Chapter 26 - 26 26th Reencountering Qi Ruxue

26: 26th Chapter [Reencountering Qi Ruxue] 26: 26th Chapter [Reencountering Qi Ruxue] “Ruxue, what are you doing? Are you running away from home?” When Qi Yangguang saw his sister carrying a suitcase and walking toward the outside of the villa, he rushed over to stop her and asked. “Brother, I won’t compromise. This concerns the happiness of my entire life, and I can’t sacrifice myself for the family just yet,” said Qi Ruxue, her delicate and beautiful face stern. “Sister, Dad has no choice. Although our Qi family is led by Dad, we still have to consider the opinions of uncles and aunts. A marriage alliance with the Qin family will take our family’s power and influence to the next level, so…” “So you’d rather sacrifice my lifelong happiness? Treat my life’s happiness as a political trade?” Qi Ruxue questioned, tears in her eyes. “Sister, this…” Qi Yangguang understood that his sister Qi Ruxue had suffered a great deal. Even he would struggle with the idea of marrying a stranger suddenly, let alone his sister, who had always been strong-willed and had received higher education abroad. However, arranged marriages between families in the Capital City had always been like this, not allowing the individuals involved any say in the matter. After all, in a place with so many powers like the Capital City, if one did not constantly seek to improve their family’s power and prestige, it was very possible to tumble from a first-class to a second or third-class family, or even become a fourth-class family looked down upon by others. The Ye family was a prime example of this. “Brother, you don’t need to say any more. As long as I can’t decide on my own about the major events of my life, I won’t return to this home!” Qi Ruxue was beautiful and stubborn. Having grown up abroad, her thoughts were free and unrestrained. In terms of love, she wouldn’t spare a glance for men she didn’t like, and for those she did, she was gentle as water, not minding even a one-night stand. However, for these twenty years, no man had touched Qi Ruxue’s heart, so with such a character, Qi Ruxue would definitely not compromise. She also longed for a deep and perfect love and would not agree to marry and share a bed with a stranger. “Stop right there. From now on, you’re not allowed to go anywhere. Just stay at home. Next month, you’re to be engaged to the Qin family, and you have no say in this matter!” At that moment, Qi Ruxue’s father Qi Changsheng entered the room and sternly said to Qi Ruxue. “Dad…” Qi Ruxue’s eyes filled with tears. From childhood to adulthood, her father had never treated her like this, let alone hit her. “Don’t call me Dad. Starting today, you are not allowed to leave the Qi family’s grounds. If you refuse to marry Qin Heng, then our father-daughter relationship is over!” Qi Changsheng said loudly. Watching her father Qi Changsheng leave, Qi Ruxue collapsed to the ground and couldn’t help but burst into tears. Her mother had passed away early, and it had been her father who had raised her and her brother. He’d never spoken harshly to her since she was a child. However, this time, for the sake of an alliance with the Qin family, he was willing to sacrifice her happiness, and Qi Ruxue couldn’t help but feel heartbroken. “Sister, don’t blame Dad. He also has no choice. The old man of the Qin family is the Vice Premier, powerful and prestigious. In this upcoming electoral term, it’s very likely he will become the Premier, so…” Qi Yangguang, seeing his sister Qi Ruxue so saddened, hastened to comfort her. “So, so our Qi family wants to latch onto this big tree? Use my happiness to rise above everyone else in the Qi family?” Qi Ruxue shouted angrily. Although Qi Ruxue was born into a great family like the Qi family and was a precious daughter, she had grown up abroad and received higher education, so she definitely wasn’t someone who despised the poor and loved the rich. While studying abroad, Qi Ruxue had also taken up part-time work to experience life’s variety, even though she didn’t need the money. Qi Yangguang knew that convincing his sister was futile, as their father’s decision was set in stone—he would surely marry her off to the Qin family. He sighed and left the room. After her bout of crying, Qi Ruxue suddenly grew resolute, dragging her suitcase out the front gate of the family home. She was not willing to be used by her family as a sacrifice for their gain. She intended to fight for her happiness and find the prince charming of her dreams. In the Capital City at midnight, the bustle and extravagance exceeded that of other major cities. With neon lights and a dizzying world of luxury, in this place with a plethora of powers, all sorts of events were unfolding at any given moment. Ye Tianchen, having killed Chen Hu, did not rush back home but instead strolled along the street. He relished the tranquil feeling; during the apocalypse, Ye Tianchen would seek out desolate places to enjoy temporary peace after each battle. That was a sensation that restored his mental state to nature, stabilizing his temperament. It was also a method of cultivating his superpower. When he passed by a street barbeque stall, Ye Tianchen sat down, ordered some barbeque, and also two bottles of beer. Lighting a cigarette, he took pleasure in smoking, thinking back to the endless battles of the apocalypse, fighting against the mightiest enemies. Among them were top experts from the Ancient Martial