CHAPTER 724: CHAPTER 724: GOING HOME

"Your meaning is, using reverse psychology?" After a long pause, Ye Shikai tentatively spoke out.

"It seems you are not dumb after all; it’s just that those people have made a ruthless move that angered you." Ji Qian sat in the chair "Right now, we are amidst a time of troubles, and as we’ve already woken Qingyu, I think the other side will resort to other means to stir up the issue again."

"Truly not a moment of peace." Ye Shikai sighed.

"You have to be mentally prepared. This kind of day will last for some time. And Qingyu, she is, after all, an ordinary person who hasn’t experienced anything like this."

"No, I still need to take action tonight." After a long time, Ye Shikai suddenly stood up firmly and said.

"Why." Ji Qian rested her chin on her hands, curiously watching Ye Shikai.

"These people keep causing trouble for us. Since that’s the case, I should give them a good blow. The best defense is offense, isn’t it?" Ye Shikai said confidently. He believed that Ghost and Worm could hand him the files he needed within two hours, and the Hidden Guard had already assembled, ready to move out at any moment.

"Today is the day Qingyu is discharged from the hospital. You should spend more time with her at home tonight." After a while, Ji Qian spoke softly, "Leave the action to me."

"The last time Qingyu was assassinated, you two hadn’t yet consummated your marriage." What seemed like a teasing remark from Ji Qian suddenly struck Ye Shikai’s heart like a chisel. Ji Qian also deeply loved Ye Shikai; her heart must taste bittersweet uttering such words...

"Then, perhaps it’s better to take action some other day." Ye Shikai paced back and forth, and after a while, he hesitated. Taking action now seemed somewhat reckless. Su Qingyu’s safety, the seriously injured Short-nosed Crocodile, these all needed to be dealt with first.

"In any case, I can take care of these matters. You need not worry." A hint of a bitter smile flickered across Ji Qian’s face as she turned away to prevent Ye Shikai from seeing her expression.

"Qingyu is being discharged today; you should go check on her." Ji Qian seemed somewhat eager to send Ye Shikai away. Perhaps her previous words had hit a sore spot. Ye Shikai couldn’t say much more, only leaving the office to give her some space to calm down.

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Thump, thump, thump.

"Qingyu, I’m coming in." Ye Shikai slowly pushed open the door of the hospital room and saw that Su Qingyu had already changed into casual clothes, discarding the oppressive hospital gown, which made Su Qingyu look much more lively.

"Is there anything else you need to take with you?"

"No, we have everything at home," Su Qingyu answered with a slight shake of her head.

"Then let’s go home." The pair walked hand in hand to the hospital entrance, where Ghost and others had been waiting for some time. According to earlier arrangements, the community was now full of Hidden Guard protection. To be on the safe side, Ghost took Su Qingyu’s outings very seriously.

"Sister-in-law, congratulations on your discharge."

"Yes, we’ve been living in fear these past few days, afraid there would be an accident." Soul Destroyer too chimed in, the tighter security proving that Ghost and the others were starting to get a bit paranoid.

"Qingqing and our dad have also had a tough time these days. Once we get back home, you should comfort them properly." Ye Shikai spoke lightly. Speaking of which, Su Ziqing had become quite resentful towards him before. This young girl may seem careless, but she is extremely sensitive. She had known early on about Su Qingyu being in a critical state because of Ye Shikai.

"Don’t worry, I will," Su Qingyu said, as if reading his mind, suddenly speaking out of nowhere, "You’re worried Qingqing won’t forgive you, aren’t you?"

"I can’t hide anything from you." Ye Shikai replied with a wry smile, "You don’t know, since you got hurt, she hasn’t spoken a word to me." Ye Shikai did not blame Su Ziqing. Anyone would react similarly in such a situation.

"Don’t worry, I’ll persuade her. Qingqing is just hot-tempered, not unreasonable."

"Hopefully that’s the case." Ye Shikai sighed, feeling very heartened. To have met such an understanding wife was probably the dream of every man.

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"Sis, you’re finally getting better." The moment they got back home, Su Ziqing leapt onto Su Qingyu, hugging her tightly like a koala, as if she hadn’t seen her parents for a long time.

"Qingqing, have you been treating your brother-in-law badly these days?" asked Su Qingyu with a smile, flicking Su Ziqing’s forehead.

"Hmph, if it weren’t for him, how could you get hurt?" Su Ziqing glared fiercely at Ye Shikai. Ye Shikai, who had been ready to apologize, suddenly lowered his head, feeling guilty like a child who had done wrong. Su Ziqing had always been seen as a child who would never grow up in his eyes, but in this instance, Ye Shikai felt even more child-like...

"Qingqing, go apologize to him, now." Su Qingyu suddenly scolded sternly.

"I won’t, hmph."

"You child, you..."

"Forget it, Qingyu, I’ll go explain to her later." Ye Shikai grabbed Su Qingyu’s hand, with the appearance of guilt written all over his face.

"That temper of Qingqing’s is the most stubborn in our family."

Ye Shikai holding Su Qingyu’s hand, they returned to their room. The various decorations from their wedding day were still up, maintaining the atmosphere of that day. Su Qingyu suddenly felt an urge to cry. The newlyweds, which should have been cheerful days, were marred by such events. Su Qingyu didn’t wish to blame, but faced with the scene before her, she couldn’t help but feel moved and a surge of sorrow.

"Qingyu, I’ve let you suffer." Ye Shikai pulled Su Qingyu into his embrace, "I will make it up to you."

"Who says I’m... upset, I’m just... a bit overwhelmed," Su Qingyu’s eyes reddened, and her nose turned red. Ye Shikai held her tightly, both feeling hurt by the ordeal...

"What a loving couple indeed." Meanwhile, from a high-rise building outside the community, a woman dressed in black was observing their every move with binoculars.

"Don’t forget your identity." At this time, Tang Yun sat on a couch behind her, her voice cold, "An assassin has no right to talk about feelings."

"It seems you have quite a prejudice against me." The woman in black, rather than angry, laughed in response, curious about Tang Yun’s sudden outburst.

"I am only following the orders of my superior. Whatever you think, I won’t care." Tang Yun turned her head away, no longer looking at the woman in black.

"Your Family Head tasked me with killing Ye Shikai, it seems he overestimated my abilities."

"What do you mean by that? Are you planning to break the contract?"