About a week after that incident, Ye Tiancheng finalized the upcoming plans with everyone. It was confirmed that Hou Mingzhu would bring her daughter and travel with Ye Tiancheng.
Since Fatty also wanted to join, but he already had a girlfriend, and his girlfriend wasn't someone who would hold him back, she respected her man's decision and expressed that she wanted to go along as well.
Ye Tiancheng figured that adding one more person or not wouldn't make much of a difference now, so he agreed to let Fatty bring his girlfriend. After all, Ye Tiancheng himself had brought his own family. They were all bringing their families along for protection, so there was no room for complaint.
However, after Ye Tiancheng and Hou Mingzhu returned, they quietly and quickly remarried.
Although they had remarried, they didn't hold any ceremony. Their time was very tight. Ye Tiancheng sometimes felt complacent, but with the outside world in such chaos, and remembering the severe consequences that would slowly unfold after the Fuxi Qin was stolen, he dared not delay any longer.
He wished he could resolve this matter sooner. After all, his family and friends also had to live in this world. He himself didn't care, but what about his ordinary family and friends?
However, Ye Tiancheng didn't want to wrong Hou Mingzhu too much. Their previous marriage hadn't been managed very well, and they wanted to truly start over.
So, Ye Tiancheng and Hou Mingzhu had discussed that they would hold another wedding in the future.
Following this, there was a series of clue-finding. Finally, with the help of the Nuwa Stone and the guidance of the Fuxi Qin fragments he already possessed, Ye Tiancheng located the whereabouts of the new fragment, and their group set off.
The team was quite large. Hou Mingzhu, of course, brought bodyguards, a cook, and maids to take care of their daily lives and ensure their safety.
Moreover, now that they were out, although Ye Qingcheng couldn't conveniently attend school, she still needed to study. She wasn't being isolated anymore, so Ye Qingcheng would definitely need a tutor. Therefore, various teachers had to be brought along.
Despite all this, Ye Tiancheng himself dressed very simply every day. When they arrived at their destination and scouted the location where they needed to find the fragment, Ye Tiancheng even found a place to work.
Of course, it wasn't actual labor. He had initially intended to work, but Hou Mingzhu waved her hand and directly purchased a shop nearby, making Ye Tiancheng the manager. Ye Tiancheng saw that the shop had already been bought and that he wouldn't have to deal with anyone's attitude, which was indeed a good thing. So, Ye Tiancheng didn't refuse Hou Mingzhu's kindness.
Thus, a book café quietly appeared in Huaishi, right next to a flower shop.
Since its opening, this book café had attracted considerable attention. After all, Ye Tiancheng was accompanied by a little fox, and the little fox's appearance made it impossible to be low-key. Wherever they went, they were the center of attention.
In the past, it was different. No matter how beautiful the little fox was, he was just a child. While most women would naturally feel fondness upon seeing such a beautiful child, for a child, it was just that. However, the current little fox was a handsome adult man.
Even though it was a book café, Ye Tiancheng's shop had exceptionally good business. This was because, in the eyes of many people in the vicinity, the newly opened book café had only one owner and two official employees.
Both of them were handsome, and one was an exceptionally handsome man. Some people came to see the handsome men, and some even wanted to flirt.
This day was no different. Ye Tiancheng, as usual, went to open the shop with the little fox. He generally acted with the little fox because the little fox was still a ticking time bomb. Although Ye Tiancheng and the others were willing to accept the little fox, the little fox himself couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't cause trouble in the future.
Therefore, it was safest to keep someone like the little fox by Ye Tiancheng's side.
As for Fatty, after arriving in Huaishi, their housing was arranged immediately. Considering they wouldn't be staying long and would be moving to many other places, Ye Tiancheng felt it was unnecessary to buy a house. However, Hou Mingzhu required a certain quality of life, and Ye Tiancheng didn't want to wrong Miss Hou. They rented houses.
Hou Mingzhu rented two villas, as there were two families here, and Fatty's new girlfriend also needed private space.
Moreover, living under the same roof every day would mean Fatty would definitely go out with Ye Tiancheng. This would make the entire book café look perfectly uniform every day, with one boss and two official employees working together, which would appear even stranger and more attention-grabbing. It was better to separate them.
Therefore, Fatty lived in the adjacent building and did not go out with Ye Tiancheng and the others every day.
Fatty would also leave later. Ye Tiancheng told him he didn't need to wake up so early, just to be there for the official opening. After all, his brother was following him on this adventure, so how could he let his brother suffer? Although they were called official employees, Fatty and the little fox were essentially management, and they didn't really have to do much.
As for the others, they were arranged by Hou Mingzhu to help manage the shop and be responsible for the coffee area. Since they were not at the front counter and were not often seen, they were basically ignored by the customers.
As Ye Tiancheng and the little fox were about to reach the book café, more and more people were watching them. As they arrived in the area, more people recognized them. Coupled with Ye Tiancheng and the little fox's outstanding appearances, and the fact that everyone appreciates beauty, more people naturally looked at them.