Sects, King-level individuals from the Superpower World, and various mutants and beasts. Each one was immensely powerful. Even Ye Tianchen, whose superpower had reached Divine Level, would not dare let down his guard. In that apocalypse where masters were numerous, no one dared to be careless, not even in their sleep – eyes always had to be kept open. A moment of negligence could lead to an ambush by mutants and beasts who had a fondness for the taste of human blood and flesh. Once nourished, they would become even more frenzied and powerful. Ye Tianchen popped open a bottle of beer, extinguished his cigarette butt, grabbed the beer bottle, and took a swig. With his left hand, he picked up a skewer of roasted chicken wings, and his right hand held the beer bottle. He sat alone at a small table, eating and drinking; this was a rare chance to relax. After gobbling down the chicken wings, Ye Tianchen had already finished half the bottle of beer in his right hand. He reached out for a roasted chicken leg, but before he could grab it, a delicate and fair hand moved faster than his. It snatched the chicken leg away and started eating heartily, the seemingly cherry lips showed no hesitation in wolfing down the food. “You…” Ye Tianchen stared dumbfounded at the beauty in front of him, unable to utter a word for a long time. “What are you staring at? I’m hungry. Go grill some more chicken wings for me, and also, open this bottle of beer for me,” the stunning beauty in front of him said while gnawing on the chicken leg. Looking back, Ye Tianchen could not understand why, but he actually did as she said. He grilled a few more chicken wings and opened another beer for the beauty, despite not being very familiar with her. He had only met her once before, and that encounter had been rather unpleasant. It wasn’t until all the barbecue was eaten and ten bottles of beer were emptied that Ye Tianchen saw the beauty sitting opposite him pause her eating. She took out a tissue from her bosom, wiped her mouth, and then glared at Ye Tianchen with her beautiful eyes, saying, “Aren’t you going to settle the bill? What are you staring at me for?” “Ah? The bill? Hey, I’m talking to you, Qi Ruxue. Seems like you ate the most, right? And besides, I don’t really have much to do with you, why should I treat you to barbecue?” Ye Tianchen came to his senses, replying with displeasure. It turned out that while Ye Tianchen was enjoying the barbecue and leisurely drinking beer, Qi Ruxue appeared with a suitcase and without a word, started eating the barbecue and drinking beer. She ate voraciously for over half an hour before stopping, prompting Ye Tianchen to examine Qi Ruxue’s slender figure, which, aside from her ample bosom and buttocks, was quite curvaceous. However, Ye Tianchen wasn’t into women who were too skinny; a bit of flesh was preferable because full-figured women were more comfortable to hold. “Are you even a man? A great beauty like me is dining with you, and you’re nitpicking over a few skewers of barbecue. Isn’t that lacking in generosity?” Qi Ruxue did not expect Ye Tianchen to be so stingy that he begrudged even a meal of barbecue. Usually, countless men would clamor to treat her to a feast, depending on whether she was in the mood. “Of course, I’m a man, and if you doubt it, you can try me. Also, I’m not familiar with you. We’ve already called off our engagement, so don’t try to keep tagging along. Sёarch* The Nôvel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bye!” Ye Tianchen said as he stood up, ready to leave. Seeing Ye Tianchen about to leave, Qi Ruxue’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment. She shot a fierce glare from her beautiful eyes at Ye Tianchen and hurriedly grabbed her suitcase to follow him. “Hey, what are you following me for? I’ve already treated you to barbecue. Aren’t you satisfied?” Ye Tianchen turned around and asked Qi Ruxue. “I… Of course I’m coming to stay at your place; I ran away from home specifically to find you. You can’t be so heartless,” Qi Ruxue retorted with an adorably angry expression on her face. Ye Tianchen certainly didn’t believe Qi Ruxue’s words. Although she was indeed beautiful, they had no real connection – she had run away from home to find him? Only a fool would believe Qi Ruxue’s words. “I can’t be bothered with you. Let’s go our separate ways,” Ye Tianchen said, then continued walking ahead. Watching Ye Tianchen’s back as he walked away, Qi Ruxue was so irritated that her teeth itched. She inwardly cursed Ye Tianchen for his lack of emotional intelligence. Here she was, a gorgeous woman, offering to go home with him, something that would have thrilled any other man, yet this guy showed no romantic interest and even rejected her. “Hey, hold on, wait up! I am, after all, your fiancée, and we haven’t called off our engagement yet!” Qi Ruxue, dragging her suitcase and wearing red high heels, jogged after Ye Tianchen, calling out to him. “No way, you’ve got the nerve to say that? But it was your Qi family who wanted to break off the engagement with my Ye family. Besides, I have no feelings for you; we must call it off. Stop following me!” Ye Tianchen was exasperated, thinking how bold Qi Ruxue was to publicly declare herself his fiancée. [PS: We’re just two spots away from making it onto the list, brothers. We’re super soldiers, so let’s fight and prove to everyone that our team is no joke… I’m asking for your support, your votes, and your member clicks!]