Chapter 20

“It’s… a long story.” Ye Ningxuan said awkwardly, “I’ll explain it to you when I have time.”

“Since it’s a long story, don’t say anything. Come with me to find my brother and leave this place.” Wu Taotao pulled her up and was about to leave.

“Stop right there.”

Zhan Hanjue snapped and walked over.

“Zhan Hanjue?” Ye Ningxuan was surprised.

Wu Taotao released her and looked at Zhan Hanjue.

When she saw Zhan Hanjue, she was stunned. Her heart thumped and her face couldn’t help but blush.

“Who is she?” Zhan Hanjue asked in a low voice as he walked up to Ye Ningxuan.

Ye Ningxuan introduced, “This is my best friend from the countryside, Wu Taotao.”

“Ningxuan, who is he?” Wu Taotao quickly lowered her voice and asked Ye Ningxuan.

“My husband,” Ye Ningxuan replied in a low voice.

Tao Xiaotao’s eyes widened and she gasped. “He’s Zhan Hanjue? Isn’t he rumored to be ugly? How…? Oh no, oh no, there’s no hope for my brother. He’s always liked you.”

“And who is her brother?” Zhan Hanjue asked coldly.

“He’s a friend I grew up with,” Ye Ningxuan replied with a chuckle.

Zhan Hanjue’s face was grim as he reached out and pulled her to him.

“Go back and tell your brother that Ye Ningxuan is married. Tell him to dispel any thoughts he shouldn’t have.”

Ye Ningxuan pursed her lips. She was clearly standing with Taotao and he couldn’t see her. How could he tell who was who?

It was amazing that he was able to pull her over like that.

“Zhan Hanjue, right? Although you’re indeed a little better than my brother in terms of appearance, I don’t agree with your words. My brother and Ningxuan are childhood sweethearts. He liked Ningxuan for so many years. What do you mean by dispelling thoughts that he shouldn’t have? It hasn’t been just a year or two. Although Ningxuan married you, if you treat her badly, we’ll still take her away,” Wu Taotao said with her hands on her waist.

“Butler Wu, see her out.” Zhan Hanjue seemed to be too lazy to waste his breath on her and ordered Butler Wu to chase her away.

“Butler Wu, wait. I’ll handle this.” Ye Ningxuan immediately instructed Butler Wu.

Butler Wu was troubled.

One was a young master and the other was a young madam. He couldn’t offend anyone. Who should he listen to?

Ye Ningxuan winked at Butler Wu and told him to go ahead.

Butler Wu nodded and left.

Ye Ningxuan was secretly delighted. Indeed, it was easier to use her eyes. At least she could make eye contact.

“Hubby, don’t be like this. My best friend came all the way here to look for me, but you chased her away without even giving me a sip of tea. How am I supposed to carry myself outside in the future?”

Ye Ningxuan had gotten to know Zhan Hanjue a little. This guy was amenable to persuasion but not coercion.

So she immediately took his hand and shook it while wheedling in a soft and coquettish voice.

Wu Taotao was stunned. Was this still the Ye Ningxuan she remembered?

“Then stay for dinner!” Zhan Hanjue coughed lightly, looking slightly uncomfortable. He left after saying that.

Ye Ningxuan smiled. As expected, she had figured it out.

“Ningxuan, how can you wheedle to a man?” Wu Taotao accused angrily.

Ye Ningxuan smiled and said, “I can wheedle to you too.”

“You’re Ye Ningxuan, a divine doctor…”

“Shh, they don’t know my identity. Don’t leak it.” Ye Ningxuan immediately made a hissing gesture and lowered her voice to remind her.

Wu Taotao quickly covered her mouth and stuck out her tongue, but continued, “You’re so powerful, you don’t have to wheedle to others. If you’re unhappy, just beat him up.”

“Silly girl, we’re girls. Girls shouldn’t be so violent. Why waste your energy on a problem that can be solved in a girlish way?” Ye Ningxuan blinked.

Wu Taotao scratched her head. A girlish way?

A girlish way wasn’t about punching hard enough?

“Sigh, I really don’t understand. How can someone like you be accepted because you have artistic talent? Don’t be bullied in school.” Ye Ningxuan was worried.

Wu Taotao smiled and hugged her. “Then come to school with me. Haven’t you always wanted to go to school? Since you’re also in Jiang City, we can go to school together.”

Ye Ningxuan pursed her lips.

School?

Could she?

She had been to school when she was first sent back to the country.

At that time, the scar on her face was still there. The children were afraid of her and called her ugly. Even if she wore a veil, she was treated as an anomaly.

She knew they were just kids. What bad intentions could they have?

However, those seemingly innocent and vicious attacks still made her sad. After a few days, she refused to go to school again.

Every time, she would rely on Wu Taotao to teach her what he had learned in school after school.

However, the little teacher’s grades weren’t good. On the other hand, her student was talented and understood it immediately.

Later, when her face recovered, her mother-in-law asked her to go to school with Taotao, but at that time, she was no longer willing to go out.

She felt that it was quite good to learn on her own.

“What nonsense are you talking about? I’ve never been to school. How can I go to university?” Ye Ningxuan frowned slightly and said nonchalantly.

Wu Taotao bit her lip. She knew that she was traumatized, so she didn’t dare to persuade her anymore.

“Is there any delicious food in the house?” Wu Taotao changed the subject.

Ye Ningxuan said, “There’s nothing delicious. The old lady likes light food, and Zhan Hanjue also likes light food. If you want to eat something good, I’ll take you out to eat.”

“Really?”

“The Lin family compensated me with a large sum of money. I can buy whatever I want.” Ye Ningxuan smiled and pinched her face.

Wu Taotao was overjoyed. She immediately hugged Ye Ningxuan’s arm and shouted happily while asking her to buy things for her.

Ye Ningxuan was going out. Butler Wu arranged for a car and went to report to Zhan Hanjue.

Zhan Hanjue had instructed that Ye Ningxuan must inform him in advance when she went out.

“Get her a female bodyguard,” Zhan Hanjue said without looking up.

“Okay,” Butler Wu agreed.

Ye Ningxuan and Wu Taotao got into the car. In addition to the driver, there was a woman in the passenger seat.

“Hello, Young Madam. My name is Yang Rui. I’m the bodyguard Butler Wu arranged for you.” The woman turned to Ye Ningxuan and introduced herself.

Ye Ningxuan frowned.

Bodyguard?

Why did she feel that he had deliberately arranged for someone to monitor her?

Forget it, so be it!

Ye Ningxuan gave Wu Taotao a look, telling her not to say anything she shouldn’t.

Wu Taotao had grown up with her, so they had a tacit understanding. She immediately nodded.

Ye Ningxuan first brought Wu Taotao to Defu Restaurant.

Defu Restaurant was a famous restaurant in Jiang City. It had a hundred years of history and was a must-eat place in Jiang City.

After eating at Defu Restaurant, Wu Taotao wanted to go to the bar.

“No, that place is too dangerous. It’s not a place for you to go.” Ye Ning refused.

“I’m just going to take a look and broaden my horizons. I’ve never been to a bar, and neither have you! Anyway, with Yang Rui following us and the two of us being so tough, we’ll definitely be fine.” Wu Taotao swayed as she wheedled.

She knew how to learn things on the spot. She learned how to wheedle so quickly.

Ye Ningxuan shook her head helplessly. “Okay, but you have to listen to me when you get there. Don’t mess around.”

Actually, she had never been to a bar before. She would just… treat it as broadening her horizons too!