Chapter 445: Chapter 41: Do Not Deceive Innocent Girls
Yan Yu returned to his bedroom, chuckling to himself at the thought of Su Yunjin waiting in the living room for their return.
Why did she wait there? Actually, the focus isn’t on the waiting, but on the fact that she didn’t dare to go to sleep.
Because if Yan Yu was kept overnight at Qingyuan Prefecture, missing tomorrow’s schedule, that would be a huge failure for Yun Jin—hence she stayed there, even though Yan Yu had messaged her on the road saying “we’re on our way,” she couldn’t take it lightly and had to wait until they really came back to breathe a sigh of relief.
In a sense, Secretary Su is also a typical case of lacking a sense of security.
But then again, living with a bunch of rivals, it indeed wouldn’t be easy to feel secure.
Suddenly, someone passed through the wall to enter the room— it was Zhao Yuanzhen, who came regularly every day for dual cultivation with him.
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“Where did you go today?” the Demonic Sect Enchantress asked suspiciously, “Why did you get back so late?”
“Didn’t I tell you?” Yan Yu retorted, “I was at Lin Ning’s place for dinner.”
“Oh,” Zhao Yuanzhen’s expression turned to dissatisfaction, and she snorted and asked with a cold laugh, “Humph, dinner… was it good?”
Yan Yu looked at her expression and lost himself in silent laughter.
What’s the matter, you’re going to be jealous like Yun Jin now too?
No, that’s not right, given the Enchantress’s character, she’s most likely upset I went out to eat without taking her… also not right, no matter how gluttonous the Enchantress might be, she wouldn’t confuse her priorities when it comes to core interests.
Zhao Yuanzhen, seeing that he wasn’t speaking, instantly became even angrier, holding a grudge inwardly:
The source of this c𝐨ntent is freeweɓnovēl.coɱ.
That scoundrel went to dine at Ningning’s house today without telling me! Not taking me with him, clearly means he has a guilty conscience! Who knows what the people at Ningning’s house said to him, surely they haven’t promised each other in marriage, setting an engagement now have they?!
Yah yah yah yah yah yah yah I’m so mad! I’ll remember this grudge, and when that day comes for me to marry into the Yan Family, I’ll make Ningning serve tea! I’ll have Yan Yu wash my feet right in front of her!
With such thoughts, the little theater in her mind began to play:
She saw Yan Yu squatting down to wash her feet, Lin Ning by his side holding a glass of iced tea, exchanging secret glances, daring not to show their true feelings in front of her, forced to endure humiliation, eager to please.
Once he finished washing her feet, she’d snuff out the wedding candles, draw the curtains, and drag the scoundrel to bed to engage in vigorous cultivation. Lin Ning, standing at the door, would listen to all the sounds inside, her face betraying dissatisfaction, sorrow, loss, bewilderment, grief, annoyance, jealousy, disgust, rage, and a hint of helpless despair, hahahaha!
Immersed in these thoughts, her anger subsided unconsciously, and she forgave the two poor things, smiling beautifully:
“Forget it, I won’t hold it against you, let’s proceed with our breathing and energy refining.”
Yan Yu:………
“I forgot to tell you,” he added, “I have to go to Yun Jin’s place for dinner tomorrow… I can’t take you with me, I’ve already spoken to her parents about it.”
“Oh,” Zhao Yuanzhen appeared unconcerned, merely adding a maid to her internal little theater: Yan Yu washing feet, Lin Ning holding tea, Yun Jin on the side helping with the foot towel.
Just two maids coming with the dowry, no need to get angry over that!
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The next morning, after Yan Yu had washed up and come downstairs, he saw Su Yunjin already dressed in her new outfit she planned to wear for the New Year, waiting for him in the living room.
Ningning once said she was like a boy, preferring pants that allowed her to move freely; Yun Jin and Ling Yun were on the contrary, insisting on wearing long dresses even in winter, at most wearing warm, flesh-colored stockings underneath.
Su Yunjin at this moment, in her new lake-blue outfit, her black hair softly cascading down her back, sat quietly on the sofa reading a book. Her profile was delicate, pure, and yet elegant, giving one the impression of a noble lady from an ancient classical painting stepping into reality.
“The captain has arrived?” She noticed Yan Yu, closed her book, and revealed a gentle smile.
“Yeah, let’s go,” Yan Yu said.
The two left the house together, taking off with sword flight.
From Jinling Prefecture to Gusu Residence was extremely close, so it was estimated that the travel time wouldn’t be long. On the way, Su Yunjin casually asked:
“Captain, how was your visit to Ningning’s place yesterday?”
