Cheng Yue stared wide-eyed from one man to the other, still reeling from the discovery that this handsome guy was actually Ji Huaijin's uncle.
Ji Huaijin exchanged a few casual words with Ji Fengyao before seemingly remembering him. "Uncle, this is Cheng Yue, my boyfriend."
Cheng Yue caught on immediately and obediently straightened up. "Hello, Uncle."
Ji Fengyao looked at him and gave a brief acknowledgment, though a barely perceptible warmth showed in his eyes.
"All right, you two can go."
With him there, Ji Huaijin felt even more at ease about leaving. He signaled that they would get in touch later, then headed straight out of the Ji Residence with Cheng Yue.
Uncle Kui, who was following behind, still tried to stop them, but Ji Fengyao interrupted him. "As it happens, I have something to discuss with the old man."
Uncle Kui wanted to chase after them but dared not defy him. He could only sigh helplessly and lead the way.
The Study Courtyard was exactly as it had been earlier.
Old Master Ji successfully caught another fish. After holding back for a long time, he finally turned to the man who had been silently drinking tea ever since he arrived.
"Didn't you have something to discuss with me?"
Ji Fengyao leisurely picked up the Tea Caddy and examined it closely. Unhurriedly, he said, "Oh, I just wanted to let you know that Huaijin left with his boyfriend."
Even though Uncle Kui had already informed him of the situation, hearing the word "boyfriend" in person still made the veins on the old man's forehead throb.
"Weren't you the one who let them leave?"
"Was I?" Ji Fengyao's reply was succinct, striking straight at his sore spot. "Wasn't it the Ji Family's rudeness that drove them away?"
Old Master Ji