You Cannot Afford To Offend My Woman

Chapter 1398 (Winning Hearts with Tactics (Grand Finale))

However, today is New Yearʼs Eve once again. According to the usual customs of previous years, everyone would rush back to reunite with their families.

Time can make people gradually indifferent, but the subordinates still havenʼt given up the search. Even if it takes tens of thousands of years, they are determined to find traces of Your Majesty. However, the atmosphere is not as sorrowful as before. Instead of dwelling on sadness, they are now focusing on how to find him.

Donghuang Li is now dressed in imperial robes, exuding the elegance of Donghuang Baizhi. She truly lives up to being the daughter of the empress, naturally born to be an empress herself. She turns to her brother, smiling, ”When Dad comes back, how will he praise me?”

”Praise should be for me,” Ye Yan says with a teasing tone. Despite the banter between the siblings, their tone still seems unnatural.

Donghuang Li chuckles, ”This year, donʼt go out searching. Spend some quality time with Chu Yu. She just gave birth and needs your company. Over these years, youʼve spent too little time with her.”

”Chu Yu understands me,” Ye Yan puts away his smile, saying casually.

”Which daughter doesnʼt wish for a manʼs company, especially now that she has a child? No matter what, you need to accompany her for a month. She has been managing the vast Voidless Empire with me for these years, and itʼs not easy.”

Before Ye Yan could speak, Donghuang Li added, ”I promised Chu Yu to at least let you stay at home for a month.”

”Thatʼs settled, and Ye Shen will do the same,” Donghuang Li said in a low voice. Despite the exhaustion of managing the Voidless Empire, the burden of searching outside is even heavier.

Ye Yan didn’t say much. In truth, he felt a bit guilty. He got married years ago but didnʼt stay home, continuously searching for his fatherʼs trace. He would return occasionally to spend a day with his wife and then resume the search.

Almost everyone was in a similar situation. Ye Yan looked up at the sky, which is gradually darkening.

”Has Mom not returned yet?” Ye Yan asks in a low voice.

Indeed, Qing Ya and others are also using their own methods to search for Ye Hua. They have been outside for nearly a hundred years, only returning on Le Jingʼs birthday and New Yearʼs Eve.

Of course, the four of them are not searching together. After all, they each have a unique relationship with Ye Hua and have their own ways of searching.

”I donʼt know. In the past, Mom should have been back by now,” Donghuang Li says softly, feeling a bit strange.

”Sister, Brother Yan.”

Just as the two are talking, Chu Yu comes slowly with her child in her arms. Perhaps the birth of a new life has added a hint of joy to the sombre atmosphere.

The little boy in her arms is fast asleep, but his features resemble Ye Yan a lot, strikingly similar.

A millennium later, Chu Yu has become more mature, and managing such a vast empire has made her temperament more dignified. She resembles the former Yi Yi, no, it should be Meng Yao.

”Why did you come over?” Ye Yan looked at his wife as she approached, smiling slightly. Looking at his son in her arms, he also feels a surge of joy. ‘If Dad were here, he would be a grandfather now. Would he show off with his grandson? Itʼs quite possible.’

”Everything is almost ready. The auspicious time is approaching, and only Mom hasnʼt returned yet,” Chu Yu, addressing Ye Yanʼs mother, Qing Ya.

”Is Mom the only one who hasnʼt returned?” Ye Yan asks in confusion, hoping nothing bad has happened.

Chu Yu nods, ”Mother Baizhi said she might be late, seems like sheʼs very busy.”

”Is that so?” Ye Yan was sceptical, glancing at his sister. Perhaps Mom doesnʼt want to be disappointed. Every New Yearʼs Eve, everyone gathers to reminisce about Dad, and that scene is really heartbreaking.

”How about you go check on Mom, Brother Yan?” Chu Yu suggested.

Ye Yan shook his head, ”Itʼs useless. Mom probably has her own thoughts. If I go, it will only make her miss Dad more.”

Although Chu Yu is the daughter-in-law, her time spent with Ye Hua, the father, is not long, and their relationship is not as deep. It seems that even after so many years, everyone still lives in the past.

Nostalgia is good, but life must go on. In reality, everyone understands that Dad has already...

But they just refuse to admit this fact. Chu Yu understands in her heart and deeply admires Dad. After so many years, everyone hasnʼt given up the search. This perseverance is not something ordinary people possess.

