CHAPTER 74: CHAPTER 74: I WILL DEFINITELY TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOU

Mrs. Leng’s face turned ashen with rage.

What, does it seem like she intentionally made things difficult for Zhan Hanjue?

"Uncle, my niece is still lying in the hospital and has already been disfigured," Mrs. Leng said angrily.

"Cousin, we can’t meddle in the affairs of the Leng family. You should be clear about the ties and distances. Grandpa, let’s go! This little matter, Hanjue can handle it himself." The uncle supported the old master as they left.

Mrs. Leng closed her eyes, and after the old master left, she sneered at Ye Ningwan, "Ye Ningwan, you’re quite capable. With a few words, you managed to fool the old master away. However, even if the old master doesn’t interfere, I won’t let this matter rest easily. Linglong’s face was disfigured by him, and today, no matter what, I need an explanation from the Leng family."

Ye Ningwan was about to say something but was stopped by Zhan Hanjue.

Without the Zhan family’s old master here, should he be afraid of her?

"What does Mrs. Leng want to do? Declare war on the Zhan family? But, Mrs. Leng, it would be best to first clarify your own surname. It’s not impossible to declare war on the Zhan family, but you should first publicly state that you’re breaking ties with the Zhan family before the battle can start," Zhan Hanjue said coldly.

Mrs. Leng was startled, "You’re actually telling me to break ties with the Zhan family?"

"It’s you who came to the Zhan family to stir up trouble, forgetting your heritage, forgetting your own surname; it wasn’t me forcing you," Zhan Hanjue responded.

The people who came along with the Leng family hadn’t expected Zhan Hanjue to be so tough.

They had just followed Mrs. Leng’s words, coming to back her up, not truly wanting to declare war on the Zhan family.

Mrs. Leng and Zhan Hanjue were fighting, but they were still family, and blood is thicker than water. They might argue now, but who knows when they might reconcile.

However, the Leng family’s involvement was different; truly opposing the Zhan family wouldn’t benefit the Leng family.

"This matter isn’t entirely Mr. Zhan’s fault."

"That’s right, that’s right, I also heard it was Linglong messing around on her own."

"For now, let’s think of a way to heal her injuries and avoid leaving scars."

"We’re all family, no need to fuss over this, let’s just leave it at that!"

The Leng family people smoothly defused the situation and quickly made their exit.

Mrs. Leng was both angry and helpless, but with her supporters leaving, she was left fighting alone.

"Hmph." Mrs. Leng also left.

Suddenly, the entire living room became quiet.

Old Mrs. Zhan sighed in relief, exhausted, as she was supported by Mrs. Chen, expressing gratitude to Ye Ningwan, "Ningwan, thank you for today. If you weren’t here, things wouldn’t have been resolved so easily."

"Don’t mention it, Grandma. I’m also a part of the Zhan family, so of course, I couldn’t stand by while you and Hanjue were bullied," Ye Ningwan replied.

Old Mrs. Zhan was immensely gratified, holding her hand and saying, "Hanjue marrying you is a blessing for our Zhan family. Hanjue, you must be good to Ningwan and not bully her, or else I won’t let you off the hook."

"Old lady, let me help you go rest!" Mrs. Chen suggested.

Old Mrs. Zhan nodded.

At her age, having such commotion truly left her exhausted, so she let Mrs. Chen help her leave.

"Did you hear that? Your grandma said that you are not allowed to bully me in the future," Ye Ningwan told Zhan Hanjue.

Zhan Hanjue pulled her close in a tight embrace.

Housekeeper Wu noticed and quickly bowed his head, smiling as he exited, thoughtfully closing the door for them.

"What are you doing? Let go of me," Ye Ningwan blushingly hit his shoulder.

"Don’t move," Zhan Hanjue said in a husky voice.

Ye Ningwan indeed didn’t dare move, stiffly embraced by him.

After a while, Zhan Hanjue almost inaudibly said, "Thank you!"

"What?" Ye Ningwan didn’t hear clearly.

Zhan Hanjue pushed her away, expressionless, "Nothing."

"But, just now I seemed to hear you say thank you?" Ye Ningwan said.

Zhan Hanjue coldly said, "You heard wrong."

"Hmph, arrogant," Ye Ningwan pouted.

But soon, she said with a cheeky smile, "If you really want to thank me, I’ll give you a chance, help me find Ke Yingying’s son. He has a mole on his ear, although it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack, but you’re Zhan Hanjue, you’ll surely have a way."

Zhan Hanjue slightly curved his lips, "Of course, I’ll have Chen Tan give instructions. As long as he’s in Jiangcheng, we’ll quickly find this child."

Ye Ningwan nodded.

"Why did you help me just now?" Zhan Hanjue asked.

Ye Ningwan said, "Because after all, we’re family. How can we let others bully you?"

A whole bunch of people bullying a struggling orphan and widow, how could she stand that?

"Grandma still cares a lot about the Zhan family’s recognition, so she’d rather endure grievances than have the Zhan family speak ill of her," Zhan Hanjue said in a low voice.

It was implied that, if not for concerns about Grandma, how could he possibly be bullied by these people?

Ye Ningwan curiously asked, "What really is the matter between Grandma and Mrs. Leng?"

"What you shouldn’t inquire about, don’t inquire," Zhan Hanjue refused to tell her.

Ye Ningwan pouted.

It was just moments ago he was grateful to her, now he’s already telling her not to be nosy.

"It’s getting late, let’s go to bed," Zhan Hanjue said, pulling her along.

When Ye Ningwan heard the word "bed", she immediately thought of images not fit for children.

Immediately she said, "What sleep? I still need to prepare medication for Leng Linglong and for your great uncle. I’m busy today, no sleep."

"No way, Grandma said I must take good care of you. Ensuring you have enough sleep is my duty as a husband. You must sleep; those things can wait until tomorrow," Zhan Hanjue said domineeringly, pulling her back to the room.

Ye Ningwan held herself tightly, "We can sleep but I’m not sharing a bed with you. I’ll sleep on the floor."

"That won’t do."

Zhan Hanjue pushed her onto the bed.

"Today, you spoke up for our Zhan family, Grandma said I must treat you well. How can I let you sleep on the floor? If Grandma finds out, she surely won’t spare me."

"So... you’re sleeping on the floor?" Ye Ningwan asked.

"Absolutely not," Zhan Hanjue replied, "How could I sleep on the floor? Of course, I’ll stay in bed and take care of you."

Then he lowered his head, sealing her lips which were about to protest.

Ye Ningwan: "..."

How is this gratitude, it’s essentially repaying kindness with ill!

The next day, she woke up aching all over, yet Zhan Hanjue was already out of the room.

After washing up and having breakfast, she packed up the prepared ointment and asked Housekeeper Wu to arrange a car for her to visit Leng Linglong at the hospital.

Although Mrs. Leng’s behavior was really disdainful and infuriating to her.

However, Leng Linglong was innocent.

She couldn’t just stand by and watch a perfectly fine young girl become disfigured.

"Ningning, what brings you here?"

Ye Ningwan arrived at the hospital and happened to bump into Wu Taotao coming out.

"You didn’t stay here all night, did you?" Ye Ningwan frowned.

Wu Taotao laughed awkwardly, "It’s not a big deal, I stayed to look after her. The young girl is quite pitiful, I couldn’t bear to leave."