Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?
Chapter 430 Marriage

Chapter 430: Chapter 430 Marriage

Because of the relationship between Jiang Yingxue and Huang Huijuan, the marriage arrangements for Shen Siyuan and Ruan Hongzhuang went smoothly.

Well, actually, even if there were no relationship between them, the marriage would still have had no issues.

Because Ruan Hongzhuang is already twenty-eight years old this year, and turning twenty-nine after the new year, she couldn’t delay any longer, so she set the wedding date for next March, a lovely spring day.

As for the bride price and such, Ruan Xiangqian and his wife naturally refused to accept any.

However, even though they didn’t want it, Shen Jianjun and his wife couldn’t not give it.

Although Shen Siyuan’s family isn’t extremely wealthy, they do have some assets and could afford this amount.

Moreover, upon learning that Shen Siyuan already owned a house in Bin Hai, it saved them a significant sum.

Once the wedding was set, the next thing was to sort out the details.

For instance, deciding whether they’d live in Bin Hai after marriage or return to Si Ming. All of Ruan Xiangqian’s business is in Si Ming, so relocating to Bin Hai wasn’t possible unless he retired.

The final decision was for Ruan Xiangqian to accompany his daughter with several houses.

Si Ming, Bin Hai, Nan Zhao, Xiajing, Mountain City...

Most of these houses were previously used by their family for vacations and were all to be transferred under Ruan Hongzhuang’s name.

Shen Siyuan could only remark how wonderful it was to have money.

At noon, both fathers drank quite a bit and grew more congenial in their conversation. Men are often like this; when you set aside the added values of money and status, everyone can treat each other equally and talk well with anyone.

As a result, they drank a little too much, and eventually, Shen Siyuan escorted them each to their rooms.

Looking at the mess on the table, Shen Siyuan had no choice but to clean it up himself.

Because in the entire house, he was the only one working; well, there was also Grandma, but Shen Siyuan wouldn’t let her do this kind of work.

In the end, Ruan Hongzhuang volunteered to help clean up the plates.

Meanwhile, Huang Huijuan and Jiang Yingxue, who seemed to share a tacit understanding of ignoring the mess, sat together engrossed in endless conversation.

And so the day went until evening when they finally shared a room to sleep.

Their relationship was so close that they were like real sisters.

"I really don’t understand them," Ruan Hongzhuang mumbled softly.

"When they first arrived, I was worried they’d have a falling-out."

"You already knew?"

"Hehe~, I only found out last time I went back."

Ruan Hongzhuang wrapped her arms around Shen Siyuan’s neck, leaning closer; they hadn’t seen each other for almost a month, and she was hopping with anticipation.

It’s often said that desire grows stronger with age, and she was approaching her thirties—an age likened to being as ferocious as a wolf. Initially, she had no appetite for intimacy, but after trying it, her desires skyrocketed.

Though she always surrendered, she never let this deter her and continued to enjoy it.

Tonight was no different. Shen Siyuan had only exerted a fraction of his strength, but she already lay limp, flushed, almost losing consciousness on the bed.

Shen Siyuan could only helplessly let her go, meditating, sinking his consciousness into the Sea of Consciousness to calm the desires stirred inside him.

Who could have imagined, though, that the Demons in the Sea of Consciousness would immediately transform into alluring Witches, attempting to drag him into the abyss of desire?

Luckily, the "Sun Observation Method" was indeed powerful, anchoring his thoughts, unwavering like a mountain, causing the Demons to reluctantly sigh, eventually sinking back into the depths of the Sea of Consciousness, restoring a calm reflection of the blazing sun overhead.

Ruan Xiangqian and his wife didn’t stay long; they left the next morning, leaving behind a pile of gifts before their departure.

Huang Huijuan clutched Jiang Yingxue’s hand, eyes red with reluctance, leaving Shen Siyuan feeling quite speechless.

"It’s not like we’re parting forever; you’ll have plenty of time to meet again. Just don’t start fighting again."

"You talk too much."

The two mothers turned around and hurled some words at Shen Siyuan.

Shen Siyuan surrendered immediately.

However, Ruan Hongzhuang didn’t leave with her parents because she was still here, waiting for Shen Siyuan’s grandfather to arrive.

Watching her parents leave, Ruan Hongzhuang didn’t feel the slightest bit of reluctance.

She was inherently an independent person; otherwise, she wouldn’t have ventured to Bin Hai alone to start her career.

"People are gone, I’m heading back too," Grandma said, rubbing her hands.

She was quite bored there; going home she could at least visit the vegetable garden, or tidy things up here or there, never letting herself be idle.

"They’ll arrive tomorrow; why head back now? Why not just stay here instead of running back and forth," Shen Jianjun tried to persuade.

"No, when they arrive, let them go there. Don’t let them stay here and disrupt you," Grandma replied.

"Mom..."

"Enough, you’re really annoying."

Shen Jianjun wanted to say more but was immediately interrupted by Grandma, and he could only close his mouth in frustration.

"Si Yuan, escort Grandma for a while."

"It’s not far. Why escort? Just rest at home, or accompany Ruan Ruan on a stroll," Grandma waved her hand.

But Shen Siyuan quickly approached and hooked his arm around hers.

"Hehe, I’ll go with you and come back tonight."

"I’m going too," Ruan Hongzhuang immediately stepped up and held Grandma’s other arm.

Grandma was delighted when she heard this, her smile widening.

"Big Head is still so filial, not like your dad, who forgot his mother after marrying."

"Mom, I’m still right here."

"I said it for you to hear."

"Pfft~"

Ruan Hongzhuang couldn’t hold it anymore and burst into laughter.

At this moment, Huang Huijuan came bustling out from inside.

"Don’t leave in such a hurry, take these things. They’re bought for you by Ruan Ruan’s parents."

Upon hearing this, Grandma pointed at Huang Huijuan and told Shen Siyuan: "Look, she’s chasing me away."

"Haha~"

Shen Siyuan also couldn’t help but laugh.

Still, he stepped forward and took the items from his mom’s hand.

"Such a waste of money; these things are really unnecessary, I’m still in great health now," Grandma said.

"I know you don’t need them, but it’s my parents’ small token," Ruan Hongzhuang hurriedly replied.

"Alright, I’ll keep them, but your family really is rich, gifting gold as a token," Grandma muttered softly.

She was referring to the few pieces of gold jewelry among the gifts.

Then Ruan Hongzhuang was once again amused by her.

When they returned to Yu Family Mansion, Grandma indeed didn’t rest for a moment, first feeding the chickens, then heading to the vegetable garden; there seemed to be endless tasks.

"Why does Grandma insist on coming back?" Ruan Hongzhuang asked.

"Can’t stay idle, right?"

"I don’t think so," Ruan Hongzhuang replied.

"Then what is it?"

"I think she’s waiting for your grandfather to return as well."

"Nonsense."

Ruan Hongzhuang, upon hearing him, didn’t argue but smiled at him.

Shen Siyuan fell silent, recalling the scene of helping Grandma pack her things yesterday.

Clearly, Grandma was a particularly sentimental person, holding onto clothes for thirty years without throwing them away, let alone people.

"Sigh~" Shen Siyuan sighed helplessly.

Ruan Hongzhuang reached out to hold Shen Siyuan’s hand and said: "I know you have strong opinions about your grandfather, but I hope you don’t interfere with Grandma because of this. If you do, it will be difficult and heartbreaking for her..."

Shen Siyuan naturally understood what Ruan Hongzhuang meant.

After thinking for a while, he finally nodded.