The bar counter was left with only Ye Tiancheng and the little fox.
Seeing Long Miaomiao’s figure disappear at her room door, the little fox swallowed and asked Ye Tiancheng with some trepidation, "Big Brother, do you think she accepted our explanation? If not, what should we do?"
Ye Tiancheng could only force a smile and say, "Who knows?"
If she didn't accept, then so be it.
Could he, Ye Tiancheng, betray himself for such a matter?
That was absolutely impossible.
The little fox was still lingering in fear, recalling the scene she had stumbled upon when she returned with the items. "When I came back just now, I heard her say that, and I was almost scared to death. I really didn't expect her to suddenly have such an idea."
"This is too strange."
Ye Tiancheng didn't want to say that Long Miaomiao might have already had such thoughts, but today, Long Miaomiao was stimulated by something and had finally broken the unspoken understanding, leaving him unsure of what was best to do.
The little fox still looked troubled, worrying about Ye Tiancheng.
"We still rely on her for many things. If Big Brother doesn't agree to her terms, and she turns against us, what will we do then? But we can't just let Big Brother compromise for this, can we?"
Ye Tiancheng shook his head and said, "Of course, I will not compromise."
"If there's no other way, we'll just have to find a way to fix it. Let's see her reaction first. This matter is really… sigh!"
Ye Tiancheng wasn't unfamiliar with romantic entanglements, but this particular one was definitely the one that would bring him the most trouble, at least for now, and without exception.
The little fox could only say with annoyance, "Then there's no other way. I hope she can still be reasonable and not dwell on it too much."
And at this very moment, Long Miaomiao, who had already returned to her room, was doing something that Ye Tiancheng and the little fox could never have imagined.
Long Miaomiao was also very frustrated after returning to her room.
Although she felt it was a bit unfair to be a co-wife, she was already so capable, and Ye Tiancheng was unwilling to agree to her words, refusing to abandon his principal wife. This showed that Ye Tiancheng was loyal and righteous, making him a very worthy partner.
Since that was the case, Long Miaomiao didn't feel that this little bit of unfairness was completely unbearable.
Because she genuinely liked Ye Tiancheng.
But what she didn't expect was that even after she took this step back, Ye Tiancheng was still unwilling to agree to her request.
This was something Long Miaomiao had not anticipated.
She could not imagine why Ye Tiancheng would refuse.
As a result, the little fox told her that times had changed, and the law did not allow people to marry two wives, not even co-wives or concubines, and that it was actually illegal.
Long Miaomiao had no choice but to be upset.
The more she thought about it, the more indignant she became, and the less willing she was to give up. However, she also knew that Ye Tiancheng would absolutely not divorce Hou Mingzhu, which would be very troublesome.
Therefore, after much deliberation, Long Miaomiao thought of someone.
She took out her mobile phone. Since she had come out, Ye Tiancheng had procured these things for her and taught her how to use a mobile phone. However, Long Miaomiao was new to these things and not particularly interested, so she didn't use it often.
Thus, during the three years she was trapped, she was the only one who didn't feel uncomfortable without a phone.
After returning three years later, the Special Operations Team helped them get new phones, and Long Miaomiao kept them without using them. Unless necessary, she wouldn't even take out her phone.
At this moment, Long Miaomiao suddenly did so, which naturally meant that Long Miaomiao had a sudden idea.
She took out her phone and made a call.
At the headquarters of the Special Operations Team, Nie Chongyang had returned to headquarters safely and had to deal with the backlog of work. There was a lot of work that Liang Ping, whose authority was not as high as his, could not handle on his behalf. He could only hold it back and wait until Nie Chongyang returned to hand it all over to him.
Nie Chongyang would not be able to go on business trips for a while.
Even his meeting and conversation with Ye Tiancheng after his return were squeezed in. Moreover, the Special Operations Team was not so inhumane that they wouldn't give a short vacation to those who had just returned from a business trip, allowing them to catch their breath.
Although this vacation was not long.
After Ye Tiancheng left, Nie Chongyang fully immersed himself in his work.
One day, Nie Chongyang's phone suddenly rang.
He was working overtime and heard the phone ring. He wondered who would call him at this time, in the middle of the night. Was there something urgent?
As a result, when Nie Chongyang picked up his phone, he was even more surprised.
Because the number displayed on his phone showed that the caller was Long Miaomiao!
Nie Chongyang and Long Miaomiao had no relationship, other than him having abducted Long Miaomiao's avatar, Xiao Miaomiao. They were truly not familiar with each other and had no contact. Long Miaomiao had never even called Nie Chongyang.
This was the first time.
As for why Long Miaomiao's phone still had Nie Chongyang's number in this situation.
After all, given Ye Tiancheng's relationship with the Special Operations Team, and Long Miaomiao being with Ye Tiancheng, her identity was also special. The Special Operations Team was eager to win them over, so they wouldn't mind providing a contact method.
Even if Long Miaomiao might not use it, it should still be given.
