《The Richest Billionaire is My Accidental Husband》 Chapter 1 - Chapter 1: Chapter 1: I Got the World’s Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 1_1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1: I Got the Worlds Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 1_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The aging population is becoming increasingly severe. The A-country government is forced to implement a new policy: if you havent married by the time you graduate from college, the state will assign you a partner. Want to refuse? Unless you can afford to pay a daily single tax of up to ten thousand. Ye Xingguang firmly believed that as the campus beauty of C University, she would never fall into the tragic state of needing the state to assign her a partner. However, on the day of her graduation, her boyfriend, who had promised to get the marriage certificate with her, dumped her. Without a marriage certificate, the school would not issue a graduation certificate, and no employer would hire her. This was A-countrys strictly enforced law. Unable to afford the single tax, she could only get on a coach organized by the school and head to the civil affairs office to draw lots for a partner. Before she entered the civil affairs office hall, she heard a bewitching voice coming from the speakers: Who are we? Single dogs! Why cant we find our own partners? Because we enjoy solitude! Say it again! Because were ugly! Ding Dong The doors of the civil affairs office hall slowly opened Ye Xingguang touched her gorgeous features, mustered her courage and walked in. After completing a series of procedures, she stood in front of a computer, took a tense breath. Would her lifelong happiness really depend on a lottery system? What if she draws a rotten apple? Ye Xingguang hated her ex-boyfriend to death. He should have ended their relationship earlier, not wait until graduation day, leaving her without time to choose a desirable suitor before she was rushed to the civil affairs office by the school! She couldve chosen from the multitude of boys who pursued her in school. How blind could she have been to date that jerk? That lousy man had screwed her big time! If she ended up with a man who smoked, drank, gambled, and was abusive, even in death she wouldnt let her ex off the hook! Quit dragging your feet! You cant find a partner on your own, and the state kindly assigns you one, why are you hesitating? Hurry up and draw a number. The rule for drawing a partner was: The computer randomly displayed ten numbers, and the drawer picked one from them. Each number corresponded to a person. Looking at those ten numbers, Ye Xingguang felt like swearing, could you please tell me, each number represents a person, their height, weight, age, education, family background, advantages and disadvantages, bad habits and so on No information was available, only a cold number. How was she supposed to choose? Hey, I mean you, if you dont actively pick a number within thirty seconds, the system will automatically do it for you, and then youll have no room for regret. The official popped sunflower seeds in her mouth and kindly reminded. Unfortunately, the warning came too late. Before she knew it, thirty seconds had passed and a number was auto-selected by the computer. [Congratulations Miss Ye Xingguang, your state-assigned partner is no. 1314521. Please collect 1314521s identification information from the service desk. We wish you a happy marriage, hopefully with two children within a year.] Ye Xingguang: !!! Shut up, I am not a baby-making machine! But, 1314521, it looks like a lucky number! Unfortunately, no matter how good it is, they still treat me like a baby-making machine! What she should do now is to complete the procedures as soon as possible, find her partner, get the state-matching certificate, and then get her graduation certificate from the school with it. After all, she needed both the match certificate and the graduation certificate to secure a job at the employment market! Once she starts earning, she could possibly pay divorce tax and choose her ideal lover again. Miss Ye, here is the information regarding your match. Please keep this. We have notified your match to come over, and you can process the procedures together. According to our countrys laws, you have to live in your matchs house for the next year. A civil affairs office official might visit any time. Ye Xingguang nodded gloomily, took the information, glanced at the name of her match, and was suddenly taken aback. Ye Junqing? This name, why does it sound so familiar? Ah! She remembered! Isnt that the name of the super-rich man on Forbes rich list? Ye Xingguangs eyes widened. Could the state have assigned her a super-rich husband? How could it be possible? Did she really have that kind of luck? Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: Chapter 2: I Got the World’s Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 2_1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2: I Got the Worlds Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 2_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations While waiting in the civil affairs bureau, Ye Xingguang had sweaty palms, engrossed in a gossip website discussing the hottest topics Unveiling the top ten cancerous bachelors of country As commitment-phobic diamond bachelors list! You have to admit, those on the list are truly the top ten outstanding young talents of Country A in terms of looks, wealth, and capability, every girls ideal marital prospects. Unfortunately, all of them are staunch bachelors and ruthless, formidable forces. For instance, the first on the list: Ye Junqing. He once arrogantly proclaimed during an interview: Whoever draws me, I advise you to prepare a grave for yourself right away! Ye Xingguang was so scared her legs were trembling; she immediately implored the staff for help. Can I reshuffle? Absolutely not. I see that youre a pretty girl, why dont you have a partner? You have high standards, dont you? Ive witnessed many of these pretty yet partnerless girls, thoroughly indecisive, until they are left behind. Even upon arriving at the civil affairs bureau, you havent changed this bad habit? Ye Xingguang really wanted to retort, I just got dumped today, and just had a heartbreak. But wouldnt that be more embarrassing? It would be better to say that she was left behind because of high standards, that would save her face. The person I drew has the same surname as me, maybe he is my relative within three generations, which is unfavorable to eugenics. But the staff isnt buying her excuse: Trust the state, it wont arrange your match randomly. For you singles, the state has carefully matched based on birth characters, personality, family background, education, values, appearances, spouse selection criteria, etc., through big data analysis, it has selected ten most suitable candidates for you to choose. Any one of them would be a good match. !!! Which eye did this big data see that she and Ye Junqing are a match? Ye Xingguang was anxious to tears: Cant I really choose again? No, unless you can afford a penalty of ten million! But let me tell you, refusing the official match is not as simple as paying a fine. It will also go on record, becoming a lifelong stain. Not only will you lose your political rights for life, even your credit will be affected. Future loans, airplane and high-speed train travels will be rejected. Think about it, can you bear such consequences. What? Is it that serious? * Hiss Hiss Hiss Eleven low-key luxurious Rolls-Royce vehicles, like the palaces on wheels, are dashing towards the civil affairs bureau. The indescribable aura has been intimidating from afar. But what is more shocking is the arrogant Ye Junqing sitting in the sixth car; his aura is so overwhelming, giving people the irresistible urge to bow down. However, his anger has already reached the boiling point, his beautiful visage expressing gloom more than a city shrouded by dark clouds. The nervous Fu Zhuo, sitting in the co-drivers seat, didnt dare to breathe. He wished he could atone with his life. He was so busy that he forgot to pay the single tax for his boss, Ye Junqing, resulting in such a miserable situation of being drawn at the civil affairs bureau. Master Yes single tax is paid annually which happened to be due today. He was just three hours late for the extension, and this happened Master Ye, punish me. If I hadnt forgotten to pay the single tax, you wouldnt have been drawn. But rest assured, I have already informed Lawyer Xi to handle this at the civil affairs bureau. There must be a solution. How to solve it? The mans voice was deep and domineering, directly speaking out the predicament at hand, My brother is currently in a critical stage of his presidential election. If I refuse the state-arranged match at this moment, I dont know how many political enemies will take advantage of this Fu Zhuo felt even more guilty, and gritted his teeth to ensure, Master Ye, dont worry, the public does not yet know about this. Before he could finish, a push message came in from his phone: [Bombshell! The number one cancerous bachelor of commitment-phobes Ye Junqing, has been drawn at the North District Civil Affairs Bureau in the Imperial capital!] Fu Zhuo twitched in his eyes violently. How did the media find it out so quickly? Did they want him to apologize by his death? Chapter 3 - Chapter 3: Chapter 3: I Got the World’s Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 3_1 Chapter 3: Chapter 3: I Got the Worlds Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 3_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Fu Zhuo couldnt resist mourning for himself. At this point, he could only place his hopes on Lawyer Xi, hoping that the man could be of some help! * Civil Affairs Bureau, a comparatively quiet reception room on the second floor. Lawyer Xi was pulling out all the stops, hoping to discourage Ye Xingguang. Miss Ye, I am Mr. Yes lawyer, my surname is Xi. In regards to your lottery draw with Mr. Ye, Im fully responsible. First of all, let me inform you about Mr. Yes situation. Even though hes currently single, Miss Xia Yanyan will soon become his fiance. However, the Civil Affairs Bureau, unaware of these circumstances, has randomly selected him due to his upcoming bachelor tax. I believe, without even needing me to tell you, you would know who Miss Xia Yanyan is, wouldnt you? I also believe that given Xia Yanyans special status in Country A, you wouldnt dare to overstep your bounds and take away her betrothed, right? On the way to the Civil Affairs Bureau, he had already received a call from Miss Xia Yanyan, instructing him to, by any means, settle this matter with Ye Xingguang. Miss Xia said that there isnt a girl in the world who would dare to take away her man, and if necessary, he could use her name without hesitation. Lawyer Xi also believed that taking on Miss Xia meant courting disaster, and should one offend her, they could face the wrath of the netizens, enough to virtually kill her. In Country A, Miss Xia Yanyan is indeed widely adored. Years ago, scientific researchers in Country A discovered a mermaid fossil. They ambitiously launched a mermaid transformation project, aiming to extract mermaid genes from the fossils and inject them into human embryos, hoping to produce a beautiful mermaid, a species long thought to be extinct. This project required numerous sacrifices, but finally, Miss Xia was born, a globally acclaimed and unique mermaid. Her body could transform into a beautiful mermaid with a tail when in water, and when out of water, she had normal human legs, it was simply miraculous. The moment of her birth made Miss Xia a national treasure. Now, Miss Xias name is consistently at the top of the Country As Most Desired Women List. Any girl who coincidentally drew Mr. Yes lottery should know when to fold. Miss Ye, the best course of action now is for you to voluntarily pay a penalty and refuse this official matchmaking, then redraw. Rest assured, Mr. Ye will pay the penalty you have been fined, and in addition, Mr. Ye would also offer you a compensation sum of one million, what do you say? Ye Xingguang wanted to laugh after hearing this. Originally, she regretted having drawn Ye Junqing and was quite willing to find a way to break the official match, but What did Lawyer Xi mean by using Xia Yanyan to scare her? She hadnt forgotten what the employees had said earlier; refusing the official match would result in losing political rights for life, inability to apply for loans, participate in elections, take high-speed rails and flights, and it would even affect her credit score Ye Xingguang propped herself on the couch inside the reception room, lazily throwing her legs over the armrest: Are you sure this is the best solution? It seems so troublesome to me. Since Mr. Ye is wealthy, why doesnt he pay the penalty himself? How could Mr. Ye be the one to pay the penalty? Miss Xia Yanyan had strictly instructed him that the person who must actively decline the matchmaking could only be Miss Ye! Lawyer Xi was resolute and would not tolerate being bargained with by this unknown entity: Miss Ye, the one who must voluntarily reject the official matchmaking can only be you. If you feel that the compensation sum of a million isnt enough, you can name your price. Thats not the issue here. Ye Xingguang flatly refused. Then what is the problem? You surely dont believe that with a slightly pretty face, you can match oneself up with Miss Xia, do you? Weve already investigated your family situation. The daughter of a remote island fisherman, compared with Miss Xia, is like comparing heaven and earth! Chapter 4 - Chapter 4: Chapter 4: I Got the World’s Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 4_1 Chapter 4: Chapter 4: I Got the Worlds Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 4_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Attorney Xis mouth constantly voiced Xia Yanyan which irked Ye Xingguang immensely. What was so great about this Xia Yanyan that made them poles apart? Wasnt she just a mermaid? People knew only that Xia Yanyan was a unique mermaid in the world. But did they know, at two, she was diagnosed with chronic granulocytic leukemia? To save her, the Xias parents once again joined the mermaid transformation program and gave birth to another mermaid. Ye Xingguang let out a sarcastic laugh. Ha, how would people know? The mermaid, born so grotesquely, was immediately concealed by Xias parents after birth! If Xia Yanyan was the elegant swan that brought fame and fortune to the Xia family, then the mermaid was the ugly duckling who couldnt grace the public. Only because she was so ugly, her sole purpose in life was to supply bone marrow to Xia Yanyan. Once her task was done, she was heartlessly abandoned by her parents to the open sea to fend for herself. Poor kid, abandoned to the cruel sea where survival of the fittest was the rule. She had forgotten how she survived amidst sharks, and whales that could instantly kill her. Thinking about this, Ye Xingguang smirked. No matter how hard it was, she had survived! However, she thought that she would never intersect with Xia Yanyan. But surprisingly, she managed to win the lottery hand of Xia Yanyans future fianc? Now, Attorney Xi vainly thought to use Xia Yanyan to fight her off. Well, he had miscalculated! Leaning against the sofa and fiddling with her fingers, Ye Xingguang said nonchalantly, Whats wrong with being a fishermans daughter? I won the lottery fair and square. The state considers us a good match and insists on assigning Mr. Ye to me. If you disagree, go complain to the state! Attorney Xi didnt expect Ye Xingguang to be so ungrateful. Was she eyeing Mr. Qing and trying to latch onto him? Attorney Xi sternly said, Miss Ye, I advise you to know when to stop. Mr. Qing is here. If you remain so obstinate, once Mr. Qing personally deals with this, no one will speak to you this politely anymore. Mr. Qing is known to be ruthless. Killing you would be easier than killing an ant! Ha, let him try, am I supposed to be afraid of him? If all else fails, I can always swallow a regret pill, redo the lottery, and aim for a better match. The only thing this lady doesnt lack is a regret pill that can turn the tide! * HissHissHiss A fleet of cars slowly drove into the civil affairs bureau. A group of low-key yet luxurious Rolls-Royces attracted bystanders as soon as they appeared. Upon receiving a call from Attorney Xi, Fu Zhuo frowned angrily, Mr. Qing, that Miss Ye truly has no shame. She dares to latch onto you, hoping to leverage this opportunity to rise and transform into a phoenix. Mr. Qing sat powerfully in the car, scorn etched in his eyes, She wishes to latch onto me? Well, that depends on whether shes capable! I want all her information! Fu Zhuo immediately handed over the iPad, thinking: who asked her to provoke their Mr. Qing, its suicidal! Simply asking for death! As Mr. Qing took the iPad, he lazily scrolled through the screen, ready to strike at her weakness. His gaze inadvertently fell on Ye Xingguangs photo in the profile, causing his predatory expression to momentarily falter. It was as if he couldnt believe it, he zoomed in on the photo. His sharp, peach blossom eyes stared at the woman in the photo for a long time. He still couldnt believe that the one who had won him over was her? Chapter 5 - Chapter 5: Chapter 5: I Got the World’s Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 5_1 Chapter 5: Chapter 5: I Got the Worlds Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 5_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At that moment, in the Civil Affairs Bureau, Lawyer Xis cell phone received a text message from Xia Yanyan. Suddenly, Lawyer Xi started to laugh. Miss Ye, I heard your father has uremia and needs dialysis every month. Miss Xia said her family has connections in hospitals throughout the country. If Miss Xia makes a call, no hospital would dare to perform dialysis for your father. Are you sure you still want to take Miss Xias fianc? If you dare, just try! Ye Xingguang retorted forcefully. At the same time, a similar voice fell outside the quiet reception room, cold and stern: You dare! Then, a booming sound rang out. A tall and handsome man slammed open the glass door of the reception room. His powerful aura, fitting of a superior, instantly deterred Lawyer Xi who was attempting to threaten Ye Xingguang further. Whos copying my words? Ye Xingguang turned to look at the source of the voice. The man stepped forward against the light. His perfect body proportion was outstanding. Although the light was too bright for her to see his features clearly, his proud demeanor and the arrogance and pride with every step he took made it hard for her to look away. Ye Xingguang was stunned, who was he? Once Lawyer Xi recognized the man, he immediately stood up respectfully. Looking at Ye Xingguang again, he felt a surge of sympathy inside. What an overconfident girl, daring to compete with Miss Xia for a man. Now, Mr. Junqing himself has come to deal with you! Sure enough, upon entering, Ye Junqing grabbed Ye Xingguangs chin, forcing her to lift her head. The strength in his grip was so strong it felt like he was going to crush her bones! Ye Junqing stared at the face that often invaded his dreams at his weak moments. Although her features looked uglier than he remembered, as if disguised intentionally to hide her exquisite beauty, he recognized her immediately. Damn, dare she target him? At that moment, a murderous intent gathered in Ye Junqings eyes! Her chin was forcefully clasped, and Ye Xingguang was in such pain that she couldnt breathe. She struggled, Who are you? Let go of me! Ye Junqing! What? Im Ye Junqing! The mans voice was as cold as ice. Ye Junqing? Ye Xingguang chewed over these three words in her mind and then, her eyes widened in shock. Wasnt he the man she had matched with, the notorious commitment-phobe? Why was he staring at her as if she had wronged him? She didnt recall ever wronging him. Definitely not, she hadnt even met him before! Ye Xingguang pushed away the mans hand that was gripping her chin and took two steps back to save herself. But the moment she got rid of his hand, he grabbed her wrist and looked at her even colder than before. Ye Xingguang, youve got nerve, daring to target me! Actually, it wasnt me who targeted you, it was the system that automatically selected you. If youre angry, blame the system. What kind of man are you, bullying a girl? Unfortunately, no matter how she explained, the murderous aura on the mans handsome face did not fade, but rather intensified. His gaze on her was like a blazing inferno, yet also like icy, bone-piercing chills. It was too complex, a mix of love and hate, giving her a feeling of being between fire and ice. Ye Xingguang was stunned. Why did his gaze give her the illusion that she had wronged him? How could she possibly have the guts to jilt a super tycoon on the Forbes rich list? Chapter 6 - Chapter 6: Chapter 6: I Got the World’s Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 6_1 Chapter 6: Chapter 6: I Got the Worlds Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 6_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Confused, Ye Xingguang instinctively looked elsewhere. Whats your solution then? If you want me to refuse the government arrangement by signing Ye Xingguang wanted to say, if you want me to sign for refusing the government arrangement, then just dismiss the idea. If you wish to sign, do it yourself! But before she could finish, Ye Junqings stern warning interrupted her, Go ahead and sign it then, I dare you! Ye Xingguang was taken aback, almost doubting her hearing, are you sure you didnt mean to say, go ahead and not sign it, I dare you! Ye Junqings face darkened. Ye Xingguang quickly changed the topic, what should we do now, then? What to do? How was he supposed to know what to do? Ye Junqing was silent with furrowed brows. He had long decided to avoid her like plague throughout his life, not associating with her whether in life or death! After pondering for a moment, Ye Junqing suddenly issued an order, Ask the civil affairs bureau staff to come in. I accept the arrangement! Everyone was stunned. The situation turned around too fast. Even the lawyer who was anticipating a show from Ye Xingguang couldnt believe that Ye Junqings order was directed at him. Are you sure, Sir Junqing? Ye Junqing glanced coldly at him, asserting authority without anger, I will not repeat myself. Understood. The lawyer fell silent due to fright. Dare he question any further? Considering Miss Xias instructions, the lawyer felt a massive headache. If Miss Xia finds out, wouldnt she be pissed off? The staff arrived quickly, placing two sets of agreement forms in front of Ye Xingguang and Ye Junqing. Both of you just need to sign here. Ye Xingguang couldnt quite wrap her head around it. She sneakily glanced at the man lounging on the couch who had calmed down his temper. She struggled to understand why the man who looked like he wanted to kill her just a moment ago suddenly changed his mind. She picked up the pen and asked again, Are you sure? Are you certain about accepting the government arrangement? What, dare not sign? Ye Junqing narrowed his dangerous black eyes as if warning her that hed crush her if she dared not to sign. What would I be afraid of? Whoever flinches is a coward! Ye Xingguang picked up the pen without further ado and signed her name. After all, it was not her loss! Sir Junqing The lawyer, standing on the side and watching Ye Junqing picking up the pen, couldnt help but speak up: Maybe you should reconsider. Both your grandfather and Xias Familys patriarch have already agreed on the marriage, havent they? Xia Yanyan is unique C a national treasure! Miss Xia Yanyan had confidently stated over the phone that she was the only one in Junqings eyes. Its said that six months ago, Ye Junqing hired the worlds best architect to build a mermaid swimming pool in Yes Mansion. The pool was completed just a few days ago, waiting for the marriage to be settled so that Miss Xia could enjoy swimming in it. Nevertheless, Ye Junqing sneered, I have no plans to run a zoo. Lawyer: Snorting with laughter, Ye Xingguang suddenly found him less hateful, and even found herself liking his words. Right, does being a national treasure make you something special! However, her laughter froze after less than three seconds, her smile getting stuck in place. She was dumbstruck as she watched Ye Junqing signing his name, powerful and domineering. She was dumbfounded. He actually signed it? Chapter 7 - Chapter 7: Chapter 7: I Got the World’s Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 7_1 Chapter 7: Chapter 7: I Got the Worlds Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 7_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The civil affairs bureau worker was also pleased. Every time she signed a contract, she would receive a performance bonus. She carefully filed away the consent letter for accepting the state-assigned partner, and then recited the words she knew by heart to each official partner couple: Miss Ye, Mr. Ye, congratulations on becoming state-protected official partners. Here are your official partner certificates, please keep them safe. The official partner certificate is not a marriage certificate, it only means that you are now engaged. To avoid any obsessive men and resentful women, you two will be given a year of living together for adaptation. During this time, you can come to the civil affairs bureau at any time to replace your official partner certificate with a marriage certificate. If during this time, the woman becomes pregnant, contributing to the nations population, both of you will receive generous welfare benefits. Of course, if during this time, you discover that the other person is not fit for yourself, you can apply to dissolve the official partner status after a year, however, you will need to pay a ten-million penalty. There wont be any other punishments and it wont affect your political rights and so on Additionally, during this time, you two cannot develop any other romantic relationships. If found out, you will be prosecuted for infidelity. If the evidence is solid, you will be jailed. Please be cautious. If there are no other questions, Mr. Ye, you can take Miss Ye home now. For the upcoming year, Miss Ye should live with you. The civil affairs department may visit at any time. Ye Xingguang was still so shocked that Ye Junqing had actually signed, she hadnt come back to herself and hadnt heard clearly what the staff member had said. She took the official partner certificate, her head completely empty and unable to think, she couldnt believe it. She had actually become Ye Junqings official partner? Was this a stroke of incredible luck, or was it total misfortune? * Roar roar Thunder accompanied by lightning, roared and raged, soon unleashing a citywide downpour. At the gate of University C, eleven Rolls-Royces patiently waited in the pouring rain for Ye Xingguang, who was returning to school to deal with paperwork. Ye Junqing stared at the heavy rain outside the window, thinking that a certain woman cant go outside in rainy days, his brows couldnt help but furrow. His phones video call was on, and the voice of his older brother, Ye Shiting, came from across the line: Are you sure you want to accept the civil affairs bureaus distribution for me? I heard from our father and Xias father that they intend to arrange a marriage between you and Xia Yanyan. This matter will soon be on the agenda. Dont you really like Xia Yanyan? Didnt you even have a designer build a mermaid swimming pool in your house half a year ago? Who said the mermaid swimming pool was built for Xia Yanyan? Ye Junqing did not explain, only responding, The family alliance is just the icing on the cake, its not necessary. But, in my big brothers election for President, absolutely no mistakes can be made. I have decided on this, big brother, you dont need to persuade me anymore. So you chose Ye Xingguang just for my presidential election? I heard from Fu Zhuo that you carried her out of the civil affairs bureau. Youve never carried a woman before, I thought it was love at first sight How could that be possible? How could I possibly be interested in that kind of woman? Ye Junqing clearly denied it and leaned lazily against the seat, replying casually, It was just a performance at the civil affairs bureau, to let people know how cooperative I am with national duties. I dont want people to say that the presidential candidates brother is a staunch bachelor, dragging you down. Chapter 8 - Chapter 8: Chapter 8: I Got the World’s Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 8_1 Chapter 8: Chapter 8: I Got the Worlds Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 8_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ye Shiting in the video smiled, who knows if he believed it or not. Fu Zhuo, sitting in the passengers seat, did believe, indignantly stating: Boss, I always feel that theres more to this story than what meets the eye. The pairing of marriage candidates by the civil affairs bureau is supposed to be based on big data analysis to find the most compatible matches, usually matching pairs of equal social statuses. But Miss Ye by any view, doesnt match up to you Doesnt she? The voice of Mr. Ye was as cold as a glacier. There were certain things that only he was allowed to say. If anyone else said them, he found them unbearable to hear. Unaware of his infuriating remarks, Fu Zhuo continued: Far from being a match, that Miss Ye, except for her excellent academics, appealing appearance, has no other qualities to boast about! More importantly, she had a previous romantic engagement but was dumped by the guy. If a common university student didnt even find her up to the mark, now you are to accept her, its like you lowering yourself to pick up someones cast-off Before Fu Zhuo could finish his words, Mr. Ye had already pushed the door and stepped out of the car. Seeing him getting off the car amidst heavy rain, Fu Zhuo immediately called out in panic: Boss, why are you getting off in such heavy rain? Mr. Ye slammed the car door with a pop, it felt like a slap in the face for Fu Zhuo: To pick up the cast-off. * Ye Xingguang picked up her solemn government-issued marriage certificate, successfully took care of her graduation process, and received her long-cherished graduation certificate and degree certificate. She went back to the dormitory to pack her luggage, but because of the pouring rain outside, she didnt dare to step out. A gust of cold wind laden with rain swept in, causing her to retreat in fear, terrified of the rain falling onto her sandals. Damn it, she hated rainy weather. If her feet got wet, she feared shed sprout a fishtail. To add insult to injury, her ex-boyfriend, Yun Chen, was standing under an umbrella outside the dormitory building in the rain curtain, defending Rebecca Perry unfairly. Xingguang, do you think this is fair? We broke up peacefully, I never cheated on you before we broke up, but now youre slandering Rebecca on the school forum, calling her a home wrecker. Cant you show some dignity after the break-up? Your actions really make me feel blind for liking you before! Isnt she the one who was blind? She still remembered how Yun Chen had turned her down when she was excited to go to the civil affairs bureau to get their marriage certificate that morning. Yun Chen told her: Xingguang, Rebecca was dumped, shes the campus flower of C University. If the school sends her to the civil affairs bureau for a marriage arrangement, she will become a laughing stock. Now she wants to marry me Im sorry, I cant just stand by and do nothing. Even now, thinking about Yun Chens words made her laugh. If the campus flower Rebecca went to the civil affairs bureau for a marriage arrangement, she would become a laughing stock, but she wouldnt become a laughing stock as the faculty flower? If she hadnt feared that her looks were too striking and always toned them down with makeup to appear ordinary, how could Rebecca be considered the campus flower? Also, When did I slander Rebecca on the school forum? You dare to do it, but you wont admit it, right? Ask yourself, did I ever do anything to wrong you during our relationship? We broke up simply because I felt you were not suitable to be my wife. Youre too delicate. Just like now, you never walk in such weather, you either want me to carry you or stay in the dormitory and refuse to go out. How many times have you refused to go out with me in the rain? With your delicate personality, which man would willingly take you home as his wife? Chapter 9 - Chapter 9: Chapter 9: I Got the World’s Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 9_1 Chapter 9: Chapter 9: I Got the Worlds Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 9_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ye Xingguang gazed at the cold rain outside the door, I am not delicate If you are not delicate, then come out from under the eaves now, stand in front of me, and walk around the campus with me. Let me believe that you are afraid of losing me more than you are afraid of getting your shoes wet in the rain. Standing in the pouring rain, Yun Chen looked at her as if he was giving her one last chance to prove she wasnt delicate. Yet, Ye Xingguang stood inside the door, unwilling to move even half a step forward, even finding his words amusing. Were such words not funny in such circumstances? Seeing his scumbag nature, who would risk taking a step forward to expose her identity to him? Had all the men in the world died? Did she absolutely have to depend on him? Yun Chen laughed at himself, See, this is how little I mean to you! Let it be, stop maliciously attacking Ying Ying with the fact that I cheated on you. She is not like you. Having said that, Yun Chen angrily walked away, leaving Ye Xingguang standing there, looking up at the sky to hold back her tears, but to no avail. She told herself not to cry; he was just a lousy man, not worth it. But her heart refused to comply and the pain was unbearable. Under the rain curtain, a tall and distinguished man walked casually in the rain. Passing by the furious Yun Chen, he gave him a scornful look, a natural-born dangerous aura that sent a chill down Yun Chens spine. Yun Chen had no idea where the mans hostility originated. Bewildered, he saw two intimidating bodyguards holding umbrellas for the man. Not daring to provoke him further, Yun Chen quickened his pace. Ye Junqing gave a cold laugh, no longer paying attention to Yun Chen. Instead, he slowly walked over to the girl who was afraid of the rain When he reached the girl, whose tears were streaming down her face because of another man, Ye Junqing didnt offer any comfort. Instead, he simply picked up Ye Xingguang and threw her onto his back. Ye Xingguang was startled, What are you doing? Didnt your ex-boyfriend say you are delicate and need to be carried when it rains? Ye Xingguang wanted to say, to hell with being delicate, but before she could, the mans commanding voice cut her off: Stay still and wipe your tears! Every tear you shed now is evidence of your cheating during your official period together. Be careful, or Ill make sure you end up in jail. Ye Xingguang had never seen a man act so unreasonable. She wiped the corner of her eye firmly and pushed the mans back, I dont need you to carry me. Are you sure? His voice was dangerously low. Of course. She thought that the proud Ye Junqing, upon hearing her words, would certainly throw her off his back and walk away. But Ye Junqing ignored her. When his two dutiful bodyguards raised their umbrellas, he strode into the rain with her on his back, throwing out a retort she couldnt refute: Too bad the state requires me to carry you. See if you can resist me. As long as you dont mess with me, I will never take the initiative to mess with you in this lifetime! Unfortunately, you just need to be taken care of Ye Xingguang: Why did she get the feeling that his tone suggested she owed him millions? It wasnt her who deliberately drew his lot, it was selected by the system! Ye Xingguang didnt want to discuss this lose-lose issue. Seeing the pouring rain outside the umbrella, she didnt dare to take it lightly, fearing her feet would come in contact with the water. As a gust of wind mixed with cold rain blew over, she subconsciously held onto the mans neck. After all, this road leading to the campus was quite long. Who knew if he would make her walk by herself halfway? Chapter 10 - Chapter 10: Chapter 10: I Got the World’s Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 10_1 Chapter 10: Chapter 10: I Got the Worlds Richest Man at the Civil Affairs Bureau 10_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ye Junqing noticed her movement, a hint of an extreme gentleness fluttered around his cold mouth, which he didnt even realize. He held her more steadily even though he was still burning with fury, resenting her for her provocation! He had really decided to avoid any contact with her for the rest of his life, but now, he had no choice but to carry her on his back! Damn woman, always tormenting him like this! Tormenting to the point of driving him insane! Ye Xingguang had no idea what was on Ye Junqings mind, but as she lay on the mans back, her gaze inevitably fell on his handsome profile. She had to admit, the mans looks were beyond ordinary. In this era of internet development, its not hard to spot attractive people, such as movie stars, pop idols, trendy young actors icy and aloof types, sunny and warm-hearted ones, devilishly charming types, fresh and seductive But if they were to stand in front of this man, wouldnt they all pale in comparison and feel ashamed? The charm of this man was too strong, dangerous yet powerful, proud and indifferent, exuding a unique domineering aura. Yet, he seemed to harbor endless sorrow, especially his expressive lips, always giving a sense of profound hurt. Hmm profound hurt? Is she crazy? How could she think that? This man was obviously cold and harsh. Two bodyguards were holding umbrellas for them, treating him with utmost respect, as if they were serving an emperor. But he was not moved, if they didnt hold the umbrella properly and let the rain in, his cold gaze would make them tremble all over. Such a man would surely be ruthless and emotionless, how could he possibly be hurt by love? Forget it she should stop thinking about him and focus on herself. Ye Xingguang said, Didnt you have Attorney Xi come to talk to me and ask me to reject the arranged marriage? Why did you suddenly change your mind? Forced by circumstance! Ye Junqing replied tersely. What kind of circumstances could have forced him to give up on the unique national treasure, Xia Yanyan? My brother is running for the presidential election, we cannot afford to give our political enemies any leverage. Or else, do you think I would accept you? His low voice was cold, as if he were filled with gunpowder. So thats the reason? No wonder Ye Junqing changed his mind at the last minute and rushed to the civil affairs bureau to stop her from signing the marriage papers. What else did you think? Did you think it was love at first sight? Ye Xingguang retorted, Who would think that? She remained silent, but the mans pride was affected. So, to save face, he added, You better not be harboring any delusions about me. One year from now, Ill pay the penalty, and then you can get lost! His words were annoying to hear, and Ye Xingguang retorted, Whos harboring delusions? Dont flatter yourself. I am just as forced as you are. Id love to stick to your plan! Her tone was just as defiant. Even though she had agreed to his plan, the man carrying her still couldnt shake off his anger and his rage only grew hotter, as if provoked by her words. The next moment, his warning came crashing down, Its better for you not to have any fantasies. But this year, if you dare shed tears because of someone else, just try it and see! Chapter 11 - Chapter 11: Chapter 11 This girl specializes in selling regret medicine_1 Chapter 11: Chapter 11 This girl specializes in selling regret medicine_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Upon hearing the words, Ye Xingguang immediately swallowed the trace of sadness in her heart! She wouldnt dare shed a tear for Yun Chen, he wasnt worth it, that dog man, she was blind! Luckily, she was conservative and had never kissed Yun Chen or ventured into the woods. Otherwise, she would have been at a huge loss! Ye Xingguang took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, Actually, I dont want to affect your brothers election either. Im still a fan of your brother. Among all the presidential candidates, I appreciate him the most and hope that he can succeed and become the President. So, if there is anything you need me to do, just let me know. Just stay away from me! Ye Junqing coldly threw out a sentence: The farther the better! In the future at home, if you see me, consciously step back! Dont affect my life! What the hell?! Did she have such a big influence on his life? This man was simply unreasonable. Couldnt he speak properly? * The capital of country A had a central island, a place that ordinary people could only admire from distance and yearned for. It was a symbol of power and status, and the common people had no chance to uncover its mysterious veil. Ye Xingguang thought she would never have the chance to enter the central island in her life, but to her surprise, she had lived on the central island for half a month because the Yes family mansion was on the island. The Ye family was huge. She had lived there for half a month and hadnt finished exploring it. Of course, this was also because she didnt dare to wander around, due to the strict security of the Ye family, which made it look prestigious and mysterious. She had to live very cautiously. After Ye Junqing brought her home that day, he disappeared without a trace. She left early and returned late every day and didnt meet him again. She didnt know whether he hadnt come home or intentionally avoided her as he said he didnt want to see her. That was better, otherwise she didnt know how to deal with him in such awkward daily encounters. Another night of disappointment after a job interview The more Ye Xingguang thought about it, the more upset she was. She applied for KOCO TV station. Although her written test and interview scores were excellent, due to the limited recruitment quota of the TV station, she was outdone by someone with connections! That person was none other than her ex-boyfriends new wife! Rebecca Perry! Are they forcing her to use connections too? She specialized in selling regret pills, which were priceless but limited. She only made one deal per month. Coincidentally, last months customer was a big media mogul. Should she exploit her connections and ask that media mogul to write a recommendation letter for her to KOCO TV station while he was still grateful to her? Ye Xingguang took out her cell phone, messaged the media mogul, and finally felt a sense of relief. Who doesnt have connections in this era? Then she took a shower, dried her hair, sat on the bed applying lotion, only to find many red rashes on her legs, and she couldnt help but frown. This was the consequence of long-term suppression of her tail. If she kept suppressing, more rashes would appear. She really needed to find a place with water to swim freely. But where could she go swimming? Ye Xingguang opened the balcony door. Next to the villa, there was a mermaid swimming pool, tempting her every day. A housemaid told her that the mermaid swimming pool was specially designed by Ye Junqing for Xia Yanyan Huh, why should all the good things be reserved for Xia Yanyan to enjoy? After midnight, when the whole villa became completely silent and everyone was asleep, Ye Xingguang couldnt stand the itching in her legs, and she sneaked into the mermaid swimming pool. Chapter 12 - Chapter 12: Chapter 12 What are you doing here in the middle of the night?_1 Chapter 12: Chapter 12 What are you doing here in the middle of the night?_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After swimming quite a few laps, his uncomfortableness finally began to ease. Ye Xingguang lay comfortably in the swimming pool, looking up at the ceiling. The swimming club was indeed meticulously designed, the overall appearance was that of a beautifully sculpted mermaid. The interior design was filled with the kind of romance loved by women, the second floor swimming pool was at least five times bigger than a regular one, swimming in it was very enjoyable. What was most breathtaking was the starlit pool ceiling. It was some sort of advanced technology; the ceiling shimmered with incredibly romantic stardust, just like a real night sky. Within the stars, there was also a bright, lustrous moon, shedding a soft moonlight, as gentle as the real moonlight, reflecting a rippling water reflection. Below the night sky, there was a 2D mermaid, sitting on a gigantic rock by the shoreline, combing her hair with her hand. No wonder the servants said that Ye Junqing liked the national goddess Xia Yanyan, he had even painstakingly built a swimming pool for her, what an awfully tasteless man he was? Tang Zhou had played till late at night before returning home. He wanted to use the swimming club, since Brother Qings pool would just be left there empty anyway Ye Xingguang had only heard the footsteps when Tang Zhou had already come to the second floor. Being slightly goofy, Tang Zhou, fueled by the alcohol, kicked open the door of the swimming pool. There was a loud bang. Ye Xingguang jumped in fright. Who would have thought that someone would come swimming in the middle of the night? In her panic, without thinking, she dove headfirst into the pool. Her beautiful mermaid tail, under the starry moonlight, seemed to have absorbed the essence of all colors, radiating a pearl-like glow, casting a stunning parabolic curve in the air. Damn! Tang Zhou was totally stunned! He was on the phone with Ji Qishu, on the other end of the line, Ji Qishu heard him curse and responded, For fucks sake! Is it because I didnt call you a driver? Arent you home safe anyway? Tang Zhou slowed down only for a second and then leapt up excitedly: Im not yelling at you, fuck! Bro, I saw a mermaid! Did you see Xia Yanyan? No, a mermaid even more beautiful than Xia Yanyan, damn, that unique color, I cant describe it, its so beautiful, ah ah ah, bro, Im finally in love! Tang Zhou wished he could immediately plunge into the water. But a deep, authoritative voice came from behind him: What are you doing here in the middle of the night? Tang Zhou stopped in his tracks and turned around: Brother Qing? Mmm. Ye Junqing was wearing a set of pajamas, leisurely strolling in. His pace was slow and relaxed while climbing the steps. Tang Zhou wanted to rush towards the mesmerizing mermaid, he wanted to tell Qing to walk faster, but he didnt have the audacity, so he said anxiously: Brother Qing, why havent you gone to bed so late? Ye Junqing shot back with a question, You stink of alcohol, where have you been causing trouble this time? Chess book wanted to propose, he insisted on making me drink a few rounds with him, asking for advice. Tang Zhous phone call hadnt ended yet. On the other side, Ji Qishu heard Tang Zhous blame and yelled, Tang Zhou, you bloody liar! Clearly, you were the one saying that Leng Chenmo, the central figure of the Leng family, had tumbled into a rut, a tiger, now like a stray dog being bullied by others. You insisted on making me accompany you to the bar to watch the fun, even saying you wanted to splash the cash, and make him bend over and tie your shoes for you in the future. Thats why I accompanied you to the bar until midnight! Chapter 13 - Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Is it an illusion?_1 Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Is it an illusion?_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Tang Zhou immediately hung up the phone to stop Ji Qishu from continuing to speak. He then excitedly said to Ye Junqing, Junqing, theres a mermaid inside, even more beautiful than Xia Yanyan! Did you have too much to drink? Absolutely not, dont you know my drinking capacity? Come over quickly. Lets go and take a look together. I guarantee youll feast your eyes. Tang Zhou, itching with impatience, hastened Ye Junqings languid ascent up the steps. When Ye Junqing neared, Tang Zhou immediately made a welcoming gesture for him to go ahead. He followed behind, rubbing his hands together excitedly. Ye Junqing leisurely sauntered into the swimming pool area and swept his gaze around, Wheres the mermaid? Thats strange. She was in the swimming pool just now. Tang Zhou rushed to turn on the lights and peered into the rippling water of the pool, not sparing even the smallest corner. His eyes acted like searchlights. However, the pool was so clear and blue. If there was indeed a mermaid, she would be clearly visible. Scratching his head, Tang Zhou exclaimed, Thats impossible! I clearly saw her just now. Was it an illusion? Ye Junqing gave him a cold look, Go home and sober up. With that, he swung his long legs and departed. Noticing that Tang Zhou hadnt followed him as he reached the entrance, Ye Junqing looked back, Arent you coming? Junqing, I genuinely saw her. I didnt mistake it. Maybe she hid somewhere. Ill go look. Ye Junqings voice grew colder, Next time you dare to stay out until the middle of the night, I will break your legs! But I really Unfortunately, before Tang Zhou could finish, Ye Junqing had already left. The silent pool was left with the authoritative echo, Keep up. Defeated, Tang Zhou could only stiffly follow him. As he got to the entrance of the swimming area, he was muttering, Could I really be that drunk? Only after Ye Xingguang and others left did she emerge from an obscure portal. Having escaped a disaster unscathed, she heaved a sigh. Fortunately, she had narrowly avoided exposing herself. Wiping away sweat, Ye Xingguang muttered to herself: Oh well, I cant afford not to hide my true self. Otherwise, I would have to return home to claim the throne! In the middle of the night, making sure that there were no movements outside, Ye Xingguang discreetly slinked out of the mermaid swimming club. Upon returning to the villa, she poured herself a glass of water. As she sat on the living room couch, drinking her water, she lifted her nightgown to check her legs. The rash seemed to have faded, and it didnt itch anymore. That was a relief. After Ye Junqing dismissed Tang Zhou, he returned to the villa to find a charming girl sitting on the couch, lifting her robe to admire her slender and unwieldy legs. Suddenly, Ye Junqings face darkened. Does this woman know that by doing this, she becomes the source of sin in every mans eyes? Unwilling to be enchanted any longer, he shouted, What are you doing? Ye Xingguang wasnt expecting that someone would enter from outside in the middle of the night. When her chastised by a cold voice, she was startled, causing her to lose her grip on her hot water. The cup of hot water spilled onto her legs, scorching her and making her gasp in pain. Ah, its so hot! Ye Xingguang cried out as she jumped from the pain. Ye Junqings face tightened. Almost instinctively, he rushed over. When he saw her creamy-white skin visibly reddening from the scald, instead of offering comfort, his voice was unusually cold, You fool! Cant you even hold a cup without dropping it! Chapter 14 - Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Did She Accidentally Sleep in the Wrong Room Last Night? _1 Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Did She Accidentally Sleep in the Wrong Room Last Night? _1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ye Xingguang was furious, You have the nerve to blame me! If you hadnt made a sudden sound, would I have been scared enough to lose grip on the water cup? She was going to return to her room to fetch a cold towel, but Ye Junqing held her back, Stay seated, dont move! What on earth for? When I tell you to sit down and dont move, then sit down and dont move. Stop asking so many questions! Ye Junqing scolded sharply, turned around and started rummaging through a drawer in the living room table for the burn ointment. The man, who had searched two drawers before finding the ointment, turned around only to find that Ye Xingguang had stood up. He shot her an icy, warning look, Try moving even one bit. Ye Xingguang: . Seeing the man walking over with the ointment, she shut her mouth just in time and extended her hand, Thank you. Ye Junqing glanced at her, but didnt hand her the burn ointment. Instead, he unscrewed the cap, very much intending to apply it for her. Ye Xingguang was taken aback. The burn was on her thigh, which made her a bit embarrassed. Ungainly, she said, l can do it myself. You cant even hold a cup of water steady, what can you do right? Ye Junqing didnt give her the chance to apply it herself. Seeing her skin burned red, he felt irritated and annoyed. The burn ointment was applied to the area, giving a cool sensation. Ye Xingguang told herself to temporarily forgive the man for his fiery tone. Under the light, despite the mans unpleasant expression, his features were too handsome. She couldnt help but gawk. Even though his tone wasnt great, he did quickly find the ointment for her, and his careful application was commendable. Once all the burn areas had been covered with ointment, Ye Junqings expression finally softened. Raising his head, he found the woman was looking at him, his gaze chilled, What are you looking at? Ye Xingguang suddenly came to her senses, Thank you. Ye Junqing was momentarily stunned. She had never thanked him before no matter how good he had been to her. Now, just because he helped her apply ointment, she was thanking him? For what? Perhaps unaccustomed to it, Ye Junqing, with a cold face, stood up and said, l didnt do it for you! Dont flatter yourself. Then why? Ye Junqing coldly throws out a sentence, So the civil affairs bureau wouldnt accuse me of domestic abuse when they come for a home visit! Ye Xingguang: As if afraid she wouldnt believe him, Ye Junqing coldly added, What are you doing standing there? Didnt I tell you to keep your distance when you see me? This man, really! Ye Xingguang stomped up the stairs, returned to her room, immediately locked the door, climbed onto the bed, and covered herself with the quilt to sleep. Ye Junqing sat in the living room for a long time, his mind in turmoil as he thought about things. When he finally went upstairs and tried to push open his own bedroom door, he encountered resistance. He grabbed the door handle, gave it a strong push, and frowned slightly. Was it locked from the inside? Who was in there? The next morning, Ye Xingguang woke up naturally. As was her habit, she stretched out her hand to grab her pillow, but groped for a while and couldnt find her usual large pillow on the bed. She yawned and looked around, and then it all hit her! Something seemed very off about this room? She remembered her own bedroom was decorated with a feminine touch, very soft, but this room was devoid of any softness. Every piece of furniture and accessory in the room exuded a masculine vibe. The only thing soft in the room was the ceiling. The ceiling of this bedroom was identical to that of a mermaid swimming pool. The effect during the day was slightly less impressive. However, lying on the bed at night and looking up at the ceiling, one could certainly fall asleep beneath a starry sky But Ye Xingguang had no time to appreciate it. Her mind was exploding, this wasnt her room? Whose room was it then? Chapter 15 - Chapter 15: Chapter 15: I Want to Marry Her! _1 Chapter 15: Chapter 15: I Want to Marry Her! _1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Looking at the photo album on the bedside table, Ye Xingguangs mind exploded once again, was this Ye Junqings room? Whats done is done! What will Ye Junqing think of her? Ye Xingguang didnt know with what kind of mood she walked downstairs for breakfast, just as she reached the living room, she heard an excited young mans voice. Brother Qing, I thought about it all night, Im sure I didnt see it wrong, last night there was definitely a mermaid swimming in the pool, I went to the pool specially this morning to carefully check, and then 1 found this fish scale. Ye Xingguang paused, fish scale? Last night, she climbed out of the swimming pool in a hurry, in her panic, her tail hit something, and the pain made her gasp, could it be that a fish scale was knocked off then? Damn it, how could she be so careless? To even leave behind evidence! Is this real, is this a fish scale? The dining room sounded with the voice of a strange man, called Ji Qishu, who was two years older than Tang Zhou, and this year he was twenty-four. Tang Zhou shouted: What else could this be if not a fish scale? look at the color of this fish scale, radiating a pearl-like luster amidst the gold and blue, too captivating, too beautiful, I am in love with her, oh, my dream mermaid, from this moment on, she is my first love! Ji Qishu glanced at him: Didnt you give away your first love when you were three years old? Nonsense, from now on, my one and only first love is her! 1 must find her, she must be in this mansion, I want to make her my wife! Just as Tang Zhou declared his feelings, he heard Ye Junqing say: Go investigate the matter of the Z City and the Phoenix Village in Yang Town, Fu Zhuo, buy a flight ticket for Xiao Zhou today, this matter is quite urgent, buy a morning flight ticket, leave as soon as possible. Tang Zhou jumped up: What? Investigate the matter in Z City and Phoenix Village in Yang Town, why assign me? That backwater place, there must be lots of mosquitoes in the summer, and there may not even be a guest house, its not a place for a precious son like me, Brother Qing, you should send someone else. l only trust you. Ye Junqing gave him a look of trust. The simple-minded Tang Zhou was immediately moved by this trust to the point of being dizzy, eager to set off immediately, regardless of any hardship. Leave the fish scale. Tang Zhou was again rebellious, holding it in his palm like a treasure: Why? Ye Junqing said: Leave it, I will help you investigate your first love. Oh oh, right, Brother Qing, you should take good care of it, dont lose it for me, 1 plan to find a jewelry store, to help me set it into a pendant to hang around my neck, it is the token of love between me and my first love. Ye Xingguang walked into the dining room, feeling chills in her heart. Following the voice, she didnt expect that the one who cherished her fish scale so much was a very flamboyant man. Although he was flamboyant, his movements were not feminine and his face was too delicate and feminine, making him exceptionally refined, the most charming part about him were those eyes, clean and devoid of any impurity, full of spirituality. There was also a reclusive man in the dining room named MO Fei, who looked very masculine but spoke very little, he was engrossed in eating his breakfast. MO Fei, Tang Zhou, Ji Qishu, and Fu Zhuo, all shared the same identity, they were all the adopted sons of the Yes family. Ye Junqings father had once served in the army and in an accident, all his comrades in the same squad died. After retiring, Ye Junqings father brought the children of his comrades home to raise. Although they were not biological siblings, they grew up together, and the feelings were even stronger than that of biological brothers. It was all not worth it for Ye Junqing who had been shaken by an ordinary girl. As soon as Ye Xingguang entered the dining room, the atmosphere fell silent, everyone treated her like air, it was extremely awkward. Touching her nose, she planned to escape, if she had known Ye Junqing hadnt left yet, she absolutely wouldnt have come down. But Ji Qishu received a phone call, he very enthusiastically pulled out the chair next to Ye Junqing: Brother Qing, this is the girl who won your heart, right? Her name is Ye Xingguang, isnt it? Although Ye Junqing remained silent, Ji Qishu took the initiative to wave at Ye Xingguang: Little Xingguang, come sit down, the civil affairs bureau will be here soon for a home visit. Ye Xingguang paused: Home visit? Chapter 16 - Chapter 16: Chapter 16 What Evidence Can She Provide? 1 Chapter 16: Chapter 16 What Evidence Can She Provide? 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Right, a home visit, be on your best behavior little Xingguang, dont hold Hangqing back. Even though the Civil Affairs Bureau staff mentioned there would be a spontaneous home visit, she didnt expect it to happen so quickly. Relax, I know what to do. I guarantee the task will be completed. She had no idea how the news of Ye Junqing being single had leaked, now the internet was buzzing with gossips, countless posts had been made by curious netizens discussing if the girl who got Ye Junqing is already lying in a coffin? Ye Shitings political opponents were continuously using this incident as their news source, trying to influence Ye Shitings public support. Ye Shiting was also the presidential candidate she supported. As a supporter of Ye Shiting, she needed to let the Civil Affairs Bureau know that shes doing great at Ye Junqings house. Just as predicted, she had just taken a few bites when the butler ushered in a man and a woman from the Civil Affairs Bureau into the dining room. Miss Ye, Mr. Ye, hello, were from the Civil Affairs Bureau and are here for a home visit. Dont be nervous; were just here to ask some daily life questions. Please answer truthfully as you can. Mm-hmm, feel free to ask. Ye Xingguang put down her soup spoon. Ye Junqings aura was too cold and strong, he ate elegantly like a chilly statue, without lifting his eyelids. The staff of the Civil Affairs Bureau decided to start with the easy target first. One staff member asked, and the other took notes, Miss Ye, have you been comfortable living here these days? Ye Xingguang: Yes, the food is great, the accommodation is excellent, and I get new clothes. There is a car for commuting as well, Ye Junqing takes good care of me. Staff nodded and asked, Miss Ye, have you and Mr. Ye made any contribution to increase the population recently? What? Ye Xingguang was so embarrassed by the cunningly elusive question, she didnt know where to hide her face. Realizing that she was embarrassed, the staff softened their questioning, Miss Ye, where did you sleep last night? Ye Xingguang, gathering courage, said, In Ye Junqings bedroom. The staff of the Civil Affairs Bureau seemed a bit skeptical, Niiss Ye, do you have any proof to show that you are actively contributing to the population increase? Despite the heavy pressure in the dining room, the Civil Affairs Bureau staff persistently pursued, According to the regulations, you two must have put in an effort to increase the population within half a month of living together. We are just following routine procedures and dont mean to pry into your privacy. Please provide some evidence to facilitate our report. Just how serious is the aging issue in country A for the Civil Affairs Bureau to ask such embarrassing questions? Ye Xingguang secretly rubbed her forehead and glanced at the powerful man sitting next to her with the corner of her eyes, hoping for his help. What should she do now? What proof could she provide? Would it be considered holding him back if she couldnt provide evidence? Regrettably, the man who has not been asked kept an indifferent attitude, continuing to eat breakfast in peace and elegance, with a noble and powerful aura, leaving her alone to deal with the difficult questions. Oddly enough, because the Civil Affairs Bureau staff feared stronger individuals and picked on the weaker ones, they did not dare to initiate questions with him and only kept pestering her.. Chapter 17 - Chapter 17: Chapter 17 Ye Xingguang, say that again to me!_1 Chapter 17: Chapter 17 Ye Xingguang, say that again to me!_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After Ye Xingguangs plea for rescue fell on deaf ears with Ye Junqing, she couldnt help but pin her hopes on the other men at the dining table. However, all the others at the table followed suit, just like Ye Junqing, focused on eating their meals in an ultra-aristocratic style, silent as a touch. Ye Xingguang screamed internally, they were all letting her die without lifting a finger! Miss Ye, if you cant provide evidence, shall we consider it null and void? Wait, how do others usually provide proof? The civil affairs bureau staff pulled out some photos for her to look at. These were provided as evidence by other respondents. Ye Xingguang glanced at them and suddenly had an idea, greatly inspired: l have some. Upon hearing this, before the staff from the civil affairs bureau could react, Fu Zhuo, Ji Qishu, Tang Zhou, and MO Fei at the table simultaneously looked at her with disbelief, even more than the civil affairs bureau staff. Ye Xingguang felt humiliated and wished the ground would swallow her up. Why are they staring? Not only did they refuse to help, but they also didnt want her to figure out a solution? Bracing herself, Ye Xingguang took off her shoes, raised her foot, and pointed to her heel: Can this count as evidence? The staff member from the civil affairs bureau was stunned: What is this? A kiss mark! Ye Xingguang declared without blushing or skipping a beat. Who knew who was sipping on soup, but they suddenly spat it out on hearing her words. Ye Xingguang shot the mood breaker a glare and then confidently said, Accept it! The back of her heel was red, a result of scraping off fish scales the previous night. It vaguely resembled the photos given by the civil affairs bureau staff. The only evidence she could think of, should she give in and accept defeat? The staff member from the civil affairs bureau: . Fu Zhuo + Ji Qishu + Tang Zhou + MO Fei: . The next second, everyone turned their gaze towards Ye Junqing. Does he have such a peculiar fetish? Ye Junqings face turned exceedingly black in an instant. He glared at her, infuriated. Damn it, say that again! Ye Xingguang didnt dare to look at Ye Junqing. To deal with the civil affairs bureau staff, she gathered her courage, her face turning red and resolutely insisted, This is the real evidence he left on me last night! The staff member, who possibly could be Ye Shitings political enemy, unable to find a lead on Ye Xingguang, switched their target and fearlessly started questioning the domineering Ye Junqing. Mr. Ye, to testify that Miss Ye is not falsifying information, you only need to answer one question. Although Ye Junqing didnt pay any attention to the civil affairs bureau staff, giving off a gloomy aura, this didnt stop them from initiating their questioning. Mr. Ye, Miss Ye has an old scar on her lower back, could you please specify its exact location. Three inches to the left of the coccyx. Ye Junqings reply came immediately. Taken aback, Ye Xingguang wondered how he knew about it? That scar was noted when she filled out information at the civil affairs bureau, but Ye Junqing couldnt have seen it. How did he know it so clearly? Ye Xingguang subconsciously touched her lower back. Did he really not sneak into her room last night with ulterior motives? Their answers were watertight. The civil affairs bureau staff couldnt find any discrepancies. After taking photos for documentation, they excused themselves. After the civil affairs bureau staff left, Ye Junqing couldnt suppress his temper anymore and shot her a dangerous glance: Ye Xingguang, say it one more time, whats on the back of your foot? Chapter 18 - Chapter 18: Chapter 18 Prevent Her from Falling in Love with Me 1 Chapter 18: Chapter 18 Prevent Her from Falling in Love with Me 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ye Xingguang pleaded innocently, I had no choice, or else I wouldnt have any other evidence, and nobody helped me when I gave you guys a signal. And now, you have the audacity to blame me. You shouldnt have told them, no! The man grit his teeth. Ye Xingguang was surprised, Can I say theres nothing? Fu Zhuo standing nearby said, Miss Ye, you can say theres nothing. Although according to the rules, both of you should have made an effort to increase the population during your cohabitation period of half a month. But if theres really nothing, the civil affairs bureau staff cant punish you. At most, they could educate you verbally. Didnt you read the Living Conduct During Official Match given by the civil affairs bureau? She really hadnt read it. She wouldnt have told a lie if she had known this. Ye Xingguang cautiously asked, What happened? Ive already said it. Once said, its like water spilled Im sorry for damaging your image, but I really didnt mean to. But how did you know about the old scar three inches left of my tailbone? A complex, dark gleam flashed in Ye Junqings eyes, but he did not answer her. He wore an expression of disdain, as if he didnt want to talk to her, and continued the meal. Ye Xingguang was terribly curious But she didnt know, and she didnt dare to ask. To cover up her embarrassment, she took out her phone and quietly ate breakfast while browsing campus recruitment. Even though she had messaged a media mogul last night asking for a recommendation letter, she still had no news Ji Qishu leaned his head over, Are you job hunting, Little Starlight? Mm. What kind of job are you looking for? Do you want Big Brother to help you out? Without hesitation, Ye Xingguang said, One with high pay and good treatment. Wow, want to shoot for the moon straight after graduation? Ye Xingguang retorted, At least I graduated from a prestigious broadcast and film university. Whats wrong with wanting a high-paying job? I wanted to go to a TV station, but despite having excellent written and oral test grades, I was pushed aside due to a lack of connections! Which TV station was so blind to reject the official wife of my brother Junqing? Tell me, brother will take care of them for you. KOCO Television. Ji Qishu was taken aback. Wasnt KOCO within his jurisdiction? Ye Junqing gave Ji Qishu a look Ji Qishu suddenly shivered. Why did he have to blabber so much? But Junqing had no feelings for Little Starlight, so he probably wouldnt stick up for her, right? Ji Qishu was unsure about this. The rest of their breakfast ended in silence. As soon as they were done, Ye Junqing went out. Check which position she applied for at KOCO Television and arrange her in. When he got in the car, Ye Junqing dropped a command. Fu Zhuo nodded and made a phone call. Things were handled quickly. Miss Ye applied as a TV reporter. She didnt have any problem in the written and oral tests. But the position only had one vacancy, and the other girl, although she scored lower, had stronger connections, so she was the preferred candidate. Shall I have HR send her an offer letter? Ye Junqing casually responded, not sure what to think, but then added, Make sure she doesnt find out it was arranged by me. Why? Doing a good deed without leaving a name? Ye Junqings chilly aura icily dropped the words, So she doesnt fall in love with me. His Lordships concern is very necessary! However, Fu Zhuo thought carefully about Junqings tone, and found an inflection of self-mockery, as if implying how could she possibly fall in love with me? Could it be his misconception? Chapter 19 - Chapter 19: Chapter 19: The Carp Girl Suspected of Domestic Violence 1 Chapter 19: Chapter 19: The Carp Girl Suspected of Domestic Violence 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ye Xingguang hadnt expected that, just after having breakfast, she would receive a call from KOCO TV Station. Really? Ive been accepted? Im going to report to the TV station today? Yes, Miss Ye, please come over before ten oclock to complete the documentation. Okay, okay, Ill be right there. Ye Xingguang jumped with excitement, the media mogul who had bought her regret medicine really delivered! After hanging up, Ye Xingguang hurried to KOCO TV Station, completed her internship procedures, and was assigned to a senior colleague for a period of time. That senior was none other than Chang Qinghua, the famous interview journalist of KOCO TV Station! She always saw Chang Qinghua in the news reports, not only was she attractive, but her professional competence was very high too. Following her, Ye Xingguang was sure that she could learn a lot. She was extremely satisfied. The only annoyance was that her assigned desk in the department was tightly connected to Rebecca Perrys desk. She could see her ex-boyfriends new wife as soon as she turned her head, and it was utterly displeasing. Rebecca Perry also looked frustrated. Ye Xingguang thought, she wasnt the one with the guilty conscience, so she wasnt afraid. She nonchalantly started to apply some ointment she had bought on the way to the back of her heel. Before she could finish, she heard the department director walking out of his office, saying: Recently all the major media are deeply digging into the official match of the Group President Ye Junqing, and our department also needs to leverage our connections and resources to uncover the mysterious Koi girl as quickly as possible. This, besides the presidential election, is the hottest topic that the public is currently most concerned about. Everyone just look at the news on the internet, the Koi girl is again trending today. What? She was trending again? Ye Xingguang immediately opened a webpage, and the trending headline suddenly hit her eyeballs: [The Koi Girl is Suspected to be a Victim of Domestic Violence] She clicked on the trending topic to look. Wasnt this the photo of her heel taken by the staff at the Civil Affairs Bureau? Did the staff of the Civil Affairs Bureau have any intention of protecting citizens privacy? How shameless can they be? She seriously suspected that the Civil Affairs Bureau had been bought by Ye Shitings political opponents! She must call to complain about the Civil Affairs Bureau! The department director sounded as if he was on fire: l just received the inside news from President Ji, and there is absolutely no domestic violence against the Koi girl. As a news media subordinated to the Yes group, we cannot allow these negative repoerts, which deliberately discredit Ye Junqing, to continue worsening. If Ye Junqings image is damaged, it will inevitably affect Ye Shitings popular support rate in the presidential election. Everyone should take action. In the A country, all major media are controlled by a few financial groups or large families, especially in the presidential election, the media has become one of the main battlegrounds for various presidential candidates to connect with the voters. This trending topic seemed to target Ye Junqing, but in fact, it was Ye Shitings political opponents attacking Ye Shiting. As the media KOCO, which supports presidential candidate Ye Shiting, naturally could not sit idly by and await its doom! Director, cant President Ji reveal the identity of the Koi girl, or let the Koi girl accept our interview? That way, we could directly slap in the face those media that maliciously slander Mr. Qing? Yes, there are regulations in the Civil Affairs Bureau that prohibit individuals and groups, other than the individual themselves and national judicial organs, from inquiring about a citizens official match. Mr.. Qing has sealed off all information about the Koi girl, where are we supposed to investigate the Koi girl, should we just rely on the wound on her heel? Chapter 20 - Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Are You The Carp Girl?_l Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Are You The Carp Girl?_l Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This sounded like a bit of dark humor invoking the search for the girl with the glass slipper. Ye Xingguang quickly withdrew her foot under the table. A simple act of concealment caught the attention of Rebecca Perry, who sat next to her. She frowned, wondering why Ye Xingguang was nervous. Ye Junqing had his spouse selected through a lottery draw by a female college student at the Civil Affairs Bureau in the northern district on July 1st. And Ye Xingguang was she also organized by her school to participate in the lottery draw at the Northern District Civil Affairs Bureau to obtain a spouse on July 1st? An insane thought popped into Rebecca Perrys mind, could it be Ye Xingguang who drew Ye Junqings lottery? How could that be possible? It was known that the distribution of spouses at the Civil Affairs Bureau was carried out through big data analysis, and it was usually a match of equal conditions. Ye Junqing and Xingguang were worlds apart, as different as heaven and earth. If Ye Junqing was the sun in the sky, then Xingguang was merely dust on the ground. Even if Ye Xingguang exhausted eight lifetimes of good luck, she wouldnt be able to draw Ye Junqings lottery! Otherwise, if accepting Yun Chen brought good luck to Ye Xingguang, allowing her to draw Ye Junqing at the Civil Affairs Bureau, wouldnt she vomit from disgust? But still, Rebecca Perry couldnt rest assured and suddenly raised her voice, Xingguang, how did you hurt your heel? You were also at the Northern District Civil Affairs Bureau drawing lots on July 1st, werent you? The girl with the carp who drew Ye Junqings lottery it cant be you, right? Upon her remark, every senior colleague in the Department turned their attention toward Ye Xingguang. Chang Qinghua walked over and asked, Xingguang, were you also at the Northern District Civil Affairs Bureau drawing lots for a spouse on July 1st? Uh hehe Yeah, but Im not that lucky to draw Ye Junqing, she responded. Chang Qinghua, with a keen sense of news, hesitated for a moment and said, Rebecca said your foot is injured? Lift it up and let me see. Ye Xingguang didnt want to lift her foot but the senior colleagues all gathered around her, waiting for her to do so. Left with no choice, Ye Xingguang reluctantly lifted her foot. Hey, why does this photo remind me of the injury on Xingguangs heel? Its quite similar. Xingguang, are you sure she in the photo isnt you? Who did you draw as your designated spouse? Ye Xingguang felt extremely nervous and chuckled awkwardly. HahaWhy would you guys think that? The wound on my foot is due to new shoes. How could a girl from a remote island like me possibly draw someone like Ye Junqing? Rebecca Perry was relieved and laughed, Thats true. Civil Affairs Bureaus lottery data always emphasizes that match should be equal in status and conditions. The carp girl who drew Ye Junqing must be a wealthy young lady who matches Ye Junqing in family background, appearance, personality, and values But Xingguang, your conditions are ordinary, worlds apart from Ye Junqing. Worlds apart, huh? Ye Xingguang didnt appreciate the comment! If Xia Yanyan could be the bright moon in the hearts of A countrys men, then she, who was even more beautiful than Xia Yanyan, naturally wouldnt be inferior! Especially since she was Ye Xingguang bit her lip and stopped her thoughts. She never wanted to accept her noble identity in her life. However, if even big data determined that she was a match for Ye Junqing, maybe big data really was discerning! As she pondered, Fu Zhuos call came through. She hurriedly left the office and took the call in the corridor. Fu Zhuo: Miss Ye, have you seen the news on the hot search? Ye Xingguang: Hmm. Fu Zhuo: If we let this matter continue, it will inevitably severely affect Master Qings image, which in turn will affect Master Tings popularity among the public. Therefore, we hope to get your cooperation to eliminate the impact.. Chapter 21 - Chapter 21: Chapter 21 My Grandpa Qjng really likes me 1 Chapter 21: Chapter 21 My Grandpa Qjng really likes me 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ye Xingguang: You were saying? Fu Zhuo: Ive registered a Weibo account for you and verified it. You can use it to post a clarification message on Weibo to clear up any misunderstandings. It seems the photo was leaked by the civil affairs bureau. They obviously didnt believe what you said this morning, so they intentionally released it for public scrutiny. I suggest you show some affection, update your Weibo regularly, and write some posts about how well Ye treats you. Ye Xingguang: Alright. Fu Zhuo: Ill send you the account and password. Post a Weibo message as soon as possible, and Ill get it trending for you. A Country also has Weibo, called Junxing Weibo. Junxing Company is a digital media company established under the Ye Corporation to serve A Country. Hence, getting verified is quick. If they want a trending topic on Junxing Weibo, its merely a matter of their backend staff lifting a finger. Ye Xingguang enters the account and password. She logs in to find the following information: Weibo nickname: XXXX Verified information: Ye l s official partner Following: Ye Jin Followers: Tang Zhou, Ji Qishu, Fu Zhuo, MO Fei As for her Weibo posts, there are none. Shes got to post herself. But, what should she post? Fu Zhuo said the photo was intentionally published by the civil affairs bureau. Now, if she clarified that her heel injury was caused by shoes chafing, it would seem like she was going against the civil affairs bureau. Damn it. She was stuck between a rock and a hard place. After some thought, Ye Xingguang gritted her teeth and posted her first Weibo message: Little strawberry! Do you understand? Accusing your idols partner of domestic abuse? Any media outlet that envies my good fortune and accuses me of being abused, await my lawyers letter! PS: My Ye loves my delicate feet, so what? [Pffthahahathis little starlight is just too adorable. She seems to think that just because Ye didnt pick a bone with her this morning, she can keep acting recklessly. How can I repost and like this?] Tang Zhou, waiting for a flight at the airport, saw Ye Xingguangs Weibo post and immediately sent this voice message to his family group chat. Ji Qishu: [@Fu Zhuo, I cant help with this. If I repost and like it, wont Ye butcher me?] MO Fei: [Reposted.] Tang Zhou: Ji Qishu: Tang Zhou and Ji Qishu quickly checked Weibo, they wanted to see if their talkative brother was being serious. Unexpectedly, they really saw his repost: Sister-in-law, I support you! Tang Zhou immediately switched back to WeChat: [@Mo Fei, isnt it too early to call her that? Ye barely thinks of her!] MO Fei: l have eyes. Ji Qishu: [@Mo Fei, Yes sweetheart is Xia Yanyan. Cant you see the prominent mermaid pool at home? It was customized for Yanyan by the worlds top design team half a year ago, and was ordered by Ye!] Tang Zhou: [What the@Ye Shiting, how are you even following Little Starlight and reposting her Weibo? Whats happening to the world?] Ji Qishu: [What did Shiting repost?] Tang Zhou: [See for yourself, Im boarding now.] Upon checking Ye Shitings Weibo, Ji Qishu found out that Shiting really reposted her Weibo: Little sister, dont be angry. Ye Xingguang almost dropped her phone. The frontrunning presidential candidate, Ye Shiting, had actually followed her and even reposted her Weibo, calling her little sister! This was the presidential candidate she was rooting for! Chapter 22 - Chapter 22: Chapter 22 Do you think she’s into me?_1 Chapter 22: Chapter 22 Do you think shes into me?_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations But before she could get carried away, Fu Zhuo sent her a message: [Miss Ye, please delete your Weibo post immediately. I was the one who independently decided to help you set up your Weibo account. Your President doesnt know about it. Do you want him to kill you for your post or me for my meddling?] Ye Xingguang lamented: [So, tell me how I can stop embarrassing myself in front of those folks at the Registry Office?] Fu zhuo: He didnt know either, so he had no choice but to throw the problem back at Ye Xingguang: [In any case, you have to clean up the mess youve made yourself! ] After thinking for a while, Fu Zhuo sent another message: [Miss Ye, Im saying this for your sake. After all, you and the President arent destined to be together for a lifetime. Youre just temporary guests in each others lives. If you draw too much attention to yourself now, how will the media ridicule you when you go your separate ways later? Can you bear that gap?] Fu Zhuo sent three messages in a row: [Dont think that Im being harsh. Im just laying out the truth for you. The President will never fall for you. So next time you post on Weibo, be careful. Its enough to let the public know that he has been kind to you-nothing more. Dont let them wrongly assume that he likes you. Thats wishful thinking on your part!] You think I would fall for your President? I was just supporting the presidential candidate I deemed as the best! Whats with the overreaction? Frustrated, Ye Xingguang put away her phone, not wanting to engage in this any further. Fu Zhuo waited for a while and when Ye Xingguang didnt remove the Weibo post, he couldnt help but mumble to himself: This Miss Ye really does harbour delusions about the President. No sooner had he spoken than the door to the racetrack changing room was pushed open. The President spent an hour at the racetrack with a few friends, during which he casually concluded a multi-million dollar deal. He had taken a bath and changed clothes. As he walked out of the changing room, he overheard Fu Zhuos words. His peachy eyes flickered imperceptibly. Stepping out, he dropped a question: What delusions? Fu Zhuo was visibly guilty, his voice trembling a little. The President gave him a stern look, one that was both dignified and authoritative. Under the pressure of that look, Fu Zhuo confessed the full story, ultimately concluding: l didnt expect that Miss Ye would be such a schemer, trying to create a false impression of you fancying her. Fu Zhuo assumed that the President would be livid once he saw the Weibo post by Ye Xingguang. But he had been waiting anxiously for a long time And nothing happened. Startled, Fu Zhuo covertly observed the Presidents reaction. Surprisingly, he seemed to be lost in thought while looking at the post by Ye Xingguang. President? What are you thinking about? Only after Fu Zhuo asked three times did the President respond: Do you think shes taken a liking to me? What woman wouldnt fall for a man like you with such status, looks, and wealth? From the moment Miss Ye met you, she refused to sign a refusal pledge. Its clear that she wanted to climb up to your level. Now that shes succeeded, wouldnt she be thinking about how to make it last? Otherwise, she wouldnt have snuck into your room last night Huh Shes just a naive little girl who cant tell her left from right! President didnt elaborate further. He merely walked over to a single-seater couch, lounged comfortably in it. Propping up his chin with one hand, he played idly with the mermaid charm hanging off his keys in the other, pinching the little fishtail back and forth. Chapter 23 - Chapter 23: Chapter 23 Don’t touch my fish tail!_l Chapter 23: Chapter 23 Dont touch my fish tail!_l Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ye Xingguang had lunch with a group of his friends who participate in horse racing. After drinking a bit of wine, he drifted off into sleep for half an hour. A little mermaid tail leisurely swam into his dream The bathtub in his dream was neither too big nor too small. The mermaid tail was splashing about, seeming rather distressed, it looked like it was unsatisfied with the size of the bathtub. However, it was truly a beautiful sight. The mermaid tail, in shimmering shades of gold and blue with hints of pearlescent white, was gently moving in the bathtub. Under the light, it looked like a delicate little feather, caressing his heart bit by bit It was as if the tail hadnt noticed him there in the bathroom, it was still in a situation of discontent. l wish I could return to the sea, swim freely at night under a sky full of stars. Even a big swimming pool would do, with a starlight roof, making me feel like I am in the ocean In his dream, he vividly saw the mermaid tail lifted up, with countless tiny droplets of water cascading down like a curtain He could not resist reaching out to touch the mermaid tail, only to have it abruptly turn and fan him with a flick in the face. He reached out to grab it again, but the mermaid turned her face towards him in annoyance. He could clearly see her face, small as his palm, covered in tears He heard her crying in his dream. At first, her crying was vague, however, as the dream became more intense, her cry became increasingly real, pulling at his heartstrings. He wanted to wipe away her tears, but before his hand could reach her, it was swatted away He wished to console her by offering the most beautiful things in the world, but she only cried harder. The more she cried, the more anxious he became, until he couldnt bear it any longer. She was still crying, while she was crying, she said, Let me go! Let me go! Even if all men in the world were to die, I would never fall in love with you. Let me go, and stop touching my tail! Master Qing, Master Qing? Ye Xingguang was abruptly woken from his dream. As he opened his eyes, Fu Zhuos face, up close and personal, had replaced the small face streaked with tears. Master Qing, what happened? You were you were crying? Though Ye Xingguang was awake, he was still entrapped by the mood of his dream. At Fu Zhuos words, he reached up to touch the corner of his eye unconsciously, feeling a wet substance. Were these tears from the mermaid tail in his dream? Master Qing, what kind of dream did you have that made you cry? Fu Zhuo could hardly believe his eyes. If he didnt see it himself, the tears trickling down from the corners of Ye Xingguangs eyes as he slept, he would have thought he was hallucinating. If not for this, he wouldnt have had the courage to wake him up. Master Qing, are you alright? Ye Xingguang sat up from the couch, his expression returning to its usual impassive calm after some time. Then he got up and walked towards the washroom, lazily throwing over his shoulder, I might have something in my eye. Arrange an appointment with an ophthalmologist when you get a chance. Walking into the bathroom, closing the door behind him, he stood in front of the glass basin. Once out of sight, the splendid face of Ye Xingguang gradually darkened. He stood in front of the mirror, enduring the dull ache in his heart, he mulled over the words, So even if all men in the world were to die, she would still not fall in love with me? Then Ye Xingguang, why would you bother me? I dont want to make you cry anymore. 1 dont want to feel helpless in regards to you. And most of all I dont want to yield to the feelings that I had barely managed to contain.. Chapter 24 - Chapter 24: Chapter 24 Hi, what a coincidence_l Chapter 24: Chapter 24 Hi, what a coincidence_l Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ye Xingguang had to work overtime on her first day at the TV station. Although KOCO is owned by the Yes Family, there were no special privileges. Wanting to interview the leading presidential candidate required camping out at the hotel entrance along with other media, waiting until almost eight in the evening, mind spinning with hunger. That leading presidential candidate, Ye Shiting, the one who had shared her post on social media and referred to her as his younger sister, was reportedly having dinner in this hotel tonight. His companions were the financial conglomerates and political elites supporting him from behind the scenes. Feeling ravenously hungry, Ye Xingguang drank a lot of water which led her to need the toilet urgently. On her return from the hotel bathroom, she unexpectedly bumped into Ye Junqing washing his hands at the unisex washbasin. To add to the awkwardness, her stomach grumbled embarrassingly loud. The situation was extremely awkward. To alleviate the awkwardness, she broke the silence, Hi, what a coincidence to run into you here. I was recruited by the TV station today. I am an intern reporter for them. I never thought I would spend my first day on the job waiting outside this hotel. I havent even been able to eat dinner yet. Being a reporter is truly an admirable job. Before she had even finished explaining, Ye Junqing walked away, completely ignoring her. Feeling more embarrassed, Ye Xingguang wished she could slap herself in the face. Upon returning outside the hotel, the more she thought about it, the more upset she became. She regretted not appearing more detached, as he had. After revisiting the scenario in her head countless times, tactically placing more indifference into her response to Ye Junqing, and finally feeling vaguely satisfied, she saw the highly popular presidential candidate exiting the hotel, surrounded by his bodyguards. Reporters swarmed in immediately. It was Ye Xingguangs first day as an intern, lacking experience, Chang Qinghua instructed her to just observe. However, she stood on the periphery of the experienced journalists, listen closely to their questions, learning from their expertise. Her gaze inevitably landed on Ye Junqing and Ye Shiting. The Yes were reputed to have two notable members, Ye Shiting and Ye Junqing. One was in politics, the other in business. If Ye Shiting was to become the future ruler of A-country, then Ye Junqing was the uncrowned king of the business world, supporting Ye Shitings ascension. Without Ye Junqings significant financial backing, Ye Shitings presidential campaign would not have run so smoothly. The reporters, upon seeing the two Yes brothers together, didnt miss the chance to also question Ye Junqing. Mr. Ye, is the Carp Maiden from todays Weibo post the person given to you by the civil affairs bureau? Mr. Ye, is the Carp Maidens Weibo post true? Are you satisfied with the Carp Maiden given to you by the state? Ye Xingguang was stupefied, fellow journalists, cant you ask questions related to current affairs? It was clear that Ye Junqing had no intention to respond, but Ye Shiting, standing next to him, leaned on his brothers shoulder, laughing as he responded, My sister herself spoke, could there be any falsehood? But isnt Mr. Ye a staunch bachelor, even declaring that if anyone was to be matched with him, they should prepare a grave for themselves? We hope Mr. Ye can reveal the name of this girl. We are seriously concerned for her safety. Ye Xingguang looked at the persistent male journalist. Ill remember you! She couldnt help but clasp her hands together, Ye Junqing, please dont spill my name.. Chapter 25 - Chapter 25: Chapter 25- What, you want to fight with me for a woman? 1 Chapter 25: Chapter 25- What, you want to fight with me for a woman? 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ye Junqings cool gaze captured her actions. It was as if he had the ability to understand peoples hearts and could clearly see her thoughts. He glanced at the curious journalists and said lazily, Since the country believes she and I are the best match, I will of course be good to her. Perhaps we might fall in love over time. As for her identity what, are you trying to steal her away from me? The male journalist was left speechless by Ye Junqings comment, unsure of how to respond. The other journalists couldnt help but laugh. Chang Qinghua held up her microphone, Mr. Ye, do you think theres a possibility that you two might fall in love over time? For some reason, hearing Changs question made Ye Xingguang suddenly nervous, her heart pounding in her throat. Ye Junqing didnt rush to respond. He looked up as if gazing into the distance, but his peripheral vision was fixed on Ye Xingguangs face. After a moment of contemplation, he coldly remarked, No! As soon as he finished speaking, his bodyguards took action, escorting the Ye familys scions to a luxurious stretch Bentley. The car was already far away, but Ye Xingguangs face was still burning. The lively discussion of the journalists lingered in her ears. The girl who just signed up on Weibo today claiming Ye Junqing liked her dainty feet was publicly humiliated by him tonight. When we publish this, I wonder how much it will hurt her. l knew Ye Junqing wouldnt simply accept a match arranged by the state. That girl even threatened to send me a legal letter if I kept publishing news suggesting she was mistreated at home. Does she even realize her own situation? Shes probably being tormented by Ye Junqing at home, so she tries to save her image on Weibo. Its really unfortunate that out of all people to be paired with, she ended up with Ye Junqing. Ye Xingguang was fiercely aggrieved. What a tasteless man! She worked hard on Weibo to maintain his image, yet he didnt hesitate to slap her in the face. Didnt anyone tell him to never hit a woman in the face? What a waste of a handsome appearance. No wonder netizens have ranked him as one of the top ten villains! As she was stewing in her bitterness, more reporters rushed into view. Ah, its Xia Yanyan! Xia Yanyan has appeared! Is she also attending tonights cocktail party? Ah, Xia Yanyan is simply too beautiful. Such a woman only exists in heaven, rarely seen among mortals! Hearing the frantic voices of the male journalists, Ye Xingguang was taken aback. If she hadnt known they were her fellow journalists, she would have thought they were Xia Yanyans diehard fans. From a distance, Ye Xingguang watched as the reporters hadnt even had the chance to interview the national treasure of a girl, Xia Yanyan. She was already heavily guarded by her bodyguards, constantly smiling and waving gracefully at the journalists before getting into the car. She wasnt sure if it was an illusion, but she felt like Xia Yanyan shot her a glance before leaving. Is that her? Once in the car, Xia Yanyan looked through the limousine window towards Ye Xingguang, who was standing outside the crowd. Indeed, Miss Xia. That girl is too shameless. Not only did she steal your fianc, but on Weibo, she brazenly claimed that Mr. Ye loves her delicate feet. She thinks shes a mermaiddo you think Mr. Ye would actually lose his mind over her fishtail? But Nir. Ye l s comment earlier was a hard slap to her face.. Miss Xia, now that the media is determined to dig deeper into her story, should we expose her identity to them and let the netizens verbally drown her? Chapter 26 - Chapter 26: Chapter 26 1 Believe in the Law of True Fragrance!_l Chapter 26: Chapter 26 1 Believe in the Law of True Fragrance!_l Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Xia Yanyan looked down at Ye Xingguang with a gaze as if she were an insignificant ant. She is just an insignificant character. Even Jun Qing didnt pay her any mind, why should I lose face over her? Having said that, she lazily shifted her gaze. Let her be arrogant for a few days. Thinking about a man who only has eyes for me but treats her like air, the torment she will feel is enough punishment. Sister Xia is right, we shouldnt be bothered by her. If she dares to act like this, netizens will scold her to death. Even if shes officially verified on Weibo and gains a million followers a day, she cant compare to you. Lets wait and see. Once the news comes out in the media, it will be interesting! On her way home from work, Ye Xingguangs phone kept ringing incessantly, all notifications from Weibo. Curiously, she clicked on them and found quite a few news alerts from major media outlets peddling their news while @ing GoldfishGirl. Although they at @GoldfishGirl, they didnt make any offensive remarks. Just uploading the video of Jun Qings interview was enough to slap her in the face. She was furious. Jun Qing, you bastard! The netizens must be laughing at her by now. She shouldnt have clicked on the comments, but she did out of curiosity. She wanted to see who was insulting her so she could report them! Unexpectedly, when she opened the comments, instead of insults, they were all comments supporting her. Netizen LittleMeng: @TDOfficialTVStation, Whats the point of tagging @GoldfishGirl in an interview with the bastard? Netizen PineAppleHoney: A moments fun tormenting a wife, a lifetime in purgatory begging her back! Thats what the novels always say! We can wait Netizen SnowPear: Reported already, the content is extremely disturbing. GoldfishGirl, dont be discouraged, we are with you! Netizen DreamingLuoSa: State-assigned, @JunQing you belong to our Goldfish Girl, if youre not convinced then you better shut up, kneel down and kiss her feet! Netizen LittleFairy: Retweet @GoldfishGirl, bless me to win the wealthy match. Netizen MoYicheng: Retweet @GoldfishGirl, bless me to have any of the remaining ones left on the top ten j*rks list, Im not afraid that despicable j*rks are hard to conquer, Im just worried that I wont get a chance to attack. Netizen AnYiLover: Retweet @GoldfishGirl, bless me to wind up with the new number one jerk and successfully leave my single life behind. I believe in the fragrance law! The more Ye Xingguang read the comments, the better she felt. This bunch of netizens seemed different from the previous ones? After scrolling through a few hundred comments, none of them made fun of her for getting smacked in the face. Why were they all treating her like a lucky charm for escaping singlehood? Late at night. Ye Xingguang returned to the Ye l s Family surrounded by the warmth netizens had given her. Several maids hurried out of the villa as she entered. Seeing her enter the villa, they couldnt help but whisper to each other outside. Should we warn Miss Ye that its best not to stay in the villa when Young Master Qing is drunk? Let her suffer a bit, otherwise shell think she can just defile Young Master Qing. Its a shameless thing for her to say that Young Master Qing likes her heels! Yeah, even though Young Master Qing didnt sleep with her last night, she still gave the public such a misconception. The most infuriating part is that the misinformed netizens even pity her and consider her a victim of state allocation. They are all supporting her online. Anyway, the steward has already fled. We are the last few maids to leave the villa. Well pretend we didnt see Miss Ye and let her enjoy the blessing of snagging Young Master Qing tonight. Well come back to clear up her mess tomorrow.. Chapter 27 - Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Don’t Think of Driving Me Away, I Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Dont Think of Driving Me Away, I Wont Leave! 