”Letʼs go, we should head to the banquet hall. Itʼs about time,” Donghuang Li said as she looked at the dimming sky, speaking in a low voice.

Inside the banquet hall, the attendees are naturally the subordinates. Without Ye Hua, there is a lack of much joy and laughter. Lie Gu and Dou Fushi have become more mature, no longer causing trouble. Everyone seems to have grown up, capable of handling things on their own.

”Yutong, howʼs it going this year? Any progress?” Donghuang Baizhi asked gently, her smile somewhat forced.

In previous years, Qing Yutong was carefree, but now she seems less naive.

”Itʼs okay, just no significant findings,” Qing Yutong replied.

Qian Yuqing whispered, ”Are we on the wrong track?”

”Maybe itʼs just a matter of time. Why hasnʼt Qing Ya arrived this year? She just told me sheʼs still busy, but I donʼt know what sheʼs busy with,” Donghuang Baizhi said softly. What could be more important than now?

”Maybe she found some clues,” Qing Yutong said lightly.

Qian Yuqing held a teacup, slowly turning it, and said softly, ”Sister Qing Ya opened a ʼLeisure Bar.ʼ Maybe sheʼs waiting for Ye Hua, just like in the old days.”

”But this wait has lasted for a hundred years,” Qing Yutong feels that her sisterʼs method is not effective. Itʼs like waiting for fish to bite the bait.

Donghuang Baizhi chuckled, ”Maybe she hit the jackpot. Itʼs a possibility.”

Everyone chuckled lightly. The probability of this happening might be even more challenging than winning a five-million-dollar lottery.

In a certain dimension.

In a remote alley, thereʼs a small Leisure Bar with two storefronts and a second floor.

Despite being in a narrow alley, thereʼs a long queue outside, composed entirely of men.

”Oh, I donʼt know if I can see the landlady today. If I can, I can die peacefully.” In the queue, a young man exclaimed with longing.

”Yeah, the landlady is too beautiful. Last time, my friend secretly took a photo, and now the whole room is filled with pictures of the landlady. Who knows what heʼs doing at night.”

”Itʼs downright sacrilegious to our landlady. If I could become the boss here, it would be amazing. If it were me... hehe, Iʼd even think of the childʼs name.”

A group of men suddenly looked at this man, and his face darkened. He instinctively held his head down, ready for the baptism of fists.

Let him know the crime of sacrilege.

Such situations are already commonplace. Many first-time visitors are curious about what kind of woman could have such great influence.

But everyone knows that if youʼre touring this area, this bar is a must-visit place.

Itʼs like a tourist attraction.

However, inside the bar, itʼs all men, their gazes fixed on the staircase, as if the crisp and majestic sound was echoing in their ears.

Of course, itʼs the sound of high heels.

But luck is also needed. If youʼre lucky, you might get to see it.

Maybe the men sitting are having good luck; they really hear the sound of high heels.

In the ears of these men, itʼs like heavenly music.

Suddenly, a pair of pristine high heels appears before everyoneʼs eyes, and all the men hold their breath!

The landlady has arrived!

Todayʼs luck is too good; she finally descended!

Wearing a simple white dress, she looks so beautiful. A head of black hair naturally falls, forming a sharp contrast with the white dress. When that face appears before everyone, the menʼs eyeballs are about to fall out.

Completely indescribable, itʼs like using beauty filters!

No! This way of describing it is blasphemous to the landlady. This landlady is only in heaven, descending to experience life.

Some outsiders, seeing the landlady for the first time, are simply stunned, their eyes revealing greed. Such a woman is interesting!

This landlady is, of course, Qing Ya.

At this time, coming down means itʼs time to close; thereʼs a gathering at home.

Qing Ya scanned the men present, her gaze appearing calm; sheʼs used to this kind of look.

However, before Qing Ya announces the closing, a man stands up drunkenly!

”Hmph! Woman, name your price!”

Qing Ya looked at the man with no reaction. This kind of thing happens almost every time she comes downstairs.The man, seeing Qing Ya silent, directly threw his car keys on the table, saying, ”Come with me! This Phantom is yours! Plus, a 200-square-metre river-view apartment. Your life will be all about enjoyment!”

”No.” Qing Ya said casually.

The man, surprised by this response, asked, ”Why? Did I offer too little?”

”No, youʼre just too ugly.”

With Qing Yaʼs words, everyone burst into laughter. Although this wealthy man wasnʼt handsome, at least his features were somewhat neat.

