Returning to the villa, it was already late into the night!
Everyone should have been asleep.
Fearing he might disturb Tang Xinwan, Ye Cangtian didn't use the main entrance. Instead, he climbed up to the second-floor balcony directly from outside the villa.
He tiptoed to the master bedroom door.
Turning the doorknob, his heart immediately filled with joy.
The door wasn't deadbolted!
It seemed Tang Xinwan knew he would return, so she had intentionally left the door unlocked for him.
Although the villa had many rooms, Ye Cangtian had shamelessly insisted before that the villa's housekeepers were outsiders, and it was best not to arouse suspicion about their marital relationship.
Therefore, starting last night, he had been sleeping on the floor in Tang Xinwan's room.
Creeping into the bedroom, Tang Xinwan had indeed already fallen asleep.
Ye Cangtian then looked towards the other side and became suspicious. There was no floor mat?
Could she be tacitly allowing him to sleep on the bed?
Haha, his wife had finally opened up!
Slightly excited, he quietly approached the bed, slowly sat down, and then directly lay down beside Tang Xinwan.
Ye Cangtian didn't lift Tang Xinwan's quilt. This matter couldn't be rushed. After all, they were already sharing a bed; was sleeping under the same blanket far off?
Hmm? She wasn't asleep?
As soon as he lay down, Ye Cangtian felt a small hand grip his waist, followed by intense pain.
"You scoundrel, who told you to come up here?"
Tang Xinwan's voice, gritted between her teeth, reached his ears.
Immediately, Ye Cangtian was kicked off the bed by her and rolled onto the floor.
Ye Cangtian's mouth twitched uncontrollably as he said sheepishly, "Ahem, you didn't prepare a floor mat for me, so I thought you were hinting that I could sleep on the bed!"
"Pah! Shameless!"
"Who hinted for you to come up? Why would I prepare a floor mat for you!"
"The floor mat is in the closet, go find it yourself!"
Tang Xinwan said through gritted teeth, her face flushing. Although she hadn't meant for him to sleep on the bed, the floor mat was indeed in the closet.
This was akin to her implicitly asking Ye Cangtian to stay overnight in her room!
Thinking about it, Tang Xinwan felt her face heat up, and she finally buried her head in the quilt.
She had intended to ask Ye Cangtian about his whereabouts tonight, and whether it was related to the Bai Shan Pharmaceutical matter from earlier in the day, but she was too embarrassed now and had to let it go.
"Remember next time, prepare a floor mat properly, or I'll crawl into your quilt."
Ye Cangtian said with a stern face.
As he spoke, a bright smile spread across his face. Without further teasing, he directly took out the floor mat.
...
The next morning.
After breakfast, Gu Yue and Gu Qin called Ye Cangtian to a room alone.
"Thank you for taking care of us sisters during this time." Gu Yue, with Gu Qin by her side, bowed deeply to Ye Cangtian.
"You're leaving?" Ye Cangtian asked, confused.
"Yes." Gu Yue nodded, not mentioning their destination.
"Be careful. If things don't go well, you can always reassess."
Ye Cangtian looked at the two women deeply. He had already guessed the reason for their departure – it was likely to seek revenge on the Kawatada family.
Although the process of the two women seeking revenge was very dangerous, Ye Cangtian understood that he couldn't stop such matters, so he had no intention of dissuading them.
"We will. I hope we meet again someday."
Gu Yue nodded gently, a hint of reluctance in her eyes. She then bowed to Ye Cangtian once more before taking Gu Qin's hand and leaving the rooftop.
"Remember to say goodbye to Xinwan before you leave. She really likes Sister Gu Qin."
Watching their retreating figures, Ye Cangtian reminded them, then took out a cigarette, lit it, and slowly inhaled.
He couldn't help but feel a touch of emotion. He had known these two sisters, and they had shared some experiences together. Now, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them friends.
Therefore, their sudden departure made him feel a sense of reluctance.
Of course, everyone had their own aspirations. He could only hope that the two women would have a successful revenge!
...
At nine in the morning!
After the two women left, Ye Cangtian and Tang Xinwan arrived at the branch company.
Tang Xinwan was clearly very busy. As soon as they reached the company, she and Murong Yu immediately organized a meeting.
The acquisition contract had been signed, and the two women were busy with further implementation.
Ye Cangtian had never been interested in such matters. He stood alone by the company entrance, smoking a cigarette, flirting with the front desk ladies when bored, a way to pass the time leisurely and cheerfully.
"Brother Ye, why are you outside? Didn't you go in?"
At some unknown moment, a pleasant voice was heard. Ye Cangtian turned his head and was somewhat surprised!
The person who arrived was none other than the biggest beneficiary of the Saudi ruins – Shangguan Yanran.
She was wearing a goose-yellow dress with floral trim, a white bolero jacket, and a sweet smile. She was so beautiful that Ye Cangtian couldn't help but look at her more than once.
"Oh, I was a bit bored, just wandering around."
Ye Cangtian said with a smile, then added, "You're here to see Xinwan, right? Unfortunately, she's busy with a meeting, so you'll probably have to wait a while."
Shangguan Yanran and Tang Xinwan were best friends. Although they rarely met, their relationship was quite good.
It was through Tang Xinwan that Ye Cangtian had met Shangguan Yanran in the first place.
"No, I'm here to see you."
"Xinwan is in a meeting, so you should have time, right? Can we talk alone?"
Shangguan Yanran said, her pretty face slightly flushed.
Ye Cangtian's mouth twitched. After all, she was Tang Xinwan's best friend; what was the meaning of her coming to talk to him?
Of course, this time at the ruins, he and she had gone through hardships together, so Ye Cangtian had no reason to refuse. He nodded and said, "No problem!"
"Okay, there's a coffee shop nearby!"
Saying this, Shangguan Yanran led Ye Cangtian to a coffee shop a few hundred meters away and ordered two cups of coffee.
Ye Cangtian felt a bit awkward about meeting alone, so he casually brought up a topic, saying, "By the way, how is your tattoo?"
"It's nothing, everything is fine."
"When Mo Yu is in a good mood, she communicates with me. She's good to me and has no malicious intent."
Shangguan Yanran replied casually.
Ye Cangtian understood that this Mo Yu should be the name of the woman transformed from the black shadow, the name of the heart of the ruins.
Since she had no malicious intent and could communicate appropriately with Shangguan Yanran, it was likely that she would bring great opportunities to Shangguan Yanran in the future.
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian said, "Since you can communicate, how about asking her to come out and chat with me?"
"Don't even think about it!"
A sudden voice came.
"Uh... I didn't say that. Mo Yu doesn't seem to like you very much..."
Shangguan Yanran quickly apologized to Ye Cangtian.
Ye Cangtian gave an embarrassed smile. Ever since he had met Mo Yu, she had always been indifferent to him, so he was mentally prepared for this.
Thus, the two of them began to make awkward small talk.
Through their conversation, Ye Cangtian learned that this Mo Yu was a spirit of an artifact, her prototype being the black gem on the scepter.
It was the first time Ye Cangtian had heard of a weapon transforming into a spirit, and he found it quite magical!
Just then.
"Bang!"
The door of the coffee shop was kicked open, and dozens of men in black rushed towards Ye Cangtian and the two of them.