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Completely oblivious to the maids schadenfreude, Ye Xingguang doesnt have a clue. After a tiring day, all she wants to do is take a nice bath, wash her hair, and enjoy a good nights sleep. She has to get up early for work tomorrow after all. Coming out of the bathroom, Ye Xingguang carries a glass downstairs, planning to pour herself a cup of water before bed. Just as she reaches the ground floor, she hears a clattering sound from the dining room. Curiosity piqued, she walks in to find Ye Junqing squatting next to the table, a broken water glass scattered at his feet, hot water everywhere. He doesnt bother to clean up the shards of glass on the floor. Instead, his tall figure is hunched over, his face betraying a pained expression. Ye Junqing, are you alright? Under the light, the mans handsomely chiseled face is paler than paper, his eyebrows knitted in what seems to be silent suffering. Could he be sick? She bends over, trying to help him up: Come on, let me help you to the couch in the living room. Are you feeling unwell? Do you need me to call a doctor? However, before her hands could touch his arm, Ye Junqing swiftly pulls his hand away, lifting his crimson eyes to meet hers, his voice icy as though he just spat out ice: Who said you could stay here? Huh? Get out! Far from accepting her help, Ye Junqing ruthlessly pushes her away, trying to get up unsteadily as though hes attempting to make his way upstairs. Unable to leave him alone, Ye Xingguang follows. They barely reach the entrance of the living room when Ye Junqing abruptly stops and points outside the door: Leave. Turn left at five hundred meters from the door. Theres a villa. Look for the housekeeper. Hell arrange a different place for you to stay tonight. But why? Ye Xingguang is baffled. I dont want to see you! Ye Xingguang: As if she wants to see him either! Seeing Ye Xingguang standing still, Ye Junqing lowers his voice, his aura formidable: Dont make me say it twice! Ye Xingguang persists, Are you mad about the post I made on Weibo today? I admit I might have tarnished your image repeatedly, but I had no choice. Otherwise, netizens would assume you were physically abusing me, which would affect your brothers public standing. Who knew you would bark up the wrong tree Hey, hey, hey, what gives? Why are you trying to throw me out Before she can finish, her arm is forcefully grabbed by the man. Ye Junqing seizes her arm, swiftly pulls her towards the door, and slams it shut behind him with a bang. Ye Xingguang: Did he just kick her out? She wants to leave right now, but thinking of his ashen face He seemed to be in pain. If she leaves in a huff and something happens to him, who would be responsible? Hey! Open the door! Bang, bang, bang! If you dont open the door, Im breaking it down! l mean it! Ye Xingguang stands at the door, calling out for a while without anyone opening. She notices a window left open and without a second thought, climbs in. Ye Junqing, the Civil Affairs Bureau says I have to live here for a year. You have no right to kick me out. If you lock me out again, Im going to file a complaint at the Civil Affairs Bureau Before she has time to finish, Ye Junqing strides over with a dark face to seize her. Ye Xingguang immediately sounds the alarm, quickly running away and cautiously watching the pale man from behind the living room couch: Dont even think about driving me away! Im not leaving! Are you really okay? You look terribly pale, should I call a doctor for you? Ye Junqings restrained fingers tighten, the veins in his neck standing out, his gaze fixed on the reckless woman hiding behind the couch.. Lacking the energy to deal with her, he points at the door and orders in a stern voice: l told you to leave! Now, immediately, NOW! Chapter 28 - Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Grandpa Ojng l s Old Problem Acts Up Again_l Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Grandpa Ojng l s Old Problem Acts Up Again_l Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ye Xingguang paused, indignantly declaring, Youre the first man to ever tell me to scram. Remember that. With that, she strode out, shooting the passing Night Jun Qing a harsh glance with her small eyes. Night Jun Qing ignored her sharp-eyed glare, surreptitiously letting out a sigh of relief. He staggered back to the dining room, intending to pour himself another glass of water. As he picked up the kettle, however, his hand shook uncontrollably. Suddenly, a slender hand reached over and took the kettle from him, efficiently pouring him a glass of water. Before handing it over, the hand raised the cup to its owners lips to test the temperature. The affectionate gesture took him by surprise. After confirming that the water was lukewarm, Ye Xingguang said, Its not hot. The temperatures just right. Drink up. From his position above, Night Jun Qing glared at the girl who had returned, his voice growing colder, Didnt I tell you to scram? H/ell, Im not a ball. How do I roll? Show me how you would do it? When Ye Xingguang noticed Night Jun Qing refusing to take the cup, she reached on her tiptoes, raising the cup to Night Jun Qings thin, cold lips, Arent you thirsty? Drink up. Youre lucky to be waited on by me. Night Jun Qing grabbed the cup, his voice filled with contempt, Didnt I warn you to stay away from me? The farther the better. Id love to leave, but if something were to happen to you as pale as death, people might think I killed my husband, uh, I mean, killed the official match. Thatd land me in jail. Im young with a bright future ahead of me, Im not ready to be put behind bars. So, you can forget about chasing me off! Ye Xingguang said with righteous indignation. After saying that, she stubbornly offered to support him, noting his shaking hand on the cup, and his refusal to take a step. Mr. Ye Jun Qing, could you kindly move to the living room sofa? Dont try to act like you arent sick! Night Jun Qing stared at Ye Xingguang with his deep eyes, not knowing what to think, he continued to watch Finally getting Night Jun Qing to the living room sofa, she let out a sigh of relief, You sit here. Ill go find the housekeeper. Take a left outside. About 500 meters away, youll find the housekeeper. Now go. He suddenly threw out a sentence. Ye Xingguang nodded and quickly ran off. How peculiar, where were all of the servants and bodyguards? Usually, there were people inside and outside the house. Yesterday evening, she wanted to sneak into the indoor swimming pool but had to wait until the middle of the night when everyone was asleep. Why is it so early today and no one is around? It was only half past ten now! Ye Xingguang sprinted like a hundred-meter-racer to a building 500 meters away where the servants and bodyguards lived. Housekeeper, housekeeper, where are you? Its Ye Xingguang, Night Jun Qing is ill, where are you housekeeper? Ye Xingguang shouted for a long time before the housekeeper finally turned up in his pajamas. Miss Ye. Housekeeper, Night Jun Qing seems sick. Please arrange for a car to take him to the hospital. The housekeeper hesitated, Miss Ye, sirs old ailment is just acting up. Dont worry about it. Ill arrange another room for you. Pretend you didnt see anything, get some good sleep, and hell be fine. How can I pretend I didnt see anything? How could you, as his housekeeper, tell me hes fine when hes as pale as a ghost? Ye Xingguang was angry, this kind of housekeeper should be dismissed immediately! The housekeeper continued, Miss Ye, sir is just intoxicated. A nights sleep will sort him out. Ye Xingguang became even more enraged, His face is so pale, he cant even hold a cup without shaking, and youre telling me that its simply intoxication.. Alcohol poisoning? Chapter 29 - Chapter 29: Chapter 29: You don’t care about him, but I do 1 Chapter 29: Chapter 29: You dont care about him, but I do 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The old housekeeper replied truthfully: Miss Ye, hes just drunk. You really should ignore him. When Mr. Qing gets drunk, he goes into a kind of madness. He can hurt people in that state. Let me arrange a place for you to stay and hide temporarily until Mr. Qing sobers up. Ye Xingguang: Ye Xingguang: Are you trying to pacify me as if I were a three-year-old child? Hes so sick, and youre still claiming its his drunken madness? In the upper and lower floors of this house, numerous housemaids and on-duty bodyguards live. At this moment, all of them are hiding in their rooms, daring not to come out, but this doesnt prevent them from straining their ears to hear Ye Xingguang yelling in the living room. Ye Xingguang said with a stern face: Are you sure about not sending Mr. Ye to the hospital? The old housekeeper was at wits end: Miss Ye, please stop interfering. We cant take Mr. Qing to the hospital. Mr. Qing doesnt want anyone else to know about his drunken madness. Be careful, if you mess this up, you might end up punished by Mr. Qing. Okay, I get the picture. This has all been a waste of time. After saying this, Ye Xingguang briskly walked out. Miss Ye, where are you going? Let me arrange a place for you to stay No need, if youre not looking after him, I will. I want to see how his drunken madness can hurt people! Ye Xingguang left these words behind and no longer wanted to deal with the housekeeper, leaving while dialing Fu Zhuos number. The housekeeper is incompetent, but at least Mr. Fu shouldnt also turn a blind eye to Mr. Yes situation. The old housekeeper rushed to the door and sighed heavily. This reckless Miss Ye, wasnt she practically asking for trouble? The old housekeeper wanted to follow her, but feared Mr. Yes drunken madness. Between saving his own life and protecting Ye Xingguangs, the old housekeeper hesitated, eventually deciding his own life was more important and returned to his room in a dejected manner. Ye Xingguang had already dialed Fu Zhuos number, explained Mr. Yes situation, and held high hopes for Fu Zhuo. However , Fu Zhuo said on the phone: Miss Ye, you should let the housekeeper arrange a new place for you. The further away from Mr. Qing tonight, the better. Ye Xingguang was taken aback: Are you crazy? Hes so sick, and youre asking me to stay away from him? Either you call a doctor, or Ill take him to the hospital. Your choice. Fu Zhuo hurriedly said: We cant take him to the hospital! Its useless. This is an old problem Mr. Qing has after getting drunk. Weve consulted many famous doctors, but none could cure him. Miss Ye, listen to the housekeeper. Keep your distance tonight until Mr. Qing sobers up beep beep beep beep Ye Xingguang hung up the phone, never expecting even Fu Zhuo would neglect Mr. Yes life and death. It seemed indeed to be an old problem. Those familiar with Mr. Ye have become accustomed to it. They all emphasized not to take him to the hospital. Could it be that they were afraid Mr. Ye had some hidden disease that they didnt want to be discovered? But they cant just ignore him! He must truly be an insufferable person. Even though hes wealthy, there are few loyal people around him. What a failure of a person! After mulling it over, Ye Xingguang, unable to ignore her conscience, returned to the villa, and found the door locked from the inside when she tried to push it open. She pushed forcefully a couple of times and frowned. How did this rotten man lock the door from inside again? She walked to the window to try it, only to find it had been sealed off as well. Did this rotten man just kick her out under the pretext of calling someone? Did he think that by locking the door and windows she wouldnt be able to get in? Ye Xingguang took two steps back and looked at the beautiful villa, finally setting her eyes on the drain pipe leading to the roof. As a child living on an island, the favorite competition among kids was who could climb the coconut tree the fastest, boasting atop the tree with a big coconut. She was an expert in tree-climbing herself. So, climbing a drain pipe shouldnt be a problem.. Chapter 30 - Chapter 30: Chapter 30 This Annoying Mermaid!_l Chapter 30: Chapter 30 This Annoying Mermaid!_l Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ye Xingguang struggled to climb up to the second-floor balcony, lucky for her, the door was left unlocked. She brushed off the dust from her hands and pushed the door open. She had found her way into Ye Junqings bedroom through his balcony, but he wasnt in the room. Ye Xingguang searched all around the mansion, eventually hearing soft coughing from behind a door on the third floor. The door to the room was unlocked. With a gentle push from Ye Xingguang, it creaked slowly open. In spite of all her mental preparations for Ye Junqings ill and frail state, she was caught off guard by the sight that met her within Ye Junqing had bound his hands and feet, his towering frame rigidly secured to a bespoke throne in front of the floor-to-ceiling window. Bathed in the silver moonlight, his handsome face appeared even whiter, akin to an extreme skin-whitening effect. His thick lashes slightly quivered. At the corners of his lips, tucked tight a sense of forbearance, as if he were holding back something so intense his teeth were on the brink of chattering. Because the lights were off, a chilling sense of eerie melancholy pervaded the entire room. At the sound of her footsteps, Ye Junqing suddenly opened his eyes Almost unable to believe what he was seeing, Ye Junqings eyes transformed in an instant. Had his hands and feet not been bound, Ye Xingguang was sure he would have charged at her, ready to throw her straight out of the window. Ye Xingguang unconsciously stepped back. Catching her breath to steady her nerves, she dared to speak. Whats wrong? Arent you feeling unwell? Why are you doing this to yourself? l tried asking the steward and doctor, they said you have episodes when you drink, and that I should leave you alone. Did you lock yourself up because youre afraid of losing control? Im coming closer now. Just dont hurt me. I dont really want to interfere, but I cant help it, its in my nature. Alright, here I come. Before she had even moved, mans low voice echoed in the dimly lit room: Get out l already told you that Im not a ball. Ye Xingguang mustered up the courage to approach Ye Junging, placing her hand on his forehead. There was no fever, in fact, his skin felt slightly cold. She thought his deathly pale complexion was not due to alcohol poisoning. He seemed perfectly lucid, certainly not behaving like a drunk man. Dont misunderstand, I dont mean to pry, but I am, after all, your official companion. Even if 1 dont have the right to know completely, I should at least get a slight understanding of your situation. Exactly whats wrong with you? Are you afraid you might harm others during one of your episodes? Is that why youve chained yourself up? Ye Junqing never responded, treating her as if she were air, lazily sinking into his sofa, enduring whatever was afflicting him. In any case, since he had locked himself up, no matter how uncontrollable it gets, he shouldnt be able to harm this annoying woman! As for Ye Xingguang, she wasnt sure what she could do. She wasnt a doctor, but it was clear he was pale and likely cold, so she went to his room, grabbed his blanket, and draped it over him. Her actions were meticulous, even proactively tucking the blanket around him. Then sat beside him on the icy sofas, fretting over what else she could possibly do for him. Even though Ye Junqing looked sick at that moment, to pity him could mean flirting with death. His icy demeanor was like a chilling northern gale. Even with his hands and feet bound, he still held the demeanor of a king on his throne, commanding respect and submission from all who dared approach.. Chapter 31 - Chapter 31: Chapter 31 – I Said No Need Means No Need! 1 Chapter 31: Chapter 31 C I Said No Need Means No Need! 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After an unknown period of time, the quiet night echoed with the sound of struggling. Ye Xingguang looked over to see the man under the moonlight, his eyebrows furrowed into a clear frown. Clearly, he was in such discomfort that he couldnt even maintain his dignity or reputation as the big demon king. He had used all his strength, trying to break free from his bonds. Do you want me to unlatch it for you? Ye Xingguang asked. No need. Ye Junqing rejected abruptly. But you seem so uncomfortable As Ye Xingguang was speaking, she moved the blanket aside. Suddenly, she saw his wrists bruised from the struggle. Those red marks indicated that he had been quietly struggling and had just not made a sound. Stop withholding it. Wheres the key? I can unlock it for you. Otherwise, your wrists will be raw, they are already bruised. Ye Junqings teeth were clenched so tightly that they were trembling. With his strong willpower, he stopped himself from struggling: l said, there is no need! Why are you so stubborn? If you get injured and the media finds out, those unscrupulous journalists may start speculating that Im abusing you. said Ye Xingguang recklessly. It was unclear whether she was too ridiculous, but Ye Junqings cheek muscles were vibrating intensely. Watching her searching for keys, Ye Junqings beautiful eyes were locked, somewhat unable to make out this troublesome mermaid. She used to be so annoying, disgusted with him, she probably wouldnt care even if he was left dead in the wilderness. Now, is she pretending to care about him for show? Is this it? Ye Xingguang found four metal keys tied together in the drawer of the coffee table next to the sofa. Ye Junqing glanced at them, his eyes darkening, No. Seems like it. Ye Xingguang held the keys, crouched in front of him, and tried each of them. Sure enough, she found the key that unlocked the lock around his left foot. Ye Xingguang! Ye Junqings deep gaze fell on the top of the girls head, his lips pale: l advise you not to provoke me, and especially not unlock me. Otherwise, you will deeply regret your decision. Ye Xingguang thought to herself: Im not afraid, I have the antidote for regret! Accordingly, she didnt hesitate to unlock him. Damn it, this woman! The man who got freed didnt feel grateful. Instead, wished he could strangle Ye Xingguang. However, the real action Ye Junqing took was to abruptly stand up, push her away, and stride out. He couldnt stay in the same room with her anymore. Ye Junqing didnt forget how much she used to be frightened and disgusted by him Ye Xingguang didnt feel assured and chased after him, asking while running: Hev. where are vou going? Ye Junqing roared angrily: Dont follow me! If she doesnt leave, then he will! You think I want to take care of you? Because youre the man I drew, even if you cried, I dont dare to let the civil affairs office find something wrong. Who knows if they will come for a home visit tomorrow? Ye Junqing was like a fleeing beast avoiding floods, dashing from the third floor to the first floor, aiming to leave the villa. When he got to the living room, his tall figure stumbled, and Ye Xingguang, like a small rocket, rushed over instantly. Summoning all her strength, she brought the indifferent man to sit down on the living room couch. Her hands went up to his broad shoulders, preventing him from getting up. Stay away from me, or else Ye Junqing was about to finish his sentence when he suddenly drew Ye Xingguang into his arms, holding her as tightly as a pillow [Authors message: La la la, selling dried little mermaids, one recommendation ticket per bag. Dont miss it..] Chapter 32 - Chapter 32: Chapter 32 Uncle Qjng’s Strange Illness_l Chapter 32: Chapter 32 Uncle Qjngs Strange Illness_l Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After being hung up on by Ye Xingguang, Fu Zhuo could hardly believe it. After tossing and turning in bed, he finally got up and rushed over to check on things. Just as he arrived at the entrance of the villa, he glanced through the living room window and saw the sight before him. Ye Xingguang was cradled in the arms of the ill Mr. Qing, having become his rather unconventional pillow. The two of them had collapsed on the living room sofa. Fu Zhuos heart clenched painfully, worried for Ye Xingguangs safety. When Mr. Qing was young, there was a time when he went out to sea and experienced some sort of unforeseen accident. He returned on the verge of death, and everyone feared that he would not survive. Fortunately, after a month spent in the intensive care unit, he finally pulled through. Although his life was no longer in danger, he was left with an unusual disease. A strange malady that made him crave human blood, much like a vampire! His elders sought out renowned doctors from all corners, but even the most skilled physicians were left helpless by his condition. Luckily, Mr. Qing did not grow the fangs that vampires are commonly shown to have in films and television, or it would have truly been terrifying. Back then, his brothers could not stand to watch Mr. Qing suffer through the pain. One by one, they offered their arms for him to bite. However, Mr. Qing never bit anyone, from the onset of his sickness till this day, he never has! Well, there was one time Initially, the doctors brought over bags of blood from the blood bank for him to drink. He did consume it once, and his pain lessened significantly after that. The doctors proposed this as a temporary solution if his condition could not be improved. But Mr. Qing rejected this symptomatic treatment. Since then, no matter how severe his cravings for blood were during his episodes, no matter who came to him offering a bag of blood to alleviate his suffering, he would ignore them. Just like a drug addict who has been forced into sobriety, he would firmly refuse any temptations, no matter how enticing they were. Once, he asked Mr. Qing why he put himself through such suffering, why not just buy blood from the blood bank instead of biting people? He remembers Mr. Qings response: l dont want to become a monster, nor a puppet! Was Mr. Qing trying to say that he didnt want to become a blood-thirsty monster feared by all people, or succumb to his desperation for blood? For a man as proud as Mr. Qing, becoming a monster or a puppet might be even more unbearable than a bullet to the head. Fu Zhuo couldnt fathom the pain of such a disease. He didnt know the agony Mr. Qing had to endure if he didnt drink blood during his episodes. However, Mr. Qing once warned his brothers not to come close when he was having an episode, fearing his willpower wouldnt be enough to resist his cravings. That must mean its really unbearable, right? In order not to hurt others, Mr. Qing claimed that he was prone to drunken rampages. He even spread rumors about his threatening behavior when drunk accusing himself of being violent, disowning family members, even resorting to murder Mr. Qing went so far as to concoct various alarming stories about people hed injured or even killed in his drunken stupor. In other words, it was terrifying. Hearing these stories over and over, the household staff naturally took them as fact. Whenever Mr. Qing had an episode, they would flee as if fearing for their lives. Who could have thought that on this night, they would encounter a fearless Ye Xingguang? What should they do now?! For Mr. Qing, the Miss Ye he held in his arms were undoubtedly the most tempting morsel and the deadliest poison. If he couldnt control himself and did something to her Then she would have gotten what she deserved! Fu Zhuo angrily thought in his heart! It would be best if Mr. Qing took a sip of her blood to alleviate his suffering, teaching Miss Ye a lesson to see if she would dare to provoke Mr.. Qing again! Chapter 33 - Chapter 33: Chapter 33 Stay with me…get it over with 1 Chapter 33: Chapter 33 Stay with meget it over with 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hey Ye Junqing, what are you doing? Suddenly being embraced by a pair of firm arms, falling onto the sofa, Ye Xingguang felt uneasy all over and struggled instinctively. Dont move Ye Junqings willpower was only overwhelmed by desire for a second. After they both fell onto the sofa, his mighty willpower once again prevailed. He couldnt possibly suck her blood, but he found it impossible to let go of her while holding her in his arms. Ye Junqing was annoyed, this little Mermaid was always tormenting him! He was already barely able to suppress his cravings. All he wanted was to spend the dangerous period alone in the villa, so he had locked all doors and windows. But still, she barged in, sitting beside him without a care in the world. She had no idea that the scent emanating from her body was only adding fuel to his fire. Usually, he could endure the long nights with his strong willpower, but her presence had exacerbated his condition, making his mighty self-control crumble again and again! Ye Junqing couldnt resist the desire to drink her blood! Just like this, dont move. I wont hurt you, I promise The man was in a daze and forced himself not to do anything he would regret. He knew that the last thing he should be doing at this moment was holding her, but he couldnt let go. Ye Xingguang could feel the man shaking all over, as if he were freezing. After thinking for a while, she forced herself to calm down and asked softly: Your body is so cold, does holding me make you feel a little warmer? Ye Xingguang, who had good intentions of imagining herself as a heater, was at a loss for words: Are you really suffering this much? Will holding me make you feel any better? Ye Junqing answered with just two words again: No. Ye Xingguang, who felt completely useless, was deeply insulted: So, Im totally useless?! Seeing him suffering for so long, she was willing to do something if it could alleviate his pain. But why would the man say she was of no use?! !! If Im worthless, then why are you still holding me? I wish. Stay with me. Huh? The man seemed to have a hard time saying more than one word, and after a while he managed to stammer out three words: Get through it. Did he want her to help him get through it? Just as Ye Xingguang was about to say something, the man interrupted her: Dont talk, just like this, be quiet. Every time she spoke, her breathing triggered his desire to bite her. Ye Xingguang pouted her lips, was he asking her to be quiet and act like a pillow, allowing him to hold her as he pulled through? Understood! Ye Xingguang stayed quiet for a while, but she really couldnt ignore the man next to her who was shaking all over while trying to suppress something. After thinking for a while, she extended a hand to gently stroke Ye Junqings slightly damp hair from cold sweat. Since Ye Junqing didnt want her to talk, she silently said in her heart: Hmm Ill stay with you Fu Zhuo was hiding outside the window, using his high-pixel telephoto lens phone as a telescope, zooming in on the details of the man and woman on the living room sofa. After waiting for a long time, he wondered why Master Qing hadnt bitten her yet? Wasnt it said that if he were to fall ill, people and animals should stay 500 meters away, otherwise his willpower would crumble? This was zero meters away, why could he still resist? Chapter 34 - Chapter 34: Chapter 34 @NightLord-Qjng, Does Your Face Hurt? 1 Chapter 34: Chapter 34 @NightLord-Qjng, Does Your Face Hurt? 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Fu Zhuo stayed crouching at the door, staring at his phone until it ran out of battery and switched itself off. He hadnt caught the glimpse he was hoping for. Fu Zhuo was yawning non-stop. He couldnt help it and left. An indeterminable number of hours passed Ye Xingguang felt the mans arm relax. His cold body seemed to be gradually warming up, and his shivering was becoming less severe. She looked up, wanting to ask him, are you feeling better now? But the mans eyes were closed in silence. Was he asleep? She didnt dare to ask, didnt dare to call out. If he was asleep, she was afraid to wake him up. Being embraced in a mans arms for the first time, Ye Xingguang felt unaccustomed and a bit shy once she let go of her worries. Unable to sleep, she busied herself with her phone. There was a message notification from some unscrupulous media that even at four-thirty in the morning. It seemed they were targeting her. The message was an interview video with Ye Junqing. Without opening the video, Ye Xingguang already knew that the man who had once used her as a pillow would be on the screen, ruthlessly saying two words: No. Such a cold-hearted man! She must have been out of her mind to sympathize with him tonight! In the midst of her thoughts, her phone rang alerting her to an incoming call from an unknown number. She picked up but didnt say anything. After a moment, a deep voice sounded from the other end of the line, Xingguang, are you with Junqing now? Hmm? May I know whos calling? Its Ye Shiting. Oh, the potential presidential candidate? Ye Xingguang was taken by surprise. Ye Shitings voice came again, How is he? Hes asleep, are you looking for him? No, Im looking for you. Ye Shiting paused for a long time before asking, Are you two sleeping together? This needed clarification, No, you misunderstood. We just spent the night on the living room couch, 1 was basically his human-pillow. On the other end of the line, Ye Shiting chuckled in a mix of disbelief and amusement, l heard about Junqings interview tonight he was quite harsh. Xingguang, 1 hope you dont take it to heart. I cant deny it bothers me! The media might twist Junqings words and create a story out of it. Xingguang, would you mind posting a picture of you being his pillow on social media? We can hit back at the media and at him. What sorcery is this? Ye Junqings own brother wants to play him?! Ye Xingguang said hesitantly, Thatmight not be appropriate? The relationship between you two can directly affect my campaign. Xingguang, can I ask this favor of you? Ye Shitings plea was hard to deny. As a journalist, she knew how his political rivals wanted to exploit her relationship with Ye Junqing. After mulling it over, she decided, Sure. Thank you, Xingguang. Please take good care of Junqing tonight. Goodnight. With that, Ye Shiting hung up, leaving Ye Xingguang in a tough spot. After a long hesitation, she turned on her phones camera, stretched her arm, and captured a photo of herself being held tightly by Ye Junqing. She took several photos, ultimately selecting one that showed Ye Junqings handsome profile, while her face was buried in his embrace, revealing only the back of her head. Beautiful! And then, she posted it on social media.. Chapter 35 - Chapter 35: Chapter 35 Speak! Where were you bitten? 1 Chapter 35: Chapter 35 Speak! Where were you bitten? 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The next morning, while they were still not yet fully awake, the soft light of dawn crept in through the living room window, gently spilling onto their bodies. Ye Xingguang woke up in a warm embrace, and the first thing she did on waking up was to check Weibo. Last night, she had mentioned all the media outlets that had ever mentioned her in her Weibo post. Her Weibo post carried no text, just a photo, a beautiful photo filled with girlish charm that would instantly make anyone want to find a handsome guy and fall in love. Now, the comments on the internet were blowing up. Netizen Loads-A-Plenty: Woah! Lil Carp is awesome! Is that the back of Lil t Carps head? Why isnt she revealing her face? Even a side profile would be good enough! I swear allegiance to Lil Carp as my new goddess! Netizen Lil Ancestor: @Ye Junqing, does your face hurt? Is your face swollen? You say it aint so, but why did you have to hold my Lil t Carp so tight in the middle of the night~~ Netizen Nine-Lives Cat: applause! Tagging @TD TVs official Weibo, @Guangyao TVs official Weibo, @KEI TVs official Weibo, @Bibi TVs official Weibo Netizen Adore Anying: Daily repost @Girlish Carp, praying for the nation to give me the reigning champion of the toxicity rankings. Looking at the Weibo comments, Ye Xingguang giggled. Who doesnt know how to be sarcastic? However, she murmured to herself, Will the Big Toxin really not bite me to death? Did I bite you? A male voice suddenly sounded near her ear, startled, Ye Xingguang quickly put her phone away. Where did I bite you? Ye Junqing jolted awake abruptly, pulled her off him, and checked her all over. His heart racing, Tell me, where were you bitten? Ye Xingguang sighed, That was a joke, you didnt bite me. Really not? Ye Junqings tensed face relaxed. Ye Xingguang nodded, Really, you didnt. Why are you so nervous? Whos nervous about you? Ye Junqing realized that he had lost his composure, and his expression immediately became aloof. How did I tell you? Stay far away from me when you see me. How did you do it, Ye Xingguang? How did you get into the house last night? I climbed up the water pipe. Ye Xingguang replied smugly. Ye Junqing had a sudden pang of regret. With long strides, he walked quickly to the door, stood outside, and looked up at the water pipe leading to the rooftop. He didnt dare to imagine what would have happened if she had fallen while climbing up the water pipe? Just at this moment, the housekeeper, maids, and sentries, who had been allocated their tasks, were about to start work. Ye Junqing hurled his icy voice at the sentry captain, Take down the water pipe. Anything that can be climbed up to the rooftop, get rid of it all! If you dare to leave anything that can be used for climbing, Ill take you on first! The sentry captain, not knowing what had happened, remained silent, not even daring to breathe. The exterior of the house was under surveillance. The housekeeper sneaked out his phone to review the footage, only to find out that Ye Xingguang had sneaked into Qing Yes room by climbing up the water pipe last night. He winced inwardly, no wonder Master Qing was furious. This Miss Ye really had no shame! But, she was still alive? That was a miracle! Ye Junqing saw the housekeeper checking the surveillance footage quietly and threw out another cold sentence, Check the surveillance. Everybody who saw Ye Xingguang last night and did not advise her not to enter the mansion, fire them allincluding the housekeeper! Upon hearing this, the housekeeper and a few maids turned ashy pale. Especially the housekeeper, who had been working here for years, where would he find such a well-paid and prestigious job elsewhere? He chased after Ye Junqing, crying out, Master Qing, Master Qing. I did warn her, but Miss Ye wouldnt listen. Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: Chapter 36: It Said That Luck Comes Easily_1 Chapter 36: Chapter 36: It Said That Luck Comes Easily_1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ye Junqin sneered coldly. Could he really just let her face the danger if she refused to listen to him? The butler saw Ye Xingguang standing at the doorway to the villas living room and hurriedly rushed over. Miss Ye. could you explain for me? Wasnt it you who insisted on coming back to the villa last night, despite my constant pleading not to? Ye Xingguang pursed her lips tightly, this man was absolutely She opened her mouth to defend the butler, The butler did indeed advise me against it, but it was me who insisted on coming into the villa But before she could finish, Ye Junqin interrupted her, If you utter another word, Ill replace all the servants and guards in this villa! These people, none of them took her consideration into account. They knew it was dangerous for her to enter the villa, yet not a single one of them attempted to stop her! With Ye Junqins words hanging in the air, all the others instantly became anxious. As always, his words held immense weight, and they were all afraid that Ye Xingguang might speak again, jeopardizing their jobs. Ye Xingguang bit her lip. This man was genuinely a menace! Due to his whims, he would just fire people left and right C wouldnt that make her an enemy to these people? However, this butler didnt care about Ye Junqins health, so why should it matter to her if he was dismissed? Ye Xingguang fumed as she stormed back to her room. This bridge-burning man last night, who was it cradling her so tightly? Now that he was feeling better, he was turning on her quicker than one could flip through a book! Next time he fell ill, she swore she wouldnt step foot in the villa again. Let him shiver all by himself! She made a vow in her heart: if she ever showed him concern again, may she turn into a dried mermaid! But what illness did he actually have? Returning to her desk, Ye Xingguang spent a considerable amount of time on the computer. Pale and trembling after drinking alcohol C perhaps it was severe alcohol poisoning? Regrettably, she couldnt find anything conclusive. Suddenly, a private message notification appeared on her Weibo account: [Do you really sell a potion of regret? ] The message was sent to her Weibo private account. Typically, she would look at every private message sent to her alternate Weibo account before deciding whether or not to assist the individual based on their level of regret. But, to her shock, the person who sent her the DM was none other than Rebecca Perry? She knew Rebecca Perry had an alternate Weibo account because a classmate had revealed it to her. She also knew that Rebecca Perry had been following Yun Chen on that account for quite some time. To confirm, she looked at the Weibo posts from Rebecca Perrys alternate account and saw Yun Chen in the list of people she followed. While she was browsing through Rebecca Perrys Weibo posts and saw many likes related to Yun Chen, Rebecca sent another private message. Easy to be Lucky: [I heard from others that you really sell a potion of regret. Do you really have it? Are you not a hoax on Weibo?] Ye Xingguang stole a glance at Rebecca Perry who sat at the desk next to hers and was now nervously staring at her computer screen Ye Xingguang was curious. What did Rebecca Perry have to regret? Regret Potion Seller: [What do you regret?] Appearing to be hesitant in sharing, Rebecca Perry took a while before typing out a message and sending it. Easy to be Lucky: [I regret marrying my husband. But weve only been married half a month, and you know the current law doesnt support divorce within the first year unless you can afford to pay a fine of ten million. But he is impotent.] Ye Xingguang widened her eyes in shock.. Was Rebecca Perrys husband her ex-boyfriend? Had this girl who stole her boyfriend actually jumped into a fire pit? Chapter 37 - Chapter 37: Chapter 37: If Life Gave You a Chance to Undo Something_l Chapter 37: Chapter 37: If Life Gave You a Chance to Undo Something_l Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As they say, luck is easy: [Weve only been married for half a month, and now he Ive jumped straight into a hellhole. If there was a regret pill in this world, I would definitely not marry him. If you really have a regret pill, can you sell me one?] Grandpa sells regret pills: [Link] Ye Xingguang directly threw over a link to an online shopping platform, it was just ordinary candy labeled as regret pill. She did not have the saintly heart to help Rebecca Perry who stole her ex-boyfriend, she must face the consequences of her actions. Soon, Rebecca Perry sent a scathing message in a private chat. As they say, luck is easy: [Youre a fraudster, selling dog meat by hanging a lambs head! Dishonest and evil!] Ye Xingguang pursed her lips and directly closed the private chat. She had been dating Yun Chen for a long time and they had only held hands. Partly because she was conservative and partly because Yun Chen wasnt interested in that way, so she really hadnt known that Yun Chen had those hidden issues. At this moment, she didnt know whether she should feel fortunate, or feel fortunate? If it werent for Rebecca Perry taking over Yun Chen, would she have been the one to fall into the pit of fire? Thank heavens~~ Her depression from the heartbreak for the last half-month suddenly cleared up. Ye Xingguang opened the other unread private messages and after reading a whole lot of irrelevant regret, her eyes stopped on a plea from Ling Han. The user name who caught her attention was: Ling Han. This wasnt a secondary account but a verified user account. Ling Han was a celebrity who made her first screen appearance years ago from her role in the popular internet drama The Third Party. She played the villain and due to her stellar acting skills, her deep-rooted evil character offended many unreasonable internet users who cursed her on social media. She remembered how Ling Han landed a post Third Party role that was quite popular, the title of which she had forgotten. This made Ling Han reach the peak of her career, but then she disappeared suddenly. Some time ago, media reported that she had been suffering from depression and would often shut herself in her room without coming out for the entire day. To think that Ling Han would message her using her verified account, isnt she afraid if she turns out to be a fraudster and leaks her private messages? After some pondering, Ye Xingguang opened the message. Ling Han: [Sigh..Does an actual regret pill exist in this world? 1 know almost everything else is for sale in this world except for a regret pill. Everyone has to take responsibility for every action they take. 1 wish life had a one-click undo function, but alas that is just wishful thinking.] Ye Xingguang was curious and replied. Grandpa sells regret pills: [If life gave you a one-click undo opportunity, what would you like to undo?] Ling Han had sent her the message around midnight, and assuming she would not be online now. After sending the message and not receiving an immediate response, Ye Xingguang went about her business. Ling Han replied in the afternoon. Ling Han: [What would I most like to take back? Sigh Probably joining the entertainment industry.] Ling Han: [Why did I choose this path? Why did I let myself fall into this abyss? Now, I am dirtier than a whore. 1 am living worse than a prostitute who at least has the freedom to choose. Unfortunately, I dont even have the freedom to say NO. No matter how many times I take a bath, 10 times a day, I am never clean. Why am I still alive?] Ye Xingguang was taken aback.. Had Ling Han gone crazy? Sharing such things with a stranger, could it be that she no longer cared about living which is why she wasnt afraid of her words being screenshot and leaked? Chapter 38 - Chapter 38: Chapter 38 1 am Your Human Hope! _1 Chapter 38: Chapter 38 1 am Your Human Hope! _1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ye Xingguang thought and thought, before sending another reply. What exactly had happened to Ling Han to make her break down like this? Grandpa Sells Regret Pills: [If given the chance to undo everything, from which day would you like to start over?] Ling Han: [Why did I sign with Star Agent Company on September 17th, three years ago? 1 just wanted to act, not become a chicken that anyone can insult!] Ling Han: [The company CEO doesnt treat me as a human, just asking me to sleep around! Sleep around! Sleep around! If I refuse, 1 get beaten up and continue to party and sleep around!] Ling Han: [Those high-ranking scums are not human! I am in so much pain, I can never escape. Why isnt there a regret pill in the world? Why did I sign with Star Agent Company, becoming like this, unable to escape, unable to struggle, always living in Hell on Earth.] Grandpa Sells Regret Pills: [Why didnt you call the police?] Ling Han: [You think 1 didnt call the police? But whats the use? Those people have high positions, how can I fight against them? Who dares to stand up and testify for me? But, I wont let them go, I must make them pay, even if I die, I want those who bullied me to pay!] Ye Xingguang sat in front of her computer, silent for a long time. At this time, one of the seniors in the TV station department suddenly exclaimed, Look at Weibo, celebrity Ling Han just posted a suicide note on Weibo. Is she going to commit suicide? What suicide note? Did she commit suicide? l dont know if she has committed suicide. A minute ago, Ling Han posted a suicide note, just one sentence: Goodbye, dirty world, you cannot contain the purity of my heart. Why is she committing suicide, what happened, did her depression flare up? She has depression. Anyone with Ling Han or her agents phone number, call and verify immediately Senior reporters in the department were discussing this, speculating. Ye Xingguang stared at her computer desktop. She had insider info, but she wasnt sure whether she should maintain her journalistic integrity and expose it. This was absolutely the first-hand information that could give KOCO TV a head start among its peers. At this time, Ling Han sent another private message. Ling Han: [l know theres no such thing as regret pills in this world. Just because I saw your Weibo nickname and I had no one to talk to, thank you for listening to me for so long. Goodbye, I am going to revenge in my own way.] Grandpa Sells Regret Pills: [Your so-called revenge, is it to attract others attention by your death, to make them regret?] Ling Han didnt reply to her. Ye Xingguang was afraid that Ling Han might do something stupid and sent two replies in a row. Grandpa Sells Regret Pills: [Thats the most foolish act. If those people you mentioned really do have high positions, do you think your death can punish them as they deserve? Let me tell you, the chances are slim, they will escape legal sanctions and all youll be is grass on a grave.] Grandpa Sells Regret Pills: [Before you seek death, would you dare to believe me one more time? I can give your life, a turn for the better!] After a bit thought, Ye Xingguang typed another line of text.. Her fingers danced on the keyboard and she confidently hit enter: [Grandpa is your last hope in the world!] Chapter 39 - Chapter 39: Chapter 39 Her Tears are Regret Medicine_l Chapter 39: Chapter 39 Her Tears are Regret Medicine_l Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ling Han looked at the private message on Weibo, grimly smiling. Where could there be a turning point in her life, where could there be any hope left in the world for her? Standing before the glass window of her apartment, Ling Han looked down at the road dozens of stories below. She, in a white, long dress, harbored despair in her eyes without the slightest ray of hope. The deep furrow of her brow mirrored her hopeless predicament. At that point, her only choice was to die, to spark attention from the police, the media and the public. Furthermore, she felt her own body was so dirty, and she didnt want to face herself anymore. Death was the ultimate liberation At that moment, many more messages arrived in her Weibo inbox. Ye Xingguang, the Regret Medicine Salesman:[lf you dare to die, wouldnt you dare to trust me just once?] Ye Xingguang, the Regret Medicine Salesman: [Who told you theres no regret medicine in this world? Thats simply because you havent met me yet! ] Ye Xingguang, the Regret Medicine Salesman: [I can revert your life back to September 17, five years ago, allowing you to make a different choice, to get rid of the Giant Star Agency. Let all the nightmares youve been through pass by you this time. Wont you dare to trust me once before you die?] Tottering on the edge of the glass window, Ling Han was in danger of falling at any moment Holding her phone, staring at the messages, she was unsure whether she should grasp hold of this seemingly unreliable lifeline. At that moment, she opened up the comments under her own suicide note. Internet user Blah Blah Blah: Wanting to get famous so bad, huh? Turning to suicide when youve got no work, just to trend. Todays trending topic belongs to my idol, dont you try to snatch the top spot away. If youre sick, go home and take medicine, whats with your brain! Internet user Nothing to Lose: Haha so brave of you, dare to die then, this world is so dirty, yet you act like youre an angel? Internet user Always Bored: My sisters friends sister works as a waitress at some club. Shes seen Ling Han going in and out of there, often taken away by different men. Heh, showbiz actresses, how many of them are really pure at heart? Reading those comments, Ling Han was so furious her chest heaved with each breath. Already on the verge of desperation, reading those callous comments caused her depressed heart to shatter completely. Thats right, she couldnt die. She didnt want to let netizens comment about her like this after her death. Even if there was just a 0.00000001% chance of hope, she wanted to latch onto it. She couldnt let this go easily. Then, Ling Han typed three words in a private message on Weibo. Ling Han: [l dare to believe.] Ye Xingguang snapped his fingers. Thats my girl! If there was one thing he was good at, it was giving people a second opportunity. After all, who else in this world, apart from Ye Xingguang himself, could do this? He had a secret, and that was he truly did have the potion of regret! It sounds unreliable? Actually, he too found it somewhat bizarre! Isnt it amazing how shells can create pearls? But his tears becoming a regret potion was something he truly found inexplicable! The only unfortunate thing was, it couldnt be mass-produced; even if he cried his eyes out for a whole month, he could only produce one dose of the regret potion. Therefore, he could only help one customer per month. Ye Xingguang touched his skin, it was only because of his ability to produce regret medicine that he had been transformed from an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. When he was born, his fish tail was an ugly grey-black color, earning the disdain of his parents. But soon after his body cried out the regret potion, his fish tail turned a bit prettier, and now he could easily outshine Xia Yanyan. He didnt even know if what he cried out, prettier than a pearl, should be called a regret medicine or a beauty pill? However, his tears didnt come easily. It was hard to cry out the tears.. How could he make it easier? Chapter 40 - Chapter 40: Chapter 40: She just wants to beat up Ye Junqing’s head!_l Chapter 40: Chapter 40: She just wants to beat up Ye Junqings head!_l Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, Ling Han sent another private message. Ling Han: [How do I buy it? How much does it cost?] Ye Xingguang quickly typed a response. The Regret Medicine Dealer: [l want half of all your assets!] The Regret Medicine Dealer: [You dont have to give it to me now. After you take the antidote and start a new life, convert half of all your assets into cash and donate it to the Bo e s Medical Research Institute. At the time when 1 am giving you the regret medicine, we will sign the donation agreement. One hand delivers, the other signs.] Her adoptive father was suffering from renal failure. Besides dialysis, the only treatment was a kidney transplant. Unfortunately, it was almost impossible to find a donor kidney. Doctor Bo and his medical team were developing an artificial kidney. If successful, it could save her adoptive father. But the research was suffering from a lack of funds and had stalled several times. She had to try hard to earn money for Doctor Bo and his team so they could continue their research. If the research was successful, her adoptive father wouldnt have to go to the hospital to have dialysis three times a week. Ling Han: [How do I know if this regret medicine youre talking about will work or not? How do I know youre not just trying to cheat me out of my money?] The Regret Medicine Dealer: [This is a risky bet, using half of your assets to change your destiny. Its up to you whether youre willing or not. You have five hours to think it over. This is a one-time opportunity. At 5:30 this afternoon, well meet at this address. PS, youre not even afraid of death, are you still concerned about money? If you dont truly regret your past actions, you wouldnt be willing to use half of your assets to try to change things. My regret medicine is only for sale to those whove really made up their minds to change their fate.] Ye Xingguang typed an address into the chat window. Shed have to find a way to produce a regret medicine in the next five hours. At this moment, Rebecca Perry, who was sitting next to her, suddenly started to laugh. She raised her voice and announced to the department, Hey, check this out. Theres someone claiming to be a maid from Yes family spreading gossip on the Carp Girls Weibo. Theyre saying that the super cute photo of the Carp Girl was taken while Ye Junqing was drunk. The truth isnt what the photo suggests. The department staff, who had all been following Ling Hans situation, quickly turned their attention to the Carp Girl. Rebecca Perry directly posted a screenshot of the maids gossip into the interview departments WeChat group. Ye Xingguang opened the screenshot with a frown. Indeed, an Internet user claiming to be Yes family maid was leaking information. Internet User You are my Lemon: I am a maid in Yes family. The truth is not what @CarpGirl said. Last night, master got drunk. @CarpGirl took advantage of his drunkenness and posed for the photo. When master got sober this morning, he was furious. He fired us and the housekeeper for not keeping a close eye on @CarpGirl. We are innocent. Other Internet users were begging You are my Lemon to leak @CarpGirls real name and photo. Internet User You are my Lemon: Before we were fired, we were warned not to reveal her information. Once @CarpGirls information is exposed, even if we were not the source, we would get punished. So I dare not say anything. But master really doesnt like @CarpGirl. Ye Xingguang: Sobbing, The Carp Girl is really pitiful Ye Xingguang squeezed her eyes hard. No sooner than she had restored some honor than the maid slapped her down again. She needed to cry from heartache, but despite her best efforts Not a tear! What she really felt like doing was bashing Ye Junqings head in! If Ye Junqing hadnt fired the maid, the maid wouldnt hold a grudge against her. Luckily, the maid did not dare to leak her name. Otherwise, she would be a laughingstock in the whole department now.. Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Whatever You Fear, Comes – 1 Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Whatever You Fear, Comes C 1 Translator: 549690339 Rebecca Perry continued to laugh recklessly because she married the wrong man. She had always been envious of the carp girl. Had she placed a bid at the Northern District Civil Affairs Office that day, she might have ended up with Ye Junqing. But she was out of her mind, treating the good-for-nothing Shi Yun Chen like treasure, and thus, she took a plunge into the fiery pit. No wonder didnt seem devastated after the breakup. Maybe Ye Xingguang was laughing inside at her predicament. The more Rebecca thought about it, the angrier she became. Only when she saw that the carp girl wasnt doing much better did she feel a touch of solace. Whats there to laugh about? Ye Junqings strained relationship with the carp girl is harmful news that would only reduce Ye Shitings public support. How can you still laugh at a time like this? The director glared at the confused Rebecca Perry, then turned to Ye Xingguang, saying, Xingguang, I know you are upset, but crying isnt the solution. Ye Xingguang, who could not shed any tears, nodded: Then, what should I do? The pot-bellied director patted Ye Xingguangs shoulder with a heavy sense of duty. Xingguang, it was indeed not appropriate to send you on a solo interview on your second day at work, but theres an assignment the station wants you to handle. Ye Xingguang said resolutely, Director, what assignment? Just tell me, I wont refuse. The beer-bellied director was pleased with her spirit of dedication. The station wants you to interview Ye Junqing and verify the authenticity of the picture that the carp girl posted last night. What? Ye Xingguang felt her head spin. Now, she felt the urge to cry. Director, cant someone else go? I could go with Teacher Chang, I really dont have enough experience. The director responded, Qin Huas question during last nights interview with Ye Junqing was a mistake. Now the stations leadership has specifically called for you. They have arranged a ten-minute exclusive interview for you. Youre a talented graduate from C University, you certainly wont let them down. Ye Xingguang: Which leader from the station, come out! I swear, Ill kill you! The big leader, Ji Qishu, was lounging in his office chair, crossing his legs, and chatting with Tang Zhou in their familys group chat. Ji Qishu: Ive already assigned Xingguang to interview Ye Junqing. Lets see how shes going to deal with posting a staged photo while taking advantage of Ye Junqings illness. Tang Zhou chuckled uncontrollably on the other side of the phone. Tang Zhou: Hahaha, big brother, nice move! @Fu Zhuo, whats Ye Junqing up to today? Fu Zhuo: Xia Ye Zhao invited Sir Ye to swim at the Maitina Swim Club, which is a membership-only club. Shell be stopped without a membership card. Let her get a sunburn outside; then Ill collect her and give her a lesson about social classes. She needs to understand that she and Sir Ye dont belong to the same circle, so she could stop dreaming about Sir Ye! Tang Zhou: 0h~~Speaking of the swim club, I miss my first love, the Siamese Fighting Fish. Didnt Sir Ye find my first love? What Ye Xingguang didnt know was that a group of bored people were planning to watch her drama. With a heavy heart, she arrived at Maitina Swim Club, following the address the director had provided. As expected, even flashing her press card didnt work; she was ruthlessly blocked by the staff. It was the hottest time of July, and Ye Xingguang was getting nowhere arguing with the workers at the club entrance. At that moment, a pair of slender legs stepped over, with one arm draped on her shoulder.. A membership card was casually tossed out, followed by a careless voice, Can we go in now? Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: Chapter 42 How Did He Recognize Her? _1 Chapter 42: Chapter 42 How Did He Recognize Her? _1 Translator: 549690339 The staff member glanced at the visitors and hurriedly replied respectfully: Young Master Han, of course you can go in. But as for this lady, Im not sure what her relation is to you? Generally speaking, apart from your female companion, for you to casually bring other people in would constitute a breach of rules. Today, quite a number of influential figures had come to the swimming pool. The pool had to maintain privacy and couldnt allow journalists to freely take photographs. As for her The young man took off his sunglasses from his aquiline nose, casually inserted them into Ye Xingguangs collar, then raised the corners of his handsome lips, watching Ye Xingguang with a face full of affection: Shes my ancestor, shes my hope in this world. The staff member: Ye Xingguang felt a little dizzy. Damn, she never imagined that the influential media figure she had helped last month, Han Chengbei, would actually recognize her? After Han Chengbei cheekily spat out those words, he straightened up and asked: So, can I take my ancestor in now? The Han family is a noble family in country A, and young master Han is the favorite son of the old master Han. After making such a flirty public declaration, how could the staff dare to stop him? It was rumored that Young Master Han had recently donated half of his assets to Bo Da Medical Research Institute, causing resentment within the Han family. But Young Master Han treated money like dirt and continued to do as he pleased. Not only did old master Han not reprimand him, he even publically stated that his sons willingness to support medical research made him proud. However, looking at the burly photographer who came in with Ye Xingguang, the staff member asked: Young Master Han, surely this burly photographer isnt also your worldly hope, is he? Han Chengbei arched an eyebrow but remained silent. Ye Xingguang said to the photographer, Bai Sheng, who was accompanying her: Mr. Bai, why dont you wait for me outside? When I find Ye Junqing, Ill figure out a way to bring you in. The reporter Bai Sheng, carrying a camera, nodded: Sounds good. After Ye Xingguang was taken into the swimming pool by Han Chengbei, she immediately shook off his arm draped over her shoulder and carefully asked: Young Master Han, how did you recognize me? For her own safety and to avoid people getting addicted to regret pills and endlessly pestering her, Ye Xingguang never revealed her identity when selling regret pills. But this young master Han, right from the moment he opened his mouth, he said she was his ancestor, and she was his worldly hope. My ancestor, surely you didnt think that after you conned me out of half of my assets, I wouldnt investigate you? Han Chengbei quipped, nonchalantly shaking off his air of indifference. Ye Xingguang pondered for a long time: Did I expose myself when I asked you to write a recommendation letter? She had asked Han Chengbei to write a recommendation letter for a girl named Ye Xingguang, simply mentioning that Ye Xingguang was her friends daughter who just recently graduated from university, without saying that she was Ye Xingguang. No, you revealed yourself just now. Ye Xingguang: Han Chengbei glanced at her: l was just trying to tease you, but I didnt expect to hit the mark. You really are my worldly hope. Ye Xingguang regretted not withholding her identity: Is it too late for me to take a regret pill now? Han Chengbei ruffled her hair: No need, my ancestor, dont worry, I wont harm you. As a person, l, Han Chengbei, bask in holding grudges and in gratitude. I will never forget the great kindness you showed me. Tell me, what interview task do you have today? Are you aiming to interview Ye Junqing? Do you want my help? No, she didnt want to interview Ye Junqing at all. She was under duress, and since Bai Sheng, the photographer, wasnt present, all she wanted was to find a place to relax in peace, and figure out a way to weep out a regret pill. [Authors note: Im seeking comments and messages, as well as free tickets daily.. My fairies, dont be so aloof, sigh, I feel lonely, cold, and empty~] Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Night Monarch Qing shouldn’t mind, right?_l Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Night Monarch Qing shouldnt mind, right?_l Translator: 549690339 Such a coincidence, Ye Junqing, a terrible headache, actually appeared in the grand setting of the first-floor hall, surrounded by men dressed in suits and shining shoes. A grand entourage, they emerged from a corridor to the left of the hall. As if they had reached some agreement, or had finalized some project, their attitudes were impeccably arrogant as they came to the entrance of the hall. They bid each other farewell with a handshake as if neither wanted to be inferior. Only when the other man left the swimming complex under the protection of his bodyguards did Ye Junqing, with a quick glance, notice Ye Xingguang standing beside Han Chengbei. He noticed the mans sunglasses hung from the collar of her blouse. The icy gaze that came in her direction made Ye Xingguang shudder, but she quickly regained her composure. She boldly met Ye Junqings deep, captivating eyes. This mans attractiveness seemed to be unyielding at all times. Look whos here. Han Chengbei led Ye Xingguangs towards Ye Junqing and greeted him, Master Ye, its quite a coincidence. I was actually looking for you. My girl wants to interview you. Would you give us the honor? Your girl? Even Ye Junqing himself didnt realize how disdainful he sounded when those words left his mouth. Han Chengbei strangely felt the surrounding temperature drop swiftly, as if a low-pressure area was quickly forming around him. Was it just his imagination? Han Chengbei shook his head without giving it much thought. He casually draped his long arm around Ye Xingguangs shoulder and gave her a playful pat, This is reporter Ye Xingguang. Do you think you could give us a few minutes for an interview? Ye Junqing remained silent, his gaze falling on Han Chengbeis hand on Ye Xingguangs shoulder, darkening noticeably. Fu Zhuo, standing beside Ye Junqing, felt it his responsibility to inquire, Master Han, what exactly is your relationship with Ms. Ye? No relationship. Ye Xingguang brushed off Han Chengbeis hand. How can there be no relationship? Han Chengbei put on an injured expression, Didnt you passionately tell me last month that you were my hope? Han Chengbei cast a knowing glance at Ye Xingguang. If she says theres no relationship, how would Ye Junqing grant him any face? If only Ye Xingguang knew Han Chengbeis intentions. Indeed, his favor was more than she could bear. With her beloved right there, why would she say such misleading words? If her beloved misunderstood her as cheating, he might just send her to jail! However, Ye Junqing probably wouldnt mind, would he? Why was she worrying about this? How about it, Master Ye, could you give this little brother some face? Han Chengbei continued. Ye Junqing remained silent, towering over Ye Xingguang with cold eyes that fixated on the sunglasses at the collar of her shirt, exuding an icy aura. He seemed to be rejecting any idea of giving them face. Fu Zhuo hurriedly explained, Master Ye, I forgot to tell you, Master Ting has arranged an exclusive interview for you. So, 1 agreed to let a journalist from KOCO Television come here. I didnt expect it would be Miss Ye they sent. Ye Junqing still didnt utter a word. His cold lips were tightly pursed. His gaze never left the sunglasses on Ye Xingguangs collar and a dangerous killing intent had unknowingly emerged in his eyes. Ye Junqings eyes were too deep. Ye Xingguangs breathing quickened involuntarily. Despite racking her brains, she could not understand why this man was looking at her as if he wanted to strangle her.. Was he upset because she appeared in front of him, making her presence known again? Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: Chapter 44 I’m free now!_l Chapter 44: Chapter 44 Im free now!_l Translator: 549690339 In all honesty, if possible, she didnt want to seek attention by approaching him at all. But she had no choice; she had to follow orders. Ye Xingguang took a deep breath, telling herself not to be intimidated by Mr. Ye Junqings icy aura, and steeled herself as she stepped forward: Mr. Ye, how do you do, I am a journalist from KOCO TV station, could you spare a few minutes for an exclusive interview? No! What a merciless rejection. Ye Xingguang wasnt surprised by the rebuff. She felt a mix of disappointment and relief, Then I wont disturb Mr. Ye anymore. Ha! Back at the office she would tell the chief that Ye Junqing refused to be interviewed by her. Perfect! Just as Ye Xingguang was about to leave, Han Chengbei stopped her. Mr. Ye, youre really not giving me face. Never mind, darling, why dont you interview me instead? Lets go to the swimming pool and chat. How about I accompany you for a swim? The term darling made Ye Xingguang frown. She declined immediately, 1 cant swim. Ill teach you. He said, intending to lead her towards the swimming pool. However, before his slender hand could reach out, Ye Xingguang was already pulled away by Ye Junqing. Surprised, Han Chengbei looked up in confusion, Mr. Ye, isnt it inappropriate for you to snatch my girl? Ye Junqing completely ignored Han Chengbei. The only reason he didnt reach down to his waist, pull out his gun, and blow Han Chengbeis brains out was because of his old mans friendship with Hans father. You wanted to interview me, didnt you? Ye Junqing looked down at Ye Xingguang, his tone serious, Im free now! Before Ye Xingguang could respond, Han Chengbei said, Hahaha, Mr. Ye, youre really preserving my dignity. Darling, hurry up and go interview Mr. Yea Its rare for him to grant interviews. Come watch me swim at the pool after youre done. Ill show you what a perfect swimmer looks like. Those words felt like sharp needles in Ye Junqings ears. Though it was supposed to be an interview, when Ye Junqing brought Ye Xingguang to the pool, he showed no intention of saying anything, instead he coldly told her, Wait here. After that, he went into the changing room nearby. Ye Xingguang sat on the tatami mat by the pool, nervously twiddling her thumbs. She really didnt want to interview Ye Junqing, so what should she do now? Ye Junqing had gone to change. Should she take this opportunity to escape? Even though Ye Junqing walked off, his loyal follower Fu Zhuo was still there, so were his bodyguards standing nearby, all intimidating, giving her no chance to escape. Sob She was nearing tears. How was she supposed to conduct the interview? Excuse me, Mr. Ye, are the pictures posted by Miss Koi Fish on Weibo real? Excuse me, Mr. Ye, did you sleep holding Miss Koi Fish last night? Excuse me, Mr. Ye, did you do it willingly? Just thinking about these questions made her want to smash her head against a block of tofu! At this moment, Han Chengbei came out of the changing room, only wearing swimming trunks. He was in great shape. His long legs were slender without any excess fat, and his ab muscles were ultra-sexy. Instantly, Ye Xingguangs dull eyes sparkled. Noticing the twinkle in Ye Xingguangs eyes, Han Chengbei was very satisfied with her amazement, Hey darling, do you think I look good? Ye Xingguang gave him a thumbs up, Handsome! How long have you been working out? Posing coolly, Han Chengbei said, Take out your phone, and snap away. Feel free to use any of the photos as your wallpaper.. Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Just Because I’m Your Man! 1 Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Just Because Im Your Man! 1 Translator: 549690339 Well, in that case, I wont hold back. As a fanatic of good looks, it would be a crime against herself if she didnt take a few shots of this great physique with her phone. Just as Ye Xingguang was getting her phone out, she noticed another epitome of masculinity emerging from the changing room. Her camera instantly focused on him for he came from the same direction as Han Chengbei. This made it unclear whether she was photographing Han Chengbei or the latest entrant. Seeing Han Chengbei pose and noticing Ye Xingguang excitedly snapping pictures of him with her phone, Ye Junqings face turned extremely dark. How dare this little mermaid brazenly photograph other men right in front of him? Did she treat him like he was dead? Wow, wow, what a chest, those abs, that waist, those long legs Ye Xingguang couldnt help but cry out as she continued to snap pictures. Han Chengbeis physique was already very impressive but when Ye Junqing stepped out, she then understood the phrase there is always someone better out there. It seemed bloody unfair how he was blessed with all the best features. Han Chengbei did have a good body, but when compared to Ye Junqing, it seemed instantly dull and unremarkable. Was this man naturally born to outshine others? Alright, look at you drooling. Im getting in the water now. Feel free to snap away also, Han Chengbei thinking that Ye Xingguang was marveling at him, dived into the pool, manifesting all his charm as he swam. After Han Chengbei dove into the water, Ye Xingguang no longer dared to brazenly capture Ye Junqing and reluctantly put away her phone. When Ye Junqing approached her and bent down to take his swimming goggles from the mattress, he leaned in and whispered, Delete those pictures, or dont blame me for dealing with you! Ye Xingguang was shocked, how did he know she was secretly photographing him? Immediately, Ye Xingguangs ears turned red. Like a child caught doing something wrong, her instinctive reaction was to retort, l didnt snap you. I was snapping Han Chengbei. She should have kept silent. Instead, she observed Ye Junqings breath getting heavier. With great anger, he lowered his head and warned, Woman, are you blind? Dont make me say it a second time! Even if she couldnt differentiate between specific muscle lines, she surely knew that comparing Han Chengbeis physique with his, there was a long, long way to go! The more Ye Xingguang felt guilty, the more composed she appeared on the surface, l didnt snap you. Why should I delete? Because I am your man! Ye Junqing stared at her. His deep eyes seemed bottomless, as if she dared not delete them, he was ready to grab her chin, bend down, and teach her a lesson C a punishment that he, a man, would give to a woman. She would think twice before ignoring his words and snapping others in front of him. Ye Xingguang winced, although he didnt take any action, she could already feel his scorching gaze, as if he was invading her every sense, making her body feel like it was on fire. Ye Xingguang cursed her weakness silently, her body surprisingly responding to his threat. What was wrong with her? She quickly stood aside, worried that she would allow her heart to race further. But did he just say he was her man? What sort of man was he to her? First, she was not allowed to approach him and must actively retreat whenever she saw him; Second, there was no chance of feelings developing over time. They were just two strangers forced together by national policy. Now he was upset because she had some nice pictures of him and demanded her to delete them with a dark expression. Which man wouldnt let his woman keep a few of his photos in her camera? Thinking that she was reluctant to delete and was planning to escape, Ye Junqing held her wrist and ordered in a low voice, Delete them in front of me.. Do it now! Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Chapter 46 The Other’s Brother_l Chapter 46: Chapter 46 The Others Brother_l Translator: 549690339 Hearing Ye Junqings angry words, Ye Xingguang didnt even know where to put her face. Deleting it in front of him was as bad as driving her to suicide. Mr. Qing, so youre here. Ive been looking for you. At that moment, someone was walking towards them. Ye Xingguang tilted her head to see Xia Yanyan and a man, talking and laughing arm in arm. Despite the many years that had passed, Ye Xingguang recognised the man instantly; it was her elder brother, Xia Ye Zhao. She was fond of her brother when she was little. Throughout her whole family, he was the only one who didnt ridicule her for having a long tail. He showered her with affection. Xia Ye Zhao was the best brother she had ever known, the typical brother others have, spoiling his sister and being very gentle. Xia Ye Zhao was ten years older than her. The year she was released into the sea, Xia Ye Zhao was already sixteen. The image of him as a charming young lad was deeply ingrained in her mind. After sixteen years of no contact, the young lad she once knew had matured into a fascinating and refined gentleman. She remembered that when she was cast away by her parents, Xia Ye Zhao was studying abroad. She wondered if the brother who used to love her so dearly had ever gone to sea to find her, or if he felt sorrowful over losing her? With these thoughts, she couldnt help but feel a twinge of sadness in her nose. Ye Junqing let go of Ye Xingguang and whispered to Fu Zhuo, Watch her and get her to delete the photos. Yes, Fu Zhuo, standing on the side, nodded obediently. Nieanwhile, Xia Ye Zhao and Xia Yanyan walked closer to them. When Xia Ye Zhao set his eyes on Ye Xingguangs face, an inexpidable sense of familiarity overcame him, and he couldnt help but take a closer look. Mr. Qing, could you introduce us? Hello, Im a reporter from KOCO. I came to interview Mr. Qing today. My name is Ye Xingguang. she introduced herself, not wanting to give Ye Junqing an opportunity to say anything that would leave her feeling embarrassed, like Dont know her, Not familiar, and so on. Xia Ye Zhao nodded. He couldnt remember where hed seen her and changed the subject, Mr. Qing, how about a swim? Without a word, Ye Junqing, suppressing his anger, dived into the swimming pool. Immediately after, Xia Ye Zhao also jumped in. After the two men had gone into the water, Fu Zhuo said to Ye Xingguang, Miss Ye, youd better delete them. Why would you want to provoke Mr. Qing?! Xia Yanyan was curious why Ye Xingguang had upset Ye Junqing, so instead of swimming, she sat on the tatami rush mat and called for a waiter to bring her a cold drink. Ye Xingguang was utterly regretful. Why on earth did she take those handsome photos of Ye Junqing? Xia Yanyan was now enjoying the show, and Ye Xingguang felt as if she was about to lose all of her self-respect. Fine, I will delete them. Whats the big deal? Ye Xingguang, holding back tears, took out her phone, deleted Ye Junqings handsome photos one by one in front of Fu Zhuo, then handed her phone to him, Are you satisfied now? But Fu Zhuo was not satisfied. He pointed at the photos from last night when Ye Xingguang had sneakily taken pictures of her and Ye Junqing together while he was sleeping. Miss Ye, please delete these too. 1 had warned you earlier that Mr. Qing was not someone you could covet. If you continue to ignore this advice and fantasize about him, youll only end up hurting yourself.. Why bother? Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Can’t Help but Treasure Me_1 Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Cant Help but Treasure Me_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang felt as though Fu Zhuo had slapped her face fiercely. It stung and it hurt, but the humiliation was even worse. What was most hateful was that Xia Yanyan, sitting beside her, had overheard everything. Ye Xingguang felt Xias gaze on her, full of scornful pride. The faint smile on her lips seemed to mock her for her audacity and the derision she had brought upon herself. l dont have any intention to get close to him. Your family treats him like a treasure, but in front of me, hes nothing! Ye Xingguang, her pride wounded, snapped these words before picking up the microphone and leaving. She did not want to stay here any longer and provide any more opportunities for others to trample on her dignity. If she interviewed Ye Junging, her dignity would surely be crushed. By the time Ye Xingguang reached the lobby on the ground floor, she could hardly keep her tears from spinning down her face. She couldnt understand why she was feeling so upset. Perhaps it was because her beloved brother from the past no longer recognized her Perhaps it was because Xia Yanyan had sat beside her, laughing at her Perhaps it was because Ye Junqing, the big tumor, was too detestable In any case, her heart felt clogged. The more she thought, the more blocked her heart became However, she lift her head high and forced back the tears that were threatening to fall. Even if she wanted to let out a tear that day, she wouldnt at this moment. Ye Xingguangs inner strength was considerable, she wouldnt shed a tear for Ye Junqing. Did he deserve it? Just as she was thinking, her phone rang from within her pocket. Ye Xingguang pulled out her phone to see that it was her adopted father calling from the far-off island. Swallowing hard, she tried her best to control her emotions before answering the call. Holding back her misery, her voice was cheerful when she answered, Dad. Xingguang, do you still have enough money? A concerned voice came through the phone. For some reason, the tears that she was working so hard to hold back rapidly welled up in her eyes at the sound of her fathers voice. She quickly wiped her tears away and tried to pretend to sound at ease, Dad, I have enough, I really do. Each time her father called, the first thing he would ask was this. She was worried that her father would remit her money again. You always say you have enough. Do you know how high the cost of living in the capital is? Ive added five thousand to your card, check if its arrived. Make sure you spend more on food, dont worry about saving money for me. You know your dad has money. Ye Xingguang was finding it harder to control her tears. She covered her mouth carefully, afraid to speak, afraid that her voice would betray her emotions. Why are you not answering? Your mother asked me to ask you, is the man who got assigned to you treating you well? My precious daughter is amazing; she scored a jackpot! When the civil affairs bureau called your mother to inform her, she was overjoyed for half a day. Also, your mother started following your Weibo. That brat dared to hug you so tightly, is my daughter someone that he can just casually embrace? Through the phone, her father sounded proud. Ye Xingguang was stunned. She hadnt brought this topic up with her parents, but the civil affairs bureau had already informed them? Suppressing her feelings of injustice, Ye Xingguang pretended to brag happily, What can I do, dad? Your daughter is so desirable that no one can bear to be bad to me. Dont believe the media; theyre jealous of my good luck and always fantasize about me being bullied by others. But in reality, hehe really cherishes me. Her father laughed heartily over the phone, Is my precious daughter that amazing? Of course, you should see who raised me. Dad, Im at work now, Ill call you when Im home and let you see how well my partner treats me. Having said that, Ye Xingguang swiftly hung up the phone. If she didnt end the call right then, she would have betrayed the sorrow in her voice that she was struggling to hide.. Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Chapter 48: I have supervised her deleting all your photos_l Chapter 48: Chapter 48: I have supervised her deleting all your photos_l Translator: 549690339 She couldnt control her tears. She always claimed to have a high threshold for crying, so why couldnt she hold back upon hearing her fathers voice? Ye Xingguang kept wiping her tears, but the more she wiped, the more aggrieved she became. Tears streamed down her cheeks uncontrollably, forming a pool on the ground that shimmered like a beautiful silver pearl. Ye Xingguang squatted on the ground, picking up the pearl-like tear. She felt so false in her misery. Despite feeling choked up, she still picked up the tear. Right, she wasnt really upset! She just wanted to cry out a pill of regret. What had she even seen in Ye Junqing?! Baby girl, why did you leave? Soaked to the skin, Han Chengbei ran after her and saw a silver pearl in her hand. He raised an eyebrow, Got another order? Ye Xingguang clenched her fist, hiding the tear of regret. Her head bowed low, she replied, Yeah, Im leaving. Why are you crying? Who bullied you? said Han Chengbei, noticing her strange voice. Its nothing. Who can possibly bully me? But her obviously shaky voice betrayed her. How could Han Chengbei just turn a blind eye? Han Chengbei grabbed her wrist: Come, go with me. Whoever bullied you, just tell your brother. Brother will kick them to death. Really, its nothing. 1 just missed my parents. My dad called me and 1 couldnt control my tears. Is it really just that? Ye Xingguang showed her phone to Han Chengbei. Han Chengbei remained worried, Wait here for me. Ill walk with you. Theres no need. Im just curious. Who else is as lucky as me to encounter someone like you who just digs money? You got another order, right? Han Chengbei didnt give Ye Xingguang a chance to refuse. Without even changing his clothes, he followed her out of the swimming pool in his swimming trunks. In the pool, Xia Yanyan changed into her swimsuit and jumped in. The elegant girl dove gracefully into the water. Her beautiful legs transformed magically into a red mermaid tail as soon as they disappeared under water. It was like she was the most beautiful mermaid from a fairy tale, stunning everyone in the pool. The pool was now too crowded, so Ye Junqing, no longer in the mood for a swim, got out of the water. Grabbing the towel Fu Zhuo handed him, Ye Junqing wiped his face and looked around: Where is she? Miss Ye was angry and left. But dont worry, I made sure she deleted all your photos from her phone. Not a single one was left.Fu Zhuos voice was filled with a tone of self-satisfaction. Mm. Ye Junqing didnt care. He walked over to the tatami mat, lying down lazily. He paused halfway while toweling his hair, and looked at Fu Zhuo: What did you just say? Say it again. l oversaw Miss Ye deleting all the photos. Theres not a single one left, repeated Fu Zhuo. Ye Junqing pondered, What else? Miss Ye left because of that, replied Fu Zhuo. Ye Junqing felt like hes missing something. Repeat everything you said earlier. Word for word. Fu Zhuo didnt know what Ye Junqing wanted to hear. He not only repeated his earlier words but added even more details: You asked me to supervise Miss Ye deleting all your photos from her phone. I saw she took a lot of pictures while you were asleep last night and made her delete them all. She was a bit upset and left in a huff. Before she left, she defiantly said that you mean nothing to her. Miss Ye speaks contrary to her heart. If what she said was true, why would she pretend to take photos for Mr. Han while in reality all the photos are of you.. Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Chapter 49 Not a single one left, not one! 1 Chapter 49: Chapter 49 Not a single one left, not one! 1 Translator: 549690339 Fu Zhuo noticed that Ye Jingqins face momentarily revealed a look of surprise, then bafflement and ratio. Moist of all, what followed was an expression of regret that was hard to believe. A mix of complex emotions played out on his handsome face. Fu Zhuo was puzzled, what could cause Ye Jingqin to look so remorseful? Ye Jingqin, whats wrong? Ye Jingqin stared at Fu Zhuo for a while, doubting what he heard. Are you saying, she was taking my pictures just now? Yes, Nis. Ye was supposedly taking photos of Mr. Han, but in reality, all the photos were of you. I knew she was still attracted to you! Ye Jingqin clenched the towel in his hand: All deleted? Fu Zhuo proudly replied: You can rest assured, Ye Jingqin. Although Ms. Ye was reluctant, I didnt let her keep a single photo. This includes the photos she secretly took of you last night, I insisted she delete them completely. Ye Jingqins face showed even more shock: Last night? Ye Jingqin, you may not know this, but last night, Ms. Ye took a lot of photos of you cuddling her while you were asleep. They were incredibly romantic, anyone who saw the photos without knowing the truth would think that shes your deep love. This Ms. Ye, shes very cunning! Ye Jingqins fingers tightened, his knuckles making a cracking sound: Not a single one left? Fu Zhuo nodded: Not a single one. Ye Jingqin closed his eyes, remained silent for a moment, then opened his eyes again: Youre certain that all the photos were of me, not Han Chengbei?! Fu Zhuo was very certain: l was standing right behind Ms. Ye at the time. I clearly saw that she was just using the excuse of taking photos of Mr. Han to secretly snap photos of you She probably wanted to take them home to fantasize, luckily I deleted them quickly Shut up! Ye Jingqins eyes narrowed sharply, he wished he could kick Fu Zhuo all the way to Siberia. Fu Zhuo had forced her to delete all the photos, not a single one was left, not a single one! Ye Jingqin felt a great blockage in his heart. He breeds an overwhelming sense of powerlessness, unable to grasp what he desperately wanted to hold on to. Staring at the so-called culprit, Fu Zhuo, with cold eyes, he reprimanded: Who told you to make her delete every single one? Fu Zhuo was confused, and replied, You did. Ye Jingqin: Ye Jingqin has always been able to control his temper, never undertaking anything beneath his dignity, or saying disgraceful words. But he couldnt hold back this time and he kicked Fu Zhuo solidly: When I order you, you just obey? What if I ordered you to eat shit, would you do it? The kick was hard and caught Fu Zhuo off guard, sending him straight into the swimming pool. With a loud splash, water flew everywhere. Fu Zhuo, wearing a suit and leather shoes, was instantly drenched. But Fu Zhuo dared not complain. He quickly bobbed to the surface, full of confusion: Ye Jingqin, what did I do wrong? Please instruct me. Ye Jingqin really didnt want to talk to Fu Zhuo. A wave of anger surged in his heart, trapped and unable to be released. Not knowing whether to blame Fu Zhuo or himself. The thought of all his handsome photos being deleted until not one was left made him regret so much that his gut knotted up. Thinking that she had left in a huff Ye Jingqin stood up abruptly and strode away from the swimming pool. Fu Zhuo hurriedly climbed out of the pool and followed along: Ye Jingqin, where are you going? Ye Jingqin completely ignored Fu Zhuo. He turned to the bodyguard and said, Go find out where that girl is. After the bodyguard asked the doorman at the pools entrance and learned of the situation, he reported to Ye Jingqin: The doorman said he saw Miss Ye standing at the door crying, and then Mr. Han followed her and took her away. They left not more than five minutes ago. Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: Chapter 50: It Only Takes a Minute for You to Chapter 50: Chapter 50: It Only Takes a Minute for You to Make a Comeback 1 Translator: 549690339 After leaving the Medina Swimming Pool, Ye Xingguang found a place to remove her makeup and change her clothes. With that, she transformed into a dashing young man. Though her height of 1.6 meters was considered short among men, her flawless, icy, and translucent complexion was just as beautiful when she was without makeup, stretching from her eyebrows to her chin. All of her long hair was concealed under a wig, revealing to Han Chengbei the sight of neat short hair that exuded the innate purity and delicate beauty of a youth. Her clear eyes were so captivating, like pure snowmelt, that one couldnt look away. Ye Xingguang would dress up differently each time she met with customers. She had been an old man, an old woman, and a siren before there was no pattern to it. Last time when she met Han Chengbei, she posed as a punk girl with smoky makeup, but with Ling Han, she was a woman disguised as a man. Perhaps she was not in a good mood, she wanted to pretty herself up, so she removed all her makeup. Han Chengbei was entranced. Good lord, how devastatingly beautiful are you? Most people become more attractive with makeup, but you get more beautiful the more you take it off. Please, dont put on any makeup again! Ye Xingguang ignored Han Chengbeis mockery. She was also very good-looking with makeup on, wasnt that why she was the schools beauty at University C? All she did was to make her big eyes appear smaller, downplay her high nose bridge, alter her sharp chin to a round one, and darken her translucent porcelain skin slightly. It was still the same face after all, wasnt it? Enough. Ive arranged to meet someone at the coffee shop at five oclock. Dont follow me. Han Chengbei objected, Given how handsome you look as this charming young boy, 1 wouldnt feel at ease letting you meet clients in a coffee shop by yourself. I could be your secretary. With me present, your credibility would be higher. To be honest, when I first met you, I really thought you were a con woman soliciting donations for a research institute. Ye Xingguang gave him a disdainful look: And yet, didnt you end up signing the donation contract and purchasing my regret pill in the end? Han Chengbei awkwardly smiled, taking a real men do not dwell on past failures stance: l was at a dead end. The customer today is also at a dead end. Theyve already decided on suicide. Once a person is driven to desperation, even the slightest straw of hope can become a lifeline. You should understand this mentality better than I do. Even though he was normally cynical, Han Chengbeis eyes turned cold for a moment, and he fell silent, because he truly understood. Five thirty, coffee shop. Ling Han, wearing a large black hat, dark sunglasses and a big black mask, appeared at the entrance of the coffee shop. She checked her private messages on Weibo, then turned to look at a handsome young man sitting by the window. The setting sun cast fragmented rays on his face, creating a hazy aura. The youth seemed to be immersed in a book, casually flipping through the pages, blending perfectly with the relaxed and quiet atmosphere of the coffee shop. Ling Han opened the door of the coffee shop and only realized that media magnate Han Chengbei was sitting across the young man when she walked up to him. Han Chengbei had done nothing but rest his chin on his palm, staring mesmerised at the youth. Ling Han asked hesitantly, Is it you? Ye Xingguang didnt answer, maintaining her relaxed posture as she read her book. Secretary Han Chengbei glanced at the empty seat beside him and said, Miss Ling, please take a seat. Once Ling Han had taken her seat, Han Chengbei pushed a donation contract and a small pillbox towards her. What he said next sounded less credible than even a snake oil salesman: This is the Regret Pill you wanted to purchase. This is the donation contract. Weve already clarified everything to you through private messaging. If youre willing to take a chance for a turn in life, then go for it. Trust me, popping this pill can turn your life around in just a minute.. Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Chapter 51 Give me another chance 1 Chapter 51: Chapter 51 Give me another chance 1 Translator: 549690339 Ling Han removed her mask, sat down, and stared at the donation contract, You guys are swindlers, right? Although Im a celebrity, Im more of a washed-up one. If youre looking to fool me for my assets, youve got the wrong person; Im barely getting by. Ye Xingguang lifted his head from his book, smiled, but said nothing. Instead, it was Han Chengbei who, crossing his legs and shaking them a bit, said, Didnt you recognize me? You think l, of all people, need to trick you, some has-been, for your money? The moment Ling Han arrived, she recognized Han Chengbei, a moghul in the media industry of Country A; his picture often appeared in newspapers and on the Internet. Ling Han looked at the small, pink, plain medicine box and opened it. Is this really the remedy for regret? I must be nuts, even entertaining the thought of believing your nonsense. But when one is desperate, they always try to find some hope. Han Chengbei was somewhat empathetic yet rather impatient. Life requires the courage to gamble big, Miss Ling. Make up your mind quickly. Were short on time. If you believe us, sign. If not, get out. We dont deal with sales pitches to buy the regret-remedy here, understood? Ling Han felt uneasy at his nonchalant attitude. She asked, What do I do, swallow it directly? Then what? Han Chengbei pointed with his long fingers at the donation contract. Sign this first, then we will tell you. Ling Han flipped through the contract, read it carefully, and made sure it contained no traps to deceive her. Taking the pen jabbed between her tensed fingers, she looked at the young man who was leisurely drinking his coffee from across the room, and then at Han Chengbei who was continuously admiring him. Thinking to herself that she must be out of her mind to even consider believing them once. She frowned, laughing hopelessly, even if they are scammers, so what? Her life was already an utter disaster, utterly void of hope. Maybe, just maybe, she should take a gamble. Even if she lost the bet, it would only add to her pitiful life. But if she were to win the bet Could she really stand a chance to win? Ling Han did not know. Leaning forward, she carefully signed her name on the donation contract. Then, she looked again at the pill of regret, like a dying traveler in a desert. She knew very well that it was merely a mirage in front of her, yet she desperately desired to reach it. Ye Xingguang finally put down his book, took the contract, and then pushed a cup of warm water toward Ling Han. Swallow it down. Ling Han clenched the pill: Then what? Close your eyes now, concentrate, and remember the moment you regret the most Ling Han was sceptical, but Ye Xingguang seemed indifferent. He glanced at the clock on his phone, Go now, remember, you only have one hour to change the event you regret the most as for the outcome fate is in your hands. Ling Han didnt immediately follow the instructions. She took out her phone and looked at her Weibo comments again. She felt as if she lacked the courage to proceed. Surprisingly, upon opening the comments, she saw a netizen who wrote: Ive heard people with depression often commit suicide, why havent 1 received the news of your death yet??? Hurry up if you want to die, 1 1 m waiting to post on my moments. An overwhelming wave of anger surged from her heart. Ling Han clutched the pill, took it with the warm water, and swallowed it straight down. She then did as Ye Xingguang had instructed: she shut her eyes, focused her mind, and tried hard to remember that one moment she regretted the most Oh, God, if you have a shred of mercy, please give me another chance.. Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: Chapter 52 Be Careful With Your Words, Young Man_1 Chapter 52: Chapter 52 Be Careful With Your Words, Young Man_1 Translator: 549690339 Just as Ling Han was praying fervently, eyes shut tight, Ye Xingguang silently picked the contract up from the table and walked away. Han Chengbei followed her to the door, curiosity seeping into his voice, Blimey, youre leaving just like that? Isnt that obvious? Ye Xingguang retorted with an air of indifference. Han Chengbei tsked and muttered, Just a money leech. You deceived me the same way last time too, vanishing no sooner were you done? No wonder I opened my eyes to find you gone. The only thing that graced my door was a lawyer with that contract, asking me about donating my assets, three days later. Ye Xingguang stayed mum, flagging down a taxi at the entrance of the caf. Keys swinging in hand, Han Chengbei gave her shoulder a poke, Where are you heading to? How about I treat you to a fancy dinner? Ye Xingguang didnt catch his drift, the sound of consecutive screeching brakes drowned his words. All of a sudden, a Rolls-Royce swung into a stop right in front of them. The energy was breathtaking. Instinctively, her gaze lifted to meet the man sitting in the luxurious car, the window halfway down. Ye Junqings typically aloof and brooding gaze was fixed on her. His icy stare naturally fell onto Han Chengbeis arm wrapped around her shoulder. His usually handsome and cold expression suddenly riddled with murderous rage, ready to dice Han Chengbeis arm into mince at any moment. Blissfully oblivious to the imminent danger, Han Chengbei consciously tipped his cap, his jovial remarks made to the man in the car, Fancy seeing you again so soon, Master Junqing. You look rather pale, like a man cuckolded. Who seems to have irked you? Eager to know? Ye Junqing fired back before stepping out of his car. Han Chengbei nonchalantly continued to hold onto Ye Xingguang and said, Not really. Im about to cherish my dear to a candlelit dinner His words were cut off as his arm, draped over Ye Xingguangs shoulder, was abruptly gripped and pulled away. Han Chengbei hadnt anticipated Ye Junqing would make his move. His arm was twisted, the intense pain causing his sight to darken. He howled in pain, Bloody hell! Should you dare lay another finger on her, a dislocated shoulder would be the least of your concerns. Make sure your father prepares a coffin, warned Ye Junqing chillingly, pushing Ye Xingguang into a car soon after. Then, with a resounding thud, the car door was slammed shut behind her. As his vision restored, Han Chengbei found the convoy of cars had already zoomed away, assertively moving onto the highway. Caught off guard by the sudden misfortune, Han Chengbei gritted his teeth and spat out, Ye Junqing, you son of a bitch, this isnt over! It was only when the cars had sped away did Ye Xingguang realize what had transpired. Turning towards Ye Junqing, her disbelief was evident, Ye Junqing, have you lost your mind? Be mindful of your words, young man. Fu Zhuo, seated in the front, turned back to caution her. He, too, was unable to comprehend Why Master Junqing had suddenly spewed vitriol against him, ordered his bodyguards to search for Miss Ye everywhere, meticulously selected a vibrant bouquet of roses from the florist they passed, but did not look for Miss Ye on arriving at the caf. Instead, he exhibited hostility towards Young Master Han, only to apprehend this beautiful young boy, and force him into the car. What was going on? Could it be that Master Junqing had fallen for this young man? But Master Junqing didnt have such unique preferences! !! Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: Chapter 53 Explosive! Does He Really Like Young Boys?_l Chapter 53: Chapter 53 Explosive! Does He Really Like Young Boys?