Danrong had already called for a boatman.
“So, you really want to see how this beast tears apart its prey?” Ye Chen said.
Co morning, the fog lifted. It was a rest day, but Wan Danrong’s mood was not the best. Thinking about Ye Chen declaring his departure the night before made her feel hollow.
Yi i asked, “Girl, what’s wrong? Have you been harassed?”
“Get lost.”
“Not going to play with your teacher today? Your mood seems to be low.”
“My master said he would leave.”
“What, leave? Leaving our Wan Residence to continue living in that broken-down temple with a beggar?”
“He says he has things to do.” Wan Danrong, devoid of energy, lay on the table, idly playing with a teacup. It was as if she was heartbroken.
“Is he ever coming back?”
“Maybe not.” Wan Danrong sounded clearly disappointed.
Yi i sat in front of Wan Danrong and, upon seeing her expression, asked, “You wouldn’t, by any chance, be planning to elope with him without telling your father, would you?”
“Only you would be this idle.”
“I bet you have this idea in mind, have you been rejected already?”
“Why are you so annoying.”
“Didn’t you ask him what he is going for?”
“He didn’t want to say.”
“A drunkard like him, what would he have to do?”
Wan Danrong sighed, still unsure of what to do.
“You look more and more like a lovelorn woman.”
“Only you would be the heartbroken one.”
“Deny it all you want, but from my perspective, you look like you’ve been dumped. The words ‘heartbroken’ might as well be written all over your face.” Yi i pointed at her forehead.
Wan Danrong remained silent.
“Did he say when he would leave?”
“Maybe in a couple of days.”
“Don’t you want to try and get him to stay?”
“He already said he had things to do.”
“He has already hooked your soul.” Yi i had never seen Wan Danrong like this before, she continued, “What’s so special about that drunkard? Apart from his martial arts skills, he’s got nothing. Why do you bother!”
“What do you want to say?”
Yi i sighed heavily, “You’ve fallen for that guy.”
Wan Danrong looked at her, coldly denying, “Impossible. How could I possibly like him? Absolutely not!” She tried to argue, but her resolve was wavering.
“Look at yourself lately, all your happiness, anger, sorrow and joy – isn’t it all related to him? From the mont he was thrown out of the city, you were restless and worried. When he ca back, you were ecstatic. Now that he’s leaving, you’re soulless. You are bewitched.”
Wan Danrong still didn’t believe it. “No way. What would I possibly like about him? There is no reason for
to like him. He is sowhat decent-looking, but he has so many flaws.”
“Liking soone never needs a reason, their flaws never beco an obstacle. It’s a sudden flutter in the heart, emotions entwined with theirs, like how you feel right now, hearing him say he’s leaving, as if your soul is leaving with him.”
Wan Danrong stared at Yi i, pondering seriously about everything that had happened recently. As the latter had said, her emotions seed to correlate with his. She couldn’t pinpoint when it had started, but she was deeply imrsed in it.
“Ah, what on earth is this thing called love, it makes people vow a lifeti together.” Yi i stood up.
That left Wan Danrong alone.
“You should think it through. If he really is leaving, should you make things clear with him? Don’t live with regrets.”
She watched as Yi i gradually walked away.
Baffled, Wan Danrong kept recalling, persistently questioning herself, was everything really the way it seed?
The more she thought about it, the more likely it seed. She had never experienced anything like this, how could this be happening?
When did it all start, and what should she do now?
She was increasingly getting anxious.
Ye Chen was leaving, perhaps never to return, he made this much clear last night.
How did all this happen, wasn’t she just looking for a master?
It was like she had been slowly poisoned, and even though she had been oblivious to it, she was getting in deeper.
Yi i walked in with so food, saying: “Stop thinking and eat sothing. After all, taking care of your stomach is the most important.”
“Is that really the case, then what should I do?” Wan Danrong asked.
“What do you want to do?” Yi i replied coldly.
“That’s why I’m asking you. I don’t know what to do.”
“Do you want to tell him?” Yi i asked.
“Should I?”
