Yi Wenxue himself truly didn’t mind, but he understood what Ruan Xingyao meant.
He nodded and said, “Come back if you get tired.”
Ruan Xingyao smiled at him, then called Ruan Xingzhuo and the others to leave together.
Just as the four of them were about to step out, a sweet voice rang out behind them.
“Please wait a moment.”
They turned around to see Yi Yang already standing up, looking at Ruan Xingyao as she said, “I wonder if our esteemed guests would like to take a walk on the other side? I could act as your guide.”
The “other side” Yi Yang spoke of referred to the other section of the Yi family estate — the main family’s residence across the lake, separated from Yi Wenxue’s side by a stretch of water.
Ruan Xingyao didn’t immediately respond but looked toward Yi Wenxue.
They still couldn’t be sure whether Yi Minyong and Yi Yang were friend or foe, and she didn’t want to cause trouble for Yi Wenxue.
Yi Wenxue gave her a reassuring glance, signaling that it was up to her — she could go if she wanted to, or stay if she didn’t.
After thinking for a few seconds, Ruan Xingyao made up her mind. “Sure, thank you, Miss Yi.”
Although Yi Yang’s expression remained calm, Ruan Xingyao could tell she seemed to breathe a quiet sigh of relief.
Yi Yang said politely, “Please, this way.”
The group headed to the lakeshore and boarded a boat to cross to the other side.
The Yi family estate was built in an exceptional location — practically a natural summer resort.
As the boat glided across the water, a cool breeze brushed past them, and for the first time that hot summer, Ruan Xingyao felt the pleasant comfort of being away from air conditioning.
She couldn’t help but stretch lazily, her gaze falling to the lake’s surface.
There, she heard a few little voices grumbling.
【Isn’t anyone going to do something? People keep throwing trash in here! My food’s all polluted!】
【Ugh! It’s been so long since I’ve eaten anything good! I’m starving!】
Hearing their pitiful complaints, Ruan Xingyao’s eyes flickered slightly, and she turned to ask Yi Yang, “Miss Yi, are there fish in this lake?”
Yi Yang replied, “Yes. The freshwater fish we eat usually come from here.”
Ruan Xingyao made an “oh” sound and said, “I thought they were pets.”
Yi Yang smiled slightly. “You could say that too. There are people who take care of them regularly. We only eat a small portion.”
Ruan Xingyao studied her expression carefully but didn’t see anything unusual.
After a moment’s thought, she asked, “Miss Yi, since we’re not doing much right now, would it be alright if we did a little fishing here?”
Yi Yang froze for a moment, seeming a little hesitant.
Seeing this, Ruan Xingyao said, “Oh, if it’s not allowed, then never mind. We’ll just look around instead.”
As she spoke, she lowered her lashes, showing a hint of disappointment on her face.
She guessed that since Yi Yang had suggested taking them out for a walk, it meant she and Yi Minyong were working separately — Yi Minyong was handling Yi Wenxue, while Yi Yang was responsible for them.
And as for the purpose… it could only be about the Yi family’s position of family head.
So she figured that whatever request she made, Yi Yang would likely agree to it.
Sure enough, when Yi Yang saw the disappointment in Ruan Xingyao’s expression, she immediately said, “Since Miss Ruan wants to fish, I’ll have someone prepare the fishing gear right away.”
Upon hearing that, Ruan Xingyao’s face brightened with a cheerful smile.
Her eyes looked pure and innocent, as if she really just wanted to fish — without any hidden motives at all.
Soon, Yi Yang had servants bring the fishing gear, which they delivered directly to the boat.
Ruan Xingyao eagerly started fiddling with the rods and bait.
Although Ruan Xingzhuo and the others didn’t know why she suddenly wanted to go fishing, they all cooperatively took rods and bait as well, joining her in the activity.
Taking advantage of the moment when he was helping Ruan Xingyao prepare the bait, Chen Yu lowered his voice and asked, “Xingxing, did you hear something again?”
Ruan Xingyao never did things without reason — if she suddenly wanted to fish, he instinctively felt there was something off about the lake.
If his guess was right, he needed to be prepared.
Ruan Xingyao looked up and gave him a playful wink. “Relax, Assistant Chen. Just enjoy this rare chance of not going home empty-handed!”
With her here, there was no way they’d come up empty.
Chen Yu chuckled helplessly.
He really never had much luck with fishing — even the very first time he tried, he didn’t get the “beginner’s blessing” and went home empty-handed.
Now that Ruan Xingyao said that, his interest was piqued again.
He said, “Alright then, I’ll be waiting for a good catch.”
Ruan Xingyao tilted her head, patted her chest confidently, and said, “Don’t worry — leave it to me.”
She distributed the bait she had infused with spiritual energy to Ruan Xingzhuo and You Huan, ready to show off her skills.
Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Yi Yang sitting gracefully nearby.
Ruan Xingyao’s eyes flickered, and she asked, “Miss Yi, I’m a livestream host — would you mind if I started a stream here?”
Yi Yang wasn’t surprised to hear that Ruan Xingyao was a streamer.
Ever since they and Yi Wenxue had arrived at the estate, their personal information had already been delivered to her and Yi Minyong.
Although the time was rather short, it was enough for Yi Yang to understand what kind of livestreams Ruan Xingyao did.
To her, Ruan Xingyao was truly strange—every time she streamed, something uncanny would happen.
Now, with Ruan Xingyao proposing to start a livestream in her family’s estate—though it was only on the lake and unlikely to expose any private matters—Yi Yang still couldn’t shake off her unease.
There was a voice in her mind constantly warning her not to agree.
However, this wasn’t something Yi Yang could refuse even if she wanted to.
Before meeting Yi Wenxue, Yi Minyong had warned her repeatedly that no matter what requests Ruan Xingyao and her group made, she must comply and make them feel completely at home.
Yi Yang smiled and said, “If Miss Ruan wants to, of course you can.”
Ruan Xingyao looked straight into Yi Yang’s eyes and could clearly see the conflict within them.
She sighed inwardly—being a young lady from a great family truly wasn’t easy.
Ruan Xingyao said, “Thank you, Miss Yi. Don’t worry, I’ll be careful. I won’t film anything that shouldn’t be shown.”
As for anything that did end up being shown, well—perhaps that just meant Heaven didn’t intend for it to stay hidden.
Ruan Xingyao opened her livestream room, and within just a few minutes, countless viewers had flooded in.
【Look what I found? Our Streamer Starry is live again! I’m so lucky!】
【I thought she’d take a few days off before streaming again—didn’t expect this surprise! Who else spoils us like Streamer Starry does!】
【Let me see where she is this time! It looks so beautiful—is Streamer Starry on vacation?】
【Looks like she’s on a lake… but where in Mingcheng is there a lake like that?】
【Are we sure Streamer Starry’s still in Mingcheng? Maybe she’s somewhere else!】
— The end of the Chapter–
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