Outside the courtyard gate.
Yang Ping Tian had still come, and because the two had not appeared for a long time, he couldn't help but worry if something had happened!
Although he felt that nothing had happened to them, he still felt a little puzzled by their prolonged absence. Could it be that they were really discussing martial arts as he had jokingly suggested, and had forgotten about time?
Regardless, he had to come and see.
He knocked on the door, but there was no response from inside for a long time, which made Yang Ping Tian frown. Should he break down the door and go in to check? Or should he call out?
But at this moment, he felt footsteps in the courtyard.
At the same time, the courtyard gate opened by itself, and Yang Ping Tian walked in, seeing Yang Fei Long and Luo Xiang Ning standing sideways.
Were the two having a spat?
"Sister Xiang Ning, why are you standing sideways?" Yang Ping Tian asked curiously.
Luo Xiang Ning turned around, and upon seeing her, Yang Ping Tian immediately felt that Luo Xiang Ning was very different from before. He couldn't quite pinpoint the difference, but it felt as if a parched farmland had been irrigated; her skin looked dewy and full of luster.
"You've changed so much!" Yang Ping Tian exclaimed.
Luo Xiang Ning subconsciously glanced at Yang Fei Long. When she was dressing earlier, she had noticed. Although she had never been in love, she had heard about certain signs of love, such as women who were frequently nourished appearing more radiant?
"Ping Tian... Uncle, you can just call me by my name from now on!" Luo Xiang Ning said this with her head bowed, feeling so ashamed at the moment!
She had originally wanted to call him Brother Ping Tian, but she quickly remembered her relationship with Yang Fei Long and changed her address.
Yang Ping Tian was stunned for a moment, and the next moment, a happy expression spread across his face as he looked at Yang Fei Long.
Yang Fei Long had been paying attention to Yang Ping Tian's reaction. As expected, he had absolutely no romantic feelings for Luo Xiang Ning. Otherwise, his expression would have been complicated or something similar, not one of great joy.
This was his immediate reaction upon receiving the information.
The most genuine!
"Have you two gotten together?" Yang Ping Tian said, unable to hide his joy.
"Yes, Dad." Yang Fei Long nodded, and as he spoke, he took Luo Xiang Ning's hand. Although Luo Xiang Ning lowered her head shyly, she did not resist, allowing Yang Fei Long to hold her hand.
"Good, good, that's great." Hearing Yang Fei Long's address, Yang Ping Tian was even happier. It seemed his efforts as a matchmaker were not in vain. It was no wonder Luo Xiang Ning's demeanor and aura were so much better than before, and it was no wonder they hadn't come out for so long. Falling in love and not emerging for a day or two was common.
Had anything happened? He was sure something had happened, but he never imagined that his own son had not only "consumed" her but done so many times.
Luo Xiang Ning had initially been a little embarrassed. She had waited for Yang Ping Tian for so many years, and just yesterday she had confessed her feelings, only to turn around and fall into his son's embrace. She had thought Yang Ping Tian would be unhappy or have other emotions, but she never expected him to be so happy.
The heavy burden on her heart was finally lifted.
This was for the best.
At least, she was happy now, truly happy. Although Yang Fei Long was much younger than her, he made her feel cherished. She loved to act spoiled towards him, and he always cooperated, saying the words she most wanted to hear and loved to hear.
"By the way, Fei Long, Ning Xiang, it's almost noon. Prepare yourselves and go have lunch!" Yang Ping Tian said.
"Um, Uncle Ping Tian, I won't be having lunch. I have to leave. And about our matter, please don't tell anyone else for now," Luo Xiang Ning said shyly. Perhaps it was because the first time calling him Uncle was awkward, but the second time was much smoother.
Clearly, she truly considered herself Yang Fei Long's woman.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have adapted so quickly.
The reason she was in a hurry to leave was naturally out of embarrassment. If she were to call Yang Ping Tian "Uncle" in front of others, people would quickly realize something, and she couldn't bear their gazes. At least, she wasn't ready for that yet.
The reason she revealed her relationship with Yang Fei Long in front of Yang Ping Tian was because Yang Ping Tian himself had initiated this matchmaking. Moreover, if she mentioned it to him, he would not spread it around.
He was very discreet.
"So soon?" Yang Ping Tian's eyebrows twitched at first, then he realized something, knowing that Luo Xiang Ning was not yet ready for others to know. Previously, Yang Ping Tian hadn't considered this, not because he didn't care about it, but because he had truly always regarded Luo Xiang Ning as a sister and knew she had sacrificed a lot for him. However, he truly had no romantic feelings for her, otherwise, would he have introduced her to his son so readily?
As for the impact on himself, he cared even less. What he cared about most was his wife, Li Xiu Zhu, and his son Yang Fei Long's attitude, and that was all.
Yang Fei Long naturally understood that Luo Xiang Ning, at least for now, could not yet disregard the gazes of others.
After all, many people knew about her past affections for Yang Ping Tian, especially within the Yang family, almost no one was unaware.
Yang Ping Tian might not care, but others certainly would.
To smooth over all of this would obviously take time. For instance, gradually, she would stop appearing at the Yang family residence, stop meeting Yang Ping Tian, and instead appear with Yang Fei Long time and time again. This way, people might slowly accept it, which might be better.
Yang Fei Long thought of this and looked at Luo Xiang Ning with affection.
This woman, despite her extensive experiences, lacked the maturity to disregard everything.
Furthermore, the rumors spreading in the martial world about her reputation had likely caused her considerable distress. For instance, people might say that she couldn't win over Yang Ping Tian, so she turned around and hooked up with his son?
Yang Fei Long wasn't afraid of such gossip because, at the time, he had considered being with his master, Bai Yi Die. How could he mind this?
But he knew that while he didn't care, Bai Yi Die might. This was also why she sent him out of the sect, as she might have been worried about being gossiped about herself!
Women, at times, valued their reputation more than their lives.
"If you want to leave, I won't stop you. You two chat a little longer!" Yang Ping Tian said, pausing before looking at Yang Fei Long and adding, "Oh, right, your uncle and cousin are planning to apologize to you during lunch."
"Apologize?" Yang Fei Long's eyebrows shot up, then he shook his head. "Tell them the matter has passed."
He was no longer angry. After all, they had lost face, and he had already beaten them up. To make them apologize further seemed a bit excessive. Regardless, Yang Ping Yu was his own uncle, and Yang Qing Yun was, in a sense, his cousin.
Yang Ping Tian nodded, secretly relieved. He was quite satisfied with his son's attitude, seeing that his son was not the type to be overly aggressive and knew when to stop. It was good. He really wanted to inquire about his son's situation. The person who had nurtured his son so well must have made immense contributions.