Chapter 99 - Utterly Heartless!
The next morning
Having not seen Luo Hongye all night, Luo Ruying eagerly embraced her daughter.
Last night, she had heard Ning Yechen and Luo Hongye playing and laughing until late, so she couldn't help but ask curiously, "Ye Ye, what were you and Daddy playing last night?"
"Daddy was flying with Ye Ye~"
Luo Hongye said happily, still relishing the memory.
Although she had played until she fell asleep from exhaustion last night, she was very happy.
"Flying...?"
"Daddy took Ye Ye flying in the air?"
Luo Ruying asked, puzzled.
Ning Yechen quickly made a silent gesture to Luo Hongye, signaling her to keep quiet.
Luo Hongye then remembered her promise not to tell, so she quickly shook her head.
"It's a little secret between Ye Ye and Daddy~"
"Ye Ye promised Daddy not to tell."
"Not even Mommy...?"
Luo Ruying asked curiously.
"Mm-hmm, Daddy said not to tell Mommy."
Luo Hongye nodded cutely.
"Is that so..."
Luo Ruying looked at Ning Yechen with a meaningful gaze.
Ning Yechen: "..."
Ning Yechen was momentarily defeated by his daughter's innocence and sincerity...
But fortunately, it didn't arouse Luo Ruying's suspicion.
Luo Ruying tried to imagine the scene, guessing that Ning Yechen probably lifted the child in the air, making her feel like she was flying...
But she didn't understand why Ning Yechen had asked Luo Hongye to keep it a secret?
Not even telling her.
"Sister, I'm ready, let's go~"
Just then, Luo Ruxin emerged from the room and immediately linked arms with Luo Ruying.
Taking advantage of the remaining days of the New Year festival, Luo Ruying planned to take Luo Ruxin around the city to experience the lively atmosphere and the charm of the mortal world.
"Husband, would you like to come with us?"
Luo Ruying looked at Ning Yechen and asked.
"Since you've asked, wife, of course I'll accompany you."
Ning Yechen replied with a smile, then glanced at Luo Ruxin beside Luo Ruying, a playful grin on his face.
This provocative smile made Luo Ruxin frown slightly.
This guy was definitely deliberately preventing her from having some alone time with her sister!
Leaving Meng Niu and the other two to look after the house, Ning Yechen and Yue Qingyou accompanied Luo Ruying and Luo Ruxin on their outing.
Luo Ruying walked along the street, carrying Luo Hongye, with Luo Ruxin and Ning Yechen on either side of her.
Yue Qingyou silently followed behind.
Not long after they started strolling, they caught a whiff of an incredibly enticing barbecue aroma.
Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying were already familiar with this scent, but it was Luo Ruxin's first time smelling it. She couldn't help but sniff curiously.
"What's that smell? It smells so good..."
"There's a barbecue stall with delicious food around here. Let me take you to try it."
Luo Ruying led Luo Ruxin towards Ye Tianshen's stall.
So far, Ye Tianshen's barbecue was indeed the most delicious food she had tasted in the Mortal Realm.
Even now, their daughter still couldn't forget it...
"A barbecue stall? Mere mortal food, what could possibly be delicious about it?"
Luo Ruxin said in a disdainful, delicate voice.
"Since we're here, why not give it a try?"
"Maybe you'll even like it."
Luo Ruying pulled Luo Ruxin along with a smile.
Soon, they arrived at Ye Tianshen's stall.
The sight before them left everyone stunned and surprised.
Ye Tianshen's stall was surrounded by a massive crowd, mostly women.
The queue stretched as far as the eye could see.
By now, Ye Tianshen's barbecue stall had become famous throughout Nanli City.
Everyone who had tried it raved about it!
Many dignitaries and wealthy young men were also drawn to it.
Apart from his meticulous craftsmanship and secret recipes, the main reason for its popularity was Ye Tianshen's cold and aloof good looks...
A handsome and polite barbecue stall owner with a cool demeanor had attracted countless women and young girls in the city to come and admire him...
It was said that in recent days, many women had offered him exorbitant sums of money to become his patron...
However, he had rejected them all without exception.
This had led to a rumor circulating in the city.
A handsome and aloof man would rather sell barbecue every day than be kept by a wealthy woman...
Such noble and unyielding character was widely praised.
Luo Ruxin was also taken aback by the sight.
She hadn't expected a small barbecue stall to be so popular.
Now, she was actually a bit curious...
But with such a long queue, who knew how long they would have to wait.
"Sister, there seem to be quite a lot of people..."
"Yes..."
Luo Ruying also said with a hint of regret.
With such a long line, it might be dark before it's their turn...
"Wife, leave it to me."
Ning Yechen smiled slightly and swaggered to the front of the line, standing beside the next person in line.
"Could you please let me have this spot?"
"Huh? Why don't you go to the back of the line... Hmm...?"
The man in line was displeased and was about to refuse Ning Yechen when he saw a bag full of jewels and gemstones appear in Ning Yechen's hand.
The sound of the gems clinking against each other was clearly audible, echoing in the man's ears.
The man couldn't help but gulp, his eyes widening.
That small bag alone was probably enough for him to live comfortably for the rest of his life!
"Hmm? What were you saying just now?"
Ning Yechen smiled, shaking the bag of gems in his hand. He casually took out one, then tossed it back into the bag, and held it out to the man.
The man carefully reached out with both hands to catch it, his face instantly beaming with a smile brighter than a sunflower.
"Please, sir~"
"I was saving this spot just for you~!"
"Since you're here, I'll be on my way~"
The man bowed and slowly gave up his spot, then quickly disappeared without a trace.
The other people in the queue behind him looked at Ning Yechen in astonishment.
To spend so lavishly just for a spot in line!
Simply... simply outrageous!
Ning Yechen turned around with a smile and beckoned to Luo Ruying and the others.
"Wife, it's all settled~"
Luo Ruying: "..."
Luo Ruying gave Ning Yechen a slightly reproachful look.
"It's just for a spot in line, that's too much money..."
"It's just a small amount, no big deal."
Ning Yechen chuckled, gently pushing Luo Ruying's shoulder.
This amount of jewels and gemstones was indeed a drop in the bucket for him.
As long as it could make his wife and daughter happy, he didn't care how much he spent.
However, Luo Ruying's next words made Ning Yechen freeze in his tracks, a cold sweat beading on his forehead...
"Hmm...?"
"Didn't you give me all your money before, husband? Where did this money come from?"
Luo Ruying's beautiful eyes narrowed as she gazed at Ning Yechen and asked.
At this moment, Ning Yechen felt like his secret stash had been discovered by his wife. He couldn't help but feel a sense of pressure…