Long Miaomiao herself would definitely not remember their numbers. Her previous phone had been destroyed, so she had lost her old address book. However, because the new phone was prepared by the Special Operations Team, before handing over the phones, the Special Operations Team had already helped Ye Tiancheng and the other two import the necessary numbers into their address books.
This naturally included Long Miaomiao.
But even though it was given, Nie Chongyang really didn't expect that Long Miaomiao would actually call him one day.
However, thinking about it this way, Nie Chongyang couldn't help but worry a little.
Could something have happened to Ye Tiancheng?
It wasn't Ye Tiancheng or the little fox contacting him, but Long Miaomiao, who never contacted him, calling him. This made it hard not to worry about the safety of Ye Tiancheng and the little fox.
With this thought, Nie Chongyang immediately answered the phone.
"Hello? Miss Long, Miss Long?"
On the other end of the phone, Long Miaomiao responded, "It's me. You're Nie Chongyang, Captain Nie, right?"
Nie Chongyang replied, "Yes, Miss Long. Did something happen to Ye Tiancheng that you're contacting me about? Is there anything we can help with?"
Long Miaomiao said, "Oh, Ye Tiancheng and the others are fine."
Nie Chongyang was confused.
"Ah? Then you are... did you dial my number by mistake?"
Long Miaomiao then said, "No, it wasn't a mistake. I wanted to call you. Ye Tiancheng and the others are fine, and they don't need your help. It's me who needs help, and I need you to help me."
Nie Chongyang, hearing Long Miaomiao say this, was still a bit confused, but he was relieved to hear that Ye Tiancheng and the others were not in danger.
However, after hearing Long Miaomiao's words, Nie Chongyang couldn't help but become curious.
"So that's how it is. But, Miss Long, is there something you need our help with?"
Long Miaomiao immediately said seriously and solemnly, "Of course there is, and only you can help. Will you help?"
Nie Chongyang couldn't imagine what kind of matter it would be that Long Miaomiao would speak to him like this.
However, Nie Chongyang dared not neglect Long Miaomiao, nor dare he offend her.
Moreover, it should be known that if they could help a dragon and owe a dragon a favor, it would be a great thing. Why would they refuse to help?
So, Nie Chongyang immediately said, "Given Miss Long's status, there is no reason why our Special Operations Team would refuse to help if we can. However, what is the matter that is troubling you and requires our assistance? Why don't you tell us first?"
"If it can truly be done, our Special Operations Team will absolutely not shirk our responsibility!"
He solemnly promised Long Miaomiao that he would do his best.
Long Miaomiao believed that he would not lie to her, nor did she think there was anything improper about what she was about to ask. Therefore, when Nie Chongyang asked and promised her, Long Miaomiao spoke without reservation.
She said to Nie Chongyang, "I have a question I want to ask you first."
Nie Chongyang respectfully replied, "Please ask."
Long Miaomiao then said.
"I heard that it is not allowed for men to marry two wives nowadays, even if they marry a co-wife. It is illegal, and it constitutes… bigamy? Is that right?"
As soon as this question was asked, Nie Chongyang was completely baffled.
He could answer this question, but why was Long Miaomiao asking him this? Was this a very important question?
Nie Chongyang had never imagined that Long Miaomiao intended to get married, or to marry a married man, and after being frustrated, she called him to ask.
Although he didn't understand why Long Miaomiao was asking such a question, Nie Chongyang still answered truthfully.
"There is indeed such a thing. It is now a monogamous system. Things like co-wives and concubines are remnants of feudalism. Modern society absolutely does not allow it. If someone enters into a marital relationship with more than one person, it is absolutely illegal and constitutes bigamy. That is indeed the case."
Nie Chongyang explained to Long Miaomiao, "Not only can men not marry two wives, but women also absolutely cannot marry two husbands."
Upon hearing the latter half of Nie Chongyang's statement, as soon as he finished, Long Miaomiao spoke.
"Of course, a good woman absolutely cannot marry two husbands."
Nie Chongyang was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to respond.
Long Miaomiao pondered for a while longer and then said, "But this system, can it really not be changed? It was possible before, so why can't it be now?"
"Ah?" Nie Chongyang was even more confused. "Of course, it cannot be changed, and there are some rather complex reasons behind it."
Although he still didn't understand the reason for Long Miaomiao's call this time, Nie Chongyang was still answering Long Miaomiao's questions very seriously and responsibly, and educating Long Miaomiao about what was permissible, what was not, and why.
Long Miaomiao listened very attentively and would occasionally chime in with a few words.
Nie Chongyang thought she understood and finally breathed a sigh of relief. He truly felt that receiving such a call was too bizarre.
But who knew that after listening, Long Miaomiao still asked, "So, it really can't be changed?"
Nie Chongyang was almost dizzy.
He reiterated to Long Miaomiao, "It really cannot, absolutely not, and there are no exceptions. A married man absolutely cannot marry another woman, otherwise, it is a criminal act!"
"Ah," Long Miaomiao murmured, "But I, I really like Ye Tiancheng. I really can't marry him?"