The skinny subordinate was one of those people who typically lay hands on the weak but fear the strong.

If Ye Yang had heard that upfront, he would definitely have beaten the man to a pulp, without hesitation!

That was what he deserved for talking big.

After much consideration, the skinny subordinate decided to follow Ye Yang, otherwise, he would have nothing to report to San Ye.

If he turned up with no results, not only would he get no rewards, but he would also lose the chance of living under San Ye's wing and enjoying the benefits that came with it!

Along the way, Ye Yang bought the ingredients he needed and proceeded to move back and forth between the surrounding streets and alleys.

That went on for several rounds. Eventually, the skinny subordinate realized Ye Yang's motive. Have I been discovered?

Ye Yang glanced sideways at the skinny subordinate who would not go away, then entered a deserted alley.

The skinny subordinate followed suit.

But once he got in there, a large hand grabbed him tightly by the collar and pushed him against the wall!

"Why. Are. You. Following. Us!?"

It was the same, icy, demanding tone again. Caught red-handed, the skinny subordinate instantly felt a little guilty, unable to articulate.

He looked up at Ye Yang who was grabbing him by the collar. He opened his mouth, attempting to speak, but the chilling voice fired first.

"Going the same way? Stopping by somewhere? Lies!"

Ye Yang carried the ingredients in one hand, while pressing the subordinate against the wall with the other. The picture of them looked rather dubious.

Moreover, the skinny subordinate was practically crushed under his strength, unable to revolt.

Ye Yang had already wasted quite some time outdoors. He did not want to waste any more than he already had, and he had no need to listen to his defense. With a swift motion, he lifted his arm and knocked the man out cold.

Ye Yang did not bother throwing the man one last look. He strode calmly towards the inn.

If Liu Duo had seen that, she would have cheered for Ye Yang. His decisive approach was just too cool!

Liu Duo, the only one still in bed, chose that time to wake up slowly.

Even so, she made no other movements on the bed besides staring blankly at the ceiling.

"Duo Er, what are you thinking of?" Ye Ling happened to walk into the room.

He could always estimate the moment she would wake, and he would always help her get ready.

It had become his habit. In fact, all the brothers had picked up on this habit!

Liu Duo turned over sideways at the sound of his voice. With one hand on her chin and the other on her hip, she said, smiling, "I'm thinking about you, Ling!"

Er...

Ye Ling, innocent and easily shy, got tongue-tied by Liu Duo's sweet talk.

Liu Duo enjoyed looking at his face, which was slightly reddening.

"Little Duo, were you just thinking of Ling and no one else?" Ye Liu's voice rang from elsewhere.

They had gotten the chicken ready and were just waiting for Ye Yang to come back with the ingredients. They estimated Liu Duo would wake up soon, and so they had taken the breakfast, which was prepared by the inn, into the room.

It was then that Liu Duo realized Ye Liu and Ye Mo standing behind Ye Ling.

When she spotted Ye Liu, Liu Duo subconsciously shifted the blanket a little higher such that it covered her completely.

She did not want Ye Liu to have any ideas. She had granted Ye Mo a special favor the previous night and was currently feeling a little guilty about it.

After all, she promised to resume physical intimacy only after the first three months of pregnancy.