”I... Iʼll tell you! You better be more sensible, or Iʼll make your business here go bankrupt!”

The arrogant words of the man led to whispers among the surrounding people.

”Ah, another one looking for trouble.”

”Yeah, Iʼve seen it several times. Acting all cool every time, but this Leisure Bar never goes out of business.”

”This landlady is extraordinary.”

”Yeah.”

Ignoring the wealthy man, Qing Ya said calmly, ”Dear guests, the bar is closing for today.”

Although a bit disappointed, seeing the landlady appear is also worth it.

”Iʼm not leaving! What can you do to me!”

Immediately, a few burly men in black walked out and lifted the man, followed by screams outside; it seems he was thrown quite hard.

Watching the crowd leave, Qing Ya went behind the bar and poured herself a drink, her gaze a bit blurry.

Actually, it was a bit blurry from the beginning, as if she had already been drunk.

Because Qing Ya had found a unique recipe - getting drunk would let her see Ye Hua.

If possible, Qing Ya would want to be drunk every day, so that she could lie in Ye Huaʼs arms every day, listen to his heartbeat, and look at that poker face that, despite having no expression, she liked.

Before long, the bottle was empty.

Suddenly, the voice of a waiter rang out.

”Sir, the bar is already closed.”

However, the other party seemed not to respond. Heavy footsteps were heard at the entrance.

The sound of these footsteps made Qing Yaʼs eyebrows tighten, slowly raising her head to look. A figure appeared in her sight.

As the figure approached, various emotions flashed in Qing Yaʼs eyes.

The man sat on a high stool and said casually, ”Do you have any alcohol?”

”I have a lot of drinks here. What kind do you want?” Qing Ya asked calmly.

”The kind that can make me die.”

”Well, thatʼs a coincidence. I do have that kind, itʼs called ʼDeath.ʼ”

The man paused for a moment, looking at Qing Yaʼs face, feeling a sense of familiarity, and said, ”Give me a glass.”

”Sure.”

The man took the drink prepared by Qing Ya, finished it in one gulp, and instantly felt his soul leaving his body.

That feeling, as if he had been liberated.

After a while, the man woke up, ”You spiked the drink!”

Qing Ya suddenly chuckled, ”If I really spiked the drink, you would have already been brought to the bed by me.”

”Youʼre a strange person,” the man stared at Qing Ya and said in a deep voice.

”Of course, judging by your appearance, it seems like you have a story. Coincidentally, I have alcohol here.” Qing Ya smiled softly, surprising the surrounding waitstaff. ‘Why would the landlady talk to a man?’

‘But this man, he really has a unique charm, so handsome... my goodness... Iʼve never seen such a handsome man.’

Seeing that Ye Hua didnʼt speak, Qing Ya persuaded, ”Speaking out might be helpful.” After saying this, she thought, back then, werenʼt you talking to yourself like this?

”Landlady, we are leaving first,” a nearby waiter said respectfully.

Qing Ya nodded and then looked at the man, ”There is no one here now, you can speak.”

”No, let me guess first. Look at your attire, you must have been born into a wealthy family. Seeking death in the middle of the night is definitely not for money. If a man isnʼt for money, then itʼs for a woman. Presumably, itʼs an arranged marriage in a wealthy family. Youʼve encountered a woman you donʼt like, but youʼre helpless.”

After hearing this, the man stared at Qing Ya, saying coldly, ”You investigated me!”

”Iʼm not interested in investigating you. Letʼs go upstairs,” Qing Ya said.

The man was directly puzzled by Qing Yaʼs words, but still said slowly, ”I heard that the landlady here is very mysterious. But after seeing her today, it seems that someone is captivated by my looks.”

Qing Ya was speechless. ‘This person is too narcissistic, extremely narcissistic.’

”Sir, if you donʼt want to, the door is over there. Leave,” Qing Ya said indifferently. ‘If you have the guts, then leave. I know what youʼre thinking.’

”So much nonsense, if youʼre coming, then come!” With that, Qing Ya walked up to the second floor.

The man slowly stood up and followed her upstairs.

If you observe carefully, thereʼs a slight curve at the corner of the manʼs mouth.

‘The longest journey youʼve walked is the routine of the main character. If you continue to be naughty, the main character will play hide and seek.’

‘However, the feeling of coming back is really good... I overslept.’

Read upto 60 additional chapters on my patreon. https://www.patreon.com/NoWifeNoLife