Chapter 561, let the kid run an errand to buy (four more episodes).

She refused without a second thought, which made the Ye family patriarch lose face a bit.

He maintained a calm tone and continued, "Jiuliang, these are things you should rightfully have, and besides, it’s only right for a woman’s family to provide a dowry when she gets married."

Not wanting to argue about this issue any further, Ye Jiuliang changed the subject, "Is there anything else?"

"You’ve been married for so long and haven’t come back for a meal. Why not stay for dinner today?" suggested the Ye family patriarch.

"We have other things to attend to, so we won’t stay. Maybe another day," she said as she stood up, not in the mood to linger.

Having his face slapped repeatedly, the Ye family patriarch nearly lost control of his expression, "Jiuliang, you haven’t sat for a while, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

Ye Jiuliang looked at him with eyes full of distance, "We have things to do, you don’t need to see us out, please stay."

"Then these two documents..."

"You keep them, I don’t need them," Ye Jiuliang interrupted before he could finish.

After finishing, she left the Ye family patriarch with her back and walked out of the study with Li Mochan.

The Ye family patriarch stared fixedly at the doorway, his face turning dark instantly.

"Master, what should we do with these documents?" Aren asked tentatively, his voice cautious.

To say Miss Jiuliang was indeed stubborn was an understatement. Although Li Wu’s family treated her well, it’s always good to have something in her own hands. These two documents combined are worth a considerable sum, especially the inheritance left by Young Master Ye Yuan.

"Put them away for now," the Ye family patriarch said with a weighty voice.

It seemed the rift between Jiuliang and him was getting deeper, and despite so many offerings, they still couldn’t win her heart back.

"Yes."

Aren nodded and reached to gather up the documents from the table.

Downstairs, seeing Ye Jiuliang come down with empty hands, Ye Yan immediately understood.

It seemed she had declined the patriarch’s offer. She was quite steadfast, but she probably didn’t know how much property was under Ye Yuan’s name. She might regret it once she finds out.

The two of them came and went as they pleased, treating others as if they were invisible.

Upon reaching the courtyard, they came face to face with Ye Rui returning home.

"Jiuliang." Ye Rui called out softly, a light smile on his lips.

"Li Wu."

Ye Jiuliang nodded slightly toward him but didn’t engage in much conversation and quickly got into the car.

There were eyes everywhere in this place. Getting too close to Ye Rui wouldn’t be good for him in winning Ye Yan’s trust.

Ye Rui knew this well, too. He stepped aside and watched the sports car drive out of the Ye family gates, a thought crossing his eyes.

He hoped his choice was the right one.

He shook his head and chuckled lightly, with a hint of self-mockery.

Well, even if it was wrong, it’s worth it as thanks for her saving him so many times.

...

The gentle breeze stirred the clouds, and the sky was clear blue.

The black sports car parked by the side of the street, with Ye Jiuliang leaning on her arms by the car window, watching the man in the queue buying her ice cream not far away.

Once they had a child, she’d have the kid run errands to buy it, she whimsically thought.

So lost in her thoughts, she didn’t even notice Li Mochan returning.

The sound of the door closing brought her attention back. Turning around, Ye Jiuliang saw the man holding a large box of ice cream, his eyes practically shining.

"Reward," said Li Mochan, holding it high, out of her easy reach.

Ye Jiuliang played along, leaning in to peck his lips and quickly snatched the ice cream while he was caught off guard.