The group of people ate, played, and had a great time until everyone was satisfied and dispersed. Xiao Ya was affected by Xiao Pinshan, feeling moody and half-drunk, so naturally, Cheng Yaozu didnât miss his chance to be the âProtector of Flowers.â
Watching Cheng Yaozu support Xiao Ya as they left, Cheng Jiasheng glanced at Ning Le and said, "What do you think, does my fourth uncle have something for this Xiao Ya sister?"
Ning Le stroked his chin with a meaningful expression and said, "There must be something fishy going on."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone knocked on his head. Turning around, he saw it was his little uncle, which made Ning Le a bit embarrassed and annoyed. He said, "Uncle, canât you save some face for your nephew when outsiders are watching?"
"With that foul mouth of yours, who would give you any face?" Ning Ge glared at him.
Ning Le mumbled, "Iâm not an idiot; anyone can see it. But this Ying Xiaoya isnât bad either. Uncle, youâre not getting any younger!"
"Ning Le, donât do this, okay! Iâm still here, and youâre openly encouraging your uncle to steal my fourth uncleâs girl!" Cheng Jiasheng snorted lightly.
Ning Le awkwardly said, "A beautiful lady is the rightful pursuit of a gentleman, right? Itâs fair competition!"
"Alright, enough with the banter. Hurry back to the barracks!" Ning Ge, seeing their conversation getting more absurd, put on a stern face.
Ning Le and the others simply replied âyesâ and saluted Qi Taiguo, then the two of them left together.
"Iâm leaving too!" Ning Ge waved to Cheng Su and the others.
Because he wasnât in Qing City often and staying in the compound was inconvenient, Ning Ge simply bought a small house here so he had somewhere to stay when he came over.
After everyone had left, Cheng Su and Qi Taiguo slowly headed home, chatting along the way.
However, Cheng Su seemed a bit out of it. She kept thinking about those eyes of Ning Ge and her shadow in them.
Several times, Qi Taiguo asked her questions, but she didnât hear. After several such instances, Qi Taiguo reached out to feel her forehead.
"What are you doing?" Cheng Su was startled.
"I was seeing if youâre unwell, why youâre so absent-minded?" Qi Taiguo asked.
Cheng Su felt a bit guilty and smiled, "No, Iâm just worried about Xiao Ya. Xiao Pinshan asked for leave today, saying he was getting married!"
Qi Taiguo suddenly understood and said, "No wonder she seemed to be forcing a smile, so thatâs why."
Cheng Su nodded and added, "But itâs for the best. They werenât going anywhere, so ending it like this allows for new love to blossom."
"Does Cheng Yaozu have feelings for her?"
Cheng Su smiled with her lips pursed, "You noticed too?"
"Anyone can see heâs being so attentive!" Qi Taiguo chuckled.
Youâve noticed Ning Geâs thoughts too, havenât you? Cheng Su almost blurted out but held back, saying, "Whatever the case, they make a good match, and hopefully they have a good outcome!"
"Hmm!"
Meanwhile, the two being discussed, Cheng Yaozu was comforting Ying Xiaoya, listening to her rant and cry about her previous partner.
Cheng Yaozu couldnât help but say, "So heâs getting married, whatâs there to cry about? The worst-case scenario is you find someone new and get back at him!"
Ying Xiaoyaâs crying paused, then she burst into loud sobs, "Where am I going to find someone now, just grab someone off the street?"
"Me!" Cheng Yaozu replied promptly, "Let me be your partner!"
Ying Xiaoya was stunned.
Cheng Yaozu looked at her steadily, "If youâre willing, Iâll be your partner!" As he spoke, he quickly pecked her on the cheek, saying, "Ying Xiaoya, I like you!"
It took Ying Xiaoya a long time to react, and then she gave him a kick, "Cheng Yaozu, youâre being a jerk!" and ran upstairs in a flash.