Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 409 - 410: Protecting As Long As Possible_1

Chapter 409: Chapter 410: Protecting As Long As Possible_1

Ye Ge looked coldly at Wan Fengzhen, saying nothing, but his gaze was icy.

He had met Wan Fengzhen once before, so he recognized her.

Nan Feng didn’t bother with her anymore. She only held Ye Ge’s arm and said, "Let’s go home."

"Okay, let’s go home."

However, Wan Fengzhen was not willing to let it go: "Have you forgotten about the importance of marrying someone of equal social position, Ms. Nan? Looking at your fiancé, he is just a bodyguard. Do you not want to expand your business by marrying him? A mere bodyguard, earning just a few copper coins a month, for how long can he protect you?"

Ye Ge stopped in his tracks.

Such words were too hurtful. Worried that Ye Ge would be affected, Nan Feng tried to pull him away to continue walking.

But Ye Ge turned around to take one last look at Wan Fengzhen, then his hoarse voice rose in the night, "I’ll protect her for one lifetime if I can, two if I can, and ideally for all eternity."

"..."

Now it was Nan Feng’s turn to stop.

Soon after, it was Nan Feng’s turn to be led away by Ye Ge.

His words were all she could think about: "I’ll protect her for one lifetime if I can, two if I can."

...

On this cold night with falling rain, the streets were nearly empty of pedestrians.

Ye Ge and Nan Feng were chatting sporadically as they walked.

"Did you enjoy tonight’s party?" Ye Ge asked.

"It was alright," Nan Feng, holding Ye Ge’s arm, replied, "I didn’t talk much, mostly just ate. But I learned a lot of new things while listening to the others’ conversations, so it was worthwhile."

Ye Ge moved the umbrella over towards Nan Feng. Most of his body was now outside the umbrella’s protection. Seeing this, Nan Feng quickly pushed the umbrella towards Ye Ge, "Share it, it’s drizzling. Don’t let your hair get wet."

Ye Ge "Mm-hmmed" in reply, but still quietly shifted the umbrella back towards her.

Nan Feng, holding Ye Ge’s hand, told him about tonight’s situation: "I heard a clothing store owner tonight saying that business is better in the County. That place is very progressive, and the girls there are more willing to accept new things. I plan to go investigate in a few days."

Ye Ge paused for a moment, then unconsciously asked: "The County?"

"Mm-hm," Nan Feng noticed that Ye Ge’s reaction was somewhat large. In the darkness of the night, a strange flicker passed across his eyes. Nan Feng asked, "What’s wrong? It seems like you are very familiar with the County."

"I’ve heard a bit about it," Ye Ge’s eyes returned to their original state, "There should be more opportunities in the County, it’s worth a try."

Yet Nan Feng looked at Ye Ge, then looked up at him, "Are you hiding something from me?"

Ye Ge kissed her forehead, and confidently answered, "No."

"Really, there’s nothing?" Nan Feng squinted her eyes, teasingly looking at him.

"Really, nothing," he then wrapped his arm around her waist, "It’s late, let’s go home early."

...

Back at the mansion, Feng Gu had already gone to bed, but she kindly left a lantern at the front gate for Nan Feng.

Ye Ge stopped at the entrance, seemingly wanting to watch her go inside.

Nan Feng couldn’t help but look up to ask him, "Do you have to go back? Isn’t it Wu Yang’s turn to guard tonight?"

Ye Ge gazed at her, "No need tonight, but I will have to switch shifts early tomorrow. I’m worried that..."

"You’re worried about not waking up?" Nan Feng asked.

He pinched her smooth cheek, "No, I’m worried that the early changeover will wake you up."

"But..." Nan Feng once again looked at Ye Ge, this time she proactively moved closer to him, wrapped her arms around his neck, and gazed into his eyes, "I don’t want you to leave!"