Chapter 74 - 071 There’s no way back
Passing by the ancient tree at the entrance to the village, a little boy suddenly dashed out, blocking the car.
The driver slammed on the brakes and stuck his head out the window to curse loudly.
Yun Ya’s eyes narrowed slightly at the sight of the little boy. He patted Yun Miao’s hand, pushed open the car door, and stepped out.
"Zihuan."
When Ning Zihuan saw Yun Ya, a rare smile finally appeared on his icy face. He ran up to Yun Ya and shoved a box into her hands.
"What is this?" Yun Ya asked curiously.
"A gift for you. Open it when you get back," Ning Zihuan said coldly.
Yun Ya’s smile was gentle, "Okay, then I’ll be on my way. Remember to take good care of yourself, and if fate allows, we’ll meet again."
Watching Yun Ya turn and leave, Ning Zihuan’s lips moved, but ultimately, he bowed his head in silence.
As he watched the car disappear at the entrance to the village, gradually becoming a dot, a spark of light ignited in the depths of his eyes.
Wait for me...
Upon returning home, a woman stormed out of the house and began hurling abuse at Ning Zihuan: "You little rabbit, where did you run off to this time?"
Ning Zihuan suddenly lifted his gaze, the ferocity in his eyes startling the woman. She spat angrily, "You dare glare at me? You’ve grown bold..." As she spoke, she aimed a kick at Ning Zihuan.
Ning Zihuan dodged swiftly, and the woman stumbled to the ground, yelping in embarrassment.
Ning Zihuan’s lips curled coldly as he walked toward the firewood shed. With a "bang," he shut the door, completely cutting off the woman’s crazed ranting.
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The doorbell rang, "Ding Dong."
"Who is it?" Bai Ran was flipping through a magazine when she heard the ring and called out in response.
"Miss Bai, there’s a delivery for you. Please sign for it," a man’s deep voice came from outside the door.
Bai Ran furrowed her brows. She hadn’t bought anything online; could it be something sent by her brother? She put on her slippers and walked to the door, peering through the peephole to see a man in a delivery uniform holding a delivery box waiting at the door.
Bai Ran opened the door with suspicion.
"Miss Bai Ran? Here’s your delivery. Please sign for it," the man said, handing over the delivery box along with a pen.
Bai Ran glanced at the sender: blank, recipient...
But it was too late by the time she realized something was wrong. Suddenly feeling dizzy, she swayed while holding onto the door frame, shook her head, and saw the man’s sneering face before her eyes.
She desperately tried to keep her eyes open but couldn’t resist the overwhelming drowsiness caused by the drug.
In her last moment of consciousness, she thought bitterly that Bai Ran, too, had her day of capsizing in the gutter.
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In the Ning Family Villa, Ning Qinghua had just stepped out of the bathroom when the butler Ning De immediately approached, "Master, everything is prepared for you."
Ning Qinghua, well into his forties, had inherited the Ning family’s handsome looks. He was elegant and appeared somewhat like a romantic scholar. However, when he smiled, he came across as a bit sleazy, ruining the aura he otherwise projected.
He stroked his chin, snickering with a lecherous gleam in his eyes, "Everyone says Miss Bai has a naturally sexy constitution. I’ve been itching for a taste. Now, I’m going to see how she compares to that Kang bitch. Damn, that woman really knows how to be saucy. Yun Shen is one lucky bastard, truly."
Just then, a tall figure slowly walked in from outside the living room. Upon seeing Ning Qinghua, he clearly froze for a moment.
"Big brother," His voice was pleasant to hear, as clear as a stream flowing through one’s heart.
Ning Qinghua snorted from his nostrils, "You still know to come back. Why didn’t you die out there?"
The man silently lowered his head.
"Big brother, I’d like to intern at the company."
Ning Qinghua laughed as if he’d just heard a huge joke, "Weren’t you the one who would rather die than have anything to do with the Ning Family’s assets, who was too proud to look at our measly property? What’s this, now you’re eagerly running back here for what?"
"I was young and ignorant before. I hope you can give me a chance for our father’s sake," the man said humbly.
With his mind on the beautiful lady waiting for him, Ning Qinghua couldn’t be bothered to argue and waved his hand impatiently, "Come find me at the company later. Really, you’re delaying my enjoyment. Miss Bai, beautiful as ever, I’m coming!" With those words, he turned and dashed away.
Ning Qinglin’s brow furrowed slightly. Seeing Ning De about to leave, he casually asked, "Miss Bai, the beautiful one? Are you talking about Miss Bai Ran from the Bai Family?"
Ning De chuckled, a knowing look in his eye, and bowed his hands before walking off.
Ning Qinglin’s complexion turned pale instantly. Standing there and pondering for a moment, he suddenly chased in the direction Ning Qinghua had disappeared.
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Upon returning home, Yun Ya opened the box that Ning Zihuan had given her. Inside lay a wood-carved figurine. It was clear that its maker was skillful with a knife. Though somewhat rough, the figure’s features and expression were carved to live.
It was the very image of Yun Ya.
Yun Ya curled her lips slightly. Zihuan’s knife skills were still excellent.
Just then, a noise suddenly came from downstairs. She listened intently, a gleam of interest flickering in her eyes.
In the living room, Yun Shu eyed the uninvited woman who had arrived full of arrogance, narrowing her eyes slightly.
The shock in Kang Jinse’s eyes was fleeting, and then she lowered her head, suppressing the resentment in her eyes.
Kang Jinxian observed with detachment, trying to make his presence as small as possible.
"Lady Yun, I’m here to say, ten days from now is an auspicious day. I’d like to get married to President Yun on that day," Bai Ran said in a water-blue bodycon dress, her figure seductive and her demeanor elegant but seductive like a sirene.
"Miss Bai, I think you’ve come to the wrong place," Yun Shu said with a cold laugh.
Bai Ran let out a light laugh, "It’s okay if Lady Yun doesn’t want to acknowledge it because soon, you’ll be begging me to marry."
With those words, she turned on her high heels and left.
Standing in the sunlight, she took a deep breath. The glaring sun made her squint her eyes involuntarily, holding back tears from spilling out.
In the moment when she was about to be humiliated, it was he who arrived like a Heavenly God, with the same clear and soft eyes as always, the softness that her dirty heart least wanted to touch.
"Whatever you desire, I will help you achieve it. As long as you’re happy, I’ll forever be your Mr. Rabbit."
I am so dirty I disgust myself; why do you still treat me so well?
I’m sorry, I’m not worthy of you...
Things have come to this point; there’s no way back. She could only force herself to keep going.