Chapter 590: 590 Chapter 590: 590 “Hmph, I really want to see what kind of person it is, so important that he has to hurt Le Yao like this,” said Baili Hengyuan, his voice filled with anger. “Over the years, we haven’t treated him poorly. Even out of admiration and guilt, we have given him so much help! But this is how he treats us.”

“It seems that in his heart, he doesn’t consider you at all,” Zhong Niangyao shrugged and said nonchalantly, “or maybe, to him, you all are just pawns to be used.”

Baili Hengyuan’s mood seemed to dip, and he said no more.

“Grandpa, we’re going to head out now.”

Seeing that Baili Hengyuan was in a bad mood, Zhong Niangyao didn’t stay any longer, but she still reminded him, “About Yi Huai’s matter, you’d better tell the uncles soon! They, like you, have a good impression of Yi Huai.”

After saying this, Zhong Niangyao then took Baili Hengyuan and left.

After leaving Baili Lele’s room, Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao also left the Baili Family territory, planning to take a walk outside.

This area is a gathering place for the Hidden Families, but the people of these Hidden Families generally focus all their attention on their own family cultivation and heritage, so it isn’t very bustling.

However, the common facilities like shopping malls or restaurants are still available. After all, even members of the Hidden Families can’t do without basic human needs.

Wandering into a mall casually, Zhong Niangyao and Lu Yichen strolled inside, hand in hand, without any particular aim.

Unlike those big malls outside, this one focused more on daily necessities for living instead of leisure or entertainment shops.

Moreover, there weren’t many people shopping here.

They strolled leisurely.

Zhong Niangyao couldn’t help but remark, “There really are few people around here! It seems that these Hidden Family members really do focus on cultivation!”

“Nowadays, the Spiritual Energy in the world is scarce, and the heritage of the Hidden Families has been severed,” Lu Yichen explained dispassionately. “Some families haven’t had a child with talent appear and are now no different from ordinary people. Naturally, the families emphasize cultivation even more, hoping to preserve their lineage.”

Zhong Niangyao nodded, “I do admire them for that.”

Lu Yichen just smiled, not saying anything.

Suddenly, Zhong Niangyao asked, “Have you been here before?”

“Uh, I don’t mean this mall, but this gathering place of the Hidden Families.”

“Never,” Lu Yichen shook his head and replied, “Each exchange event is handled by designated people. Such trivial matters don’t need my decision.”

Hearing his answer, Zhong Niangyao couldn’t help but laugh, “If someone heard you, they’d surely want to beat you up.”

Right! These exchange events were major events for all major Hidden Families, but in Lu Yichen’s mouth, they were just insignificant trifles.

Lu Yichen raised an eyebrow in response, seemingly unconcerned.

Zhong Niangyao smiled and changed the subject, “Do you think Yi Huai will be knocking on our door in a few days?”

“Very soon?” Lu Yichen said directly, “If he went to such lengths to scheme against your mother, the person benefiting behind the scenes must be very important to him. That person can’t wait much longer.”

Zhong Niangyao nodded and continued, “Good, then we’ll also get to see who that person is. However, to have thought of drawing out another’s vitality, that person behind the scenes must have some serious health issues.”

Lu Yichen nodded, then, holding Zhong Niangyao’s hand, he spoke, “Since we’ve decided to come out for a walk, let’s not think about it too much.”

Zhong Niangyao nodded and burst into laughter!

She always knew that Yi Huai would eventually come looking for them, but she never expected it would be so soon.

It was only the third day, after finishing breakfast, Zhong Niangyao planned to go out with Lu Yichen. Yet before they could leave, Housekeeper Bai came over and said that Yi Huai had come to visit, specifically asking for her.

After exchanging a glance with Lu Yichen by her side, Zhong Niangyao’s lips curled into a meaningful arc, her smile sly as a fox, “I really didn’t expect it to be so soon! It looks like, indeed, we can spot the significance of that person to him!”

Housekeeper Bai wasn’t aware of Yi Huai’s situation, so upon hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words, he was utterly confused and didn’t understand what it meant. However–
“Miss Nianyao, will you see him?”

He really didn’t comprehend the meaning behind Zhong Niangyao’s expression, even less so whether she intended to meet with the visitor or not.

“Hehe, a visitor is a guest – how could I not see him?” said Zhong Niangyao as she raised an eyebrow, “Have him come to the garden then! I’ll meet him there where the scenery is so beautiful. It’s quite nice for receiving guests!”

Housekeeper Bai didn’t say anything, just muttered and left.

“Beautiful scenery? Third Young Master Yi probably isn’t in any mood to appreciate any scenery,” Lu Yichen remarked.

Third Young Master Yi referred to Yi Huai, who was the third in his family and thus often called by that name.

Although Housekeeper Bai’s voice was low, both Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao could hear everything clearly.

Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao arrived at the garden’s resting spot, where the servants had already brought tea and pastries.

They sat down to drink tea while waiting for Yi Huai’s arrival.

When Yi Huai finally arrived in front of them, Zhong Niangyao realized what Housekeeper Bai had been muttering.

This Yi Huai looked completely different from the man they’d seen a few days before.

Before, Yi Huai radiated a refined elegance, but the Yi Huai now appeared haggard, with untidy facial hair and evident dark circles under his eyes. Despondency was the only way to describe him.

From his condition, it was clear that, though it had only been a couple of days, Yi Huai was having a tough time.

Seeing Yi Huai in this state, Zhong Niangyao felt not a trace of sympathy. She gestured to the seat across from her and said with a beaming smile, “Uncle Yi, please take a seat!”

Yi Huai looked at Zhong Niangyao with complex emotions but eventually complied, sitting down across from her.

Zhong Niangyao glanced at Lu Yichen.

Lu Yichen poured a cup of tea and placed it in front of Yi Huai.