Reborn as Tycoon's Wife in the Countryside
Chapter 227 Taking Her Home to Protect Her (First Update)

Chapter 227: 227 Taking Her Home to Protect Her (First Update)

The porridge was ready, and the fire had been put out. Xiaofeng got up, walked to the courtyard, and was about to lock the gate and leave.

Ye Cheng, holding a bunch of green vegetables at the doorway, was surprised to see Xiaofeng at the courtyard gate, "Why did you come over?"

That wasn’t the main concern; the question was how he had the keys to the house.

Looking at the fresh vegetables in Ye Cheng’s hand, Xiaofeng noted, "Master Liu had left for a medical visit and said there was porridge cooking in the kitchen; he asked me to check on it. Since you are back, I’ll give you the keys."

Ye Cheng glanced at Su Peng, "Are you heading down?"

"Yes." Xiaofeng handed the keys back to Ye Cheng and glanced at his left hand, which was wrapped in gauze. She could faintly see the light red color; was he injured?

"What happened to your hand?" Xiaofeng asked, looking at his left hand.

He had been fine a few days ago; how had he suddenly gotten injured?

"It’s nothing, I accidentally cut it while chopping fish yesterday." Ye Cheng took the keys.

To end up cutting oneself while chopping fish heads was quite careless, "Are you okay, though?"

"It’s fine, what could be wrong? Grandpa has already treated it," Ye Cheng lightly curved his lips, "Have you had breakfast? If not, eat before you go."

"I’ve eaten at home," Xiaofeng shook her head, "Then take more rest here, I’m leaving now."

Ye Cheng was usually meticulous; how could he injure his hand while chopping fish?

Of course, since Ye Cheng said it was while chopping fish, Xiaofeng didn’t think too much about it.

Ye Cheng watched Xiaofeng leave, then looked at his hand and chuckled wryly.

The people from the Imperial Capital had been impatient to make Grandpa return. Who could have expected a blade to be hidden inside an ordinary fish?

He had been injured by a blade hidden inside the fish while cleaning it yesterday.

After three years away with Grandpa, it was almost time to go back; if not, some people might truly think he and Grandpa had died out there.

When Master Liu returned, he saw Ye Cheng alone in the kitchen and was slightly disappointed, "How come it’s only you here, where’s Xiaofeng?"

He specifically asked him to stay, but this damn kid, Acheng, couldn’t he keep someone around?

Acheng stood up, his gaze cold as he glanced at Grandpa, "Old man, don’t think I don’t know what you’re plotting."

"Then tell me, what am I plotting?" Master Liu set down his medical kit, "Look at you, it’s rare enough that you get close to a woman, and she doesn’t dislike you. Is it wrong for Grandpa to think a bit further?"

"Aren’t you afraid of dragging her into danger?" Ye Cheng sneered, "Moreover, she’s pregnant and can’t endure our troubles."

"If you’re worried about her, why not marry her and take care of her? You want to be close to her yet don’t want to marry her, Ye Cheng, that’s not right. You’re being a rogue. In your grandparents’ time, you would have been scorned and cursed by thousands."

Without any intentions towards the girl, yet you act as her driver every day; is that appropriate?

"We’re not even officially boyfriend and girlfriend yet, and you talk about marrying her. Aren’t you afraid you’ll scare her off?" Ye Cheng couldn’t be bothered arguing with Grandpa, who, by his own words, was almost crazy about him getting married.

"Right, you could first develop a relationship," Master Liu felt his grandson was finally on the right track, "Xiaofeng is a nice girl. It’s just that there’s a child in her belly. As long as she is willing to marry you, the child in her belly will be my own grandson, and it’s very likely to be my real grandson."

Ye Cheng: "..."

His stomach churned; could they even have a proper conversation?

"Listen, lad," Master Liu grabbed a large bowl, opened the pressure cooker, scooped up a full bowl of porridge, and added some chili sauce, somewhat frustrated by his unyielding nature, "Considering your situation, it’s good enough if you can find a wife, so don’t be too picky."

It wasn’t that the conditions were bad; he was just worried that other women might marry in and cause fatal issues.

Ye Cheng couldn’t be bothered with him, "If you’re hungry, eat more; I’m going back to my room."

"Kid, you relax. If you are interested in her, once you handle the things in the Imperial Capital, you can still come back." Now that transportation was developed, it was quite convenient to go wherever you wanted or not.

Blowing on the porridge in front of him, he felt overwhelmed by his ceaseless worries.

The people from the Imperial Capital too; couldn’t they just let him and Acheng disappear quietly? They always had to stir up something to make them return.

If that messed up Acheng’s chances with the girl, he would be quite upset.

Ye Cheng lay in bed, remembering the close encounters he had had with Su Xiaofeng in the Provincial City. Grandpa was right; Su Xiaofeng was indeed the first woman who could get close to him without causing him to feel sick or repulsed.

Moreover, they had kissed and hugged. If they weren’t in a relationship, it would be somewhat rogue-like.

Looking at the ceiling, he made a decision. Once he had sorted out the issues in the Imperial Capital, he would come back and clear things up with Su Xiaofeng, asking her to be his girlfriend.

He wondered if she would agree.

...

Ye Cheng had no idea what his grandfather was discussing about him. She considered herself as an individual, and her relationship with Ye Cheng was just that of friends.

Moreover, considering Ye Cheng’s qualifications, marrying her would be a loss, so it was better to drop the matter.

"Miss Su." As soon as Su Xiaofeng arrived, Tie Bao hurriedly approached her, "Miss Su, something bad has happened."

"What happened?" She had only been away for one night; what could have gone wrong?

"It’s not a problem at the factory, it’s Xianghe."

"What happened to him?" Su Xiaofeng frowned, Liao Xianghe had been working well in her factory, could it be that he no longer wished to work?

"He went to get involved in a fight." Tie Bao was frantic, not knowing how else to explain.

"Go over the incident again."

Liao Xianghe had been quite well-behaved since coming to her factory, responsible even; why would he suddenly get involved in a fight?