Just as Lv Jian and Zhiyuan were racking their brains on how to mend the relationship with Yang Yan, the main character had already returned to the courtyard.

After thinking it over, Yang Yan finally decided to let Wuyan temporarily stay at that hotel for the next few days.

As for the man interested in Wuyan, Yang Yan had already employed some small tactics, so he probably wouldn't be inclined to cause trouble anymore.

"Back already? Is the matter with the well resolved?"

Zhou Hanyun looked at Yang Yan returning and immediately prepared a cup of tea for him.

Seeing Zhou Hanyun's smile and holding the warm tea she handed over, Yang Yan suddenly felt a strong sense of guilt.

Though the two had not defined their relationship, it was just a matter of breaking through a thin barrier.

"Well... Wuyan is here."

Yang Yan thought about it and still drank the hot tea in one gulp before seriously speaking up about it.

He believed whether to accept it was up to Zhou Hanyun, but whether to speak was up to him.

If he didn't say it, that would be deceitful, and he couldn't bear it on his conscience.

As for the consequences of saying it...

Ha!

As a man, if you couldn't control yourself, then you must bear the consequences.

Upon hearing Yang Yan's words, Zhou Hanyun was noticeably stunned.

Then, she said with an unnatural expression:

"If she's here, she's here. By the way, does she have a place to stay? If not, there are quite a few rooms over here."

"You..."

Yang Yan paused for a moment and then awkwardly said:

"Sorry!"

"Sorry for what? You don't need to apologize to me."

Zhou Hanyun said, pretending to be strong.

"Um..."

When Yang Yan was about to say something, Zhou Hanyun suddenly interrupted him:

"I'm not feeling well, I'm going to rest now."

With that, she turned around to leave.

Seeing Zhou Hanyun's slightly reddened eyes, Yang Yan couldn't help but feel a twinge in his heart.

He hesitated for a moment, but still went up and held her hand, saying very seriously:

"Sorry, I'm really sorry, I don't know how to put this. But I want you to know, I like you."

This was the first time Yang Yan pierced through the thin layer separating them.

He didn't know what Zhou Hanyun's reaction would be, but he was prepared to be rejected.

After all, he was the one at fault.

Since the situation with Wuyan had already become a reality, he thought it would be better to clear things up with Zhou Hanyun before it became one with her.

Upon hearing Yang Yan's sort-of confession, Zhou Hanyun was also momentarily stunned.

She never expected Yang Yan to suddenly say those things to her.

Of course, she had considered that perhaps one day the two of them might reach that point.

But it came so suddenly that she wasn't prepared at all.

"Well..."

Just when Zhou Hanyun wanted to say something, Cai'Er and Ruyi walked in from outside with smiles.

Seeing Yang Yan and Zhou Hanyun in the living room, Ruyi immediately said with a smile:

"Dad, look who's here."

"Well... I'm not feeling well, I'm going to rest now."

With that, Zhou Hanyun turned and left as if fleeing.

Seeing Zhou Hanyun leave like that, Yang Yan couldn't help but smile wryly.

At least, she didn't outright refuse!

The result wasn't too bad.

"You two little girls, who came that made you this happy?"

Yang Yan looked at the two little girls with some suspicion and asked.

"Dad, you'll find out when you come out!"

After Cai'Er said this, she directly grabbed Yang Yan's hand and pulled him outside.

Ruyi also came up to take Yang Yan's other hand.

When Yang Yan went out, he immediately started laughing.

A white tiger, like a little dog, was frolicking in the snow in the courtyard.

And a tortoise of similar size was lying beside, muttering:

"What kind of bird weather is this! It's freezing my Black Tortoise baby."

"Uh... Nine Treasures, Lazy Turtle? How did you two get here?"

Yang Yan curiously asked.

As soon as he said that, a small red bird landed on his shoulder and kept nudging him with its head.

"I say, Yan, that was a rather shady move, huh! You came here to enjoy yourself, leaving the three of us back in East Sea City, no one to take care of us even with milk running out!"

The Black Tortoise said with a dissatisfied face.

"Tch! Get over it! You called for milk deliveries yourself back in East Sea City, don't think no one knows."

Just then, Mu Qingcheng walked in and said coldly.

Speaking of this matter, she'd been tricked by this tortoise.

Every time, called for milk deliveries and directly charged it to her account.

"Qingcheng, you're here too!"

Yang Yan said with a face full of smiles as he looked at Mu Qingcheng.

"Mm! Things over there are mostly sorted out now."

Mu Qingcheng nodded with a smile.

"Now everyone's here except Jing Hong and Frost Heaven. This year's surely going to be lively."

Yang Yan said with a laugh.

"Mm!"

Mu Qingcheng nodded, then looked at Nine Treasures, who was still frolicking around the yard:

"Those three can stay with you here, I'll leave now if there's nothing else."

"Aren't you going to stay and play for a bit before leaving?"

Yang Yan urged her to stay.

"No, the year's end is coming, I have lots to deal with on my side as well. I'll be quite busy during this period."

Mu Qingcheng said as she left.

Meanwhile, Nine Treasures, who was frolicking around, finally noticed Yang Yan.

It jumped into Yang Yan's arms like a little dog, continuously licking his face.

Meanwhile, the Black Tortoise directly crawled towards the house.

"Girls, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and serve Master Wu some milk. Remember, it must be warm. This ghost weather in Imperial Capital is dreadfully cold."

As the Black Tortoise crawled inside, it called to Ruyi and Cai'Er.

"We're not getting you any milk! Dad said you're a lazy turtle."

Cai'Er stood in front of the Black Tortoise, making a face at it.

"Yeah, Dad said anything you ask us to do, we're not supposed to do."

Ruyi chimed in eagerly from the side.

"Hey! You two girls, don't you know to respect your elders?"

Just as the Black Tortoise was about to say more, Yang Yan walked over, grabbed it directly, and said coldly:

"If you want to drink milk, get it yourself. You're getting lazier, aren't you? Trying to rely on seniority! And you better pay attention, these two girls might even be older than you."

With that, Yang Yan unceremoniously tossed the Black Tortoise inside.

"Ouch! My old back!"

Unfortunately, no one paid attention to the Black Tortoise's cry.

With no other choice, it flipped itself over and crawled towards the fridge, muttering to itself:

"Tch! I'll get it myself then, on my own. You lot, who don't respect the elderly, Master Wu won't bother with you!"

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