“Not bad,” Yan Yu replied. “It’s just that there were too many relatives visiting her home. They came one by one to offer toasts, which was a bit hard to handle.”
“I see.” Su Yunjin smiled slightly. “Having many relatives has its perks, unlike my family. On New Year’s Eve, it’s just the three of us, so quiet and cold.”
Yan Yu also had a general understanding of Secretary Su’s family background. Her ancestors for three generations were locals, her father was the only child in his family, and her mother had a sister… Her situation couldn’t compare at all with Lin Ning’s kind of populous clan.
Of course, when Yunjin spoke of “the benefit of having many relatives,” in Yan Yu’s view, it could not outweigh the downsides. If a woman couldn’t keep things clear after marriage and kept entangling with her original family, and even ran back to her parents’ house to complain after every little argument with her husband, bringing a whole bunch of her relatives to back her up, that would utterly disgust the husband.
Fortunately, Ningning was strong by nature, so such a situation likely wouldn’t occur… Huh? Why am I thinking about Ningning’s married life? It’s too early for that!
“My aunt’s family just happens to be visiting these days,” Su Yunjin continued. “We might have lunch together at noon. Is that okay? It will just be her and her husband, plus a cousin, and then my parents.”
“No problem,” Yan Yu said with a smile. “I’ve been to dinner parties with dozens of people. Why would I fear a few?”
“That’s a relief.” Su Yunjin also breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, “If the Captain dislikes it, I can explain the situation to my parents and arrange for my aunt’s family to dine out separately.”
This was another difference between Yunjin and Ningning. In Lin Ning’s home, there would never be an option not to dine with visiting relatives. Yunjin, on the other hand, was more understanding.
“No need,” Yan Yu quickly replied. “To me, your parents are strangers, and your aunt’s family are strangers too; having a few more or fewer makes no real difference to me.”
You don’t need to be tense, Captain,” Su Yunjin consoled. “My parents are very approachable, and I’ll be by your side to assist you as well.”
Listening to Secretary Su’s soft and gentle voice, Yan Yu suddenly felt a bit sentimental.
I remember it should be Yunjin with the captivating gravity and Ningning being straightforward and outspoken. How is it that now it has completely reversed? Ningning puts crazy pressure on me, mentioning seeing the new in-law, waiting a lifetime, while Yunjin is careful not to let me feel any pressure at all…
Alas, times change, fortunes ebb and flow, and those who underestimate the young do so at their peril!
The two of them arrived at Gusu City, where below them was a dense network of rivers. The streets were narrow, and electric bikes and bicycles wove in and out like threading needles, with cars also engaging in all sorts of spirited driving— a small city’s robust vitality and the essence of life were fully present.
They descended via Sword Flight into the courtyard of the local Military Manor, where a guard quickly came to confirm their identities—upon seeing Yan Yu himself, the young soldier immediately showed a face of surprise and delight, enthusiastically saying:
“Divine General Dinghai? Have you come here to visit family or friends?… ID card? No need! Your face is your ID card, just sign here and you’re good to go.”
“I didn’t realize the Captain was so famous.” After the two had signed in, Su Yunjin said with a laugh. “The first time I came here on the weekend, they checked my ID and did facial recognition. It took quite a while.”
“I have a modest reputation,” Yan Yu admitted with a hint of private pride.
The two climbed the stairs and arrived at the door of Su Yunjin’s parents’ place and knocked.
After a moment, Su’s mother came to open the door, exclaiming with joy:
“You’re back?”
“Yeah, Mom.” Su Yunjin entered first and then got a pair of shoe covers for Yan Yu.
As Yan Yu was putting on the shoe covers, he suddenly saw a little boy run over from the living room, looking to be about first or second grade in elementary school. The boy stared curiously at Yan Yu for a moment, then turned his head and excitedly shouted:
“Mom! It really is Divine General Dinghai from TV!”
“I told you so!” A woman’s laughter came from the living room.
“Divine General Dinghai is my cousin-in-law, yeah!” The little boy cheered, came over, and grabbed the hem of Yan Yu’s pants, eagerly saying, “Cousin-in-law, can I take you as my master and learn Sword Flight?”
Yan Yu was at a loss for words, Su’s mother’s expression changed slightly, but Su Yunjin remained composed, feeling a secret thrill of delight inside.
Very good, very good; it wasn’t in vain that cousin bought you toys for New Year. This assist came just at the right time!