Supreme Martial Arts: Unlock Boundless Power!

Chapter 195

As Zhou Yi approached the courtyard, he could already hear the clamor of voices echoing through the estate. Though slightly surprised, Zhou Yi knew that news of his return had already spread throughout the compound.

Sure enough, as he turned a corner, he immediately spotted a figure peering out from the front of the mansion. Upon catching sight of Zhou Yi, the person's face lit up with joy, and they quickly turned and rushed back into the mansion, shouting at the top of their lungs, "Young Master six has returned! Young Master six has returned!"

In response to this exclamation, a group of people seemed to have been prepared in advance, as they gathered around a noblewoman and walked out to greet him. Zhou Yi's eyebrows twitched slightly, and with just one glance, he could confirm that the woman at the center of everyone's attention was his mother, Lin Wenyu.

However, after just a year apart, Zhou Yi found himself almost hesitant to recognize her. It wasn't that her appearance had changed drastically, but rather her attire and even her overall demeanor seemed transformed. From an ordinary housewife of humble origins, she had suddenly become an elegant and noble lady. This change was difficult for Zhou Yi to fully grasp.

Beside his mother stood several other noble ladies and young misses, whose elegance surpassed even hers. Yet, their faces were adorned with ingratiating smiles. It was clear to anyone with eyes that they revolved entirely around Lin Wenyu.

Zhou Yi couldn't shake the feeling that his mother had been influenced by these individuals, which had led to such a transformation.

However, Zhou Yi held no prejudice against this change. If it made his mother happy, what did it matter if something had changed a little? With a gentle movement, he had already approached his mother's side and softly said, "Mother, why did you come out in person?"

Lin Wenyu tightly held Zhou Yi's hand, and in that moment, her eyes held no one else. No matter how much Zhou Yi had grown, in her eyes, he would always be her biological son. This bond of affection was unbreakable, even at the end of their lives.

Zhou Yi lifted his gaze and scanned the faces of these women. He didn't recognize a single one of them. Lin Wenyu finally realized this and still refused to let go of her son's hand, but she began introducing each of them one by one.

After a while, Zhou Yi understood that these women were from the Cheng family, the Xu family, and other prominent households in Taicang County. They were the noble ladies and young misses of these influential families.

Lin Wenyu let out a sigh and said, "Yi, your father has been so busy this past year, he hardly has time for the family. It's been lonely for me here, but thanks to these sisters who have kept me company and provided conversation, I've managed to find some relief from the solitude. Otherwise, it would have been truly unbearable."

Zhou Yi knew all too well that Zhou Family Village was currently in a phase of rapid development. His father and the others were undoubtedly swamped with work. Even the third generation of the Zhou family within the estate had most likely become involved.

As for his mother, when he saw the clear gaze in her eyes, he understood. Despite her drastically different appearance from before, it was proof that the Zhou family had finally gained recognition from those influential families in Taicang County. They had firmly rooted themselves in the county and would no longer face the collective exclusion they had experienced before.

He sighed inwardly, realizing that every person in the family was working hard for the future of the clan. Regardless of their personal happiness, they all played their roles.

After greeting each other, they walked into the courtyard together, and Zhou Yi immediately saw Cheng Jiahui waiting inside with a smile.

Under Cheng Jiahui's introduction, Zhou Yi learned that the one who leaked his whereabouts was the guard stationed at the gate. Having been away from Taicang County for over a year, he had no idea how well-known he had become in the city. People here might not know who the city lord was, but they definitely knew the name Zhou Yi.