No. Chen Jinyao answered him without pausing. There was no semblance of a self-conscious wife who cared for her husbands feelings.

If I say one, my wife wouldnt dare say two, was the claim Yan Cheng boasted in front of Shao Chongsi when they were blasting music at Er Guan.

And Shao Chongsi, this troublemaker, was standing right beside him.

Yan Cheng: . ouch, my face hurts a bit

(T/N: face = reputation)

Perhaps her refusal was too straightforward, causing her to have a bit of conscience. Chen Jinyao reasoned with him and said: Do you think its appropriate for a gentleman to let a lady step out in the middle of the night? Youre already in there anyways, nothings going to happen. Youll be fine if you stay there a few more hours.

After a pause, she added calmly: Be patient. Ill come see you tomorrow morning.

Alright. Yan Cheng compromised and replied carelessly.

After he hung up, Shao Chongsi peeked at him but couldnt guess Yan Chengs mood. He wanted to ask about the situation but he didnt want to disturb his friend either.

Unfortunately, he couldnt control his curiosity and his loose mouth opened: Is sister-in-law coming?

Most people have the same mentality; they like to be nosy.

Yan Cheng crossed his long legs and knitted his brows. Theres no way he would lose face by admitting that he was abandoned. After a while, he replied but his voice was a bit rushed: No.

Shao Chongsi raised his brows in surprise. He really wasnt expecting this kind of result.

Yan Cheng licked his lips for a moment, trying to cover up his unease. He explained, Its too late and unsafe. I told her not to come.

When did you say that? I didnt hear you. Shao Chongsi wasnt buying it.

This kind of bluntness was like a slap in the face. It was especially uncomfortable. Yan Cheng took a deep breath to stabilize his fluctuating mood. He lazily lifted his eyelids and looked straight at him. The implication was obvious in his stare: Its none of your business!

Shao Chongsi quickly changed the topic. If not, should I bail you out?

Later that night, it began to snow in the capital. The snowfall was scattered at first, but it gradually became heavier and heavier. When the city transitioned from night into day, it wasnt the first ray of sunshine that awakened the slumbering citizens, but rather, the snows reflection.

A timely snowfall indicates that the coming year will reap a good harvest. The following year will probably bring good fortune.

The snow piled on the road, making it difficult for Chen Jinyao to leave the house. So she decided to wait for the snowfall to lighten up before she can downstairs and shovel the ice away from the driveway.

It was nine oclock.

Only

Chen Jinyao looked out the glass window. The window was opened just a slit, allowing a sliver of biting wind to enter in. Du Ni kept rubbing against against her leg as he purred. Chen Jinyao glanced down at the cat and poked him lightly.

I have to pick up your dad, she said.

Before heading out, she listened to the cold wind whistling outside.

She moistened her lips, went to the closet room and grabbed a down jacket for Yan Cheng.

By the time she arrived at the police station near the city center, it was almost ten oclock.

Chen Jinyao applied a bit of makeup to make herself look presentable.

After finding a parking spot, she unlocked her seatbelt and bent over to take the down jacket and handbag from the passengers seat. At the crosswalk, she waited for the pedestrian light to turn green before trotting across the street, straight to the police stations entrance.

Hello, officer. Im here to find someone who came in yesterday. His name is Yan Cheng.