Chapter 331: Chapter 331: Peace Shell, Lucky Stone

But that was all in the past. From now on, he would be responsible for Nuanyue’s happiness.

"Nuanyue, you always see things so clearly," Hua Yusen said softly. "Handling your mother this way is truly for the best. If your heart were filled with nothing but resentment, Nuanyang wouldn’t be recovering so well. Now, Nuanyang’s heart is filled more with love, and he’ll be able to face the future with hope."

"Yes, I’m doing this for Nuanyang’s sake as well," Zhao Nuanyue said with a wry smile. "Nuanyang is such a pure and genuine person. He needs love, and he’s also trying his best, clumsily, to love the people around him. In his heart, our mother is the person he’s most attached to and remembers most fondly. So unless I have absolutely no other choice, I won’t break things off with her—not unless she crosses my bottom line."

Hua Yusen walked up behind Zhao Nuanyue and gently patted her back. "I’ll do my best to help you preserve that relationship, too," he said.

"Thank you." Zhao Nuanyue was touched. Zhao Jinghai’s departure this time was indeed a huge relief, freeing her from having to face his annoying old mother and selfish daughter, Zhao Huilan.

Because of her mother, Zhao Nuanyue couldn’t just kill the members of the Zhao Family, but she didn’t want to deal with them either. Having them stay far, far away was the best solution.

"You don’t need to say ’thank you’ to me," Hua Yusen chuckled. "You’ve done so much for me, and I don’t say thank you to you because I hold it all in my heart. From now on, I’ll protect you with my love and my actions."

Zhao Nuanyue was moved, and her tears dripped onto the kneading board.

In her past life, she had tried many times to escape Zhao Jinghai’s control, but she failed every single time. Her repeated disappointments had turned into repeated despair.

She lived in a daze, contemplating suicide countless times and fantasizing about a hero who would come to save her.

But there was no one.

Not until she was at such a terrible age and in such a terrible state did she meet such a good person.

Hua Yusen had descended like a god from the heavens to save her. With his help, she avenged her great grievances, and she truly fell in love with this man of few words.

She had thought Hua Yusen was always a man of few words, but in this life, they met each other in the prime of their youth.

She saw Hua Yusen’s youth, vitality, cheerfulness, and optimism.

And Hua Yusen saw her youth, beauty, and purity.

Even though the world around them was harsh, it couldn’t stand in the way of their love.

This was happiness, and it was Zhao Nuanyue’s good fortune!

As Zhao Nuanyue rejoiced in the great happiness she had found, she didn’t realize that for Hua Yusen, meeting her was the good fortune of his lifetime, saving him from ever having to experience the frustrations of his own past life.

Zhao Nuanyue heard the laughter of her brother, Zhao Nuanyang, and her sister, Little Red Carp, from the courtyard, and she felt even happier.

No matter what the future held, she, Zhao Nuanyue, was happy.

That evening, they ate fish ball noodles and a cold dish prepared by Dragon Wisdom Grass. It was a simple meal, but they ate with great joy.

That night, Zhao Nuanyue saw Hua Yusen off, reluctant to let him go.

Hua Yusen hugged Zhao Nuanyue tightly and said in a low voice, "I didn’t want to spoil everyone’s fun earlier, so I didn’t tell you. Tomorrow, I have to accompany Elder Gu on a trip to Lizhou. It’ll probably take about a week, so I won’t be able to come see you."

"Ah?" Zhao Nuanyue froze, quickly grabbing Hua Yusen’s hand. "Will you... be in danger?"

"Haha, you wouldn’t believe me if I said there was no danger at all," Hua Yusen chuckled, taking her small hand in his. "I won’t lie to you. There is some danger, but it’s not great. Besides, we’ve made thorough preparations. Nothing will happen, so don’t worry about me."

"Is it the Li family? Can they not sit still any longer?" Zhao Nuanyue asked urgently. "Are they getting ready to do something desperate?"

Seeing how anxious Zhao Nuanyue was, Hua Yusen slightly regretted telling her. But if he hadn’t, she would have let her imagination run wild. He quickly explained, "The Li family already tried to do something desperate before. Right now, it looks like they have the upper hand, but their position isn’t stable, and they’re retreating step by step. Even if they make a move now, it won’t be a big one."

"Do you have to go?" Zhao Nuanyue asked with concern. "All I know is that the Li family wishes Elder Gu were dead right now. As his trusted confidant, you’re naturally a thorn in their side, which is extremely dangerous."

"Haha, Nuanyue, you’re someone who can see the bigger picture." Hua Yusen gently stroked her cheek, kissing away the tear tracks on her face. "Think about it. If Elder Gu were to die, what kind of fate would await the Hua family, you, and me?"

Hearing this, Zhao Nuanyue shivered.

If Gu Qingyu died, the Hua family would be finished. Even if she, Zhao Nuanyue, didn’t die, she would become a plaything for people like Li Gongming. She wouldn’t be able to protect her brother and sister, and she would be forced to repeat the path of her past life.

"I know," Zhao Nuanyue choked out, nodding as her body trembled slightly.

"So, you can’t run from danger; you can only face it head-on," Hua Yusen said. "It’s like my old squad leader used to tell me: when two adversaries meet on a narrow path, the braver one wins. If we charge forward bravely, those demons and monsters will retreat in failure."

Zhao Nuanyue nodded. "Mm, I believe in you."

With that, Zhao Nuanyue took the shell from her own neck and placed it around Hua Yusen’s. "Last time, this shell helped you avoid that bullet to the heart. It’s a lucky charm. I’m giving you mine."

"But this is yours." Hua Yusen started to take it off to put it back on Zhao Nuanyue. Compared to his own safety, he was far more concerned about hers.

Hearing this, Zhao Nuanyue smiled faintly. "Haha, I have more. Besides, I’m in Jincheng City, right under the emperor’s nose. Who would dare to shoot someone here?"

"But before, I was..." Hua Yusen started to say, but Zhao Nuanyue covered his mouth.

"If you don’t wear this shell, I won’t let you go on the mission. You’ll just have to stay by my side," Zhao Nuanyue said peevishly, throwing a little tantrum. But seeing her charmingly willful expression only moved Hua Yusen more, making his heart itch with affection.

"Alright. The two bodyguards you have are trustworthy," Hua Yusen said softly. "And don’t just trust people you don’t know well. Don’t go to unfamiliar places, either."

"Mm, I know," Zhao Nuanyue nodded. ’I might run into some small trouble in Jincheng City, but I won’t be in any great danger.’

Just as Hua Yusen was about to leave, Little Red Carp rushed out, ran up to him, and said, "Big Brother-in-law, this is a lucky stone I found! It will bring you good luck. You have to take it, and you have to keep it with you at all times!"

Hua Yusen was taken aback and looked at the small stone in Little Red Carp’s hand.

Faced with Little Red Carp’s kind gesture, Hua Yusen couldn’t bring himself to refuse. After all, the little one just wanted him to come back safe and sound.

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