_l Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang furiously said, He attacked people for no reason, forced me into the car, and yet Im not allowed to complain? Stop the car! I want to get Ye Junqing signaled to the driver with a look. Sensing Ye Junqings warning through the rearview mirror, the driver didnt dare stop. He ignored Ye Xingguangs demands and drove the car steadily. Ye Xingguang repeatedly demanded to alight, but no one stopped the car. She turned her head, glaring at the powerful man beside her, Ye Junqing, tell them to stop the car. If they dont, Ill call the police and report you all for an illegal abduction of a young maiden. Are you even a girl? Ye Junqing tilted his head, glancing at her carefully crafted male disguise. Ye Xingguang froze. Could it be that Ye Junqing hadnt recognized her? Then why did he force her into the car unreasonably? Ye Xingguang suddenly felt a little lost. She took a deep breath to calm herself down, trying to intimidate Ye Junqing, Mr. Ye, why did you kidnap me? Dont think I will succumb because of my appearances. I have no interest in men, especially crass men like you! Fu Zhuo sharply reprimanded her, Youve got quite the nerve, insulting our Master Junqing as being crude! Shut up! Ye Junqing gave Fu Zhuo a cold glance. Fu zhuo: t . If you dare to scold her again, you can get lost, Ye Junqing ordered sternly, looking visibly upset. Yes, Mr. Junqing. Fu Zhuo was baffled. Whatever did he say wrong today? Could Mr. Junqing actually be attracted to this young boy? To Ye Xingguangs astonishment, she considered the same possibility. She subconsciously folded her arms and moved away from Ye Junqing, exclaiming, Im really not interested in men! Ye Junqing remained silent, his gaze landed on the beautiful roses he had picked out on the passenger seat. He wanted to give them to her and apologize, but now Ye Junqing didnt regret his loss of temper. If Han Chengbei dares to make another move on her, he wouldnt be polite again! Ye Junqing sulked in silence, not uttering a word. His lingering gaze drifted over to her face; the depth in his eyes seemed to contain the entire universe. Just at a look, Ye Xingguang felt like she was about to be overwhelmed. Could the light in this mans eyes indicate deep affection? Shocking! Does he really fancy young boys? No wonder hes committed to bachelorhood; he has unique preferences! Ye Xingguang suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for Ye Junqing. Forced to co-habit with her while being gay, no wonder he warned her to keep her distance; she finally understood! Um, stop looking at me like that, it makes me nervous. Where are you taking me? We can talk this out. Remember, strong measures do not always work, a straight man will always remain straight and cant be swayed! Ye Junqings face twitched at her comments. He ignored her ill-intentioned inferences. Remembering that she enjoyed concerts, he asked Fu Zhuo to check, Find out whos performing at the sports stadium today. Very quickly, Fu Zhuo found the answer, Mr. Junqing, theres a concert by Ling Han, a superstar among singers, about to start in half an hour. Ye Xingguangs eyes lit up, The superstar Ling Han? Which Ling Han? Although Fu Zhuo didnt want to entertain the young man who had insulted his Superior Junqing, he still handed his phone to Ye Xingguang. Ye Xingguang stared at the photo on the phone.. The dazzling superstar was Ling Han? The one who had tried to buy regret medicine from her at the coffee house? Had she really changed her destiny and turned into a superstar overnight? Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: Chapter 54: So even this sycophant has his day?_1 Chapter 54: Chapter 54: So even this sycophant has his day?_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Junqing sat beside her, noticing her interest: Want to watch it? Ye Xingguang nodded, then quickly changed her mind. Why would she want to deal with that cancerous presence? Buy two tickets. Ye Junqing said. Fu Zhuo checked the time: Sir Junqing, its less than half an hour to the start, we probably cant get tickets now. This Ling Han is really popular, her concert tickets must have sold out a month in advance. The most crucial issue wasnt that they couldnt get tickets, but that Sir Junqing actually wanted to accompany a teenager to a concert. This was shockingly out of character for him! Ye Junqing dismissed Fu Zhuos words, tossing out a sentence: If you cant get them, dont bother showing your face around me! Fu zhuo: . Seeing Fu Zhuos deflated expression, Ye Xingguang suddenly felt relieved. Who knew this bootlicker would have his comeuppance? After some thought, she spoke haughtily: l want to sit in the front row, the best VIP seats up front, all other seats, Im not interested! Ye Junqing: Did you hear that? Fu Zhuo: Seething but unable to retaliate: Understood. Then he slyly shot a glare at Ye Xingguang through the rearview mirror. Ye Xingguang, sensitive to the glare, cried out, He glared at me, I want to get out of the car! Fu Zhuo. The tone was dangerous. Fu Zhuo instantly turned his face back, full of respect and sincerity: Sir Junqing, 1 absolutely hadnt. He must be cursing me in his heart, I can read minds! Ye Xingguang said indignantly. Apologize to her. Fu Zhuo felt his world crumbling: Sir Junqing, I really didnt. Apologize. Fu Zhuo: Fu Zhuo took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to scream at the ridiculous teenager, and reluctantly said: Im sorry, I was wrong, please forgive me, I promise to get you the best front row, VIP seats. Ye Xingguang relieved her frustration, tossing out two words dismissively: No need. Fu Zhuo silently chanted in his mind: I will endure, I will endure, Sir Junqing is just seizing the moment, when this passes, watch how I will deal with you Arena. Ling Hans concert, it hasnt even started, and its already packed with fans. Ye Xingguang was sitting in the front row VIP seats, watching the crowds behind, with numerous glow sticks forming words: Han Han, we love you The same words echoed over and over throughout the arena This was real popularity, it was overwhelming. Who would have thought that an almost bankrupt third-rate star like her, after taking a regret pill, not only averted her fate but made an incredible comeback? How wealthy must Ling Han be now? Ye Xingguang pinched the donation contract in her bag, she had struck again! She loved people like Ling Han who could seize opportunities and change their fate, and allow her to profit greatly in the process! After all, not everyone had this kind of good luck. She had met people who had taken the regret pill, yet instead of making a comeback, their lives turned from bad to worse, making her lose money along the way, completely pointless. Backstage at the concert, Ling Han had ushered out all the staff and sat alone in the dressing room, staring at her reflection in the mirror for almost half an hour, still unable to believe that all of this was real. She clearly remembered sitting in a coffee shop, buying an implausible regret pill, then swallowing it down. Following the pretty teenagers instructions, she concentrated, trying to recall the moment she most regretted Then she felt as if she had a dream. In the dream, she really did return to that moment. She seized the opportunity, refusing to sign with the Giant Star agency, and then frantically fled from the Giant Star agency. Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Chapter 55 – Hanhan, Fighting! _1 Chapter 55: Chapter 55 C Hanhan, Fighting! _1 Translator: 549690339 She didnt dare look back, running wildly away from the skyscraper that housed Star Talent Agency, wandering aimlessly through the bustling streets. She swore she would never enter the entertainment industry again, crouching at the entrance of a shopping mall, sobbing uncontrollably. A street musician playing a guitar asked her what was wrong; he saw her crying so bitterly. She didnt answer. Instead, she just looked at the microphone standing in front of him. She had too many emotions she wanted to vent and started singing, pouring out all her feelings. Lost in her heartfelt performing, she drew a large crowd. She forgot how many songs she had sung. When she finally stopped, wiped her tears away, and was about to leave, the street musician stopped her. The street musician handed her a card and asked if she would be interested in going to a recording company. It turns out that he was a retired veteran in the music industry and played guitar on the street just for fun. The street musician told her she had a natural gift for music and hoped she wouldnt bury her own voice. Having decided never to set foot in the entertainment industry again, how could she jump out of one pit of fire, only to immediately enter another? Perhaps the street musician truly admired her. He said that she could start by trying out for the record company without signing a contract. After much hesitation, she was eventually persuaded by the street musician. Just as she received the card, she woke up. Upon awakening, she thought she was still in the caf. But when she looked around, there were many people bustling around her in the dressing room, and a concert was about to start. Even weirder, her head was filled with new memories so real, while all those painful experiences seemed just like a dream, becoming more and more faint At this moment, the door to the dressing room opened, and a stylish man walked in. Ling Han, whats the matter with you? Are you nervous before the show? Hurry up, its almost time. Dont mess up now. Ling Han looked at the man, and after what felt like an eternity, she said, Youre my agent, Fan Fan? Fan Yuwen put his hand to Ling Hans forehead, checking for a fever. Fan Yuwen put his hands on his hips: If Im not your agent, then who am l? Ive spent three years grooming you and now Im finally hosting your first concert. Dont mess it up for me. Oh, my ancestors, hurry on stage. He had been grooming her for three years? New memories told her that, years ago, she had left Star Talent Agency in a frenzy, only to meet a kindred spirit in her life that street musician. Later she joined the record company, and Fan Yuwen became her assigned agent. She never officially signed with the company. She was very headstrong and cautious, yet the company was still willing to invest heavily in promoting her. Her released singles became widely popular, and today was her first concert. Critics say her voice is powerful, full of depth, as though a new sound has drifted up from hell, resonating with people struggling under societal pressures. Critics say a young person like her shouldnt have such a deep understanding of lifes phoenix-rising-from-the-ashes moments, but theres an undeniable charm in her voice. Fan Yuwen pushed Ling Han, lost in her thoughts, onto the stage, encouraging her, Stop daydreaming, Ling Han, Fighting! Let your voice conquer the world! Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Chapter 56: The Vinegar Jar is About to Spill Chapter 56: Chapter 56: The Vinegar Jar is About to Spill Over 1 Translator: 549690339 Seeing Ling Han appear on stage in a stunning way, Ye Xingguangs spirit was lifted. Just like everyone else, she held her glow stick high and listened to Ling Hans soulful singing. The fans might not understand the confusion and surprise in the song, but she felt it deeply. The song voices disbelief that this was real Yet, the song also expresses hope that it was real The song is filled with tears of joy for escaping the devil And the song subtly reveals a fear of the ephemeral Ye Xingguang almost wanted to cheer out for Ling Han, wishing she could shout, Dont be afraid! All of this is real! You have changed your destiny; you no longer have to fear the talent agency forcing you into things you dont want to do, you no longer have to be depressed to the point of contemplating suicide. From this moment forth, embrace your new life! l, this young lady, didnt just talk the talk about selling regret pills! Its him! The handsome youngster who sold her the regret pills! Ling Han, standing on stage, unexpectedly spotted Ye Xingguang in the VIP area of the first row. His gaze landed on Ye Xingguang, blazing with intensity. As the song came to a close, standing on the stage with tears welling up in her eyes, she looked at the handsome boy who had transformed her fate and said, This next song is dedicated to someone in the audience. The entire audience was buzzing, eager to know who Ling Han was dedicating the next song to. His emotions in turmoil, Ling Han said, It was him who gave me hope when I was most desperate. It was him who pulled me out of the mire and brought me to where I am now. Even now, I dont know if this is all a dream. If it is, I still want to thank him for giving me such a beautiful dream, one I will treasure forever. Cheers and applause The entire venue started cheering louder and louder, converging into a unanimous chant, Who is it? Who is it? With a swipe at the corner of his eyes, Ling Han said, I will never forget what you once told me. You said you are my hope in this world. It was these words that made me who I am today. Thank you, and I hope youll like this song. Cheers and applause Was this a confession? The audience was buzzing, looking left and right, wondering which godlike man it could be. Could he please stand up to satisfy everyones curiosity? Ling Han didnt say any more. The music that had faded returned, softly playing again. She started strolling across the stage, riding the rhythm of the music, singing softly Hand me the flowers. Ye Xingguang asked Ye Junqing, who was sitting beside her, to pass over a bunch of roses. Ye Junqing had been enduring the noise of the concert, unsure how to hand over the roses he had been keeping. Hearing her request, his lazy brow raised. But before he could even form his words, Ye Xingguang had already snatched the roses from him and headed straight for the stage. Ye Junqing: . The elegant youth ran to the stage with a bunch of roses to offer to Ling Han. When he accepted the roses, he impulsively hugged the young man, causing a deafening wave of screams from the crowd below. Sitting in the audience, Ye Junqings face underwent an instant transformation! Keep going, this isnt a dream. Grasp onto what you have now. Ye Xingguang whispered into Ling Hans ear. Not knowing if Ling Han heard her, after a brief hug, she swiftly returned to her seat, grabbed the bubble tea that Ye Junqing had been holding for her, took a happy sip or two, and then continued waving her glow stick enthusiastically, not caring about how sour the face of Ye Junqing was. Instead, there was a sense of relief in her heart. At last, the hot potato, the roses, had been dealt with.. Imagine how awkward it wouldve been if he had given the flowers to her instead? Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: Chapter 57 There is another picture on her Weibo Chapter 57: Chapter 57 There is another picture on her Weibo Translator: 549690339 She is now fully convinced, Ye Junqing is an authentic gay man! On the way to the concert, someone as honorable as him actually humbled himself to personally buy her favorite pizza and milk tea, just for her. Now, the man who clearly had no interest in the concert had half-eaten pizza still on his lap. Ye Xingguang glanced at the man next to her from the corner of her eye, his elbow on his knee in a solitary manner, a stark contrast to the vibrant concert scene, looking at her with keen interest, not even glancing at Ling Han onstage. Seeing her take a sip of milk tea and stop talking, he wrapped another small slice of pizza in parchment paper and offered it up to her lips. Such indulgence! Turns out, this man is not incapable of affection, its just that his affection is not intended for her, whom the nation has forcefully paired him with. Thinking about this, Ye Xingguang felt a sense of disillusionment. After taking a bite of the pizza the man handed her, she pushed it away defiantly, Im not eating anymore. Full already? Ye Xingguang pretended not to hear, and pulled out her phone to take photos of Ling Han on stage. Ye Junqing tidied his eyebrows, originally planning to throw away the pizza she bit into. However, he unintentionally glanced at the words on the pizza box: A kind of happiness, is sharing a pizza with you. Ye Junqing looked at it for a while, then unexpectedly took a bite of the remaining pizza. He didnt particularly enjoy such sweet and sticky food, but at this moment he couldnt bear to throw it away. Even now, Ye Junqing thought that Fu Zhuo was joking with him. How could this little mermaid possibly sneak a photo of him? The most depressing part was that he had no way of finding out, all the photos were bizarrely deleted. Damn it, Fu Zhuo! Seeing the little mermaid lift her phone to take pictures of the stage, Ye Junqing changed to a more elegant pose, clearing his throat a little to attract her attention. However, despite his several attempts to cough, Ye Xingguang didnt fall for his elegant demeanor, instead moving further away, looking wary, Do you have a cold? Then please stay away from me, dont spread it to me. The arrogant man: . With controlled frustration, Ye Junqing took a deep breath and continued to eat the pizza in his hand, biting into it with a crunch. Uh Ye Xingguang looked at the pizza in his mouth, her lips tightly sealed, as if she wanted to say something but stopped. Upon hearing her, Ye Junqing changed his sitting position again, his face calm, noble and arrogant, waiting for her next words. But Ye Xingguang didnt say anything, just thought in her heart: That pizza, Ive already eaten it, it might still have my saliva on it, this gay guy actually wants to have an indirect kiss with me? Huh Thats way too perverted! With goosebumps popping on the back of her hand, Ye Xingguang hastily got up and said, Hold my milk tea for me, Im going to the restroom. Saying she was going to the restroom was just an excuse to slip away. This malignant tumor of a man was extremely twisted, who knows if after the concert he might try to take her home and lock her up, and do whatever he pleased. What wouldnt a powerful man like that do? Wasnt Ling Han bullied by such big shots to the point of wanting to commit suicide? Preserving her life was more vital, time to run! By the time Ye Junqing realized, she was already nowhere to be found. On the way back, Fu Zhuo looked at Ye Junqings defeated expression in the rearview mirror, and finding it frustrating that Ye was still infatuated with the boy. He wanted to curse. Fearing that Ye would never return from his gay path, Fu Zhuo contemplated the whole night and braced himself to say: Boss Ye, for a thankless boy like him, why bother? I just realized, Miss Ye might have deleted all her photos, but there is still one on her Weibo.. Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Chapter 58: What On Earth is Unlce (ing Thinking?_l Chapter 58: Chapter 58: What On Earth is Unlce (ing Thinking?_l Translator: 549690339 Hmm? Ye Junqing, who was in a bad mood, opened his eyes lazily. Fu Zhuo quickly clicked on the page of the Carp Girls Weibo, and respectfully handed over his phone. Ye Junqing took the phone, his gaze fixed on the photo. No matter how he looked at the photo, it was pleasing to his eye. Only now did he believe that Little Mermaid Tail had actually secretly taken a photo of him. The skill she used to take the photo was so good, it was a pity there was only one. He hadnt seen the others, perhaps they were even better With this thought in mind, Ye Junqing could not help but become irritated. His cold eyes glared at Fu Zhuo. Fu Zhuo shivered and wondered if the look that Ye Junqing gave him signified that he wanted to grind him to dust. Fu Zhuo was full of questions: ???? Ye Junqing didnt look at Fu Zhuo again. His profound peach blossom eyes stared unblinkingly at the photo, and at some point a warmth had filled his expression. Fu Zhuo almost thought he was seeing things. He rubbed his eyes vigorously and racked his brain, but he could not understand what Ye Junqing was thinking. This was too hard to guess! Was it possible that today, Ye Junqing had mistaken the photo taken by Miss Night as one of Young Master Han, and thats why he asked Fu Zhuo to supervise Miss Night in deleting the photo? But later he found out that the photo was of him and all the photos were deleted, so he regretted it? Impossible! Ye Junqing did not care about Miss Night! At this moment, Ye Xingguang had already changed back into her girls outfit and boarded a taxi. She leaned her head against the window and thinking about how she met her big brother at the swimming pool made her feel a sourness in her nose. Even though she had given up on the Xias family long ago, seeing her once cherished big brother no longer recognize her, her heart still ached Ye Xingguang, sniffed vigorously. Her big brother mustve assumed she had long been dead. Now he was only Xia Yanyans big brother and only had laughter and words for Xia Yanyan! Ye Xingguang tried to force herself not to think about it, pulling out her phone to distract herself. Her phone was full of notifications from Weibo. She clicked on it and looked at the photo she had posted earlier, frowning. This rotten gay guy, went out to watch concerts with handsome young boys behind her back, accepting all their rejections with a smile. She took a few photos and he embarrassed her in front of Xia Yanyan, completely destroying her face and dignity. Absolutely detestable! Bitterness filled Ye Xingguangs heart, and she decisively hit the delete button, deleting the Weibo post. One should have some backbone. If she didnt delete it now, what would she do when the rotten gay guy went back and gloomily told Fu Zhuo to supervise her deleting it? After handing the phone back to Fu Zhuo, Ye Junqing took out his own phone, searched for the Carp Girl, and wanted to save that photo. However, after refreshing, the Weibo post had disappeared. Ye Junqing thought the signal was bad, so he refreshed the page again, but the photo was still not there. Even after refreshing a third time, fourth time, fifth timeHis face grew worse with each refresh! Give me your phone. Fu Zhuo was confused and before he could ask, Ye Junqing disdainfully threw his phone aside, declaring, Its broken. Fu Zhuo acknowledged it and quickly handed over his own phone again. However, Ye Junqings face did not get any better, instead, it grew blacker, Your phone is also broken. Impossible, my phone is new. Fu Zhuos comment did not help, and only made Ye Junqings face even more unpleasant. If it wasnt the phones, that left only one possibility. Ye Junqing frowned, l was just a few seconds off. Fu Zhuo did not understand the significance of the frustration in Ye Junqings voice. Ye Junqing, what do you mean you were a few seconds off? Ye Junqing had no desire to interact with the culprit.. He coldly exhaled, his mind set on returning home, Increase the speed, lets go home! Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Chapter 59 Why Do You Want to Steal Mine? Chapter 59: Chapter 59 Why Do You Want to Steal Mine? 1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang returned home, only to bump into Ye Junqing stepping out of his luxurious and overbearing Rolls-Royce. Remembering the mans admonition to avoid him whenever she saw him, Ye Xingguang quickened her steps and entered the house. Just as Ye Junqing was about to call out to her, Ye Xingguang had already scampered up the stairs like a small rocket, fearing that if she was a step slower, Ye Junqing would blow up at her again. Ye Junqing: What was this girl running away from him for? Ye Xingguang retreated to her room and did not come out again. After taking a bath, drying her hair, moisturizing her body, and applying a facial mask, she turned off the light and covered herself with the quilt, hoping to have a sweet dream after falling asleep. But at midnight, she was woken by hunger. She stealthily sneaked into the kitchen, checked the fridge but found no noodles, dumplings or anything to fill her stomach. The fridge was full of high-grade ingredients. Even though she wasnt a pampered heiress from an ultra-rich family, she had been spoiled by her adoptive parents and never learned to cook. Making instant noodles was the height of her culinary skills. What was she supposed to do now? After some searching, Ye Xingguang thought frying a steak would be the easiest. She just needed to flip it a couple of times in a pan until it was done. So, she got one, rolled up her sleeves, and tried to tap into her hidden cooking potential. She was full of confidence, clutching the steak and firing up the stove, but in the end, she managed to fill the kitchen with a burnt smell. Feeling frustrated, Ye Xingguang discarded the first ruined steak, and started frying the second one. This time she learned her lesson and watched the steak carefully, unaware of the tall and lean shadow appearing at the kitchen doorway. What are you doing? A low voice with a nasal tone sounded behind her, startling Ye Xingguang. Looking back, Ye Junqing was leaning against the kitchen door, wearing a black bathrobe, loosely tied, revealing his sexy abs. Illuminated by the warm night light, he looked unbearably tempting to the eyes. Ye Xingguang forced her eyes away and ignored Ye Junqing. Hungry? Should I have the servants make something for you? The servants are in their quarters 500 meters away. Whos going to get up this late to cook for me? They all knew she wasnt the favored mistress of the house. Who would want to risk their job to cook for her at this late hour? Seeing that the steak in the pan was properly fried, Ye Xingguang turned off the heat, sprinkled some black pepper on the steak, put it on a plate, and prepared to bypass the human obstacle at the kitchen door to enjoy her culinary masterpiece in the dining room. Ye Junqing glanced at her creation and frowned: Can that thing be eaten? Why cant it be eaten? Im excellent at cooking, extremely excellent! Before Ye Xingguang had finished speaking, the man had taken the plate from her hands. Hey, what are you doing? Im hungry too. After saying that, Ye Junqing took her fried steak to the dining room. He knew very well how much talent she possessed in cooking. He would rather starve than risk poisoning himself. If youre hungry, you should cook your own! Why did you have to steal mine? Ye Xingguang chased him to the dining room, seriously displeased with this food theft. Ye Junqing, with his intimidating aura, pulled out a chair in the dining room, sat down, glanced at her and said, Isnt everything in this household mine? Im eating my own food, and you dare to object? Ye Xingguang: !!! Ye Xingguang made a furious face, but Ye Junqing remained as cold and aloof as ever. Right in front of her, he sliced the steak shed fried into thin pieces, and slowly savored each bite with his sexy, thin lips. Ye Xingguang swallowed hard: Is it good? Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: Chapter 60: See, Ye Junqing is cooking steak for me 1 Chapter 60: Chapter 60: See, Ye Junqing is cooking steak for me 1 Translator: 549690339 If it tastes good, she will fry another one. Ye Junqing frowned, Its extraordinarily awful. I have never had a steak this bad. Dont ruin beef again. Ye Xingguang was fuming. This jerk had stolen her steak, gobbled it up, and yet couldnt stop himself from criticising. Despite finding it inedible, he ate with great relish. Ye Xingguang made an instant grab at the food. If its awful she would eat it herself. But her hand hadnt even touched the plate before the man swatted it away. Ye Junqing glanced at her, his eyes full of caution, Dont grab, or youll have nothing to eat tonight. With her hands on her hips, Ye Xingguang retorted, Do I have anything to eat In the meantime, Ye Junqing had swallowed the entire plate of unbearable steak, stood up, and asked, Do you have your phone? Striding into the kitchen with great confidence, Ye Junqing said, Next time the Civil Affairs Bureau will pay a visit. As defined in the Official Marriage Life Regulation, I need to cook a meal for you. Record it on your phone to serve as proof, lest you fail to provide evidence again. Ye Xingguang was half-doubtful. Is there such a regulation? With a cool face, Ye Junqing fibbed, Havent you read the Official Marriage Life Regulation? Ye Xingguang: Who would bother to read every page of such a thick book? However, Ye Xingguang was intrigued, You can cook? Ye Junqing ignored her, threw a single word over his shoulder: Record. He added, Make sure to film my face. Then, he took a steak from the fridge along with a bottle of high-qualitv red wine. He stood tall and elegant at the kitchen counter, adding freshly ground black pepper to both sides of the steak, cut some garlic, poured some wine, and began to season the steak. Ye Xingguang stood aside, recording with her phone, biting her lower lip. Does steak need to be marinated? l didnt expect you could cook, she said. His technique appeared much more professional than hers. The steak needed thirty minutes to marinate. During this time, Ye Junqing found some beef bones in the fridge, made a base with red wine and spices to brew red wine sauce. The sauce was the essence of the steak. This girl knew nothing, thinking that frying the steak in the pan was all it took? Thats barbecue! He himself didnt know how to cook steak once, but for a time, Fish Tail was fond of steak made by a top chef. But when the master chef fell ill and couldnt cook, he learned from the chef. After practicing for a while, the taste of the steak he cooked was exactly the same as that of the master. At least, Fish Tail ate it numerous times without noticing that it was his cooking, always assuming that it was the chefs work. It wasnt until later that she learned it was his work from someone else, she never deigned to taste it again. Remembering this, Ye Junqings heart ached involuntarily, a trace of melancholy crossed his handsome face, cursing himself for being so easily pleased, blooming like a flower at the mere sight of her photographs. When he calmed down and thought about it, they were just a few pictures, what could they represent? She used to despise him, how could he naively hope to see love in a few photos? Did you see it? Ye Junqing is cooking steak for me. Who dares to claim I staged it? Hows your face feeling? Ye Xingguang held her phone, recording him. She didnt record her own face, but she stretched out one hand and made an iconic gesture. If she didnt take this chance, provided by this toxic man who asked her to record as per the Civil Affairs regulations, to slap the media and make Xia Yanyan, who sneered at her in secret, see her power, and to restore her dignity and face, she wouldnt be Ye Xingguang! Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Chapter 61 Damn, isn’t this woman doing it on purpose? _1 Chapter 61: Chapter 61 Damn, isnt this woman doing it on purpose? _1 Translator: 549690339 Hearing her boasting words, Ye Junqing, who was washing cherry tomatoes, immediately brought one to her mouth: Try it. Ye Junqing is now feeding me cherry tomatoes. This is just my lifestyle in the official matchs household. Only you cant think of it, but theres nothing I cant enjoy. Yum, Ah Qing, feed me another bite, ah Ye Xingguang took this opportunity to leave a sarcastic remark in the video recording, full of pretense. He angrily stuffed a small tomato into Ye Xingguangs mouth. But damn, was this woman doing it on purpose? Taking a deep breath, Ye Junqing set aside the prepared red wine sauce. He then placed the marinated steak onto the frying pan, accompanied by a sizzling sound that gave a homely sensation. Now, Ah Qing begins to fry steak for me at home. Such amazing skill, hes the ideal homebody. Anyone else? Ye Xingguang rolled her eyes while adding praises for Ye Junqing, acting quite professionally. She would absolutely not let everyone laugh at her being abused in the official matchs household, suffering all kinds of grievances. When theres a chance to uplift her image, she wouldnt miss it. Plus, even her parents are following her Weibo now, she cant make them worry about her all the way on a remote island. While holding her phone and recording Ye Junqing cooking steak, the man in the video is handsome and charming. He looked exactly like a male lead from a drama cooking steak, extremely attractive. If she wasnt sure that he was gay, she might not be able to help falling for him Well, no wonder why the government has to assign a match. If all the handsome guys are gay, where can they find a partner? If Ye Junqing knew her actual thoughts, he might not hold the cold face throughout for fear getting embarrassed. He might instead directly strangle her! Romantic moments in the kitchen always go quickly, with the sizzling steak now sitting on the dining table. Ye Junqing poured red wine sauce on the steak and added a sprig of thyme. And there it was, a masterpiece. Eat. Ye Xingguang sat in front of the dining table, her voice brimming with delight, This is the first steak Ah Qing has made for me. I wonder how it tastes. It looks appetizing already! I am going to dig in now. Thanks, my dear. Upon hearing the words my dear. The tall and proud man standing in front of the dining table lowered his head, looking at the lively girl. His eyes were filled with indescribable tenderness, like strands of moonlight about to fall on her. However, in the next moment, the girl who finished her show cut off the video and immediately assumed an aloof demeanor. She spoke as she ate, Did I overdo it just now? Well, even if I did, dont blame me. I am just trying to maintain your good image so that your brother wouldnt be influenced and lose public support during the election. You have no idea how some of the media are slandering you, really such a burden. Umwhy are you staring at me? Surelyyoure not still in character? I have turned off the video already, come to your senses.. Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: Chapter 62 Who Do You Like?_l Chapter 62: Chapter 62 Who Do You Like?_l Translator: 549690339 Having said that, Ye Xingguang snapped her fingers, worried that she might not be able to rouse herself. To her, the way this man looked at her was like a black hole of love. If her self-control was even slightly off, she would instantly fall in, undoubtedly shattering into pieces. Unexpectedly, when it came to showmanship, his acting skills were even more exquisite than hers. If she were to describe herself as a small-time actress just moments ago, then Ye Junqing was definitely a superstar actor. She almost mistakenly thought he was deeply in love with her. But thinking back to the hurtful words Fu Zhuo said earlier in the day, Ye Xingguang quickly cleared her head. Her strong sense of self-esteem came forth, Dont worry, I wont have any romantic thoughts about you. Actually, I like someone else. Im with you only because 1 have no other choice. The man, who seemed unable to control his emotions just a moment ago, lost all warmth from his face upon hearing her words. Who do you like? Ye Xingguang remained silent. Her words were nothing more than an excuse to protect her pride. Seeing her bury her head in her steak without saying a word, Ye Junqing asked coldly, Cant forget your ex-boyfriend? How could l? Why would I want to hang myself from a crooked tree stump? Even if she did harbor some residual feelings, she would strangle them in the cradle. The man who dumped her was not worth remembering, let alone longing for. Ye Junqings face relaxed slightly, So, who is it? Han Chengbei? Recalling that Ye Junqing almost broke Han Chengbeis hand earlier today over a pretty young man, Ye Xingguang shook her head again. Hes no one you know. Anyway, Ill go along with you and play the role of your lawful wife for a year. But you need to cooperate too. Doing something like recording a video tonight is good. Otherwise, I really dont know how I can help you without affecting your brothers election. Are you done talking? Ye Junqing wasnt pleased with a single word of what she said. He preferred her when she was being overdramatic. Ye Junqing felt a sense of frustration stuck in his chest, his eyes wishing they could see through her. If you dont feel anything for me, why did you come to the villa to keep me company last night, and why did you sneakily take pictures of me at the swimming pool today? Ye Xingguang hesitated in her steak-eating action. Why did this man have to ask embarrassing questions? She could explain away her forgetting to act conscientious last night, but taking his pictures today Could she just tell him it was because he was handsome, and she had a soft spot for good-looking people? Ye Xingguang took a deep breath, attempting to look calm, and raised her head to answer, Isnt it to collect more evidence? So people wont find any faults during our public relationship? I originally wanted to post some pictures on Weibo, to let the netizens see that we get along very well. But you fiercely demanded that I delete them. Its only a few pictures. Was there really a need for such a fuss? If it werent for your interview last night, where you told Teacher Chang the possibility of falling in love over time was non-existent, damaging your image, would I have had to wrack my brains to think about how to restore it for you? You really dont appreciate my good intentions. Having said that, Ye Xingguang picked up a piece of steak with her fork and bit into it aggressively, getting more and more irritated. No sooner had she finished speaking, the man suddenly bent down, grabbing her chin, Since you dont want others to find any faults during our public relationship, then tell the person you like to get lost from your heart, you are not allowed to think about him! Why? Was he jealous? Ye Junqings face was as dark as water, his voice icy and intimidating, Dont forget that during our public relationship, you are my woman. No one else can like you, nor can you like anyone else.. Otherwise, I will sue you for emotional infidelity, and you will rot in jail! Did you hear me clearly? Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Chapter 63: If A Woman Is Not Ruthless, Her Status Will Not Be Stable 1 Chapter 63: Chapter 63: If A Woman Is Not Ruthless, Her Status Will Not Be Stable 1 Translator: 549690339 And yet you outrightly Ye Xingguang wanted to say, yet you outrightly go behind my back to attend a concert with a beautiful boy! But saying it out loud might expose that the beautiful boy is her, so Ye Xingguang timely shut her mouth, only showing her discontent through her facial expression. What exactly did I do outrightly? Lord Ye didnt like it when she only spoke half-sentences, leaving him in confusion. Ye Xingguang retorted, You want me to not cheat emotionally, shouldnt you also restrain your dopamine and phenylethylamine? Dont forbid people from lighting lamps while setting the fires yourself. When have I not restrained my dopamine and phenylethylamine? Besides just now when she called him Ah Qing, he lost control. At what other time did he ever get excited? Not admitting to it, Ye Xingguang fired back: Dont pretend I dont know, you are flirting around! Theres a saying what you dont do, others cant know, Lord Ye, you better remember this. During our official relationship, you are my man. No one else is allowed to like you, otherwise, I will take you to court for physical and emotional infidelity, and make sure you rot in jail. Lets wait and see. Hmph! Who cant threaten? Her mother said, A woman has got to be coldblooded to stand her ground. If a man is mean to her, she should never back down. The moment she does, shell be stepped on her entire life! Ye Xingguang pushed off Lord Yes arm that was holding her chin. She was unsure whether Xia Yanyan appearing at the swimming pool with him in the afternoon, and at the hotel entrance last night, were mere coincidences or if they are secretly dating? This man enjoys both men and women! Ye Xingguang, deeply displeased, pushes Lord Ye aside. Carrying her unfinished steak, she stomped upstairs. Lord Ye was left standing, reflecting on her words for a long time. What did she say just now in her brazen display? She said, You are my man, Ye Xingguang. No one else is allowed to like you. Even though shes an unruly girl talking out of place, Lord Ye, who was just yelled at, surprisingly didnt get angry. Instead, he wished he could put this sentence on repeat in his mind. Damn it, he recorded all this time but missed this sentence! Has someone recently tried to tie him up and create scandalous rumors about him? Lord Yes face quickly darkened as he made a midnight call to wake Fu Zhuo, who didnt dare to complain. His mind still groggy from sleep, he heard Lord Ye asking who was trying to create scandalous rumors about him. Without thinking, Fu Zhuo blurted out one answer: Miss Ye addressed you as Ah Qing. Investigate who else it could be! How dare they try to tie him up! Also, compose a list of all the men whove been in contact with Xingguang! Whoever dares to move into his womans heart is asking for death! The next day. Before Ye Xingguang had even woken up, the news about her flooded the internet. The headlines of major websites read: #Koi Girl Deletes Weibo Post at Midnight# Assistant Ye Li was raging as she watched Xia Yanyan manicure her nails in the nanny car early in the morning, saying, Sister Xia, that Koi Girl is really a troublemaker. She shouldnt have posted that Weibo status in the first place. Now she has deleted it, causing everyone on the internet to speculate that she was disciplined by Lord Ye. Look at what dark rumors they are spreading about Lord Ye. Well, its not exactly slandering. Lord Ye, truly, did not allow that nobody to snap his photos randomly. I witnessed it myself just yesterday. However, Lord Ye was often reproached, which cant go on like this. Xia Yanyan pauses briefly before suggesting, Lets do this. You find someone to disseminate some public relations articles, hinting that Lord Ye is interested in me, we are about to announce our engagement soon. The Civil Affairs Bureau happened to mistake Lord Ye for being single. Now that an unknown boy has come into the picture, the lovebirds are forced to separate, of course Lord Ye would be hesitant.. Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: Chapter 64: He….Gave me a video clip_1. Chapter 64: Chapter 64: He.Gave me a video clip_1. Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing this, Ye Li immediately contacted the maid who was fired by the Yes Family for insider information. Now, the maid of the Yes Family has become the focus of media attention. After contacting her, Ye Li couldnt help but flatter, Ms. Xia, you are still the smartest. You are the national goddess. If people know that the Koi Girl stole your fianc, they will definitely not sympathize with her. Instead, they will scold her as a homewrecker. In this way, we can not only save Mr. Yes image, but also let the public know that she is the third party between you and Mr. Xia Yanyan just smiled and didnt say anything. TV station. Once Ye Xingguang started working and opened up her computer, she saw a heated discussion all across the country about why Koi Girl deleted her Weibo posts at midnight. It was really annoying. What was the reason? Wasnt it just because she was feeling humiliated and wanted to pick up her dignity? Unfortunately, this caused Ye Junqing to be slandered, which was not her intention at all. She carefully looked at the news sources. The media that was slandering Ye Junqing were all supporters of the presidential candidate Lawson Perry. They were the same media that propagated her being abused at home and leading a miserable life every day online. Lawson Perry was also one of the hot presidential candidates this year. In terms of public support, he was slightly lower than Ye Shiting. They were using her, an unknown little pawn, to tarnish Ye Junqings reputation, and then to hit Ye Shiting, their competitor. They were truly ruthless! Should she do something about it? She didnt want to be used as a pawn! Just as she was thinking, her department director called for a meeting. In the conference room, the director of the department was also worried about this matter. The superior leader ordered them to come up with practical solutions for the media department to resist the defamation of Ye Junqings image by other media. Xingguang, yesterday you were asked to interview Ye Junqing, why hasnt your interview video been submitted yet? The director, scolded by the leaders, vented his anger on a trainee reporter who had just started working a few days ago. Suddenly called out, Ye Xingguang was taken aback. Just as she was thinking about whether to submit the video she shot last night, she heard the sound of the photographer reporter coming to her rescue. Director, Ye Junqing didnt accept the interview yesterday. 1 waited at the door of the Meidi swimming pool for an hour but had to return empty-handed in the end. Although Xingguang was able to get in, she was also snubbed and came out with red eyes. Rebecca Perry sat next to them, hearing that Ye Xingguang came out with red eyes, she felt a sense of satisfaction in her heart. When the station asked Ye Xingguang to interview Ye Junqing yesterday, Rebecca Perry felt unbalanced. As interns, how come Ye Xingguang got such a good interview task while she could only follow her senior to interview bottom-feeders? Now it served her right! She finally got what she deserved, right? Its not Xingguangs fault. Everyone knows what kind of person Ye Junqing is. Even a veteran reporter like Qin Hua cant get any advantages in front of him, let alone Xingguang, who has no experience at all? Yes, last year 1 went to interview Ye Junqing according to the instructions from the station. I ended up waiting in the Ye l s Mansion for a full three hours, and in the end, his secretary told me that Ye Junqing had no time. We from KOCO are under the Yes media group and we are not looking after us at all Director, handing such an important task to an intern is indeed inappropriate. Its normal for Xingguang to fail in the interview. If she had succeeded, it would be as rare as the sun rising in the west! Senior colleagues sitting around the conference table, knowing that Ye Xingguang could not possibly have this capability, all spoke up one after another to justify for her, but unexpectedly, Ye Xingguang slowly raised her hand, Actually, yesterday, although Ye Junqing didnt accept my interview, he gave me a video.. Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Am I The Carp Girl? _1 Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Am I The Carp Girl? _1 Translator: 549690339 After speaking, she unlocked her phone, clicked the video she had recorded the night before, and placed the phone on the conference table. With the current trend of bashing Ye Junqing online, without some convincing evidence, it was impossible to counter the smear against him. If Ye Junqing said this video was to handle the civil affairs bureaus issue, it meant he permitted it to be public, right? Until the video finished playing, the meeting room was still quiet as a graveyard. By instinct, some people looked out the window, and the sun hadnt set in the west. The department head looked stunned: Ye Xingguang, are you sure this video is real, not fake? Ye Xingguang said calmly: Ye Junqing personally gave it to me. It shouldnt be fake, right? Rebecca Perrys voice sharpened: Werent you crying while leaving the swimming pool? Why would Ye Junqing possibly give you this kind of video? Yes, I was crying when I left the swimming pool, but the task the head gave me, no matter how difficult it is, I would do whatever it takes. Otherwise, wouldnt I be betraying the trust that the head has placed in me? Ye Xingguang spoke with a high voice, not forgetting to highlight her effort: Head, Ye Junqing indeed didnt want to deal with me, but relying on my gift of gab and determination that keeps me going when the going gets tough, finally moved Ye Junqing. Although he did not accept my interview, he gave me this video clip to bring back. Good, good, good, hahaha! The department head laughed three times. This is truly seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Ye Xingguang, youve pulled off a real coup this time! Head, this is what I should do, Im glad I could fulfill my task. Good good good, the more the department head looked at Ye Xingguang, the more satisfied he was. Their department needed this kind of capable, responsible, and modest young people. Other members of the department also began to speak: l cant believe that Ye Xingguang, who just started working, was able to touch Ye Junqing. This isnt something one can accomplish with charming words alone, Ye Xingguang, well done. While the girl in the video was a bit dramatic, the adoring look on Ye Junqings face was simply unimaginable. No one would ever believe that Ye Junqing was actually a domesticated good man, even making steak for the girl. The video is so touching. This video can definitely turn around his spoiled image. Ill edit it now. l still cant believe that Ye Junqing would personally cook a steak for her. Did Ye Junqing fall in love with her at first sight? The video really looks like a couple deeply in love. Im captivated by the tenderness and indulgence in Ye Junqings eyes. The public would surely not be able to resist his charm when hes tender like this. Ill write the copy now. Why do I feel like the girls voice sounds a bit like Ye Xingguangs voice. Or is it just my imagination? Ye Xingguang caught her breath, calmed herself for two seconds, then exclaimed in surprise: Ah, it does seem so. Could it be because the girl in the video is actually me? I was at the Northern District Civil Affairs Bureau drawing lots for my partner on July 1st as well. Head, could you let the station promote me for free? I really want to be famous. At her words, everyone burst into laughter at her cheeky remark. Only Rebecca Perry clenched her fists. She hadnt expected Ye Xingguang to accomplish so much as soon as she joined the station, earning the admiration of higher-ups while she, also an intern, was left standing still. The disparity, one that the prideful Rebecca Perry could hardly bear.. Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Asking Ye Jun Qing to Pick Her Up from Work? 1 Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Asking Ye Jun Qing to Pick Her Up from Work? 1 Translator: 549690339 After the meeting, the two interns, Ye Xingguang and Rebecca Perry, stayed behind to tidy up the office. While cleaning the table, Rebecca flashed a smile: Yestar, you really outshined everyone today. l cant help it if Im particularly capable. Ye Xingguang didnt want to modestly downplay in front of Rebecca. Hah, particularly capable, thats hilarious. Is that what they call whining, causing a scene, and threatening to top yourself now? You and the Coypu Girl both drew numbers at the North Districts Civil Affairs Bureau on the same day, how come your luck wasnt as good as hers? My official partner will naturally cherish me. Really? Yun Chen is coming to pick me up after work. Hes been quite nervous that your draw might have been a lopsided melon. Maybe you should have your official partner come pick you up as well. It would put Yun Chen at ease and allow me to catch a glimpse of how cherished you really are. Have Lord Ye come pick her up from work? Probably not even in the next life. Ye Xingguang didnt feel like dealing with Rebecca, so after cleaning up the rubbish on the table, she headed out. But Rebecca blocked her, Whats wrong? Bluffing and now afraid youll be called on it? Dont dare to call your official partner over, huh? What should I be afraid of? You just wait and see, Ill blind you with all the brightness! Ye Xingguangs prideful remark lingered in the air as she left with determination. At the end of the day, when she was about to leave work, she saw Yun Chen pulling up in an Audi to pick up Rebecca. The car was clearly brand new, with a temporary license plate still hanging off it. Yun Chen had a bouquet of red roses in his hand. After Rebecca received the roses, she stood on her tiptoes and gave Yun Chen a delicate kiss on his forehead. Following this, she held his hand and peeked at Ye Xingguang with a blissful look on her face, Ye Xingguang pretended not to see them. Blissful, my ass! Yesterday you were poking me for regret medicine, who are you showing off to now? She didnt want to look at that lovey-dovey couple, but they stood right in her way. Yestar, Ive heard that your partner is very good to you. Is he picking you up after work? Yun Chen asked, feeling somewhat guilty. Hearing Rebeccas claim heartened him a bit, and he couldnt resist verifying it with Ye Xingguang. Ye Xingguang didnt even glance at Yun Chen, she simply walked around the two of them. She then stood by the road, hoping that her driver would arrive soon. Whether she could regain her dignity depended on him. The driver assigned to her by the Yes family was in his twenties and a reportedly retired soldier. While he might not be as good-looking as Yun Chen, the car he drove was unquestionably superior to an Audi. Thats why she dared to drop big words in front of Rebecca. But she noticed the time C she had clearly set a pick-up time with the driver, so why hadnt he arrived? While she was fretting, a message popped up on her phone. It was from her driver, [Miss Ye, the car broke down on the road, do you want to take a taxi home?] Ye Xingguang: What awful luck! Just when she needed her driver to make an appearance, he couldnt show up. What now? Let Rebecca have the last laugh? Of course its true. Yestar told me herself, she even said that her official partner practically wants to hold her in the palms of his hands. Right, Yestar? Rebecca, leaning against Yun Chen, laughed out her question. Seeing Ye Xingguang remain silent, Rebecca continued, Yun Chen, if you dont believe, why dont we wait here together for Yestars partner? Ye Xingguang planned to board the subway after the couple left. In her heart, there were a million curses she wanted to bestow upon Rebecca. But for the sake of face, she secretly opened a car-hailing app and called for an upscale car that was better than an Audi. She then stood by the road, waiting nonchalantly. Unexpectedly, less than a minute later, a convoy of pure silver elongated Bentley Mulsannes thundered to her location. The grandeur of this sight instantly outshone everything and everyone around. Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Chapter 67 How Did You Come to Pick Me Up? Chapter 67: Chapter 67 How Did You Come to Pick Me Up? 1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang froze for a moment, thinking she was obstructing someones path, so she moved to the side. Unexpectedly, after the formally dressed bodyguard disembarked, he respectfully opened a car door for her, nodding in a gentlemanly way, Miss Ye, please get in the car. Do ride-hailing apps offer such excellent service now? She simply wanted to book a fancier car than an Audi, so did the platform upgrade her to VIP service? Shes not a VIP customer of the ride-hailing app. As Ye Xingguang leaned over, she saw a man sitting in the cars back seat, composed and dignified. Seemingly noticing her gaze, the man slightly turned his head toward her. He emitted an incredibly distinguished aura, like a well-respected dignitary, full of intimidation. Ye Xingguang froze for a moment, then quickly recognized him. Noticing that Rebecca Perry and Yun Chen were also trying to peek inside, Ye Xingguang quickly got in the car, and promptly closed the door, blocking the prying eyes of the curious couple. Who are you? Rebecca Perrys voice was filled with curiosity and jealousy. The bodyguard completely ignored Rebecca Perry. After escorting his charge into the car, he got into the vehicle behind. The roaring fleet quickly left the television station, leaving Rebecca Perry in awe of their domineering presence. So, shes really living a good life now. Yun Chen couldnt quite grasp his own tone, was it more relieved or more awkward? He had chosen Rebecca Perry who seemed more suitable for him, but seeing his ex-girlfriend being respected and escorted into a car like that, he suddenly felt a bit jealous. Rebecca Perry didnt respond to Yun Chens words, but she felt a sudden surge of bitterness. Did Ye Xingguang, like the carp girl, also hit the jackpot and land a top-tier billionaire? How else could she afford to be chauffeured in such cars, and not just one! Has the Bureau of Civil Affairs in the north district, the current hotspot for all girls dreaming of marrying into wealth, become a breeding ground for top-quality men? Why didnt she take the school bus that day to the Bureau to participate in the lottery, but instead chose to marry an ineffectual man like Yun Chen? The more Rebecca Perry thought about it, the more depressed she became. She even felt like discarding the red rose in her hands Meanwhile, in the speeding fleet. Ye Xingguang sat next to the distinguished man, acting extraordinarily cautious. Hello, Mr. Ye, why are you here to pick me up? Ye Shiting gave a slight smile, Dont be so formal; just as you call Yunteng, you can call me big brother. Ye Xingguang didnt loosen up, and awkwardly changed her address, Big brother, hello. Ye Shiting didnt mind and observed the girl with a deep, mysterious gaze. Ever since this girl won my his brothers heart, he had noticed his brothers mood swings, particularly the other night at the hotel entrance when a reporter asked whether there was a possibility of them falling in love. His brother curtly responded, No, and got into the car, appearing as irritable as a provoked lion. He had never seen anyone affect his brothers mood this way before. But on the way home that day, he could confirm that his brothers mind was filled with thoughts of this girl! What is special about her that affects my brother so much? Ye Shiting was very curious. Being scrutinized by such an ordinary but intimidating gaze made Ye Xingguang feel uncomfortable. Big brother, did you need something from me? Ye Shiting withdrew his gaze, smiled lightly: Today is your sister-in-laws birthday. We didnt plan to throw a big party, just a family dinner. Your sister-in-law asked me to pick you up as she is eager to meet you.. Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: Chapter 68 Crematorium, Please Jump! _1 Chapter 68: Chapter 68 Crematorium, Please Jump! _1 Translator: 549690339 Ah? I havent prepared a birthday gift for my sister-in-law. Is it still time to go to the mall to buy? Oh no, she didnt bring a lot of money today. Ye Shiting said, Its fine as long as youre there. Is that okay? Ye Shiting smiled, Your sister-in-law wont mind these, mainly the family wants to meet you, Jun Qing is busy today, so I, as the eldest brother, personally came to pick you up, do you mind? Not at all, Im flattered. Ye Xingguang spoke the truth, she didnt expect Ye Junqing to introduce her to the family, it may be Ye Junqing who didnt want to take her to attend, so this strongest presidential candidate personally came to pick her up, she was clear about it. In a high-end restaurant in the capital, VIP room. As soon as Ye Xingguang followed Ye Shiting in, she saw many men and women sitting at the dining table. At a glance, she only recognized Ji Qishu and MO Fei. The meal had not started yet, all the men and women were sitting and chatting. The originally lively atmosphere quieted down instantly due to her arrival. A pair of curious eyes all looked at her. She tried her best not to be timid, smiled slightly, decent and graceful. Is this my sister-in-law? The woman in the main seat stood up. Ye Xingguang had seen her on TV, Ye Shitings wife, Yi Yujian, the daughter of the worlds luxury brand LT Jewelry giant. Not only her family background is admirable, but also her capabilities are very strong. At the age of only 28, she is already the Executive Vice President of the LT Jewelry brand. As reported, ever since Ye Shiting started to participate in the presidential election, she put aside everything, fully supporting her husbands campaign. Known as the countrys top socialite, although she is already a mother of a pair of twins, her figure is not inferior to a girl who has not given birth to a child, and her temperament is even more mature and capable, stylishly pretty, full of socialite style, Sister-in-law, come over, sit here. Yi Yujian enthusiastically waved to her. Ye Xingguang nodded, walked to Yi Yujians side, and straightforwardly said, Sister-in-law, 1 didnt know today is your birthday, and I didnt prepare a birthday gift for you. I hope you can excuse me and wish you a happy birthday. Thank you, the gift is not important, Im very happy that you could come. Yi Yujian pulled open the empty space beside her and said, Father-in-law and mother-in-law are on vacation abroad, with no one organizing, so 1 took the liberty to use my birthday as an opportunity to introduce you to the family, sit down, dont stand. As soon as Ye Xingguang sat down, Yi Yujian proactively introduced all the people at the dining table to her. After a round of introduction, she basically understood. There are only two brothers in the Ye family, Ye Shiting, and Ye Junqing. But the Ye family has many adopted sons, who are close to each other as brothers. They divide into two camps and sit clearly on the dining table. Some people followed Ye Shiting into politics, they are Ye Shitings left and right hands, such as Lin Nan, Tang Xiao, Mu Nian Bai, MO Zhe; Some people followed Ye Junqing into business, they are Ye Junqings left and right hands, such as Ji Qishu, MO Fei, and Fu Zhuo, who hasnt arrived yet, and Tang Zhou, who was assigned to an outstation After introducing everyone, Yi Yujian asked her husband, Call and remind the second brother, why isnt he here yet? After saying that, Yi Yujian cordially pulled Ye Xingguangs hand and said, l heard that today my second brother was busy at the company, so I let Shiting pick you up personally, otherwise, my second brother would have brought you personally. Ye Xingguang nodded, feeling quite happy to be welcomed by the officials family. Just as her sister-in-law finished speaking, the door of the box was pushed open from the outside. Ye Junqing and Xia Yanyan walked in one after the other. In Ye Xingguangs heart, she instantly wanted to burst out a thousand what the hell.. Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Second Brother, Men Can’t Be So Overbearing_l Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Second Brother, Men Cant Be So Overbearing_l Translator: 549690339 Upon seeing the man and woman walking through the door, Yi Yujian felt extremely embarrassed and shot her husband a sidelong glance. What was all this about? She had just told her sister that her younger brother was too busy to pick her up, but then he showed up with Xia Yanyan. Wasnt that akin to slapping her in the face? The other people in the dining room suddenly put on a show of watching a drama unfold. Did MO Fei know that Ye Xingguang would come today, so he deliberately brought Xia Yanyan to make a statement? Ye Junqing walked in from outside. Upon seeing the tight-lipped Ye Xingguang, he appeared surprised to encounter her here. He paused in his steps, his eyebrows slightly wrinkling in thought, but then he quickly resumed his pace and walked straight towards Ye Xingguang. He pulled out the empty seat next to her and sat down, mockingly. Happy birthday, cousin, Xia Yanyan said, her tone considerably warmer. As soon as she entered, she handed over a small, exquisite gift to Yi Yujian, showing the care she had put into selecting it. Thank you. Yi Yujian accepted the gift grumpily. Even though she held no grudge against her cousin Xia Yanyan, she wished she wasnt here at that moment. But since she had already arrived, Yi Yujian couldnt dismiss her outright and kept up a polite smile. However, the seating had been arranged according to the number of people. With her younger brother seated, there was only one vacant seat left C meant for Fu Zhuo, to the right of her younger brother. Fu Zhuo hadnt taken his seat yet, and if they let her cousin sit, it would create an awkward scene of her brother being flanked by two ladies. That would be too embarrassing. Those unaware might even think she invited her cousin intentionally to put her in a difficult position. Yi Yujian made a quick decision and instructed MO Fei, MO Fei, ask the waiter to add a seat next to you and the chess book for Yan Yan. MO Fei stood up and said, Okay. While Xia Yanyan was a little disappointed that she couldnt sit next to Ye Junqing, it didnt dampen her spirits, because she saw that Ye Xingguang looked incredibly embarrassed. Ye Xingguang was seething inside, internally cursing Ye Junqing to death a thousand times, hoping he would choke on iced water or be suffocated by cabbage! The atmosphere in the room didnt continue its tense progression. Someone revitalised the mood, and it quickly became lively. Yi Yujian tried to make things comfortable for Ye Xingguang, Younger sister, would you like red wine or some other drink? Seeing a jug of chilled watermelon juice on the table, Ye Xingguang said, Ill have the iced watermelon juice. She desperately needed something to cool her down right now! Just as the waiter was about to pour her a drink, Ye Junqing blocked the cup with his hand, Get her a hot drink. Ye Xingguang was already fuming inside and had no interest in indulging Ye Junqings provocations. Plus, she was boiling with anger, so she stubbornly insisted, l want something cold. Yi Yujian also said, Younger brother, you cant be so domineering. You get to decide her drink? If my husband tried to control what I drink, I wouldnt stand for it. Waiter, listen to my little sister, pour her a chilled drink. Ye Junqing simply remarked, Shes about to have her period. Pfft Ji Qishu had just brought his wine to his lips when he choked, looking up incredulously. How did Ye Junqing know such intimate details about Ye Xingguang? Fu Zhuo didnt get it yet and curiously asked, Brother Qing, what day is it? Crack Ye Xingguangs face instantly turned beet red! She was very regular, it would come either tonight or tomorrow morning at the same time each month. But she had definitely not revealed this information in any municipal documentation.. How on earth did Ye Junqing know that she was about to have her period? Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Chapter 70: Ah, Overestimating One’s Abilities 1 Chapter 70: Chapter 70: Ah, Overestimating Ones Abilities 1 Translator: 549690339 Even though saying it out was embarrassing, for some reason, Ye Xingguang could not help but feel sugary sweet inside. She even overlooked the tyranny of the Big Poisonous Dendrite. Yi Yujian was taken aback, then laughed, So I misunderstood my younger brother. Women should be loved like this. Waiter, bring another hot drink Little sister, is it hot watermelon juice or something else? Would you like to look at the menu again? Fu Zhuo was still puzzled: ??? Ji Qishu wiped the corner of his mouth and said, Fu Zhuo, youre really quite simple-minded, asking such a silly question. I cant believe Brother Qing remembered everything so clearly. I underestimated him. Waiter quickly, give the menu to little Xingguang, let her decide. Fu Zhuo reacted, seeming to understand, then looked at Ye Xingguang incredulously. How did Master Qing know Miss Yes period was coming soon? Master Qing hasnt asked him to investigate this aspect of Miss Yes profile either! Ye Xingguang wished she could crawl into a crack in the ground. Her head was buzzing, how could she seriously choose a drink she liked? She uttered casually, Just the hot watermelon juice, thank you. Lord Qing gestured for the waiter to give him the menu. Then he flipped through it and said, Bring her a bottle of hot red date milk. Also, king crab, Australian abalone, Blue Lobster, and Bluefin tuna, one of each. Sure. The waiter took down the order. Everyone at the table, with their crafty minds, almost thought Brother Qjng was favoring the crown princes wife. However, he only ordered a bottle of red date milk for the crown princes wife, then he ordered a lot of seafood. As everyone knows, women tend to be physically weak during their period and need to avoid certain foods. Seafood, being a cold food, should be eaten less or not at all. But it is said that Xia Yanyan, being a mermaid, loves these top-grade seafood, so the seafood must have been ordered for Xia Yanyan. Ye Xingguang bit her lower lip, her thoughts echoing those of everyone else. You damn big tumor, Lord Qing! You ordered me a forty-dollar red date milk and ordered such expensive seafood for Xia Yanyan! You should know, King Crab is indeed the king among crabs! Australian abalone is even more pricey, hailed as a mouthful of gold per bite! And the Blue Lobster, its a living fossil among seafood. Only one Blue Lobster exists among two million lobsters, its extremely expensive! And the Bluefin Tuna, its the top product among all tunas, hailed as the Rolls-Royce among all fishes! She couldnt care less how Ye Jingqing knew her period was about to come, her fleeting feeling of sweetness evaporated entirely, leaving only a sense of resentment she couldnt quite express! She didnt understand why she held such animosity towards Xia Yanyan, even if Xia Yanyan was her biological sister. She resented when they were treated differently by other people, her longstanding feelings of injustice always bubbling to the surface under these circumstances. Once the top-grade seafood arrived, she began eating ravenously. Ordinary women cant eat seafood during their period, but shes a blend of human and mermaid, her constitution differs from ordinary women. Eating seafood during her period is better for her body. She wouldnt waste the opportunity. Why should she let the food ordered by her husband benefit Xia Yanyan? Everyone watched as Ye Xingguang bypassed all the other dishes to focus solely on the seafood. They thought, she must be angry, right? Xia Yanyan didnt mind her share of seafood being eaten by someone else. She looked at Ye Xingguang as if looking at an overreaching ant. She laughed inwardly, thinking, No matter how much you eat, its not what was ordered for you.. Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Chapter 71: The Little Fool of the Bandit’s Family_l Chapter 71: Chapter 71: The Little Fool of the Bandits Family_l Translator: 549690339 At the dinner table, aside from Yi Yujian, Ye Xingguang and Xia Yanyan, there were also a few girls who were part of the family. They mostly knew Xia Yanyan, and seeing Ye Xingguang take such good care of her, they grew close to Xia Yanyan after their satisfying meal. This was a multi-purpose box, with dining, singing, and pool playing all in one place for the customers to enjoy after their meal. While the men were still reveling in their drink and song, the majority of the women had already settled in pairs or trios on the sofas, selecting songs to entertain themselves. Xia Yanyan was singing. Her voice was recognized by everyone in Country A as unparalleled. Every song she sang would long hold a place in the major music charts, and till now almost no singer could topple her from the rankings. Yi Yujian hadnt left the table yet and couldnt attend to Ye Xingguang. With the other women close to Xia Yanyan, who ignored her completely, she sat alone on the sofa playing with her phone, checking if the daytime editorial department had posted the edited video. At that moment, a jovial girl sidled up to her, shoving something in her hand: Here, this is for you. Whats this? Painkillers. Ive got them in my bag. You ate so much seafood tonight, you might have stomachache tomorrow. But I must say, you really went all out, eating so much just to spite Xia Yanyan. Oh, by the way, Im Xiao Mi Hu. Everyone says Im as clueless as my name suggests, Im the little ditz of the MO family. But do I look scatterbrained to you? Ye Xingguang chuckled, Youre MO Feis wife? Were not married yet, but Im graduating from university next year. Im worried if I dont marry him, Ill have to apply for a match at the civil affairs office. What if I get someone dreadful like you did? Xiao Mi Hu truly worried for herself, removing her shoes and sitting cross-legged on the sofa, hands supporting her cheeks, she stared dreamily at MO Fei at the dinner table, then nudged Ye Xingguangs arm and asked, Do you think 1 should marry MO Fei? How would she know? What do you think? I have no idea. When I started dating him, I thought he was just a driver, but later I realized I had been blind. Now Ive gotten on the wrong boat and dont know how to get off. Ah, at least theres you to share my misery, thats something. Ye Xingguang: Given Xiao Mi Hu t s kindness in giving her a painkiller, Ye Xingguang responded, MO Fei is a driver? Xiao Mi Hu excitedly held a cushion from the sofa, boasting, Yeah, can you believe it? Back then every time I used a car-hailing app, he was the one to accept my request. 1 figured, isnt this fate sent by heaven? And MO Feis so handsome, if I missed that wouldnt 1 regret it all my life? Ye Xingguang: Why did she picture MO Fei taking on a drivers role on a ride-hailing app just to woo a girl? Oh my, thats soromantic. Ye Xingguang said, In that case, why not marry him? Whats there to worry about? Xiao Mi Hu anxiously squeezed the cushion and said, You dont know how reserved MO Fei is. Whenever I speak ten sentences, he just responds with one word. Do you know what that word is? Hm? Xiao Mi Hu dramatically latched onto Ye Xingguangs arm and shook it vigorously, You are truly my soulmate. You actually guessed it! How could I marry such a reserved guy? But MO Fei is too hateful. He said if I dared to marry someone else, hed chop that person up into mincemeat! Ive decided.. Ill join forces with you to form a resistance duo to fight against tyranny! Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Who Isn’t Disturbed? Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Who Isnt Disturbed? Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang anxiously held his phone, feeling incredibly frustrated, My situation is different from yours. Xiao Mi Hu blinked, How is it different? Ye Xingguang thought for a moment, Put it this way, your MO Fei likes you and doesnt want you to marry someone else, so you have the confidence to resist. Thats what is called having confidence in being favored. But me, on the other hand, Im not even liked by the big tumor. Hes just forced to accept me, get it? Xiao Mi Hu slapped her forehead, Ah, I get it now. So, are you the forever restless one because you cant have what you want? The volume of Xiao Mi Hu t s voice was quite loud. With that one sentence, it drew everyones attention. Xia Yanyan also looked over with profound significance. Ye Xingguang immediately pulled Xiao Mi Hu to the side. This girl was indeed as her name suggested! Why was she being so loud? And who said he was restless because he couldnt get what he wanted? Ye Xingguang retorted quietly: l dont even like Ye Jun Qing. Im also forced to accept him. Whoever he wants to take along is none of my business. I really dont care, not at all! Xiao Mi Hu yelled in indignation: How can that be? Youre being bullied and you dont even care? If MO Fei ever had the guts to flaunt another woman in front of me, I would definitely send them both flying with a kick! The moment she said that, the bustling room became silent, all eyes were on them. Xiao Mi Hu, utterly clueless, continued, Why are you all looking at me? Am I wrong? Its clearly stated in the law, during the official matchmaking period, there cant be other women. Its a blatant challenge to the law for Ye to ignore me and go to Miss Xia instead. Its no wonder the netizens are cursing. Also, Miss Xia, youre a national goddess. How could you so audaciously become a mistress? How could you do this? Xiao Mi Hu looked hurt, as though her goddess, whom she had always admired, had let herself go, and all these years of admiration has been in vain. Xia Yanyans face went beet red in embarrassment. From childhood till now, everyone who spoke with her did so out of admiration and flattery. This was the first time she had been questioned so straightforwardly. Everyone said MO Fei liked a fool, and indeed, she was foolish enough to piss people off. Who was the real mistress here? It was clear that she and Ye Jun Qing were in love and were about to get married, but then Ye Xingguang inserted himself and snatched away her fianc! Who was the third wheel was clear as day! Xia Yanyan held her microphone, speaking frostily, Miss Xiao, watch your words. Xiao Mi Hu rolled up her sleeves, Why, you dare to do but not to hear? Knowing full well that Ye has an official match, you keep hanging out with him. Isnt that the textbook third wheel? Miss Xiao, which pair of eyes saw us being together? Xia Yanyan replied coldly, her voice filled with certainty. She wasnt afraid of trouble. She just hated the silence. Xiao Mi Hu held her eyelids open with both hands, Both of my eyes saw you walking into this room together! ! ! So, this is your baseless excuse to slander me? What if we happened to just bump into each other at the door of the room? After saying this, Xia Yanyan sneered inwardly. She knew Ye Xingguang couldnt hold it in. She just didnt expect him to be so cunning. Instead of coming forward himself, he egged on the little fool from the MO Fei family to stir up trouble. Such a classic White Lotus! Xia Yanyan felt that if she took this little White Lotus seriously, it would be beneath her dignity! Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Suddenly Tears Filled My Eyes_l Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Suddenly Tears Filled My Eyes_l Translator: 549690339 As soon as Xia Yanyans words ended, everyone at the table turned their gaze to Fu Zhuo as if wanting to verify Xias statement. Fu Zhuo licked his lips, why is everyone looking at me? Fu Zhuo confirmed: Mr. Qing and I did indeed meet Miss Xia at the entrance of the private room, and thats why we came in together. Miss Xiao, Mr. Qing would absolutely never do anything against the law during his tenure, so please be cautious with your words. Ye Xingguang was taken aback, was it just a coincidence? Did she misunderstand Mr. Qing? But Mr. Qing ordered so much seafood for Xia Yanyan Ye Xingguang grabbed Xiao Mi Hu, telling her to stop talking. Being the backbone of the anti-couple alliance, how could Xiao Mi Hu be deterred by her temporary loss? Xiao Mi Hu absolutely would not admit defeat! In a fighting spirit, she laid out the facts: Mr. Qing also ordered so much seafood for you, but only ordered a serving of red dates and milk for my partner, which totalled less than 40 dollars, isnt this having a secret agenda? Xia Yanyan didnt look at Xiao Mi Hu, but only directed her dismissive gaze at Ye Xingguang and smiled slightly: Were those seafood dishes ordered for me? I didnt eat a single bite. The one who ate the most shouldve been Miss Ye, shouldnt it? I thought those dishes were ordered for Miss Ye. Xia Yanyans words were full of sarcasm. She knew very well that Mr. Qing ordered those seafood dishes for her, but this White Lotus still ate with gusto, as if she had never eaten seafood before in her life. Its embarrassing, no wonder, she was raised in a humble family and cant take the spotlight. Even now, she dared to let Xiao Nii Hu bring it up openly. Thats called self-deception. Xiao Mi Hu was so angry, she jumped to the floor: If you say that it wasnt ordered for you, my period is coming and Im not supposed to eat seafood. If it werent for your bullying, could she have eaten so much seafood? Uh MO Fei, what are you doing? Youre drunk. MO Fei saw Xiao Mi Hu jump off the floor barefoot, immediately frowned, walked over without saying a word and picked her up, while picking up the shoes on the floor and carried her out. After Xiao Mi Hu was taken out, Xia Yanyan looked at Ye Xingguang with a wronged face, Miss Ye, Xiao Mi Hu is actually quite naive. If there are any misunderstandings in the future, you can just ask me directly. Having said that, Xia Yanyan angrily picked up her bag and excused herself. But that sentence indirectly told everyone that Ye Xingguang was hiding behind, but using Xiao Mi Hu as a scapegoat. After leaving the private room, Xia Yanyan swept away her angry expression and showed a triumphant smile, Mr. Qing must be feeling sorry for her now. Although she wanted to see Ye Xingguang making a fool of herself in the private room, she felt that leaving in indignation at this moment was the perfect exit. Inside the private room. Ye Xingguang was struggling inside her mind, unsure of what to say. She didnt blame Xiao Mi Hu for the awkward situation she had caused. It would be very ungrateful if she were to say now that she hadnt instigated Xiao Mi Hu. Xiao Mi Hu was merely standing up for her. If there was anyone to blame, it would be Mr. Qing for choosing Xia Yanyan. Ye Xingguang angrily glanced at Mr. Qing and noticed that he looked worried, furrowing his handsome brow and his face turning rather unsightly. For some reason, her eyes suddenly felt sour. Was Mr. Qing also angry at her for eating Xia Yanyans seafood? She suddenly felt hurt, she didnt want to be the laughing stock in front of everyone anymore. Holding back her feelings, she stood up and said, Im sorry, 1 really need to use the restroom. Please continue eating.. Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Doesn’t Seem Like Myself at Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Doesnt Seem Like Myself at Translator: 549690339 After finishing her words, she left the private room, intending to leave directly down the stairs. But she found out that a heavy rain was suddenly pouring outside. Xia Yanyan was being ushered into her car by the horde of bodyguards, while Ye Xingguang was scared by the heavy rain and went back into the lobby. She pulled out her phone to call a ride. The phone showed that the car would only arrive in five minutes, so she opted to wait in the lobby. The lobby was quiet and almost devoid of people. Her gaze unintentionally fell upon a corner of the lobby where a piano was situated by the floor-to-ceiling window. She was fond of the piano. She had a neighbor named Shen who played the piano especially well. In her childhood, she would often pop into old grandmother Shens home, where Shen would teach her to play whenever she had free time. Perhaps it was because she was feeling smothered, but she couldnt resist approaching the piano. Han Han, you dont know how successful your concert was last night. Your new single Against the Wind has climbed to second place on the music charts. Apart from Xia Yanyan, no one else can overshadow you. Of course, we cant compare with Xia Yanyan; shes like a mermaid, whose musical cells are naturally stronger than normal people. Your status in the pop music industry stands firm; to say that you are second to none would not be an exaggeration! Fan Yuwen said excitedly while looking at the charts on his phone. Ling Han didnt speak. Her mentor, instead, chuckled and said, If there are good songs, you could compete with Xia Yanyan on the charts. Its just a shame that good composers are so rare these days. Mr. Zhou, dont worry. Ling Han is a key individual that our company is focusing on cultivating. We will definitely create the best songs tailor-made for her Before Fan Yuwen could finish his sentences, he gets cut off by Master Zhou: Shush, be quiet! Master Zhou is the street artist Ling Han met at the mall entrance years ago. To this day, Ling Han still feels as though this is all a dream. Fan Yuwen, perplexed, asked, Master Zhou, why Listen. Master Zhou pointed to his ear. A subdued, melancholic piano melody drifted out. The tune was unique, something Master Zhou had never heard before. Every note seemed imbued with a spellbinding power that touched the heartstrings of the listeners. Fan Yuwen might not understand, but with decades of musical experience, Master Zhou had discovered a treasure at first hearing, just as he had when he discovered Ling Han three years ago in front of the shopping mall. Master Zhou followed the sound and hurried down the stairs. By the time he reached the lobby, the piano sound had stopped abruptly. There was nobody at the piano by the floor-to-ceiling window, with only the white, gauzy curtains swaying gently with the wind. The heart-wrenching love song that someone had just played here still hung in the air like the sweet aftertaste of a sour love affair. Master Zhou regretted deeply in his heart. Where was the person? Ye Xingguang got into a taxi and left the restaurant. She rested her head lightly against the window, slowly closing her eyes. She could not understand why she kept hearing echoes of Ye Junqings stern voice inside her head. They say that people who dont matter wont affect ones feelings! To her, Ye Junqing was just an unimportant person. Why was she upset because Ye Junqing got angry on behalf of Xia Yanyan? This wasnt like her at all! After thinking about it, she concluded that it must be due to her upcoming period! Hormonal imbalance! Right, thats it! A thunderclap roared, and the rumbling echo filled the summer night. It was so loud that even the people in the private room could hear.. Ye Junqing checked the time; how could a trip to the restroom take this long? Wasnt she scared of thunder? Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: Chapter 75: Who is she showing her grievance to now? 1 Chapter 75: Chapter 75: Who is she showing her grievance to now? 1 Translator: 549690339 Inside the car, Ye Xingguang curled herself up, forcing herself to endure the roaring thunder above her. She repeated to herself over and over again, its okay, its okay, the thunder will pass soon, Im not scared! However, she couldnt help but recall the memory of when she was six years old and her parents cruelly abandoned her in the deep sea. She remembered wanting to reach the shore, swimming for two days and two nights without seeing land, only to be met with a great storm. At her young age, it was the first time she realized how terrifying a storm at sea could be. That night, the sea was full of raging waves and the thunder was loud. She had nowhere to hide, and as the downpour continued, she was unfortunately struck by lightning. She didnt know why she, who hadnt committed any sins, had to suffer such a fate. Every time since then, whenever there was loud thunder and striking lightning, she would reflexively think back to that terrifying night. Little girl, afraid of the thunder, huh? My daughter is afraid too, dont worry, it wont hit you. The taxi driver gave a reassuring smile. Ye Xingguang gripped her fingers tightly, nodding her head forcefully in an attempt to appear composed. Suddenly, her phone rang. She checked and saw it was an unfamiliar number. After hesitating for a moment, she answered the phone, Hello, who is this? Where have you run off to? Ye Junqings voice came through the phone. Anxiety that Ye Xingguang had just managed to calm welled up in her heart again. She feigned ignorance: Who are you? Ye Junqing. His voice was stern. Who is that? I dont know such a person! Having said this, Ye Xingguang promptly hung up the call. But as soon as she hung up, the phone rang again. When she realized it was the same number, she curtly disconnected again. Who would answer his call? The phone rang for a third time relentlessly. She decided to ignore it, letting the ringtone disrupt the silence in the taxi and agitate her already frustrated heart. Then it rang the fourth time Fifth time Sixth time The driver advised, Young lady, did you have a fight with your boyfriend? In this heavy rain, he might be worried about you. Thats probably why he keeps calling. Take my advice and answer the call, just to let him know youre safe. He wouldnt be worried about me. Ye Xingguangs voice was sour, but she heeded the drivers advice anyway. When the phone rang for the seventh time, she answered. Before she could utter a word, Ye Junqing asked harshly, Who gave you permission to hang up on me? Ye Xingguang bit her lip and remained silent, struggling to cope with the fear induced by the thunder above. Her silence seemed to irk Ye Junqing, he said heavy-heartedly, Speak! Why did you leave without saying a word? His words instantly triggered Ye Xingguangs anger. Was she supposed to stay in the booth and become the laughing stock of everyone? Didnt you, Mr. Ye, tell me yourself to stay away from you, the farther the better, so as not to disrupt your life? I am a person who knows how to take a hint, so of course I will remember your words and leave quietly to a place where you cant see me. She spoke with a hint of sarcasm, trying to ignore the feeling of being wronged that continuously surged up from her heart. After all, he had made it clear from the beginning that he accepted her only because he had no other choice and that they would separate after a year. There was no chance of falling in love over time.. Who was there to witness her grievance now? And who would care about it? Sometimes, she even despised herself! Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Chapter 76: Throw Fu Zhuo Down to Me! 1 Chapter 76: Chapter 76: Throw Fu Zhuo Down to Me! 1 Translator: 549690339 Dare to run away even a bit? Tell me where you are now! Ye Junqings unquestionably dominating tone added another layer of rage to the burning anger in Ye Xingguangs heart. She almost shouted into the phone: l am running away, do you care? Do not call me anymore, 1 am going home! After saying that, she forcefully clicked on her mobile screen to cut off the call. Who does he think he is, speaking to her in such a dictatorial manner? Having discontinued the phone call, she was again overcome with annoyance. Why did she tell him that she was going home? Was she afraid that he might worry? Ha, how could he possibly be anxious? Just as she was thinking, the phone rang again. Ye Xingguang picked up without even looking at the screen, yelling: l told you not to call me. Yes, 1 am freaking upset, whats wrong with that? Ordering me something worth just over thirty dollars while ordering her seafood worth thousands of dollars, embarrassing me in front of so many people. Dont you forget that I am your official partner. Didnt I tell you last night, dare to cheat on me during our partnership, and I will report you Whats going on, Ye Xingguang? A womans voice came through the phone. Ye Xingguang who was halfway in her tirade, paused: Teacher Chang? So furious? Did you have a fight with your official partner? No She tried to conceal her unrest. Chang Qinghua said, All men are scum, why care so much? Its raining heavily tonight, and theres severe flooding on He Garden Road. Many vehicles are submerged. Im going to the scene for a report now, get over here immediately. What? Teacher Chang, She wanted to say that she was afraid of water, but that excuse was unconvincing. Ye Xingguang changed her approach: Teacher Chang, Im not in a good mood right now, can you call someone else? Whats more important, your work or your mood? Get over here now! After saying that, Chang Qinghua directly hung up the phone. Ye Xingguang glanced out the window at the pouring rain thankfully because she had checked the weather forecast this morning and knew it would storm, so she had worn rain boots before leaving home. The fast-moving convoy howled in the storm. Ye Junqing looked at the disconnected phone and hammered his forehead in frustration. That pesky mermaid tail, she no longer cared about her business, was she rebelling against him? Fu Zhuo forgot how many times he had covertly observed Ye Junqings mood through the rearview mirror. He asked cautiously, Sir, have you found Miss Ye? She went home. Ye Junging spat out two words. Then he sat with an imposing aura in the car and said solemnly, Investigate why Xia Yanyan ended up at the same restaurant as me. Its probably a coincidence. Fu Zhuo suggested. Ye Junqing shot Fu Zhuo a cold glance, You think its a coincidence? Fu Zhuo thought for a moment, Miss Xia was indeed treated unfairly tonight. She hadnt done anything wrong and yet was defamed by Xiao Yun in such a manner. You need to calm down, Sir. Its Miss Yes deep scheming to use Xiao Yun as a tool for this, and now she leaves without saying goodbye As soon as Fu Zhuo finished speaking, the atmosphere in the car dramatically dropped. He shivered from the sudden chill, unknowingly sensing as if someone was about to slit his throat. From the back came two chilling words: Pull over. The driver complied, flipping on the right turn signal, slowly pulling over to the side. Fu Zhuo, oblivious to the source of danger, turned around, Sir, why are we stopping? Get out. Three words, filled with an overwhelming sense of authority. Fu Zhuo was perplexed, Sir, who should get out? l told you to get out! When Fu Zhuo still didnt move, Ye Junqing threw an order to the bodyguard at the end of the stretch limo, Xiao Yun, throw Fu Zhuo out! Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Miss Ye is the Special Existence_l Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Miss Ye is the Special Existence_l Translator: 549690339 After receiving his orders, the young bodyguard named Xiao Yun got out of the car. Without further ado, he opened the passenger door and yanked Fu Zhuo out of the vehicle, leaving him bamboozled by the situation. The heavy downpour drenched Fu Zhuo before he could even ask what he had done wrong. The impressive convoy roared away into the distance. Fu Zhuo wanted to chase after them, but couldnt. He hurried to find a place to shelter from the rain. Unfortunately, the driver had stopped the car closest to the overpass, with no place nearby to take cover from the rain. Damn What have I done wrong? Fu Zhuo was so stunned he felt as if hed been knocked senseless. In the rapidly receding car, Ye Junqings anger hadnt abated. He sat there arrogantly, thoughtful and brimming with defiance, asking, Xiao Yun, does everybody think I like Xia Yanyan? Xiao Yun didnt beat around the bush, and replied, Master Qing, take a look at your keychain. Ye Junqing pulled his keys out of his pocket. He wasnt like Tang Zhou or Ji Qishu who adorned their keychains with all manner of flashy trinkets. His only addition was a small mermaid pendant. Xiao Yun continued, Master Qing, your keychain has a mermaid, your office desks ornament is a mermaid and even youve built a mermaid-themed swimming pool. Also, your bedroom ceiling shows a mermaid sitting by the sea looking up at the stars. Moreover youve designed the logo of Jun Star Weibo with a mermaid Master Qing, I wont list them all out but you like mermaids too much. Almost every detail of your life reflects signs of mermaids. In this world, the only mermaid is Miss Xia Yanyan. Really? Ye Junqing looked down, squeezing the little mermaid tail on his keychain. His face darkened even more! Damn, Xiao Yun didnt mention it, he hadnt even realized. Despite having resolved never to have anything to do with the little mermaid in his life, she silently invaded all the minor details of his life! She didnt even spare a small keychain! Ye Xingguang, youre quite something! Ignoring the gloomy expression on Ye Junqings face, Xiao Yun stated unequivocally: However, I believe, Master Qing, that you dont like Miss Xia Yanyan. You probably just like mermaids purely. Because I have never seen you spirited about Miss Xia. When the old master mentioned a marriage alliance with the Xia family, you outright refused it in his presence. Otherwise, the wedding would have been on the agenda much earlier, and Ye Missy wouldnt have been able to shake you. On the contrary, Ye Missy Xiao Yun stopped mid- sentence, wondering if he should continue. Continue, Ye Junqing insisted. After every interaction with Ye Missy, your mood is especially sour. You even called her several times in a row. With your temperament, if someone dares to hang up on you, you wouldnt call back. But you kept dialing, as if you were worried about her Ye Junqings face showed no signs of improvement. Worried about her? Seeing that Ye Junqing hadnt interrupted him, Xiao Yun continued: Yesterday when you saw Ye Missy with Young Master Han, you almost broke his arm. You even accompanied Ye Missy to the concert Although Fu Zhuo hadnt realized that Ye Missy was in disguise as a man, but as Ye Junqings personal bodyguard, something like a simple disguise was nothing. If he couldnt even see through that, how could he dare to be captain of the bodyguard team? After summing up, Xiao Yun said, Master Qing, isnt Ye Missy actually the special one in your heart? You ousted Fu Zhuo from the car to knock some sense into him. Master Qing, have you known Ye Missy for a long time? [Authors note: Awoo, Xiao Yun, from now on you are the top confidant by Master Qings side.. Asking for recommendation votes~] Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Uncle Qjng, Miss Ye is here too_1 Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Uncle Qjng, Miss Ye is here too_1 Translator: 549690339 No need to know, not important! Ye Junqing bluntly spat out the six words. Xiao Yun perceptively noticed, while Junqing was speaking these six words, he was fiddling with two mermaids attached to his keyring. Xiao Yun could not yet discern the meaning behind this action, but he clearly sensed the stubbornness in Junqings six words. A thought flashed through Xiao Yuns mind: hes as stubborn as a mule. If Xiao Yun had a hundred guts, he wouldnt dare utter these words; all he could do was grumble in his mind. Regardless, he decided to alert all his subordinates to keep a close eye on Miss Ye in the future. So they wouldnt end up like Fu Zhuo, completely oblivious, and left to suffer in the downpour unaware of the circumstances. Just then, a voice from the car radios host came: We are now interrupting for the latest traffic update, the sudden downpour has resulted in city flooding. He Garden Road is severely waterlogged with numerous cars submerged, including a school bus from the capital city trapped underneath the overpass. For detailed casualties, stay tuned. We advise all drivers to avoid the flooded section and keep an eye on our latest traffic updates. Hearing this, the man whose complexion hadnt improved, frowned and asked, How much further to He Garden Road? The driver replied, Sir, its just one street away. Shall I find an alternative route home? No need, lets head for the rescue. The driver was momentarily stunned but soon accelerated. Eleven Rolls Royces roared against the pouring rain and hadnt even reached five hundred meters before they were caught in traffic. Ye Junqing observed the stationary queue, and while pushing the door open, said, Xiao Yun, take all the bodyguards and go rescue the stranded school bus. Yes, sir. Xiao Yun immediately followed Junqings lead and got out of the car, attempting to open an umbrella for him. Ye Junqing waved him off: Nevermind me, go save them first. On low-lying He Garden Road, the water level had reached the seats of the school bus, it was filled with first-graders. The driver had blacked out from hitting his head on the steering wheel after a rear-end collision. The bus also had a young tour guide and a female teacher. When Xiao Yun arrived, the teacher and guide were helplessly trying to calm the screaming crying children. There were only two altruistic bystanders with half their bodies submerged in the water, extending their arms trying to take the children one by one from the young guide to a safe area. Meanwhile, a reporter from the TV station was broadcasting live from the waterlogged scene. Ye Xingguang couldnt care less about following the reporter proudly. On her way, she had bought a one-body raincoat and directly joined the rescue mission. A lightning bolt fell, chilling Ye Xingguang to the bone. She braved her fears, tightened her body-length raincoat from head to toe, stood in front of the bus window, stretched out her arms to take a terrified student from the female teachers arms, all the while calming the child and walking towards a less flooded area Xiao Yun rushed over with his men, brushed past Ye Xingguang in the dim light, instinctively looked back and gave Ye Junqing, who was behind them, a sign: Sir, Miss Ye is also here. Following the direction of Xiao Yuns gesture, Ye Junqing saw Ye Xingguang half-submerged in the water, tightly holding a child in her arms. Just as a lightning bolt streaked across the sky, the bright light illuminated Ye Xingguangs face. For that split second, Ye Junqing saw her pale face, incapable of taking care of herself but still desperately protecting the child in her arms. Ye Junqings heart clenched fiercely, Damn it, he thought.. Doesnt she know her limits? Trying to act brave at a time like this? Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Chapter 79: The Eldest Sister is the Most Beautiful Mermaid in the World 1 Chapter 79: Chapter 79: The Eldest Sister is the Most Beautiful Mermaid in the World 1 Translator: 549690339 Wahhh Wahhh Big sister, Im scared The little girl in Ye Xingguangs arms cried even harder. Ye Xingguang was also terrified but tried hard to comfort the little girl, Dont be afraid, big sister will protect you. Ill tell you a secret, big sister is a superhero, very amazing. Wahhh a Super Mermaid? The savior of the world? Many domestic movies like to use mermaids as their theme. There are movies for adults and animations for children. One of them is about mermaids. The heroine from the animated version is Xia Yanyan, who tells the story of how a Super Mermaid rescues the world. All the children love watching it. Ye Xingguang nodded, Yes, like a Super Mermaid, dont be afraid, be good Wahhh Big sister is lying. She is not a mermaid, she doesnt even have a tail This little girl seemed to feel her intelligence being insulted, even crying more fiercely, and because of her fear she struggled vigorously in Ye Xingguangs arms. For a small child, she was surprisingly strong. Ye Xingguang almost couldnt hold her. Just when she was frightened and helpless, a huge clap of thunder sounded in the sky. She gasped in fear, almost letting out a scream. Suddenly, she was lifted off the ground in someones arms. A deep, magnetic voice came from beside her ear, Big sister does have a tail, she just hid it away Ye Xingguang was startled, looked to the side, without seeing the mans face clearly in the dark night, she recognized his voice, it was Ye Junqing, who had made arrogant remarks to her on the phone not long ago, what was he doing here? She was about to object when Ye Junqings suppressed anxious voice came to her ear, Stay still, dont move! Without waiting for her to respond, Ye Junqing had already lifted her out of the water, striding towards a shallower area. You let me I dont need your help, 1 can walk by myself. Ye Junqings cold voice came, Who p s holding you? Im only holding the little sweetheart in your arms. Ye Xingguang bit her lip, was she making a fool of herself? Uncle, is big sister really a Super Mermaid? Perhaps Ye Junqing gave the little girl a sense of security, she stopped crying and with eyes flickering she waited for the answer. Ye Junqing held the big and small tightly to his chest, stood facing the relentless rain and said, Of course, big sister is the most beautiful mermaid in the world. Isnt big sister protecting you? Thank you, big sister. The childs heart was instantly calmed. Ye Xingguang didnt expect Ye Junqing to be so efficient, pacifying the crying little girl with just a few words. Another bolt of lightning illuminated his handsome and arrogant face in the sky. She could see a flash of anxiety in Ye Junqings eyes. Who was he worried about? Certainly not her, right? Impossible! Ye Xingguang laughed at herself in her heart, but she clearly felt the mans arm around her tighten. He gave her an inexplicable sense of security. She felt the comforting strength in this man, no wonder the child was no longer afraid. In the stormy wind and rain, neither of them had an umbrella. Ye Xingguang shielded the childs face against her own body, as she unwittingly raised her arm, attempting to block the large raindrops pounding on Ye Junqings face. This kind-hearted gesture was noticed by Ye Junqing. His lips tightened but he didnt say a word. He just picked up his pace. Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Chapter 80 – Because I am your Man! 1 Chapter 80: Chapter 80 C Because I am your Man! 1 Translator: 549690339 Soon, Ye Junqing led them through the flower garden, across the non-motorized lanes, across the pedestrian street, and into a safe area. Stay here and take care of the children. Dont you dare to go anywhere else. Ye Junqings voice was a command that left no room for debate. Ye Xingguang said, There are many more children trapped in the cars, and several flooded cars have occupants unable to escape You are not to go either. Stay put. If you leave Ye Junqing didnt finish his sentence when he saw her face streaked with rain. He tried to pull out a dry handkerchief from his pocket to wipe her face, only to find it was soaking wet. He gently wiped her face using his wet palm and said, Behave. For some reason, Ye Xingguang obediently nodded when she heard his order: Oh. After thinking for a moment, she nudged him and said, You go rescue them, quick. Without uttering a word, Ye Junqing turned around and strode towards the trapped school bus. Watching Ye Junqing and his dozen or so bodyguards braving the heavy rain and rescuing the children from the trapped bus, Ye Xingguang suddenly thought they were quite handsome, especially Ye Junqing who seemed irresistibly charming. His custom-fit white shirt was completely soaked, clinging to his skin and showing the perfect contours of his chest Ye Xingguang bit her lip, secretly scolding herself: Ye Xingguang, since when did you start being so gushy over a guy? Chang Qinghua had taken notice of Ye Junqing early on. She stood in the rain, microphone in hand, reporting the rescue operations in real time; Meanwhile, the photographer Bai Sheng had captured numerous images of the humble Ye Junqing carrying children through the flooded area. As almost all the children from the bus had been brought to safety, the fire brigade finally arrived to assist in the rescue operation. Ye Xingguang handed the huddled children at her side over to the more professional firefighters so that the frightened, drenched children could be taken to a safer place. Just as she was about to join Chang Qinghua to continue reporting on the rescue operation, a dark figure suddenly appeared. What did I say? Stay put! You disobedient woman, why are you running around? Ye Junqings icy words rained down on her. l am working Even if you didnt work for the rest of your life, you wont starve! Ye Junqing didnt give her the opportunity to continue working. With the arrival of the rescue team, there was no need for him to stay, especially when this disobedient woman in his arms needed rescuing even more! Ye Xingguang retorted, Im not a rich young miss, Ill starve if I dont work! If I dont work, Ill have nothing to eat next month. Let me down quickly, its not decent for others to see. l will provide for you. Now be obedient! She doesnt realize her condition and doesnt watch out. If she grew a tail in this filthy water, she wouldnt be the most beautiful mermaid but a sewer eel! On what grounds can you provide for me? Ye Xingguang shot back defiantly. Ye Junqing glared at her fiercely: Because I am your man! Ye Xingguang was stunned, hearing her heartbeat loud and clear. She scoffed: Youre just a boyfriend Ive had for a year, and you dare to talk about providing for me for a lifetime? Men sure dont blink an eye when telling impressive liesAh} Ye Xingguang didnt get to finish her sentence when suddenly a lightning bolt struck, landing precisely in front of her. The sudden flash of light startled her so much so that she didnt even finish her sentence.. Instinctively, she tightly wrapped her arms around his neck, buried her face against his chest, and yelled, Dont strike me, strike him! Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Are you Crazy? What’s so Sweet?1 Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Are you Crazy? Whats so Sweet?1 Translator: 549690339 Hearing her unbridled words, Ye Junqing laughed out of anger, If I get struck by lightning, you better be ready to live as a widow for the rest of your life. Ye Xingguang bit her lip and didnt say anything. She also didnt expect herself to blurt out something like that. It was probably what her subconscious mind truly felt. Who could blame her after how he embarrassed her tonight? Wait, if he got struck by lightning, why would she have to live as a widow for the rest of her life? They were merely in an official relationship. They werent married, and were supposed to part ways after a year! However, for some reason, even though this man was wickedly cursing her, she didnt feel angry. Instead, she felt sweet? What madness was this? Sweet? Ye Xingguang, what on earth are you thinking? Ye Xingguang quickly shook her head to clear her mind. However, she really didnt dare to move again. She obediently buried her head in the mans chest, allowing him to carry her through the heavy rain. Ye Junqing wanted to carry her back to the car, but the car was parked a bit far. So, some of the reporters who were heading towards the disaster area caught an imposing scene of Ye Junqing, on a crowded motorway, carrying a girl against the flow of the rescue team The reporter involved worked at TD TV station, a media outlet that supported Lawson Perry. They couldnt be more thrilled with the scene. Before Ye Junqing even made it to the car with Ye Xingguang, TD TV station had already posted this scene on their official blog. Others are performing rescue operations, while Ye Junqing is flirting in the rain. I wonder how the Carp Maiden would feel after seeing this? The reporter thought the more cinematic and beautiful their shot of the two was, the more sarcastic the newscast would seem. Together, they created a perfect piece of news Ye Xingguang knew nothing of this. She was finally tucked into the warm, dry Rolls-Royce by the man. After being wrapped in a raincoat from head to toe, it was removed and a clean towel was placed on her head. The mans broad palm held the towel, drying her rain-drenched face. Fearing that she might catch a cold, he even dried her hair. Sitting in the car, Ye Xingguang saw Ye Junqing himself dripping water all over his clothes. She quickly took hold of the towel and said, Do you have changes of clothes in the car? You should change out of your wet clothes quickly. Dont worry about me, I can manage. Behave and dont move! She was completely soaked, from head to toe. If she caught a cold, he would still have to Ye Junqings thoughts suddenly stopped, he thought resentfully, if she got sick, he wouldnt even feel sorry. Who cared about her wellbeing anyway? With that thought, he asked the driver to bring a blanket from the trunk. Wrapping her up like a chrysalis, he carefully dried her wet hair, gave her his cup of water to warm her hands, and only then did he start to change out of his wet shirt and trousers. Suddenly, a very enchanting scene appeared before Ye Xingguangs eyes. The man had his back to her, removing all his wet clothes. The cars dim light traced his sensually defined back and slender waist, and his firm, white Before Ye Xingguang could fully appreciate the view, with a swift action, the man had draped a clean, white shirt over his shoulders, instantly blocking all the breathtaking details. After Ye Junqing had put his clothes back on and turned around, he noticed the predatory look in the girls eyes. He raised an eyebrow, What were you looking at? l wasnt looking at anything! Ye Xingguang quickly averted her gaze and forced herself to ignore the heat on her cheeks. [Authors Note: Seeking recommendations, rewards, and check-ins] Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Chapter 82 1 Must Kill Them with Facts _1 Chapter 82: Chapter 82 1 Must Kill Them with Facts _1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Junqing smirked but said nothing. Silence worked better than words at this point, making Ye Xingguang feel her face getting hot, like a boiled crab. Thinking, she took out her phone to ease the awkwardness, Whats your sister-in-laws phone number? For what? Ye Junqing asked while casually toweling off his hair. l received a call from the station, saying there was a flash flood here, and they asked me to rush over. I left without telling your sister-in-law. I need to call and explain that work prevented me from continuing to attend her birthday celebration. Ye Junqing looked at her, So it was because of the stations call that you left without saying a word. Of course! At this moment, Ye Xingguang claimed with conviction. Ye Junqings expression suddenly turned sour. He knitted his handsome brows, a touch of sadness ringing in his voice, l thought you were jealous. Are you out of your mind? Who would I be jealous of? Ye Xingguang raised her voice, feigning surprise with her acting skills. Ye Junqing frowned at her exaggerated expression, scoffed, giving her a sarcastic, Huh Ye Xingguang patted her hair, quickly saying, Give me your sister-in-laws number, quick. I messed up her birthday party and didnt get her a gift. I need to apologize. Its all due to my job C when something comes up, 1 have to go. I left so abruptly wait, why are you here too? You didnt come after me, did Ye Junqing menacingly glared at her chattering lips, pulled up the number on his phone, and handed it to her. His actions brimmed with blatant displeasure, his voice tremendously annoyed, Stop daydreaming, ask the driver! The driver shivered in surprise, then carefully explained, Master Junqing heard on the radio that a bus was trapped, so he rushed over to assist. We never thought wed run into Miss Ye. Oh, thats quite the act of justice. For some reason, Ye Xingguang felt a tinge of disappointment. However, thinking back to Ye Junqing half- submerged in flood water, rescuing the tantrum-ridden children and bringing them to her side, she couldnt help but hold him in high esteem. She wondered where his rumored toxicity lay? Then, she picked up Ye Junqings phone, dialing Yi Yujian to explain her abrupt departure. Yi Yujian was very understanding, didnt pry for the truth, but curiously asked, Miss Ye, are you with my younger brother now? Did he carry you like a princess earlier? And, are you wearing a black raincoat? Ye Xingguang was surprised, Sister-in-law, how do you know what Im wearing? Yi Yujian lightly chuckled, A TD News reporter filmed you both. The news is now being broadcast all over, everyones probably looking at your pictures on their phones. The public impression isnt great. What? Ye Xingguang immediately checked the news on her phone, fuming with anger, Nonsense! Thats not at all what happened. He was there to rescue with his security guards. They saved most of the kids trapped on the bus. The rescue team arrived later, thats when he took me away. The TD News reporter completely twisted the facts! Sister-in-law, I need to go now.. I have to fight against their lies with the truth! Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Chapter 83: You Don’t Think 1 1 m Sympathetic Towards You, Do You? 1 Chapter 83: Chapter 83: You Dont Think 1 1 m Sympathetic Towards You, Do You? 1 Translator: 549690339 Yi Yujian said, Little sis, dont hang up. TD Television Station is trying to exploit this photo to harshly criticize your second brother. If you have any proof, send it directly to me and I will have someone take care of it. Ye Xingguang replied, I have it. Our station is still reporting on the scene. He and his bodyguards rescue should have been recorded on our camera. If TD dares to spread such distorted narratives online, we must give them a slap in the face. They should know how formidable I am! Finding this amusing, Yi Yujian laughed over the phone, Alright, little sis, hang up first. You dont have to worry about this anymore, Ill have someone contact the station. Okay. But Ye Xingguang was not satisfied. After hanging up the call, she angrily rolled up her sleeves, ready to confront the comments online, her demeanor incredibly fierce. Ye Junqing dried his hair and his drenched appearance transformed back into a dashing man. Leaning lazily against the back of the seat, he observed her growing irritation, Whats there to be so upset about? As she read the comments online, Ye Xingguang gritted her teeth in anger, How can I not be upset? Theyre vilifying you! Im the one being vilified, not you. Why are you so furious? I am only she almost let slip what was really on her mind. Ye Junqing was dissatisfied with her almost saying something but then not, he stared at her intently, Only what? Are you worried about me? Whos worried about you? Dont flatter yourself, I Ye Xingguang was flustered, her voice faltering. She stubbornly refused to admit anything. Ye Junqing wouldnt let her off the hook so easily. His gaze focused on her face, You, what? Ye Xingguang felt herself being drawn into Ye Junqings eyes as if they were a constellation of stars. She shook her head quickly to break the spell and quickly found an excuse, You are my official partner, now they are assuming that you are irresponsible and unfaithful based on one photo. It makes me look bad. How am I supposed to save face? Ye Junqing gripped her chin with two fingers, preventing her from avoiding his gaze. His powerful aura demanded her full attention when speaking, Is that really all? Look into my eyes and say it, without blinking. Of Of course, thats all I mean, its not like like Im worried about you Her heart skipped a beat. A commanding Ye Junqing spoke, Straighten your tongue, and say it again. After that, he added, Dont avoid my gaze, look into my eyes when you talk to me. Your eyes seem to contain the entire universe, with black holes that could draw people in. My heart starts pounding the moment I look at them, how can I look into your eyes when talking! Jerk, are you trying to embarrass me in front of you? Ye Xingguang bit her lip in irritation, looking straight into Ye Junqings enchanting eyes, she kept her pride intact, So what? You would think Im worried about you? Ha, how could that be possible, I was forced to become your official partner, alright! After that, she forcefully removed Ye Jungings overbearing fingers, then turned her head to look out of the window, her annoyance manifesting as she brushed her hair to cover her reddening ears. Was she really worried about him? Not at all! Ye Xingguang stubbornly told herself to stop being a pushover! Ye Junqing stared at her back intensely, as though he wanted to bore a hole in her stubbornly turned back. How could her mouth be so annoying, so provocative. Achoo, achoo, achoo Ye Xingguang sneezed in succession. Ye Junqings face darkened suddenly, not waiting for Xiao Yun and others to return, he ordered the driver in cold voice, Start the car, lets go home! She needed a hot shower, and so did he! Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Is She His Dearly Loved Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Is She His Dearly Loved Sweetheart? 1 Translator: 549690339 Once back home and after taking a hot shower, Ye Xingguang was sitting on the sofa, constantly keeping an eye on the news updates. TD Television had stirred up the public to excoriate Ye Junqing, but KOCO was completely silent about it. Ye Xingguang was endlessly refreshing her feed, it was clear that the comments were defending her, but she was infuriated. She detested being used as ammunition by the media, and the worst part was the uninformed netizens were all led astray by internet trolls. Your Cute Netizen: Ye Junqing is such a cancer. What is he doing playing romance in the rain? And who is this filthy little thing, doesnt she know that Ye Junqings official partner is @Carp Girl? Ye Junqing is our precious Carp, all the other filthy little things stay far away! Fearless Netizen: Our lovely Carp Girl deleted her photo last night, she definitely was a victim of domestic violence, but the main culprit is just strolling in the rain, holding another filthy thing so tightly, the photo shows them whispering sweet nothings. I want to report this to the Civil Affairs Bureau, Im so pissed off! Match Made In Heaven Netizen: Just look at the expression in the eyes of Ye, the big cancer, in the photo, its excessive affection, it can be said that the woman in the photo is his spoiled sweetheart. Is little Carp Girl crying at home? Just Asking Netizen: Apparently the severe flooded area was not far behind where Ye, the big cancer, was standing, many cars were submerged, people were trapped, a whole school bus of first graders were nearby. Everyone was rushing to help, but Ye Shitings brother was here, seducing others behind @Carp Girls back, do you still support Ye Shiting now? Ye Xingguang read every comment, by the end she was livid! She really wanted to make a post to announce to the world that the girl in Ye Junqings arms was her! Its her! Its her, alright?! Could the photo really reveal any sweet nothings though? How did the netizens see from the photo that she, in Ye Junqings arms, was his pampered sweetheart? So pampered with love? Ye Xingguang zoomed in on the photo, examining Ye Junqings expression closely. Seems like He really looks quite affectionate! It makes ones heart beat faster! Ye Xingguang sneakily saved the photo to her phones album. Then she crossed her legs sitting on the couch, sipping the freshly brewed black sugar ginger tea, biting her lips as she gazed up at the ceiling, then back at the photo on her phone. Could it be that the TD news reporter had photoshopped the image, made Ye Junqings expression especially affectionate, just to agitate netizens? After Ye Junqing finished his shower and came downstairs, he saw her sitting on the living room couch, lost in thought and asked curiously, What are you thinking about? Im wondering if the terrible Ye Junqing was looking at me in a certain way Ye Xingguang began to respond then realized something wasnt right. When she turned her head, there was the horrible Ye Junqing standing not far from her. Fresh out of the shower, he wore white pajamas, his hair still damp, looking fresh and sexy, emanating a faint smell of shower gel. He picked up a cup of ginger tea that the butler had made for him from the table in front of her. Then he sank gracefully into the single-seater couch next to her, crossing his long legs. His every move was just too captivating. Ye Xingguang bit her lip, he was truly a big nuisance! After taking a sip of the ginger tea Ye Junqing lazily turned to her, What about my look? Nothing! Ye Xingguang forced herself to look away, saying, My older sister-in-law said she was going to handle the online issue, but there hasnt been any progress so far.. Should I make a post announcing that the sweetheart in your arms is me? Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Did She Actually Perceive His Thoughts?_l Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Did She Actually Perceive His Thoughts?_l Translator: 549690339 Ye Jun was choked by the ginger water, he coughed a few times. He could hardly believe that those words popped out from her mouth; his deep gaze lands on Ye Xingguangs face. His voice was wavering, Did you just say that you want to tell the world youre my most cherished one? Ye Jun didnt realize that when he asked that question, his relaxed posture became straight, his back upright. At that moment, the usually composed him was getting all confused, he was unable to think straight. Did she uncover his hidden feelings? Did she Feel it? At that moment, slight strands of his deep affection emanated from his strong aura, he was inexplicably excited. Fool, of course youre my most cherished one. Cough cough,that is Ye Xingguang wished she could bite her tongue off: l meant, look at the comments; its what the comments are saying. I was just swayed by them, I did not declare Im your most cherished one; I was just talking about the comments. Ye Xingguang was getting frustrated, desperately trying to explain, even showing the comments on her phone to Ye Jun. Whats gotten into her tonight, why was she misspeaking so often? Ye Jun was even choked by the ginger water, he wanted to mock her for her assumptions. Look, this comment right here The handsome man, radiant as if he had absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, after hearing Ye Xingguangs hurried explanation, looked cold and smelly. So, thats all it was? A moment of disappointment! With a push of his long arm, Ye Jun pushed away the phone that Ye Xingguang was handing over. His cold, magnetic voice was full of rejection: l dont want to see it, Post! Huh? What? Didnt you say you were going to post on your Weibo, announcing to the world that youre my most cherished one? Ye Juns voice was cold as ice, recalling the misconception made him emphasize, Post it! Ye Xingguang: Ye Xingguang: What are you blanking out for? Look at what people have made me look like because of you! Ye Jun heavily placed the bowl in his hand onto the low tea table. He sank his tall, straight body back into the couch again with his aloof expression, his eyes glancing coldly at Ye Xingguang. Oh Almost as if she didnt realise, or was unsure, Ye Xingguang sneakily glanced at his suddenly cold and angry face: Ill actually post it then, use my verified account to post it? Ye Jun nodded, his aura strong. Just as Ye Xingguang was about to post, a notification popped up on her Weibo. Because the notification was from KOCO IVE S official Weibo, she temporarily paused her post to open the notification. KOCO TV directly broadcasted Chang Qinghuas live interview, the video recorded the entire process of Ye Jun leading his bodyguards to participate in the rescue, including the screenshot of the tweet by the teacher trapped on the school bus. The comments were filled with internet trolls, who started slandering even before they watched the video, after seeing the tweet made by the teacher. Netizen Endless Love: Heh, has this female teacher been paid off by the Ye family? In order to clear Yes name, she even claimed that he personally carried the children off the bus and took them to a safe place? Who is Ye? A wealthy businessman who is far ahead in the wealth list, his time is more valuable than money, would he condescend to participate in a rescue? Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Why Haven’t You Sent it Yet? _1 Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Why Havent You Sent it Yet? _1 Translator: 549690339 User You-Can!t-Beat-Me-Admit-Defeat said, There are only a few ways to whitewash someone nowadays, and to prove Yes innocence from infidelity by emphasizing his valiant act, isnt it a bit tiresome? Who would believe it? Hes a person on top of the pyramid, can he put down his dignity to help ordinary peoples children in a puddle? User Favorite-An-Ying said, Holy shit, are all the internet users above Sha Yes trolls? Can you please watch the entire video before commenting? Although Im also upset with Ye for bullying our little carp, the video is clear. The man who shielded the child from torrential rain, even when he seemed like a drowned rat, isnt that the incredibly handsome Ye Junqing? If you can, find me another man just as handsome! The comment from User Favorite-An-Ying quickly became a top comment. Many of the Internet users who didnt know the truth first looked at the comments, then watched the video, and they were stunned. Comparing with the official photo of Ye Junqing, the man trudging through the water in the rain and holding the child in the video turned out to be Ye? Who would have thought that Ye, who had been cursed by netizens for nearly an hour, would condescend to half-submerge in the water and rescue children one by one out of the bus? And to avoid the rain hitting the childrens faces, he even pressed their faces to his chest? Having just criticized Ye Junqing a moment ago, Netizens turned around to become his fans praising him after seeing the video. User Free-And-Beautiful said, Im a fan now, I am! Ye is so handsome! Did you see all the men helping Ye rescue the children? They all had Yes emblem on their collars C they must be Yes bodyguards! My God, even the bodyguards are so handsome, Ah, what to do, can I become a fan of Yes bodyguards instead? Ive fallen for one of his bodyguards, please tell me his name, Im in love, dont fight over him with me. User Rotating-Bubble said, Although were used to calling Ye Junqing a monster, it is only because he doesnt believe in marriage. Just look at the donations Ye Corporation makes every year to impoverished areas, and youll know that it has a tremendous sense of social responsibility. Now, hes personally saving children. @TD_TV_Official, open your eyes and see what hes doing in the rain while your cameras are slandering him! User Chu Xiaotian said, Everyone, quick look at the woman comforting the kids. Isnt she the woman from the photos taken by TD TV station? Ah, I cant see her face clearly through the raincoat, but I can see her taking the kids from Ye and his bodyguards, and then comforting them gently, wiping the rain off their faces, what is the truth behind all this? Ye Xingguang was excitedly jumping up and down as he read through comment after comment: Ha! The official WB account of our TV station has already begun clarifying the facts, and public opinion on the internet is starting to change. Everyones saying you are handsome! Ye, himself, was lounging on the sofa, watching her gleaming excitement with a cool indifference and replied perfunctorily, Oh. This is amazing; I knew the truth would never be buried. Ye Junqing propped his chin lazily, gazing at her excited face, completely uninterested in the dramatic shift in online sentiment.. His deep voice betrayed a hint of impatience, Whats there to see? Arent you going to post Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Chapter 87: She is Scolded by the Entire Chapter 87: Chapter 87: She is Scolded by the Entire Internet 1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang said, No need to post it. Wont others then know that I, Ye Xingguang, am the Carp Girl? Im not that silly! Lord Ye did not expect the Little Mermaid to change her mind faster than the weather, his voice sank: Didnt you want to announce it to the world just The situation has changed. Im going to bed now, and I have to work tomorrow. Good night! Ye Xingguang cheerfully waved her hand and went upstairs to sleep. Lord Ye darkened his face quietly, but his eyes kept tracking Ye Xingguang. As soon as she disappeared into the staircase to the second floor, Ji Qishu received a call from Lord Ye and was scolded harshly. Ji Qishu is the one managing KOCO. Who else to vent his anger on if not Ji Qishu? Ji Qishu was so scolded that he was dazed and confused, Lord Ye, 1 still dont understand your point. Do you want me to remove the official Weibo post and let Lawson Perry continue to use you as material, to fight against Big T? Are you drunk? Lord Ye held his phone silently, breathing heavily to express his discomfort. Ji Qishu swore on the phone, That guy Lawson Perry is really a scumbag. I suspect it was he who sabotaged things behind the scenes, making Little Xingguang draw your name! He sees that Big T has irresistible support from the people and cant find a place to attack him, so he uses the state-assigned partner issue to make waves. I cant let him slander you and Big T! Click! Lord Ye abruptly hung up the call. Ye Xingguang slept till she naturally woke up, and the first thing she did was check the news on her phone. Ever since KOCO posted the news video last night, public opinion has been overwhelmingly good. She stretched lazily, feeling refreshed, then opened her Weibo to casually check the comments. Suddenly, her eyes widened in disbelief. Why are there so many comments insulting her in the comment section? Arent this generations netizens different from previous generations? Didnt they all practically worship her as the Carp Girl? But she saw many comments like these: Slut! Lord Ye belongs to Xia Yanyan, you interfered and tore apart a fairy-like couple. Dont you feel ashamed? Whats so great about a state-assigned match? Just because its state-assigned, you can shamelessly be a homewrecker? No wonder Lord Ye dislikes you! Give Lord Ye back to Xia Yanyan you shameless woman! There was an interview with a trapped primary school student who said that the big sister who saved her was the Super Mermaid. So, the person who patiently took care of the kids last night must have been Xia Yanyan! Yes, it must have been Xia Yanyan. She was wearing a onesie raincoat and was being held by Lord Ye. He must have been afraid her feet would get wet. How tender and considerate. Now I finally understand. Heh @CarpGirl, while you were at home crying about Lord Yes infidelity, Xia Yanyan was taking care of children in the heavy rain. Compare yourself to that. How could Lord Ye possibly like you? There were many comments like these, which made her shake with anger. This was the first time she had been attacked. She had no psychological preparation. What happened that made netizens attack her like this? After a long search, Ye Xingguang finally found out why public opinion had shifted. It turns out that the maid dismissed by Lord Ye had leaked more information on Weibo. The maid said on Weibo: The woman Lord Ye held in his arms last night was definitely Miss Xia Yanyan. Perhaps you dont know, but Lord Ye and Miss Xia are about to marry, so they have stopped paying the single tax. But who would have thought that the Civil Affairs Bureau would actually release Lord Ye l s number and let people take turns, and it ended up being selected by @CarpGirl.. A perfect match was broken up, how could you ask Lord Ye to like @CarpGirl? If it were you, could you gladly accept it? Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Chapter 88 The Woman Last Night Was Me! _1 Chapter 88: Chapter 88 The Woman Last Night Was Me! _1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang stared at the maids Weibo post, and was so angry she couldnt calm down for a long time. She admitted the reality in the second half of the maids statement: indeed, Ye Junqing and Xia Yanyan were about to be engaged. However, it was not her fault to have a romantic encounter with Ye Junqing at this time, so why is she being branded as a mistress? If the state wants to pair Ye Junqing with her, and if big data insists that she and Ye Junqing make an excellent match, that must mean that the state and big data have an acute sense of judgment. Why shouldnt she happily accept this? She is a patriotic and good citizen after all! She absolutely supports national policies and accepts national obligations! Ye Xingguang hugged the pillow firmly in her arms and tossed it repeatedly. They keep saying that she doesnt match with him? She would exactly show them the reverse. Otherwise, she would feel choked! In a fit of anger, Ye Xingguang forwarded the maids Weibo post and commented: Hahaha, its a pity that the sweetheart he was holding last night was me, the Carp Girl! After posting, she forwarded the photo tweet last night from the official Weibo account of TD Television Station, to comment. The content posted by the official Weibo account of TD Television Station last night was: [Others are rescuing, while Ye Junqing is flirting in the rain. I wonder what the Carp Girl thinks about this scene?] The comment and repost by Ye Xingguang was: l feel its very svveet, too sweet, thanks to TD Television Station for witnessing Ye Junqings tender and fond moments with me. Saved and set as wallpaper. It shows that when true love comes, it is irresistible. After posting these, Ye Xingguang tossed her phone aside, got out of bed, and went to wash up. After that round on Weibo, she felt refreshed, so refreshed that she didnt feel irritated when she discovered her period had started in the washing room. She even ate a large bowl of beauty nourishing and blood replenishing black chicken soup for breakfast. Women should treat themselves more kindly. Theres no need to compromise! When Ye Junqing returned from his run, Ye Xingguang had already finished eating and was heading out for work, her bag over her shoulder. Before getting in the car, Ye Xingguang glared hard at Ye Junqing, then slammed the car door shut. Ye Junqing, wiping sweat with his towel, was left stunned: Whats up with her, acting pettish so early in the morning? Her period must have started! Just as he thought that, Ye Xingguang suddenly rolled down the car window, gave him a bright smile and sweetly said: Sweetie, I am going to work now. Good morning! Ye Junqing, bathed in the dawn light, was left speechless: He was just about to say good morning when the car window was already pulled up. As soon as all car windows were closed, Ye Xingguang immediately rolled her eyes. She wouldnt bother to put in effort to maintain the good relations with Ye Junqing in public if it werent for the fact everyone thought she was not good enough for him. She must make everyone see that she and Ye Junqing were going strong. Otherwise, even maids would post on Weibo and label her a mistress! KOCO Television Station. As soon as she got to work, Ye Xingguang heard her colleagues discussing the two Weibo posts made by the Carp Girl early in the morning. Including the department head, everyone surrounded Chang Qinghua and Bai Sheng, asking them incessantly whether the woman who helped rescue children in the pouring rain wearing a raincoat was Xia Yanyan or the Carp Girl. The department head was exceptionally excited, bombarding the two with questions. Qin Hua, didnt you report on the entire process of rescuing the school children? You must know who that woman was last night, right? And Bai Sheng, didnt you record the whole thing with your camera? Is there a shot that clearly captured the womans face? Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Chapter 89: For her, slap Xia Yanyan in the face? 1 Chapter 89: Chapter 89: For her, slap Xia Yanyan in the face? 1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguangs heart pounded. She had been so impulsive this morning, she had forgotten that Teacher Chang and Teacher Bai knew that the woman who was embraced by Ye Junqing in her rain suit last night was her! Indeed, when Ye Xingguang came in, Chang Qinghua and Bai Sheng cast a glance at her in unison. Who would have thought, the Carp Girl they had been looking for over ten days was right under their noses! Its indeed darkest under the lamp! The other people in the department, following the directors lead, continued to ask questions. Chang Qinghua and Bai Sheng looked at each other, shaking their heads in unison. Chang Qinghua said: The rain was too heavy last night, and the woman was wearing a rain suit, her face was mostly covered by the hat of the raincoat, I couldnt see clearly. But I can confirm that she was not Xia Yanyan. Bai Sheng also said: l was just focusing on filming Ye Junqing and his bodyguard, I didnt pay much attention to the girl. The department director slapped his thigh: How could we not pay attention? We missed out on a big news. Now the internet is in chaos. If Ye Junqing likes Xia Yanyan, then the video provided by Ye Xingguang yesterday cannot be released now. We were originally hoping to let things ferment a little, and today the video release would completely embarrass those media competitors. Chang Qinghua and Bai Sheng remained silent. Before long, Ye Xingguang was called out by Chang Qinghua for an interview. Apparently, the respected elder in the music world, Old Master Gu, had heard a very pleasing piece of music while dining at a restaurant last night. Old Master Gu, in order to find the pianist, posted a notice on Weibo and wanted to ask the media to help spread the word. In the interview car, Bai Sheng was driving, Chang Qinghua sat in the passenger seat, and Ye Xingguang sat in the backseat. With no one else around, the two of them had nothing to worry about. They immediately confronted Ye Xingguang, insisting she confess! Ye Xingguang pleaded: Teacher Chang, Teacher Bai, thank you for not exposing me, I assure you Ill treat you to dinner. Chang Qinghua glanced at her: We were simply instructed by the higher-ups to keep our mouths shut, otherwise who would sacrifice such a big news story for you? Ye Xingguang chuckled: Still, I am very grateful to you both. If I had been exposed, my life would have been greatly affected. I would attract attention from the whole internet on every move I make, possibly even being surrounded and photographed while shopping, living a tiring life like a celebrity. The thought alone is terrifying. Chang Qinghua said sympathetically: Are you finally afraid now? Have a look yourself, how much heated discussion have those two Weibo posts of yours stirred up this morning? You ought to know Xia Yanyans influence among the public. Her fans have already cursed you out under your Weibo post! If you fight her, you wont even know how you die! Ye Xingguang thought to herself: Die then die, whos afraid of whom? Teacher Bai Sheng regretfully said: Last night, the higher-ups asked me to cut all the parts in the video that could clearly see your face. Its now not easy to prove that the girl last night was you. You need to be mentally prepared, those two Weibo posts you made wont convince anyone without Ye Junqing standing up and verifying that the person in the video was you. Otherwise, public opinion will definitely favor the national treasure goddess Xia Yanyan, not you! After all, one would be naturally partial to their own interns. Chang Qinghua also said: Do you have the ability to make Ye Junqing willingly admit that the girl last night was you? Ye Xingguang was taken aback: Buthow is that possible? How could Ye Junqing, that big troublemaker, possibly go against Xia Yanyan for her sake? Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Grandpa Qing Laughs Again! 1 Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Grandpa Qing Laughs Again! 1 Translator: 549690339 Today, Ye Junqing is going on a business trip to City Z to attend the Fifth World Business Conference. At this moment, he is preparing for a keynote speech by studying conference materials on his private jet, not having time to pay attention to Weibo. Even when he is not busy, hes usually not interested in scrolling through Weibo, even though Junxing Weibo is a subsidiary company of the Ye Corporation. Ye Junqings private jet has Wi-Fi, so Xiao Yun, his bodyguard, sat idly on the private jet browsing Weibo. He followed Koi Girl on Weibo. Ever since the maids Weibo went live last night, many have flocked to Koi Girls Weibo to hurl insults, although the level of aggression then was milder. However, after Miss Ye responded to two comments this morning, she instantly provoked XIA fans. Now these fans are swarming under her Weibo posts with aggressive comments, turning Koi Girls Weibo into a disaster zone. Even Xiao Yun could not bear to read those malicious comments. Boss, take a look at Weibo. Xiao Yun handed over his mobile phone, thinking that it was his duty to inform his boss. If not him, who else? Would Fu Zhuo inform his boss? Fu Zhuo was most likely still trying to figure out why he got sent away by the boss last night. As predicted, Fu Zhuo frowned and said: Xiao Yun, the boss is busy now. He doesnt have the leisure to check Weibo. At the moment, Ye Junqing was indeed busy with various documents and didnt have the time to browse Weibo. He didnt even raise his eyelids at Fu Zhuos words. Xiao Yun straight to the point: The dismissed maid posted on Weibo that Miss Xia is your true love, and that Miss Ye is the mistress who came between you and Miss Xia. Now, Miss Ye is being cursed all over the internet Ye Junqings reading halted, his dangerous gaze sweeping towards Xiao Yun as he reached out to take the phone from him. The next second, he saw Koi Girl continuously confessing her love to him on Weibo and saying that true love is unstoppable? This The proud man couldnt control the curve of his lips. Seeing his bosss face filled with tranquillity when reading the Weibo insults directed at Miss Ye, Fu Zhuo realized that the bosss love for Miss Xia indeed ran deep However, very soon, Fu Zhuo noticed that the bosss frown deepened, and his face didnt look in good spirits. Then, after tossing the phone to Xiao Yun, the boss took out his own phone and logged in to Weibo. Due to the angle, he couldnt quite make out what the boss was doing. Soon, the boss put away his phone, picked up the World Business Conference materials, and resumed working. Curious about what the boss had posted from his phone, Fu Zhuo took out his own phone to sneak a peek, only to find that his phone died and turned off automatically. Just then, Fu Zhuo noticed a slight, calm smile on the bosss otherwise cold face. He was still focused on his documents. Fu zhuo: What was he so happy about? Before he could figure it out, three minutes later, the boss laughed again! Fu ZhUO: ??? r, Ten minutes later, Fu Zhuo saw the usually expressionless, even grave Ye Junqing while reading documents, burst into laughter again. Fu zhuo: r . Could he say that the bosss smile looked rather smug? Unable to contain his curiosity anymore, Fu Zhuo asked. Boss, is there something so amusing? Am I amused? With his thoughts exposed, Ye Junqing withdrew the hint of a smile from the corners of his lips. Fu Zhuo didnt feel like playing dumb. Youve laughed more than five times within twenty minutes. Ye Junqing smoothed his brows and exaggeratedly responded with seriousness: Have I? Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: Chapter 91: The Best is Yet to Come 1 Chapter 91: Chapter 91: The Best is Yet to Come 1 Translator: 549690339 Fu Zhuo really wanted to bring out a mirror for Qingye to look at his handsome face, just how cocky could he really get? Last week, one of his buddies confessed his decade-long crush to a girl, and when his marriage proposal was accepted, his expression was nothing compared to the cheeky grin on Qingyes face right now. Fu Zhuo couldnt handle it anymore, he quickly charged his phone and sneakily found a moment to turn it on and open Weibo. He had to figure out why Qingye was wearing such a sneaky smile. He had no clue until he saw it, then he was completely baffled. This The International Music Festival was held in the music resort in the outskirts of the Imperial City, attended by many renowned figures from the music industry. Being the undisputed queen of the music industry, Xia Yanyan stepped out of her luxurious nanny van, and flashes started going off Renowned for her uniqueness, her demeanour carried a cultivated sense of nobility and confidence from her childhood, which was utterly fascinating. She casually took the pen handed to her by the event host to sign the wall, and then stood in the middle of the red carpet, effortlessly striking a few poses for the media photographers. Ye Xingguang, standing amidst the journalists, was indifferent to her. Instead, Ling Han, who entered the scene afterwards, caught her attention. As Ling Han held onto Elder Gu e s hand, her aura was equally strong, emanating a transformational elegance with every move. Xia Yanyan cast a sidelong glance at Elder Gu and Ling Han, who were following closely behind. A hint of disdainful laughter flitted across her noble eyes. After she sat down at the inauguration, her assistant Ye Li reached to Xia Yanyans side, expressing a certain indignation: l dont know whats so special about Ling Han to merit Elder Gu t s attention. Shes only been active for three years, yet she dreams of vying for the music charts with you. Overly ambitious, if you ask me. Xia Yanyan laughed it off: Her singing isnt too bad, unfortunately, she can only sing, not compose. Its a bit insulting to compare her to me. Ye Li nodded proudly and said: What you said is true, Miss Xia. Elder Gu tweeted that he couldnt stop thinking about a piano piece he heard in the Crystal Pavilion lobby at eight last night. You were the only one there at that time, playing the piano. It would be quite amusing if Elder Gu discovered that the person hes been yearning for is you. Xia Yanyan laughed proudly, her eyes full of limitless confidence: So, the real show is yet to come. Why so impatient? Remember this, no one in this world can be compared to me, got it? Ye Li nodded firmly, and then let out a chuckle: This morning, Carp Girl berated you on Weibo twice, and now shes being verbally attacked by netizens. Even those who sympathised and supported her before have changed sides. Its so satisfying. Now the public finally knows that shes a shameless homewrecker who tried to steal your fianc. I wonder how shell continue to put on her self-righteous act on Weibo. That little White Lotus ah Xia Yanyan leisurely spat out a few words. Then she let out a sarcastic laugh. Ive never seen anyone as shameless as she is in being a homewrecker. Shes fully aware that Ye Junqing doesnt like her, yet she instigated Xiao Mi Hu to openly accuse me of being the third wheel. Persevering in her futile efforts only led to Junqing despising her more. This brainless White Lotus doesnt realize that the more she tries, the more Junqing will worry about me. Hand me my phone, I want to see how shes being trashed online.. Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: Chapter 92: Are they crazy, is this the official announcement? 1 Chapter 92: Chapter 92: Are they crazy, is this the official announcement? 1 Translator: 549690339 Thinking of a man who was so influential in Country A that he could be described as covering the sky with one hand, and who was devoted solely to her, waves of sweetness swept across Xia Yanyans heart. Although all the men in the world wanted to marry her, only a few were truly worthy of her. And the man she valued just happened to hold only her in his heart. Regardless of how the state arranged things, after Ye Shiting won the presidential election, Ye Junqing would have no more concerns. She didnt need to do anything now, only wait patiently. As for whose fate the petals would fall upon, it was far too early to know the outcome. Thinking this, she took the phone that Ye Li handed to her. The online personality Koi Girl had posted three tweets. She clicked on the top one, giving a cold laughter at the glaring words, True love is unstoppable. Then she clicked on the comments, curious to see how netizens were scolding the shameless White Lotus. Netizen Little Ancestor: Ahh, its so sweet, to live to see Mr. Ye act so protectively. Netizen Growing Old With You: Im going crazy, is this an official announcement? 1 want the same wallpaper! This wave of dog food is surprisingly delicious! Netizen The One That I Love: Poor Koi Girl, I should apologize for my harsh words this morning, my mouth deserves to be smacked. My colleagues are asking why Im laughing so sweetly, haha, Im heading to the civil affairs bureau to get my match! Netizen My Beloved An Ying: Retweeting @Koi Girl, daily request for the state to match me with the same man, Im in love!!! What is happening? The superior smile Xia Yanyan had been maintaining, enjoying Ye Xingguang being scolded, had not yet fully faded when her expression changed to that of disappointment. Refusing to give up, she continued scrolling through the comments. But every single one was similar! Wasnt it said that White Lotus had been berated online? Xia Yanyan was finally able to find a comment: Shameless! Ye Junqing belongs to Xia Yanyan. To come between them and break up such a perfect pair, dont you feel ashamed? But, every comment below this one was like this: Who are you calling shameless? Dont you understand arranged marriage by the country? I curse that you will be labeled a homewrecker after youre forced to the civil affairs bureau to meet your match! Ye Junqing belongs to Koi Girl, Xia Yanyan belongs to all the men in Country Refusing to be tied down, Xia Yanyan is my wife, confirmed. My boyfriend also considers Xia Yanyan as a goddess and our home is filled with her photos, should I curse Xia Yanyan, for coming between us? I dont understand whats so good about Xia Yanyan, isnt she just a fish? Right, dont you understand the official assignments? Even Ye himself made it official. dont vou understand what an arranged marriage in a big familv is for? Its all about benefits, theres no real love. How could they have been torn apart? It just proved that destiny plays its hand, those without love are doomed to separation! Miss Xia, Miss Xia, whats wrong? You look upset. There are many cameras around and they could pan to your face at any moment. Please control your expression. whispered Ye Li. The next second, Xia Yanyan really did notice several cameras trying to capture her expression. Xia Yanyan clenched her phone, forcing herself to maintain her noble and elegant expression. The comments said that Ye Junqing made it official. What did this mean? With her slender and attractive fingers, Xia Yanyan clicked on Ye Junqings Twitter profile. Ye Junqings Twitter account had been inactive for years, but he had posted three times today. Seeing the posts, her confident and elegant countenance almost shattered. Howhow is this possible? Why would Ye Junqing post these on his Twitter? Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: Chapter 93 Leave No One Behind!_l Chapter 93: Chapter 93 Leave No One Behind!_l Translator: 549690339 In the media area, Ye Xingguang noticed that many reporters were directing their cameras at Xia Yanyan, who was sitting in the VIP seats, and whispering among themselves. This was not an unusual scenario, given that Xia Yanyan was indeed a national treasured actress. What was strange, however, were the comments the reporters were whispering to each other, which she couldnt quite understand. What did they mean by the national treasure was slapped in the face by Yes big tumor? Confused, Ye Xingguang did what Chang Qinghua would do in such a situation C immediately took out her phone and opened Weibo. Without even needing to search, the top three posts on the Weibos leaderboard were all from Ye Junqing. As expected of the BOSS of Jun Xing Weibo, even though the comments and forwarding counts had not yet fully surfaced, the staff of Jun Xing Weibo had already put him on the trending list. Then she realized that two of the posts Ye Junqing had made were reposts of her tweets from this morning. Upon closer inspection, Ye Xingguang could hardly believe what she saw. She rubbed her eyes vigorously before giving the posts another read. Haha, its a pity that the beloved sweetheart he held in his arms last night was actually this Carp Girl! After reposting, Ye Junqing made a simple and brutal comment: Fool, its always been you [Hug][Heart] It feels so sweet, too sweet. Thank you, TD TV, for witnessing the gentle and doting side of Ye Junqing towards me. Now saved in my collection, and set as my wallpaper, the fact is, true love is unstoppable. After reposting, Ye Junqing commented, blinding her with his words: So you just found out that true love is unstoppable? Little fool [Head Pat] He was blatantly calling her a fool, a little fool in front of the entire internet, yet at this moment, Ye Xingguang couldnt find it in herself to get angry. She couldnt help but smile. She pinched her own cheeks, telling herself: Be serious, stop smiling! Yet, she couldnt stop her face from grinning Immediately after, her eyes landed on the third trending topic. This time, Ye Junqing not only reposted someones comment but also tagged someone else. Ye Junqings post read: @Jing Tian Agency, send lawyer letters to everyone who badmouthed @CarpGirl, dont let anyone off! As expected of the big tumor, handling things so straightforwardly! Fu Zhuo happened to open Weibo at that moment, and seeing the post made by Ye Junqing, he was just filled with question marks. Unable to find words to describe his shock, Fu Zhuo unconsciously blurted out: Boss Ye, are you really going to send a lawyers letter to everyone who badmouthed Miss Ye? Are you serious? There are thousands, if not tens of thousands of people who badmouthed Miss Ye. Ye Junqing, who was focused on reading a speech for the World Economic Conference, didnt even bat an eyelid, and casually retorted: Am I short on lawyer fees? Fu zhuo: Thanks to Ye Junqings post, countless internet trolls were frantically deleting their posts. They feared being a step too late and leaving a screenshot as evidence, then receiving a lawyers letter from the Detestable Ye, who knows if he will do as he said? Everyone is insignificant in real life, some are even still on campus, never having encountered any storms. The idea of receiving a lawyers letter is terrifying, just thinking about it. After seeing the trending topics, Chang Qinghua clapped Ye Xingguangs back and whispered: Xingguang, well done, you actually did it? Did what? She was still in a daze. Chang Qinghua gave her a knowing look, leaned in her ear and said: The three posts Ye Junqing made, slapped some fans faces, leaving them disoriented. Ill call the station now, the video you gave the station yesterday is perfect to release now! How did you do it? How did you manage to get Ye Junqing to support you so strongly? l I want to know too! Can someone tell me what on earth is happening? [Authors Note: Lalala, asking for your daily support, seeking votes, seeking Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Did Your Emotional Intelligence Get Eaten Up By Your IQ?_1 Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Did Your Emotional Intelligence Get Eaten Up By Your IQ?_1 Translator: 549690339 Fu Zhuo also wanted to know what was going on, why did his boss suddenly endorse Miss Ye on social media, wasnt this a slap to Miss Xias face? Fu Zhuo wanted to ask, but Xiao Yun had already pulled him into the bathroom of the private plane. Xiao Yun feared Fu Zhuo would blurt out his thoughts, which might enrage the boss and get him kicked off the plane! However, Fu Zhuo was oblivious to his good intentions: Why are you dragging me? Im afraid you would die without knowing why. Fu ZhUO: ??? r, Not only the boss but even Xiao Yun wanted to bash Fu Zhuos head: Secretary Fu, has your intellect devoured your emotional intelligence? Fu Zhuos complexion stiffened. Xiao Yun leaned casually with his hands leisurely tucked in his pockets: Still havent figured out why the boss kicked you out of the car last night? Speaking of this, Fu Zhuo seemed vexed, l thought about it all night. And the result? Fu Zhuo appeared clueless. Xiao Yun looked at Fu Zhuo in disbelief, indeed, those with high intelligence often lacked emotional intelligence. After a moment of thought, Xiao Yun said: Secretary Fu, have you heard the saying, In love, if you step forward, I can step ten thousand steps forward. But if you step back, Ill go home and lock the door. Fu Zhuo asked: So what is it youre trying to say? Xiao Yun pondered, This might be the bosss attitude towards Miss Ye, like a frightened bird that yearns, yet resists more than anyone else. Eager to be provoked, once provoked, he cant help but want to fly to cloud nine. Maybe the boss had been seriously hurt in love before, but at the moment, he had no clue. What kind of past did the boss and Miss Ye have? Fu Zhuo, the grown man, was shocked: How can that be???!!! But todays social media posts from the boss had reached out to the Milky Way! And after posting on social media, the boss had smirked more than five times in twenty minutes. This was not the boss Fu Zhuo knew! Xia Yanyan also couldnt believe it. She was racking her brains trying to figure out why Ye Junqing would publicly confess his love on social media? From the beginning to the end of the opening ceremony, she had an unsettled feeling. Her pride did not allow such a thing to happen! There must be a political reason! Otherwise, Ye Junqing, who loved her deeply, how could he embarrass her? Just a few days ago, in an interview, Ye Junqing coldly stated there was no chance of love developing over time! Xia Yanyan was like a proud queen, her prideful gaze barely glancing towards Ye Xingguang in the media area. She looked down on her like an ant, as if to say: WellWhite Lotus, dont be arrogant. Its just political needs. Do you really think Ye Junqing is into you? Ye Xingguang noticed the look Xia Yanyan gave her and simply ignored it! She shifted her focus to the stage. The opening ceremony was nearing its end, and the host invited Master Gu on stage for the closing remarks. The host, aware of Master Gus search announcement on social media, jokingly asked him on-stage, what kind of piano piece could make him reminisce like this? In all my life, I wish to hear it once again. With this comment on the piano piece he heard last night, Master Gu instantly piqued the interest of the music industry colleagues on and off the stage. Many began to whisper amongst themselves. Only Xia Yanyan remained, maintaining an even more dignified posture, If she stood up at this moment and told Master Gu that she was the one who played the piano last night, could she retrieve her lost dignity and divert the medias focus? Ye Li, picking up on her silent cue, immediately stood up and took the microphone, Master Gu, thank you for your high praise of our Sister Xia. To tell you the truth, Sister Xia did play a piano piece in the lobby of Jing Cai Xuan at around eight oclock last night.. Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Only Deserve to Admire Her Radiance from Below 1 Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Only Deserve to Admire Her Radiance from Below 1 Translator: 549690339 At her words, all eyes fell on Xia Yanyan, full of envy. Especially the other pop stars Who doesnt want to earn Mr. Gus appreciation? Just look at Ling Han. If hes appreciated by Mr. Gu, its hard not to become famous! Xia Yanyan, radiant as a leading lady, gently tugged at her sleeve, seemingly speaking in a soft voice, but everyone around could hear her: Didnt I tell you to hold off until after the opening ceremony? Ye Li had already mastered this type of interaction. She continued with her microphone, Sister Xia, I know you usually prefer to keep a low profile. However, your newly created music piece has been recognized by Mr. Gu. Im happy for you. Why dont you do something beautiful for everyone and play a song on stage? You can fulfill Mr. Gu t s wish, and conclude the opening ceremony of this international art festival in grand style? The male and female presenters were stirring up the atmosphere on stage. The male presenter: Wow, this really is an unexpected surprise for the opening ceremony of the music industry. We can listen to the new song of the music master, Xia Yanyan, which is yet to be released. Dont keep us waiting! Even Mr. Gu wants to hear it again in his lifetime. We all want to enjoy it, right or not? Below the stage, thunderous applause broke out. The female presenter: Mr. Gu, what do you think? Mr. Gu was taken slightly aback. He hadnt expected the song he heard last night to have been played by Xia Yanyan? After returning home last night, he was certain hed never heard the song before. He initially wanted to find the creator of the song, buy it and include it in Ling Hans new album. Now it seemed his plans were dashed. Nevertheless, being able to hear great music had put Mr. Gu in a good mood, so he gave a positive nod. The presenters were playfully stirring the pot again, hoping Xia Yanyan would go on stage and perform, even having a piano brought on stage for her. Feeling the strong sentiment, Xia Yanyan finally got up, smiled gracefully, Then I will oblige. As she sat on the stage under the watchful eyes of the crowd, she opened the piano lid. Before her fingertips danced on the piano keys, she glanced down at the audience. Everyone saw her radiant smile and the elegant high society lady she was. Only Xia Yanyan knew that she only wanted to give an arrogant look to Ye Xingguang in the audience. In this world, the person who could defeat her hasnt been born yet! Pride and brilliance, they were destined to belong to Xia Yanyan! And that trivial, insignificant nobody was only fit to admire her dazzling brilliance from below the stage. Ye Xingguang slightly furrowed her brows, almost thinking Mr. Gu was talking about her. After all, shed vented her emotions playing the piano in the Crystal House lobby last night. So Xia Yanyan had also played? So disappointing! Although Ye Xingguang didnt want to listen, she couldnt prevent the piano music from entering her ears by covering them. Listening carefully to Xia Yanyans new work, she puckered her lips, Her style hasnt changed. Nice as always, but most of Xia Yanyans music has this same style. After hearing it so much it causes people to grow tired, hardly giving any wow factor. So this is what Mr. Gu cant get over? As the music ended, the venue was filled with rolling applause. Xia Yanyan thoroughly enjoyed this applause and the spotlight. She gracefully stood up and walked over to Mr. Gu, picking up the microphone handed over by the female host. The male host was already eager to pour out compliments: Wow, thank you Xia Yanyan for bringing us such a magnificent auditory feast. No wonder even Mr. Gu cant forget it, its really too pleasant. Mr.. Gu, even you didnt expect your wish would be realized so quickly, did you? Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: Chapter 96: How is She Supposed to Step Down Today?_l Chapter 96: Chapter 96: How is She Supposed to Step Down Today?_l Translator: 549690339 Before the old man Gu could speak, the female host laughed and said in agreement: Do I even need to say? Ive seen music critics online who said that Xia Yanyan maintains her long-term dominance in the music charts only due to the beauty of the siren-like vocals and her nationwide influence. Now, Mr. Gu praises her without even having seen her, thats something we only see once in a lifetime. Isnt this indirectly slapping some critics in the face? Xia Yanyan also disliked those crude music critics who lacked basic manners. Unfortunately, being popular invites criticism. In this world, whats most plentiful is envy. She has been accustomed to others jealousy since she was young. All she needed to do was stand at an unrivaled height, watching with amusement those who were envious of her, but could only see her becoming more and more successful. Xia Yanyan held the microphone with a humble smile: I didnt expect my unreleased single could earn Mr. Gu t s respect. Thank you for your recognition, Mr. Gil. From the initial notes of Xia Yanyans performance, Old Man Gu realized that it was not the tune he had heard the previous night. However, he was a dignified man who would rather not publicly criticize others. When the male host had asked him earlier, he had simply smiled. He did not expect the female host to use his reputation to flatter Xia Yanyan. Regrettably, one of the critics was his longtime friend, and Old Man Gu did not want to be laughed at by his old friend, saying that he was obsessed with Xia Yanyans new song which was just more of the same. Old Man Gu calmly began: This new song is undeniably good Before Old Man Gu could finish, Xia Yanyan bowed again: Thank you. Ive put a lot of effort into this song. I originally wanted to include it in the album I released earlier this year, but my standards told me it needed more work, so it hasnt been released yet. I didnt expect to receive such high praise from you, Mr. Gu, after an impromptu performance at the hotel. I havent figured out what to name this song. Mr. Gu, would you mind if I named it Once in a Lifetime? Sorry, I do mind. Huh? Xia Yanyan was taken aback, apparently not understanding. Regret filled Old Man Gu t s voice: Your song is indeed good. However, unfortunately, it is not my Once in a Lifetime. Almost losing her composure, Xia Yanyan subconsciously said: How could that be? Below the stage, everyone started to stir. Competition was inevitable among peers, and many singers who had been overshadowed by Xia Yanyan straightened up, attentively watching the unexpected twist onstage. Its not? The female host also chimed in. Old Man Gu shook his head: No, although this song is very nice, it didnt leave a memory I cant forget. I hope the media friends here can help spread the message and help me find my Once in a Lifetime. I also hope that the mysterious person from last night, if they see this news, can contact me. Xia Yanyans face turned pale, then flushed. What did Old Man Gu mean by saying her song was nice, but not enough to be his Once in a Lifetime? Wasnt this slapping her face in front of the entire national audience? How could she leave the stage today? Mr. Gu, I have a few other songs in my new album. Would you like to listen to another one? She had to save her dignity no matter what happened today. Otherwise, it would be a huge embarrassment for her. Things were already going wrong today! Old Man Gu, however, waved his hand: Its not necessary, your song is nice, its just not what Im looking for. At this point, from the media area below the stage, an elegant voice suddenly asked: Mr.. Gu, is the song you heard something like this? Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Chapter 97: The Real Finale_l Chapter 97: Chapter 97: The Real Finale_l Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang was unsure if the elderly Master Gu had actually heard her play. Therefore, she wanted to be cautious. She didnt want to recklessly take the stage and have her face metaphorically slapped like Xia Yanyan did. Master Gu, without seeing who was speaking, asked, Whos talking? Can you hum a few bars for me? Ye Xingguang raised her hand, immediately drawing the attention of everyone in the room. She didnt get stage fright. Relying on her memory, she hummed a few bars casually. Master Gu reacted as if he had discovered a treasure. Yes, thats the tune! Were you the girl playing the piano in the lobby of Jingcai Pavilion last night? It wasnt me, it was a friend of mine, Ye Xingguang denied. Master Gu pursued, Then who is this friend? Can you give me her contact information? Ye Xingguang responded, Her name is Yue Xi. She tends to keep a low profile and doesnt like to be in the limelight. However, she would be willing to fulfill Master Gus wishes. Would Master Gu be willing to wait until after the opening ceremony for a chance to hear the piece she composed? Master Gu asked, Can you play the piano? Yes, she replied. Then why wait till the ceremony ends? We have a piano right here on stage. Would anyone object to listening along with me? After already undermining Xia Yanyan, if she couldnt deliver a better song, the fans of Xia would undoubtedly persist. The best course of action now was to play a piece even more heart-stirring to prove that her lifes work indeed surpassed Xias new song. The male host, unsure of how to mediate the situation, immediately relieved upon hearing the words. He promptly went down to invite Ye Xingguang onto the stage. The audience was more than willing. Who wouldnt want to hear the song that had captivated Master Gu t s heart and outdone Xia Yanyans new song? Ye Xingguang took the stage and sat in front of the piano. Last nights piece was composed on the fly. She left when her taxi arrived, so she hadnt completed the song. Now, she decided to improvise on stage and continue the unfinished piece. Just like Xia Yanyan, she was a natural when it came to mastering music, born with a superior ability compared to others. Perhaps due to a shift in her mood. Thinking of the post by Ye Junqing, the rest of the piece strayed from its previous bitterness, each note bouncing with a hint of sweetness. Music is the most resonant form of expression. Its quality is immediately recognizable. Not only the musicians in the audience, but even those in the media area with less musical ability could tell, this song was indeed beautiful. In a word: While beautiful songs are dime a dozen, a heartfelt melody is one in a million. Indeed, it was a lifetime masterpiece for Master Gu! Who would have thought that with so many singers performing at the opening ceremony, the limelight would finally be stolen by a journalist using the mysterious composer Yue Xi? Xia Yanyan was furious. She never expected that she would be outshone by a little White Lotus today. Skipping all the activities after the ceremony, she immediately made her escape in her nannies car before the journalists could crowd around her. The moment she got into the car, she stripped off all her poise and elegance, angrily throwing her phone, Find out what kind of unbearable pressure made Ye Junqing so supportive of that White Lotus today, letting her steal the show time after time, shamelessly basking in my glory!! Ye Li didnt dare to breathe loudly. She handed her phone forward timorously, Xia Xia Look at this KOCO TV stations official Weibo just posted this Ye Junqing personally cooked a steak for that White Lotus.. Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Chapter 98 Head Back to the Imperial City Chapter 98: Chapter 98 Head Back to the Imperial City Now! 1 Translator: 549690339 What did you say? Xia Yanyans face was extremely unpleasant as she took the phone to watch the video. She hadnt even watched a third of it before she threw the phone violently again. Investigate! Investigate immediately! There must be a deeper reason, otherwise, Ye wouldnt be putting up such a show. Was this really just a show? Why did she feel that every move of Mr. Ye in the video naturally revealed an enviable amount of indulgence? Ye Li dared not say this out loud. Seeing Xia Yanyan continue to throw a fit, she quickly appeased her: Miss Xia, dont be upset. Your fans will definitely come down hard on that Miss Ye for stealing your thunder today. Only when Xia Yanyan thought about her unique standing in the hearts of the public, was she able to vent her resentment: She wants to step on me to raise herself up? Ill see how she goes about digging her own grave. However, could Yanyan be soothed only by the defense of her fans? Xia Yanyan pondered for a long time, then suddenly settled her face from rage, comfortably leaning back in the leather chair, pressing her forehead, she lazily commanded, Take me to the hospital, call the National Treasure Committee and tell them the Yes maid sold me out, 1 fainted out of anger, I want to make Ye care about me till he dies! Also, pay the maid off not to speak against me. After thinking about it, she still felt indignant. If the old master Gu and that white lotus dared to slap her in the face like this, she didnt plan to let those two get away with it! Z City, at the venue of the World Business Conference. In the large assembly hall, more than five hundred business elites from around the world were seated. Ye sat elegantly and nobly on the stage, discussing world economic trends with a few big shots at a heavyweight business symposium that lasted until evening. After it ended, Ye wanted to go to the restroom. Xiao Yun met him just as he walked out of the grand assembly hall. Mr. Ye, the driver responsible for shuttling Miss Ye informed me that she was invited by the National Treasure Committee for tea. Yes expression darkened: Whats going on? Xiao Yun: The details are still uncertain, but rumor has it that the venerable Master Gu from the music world was also taken in. Yes cold brows furrowed: The National Treasure Committee? Did she offend Xia Yanyan? Xiao Yun: Its rumored that Miss Xia fainted out of anger. Many online comments are saying that the Yes maid, not satisfied with being fired, wanted to retaliate against the carp girl, even going so far as to entrap Miss Xia, which led to the clueless fans of Xia to curse the carp girl under her Weibo, causing innocent Miss Xia to be implicated and faint from anger. Ye changed his direction to the restroom and strode towards the corridor outside, asking while walking, What does this have to do with Starlight? Does the National Treasure Committee know that shes the carp girl? Well Master Gu heard a beautiful piece of music last night in Jings, Miss Xia said that the music was hers, but Master Gu contradicted her. At this point, Miss Ye stood up and said that the music was her friends. Miss Ye and Master Gu t s invitation for tea by the National Treasure Committee is likely related to this matter. You know, the National Treasure Committee is the department specifically set up for Xia Yanyan by the state. We only have one precious mermaid in the country, listed as a national first-level protected animal. As long as the National Treasure Committee feels that Miss Xia has been damaged in any way, they will invite people for tea. The motto of the National Treasure Committee has always been C the national treasure is sacrosanct and must not be violated. Ye snorted: Its ridiculous that such a department as the National Treasure Committee has not been disbanded till now, its simply a waste of taxpayers money! Notify the airport immediately, arrange a flight, and return to the imperial city now! Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Two births in three years, a litter in ten years_l Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Two births in three years, a litter in ten years_l Translator: 549690339 In the investigation room of the National Treasures Committee, Ye Xingguang and elder Gu had been interrogated for half an hour. Ye Xingguang stuck to one statement: Im just a journalist, with no intention of disrespecting the national treasures. I was only asked by Yue Xi to play a song for elder Gu. Besides, I didnt choose to go on stage, the host dragged me up there. I got shot while lying down! The investigator from the National Treasures Committee was obviously not satisfied with her response, We understand the situation. It was a farce that made Miss Xia unable to get off stage, you shouldnt have spoken out. Havent you realized your mistake yet? She swallowed back a torrent of curses! Seeing her lack of remorse, the investigator sternly said, Given todays circumstances, a good citizen should have proactively helped Miss Xia out of the awkward situation. But what did you guys do? One of the reasons Miss Xia was so upset that she had to be hospitalized was because of your actions! If something happened to Miss Xia and the national treasures were gone, could you bear this responsibility? Remember, the country only has one unique mermaid like Miss Xia, who is the image ambassador for our country in the world and a lucky charm in the hearts of the people, embodying a sacred and regal symbolism. As citizens, we should love and protect her. If she is harmed, the national treasures will face extinction, which would be a great loss for our nation! WHAT?! Unable to control herself, Ye Xingguang blurted out, If theres a fear of extinction, then let her get married and have children soon. Isnt our country suffering from severe aging? Let her have more kids, two in three years, a litter in ten years. Not only would this help increase the population, it would add to the number of national treasures too. Then, we can use the surplus national treasures as peace ambassadors and send them to other countries, which would also enhance our friendships with those countries, killing several birds with one stone. Old Master Gu, who had been silent all along, nodded solemnly in agreement, l concur with this. The investigator thought to himself, havent we thought about this solution before? But, is now the time to discuss this? The investigator cleared his throat, Lets be serious. We are here to investigate your actions. The evidence after the investigation is solid C so we are now placing you both under detention for fifteen days for disrespecting the national treasures, coupled with a fine of twenty thousand. You two should reflect on your actions. After he finished, the two were locked up in the cell. Looking around the cell, elder Gu said, l had an old friend who frequently ended up here because his music reviews criticized Xia Yanyan. I never thought I would end up here too. Im sorry Ive dragged you into this, young lady. Mr. Gu, its okay. Ill treat it as an undercover investigation into the national treasure committees jail, its no big deal. She was in the middle of her period and was suddenly invited for tea without any available sanitary pads, what was she supposed to do? Elder Gu sat down on the floor, exuding a certain dignity, Well, since we are here already, why dont we sit down and discuss the song? Young lady, would you be willing to sell that song to me? Ye Xingguang also sat down cross-legged, Mr. Gu. I cant decide this for my friend directly. Ill ask her for her opinion when I get back, and then Ill get back to you. Elder Gu t s eyes sparkled with amusement as he replied, Many people often use the phrase l have a friend to refer to themselves. Young lady, we are now partners in adversity. Why not be more honest? 1 really like your song and I want to buy it for my protg Ling Hans new album. If you dont want to sell it, thats fine too, we can split the profit.. What do you think? Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Chapter 100 Why is Old Master Gu so gossipy? _1 Chapter 100: Chapter 100 Why is Old Master Gu so gossipy? _1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang was surprised, Mr. Gu, how did you know? Old Mr. Gu pointed to his ears, The emotion within the music cant be deceiving. For the same song, a thousand people would sing it in a thousand different ways, no one else could reproduce the same melody from the piano last night, other than the person who played it. Young miss, youre in love, arent you? No! Ye Xingguang responded definitively. The old man laughed without saying anything. Really, no! Ye Xingguang scratched her hair in frustration. Didnt you manage to get the person last night? Ye Xingguang: Did you manage to get that person today? Ye Xingguang: Why is Mr Gu so nosy? Cant we just discuss business? Mr. Gu, do you still want to buy my composition? Mr. Gu spoke leisurely, No need to rush, well be in detention for 15 days anyway, we can take our time with the deal. Seeing as you dont seem overly happy about my interest in your music, unlike other girls of your age, why dont we sit down and have a chat, and get to know each other a bit more? Thats not how you build relationships. You really do play well, Young miss. The distinctive fingering in several sections of your music reminds me of someone Mr. Gu seemed lost in his thoughts, his tone filled with lingering regret. With her chin resting on her hand, Ye Xingguang responded dismissively, Oh. Is that all? Ye Xingguang, who had a strong desire for revenge, grunted, Yeah. One was curious, another showed no interest at all C a stark contrast. this time, it was Mr. Gu e s turn to lose his temper. Wouldnt she want to know who he was reminded of? From the very first time he heard her performance the previous night, Mr. Gu noticed similarities between her composition and that of his ex-wife, which was partly why he was keen on searching for her on social media. Seeing her performance again today, he was even more convinced of the traces of his ex-wifes teaching in her playing. After getting excited for hours over his discovery, was he meant to put up with her indifferent attitude? Unable to contain himself, Nir. Gu blurted out: That person was my ex-wife. Her achievement in music was even higher than mine. Weve been divorced for over twenty years and during that time, she simply disappeared from the world. Young girl, who is your piano teacher? Ye Xingguang saw Mr. Gu e s photo at Grandma Shens place and knew that he was her ex-husband, but she chose not to respond. Mr. Gu, Im not selling the song, but we can negotiate a profit-sharing agreement. I also want the right to be credited under my pen name, Yue Xi. With no other choice, Mr. Gu resorts to a bait: Alright, we can share the profits. Youre talented, young girl. Are you willing to pursue a career as a composer? If you can produce good compositions in the future, Ill purchase them all and we can share the profits equally. Wow, thats a significant amount if we were to split 50-50. Are you really that impressed with my song, Mr. Gu? If all your songs are of this quality, then you have my utmost admiration. You have talent in music and your appearance and temperament are also quite pleasing. Would you be interested in entering the music industry as a singer-songwriter? But first, you must tell me, whos your piano teacher? Just as he was speaking, the cell door was suddenly swung open and the guard called out Ye Xingguangs name: Ye Xingguang, you can leave. His face stiffened: I thought it was fifteen days of detention? We havent finished discussing our negotiation. Its related to the rest of my life and the future star of the music world.. How can she leave! Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: Chapter 102 She was clearly here to collect a debt! 1 Chapter 102: Chapter 102 She was clearly here to collect a debt! 1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang had frequently accompanied her foster father to the hospital for dialysis, but she still couldnt bear the smell of the hospital. Frowning, she followed the investigator from the National Treasure Committee to Xia Yanyans hospital room. Ye Xingguang had every intention of scaring Xia Yanyan half to death by revealing a secret, but Xia Yanyan was asleep? Ha are you sure shes really asleep? Ye Xingguang didnt say a word, leaning lazily against the wall, listening to the investigator exchange pleasantries with Xia Yanyans parents. After a while, the investigator left first, and before leaving, he sternly warned her, When Miss Xia wakes up, you better apologize to her. Otherwise, youll be treated as refusing to admit guilt and detained for a month! Ye Xingguang leaned against the wall of the hallway, half-closed her eyes, not bothering to argue. Her thoughts wandered to many years ago It was also in a hospital, Xia Yanyan was also lying in a bed, basking in the loving attention of her parents, while she was treated like a forgotten clown. At the time, she was naive. Her parents said that since her sister was sick, they had to be more affectionate towards her. She was young and understood this. However, she also craved affection, always thinking that if her blood could save her sisters life, would she get the same love in return? To donate bone marrow, one has to get a shot that promotes the growth of bone marrow stem cells, which was painful for young her. She gritted her teeth and endured, telling herself that as long as she saved her sister, once her sister recovered, her sister would be grateful, and her parents would spare some love for her The hospital had promoted that donating bone marrow would not affect ones health, but it actually varied from person to person. After she donated her bone marrow, her health took a turn for the worse, She was very naive at the time, thinking it didnt matter if her health declined. Sometimes, she even yearned to be sick. She saw her sister getting so much care and attention when she fell ill, and she also wished to be sick once, to receive the pampering only her sister seemed to get. But reality served a harsh blow. After her body weakened, she often got fever and cold. At those times, her mother would scold her fiercely, asking why she had to catch a cold, why she had to get a fever, taking care of her was so tiring As a result, later on, even when she had a fever, she didnt dare to make a sound, she gritted her teeth and bore it. She fantasized that her parents would notice her discomfort, but they didnt. It was her brother who came back during his vacation and noticed. He carried her on his back and rushed her to the hospital when she became delirious from fever. In the hospital, in her dream-like state, she heard her brother angrily scolding her parents. Why were they not paying more attention to her? Why the differential treatment? She heard her mother say, Taking care of Yanyan is tiring enough, where would I find the extra time to take care of her? Besides, shes so ugly. The honor that Yanyan has brought to our family would be lost by her! We also need to consider the long-term benefits of our family! As a child, how would you understand? We want to break through our class, move into upper society, and we can only rely on Yanyan! Ha Ye Xingguang put her hands in her pockets, shook her head and thoughtC Is it because they were afraid that the honor Xia Yanyan brought to the Xias family would be ruined by her, Ye Xingguang, so they abandoned her in the high seas when she was seriously ill? After sending the investigator to the elevator, Wang Zimei returned. Seeing Ye Xingguang leaning lazily against the corridor wall, she couldnt help but frown. Was it this girl who stole her daughters love interest? With a terrible tone, Wang Zimei said, You wait here. After Yanyan wakes up, you can go in and apologize, okay? Ye Xingguang: Who said Im here to apologize? In fact, she was here to settle a score! Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: Chapter 103 My Upbringing Does Not Allow Me to Respect You_l Chapter 103: Chapter 103 My Upbringing Does Not Allow Me to Respect You_l Translator: 549690339 Wang Zimei arrogantly looked at Ye Xingguang with scorn, her voice dripping with disdain: Youre not here to apologize. Are you here to intimidate us again? Little girl, dont think that being the official wife of Ye Junqing gives you the privilege to do whatever you please. You dont have the capability to show off in front of us! She wouldnt forgive this girl today unless she was taught a harsh lesson. Did she really think that she could push her daughter away so easily? Is that so? Ye Xingguang, half-closing her eyes, ignored her mothers contempt. She pushed open the door to the ward. In the hospital room, Xia Wealth was sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper. Seeing the audacious girl coming in, he put down the newspaper and scolded, Who allowed you to come in! You have no manners at all! If you think I have no manners, then bear with it. My manners dont permit me to respect someone like you. Ye Xingguang tossed these words carelessly as she walked over to an empty chair and sat down. She leaned back, her arms spread casually across the back of the chair, and mimicking Ye Junqings arrogant posture, she provocatively raised her leg. She skewered Xia Wealth with a glance. Neither Xia Wealth nor Wang Zimei had expected the little girl to behave so arrogantly in front of them! If they could tolerate such arrogance, they would have lived in vain all these years! Xia Wealth said with an angry and cold voice, You are too audacious. Dont tell me you want to end up in the Cultural Heritage Committees prison? l think the people who should be worried about serving time in the Cultural Heritage Committees prison are you. Ye Xingguang casually cleaned her ears as she lazily uttered her words: l wonder how many years would one get for plotting to kill a national treasure? Entering behind her, Wang Zimei smirked with ridicule in her eyes, Plot to kill a national treasure? Would we plot to kill our own daughter? Who knows? Maybe youre so heartless that you would actually do that? Ye Xingguang noticed an unopened bottle of mineral water on the table. She grabbed it, twisted off the cap, and took an unhurried drink. Then she leaned back again in the chair and tapped her fingers along the armrest. Alright, I dont have the time to waste on you. Lets cut to the chase. The reason Im here today is not for any other reason but to advise you to avoid provoking me in the future. When you see me, stay out of my way. Do you understand? After saying this, she gave her raised knee a little shake. Xia Yanyan was planning to feign sleep for another three or four hours, leaving White Lotus to stand outside, who could imagine that White Lotus would dare to behave so arrogantly. If she could still hear these words and continue to pretend to sleep, then she would not deserve to be a national treasure! Xia Yanyan was so angry that she sat up at once, Ye Xingguang, who do you think you are? Do you think just because Ye Junqing showed you a little affection that you could act so high and mighty? I suggest you go to the restroom and reflect on your behavior, or else I will call the investigator right away to arrest you and let you cool off in prison! Sure, go ahead and call. I would rather have an investigator on hand to hear how some parents could be so despicable as to abandon a six-year-old national treasure in the deep sea, causing her to die in the ocean. I believe the Cultural Heritage Committee would be very interested in this. Her words dropped like a bombshell, causing an immediate silence in the hospital room. Everyone, including Xia Yanyan, looked horrified. Ye Xingguang scanned everyones faces, satisfied by the effect. Did they truly see her as a helpless kitten when she was not aggressive? Xia Wealth was the first to lose his patience. He abruptly stood up, scolding with a stern look, What nonsense are you spewing? T-Thats absolutely untrue! Where did you hear such a thing! Wang Zimei, looking as if she had received a severe blow, staggered back a few steps. Xia Yanyan was the most frightened, Ye Xingguang, stop making baseless accusations! My parents only have me as their mermaid child! Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Can a dog-like man hope for your favor? 1 Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Can a dog-like man hope for your favor? 1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang laughed as she observed the hypocritical and frightened faces of this family. She leaned against a chair, propping her chin on one hand just like Ye Junqing did, and lazily opened her eyes halfway: Really? Ah, what to do? Its all because I got a DV camera when I was young and liked going out to sea with my parents to fish. Coincidentally, I managed to record the process when a mermaid was thrown into the sea by two people. Should I turn this precious footage over to the national treasure committee? What? Xia Wealth sank back onto the sofa abruptly. Wang Zimei almost lost her balance! After the silence hung in the air of the hospital room for a while, Ye Xingguang got up, once again casually inserting her hands into her pockets and walked out leisurely, leaving a sentence behind: Remember, dont mess with me, or the national treasure committee might receive a video I recorded when I was a child at any time. Watching the proud departure of Ye Xingguang, how could Xia Yanyan swallow her animosity? Ye Xingguang, dont you dare threaten me! My sister was sick from birth and, despite the meticulous care of my parents, did not make it past the age of six. It was only because there was no hope for her that my parents reluctantly let her go back to the sea. You cannot use this to threaten us! Hearing Xia Yanyans words, Wang Zimei finally calmed down: Thats right. That was my own flesh and blood I had to let go. I was still in the middle of grieving. There is no parent in the world who doesnt love their children. What do you know, you little brat? Ye Xingguang was almost at the door when she heard these words. She turned around with a cold smile: Oh? Then how did she become so severely ill? Wasnt it to save a certain individual who was supposedly the worlds most beautiful mermaid? I heard that Miss Xia had chronic granulocytic leukemia when she was young. How do you justify exchanging a life for yours, Miss You How do you know? Xia Yanyan cried out in horror. Ye Xingguang did not just have the footage, why did she know even about this? In the middle of the night, Xia Yanyan would often dream of her young sister seeking revenge from her. Therefore, she always refused to think about her sister. Ye Xingguang whistled: My father saved the wretched mermaid. I know even more details about her. Do you want me to spell it all out for you? What? Xia Yanyan went deathly pale. Wang Zimei stumbled and sat down, leaning on the chair, Did she Died! As soon as she finished speaking, she noticed Wang Zimei seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. In that moment, Ye Xingguang felt a chill that cut straight to the bone. She didnt want to stay any longer. Grasping the doorknob, about to leave, Xia Yanyan roared behind her. Ye Xingguang, what are you so proud of? Even if Ye Junqing showed affection for you on Weibo today, its just for political reasons. Let me tell you, he loves me to death. Even if you manage to get him, youll never have his heart! Ye Xingguangs hand clenched the doorknob tighter: Hahlf thats the case, who cares about such a blind bastard! Then she swung the door open forcefully, only to collide with a tired yet handsome face. It was Ye Junqing, who had just arrived from afar. Ye Xingguang: Xiao Yun was standing right behind Ye Junqing. Upon hearing this, he pressed his temples, thinking that this was really bad timing. But to his surprise, Ye Junqing opened his arms in the next second, pulled Ye Xingguang into his embrace, and comforted her, patting her back. He spoke in a very light tone: Can this bastard beg for your favor? The story is now online and requires payment. All the dear ones who like it, please continue your support, and I guarantee that the following chapters are sweet and satisfying. For those who are unwilling to pay, you can check out my other free novel called MO Ye, Your Darling Is Three and a Half Years Old. Four years ago, MO Jinyan told her: Darling, youll soon be able to see again. Someone is willing to donate corneas to you. She was overjoyed: Does that mean 1 will finally be able to see what you look like? Are you handsome? He laughed: Very. So, she looked forward to seeing again every day. Would she find out just how handsome he was the moment she regained her sight? But the day she regained her sight, he disappeared. The doctor looked at her with pity: The eyes you are using now are his. As a doctor, its impossible to take corneas from a living persons eyes She couldnt hear what the doctor was saying anymore, she was crying uncontrollably. Only one thought was running through her mind: MO Jinyan, you liar. Do you know Im pregnant? Four years later If youre curious about how the story plays out, just search the novel title MO Ye, Your Darling Is Three and a Half Years Old.. Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Now I know, he will change!_l Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Now I know, he will change!_l Translator: 549690339 But that sentence was spoken very softly, only those close by could hear it clearly, most people in the hospital room did not. Moreover, Those in the room certainly didnt expect that Ye Junqing was just outside the door, let alone know how much he heard? Xia Wealth thought further, for the future of Xias Family, the video must be destroyed, otherwise, it would be a ticking time bomb. Therefore, Ye Junqing cannot be the supporter behind this girl! With a thousand thoughts, Xia Wealth got up and greeted, Nephew, why are you here? Are you here to see Yanyan? Thankfully shes fine, the doctor said she just needs to rest. Upon hearing Xia Wealths words, the sentence Ye Junqing had just whispered in Ye Xingguangs ear evaporated without taking effect. Ye Xingguang pushed Ye Junqing away resentfully, You bastard, if youre here to see Xia Yanyan, dont touch me! Ye Junqing didnt speak, he just turned his head and looked at Xiao Yun. Xiao Yun immediately said, Miss Ye, Young Master Qing arrived in City Z by plane this morning to attend the World Business Conference. He spent the entire afternoon in talks without even taking a sip of water or a bathroom break. As soon as he heard the news that you were taken in by the National Treasure Committee, he immediately rushed back. Ye Junqing was pleased with Xiao Yuns explanation, and was glad that he had left Fu Zhuo in City Z, otherwise Fu Zhuo certainly wouldnt have been as quick-thinking as Xiao Yun. Ye Xingguang was taken aback, so Xiao Yun continued, As soon as he got off the plane, Young Master Qing rushed to the National Treasure Bureau to bail you out, but alas, he was a step too late. Hearing that you had been taken to the hospital, Young Master Qing hurried here. By now, its already dark. Afraid that you havent had dinner, he even got me to buy a piece of cake for you at the hospital entrance just now. Have something to eat first. Ye Xingguang took the cake that Xiao Yun handed over, so he didnt come to see Xia Yanyan? Although Xiao Yun did not purposely raise his voice, even Xia Yanyan in the hospital room heard everything clearly. His not loud, but not low voice sounded like a burning slap in the face of Xia Yanyan. Xia Yanyan was as if in disbelief, she fiercely clenched the blanket. How could it be possible that Ye Junqing came for Ye Xingguang? Ye Xingguang was indeed hungry, took a bite of the cake, and looked up, You really didnt come to see Xia Yanyan? She is not my woman. Why would 1 waste my time to come and see her? Ye Junqing countered. Ye Xingguang pursed her lips, shes not your vvoman, but you built her a mermaid pool at home! It was as if Ye Junqing saw through her thoughts, he held her hand and with determined steps, walked straight into the hospital room. It was still the same chair, but this time Ye Junqing sat on the chair, holding her on his lap. Ye Xingguang felt awkward, tried to get up, but the mans arm was like steel wrapped around her waist, not letting her have her way. Then, she heard Ye Junqing, with an ironic tone, laughing and asking Xia Yanyan, whose face didnt look so good on the bed, Miss Xia, I wonder, when did I ever give you the impression that I was madly in love with you? Junqing Xia Yanyans face was full of embarrassment. Wasnt he? Why did Ye Junqing have to put it so bluntly? Once spoken, the charm is all lost, the ambiguity between each other is the most enticing part of love! In any case, Xia Yanyan had always indulged in this kind of silent deep love, like a bottle of aged wine, the more you savour it, the better it gets Xiao Yun, stood next to Ye Junqing with his hands behind his back, just in time to interrupt Xia Yanyans self-indulgent fantasy, Miss Xia, Master Qing was asking you a question. You might as well say it. What actions of his gave you such a misconception? Once we know, he will correct himself accordingly. [QQGroup of This Book: 756943751] Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Chapter 106: I like your daughter… 1 Chapter 106: Chapter 106: I like your daughter 1 Translator: 549690339 The words were quite sharp, and Xia Yanyans face changed. She glanced at Xiao Yun several times: Dont you know who I am? I was talking to Junqing. Wheres your place to interrupt? Xiao Yun spoke calmly: In a short while, Mr. Qe is going to accompany Miss Ye to a candlelight dinner, so the time is tight. As a bodyguard, I just want to remind Miss Xia to respect Mr. QCs time. Xiao Yun didnt have any animosity towards Xia Yanyan, but standing at the door just now, he heard that Xias Family had another daughter who was thrown into the sea at the age of six. From Miss Yes tone, it seems that she was killed in a life-for-life exchange. He was shocked and inevitably looked down on this family somewhat. Xias family owed their status today to Xia Yanyan. Xia Yanyan was like a super [P. The Xias family had been popular for more than twenty years because of this super [P. The industries that emerged around this super IP made Xias family a gold mine. But what if it was at the cost of a life A hint of disdain was added to Xiao Yuns expression. Xia Yanyan was angry: Junqing Look at your bodyguard, hes getting out of hand! The way she called him Junqing was like a coquettish whine. Ye Junqings eyes got darker, he didnt feel like dealing with Xia Yanyans coquettish tone, he just shot a glance at Xiao Yun. That look in the eyes was a warning in Xia Yanyans, but a reward in Xiao Yuns. Xiao Yun inferred that Mr. Qes love life was tough. He did not take a stand at this moment. His and Miss Yes display of affection today would be in vain. He promptly said, Miss Xia, Mr. Qe and you havent reached a point where you can drop his surname and call him by his first name. Please check how you address him. Xia Yanyan was so angry that she could pass out. This was the first day in her life when nothing had gone her way from morning till evening, and now she was even being lectured in public by a bodyguard. However, Ye Junqing did nothing to control his bodyguard. Despite the blow to her pride, the person she was sorry for was him. What forced him to put up with such a scene at her expense? Xia Yanyan pretended to press her temple with a feeble posture, Mom, Im still feeling a bit dizzy, everythings spinning Xia Yanyan could not see, even Xia Wealth and Wang Zimei couldnt comprehend that there could be anyone who could resist the charm of their daughter! Wang Zimei calmed down and directly defended her daughter: Dear nephew, what does your bodyguard mean? See how angry hes made our Yanyan! Everyone knows that you like Yanyan, dont they? If your bodyguard doesnt understand, tell him to look at the Junxing Weibo LOGO, to look at the newly built mermaid swimming pool by Yes family, to look at the mermaid sculpture in front of Yes new building! If he cant see well, tell him to check how many mermaid-themed parks Yes company has built all over the country! If it wasnt for knowing that you like our Yanyan, do you think we would turn a blind eye to Yes Companys misuse of the mermaid image without purchasing the copyright from us? If this is put on the table and calculated clearly, do you know how much royalty you need to pay us? Ye Junqing held Ye Xingguang in his arms, one hand around her, the other playing with a strand of her hair. He gave a lazy laugh when he heard this. He paused for a long time before saying, I do like your daughter Ye Junqing hadnt finished his sentence yet, and Xia Yanyan had already recovered from her feigned weakness. She glanced proudly at Ye Xingguang sitting in Ye Junqings arms.. She had a look of cultivated arrogance which seemed to say: Can you hear it clearly now? He likes me! Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Chapter 107: In What Way Can She Compare to Me?_1 Chapter 107: Chapter 107: In What Way Can She Compare to Me?_1 Translator: 549690339 Seeing the displeased faces of Wang Zimei and Xia Wealth, and hearing Ye Junqings words, the whole situation took a turn, all of them sneering at Ye Xingguang, looking at her like she was an insignificant little clown. But then, the very next second, they heard Ye Junqing say, However, did I say it was Miss Xia? Ye Xingguang was already feeling angry because of what Ye Junqing had said, but upon hearing this, she was taken aback. What did he mean by that? Wang Zimei asked more directly, Nephew, what do you mean by this? If our daughter isnt Yanyan, then who is it? Apart from Miss Xia, which other daughter do you have that youre not aware of? Ye Junqing questioned lazily. Wang Zimei, who had just managed to regain her composure, looked pale, her words not even convincing herself, l I I dont have a second daughter, apart from Yanyan, I dont have another daughter! But when she thought of the girl in Ye Junqings arms who possessed the proof of her abandoning her biological daughter years ago, Wang Zimei became panicked. She angrily pointed at Ye Xingguang, Is it you? Did you tell him some nonsense? Im telling you, I dont have a second daughter, I never did! Never had one? Ha, what a good never. Ye Xingguang clenched her teeth, a wave of intense cold surging up from her foot Ye Junqing sensed the upset mood of the girl in his arms. He couldnt help but feel heartache. He shouldnt have touched her wound. He knew very well that being abandoned by her parents was a thorn in her heart that could not be touched. Opening his mouth again, Ye Junqings voice was ice-cold, Madam Wang, arent you afraid of being struck by lightning for saying such words? No sooner had the words left his mouth than a thunder rumbled in the sky. Boom Wang Zimei cried out in surprise and lost her footing, thankfully Xia Wealth was there to support her. She was so frightened that she immediately clung to her husband. Ye Junqing didnt want to stay any longer and reopen Xingguangs wounds. Looking at the ugly faces of these ruthless parents who had abandoned one child for their own profit and lavished affection on another, he believed she wouldnt want to see it either. He got up, gripping her trembling hand tightly. Before leaving, he shot a cold, mocking glance at Xia Yanyan, who was refusing to believe it. Miss Xia, the alliance through marriage was the idea of the older generation. I never agreed. The woman I, Ye Junqing, want has never been you. So stop telling my woman how much you love me. If you have narcissistic delusions, I suggest you see a psychologist. How could this be? How could this possibly be?! Xia Yanyan sat on the bed, gripping the bedsheet, completely unable to accept this reality. No, it cannot be! Ye Junqing, youre talking nonsense. There must be some reason forcing you to deny your feelings for me in front of this woman. No matter what the reason is, 1 can accept it, I can understand but Ye Junqing, how could you say you like my sister? Ye Junqing scoffed at her, Why not? Xia Yanyan almost hysterically roared, How can she be compared to me? What does she have over me? How dare you insult me with that ugly fish! ! Because her existence was being denied by this family, a trembling Ye Xingguang could no longer control her emotions. She shook off Ye Junqings hand, strode up to Xia Yanyan, pointed at her nose, and said word by word: Xia Yanyan, youll remember this.. From now on, Ill make sure you understand very clearly how she, differs from you in every way! Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Are You A Little Moved?_l Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Are You A Little Moved?_l Translator: 549690339 The aura Ye Xingguang erupted with in that moment, completely startled Xia Yanyan, so much so that she even forgot to quarrel with, the little White Lotus who actually dared to point at her and talk! It wasnt until a full minute passed after Ye Xingguang had left the sickroom that Xia Yanyan viciously threw a pillow, throwing a tantrum on the bed. Mom, dad, did you hear? Did you hear what that pretty boy and Lord Ye said? Yanyan, dont be angry, dont be angry. Be careful about getting an upset stomach. You are the best, and you will always be the pride of mom and dad. Wang Zimei spoke weakly, pressing her chest after speaking. For so many years, she had chosen to repress the memory, not wanting to remember that she had another daughter. She had once regretted throwing her own daughter into the sea. But over the years, the glory and prosperity that Yanyan had brought to the family had proven that all they did was right. Therefore, she did not allow herself to regret. Seeing her beloved daughter, who was handled with care and love, being despised by Lord Ye, Wang Zimei felt that Lord Ye deserved to be assigned a country bumpkin from an island. This was his karma! But Xia Yanyan was crying, sobbing into her blanket, Impossible, impossible! How could I possibly be lowered by a dead and ugly fish thats been gone for years? On what ground does Lord Ye dare insult me like this? What right does that little White Lotus have to compete with me? Ahhhh She even dared to say she wanted me to clearly know why that ugly fish, that was already buried at sea, is incomparable to me! Has she gone mad? Who does she think she is? An island country girl, thinking shes amazing because she got into college and left the island? Ye Xingguang, you wait and see! Sitting in the speeding car, Ye Xingguangs mind was in disarray, not daring to look at the man beside her. Only when her mind calmed down and her anger dissipated did she have the spirit to reflect on what was said in the sickroom. He said he likes the other daughter of the Xias Family? He actually knew, the Xias Family had another daughter? The swimming pool at home, was built for the other daughter of the Xias Family? All the Mermaid Theme Parks in the country, were established for the other daughter of the Xias Family? Ye Xingguang rubbed her burning face vigorously. Though the air conditioning in the car was not on, and the sky outside was covered with dark clouds, and the strong vxinds raged. Even with the car windows slightly ajar letting in the cold blast of wind, it could not dissipate the heat on her face. She sneakily stole glances at the man beside her several times. He was on the phone, seemingly explaining calmly why he had to temporarily return to the capital. His low and deep voice, filled with the imposing manner of a leader but also full of patience, was pleasing to the ear however she listened. He had been on the phone for nearly half an hour, showing no signs of ending the call. So, the World Economic Conference is quite important? Little did she know, Lord Ye was using the phone call as a coverup. Because the calm man didnt know how to interact with her in the silent car. He felt he must be out of his mind to publicly confess his love for the Xias Familys younger daughter. He was unsure of what this young girl thought after listening. Lord Ye was rather timid when it came to matters of love. He was scared to take the first step, so under normal circumstances, he would not confess his feelings. Having spilled the beans now, he feared his feelings would be mocked by the girl. So, he chose to refuse communication, using the phone call as a coverup. But the man in love, who found himself at a disadvantage, couldnt help but sneak glances at the girl beside him. Her face seemed quite red.. Was it possible that she was a little moved after hearing his confession? Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: Chapter 109 Is this excitement and shyness?1 Chapter 109: Chapter 109 Is this excitement and shyness?1 Translator: 549690339 The car, heading all the way to It should be driving towards Central Island. But when Xiao Yun got in the car, he gave the driver the address of a western restaurant, so now the car was heading towards the restaurant. If Ye Junqing had said in the hospital room that he and Miss Ye were going to have a candlelight dinner, he must fulfill the promise now, otherwise, Miss Ye might think that everything they said in the hospital room was a bluff. When the car reached the entrance of the restaurant, Ye Junqing ended his call with Zou Chang and got out first. Ye Xingguang followed him out of the car. The first thing she did upon entering the restaurant was to look for the restroom. Ye Junqing took a seat by the window in the restaurant, where he slouched lazily on the couch, allowing Xiao Yun to look through the menu and order food from the server. He rested his chin on his hand and looked out of the window, lost in thought. Sir, Ive placed our orders following the standard candlelight dinner set. Please enjoy your meal, Xiao Yun said. Ye Junqing nodded, growing fonder of Xiao Yun. As Xiao Yun was about to excuse himself, he stopped and casually remarked, While you were on the phone in the car earlier, it seemed like Miss Ye wanted to talk to you. But she held back and her face was rather red. I think she was feeling shy. Really? Ye Junqing felt more composed at these words. Ill take my leave now to avoid interrupting your meal, Xiao Yun said, leaving the two alone. Ye Junqing had noticed Ye Xingguangs blushing face too. Was she shy or overly excited? His originally perturbed mood was gradually steadying. He shifted to a more comfortable posture, crossing his long legs and gently stroking his chin, a smile unknowingly curling up his lips. His mood was inexplicably lifte& Ding-dong The screen of the phone resting on the table suddenly lit up. The man in a happy mood glanced at the screen, which displayed a few characters: Annoying Little Mermaid. Ye Junqing paused. Did the Little Mermaid miss him so much that she couldnt leave him alone even when she was in the bathroom, and had to call him? With this thought, Ye Junqing answered the phone. In the call, a girls timid and hesitant voice came, Um um Ye Junqing Mmm, go on, Ye Junqings magnetic voice was incredibly gentle. Can you assure me first that, no matter what I say, you wont strangle me to death Ye Xingguangs voice was barely audible. Ye Junqing chuckled. He thought, Silly girl, how could I bear to strangle you? Even though in my mind 1 mightve strangled you countless times Ye Junqing said, l promise. Ye Xingguang sighed in relief, but still found it difficult to speak. Ye Junqing encouraged her, Just say what you want to say, Im listening. Over the phone, Ye Xingguang finally mustered up the courage and blurted out, Um could you ask someone to buy me a pack of period pads? Ye Junqings joyful expression instantly fell apart, What did you say? Im sorry, Im so sorry. I know its an awkward request, but my bag and everything else are still in the interview car. I was suddenly taken away by the National Treasure Committee and 1 dont have any extras with me lcant avoid changingand Im wearing white pants today After saying that, Ye Xingguang felt like dying! Being a woman is so exhausting! She felt that Ye Junqing must want to strangle her now.. Holding the phone with the feeling of a death-row inmate waiting for execution, Ye Xingguang weakly said, Im begging you, just ask a female waitress to help me buy it Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: Chapter 110 Wow! Are You a Big Cancer? 1 Chapter 110: Chapter 110 Wow! Are You a Big Cancer? 1 Translator: 549690339 Wait! Ye Junqing didnt know how he managed to end the call. Seeing a female server in the distance, the sophisticated man wanted to signal her, but somehow couldnt lift his hand. In the next instant, the tall and handsome man simply pushed the door and walked out. The bodyguards at the door came forward immediately. Xiao Yun asked, Mr. Qing, is anything wrong? No, you guys stay here, dont follow me, Ill be back soon. Ye Junqing walked to a car, asked the driver for the keys, and drove away alone, finally stopping when he found a convenience store. Before entering the store, he specifically put on his sunglasses, armoring himself. Upon finding the female products shelf, he was dazzled by the multitude of products. Clueless on what to pick, he saw a girl picking her choice. He then maintained a cold demeanor and watched silently from the side. When he saw the girl finally choose one after a long time, he simply picked up a similar pack. The girl glanced at him and muttered, Pervert! Ye Junqings face darkened: Hey, who are you calling a pervert? Is a man buying this abnormal? Dont you have a boyfriend? Cant people have boyfriends just because you dont have one? Dude, dont be upset, I support you! Suddenly someone spoke up for him. Ye Junqings face got even darker. This person standing up for him was none other than Xiao Mi Hu. Ye Junqing tilted his head, trying not to be recognized by Xiao Mi Hu. The girl, confronted by Xiao Mi Hu, counterattacked, Hes a pervert! Cant people call out perverts anymore? I feel so gross today, its my bad luck. He looks like a devil, and turns out to be a vulgar pervert! Having said that, she walked away angrily. Xiao Mi Hu wanted to catch up and argue with her, but was stopped by MO Fei who had just caught up. MO Fei wanted to calm her down, but her gaze unexpectedly fell on the man who had just been called a pervert. UmBrother Qing? Ye Junqing had already quickly put his stuff back on the shelf, and quickly stuffed his hands into his pockets, nodding coolly in response. What, Brother Qing? Ah! Wow! Youre the Big Cancer? Youre here to buy sanitary pads? Xiao Mi Hu got excited instantly. Just passing by! Ye Junqing emphasized these two words forcefully. Xiao Mi Hu glanced at the array of products on the shelves and exaggerated, Big Cancer, youre specially passing by here? Ye Junqing had an extremely cold and gloomy aura surrounding him, as if he was about to explode at any time. This was the first time in his life he had been called a vulgar pervert, and he was already extremely embarrassed. Xiao Mi Hu just did not get the hint! Seeing the worsening situation, MO Fei quickly pointed to the shelf, Buy this one, get the best. We will wait for you outside. But Im not on my period Ah, I get it, Big Cancer is buying for Mi Hu, right? Big Cancer, this one is good. The one you just picked isnt that great, there are online reports about it having fluorescent powder. But why am I helping you choose when youre the one buying? MO Fei rubbed her forehead in frustration, Brother Qing, Mi Hu doesnt understand, dont mind her. Ye Junqing didnt want to speak with MO Fei. With a show of dominance, he picked up the best product Xiao Mi Hu had described, and then coolly left, leaving them in his dust. After paying, he was about to leave right away. But before he left, thinking he couldnt enter the womens restroom, he promptly honked the horn at Xiao Mi Hu, who had just exited the convenience store.. He gave an irresistibly commanding order, Get in the car! Or else I will make sure your gangster wont live till tomorrow! Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Chapter 111 What are you afraid of, quickly hold my hand…_l Chapter 111: Chapter 111 What are you afraid of, quickly hold my hand_l Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang had been sitting in the ladies room for nearly ten minutes when she unexpectedly heard someone calling her name: Ye Xingguang, Ye Xingguang, where are you? Its Xiao Mi Hu, Ive brought something for you. Ye Xingguang, taken aback, half-opened the door: Im here. Xiao Mi Hu grinned, revealing two rows of small white teeth: Here, this is for you. Thank you, Mi Hu, thanks for saving me from my misery. But what are you doing here? After closing the door, Ye Xingguang continued to ask. Speaking of this, Xiao Mi Hu was exasperated: Isnt it thanks to your official boyfriend who threatened me, saying that if I didnt bring the things to you, then MO Fei would not see tomorrows sun. Thats simply too abhorrent! But I thought of you, and so I came over, bearing the insults. But your albatross really had bad luck, he was abused as a pervert when he went to the convenience store to buy something for you. Huh? What happened? Xiao Mi Hu then relayed what she had witnessed to Ye Xingguang, who was extremely embarrassed upon hearing it. You know, your albatross truly loves you. He personally bought this for you. Today, 1 saw the love confession albatross posted for you online, I originally thought it was a sham, but nowhahaha, Xingguang how did you manage to bring the albatross to heel? Ye Xingguang protested: Thats not true! Her heart gave a little leap, it was a bittersweet feeling. The two of them returned to the restaurant together, and it had turned from a dinner for two into a party of four. After dinner, Xiao Mi Hu suggested going to a KTV to sing, so they all moved on to the KTV. Xiao Mi Hu was a veritable microphone hog, constantly clinging to the mic. Ye Jun Qing leaned on the couch, his mind buzzing with thoughts about Xiao Yu Weis hesitant and blushing face in the car. Was it because she was attracted to him, or because she wanted him to buy her sanitary pads? What an irritating problem. Already feeling annoyed, Xiao Mi Hu t s irritating singing didnt help matters: Some say, the greatest distance in the world isnt life and death, but when I stood in front of you, and you didnt know I loved you Its like those lyrics were mocking his cowardice. Ye Jun Qing gave MO Fei a look, asking him to tell Xiao Mi Hu to shut up. Understanding the unspoken request, MO Fei seized the microphone from Xiao Mi Hu t s hand, tossed it to Ye Xingguang, and passed his microphone to Ye Jun Qing: Sis, Brother Qing, you guys sing. Mi Hu and I are tired from singing so much. In fact, Ye Xingguang had also been contemplating Ye Jun Qings feelings for the other Xiao familys daughter, and it wasnt until she caught the microphone did she came to her senses, and saw the lyrics on the screen: If I say, theres no if in loving me. If missed, then its missed, wont you be sad If I say, theres no if in loving me, If you really love me, just give it a shot, what are you still thinking about, what are you still scared of, just hold my hand After she finished singing, it was a male voices turn. She didnt continue singing. Ye Jun Qing glanced at the lyrics on the screen, stunned for a moment, the lyrics seemed to express his inner feelings: If, if, theres no if, if, if, in the end, it turns into passing by, I wouldnt be able to accept Missed, missed, I dont want to miss. Missed, missed, this pains me more than you, I will not make the same mistake again Waiting for the male voice to finish, Ye Xingguang continued singing: Hmm, this time, dont casually miss it. If humans bind up even the love for someone, then its like the end of the world has arrived, theres no need to wait for the day the earth is destroyed. Dont be scared of being too happy, dont be scared of losing me Ye Jun Qing was completely stunned, she seemed to be singing her heart out, and he subconsciously held her hand tightly, swallowed and said: Xingguang [Authors note: This song is Fish Leongs No Ifs. Its an old song, but I think it fits this scene perfectly, haha. Begging for recommendation votes, begging for recommendation votes, continue begging for recommendation votes. ] Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: Chapter 112 Only in this way is it enough to confess… 1 Chapter 112: Chapter 112 Only in this way is it enough to confess 1 Translator: 549690339 Her hand was suddenly grasped, and Ye Xingguang, who was still singing, froze. She glanced at the man who called her name, inadvertently meeting his deep gaze. She couldnt help but feel a flutter in her heart and intuitively responded, Huh? Whats the matter? Ye Junqing seemed to have a million words bottled up in his chest. Just as he was about to speak, the door of the booth slammed open. Tang Zhou burst in dramatically, rapidly scanning the room before lunging at Ye Junqing. Junqing, my brother, I almost thought Id lost you! You have no idea how miserably Ive suffered in the boondocks. Ye Junqing: Such a harmonious atmosphere was destroyed by Tang Zhous interruption. He felt the urge to kick Tang Zhou away; how was he in the mood to hear about his hardships? Regardless of Ye Junqings indifference, Tang Zhou extended his arm, pointing at the numerous mosquito bites on it. Junqing, look at this. All these bites from mosquitoes! You have no idea how many mosquitoes were in that hell-hole, Ive not only gotten darker and thinner, but I have also been eating only vegetables for days. Now, only my first love, my fish, can comfort my broken heart. Junqing, did you find my dream fish for me? Ye Junqing yanked his hand away mercilessly, No. What? Then give me back the token of love my first love fish left me. Ill look for it myself. He was back anyway. What token of love? Ye Junqings voice turned icier. The fish scale left by my first love fish! Remembering he had already sent it to a jewelry company to have it made into a pendant, Ye Junqing quickly said, l think I misplaced it. What? Tang Zhou jumped up, Its such an important item. How could you lose it? Ye Junqing finally gave Tang Zhou a kick that sent him two meters away. Then, tapping the dust off his pants, he sat on the sofa, his face as cold as an iceberg, fuming. The peaceful atmosphere had been entirely disrupted by this kid; how was he going to ask his question now? Tang Zhou fell to the ground with a thud, but seemed oblivious to the pain. He sprang up, grabbed the microphone from Ye Xingguangs hand, and insisted on changing the song to, Even in death, we should love. Expressing it at full tilt is satisfying. The depth of affection needs to be expressed thoroughly for a proper declaration The noise was too much. Ye Xingguang covered her ears and asked Ye Junqing, What were you trying to tell me just now? Ye Junqing knitted his eyebrows, pondered for a moment, and was about to speak again, when Ye Xingguangs phone started ringing. Sorry, 1 have to take this call, Ye Xingguang said. Ye Junqing: She didnt recognize the number that showed up on her screen so she picked up, Hello, who is this? What did you say? I cant hear you over the noise. Can you speak up, please? Han Chengbeis voice came thundering from the other end of the line, Oh, my adorable fairy, its me! I cant believe you didnt recognize my voice. Youve broken my heart! Han Chengbei? Han Chengbei shouted each sentence, worried she might not hear him, Thats right, my fairy lady. Are you free tomorrow? Tomorrow is the weekend, I dont have work, but do you need something? Han Chengbei continued to yell, Cant I call if I dont need anything? Youre not working tomorrow, so Ill take you out for seafood. You live on an island, right? I have a few friends who are thinking about vacationing on an island. If you come with us, well have a tour guide. Where do you live? Send me your address, Ill pick you up in the car tomorrow morning. Then well take a helicopter. Ill have you back in the capital the day after tomorrow.. How does that sound? Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: Chapter 113: What, You Don’t Want To? 1 Chapter 113: Chapter 113: What, You Dont Want To? 1 Translator: 549690339 Can she return home? She hadnt been home in a while and missed everyone on the island. Sure, meet me at the entrance of our TV station tomorrow morning. Ok, no problem. You sure are cautious, not willing to tell me your address. Are you afraid I might take advantage of you? Dont worry, youre like my ancestor, my beacon of hope in this world, I should be cherishing you Ye Xingguang chuckled, completely unaware of the raging jealousy brewing next to her. Who allowed her to go have fun with Han Chengbei? His woman, does she require someone elses cherishing? The hand of Ye Junqing, which held the microphone, unknowingly tightened, his veins popping. Ye Xingguang chatted with Han Chengbei for a while and after saying, See you tomorrow, she finally hung up the phone. As Ye Xingguang slipped her phone into her pocket and looked up at Ye Junqing, she noticed his face had turned sour. His deep-set facial features appeared tense, and after a quick thought, she said, Im sorry, Im sorry. You can speak now. Speak? Speak about what? Ye Junqings face was overshadowed by a veil of darkness, his gaze heavy as it fell on her face. 1 1 have to return to Z city tonight. Theres an economic summit tomorrow morning, and I cant miss it. You should accompany me. Huh? You want me to come with you? Ye Junqings gaze darkened, an overwhelming sense of oppression engulfing her. What, are you unwilling? Well, its not that, its just Before she could finish speaking, Ye Junqing picked up his coat and grabbed her wrist. Since its not that, lets go. Its late, and if we take the plane now, we might reach Z city by midnight. Ye Xingguang was forced to keep up with Ye Junqings strides. He was tall with long legs, forcing her to walk quickly to keep pace with him. Wait, Ye Junqing I havent even packed a change of clothes, and besides, tomorrow Ive been dealing with flights all day for you and cant afford a delay. Ill have someone buy you clothes now and have the hotel do a quick laundry service. You wont have a shortage of clothes tomorrow. Ye Junqing shot down her excuse in a sentence, not even letting her voice her plans for tomorrow. She dared to say she was free to go out with Han Chengbei tomorrow, but didnt have time to accompany him? He might as well throttle her! But, why are you taking me there? Ye Junqing lowered his head, glaring at her with steely eyes. As a journalist, arent you excited to interview at the World Economic Conference? Um of course she was! Her TV station had sent people there, Rebecca Perry got the chance to go because of her family connections, but she didnt get the opportunity. She grumbled, The station didnt assign me to cover that. Just because they didnt assign it to you, you didnt think to take the initiative? Remember, a soldier who doesnt want to be a general isnt a good soldier. Tomorrow, Ive arranged interviews with several big players in the economy. do you want to go or not? Yes, yes, yes! Ye Xingguang bobbed her head like a drum. Some of the fury in Ye Junqings belly finally dissipated. In the car on the way to the airport, Ye Xingguang phoned Han Chengbei, about the sudden overtime work ordered by her station, and that she couldnt make it to the island. This lessened some of Ye Junqings anger again. On the other side. The now snubbed Han Chengbei, angrily hung up the phone. Then, turning to the person sitting on the sofa in his living room, he said, Rebecca, can you believe it? A charming, wealthy gent like me, who could make thousands of young girls swoon, was just rejected. Now I cant go to the island. Shes been asked to work overtime tomorrow.. But why are you interested in that island? Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: Chapter 114 – What is this woman’s identity?1 Chapter 114: Chapter 114 C What is this womans identity?1 Translator: 549690339 Lawson Perry was sitting on the couch in his living room, sipping tea. After taking a few sips, he said, Ive been too busy recently. I want to find a peaceful place to relax. If your friend is too busy with overtime, then lets reschedule. Han Chengbei casually swung his legs, Ok, well reschedule. I have something else to do, Lawson. Ill be going then. Is your arm alright? Every time I remember it, Im pissed. Ye Junqing dared to hurt my arm. This in an enmity I must settle! Han Chengbei left vexedly, gripping his car keys. He still didnt understand why Ye Junqing wanted to snatch Ye Xingguang away from him. Was he out of his mind? Please dont tell him that Ye Junqing is attracted to Ye Xingguang? Hasnt the nation already arranged a match for him? Hes indeed one who eats from his bowl and gazes at the pot! After Lawsons assistant, Nan Yin sent Han Chengbei away, he returned to the living room and inquired curiously, Sir, if you feel tired recently, should I arrange a vacation for you on some other island? Lawson Perry laughed but didnt say anything. He then proceeded to bring over a file, Take a look at this. Nan Yin took the file, opened it, and expressed surprise, This Miss Ye that Nir. Han knows, is she the same young lady Ye Junqing won in the draw? This Miss Ye comes from an ordinary family, how could she possibly score Ye Junqing? Thats why I want to visit her hometown. Nan Yin considered for a moment and said, Today, Mr. Ye, and Miss Ye showed off their sweet relationship on Weibo, which makes all our efforts to write articles about the state distribution a few days ago in vain. After the steak video went viral, Ye Junqing has gained countless fans, and his popularity is off the charts. Its a loss more than a gain though. Lawson Perry lit up a cigarette, let the smoke ring rise, Stop playing tricks on this matter, its pointless. Yes. Receiving his order, Nan Yin added, Now that the marriage alliance between the Xia and Ye families has collapsed, Lawson, why not win over Xia Yanyan, dont you still have a younger brother who is not married? If you marry Xia Yanyan, you can leverage her influence among the public. This is a win-win situation. Gaining Ye Xingguang and losing Xia Yanyan, Ye Junqing still stands to lose. Lawson Perry pondered for a while, he was weighing the marriage alliance, but was it really a loss more than a gain? Lawson Perry said, Look at the second page of the document. Nan Yin nodded, turned to the second page, and whatever he saw gave him a look of profound shock. As if he couldnt believe it, he took a second look. Then, he asked in surprise, Who exactly is this Ye Xingguang? The ten numbers she picked during the draw at the Civil Affairs Bureau, representing the ten people behind those numbers, are all on the list of the top ten most eligible bachelors who are against marriage? Is this sheer luck or is there some sort of competence? Lawson Perry inquired, What do you think? This Nan Yin was at a loss for an answer. If its really luck, then her luck was too outrageous. There couldnt be a second person in the whole country with this kind of luck! If its about competence, how could the system determine that those who matched her were the top ten on the list of eligible bachelors against marriage? In that case, no matter who she chooses, they are a one in a million catch! The documents show, she didnt choose the number on her own. It was the system that selected for her. And it directly selected the systems top rank for her! Who exactly is this woman? Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: Chapter 115: This is an order that must not be defied! 1 Chapter 115: Chapter 115: This is an order that must not be defied! 1 Translator: 549690339 Lawson Perry continued, Take a look at the third page. Was there something even more shocking awaiting him? Nan Yin nodded and opened the third page. What? Apart from Ye Jun Qings single tax being overdue by a few hours, everyone else on the ranking list had paid their single tax. But they were all selected by the system for Ye Xingguang to choose? So, regardless whether Ye Jun Qing forgot to pay the single tax or not, the system would have included him anyway. Is the system deliberately putting the best single men in the country in front of Ye Xingguang for her to choose from? This Lawson Perry stayed silent, Look at the fourth page. Should Nan Yin continue reading or not? He opened the fourth page and furrowed his brows: On the day Ye Xingguang went to the Civil Affairs Bureau for the lottery draw, her boyfriends account suddenly received a deposit of ten million? It seems that this is not simple. Could it be that someone gave her boyfriend ten million and told him not to register with Ye Xingguang at the Civil Affairs Bureau? Lawson Perry didnt respond to Nan Yins question. After some contemplation, he ordered: You go and check the source of that ten million. Nan Yin: Yes. This woman is certainly not simple; its essential to investigate. Just when they thought Ye Jun Qing couldnt be any unluckier, perhaps hes picked up a treasure? All this, Ye Xingguang had no idea about. She had already fallen asleep on Ye Junqings private jet. This was her first time on a private jet; it was luxurious and extravagant. The whiff of luxuriousness filled the air! There was a certain man who had given up his bed to Ye Xingguang and was now lounging on a flat seat with his eyes closed. The world was quiet, but it wasnt quiet for long when the man dozing off suddenly threw out the words to Xiao Yun, Land the Plane. Xiao Yun, who was also resting, instantly opened his eyes: Boss, is your old illness flaring up again? If he wasnt in discomfort, why would he blurt out such a bizarre phrase as Land the plane in such an urgent situation? This wasnt a car, where you could just stop. This was a private jet. Ye Jun Qings lips were tightly pressed together. His body was restless and a volcano seemed to simmer within him. He knew the situation was dire: Link up with ground control, find the nearest emergency landing point. There are too many people on the plane; 1 cant control myself! Xiao Yun furrowed his eyebrows. He knew that the confined space of a plane, and having over twenty security guards and flight attendants, was too great a temptation for Ye Jun Qing, each one was a potential dinner. Could he control his urge to bite in front of so many people? Not daring to delay, Xiao Yun entered the cockpit without a word and asked the pilot to communicate with the ground control for possible emergency landing arrangements. Unfortunately, the communication resulted in no immediate arrangements. Furthermore, the plane was full of fuel, far exceeding the jets maximum landing weight. Even in an emergency landing, the plane would need to circle in the air to burn off fuel before it could land. The time taken to burn off the fuel was just about the same as flying straight to Z city. Left with no choice, Xiao Yun had to tell Ye Jun Qing: Boss, can you lock yourself in the bedroom and resist a bit? With his face already pale, Ye Jun Qing stumbled into the bedroom. Seeing the sleeping girl on the bed, he turned around and went back out, finally locking himself away in the lavatory. But he was still worried: through the lavatory door, he commanded Xiao Yun: You guys, block the lavatory door from the outside and no matter how much I try to get out, do not let me. This is an order, you must not disobey! Also dont wake her up! Xiao Yun: Yes. Thinking about what happened last time, Ye Jun Qing was still worried: If she dares to bother me, knock her unconscious! Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Chapter 116 Miss Ye, Please Don’t Interfere 1 Chapter 116: Chapter 116 Miss Ye, Please Dont Interfere 1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang was awakened by the sound of a door being pounded on. Emerging from her room in a daze, she looked up to see several bodyguards standing in front of the bathroom, effectively blocking the door. What is going on here? she asked, her curiosity piqued. Nothing. Xiao Yun replied with a stern voice, Miss Ye, please return to your room and continue resting. Ill call you when the plane has landed. Yet Ye Xingguang could hear the sound of thump, thump; thump continuously coming from the bathroom. It sounded like someone was beating the door with their fists, as she could see indents appearing on it. Whos inside? she asked curiously. Its Mr. Qing, hes drunk and raving. Miss Ye, please dont concern yourself with it, one of the bodyguards replied. What, has his old illness returned? Drunk and raving? Did they think she was a fool? She has seen Ye Junqings tortured state after his illness before. Didnt his illness just flare up a few days ago? It hasnt been long. His sickness recurs too frequently, doesnt it? To the surprise of the bodyguards, including Xiao Yun, Ye Xingguang was aware of Ye Junqings illness. Xiao Yun said, Mr. Qings illness doesnt follow a regular pattern and its hard to prepare for it. Thats why we have many bodyguards accompanying him during every trip. The objective isnt to protect him, but to control him and protect others. Ye Xingguang was stunned. Really? No wonder he goes to work with a fleet of cars every day. I thought he was just showing off, but theres this reason too. Dont lock the door. Let him out. Hes very uncomfortable when hes sick, trembling from the cold, his whole body shaking Xiao Yun wanted to say, it wasnt that he was trembling from the cold, but from trying to resist the urge to drink human blood, shivering with teeth chattering due to the exertion. Thump, thump, thump The sound of fists pounding the door didnt stop. Ye Junqing couldnt control himself, his mind filled with tempting food outside the door. He despised himself at that moment, feeling like a monster. If possible, he would rather be pounding his own head with his fists! He felt like a vampire, or a zombie. The scenes from zombie movies where mindless, soulless zombies frantically search for human flesh to tear apart were utterly repugnant. He thought, at that moment, he was no more beautiful than those zombies! Once, Xiaoyuwei saw him like this and was totally disgusted. Perhaps it was one of the reasons why, despite cherishing her in the palm of his hand, he couldnt win her love back. Which woman would want to spend her life with a monster? Thump Thinking about it, the man who could devise strategies and command winds and clouds in the business world felt a defeat unparalleled in his life. It was as if he was venting his frustration; this punch was stronger than any other, so hard that it punched right through the door, hitting a bodyguard squarely on the face. Caught off guard, the bodyguards head jerked to one side, creating an angle that allowed Ye Xingguang and Ye Junqing to see each other through the damaged door. The sight of a pair of clear and bright eyes colliding with a pair of crimson ones startled Ye Xingguang. Ye Junqing quickly averted his gaze, even moving his body to block her view. He didnt want her to see him in this terrible state. This time his condition was obviously worse than the last time she saw him. Back then, when there was only her within five hundred meters, he could still maintain his elegance and sacred dignity. But now, every person on the plane was like an accelerant, revealing his hideous and repulsive side, with nowhere to hide. Xiao Yun, knock her out! Ye Junqing growled softly. He didnt want her to see the worst of him! Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Chapter 117: How Afraid is He of her Disgust 1 Chapter 117: Chapter 117: How Afraid is He of her Disgust 1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang had no idea who the she Ye Junqing was referring to, but as Xiao Yuns gaze fell on her, she jolted anxiously. What? Ye Junqing, you malignant tumor, why are you ordering your bodyguard to knock me out? Xiao Yun, cant you hear my orders?! Ye Junqings low growl was filled with hoarseness. Xiao Yun was caught in a dilemma. Ye Xingguang looked at Xiao Yun warily, You, dont come near me. If you dare to knock me out, Ill report Ye Junqing for domestic violence at the civil affairs bureau! Have you all gone mad? As his old illness flares up, you lock him in the toilet? Dont you know that what he needs most right now is to lie down peacefully? He could do with a hug pillow too! This was the conclusion Ye Xingguang came up with from observing Ye Junqings most recent episode. Despite discussing serious issues, her face involuntarily blushed. The bodyguards were taken aback, A hug pillow? Weve never heard of that. Ye Xingguang forced herself not to blush, Isnt that so? During his last attack, he cough, cough used me as a hug pillow the whole night. Now, get out of his way, let him out. The toilet stinks, doesnt it? Even if it doesnt, its still the place with the most bacteria. Beware of his resistance falling and disease invading! The bodyguards simply went: . How is that possible? When Master Qing is sick, he fears people the most, let alone hugging Miss Ye all night unless he was treating her as food. One bodyguard asked, Miss Ye, that night, did Master Qing bite you? No, why would he bite me? The bodyguard continued, Thats impossible then! When Master Qing is sick, he cant resist wanting to draw human blood. The best way is to lock him up and keep everyone away from him. Getting close to him will only exacerbate his condition. How could he possibly hold you all night without biting you Shut up! Ye Junqing didnt dare to imagine, if Little Mermaid knew about his strange illness, how much she would despise him! Ye Xingguang was indeed frightened, Dra..Draw human blood? What kind of strange disease is this? This guy, he isnt a vampire, is he? Ye Xingguang immediately rushed back to her bedroom and locked the door. Hearing the commotion, Ye Junqings clenched fists creaked, his scarlet eyes dulled like a collapsing building. As he expected, the more he feared her disgust, the more she truly disgusted him Ye Junqing took out his phone, looking at her Weibo post for the day. He stared at the words True Love is Unstoppable, the corners of his thin lips curled into mockery. Seeing Ye Xingguangs actions, Xiao Yun couldnt hide the disappointment in his voice, Master Qing, this isnt the solution. Should we tie you up? Ye Junqings hoarse voice, filled with sardonic laughter: Do you think ordinary ropes can restrain me? After becoming ill, Master Qings strength was immense. Even with the help of twenty or so bodyguards and his own cooperation, they could barely restrain him. If he was unwilling, twenty or so people were no match for him, let alone an ordinary rope, which he could break with a little effort. Xiao Yun suggested hopefully, Lets give it a try. Ill find something stronger than a rope. We will accompany you through this! Xiao Yun found three spare iron chains in the airplanes cargo compartment, tied Ye Junqing tightly to the seat, and then everyone tried to stay as far away from him as possible. But how far could they really be, all confined within a private jet? Seeing Master Qing in such pain, they would rather cut their own arms and feed their fresh blood to him. But they couldnt, that was worse than killing Master Qing and something he couldnt bear.. Because, everyone knew, Master Qing could never tolerate himself becoming a bloodsucking devil! Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Ye Xingguang, How Dare You! 1 Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Ye Xingguang, How Dare You! 1 Translator: 549690339 Xiao Yun approached, carrying a hot cup of water, and offered it to Ye Junqing. Lord Junqing, take a sip of this water to ease your mind. Miss Ye she might just be scared. You cant blame her for being terrified when hearing about this kind of thing, especially since shes just a recent college graduate. Xiao Yun stared at the closed bedroom door, unsure of what to say. He was disappointed. If this was how Miss Ye reacted, she didnt deserve to stay by Lord Junqings side. This is good. Ye Junqing smiled. He suppressed the wild uproar inside every cell of his body. It felt like every one of his cells was either a vampire or zombie on a train packed with monsters, ready to break through the window and take a bite out of someone. Isnt this normal? I was overthinking He had gotten ahead of himself, misguidedly believing that she would be the same as before C persistent, annoying and impossible to get rid of. But reality slapped him hard in the face. History was always eerily similar, there was no future between them! The government assigned her to him, it was torture for both of them! Creak The tightly shut bedroom door suddenly swung open. Ye Xingguang emerged from the bedroom, carefully carrying a bowl of red liquid to Ye Junqing. Quick, drink this. It will temporarily alleviate your discomfort. Miss Ye, you Xiao Yun stared at the alarming red in shock. Ye Junqing also spotted the red liquid. Before he could hide his disappointment, he was filled with fury, his eyes turned red, veins popping, yelling: Ye Xingguang, whats this! You dare! You dare to draw blood! Huh? Its not blood, dont misunderstand, youre not worth me drawing blood to feed you. Ye Xingguang replied. Then tell me, what is this! Did she think he was a fool? How could she dare to, why would she What was she trying to accomplish? A physical discomfort was nothing compared to the shock and sting brought by the bowl of fresh red blood. Pain Heartache He would never allow her to harm herself like this! Its really not blood! Ye Xingguang hurriedly explained. Leave! Ye Junqing didnt want to listen. If he could move his hands and feet, he would have pushed her away himself. Ye Xingguang was furious. Something shed put great effort into was rejected, she was glad that he was immobile so she could do as she pleased, and proceeded to bring the bowl to his lips. Just take a sip. Open your mouth, good boy, ah Go! Go away! Ye Junqing refused, turning his head, Xiao Yun, get rid of her! Xiao Yun, stunned for a while, immediately stopped Ye Xingguang from doing as she pleased to Lord Junqing. He could not accept this, it was even more unbearable than killing Lord Junqing. Miss Ye, if Lord Junqing wanted to drink blood, he wouldnt need you. Any of us would be willing to draw our own blood to feed him, but Lord Junqing doesnt drink blood. Ive already said this isnt blood. Cant you understand plain language? She was so frustrated! Then what is this? asked Xiao Yun. Ye Xingguang hesitated on how to explain, finally muttering noncommittally: Why do you have so many questions? Instead of wasting time, you should help me hold his head still so he can drink this medicine! But the overpowering smell of blood made for a poor argument. Xiao Yun knew Lord Junqing would never drink blood and didnt help her.. Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Little One, I Can’t Feed You Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Little One, I Cant Feed You Yet!1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang was desperate; the medicine had a time limit, and Night Monarch stubbornly kept his mouth shut. His bodyguards were just as immovable, not a single one of them helped her pry open his mouth. What was she supposed to do now? Feeling helpless, Ye Xingguang suddenly took a large gulp from the bowl herself and then, abruptly embraced Night Monarchs head. Little brat, Ill make sure you take your medicine. Night Monarchs thick eyelashes flew up; he couldnt believe the sudden assault from the little mermaid. He was completely spellbound. What was she doing? Xiao Yun, who stood aside, was stunned into forgetting to intervene. The bodyguards standing at a distance all shared the same reaction, their mouths gaping: Ye Xingguang decided to be carefree about it, not minding about anything else. Her only thought was to get the medicine down his throat first! After all, he was her assigned husband. Even though it was a one-year marriage, she could not just watch him die. Especially since he had severely chastised Xia Yanyan for her today in the ward and declared his fondness for her, the ugly fish, which had flooded her with satisfaction. Because of his behavior in the ward, she had to save him today. Still looking dazed and lost, Night Monarch was caught off guard by Ye Xingguang, and the medicine went straight down his throat. Having achieved her mission, Ye Xingguang mentally praised her own cleverness, quickly releasing the hold on Night Monarchs head and getting ready to feed him the second spoonful. A swallow, and Night Monarchs veins bulged out as he warned, Ye Xingguang, if you dare to feed me again, Ill kill you! Ye Xingguang hesitated in her action to take a sip of the medicine and then defiantly said, Ill feed you, so what can you do about it! A man bound hand and foot has no right to be arrogant in front of her. Night Monarchs exceptionally handsome face twisted in anger: Have you no shame? You! Ye Xingguang was hurt by the comment. She was trying to save him, and this is what he had to say to her? She could not wait to roll back into her room and sleep. Who cared whether he lived or died( But, How am I being shameless? You are my official husband, assigned to me by the state. Anything I do to you is legal, right? Dont tell me about going separate ways after a year. Thats the matter for next year. But as for this year, you have no right, no qualification to criticize me! Plus, dont forget about your Weibo post today You know what you said on Weibo! I just did that for my brother! Dont flatter yourself! You try feeding me another spoon! Night Monarch was irate. Who wanted to drink her blood! Who wanted to turn into a blood-sucking demon! Who allowed her to harm her body like this and force him! Every cell in Night Monarchs body screamed out for a drink, but he refused to let his desires get the better of him and turn into a blood-sucking puppet! Is that so? Ye Xingguang felt upset. But she almost immediately shot back: Whos flattering themselves? Everyone knows you did it for your brother; those Weibo posts were also for your brother. Every day, our head of department stresses over how to clear your negative image, we have meetings every day to brainstorm damage control and get scolded till theres nothing left. Isnt this all for work? Night Monarch glared at her coldly: Is that so? Then you dont need to feed me. Go back to your room! I dont want to see you! Ye Xingguangs eyes reddened, Do you think I like looking at you? Im only trying to save you because you like Xia Qiongqiong. Qiongqiong was my best friend when I was a child.. I am just repaying your graciousness for liking Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Chapter 120: That Young Man… 1 Chapter 120: Chapter 120: That Young Man 1 Translator: 549690339 After speaking, she wanted to take another sip of her medicine. She couldnt waste it! Ye Junqing watched her, his pupils constricting violently. He stuttered in a desperate effort to push her away, maintaining his cold denial: Who said I like Qiongqiong Xia? Wasnt it you who confessed in front of the Xia family in the hospital room? Ask your bodyguards, they all heard it! Xiao Yun had no idea who Qiongqiong Xia was; Was she another Xias familys daughter? Ye Junqing, afraid that she would feed him blood again, looked sicker than ever. He didnt think before he spoke; That was just an excuse I made up, just trying to avoid owing the Xia family copyright fees! Do you not understand that a businessman is concerned only with profit? The mermaid-themed park brings me significant wealth each year, why wouldnt I build it? Which businessman would ignore opportunities to make money? Do you understand now? It isnt for Qiongqiong Xia. Go back to your room, now! Xiao Yun, are you standing there like a statue? Xiao Yun felt that he couldnt let these two continue their conversation; any further would be like watching two hedgehogs hurting each other in their attempts to show affection. Without hesitation, Xiao Yun grabbed Ye Xingguangs arm, pulled her into the bedroom, and closed the door from the outside. But at this moment, Xiao Yun was utterly disappointed in Ye Xingguang, and he had no lingering hope left for her! Miss Ye, was not afraid but wanted to cut herself to feed Master Ye with her blood. Good girl! No wonder Master Qing liked her. I believe that Master Qing was touched by her actions at this moment. Ye Xingguang sat on her bed, harshly wiping her mouth, cursing internally at the greedy businessman, the bastard who loved money but was a complete jerk. Why would he speak about liking Qiongqiong Xia in the hospital room if he didnt truly like her? She had assumed too much and got humiliated! Luckily, he didnt know that she was Qiongqiong Xia, otherwise, where would she hide her face? Ye Xingguang kicked the foot of her bed vigorously, hes a heartless jerk, it serves him right to be uncomfortable. She had sacrificed her mouth only to be insulted by him, she felt so shameless! Luckily, it wasnt her first kiss! She had given away her first kiss many years ago, to her first love! A long time ago, at sea, she was saved by a young man, but sadly, he died saving her. Once she found out her tears were a regret medicine, she would countless times wish to go back in time, and change the young mans fate of dying to save her. Unfortunately, she had always failed. Regret medicine only gave people one chance to rethink, but it couldnt influence the hearts choice. That young man was firm in his will, no matter how many chances she gave him, he chose to unhesitatingly save her and in the process lost his life With these thoughts, Ye Xingguangs eyes reddened. A life-saving grace was indeed something one would remember for a lifetime, but unfortunately, her first love had died long ago. Outside the room, Ye Junqing sat on a chair, his lips pressed tightly, and his cold eyes occasionally glanced at the bowl of blood on the little table next to him. Depths of those eyes pricked with pain! His emotions swung like a pendulum! He couldnt understand why she would cut herself to feed him. Shouldnt she hate him and despise him like before? Why had she changed? Once he calmed down, Ye Junqing realized what he had said to her. He regretted it so muchWell, he would explain it tomorrow. However, his body had significantly relieved because of the blood she had just fed him. The intolerable feeling that his body was going to explode was less intense; moreover, his willpower gradually overcame, making him feel less tortured. Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: Chapter 121: The Big Cancer, That’s Hao! _1 Chapter 121: Chapter 121: The Big Cancer, Thats Hao! _1 Translator: 549690339 He smacked his lips, seemingly still lingering the touch of her soft lips. It was the first time she had initiated it Ye Junqing closed his eyes and thought back. When wasnt he the one forcing her, resulting in her tearful gaze full of hatred? Xiao Yun picked up the bowl on the table, his fingers wet with the liquid in the bowl. Surprised, he said, Master Qing, this doesnt seem to be blood. Despite the strong smell of blood, he wouldnt mistake blood for water. What did you say? Ye Junqing turned his head to look at him. Xiao Yun said, Could it be that we misunderstood Miss Ye? Shall I go in and But Xiao Yun hoped that it was a beautiful misunderstanding. Master Qing, how did it taste when you had a sip? Ye Junqing was somewhat exhausted. Just now, when he thought that Ye Xingguang was feeding him her blood, he was deeply moved after his initial fury. Now that Xiao Yun told him it was not blood, his feelings were mixed, whether relieved or something else Ye Junqing shook his head. Even if it was not blood, he had smelled the strong stench of blood. Who knows how that girl managed to create it? Had she harmed herself in the process? Ye Junqing shook his head, Forget it, Im very tired, keep your distance. Although the desire for blood in his body had eased a lot, his face was still pale, and his teeth were still chattering The plane landed at the Z city airport. Ye Junqing had already passed out. Not only did Ye Junqings private plane carry passengers, but it also carried his vehicles: eleven Rolls-Royces. Ye Xingguang came out from the bedroom, directly got into one of the cars on the plane. Glancing at the vehicle her bodyguard requested her to enter, Ye Junqing was sleeping in the reclined seat. Ye Xingguang snorted and refused to get in. She opened the door of another car and slammed it shut angrily. Indeed, such a despicable man and malignant tumor indeed exploited the working people for his wealth. Extravagant! Humph, under the guise of liking her, not paying the Xia family copyright fees, building mermaid-themed parks everywhere, earning immense wealth. Now its only fair for her to enjoy his plane and his cars.! Helpless, Xiao Yun signaled for the driver to start. Eleven Rolls-Royces, like moving palaces, raced out of the plane and off the airport. Late at night, at the hotel where the World Economic Conference was held, the organizers arranged a separate villa for Ye Junqing. After taking a bath, Ye Xingguang was ready for bed. However, thinking about what Ye Junqing had said on the plane, she was so upset that she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. faintly, she heard voices of people talking outside the room. She never told anyone that she had lived in the sea for years and had developed especially good hearing. In the dead of night, she was able to hear every word of the conversation between two people outside her window. It was Fu Zhuo asking a bodyguard about Ye Junqing. Fu Zhuo: Whats going on? Xiao Yun said that Master Qing went to Miss Xias sick room today and slapped her hard. Is that true? The bodyguard replied, What Brother Xiao said is true, Secretary Fu, do you know that the Xia Family has another daughter? Fu Zhuo: l know, Xia Qiongqiong. The bodyguard responded, Did the Xia family actually throw their own daughter into the sea? Fu Zhuo said, Not thrown, but fell into the sea by accident. This happened many years ago. Because the Ye family are the shipping tycoons, Xia Ye Zhao once asked Master Qing to use all maritime resources to find someone for him. He said that his sister unfortunately fell into the sea.. Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Laying in the Crematorium Thinking of Pursuing a Wife_l Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Laying in the Crematorium Thinking of Pursuing a Wife_l Translator: 549690339 Fu Zhuo said, At that time, Master Qing was still small, just starting junior high. Xia Ye Zhao was already a high school sensation. Xia Ye Zhao asked Master Qing for help. Master Qing couldnt refuse, but unfortunately, they didnt find her in the end. The bodyguard asked, Does Master Qing like this girl? Fu Zhuo said, How could it be! Master Qing has never even seen her. The bodyguard said, Xia!s Familys parents said that if it werent for Master Qing liking Miss Xia Yanyan, they wouldnt have let him establish so many theme parks without paying royalties. Master Qing outright denied that he liked Miss Xia Yanyan. Master Qing said that he likes the other daughter of the Xias Family. Fu Zhuo said, Ah, the theme park matter? When Master Qing wanted to build a theme park, he needed the Xias Familys copyright. Master Qing went to find Xia Ye Zhao. Xia Ye Zhao asked Master Qing for a reason. Master Qing casually mentioned his admiration for his sister who drowned in the sea. Later, when I asked Master Qing if it was true, he revealed that he made it up. The theme park, an investment that makes money while lying down, was all thanks to that lie which made Xia Ye Zhao sign a contract without royalties, a wonderful win-win situation! The bodyguard said, Does the eldest son of the Xias Family actually believe Fu Zhuo said, At that time, Xia Ye Zhao of course didnt believe Master Qings words. Master Qing forcefully fabricated a life-saving favor. He claimed that if Xia Ye Zhao hadnt initially asked him for help in finding his sister, Master Qing was supposed to take a vacation by plane. But the plane he missed crashed. Fortunately, Master Qing didnt board the plane, otherwise, he would be on the victims list. Master Qing said that it was clearly Xia Ye Zhaos sister who protected him, so he wants to build a theme park to commemorate her. Ugh! Ye Xingguang thought as she lay in her bed, who would be interested in protecting you, and who the hell wants you to commemorate me! He truly is a crafty businessman who spares no effort! But, her older brother had been looking for her. The heartache inflicted by her parents today, Ye Xingguang feels a hint of warmth. If theres one person in the Xias Family who still cares about her, then its definitely her older brother. Ye Xingguang happily closed her eyes. Early the next morning, Ye Jun Qing woke up. He couldnt control his steps and quickly went to her room. But, Ye Xingguang still hadnt awoken, half of her face buried in the pillow. The hotels bedsheets and pillows were white. The dawn light entered from the window, making everything clean, warm, and attractive. Ye Jun Qing put a fresh rose, which he picked from the little garden, on her pillow. The white sheets highlighted the stunning beauty of the rose, though even the most stunning rose couldnt compare to her lovely face. The memories of last night flooded back into his mind, warming up his frozen heart. He couldnt help the smile forming at the corner of his mouth. Little Mermaid, so you do have moments when you care about me? Gently patting her soft hair, he bends down, wanting to express a little The Little Mermaids long eyelashes suddenly quivered. She stretched out her long arms as if stretching, and Ye Jun Qing held both of her hands, then bent down again Ye Xingguang felt like she had a dream, a dream where she couldnt breathe, When she woke up, standing in front of the washbasin, she saw her swollen lips. She screamed! She didnt even finish washing her face, rushed into the living room in a rage, looking at Xiao Yun who was talking to Fu Zhuo, she immediately said: Brother, this hotel is unsafe. There was a thief in my room last night, Im going to call the police! [Authors note: If you have recommendation tickets, please give them to me!] Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: Chapter 123 Miss Ye is the apple of Mr. Qing’s eye!1 Chapter 123: Chapter 123 Miss Ye is the apple of Mr. Qings eye!1 Translator: 549690339 Xiao Yun was taken aback: Miss Ye, what happened? Look at my mouth! Ye Xingguang said, too angry to speak. Xiao Yuns gaze landed on Ye Xingguangs swollen mouth, and thinking of the sight he had bumped into in the morning of Yes lord leaving Miss Yes room, he couldnt help but cough lightly. Just as he was about to explain, Fu Zhuo suddenly dramatically pointed at Ye Xingguang from the side: Werent you that handsome young man who went to the concert with Yes lord a few days ago? Why are you here? Before Ye Xingguang could speak, Fu Zhuo was already stimulated. He exclaimed in disbelief: Yes lord is so absurd, bringing a handsome young man here, and to deceive people, even let him dress as a girl? Ye Xingguang: !!! Whos cross-dressing? As if he could read minds, Fu Zhuo exploded: Dont think that just because youre wearing a wig, 1 wouldnt recognize you as the young man who disappeared without a word at the concert that night. Do you know who Yes lord is? How dare you lead him astray! Fearing that Fu Zhuos mind would wander further, Xiao Yun quickly interrupted: Fu Zhuo, this is Miss Ye. What Miss Ye, do you think Im confused? Miss Ye isnt as pretty as him! This is obviously Xiao Yun massaged his forehead: This really is Miss Ye, this is what Miss Ye looks like without makeup. She probably is unskilled in makeup, and the young man you saw that day was also Miss Ye. Yes lord knew Miss Ye was dressing as a man, so he took Miss Ye to the concert. Fu zhuo: r . Ye Xingguang: What, did Yes lord recognize her at that time too? How is this possible? If that handsome young man was Miss Ye, what was Yes lord thinking that night? Could it be, Ye!s lord really likes Miss Ye? No, he needs to calm down! Ye Xingguang felt, she needs to calm down too! But she didnt forget about reporting the accident. Xiao Yun said he would check first, and she let it go. After breakfast, she rushed to the conference site to find her senior from KOCO TV station. Rebecca Perry, who came with the TV stations senior, almost didnt recognize Ye Xingguang when she saw her! Youyou are Ye Xingguang? The senior from KOCO TV station, Yu Bin, couldnt take his eyes off her face: Xingguang, how did you come here? You look even better, with bigger eyes, a sharper nose, even your chin has become more pointed, you look like a different person. Because she was brought over at the last minute, she didnt have any makeup on, revealing her original clean and exceptionally beautiful features. Ye Xingguang smiled: I got interviews with a few big shots, so the station manager arranged for me to come here. I specially put on makeup for the big shots interview, the makeup technique isnt bad right? Gorgeous, you could become the most beautiful reporter in our department. Rebecca Perry, the most beautiful female reporter, felt particularly uncomfortable hearing this. Its just the effect of makeup, her actual appearance is far inferior to hers, what is there to brag about? Ye Xingguang directly ignored Rebecca Perrys glare. Despite Ye being such a jerk, he did keep his promise to her. At noon time, Xiao Yun personally came over and said that Yes lord wanted to have lunch with several well-known personalities in the financial industry and at the dining table, she would be able to interview these important people while having the meal. Really? We can have lunch with Mr. Ye? Rebecca Perry, who was standing nearby, was almost flying with excitement. Xiao Yun glanced at Christine dismissively: Yes lord only said, inviting Miss Ye alone. Rebecca Perry protested: Why only her, we are also reporters from KOCO TV station. Because, Miss Ye is the apple of Yes lords eye! Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: Chapter 124: She Suddenly Found Her Mainstay_l Chapter 124: Chapter 124: She Suddenly Found Her Mainstay_l Translator: 549690339 Xiao Yun didnt pay any attention to Rebecca Perry, he only gestured to Ye Xingguang: Miss Ye, please. Mr. Yu, I used my official connections to get hold of Mr. Ye, so should I go over first? Ye Xingguang explained to her senior Yu Bin. Understanding, Yu Bin thought for a while, then gave her a set of light and portable photography equipment he had with him. Take this equipment and do a good job with the interview. You have a promising future, young lady. Before Ye Xingguang could take it, Xiao Yun moved fast: Give it to me. Its basic etiquette for a gentleman to serve a lady. Seeing Ye Xingguang being respectfully escorted away by Mr. Yes sidekick, Rebecca Perry felt as if her heart was filled with cotton. Just who had Ye Xingguang managed to charm? She had a fancy car picking her up the other day, and now shes in with Mr. Ye! If it hadnt been for Ye Xingguang pushing the incapable Yun Chen on her, perhaps the person Ye Xingguang charmed could have been hers. She should have been the one being escorted out so grandly! Rebecca Perry was stuck in this delusion, increasingly feeling that Ye Xingguang had robbed her of a lifetime of happiness! The place for dinner was at the hotels finest restaurant, just as Xiao Yun opened the door to the private room for her, she was taken aback The room was filled with finance industry elites sitting around the table. Normally, you would only catch sight of them on professional finance magazines or finance news. Suddenly stepping into this private room, Ye Xingguang was feeling overwhelmed. Xiao Yun placed her photography equipment on the table next to them, and whispered to her: Seems like the master has gone to the restroom. Thats his seat over there, and the one next to him is yours. If you dont need anything now, Ill step out. Ye Xingguang nodded. After Xiao Yun left, Ye Xingguang bravely walked up to the dining table, noticed that the people at the table were watching her, so she introduced herself: Gentlemen, Im a reporter from KOCO TV Station, my name is Ye Xingguang, and Mr. Ye has arranged for me to conduct an exclusive interview with you all. So, she was a reporter. Indeed, Mr. Ye had mentioned he wanted a reporter from KOCO under Ye i s banner to conduct an exclusive interview with them. A man named Chu You was obviously smitten with Ye Xingguang, after observing her for a while, he poured her a glass of red wine and said: The young lady is quite pretty. Drink this glass of wine, and Ill accept your interview, how about it? Ye Xingguang didnt want to drink, so she made an excuse: Mr. Chu, Im allergic to alcohol. Let me toast you with tea instead. Youre not giving me face then. Chu You was a bit offended. Ye Xingguang was a bit embarrassed. She suddenly missed Mr. Ye. If he was here, she wouldnt have to toast, right? During Mrs. Yes birthday party, whenever someone wanted her to drink, Mr. Ye always shielded her. She knew that it was always this way at dining tables. When there was pressure to drink, she, being a mere peon, couldnt resist. Ye Xingguang lifted the cup in her hand, held it high with both hands, and said: Then, let me toast you, Mr. Chu. Chu You raised his glass: Thats being sensible. The wine she toasted, Chu You, I think you wouldnt dare to drink. At this point, Mr. Ye came in through the door with a smile that didnt reach his eyes. He glanced at the cup in Ye Xingguangs hand, signaling with his eyes for her to put it down. Ye Xingguang immediately put down her cup. Seeing Mr. Ye, she suddenly felt relieved. In his casual strolling, Mr. Ye had already approached Ye Xingguang. As soon as he sat down, his long arm was draped over the back of her chair, nonchalantly resting on her shoulder. Then, stretching his long legs, he looked at Chu You: If you want to drink, toast me.. Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: Chapter 125: Why Expose Her Identity to the Outside World? 1 Chapter 125: Chapter 125: Why Expose Her Identity to the Outside World? 1 Translator: 549690339 Mr. Qing, this Chu You was dumbfounded by Ye Junqings words, caught in a bind, not sure whether he should drink or not. The others sensed the uneasy atmosphere, and they burst into laughter, trying to lighten the mood. Mr. Qing, so protective of yes employees? Good boss. But Ye Xingguang felt somewhat uncomfortable. She tried to pry off Ye Junqings arm from her shoulder, but his action, though seemingly casual, concealed dominance and persistence. This man, cant he sit properly? Why does he need to embrace her? Chu You joked awkwardly, Mr. Qing, are you always this considerate towards your TV stations employees? I just asked her to toast a drink, and you are disgracing me like this? Can we even sit at the same table and eat anymore? If you think we cant, just go out and close the door. Ye Junqings words didnt leave anyone any face, but everyone could see, his mood wasnt bad. From the expression on his face, it was as if he finally saw spring after enduring a whole winter, as if the glaring ice mountain was melting, and everything was reviving Traces of his overwhelming doting were spreading subtly from him, making it a bit too obvious. Another handsome guy named Lin Hanfeng figured it out. He laughed and said, Mr. Qing, arent you going to introduce her? Lin Hanfeng ranks among the top ten single bachelors, formerly ranked eighth. After Ye Junqing withdrew from the list, Lin Hanfeng is now ranked seventh. Ye Junqing had been waiting for this opportunity to introduce his sweetheart. Upon hearing Lins words, he propped up his chin with one hand and laughed, Werent you curious who stole my heart, allowing you to move up one rank on the list? Here she is, the real deal. Dont you want to pay your respects? His seemingly nonchalant tone was filled with hidden pride! Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Ye Xingguang in disbelief. Was she the lucky carp girl they had all heard about? Ye Xingguang was taken aback. Why was this man revealing her identity? Hadnt he been keeping it a secret all along, causing all the media outlets to rack their brains without gaining any information? Lin Hanfeng had already stood up, insisting on shaking hands with Ye Xingguang, So its the Carp Girl, Ive heard so much about you. Your hands must be blessed with luck, let me see You think you can touch my womans hand? Ye Junqing swiftly slapped Lin Hanfengs hand away. Lin Hanfeng was taken aback, so even a handshake was forbidden? Was Ye really smitten? But indeed the girl was beautiful, with skin as smooth as cream, alluring as a peach blossom, eyebrows like willow leaves, and eyes like twinkling stars. Where was such a great beauty from? It was so unfair of the nation, why hand such a stunning girl to Ye Junqing? Lin Hanfeng rubbed his chin and pondered, l used to doubt the matrimonial data system, but now it seems it indeed dug up a gem. How did they assign her to you? No wonder you started making steak for her personally within a month. If the girl is this pretty, I wouldnt mind letting the government make the match. Ye Junqing gave him a keep dreaming look, Have you forgotten to pay your single tax? How could l? Ive already paid a decade in advance! Ye Junqing gave a cold laugh: Then why are you wasting your breath? Someone who hasnt even got an entry ticket isnt qualified to ask such a question. Lin Hanfeng refused to accept, Who says paying the single tax means not getting an entry ticket? I also received a text message from the civil affairs office, saying that I was nearly matched with a girl. It scared me into checking whether my single tax had expired.. Dont tell me you want to see it? Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: Chapter 126 What kind of fate is this?_l Chapter 126: Chapter 126 What kind of fate is this?_l Translator: 549690339 Having said this, Lin Hanfeng pulled out his phone, found the message and read out: System notification: According to big data matching, you have been selected by the system for Ye Xingguangs draw. A match made miles away, we hope you get struck by her Cupids arrow. After reading, Lin Hanfeng was taken aback, Wait, sister-in-law, what did you say your name was? Ye Xingguang. Lin Hanfeng showed her the message on his phone, Is it this Ye Xingguang? Ye Xingguang leaned over to read the message, freeing her shoulder from Ye Junqings hand, Yes, it is this Ye Xingguang. Lin Hanfeng got excited, Could it be that Im one of your draw entries and our birth charts have somehow aligned? What a coincidence! Ye Xingguang looked at the time the message was received, equally excited, It is really me! The time when you got the message is exactly when I was at the civil affairs bureau getting a draw. It cannot be wrong! Lin Hanfeng was ecstatic, Sister-in-law, your Cupids arrow almost hit me. Why didnt you pick my number then? I remember my number, 88888888, how could you miss such a conspicuous one? Ye Xingguang excitedly responded, l know! I felt that number was so ostentatious, I wanted to pick it, but the systems draw time was too short. Before I could click on it, the system had already chosen for me. Ye Xingguangs voice was full of regret, completely unaware that the man beside her had turned completely black with pique. Regretful about what? This little brat, isnt he aware that Im still here! The atmosphere in the room suddenly dropped as if they were in Siberia. Ye Junqings icy gaze fell on Lin Hanfeng. He wished he could turn Cupids arrow into a hundred poison arrows and shoot him into a beehive! Everyone else in the room repeatedly signaled Lin Hanfeng to change the topic, but Lin Hanfeng was oblivious to their hints. Ye Junqing, said through gritted teeth, Hand me your phone. Ye Xingguang handed over the phone, Look, he really was one of my draw entries. Isnt this such a coincidence? Maybe if she had drawn this big shot, they could have had a good relationship. He looked easier to get along with than Ye Junqing, and he was also handsome, definitely the sort of guy a girl would want to marry C and most importantly, he seemed to like her too! Unlike Ye Junqing, who acts like a monster that only knows how to tell her to scram! And maybe Ye Junqing would be happy too. That way, he wouldnt have to reluctantly accept her. Its a win-win! Oh, what a pity! Why couldnt she have been quicker then? Ye Xingguangs face was full of regret. Seeing her expression made Ye Junqing feel like adding fuel to the fire. How could Lin Hanfeng even compare to him? Smoke seemed to be coming from Ye Junqings nostrils as he squinted his eyes: System notification: You have been eliminated by other competitors and missed out on Miss Ye Xingguang. Dont be discouraged, work hard, earn money, study hard and improve your competitiveness in hopes of hitting the target next time and successfully escaping singleton. Ye Junqing sneered and flung the phone back to Lin Hanfeng, The system told you to work hard and earn money in order to have a chance of escaping singleton. Are your eyes so big you cant even see this? The birth charts didnt align at all! Lin Hanfeng, . Ye Junqing ignored Lin Hanfeng and shot a warning look at Ye Xingguang, And you, wheres the biggest coincidence? Didnt you see the message? He was eliminated by other competitors. Its survival of the fittest.. What do you have to regret about? Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Composing for the Moonlight 1 Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Composing for the Moonlight 1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang puckered her mouth, what was gotten into this man? Wasnt it that he didnt want her to approach him? If she were to approach someone else, wouldnt that be exactly what he wished for? Chu You wish he could poke his eyes out. Not recognizing the obvious opportunities right in front of him, he was blindsided by the fact that the system could single out two major troublemakers for her to choose from. This woman must be extraordinary: he had seriously miscalculated his moves. Thinking this, Chu You immediately lifted his glass to change the topic: Sis, I mustve been blind not to recognize what was in front of me. I will punish myself with three drinks. After this meal, I will be the first to accept your interview. No one else should steal my chance. After speaking, he really did punish himself with three drinks. Lin Hanfeng was not pleased: Chu You, what are you competing for? As for fate, 1 am merely a glance behind Mr. Ye. Sister-in-law, 1 must be the first one to accept the interview, otherwise it would be an insult to our fate. Ye Xingguang nodded vigorously with a full-faced smile: Alright, its you then. After saying that, she didnt care about the angry mans opinion. She saw the waiter serving a dish she liked, picked up her chopsticks and immediately moved it to her plate, focusing on the meal before her. After she had eaten her fill, she conducted an exclusive interview with Lin Hanfeng, oblivious to a certain person who had mentally strangled her a thousand times in his heart. After all the interviews were finished, she found Yu Bin from her station and returned the filming equipment to him. Having watched the people she interviewed, Yu Bin couldnt believe it. He immediately sent the interview videos back to the station and heaped praises on her. Rebecca Perry, standing nearby, tasted bitterness in her mouth. After Yu Bin had left for the washroom, Rebecca Perry immediately changed her tone: Ye Xingguang, did you do this on purpose? You were never assigned to this interview task. Why did you come here and steal the limelight? If your limelight can be stolen, it means it never belonged to you in the first place! Ye Xingguang left those words behind and walked away; her interview task had been completed and she wanted to go back to catch up on her sleep. Ye Xingguang, do you hold a grudge against me for stealing your boyfriend? If you like Yun Chen, I can give him back to you, Im willing to step out of your lives. Ye Xingguang took a few steps, turned around and laughed at Rebecca Perry who was trapped in the grave of marriage: Youre overthinking, people reach for greater heights as water flows downwards. 1 no longer have any interest in Yun Chen. Now that you two are married, all I wish is for you two to grow old together. Knowing Yun Chen wasnt suitable, and seeing Rebecca Perry unable to divorce him, Ye Xingguang felt a certain satisfaction. Actually, upon careful thought, she didnt have much affection for Yun Chen. The reason why she agreed to date Yun Chen was due to her adopted fathers persuasion: Life couldnt be brought back. Since she tried many times but couldnt bring back that young man, she might as well move forward and try dating someone else, maybe she could move on. Back in the villa of the hotel with nothing much to do, Ye Xingguang took out some A4 paper and a pen and started drawing up music scores. Over the years, in her spare time, she had composed many songs. She carefully selected her favourites and ended up with ten. Besides the one that Mr. Gu favored, there were nine others, all dedicated to her dearly departed moonlight. She considered every one of them to be the best. After completing the scores, she Wff0te three characters in the signature section: Xia Qiongqiong. Xia Qiongqiong, was the name given to her by her adoptive parents. Yanyan, represents beauty. Qiongqiong, describes a state of worry, a sense of loneliness and helplessness. Even when choosing names, they distinguished between her and Yanyan. They didnt harbor any expectations for her! Didnt Xia Yanyan say that she could compete with her in anything? Then, she would make a name for herself as Xia Qiongqiong.. She wanted to see, in the future music charts,whether it would be dominated by Xia Yanyan, or would her works as Xia Qiongqiong come from behind and rise to the top! Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: Chapter 128: My God, He Discovered a Big Secret! 1 Chapter 128: Chapter 128: My God, He Discovered a Big Secret! 1 Translator: 549690339 Fu Zhuo pondered for a whole day. In his spare time, he returned to the villa and saw Ye Xingguang scribbling something on the table. Fu Zhuo walked straight over and handed Ye Xingguang a membership card. What kind of card is this? Ye Xingguang asked curiously. Fu Zhuo cleared his throat: This is a Z city international airport duty-free shop consumer card, Miss Ye. You should take advantage of the afternoon to browse the duty-free shop and buy a birthday present for Mr. Qian. Theres plenty of money on it. Oh right, next weekend is Mr. Qians birthday. After accepting the consumer card, Ye Xingguang pursed her lips: Why should I buy a birthday gift for Ye Jun Qian? That big malignant tumor, just thinking about him annoys me! Last night she kindly helped him, but he was ungrateful. Today he arranged an interview for her and responded with a cold demeanor and a bad attitude. Why would she have to buy him a birthday gift? Shes not that cheap. Why would she be so eager to ingratiate herself with him? Fu Zhuo responded matter-of-factly: Didnt you read the Rules of Living During an Official Relationship? Important festivals or birthdays require you to prepare gifts for your partner. Its not your money being spent, Ive given you the card, just go and buy something. Fu Zhuo knew that Miss Ye had just graduated and probably didnt have a lot of money. Ye Xingguang made a helpless face: Alright. Ill arrange a car to take you there. Oh, thank you, Ye Xingguang responded insincerely. After arranging the car, Fu Zhuo hurried back to the venue, approached Ye Jun Qian and tentatively said: Mr. Qian, Miss Ye just mentioned that she wanted to go to the duty-free shop to buy you a birthday present, so I arranged a car for her. Ye Jun Qian almost couldnt control his aloof expression, he paused before asking: What did you say? Fu Zhuo didnt want to miss any of Mr. Qians reactions. Xiao Yun said Mr. Qian liked Miss Ye, so he arranged everything carefully. He didnt expect Mr. Qians aloofness to give way to a subtle smile that he couldnt quite hide. Because there was a serious atmosphere in the venue, Ye Jun Qian made a fist and held it against his lips to suppress his smile. After holding back for a moment, he finally said in a serious tone: Why buy a gift? I dont even like celebrating my birthday. That girl thinks too much. Fu Zhuo was shocked at heart but agreed outwardly: A man of your status, fame, and wealth like you, of course Miss Ye would hold tightly onto. How can a day as important as this not be marked? Just now, Miss Ye told me not to tell you this. She wants it to be a surprise for you. Ye Jun Qians arrogant face was filled with a beautiful expression. He waved his hand, making an impatient expression: Alright, I understand. I will pretend I do not know. Then, he lazily leaned back in his sofa, stretched out his long legs, and continued to listen to the other peoples presentations on stage. After listening for less than three minutes, he suddenly covered his mouth with his hand. Fu Zhuo, who was sitting diagonally from Ye Jun Qian, unexpectedly caught a glimpse of Mr. Qians hidden smirk. Is that an upward curve on his lips? Is he trying to hide a laugh? Forcefully rubbing his eyes, Fu Zhuo wondered if his sight deceived him or not. Could it be that Mr. Qian has really fallen for Miss Ye? Fu Zhuo suddenly recalled the day by the school gate when it was pouring rain yet Mr. Qian unexpectedly got off the car and slammed the car door just to utter three words: to pick up a shoe! But he didnt get the point at the time. Only now did he understand: it was because he said that the country had given Miss Ye to Mr. Qian, implying that Mr. Yuan had deigned to pick up an old shoe! Oh my god, he seemed to have discovered a big secret. Mr.. Qian wants to pick up this shoe! Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: Chapter 129 – How Can It Suddenly Become So Cute? 1 Chapter 129: Chapter 129 C How Can It Suddenly Become So Cute? 1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang wandered around the duty-free shop, unsure of what gift to buy. As a safe choice, she bought a watch. After purchasing it, her shopping impulse kicked in, and she continued to shop. She bought a piece of clothing and some skincare products for her mom. For her dad, she bought a belt and several coats. For her neighbor, Mrs. Shen, she bought an eye cream. And for Uncle Li, Grandpa Zhuo, Aunt Ye from the island While others have numerous aunts and uncles, she might not have as many relatives, but she did have lots of neighbors C all the islanders were like one big family. She bought gifts for them all, believing she should reciprocate the elders with presents from her first months salary. Even though she hadnt received her paycheck yet, she could definitely splurge a bit in advance. By the time she finished shopping, night had fallen. Ye Xingguang had dinner outside and then returned to her hotel villa carrying bags of various sizes. Upon entering, she noticed that Night Junqing had already taken a shower and was sitting in the living room in a white pajama set, leisurely reading a book. He looked up at the sound of her, his deep, peach blossom eyes filled with delight. Did his little mermaid buy so much stuff? What is all this? Night Junqing feigned ignorance, his tone intentionally aloof. Gifts. Ye Xingguang came in carrying the bags. All of them? Night Junqing asked, putting the book aside, his voice revealing an unanticipated joy. Yes. After which, Ye Xingguang added, Dont get your hopes up. Theyre not for you! Having said that, she took all the bags to her room, collapsed onto the bed without even taking off her shoes; shopping was so tiring. After she had gone to her room, Night Junqing laughed again. Silly girl. Was I born yesterday? Why has she suddenly become so adorable? He once asked her seriously to remember his birthday, hoping she would prepare a birthday gift for him, but she always ignored it. Not only that, but she would even burn paper money for him on his birthday, as if wanting to curse him to die earlier. It was maddening! Was this girl planning to make up for all the missed gifts all at once by bringing back so many presents now? Night Junqing was utterly taken aback for an entire week, his brain simply failing to cool down. The first thing he did every morning was to check his phones calendar. Wasnt his birthday coming up yet? The day before his birthday, he suddenly decided to celebrate it big. He asked Fu Zhuo to pick a venue urgently and sent out invitations to all his friends to attend his 27th birthday party. At this party, he was going to introduce his little mermaid formally to everyone! If the little mermaid wanted to give him a surprise, then, he wouldnt mind giving her an even bigger one. These days, he had been continuously contemplating. Perhaps, destiny wanted to give them another chance after assigning her to him by chance! He should cherish this opportunity and seize it rather than pushing away this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Lin Hanfeng called him, Mr. Qing, I have some work to do tomorrow. Is it okay if the gift arrives but 1 dont? Its really not intentional. You gave us such a late notice. I am currently out of town and I have a large project signing tomorrow that I must attend. I dont have the time to fly back Everyone else can be absent, but not you. If you dont show up, we will not discuss any future collaborations with you. Night Junqings words shut Lin Hanfeng up. Lin Hanfeng was shocked, Why? When did my presence become so important to you? Chapter 130 - Chapter 130: Chapter 130: Three Generations of Our Chapter 130: Chapter 130: Three Generations of Our Ancestors Were Farmers 1 Ye Junqing didnt respond, he just hung up the phone. He needed to make this youngster see for himself that he was the only worthy match for his little mermaid. It was a process of survival of the fittest, where Lin Hanfeng, as the unfittest, had to witness the fittest lay his absolute claim on the little mermaid! Meanwhile, Fu Zhuo didnt forget to remind Ye Xingguang and sent her a message on WeChat. Miss Ye, tomorrow is Master Junqings birthday, you should give him your gift first thing in the morning, and strive to be the first one to do so. Master Junqing keeps to a strict schedule, he usually gets up at six-thirty every morning and then works out in the gym for an hour. You can aim to knock on his bedroom door and give him the present at six-thirty. He will be very pleased. Ye Xingguang had just signed a contract with the old master Gu as a feature composer, handing over ten piano scores to him. She was just walking out of Old Master Gus house when she saw the message from Fu Zhuo. Understood. She replied with three words. After thinking for a while, she sent another message: Do we need to go to a restaurant to celebrate his birthday tomorrow night? Thinking of Master Junqings plan to surprise Miss Ye, Fu Zhuo replied: No need for that, Master Junqing is going to host a party at home tomorrow night. Just remember to give Master Junqing his gift at six-thirty in the morning. If you cant get up, I suggest you set an alarm. Oh! Can I give it at midnight tonight instead? If it were a good friends birthday, she would usually send a message to wish them right after midnight, striving to be the first one to do so. Fu Zhuo: Master Junqing would be asleep by midnight. He keeps a strict schedule, if nothing comes up, he goes to bed precisely at ten-thirty. It was a real pity. Wouldnt it make the gift more memorable if she gives it right after midnight? Ye Xingguang rolled her eyes, put her phone away, and headed off to a shop that sold joss paper, where she bought some joss paper money and incense. Tomorrow, besides being the big villains birthday, was also the death anniversary of the young man who had saved her. So, her mood wasnt particularly high. Since Ye Junqing was hosting a party at home tomorrow night, it wouldnt be appropriate for her to burn joss papers at home. So she decided to do it at midnight tonight, to pay tribute to the young man firstly. That night, fighting the urge to sleep, Ye Xingguang went to a pond near the villa after midnight and started burning joss paper and incense. It was summer, the lotus flowers in the pond were in full bloom. Under the glow of the full moon, it was quite picturesque. Gold ingots, billion-dollar hell banknotes. She burned hundreds of billions without thinking about the cost. The young man didnt enjoy any luxuries in his life, he had no idea what a wealthy lifestyle was like, Now that he was gone, she couldnt let him down. Qin Junye, dont hesitate to spend it, understand? I know you were from a remote village, your family were farmers for three generations, you had to drop out of school to work at places like garment factories, repair shops, electric factories, and then you switched to deliver takeaways when the economy went downhill. It wasnt easy Dont ask how I know this, Ive told you many times, your ID is still with me. I found out everything from your ID. I also know that you worked hard to earn some money for a trip to the sea, but the tour agency you registered with was unreliable, thats why you accidentally fell into the ocean and became food for the sharks. l often wonder, back then, I was just trying to escape myself.. When I saw you being attacked by a group of sharks during my escape, should I have saved you from them? Maybe if I hadnt saved you, you could have found a way out yourself! Chapter 132 - Chapter 132: Chapter 132 Tomorrow is my friend’s death anniversary_l Chapter 132: Chapter 132 Tomorrow is my friends death anniversary_l Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguangs wrist was being squeezed painfully. She frowned tightly, Are you crazy? When have I ever wished for your early death? You dont even admit it. If youre not wishing me dead, why are you burning paper money here for me? Who said Im burning paper for you? Ive already said that I was doing it for a friend of mine. My friends death anniversary is tomorrow. 1 originally planned to burn it tomorrow night, but youre supposed to be celebrating your birthday at home, arent you? I didnt want to upset you, so I chose to finish it a little after midnight tonight. Youre just imagining things! Let go of me! But no matter how hard Ye Xingguang tried to pull her hand away, she couldnt escape from his strong grip. Upon hearing her explanation, Ye Junqings expression didnt soften at all. Instead, he questioned her sharply, Whose death anniversary is it? Why do I have to tell you! He dared to put out the incense she was burning for the young boy? She was so angry she felt like she could burst. Who wants to tell him anything! Unable to break free from his grip, Ye Xingguang lifted her foot and stomped hard on Ye Junqings foot, furious and annoyed. Let go of me! But Ye Junqing didnt let go. He towered over her, staring at her, Im asking you, whose death anniversary it is? Whats their name? Who are you to me that I should tell you anything? Im telling you to let go, or else I wont be polite anymore! Ye Xingguang wasnt one to tolerate bullying. Why would she reveal her personal secret to that jerk? Ye Junqing let out a cold snort. He knew she had made up the story on the spot, So, you have nothing to say? Burning paper here to curse me, and you still dont want to admit it, Ye Xingguang? If you dare to burn paper on my birthday again, Ill skin you alive! Go ahead, then! Ye Xingguang raised her head, staring defiantly at Ye Junqings furious face. Seeing her unconcerned expression, Ye Junqings eyes darkened. His memories and current reality merged together, recalling all those countless arguments theyve had. Thinking of her constant provocations just because he didnt have the heart to do anything, made him even angrier. His anger was building, Ye Xingguang, dont think that because I indulge you, you can go about without fearing anything! Dont think that I wont do anything to you! This is my final warning to you, stop provoking me like before, or else Or what? Whos provoking who here? In order to keep things from upsetting him, she had already come out to burn the paper money right after midnight. What more did he want from her? Why is this man being so unreasonable? Ye Junqing tightly held onto Ye Xingguangs thinking of the many times he had exploded in anger in the past. Swept up in rage, he wanted to conquer her, to enter her heart, to take her back to her room and deal with her! And deal with her until she cried, until he regretted it and they were both hurt. Ye Junqing didnt want to experience that both hurt situation again. In a subconscious move, he let go of her wrist. Otherwise, he wasnt sure if he would be able to control his fury and end up in another mutual loss situation again. He turned around, not wanting to look at her, not wanting to give her another chance to fuel his anger. He just left her with a powerless sentence, You can go, Im tired That remark stopped Ye Xingguangs brewing anger in her throat. It was stuck, it couldnt get out, and she couldnt swallow it back down. She pursed her lips, not understanding what he meant by his words. Was he asking her to go back to her room, or was he telling her to get out of the Yes house? She didnt understand, so she asked directly, What do you mean? As Ye Junging walked towards the depths of the night, his echoed reply was the only sound in the quiet night, Leave my world, I dont want to see you again Chapter 133 - Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Stop the car, I want to get off! 1 Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Stop the car, I want to get off! 1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang was stumped and felt a pang in her heart. Was he planning to kick her out? Just because she had burned some offerings for her friends at home? In that moment, Ye Xingguang clenched her hand tightly, feeling extremely wronged. She didnt beg, only held back the tears welling up in her eyes for a full minute. Swallowing her pain, she returned to her room and started packing up to leave. Bastard, stinky man, who wanted to live in his house anyway? If it wasnt for the Civil Affairs Bureau forcing her to stay, she wouldnt have come even if she was carried in on a lavish sedan chair! In the dead of night, Ye Xingguang left the Ye familys estate. Ye Junqing called a driver to send her off. He booked her a presidential suite at a five-star hotel, for half a year. After getting out of the car, Ye Xingguang entered the luxurious presidential suite and left in less than a minute. Who cared about staying in a room he had booked? In the middle of the night, Ye Xingguang found a three-star chain hotel nearby and booked a standard room. She finally fell asleep, exhausted. The next morning, Xia Yanyan received a call from her assistant, Ye Li. What did you say? Ye Xingguang was kicked out by Ye Junqing last night? Ye Li relished in the gossip: Absolutely true. I heard it from an employed maid, she didnt know the details, but it seemed that Ye Xingguang left the house overnight. There was chaos at the Yes house after she left, with several things smashed. The living room was in disarray this morning. Xia Yanyan was intrigued, How did Little White Lotus upset Ye Junqing? Even though she wasnt sure, Xia Yanyan felt particularly happy! Moreover After hanging up, Xia Yanyan immediately told her father about it. Xia Yanyan knew that her father had been wanting to destroy the video held by Little White Lotus. But with Ye Junqings protection, her father didnt dare make a move. Now that Ye Junqings protection was gone, manipulating Little White Lotus would be as easy as crushing an ant, wouldnt it? Although it was the weekend and she didnt have to work, Ye Xingguang decided to apply for staff housing at the television station after waking up. However, her application was denied. Because she had a partner, it was expected that she would stay with him for the first year. Consequently, the company could not afford her staff accommodation. Having no choice, Ye Xingguang had to browse rental information online. Without money to stay in a hotel daily, and having yet to receive any payment from signing ten tracks with Old Man Gu, she was caught in a tight spot. Fortunately, her father had transferred 5,000 yuan to her account fearing she wouldnt have enough spending money. Combined with her own savings, it was just enough to cover one years rent. However, the rent in the capital city was incredibly high. Renting a suitable place in the city with her limited budget was challenging. Ye Xingguang spent the whole morning browsing online, identified a few potential places, and arranged the viewing time and location with the estate agent before leaving the television station and taking a taxi to the estate agents office. Once in the taxi, she noticed that the driver was not taking the right path. She didnt pay much attention since the driver had mentioned he was picking up another passenger. But after driving far from the city center, she grew worried. Driver, where are we going? The taxi driver ignored her.. Ye Xingguangs mind raced, and she began banging on the car door: Stop the car, let me out! Chapter 134 - Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Who is Behind the Scenes? 1 Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Who is Behind the Scenes? 