Chapter 322: Night Market

The night curtain hung low, the lanterns were lit, and the city's hustle and bustle did not subside with the sunset; instead, it reached a climax amidst the brilliant lights of the Night Market.

The Night Market, the heart of this metropolis, began to beat as night fell. It was a place full of vitality and color, the most vibrant existence in the city.

When Chen Che and his group stepped into the pedestrian street, the Night Market had already begun.

On both sides of the street, neon lights flickered with alluring radiance, as if beckoning to the passersby.

The air was filled with the aroma of various foods, from grilled skewers to fried chicken, from seafood to desserts; every scent teased people's taste buds.

Li Qingyan shouted and rushed out the moment she got out of the car. Cheng Kexin was not to be outdone and quickly chased after her.

Song Jinhe sat in a wheelchair, holding a remote control that looked like a game controller, maneuvering the Puppet behind her to slowly push her forward.

Chen Che and Xie Wanning walked side by side; compared to the temptation of the Night Market's delicacies, the beautiful scenery beside him was more capable of teasing Chen Che's taste buds.

In the autumn, Beijing was already very cold at night. Yet Xie Wanning was still wearing a qipao, the color as monotonous as ever: navy blue.

A pair of slender, lotus-root-like arms and fair calves were exposed to the air, shining with an alluring luster under the neon lights.

"What is it?"

Noticing Chen Che's gaze, Xie Wanning turned her head to ask.

Chen Che was stunned for a moment and said, "Master Senior Sister, aren't you cold?"

Xie Wanning had a strange expression: "Are you concerned about me?"

"Yes."

Xie Wanning glanced at her own attire and said, "I am a Martial Artist, and at the realm of Earth Master Great Perfection. With the nourishment of True Qi, I wouldn't feel cold even in the dead of winter."

"Alright."

Chen Che swallowed a mouthful of saliva and turned his face to the side.

Xie Wanning looked suspicious and puzzled, yet she extended her arm and placed her palm against the position of Chen Che's dantian.

Chen Che shuddered violently and dared not move: "Senior Sister, what are you doing?"

Xie Wanning said with a serious face: "I forgot you are no longer a Martial Artist. I will transmit a bit of True Qi to you so that you won't be tired or cold."

Chen Che looked down at the fair palm pressed against his lower abdomen; perhaps because the True Qi was taking effect, he didn't feel cold at all, but rather somewhat feverish.

Xie Wanning withdrew her hand, lifted her head, and her charming eyes furrowed: "Why is your True Qi..."

"Yo! So you're here!"

A loud voice interrupted Xie Wanning's words. Chen Che and Xie Wanning turned their heads at the same time to see two men and one woman walking over from inside the pedestrian street.

The three looked young, and the man in the lead had a friendly expression, his eyes shining as he looked at Chen Che.

"Sister Xie is here too, that's truly great!"

The man first greeted Xie Wanning, then very familiarly draped an arm over Chen Che's shoulder and said warmly: "This must be Brother Chen Che; we have been waiting for a long time!"

"These two are Han Qingfang and Zhou Xinda."

Li Ziming patted Chen Che's shoulder, "And I am the nephew of our National Lord, the Third Young Master of the Beijing Li Family, Li Ziming!"

Chen Che looked at the three of them in turn: "Hello, I am Chen Che."

"Of course we know you are Chen Che!"

Li Ziming laughed loudly, "Your fame is too great now; not to mention us, I'm afraid many people on this street recognize you!

After all, who doesn't know the great hero who helped destroy the Martial Arts Alliance!"

Chen Che feigned a look of shame: "I am unworthy."

"Eh~, no need to be so distant. Let me tell you, your Chen Family, our family, the Han Family, and the Zhou Family—our elders are all staunch brothers! When I was little, I was even held by Grandpa Chen!"

Li Ziming realized he had said the wrong thing and smiled apologetically, "Sorry, I was just too happy to see you and didn't watch my tongue."

"Let's not mention the past for now. We should have gone to the Forbidden City to see you, but as you know, we can't get into that place, so we had to invite you out."

Li Ziming's smile was warm as he glanced at Xie Wanning, "Sister Xie is usually inseparable from my aunt's side; the fact that she is following you now is enough to show how much my aunt values you!"

Chen Che smiled: "The National Lord has indeed been good to me. If not for the National Lord's timely intervention, I fear I would already be dead, let alone knowing my own background."

"Then how is Brother Chen Che's body now?"

Li Ziming asked tentatively.

Chen Che shook his head dejectedly: "My Martial Dao Cultivation is gone; I'm just an ordinary person now. It's hard to say if it's good or bad."

"An ordinary person like you is still far stronger than the average person!"

Li Ziming laughed loudly a few times.

Unlike the thin Li Ziming, Zhou Xinda had a round face and smiled very kindly: "Brother Chen Che, no need to be sad. You are a member of the Chen Family; as long as we are in Beijing, no one dares to do anything to you. Not to mention that all the major news headlines are filled with your Photograph now. Who would dare to trouble our great hero!"

"To tell you the truth, we invited you out today at the behest of our families. The reason we came is that we are all of the same generation and have things to talk about. We also thought that you must be bored recuperating and would surely like a lively place."

The words were directed at Chen Che, but Zhou Xinda's lecherous eyes kept glancing at Xie Wanning on the side.

Chen Che smiled and said: "You all are so thoughtful. When I have time, I will definitely visit your elders in person."

"You must come to the house to visit!" Li Ziming said with a loud laugh.

Han Qingfang looked at Chen Che with a shy expression: "Brother Chen Che, regarding the Gu Family... I know you must be aware of the relationship between the Han Family and the Gu Family, but please rest assured, what the Gu Family did definitely has nothing to do with the Han Family. The Han Family was also kept in the dark!"

Chen Che scrutinized Han Qingfang; her cautious appearance was somewhat pitiable, but Chen Che did not have that sentiment.

He narrowed his eyes slightly. Wu Qingkui had told him that Lin Su's death was very likely the work of the Han Family, and the subsequent ambush on Cheng Kexin must also have been related to the Han Family.

At the thought of this, Chen Che had no good feelings for this woman who was deliberately feigning weakness.

"Of course I know, Sister Han doesn't need to say these things," Chen Che said nonchalantly.

"That's truly great! I was worried that Brother Chen Che would ignore me because of the Gu Family's affairs!"

Han Qingfang beamed with joy, grabbed Chen Che's arm, and pulled it into her embrace.

Xie Wanning, on the side, saw this and her brows twitched imperceptibly.

Li Ziming draped his arm over Chen Che's shoulder, "Let's go, we'll talk as we walk. I'll take you to see the Night Market of our hometown."

"That's right, Brother Chen Che, the Night Market here is very lively. I'll accompany you as you stroll!"

Han Qingfang hugged Chen Che's arm and said happily.

Chen Che left, surrounded by Han Qingfang and Li Ziming, but Zhou Xinda remained by Xie Wanning's side.

"Sister Xie, let me accompany you as you stroll."

Zhou Xinda moved closer to Xie Wanning; that unique fragrance made his body tremble, and he took the initiative to extend an invitation, though his eyes revealed undisguised covetousness.

However, Xie Wanning did not even spare him a cold glance; she strode with her long legs, chasing in the direction where Chen Che had gone.