Originally, Ye Xunhuan wanted to take Qiu Ruoxi home for a visit, but unexpectedly encountered a terrifying man claiming to be his mother.
Moreover, this man was very mysterious, only showing Ye Xunhuan his back throughout, without ever revealing his face.
Perhaps it was because of this man's appearance that Ye Xunhuan's previously oppressive and uneasy heart slowly began to fade away.
At this moment, Ye Xunhuan was extremely curious about that man.
Despite his curiosity, Ye Xunhuan also knew it was impossible to guess who the man was because there was no such person in his memory, and Qin Fenghuang had never mentioned him.
Upon hearing Ye Xunhuan's words, Qiu Ruoxi exhaled a long breath, although she was also curious about the man's identity, she knew even if she asked Ye Xunhuan, she wouldn't get any answers.
Otherwise, if Ye Xunhuan knew who the man was, he might not have fought with him.
Subsequently, Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Ruoxi didn't mention the man again; instead, they walked into the house.
Inside the house, Ye Xunhuan didn't check to see if anything was missing.
Since Qin Fenghuang left, there was nothing valuable here, only some simple furniture.
The house's decor was simple yet elegant, filled with a sense of warmth.
Even though it had been uninhabited for a long time, the house was pristine, to the point of being spotless.
On the table in the living room, there was a photograph.
The woman in the photo was wearing a white blouse, layered with a beige jacket, and a below-knee skirt.
Her black, luscious hair casually draped over her shoulders.
Her phoenix-like eyes were bright, seemingly able to speak, accompanied by long eyelashes, a delicate nose, and cherry-like lips.
From the photograph, the woman appeared gentle and graceful, with a tranquil and natural demeanor, elegant as jade.
Upon entering the house, Qiu Ruoxi immediately noticed the photograph on the table; she didn't need to think to know this woman was Qin Fenghuang!
Though Qin Fenghuang was the president and founder of Fenghua Group, possibly to protect Ye Xunhuan, she seldom gave media interviews, and her photos were scarcely seen in public.
Even though Qiu Ruoxi once admired the woman who single-handedly built a business empire, she had never seen her true face.
Today was completely her first time seeing her.
Seeing Qin Fenghuang's photo, the oppressive aura that had vanished before once again enveloped Ye Xunhuan's heart, causing his face to turn unsightly and a hint of sadness to permeate his being.
The next moment, under Qiu Ruoxi's gaze, Ye Xunhuan slowly walked towards Qin Fenghuang's photograph.
"Mom, I'm home!" Ye Xunhuan's voice trembled slightly; it was an uncontrollable tremor and sounded a bit hoarse: "I brought your daughter-in-law home!"
"You see her, right? She's Qiu Ruoxi, but I imagine I don't need to introduce her; you've met her!" Ye Xunhuan struggled to control the tremor in his voice but simply couldn't: "After all, she is the daughter-in-law you chose for me."
"But mom, your choice was great; this daughter-in-law is very beautiful and competent!"
Qiu Ruoxi quietly stood aside, watching Ye Xunhuan attentively and earnestly speak to Qin Fenghuang's photograph without any intention to interrupt.
After an unknown amount of time, Ye Xunhuan slowly stopped.
Seeing this, Qiu Ruoxi looked at Ye Xunhuan, then at Qin Fenghuang's photograph, and softly said, "Mom, I'm Ruoxi, your daughter-in-law. Don't worry, in the future, I'll take good care of Xunhuan for you; you don't have to worry!"
Hearing Qiu Ruoxi speak, Ye Xunhuan slowly turned his head, glanced at Qiu Ruoxi, smiled, and said nothing.
After a long while, Ye Xunhuan took Qiu Ruoxi to sit on the sofa!
"There's nothing in the house, you..."
Before Ye Xunhuan could finish speaking, Qiu Ruoxi interrupted, saying, "It's okay."
As soon as she spoke, Qiu Ruoxi didn't give Ye Xunhuan a chance to speak, and continued, "Did you live here with mom before?"
"Yes!" Ye Xunhuan nodded: "We always lived here. Every time after school, I would see mom when I came home!"
Saying this, Ye Xunhuan let out a deep sigh: "Now it feels like those were truly happy times."
Humans are strange creatures; when you have something, you don't appreciate it, but only realize what regret feels like after losing it.
"Mom treated you well, right?"
Upon hearing this, a thick smile immediately appeared on Ye Xunhuan's face as his gaze slowly fell on Qin Fenghuang's photo.
"Mom really treated me well. She seldom hit me, and no matter what mistakes I made, she never hit me but explained things to me. If I understood, she would make my favorite food."
Saying this, Ye Xunhuan's face slowly revealed a look of nostalgia.
The past was truly filled with happiness, but at the time, he didn't feel it. Now thinking back, Ye Xunhuan believed that might have been the happiest period of his life.
"So did mom ever hit you?"
"How could she not? Of course, she did!" Ye Xunhuan sighed helplessly: "Back then, I was always blabbering, saying whatever came to mind, and mom often scolded and even hit me, saying that if I had been born a few hundred years earlier, I would definitely be an Inspector General of the Imperial Guards..."
"Nothing good ever comes of it!" Ye Xunhuan said with full helplessness on his face.
Hearing this, Qiu Ruoxi couldn't help but laugh.
Her laughter was infectious; a bloom of summer flowers, incredibly brilliant.
Regarding Ye Xunhuan's past, Qiu Ruoxi knew very little, and today was the first time she heard Ye Xunhuan tell her about his life with Qin Fenghuang.
"Mom was right; you really have quite an annoying mouth!" Qiu Ruoxi said seriously.
Three black lines appeared on Ye Xunhuan's forehead involuntarily; was his mouth really that annoying?
Afterwards, Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Ruoxi began to chat casually, entirely about the time and small moments Ye Xunhuan and Qin Fenghuang shared.
This gave Qiu Ruoxi a brand new understanding of Ye Xunhuan.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, Qiu Ruoxi said, "Xunhuan, where is mom's grave? Shall we go pay our respects?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Xunhuan's expression immediately turned somewhat unnatural.
Seeing Ye Xunhuan's uncomfortable expression, Qiu Ruoxi couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"
Ye Xunhuan didn't immediately reply but scanned Qiu Ruoxi with his eyes before bitterly smiling: "You probably can't go to that place!"