Ye Tiancheng truly realized at this moment how important Su Muxian was to him. That was why Ye Tiancheng did not want to drag Su Muxian into trouble. If it were any other woman, Ye Tiancheng would not have cared. Why did he put so much thought into Su Muxian? It was all self-evident.
Ye Tiancheng no longer wanted to refute himself at this moment. That might be love.
"But we fought side by side for so long. When you went to that world, I tried every way to follow you. Now you can't abandon me alone."
"You have no cultivation. By my side, you can only take care of my daily life. This time it's really dangerous. I'm not joking, so you must stay away. You can see me, but you absolutely cannot inquire about what I'm doing."
How could Su Muxian be willing to accept this? If she were too distant from Ye Tiancheng for too long, they might eventually become strangers.
Ye Tiancheng had also considered the possibility that if he reached another level and ascended to become an immortal, and went on a tour of the Heavenly Palace, or even lived there in the future, it would not be so easy to descend to the mortal realm. At that time, he and Su Muxian would surely become people of two different worlds.
The reason Ye Tiancheng did not dwell on these trivial matters of love was that he had lofty ideals in his heart. Therefore, if there was a separation one day, it was better not to start, wouldn't that hurt the girl? Girls like Su Muxian and Hou Mingzhu, who came from superior families and were also beautiful, had many choices. They didn't need to put so much effort into someone like him, only to end up delaying their chances with other men.
"I understand. You still dislike me, big brother. When I ran to another world, we couldn't come back without finding the Tree of Life. Even if you were moved then, you couldn't shake me off. But now that we're back, everything has changed. I really miss the days in that world. If only we hadn't come back, at least we wouldn't have to be separated."
Su Muxian just wanted to find a legitimate identity to stay by Ye Tiancheng's side, but she found it very difficult. She didn't know what to do to satisfy everyone. If she wasn't your friend, there would be endless gossip around you.
"Ye Tiancheng, if you don't like me clinging to you, perhaps you just need to say it clearly, and I will leave."
Ye Tiancheng's mind was preoccupied with finding the fragments of the Fuxi Qin. He really didn't want to be bogged down by romantic entanglements. Perhaps this thought was quite scummy, and it was also the reason why most scummy men were scummy – too selfish, only thinking of themselves.
"We can have some time to cool off. Let's not meet during this period. It will be convenient for both of us to think things through. A temporary separation is good for us. Everyone will be more relaxed, and we will still be filled with longing. We can't separate at all."
"Ye Tiancheng, no need. I have made up my mind. It doesn't have to be a temporary separation; let's break up completely. A man like you is not worth my heartache. Perhaps you have no heart at all, or perhaps your heart, after being given to someone else, cannot be given to me."
Ye Tiancheng was once again deceived by Su Muxian's fairy-like appearance. She was always so decisive. If it were in ancient times, she might have been a female general, as formidable as any man.
"Must we break up so cleanly? Our relationship shouldn't have such an ending. We went through life and death many times in that world. Our feelings shouldn't be so petty. Perhaps our feelings for each other are even greater than love."
The moment Su Muxian turned to leave, Ye Tiancheng instinctively wanted to stop her, but it was too late to say anything. Nothing he said could truly keep Su Muxian.
"Don't try to fool me with other excuses. I don't want to hold onto illusions anymore. Perhaps if you reject me straightforwardly, I can feel sad and then move on from this distorted relationship sooner."
For Su Muxian, a relationship where Ye Tiancheng was not proactive was too exhausting for a woman to take the initiative. Therefore, even if it meant not having Ye Tiancheng as the son-in-law of the Su family, Su Muxian had to turn around decisively and leave, maintaining her dignity as a woman.
"No need. I've seen your true feelings clearly. You're busy with other things now and won't have time to pay attention to me. But none of this is important. I will live very well. Ye Tiancheng, you will regret it one day."
After Su Muxian finished speaking, she left decisively. Ye Tiancheng watched her disappearing back and suddenly realized a problem: he was too heartless.
So, the loneliness in his heart now was his punishment. In fact, punishment was not necessarily a bad thing; it could make Ye Tiancheng feel less guilty and a little more relaxed.
Ye Tiancheng did not sleep well that night. He kept dreaming of Su Muxian. Su Muxian remained silent, and Ye Tiancheng kept asking her to speak.
Finally, at the moment when Su Muxian, with tears in her eyes, turned and left, Ye Tiancheng was suddenly startled awake. The sky had already brightened.
He slept worse than if he hadn't slept at all. He was utterly exhausted. Ye Tiancheng meditated to fill his body with true qi, thinking that this might help alleviate his fatigue.
Indeed, after his body was filled with true qi, the weariness instantly vanished. Ye Tiancheng was quite happy. If he hadn't had the ability, he wouldn't have had a good day. He would probably have been listless and groggy.
He decided not to think about Su Muxian for now. Perhaps separation was for the best, better than entanglement, which would only cause more pain to both of them.
Ye Tiancheng originally intended to go directly to Hou Mingzhu's house, but as soon as he left, he was intercepted by Xiao Pang. Xiao Pang insisted on taking Ye Tiancheng to try a new breakfast item from the company.