The little fox whispered to Ye Tiancheng, "Here they come again. It's really like this every day. I feel like we're not running a book café, but a zoo, and we're the animals in the zoo."
Ye Tiancheng smiled and said, "Who should we blame? Look at you, with your devastatingly beautiful appearance. Most people come because of you. Isn't this all your credit?"
The little fox retorted indignantly, "It's not just my credit. Big Brother, you're no less. Don't be modest. Otherwise... Ah, she's really here again."
"How many times has this happened? We see her every morning when we come out to open the shop. She's probably not here for me, it seems like your romantic encounter, Big Brother."
Even before Ye Tiancheng followed the little fox's gaze, his first reaction was to know who the little fox was talking about.
Since they opened the book café here, it hadn't been long before a girl appeared here every morning around this time, coincidentally encountering him and the little fox.
If it happened once or twice, it would be fine, but it happened every day, and the expressions on that girl's face each time, when combined together.
Ye Tiancheng wasn't some green young man who had never dated before. He had plenty of experience in this regard. He could almost tell at a glance why that girl was coming, and even who she was coming for.
However, despite saying that, Ye Tiancheng dared not admit what the little fox said.
He had remarried Hou Mingzhu, and for the sake of his daughter, he wanted to settle down. He didn't want to deliberately surround himself with admirers outside, otherwise, he would upset Hou Mingzhu when he returned, which would be bad for his family and loved ones.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Even if she comes here every day and we coincidentally meet, she hasn't approached us. Perhaps she's just here to admire handsome men."
"And even if it's not just to admire, it still seems like she's coming for you, right?"
"Between the two of us, you are more youthful, radiant, handsome, and good-looking. More than half of the people who come to watch us are here for you."
The little fox listened to Ye Tiancheng's words and opened his mouth slightly, thinking with a hint of dissatisfaction, "You know that more than half are here for me, so it's not everyone who is here for me!"
But before the little fox could say anything, Ye Tiancheng looked at him and sternly warned, "Don't say anything foolish. If your sister-in-law hears it, she'll definitely misunderstand me!"
Upon hearing this, the little fox could only obediently shut his mouth. There was no other way. Who told his big brother to be married? No matter how many people had feelings for Ye Tiancheng, it was difficult to sway a married man who wanted to settle down. Those people would have come in vain.
The gentle and beautiful woman stood not far away. Ding Jiaqi slightly lowered her head, her cheeks flushed. She raised her hand to brush a strand of hair from her face, gently tucking it behind her ear, and then encouraged herself.
This wasn't the first time she had come to coincidentally meet him. But this time, she was determined to muster up the courage to speak to him.
Thinking this, Ding Jiaqi finally took the initiative to walk towards Ye Tiancheng and the others for the first time. Her target was both Ye Tiancheng and the little fox. The little fox suddenly tugged at Ye Tiancheng's sleeve, "Hey, hey! Big Brother, that woman is coming over!"
Ye Tiancheng was stunned. He finally looked in the direction Ding Jiaqi was walking and saw Ding Jiaqi walking towards them with a flushed face.
"No way?" Ye Tiancheng sighed incredulously, pulling the little fox to leave quickly. But it was already too late. He and the little fox were blocked by Ding Jiaqi.
"Boss Ye... Little Boss Ye, good morning. What a coincidence, meeting here."
Hearing Ding Jiaqi's words, the little fox felt speechless. Perhaps he had been influenced by Ye Tiancheng, and he had become a bit too straightforward.
The little fox thought to himself, "You come here to 'coincidentally' meet people at this time every day. Don't you know if it's a coincidence?"
Since Ding Jiaqi hadn't actively spoken to them before, Ye Tiancheng could ignore her. But now that she had actively spoken, if he didn't respond, it would seem very impolite. Moreover, he was the owner of the shop, and Ding Jiaqi was a regular customer. Before Ding Jiaqi did anything inappropriate, Ye Tiancheng couldn't have a bad attitude towards her.
So, now that he was directly confronted, Ye Tiancheng could only stop awkwardly, let go of the little fox, and show a polite smile, "Good morning. It is indeed a coincidence. Are you going to work at this hour? I often see you here at this time."
Ding Jiaqi nodded, her face flushed with shyness, "Yes, but I'm off today and don't have to work. I wanted to sit in the book café, so I came here."
Ye Tiancheng could only say, "Is that so? But you've come a bit early. Our shop officially opens a bit later."
Ding Jiaqi asked, "Ah, I'm sorry. I just remember that Boss Ye opens the shop at this time every day. Can I come in and sit for a while?"
Ye Tiancheng maintained a distance from her, maintaining his gentlemanly demeanor, and replied, "If you're just sitting and reading, that's fine. However, the coffee area will open a bit later."
Ding Jiaqi said, "That's good. Sorry to trouble you, Boss Ye."
Ye Tiancheng was speechless. He truly wished Ding Jiaqi wouldn't be so direct. Even the little fox was glancing at him, the meaning in his eyes couldn't be clearer: he was saying that Ye Tiancheng was being stubborn, and it was ridiculous to say she wasn't here for Ye Tiancheng!