“I’m not sure what you’re thinking, but I can tell you this. If you tell him, there will be no turning back. Whoever confesses first becos the vulnerable one, susceptible to getting hurt. If you don’t say anything, there’s a chance to alleviate the situation. But if you’re afraid that you might never see him again and regret it later, then go ahead.”
Wan Danrong looked at Yi i.
“You can never tell. Where could he possibly escape to? If you rush to confess without being ntally prepared, the one left crying will only be you. Try to think clearly. Don’t let him lead you by the nose.”
After a prolonged sigh, Wan Danrong didn’t know what to do.
…
News that the Sect Leader of New City Sect was in the Wanshou City at the Wan Residence quickly spread, with so reports even getting right into the Wan Residence.
Everyone in the household was taken by surprise, and so people were utterly clueless.
Yi i said, “Damn it, I don’t know who’s spreading these rumors that the Sect Leader of the New City Sect is in Wanshou City, and even more absurd, they’re saying he’s in our household.”
Upon hearing this, Wan Danrong said, “Who’s spreading such nonsense? How is that possible!”
“I don’t know either, it just sounds so absurd that the Sect Leader of the New City Sect is here with us, wouldn’t we know it?!”
“It’s definitely false, how could I not know if it was true.”
“I wonder who is spreading these rumors and why.” Yi i continued: “I hope my dad didn’t actually invite the Sect Leader of the New City Sect to our house.”
Hearing this, Wan Danrong fell silent for a while before responding, “It’s not possible. My dad is considering siding with the Third Demon now. Making contact with the Sect Leader of the New City Sect at this ti would only be asking for trouble!”
Upon hearing this, Yi i said, “It must be Yang Jing and his people that are up to sothing. They’re trying to raise suspicions about us, thus preemptively damaging our relationship with the Third Demon.”
Upon hearing Yi i’s theory, Wan Danrong jumped out of her chair, “Who could be so malicious to spread such news! I must inform my dad.” If such news were to spread around, it would be harmful to the Wan Residence if it reached the Third Demon. It could even lead to danger.
“It must be the people from No. One Heroes, or those who bear grudges against our family. Will the spreading of such rumors affect us aligning with the Third Demon?”
“Damn, it’s really causing us trouble.” Wan Danrong thought about it and felt troubled. She had already had lots of problems recently. She still couldn’t decide whether or not she should confess her feelings to Ye Chen.
“Your dad might be just as clueless.”
Wan Danrong stood up, intending to find her father.
A shadow was moving swiftly towards Ye Chen’s courtyard, it was Feng Niang. Among the people who knew about Ye Chen’s identity, only Feng Niang was left in the Wan Residence. She had to warn Ye Chen and make him leave given that his private news had spread so widely. Even without certainty that people from the Third Demon would believe it, she still needed to prevent things from going wrong.
Who leaked Ye Chen’s presence in the Wan Residence?
In her panic, she was seen by soone – Ding Yunjie.
He felt strange seeing the new lady running to the servants’ quarters in a hurry early in the morning, looking around cautiously and alone. He was intrigued about why she would co this way.
There could only be one person she’d look for here, and that would be the drunkard.
mories of Wang Dong’s words arose instantly. Could it really be true that the lady and the drunkard were involved?
The re idea stimulated his curiosity.
If he could indeed catch the drunkard and the lady in an inappropriate act, wouldn’t it an the obnoxious drunkard would be thrown out of the Wan Residence? Then, he might have a chance with Wan Danrong.
Driven by such a huge temptation, he felt almost compelled to follow her quietly.
As expected, she was heading towards the drunkard’s yard.
Feng Niang took a quick look around to make sure no one was there before rushing in.
Unexpectedly, Ye Chen was in the courtyard.
With panic in her voice, Feng Niang asked, “Is it only you here?”
“What’s the matter, why are you in such a hurry to find ?” asked Ye Chen.
“Stop peeling oranges, don’t you know there’s a big problem at hand!” Feng Niang made sure there were only two people in the yard and no maids.
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