Hamburgers, coffee, and fried eggs. Nowadays, the demand from office workers is quite high. Fatty had started making breakfast a few days ago. The sales of these breakfasts were astonishing. Some office workers couldn't even get up to go to work. For them, the most difficult thing was making breakfast. If there was fast food breakfast available, it would be a lifesaver for those white-collar workers. Therefore, the demand for fast food breakfast was very large.
"The taste is quite good, especially the coffee. It's the hazelnut flavor I like. Remember, the breakfast items you make must be low in sugar. If you eat something too greasy first thing in the morning, it will make you feel uncomfortable all day."
"Brother Ye, it's right for me to let you taste it. I've had many people taste it, and they haven't given any feedback. You're the one who understands business."
"Alright, stop flattering me. It's not like it's some earth-shattering matter, just eating breakfast. By the way, aren't you starting a breakfast business? The gardening center, the dessert company, and the pharmacy – all the breakfast for these branch companies are your responsibility now. Send someone to deliver them every day. I want to improve the welfare of my employees."
"Brother Ye, you're already good enough to them. But I'll do as you say. Your decisions always have their reasons."
After leaving Xiao Pang, Ye Tiancheng drove his pickup truck directly to the Hou family's residence, just in time to catch Old Master Hou coming out for his morning exercise.
"Mr. Ye, you're a big boss, with hundreds of billions in assets and ranked on the rich list. Yet you drive such an embarrassing car every day. When you come to my Hou family, I feel ashamed."
"Uncle Hou, please don't say that. It's just a designated driver. As long as the car is comfortable for transportation, it's fine. Sometimes when I go out for business, I prefer to rent a car rather than change my beloved car."
When Old Master Hou looked at Ye Tiancheng, he clearly saw him as a lunatic. Hearing Ye Tiancheng say these words, he couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.
"If Mingzhu didn't like being with you, I'd want Mingzhu to recover her memory quickly. I wouldn't let this madman near Mingzhu."
In Old Master Hou's eyes, Ye Tiancheng was definitely not a normal person, saying such crazy things. What use is it to be rich if his mind is not right? He is still incurable.
"Alright, I'm going for a run. I can't be bothered with you."
"Uncle Hou, would you like me to accompany you?"
"You'd better not follow. Why are you always wearing a worker's uniform? Are you afraid people won't know you're a farmer? You come to my house wearing the same outfit, not paying attention to your image at all. People might think you're about to go to the fields to farm. You don't pay attention to your image like this all day. Just looking at you gives me a headache."
As Old Master Hou spoke, he was pressing his temples with his hand, as if he really had a headache. Ye Tiancheng dared not delay him any further. If he said a few more words, he might anger the old man to the point of fainting and foaming at the mouth.
"Uncle Hou, I understand. I'll leave then."
"Don't just say it, do it. If you want to be with our Mingzhu, you must change your image. You have so much wealth but don't spend it. I really don't know what you do with that money all day?"
Ye Tiancheng bowed and scraped, not saying anything further. If it weren't for the Fuxi Qin fragment in the Hou family's ancestral hall, Ye Tiancheng wouldn't have tolerated so much. He might have said a few words to provoke the old man.
After bidding farewell to Uncle Hou, Ye Tiancheng went to find Hou Mingzhu. He didn't see Hou Mingzhu downstairs, but he saw Xiao Ju Hua, Hou Mingzhu's maid.
"Xiao Ju Hua, where is your young lady?"
"Oh, Mr. Ye has arrived. Our young lady was talking about how much fun Mr. Ye showed her yesterday. The young lady seemed to be tired yesterday and hasn't woken up yet."
Ye Tiancheng glanced at the clock hanging on the wall. It was already past eight in the morning. Office workers had already started their day's work. It was good to be a young lady who didn't have to rush out to make money all day, so she could leisurely enjoy the morning time here and even take a second nap.
"Alright, then you don't need to mind me. I'll stay in the living room for a while, or if I'm bored, I'll wander around the yard. Your villa is big anyway. Please notify me when Hou Mingzhu wakes up."
"Okay, Mr. Ye. Make yourself at home."
Now that the young lady of the Hou family had become mentally unstable, all the servants knew that all the men who had been involved with her before had run away. Only Ye Tiancheng, this foolish creditor, was still willing to continue to care for Hou Mingzhu and help her with her illness. Therefore, in the eyes of others, Ye Tiancheng was the embodiment of loyalty and righteousness. That's why they all treated Ye Tiancheng so well.
Waiting for Hou Mingzhu to wake up, Ye Tiancheng really regretted coming so early. He hadn't slept well last night and might as well not have wasted that true qi.
He should have just slept soundly in his cozy little shack. Coming so early, Hou Mingzhu, that lazy bug, still hadn't woken up.
Ye Tiancheng sat in the living room for a while, feeling bored. He had nothing to do, so he went out for a stroll.
There was a garden outside, and next to the beautiful garden was a swimming pool. The lives of rich people were truly luxurious. Although he was also a rich person, he was not as extravagant as them. He couldn't even compare to a ten-thousandth of their luxury. Ye Tiancheng was still living in a shack like a primitive man. He hadn't even reached the living standards of ordinary people, let alone such luxury.
He truly marveled at how beautiful the villa was. Ye Tiancheng didn't feel bored just strolling around like this. As he walked, he didn't know how he ended up in the park.