Chapter 80

but there are still items left to put away, so we can't go... Ah..." She cried softly in pain as He Yufan reached out and pinched her on the buttocks."Mr. Li, it’s all thanks to you for understanding...Chapter 80

Ni Xuanyi chuckled helplessly.

Ruan Xi pondered for a moment and hesitantly said, "Xuanxuan, actually..."

"What is it" Ni Xuanyi was curious. She wondered why the open-minded Ruan Xi would be so hesitant.

"Actually, you could consider my brother!" Ruan Xi winked at Ni Xuanyi.

"What" Ni Xuanyi looked at Ruan Xi in disbelief.

"Don’t worry yet, listen to me!” Ruan Xi held Ni Xuanyi’s hand. "Although my brother is a bit gloomy by nature, he has high standards for love. You can be assured that he will never betray you and will be absolutely loyal to you. His emotions are too precious and rare, so there aren't many women who can win his heart. He would never treat another woman well. In this aspect… he is better than the man you like!"

Ni Xuanyi was deeply touched by Ruan Xi’s words, followed by a wave of sorrow.

Since last night when she talked to Li Yi on the phone, he had not called her again. Perhaps he was busy with Qu Wanger; besides, she did not have the courage to call him back.

Ni Xuanyi realized that as time went by, there was much less of her resolute love for Li Yi than before. She no longer possessed the indomitable spirit of the past.

Ruan Xi was right; Li Yi's world is too vast, his love too broad, and his thoughts too deep. He has never said a word about liking her.

Although Ruan Zhao can be terrifying, the way he loves her is clear and evident. He focuses solely on her, and even though Ni Xuanyi doesn't like Ruan Zhao, she still appreciates this kind of love.

Ni Xuanyi tightly closed her eyelids as thoughts churned in her heart, breaking it into pieces.

Their plane soon landed in Agra. Ni Xuanyi thought that Ruan Zhao didn't know anyone here, but she was stunned by the grand welcoming party upon disembarking. Seeing the sea of people and how respectfully everyone treated Ruan Zhao, she whispered to Ruan Xi, "Does your family have business here as well"

Ruan Xi shook his head in confusion.

Ruan Zhao turned around with a smile and said to Ni Xuanyi, "I started developing the tourism industry here three years ago. Our family has hotels, estates, and our own travel company."

Oh my, she really walked into a trap!

Ni Xuanyi originally wanted to use her wit to escape from here, only to find herself in an area with perfect facilities under Ruan Zhao's management. Everything was meticulously arranged without any loopholes for her to slip through.

Whether Ni Xuanyi and Ruan Xi went to the Taj Mahal or the Red Fort, Ruan Zhao never left their side. He was actually very busy, constantly receiving calls in various languages such as Mandarin, Vietnamese, English, and even local dialects. Normally, Ruan Zhao spoke softly, and when on a call, he mostly listened with only occasional brief replies that were hard to understand.

Ni Xuanyi didn't care about understanding him; she wasn't interested in what Ruan Zhao was busy with anyway. Since she couldn't escape, she might as well enjoy herself. Over the two days, she had a great time playing with Ruan Xi.

Ni Xuanyi and Ruan Xi climbed the octagonal stone tower pavilion, gazing at the world-renowned Taj Mahal across from them. They imagined Shah Jahan, once emperor, who was imprisoned by his son here, spending long years in sorrowful remembrance of his beloved wife's tomb.

"Although Taj died young, having a Shah Jahan who loved her so deeply makes it all worthwhile," Ruan Xi sighed softly.

"Yes, every woman hopes to meet a Shah Jahan!" Ni Xuanyi gazed at the beautiful Taj Mahal across from them with infinite longing.

"Xuanyuan, I will love you as Shah Jahan loved Taj—perhaps even more deeply!" Ruan Zhao's dark eyes sparkled with emotion. These past two days, he had been inseparable from Ni Xuanyi and Ruan Xi; regardless of whether Ruan Xi was around or not, he expressed his admiration for Ni Xuanyi at every opportunity.

"Huhu!" Ni Xuanyi gave a dry laugh. "I was just being sentimental; I didn't mean anything by it."

"Xuanyuan, my love will never be less than Shah Jahan's for Taj. I will build you the most beautiful castle, and wherever you like best, I'll make sure you live a life of utmost contentment."

"Brother Ruan Zhao, you’re getting off-topic! Sister Ruan Xi is getting engaged in two days' time. We should head back home." Seeing no chance to escape here, Ni Xuanyi didn't want to linger either. Since Ruan Xi thought about her engagement every day, they might as well return early.

Ruan Zhao looked slightly disappointed at this response but obediently arranged for the plane to take them home before dark.

As soon as they entered Ruan's family compound, Ni Xuanyi felt a festive atmosphere. Everywhere were red lanterns and carvings with celebratory motifs, and red carpets lined the main pathways. A band played joyful music at the entrance gates while the gardens hosted continuous banquets for arriving guests.

At this point, Ni Xuanyi finally saw how capable Ruan Zhao was; even though he had gone out on a trip with them, everything back home was already arranged in perfect order.

When Ruan Xi saw the scene, she was extremely happy and excited. She kept thanking Ruan Zhao, but he didn’t react to her words; instead, he watched Ni Xuanyi.

Ni Xuanyi pretended not to see Ruan Zhao’s affectionate gaze and pointed at the suddenly crowded garden, saying emotionally to Ruan Xi, "Your family has so many relatives! You won't be engaged until tomorrow, yet there are already this many people here!"

"Yeah, our Ruan family is a big household here. Also, my dad had quite a few women and business friends who took the opportunity to come over. Most of them just want food and drink," Ruan Xi said disdainfully.

Ruan Xi and Ni Xuanyi started walking toward the courtyard when an endless stream of aunties immediately crowded around her, congratulating her. Unnoticed by anyone, a plump woman pushed Ni Xuanyi to the side, causing her to stumble.

"Xuanxuan, be careful!" Ruan Zhao quickly reached out and supported Ni Xuanyi's waist.

When Ruan Zhao suddenly held her, Ni Xuanyi was startled. Seeing that she was flustered, he hurriedly let go of her.

"Brother Ruan Zhao, there are so many guests at home now. You and Xi should handle things first. I'll head back to my room," said Ni Xuanyi when she saw that Ruan Xi had been pulled away by relatives. She didn't want to be alone with Ruan Zhao.

"I’ll walk you there," Ruan Zhao seemed unwilling to leave Ni Xuanyi for even a moment.

On their way, everyone who passed where Ruan Zhao went would instantly quiet down and respectfully call out "Young Master." Then they would look at Ni Xuanyi curiously.Haven't you caused me enough harm Do you have to kill me before you're happy"These past two days, he had risked the dignity and pride he'd accumulated over twenty-five years as a man. Now, the whole w...