Chapter 199 Interesting Customs

Michael happened to come over that day and overheard the conversation among his employees.

Seeing the surprised expression written all over Eric's face, Michael guessed that he didn't know about the news.

Since Jack asked him to take care of Eric, Michael felt that it was his duty to reassure the man.

Plus, he liked watching dramas unfold. Although he might sympathize with Jack's hardships in trying to pursue his wife, he couldn't help but be entertained by the man's antics.

Michael had always disliked Celine, so when he heard that they broke up, he was ecstatic.

He was also very pleased that Jack finally got together with Rachel.

What he didn't expect was for their relationship to develop so fast. In fact, he didn't know what Jack was thinking when he decided to out their relationship under the public's scrutiny.

So far, the internet was still releasing bits and pieces about Rachel, and not the entire thing.

It was not that others couldn't take photos or find evidence of Rachel's existence, but as long as they didn't get any approval, it was as if those photos don't even exist. No one dared to reveal her information.

Michael reassured him, "Don't worry. He won't bully Rachel."

He would only make her his woman.

Eric pursed his lips. He knew that Michael was Jack's friend, so he would put in a

on.

The night sky brightened before them, causing them to stop and turn around.

A kid with a fluorescent fish in his hand ran pass them.

"I feel like it's the Spring Festival already," Rachel said with a smile.

Jack grinned. "It's more lively than the Spring Festival."

They walked along a small country road. Fortunately, everything was brightly lit because of the ceremony.

"It's a good thing everything's so lit up," Rachel said. "Or else we wouldn't be able to read the signs."

A tall, traditional building stood at the center of it all, like a guard guiding its people throughout the night.

There were bells hanging under the eaves. Whenever winds blew pass them, they chimed through the night.

Around the building were the houses of local residents. The government made sure to preserve them by preventing any construction plans around the area.

Therefore, the houses remained unchanged.

It was to help keep the spirit of the village that it once was.

There was a rumor that said that the villagers here were all descendants of the royal guards. Rachel didn't know if it was true or not.

Over the past hundred years, the people here had gone through generation after generation trying to protect this place. It wasn't until times had changed and tourism had escalated that this place was lively again.