Jiang Ruyi was here. She had finally taken care of everything relevant in Haizhu, which included resigning from her job. This time, her flight to Jingdu was a one-way ticket. Jiang Ruyi was not going to return to Haizhu anymore other than the occasional visit to her parents. 

Jiang Ruyi’s presence was welcomed warmly. The four women were now gathered around the dining table, busying themselves with endless chatter. On the other hand, their husband’s life was going to be much busier than theirs. Xia Lei needed to do his best to make sure his pregnant wives were well-fed and comfortable. Life was going to be a little exhausting but Xia Lei was gleeful. His four wives and the children in their bellies allowed him to take his mind off the black-robed man, easing off all of the anxieties he had surrounding his fleeting life. 

It took Xia Lei a full hour to come out with a full-course dinner. Though there weren’t many dishes, each was exquisite and delicious. Xia Lei had never placed much effort into studying culinary arts but the little bits of knowledge he had about cooking was enough to make him a top chef. He had no problems going up against food experts, let alone his...