1 Translator: 549690339 No matter how much she pounded on the car door, the driver simply ignored her. In a panic, Ye Xingguang opened the car door to jump out, questioning whether she was caught up in a taxi hijacking situation. It was frequently seen in the news, girls taking taxis alone can be unsafe, in danger of being assaulted and killed! However, as soon as she pushed the car door open, the man beside her grabbed her, pulling her back while forcefully shutting the door. A wet towel covered her mouth, and the pungent smell of ether filled her nostrils. Ye Xingguang let out a gasp and held her breath, struggling. Luckily, she had spent much time at sea and could hold her breath for a long time. But the man was incredibly strong. In the confined space of the car, no matter how hard she tried to free herself, she kept failing. She clenched her fists and swung at the mans face. One punch was enough to make him bleed profusely. The man was taken aback that a seemingly delicate girl was this hard to handle. Seeing stars, he tried to swing back at Ye Xingguangs face. But Ye Xingguang was quicker. She dodged and finally managed to snatch the wet towel from her mouth. Like a provoked leopard, she seized the opportunity to land punches on the mans face, cursing him while attacking ruthlessly. You scum! Loser! How dare you mess with me! When I was fighting off sharks with my bare hands, you probably didnt even exist! Stop the car! If you dont, Ill kill him! Watching his companions face get beaten to a pulp in the rearview mirror, the driver twitched, accelerating while frantically turning the steer, attempting to toss her off balance and give his companion a chance to strike back. Due to inertia, Ye Xingguang nearly lost her balance a few times. However, the driver misjudged. The man in the backseat had already been beaten to a pulp, unable to fight back. Ye Xingguang covered his mouth with the wet towel again, and soon after, his world turned black. Stop the car, or Ill ensure you both meet the devil! Ye Xingguang roared. Real bitch, the driver mumbled. He never expected his companion, who could take on four or five men, to be knocked out by a girl. Luckily, there was a partition screen separating the front and back seats. They were now in the outskirts, and the driver pressed the gas pedal to the floor. They were almost at their destination, and the woman had no chance of escaping. With a loud crash, Ye Xingguang smashed the partition screen, shattering the glass all over the car. Going too fast to jump from the car, she leaped forward after the screen collapsed to restrain the driver. If you dont stop this car, I will! Cant you understand? How dare you think of messing with me when Im in a bad mood? Ill show you why you shouldnt mess with an irritated woman! Ye Xingguang choked the driver: Stop the car, or Ill choke you to death! Cough, cough The driver tried to free himself but found she was unimaginably strong, unlike any normal girl. The driver, his neck gone red and finding it hard to breathe, begged, Miss please let go We were just doing a job Upon hearing this, Ye Xingguang fumed: What? Just doing a job? Whos behind this? [Authors note: QQgroup no: 756943751. Six chapters updated, the PK period, ask for votes, authors who wish to challenge for promotion are watching] Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: Chapter 135: One by One or All at Once? _1 Chapter 135: Chapter 135: One by One or All at Once? _1 Translator: 549690339 The driver feared that if he didnt start talking, this woman would choke the life out of him. Yes, yes, yes madam spare me firstly, loosen your grip It was only then that Ye Xingguang eased her grip but she remained on high alert, Stop the car and tell me whos behind all this! The driver immediately pushed the brake pedal, secretly hoping to shake off Ye Xingguang by braking suddenly. Unfortunately for him, the abrupt braking did not afford him any respite. Ye Xingguang still held his neck tight, just not tight enough to strangle him. The driver was helpless and could only beg for mercy. Madam, please let go, I cant breathe. Dont try any tricks on me, Ive been through more palace intrigue than youve seen in dramas. You cant breathe, yet you can talk without gasping? If you dont start talking, I will send you straight to heaven! Having failed to play tricks twice, the driver thought of his comrade waiting in an abandoned factory not far ahead and attempted another trick, The employer is in the factory not far away. Look out the left window. He paid me to bring you there. Really? Ye Xingguang squinted, who had she offended recently? It should be nobody, other than Xia Yanyan. After thinking for a while, Ye Xingguang said, Drive there. The driver saw hope suddenly, Alright, alright, Im driving there now. He sneered to himself, this girl might be tough, but her mind wasnt very sharp. Once she reached the abandoned factory, she was trapped, no escape. Ye Xingguang sat in the backseat and found a Swiss Army knife on the man lying in the backseat, which she put directly into her pocket. Seeing her actions, the driver thought in disdain, a Swiss Army knife for a weapon? Trying to storm into the den alone? Just you wait! He rubbed his neck, still feeling choked. Damn it, it was so embarrassing! Eventually, they arrived at the abandoned factory. As they entered the factory ground, the driver attempted another trick. He floors the gas and dashed into the factory. Then, he quickly braked, opened the car door and ran out, shouting, Brothers, subdue the woman in the car quickly. Ah San was knocked out by her. Be careful, shes strong! In the abandoned factory, seven or eight burly men were playing cards around a table. Seeing the driver fleeing from the car like a scared dog, some began to laugh. Zhang Lu, look at yourself, so scared. Ah San isnt that strong. A girl knocked him out? You must be drunk? Shes really strong! Zhang Lu was angry, no one wants to be ridiculed. The persons still in the car? The men playing cards havent put down their hands. With a loud bang, Ye Xingguang kicks open the car door. Then, she walked out of it. Next, a battered face was thrown out of the car by her. Seeing their comrades injured face, the men playing cards finally put down their hands, stood up, and glared at Ye Xingguang. Ye Xingguang glanced at them, these men looked like hired hands, not the mastermind. But that was fine. After dealing with them, she was sure she could extract the name of their boss from someone. She rubbed her wrist and threw out a line that shattered their pride: Are you coming at me one by one, or all at once? Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: Chapter 136 So it’s like this?_l Chapter 136: Chapter 136 So its like this?_l Translator: 549690339 Damn it, this woman, shes got quite the nerve, Ill handle her! A bald man, irritated by Ye Xingguangs disdainful words, approached her angrily. He laughed at his companions and said: l can make her beg for mercy with just one hand! But just as he got close to Ye Xingguang, without even touching her arm, she fiercely kicked him square in the belly. Seemingly effortless, but the bald man was sent flying back, over the men who were laughing and jeering, crashing into their card-playing table with a thud. The table shattered instantly, startling everyone. Their jaws nearly dropped. Who could have imagined that a girl could have such strength? The laughter in the rundown factory abruptly stopped. Now you know her strength, dont you? Zhang Lu wiped off his cold sweat. He suddenly regretted underestimating her. He thought she was good, but now he couldnt even describe her as such. He had a feeling that all the men present wouldnt stand a chance against this Subconsciously, Zhang Lu started to run. Seeing Zhang Lu attempting to escape, Ye Xingguang pulled out a Swiss Army knife from her pocket and threw it fiercely at him. Just as Zhang Lu reached the factorys entrance, the Swiss Army knife whizzed past his ear, embedding itself into the factory doors wooden panel. In that moment, Zhang Lu was so scared his legs went weak. He was a tall grown man, but he couldnt even muster the strength to lift his feet and wet himself out of fear. Seeing this, the others eyes widened in shock. Everyone exchanged glances before they all charged at her together. Although it seemed shameful for seven or eight men to gang up on a woman, now they couldnt care less. They had to catch her! Ye Xingguang sidestepped an incoming arm, grabbing another mans arm as he dove forward. She swung the man at the first one, then moved onto the third man with a punch square to the face! A few men thought they could overpower her, but did they assumed she hadnt struggled through tough times herself? Her father had wanted her to be a gentle girl, but they forced her into a corner. So, they better not blame her for being ruthless! Moreover, ever since last night, shed been seething with anger. Thinking about how detestable Ye Junqing was, she decided not to spare these men! Since these men generously volunteered themselves as her punching bags, if she didnt treat them as such, she would be failing herself! As books say, a woman must vent her anger, otherwise wrinkles will appear. She didnt want her face to become filled with wrinkles! Within two minutes, all the men who had attacked her were sprawled on the ground. Some clutching their stomachs, some their arms, some covering their faces..blood was everywhere, accompanied by agonizing wails. Having defeated these men who couldnt fight to save their lives, Ye Xingguang sauntered over to Zhang Lu and stepped on him: Im giving you one last chance, tell me, who sent you to capture me? Zhang Lu fell to his knees immediately: IIiIll tell, Ill tell, please martial goddess have mercy! Actually, we dont know who it is either! We were only told to kidnap you and ask for a certain video. They said, you would understand as soon as the video is mentioned! A video? Realisation dawned upon Ye Xingguang, a chill settled in her heart, so thats what this was? Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Why Should She Endure When She Wants to Vent? _1 Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Why Should She Endure When She Wants to Vent? _1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang suddenly had a realization. She looked down at Zhang Lu, who was kneeling, begging for mercy: How did the mastermind behind the scenes instruct you to get me to hand over the video? Having experienced Ye Xingguangs skills, Zhang Lu didnt dare to hide anything anymore. If if you dare not to hand it over, they wanted us to use a mans way to deal with a woman. But Heroine! Goddess! Queen! Even with one hundred times the courage, I wouldnt dare to interrogate you this way. Please, the debt has a debtor, the wrong has its source. Spare me a life! A mans way of handling a woman? Ha! Alright! If it werent for her own abilities, what would have happened to any ordinary girl today? Ye Xingguang was so angry that she was shaking. She glared at Zhang Lu: Get in the car, take me somewhere. Zhang Lu almost felt like crying: Heroine, have mercy on me, I have elderly parents and young children to care for Stop talking nonsense. Ill send you straight to the underworld. Are you getting in the car? Zhang Lu frantically crawled into the taxi. Ye Xingguang gave an address. Zhang Lu sat in the drivers seat and Ye Xingguang sat in the back. The car quickly drove towards the Xias Familys house. Zhang Lus forehead was covered in sweat. Could the mastermind who wanted to deal with this queen be the renowned Xias Family? This is done for! No matter how good a girls skills are, shes just a girl. But the Xias Family, who did he get himself involved with now? Didnt he just offend the Xias family by driving this girl to their house? Zhang Lu wiped off his cold sweat endlessly: Goddess, can I leave now? Ye Xingguang stared at the long-lost front gate, Drive straight in. But but the gate is closed. Barge in! Zhang Lu: Zhang Lu: What kind of fearless girl had he encountered? Are all youngsters now so courageous? God Go Goddess, please spare me. If I barge in, Im done for. Ye Xingguang pressed a dagger against Zhang Lus neck: If you dont barge in, Ill make sure youll bleed profusely. Crash- The Xias Familys gate guard was watching TV in his room when he suddenly heard a loud crash. Before he knew what was going on, the gate was hit and flew off by a taxi. The guard angrily pushed open the door of the guard room. Before he had time to get mad, the taxi had already whizzed past him and drove deeper into the Xias estate, finally stopping in front of a three-story mansion. This mansion was a national reward for the Xias familys contribution in raising Xia Yanyan. Ye Xingguang had lived here for six years. She did not expect that she would return with such feelings. She held the iron rod picked up from the abandoned factory. As soon as she entered the villa, she hit and smashed everything she saw vigorously! The family photo frame hanging on the living room wall was hit, then crash, it shattered into pieces! The glass platform with family photos on the table was hit, then crash, it shattered into pieces! The priceless blue and white porcelain vase placed on the floor was hit, then crash, it shattered into pieces! She wanted to vent, why should she endure? If she didnt turn this house upside down today, she deserved to be bullied! That evening, at the Yes Family, a birthday party was being held for Ye Junqing. The villa was bustling inside and out. Only the birthday boy was in low spirits, sitting on the living room sofa like an iceberg, leaning against the backrest, holding a big demon king-like gloomy face. Xia Ye Zhao walked over to him with a glass of red wine, kicked his long legs that were on the coffee table: Whats wrong with you? Others are laughing and cheerful on their birthdays, but youre like youre at a funeral. Are you in a bad mood? Chapter 138 - Chapter 138: Chapter 138: If You Dare, Call the Police_1 Chapter 138: Chapter 138: If You Dare, Call the Police_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Junqi glanced at Xia Ye Zhao and couldnt be bothered to reply. Xia Ye Zhao was about to tease him further when suddenly someone rushed in, flustered, Young Master, Young Master, its awful, Miss Xia is about to be beaten to death! The person who rushed in was his sisters assistant, Ye Li. Xia Ye Zhaos eyes narrowed, What happened? Ye Li, fearing the people in the villa might not hear, said in a panicky and loud voice, The official wife of Young Master Qng, Miss Ye was kicked out by Young Master Qng, she went to your house in a rage, smashing anything she saw. Your house is being turned upside down by her Miss Xia was falsely accused by the accusations made by the Yes Family maid on social media, but Miss Ye went to your house to make a scene anyway. The Miss Ye is crazy! Miss Xia called me, asking me to rush to the Yes Family and clarify the accusation in front of all the guests. Upon hearing this, the guests inside and outside the villa, all stopped their conversations. The fact that Young Master Qngs official wife was kicked out by Young Master Qng and then she went to the Xias Family to vent her anger at Xia Yanyan, raised a lot of questions. This drama can fill in several episodes! Could it be that the accusations made by the maid of Yes Family are true, that Young Master Qng and Xia Yanyan are truly in love, and since the official wife was kicked out she couldnt hold back anymore and rushed to Xias Family to make a scene? The incredulous crowd turned their heads towards the big boss, seated on the sofa, only to see Ye Junqis face turning as cold and deadly as a ghost. Ye Li wanted to say something, but just one look from Young Master Qng made her breathless, her knees weak, and she started to tremble. Despite her tremor, Ye Li insisted, Young Young Young MasterYou must return home quicklyto save Miss Xia Upon hearing this, Xia Ye Zhao in disbelief turned his head towards Ye Junqi as if he touched a sore spot, Ill go home and see whats happening. Your official wife, is she the same girl we met at the swimming pool that day? Without paying any attention to Xia Ye Zhao, Ye Junqi got up more quickly than Xia Ye Zhao, striding out while ordering, Xiao Yun! Bring the men! The little Mermaid couldnt have run to the Xias house and caused a scene for no reason! Something must have happened that he didnt know about! He who was thinking about how to murder Ye Xingguang just a moment ago, now could think only about what she had to endure, what humiliations she went through that forced her to go to Xias house and make such a scene? At the Xias house, Night Starlight was making a commotion from afternoon till night, turning the whole house upside down! Apart from Xia Ye Zhaos room, she didnt spare any other rooms. She kicked open the door of her former room, only to find that it had been turned into Xia Yanyans gift storage room. All her precious childhood collections were gone. Finally, in Xia Ye Zhaos glass kitchen, she found her favourite teddy bear from her childhood. Tears fell immediately. But now her mood was calm. She was sitting alone on the only single chair in the living room that she had not turned over. She crossed her legs arrogantly, with both hands on the back of the chair, looking like an untouchable queen, sneering at the Xia family of three, who were already livid with rage. Go ahead, call the police. Ill tell them how I was kidnapped by you because some photos were taken when I was a child. You wanted me to hand over the tapes and were planning to get seven or eight men for me to attend to. Go on, call the police, dial 110 now! Chapter 139 - Chapter 139: Chapter 139: I, Ye Xingguang, will keep you company till the end! _1 Chapter 139: Chapter 139: I, Ye Xingguang, will keep you company till the end! _1 Translator: 549690339 Seeing the bodyguards scattered and sprawled on the ground, even Xia Yanyan couldnt muster her usual arrogance. She had never seen such a deceptive White Lotus, appearing weak and fragile, but had managed to knock every single bodyguard in her house to the ground with a metal rod, leaving them unable to get up. She had finally experienced what unruly country lasses were capable of. God, Xia Yanyan thought, it was so embarrassing! Youre nothing more than a female hooligan, a shrew, a punk Xia Yanyan was too angry to even form proper insults. Ye Xingguang wasnt upset, she felt far-better after venting her anger. Now, hearing Xia Yanyan insult her, she just picked up the metal rod next to the sofa and heavily hit the ground. Yes, Im a wild woman. I cant come close to a delicate flower like you whos been carefully cultivated in a greenhouse. So, why arent you obedient? Why do you provoke me? Who wouldnt want to be a protected flower in a greenhouse? Who would desire to arm themselves as a hooligan? But have you ever made such a greenhouse for me? You threw me into the sea when I was just six years old! While other six-year-olds were learning at school, I was battling sharks and killer whales in stormy, surging seas. If I hadnt fought for my survival in this dog-eat-dog world, I wouldnt be alive today to watch you rage impotently in front of me. You wanted me to be a good girl in my parents eyes, but youve forced me to become a dominant woman. Are you satisfied with your masterpiece now? Now tell me, what other measures do you have to deal with me? I, Ye Xingguang, am here to see them through! Ye Xingguang spoke as she hit a broken table next to a single-seater sofa, hard with her rod. Xia Wealth was livid. He had lived for over fifty years and never encountered such a problem with a girl that left him helpless. His anger could shatter a coffin! All bodyguards at his home were no match for this girl, she even had a video that could ruin his life, she had seized his weakness! Xia Wealth, pointing to the door, rage-filled, What more do you want? If youve had enough, leave! We will forget todays matter, lets call it a draw. Leave my home right now! Wang Zimei dared not approach Ye Xingguang, she clung to Xia Yanyan, pointing towards the door, Lets chalk this to our bad luck, crossing paths with a plague like you. Leave our home, well do nothing, lets call it even, okay? Even? Ye Xingguang laughed, You think were even? Xia Yanyan frowned, What more do you want? Dont forget Im a national treasure! Ye Xingguang, dont go too far, even if you have some video, you cant threaten me! I, Xia Yanyan, am the unique national treasure of Nation A. Dare to push me further? With a thud, Ye Xingguang smashed the only intact vase in the living room, showing Xia Yanyan an additional outburst. Stop! At that moment, Xia Ye Zhao walked into the house from outside. Witnessing the wrecked state of their family home, Xia Ye Zhao knitted his eyebrows together. Brother As if finding her backbone, Xia Yanyan sprinted towards Xia Ye Zhao, throwing herself into his arms, Brother, why have you come back only now? You wouldnt believe how audacious this woman is. Look at what she did to our home, she even tried to kill me Xia Ye Zhao stretched out his hand, patting Xia Yanyan on the back, his soothing voice was very gentle, Dont be afraid, your brother is back. Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: Chapter 140 Are You Treating Me Like a Joke on the Leaderboard?_i Chapter 140: Chapter 140 Are You Treating Me Like a Joke on the Leaderboard?_i Translator: 549690339 In that instant, Ye Xingguang burst into tears. Because she had dreamt countless times of her parents wanting to abandon her in the open sea during her youth. However, at the last moment, her brother rushed back and sternly reprimanded her parents, Stop! Then, just like Xia Yanyan, she seemed to find her pillar of support, and threw herself into her brothers arms. Her brother would extend his hand and gently pat her back, comforting her softly, Dont be afraid, your brother is back. For a long time, this dream was the only source of solace in her heart. But now Seeing the protagonist of her dream becoming Xia Yanyan in reality, Ye Xingguang was deeply hurt. Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably. Miss Ye! Xia Ye Zhao looked at the house that had been wrecked in an instant, at his agitated parents who had been pushed around, and his frightened little sister, speaking very unpleasantly as soon as he opened his mouth, You are inexcusably arrogant! Ye Xingguang harshly wiped the corner of her eyes, biting her quivering lips silently, restraining the sharpness and arrogance around her. She Wont confront her elder brother. In her heart, she still respected her elder brother. The teddy bear in her brothers closet had been her only source of warmth today, yet it was a pity that her brother didnt recognize her Miss Ye, I hope you can provide a reasonable explanation for everything that has happened today, otherwise Otherwise, how would you like to deal with it! Ye Junqing entered the room and his deep voice interrupted Xia Ye Zhaos words. Seeing the girl with red-rimmed eyes sitting in the only untouched sofa among the ruins, at a single glance, his heart ached intensely. Where he could still care about their unhappiness from last night, where he could still blame her for cursing him to death with a spirit money ritual the night before, at this moment he only wished to stride over swiftly to the poor and lonely girl, to hold her and console her. My little mermaid, I am here, dont cry. Ye Junqing dodged the obstacles, and walked hurriedly towards Ye Xingguang. He stretched out his hand to lift her from the single sofa and pulled her into his embrace. Ye Xingguang attempted to resist, but no matter how much strength she exerted, it was of no avail against him. Ye Junqing wouldnt let her resist. Both his hands softly pulled her into his arms, large hand landed on her back, gently stroking her, his voice soft and low, Dont be afraid, Im here now Once spoken, Ye Xingguangs tears started flowing even more intensely. The sentence she wanted to hear the most was not spoken by her brother, but by the malignant tumor Her gaze fixed on Xia Yanyan, still in her brothers arms, she gritted her teeth tightly. She tried to suppress her trembling heart, but the pain of aggrievement wouldnt stop. Upon seeing Ye Junqing arrive, Wang Zimei felt as if she had found her savior. Her voice finally regaining some of its usual dignity, Nephew, you came at the right time. Look at what this crazy girl has done to my house, and you have no idea how insufferably arrogant she was just now! Upon hearing this, Ye Junqing wished he could find some people to wreck the Xias house all over again! Judging by how angry she was, it was clear to him how much she must have been provoked! As Ye Junqing held Ye Xingguang, he turned and directed a dangerous gaze at the Xia family. He sneered at them, If I were not able to let her be insufferably arrogant, would I still be worthy of being called a malignant tumor? Do you think I am merely playing around in this ranking game? Chapter 141 - Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Turns Out She’s the Woman of a Big Shot_i Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Turns Out Shes the Woman of a Big Shot_i Translator: 549690339 Ye Junxi! Thats my mother! Xia Ye Zhao was unhappy with Ye Junxis attitude towards his mother. Stop trying to make connections with me! Daring to make his little mermaid cry, he wouldnt give any face! Ye Junxi believed that in the entire Xias Family, the only one who could make the little mermaid cry was Xia Ye Zhao. No one else could possibly make her cry, no matter how hard they tried, because its not worth it. Only this big brother who has a place in the little mermaids heart, could truly hurt her. Ye Junxi bent his head, his voice gentle: Tell me, what happened? What did they do to you? Ye Xingguang didnt speak, she was still resentful of Ye Junxi for kicking her out last night. Why does he need to pretend to be good-natured now? Seeing her turn her head and not speak, Ye Junxi didnt ask any further. His gaze fell on the Xias people, his voice turning cold: Do you confess on your own, or should I have someone interrogate you? The Xias people also did not speak. Seeing how Ye Junxi was protecting this little girl, Xia Wealth regretted what he did today! It wasnt regret for having her kidnaped, but regret for not assigning reliable people. The situation has escalated to this point, and it was no longer easy to clean up. At this moment, Zhang Lu, the driver hiding in the corner of the living room, stood up quivering, I didntdidnt do anything Zhang Lu was about to go crazy, thinking that the lady heroic wouldnt fair well with the Xias Family, the result was seeing her dominate in the Xias Family which left him dumbfounded. Now, recognizing the big shot Ye Junxi who could only be seen in financial news, Zhang Lu finally understood. She was the gang boss woman! Ye Junxi narrowed his eyes, a word dropping down like a towering mountain, Speak! In the brief while, Zhang Lu had already weighed the pros and cons. The Xias Family had already offended him enough, at this moment if he doesnt cling onto the lady heroics thighs, then he genuinely had no backing. Zhang Lu immediately said, I I Ill say. Shut up! Xia Yanyan tried to interrupt. But Zhang Lu didnt shut up, he confessed everything he knew thoroughly. The incident is like this, today we received a job to kidnap this lady heroic and force her to hand over a video. The method, well, its the kind men use against women. Someone had said, as long as we get the video, we could directly kill her like staging a traffic accident. Before Zhang Lu could finish, the suffocating pressure in the living room already torn him to shreds. Zhang Lu, terrified, immediately kneeled, pleading, Boss Ye, I have never harmed this lady. I was just confused for a moment. Fortunately, the lady pulled me back from the cliffs edge, we didnt even touch a finger on the lady, shes too strong, we eight men were beaten up by her, we didnt even have the ability to fight back. Then the lady had me drive her here, thats all I know. What video? Xia Ye Zhao asked his father. Xia Wealth said, Dont listen to his nonsense. Wang Zimei also added, Ye Zhao, dont listen to his nonsense, this is a frame-up. Right, brother, shes just jealous of me, thats why she came home to make a scene! Xia Yanyan was the third to explain. About the video, the three family members had the same story, none of them mentioned it to Xia Ye Zhao, nor did they want to. Because from beginning to end, their explanation to Xia Ye Zhao about Xia Qiongqiongs case of falling into the sea was: She didnt want to stay at home, so she jumped into the sea and ran away. Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: Chapter 142: Is what Ye Junqing said true?_1 Chapter 142: Chapter 142: Is what Ye Junqing said true?_1 Translator: 549690339 Hmph Ye Junqiang gave a cold, mocking laugh. He tightened his arms around the little mermaid in his embrace and looked at Xia Ye Zhao sympathetically, What video, you ask? Let me tell you, this girl filmed your parents throwing your youngest sister into the sea to fend for herself sixteen years ago. Xia Ye Zhao, its hard not to sneer at your naive belief that your little sister ran away from home by jumping into the sea. How old was she back then? She ran away from home, at such a young age? Not even a pig would believe that, but you do? What did you say? Xia Ye Zhaos head was buzzing. Ye Junqiang hadnt finished: Your parents learned about the video and must be terrified of it getting out. Thats why theyre planning a murder to keep the secret! They dared to mess with my woman, I tell you, this matter isnt over! Xia Ye Zhao was stunned by Ye Junqiangs words, he uttered in disbelief, This cant be But in the next second, Xia Ye Zhao, with a grim face, turned to his father and demanded, Is what Ye Junqiang said true? Brother, thats not the case. How could Mom and Dad abandon our little sister? Shes our own sister Xia Yanyan tried to explain. However, Xia Ye Zhao released his hold on her arms, stepped back, and asked again with disappointment rather than sternness, Tell me, is what he said true? No, absolutely not! Xia Wealth was somewhat afraid of his son. The Xia familys rise to prosperity was due not only to their daughters superstar status but also to their sons business acumen. He was blessed with successful children, all of them accomplished except for the youngest daughter. Not only had she won no glory for the Xia family, but she might also become a stain on it now! Seeing the doubt in his sons eyes, Xia Wealth vehemently denied it, Can you imagine me doing such an inhuman thing? Shes the flesh of your mothers flesh, carrying my blood in her veins. I could never just throw her into the sea. Think about it its impossible! Then why was she gone when I got home that year? She was only six years old. What did a six-year-old child know about running away from home? And given her poor health at the time Xia Ye Zhao didnt know how to continue. These were his family! He felt a cold shiver running up from his feet Even Ye Junqiang felt a touch of sympathy for Xia Ye Zhao who had just learned about the harsh truth. However, he was not going to show mercy, especially since they had made his little mermaid cry. With a cold chuckle, Ye Junqiang retorted, Xia Ye Zhao, you wanted her to give a reasonable explanation for todays events, are you satisfied with the explanation? You questioned the person who saved your sisters life today with such harsh words, youre just gonna break your sisters heart! A lifesaver? Like seeing a glimmer of light in the darkness, Xia Ye Zhao asked, Ye Junqiang, speak clearly. My little sister didnt die, she was saved, where is she now? Ye Junqiang knew that Xiao Yuxi didnt want to expose her identity, and he did not want her to either, in case these people had ulterior motives. He told the truth, Xia Qiongqiong is long dead! The one who is still alive now goes by the name Ye Xingguang! After speaking, Ye Junqiang gave Xia Wealth a dangerous look and warned, My woman is frail but you have reduced her to this state. Xia Wealth, tell me, how will this matter be settled today? If I dont get a satisfactory answer, I wont just ruin your house, Ill call in a hundred bulldozers and level it to the ground! Chapter 143 - Chapter 143: Chapter 143: Just Like My Little Sister from Childhood_1 Chapter 143: Chapter 143: Just Like My Little Sister from Childhood_1 Translator: 549690339 Weak and fragile? All the guards of the Xia family who couldnt even get up were wide-eyed! Xiao Yun who came with Ye Junqing, stood at the living rooms entrance. Seeing the disastrous scene of the Xia family and their fallen guards, he crossed his arms, somewhat disbelieving. Was this really the work of Miss Ye? He expressed his doubts. Xia Ye Zhao, not caring about the wording of Ye Junqing, was completely consumed by thoughts of his frail little sister. His gaze fell on Ye Xingguang, feeling a sense of familiarity the first time he saw her. Now, looking at the girl misty-eyed and held in Ye Junqings arms, Xia Ye Zhao finally realized where that familiar feeling was coming from. It was those eyes Those eyes that werent treated gently Those misty eyes looking at him Those eyes longing to be loved Just like his little sister when she was young Suddenly, his heart clenched. Forget it. Ye Xingguang averted her gaze. She didnt want her brother caught in the middle. Today, she had let out all her pent-up anger, and also learned something. So, her brother had been kept in the dark all this time? Ha, running away from home? To hell with running away! She was at deaths door, and she was running away! Ye Xingguang pushed Ye Junqing away, didnt look at anyone, and walked out with big strides. The feeling her departing figure gave was one of true loneliness. Heart-wrenching Ye Junqing suppressed his anger and brushed past Xia Ye Zhao. Im giving you time to handle your family affairs. If your father doesnt give me an explanation within three days, bear the consequences! His concise declaration was not meant for Xia Ye Zhao, but for the other three from the Xia family! Dare to kidnap his little mermaid, dare to plot a murder and cover it up, if he could let this matter slide, then he, Ye Junqing has lived in vain! Having said that, he didnt hesitate for a second and quickly followed her out. Xiao Yun opened the car door for Ye Xingguang: Miss Ye, please get in the car. Ye Xingguang glanced at the extravagant car, then kept walking. Who would want to ride in a car owned by a malignant tumor? Was she so cheap? He had already kicked her out! However, she hadnt gone far before her wrist was grabbed. Ye Xingguang forcefully shook off the hand and continued walking. Suddenly, from behind, she was lifted into the air by two arms. Ye Xingguang struggled vigorously in mid-air: Let me go! Lets talk about it at home, be good~ Who wants to be good, good girls only compromise and get hurt. Do I look like a girl who would compromise? Ye Junqing, if you dont let me go, Ill beat you too! Ye Xingguang struggled fiercely in mid-air. After we get in the car, Ill let you beat me all you want. With this, Ye Junqing directly lifted her into the car. All the way, Ye Xingguang kept her face turned towards the window, not looking at him, still angrier about him kicking her out after she had performed a sacrifice for him. Ye Junqing looked at her and tried to find the right words. Eventually, he swallowed everything back. Reaching out, he tried to pull her close. The car space was compact, but it felt like there was a considerable distance between them. As soon as his hand touched her arm, Ye Xingguang flinched away, her voice choked, Dont touch me. Upon hearing this, Ye Junqing promptly grabbed her and pulled her towards him. Ye Xingguang struggled vigorously, Didnt you tell me to leave your world? Didnt you say you dont want to see me ever again? Why are you holding me now? Ye Junqing, Im not cheap! I am! Ye Junqing directly responded with two words. Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: Chapter 145: Qin Junye, How’s That?!_1 Chapter 145: Chapter 145: Qin Junye, Hows That?!_1 Translator: 549690339 Everyone has a breaking point, a line they simply cannot cross. In her case, it was a young man beyond rescue. He might think extinguishing three incenses isnt a big deal, but to her, it was unbearable! Ye Xingguang bitterly said, Ye Junqing, you need to put yourself into others shoes! Since I came into your home, Ive been treating you so kindly, trying to protect your brothers president campaign even by disgracing myself on social media to maintain our relationship. Even after you screamed at me, called me names numerous times, I swallowed my pride and took care of you. But you? All I did was burn a few papers for my friend in your house, and you lost your temper like that? Have you lost all humanity? After saying this, she forcefully pushed his hand away, moved her butt away, and pinched herself on the farthest spot from him, looking out the window. Ye Junqings face darkened:Burning paper for your friend? Do you think I dont know that you were cursing me in secret, praying for my early death! Ye Xingguang turned her head and glared at him: Are you having paranoid delusions? Why dont you take your meds? After saying this, she reached for the car door: Stop the car! In the instant when the car door was opened, the roaring cold wind blew in. She was sitting so close to the open car door, as if she would fall out of the car at any moment, and Ye Junqings temples throbbed uncontrollably. He pulled her over forcefully, slammed the car door shut, and the cold harsh words hit her face: Ye Xingguang, are you trying to provoke me? Lord Qing, Miss Ye, please, lets calm down and talk it over. Xiao Yun, who had been sitting in the back, finally spoke up. Shut up! Ye Junqing and Ye Xingguang both turned their heads and spat back. Xiao Yun really wanted to shut up. But if he did, these two seemed likely to start a real fight. After listening for half a day, Xiao Yun roughly understood the situation. Last night, Miss Ye had been paying respects to her friend at home. Lord Qing had mistaken it as her cursing him, therefore he destroyed the altar, leading to a bitter argument. Was Miss Ye kicked out by Lord Qing? Xiao Yun, trying to calm things down, spoke up: Miss Ye, may I ask what your friends name was? Qin Junye, so what! Ye Xingguang couldnt take it anymore. Xiao Yun continued, Lord Qing, Miss Ye was merely paying respects to her friend, not cursing you. Her friends name was Qin Junye. Perhaps there has been a misunderstanding between you two. Why not take some time to cool down and clear the misunderstanding? There was a quiet moment. Ye Junqing didnt say a word, his eyebrows tightly furrowed, his look was as if he wanted to swallow Ye Xingguang whole. Who is Qin Junye? He snapped his words. That name sounded like something made up on the spot. Because, wasnt Qin Junye just his name spelled backward? Did she think he wouldnt notice? I told you already, my friend! Ye Xingguang took in Xiao Yuns words, her tone not as harsh. After all, she wasnt cursing him. He was just being paranoid. If its just a misunderstanding, she might give him one more chance to make amends! Ye Junqings face still looked grim: Is he dead? How did he die? Ye Xingguangs lips thinned, tears swirling in her eyes, she bit back the pain, None of your business! Fearing that they would start arguing again, Xiao Yun quickly interrupted: Miss Ye, do you remember what year your friend passed away? I can look up the death records to confirm if its really Qin Junye, maybe its just a misunderstanding. Could you tell me the year of his death? Ye Xingguang said, It was ten years ago, on this day. Okay. Xiao Yun immediately opened his notebook and said, Lord Qing, please just cool down a bit, Ill find out soon. Maybe you really misunderstood Miss Ye. Chapter 146 - Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Still Missing a Xiao Yun!_1 Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Still Missing a Xiao Yun!_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Junqing kept a grim expression on his face and said nothing. After a while, Xiao Yun who was engrossed in checking the database, said: I found it. There are eighty people named Qin Junye who died ten years ago. But only three of them died exactly ten years ago from today. Miss Ye, could you identify which one is your friend? The name was too common for Xiao Yun to determine the right person, so he handed his laptop to Ye Xingguang who was sitting in the front row. Ye Xingguang turned to look, and instantly recognized the boy with ordinary features. Her heart ached again: Its him. Xiao Yun nodded and clicked open the details of Qin Junyes life. Yeah, Miss Ye did not lie. Ten years ago, a boy named Qin Junye did indeed die in a maritime accident. Take a look. Ye Junqing looked slightly surprised as he took the laptop from Xiao Yun and glanced at Qin Junyes details on the screen. Hes not good-looking at alla judgement made by a man with a natural hostility towards any potential male rival. Then he looked at his background: Hmm his family has been farming for three generations! Then his education: Hmm he didnt even finish primary school! Then his occupations: Hmm working in clothing factories, car repair shops, electric factories, and delivery jobs! Then his cause of death: a maritime accident. Ye Junqing pressed his lips together tightly and hesitated for a long time, could it be that he had misunderstood her all these years? What did he do to save your life? Ye Junqing asked. Ye Junqing thought, I also saved your life, but you didnt seem to pay much attention to that. Besides, when I saved you, you were so ungrateful. You didnt appreciate my help at all. Why are you still harboring thoughts about him? He slightly resented this unknown factor. Ye Xingguang suppressed her grief of losing her friend: When I was in trouble, he stepped forward and saved my life. When was that? Ive told you already. It was ten years ago, at sea. He died saving me. Ye Junqing said nothing more. The time and place were right. She indeed encountered an assassination attempt at sea ten years ago in summer. At that time, he was also dealing with a crisis. He was injured and his blood attracted a school of sharks. He was unable to escape. It was only her timely intervention during her escape that saved him from becoming food for the sharks. Likewise, during their joint escape, he witnessed the assassins determination to kill her. Thinking about it, Ye Junqing could feel his veins throbbing with rage. Still, with irritation in his voice, Ye Junqing persisted: Why didnt you explain to me? Ye Xingguang was exasperated: Didnt I explain to you? I only mentioned my friend! Ye Junqing fell silent. His demand for an explanation referred not to the previous night, but to the past. Why didnt she communicate properly with him and mislead him by burning paper and making curses? Why did she let him misunderstand her? Remembering how their relations suffered over the years because of burning paper rituals, Ye Junqing felt a strong sense of guilt and regret. If they had communicated effectively at that time, would their relationship have been different now? There wasnt a Xiao Yun back then! Back then, all he had was Fu Zhuo who only added fuel to the fire! Comparing the two, Ye Junqing felt betrayed by Fu Zhuo and held a grudge against him. Seems like I misunderstood you, Ye Junqing said, his tone half-apologetic. But he wasnt entirely sincere. He felt a sour taste in his mouth. He too had saved her life. Why cant she just spend a happy birthday with him? Did she think that he wasnt as dedicated as Qin Junye because he didnt die for her? Had he not been then he might already have been six feet under. Could he have also had a place in her heart forever then? Chapter 147 - Chapter 147: Chapter 147 A Very Pure Life and Death Friendship _1 Chapter 147: Chapter 147 A Very Pure Life and Death Friendship _1 Translator: 549690339 Lost in thought, Ye Junqing squinted and said, Is he the one you said you had feelings for? What are you talking about? The boy and I are simply close friends bound by life and death! No? Ye Junqing seemed relieved. Otherwise, no matter how capable he was, he could not make her forget someone who was already gone. Yet, a living rival was a different matter. Ye Xingguang did not want to deal with him. Probably tired from the days turmoil, she felt both physically and mentally exhausted and closed her eyes. And so, the two of them avoided each other during the journey. The car smoothly made its way back to the Yes residence, finally stopping at the bustling entrance. Someone respectfully opened the car door for her, but Ye Xingguang remained in the car, unwilling to get out. However, her stomach shamelessly let out a growling sound. Having only eaten breakfast and skipping both lunch and dinner today, coupled with the whole afternoons ordeal, she was extremely hungry. Upon hearing her stomach growl, Ye Junqings annoyance was replaced by a grin. Ye Xingguang, finding this humiliating, shot him a glare. No laughing, she declared. Theres plenty of delicious food in the mansion. Various seafood, cake, beverages, pastries Seeing her unwillingness to leave the car, Ye Junqing listed some of her favorite dishes to tempt her. Xingguang. Xiao Mi Hu ran out of the mansion upon hearing the commotion, with a piece of cake in his hand. Swallowing her saliva, Ye Xingguang stayed mute. Ye Junqing made way for Xiao Mi Hu, who yanked Xingguang out of the car and exclaimed, Where did you go? I cant have fun without you. Heard you went to the Xias family to cause a commotion. How awesome is that? Confronted by Xiao Mi Hu, Ye Xingguang suppressed her fury and got out of the car. She treated Ye Junqing like air and only played with Xiao Mi Hu. Entering the house, she asked, How did you know? Xiao Mi Hu replied, How else would I know? Everyone who attended the party tonight knows. That assistant of Xia Yanyans, Ye Li, is awful. She loudly claimed here that you vented the rage from being kicked out by Ye Junqing on Xia Yanyan, accusing you of causing a scene at the Xias, and even claimed you nearly killed Xia Yanyan. Ye Xingguang frowned. She didnt know about this. While eating his cake angrily, Xiao Mi Hu revealed, I then slapped Ye Li twice, driving her away! Really? Xiao Mi Hu snorted, If it werent for my bodyguard, I wouldve slapped her again. She dares to fan the flames here, thinking I wont catch her stirring trouble because Im aloof? Thank you, Mi Hu. Xiao Mi Hu responded, What are you talking about? We are the duo fighting against the powerful. After saying that, Xiao Mi Hu leaned in and whispered, But theres some chatter at the banquet. Many people who heard Ye Lis words take them as truth. Theyre saying behind your back that you wooed Ye Junqing, but he rejected you. Now that the online hype about you two has died down, Ye Junqing has dropped you. They say youre upset about it and went to Xias family to confront Xia Yanyan, making a spectacle of yourself. I was furious when I heard it. How could Ye Junqing kick you out? Is it really because he still has feelings for Xia Yanyan? Ye Xingguang gritted her teeth, without clarifying, she only said, No, I went to Xias family to settle another score. I didnt expect Xia Yanyan to pull such a stunt using her assistant. Good, very good! Chapter 148 - Chapter 148: Chapter 148 I’ll Amaze Everyone_1 Chapter 148: Chapter 148 Ill Amaze Everyone_1 Translator: 549690339 At this point, a close friend of Xia Yanyans approached Xiao Mi Hu and said, Xiao Mi Hu, didnt you claim you could dance? Why are you running? If you cant dance, just admit it, why show off? In all likelihood, you can only resort to crude brawling, right? Ye Xingguang squinted and looked over, Who are you? And who are you? Im talking to Xiao Mi Hu, why should you intervene? Xia Yanyans friend was Xue Zhixi. She is Ye Junqings Before Xiao Mi Hu could finish, Ye Xingguang stopped her, gesturing her to keep silent. Xue Zhixi sized up Ye Xingguang, What is she to Ye Junqing? A servant at home? Today Ye Junqing was hosting a birthday banquet. Xue Zhixi came with her husband. Everyone was dressed formally; the men in suits, the women in gowns, indulging in the beauty of the occasion. Even Xiao Mi Hu was wearing a long dress and had styled her hair nicely. However, Ye Xingguang was in jeans and a white shirt, which was creased and a bit dirty from getting into a commotion at Xias home. She didnt look like a guest at all. Ye Xingguang responded with a cold smile, remaining silent. Xue Zhixi assumed she had stunned Ye Xingguang and shifted her attention away from her. Xiao Mi Hu had struck her friends assistant earlier. How could she face her friend if she didnt deal with Xiao Mi today? Xue Zhixi crossed her arms and said, Xiao Mi Hu, can you dance or not? If yes, show us in the dance floor. If not, admit it directly. I wont look down on you. Just admit that youre crude and lack elegance. Xiao Mi Hu was furious, Who said I cant, I She had enrolled in a training class two months ago and had learned for two months, but when compared to these rich young ladies who had been dancing at various banquets since childhood and treated social dancing as a piece of cake, she was subpar. What, cant find your words? Cant you do it? Xue Zhixis voice was filled with mockery. I Xiao Mi Hu couldnt confidently say she was fit for it, her face turning red with anger. In a low voice, Ye Xingguang asked, Can you do it? Xiao Mi Hu leaned in close to Ye Xingguangs ear, Ive only learned for two months, and I get nervous the moment I step into the dance floor. The bandit doesnt have a soft touch, he doesnt know how to take care of me while dancing Ye Xingguang understood. Then, she pulled Xiao Mi Hu to the side of the dance floor and suddenly made a dance invitation gesture to her, My beautiful lady, may I have this dance? What? Xiao Mi Hu was taken aback. Ye Xingguang winked at her, Dare to trust me? I will make you the dazzling star of the room. Xiao Mi Hu: It was just like Xiao Mi Hu to act before thinking. She only followed her heart. Any other girl at this moment wouldve thought Ye Xingguang had lost her mindtwo women dancing together. But Xiao Mi Hu didnt bother overthinking it, she simply found it amusing. She usually got nervous when she got close to the dance floor, but Ye Xingguangs move made her laugh. She immediately put her hand gently on Ye Xingguangs palm like a little lady and gave a playful smile, Im not afraid of making a fool of myself. I, Xiao Mi Hu, am not a socialite. Whats the big deal if I cant dance? I wont let you make a fool of yourself. Ill just make those who mocked you slap themselves. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Ye Xingguang led Xiao Mi Hu step by step into the center of the dance floor. Among men and women in the dance floor, they were the only two girls. The unusual sight immediately drew everyones attention. Chapter 149 - Chapter 149: Chapter 149 Spilled Vinegar of Two Men_1 Chapter 149: Chapter 149 Spilled Vinegar of Two Men_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguangs hand dropped onto Xiao Mi Hus shoulder, whispering something in her ear, to which Xiao Mi Hu responded with a smile. Then, they began to dance. Ye Xingguang in a white shirt performed the male steps, and Xiao Mi Hu in a long dress performed the female steps. While she was a girl, the steps she took exuded a sense of grandeur even more extravagant than a mans, carrying an undertone of languid tenderness. The alternating bright and dim lights shone on the two girls. This unconventional sight was not comical or ludicrous. Instead, it was refreshing. The girl executing the male steps moved with agility and power. Each motion, every action, was measured just right, exuding confidence and arrogance. The girl performing the female steps, although stiff at first, increasingly moved with confidence and grace under the rhythmic lead of the other girl, like a lightweight disc gliding in the air. Their commanding performance of the waltz in the dance floor was captivating. The girl in the white shirt would occasionally lean in, whispering something into the ear of the girl in the long dress, as if sharing a secret or flirting. The girl in the long dress, unknowingly, cheeks flushed, aroused curiosity about their conversation. Even though everyone knew the two girls couldnt possibly be lovers, the sight suggested an illusion of amorous exchanges between lovers on the dance floor. Mo Fei, who was initially seated on the couch with a glass of wine, had unknowingly fixed her gaze on the back of the girl in the white shirt on the dance floor, jealousy brewing inside her, as if she had knocked over a jar of vinegar. Ye Jun Qing, after a short exchange with some friends outside, walked in to find this scene and couldnt help but furrow his brows. A sense of jealousy instinctively arose in his heart. Dont these two girls realize that they are both committed to someone else? Yet here they are, intimately dancing in front of their partners, lost in their playful world Xiao Mi Hu was too excited. She had only learned for two months, but following Ye Xingguangs lead, she felt like a radiant heroine, nailing the dance impeccably. She felt as if she were floating~~ Ye Xingguang had told her to imagine herself dancing with an outlaw during their sweetest moments. Xiao Mi Hu closed her eyes, and her mind was filled with nostalgia of the happy times with her outlaw, as Ye Xingguang guided her in a continuous whirl. She feared multiple times that Ye might not hold up, yet a mistake never occurred. A soft beam of light trickled down from the crystal chandelier above the dance floor, fracturing into bewitching sparks right above their heads The girls dance was so passionate it was indescribable. The other dancers gradually withdrew from the dance floor, leaving a clear stage for the two girls. Because they were just that good. Man on the left, woman on the right, advancing and retreating, pushing and pulling utterly flawless At this moment, everyone forgot about their gender, crowding around them, making the dance floor the most dazzling center. Only two jilted men, feeling cuckolded, couldnt watch anymore. Almost in sync, they slipped past the crowd into the dance floor, attempting to stake their claim. Ye Xingguang held onto Xiao Mi Hus fingers, initiating a spin. The next second, her waist was gently pulled into the embrace of another man, while the spinning Xiao Mi Hus hand was smoothly taken over by another man The solo dances by the two girls instantaneously became a couples dance. The ambiguity on the dance floor once again escalated Chapter 150 - Chapter 150: Chapter 150: She is the Entire Universe in His Eyes_1 Chapter 150: Chapter 150: She is the Entire Universe in His Eyes_1 Translator: 549690339 A strong scent of masculine pheromones hit Ye Xingguang straight on, causing her to freeze momentarily. Looking up, she abruptly met a pair of deep black eyes that seemed as though they could swallow her whole. Her instinctual reaction was to refuse to dance with Ye Junqing. However, being in the middle of a dance floor, walking away would cause a scene and could damage everyones reputation. Ye Xingguang grinded her teeth internally but managed to maintain composure, seamlessly transitioning from a male role to a female role in the dance. As a male dancer, she was balanced, bold and assertive; But as a female dancer, her movements became remarkably lightweight. The transition was smooth and natural, like a cloud flowing in the sky, without a trace of inconsistency. I never knew you could dance. Ye Junqing grasped her delicate hand tightly in his warm palm. A hint of tenderness radiated from him as he lowered his head and smiled. He remembered how he forcefully invited her as a dance partner to numerous events in the past, but every time he asked her to dance, she would always claim that she couldnt. Whenever she couldnt, hed hire a dance teacher to tutor her, but she never cooperated. In the end, the dance teacher concluded: she has no talent for dancing, its best not to force her and seek someone more skilled instead. But after witnessing her elegant performance tonight, even in the male role, how could he continue to believe the dance teachers words? That girl was just reluctant to dance with him in the past! With this thought, Ye Junqing felt a mix of frustration and surprise, but couldnt help asking her with excitement: How many more surprises are you hiding for me to discover? Ye Xingguang pursed her lips, wondering how dancing could be seen as such a big deal. When she was living on an island, the local community would regularly organize dance events to pass time. They were not dancing at a local square, but waltzing, rumba dancing, performing folk dances, tangoing After watching so many dances, she should be a competent dancer, right? Nothing bothered her more than those high-class ladies who think they are superior because they can perform a few social dances. Back in her hometown, everyone, young and old, could waltz. There was nothing extraordinary about it. Who is that girl? She embodies both masculine and feminine charm. When she was dancing with Xiao Mi Hu earlier, she was like a young gentleman with perfectly controlled strength and posture. Now, while dancing with Ye Junqing, her body is as soft and elusive as smoke. She truly is enchanting. Absolutely, Ive been learning the waltz since I was a child, but I still cant dance the mans part. Not only she can perform the womans steps brilliantly, but she also excels in the mans part. She truly stands out tonight, although her dress could be more appropriate. If she were wearing a dress, she would look even more beautiful Look at the way Ye Junqing is admiring her. Its as if his world revolves around her, and nobody else exists. Ive never seen him look so tender before. As onlookers, even were getting emotionally involved Does Ye Junqings world revolve around her? At this moment, Ye Xingguang occupied his entire universe. He was concentrating on dancing with her. His eyes were showing a kind of gentleness that was hard to put into words. She wasnt wearing a dress but every time she twirled under his fingers, he felt like he was falling deeper into her charm details. For a usual girl, spinning more than ten times would be impressive, but she managed to spin more than thirty times under his fingertips. The more she spun, the more graceful she became, increasing the speed and leaving onlookers breathless. Thirty-eight, thirty-nine, forty, forty-one, Oh my God, how does she do it? Doesnt she get dizzy? Chapter 153 - Chapter 153: Chapter 153 This is the Carp Girl_1 Chapter 153: Chapter 153 This is the Carp Girl_1 Translator: 549690339 Seeing Lin Hanfeng rushing toward, Ye Junqing sprinted forward, blocking Lin Hanfengs attempt to give his woman a big hug. Ye Xingguang, however, warmly smiled at Lin Hanfeng, her voice no longer cold: Fate Brother. My little Fate Sister. The two kept sweetly referring to each other as brother and sister, making Ye Junqing livid. They had only met once before they started calling each other siblings. This started after an interview following a group dinner in Z city, and Ye Junqing was fuming and scowling throughout. This Lin Hanfeng, presuming he could become the older godbrother of his little Mermaid, wanted to gain superiority by becoming her godbrother since he couldnt surpass Ye Junqing on the ranking list! The men fawning around them looked on with curiosity as Lin Hanfeng approached. Mr. Lin, so you know this young beauty. We were just wondering who could introduce us. Please do the honors. Dodging Ye Junqings protective stance, Lin Hanfeng stood beside Ye Xingguang, his arm casually draped over her shoulders, What, you dont even recognize my little Fate? Didnt you see her breathtaking dance just now? Allow me to introduce you properly, this is the new Dancing Goddess who almost became my cute wife, Lin Hanfeng! The men awaiting Lin Hanfengs introduction were taken aback: !!! Thats a lot of information to take in. Did Lin Hanfeng and Ye Junqing both pursue this young beauty, and Lin Hanfeng lost? Mr. Lin, did you fail in pursuing this beauty? I cant blame you, if it were me, I would choose Lord Junqing too. Lin Hanfeng: Nonsense, when we were drawing lots at the Civil Affairs Bureau, my little Fate was clearly attracted to my number. Sadly, the selection time was too short, you see, machines lack empathy and ended up matching my little Fate with Ye Junqings number. Otherwise, she would have been the little wife assigned to me by the state. Lin Hanfeng, Im in a good mood today. Choose how you want to die, Ye Junqing said coldly. Hed never celebrated a birthday as unpleasantly as today. Lin Hanfeng laughed heartily and kept his mouth shut. The men around them were dumbstruck, as though hit by a bombshell. Wait wait waitwait, Mr. Lin, are you saying that this young beauty standing here is the Mermaid Girl assigned to Lord Junqing by the state? What else? Lin Hanfeng casually replied. This . It was over. What on earth did they all just say? Could they take back their words? Man, they wished they could smack their own mouths! The men who had been flattering the wrong person were now stuck in an extremely awkward predicament, having no idea what to do next. Well, Lord Junqing, nature does call, could you show me to your restroom, Ill just be a moment. Me too, brother wait for me Young lady, please dont mind me. I didnt say anything just now. I am man with untamed words. Ill be slapping myself and then I also have to answer the call of nature As they spoke, the several men scattered away in the fear that Ye Junqing would tear them apart should they delay. Lord Junqings frightening expression now made complete sense! What happened to them? Why did they run off like scared chickens? Picking up a drink from a passing waiter, Lin Hanfeng took a slow sip. Ye Xingguang put a piece of beef into her mouth, chewing irritably, Nothing. They were just saying how lucky I was and how I dont deserve Ye the birthday boy! No matter, I know myself. Once this meal is done, Ill be off. I make enough money to support myself, and dont need someone treating me like a pet Ye Junqings face was cold. Who ever said he wanted to keep her as a pet? Ye Junqing suddenly got up and walked away. Watching the retreating back of a disgruntled Ye Junqing, Ye Xingguang suddenly lost her appetite. Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Chapter 154 Don’t Panic, Let Me Sing a Song First_i Chapter 154: Chapter 154 Dont Panic, Let Me Sing a Song First_i Translator: 549690339 She knew in her heart that her tirade was nothing more than venting her wrath. After all, he had thrown her out the door last night and left her up for discussion by the guests. She was happy when he rushed to the Xias house to defend her tonight, but now that he left abruptly, it felt as if the man who had just wiped the sauce from the corner of her mouth was a mere illusion. Ye Xingguang poked viciously at the spaghetti on the white porcelain plate with her fork. She moved her food around aimlessly and chewed without tasting, eating very slowly. There was an unrealistic expectation in her heart, hoping he would come back to mollify her. But it never happened. She began to feel self-indulgent, thinking that his forcing her to come back tonight meant he regretted his actions last night. After having a few words with Lin Hanfeng, and with him gone to meet his friend, she finished all the food on the white porcelain plate all by herself. Words spoken and deeds done cannot be revoked. She had declared that she would be leaving right after having her dinner, but nobody seemed to care to persuade her to stay. There would be no point for her to continue to stay and to invite humiliation. After thinking for a moment, she stood up and began to walk out. Before she reached the door, all the bright lights in the mansion suddenly dimmed, plunging the scene into darkness. What happened, was there a blackout? Go see if the fuse has blown. It would be such a downer if the lights went out half way through the birthday party and before we even had the cake. Yes, yes, I am scared of the dark. My phone battery is dead, can someone use their phone flashlight for lighting? Noises rippled through the crowd. She took out her phone, intending to switch on the flashlight. At that moment, two beams of light cascaded down from the second floor, searching for their targets. The twin beams of light swept lightly over face after face, as if searching for a pair of lovers lost in the worlds corners Suddenly, one beam found its target, casting a 45-degree angle of light on the breathtakingly beautiful face of the man seated at the glossy black piano. Everyone instantly recognised him, Ye Junqing. He said, Tonight, I would like to introduce a friend. Then, another spotlight, with a whoosh, centered straight onto Ye Xingguang, who was about to walk out. All eyes simultaneously fell on the girl standing where the beam of light concentrated. Everyone recognized her, she was the girl they had been discussing and felt curious about, the androgynous girl from the dance floor. Ye Xingguang was taken aback, what was happening? Before she could gather her thoughts, soothing music started flowing from Ye Junqings clearly defined fingers. From the very first bars, Ye Xingguang recognised the melody. Wasnt it Time of my Life, the piece that had captivated Master Gu the first time he heard it? How did this man know how to play this piece that she had only composed a short while ago? She had only performed it once at the music worlds opening ceremony and hadnt published it at all afterward. On social media, though, an MP3 version of this song did exist, viciously criticized by Xia Yanyans fans. There were all kinds of harsh words Its terrible. I really dont understand why Master Gu is promoting it so much. Haha, to say this song can compare to Xia Yanyans songs, what a load of garbage, I feel sick every time I hear it! Master Gu must be promoting it for Ling Hans new album. Since the music chart couldnt surpass Xia Yanyan, they attempted to gain popularity by creating hype. Never thought an old veteran from the music industry would resort to such a tactic, haha But at this moment, that incredibly beautiful man sitting before the piano like a prince, was playing the piece that she had composed. With a devilish curve on his lips, he said in a pleasing, magnetic voice, Dont panic, just listen quietly while I sing a song first. Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: Chapter 155 You are My One Night Starlight_i Chapter 155: Chapter 155 You are My One Night Starlight_i Translator: 549690339 As the words fell, his extraordinarily handsome and distinguished face turned slightly, his gaze falling on the centre of another light source. No one could say if these words were aimed at the restless guests or at Ye Xingguang, poised to leave. The citys most beautiful man then withdrew his gaze. As his fingers danced across the black and white keys of the piano, his deep, peach-blossom eyes slowly closed. As if he was brewing emotions, countless scenes and memories in his mind rewinded like a film Then, everyone heard Ye Junqings singing voice. No one knew that he wasnt singing a song, but voicing his innermost feelings, a confession he had prepared for a day and a night. A confession written into the lyrics of the song. He hoped she would understand. But he foresaw that she wouldnt. Why does it matter He wanted to express his sentiment to her in this way, even if she didnt understand, as long as he alone knew. Close your eyes, I can hear my own heart Calling out for Ye Xingguang all the time I thought A life spent together is the trap of love Destined to ensnare us in the ocean of happiness Who would have known the starlight I desired is across the Milky Way Reminiscence is a bitter song Never doubted my desire to spend the rest of my life with you, ohbaby Do you know that you are my Ye Xingguang ohbaby Do you know that you are the only one I want ohbaby Do you know that you are the Ye Xingguang I long for Ye Xingguang was taken aback. She hadnt written lyrics to this tune, but these lines were captivating. Who wrote this? They were truly beautiful, even more moving than the tune itself. You are my Ye Xingguang, there was even her name in the lyrics. Was it a coincidence or a deliberate act? Ye Xingguangs heart couldnt help but stir as she gazed at the man singing passionately. She never knew his singing could be so enchanting Under the spotlight, he sat elegantly and regally at the piano. His performance on the piano was so enchanting that no one could take their eyes off him. It wasnt just Ye Xingguang who couldnt take her eyes off him, there were other women in the room, all moved by the man softly playing the piano and crooning Ye Junqing wasnt looking at anyone. Every movement of his fingertips spoke of his frustration, his defeat in love, his struggle about whether he should keep going. Yes, he never denied it, in love, he was a failure, a coward who could not have what he wanted, so he had long decided to close his heart and lock up his love. Close your eyes, I see your smile, Filling up my gray world, I thought, Pledging lifelong love is the wind of love, Destined to carry us to the kingdom of happiness, Who would have known the starlight that belongs to me is just out of reach, Reminiscence is a painful song, Never doubted my desire to walk by your side, But my longing cant match the rainlight in your eyes ohbaby Do you know that you are my Ye Xingguang ohbaby Do you know that you are the only one I want ohbaby Do you know that you are the Ye Xingguang I long for As he sang up to this point, Ye Junqings exceptional eyes suddenly opened. Again turning his head, he let his gaze fall on Ye Xingguang, illuminated by another beam of light. His fingers moved more fiercely on the black and white keys, and his song reached a crescendo, soaring to new heights. His voice caught ever so slightly, the stunning lyrics, the breathtaking confession, rolled off his tongue once again. ohbaby You are my Ye Xingguang, Not my one-night ray of rainlight, If letting go, is the love that you most want but I dont want to give, I am not unwilling to let love go, even if it hurts If letting go, is the love that you most want but I dont want to give, No matter how painful, I will let it go. Never wanted to be single, Never wanted no marriage, I found out, Destiny is a humorous song, I want so much to hold your hand, walking along the Milky Way with you. Chapter 156 - Chapter 156: Chapter 156 Too Romantic, Too Aesthetic_1 Chapter 156: Chapter 156 Too Romantic, Too Aesthetic_1 Translator: 549690339 Please step aside, thank you. Please step aside, thank you. Please step aside, thank you. Sometime unbeknownst, several bodyguards appeared in the living room and started clearing the area, moving all the guests obstructing Ye Jun Qings view to the sides, completely emptying the spacious living room. The guests, not knowing what was happening, were about to complain when suddenly, the world plunged into darkness again. Even the light blooming on Ye Jun Qing and Ye Xingguang disappeared On-site, after the rhythmic song ended, all that was left was the sound of the piano accompaniment. Xiao Yun had quietly walked to Ye Xingguangs side, whispering to her, Miss Ye, could you please go to Master Qings side? Huh? Why? Ye Xingguang knew she asked a silly question. She was a bit flustered. Xiao Yun replied, Youll understand once you go over there. Master Qing has prepared a special program for you. Ahoh, what is he up to? Xiao Yun remained silent, only speaking up to say, Please wait and see. Master Qing is apologizing for his actions last night, hoping that you accept his genuine apology. This was something Xiao Yun added on his own, but he figured there was no harm in saying more. But, its too dark, I dont even know where Ye Jun Qing is. In fact, she knew, she could tell by the sound of the piano, let alone that a beam of light was shining on Ye Jun Qing just a moment ago. Xiao Yun chuckled and guided Ye Xingguang, appearing to lead her forward. However, Xiao Yun only took a few steps before stopping, saying, Miss Ye, for the remaining distance, you should go by yourself. Continue walking straight ahead, Master Qing is sitting in front of the piano. One more step, and the starlight will illuminate you. What does that mean? Ye Xingguang was puzzled. Xiao Yun did not say more. Helpless, Ye Xingguang could only step forward. Unexpectedly, after taking just one step, the specially laid mirror carpet under her feet rippled with starlight. Not only was she startled by the starlight, but so were the guests listening to the song. Wow, what is that? But the starlight soon vanished, and the world fell back into darkness. Surprised, Ye Xingguang took another step, and once again, where her foot landed, the mirror carpet rippled with starlight. After five seconds, because she was not moving, the starlight disappeared and the world was plunged back into darkness. Ye Xingguang was startled and, as though discovering a new world, promptly took a third step, a fourth step, a fifth step Wow! So romantic. With each step that girl takes, she creates starlight. I want to play too. A girl was bursting to join but was stopped by a bodyguard. Such a buzzkill, why can she play and we cant? Its so beautiful, just let me step on it. Yeah, I also want to step on it, its like magic, so romantic, so ethereal. The beautiful starlight continuously followed Ye Xingguang as she moved, creating ripples like waves on the surface of water with each step she took. What sort of celestial magic is this? Feeling self-conscious, Ye Xingguang hesitated to take another step. What was this man up to? Looking up, the man was singing as he played the piano: Ohbaby You are my one nights starlight, Not my one nights rainlight. If theres a chance to start over, the love I want the most is the love you can give, How can I not look forward to mending our relationship? If theres a chance to start over, the love I want the most is the love you can give, Can you walk towards me stepping on the starlight Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: Chapter 157: If It Doesn’t Become Popular, It’s Against Nature’s Laws! _1 Chapter 157: Chapter 157: If It Doesnt Become Popular, Its Against Natures Laws! _1 Translator: 549690339 She did not know if it was the lyrics that were too fitting, but with her standing over the ground scattered with starlight, she was even more hesitant to move. However, this song, only the last line was apt, the rest had nothing to do with their relationship. The lyrics told a story of a couple finding a way out of a dead-end situation, but she and Ye Junqing had never been in a relationship. She merely hoped to coexist peacefully with him during their official arrangement, and he probably felt the same. When Ye Junqing sang up to this point, his deep peach blossom eyes fixated on the girl who was walking towards him against the backdrop of starlight. He did not desire to romance anyone, nor was he fond of flashy things, he just wanted to inject some courage into his vague path of love. He longed for her to walk towards him step by step, witnessed by all their friends He would treasure each step. For once all his friends told him that to not waste time on her as she was a stone that could not be heated. They would say, Junqing, why bother? They would say, There are plenty of fish in the sea. But apparently, there might be countless options for him but he didnt want anyone but her. Damn it. He began to feel uncomfortable, there were signs of his illness surfacing Perhaps he was too emotionally unstable, and his illness was becoming more frequent lately. He suddenly wanted to tell her, dont come over He wanted to leave immediately, his sickness was impending, one moment he wanted to pour his heart out to her, the next moment he wanted to withdraw from the crowd. But Ye Junqing gritted his teeth and continued to sing with all his might: Never wished to be single Never wished to forego marriage Ive found that Fate is a gentle song I want to hold your hand and journey across life affair together ohbaby I want to Hold your hand and journey across life affair together This song, the melody was composed by her. Xia Yanyans fans were extremely harsh in criticizing her composition. Knowing Xia Yanyans status in the music industry, even if Elder Gu wanted to promote this song, it would probably be difficult. However, in Ye Junqings mind, he remembered Little Fish Tails arrogant words to Xia Yanyan in the hospital room. Xia Yanyan, remember, from now on, Ill make you understand clearly what she has that is no match for you! Since she wanted to compete with Xia Yanyan, he would help her out; If it was difficult for her to make her mark, he would build momentum for her! She composed the melody, he wrote the lyrics, he had even thought of the songs name: You Are My Starry Night. With him performing it personally and so many friends supporting it, it would be an injustice if this song did not top the charts! When the last note fell, Ye Xingguang happened to walk up to him. Ye Junqing was sitting in the chair, looking at the bewildered girl in front of him, he had a lot to say to her, but the discomfort he was feeling was a dangerous signal, he had to end the birthday party as soon as possible. The purpose of the night was to thank her for the birthday gift she had prepared for him. He wanted to give her a surprise and make her song popular. As for her not being able to understand his confession in the lyrics, he didnt mind. Ye Junqing took her hand, Would you like to cut the cake with me? She had never cut a cake with him on his birthday. Every time it was a lively event with his friends, she would quietly exit from the bustling crowd. Even such a simple wish as cutting a cake together, to him, was an impossible luxury. Chapter 158 - Chapter 158: Chapter 158: My wife, of course, takes my last name!_1 Chapter 158: Chapter 158: My wife, of course, takes my last name!_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang pursed her lips, wanting to say how charming the lyrics sounded with this melody, a radical departure from the original essence of the song, giving it a unique appeal. She wanted to ask who wrote the lyrics, but someone had already rolled over a huge cake. Ye Xingguang suppressed her curiosity, nodding her head, Alright, since its your birthday today, Ill join you in cutting the cake. Now, the bodyguards were no longer stopping the playful girls, and many of them ran onto the mirrored carpet to play. Under everyones movement, starlights flickered all over the floor. Spectacular In this spectacular world, Ye Xingguang held the knife with Ye Junqing, cutting the first symbolic slice of the cake. Junqing, what was the name of the song you were singing just now? It was great! Ive never heard it before. I want to search for the original singer, a guest asked. Ye Junqing had been waiting for this question. He suppressed his discomfort and turned up the corners of his mouth into a smile, Dont you all want to know who the girl at my side is? Recently, a song became popular online. I just wrote lyrics for it based on her name. The song is called Youre My One-night Starlight. After saying this, he reached out to pull Ye Xingguang, who was distributing the cake to the guests, into his embrace. He then said, The last three words of the songs title are her namemy assigned partner, Ye Xingguang. What? This brilliant dancer, is the person assigned to you by the government, the Carp Girl? Ye Xingguang? What a beautiful name. The Carp Girl shares the same surname with you, Ye. Thats quite a coincidence. You guys arent from the same clan within three generations, are you? Ye Junqing just smiled and remained silent. Of course, his wife would share his surname! Ye Xingguang also found her own name beautiful. It was the young man who saved her who gave her this name. She still remembered the young man asking her, whats your name. She had said, My name is Xia Qiongqiong. He said, Qiongqiong, alone and helpless, your name sounds unfortunate. How about I give you a new one? At that time, they were both floating on the sea surface. He looked up at the star-filled sky and said, How about Ye Xingguang? From now on, you will be the most beautiful one-night starlight amongst the stars and the sea. However, she never expected that the surname the young man casually gave her happened to be the same as Ye Junqings. Ye Xingguang pouted her lips. One of the girls who paid close attention to online trends exclaimed excitedly: The most popular song online recently? No wonder it sounded familiar. Ive got it, wasnt it the one heavily criticized by the Xia fans and praised by Old Mr. Gu? I thought it sounded familiar. The online reviews said that this song was subpar and couldnt compare with Xia Yanyans new single. But to me, it was deeply moving and really nice to hear! Can I post this song on Weibo? I just recorded a video. Ye Xingguang paced a particularly enticing piece of cake in front of the girl, giving thumbs up: Thats the one. The songwriter is my friend Xia Qiongqiong, and the lyricistis Ye Junqing. Please feel free to post it if you like it, and thank you for helping my friend gain more publicity. Ha, those Xia fans claimed this song was unbearably awful, right? Ye sang it himself. She would like to see, once the video was posted, whether the netizens would share the same sentiment with the Xia fans and find it horribly unpleasant! Chapter 159 - Chapter 159: Chapter 159 If a man’s words could be trusted…_1 Chapter 159: Chapter 159 If a mans words could be trusted_1 Translator: 549690339 The girl readily agreed, No problem, but I didnt capture your face, I was only filming Lord Qing. If anyone has a video of the carp girls face, please send it to me. Ill post this song on Weibo, I have a big V account. Ye Xingguang couldnt be more relieved, No need, no need, no need to have my face filmed. I really dont want to draw attention to myself, afraid it might affect my daily life and work, thank you. The girl mischievously laughed, Understood, then Im really going to post it. I think this song is truly too good to be so demeaned by summer fans. Moreover, your name is in the song title, Lord Qing is good at picking names, is this his covert love confession, suggesting that you are his Night Starlight? Ye Xingguangs cheeks turned red, could it benot really, right? Its just that her name happens to be Ye Xingguang, isnt it? With a wink at her, the girl didnt continue with the intimate topic. After she posted on Weibo, she encouraged the girls around her to like and re-share it, and a lot of the girls, who were having fun on the mirrored carpet, pulled out their phones. Must upvote! They also think the song is good!Even better with the lyrics! No wonder the music industry titan, old Mr. Gu, likes it! Once all the cakes had been distributed, Ye Xingguang sat there eating cake-wise, pondering the girls words. Could it be that Ye Junqing was really trying to express something through the song title? Was it her again, unrequitedly reading too much into things? She couldnt help but look around the living room for Ye Junqings figure. Ye Junqing, who was surrounded by a few men and didnt know what they were discussing, suddenly laughed and walked toward her with big strides. The towering silhouette suddenly approached, and before Ye Xingguang could react to what he wanted to do, she was suddenly lifted in the air. Ye Xingguang was startled, and the man gave her a princess hug, and she almost dropped her cake, Whats up? Without answering, Ye Junqing just gave those few men a casual glance. They immediately started to holler. Ignoring them, under all eyes, he directly made a remark, You guys keep playing, and I want to spend the rest of the time alone with the girl assigned to me by the state. I wont be sending any guests later. The men suddenly burst into hearty laughter, Go, go, we wont hold up your alone time. All of a sudden, Ye Xingguangs face turned red, and she didnt know where to hide, Ye Junqing, you! She tried to jump off him, but Ye Junqing didnt give her the chance, he forcefully held her and said goodbye to the guests, directly heading upstairs. What are you doing Ye Xingguang was panicking to the point that she didnt know what to do. Her mind was a mess, seeing the man kick open the bedroom door and bring her in. Her heart was upended. Hey, Ye Junqing, dont act rashly, or I wont be polite with you And how might you not be polite with me? Ye Junqing was already feeling more and more uncomfortable at this point. But seeing her blush so hard, he suddenly didnt want to let go, even if he felt miserable, he enjoyed it and decided to hold on. You Ye Xingguang became even more flustered, Dont forget, you told me to stay away from you every time I see you, dont forget, you said it was just out of necessity, we are supposed to go our separate ways after a year! Ye Junqing regretted his impulsive words back then and raised his eyebrow, gave her a glance, Didnt you hear the saying, If mens words can be trusted, then pigs can climb trees? Chapter 160 - Chapter 160: Chapter 160: The Birthday Gift I Want Most, is You_1 Chapter 160: Chapter 160: The Birthday Gift I Want Most, is You_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang: She had never dreamed that a man like Ye Junqing, could be just as shameless as every other man in the world. Realizing she was placed on a single couch, her heart, which had lodged itself in her throat, relaxed a bit. But just as she was about to stand up, the mans towering body loomed over her. Ye Junqing supported himself with his hands on the armrests of the sofa, imposing and authoritarian. Ye Xingguangs heart leapt in her chest, unsure of his intentions, fearing his impulsiveness. Ye Junqing stared at her panicked eyes, filled with regret. He originally wanted to introduce her in a grand manner tonight, but because he felt unwell, everything ended hastily. He felt deeply apologetic, but he really longed for her response. Like the lyrics he wrote, if he could start over, it would be the love he most wished she could give him. He couldnt possibly not hope for reconciliation. He deliberately had mirrors spread on the floor, not to create romance, but to expect her to step on the starlight and enter his world, to give him a chance of reconciliation. What he wanted to warm, was his own heart. You you calm down a bit, have you had too much to drink, alcohol affecting your judgment? Ye Xingguang suddenly found herself peering into his deep-set eyes, which seemed to contain an entire galaxy. Just a glimpse stirred her heart. She should have continued to stay angry. He had extinguished the dreams of her youth, a score she hadnt settled with him yet. But at this moment, her thoughts couldnt stretch that far. As he continued to advance, her heartbeat quickened. So nervous, she shut her eyes and said aloud, Dont get any ideas, Im not just any woman! Ye Junqing smiled, his hand landing on her head, gently rubbing it twice as if to say, I know. Under the false belief that the quickest way to a womans heart was through her body, he had once made a terrible mistake. He wont make the same mistake twice. Wanting to tease her, he watched with delight as her face flushed and her heart pounded in panic. Whispering softly by her ear he said, What a pity, you cant escape tonight. Im giving you ten seconds to prepare. Tonight, I want you as my birthday gift. Who told you not to prepare a birthday gift for me? Everyone else had, and youre the only one who didnt The voice was deep and magnetic, brimming with an authoritarian tone. It seemed as though her disagreement was irrelevant, his territory, his power. Ye Xingguang quickly responded: I did prepare a birthday gift for you, its in my bedroom. Step aside, and Ill go get it right away! Really? Ye Junqings voice was dangerous yet expectant. Of course, step aside. Ye Xingguang opened her eyes and pushed him. Ye Junqing did not move, his deep eyes focused on her: But the birthday gift I want the most is you. As he spoke those words, his heart tightened. He was testing her, baiting her as a bad boy, wishing to know if she had any feelings for him, even though he knew it was impossible. Ye Xingguang shuddered inwardly. Looking up, she saw a picture on the ceiling. It depicted a mermaid sitting by the sea, looking at a sky filled with stars. For a brief moment, she had an unrealistic fantasy that she was the mermaid, and the sky full of stars was also hers But how could that be? Chapter 161 - Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Why Can’t You Take a Hit?_1 Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Why Cant You Take a Hit?_1 Translator: 549690339 Their intersections began with her lottery drawing his name at the Bureau of Civil Affairs, and he must have designed the starlit ceiling in his bedroom long ago Phew, keep it together, Ye Xingguang told herself not to overthink. Otherwise, her face would be slapped till it rang with pain. She had been slapped in the face before Having said that, Ye Xingguang mustered all her strength, pushed him away, then jumped up: Im going to my room to get your birthday present. Watching her flee with wild abandon, Ye Jun raised a bitter smile in his heart. Indeed, it wouldnt do. He discarded his bad boy image, and when she left the bedroom, he immediately walked towards the balcony, intending to leave the villa. There were too many people in the villa, the friends he had invited over. He couldnt possibly tell everyone, Im sorry, Im falling sick. You all should get as far away as possible. So, he could only choose to leave on his own. He had brought her upstairs just as an excuse, to conveniently no longer entertain guests later. Ye Jun was considering descending along the wall pipe and only realized standing at the edge of the balcony that to prevent the fish-tail plant from climbing up, he had ordered his bodyguards to dismantle all the climbing pipes. Ye Jun stood on the balcony, considering jumping off. Ye Xingguang came back with the birthday present, just in time to see Ye Jun on the railing of the balcony, looking like he was about to jump off. She was so frightened that she promptly dropped the birthday present, ran over to grab his arm, and yelled, Ye Jun, are you mad? Just because I dont want to give it to you, youre thinking about jumping off the balcony? Hearing her words, the corner of Ye Juns eyes twitched severely: Come down, arent you capable of withstanding such setbacks? Mad, just mad. If she had been too late, she couldnt even dare to think how the headline reporters would write about it tomorrow? Shut up! Ye Juns foreheads veins were pulsating, even with a good temper, hearing her words would make anyone annoyed: I have something to do, I need to leave for a while, and you cant tell anyone, got it? He needed to leave by jumping off the balcony? Ye Xingguang didnt believe it at all. She forcibly pulled the man standing on the balcony railing down, and when she grabbed his arm, she realized that his arm was a bit cold. The light in the living room was dim, so she hadnt noticed his face, but the balcony light was on, and she noticed there was something off about his face. Ye Xingguang boldly guessed, You youre not having a relapse, are you? Ye Jun ignored her, forcibly pulling her hand away. Ye Xingguang was quick to hug his arm tightly: Are you really ill again? Whats wrong with your illness? Dont leave, I can control your illness, dont jump off the building, and you dont need to suck human blood, the drink I gave you last time was not blood. Let go! Ye Jun was repulsed by her at the moment, finding her a bit annoying. He regretted not locking the bedroom door behind him when she left earlier. No let go! Why should I always listen to you? Ye Xingguang dragged him back into the bedroom, then locked the balcony door, Wait here for me, and Ill be back soon no, Im afraid you might jump off the building again, so Ill make a call, and ask the servant to bring up a bowl of hot water. I can help you suppress your illness temporarily, trust me! Ye Jun moved her behind the balcony door with a swift move, propped his hand on the side of her face, and growled, Since you wont let me go, lets do something I want to do. Chapter 163 - Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Letting You Go For The Last Time! _1 Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Letting You Go For The Last Time! _1 Translator: 549690339 Smelling the pronounced aroma of blood, Ye Junqing did not want to drink the potion and directly stuffed the cup into her hands, stating firmly, Feed me. My god. Ye Junqing noticed her look of dissatisfaction and bluntly retorted, Or I wont drink. Why should I care? Its not me whos suffering! Looking at Ye Junqings pale face, reminiscent of a vampire, Ye Xingguang gritted her teeth, thinking, very well, Ill indulge you this last time! She held the cup to the mans mouth, put on a patient expression like coaxing a child, and said: Cmon kiddo, open your mouth. If you dont take your medicine, youll be spanked, ah Veins on Ye Junqings forehead throbbed noticeably. This woman, how dare she treat him like a toddler! But despite holding his breath against the strong stench of blood, Ye Junqing opened his mouth and downed the potion all at once. She changed her demeanor immediately when he finished the drink. With a thud, she placed the empty cup onto the side table, picked up the birthday gift from the floor, and tossed it into his arms, Here! That was your birthday gift, delivered! Goodnight, exit straight ahead. I wont see you out! Ye Junqing raised an eyebrow, regretting drinking the potion. Before he had drunk it, she had treated him like someone she needed to be concerned about. But now, her face was as unpredictable as a summer day, changing at whim. He was displeased, but he reminded her, This is my room. Ye Xingguang began walking out the door. He grabbed her wrist and pulled gently, causing her to fall onto him uncontrollably. In the next moment, his arms are around her, holding her in his embrace. What are you No funny business. That was it for birthday gifts? What do you mean was that it, how many gifts do you want? He had seen her come home with many gifts. What was she hiding at this time? Just as he was about to question her, her phone rings with a WeChat video call alert in her pocket. Dad. Ye Xingguang immediately answered the call. My precious daughter let me talk to my daughter step aside, let me see Ye Xingguang Out of the way, out of the way. Its been so long since Ive laid eyes on little Ye Xingguang Xingguang, your aunt received your gift Several heads appear on the other end of the call, all crowding the screen as their voices interweaved with each other. A warmth enveloped Ye Xingguangs heart and she spoke in a sweet voice, Mom, Grandma, Uncle Li, Grandpa Zhuo, Aunt Ye I see you all, did you receive my gifts? From the other end, her mother dominated the screen, Yes, yes, why are you buying so much stuff when living in the capital is costly enough. Whats this about spoiling money? Ye Xingguang laughed, Mom, these are presents I bought with my first paycheck. Of course, my first salary must be spent on the most important people. To me, you all are the most important. Little Ye Xingguang, you spent all your first salary on gifts. Arent you going to be short on money? If you are, Uncle Li will transfer some over to you Dont worry, more than enough. My first paycheck was six thousand. Giving presents to you, Mom, Grandma, Uncle Li, Grandpa Zhuo, and Aunt Ye is exactly six thousand. Not a penny more, not a penny less. I accounted for every bit. Ye Junqing was unwrapping his gift. When he opened the box, he found a luxurious watch inside. It looked expensively exquisite. How was she able to afford this with her first salary of six thousand? Chapter 164 - Chapter 164: Chapter 164 Do This Medicine Have Any Side Effects?_1 Chapter 164: Chapter 164 Do This Medicine Have Any Side Effects?_1 Translator: 549690339 Ah! Ah! Little Star, whos the lad behind you? Is he the one assigned to you by the government, that Ye fellow? Where? Where? Let me see. Let me see Move aside, let me see Ye Xingguang moved the camera, displaying Ye Junqings handsome face on the video, then asked: What do you think? Isnt he handsome? Several times her father called asking if her government-assigned partner was bullying her. She always assured her parents they were as close as glue. Now its good to show her dad the video to ease his mind. Who would have thought, her normally gentle and refined father, now had a stern expression on his face, serious in the video, Young man, my daughter is delicate and weak, so feeble she cant even kill an ant, you must not bully her, understand! Ye Xingguang, who had just showcased her prowess in the afternoon by knocking down all of the Xias Family bodyguards, was left speechless: Before Ye Junqing could speak, her mothers gentle voice came through the video: Future son-in-law, my daughter can grace any hall and cook up a storm in the kitchen her cooking is delicious Ye Junqing, who had to eat Xingguangs poorly cooked steak, said nothing: Young man, our villages Little Star can do everything, except swimming. You cant take her near any dangerous bodies of water. Even on rainy days, avoid the ponds, she could drown in a small ditch Ye Xingguang nodded enthusiastically while sitting in Ye Junqings lap. While others wanted to chat, Ye Junqing waited patiently for them to finish and then respectfully addressed them through the screen. Dad, Mom, Grandma Shen, Uncle Li, Grandpa Zhuo, Aunt Ye, dont worry, I will take good care of her. Ye Xingguang was a little surprised. Ye Junqing was actually a nice guy, he knew to cooperate with her. It seemed the drug she gave him was not in vain. Fearing to give herself away, Ye Xingguang quickly moved the camera back to her face and continued the video chat: Mom, Dad, did you hear that? I am doing very well here, dont worry about me During the video call, Ye Junqing took off the brand-name watch he was wearing and put on the new one she had bought him. He held her silently, watching her chat happily with her relatives. Her smile made him cherish her even more, making him unable to look away. He hoped, in the future, she could always sit happily in his arms, laughing and chatting with her family Ye Xingguang chatted for a good quarter of an hour, and he held her in his arms for that entire time, unable to let go. He wasnt sure if it was her medicine, but the thirst for blood truly was subsiding. However By the time Ye Xingguang ended the video call, Ye Junqings eyebrows were furrowed: Does this medicine have any side effects? Nope, why do you ask? Ye Xingguang put away her phone, pried open his arms, and stood up. Are you certain it doesnt? Ye Junqings tone was not pleasant. Ye Xingguang shook her head. Has anyone else taken the medication and said they had no side effects? Why did he have a feeling that it did have side effects? Ye Xingguang bit her thumb and pondered for a while: Youre the first one. I just know it can curb thirst for blood. Ive seen others use it before. But someone mentioned something, let me think They said, the person who takes the drug, while it can suppress the thirst for blood, it can also kindle the spark of love. It shouldnt be given away carelessly if the recipient is not a spouse. I didnt understand what it was all about then and I didnt pay much attention. It shouldnt be a big problem, right? Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: Chapter 165: All I Think About is You_1 Chapter 165: Chapter 165: All I Think About is You_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Junqings face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pan! Had he been tricked by her or had he been tricked by her? He was just thinking to himself earlier, failure is the mother of success! Looking at her attitude just now, she surely couldnt have considered giving herself to him as a birthday gift! Ye Xingguang guiltily sneaked a glance at him: Welldo youfeel any side effects, any discomfort? Ye Junqing gritted his teeth, didnt want to tell her that the discomfort had gone from one extreme to another, feeling both hot and cold, his voice hardened: Exactly, its uncomfortable! How uncomfortable? What did that phrase mean about igniting the spark of love, was Ye Xingguang afraid that she might misunderstand? Ye Junqing threw her a response: What do you think igniting the spark of love means? Ye Xingguangs heart skipped a beat: How would I know? I didnt drink the potion! Why dont you try to vomit the medicine out? If you throw it up now, you should still be on time, right? I wont stop you from jumping off the building! Seriously, go ahead without worry. Ye Junqing: Instead of giving herself to him as a gift, shed rather see him jump off a building? Damn little mermaid! Ye Junqing suppressed his heartache and frustration, his deep, seductive voice spoke softly, I dont know what the side effects are, only that I really want to hear you say sweet things to me, a very strong desire, what kind of rubbish is this medicine, what kind of rubbish side effects? Ye Xingguang breathed a sigh of relief: Just wanting to hear sweet words? And wanting to hold you tight. Ye Xingguangs partially relaxed heart immediately tensed up again: !!! Cant get you out of my head. Ye Xingguang had the sudden urge to run. Want to hear you call me Ah Qing. Wellthis might be acceptable, Ye Xingguang was considering it in her heart. I cant stop thinking about expressing love to you, Ye Xingguang, did you take advantage of my ailment to cast a love spell on me? Ye Junqings voice was filled with extreme frustration, jealousy, impatience and deep resentment. He glared at her: I never thought you were that kind of person! Ye Xingguang: !!! Ye Xingguang raised her hand and swore: I really forgot about that side effect. I heard about it when I was little, how would I remember all of that? I honestly had no intention of casting a love spell on you, so what do we do now? Ye Junqing, looking weak and leaning against the sofa, opened his mouth in a ferocious manner: What can we do? Youve ruined me. Try saying some sweet words to see if it will alleviate it. If it doesnt, youll have to try something else! What? Sweet words, has he gone mad? All she could think about right now was escaping, who could come up with sweet words? If you cant think of anything, just call me Ah Qing a few more times. I really want to hear you call me Ah Qing, this damned side effect! Ye Junqing appeared to be unimpressed, yet affected by the side effect, he didnt want but desired to hear it. Seeing her not responding, Ye Junqing squinted his eyes dangerously, Speak up, youve ruined me! How badly I want to hear you call me Ah Qing, Im really cursed! Ye Xingguang was doubtful: Are you messing with me? Do you think I have the leisure for that? Look at my face! Even without a mirror, Ye Junqing could feel his own face must be looking excellent! Indeed it looked splendid, as if he had put on blush, Ye Xingguang shielded her eyes and hesitantly said: AhAh Qing? Ye Junqing glanced at her out of the corner of his dark eyes: Could you call me with a bit of emotion! Are you a robot? Or a stuttering robot? Such a stiff call, how is it going to cure the side effect of me being engulfed in flame? Chapter 166 - Chapter 166: Chapter 166: Little Fish Tail, Are You Sure It’s Not On Purpose? _1 Chapter 166: Chapter 166: Little Fish Tail, Are You Sure Its Not On Purpose? _1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang tightly gripped her hair, glaring at him: If youre just messing with me, youre done for! Ye Junqing squinted his eyes, beckoning her over with a jerk of his finger. What do you want? Give me your hand. Show you whether I am messing with you or not. Being asked so, Ye Xingguang genuinely extended her hand. Intense heat transferred from the palm of his hand to hers, leading her to almost drop his hand in surprise, and exclaim, Why is your hand so hot? Do you have a fever? Having said that, Ye Xingguang raised her other hand, pressed it on Ye Junqings forehead and whistled in response to his high temperature. Ye Junqing didnt respond to her. Grabbing her hand, he pressed it against his chest and coldly said, Listen for yourself, how fast my heart is beating. Still refusing to admit that you seduced me into drinking the potion of love when I was sick? Do you still think I am in a mood to play with you? Thump C thump C thump C Ye Junqings heart was as loud as thunder, and his body felt like it was on fire. What was going on? Ye Xingguang closed her eyes, trying hard to remember some things from her childhood At that time, Bai Xiao and Ye Junqing were in a similar situation. Whenever they couldnt resist the urge to drink blood but didnt want to let their desires control them, Yenan would use her beads to brew them a hot drink. Those two, who would begin a quarrel at first sight, would always cuddle after drinking the potion. Could it be that the bead stirred the sparks of love? Ye Xingguang was not sure. As she looked at Ye Junqing, she felt guilty. How could he still think of her? This was too embarrassing. If she had known about these side effects, she wouldve definitely not given him the medicine. What should she do now? Ye Xingguang, feeling guilty, gathered emotions within her and gently called out: A Qing With only two words, it felt like an electric current, directly hitting Ye Junqings fragile willpower. At that moment, Ye Junqing realized that resisting her allure was much harder than resisting the urge to drink blood. It was deadly How do you feel? Ye Xingguang asked. Hiding the discomfort in his body, Ye Junqing took a deep breath: It seems, like, a tiny bit effective. Continue. Please be more emotional. Ye Xingguang blushed, AQing Go on. Even the roots of Ye Xingguangs ears turned red. Just saying these two words made her more and more anxious: A Qing Look into my eyes and continue. Ye Xingguang reached out and straightened her fringe, then she shared a gaze with Ye Junqing. With just one look, her heartbeat pounded like thunder, her voice trembled: A Qing The volume of her voice was neither high nor low, but her soft whisper almost made Ye Junqing lost control. He barely managed to stand up, I am going to the bathroom. You go back to the room first. I do not know how long the side effects will last Should he continue listening, he would go crazy. This woman was like a siren to him, bewitching him with just two words. At his words, Ye Xingguang sighed in relief and ran off. Before she had even reached her bedroom door, she heard Ye Junqing say, The side-effects might last three to five days. Think about what sweet words to say to me tomorrow morning. The words A Qing are far from enough Ye Xingguang stumbled. Could the side effects be that severe? For so long? After setting this difficult task, Ye Junqing immediately rushed into the bathroom, turned on the cold water and took a cold shower. But damn it, the cold shower didnt seem to suppress those effects. Was it intentional, Little Fish tail? Remembering the mantra C failure is the mother of success C he didnt want to mess up again, he wished Chapter 167 - Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Reality is a Relentless Knife!_1 Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Reality is a Relentless Knife!_1 Translator: 549690339 The next day, early morning. Ahchoo Ahchoo Ahchoo Ye Xingguang got up and walked downstairs to find the sound of incessant sneezes coming from the dining room. Tang Zhous voice was particularly loud, Brother Qing, are you with a cold? Damn, why is your forehead so hot, do you have a fever? Its not a big deal. Ye Junqing waved his hand, feeling dizzy. He couldnt tell if it was side effects from yesterdays incident or a fever. Fu Zhuo immediately rushed over, put his hand on Ye Junqings forehead, and the alarm bells started ringing, Im calling the family doctor now. How did you manage to get yourself sick when youve always been as resilient as Iron Man? Taking thirty showers, doing nothing but fussing the whole night, he was, after all, human and could only endure so much. Ye Junqing did not respond, he sat listlessly at the head of the dining table, wearing a white shirt, his left sleeve rolled up high. He couldnt wait to show off his new watch. His gaze fell on it from time to time, only his birthday gift from Xiaoyuwei could comfort him right now. Brother Qing, youve changed your watch, wheres your million-dollar name-brand one? This watch seems to be really cheap. This brand only costs tens of thousands at most. Doesnt it feel beneath you? Ji Qishu found out, but he completely disregarded the value of the watch! As soon as he said this, he could feel the chill in the air. Ye Junqing squinted his eyes dangerously, if he couldnt say anything nice, he should keep quiet. The watch was a gift from Xiaoyuwei, even if it only cost ten bucks, it was still his priceless treasure. More importantly, it was bought with her first paycheck, which made its meaning even more unique. Fu Zhuo having a moment of enlightenment, bold guessed: Master Qing, was this watch a gift from Miss Ye? Ye Junqings expression softened slightly, even though his voice was unpleased, She bought it with her first months salary, unnecessary expenditure, a waste of money. Its not like Im lacking a watch. Ji Qishu was surprised, First months salary, impossible right? Little Xingguang, an intern, only earns six thousand in her first month. How could she afford this watch? She didnt steal it, did she? Ye Xingguang walked in from outside just in time to hear Ji Qishus words, immediately rebutting, Who stole it? Mr. Fu had given me a shopping card. Fu Zhuo desperately tried to signal Ye Xingguang, who unfortunately went on to say, Its true. Mr. Fu, testify for me. Didnt you say that during the official matching period, I must prepare a birthday gift for Ye Junqing, so you gave me a shopping card and told me to buy him a gift from the duty-free shop? Fu Zhuo covered his face with his hand. Was Miss Ye silly? Such things were better kept to oneself, why blurt them out? Upon hearing this, Ye Junqing shot Fu Zhuo a cold glare. This was not how hed put it! Fu Zhuo: My apologies, Master Qing. Ye Junqings good mood vanished in an instant. His gaze landed back on Ye Xingguangs face, a faint sense of disappointment apparent in his eyes. His voice was cold and firm, Why didnt you use your first-month salary to buy it? He had not forgotten her words about using the first paycheck to buy a gift for the most important person. Only by receiving the gift she bought with her first paycheck could he prove his importance to her. My monthly salary is low, I cant afford anything too expensive. How are you feeling now? How he was feeling was secondary, his mood had plummeted. She had spent all of her first paycheck of six thousand, but not a single cent was spent on him! Last night, he had endured everything, took thirty showers, just for the sake of his birthday gift! But in the end Reality is a cruel knife! Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: Chapter 168 Has this man really fallen under her love spell?_1 Chapter 168: Chapter 168 Has this man really fallen under her love spell?_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Junqing suddenly lost his appetite and glared at her fiercely. After a moments hesitation, he said with a stern face, Prepare another gift for me, bought with your first months salary. Ye Xingguang was utterly confused: My first months salary hasnt been paid yet, I already spent it all in advance to give to my dad, my mom, and Grandpa Shen You heard it last night, where do I get the money to buy you another gift? Not yet paid? So there was still hope? Ye Junqing shot Ji Qishu a deep look: Her first months salary is only six thousand? Ji Qishu didnt react in time, intending to say, how much salary does an intern expect, but Fu Zhuo gave him a meaningful look and pointed to his mobile phone. He sent him a WeChat message saying, Increase her salary quickly. Ji Qishu: Why? Bro, trust me, Ive just had an awakening. Ji Qishu somewhat understood, and he snapped his fingers, How could it only be six thousand? Six thousand is just the base salary, theres also the performance pay from interviews, and the semi-annual bonus. It should come up to forty or fifty thousand. Semi-annual bonus? Ye Xingguang looked clueless: I havent even worked for a month, how do I qualify for a semi-annual bonus? Ji Qishu blatantly lied: KOCO has a new policy this year. Theyll give out the semi-annual bonus in July. This money is even available to new interns. Didnt your department head tell you? I remember you did several interviews with big shots this month. All of these come with performance pay. Ye Xingguang, why do you only know to bury yourself in work without knowing anything else? He was the boss of KOCO. Who else would make up tales if not him? Ye Xingguang was in confusion: Ive never heard of this. Fu Zhuo said: Miss Ye, theres something you dont know. Qishu is the CEO of KOCO. If he said it exists, then it surely exists. Ye Xingguang knew that Ji Qishu was the KOCO CEO, it was written on the company profile. Ye Xingguang suddenly got excited: Really? Decades of thousands? And Ive got the semi-annual bonus in my first month? Is my luck this good? Ji Qishu said: If it wasnt for bad luck, could you have met Junqing? I remember that pay day is today. Miss Xingguang, after receiving your salary today, youll have a half-day off, and you can go buy Junqing another birthday gift. Why? Ive already bought a gift. She didnt want to buy it. Why waste that money? Hearing her, Ye Junqings eyes narrowed dangerously as he scrutinized her: Id like to ask you too. Why? Why do I suddenly fancy the gift bought with your first pay? Ye Xingguang, what exactly have you done to make me behave so strangely? Ye Xingguang: Has the side effect not worn off yet? Has this man really fallen under her love spell? Ye Xingguang was so guilty that she dared not meet Ye Junqings gaze. Wellthen Ill buy it. Only then did Ye Junqings expression ease a bit, his eyes flickering, deep in thought, Apart from the six thousand youve advanced, the rest of your salary, not a penny less, must be spent entirely on me! Arent you being too excessive? Ye Junqing rubbed his temple, looking as if he himself couldnt stand his unreasonable behavior, I also want to know, why does the thought of the remaining money not being entirely spent on me, give me headaches? Having said that, he got up and left, and as he was about to walk out of the dining hall, he suddenly looked back and threw out one last comment: Every hour today, you must send me a message. You know what to send! [Authors note: Crafty BOY is a huge troublemaker: Dont overthink, all are side effects, karma~~~Vote for me a few more times, it might get better] Chapter 169 - Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Can you bear to suffer a bit and fall into my hands?_1 Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Can you bear to suffer a bit and fall into my hands?_1 Translator: 549690339 What does she know about this? Was this man asking her to send him a love message every hour? She was somewhat skeptical about the love spell, but would Ye Junqing, in his right mind, actually do such a thing? Even a cursory thought revealed it was impossible! He must have been truly consumed by the sparks of love! Ye Xingguang suddenly felt a bit sorry for him. Once the effects wear off, wouldnt he regret his actions today down to his guts? Just picturing that scenario, Ye Xingguang could hardly resist howling at the sky. Feeling guilty, she pulled out her phone an hour later and sent him a message: Are you okay? His response was almost immediate. Ye Junqing: What do you think? Ye Xingguang replied: Im so sorry. I didnt realize the side effects were this severe. Once again, he responded immediately. Ye Junqing: Cut the crap, and say something helpful. How could she be comfortable in such circumstances? Ye Xingguang: Why dont we add each other on WeChat? She couldnt bring herself to speak words of love, but surely she could handle sending pictures. She had many images like [hug] and [knockdown] in her WeChat. Would sending them help him in any way? She inputted his number into WeChat. Soon, they had become WeChat friends. Ye Xingguang quickly sent him a hugging.gif to fulfill the commitment. In Ye corporations headquarters, Ye Junqing was in a meeting room. The atmosphere in the room was extremely tense due to a high-ranking department manager messing up a project. Coupled with his fever and cold, Ye Junqings temper was particularly bad today, and he vented fiercely. Everyone in the room wished they could keep their hearts in their throats, terrified that something might go astray. No one expected that the intimidating figure sitting on the throne, upon taking out his phone, looked as if all the clouds on his face had dispersed dispersed? Someone rubbed their eyes hard, unable to believe what they were seeing. What was that smile doing at the corner of Mr. Qings mouth? Who was he texting? No matter who it was, they must be an angel, like a potent ray of sunshine piercing through a thundering, rainy sky. Ye Xingguang was completely unaware that she had just saved all the executives of the Ye Corporation. After sending the hugging.gif, she felt a bit embarrassed, pinching the red bead hanging around her neck, blaming it for all the troubles! Seemed like she should refrain from interfering the next time Ye Junqing fell ill. However, a permanent cure for his illness needed to be found. In reality, she knew a way to cure his illness, but Thinking about needing to negotiate with those people, she couldnt help furrowing her brows. The big tumor was simply not worth it. And why should she go to such lengths to help the big tumor anyway? Speaking of which, she hadnt yet settled the score with the big tumor for extinguishing the incense that she lit for the young man! However, driven by guilt, she sent yet another cheesy love meme to Ye Junqing an hour later. These memes were what she normally sent to her friends without any pressure. Sending them now felt overwhelming, but poor big tumor needed her now, having been ignited by the love spark due to the red bead. At that moment, Ye Junqing was in his office, multitasking between an IV drip and his paperwork. Hearing the WeChat notification, he instantly dropped his work and opened the app. Ye Xingguang: Romantic meme. Text on the meme C Would you mind falling into my hands? Eyeing the text on the meme for a long time, he finally replied with three words: Not at all. Oh my god Seeing Ye Junqings reply, Ye Xingguang blushed uncontrollably. This man, hes spellbound! Chapter 170 - Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Absolutely More than Just a Little Bit Cute!_1 Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Absolutely More than Just a Little Bit Cute!_1 Translator: 549690339 She still had a bunch of tacky emojis, planning to send one every hour. But how was she supposed to continue with this plan now? An hour later, Ye Xingguang pondered and picked an emoji. The text matched with it read My last name Gao represents high, but I am still not lofty enough to be with you. Ye Dudit immediately responded: I can squat down. Ye Xingguang: !!! She couldnt send anymore images, the lingering effect was too strong, even the normally aloof Ye Dudit had had his soul stirred by her love confession! After another hour, Ye Xingguang sent another emoji, this one with text that read I absolutely dont miss you until its 1:30. This time, Ye Dudit didnt reply. Maybe, the side effects had faded? But, at exactly 1:30 in the afternoon, Ye Dudit sent a screenshot of their WeChat conversation. The dirtbag had used a flashing red pen to circle the words miss you at 1:30. Such a sinner! Side effects can ruin a person! But Ye Dudit, under the spell, was way more adorable than his usually aloof self! With her mood lifted and an unexpected bonus of 46,000 yuan, Ye Xingguang decided to go to the mall after work to pick another birthday gift for Ye Junqing. But what to buy? After driving around the mall for a while, Ye Xingguang was finally attracted to a white shirt on a model in a boutique store. The model didnt even have a body as good as Ye Junqings, but the shirt made him look irresistible. If Ye Junqing were to wear it, he would look stunning. She looked at the price tag and it was exactly 40,000 yuan. Ye Xingguang immediately bought it. As she was about to leave, she suddenly saw a beautiful woman holding hands with a handsome man passing by the entrance of the store. Brother, dont be angry. Parents didnt do it on purpose. What if I buy a gift to apologize to Miss Ye? And as for our sister, I only found out after I had grown up. Dont I miss her too? It was Xia Yanyan. She hadnt finished speaking when she saw Ye Xingguang, and immediately frowned. Ye Xingguang also frowned. She hadnt forgotten how years ago, their parents said they were taking her and Xia Yanyan for a speed boat trip out to sea. At that time, she really believed that her parents were taking her on a fun excursion, not planning to abandon her in the open sea. She could still remember Xia Yanyans words before saying goodbye: Mother and Father are right, youre only a hindrance to our familys future. Youre our disgrace, I never had such an ugly sister Remembering what Xia Yanyan had once said and listening to her speaking to her older brother now, Ye Xingguang couldnt help but laugh. Xia Ye Zhao also noticed Ye Xingguang: Miss Ye, what a coincidence, youre here to buy a shirt for Ye Junqing? Hmm. Seeing her brother again was just great. Xia Yanyan smiled: Miss Ye, I dont mean to rain on your parade, but honestly, all of Ye Junqings clothing is personally tailored by renowned designers. He would never wear a shirt of this brand, its just not up to par. Xia Yanyans words carried heavy implications. Any fool could tell what she was implying: that Ye Xingguang being with Ye Junqing lowers his standards. Just like how the watch she bought in the morning lowered Ye Junqings standing. But, so what? Ye Xingguang gave her a cold look: Its okay. Just this morning, I told my Ah Qing that I felt he was unattainable. But he said, its okay, he can squat down. Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Hurry home, I’m missing you to the point of going crazy!_1 Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Hurry home, Im missing you to the point of going crazy!_1 Translator: 549690339 Today, if she doesnt make Xia Yanyan absolutely furious, trampling her narcissistic pride, she wont be Ye Xingguang. Saying so, Ye Xingguang took out her phone, opened Weibo, found the video from last night, and played it for Xia Ye Zhao on the table. Brother Xia, Im going to address you just like Qiongqiong does, if you dont mind? I often heard Qiongqiong say when we were little, you loved her most. She wanted so badly to call him Brother, even if it had to be preceded by his family name. Xia Ye Zhao smiled slightly, Thats fine. Ye Xingguang immediately lit up, Brother Xia, this is a tune composed by Qiongqiong, and even the lyrics are penned by Ye Junqing. He said he would be remiss to not write for the tune Qiongqiong made after falling in deep love for her. Didnt that malignant tumor proclaim his love for Xia Qiongqiong to the world? If she didnt exploit this now, dealing a heavy blow to Xia Yanyans face, it would be a betrayal to the love shed received from him! What? Xia Yanyan almost broke her manicured nails in frustration. So, Ye Junqing knew that the tune was composed by Xia Qiongqiong and thats why he wrote the lyrics for it? How could Ye Junqing insult her by using a dead person? Even now, Xia Yanyan refuses to believe that Ye Junqing doesnt love her. But what makes this White Lotus girl think that shes better than Xia Yanyan? Even if she misunderstood Ye Junqings love for her, she was still a national treasure of Country A, the woman every man desired to marry. Unlike this White Lotus, even if she briefly captivated Ye Junqing, she only had his body but not his heart. His heart belonged to her deceased sister. Xia Yanyan wondered what the White Lotus thought she could gain from this. What a joke! Xia Yanyan picked up her drink, smiling, My little sister is the irreplaceable moonlight in Ye Junqings heart. As her elder sister, I cant help but feel happy for her. Miss Ye, I hope you wont mind my little sisters irreplaceable position in Ye Junqings heart. Of course not, Qiongqiong is my best friend. You want to use Xia Qiongqiong to provoke me? Ha, youve picked the wrong calculations, this will only provoke you! Ye Xingguang also picked up her drink and leisurely sipped. After Xia Ye Zhao listened to the whole song, his eyes were moist. Its very good, thank you, Miss Ye, for letting me hear this song by my little sister. Your family saved my little sisters life. I feel terrible about the unpleasant thing that happened yesterday. Miss Ye, whatever compensation you want, I can try to make it up to you. I want a good elder brother. Who can peel crab for me to eat Ye Xingguang held back the jealous sourness tickling her nose, laughing lightly, As long as no one else bothers me or threatens my life, its fine. I promise that wont happen again. If it happens again, his little sisters spirit in heaven wont rest in peace. Just Xia Ye Zhaos gaze couldnt help but fall on Ye Xingguangs face again. Why did this girl give him such a strong sense of familiarity? An unrealistic idea emerged in Xia Ye Zhaos head, but he quickly dismissed it. He must be crazy to think this girl was his little sister, but how could that be? His little sister would never fail to recognize him. At this moment, Ye Xingguangs phone suddenly rang with a video call notification on WeChat. Xia Yanyan took a glance and saw it was Ye Junqing and couldnt help but prick up her ears. As soon as Ye Xingguang connected the video, Ye Junqings voice, even hoarser and more magnetic after catching a cold and fever, came out, Why arent you home yet? Did you buy the gift? I bought it, but someone told me that the gift I bought would lower your standards. I dont know if I should give it to you or not? Ye Xingguang played a little trick. As soon as her voice fell, Ye Junqings deep voice came crashing through the video, Who told you that? Tell her straightaway, as long as its from you, its priceless in my eyes! Hurry home, I miss you so much Im going crazy! Chapter 173 - Chapter 173: Chapter 173: She has the privilege to choose men_1 Chapter 173: Chapter 173: She has the privilege to choose men_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang is love-stricken, indulging in the poison of love as if it shoots up her self-esteem. Without even looking at Xia Yanyans expression, she could guess what Xia Yanyan must be feeling at that moment. I know, I will be home soon, please wait for me. After saying that, she hung up the call contentedly and got up to say, Brother Xia, sorry, Ive got to leave. My dear cant stand a second without me. Lets make plans the next time we are free. About yesterday, dont worry about explaining to Ye, I will talk to him myself. Lets mark it settled after this meal. She didnt want to make things difficult for her brother. As for the other members of Xias family, she didnt give a damn about how they explained things to her. Until Ye Xingguang left the restaurant, Xia Yanyan couldnt believe her ears. She turned to her deep in thought brother, Xia Ye Zhao, to ask. Brother, was it really Ye speaking to Ye Xingguang in the video call just now? How could Ye say those cheesy words to Ye Xingguang? Didnt he say that he likes Qiongqiong? Thinking about what Ye had said to Ye Xingguang earlier, Xia Yanyan clenched her fists, and tears almost rolled down her cheeks. How could the man she thought loved her deeply say such cheesy words to a match chosen for him less than a month ago? This was definitely not the Ye she knew, this belittled Yes proud and distinguished image! However, it was exactly how shocking it was that made her exceedingly jealous and agitated! This man she thought was deeply in love with her had never said such cheesy words to her, and she suddenly realized, he might never be obsessed with her in his lifetime. Xia Ye Zhao came back to his senses and comforted her: Yanyan, Ive told you before, Ye doesnt have feelings for you. You should face the facts. There are many other men in this world worth considering. He had already told his sister that Ye didnt like her, but he couldnt wake a person who was playing possum. I dont want to, brother! I only want Ye. Arent you guys good friends? There are many men to consider, but none of them are Ye. From a young age, everyone has told me that Im national treasure and I can choose any man, why has my choice been distributed to someone else by the state? Brother, I remember the President said that I have the privilege to choose a man. If I choose Ye, can the official relationship between Ye and Ye Xingguang be terminated immediately? Xia Yanyan became extremely agitated. Xia Ye Zhao frowned: Yanyan, you cant force love, I wont allow you to do such stupid things. But wasnt Ye Xingguang forcefully assigned to Ye by the state? Xia Yanyan felt suffocated. She couldnt swallow her pride! As long as she thought of the proud man who would someday drop his pride and say that hes obsessed with her, she couldnt resist the desire to snatch Ye away! Isnt the present trend the so-called real fragrance law? Last time Ye dared to say in the hospital ward that the woman he wanted was never her, and even told her not to say to his woman in the future that he loved her to death, she must make Ye slap himself, and kneel down to confess he was wrong! Ye Xingguang didnt know that Xia Yanyan had such privilege. After leaving the shopping mall, she immediately took a ride home. Unexpectedly, not long after the car drove out, suddenly, a loud bang went off next to her and the quiet night was instantly awakened by the soaring flames and deafening explosion. Chapter 174 - Chapter 174: Chapter 174: What did you say, say it to me again!_1 Chapter 174: Chapter 174: What did you say, say it to me again!_1 Translator: 549690339 The aftermath of the explosion caused the windows of all cars passing by to shatter into pieces. Ye Xingguang had no clue what was going on. Glass shards from the vehicles windows sliced her neck, causing blood to bead up instantly on her skin. Her head hit something due to the inertia, causing a ringing in her ears. Almost instinctively, she scrambled out of the car for self-rescue. As soon as she alighted, another explosion boomed in her ears. Fire soared high into the black night, turning it into daylight, blinding her completely. In the Yes Family mansion, Xiao Yun strode into the living room. Lord Qing, an accident happened! Ye Junqing was lying on the living room sofa, receiving intravenous fluids. There was a pile of tissues used for a cold in the trash can next to the sofa. Normally full of vigor, he appeared listless at the moment. Without having the energy to even lift his eyelids, he simply closed his eyes and commanded, Speak. Xiao Yun spoke urgently: Theres been a massive explosion at the Kirala gas station, which has the citys largest oil reserve. Lord Tings motorcade happened to be refueling there when the explosion occurred. The situation is unclear at this moment. What did you just say? Ye Junqings eyes snapped open, his voice deadly quiet. Say that again! Xaio Yun immediately pulled out his cell phone, showing Ye Junqing the videos uploaded by netizens: The fires have already spread to the houses near the gas station. It is reported that the death toll has exceeded a hundred. The fire department has dispatched numerous vehicles to the rescue. I called the captain of Lord Tings bodyguards, but nobody picked up. But when the explosion occurred, I was actually chatting with the captain, and he mentioned that they were refueling there. Now, Im cant reach him Xiao Yuns words made Ye Junqings heart sink. In the video, fire was shooting up into the sky, causing a pile-up in the surrounding motorway. Then, his sharp eyes spotted a car. The next second, Ye Junqing paused the video, moved the progress bar back, and replayed the video again. After checking it twice, he recognized the car with all its windows shattered. It was the car Ye Xingguang usually rode in. He immediately took out his phone and dialed Ye Xingguang, but no one answered. Call the driver who transports Little Fish Tail right now, he commanded urgently, revealing his concern. Xaio Yun hesitated for a second: Lord Qing, who is Little Fish Tail? Unconcerned that he had unintentionally blurted out his nickname for Ye Xingguang, the tall man, despite his high fever and dizziness, stood up and said, Ye Xingguang! Yes. As soon as Xiao Yun contacted the driver, he immediately handed the phone to Ye Junqing. Ye Junqing took the phone: Speak! How is Ye Xingguang doing now? Lord Lord Qing Miss Ye ran into the blaze. The drivers words exploded like an atomic bomb in Ye Junqings heart. The once formidable man roared in fury, What did you say? Why did she run into the blaze?! There was an explosion at the nearby gas station while I was driving Miss Ye home, and we were impacted by the residual force of the explosion. Miss Ye got out of the car and started doing live reporting with her phone. Hearing that Lord Tings motorcade was at the gas station at the time, Miss Ye dashed into the gas station engulfed by towering flame Before the driver could finish speaking, Ye Junqings vision turned black for a moment. Then, he abruptly removed the IV needle, swiftly got up, and began to stride towards the door. His voice wasnt shaky, rather it was eerily calm, Quickly, prepare the car! No, prepare the plane! Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: Chapter 175: Absolutely Cannot Let Anything Go Wrong! Not Even One!_1 Chapter 175: Chapter 175: Absolutely Cannot Let Anything Go Wrong! Not Even One!_1 Translator: 549690339 The Ye family estate has its own standby private helicopter, ready for any sudden emergencies that require immediate attention. Sitting in the helicopter, Ye Junqing was constantly making calls, arranging for the most professional rescue team and the best medical team to rush to the scene. Though anxious, he behaves more calmly, yet only he knows that his brain and emotions have split into two C his brain functioning like a serene computer in autopilot, but emotionally, his heart has sunk to the very bottom! One was the woman he loved the most, and the other was his closest elder brother. The lives of two people who mattered the most to him were now hanging in the balance! Master Qing, look, Xiao Yun sitting next to him spotted thick black smoke billowing into the night sky. Sitting in the helicopter, looking down, Ye Junqing saw nothing but blazing flames engulfing the area below. The helicopter directly landed on the motorway, which was already blocked off by the police. Apart from rescue vehicles and fire trucks, no other vehicles were allowed. The scene was filled with wailing wounded and fire trucks rushing to put out the fire. As soon as Ye Junqing jumped off the helicopter, Ye Xingguangs usual driver ran over to him, apologetic and remorseful: Master Qing, Im sorry. I couldnt stop Miss Ye. As soon as she heard that Master Ting was at the explosion site, she rushed in without a second thought With the fire this intensive, even the firefighters didnt dare to rush in. But Miss Ye did. She didnt even have any fire protection gear on. Now Miss Ye is probably he didnt finish his sentence, implying she was likely in grave danger. Shut up! Ye Junqing severely interrupted the drivers words with a frosty glare. Theres nothing wrong with my brother, and Xingguang is fine too! Absolutely nothing! He bypassed the crowd, striding towards the blazing gas station The heat wave that hit him made his determined heart squeeze painfully. Seeing the fire engulf the sky, Ye Junqing couldnt imagine the level of cool-headedness he needed to maintain to prevent a mental breakdown right there and then. Take off your fireproof suit and give it to me! Ye Junqing grabbed a firefighter. He had already arranged for the necessary rescue team and the best medical team was en route. He couldnt think of anything else he could do. However, the two most important people in his life were in there. He couldnt just stand here and do nothing. Master Qing, calm down! You dont need to lead a charge into the fire yourself! Youre still sick. Master Ting and Miss Ye sure they will have their own guardian angels. Xiao Yun said, though even he didnt believe these assurances. Still, he must protect Ye Junqing. If something happened to Ye Ting, then Ye Junqing must be safeguarded from any danger. Otherwise, the demise of the two pillars of the Ye family could lead to its instant collapse. Get out of my way! Ye Junqing kicked Xiao Yun out of the way, scenes of his brother and Xingguang seeking help in the blaze flooding his mind. Damn it, didnt she know better than to rush into the fire to save his brother? Ye Junqing couldnt comprehend the emotions swirling inside him. He would rather trade his life for the safety of his brother and Xingguang. He had never felt this awe and reverence for life as he did at this moment! His kick was heavy and harsh, and Xiao Yun fell to the ground with a thud. Ignoring the pain, he was quickly getting up to continue to stop Ye Junqing when he suddenly saw a skinny little girl carrying a man obviously larger and taller than her, struggling out from the flames Xiao Yun couldnt believe his eyes. Was that victorious girl, looking like a warrior, the frail-looking Miss Ye? Chapter 176 - Chapter 176: Chapter 176 Has this man lost his conscience to a dog!_1 Chapter 176: Chapter 176 Has this man lost his conscience to a dog!_1 Translator: 549690339 At this moment, Xiao Yun suddenly understood why Mr. Qing was attracted to Miss Ye C this girl was too charming! Not to mention Mr. Qing, the moment Xiao Yun saw Miss Ye emerging from the fiery inferno carrying a man larger than herself, his heart couldnt help but tremble. He felt himself falling for this strong-willed girl. Mr. Qing, look- Before Xiao Yun could say anything, Ye Junqing had already dashed towards the girl who ran out from the flames. At that moment, Ye Junqing didnt know if he should be thanking the heavens, or her, for her coming out alive? Move, move, quickly move. Ye Xingguang, carrying a man on her back, barely managed to dodge Ye Junqing as he charged towards her! Running to a safe spot, away from the fire, she yelled out, Ambulance, fast, ambulance Xiao Yun has already gone to help with the stretcher. After the man on her back was placed on the stretcher, Ye Junqing took a closer look. The man that Little Mermaid had saved was his elder brother! Ye Xingguang panting heavily said, Rest assured, I found your elder brother in the mens restroom at the gas station. Thank goodness, he must have gone to the restroom during the explosion and managed to survive. But his bodyguards who stayed in the car All of them are dead. Ye Xingguang couldnt finish her sentence, she felt immense regret. Upon hearing Ye Xingguangs words, Xiao Yuns heart ached deeply. Ye Shitings chief bodyguard was his good friend and the shock of his sudden demise weighed heavily on Xiao Yun. Ye Junqing had already ordered his men to lift his elder brother into the helicopter and get a paramedic to provide immediate medical assistance. He then boarded the helicopter himself. Before boarding the helicopter, he swept Ye Xingguang into his arms and then sat down in the helicopter, checking her up and down to see if she had suffered any burns. Exhausted, Ye Xingguang slumped onto the seat of the helicopter, laughed and said, Stop looking, Im fine. Luckily, I didnt neglect the mens bathroom. Or, it would have been too dangerous. I searched all your brothers cars and when I didnt find him among the bodies, I thought there may be a chance he survived. Thank heavens I didnt give up, I finally found him in the male restroom. Speaking off, Ye Xingguang wanted to give herself a pat on the back. To her surprise, instead of appreciating her, Ye Junqing scolded, Who allowed you to rush in? Do you think youre some superhero? Do you think youre invincible? Are you out of your mind, rushing in regardless of the danger? Ye Xingguang was dumbstruck: Followed by feeling wronged, she retorted: Why are you losing your temper? I saved your brother, and youre shouting at me! Is this mans conscience eaten by a dog? Ye Junqing couldnt control his temper. Just thinking of her risking her life in the fiery disaster looking for his brother made his heart scorch with worry. He lifted his hand and pulled her tightly into his embrace. With his large hand on her back, massaging and pressing, he wished he could encase her within himself so that he wouldnt worry. Then his voice crashed down on her, Ye Xingguang, if you dare to scare me like this again, Ill break your legs myself! [Authors note: Thats all for todays update! Please recommend, please recommend, please recommend! Saying this thrice because its important! PS: To readers on the Red Sleeve app, please send red beans to the characters Ye Xingguang and Ye Junqing. The more, the merrier! Love you all~] Chapter 177 - Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Is this man worried about her?_1 Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Is this man worried about her?_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang was taken aback: Was this man worried about her? She fell silent instantly, letting the man fiercely pull her into his embrace. She felt the tangible concern from him. After thinking for a moment, she quietly said, Dont worry, Im okay. I only charged in because Im confident in myself. Otherwise do you think Im foolish? To risk my own safety for your sake and to rescue your brother? Im not crazy. She was not an ordinary person. She possessed both human and mermaid genes, with the mermaid genes greatly diminishing her fear of fire. To her, the threat of fire was lesser than that of a cup of hot water. A cup of hot water spilling on her skin might cause it to blister, but she was capable of running in the midst of flames without easily being burnt. The thick smoke had nearly choked her to death though. This man, under the influence of the love bug, was actually so concerned for her. She suddenly felt a warm feeling in her heart and thought it was worthwhile running into the fire to rescue his brother. Whos worried about you! Ye Xingguang, dont flatter yourself! Then dont hold me so tightly. His grip was so intense that she could barely breathe. Shut up! Lord Ye rebuked her sternly, then held her even tighter. His actions were both domineering and demanding, as if he wouldnt be able to feel at ease unless he held her tightly and reassured himself of her safety. Well, if he asked her to shut up, then shed shut up. Ye Xingguang rested her head quietly on the mans warm chest, thinking that if he cared for her so much even without the love bug, then the government hadnt assigned the wrong man to her. Unfortunately, his spark of love was only temporary Suddenly, the helicopter landed on the roof of the city hospital. The most authoritative medical team, arranged by Lord Ye in advance, was on standby on the roof, ready to save Ye Shiting at any time. Ye Xingguang finally managed to free herself from the mans domineering arms. Just as she was about to visit the emergency department for a post-trauma interview, Lord Ye pushed her towards the doctor: Examine her. A thorough examination. Im really not hurt, theres no need for an examination. Regrettably, he just shot her a stern look, not giving her a chance to refuse. He couldnt set his mind at ease if he didnt get her thoroughly examined. What if she developed pneumonia or other conditions due to smoke inhalation? I really wont have the examination. Whats the point if Im not sick? If the examination result revealed that her bodys benchmarks differed from ordinary humans, wouldnt that expose the secret of her mermaid identity? While Ye Xingguang had her own worries, Lord Ye ignored her words, held her wrist, and personally accompanied her for the examination. Your brother is still undergoing surgery, and he is clearly in a more dangerous situation than me. Cant you stay by his side at this time? What kind of brother are you? Ye Xingguang felt miserable and almost cried. Being cared for was also a kind of burden. I have already notified my sister-in-law! When Yi Yujian arrived, Ye Xingguang had just been forced to undergo a full body examination. She didnt even get a look at the test report before it was handed over to Lord Ye. The medical report was fetched by Xiao Yun, who said, Lord Qing, the doctor says that Miss Yes body indicators are all abnormal. They suspect she might be seriously ill and recommend she undergo a more comprehensive examination. Lord Ye held all the reports in his hand and went through them meticulously. His hanging heart finally came down: I see. Go and delete all of her examination data from the hospital computer. Tell the doctor that I will invite more authoritative experts to examine her illness. Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Who Made My Personal Charm So Strong?_1 Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Who Made My Personal Charm So Strong?_1 Translator: 549690339 She is a mermaid, her biological markers are certainly different from those of ordinary people. He didnt understand this before, which caused some misunderstandings. Later, he learned to read all kinds of medical reports himself. From the data, she was indeed safe and sound. Only after Ye Junqings nerves calmed down did he go to the VIP ward. After emergency treatment, Ye Shiting was arranged in the VIP ward for intravenous fluid replacement. Yi Yujian, holding Ye Xingguangs hand, didnt know how to express his gratitude. Sister, I heard that you braved the flames to save Shitings life. I will remember this gratefulness for the rest of my life. I assure you, in this lifetime, I will only consider you as my sister! If at first, she merely wanted to win over Ye Xingguang to ensure that her relationship with Ye Junqing would not affect her husbands presidential election, at this moment, Ye Xingguang had genuinely won Yi Yujians heart! In front of Ye Junqing, Yi Yujian stated, Ill make my stand here today, besides you, I will not accept anyone else as Shitings sibling! Ye Xingguang felt incredibly honored. Thank you, sister-in-law. Even though she and Ye Junqing only had a years worth of relationship, it was quite moving to hear her sister-in-law speak so highly of her. Then, she sneaked a glance at Ye Junqing who was standing beside the hospital bed. Ye Junqing was enquiring about Ye Shitings injuries from the doctor. Hearing Yi Yujians words, he couldnt help but think about the tense relationship between the mermaid and his sister-in-law. Back then, because of her dislike for him, the mermaid didnt treat any of his family members well. This led to his sister-in-law having a very negative impression of her, which in turn caused his parents to disdain the mermaid. After the mermaid warmed up to him, the first thing he did was arrange for his parents to go on a vacation to avoid conflict between her and his parents. Who would have thought that a massive fire could change the sister-in-laws attitude towards the mermaid. Ye Junqing looked deeply at Ye Xingguang. This girl was truly different from before. Ye Xingguang studied him briefly. What are you looking at? It wasnt my fault that the sister-in-law said she would only recognize me. Who can resist my charm? The doctor said, Thats the situation. Thankfully, he was rescued in time. Otherwise, if he stayed in the fire for another minute or two, he might have suffocated to death. Dont worry too much, his condition is stable now. We will continue observing him in the hospital after he wakes up. I will keep you updated if anything changes. Ye Junqing withdrew his gaze, slightly nodded, and escorted the senior doctor out personally. When he came back, Ye Xingguang was already curled up on the sofa, looking rather wearied. Ye Junqing stepped towards her, took off his coat and draped it over her. Tired? Ye Xingguang rubbed her eyes. Im okay. Second brother, you take your sister home. I will stay and watch over your brother. I will call you once he wakes up. Ye Junqing nodded, bent down, and the next moment, he lifted Ye Xingguang up in a princess carry. She was surprised, What are you doing? I can walk by myself. Youre tired, Ye Junqing tersely stated, not allowing her to object, not willing to let her walk on her own. Ye Xingguang, Im not so tired that I cant walk. Put me down. This isnt a good look with everyone watching. But he acted as if he hadnt heard her at all and didnt give her a chance to walk by herself. He replied, assertively and dominantly, If I say youre too tired to walk, then youre too tired to walk! Chapter 179 - Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Tomorrow, he is not willing to wait until tomorrow!_1 Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Tomorrow, he is not willing to wait until tomorrow!_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang: This man, really! She stopped speaking, letting the man carry her out of the VIP ward. Achoo! Achoo! Achoo! The tall man sneezed three times in a row, unconsciously turning his head to avoid his droplets from hitting her face. Ye Xingguang raised her hand, placed it on his forehead, and frowned, Why is your forehead still so hot? These damn side effects, no wonder youre so desperate to leave with me. Ye Junqings lips twitched coldly, Wait, dont take me home. Take me to the hotel where I stayed the night before last. The night before last, this man threw her out, and her luggage was still at the hotel. Ye Junqings face darkened instantly, You want to stay outside? Of course, I was the one you kicked out! Ye Xingguang huffed, Besides, you havent apologized to the man who saved my life, why would I go home with you? Do you think Im that unprincipled? Im not going to bow to him! With a tone of resentment, Ye Junqing was jealous of the boys place in her heart, I will send money to his home to improve his familys life. Seeing Ye Xingguangs lips move as if she was about to say something, he didnt want to hear it and interrupted her, Xiao Yun has investigated. Your savior has old parents and a sister who is in college. I will give him ten million, and his sisters future job will be taken care of by Ye Group. Consider this my apology. Ten million plus a job, thats quite a gesture Ye Xingguang pouted, Fine, I might just forgive your disrespect for my savior. But you still need to take me to the hotel. At this, Ye Junqing lowered his head and looked at her intensely, Do you really need someone to carry you home in a sedan chair before you agree to come back with me? Ye Xingguang paused, then laughed, My luggage is at the hotel. If you dont take me there to get it, what am I going to wear tonight, your clothes? Ye Junqing blinked, his dark face visibly softened, So, you just want to get your luggage? Of course not, when you kicked me out that day, I swore I would never go back with you, even if you carried me home in a sedan chair. Ye Xingguang snorted defiantly, I was planning to sue you! Not responding to her comments, Ye Junqing cut in, Wheres my gift? Huh? The birthday gift. Ye Xingguang: Is this man trying to change the topic this fast? And he doesnt look like the type who lacks gifts. Why is he so obsessed with this one? Its in the car. The car is still parked near the gas station, which is currently blocked off because of the incident. Lets discuss this tomorrow. Tomorrow, he really doesnt want to wait until tomorrow! Ye Junqing carried her straight to the helicopter, throwing a few instructions at Xiao Yun before boarding the helicopter, Go get the gift she bought from the car, and then go to the hotel to get her luggage. You have half an hour. Meanwhile, on the other side. The video footage of the gas station fire was handed over to Lawson Perry. Nan Yin, while scrolling through the IPAD and seeing the publics reactions, furrowed his brows and said: Sir, people online are starting to suspect that the gas station explosion was not an accident because Ye Shiting was at the gas station. I dont like where this is going. Some people are pointing their fingers directly at you, claiming this was your plot to eliminate your competitor. Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Who Said I’ve Been Hit By the Love Potion?_1 Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Who Said Ive Been Hit By the Love Potion?_1 Translator: 549690339 Lawson Perry, clad in dark pajamas, stood on the balcony of his high-rise luxury apartment, looking in the direction of the exploding gas station. Against the evening sky, he could see the fire still fiercely burning, showing no signs of extinguishing. Find out whos fanning the flames and stirring the public opinion. I, Lawson Perry, do not resort to such despicable tactics, even if I want to win. If someone wants to throw dirt on me, lets just wait and see! With that, Lawson Perry extinguished the cigarette in his hand and asked in a stern voice, Whats Ye Shitings current situation? The Yes family has blocked the news. We dont know Ye Shitings condition yet. According to an eyewitness, Ye Shiting was rescued from the blast by a girl. Heres the video, it seems like the girl is Ye Xingguang. The scene of Ye Xingguang carrying Ye Shiting out of the fires was photographed by a reporter at the scene. This photo has already been posted online, causing a commotion, which shocked many people. This led to comments like these: Apologies to the goddess, I will follow this couple for three seconds. No offense, I just love this couple. I also wish to save my ideal presidential candidate from danger, but sadly I dont have the strength. Fire goddess, please accept my admiration. Starting from today, I am your devoted fan. I want to write fan fiction about you and the strongest presidential candidate. Dont try to stop me. PS: This is fiction-based, not related to reality. Ye Junqing, who had already returned to the Yes residence, saw these comments and looked quite unpleasant. Are netizens today going crazy? It was evident from this photo that its because of him that little mermaid is involved! Ye Xingguang took a shower, dried her hair, and came downstairs to find Ye Junqing sitting in the living room with a gloomy expression. Ye Xingguang pursed her lips, wondering what was wrong with this guy. His gaze landed on her, making her feel a little uneasy. After thinking for a bit, she glanced at the door and said, Hasnt Brother Owl returned yet? All my skincare products are in my suitcase. After showering, I dont even have anything to moisturize my face. When is he coming back? Could you give him a call and ask? However, a certain someone kept his face stiff, holding his phone, not knowing what he was looking at. The exceptional coldness in his eyes seemed to be piercing through his phone, killing everyone who had provoked him at the other end. Ye Xingguang thought it best to make herself scarce: Im going upstairs first. When he brings my suitcase back, ask him to send it directly upstairs, okay? The man leaned back on the sofa, emanating an aura of coldness. He called her over: Come here. You need anything? Ye Junqing said, Use your Little Mermaid account and post a selfie now. He needed to let everyone know that Little Mermaid dashed into the fiery scene because Ye Shiting was his brother, Ye Junqing! The most suitable couple for netizens to fantasize about should be Ye Junqing and Ye Xingguang. Ye Xingguang was startled: What? If I post a selfie on Weibo, wouldnt the whole world know Im the Little Mermaid? Are you again being controlled by the love bug? Are the side effects really that serious? Who said Im under the influence of a love bug? Ye Junqing regretted teasing her. Now everything he says gets twisted! Ye Junqing kept his face straight, looking both depressed and stern. His thin lips pressed together, showing no room for negotiation: Send it right now! After its posted, Ill have it featured as the top trending topic. [Authors note: Thats all for todays update. Votes for recommendations are much appreciated, the more, the merrier. If you have any votes, please give them to me, okay? Readers on RedSleeve, please send red beans and give them to the character Ye Xingguang to boost her popularity. Many thanks!] Chapter 181 - Chapter 181: Chapter 181: I Understand Your Intentions Better Than Anyone!_1 Chapter 181: Chapter 181: I Understand Your Intentions Better Than Anyone!_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang rolled her eyes, If you hadnt been hit by the love potion, would you allow me to post selfies? Right now, its a rush, but once the side effects wear off, you grab my wrist and furiously demand I delete the photos. Who can I turn to then? She hadnt forgotten the last time at the swimming pool when she was appreciating his body and secretly took some photos of him. He humiliated her in front of Xia Yanyan. She would not fall for the same trick twice. Ye Junqingss eyebrows furrowed regretfully. He regretted using the excuse of the love potion to get close to her. Reining his feelings, he said, I tricked you. The truth is, the only side effect is a burning sensation all over my body. I had to take thirty showers last night before it subsided. What? Ye Xingguang was stunned. Exhausted, Ye Junqing slumped onto the sofa, glancing at the medicine bag for his IV drip. Otherwise, I wouldnt have come down with a fever. Go on, post it. Ye Xingguang stood still, stunned. Did you not understand what I said? Ye Junqings voice was harsh. Ye Xingguang blinked her eyes, Are you pretending you didnt take the love potion just to get me to post on Weibo? I think the potion might have seeped into your marrow. Ye Junqing grinded his teeth, Come see for yourself if the IV is for fever relief. Half-believing, half-doubting, Ye Xingguang went over to examine the bag, looking at the name of the drug then checked its purpose on her phone. Online it said, L-Aminopyrine, a type of anti-inflammatory drug, similar to Amoxicillin. Mainly used for intravenous therapy, it could treat symptoms like fever and pain, and could be used for a cold or flu. So, his burning body was due to a fever, not the side effects? So, she was tricked into sending him flirty messages every hour today? Ye Xingguang glared at him fiercely, Why did you lie to me? With a look of amazement, Ye Junqing gazed at her, was she truly this naive? Couldnt she guess why he lied to her? Youre too much. You enjoyed fooling me, didnt you? Ye Xingguang was indignant. At her words, Ye Junqing turned the tables, You dare ask me? You took advantage of my weakened state and drugged me saying it would relieve my bloodthirst. That did work but caused a burning sensation all over. What were you planning? If you wanted to offer yourself as a birthday present, just say it outright! The color drained from Ye Xingguangs face, she hurriedly defended herself, I didnt! She denies it. But then why did you gave me the pill? You knew how hard it was for me to turn down your sincere offer but feeling sorry for you, I gave you the chance to express your feelings towards me, tricking me into believing you wanted to be close to me only to call it a jest? Why was it that he was obviously the one at fault, yet he ended up having the upper hand? If the side effect was really what might he have thought about her from last night until now? Ye Xingguang coiffed her hair, her cheeks flushed red. Where could she hide her embarrassment? She stole a quick glance at Ye Junqing who was hooked up to an IV, then diverted her eyes, quickly raised a hand as if to swear, I swear I honestly forgot about the side effects, especially that one. If I knew, I never wouldve given you the medicine. Ye Junqing wore a relaxed expression, unwilling to believe her, No need to explain, I know exactly what you were thinking! If you like me, just say so! Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: Chapter 182 She Plans to Enter Your Life _1 Chapter 182: Chapter 182 She Plans to Enter Your Life _1 Translator: 549690339 Who says I like you? Dont make things up. Ye Xingguangs ears turned red. Ye Junqing didnt like her denial, and stubbornly put on a firm expression, his eyes flickering, If you dont like me, why are you blushing? Look in the mirror, even your ears are red. Looking at me, doesnt it feel like the wine doesnt intoxicate, but the man does? Ye Xingguangs heart skipped a beat. This guy is so full of himself. Isnt it normal to blush when one encounters such an awkward situation? Ye Junqing dropped another bomb, Those WeChat emojis you sent me today were all heartfelt words you carefully selected, right? Did your heart feel sweet when you called me Junqing? Ye Xingguang: !!! She turned her head and started to walk away, Im not talking to you anymore, Im going to bed. Ye Junqing quickly grabbed her wrist, not letting her escape. He hadnt even posted on Weibo yet, now everyone was pairing him with others online, but the pairing didnt include her and him! Ye Junqing commanded in a domineering tone, You may only go to sleep after posting the Weibo. Why? Ye Xingguang didnt get why he wanted her to post on Weibo since he wasnt affected by love. No reason, I say post, so you must post. This man is too overbearing, isnt he? As Ye Xingguang was consumed by her confusion, Xiao Yun walked in carrying a bag and suitcase. Miss Ye, I brought your luggage. Oh. Ye Xingguang forcefully untwisted her wrist from his grip, took a shirt she had bought from a mall from Xiao Yun, and handed it to Ye Junqing, Here it is, a replacement for your birthday gift. I bought it with my first paycheck, it cost forty thousand, the most expensive clothing Ive ever purchased. It shows my sincerity, doesnt it? The gifts I bought for my parents only cost a few thousands. At her words, Ye Junqing felt a strange warmth passing through his agitated heart. The irritation seemed to dissipate all of a sudden and he felt touched. What is it? He pretended to have a casual glance. Ye Xingguang took out the shirt box from the bag, A shirt, I bought it according to your height, I dont know if it will fit you. Try it on, if it doesnt fit, I can exchange it for you. Without saying a word, Ye Junqing took his phone and googled:[What does it mean when a woman buys a man a shirt?] He got two answers. Answer One: It actually doesnt mean anything~ Maybe she just thinks this piece of clothing suits you~ Dont believe in the superstition that a woman buying clothing for a man is because she wants to marry him~ Women dont usually think that much~ He ignored this nonsense answer. Answer Two: This woman is starting to get involved in your daily life, shes planning to join your life, if you allow her. Staring at the second answer for a few seconds, a faint, arrogant, and sexy smile formed on his lips. So she wants to join his life? Silly girl, you should have just admitted it. Why the roundabout approach? Ye Junqing abruptly pulled out his IV needle. This is the second time he has done so tonight. He then stood up, ready to undress. Seeing the blood seeping out from his hand, Ye Xingguang was startled, Hey, what are you doing? The IV hasnt finished yet. Why did you pull out the needle? Theres even blood now. Quick, lets find some cotton swab to press on your veins. Its nothing, Ye Junqing didnt seem to care. While Ye Xingguang was looking for a cotton swab, the man had already stripped off his suit and shirt, revealing his sexy abs and muscular chest, distracting her. Ye Xingguang swallowed hard and said, Why are you taking your clothes off? Chapter 183 - Chapter 183: Chapter 183: Are You Charmed Yet?_1 Chapter 183: Chapter 183: Are You Charmed Yet?_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Junqing answered her directly with action. He put on the white shirt she bought and then stood in front of her: Button it for me. Ye Xingguang was taken aback: Dont you have hands? Ye Junqing slightly raised his hand from which the blood was still trickling, silently answering her question, now looking weaker. Ye Xingguang pursed her lips, stopped talking, and stood in front of the man, button by button, helping him fasten his shirt. Standing in front of him like this, she felt that her 168CM height was entirely insufficient. When buttoning the top button, she had to lift her head, the light behind him cast down on her, leaving a shadow across her face. She felt that in that shadow, it was filled with the mans potent masculinity. Ye Junqing lowered his head, staring at her slightly trembling eyelashes: Am I too handsome to handle? Ye Xingguangs heart skipped a beat: What are you talking about? Even Xiao Yun, standing to the side, couldnt help but laugh. Mr. Junqing, this shirt suits you really well. Miss Ye has very good taste, this shirt perfectly outlines your excellent figure. Ye Junqings good mood was visible on his face: You seem to have a pretty precise grasp of my measurements, you must have been sizing me up quite often. Unable to hold back her temper, Ye Xingguang kicked Ye Junqing: I cant be bothered with you, Im going upstairs. With these words, she was off, lugging her suitcase like a fugitive on the run. However, when she reached the stairs with her suitcase, before she could even lift it, the suitcase was taken by Ye Junqing. He didnt say a word, just carried her suitcase and followed her upstairs. After climbing all the stairs, Ye Xingguang reclaimed her suitcase: Thank you, goodnight. Ye Junqing rubbed her head: I really like the shirt. At last, he said something sensible. Thank you even more for putting yourself in danger to save my brother tonight, Ye Junqing emphasized, for me. However, Ye Xingguang missed the point, simply saying, Youre welcome. All she could think about was that it was Ye Junqings older brother. If something happened to him, Ye Junqing would definitely be upset. After all, she also had an older brother and knew the weight of such a relationship. However, in future, if something similar occurs, youre not to be reckless, you hear? If not Stop. I dont want to hear the rest. Ye Xingguang was sulking, ready to flee with her suitcase. However, the man followed her all the way to the door of her bedroom, reminding her for the third time, Dont forget to post on Weibo. Ye Xingguangs response was to slam the bedroom door in his face. Then she fell onto her bed, tossing and turning uneasily. Why was he so insistent that she post on Weibo, is he not afraid of exposing her now? Originally, many media outlets were trying their best to uncover the identity of the Carp Girl but he had effectively sealed it away. This man, he hasnt fallen in love with her, has he? Why is he behaving so unusually? Ye Xingguang climbed under her blanket, took out her phone, and couldnt help but open WeChat. Looking at the messages she and Ye Junqing had exchanged that day, her face flushed red. This man, why is he reacting to the emojis she sent in such a way? Really, its making her mind a mess, fueling her wild thoughts Yet, shes also afraid that shes overthinking and will end up being proven wrong by Ye Junqing. Ah, so annoying Who will give me an accurate answer, to tell me what exactly is going on? Chapter 184 - Chapter 184: Chapter 184: You”, are you referring to Ye Junqin? _1 Chapter 184: Chapter 184: You, are you referring to Ye Junqin? _1 Translator: 549690339 The next day, Ye Xingguang woke up with dark circles under her eyes. No matter how she tried, her make-up could not conceal her slightly swollen, panda-like eyes. Fearing Ye Junqing might see her dishevelled appearance from lack of sleep, she dallied coming down. But to her surprise, Junqing was not at home. The usually bustling breakfast hall was empty, save for her. Butler, has everyone else not woken up? Tang Zhou, Ji Qishu, Mo Fei, and others, who usually breakfasted here, were all missing this morning. The butler replied, Master Ye Shiting woke up. All the young masters went to the hospital, Miss Ye, I saw the photos on the internet. You saved Master Shiting, youre a hero to the Yes Family. Ye Xingguang feigned modesty: Oh, it was nothing really. She hadnt seen the photos on the internet but when she arrived at work after breakfast, she was surrounded by colleagues and superiors, as if she were a celebrity. Everyone knew she had rescued Ye Shiting last night. They even said people on the internet were shipping them as a couple. When she checked the comments on her computer, she was flabbergasted. There were even cartoons of her carrying Ye Shiting out of the fire. Her rescue of Ye Shiting made the headlines of all major newspapers, including the KOCO TV station. Her identity was also revealed by enthusiastic netizens: Ye Xingguang, formerly the darling of C University, now an intern at KOCO TV station, outshone Xia Yanyan during the closing song of the concertetc. The only thing they hadnt dug up was her status of being the favored girl of Ye Junqing! Have netizens lost their minds? Why are they forming such thoughts? Ye Shiting is a married man. Teacher Chang, is there any way to tone down the enthusiasm of these netizens? Chang Qinghua knew she was Ye Junqings official partner. The ship formed by netizens between her and Ye Shiting was indeed unsettling, but it couldnt be controlled unless her identity as Ye Junqings preferential companion was revealed. Rebecca Perry sat in her office, jealousy gnawing at her heart as she saw Ye Xingguang heralded as a hero for saving the countrys top presidential candidate. She wished there could be some bigger news to overshadow Ye Xingguangs moment of glory. At this moment, an exclamation echoed through the office: Oh my god, Xia Yanyan wants to get married. What do you mean? Just check Xia Yanyans recent tweet, she is saying that she wants to settle down. She is even thinking about using her special privilege to personally pick the man of her choice to marry, contributing to the nation by raising the next generation of merpeople. This is so explosive! What? Immediately everyone lost interest in praising Ye Xingguang and began to check Xia Yanyans tweet on their phones or computers. Just a minute ago, Xia Yanyan had tweeted: Im about to celebrate my 25th birthday, at the prime of life. I would like to walk into the chapel of marriage with the most special man, raise the most distinguished next-generation national treasure for our nation. Even though the nation has given me the privilege to pick any man, of thousands of rivers, I only want a ladle of yours. [Love] Reading Xia Yanyans tweet, Ye Xingguang had a bad feeling. Could the you Xia Yanyan was referring to be Ye Junqing? Am I overthinking it? Back in the newsroom, everyone was discussing this. Wow! It seems like Xia Yanyan has someone she cherishes. She only wants one ladle out of thousands of rivers. So romantic! Who has charmed this national treasure? We must dig this out! I remember the nation did give Xia Yanyan this privilege. As long as hes an unmarried man, she can choose anyone she wishes. Even if he disagrees, the nation will enforce it, otherwise he risks facing three years in prison, and his entire family would be stripped of their political power for a lifetime. Chapter 185 - Chapter 185: Chapter 185 Submitting a Privilege Application to the President_1 Chapter 185: Chapter 185 Submitting a Privilege Application to the President_1 Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing that, Ye Xingguang frowned even deeper: Such a perverse privilege? A colleague replied: Though its perverse, there should not be a man in this world who wouldnt fall for Xia Yanyan. How could anyone reject the national treasure? So this perversion is merely a mere formality. Ye Xingguangs emotions were complicated. If Xia Yanyan chose Ye Junqing, would Ye Junqing reject Xia Yanyan? If he rejected her, not only would he face imprisonment for three years, his whole family would be deprived of their political rights for life. This is a crucial time for his brothers presidential campaign. If they were stripped of their political rights for life, how could his brother run for president? Back then, Ye Junqing only accepted her because of his brother and the circumstances. So would he similarly marry Xia Yanyan due to circumstances? For some reason, Ye Xingguang was agonizing over this issue all day, it was becoming more and more bothersome After work, she went to the hospital to visit Ye Shiting. Coincidentally, she encountered Xia Yanyan in the ward. Xia Yanyan also came to visit Ye Shiting, her cousin-in-law, so she had reason to be there. Yi Yujian also saw Xia Yanyans Weibo post and asked with concern, I didnt expect you to want to get married. Have you set your sights on some promising young man that you need to exercise your privilege? Sitting in a chair, Xia Yanyan gave a mysterious smile: Its a secret. I plan to submit the privilege application to the President on my birthday and surprise everyone. Please dont be a terrifying surprise, thought Ye Xingguang, who entered the ward in a state of turmoil. The younger sister is here. Seeing Ye Xingguang walk in, Yi Yujian immediately stood up to welcome her. Hows my brother doing? Ye Shiting was sitting on a hospital bed, looking at a document. Upon hearing her, he put the document aside and pointed to an empty chair by the bed: Sister, sit. Ye Xingguang sat down. My brother doesnt look too bad. I assume it isnt serious? Yi Yujian poured her a glass of water. The doctor said he inhaled too much toxic smoke and has a lung infection. He has to stay for some time. But you know your brother, he cannot sit still. We told him to rest, but here he is, still working. Its alright. Ye Shiting knew that last nights event had scared his wife. If it werent for your sister, do you think youd still be safe and sound, lying here reading documents? Yi Yujians eyes reddened. Ye Shiting looked at Ye Xingguang appreciatively. Thanks for saving my life this time. But dont do such dangerous things again. Otherwise, I cant return you safe and sound to Junqing. As shocking as this event was for him, it was terrifying for his brother. Although he didnt know what was going on between his brother and sister, Ye Shiting could see that this girl had changed his brothers mood. It seemed as if he had grown younger, he was mature in business but naive in love, unable to hide it. Like this morning, he came wearing a shirt. When Mo Zhe was smoking beside him, an ash accidentally fell onto his shirt, burning a small hole. It almost led to a violent outburst. Later, everyone found out from the bodyguard that the reason for his anger was that the shirt was a gift from his sister. He was probably still upset about his shirt. Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Chapter 186, I believe, he won’t refuse_1 Chapter 186: Chapter 186, I believe, he wont refuse_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang said, Its okay, big brother. I had everything under control when I decided to save you. Even if I didnt, I believe luck favors the good and you are destined to be the future President. The internet is now full of speculation about the gas station explosion. They are suggesting it was not accidental, but premeditated murder, which is outrageous! She had never heard of a presidential campaign taken to the point of attempted assassination. Its disgraceful! Netizens are signing petitions online, urging the current President to investigate this matter. As they were speaking, footsteps came from outside the door. A man, center of attention, was ushered in. It was the soon-to-be-retired President, Yanbei, aged thirty-five. Everyone in the room, including Ye Xingguang, respectfully nodded in greeting. Ye Shiting sat up in bed and looked at the approaching Yanbei: Why have you come? Your presence is flattering. Yanbei waved his hand and all the bodyguards that were with him backed off, leaving only an aide by his side. Yanbei had known Ye Shiting for a long time and came to visit him casually: Youre quite lucky. You didnt get blown up. I cant die. I still want to take over your position, Ye Shiting replied. He asked Yi Yujian to pour a cup of tea for the President. Yanbei noticed Ye Xingguang standing by the bed: So, this is the Goddess of Fire who saved your life? Ye Xingguang was flattered: Mr. President, the title Goddess of Fire is a bit too much. The netizens just randomly came up with it. As Yi Yujian poured the tea, Yanbei took it from him and said: You truly deserve that title. Feeling ignored, Xia Yanyan suddenly entered the conversation: Mr. President, thank you for taking the time to see my cousin-in-law among all your busy work. The gas station explosion was definitely dangerous. If it was intentional, it would be absolutely insane. I just visited other victims and the casualties are too high. Yanbei sat down, took a sip of his tea and said: I just visited the other injured as well. Shiting, Ive organized a special investigation group for this matter. If its not an accident, Ill give you an explanation. Ye Shiting remained silent, his face stern. Even if the government didnt investigate, he would have someone look into it privately. With so many bodyguards killed and so many innocent people hurt, if he didnt bring the culprit to justice, he would feel he had failed in life. Yanbei stayed in the room for a while. Before leaving, he turned to Xia Yanyan: I heard you plan to marry? Have you decided who the lucky guy is? Xia Yanyan couldnt help but glance at Ye Xingguang before proudly nodding: Yes, Mr. President, I have. I plan to submit a marriage application on my 25th birthday. I hope the country will hold the grandest wedding for me. Yanbei nodded: Your wedding is of national significance. The state will certainly take it seriously and will arrange according to national wedding standards. But what if he doesnt want to marry me? Xia Yanyan worriedly asked. Yanbei furrowed his brow: As long as he is not married, theres no room for negotiation. But, is there really someone who wouldnt want to marry you? Thats surprising. So, who has caught your eye? Xia Yanyan was thrilled and chuckled: Mr. President, I was just joking. As its my first time contemplating marriage, my heart cant help but feel anxious. I am confident that he will not reject me. For Ye Shitings sake, even a little White Lotus like Ye Xingguang was acceptable to Ye Junqing. How could he possibly refuse her? Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: Chapter 187: I won’t marry, I won’t marry, I just won’t marry! _1 Chapter 187: Chapter 187: I wont marry, I wont marry, I just wont marry! _1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang stood there, increasingly feeling something wasnt right. Xia Yanyan was spoiled since she was a child and her downfall here couldnt possibly lead to an immediate desire to marry. Especially when shed be using state privileges. Ye Xingguang was almost eighty percent certain that Xia Yanyan would put Ye Junqings name on the marriage application form. Itd be out of character otherwise. She left the hospital room absent-mindedly after the President excused himself. Upon returning home and entering the living room, she heard Tang Zhous whining cries, I wont marry! I wont marry! I will not marry! Ye Xingguang was left speechless. Tang Zhou went wild in the living room, I only want to marry the woman of my dreams. My first love, the woman I dream about. All other bastard men can stay far, far away from me! Ye Xingguang: Tang Zhou was so upset he was about to explode, Moreover, that bastard fell all the way from the top, penniless and still dares to try to marry me, a high-born and noble gentleman! Where did he get the nerve? I swear Ill castrate him if he tries! Ye Xingguang: None of it made any sense to her. She found Ye Junqing, Ji Qishu, Mo Fei, and Fu Zhuo all sitting in various positions in the living room. Ji Qishu was clearly trying to calm Tang Zhou down, Relax! The state enacted this damn assignment policy to increase the population. Even Junqing, who got picked, had to accept Xingguang. What makes you think youre so special, buddy? Just succumb to your fate. Fu Zhuo sided with Tang Zhou, This allocation system has to be flawed. How on earth could Tang Zhou, a man, end up being paired with Shen Mo? After falling from his pedestal and unable to pay the single tax, Shen Mo had to resort to drawing lots for a spouse from the Civil Affairs Office. Shouldnt he have drawn a woman? Ji Qishu looked puzzled, I accompanied Tang Zhou to the Civil Affairs Office this afternoon to protest saying there was a bug in the system. But after checking their records, their system listed Tang Zhou as female. Dude, was your gender incorrectly recorded when you had your physical examination? Ye Xingguang was astounded, could they actually make such a mistake? Everyone has to undergo a physical examination on their eighteenth birthday. She was scared that her health indicators wouldnt meet the standards during her own examination, and was relieved when everything went smoothly. The results of the exam would then be entered into the system. It was unfathomable that Tang Zhou, a fully-grown man, could accidentally be recorded as a woman after his physical examination. What a joke! Tang Zhou was on the edge of losing it, ignoring Ji Qishu. He paced around the living room and raged, Over my dead body will I get married! Id rather be stripped of my political rights for life than risk losing my virginity for my first love! Ye Xingguang: Ye Junqing sat on the sofa calmly drinking tea, not comforting Tang Zhou like the others. Instead, he stated authoritatively, Thats what you get for not paying your single tax and getting chosen in the draw. You have to accept your fate. If I can, why on earth cant you? Upon hearing this, Tang Zhou was almost in tears. I did pay! After you forgot to pay yours, Junqing, I checked mine to avoid forgetting in the future. I went ahead and paid for twenty years. Ji Qishu: Dude, are you nuts? Didnt you see the rule that you can only prepay the single tax for a maximum of ten years at once? Any more than that is considered resistance to the state distribution policy, and all tax paid will be invalidated. You, paying twenty years at once, is clearly expressing your dissatisfaction with the policy. Who else would they choose but you to draw lots for partners? Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Chapter 188: She is Actually a Girl_1 Chapter 188: Chapter 188: She is Actually a Girl_1 Translator: 549690339 Tang Zhou was floored: What? I had no idea! I just thought the longer the singlehood went on, the safer Id be. What should I do now? Am I really going to marry that penniless pauper, Leng Chenmo? Ive spent 73 million to gratify twenty years of bachelor taxes, just to marry myself to a penniless man? Thats such a loss! Laughing until he almost fell over, Ji Qishu said, Actually, before Leng Chenmos fall from grace, he was ranked third on the list of the unmarriageable Diamond Kings. Even if hes now penniless, he was once a wealthy and handsome man above your reach. Its just that his gender doesnt match with yours. Tang Zhou lunged at him, ready to fight Ji Qishu. His neck squeezed by Tang Zhou, Ji Qishu said with a death wish, Big brother, calm down, think about it. Theres really nothing wrong with it. Werent you racking your brain some time ago on how to get fallen Leng Chenmo to become your little brother? Now you dont even have to make the effort. The state directly assigned him to you. From now on, he eats from your labor, lives in your house, wears what you provide, uses what you own. Isnt he just going to listen to you obediently? At worst, we can make him marry into our family. A penniless guy doesnt qualify to marry you; he can only be married by you. How about that? Unfortunately, these words did not pacify Tang Zhous raging heart. Fu Zhuo made a valid suggestion: Tang Zhou, I suggest you go to the hospital for a medical examination again. As long as you can prove that youre male, the government wont randomly create a mandarin duck score, forcing two men to marry each other, which has no help to increase the population. Ji Qishu, nearly choked, begged for mercy: Cough cough Yeah Brother Ill join you for the physical examination Let go of my neck first Cough cough Mo Fei, help Mo Fei stood up from his position, pulled Tang Zhou away, and freed Ji Qishu, who was nearly choked unconscious. Then he said to Tang Zhou, Go for the checkup, its a lot more useful than you freaking out here. Not going! Tang Zhou was irritated. He has always been a girl but due to a congenital condition, he has been living as a boy all his life to the extent that even his brothers do not know that he is not a boy, but a girl. No matter how many times he checks in the hospital now, the result will still show his gender as female! Just recently he had finally found a reason to claim that he was infatuated with a mermaid to cover up his lack of interest in other women, but now his cover was blown by Leng Chenmo! If it wasnt for Leng Chenmo getting him, he could have lived as a male without worry, even if he remained single for his entire life. But now, he is forced to face the reality of his femaleness He wanted to kill Leng Chenmo now. He had to be him of all people! Mo Fei said, Then go, have Chess Book go with you. After Ji Qishu caught his breath, he instantly stood up and hugged Tang Zhous neck: Yes, brother, Ill go check with you. All of you piss off! Tang Zhou was frustrated and irritable. None of them understood his unspeakable secrecy. Only Ye Junqing, who was leisurely sitting on the sofa sipping tea, said to him with a deeper meaning: Bachelor Leng is still waiting for you at the Civil Affairs Bureau. He has neither a car nor a house now, so he needs you to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to take him home. Fu Zhuo, accompany Xiao Zhou there. Lord Qing, are you really going to screw over Tang Zhou like this? Even Fu Zhuo wasnt on board with this for real, despite it being just a joke to have a brother take a man home. Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Bring Leng Chenmo Home Now!_1 Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Bring Leng Chenmo Home Now!_1 Translator: 549690339 But Ye Junqing spoke sternly, Theres no room for negotiation in this matter. Dont give others a chance to claim that elder brother cant even manage his own siblings. If Im willing to accept the assigned spouse, why cant Tang Zhou? This is your time to repay the many years of upbringing. Dont argue with me anymore, go and bring Leng Chenmo home now! Junqing, youve hurt my feelings. Tang Zhou lamented, looking at Ye Junqing with a distressed expression. But Ye Junqing was unmoved: Dont make me repeat myself. At those words, everyone fell silent, sending complicated glances at Tang Zhou. They had all grown up together as brothers, so it was surprising to see Junqing take such a decisive stance. In his determination to secure his the elder brothers presidential position, he was ready to sacrifice Tang Zhous life as he knew it. This made Ye Junqing seem somewhat heartless. Fu Zhuo suggested, Junqing, how about we let Tang Zhou get a medical evaluation? If we could present the results to the Civil Affairs Bureau, they could reconsider this decision. Ji Qishu also chimed in, Right, weve all grown up together, this shows the system isnt trustworthy anymore. Ever since Yanxing was assigned to Junqing Ive felt theres a bug in the system, but now Im even more convinced that the Civil Affairs Bureau matching system is flawed. Its just a trap. Mo Fei declared, Junqing, I disagree with your approach. However, against everyones disapproval, Ye Junqings words were absolute, Our marriages are merely tools to hold power. Mine included. They all serve my elder brothers political ambition. Even without my elder brothers sake, for all our brothers who have fought side-by-side over the years, our marriages are beyond our preference. Zhou, you better realize this. We are all sacrifices made on the path of becoming celebrated heroes. This is our life as a politicians family. By the end of Ye Junqings merciless speech, he commanded, Within two hours, I want to see Leng Chenmo brought home. Having said this, Ye Junqing ascended the stairs, leaving the room. In the lounge below, sympathetic glances were thrown at Zhou from the brothers who still believed Tang Zhou to be a man. Only Tang Zhou, looking at the heartless departure of Ye Junqing, was left brooding. Could it be Junqing discovered his true gender, hence he was so unfeeling, even insisting that he bring Leng Chenmo home? Impossible! He had always hidden it so well! This was his secret. Besides his older brother Tang Xiao, no one else knew. Because this was a secret he could not discuss, his elder brother wouldnt expose his true gender without his consent. While Ye Xingguang stood in the lounge, thoughts of Xia Yanyan using her privilege filled his mind, even if it didnt concern him directly. His mood became increasingly uncomfortable. Yes, thats the true nature of a political family, marriages were just political sacrifices. What if Xia Yanyan insisted on choosing Ye Junqing With a furrowed brow, Ye Xingguang didnt linger in the lounge and went straight upstairs to his room until he was called down for dinner by the housekeeper. At the dinner table that night, another person had joined. It was Leng Chenmo, who had recently been brought home by Tang Zhou. Once a highly respected dignitary, he was third in line as the most eligible bachelor. Many girls had dreamed of marrying him. Now, even in his impoverished state, his graceful demeanor and innate charm were impossible to ignore. Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: Chapter 190: My Brother’s Nemesis Picks On Me_1 Chapter 190: Chapter 190: My Brothers Nemesis Picks On Me_1 Translator: 549690339 But the atmosphere in the living room was stiff. Besides Ye Junqing and Leng Chenmo having a drink and chatting, everyone else wore grim expressions, quietly eating dinner, not uttering a word, expressing their dissatisfaction with the situation in silence. Seeing Ye Junqing making space for him, Ye Xingguang walked over and sat down. This is my official partner, Ye Junqing took the initiative to introduce to Leng Chenmo. Having recognised Ye Xingguang as the girl from Fire Girl, Leng Chenmo said, You are lucky to end up with a girl who would do anything to save Ye Shiting. Shes not bad. This was the most encouraging thing Ye Junqing had heard. It seemed everyone else was blind, except for his former enemy who seemed to see things clearly. Ye Junqing lifted his glass, and in response to Leng Chenmos comment, made a toast, Youre not bad yourself for ending up with Tang Zhou. Hes lively and easygoing, very pleasant to be around. Hes in your hands now. With a loud bang, Tang Zhou viciously kicked the chair on which Leng Chenmo was seated, displaying his supposed pleasantness. But Leng Chenmo remained unflustered, not even getting knocked off his chair. He calmly finished his drink, responding with two words: Will do. Upon hearing this, everybody present, except for Ye Junqing, was in disbelief. Because once upon a time, Leng Chenmo was Ye Junqings arch-nemesis in business. Therefore, those who followed Ye Junqing, especially Tang Zhou, considered Leng Chenmo their enemy, especially Tang Zhou, who had always seen Leng Chenmo as a thorn in his side for Ye Junqings sake. When Leng Chenmo fell from grace, Tang Zhou was the happiest. He racked his brain everyday, trying to figure out how to get Leng Chenmo under his thumb, so he could happily torment him. But now Im full! Tang Zhou put down his chopsticks heavily, stood up, looked down at Leng Chenmo defiantly even though he was shorter, Come with me. He certainly needed to find a secluded place to teach Leng Chenmo a lesson. You go first, Ill have a few more drinks with Ye Junqing. Leng Chenmo didnt budge. Tang Zhou pointed at Leng Chenmo arrogantly, Listen here, Leng Chenmo. Dont think just because you ended up with me, you can eat my food, drink my drinks, use my stuff, and still not listen to me! From now on, if I say go east, you go east. If I say go west, you go west. If you dare defy me, Ill throw you out on the streets just like that! 9593-2395942, Leng Chenmo calmly recited a string of numbers. Tang Zhou asked, Whats that supposed to mean? Its the number for the civil affairs hotline. During my brief visit there, I had nothing better to do and memorized it. The implication being that he would call the hotline and report him if he tried to throw him out. Tang Zhou: !!! Tang Zhou clenched his fists and raised his feet, wishing he could sort Leng Chenmo out on the spot. I believe the number is also valid for reporting domestic abuse, Leng Chenmo added leisurely. Tang Zhou took deep breaths, telling himself to endure, to endure, f***he couldnt stand it anymore! Just you wait! Tang Zhou stormed off after issuing this threat. Seeing this, Fu Zhuo, Ji Qishu, and Mo Fei all put down their chopsticks and followed him out. Only Ye Junqing was left, continuing to drink with his once sworn enemy and current brother-in-law, Leng Chenmo. Ye Xingguang sat beside them, head buried in her meal, sneaking glances at Leng Chenmo from time to time. She couldnt believe how the boss, having ended up with Tang Zhou, could calmly accept the whole situation and even memorize the civil affairs hotline number just in case hes thrown out. What was the world coming to? Chapter 191 - Chapter 191: Chapter 191: This is His Best Choice_1 Chapter 191: Chapter 191: This is His Best Choice_1 Translator: 549690339 Throughout the dinner, even Ye Xingguang was too distracted to enjoy her meal. She found the world of political families too cruel, where everything, including marriage and love, could be sacrificed. They were even willing to marry Tang Zhou off to a man. Although Tang Zhou was more beautiful and delicate than most girls, and she couldnt help but call him Duchess in private, still After dinner, Ye Xingguang took an opportunity. She couldnt resist anymore and pushed open the door of the study where Ye Junqing was working. Ye Junqing was very serious and focused at work. Hearing her footsteps, he didnt raise his head, only said, Do you have something? Wait till Im finished. Ye Xingguang saw that the entire room was full of bookshelves, so she walked over, picked out a book, and sat down to read for a little while. By the time Ye Junqing finished his work, an hour had passed. He looked up to find her sitting beneath the orange light of the lamp, and her face was illuminated in a way that made his heart soften. He leaned back in his chair for a moment, quietly admiring her as she sat under the lamp, reading. Feeling a steady gaze on her and frozen in place, Ye Xingguang reluctantly lifted her head, Are you done now? Hmm, come here. Ye Junqing massaged his temples. The fever had subsided today, but his cold symptoms hadnt completely disappeared. Ye Xingguang closed the book, placed it back on the shelf, and walked to him, across a tables distance. She said, Why were you so stubborn today? Its clear that your brothers dont agree with Tang Zhou bringing Leng Chenmo home. If you do this, arent you afraid of provoking their wrath? Is your eldest brothers position as president more important than Tang Zhous lifelong happiness? She didnt know whether she was asking this for Tang Zhou or for herself. Ever since Xia Yanyan posted on social media, she had felt uneasy all day. Ye Junqings eyebrows flicked, If you dont understand, dont ask randomly. I do understand. Arent you just afraid of the media focusing on Tang Zhous situation? With your brothers power, among all the presidential candidates, he has the most advantage. Even if Tang Zhou refuses, it will have a hardly influence on your brothers election. Ye Junqing didnt want to explain the real reason, and simply threw out a phrase, Havent you heard of the saying an ant hole can cause the collapse of a thousand-mile-long embankment? Ye Xingguang wasnt pleased and glowered at him, So, for political purposes, personal happiness is not important? Even if it means letting a man marry another man? Tang Zhou isnt even gay, how can you be so indifferent to his personal happiness? If thats the case, she really isnt interested in such a man. Although, this man isnt interested in her either. Being with her is also for political reasons! This woman, normally she didnt have a deep relationship with Tang Zhou. But now it seems that she was standing up for him, was it because Tang Zhou regarded her as the love of his dreams, his first love? Ye Junqings voice became heavier: The system shows that his sex is female, whats wrong with marrying him to a man? If the state can do it, it means theres no problem. How can I be disregarding his personal happiness? Many matched couples ended up together in the end. Why cant he just try it? Maybe its the best choice for him. Moreover, considering Tang Zhous abnormal body, who other than Leng Chenmo would be willing to marry him, or which man would want to marry him? Chapter 192 - Chapter 192: Chapter 192: Not Unfair, Why Are You So Agitated?_1 Chapter 192: Chapter 192: Not Unfair, Why Are You So Agitated?_1 Translator: 549690339 Once, ignorant of Tang Zhous hidden ailment, unaware of all the unspeakable hardships Tang Zhou faced, he had indeed stood firm with Ji Qishu, Mo Fei, and Fu Zhuo, opposing Tang Zhous relationship with Leng Chenmo. But in the end, it was Tang Zhou who got hurt. He just didnt want to repeat the same mistakes, didnt want Tang Zhou to get hurt again. Ye Xingguang was furious, Really, just because its assigned by the state, it means theres no problem, and he should just give it a try? Maybe this is the best option for him? Ha, you make it sound so noble. Wasnt I also assigned to you by the state? Why dont you try? After saying this, Ye Xingguang bit her tongue hard. Damn it, she was so angry that shes babbling nonsense. Ye Junqing was stunned, seeming to disbelieve that these words had come from her mouth. The next second, Ye Junqing gave her a deep look, and replied, Am I not trying it right now? Ye Xingguang realized her emotions were out of control. Unsure of what to say, she turned to leave, blabbering along the way, Anyway, make sure to consider carefully, dont sacrifice Tang Zhous personal happiness for politics, or be careful about everyone turning their backs on you. Before she could reach the door, Ye Junqing caught up with her. With a tug, he pulled her, and her body uncontrollably spun half a circle, falling forward into his arms. Feeling uncomfortable, Ye Xingguang forcefully pushed him, Let me go. Why are you running when we havent finished talking? At this point, how could Ye Junqing let her go? He held her chin, forcing her to look him in the eyes. Surprisingly, he noticed a grievance on her face, looking somewhat puzzled, Why are you upset about Tang Zhous matter? Whos upset? Ye Xingguang knocked his hand away. If youre not upset, why are you so worked up? Ye Junqing lifted her face, Could there be something else bothering you? Tell me who made you upset, Ill help you settle it. Its you. If you have the guts, sort yourself out. Ye Xingguang thought she was going crazy. Why did she walk into his study tonight? Even now, she didnt know what she was saying, with a bitter nagging tone, that even she looked down on herself. But thinking about how he prioritize political goals over personal happiness, it made her heartache. Unable to control her emotions, she lifted her fist and strongly hit his arm. She admired him more when he ranked high on the list of bachelors for his personal happiness, confidently announcing: Whoever dares to mess with me, prepare your own grave! Even though its domineering, it felt full of love, full of insistence, refusal to compromise, unwilling to settle with women casually. So even when he was always publicly saying that theres no chance he would develop feelings for her over time, to the point of asking her to consciously keep a distance from him, she didnt think any less of him. But now hes talking about sacrificing everything for success to Tang Zhou, it disappointed her. Ye Junqing brought her back to the desk, picked up a feather duster from the table and put it in her hand. Ye Xingguang asked, What is this for? For you to give me a thrashing, dont feel upset. Ye Xingguang threw the feather duster on the ground, Who wants to hit you? Ye Junqing pondered, Wrong prop? Should we switch to a keyboard, or perhaps durian? [Authors note: This concludes the six-part update. During the PK period, please cast your recommendation votes to contribute to the PK advancement. Dear readers using the Hongxiu client, please send red beans to the character Ye Xingguang. Every little bit helps. Thank you.] Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: Chapter 193: Want to Turn a Year into a Lifetime_1 Chapter 193: Chapter 193: Want to Turn a Year into a Lifetime_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang was clearly irritated in her heart. Yet, she couldnt help but laugh at his words. Straightening her expression, she stared at him and snapped, Whos joking with you? Cant you take things seriously? Every single word Ive said is serious. With one hand on her waist, Ye Junqing used his other hand to brace against the desk behind her. He trapped her between his chest and the desk. He lowered his head, his deep black eyes fixed on her, trying to figure out the source of her grievances. After a moment of consideration, he moved closer until their noses almost touched, then he chuckled softly, Do you think I would sacrifice my happiness for political goals? That Im not sincerely interested in you, and you feel unjust? Ye Xingguangs heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively closed her eyes. In that moment, it felt as though the man could read her heart through her eyes. Why are you closing your eyes? Are you afraid to look at me or afraid to let me see? Noticing that she shut her eyes even tighter, If you dont open them, should I kiss you? Seeing that she still had her eyes tightly shut. Ye Junqing let out a low chuckle, in a very good mood, he whispered into her ear: Or are you perhaps, looking forward to it? His words made her heart contract sharply. Ye Xingguang opened her eyes in surprise, her heartbeat racing, What are you talking about, whos looking forward to it? I certainly am not! But the moment her gaze met his, her heart raced even faster. His deep peach-blossom eyes were like powerful whirlpools, capable of drawing one in with just a single glance. Feeling hopeless, she quickly averted her gaze, her eyes flitting around aimlessly until they, unfortunately, landed on his tempting lips. Her heart pounded wildly again. Next to her ear, the mans low laughter echoed, as if mocking her embarrassment. Feeling unbearably awkward, Ye Xingguang struggled to escape from this predicament, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldnt overpower Ye Junqing. His strength seemed boundless. Regardless of her efforts, he easily held her captive with just his arms. In the end, feeling a sharp pang in her heart, she spoke in an annoyed tone, Let me go. No. He leaned in while she was backed into the corner, pressed against the desk, inadvertently leaning back. But no matter how she tried to maintain a distance between them, he effortlessly closed the gap. In the end, their lips almost touching, he asked in a low voice, Really not? Then why is your heart beating so fast? Xingguang, have you fallen for me? Absolutely not! How could she possibly fall for him? A ruthless man who would sacrifice everything for politics, she would never fall for him. Ye Xingguang thought defiantly, but her breathing became unsteady. Is that so? Dissatisfied with her answer, Ye Junqing was determined to find evidence that she had fallen for him. If you havent fallen for me, why do you stick to me like a plaster every time I relapse? Why do you care for me, look after me? Thats because Ye Xingguang furrowed her brows, unsure why she didnt continue. Perhaps she hadnt formulated a good excuse yet. Thats because what? Is it because youve fallen for me? You cant bear to see me in pain? His voice was low, and as he spoke, his deep gaze fell on her evasive eyes, as if trying to coax her. Is that true? She was merely showing humanitarian concern, her conscience maybe just forgot to feed to the dogs. Cant he stop overthinking? But Ye Junqing persisted in finding evidence. Why get so emotional if you dont like me? Why question me about you being assigned to me by the state, why dont I give it a try? Xingguang, tell me, have you fallen for me? Do you want to turn a year into a lifetime with me? Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: Chapter 194: I Heard It, You Want to Date Me_1 Chapter 194: Chapter 194: I Heard It, You Want to Date Me_1 Translator: 549690339 Just as Ye Xingguang was about to explain, Ye Junqings index finger pressed against her lips: Hush, I dont want to hear the answer from your lips. A womans mouth, as deceitful as a ghost, I only want to hear your heart. His voice, as if it had the power to bewitch, resonated in her heart: I hear your heart telling me that you fancy me, yet you dislike our impending union, simply because its decreed by the state. You dont wish this love affair to serve political interests right from the get-go, Xingguang, I heard it, you want to be in a romantic relationship with me. He seemed to be a master in beguiling people. For a moment, even she felt as though she herself heard her heart uttering his very words. Suddenly, the mans lips pressed against hers. Her heart jolted violently, instinctively wanting to reject him, yet this domineering man had cast a net around her heart, not allowing her any chance to evade or escape. Having successfully beguiled her, he now sought to press his advantage. Actually, he did not hear her heart. But he did hear his own; he too disliked the union decreed by the state, not wanting this love to be forced right from the start. He wanted to court her, to pursue a pure romance. If possibly, she does feel likewise towards him Perhaps this is destiny, those destined to be entangled for a lifetime, regardless of evading or escaping, in the end, they are always intertwined. Be it him or her, or even Tang Zhou and Shen Mo, their love has already hit a dead-end, yet now they encountered a turning point. At another villa in Yes estate, Tang Zhou rummaged through the entire villa, found a storeroom, threw a pillow and a blanket into it, then arrogantly told Shen Mo standing behind him: From now on, you will sleep here! Leng Chenmo casually took out the Domestic Life Regulations during Official Matchmaking Period booklet obtained from the civil affairs bureau from his pocket, flipped to page eight, and said, According to Domestic Life Regulations during Official Matchmaking Period, it seems that we have to share a bed. Tang Zhou unsheathed a Swiss army knife: Say that again! Leng Chenmo, fresh out of the shower with a towel casually wrapped around his waist, exposed his beautifully sculpted back. His broad shoulders and muscular physique glowed under the lights, exuding a powerful aura of masculinity, just by looking at his upper body, it was obvious he frequented the gym. Upon seeing that Swiss army knife, not even a flicker of fear danced in his dark eyes. He casually tossed the Domestic Life Regulations during Official Matchmaking Period into the trash bin and said: Rules are dead, people are alive, as long as youre happy. What the fuck am I happy about, even my brother Junqing and Xiaoxingguang arent sleeping together, stop using the Domestic Life Regulations during Official Matchmaking Period to intimidate me! Tang Zhou brandished the Swiss army knife in the air, snorting dismissively: Money is the law. Regardless of how domineering you were, or how many people revolved around you like an emperor, from now on, youre living off me. Youre the one who should revolve around me, understand? Leng Chenmo didnt answer, instead, he stared at the cramped storeroom. The room was filled with all kinds of miscellaneous items, it didnt even have a bed, only an old sofa which had been abandoned. Probably it hadnt been cleaned for a long time, it was covered in dust. The servant standing nearby was nervously fidgeting. This man used to be a high-ranking official in the Leng family, now Tang Zhou asked him to sleep in a storeroom, wouldnt he get angry? Even though the man had fallen from grace, his network and connections were still intact. If he wanted, he could easily find a five-star hotel to stay in, would he stoop down to sleep in the storeroom? Chapter 196 - Chapter 196: Chapter 196 Waiting for Your Answer_1 Chapter 196: Chapter 196 Waiting for Your Answer_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang suddenly calmed down, Did you reveal that I have a regret medicine? Do you believe Ill kill to keep it secret? Han Chengbei: Am I that careless? I just saw my friend in so much pain, wanting to help him save his sister and make up for his regrets. Just tell me, can it work? Rest assured, no matter how much money needs to be donated to Bo Medical Research Institute, he can afford it. But Dr. Bo had called her a few days ago, saying that Han Chengbei had donated enough wealth alone, covering the expenses of the institute. Now the institute is not short on funds, and this time Ling Han also donated a lot of money. She didnt want to raise any more sponsorship for the institute in the short term. Han Chengbei continued to ask: Can it be done? Give me a straight answer. Whats your friends name, and how did his sister die? I need to know the details before deciding whether to sell the regret medicine. Currently, she already had several customers contact her and she wanted to sell the regret medicine to the most deserving person. After all, who doesnt have a few things they regret in this world? She couldnt possibly sell to everyone who asked, could she? Han Chengbei said: You might have heard about Xia Yanyans big brother, Mermaid Groups CEO Xia Ye Zhao. He had a sister who was sickly from a young age and passed away early, he wants to bring her back to life. Han Chengbei actually didnt know much, he just knew that Xia Ye Zhao had a sister who died young. As to whether that sister was a mermaid, Han Chengbei had no idea. He just saw Xia Ye Zhao drink a bit too much tonight and looked upset, so he wanted to help Xia Ye Zhao. Ye Xingguang: Her feverish brain instantly cooled down. Can it be done, my lord? Ye Xingguang tightened her grip on her phone. Was her older brother trying to take the regret medicine to go back and save her? Her heart warmed, but still, Im sorry, he doesnt meet my standards for customer selection. How can he not meet them, isnt it just about the money? If half of his assets arent enough, are two-thirds enough? Check the current market value of the Mermaid Group online, and youll know that if you take this order, youll make a fortune. Han Chengbei tempted her. Unfortunately, Ye Xingguang was unmoved, I have my own set of standards, anyway, he doesnt meet my standards, goodbye! Hello, wait a moment beep beep Ye Xingguang directly hung up the call. Despite her brothers good intentions, she didnt want to change her own life, she didnt want to return to her heartless birth parents either. She preferred growing up with her adoptive parents. With a ding, a WeChat notification sound came from her phone. She opens WeChat, and it was a message from Ye Junqing. [Listen to your heart tonight, If you want to date me, post a selfie on Weibo, Ill wait for your answer.] As she was reading, a mans cough and steady footsteps came from outside the bedroom, as if reminding her that he was outside. Ye Xingguang perked up her ears and listened carefully until she heard the door close in the next room, and her suspended heart finally relaxed. She laid down on bed, agitatedly ran her fingers across her hair. Who said she wanted to date him? Stupid man, why did he suddenly change? He had just attacked her so suddenly in the study Thinking about what had happened in the study, her face flushed again. She wiped rigorously at the corner of her mouth, but couldnt help savoring the moment. Oh no, why does she feel like it wasnt that bad? It must be because she got poisoned by the poisonous tumor! Keeping calm, Ye Xingguang took out her phone, deciding to find something to do to divert her attention. Yes, find a customer whos worth her selling the regret medicine to, and not think about anything else. Chapter 197 - Chapter 197: Chapter 197: You Have One Minute to Give Me an Answer_1 Chapter 197: Chapter 197: You Have One Minute to Give Me an Answer_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang was worried that she would lose control of her own thumbs and impulsively post a self-portrait. She quickly exited out of Koi Girls account and logged into her Grandfathers Regret Medicine account. One by one, she began checking her direct messages to pick out new clients. In fact, over the past few days, she had already taken note of one particular client. The person was a man, he claimed that due to his focus on his career, he hadnt properly taken care of his wife during her pregnancy. Their child didnt survive, and his wife couldnt have any more children after. His wife would have divorced him had it not been for the sake of his career. Despite maintaining an outward image of a loving couple, he feared their marriage was on the verge of collapse. With his career also approaching its end, he guessed that it would also mark the day when his wife would leave him. He wanted to avoid that outcome. He wished that there truly were such a thing as a regret medicine in this world. He would be willing to give up his career if it meant he could save their child. Ye Xingguang found this client very intriguing, but his responses were extremely formal. Although he was a customer contacting her over direct messages, the entire situation made her feel as if he were her boss. She would send him a message, only to receive no response after a long time. An examination of their messages over the past three days showed that she was the one doing most of the talking. Aside from his initial introduction, his replies to her were simply mm, mm, and more mm! Does he know how to chat at all? If it werent for his desire to save his child and salvage his marriage, she really wouldnt want to deal with this client! After some thought, Ye Xingguang sent another message. Grandfathers Regret Medicine: Do you still want to buy regret medicine? If not, Ill offer the chance to someone more in need. Give me your answer within a minute, I wont wait past the deadline. Ding In the Presidential Palace office, Yanbei was dealing with official business. A Weibo private message notification came through on his personal phone, left aside on the table beside him. He clicked on the message, glanced at it, then put the phone back down and continued with his work. Aide Qin Yao walked in from outside with the investigation report of the gas station explosion and left it on the table, saying: Mr. President, this is the investigation report of the gas station explosion. The investigation is not yet over, but the team investigating the explosion has preliminary analysis of the cause. Without even so much as lifting his head, Yanbei said: Just tell me. The aide nodded, cutting right to the chase: The cause of the explosion was a lit cigarette. Ding As aide Qin Yao was standing next to the desk relaying the cause of the accident, the screen of the phone on the desk lit up. Qin Yao saw the screen light up with a message. The content of the message read: [Grandfathers Regret Medicine: Last thirty seconds, countdown begins] Yanbei glanced at it as well but ignored it, signaling for Qin Yao to continue. Although there are a lot of rumors on the internet saying that Lawson Perry assassinated Ye Shiting, I dont think Lawson Perry would be that stupid. If Ye Shiting dies now, even though he has one less powerful competitor for the presidency, he should realize that he would naturally be suspected. Is there a possibility it was an accident, or another presidential candidate trying to kill two birds with one stone, murder Ye Shiting and frame Lawson Perry? Yanbei thought for a moment. Whats the reaction from Lawson Perrys side? Qin Yao said, Lawson Perry is also sending people to investigate the true cause of the gas station explosion, and also Ding The phone on the office desk once again cut off Qin Yaos words. The text jumping on the lit-up screen read: [Grandfathers Regret Medicine: Times up, bye bye.] Chapter 198 - Chapter 198: Chapter 198 – Ye Xingguang, can you be a little more promising? _1 Chapter 198: Chapter 198 C Ye Xingguang, can you be a little more promising? _1 Translator: 549690339 At the Presidents Office, Yanbei was busy with work until almost ten at night when he finally picked up his phone to check his private messages. He wanted to reply, but found that he had already been blocked by the other party. The prospect of someone selling a regret remedy was unbelievable to a president. However, according to a secret investigation, there were indeed some people who admitted to purchasing this regret remedy via a microblog account and changing their lives. Yanbei would never seek help from such a thing, even if he felt regret in his life. Only when it came to the matter of his child, no matter how much he tried, his efforts were all in vain. Every man, no matter how strong, has times when they feel helpless. It wouldnt be long before he stepped down from his position as president. By then, Ting Nan would surely divorce him. Ting Nan had already prepared the divorce papers, which currently, laid in his desk drawer. Yanbei took the divorce papers from the drawer. His eyes fell on the name signed on the womans part, Ye Tingnan. His fingertips caressed over the elegantly written characters. Yanbeis heart ached. In anger, he tossed the divorce papers into the shredder. He would never sign these papers, not in this lifetime. Yanbei pondered for a while, then pressed the intercom. Qin Yao walked in from outside, Mr. President. Yanbei wrote Regret Remedy Seller on an A4 paper and gave it to Qin Yao, Find the person who owns this microblog account and bring them to me. Qin Yao took the A4 paper, Yes, sir. After a moment of thought, Qin Yao added, Mr. President, get some rest early. The president of K country will visit for a state affair the day after tomorrow. Youll be busy then. You havent rested well recently. Health is more important than state affairs. Yanbei gestured dismissively, indicating that he understood. Ye Xingguang had long given up. Why should she lower herself to beg someone to buy her regret remedy? Now Han Chengbei was annoying her with nonstop phone calls. Im not selling it, so stop disturbing me. Im annoyed! Ye Xingguang replied to the repeated calls. Han Chengbei asked, Whats bothering you? Ye Xingguang didnt want to talk about it, but she ended up speaking anyway, Do you think one can find true love in a state-arranged marriage? Han Chengbei knew she was also an object of state-arranged marriage and sympathized with her, Well, according to statistics, the lottery system of the civil affairs bureau has a 99% success rate for assigned marriages. After the lottery, all the pairings are mostly successful. Just live your life in peace. Crap! Considering the 10 million penalty for disengagement, the ordinary people who cant afford the fine would obviously do their best to stay together! Han Chengbei regretfully said, You shouldve found me before you went for the lot. Tell me you wont sell me the regret remedy if I dont marry you. I definitely wouldve married you. Ye Xingguang retorted, Quit your nonsensical chatter. Im really annoyed with this mess. Do you think a man, who had initially dismissed our future after he drew my name, could change his mind in just a month and try to make it work with me? Han Chengbei asked,Did he see your true face after you removed your make-up? Ye Xingguang: !!! Ye Xingguang defended herself, I look great even with make-up! Han Chengbei said, Its not comparable in mens eyes. Trust me, men are visual creatures. If you really dont like the state-arranged marriage, then endure it for one year. After a year, Ill give you ten million, you can pay the fine, and then Ill marry you. How does that sound? Then Ill be both your husband and your manager. Youll be in charge of the production, and Ill handle the sales. Well be a couple selling regret remedies together. Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: Chapter 199: How do you know if it will work without trying!_1 Chapter 199: Chapter 199: How do you know if it will work without trying!_1 Translator: 549690339 They couldnt carry on a decent conversation anymore, Ye Xingguang thought about hanging up, when Han Chengbei finally got serious and asked, Have you two slept together? Ye Xingguang immediately refuted, Of course not. Han Chengbei said, Well, thats good. Dont get intimate before youre sure about the relationship. Listen to your big bro, protect yourself, and dont give men an opportunity. Ye Xingguang: He wont. A few days ago, he was under some medicines influence, and even after taking thirty baths late at night, he didnt have any improper thoughts about me. He must be a gentleman. Han Chengbei cursed over the phone, You fool, he took thirty baths? That clearly shows hes not interested in you. Why are you even worried about it? This man certainly doesnt love you, I assure you. A man who likes you would never take thirty showers! Ye Xingguang: Really? Han Chengbei: Do you think I, as a man, would lie to you? A mans body can never lie! Ye Xingguang was suddenly annoyed. She didnt like what he was implying, But he considered my feelings, asked me to send him love messages. Maybe he values me? He didnt coerce me into anything even after thirty baths. I think hes not a bad guy. Han Chengbei: Hes just trying not to hurt your self-esteem. That only means hes a gentleman and doesnt want you to lose face, understand? This man absolutely doesnt love you. I swear it. You should plan on marrying me. Goodbye! Dont contact me again. Were no longer friends! Ye Xingguang was so mad that she hung up the phone immediately. If he doesnt love her, then he doesnt. Theres no such thing as love at first sight between a man and a woman. Love grows gradually. How would she know if theyre a match without even trying! On the other side, Qin Yao received orders from Yanbei to investigate the Weibo account [Regret Pill Vendor]. As the Presidents aide-de-camp, having to investigate a Weibo account didnt require much time. It was simply a matter of making a phone call to Weibo Support. In less than fifteen minutes, Qin Yao had the registration information of [Regret Pill Vendor]. Even though it was a minor issue, Qin Yao was taken aback upon seeing the registration information. The Presidents order was to bring this person before him once found. But after reviewing the registration information, he didnt know how to carry out the task. It was Alexander. After hesitating for fifteen minutes and seeing that the light in the Presidents office was still on, Qin Yao summoned the courage to walk in. Then he asked, Mr. President, are you sure you want [Regret Pill Vendor] brought before you? Yanbei looked at Aide-de-camp Qin Yao with a deep gaze and asked, Is there a problem? Qin Yao nodded, Yes, there is. This order is kind of stressful to execute. Yanbei put down the pen in his hand, leaned back in his chair, and motioned for Qin to continue. All Qin Yao could do was say, I fear bringing him to you directly is not feasible. We can only ask or invite him. A person selling regret pills on Weibo, likely to be a scammer, and the Aide-de-camp was using the word invite, this surprised Yanbei, Invite? Yes, only invite. But Im not sure if I can convince him to come when I invite him. Yanbei went silent for a moment before asking, [Regret Pill Vendor], who is this person with such a big shot that even if you invite him, he might reject you? Qin Yao hesitated before revealing, Its your grandfather, Lord Zhuo. [Reminder! There is a build house & get diamonds to project your love on the subway screen activity at the top of QQ reading book review section. Please send diamonds for this book. Even if we dont actually get to display on the subway screen, we should make it appear like were trying hard to showcase our affection for our favorite characters C Ye Junqing and Ye Xingguang on the subway screen. Please continue sending. Also, keep sending the recommendation tickets please] Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: Chapter 200: Only Can’t Lose to Xia Yanyan!_1 Chapter 200: Chapter 200: Only Cant Lose to Xia Yanyan!_1 Translator: 549690339 What did you say? Yanbei was taken aback. Qin Yao directly handed the faxed information from Junxing Weibo to Yanbei, and then continued to say: This is the registration information of [Grandpa-sells-regret-pills] sent by Weibo. According to the registration information, this is indeed your grandfather. So, I really dont know if anyone other than you could convince him to come here. After all, over a decade ago, after your grandmother passed away, your grandfather left the capital and chose to retire on a sunny, flower-filled island facing the sea. Countless people have invited him to weddings or feasts, but he never attended any of them. The only time he returned to the capital was for your presidential inauguration ceremony. Besides, he once said that he did not like being disturbed. Ordinary people dont even know which island he lives on. If I go there to invite him, how could I possibly persuade him? Yanbei took the information, looked at it for a long time, then pulled out his phone and looked at the private messages with [Grandpa-sells-regret-pills]. He was absolutely certain; this was not his grandfather signing up on Weibo to play tricks on him. The person who had used his grandfathers information to register this Weibo account should be punished! Anger surged in Yanbei: Find out the phone used to login to this account, and bring the person to me immediately! Mr. President, do you mean that someone used your grandfathers information to register on Weibo? Yanbei shot Qin Yao a chilling glance: Do you really think my grandfather, a man in his seventies, has nothing better to do than sell regret pills on Weibo? Now understanding, Qin Yao immediately bowed: I will get on it right away! The next day, Ye Junqing had to go on a business trip to Country Q. Early in the morning, before Ye Xingguang had even woken up, he hopped in the car to the airport. Fu Zhuo noticed a small hole in his shirt, burned by a cigarette ash and was surprised: Arent you wearing the same shirt as yesterday? Didnt you change your clothes? I washed it and dried it last night. Ye Junqing closed his eyes leisurely. You wore it yesterday, washed it, and youre wearing it again today. Dont you have any other shirts in your closet? I like it, why does it bother you? Ye Junqing lifted his eyelids, looked up, his gaze sweeping dangerously over the overly critical Fu Zhuo. Fu Zhuo: Just because Miss Ye gave you a shirt, you cherish it this much? Should I ask Miss Ye to buy another set? Otherwise, Im afraid Ye Junqing plans on washing and drying it every night, only to put it back on the next morning. If you didnt know any better, youd think that the Ye Corporation was going bankrupt. The boss cant even afford clothes and wears the same tattered shirt every day. Whats so special about this Miss Ye? I cant see anything special about Miss Ye. How did she win over Ye Junqings heart in such a short month? This is highly unscientific! Ye Xingguang didnt know that Ye Junqing had gone on a business trip. She felt that she needed some quiet time to sort out her feelings and to think about whether to post on Weibo or not. After thinking about it for two days, the more she thought, the more she wanted to post a selfie. Or should she just wait for Xia Yanyan to apply to the President on her birthday, and let Xia Yanyan snatch Ye Junqing from her? Just thinking about the triumphant face of Xia Yanyan made her furious! In this life, she could afford to lose to anyone, but she couldnt stand to lose to Xia Yanyan! Chapter 201 - Chapter 201: Chapter 201: Why Does The President Want to See Her? _1 Chapter 201: Chapter 201: Why Does The President Want to See Her? _1 Translator: 549690339 She had just finished work and was standing at the entrance of the television station, waiting for her driver to pick her up. Feeling a wave of confidence, she pulled out her phone to take a beautiful selfie and post it on social media to share her current state of mind. Before she managed to snap the picture, a car abruptly stopped in front of her, and a tall, formidable man got out and approached her. Miss Ye Xingguang? Ye Xingguang put away her phone: Thats me. The towering man opened his car door and said, Please come with me. Ye Xingguang was taken aback: Who are you and why should I go with you? The towering man, without hesitation, revealed his identity: I am the vice officer from the Presidents side, Qin Yao. You should have seen me a few days ago outside Mr. Ye Shitings VIP hospital room. The President wants to see you. What? Why would the President want to see her? Today, the President of Country K was on a state visit to Country A. Wasnt the President supposed to be showing hospitality to him? Wasnt there a national banquet scheduled for tonight? A reporter from their station was even sent to cover the banquet. She hadnt been able to secure that assignment, but Rebecca Perry had, and hadnt missed an opportunity to flaunt this fact. Miss Ye, please get in the car. Qin Yaos tone was icy. Ye Xingguang pursed her lips. She clearly remembered seeing this man outside Ye Shitings hospital room. He wasnt a fraud. If the President wanted to see her, was there really no room for refusal? After some hesitation, she got into the car. Sitting in the car, she felt uneasy. She took out her phone, wanting to send a message to Ye Junqing, but as soon as her phone was out, Qin Yao reached out: Miss Ye, please give me your phone. Why? There is no why. Its an order, Qin Yaos voice was purposely cold. Helpless, Ye Xingguang had no choice but to hand over her phone. Just as she handed over her phone, a pair of cold handcuffs clamped onto her wrists. She was startled: What are you doing? I havent broken any laws! Why am I in handcuffs? Whether or not youve broken the law, you know in your heart. I advise Miss Ye to take advantage of this car ride to thoroughly contemplate your actions. The President is extremely busy today and doesnt have much time to meet with you, so you can start reflecting now. Ye Xingguang: What had she done that requires such reflection? This was utterly baffling! She did have the means to escape the handcuffs and flee through the window, but one cant run from their own actions. Not to mention, she had no clue what she had done wrong! The car finally pulled up at the Presidential office. The office was particularly lively today due to the national banquet. A steady stream of influential officials had begun to arrive for the event, and luxury cars were parked in the offices parking lot. Just as she stepped out of the car, Ye Xingguang spotted Xia Yanyan. In stark contrast to herself in custody, Xia Yanyan was being treated like a star, surrounded by bodyguards as she alighted from her car. She was dressed in a high-end custom-made gown, her hair intricately styled, and she looked utterly charming in the sunset light. Even Qin Yao, who was holding Ye Xingguang, couldnt help but glance a few more times at Xia Yanyan, and even took the initiative to greet her: Miss Xia, youre here. You look exceptionally beautiful today. Im sure your performance on the water stage tonight will dazzle the delegation from country K. Xia Yanyan was a national treasure, a national mascot, a national symbol. She always had a reserved performance slot during major events, typically singing at the water music hall of the Presidential office. Xia Yanyan smiled charmingly, her haughty gaze landing on the handcuffed wrist of Ye Xingguang. She couldnt help but chuckle with surprise: Mr. Qin, whats going on? Why is Miss Ye handcuffed? Did she commit a crime? Chapter 202 - Chapter 202: Chapter 202: Ye Xingguang, Who Gave You the Courage?_1 Chapter 202: Chapter 202: Ye Xingguang, Who Gave You the Courage?_1 Translator: 549690339 Indeed, Ive screwed up. Qin Yao didnt say much. After greeting Xia Yanyan, Qin Yaos serious expression returned, demanding of Ye Xingguang, Over here. Ye Xingguang gritted her teeth, seething at Xia Yanyans smug and gloating gaze. Angrily, she impulsively followed Qin Yaos steps. In the end, she was confined to a rest area by Qin Yao. Qin Yao said, The President will be busy and will come to question you when he has time. Reflect on your actions, and be honest when he questions you so as not to waste the Presidents time. Angered, Ye Xingguang retorted, What exactly have I done? You should tell me clearly first. Otherwise, even if its the President, I wont take this lying down! It was absurd. They had hauled her over here to be ridiculed by Xia Yanyan. How was she supposed to save face? Looking down at her from a position of authority, Qin Yao pointed out coldly, Stealing someone elses information, registering Weibo accounts and scamming others on Weibo though not particularly serious, you, Miss Ye, chose quite daringly who to steal from. Furious, Ye Xingguang shouted, Whose information did I steal? Dont think you can frame me just because youre the deputy general to the President! Without evidence, Ill sue the President for framing me! Dont think Ill be scared because he is the President! Still denying? Qin Yao took out a piece of A4 paper from her pocket, spread it out in front of Ye Xingguang, showing her the registration information for the Weibo account [Regret Pill Specialist], Are you using this Weibo account? Ye Xingguang took a glance, and felt a sense of unease. Had the President found out that she had been selling Regret Pills? Looking at her guilty appearance, Qin Yao coldly asked, Do you know Zhuo Yuxiu, the user whose information you stole? Doesnt he suspect her of selling Regret Pills? Uncertain, Ye Xingguang responded, My grandfather, whats wrong? Qin Yao laughed, Your grandfather? Youve really got quite a nerve. What sort of good karma did you accumulate in your past life that allows you to call yourself the granddaughter of Old Master Zhuo? Do you even know what sort of man he is, and yet you dare to falsely claim him as kin? Ye Xingguang pursed her lips, He may not be my biological grandfather, but hes the one I consider as such, and which law says I cant do that? Qin Yao, wearing a stern face, It appears you plan to remain unrepentant? And wont change unless you hit a wall? In that case, let me tell you, youve cheated someone on Weibo with your Regret Pills. Do you know who that was? Who did I cheat? I run a legitimate small business. Is it a crime to sell candy called Regret Pills? Whenever she thought a customer on Weibo didnt deserve her real Regret Pills she would send them a link to buy candy named Regret Pills. Even though this invariably ended in being scolded and called a scammer, was such a small thing worth the President leading a charge? Faced with her attitude, Qin Yao had to realize she was stubborn. You cheated the President! You sold your Regret Pills to the President, Ye Xingguang, youre quite bold. Ye Xingguang was stunned, What? Youre talking nonsense! When did I sell Regret Pills to the President? Qin Yao reprimanded sternly, Not only did you sell your Regret Pills to the President, you dared to register a Weibo account with information stolen from his grandfather, and then scammed the President. Ye Xingguang, where did you get such nerve? Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: Chapter 203 Give it to her, let her make a call_1 Chapter 203: Chapter 203 Give it to her, let her make a call_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang pursed her lips and stayed silent, trying hard to remember when she had sold regret pills to the President? Wait a minute, Are you saying that my Grandpa Zhuo is the grandfather of the President? Is this information that explosive? Grandpa Zhuo never told her that he had a grandson who was the President! Qin Yao looked at her scornfully: Are you scared now? How dare you call out for Grandpa Zhuo, can you just claim a relationship with the Zhuo family just like that? This matter has already annoyed the President. Youd better think about it, can you bear the wrath of the President? So, what is the Presidents Weibo nickname? There were too many people sending her private messages to buy regret pills every day, who knows what fake name the President was using? Could it be Ye Xingguang brainstormed for a while, was it the buyer she had blocked? His wife lost their child and ended up infertile, similar to the First Ladys situation. Qin Yao remained silent with a stern face. Qin Yao didnt expect the President to have a burner account like a 3-year-old to buy regret pills, he was utterly shocked. But as for the Presidents behavior, Qin Yao didnt dare to criticize and had to cover up for him. Qin Yao narrowed his eyes dangerously, warning, If you dare to leak a word about the Presidents affairs, beware of your life! Dont worry, I wont reveal a single word, but youd better remove my handcuffs right now, otherwise, you are in for a treat! Dont think Im easy to push around! Humph, so the President was disgruntled because she blacklisted him, so he found her? Is this how someone begs for help? Qin Yao smirked. This woman, who had saved Ye Shiting and hailed by netizens as the fire girl, is just a small internet celebrity! Even at this point, she dared to be this confident? I suggest you better stay here and reflect! Having said that, Qin Yao walked straight out. Just as he opened the door of the lounge, he bumped into someone coming in. Seeing it was the President, he immediately stepped back. When Yanbei came in and saw the girl sitting there was Ye Xingguang, he was taken aback, Its her? Qin Yao nodded. Yes, Mr. President, Ive conducted the interrogation that needed to be done. But this Ye Xingguang, she refuses to admit her mistakes. I think she should be detained for a few days to clear her head. Otherwise, she wont realize her arrogance. She even dared to use Lord Zhuos name, claiming that she is the goddaughter of Lord Zhuo. At these words, Ye Xingguang crossed her legs and snorted. Lord Zhuo is indeed my godfather. If you dont believe it, let me make a call to Lord Zhuo and let him clear things up. Yanbei waved his hand, indicating for Qin Yao to step back. Ye Xingguang immediately said, Wait, my phone is with him. First give me back my phone, I want to call Grandpa Zhuo and tell him that his grandsons lackeys are bullying me! The only thing Im good at is holding a grudge! Yanbei raised his eyebrow, Wheres her phone. Here. Give it to her, let her make the call. Qin Yao wanted to say, Mister President, why would you believe her nonsense, but then he thought, why not, and handed the phone back, curious to see how shes going to embarrass herself. Ye Xingguang seemed to know what Qin Yao was thinking, with a calm demeanor, she unlocked her phone, opened WeChat, found Grandpa Zhuos WeChat ID, and made a video call. Chapter 204 - Chapter 204: Chapter 204: Yanbei, How Dare You Bully My Granddaughter!_1 Chapter 204: Chapter 204: Yanbei, How Dare You Bully My Granddaughter!_1 Translator: 549690339 But no one answered his call, which frustrated Ye Xingguang. Grandpa Zhuo, arent you spoiling me? Dont let me down. Otherwise, the President will lock me up. Im so pitiful! Qin Yao brought a chair over, Mr Yanbei, please sit. Yanbei nodded and as soon as he sat down, Qin Yao said Miss Ye, havent been able to make the call yet? Stop pretending. Whos pretending? Grandpa Zhuo must be busy and didnt hear his phone ringing. He didnt usually like to carry his phone around. Maybe he went fishing and left his phone at home. Let me try again. But when Ye Xingguang made the call again, nobody answered it. Qin Yao poured a cup of tea and handed it to Yanbei. After taking a few sips of tea, Yanbei looked at Ye Xingguang. In a panic, Ye Xingguang tried to make a WeChat call to Uncle Li, who often accompanied Grandpa Zhuo fishing. Maybe they were together at the moment. This time, the call was quickly answered. As soon as the call connected, Uncle Lis laughter came through the video, Xingguang, so you finally remembered me, huh? Uncle Li, are you with Grandpa Zhuo? Yes, we are. Whats the matter? I need to speak to Grandpa Zhuo. Before Uncle Li on the other side of the phone could hand the phone to Grandpa Zhuo, Ye Xingguang started wailing loudly, Grandpa! Grandpa! Help me! She was being overly dramatic. Grandpa Zhuo was fishing on the beach. Her yelling nearly broke his heart. My precious granddaughter, whats the matter? Dont cry, dont cry. Tell grandpa what happened. Wah, Grandpa Zhuo, someone said I have the audacity to pretend and declare myself as your granddaughter. He even asked me if I knew your true identity. He accused me of being reckless and oblivious to my place. He even locked me up! Look, my hands are handcuffed. She adjusted the camera angle hoping that Grandpa Zhuo on the other side of the video could see the handcuffs on her wrists. Upon hearing this, Grandpa Zhuo instantly put down his fishing rod, he appeared to be furious, Who dares to handcuff you? Ye Xingguang quickly turned the phone toward Yanbei who was sitting in the chair drinking tea. She then accused him outright, as she felt wronged and indignant, Its him! Though Grandpa Zhuo is in a video call, but upon seeing his grandson, Yanbei, calmly drinking tea, he was taken aback for a moment. The next second, his voice with a hint of anger came from the phone, Yanbei! Grandpa? Yanbei almost dropped the teacup out of surprise. Qin Yao, who was respectfully standing next to Yanbei, rubbed his eyes repeatedly, he couldnt believe that the old man in the Chinese tunic suit in the video was actually Grandpa Zhuo. Was he seeing things? Yanbei had placed the teacup aside and stood up, he took the phone from Ye Xingguang, Grandpa, how have you been? Grandpa Zhuo, trying to contain his anger, said, What is going on? Why did you handcuff my granddaughter? He had a granddaughter whom even he didnt know about? But he kept this thought to himself, Grandpa, theres been a misunderstanding. Miss Ye used your ID to open a Weibo account, so I asked her to come over for questioning. Grandpa Zhuo didnt care whether it was a misunderstanding or not, his voice resounded authoritatively, What do you mean she stole anything? The Weibo account [RegretsRUs] is mine, which I had someone register for my granddaughter. You dare to handcuff my granddaughter over this? Yanbei, now that you are the President, you think you can bully my granddaughter! Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: Chapter 206: Meeting Me is a Turning Point in Your Life_1 Chapter 206: Chapter 206: Meeting Me is a Turning Point in Your Life_1 Translator: 549690339 This woman, shes so arrogant! Qin Yao inquired about Yanbeis intentions. Yanbei gestured and Qin Yao bowed and withdrew. Yanbei curiously scrutinized Ye Xingguang, asking in a stern voice: How did you become my grandfathers adopted granddaughter? Ye Xingguang didnt answer, she arrogantly sat down, her arms resting on the back of the chair, legs crossed and shaking: If it werent for the fact that you are Grandpa Zhuos direct grandson, I wouldnt even bother with you now. Yanbei glanced at her presumptuous sitting position and chuckled. Ye Xingguang was annoyed, and there was no reason for her to be respectful to the President C after all, she wasnt the one who needed something from him, was she? However, she never dreamt that she would sell a magic pill of regret to a president of a country. The thought was rather invigorating. Yanbei lit a cigarette, took a few drags in silence before asking, Whats this about selling pills of regret? If it turned out that grandfather had someone set up a Weibo account for him to sell magic pills, Yanbei would have to take it seriously. An unrealistic fantasy welled up in his heart C perhaps this woman could really help him. First, pour me a cup of tea to soothe my throat, then Ill tell you, she said. Yanbei arched an eyebrow. This woman indeed had the audacity, yet as he needed something from her, he humbled himself and personally poured her a cup of tea C consider it the Presidents apology. Ye Xingguang took the cup of tea offered by the President and finally exhaled in satisfaction. After taking a sip, she said, Since you are Grandpa Zhuos grandson, Ill cut to the chase. Its as you thought C my magic pill offers a chance to turn things around. Isnt the desire to purchase my pill of regret indicative of wanting the impossible, a second chance at past regrets? Will it really offer a second chance? It was unclear whether Yanbei was questioning her or questioning himself. As the saying goes, a life with regret is a real life C a real life that can render even the most powerful person powerless. Thinking of the child that died before it was-born, Yanbei was consumed with grief. He understands Ting Nans hatred. The loss of their child was a wound that Ting Nan could not heal. He had heard Ting Nan crying and talking in her sleep numerous times, calling out to the baby, saying she was sorry Ye Xingguang brazenly stated, Why not? Your encounter with me could be your chance to make things right. Yanbei laughed C a laugh filled with guilt towards his wife. He might be a good President, but he was not a good husband. He had been fair to everyone, except his wife. Lets put it this way, I can take you back to before the First Lady lost her child. Youll have the chance to save the child she was carrying. Does it sound like a fairy tale? However, if you buy one of my pills of regret, I can turn this fairy tale into reality. Unless she remembered it wrong, the reason the First Lady lost her child was due to her kidnapping by a foreign extremist armed faction. The foreign extremists wanted to use the First Lady to force the President to agree to a foreign policy that would harm the interests of their country. The President, prioritizing the countrys interests, refused to yield to the extremists demands. Although the President personally led the troops to eliminate these extremists in the end, the First Lady was kept in a water-filled underground cell by the extremists. By the time the President found her, she had been soaked for far too long, caught a severe chill and lost the child. Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Just Give Me A Privilege_1 Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Just Give Me A Privilege_1 Translator: 549690339 Its unfortunate, really, as I heard that the First Lady lost her ability to reproduce after this incident. If the President is willing, Ye Xingguang is open to mending fences by helping him save that innocent life. Yanbei leaned back in his chair, puffing out a ring of smoke. Through the hazy mist, he mumbled to himself, Go back to before Ting Nan lost the child? Exactly, the First Lady lost her child because she was left too long in the water prison. You didnt know she was locked down there at the time. It took you a while to find her, the delay cost the child. But now you know. If you go back to that time, get the First Lady out of the water prison straight away, I believe there may be a chance to save your child with the First Lady. You want to give it a try? With a frosty expression, Yanbei remained silent. This sounded like a fairy tale. How was he supposed to go back? Was it possible to reverse time? Yet this girl, with her grandfather backing her, didnt seem like a con artist. Yanbei pondered for a long while, How can I try? Ye Xingguang snapped her fingers, Ah, here comes the crucial part. This is when you need me, the provider of the regret remedy. No more nonsense, give me a special privilege, and I will give you the regret remedy that can save your marriage and your child. In an instant, Ye Xingguang decided on what benefits she would seek for herself. If the Broad Medical Research Institute didnt need sponsorship for the time being, she wouldnt seek it. But she was in desperate need of a special privilege, one that could suppress Xia Yanyan. Otherwise, she would always feel unsettled. Yanbei, with his clear eyes, looked at Ye Xingguang, What special privilege? Ye Xingguang pondered, A privilege no one can snatch my man from me! Yanbei raised his eyebrows, almost laughing, The law already protects such rights. Sometimes the law cannot protect you. For instance, some person uses their special privilege, takes the man she fancies without shame. I want a special privilege, if any shameless woman tries to steal my man, her special privilege would be nullified! To put it simply, when Xia Yanyan uses her special privilege to pick up any man she wants, should she fancy my man, then her privilege negates mine, rendering hers null. Is that clear now? Suddenly, Yanbei rediscovered his presidential demeanor, his majestic aura restored. Legs casually crossed, leaning back in his chair, he looked at Ye Xingguang who was deep in her predicament, Has Xia Yanyan taken a liking to your man? Oh, I was just giving an example to explain what kind of special privilege I want. Unfortunately, Yanbei replied, I cant grant you that privilege. Xia Yanyans privilege is bestowed by the state, even as the President, I cant interfere with that. I advise you to secure your happiness by marrying your man as soon as possible. Once youre married, even if Xia Yanyan fancies him, she cant snatch him away. Ye Xingguang blurted out in exasperation, Nonsense, If I could get married, I wouldnt need to ask you for a special privilege, would I? As for marrying that big mess Ye Junqing, not in her wildest dreams! With Xia Yanyans birthday just around the corner, she and Ye Junqing are just in the initial give it a try phase! Ye Xingguang had no choice but to pin her hopes on Yanbei, Is it really not possible? Think about your marriage. Think about your child. This deal wont leave you worse off or cheated. Just grant me one special privilege, and I shall become the beacon of hope for your unborn child! Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Even if it Costs my Life, I Won’t Hesitate _1 Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Even if it Costs my Life, I Wont Hesitate _1 Translator: 549690339 Yanbei left no room for negotiation, I can only provide what you want on my personal behalf, but Im sorry, I cant use the presidents authority for personal gains. This is a matter of principle. What a selfless and noble president you are. A sentence suddenly broke out in the resting room. The tone was melodious, the remark sarcastic, but it wasnt Ye Xingguang who said it. It was the presidents wife, Ye Tingnan. Ye Tingnan had been in the resting room all the time, just hiding in the bathroom of the resting room, so nobody noticed her. Hearing their conversation, Ye Tingnan came out of the bathroom. Her v-neck evening dress wrapped up to her feet, making her look especially charming. Ting Nan. Yanbei stood up unexpectedly. Ye Tingnan didnt look at Yanbei, she just walked towards Ye Xingguang. Miss Ye, expecting a president who, for the sake of national interest, wouldnt compromise even when his wife was threatened and eventually lost his child, to give you special privileges, is like expecting me. As long as I can save my child, even if it costs my life, I wouldnt hesitate at all. If theres truly a remedy for regret in this world, please sell it to me. Ye Xingguang: She didnt want to get involved in the couples affairs. Ye Tingnan went on, The biggest regret of my life is marrying him. Hes a competent president, but an incompetent husband. I shouldve been like the citizens, watch him from afar, not allowing myself to gaze upon him closely. Perhaps that way, his image would remain perfect in my heart. The more apologetic Yanbei felt inwardly, the more assertive he was outwardly. He pulled Ye Tingnan into his arms directly, Ting Nan, dont say that. Let me go. Three years have passed, but Ye Tingnan still couldnt get over losing their child. Yanbei felt helpless but refused to let go. Their relationship was already stiff to the extreme. Outside of important occasions requiring the first lady, Ting Nan no longer paid him any mind. But she was the woman he deeply loved, Listen to me What is there to say? To boast about how impartial you are, by sacrificing your own family for the sake of national interest? Yanbei, Im not unreasonable, nor do I think theres a problem with your selflessness. All I want is my child! Why cant you give Miss Ye special privileges, who does it harm? Xia Yanyan? So what if shes a national treasure? Isnt my child a life too? Is our child worthless? By the end of her speech, her voice choked out. Yanbei, with a broken heart, pulled her closer, You know that even as president, its impossible for me to grant her that privilege. Right, you cant. But even if you could, you wouldnt. Yanbei, thats just who you are, putting national interest above all else. Youre clearly not a good husband, why cant I just hate you? Ye Tingnan violently broke free from Yanbeis grasp. She despised herself for being this way, wanting to hate him but not being able to. Because even she understood, he had done nothing wrong. He was just a good president, how can she blame him? All she wanted now was divorce, to distance herself from him, and no longer hurt each other. As Ye Xingguang sat aside, maintaining peace of mind, she didnt want their relationship to deteriorate any further, so she spoke up, Well, considering Grandfather Zhuos feelings, how about we change the terms? You dont need to grant privileges, just consider me like a sister. No matter what dilemma I encounter in the future, you must protect me like you would a sister. Is that alright? Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Oh no, my big cousin, you’re so awesome!_1 Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Oh no, my big cousin, youre so awesome!_1 Translator: 549690339 Having the president as your adoptive brother is a powerful ally, even after he steps down from office. Given Yanbeis prestige and influence, isnt this better than giving money directly? Before Yanbei could speak, Ye Tingnan excitedly blurted out, Ms. Ye, if you can save my child, as of today, youll be my blood sister! Ye Xingguang couldnt help but laugh, and nodded, OK, deal. With that, she opened her handbag. In it was a ready-made regret pill, which she had cried out a few days ago and prepared to give to a destined person. For Grandpa Zhuos sake, she would give it to his great-grandson to secure his future great-grandchild. Here you go, big cousin. Ye Xingguang was quick to adapt to the new family titles. While cradling Ye Tingnan in one arm, Yanbei took the small blue velvet box Ye Xingguang handed to him with the other hand. Ye Tingnan opened the small velvet box to reveal a silver-white sphere, which was as clear and lustrous as a pearl. Is this the regret pill? Isnt it just an ordinary pellet? he asked. Sitting down, Ye Xingguang shook her leg leisurely. Trust me, Im your savior. Yanbei: Ye Tingnan: Ye Xingguang ignored the way the President and First Lady looked at her as if she were amusing entertainment. She continued casually, Big sister-in-law, prepare a cup of warm water for your husband so he can swallow this pellet. Yanbei and Ye Tingnan looked skeptical. Digging out her phone again, Ye Xingguang threatened, Youre really going to make me call Grandpa Zhuo again to vouch for me? Why dont we just give it a try? Reluctant to let his grandfather know about his family issues, Yanbei let go of Ye Tingnan and instructed, Go fetch me a cup of hot water. What if this pellet doesnt digest after I swallow it? Ye Tingnan had her concerns. Yanbei said, Youve already decided to divorce me. Why care whether it digests or not? It doesnt matter. If I die from this, at least I can make up for our babys death. Maybe then youll be able to forgive me. Oh wow, my big cousin sure is cool! Ye Tingnan stared at Yanbei, You deserve it if it kills you! But she went to fetch a cup of hot water anyway. Big cousin, after you swallow the regret pill, you have to concentrate your mind and think back to the moment you wish the most to return to. However, note that you only have an hour to change your fate. As for the outcome well, its still in your hands. Yanbei gazed at the silver-white regret pill, and took the warm water. Furrowing his brows, he said, I need an hour? I cant take it just yet. Theres a state dinner outside that needs me to attend. Ill take it afterwards. Oh, you dont need to worry about that. What I meant was that you can only return to the past for an hour. The past and present run on different timelines. No matter how many hours you spend in the past, it wont impact the present. The moment you change the past, the next second, everything in the present will also change. Whether the state dinner will still be happening by then, we cant be sure of. Yanbei understood, Going back to the past to change my fate will trigger the butterfly effect? Ye Xingguang replied, Not really. Based on others experiences with the regret pill, the butterfly effect it creates only tends to affect the user and the people who are close to them while having virtually no influence on everyone else. This is why I can sell the regret pill with my mind at ease. It minimises the impact of the butterfly effect as much as possible so that it barely changes anybody elses life trajectory. The state dinner might still go ahead; well see Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: Chapter 210: The Moment to Witness the Miracle has Arrived_1 Chapter 210: Chapter 210: The Moment to Witness the Miracle has Arrived_1 Translator: 549690339 Moreover, the participants in this will retain their memories, such as me, such as you, my dear elder cousin, and the elder cousins wife. If the elder cousins wife did not show up in the rest area tonight and did not participate in this, she would not retain her memory. Perhaps if you altered fate and saved the child, she would always believe that she had never lost the child. However Ye Xingguang paused before continuing, Now that the elder cousins wife has participated in this, the pain of once losing a child will forever be preserved in her memory, never to disappear. A clear look of regret appeared on Yanbeis face. However, Ye Tingnan spoke up, No regret. I need to remember. Im glad I remember. Otherwise, I would be unaware that in his heart, I and our child are not the most important! Ye Xingguang looked sympathetically at President. It seemed his elder cousin had a long way to go to win back his wife. Getting back to the subject, Ye Xingguang said, Elder cousin, lets start. After consuming the Pill of Regret, focus your mind. Your spiritual force will go back to the past self at that moment, saving your little cousin or cousins daughter. After an hour has passed, which is the next minute from now, your mental power will return. Whether everything can be saved, the elder cousins wife and I will know the next second. At this, Ye Tingnan unconsciously clenched her fists. Would everything really be resolved in the next minute? She dared not believe that she would become a mother in the next minute. Yanbei nodded, his gaze gentle and passionate as he looked at Ye Tingnan, and spoke in a strained voice, Tingnan, if I can save our child, you cannot divorce me. Do you hear me? Ye Tingnan pressed her lips together tightly, without making a sound. Seeing her refusal to respond, Yanbei said sternly, If you still wish to divorce, it would be better not to bring ruin to the child. If we cant provide the child with a complete family, then why bring them into this world? Just go and save the child! Ye Tingnan didnt want to hear his nonsense. However, Yanbei continued spiritedly, If this pill chokes me to death, even if you remarry in the future, you should reserve a place for me in your heart, otherwise, I will never let you go, even if Im a ghost. Ye Tingnan glared at him, Who said Im going to remarry! If you cant save our child, I wont forgive you for the rest of my life. Yanbeis handsome eyes brightened, So, if I save the child, we wont divorce, right? Impatient, Ye Tingnan kicked Yanbei. Yanbei laughed then, extending his arm to pull Ye Tingnan closer. He expressed his love with a deep kiss on her forehead, then placed the silver-white bead into his mouth, took a sip of boiled water, and sat down on the chair, closing his eyes in concentration. Ye Xingguang said, Elder cousins wife, lets get out of here so we dont disturb elder cousin. Ye Tingnans heart was anxious and uneasy. Was she really going to have a child? She was too jittery at the moment. After leaving the rest area with Ye Xingguang, Ye Tingnan invited him to the state banquet hall. The semi-open state banquet hall had a grand evening performance. At this moment, Xia Yanyan was in the water music hall, perched on a giant rock in the water, swinging her beautiful fishtail, holding a microphone and singing However, Ye Tingnan wasnt in the mood to listen to the performance. She invited Ye Xingguang to sit at her spot. Not yet at the First Ladys position, her mind was suddenly flooded with many memories. Those memories flickered past like a slideshow in her mind, until she heard a wah- sound. She involuntarily covered her mouth. Was that the cry of a newborn? Chapter 211 - Chapter 211: Chapter 211 Mom, Mom……_1 Chapter 211: Chapter 211 Mom, Mom_1 Translator: 549690339 She couldnt believe it, but tears rolled down her face almost instantly. Yes, that was the cry of a newborn baby. In her mind, she saw herself in the delivery room, hearing the babys cry and then fainting from exhaustion. When she awoke again, Yanbei was holding a small baby next to her pillow, softly stroking her face and saying, Tingnan, look at our daughter. Shall we call her Yan Zhenxi? Zhenxi Ye Tingnan liked this name; she was moved to tears. Snapping back from her new memory, Ye Tingnan excitedly hugged Ye Xingguang: We did it, we did it! Yanbei saved little Zhenxi. Its a girl. The new memories told her that Yanbei had stormed to the water cell immediately, pulling her from the icy water and rushing her to the hospital where he kept rubbing her hands, hugging her tightly to keep her warm Then, she was able to save their child. Months later, despite a difficult labor, she gave birth to a healthy little girl. Really? Ye Xingguang was also very excited. Ye Tingnan kept wiping the corners of her eyes, but she couldnt wipe away the tears of overwhelming joy. After their embrace, Ye Tingnan still covered her mouth in excitement, then nodded vigorously. Words of gratitude failed her: Miss Ye, how could I ever thank you? Ye Xingguang said, Just look out for me in the future. I truly consider you my sister-in-law. Then, a heavenly voice appeared next to the two of them: Mommy, mommy A lovely two-and-a-half-year-old toddler was held in Yanbeis strong arms. He stood up from the presidents chair, and the man whose destiny was rewritten carried the freshly baked little girl towards Ye Tingnan. Upon hearing the toddler call her mommy, the hardness in Yanbeis heart melted inwardly. Even now, Yanbei somewhat found it hard to believe that the lovely creature in his arms was his daughter with Tingnan. The only thing he remembered was swallowing the pill of regret and finding himself back at the moment when he had wiped out the foreign extremist forces with his army. Instead of ordering people to look for Tingnan like a headless chicken, he rushed straight to the water cell and saved her, taking her to the hospital. Just after he left Tingnan at the hospital, he felt a powerful force pulling him back. When he opened his eyes again, he was sitting in the presidential seat at the state banquet, holding a lovely little baby who was playing with his broad hand. Additional memories began to overflow in his mind Ye Tingnan was going crazy, her new memories telling her that the child in Yanbeis arms was her little Zhenxi! Her little face was pink and tender, so fair it looked like it could break at the touch. Her grape-like eyes blinked, her eyelashes longer than those of a doll. Each blink softened Ye Tingnans heart. Ye Tingnan couldnt control her trembling, excited steps towards Yanbei, her voice shaky as she said, Yanbei, this Yanbei handed the precious bundle in his arms to Ye Tingnan. He sighed with relief. He had never held a child before, fearing that holding her too tightly would hurt her, or that holding her too loosely might drop her. Now he understood the saying, you fear dissolving it when its in your mouth and dropping it when its in your hands. He had dealt with so many tricky situations in his life, none had been more difficult than holding his daughter. Holding her in his arms, his heart was clenched in fear. This was the hardest thing hed ever done. Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: Chapter 212 Your Remaining Life has been Reserved!_1 Chapter 212: Chapter 212 Your Remaining Life has been Reserved!_1 Translator: 549690339 When it comes to holding children, Ye Tingnan doesnt feel any better than Yanbei, equally at a loss. The moment the little sweetheart hung her chubby arms around her neck, Ye Tingnans heart felt like it might melt. Mommy, mommy, why are you crying? Blow, blow, and you wont cry, oops. Little Zhenxi didnt understand the feelings of adults, but she knew that when you feel pain, youll cry, and after you cry, youre supposed to blow on it. So, she blew at her mommys face, which was simply heartwarmingly cute. At this, Ye Tingnans tears flowed even more vehemently. She wiped her tears in vain: Okay, mommy wont cry, mommy wont cry. But the mist in her eyes, no matter how hard she tried, just couldnt be dry. Yanbei, comprehending her emotions, pulled her into his arms and directly led her away from the banquet hall. After the family of three left, Ye Xingguang was left alone, uncertain where to sit. Then, Qin Yao approached, Excuse me, are you Miss Ye? The same Qin Yao whos just handcuffed her was asking her this question now, Ye Xingguang raised an eyebrow: Yes. The President has asked me to arrange a seat for you, please come with me. Qin Yao behaved as if she were a stranger, polite and respectful. Ye Xingguang pouted, her mind filled with new memories. The new memories told her that she wasnt brought to the Presidents house by Qin Yao, but invited by the President to attend the national banquet. As for her other life trajectory, nothing had changed. Indeed, the butterfly effect, small yet profound. Ye Xingguang took her assigned seat, feeling happy for Presidents family, yet couldnt help feeling melancholic. So many people whove taken the regret pill, have finally made up for the regrets in their lives, so why was it that she, after taking the regret pill, couldnt save Qin Junye, no matter what? Young man, why were you so stubborn? Im not your beloved girl. We met by chance, and yet you insisted on risking your life for this. Its just not worth it! Feeling heartbroken, Ye Xingguang picked up her glass and drank to drown her sorrows. Then, she took out her mobile phone and posted a message in her Moments: [I wish I could exchange my remaining life for your rebirth, but unfortunately, youre as stubborn as a bull.] In country Q, Ye Junqing, who had nothing to do every day, would browse Weibo. He didnt see a selfie posted by Ye Xingguang, but in her Moments, he saw her status update. Immediately, his face darkened as if a jar of vinegar had been knocked over. Little Mermaid, was she thinking about Qin Junye who saved her ten years ago again? Humph, her remaining life was his, even if others lined up, it wasnt their turn! Unable to control his temper, Ye Junqing left a comment under her post: [Your remaining life has been pre-ordered!] Ye Xingguang was engrossed in her Moments when she suddenly saw Ye Junqings comment. Her heart jumped. What did he mean by saying her remaining life had been pre-ordered? By whom? In her heart, she couldnt help but think wildly, could it be, he was referring to himself? Ye Xingguang could hardly contain her joy as she stared at the comment for a long while. She wanted to screenshot it, but when she refreshed the screen, the comment was gone. What happened, did her eyes play tricks on her? Ye Xingguang rubbed her eyes and refreshed the page again and found a new comment. The comment read: [Woman, your remaining life has been pre-ordered, you cant just go around exchanging it!] Ye Xingguang: Stinky man, acting like an overbearing CEO, causing all her fleeting joy to disappear. She only wanted to roll her eyes now. She jabbed at her phone screen and replied: [What are you jabbering about? Your remaining life is the one thats been pre-ordered!] Chapter 213 - Chapter 213: Chapter 213: If you disagree, why don’t you sing one for me to listen? _1 Chapter 213: Chapter 213: If you disagree, why dont you sing one for me to listen? _1 Translator: 549690339 But the very next second, the man sent her a private message, sending a screenshot of their mutual quip in her social media circle, saying: [Okay, screenshot as proof.] Ye Xingguang was baffled: [Screenshot as proof of what?] Ye Junqing: [Didnt you claim that my remaining years have been reserved?] Ye Xingguang couldnt quite control the corners of her mouth, fearing to expose her good mood. She hummed, replied: [I havent even posted a selfie yet. Who gave you the screenshot proof.] [Waiting for you.] Ye Junqing replied in two words. Despite being mere words, when Ye Xingguang read them, she inexplicably felt a vague ambiguity. Like a white shroud before the window, the night breeze blew, silently stirring her heart She stared at it for a while, unsure what to reply, so she happily put away her phone. At this moment, she heard a dismissive voice from a girl at the next table: Does A Countrys national treasure really represent the highest singing abilities in A Country? Its just average. I dont know how A Country has the shame to promote Xia Yanyan every year, chanting about protecting the worlds most beautiful mermaid, and scrambling for the rights to the Naseas seas at the United Nations. Ye Xingguang peeked over, who was saying Xia Yanyans singing was just okay? Putting aside personal grudges, Xia Yanyans voice was really good. The mermaids natural good voice is just slightly worse than hers. Xia Yanyans listing as a national treasure is, of course, because this mermaid is related to national interests. Not to mention the mermaid copyright belonged to A Country. Any other country that wished to produce mermaid-related merchandise had to buy the rights from A Country. More importantly, this mermaid helped A Country gain more support from other countries in the battle for ownership of the Naseas seas. Decades ago, the rights to Naseas sea area were wanted by several nearby countries, leading to a stalemate. Nasea Sea is abundant in submarine resources, including natural gas and oil. Its a huge treasure that every country wanted. Later, the government of A Country organized a research team who, after investing huge amounts of manpower, material resources, and financial resources, finally created the gorgeous mermaid Xia Yanyan. Upon Xia Yanyans birth, she attracted worldwide attention. Over the years, the country has used Xia Yanyan as the national treasures ambassador to gain votes of support from friendly countries at the United Nations, securing the rights to the Naseas sea area and earning a fortune from natural gas and oil. No wonder the country protects Xia Yanyans interests, granting her various privileges, even establishing a national treasure committee to prevent any harm to her. In the end, its all because of national interests! Now, someone dares to mock their country. Xia Yanyan and Ye Xingguang both disagree. Coldly, she responds: Who said the national treasure represents the highest level of singing in the country? The national treasure is just our countrys ambassador. Every girl in A Country is a treasure, everyone is talented. If you disagree, why dont you sing for me? Upon hearing this, the other girl seemed delighted and looked at Ye Xingguang: So if my performance is better than your national treasure, A Country will no longer boast about possessing the worlds best singer? She, on the other hand, came prepared. She was tired of A Country raising the mermaid to heaven. Her country, K Country, intended to send her to slap them in the face and to prove the best singer in the world wasnt from A Country! Ye Xingguang hesitated. She wasnt in a position to make this statement. She was an unknown figure and her cousin should be the one speaking. As long as it comes to national pride, Ye Xingguang didnt want to lose: Lets have a competition then! Chapter 214 - Chapter 214: Chapter 214: An Unknown Soldier from Country A, Ye Xingguang!_1 Chapter 214: Chapter 214: An Unknown Soldier from Country A, Ye Xingguang!_1 Translator: 549690339 At that moment, Xia Yanyan, who was performing in the water music hall, was belting out a segment of dolphin tones. The girl thought that her own dolphin tones could outperform Xia Yanyans, her eyebrows lifted in satisfaction, proclaiming, Fine, Ill compete with your national treasure in dolphin tones. Ye Xingguang had a hunch that this girl might have some skills. After all, she was the one K country had sent; she couldnt possibly be an amateur. Ye Xingguang smirked arrogantly, Who said our national treasure will be the one competing with you? We can send just anyone to compete with you C me, for example. Lets see who does better with the dolphin tones! The prospect of competing with a nobody made the girl from K country feel dismissed. She frowned slightly, Whats your name? My name never changes, and I never switch teams. Im Ye Xingguang, a nobody from A country! The girl from K country had never heard this name before. She glanced haughtily at him, not disclosing her own but simply gave a sign to the person beside her, who immediately announced, This is our esteemed Princess JueChen from K country. Ah, JueChen? In the political system of K country, although it resembles a presidential system, it still retains the once-existing royal family, not with any real power, but highly regarded by the people. This Princess JueChen, the second princess of the current royal family, full name Chi JueChen, is notably a good singer. Ye Xingguang was aware of this piece of common knowledge, but as Chi JueChen was the most unassuming of all the princesses of K country, there were very few photos of her online, which was why he didnt recognize her. Chi JueChen whispered something to the person at her side, they nodded and left promptly. After Xia Yanyans performance, the banquets host took the stage, Honorable guests, ladies, and gentlemen, the next program is brought to you by the delegation from K country. Please welcome Princess JueChen of K country, who will be singing a song for us. The banquet hall burst into applause upon hearing this. Next up, Chi JueChen, made a grand entrance. The curtain of the water music hall was already drawn. All eyes were back on the other stage as Chi JueChen, a beautiful foreign princess, commanded everyones attention with her appearance. Xia Yanyan, having changed outfits, returned to the banquet hall just as Chi JueChen was hitting the climax of her song. Chi Juechens soaring dolphin tones echoed throughout the banquet hall The pitch seemed to have surpassed the limits of the human voice, but every time the guests thought she had reached the peak, Chi JueChens melodious voice would climb even higher, nearly unbelievable. Upon sitting down and learning from Yi Yujian that Chi JueChen was trying to one-up her in terms of dolphin tones, Xia Yanyan frowned, intending to criticise Chi JueChen for being out of her depth, but then Chi JueChens well-tuned voice filled the banquet hall; it wasnt without merit. This section of her dolphin tones was better than the one Xia Yanyan had sang. Xia Yanyan frowned, If Id known she wanted to compete, I wouldve sung higher. She waited till I finished singing to challenge me, thats simply too much! I didnt even perform at my full potential! Yi Yujian responded, Who couldve known that Chi JueChen would pull a stunt like this. Xia Yanyan said, Its my fault for not being cautious. The Minister of Culture did hint that K country was trying to make a show during this state visit, but I didnt think anyone would dare to challenge my singing! What should I do now, should I add another item to my performance? Yi Yujian said, Youve already sung. Going up again to compete with Princess JueChen in dolphin tunes wouldnt look good. No need for you to go up this time. My younger sister said she could go up against Chi JueChen, though Im not sure if shes confident enough? Chapter 215 - Chapter 215: Chapter 215: You Are My First Sunshine_1 Chapter 215: Chapter 215: You Are My First Sunshine_1 Translator: 549690339 What are you talking about, cousin? That little naive Miss Ye wants to compete with Chi Juechen? Has she gone insane? She thinks she can compete with Chi Juechen, whose dolphin tones soar so high If Chi Juechen continues to push forward, shell soon be on even ground with her actual strength. Yi Yujian remained silent. At this moment, the banquet host had already approached Ye Xingguang, whispering, Miss Ye, are you sure? If youre not sure, the next performance will go on as scheduled. Ye Xingguang said, Who says Im not sure, if I dont compete with Chi Juechen, shell think theres no one left in our A nation! Hearing the echo of the singing throughout the banquet hall, the host didnt have much faith in Ye Xingguang. Are you sure? If youre not, dont bite off more than you can chew. This isnt any ordinary occasion, its a national banquet. Seeing that Ye Xingguang wasnt intimidated, the host could only continue to ask, So, what song will you sing? Ill have the backstage prepare for it. Ye Xingguang thought about it. To defeat Chi Juechen, none of the popular songs would work. She thought of a song that she had composed herself, but because it was self-composed, the backstage production team might not be able to provide accompaniment for her. Ye Xingguang made a decision: Prepare a piano for me. I will sing an original song, one that no one has heard before. What, at such an important state banquet, you want to sing a song that no one has heard before? Miss Ye, if you were a superstar, perhaps we might indulge you. But youre just a mildly famous internet celebrity. Dare you sing and play your own song at a state banquet? Have you considered that if you mess up, it could damage the nations reputation? The host didnt mince his words. There wasnt much time left, and the host still had time to argue with her. Ye Xingguang said: If you cant make the decision, go find the President. Let him prepare a piano for me. Never mind, come with me, Ill go to the President myself. Lets see if hell indulge me! The host thought that this Miss Ye had really gone crazy. How big did she think her reputation was, to go directly to the President? But Ye Xingguang, just did that, she got up to find him. She knew that her elder cousin and his wife, along with their freshly baked little niece, were all gathering in the lounge. The host, following behind Ye Xingguang, kept muttering, Shes crazy, shes crazy. If the President gets angry, Im not taking the blame. This Chi Juechen from K nation, her dolphin tones have already defined the limits of mankind, can you surpass her? Hasnt anyone told you theres always someone better? You go host your event, you dont need to follow me. Ill be on in a few performances, I need to change my outfit. Yes, youre far too casual. How can you go on stage like this? Going on stage like this is simply a disgrace to our A nation. The host did not follow her anymore, just saying: Ill give you time for six more performances to get ready, will that be enough for you to do your makeup? Lets make it ten performances worth of time, otherwise you definitely wont make it, makeup takes up the most time. No need, just four performances. After four performances, its my turn. Oh yes, the song Im going to sing is titled: You are my initial sunshine! The track she had written for the young man was now going to come in handy! Chi Juechens stunning performance captured the attention of the entire banquet hall. After exiting the stage, she walked triumphantly back to her seat, casting a distant look at Xia Yanyan, and searching for Ye Xingguang around the room. But she couldnt find her and couldnt help but laugh: Where did that nobody go? Did she get so scared she ran off? Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: Chapter 216: Xia Yanyan, That’s All_1 Chapter 216: Chapter 216: Xia Yanyan, Thats All_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang was in the process of changing her outfit, which was that of the First Lady. Once she finished dressing, Ye Tingnan reassured herself: Thankfully, our body sizes are similar; my evening dress fits you perfectly. But are you sure you want to go on stage and belt out those operatic high notes? How sure are you about this? Ye Xingguang replied with confidence, My dear cousin-in-law, I do not engage in activities I am not confident of. I even managed to transform your niece, so trust me this one time. If someone wants to challenge our country, then I simply must bruise her ego. However, I dont want to sing on stage. I prefer that water-based concert hall. When I sing, start the fountain show, I want that type of atmosphere. The higher I belt, the higher the fountains will spray. Can the water fountains meet my expectations? Ye Tingnan thought the idea was brilliant: Ill check with the director to see if the musical fountain can keep up with the rhythm of your song. Right, and tell the director not to focus the camera on my face and not let the press point their cameras at my face either. I prefer to keep a low profile and dont enjoy standing out too much, or else I do not wish to go on stage. Ye Tingnan nodded: Okay, I will pass this message along. After mentioning this, Ye Tingnan called the director to communicate Ye Xingguangs visual effect requirement. Soon, it was all arranged, Ye Tingnan said: The director mentioned its technically feasible. Head backstage to prepare. Alright, Im off. Having changed into her outfit, Ye Xingguang picked up the hem of her dress and rushed backstage. Chi Juechen however, was convinced she had fled in terror. But that did not bother him, for his attention was never on her, but on Xia Yanyan. Now, Chi Juechen was in high spirits and couldnt help but smirk: Xia Yanyan, is that all youve got? Xia Yanyan was so irritated she almost stood up: This Chi Juechen, he has the gall to insult me and yet remains unrepentant! Yi Yujian held Xia Yanyans hand, calming her: Cool down. At this point, we can only hope your cousin aces it. Cousin, you still have faith in Ye Xingguang? She merely wants to use Chi Juechen to embarrass me. She cant do anything herself but still sought to compete with me against Chi Juechen. Whats worse, she ended up fleeing in fear, causing our nation to lose face! Yi Yujian frowned: She doesnt seem like that type of person Cousin, you have only just met her, what do you know about her character? She could, out of spite because I almost got engaged to Ye Junqing, come to my house causing a ruckus. By that alone, I could tell shes impulsive. If shes so capable, why dont you ask her to go up on stage and perform a show, and put this arrogant Chi Juechen back into his place! Xia Yanyan was furious. White Lotus was definitely doing it on purpose! Shes such a no-brained, manipulative female toying with national honor! Anyway, its better this way lest her cousin starts seeing White Lotus in a good light because she saved her cousin. Now she can finally see the true colors of White Lotus However, her mental machinations were thwarted when the host suddenly announced Ye Xingguangs name. Up next, please enjoy the song brought to us by Ye Xingguang, You are my first Sunshine. As the host spoke, the stage lights dimmed, but the fountains in the water-based concert hall ignited with a dazzling light display. The splendid water-based concert hall and its high platform began to rise. A girl, her fingertips dancing on the piano, slowly came into everyones view Chapter 217 - Chapter 217: Chapter 217: Protecting Me is a Disease, You’re Quite Sick_1 Chapter 217: Chapter 217: Protecting Me is a Disease, Youre Quite Sick_1 Translator: 549690339 The lively girl appeared and disappeared behind the cascade of beautiful water droplets, stirring hearts from the moment she made her appearance Xia Yanyan was taken aback. That naive little White Lotus was actually going up? Had she gone mad? Only she could possibly match Chi Juechens dolphin tones. Who had given White Lotus the audacity to steal the limelight without knowing her own limits? Thats why she detested these country bumpkins who were utterly clueless! A relieved smile had appeared on Yi Yujians face: I told you, she wouldnt back out at the last minute. She doesnt seem like that kind of person. Lets wait and see; maybe she is confident in herself, which is why she dares to compete with Chi Juechen. The beautiful piano accompaniment creates a perfect rhythm with the vibrant fountain at this very moment. It seems that they are partners in crime, with the fountain faithfully following the rhythm of the piano. At higher notes, the fountain ascends; at lower notes, the fountain descends; and in calmer moments, the fountain sways, one wave gently following another Under the glorious lights, the effect is so pleasing to the eye that it involuntary draws ones attention. Then, it was Ye Xingguangs ethereal singing, echoing throughout the waterfront music hall In this song, a sad story is told. Yet, its not a lament of resentment or a sorrowful tune. On the contrary, this song is full of rhythm and dynamics, with the challenging dolphin tones that depict her desperation to save a young life. The high notes, skyrocketing, truthfully reveal the emotional turmoil in her heart. She wants to save him, she really does, but she cant confront his stubborn determination to protect her yeoh yeoh Destiny decrees youre a calamity I cant cross Protecting me is a sickness, youre already deeply infected You said Its alright, Im here You said I will always be No, I dont want to hear any of it Your goodness is something I cant forget But I wish wed never met Even if you were the first sunshine of my life The last sunshine, with its prolonged dolphin note beyond human range, shook the fountain and sent water soaring high into the sky. The spectacular scene instantly captured all guests attention. Like the word Love, the momentum of the soaring fountain didnt seem to stop. Upward, always upward Some guests had their heads angled upward until they couldnt anymore, and yet the water still hadnt descended. Everyone was dumbfounded. This wasnt just a visual spectacle; it was also an auditory delight. Before, Xia Yanyans song had already won admiration for her wonderful dolphin notes; Next up was Chi Juechen, who made everyone realize theres always someone better. His dolphin notes which superseded human limits brought people to their knees. However, as soon as Ye Xingguang started singing, everyone realized what it meant to be limitless The seemingly unbeatable Chi Juechen was instantly overshadowed by Ye Xingguang. How is that possible? Chi Juechens previously confident expression shattered into pieces in the end. As for Xia Yanyan, she couldnt believe her eyes as she looked at the girl on the stage, singing while playing the piano. She had never heard this song before, but even she had to admit it held immense appeal! Drip, a tear fell on the black and white keys of the piano. As Ye Xingguangs voice faded, another piano solo began. Her fingers seemed to possess magic, playing solos that relentlessly pushed the pain of her inability to save the young boys life to its peak Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: Chapter 218: From Then On, He Never Returned _1 Chapter 218: Chapter 218: From Then On, He Never Returned _1 Translator: 549690339 She then closed her eyes, allowing the tears to flow freely, as the memories of ten years ago continued to dominate her mind. Back then, she had just rescued a young boy from a swarm of sharks, and before they could catch their breath, the assassins, who were sent to kill her, were hot on their trail. She told the boy to escape on his own, fearing that following her would only put him in harms way. But the boy held her hand tightly and swam desperately with her. They sought refuge on an island, hoping to hide in the jungle. Once on the island, her beautiful fishtail turned into delicate legs. With no shoes to put on, she could feel the bare ground painfully against her feet. The young boy then hoisted her onto his back, carrying her as they tried to survive in the jungle. But their pursuers also landed on the island, searching for them everywhere. Outnumbered, she dared not confront them directly. Those men had been ordered to kill her, simply because she was one of those who had the right to inherit. In reality, she posed no threat as a mere twelve-year-old girl. Nevertheless, they saw fit to eradicate her completely, to eliminate any potential threat in the future. She remembered the boy hiding her and saying, Stay here. Ill lure them away, and when its safe, Ill come back for you. But he never returned. He never came back for her. She waited from night till the break of day, but he did not return. Unable to wait any longer, she went searching for him but could not find him in the field full of bodies. All she could find was his identification card. His ID card, stained with blood The bodies scattered everywhere were those of the assassins who had wanted her dead She looked through each body, terrified of finding him, and when she couldnt, it scared her even more She captured one of the assassins who was barely alive and asked him about the boys whereabouts. The assassin said that the boy had been taken by Geshu Chen, who had left a message: if she wanted the boys life, she would have to show herself! But when she willingly walked into their trap, Geshu Chen claimed that the boy had died in battle and that his body had been thrown into the ocean She didnt believe him. She wanted proof C alive or dead. She searched all over the world, but found nothing. Eventually, exhausted, she fainted in the sea only to be rescued by a middle-aged man, who took her back to his fishing village. The middle-aged man later became her foster father. Through the boys ID card, her foster father was able to trace the boys identity and hometown. When she rushed to his home, she was told the boy had been buried. His mother informed her that her son had died at sea and his body, recovered from the water, was unrecognizable by the time it had reached his hometown If it hadnt been for rescuing her, the boy wouldnt have died. He fought alone against so many assassins, she dared not imagine what he went through in those horrific moments She remembered taking a regret pill, returning to the time when the boy was surrounded by sharks. She told herself to be resolute and not save him. Maybe he could have escaped from the sharks by himself, but she couldnt refrain from helping She remembered after saving him once again, she decided to prioritize her own survival and avoid him, but the boy refused to leave her side. She screamed at him to get lost. Seeing assassins chasing her, the boy insistently took her hand to help her escape. She we recalled not wanting to repeat the same mistake, firmly avoiding the direction of that island, but the vast ocean only offered that one island within a thousand miles. Even though she could stay in the sea indefinitely, the boy couldnt. His wounds prevented him from staying in the sea for too long. Left with no choice, she ended up returning to the island with the boy. She told herself, no matter what, she couldnt just hide and let the boy draw away the assassins on her behalf. But history has a way of repeating itself. No matter how she warned the boy that saving her would cost his life, he wouldnt listen. He rendered her unconscious, hid her and lured the assassins away Chapter 219 - Chapter 219: Chapter 219: It doesn’t seem to be you, Miss Xia? _1 Chapter 219: Chapter 219: It doesnt seem to be you, Miss Xia? _1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang looked up, unable to control the tears flowing from her eyes as she sang again yeoh yeoh Fate decrees that youre a tribulation I can never overcome Protecting me is a sickness, a sickness you suffer from deeply You say Anyway, Im willing You say Anyway, I will never regret No, I dont want to hear anything I cant forget your kindness But I wish we had never met Even if youre the one I cant ever forget in this lifetime As she sang to the end, she completely lost control of her emotions. Her emotional collapse combined with the soaring high notes broke all expectations about her vocal range held by the guests. The long-drawn forget was the perfect expression of emotion, the soft yet emotional vocals filled with so much depth. Chi Juechen and Xia Yanyan, both knowledgeable about music, eyes misty with tears unexpectedly, found it too late to wipe them away by the time they noticed. As the song ended, Chi Juechen and Xia Yanyan fell silent, accompanied by thunderous applause from the crowd. The consistent applause felt like slaps that swelled Chi Juechens arrogant face. Feeling vindicated, Xia Yanyan walked up to Chi Juechen with a wine glass, clinked glasses with her, and mocked her with a shallow smile, Princess Juechen, worlds best vocalist, do you now admit defeat in Country A? Chi Juechen had indeed been amazed by Ye Xingguangs voice, yet she replied, I admit that the worlds best vocalist is indeed in Country A. However, its not you, Miss Xia, isnt it? How dare someone who cant even sing well come up to her and be cocky! Chi Juechen arrogantly glanced at Xia Yanyan, and said nonchalantly, Miss Xia, your singing cant even compare to the unknown Ye Xingguang, let alone beat mine. Yet you have the audacity to call yourself the worlds best vocalist? Xia Yanyan: !!! She was merely not performing at her best! However, after hearing Ye Xingguangs voice, she began to doubt whether her best would match Ye Xingguangs vocal range. It seemed like possibly Xia Yanyan frowned, in the field of singing, she always thought no one could compete with her. But upon hearing Ye Xingguangs extraordinary vocal range, she began to feel uncertain. Seeing Xia Yanyans expression, Chi Juechen guessed her thoughts and sneered, The strategic withdrawal of the retreating side isnt laughing at the one struggling. Xia Yanyan, thats just who you are. Why dont you give up the title of worlds number one vocalist to the underdog Ye Xingguang? Oh, actually, I made a mistake. Its more like the advancing side is laughing at the retreating one. Having said that, Chi Juechen no longer paid attention to Xia Yanyan, who was similarly humiliated. Xia Yanyan, upset, couldnt calm her feelings even after reapplying her makeup in the restroom. After the song ended, Ye Xingguang didnt return to the banquet hall immediately. Instead, she went to a secluded place to calm her emotions. She didnt particularly like singing this song. The last time she made a song list for Mr. Gu, this song was not on it. This was because this song stirred her emotions too much, and she didnt believe that an average singer could hit those high notes. Every time after she finished singing this song, she would be depressed for a long time. While she was standing in the corridor calming herself, a familiar voice caught her ear, Xingguang, is that you? Ye Xingguang turned her head and couldnt help but frown. How did she run into Yun Chen here? Shock that Yun Chen couldnt hide filled his eyes as he walked over and asked, The girl who just performed in the waterside concert hall, was that you? I never knew you could sing so beautifully. Why are you crying? Chapter 220 - Chapter 220: Chapter 220: This slap, you owe me _1 Chapter 220: Chapter 220: This slap, you owe me _1 Translator: 549690339 Yun Chen couldnt control his emotions, and seeing her eyes full of mist, he couldnt help but walk over and open his arms. Dont touch me. Ye Xingguang rebuked in a low voice, she swallowed hard, trying to hold back her tears. In Yun Chens eyes, a flash of hurt passed, Xingguang, are you still holding a grudge against me? Youre overthinking. She strived to steady her emotions, then sidestepped Yun Chen, intending to leave. However, Yun Chen grabbed her wrist. Her performance just now at the concert hall had been so captivating, it brought Yun Chen back to their delightful university days. Yet this captivating girl, he chose to give up for the sake of ten million. After graduation, using his own capabilities, he had landed a government job at the presidents office. When he had introduced her to his colleagues as his ex-girlfriend, they all asked him if he was crazy to give up such a charming girl. He had once thought he had struck gold and never would let go, yet when money was placed before him, he realized that if love could withstand trials, it only proved that there wasnt enough money at stake. If someone had offered him one million to break up with Ye Xingguang, he would have asserted his unwavering love for her. But if someone were to offer him ten million to break up with Ye Xingguang, the temptation was too great for him to resist Yet now, he was suddenly filled with regret. Xingguang, if I divorce Rebecca, can we start over? On hearing this, Ye Xingguang snorted sarcastically, freeing herself from Yun Chens hold, Didnt you despise me for being too delicate? Didnt you say Rebecca was different? So now you think Rebecca isnt as good as me? Yun Chens gaze dimmed a bit, yet he suddenly embraced her, unable to control his emotions, Xingguang, its my mistake, be angry at me or hit me, take it out on me, but I cant lie to myself. Last time at the television stations entrance, seeing you leave with that official. I knew, I cant let you go. Im sorry, these days, Ive been missing you so much. His hand rested on her waist, trying to hold her close, feeling deep remorse: Xingguang, I was too immature back then, and couldnt resist temptations. Could you give me another chance? I promise I wont treat you like that ever again. Please forgive me I can wait for you Wait a year for us to get back together. He knew she had already filed for an arranged marriage at the civil affairs office, she couldnt escape for a year. But he could wait Wait a year for her. But I, Ye Xingguang, never go back to past relationships! After saying this, she forcefully freed herself from Yun Chen. As Yun Chen tried to approach again, Ye Xingguang raised her hand and slapped Yun Chen. At the loud smack, Yun Chen was stunned, frozen on the spot. Ye Xingguang shook off her wrist, saying, This slap is what you owe me. From now on, Ill do my own thing, and you do yours. Stop bothering me! Having said that, she stormed off, no longer giving a damn about Yun Chens attitude; she wouldnt have anything to do with such a jerk anymore. Initially, her adoptive father had told her not to regret her decisions, trying to save a teenage life. Maybe the ordeal is inescapable and unavoidable. She should look forward, find a boyfriend in university, and perhaps her unsettled heart will gradually lose courage. She heeded her adoptive fathers words and chose Yun Chen from her many college suitors. She dated Yun Chen with a heart wanting to let off, Yun Chen finally dumped her. They were even, and each live their own lives, not disturbing each others lives again. Chapter 221 - Chapter 221: Chapter 221 If You Want to Challenge, I’m Always Ready to Accompany_1. Chapter 221: Chapter 221 If You Want to Challenge, Im Always Ready to Accompany_1. Translator: 549690339 Back in the banquet hall, Chi Juechen raised his glass to her. Miss Ye, I admit that I was outplayed tonight. However, theres always tomorrow. Next time, you may not be able to beat me. Oh really? Ye Xingguang also lifted her glass on the table and clinked glasses with Chi Juechen before remarking, If you want to challenge me, Im always ready. I assure you, Ill play with you until you question your existence. Chi Juechen forced a smile, Alright, lets wait and see who ends up questioning life in the end! After saying that, Chi Juechen ignored her. A sense of competitiveness welled up in him, he was determined to triumph over Ye Xingguang in the future. Xingguang, over here. Yi Yujian from the other table motioned for Ye Xingguang to come over. Ye Xingguang delightfully walked over, Big sister-in-law, youre here too? If I wasnt here, I would have missed your many talents. You sang brilliantly just now, so amazing that it was breathtaking. Its a pity my younger brother missed your fantastic performance on stage. Ye Xingguang felt a bit embarrassed by the praises. At this time, Xia Yanyan, who had retreated to the restroom to calm herself, returned to the banquet hall. Somehow, after going out once, Xia Yanyan returned with a remarkably cheerful face, even raising her glass to congratulate Ye Xingguang. Miss Ye, the whistle register you hit earlier was very refreshing. It was almost at par with my best whistle register. If I had known that Chi Juechen was going to provoke me tonight, I wouldnt have only showcased a third of my potential. But luckily, our country has a wealth of talent, and your performance was more than enough to put her in her place. Do you know who originally sang that song? How could Ye Xingguang not understand her underlying message? She modestly replied, The original singer is my childhood friend, Xia Qiongqiong. She composed this song when she was young. She can hit higher notes than I can. I have been learning it for over a decade and have only grasped the basics. What you heard me sing today is not even a tenth as good as the original. She expressed her regret about always trailing behind the original singer. Yi Yujian was very interested to hear more, Really? This Xia Qiongqiong is so talented? I must listen to her original song someday. Xia Yanyans face suddenly changed. She composed this song? Yi Yujian asked, Yanyan, do you also know Xia Qiongqiong that Xingguang mentioned? I dont. Xia Yanyan retreated back to her seat and didnt say another word. She was unwilling to believe that her ugly sister could have possibly composed such a beautiful melody! Just hearing the name Xia Qiongqiong annoyed her beyond measure! Because right now, on the popular music charts, there was a song sung by Ye Junqing that was ranked above hers. The composers name was also Xia Qiongqiong! Did her ugly sister really leave behind so many good songs before she died? Now Ye Xingguang was revealing these songs one by one, she was clearly trying to slap her in the face! However, dont be so smug. When she had gone to the restroom, she coincidentally saw her hugging and cuddling with a man. She casually took a picture, and after sitting down, she immediately sent it to Ye Li to be posted online. She wanted to see if Ye Junqing could tolerate this little White Lotus being entangled with her ex-boyfriend. And whether the Civil Affairs Bureau could tolerate this White Lotus cheating during their official engagement period! On the other side of the globe, Fu Zhuo received the picture sent by a staff member of Ye Xingguangs Weibo. He could not suppress his anger, thinking that Miss Ye had no sense of propriety. She was hugging and cuddling with another man behind his masters back. He had to report this to his master. At the same time, Xiao Yun also saw a video, he couldnt hide his admiration. Was this a song sung by Miss Ye? He needed to show this to his master. Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: Chapter 222: CP and such are all but clouds_1 Chapter 222: Chapter 222: CP and such are all but clouds_1 Translator: 549690339 Upon finishing his shower, Ye Junqi stepped out of the hotel bathroom to find Fu Zhuo and Xiao Yun entering the room, one after the other. Junqi, look at this. Fu Zhuo, visibly upset, opened a photo on his phone. Ye Junqi, just out of the shower with water dripping from his wet hair, took the phone from Fu Zhuo. As he dried his hair with a towel, he absentmindedly glanced at the screen and his eyes narrowed. There in the photo, Xiaoyuweis ex-boyfriend was holding her in his arms. It was an overly intimate, almost beautiful scene. Who sent this to you? Ye Junqi asked, his handsome face cool and haughty. Fu Zhuo explained, An employee from the back-end team of Junxing Weibo. Someone posted this photo on Weibo, and several influential users started sharing it. Recognizing Miss Ye, this employee sent me the photo. Ye Junqi was seething, yet he forced his anger down as he heard Fu Zhuos explanation. He turned his head and gave him a cold glance. So, the photo was leaked online, and these influential users are spreading it? Who is trying to ruin her? Fu Zhuo was speechless. Wasnt Junqi missing the point? With no choice, he reminded him tersely, Junqi, Miss Ye is not respecting any boundaries. You wear the clothes she selects for you and value the gifts she buys. Despite all this, shes meeting her ex-boyfriend behind your back while youre away. Whats worse, they were caught on camera and its now online! Although Ye Junqi certainly felt uncomfortable, the fact that influential users are spreading the photo forced him to think more rationally and he retorted, Did you see it personally? Isnt the photo clear enough? Fu Zhuo shot back. With Ye Junqi striving to make excuses for Xiaoyuwei, he pondered and said, Perhaps her ex-boyfriend regrets breaking up with her and wants to entangle himself with her again. He might have forcibly hugged her just as someone took this photo to create misunderstandings. Its a clich plotline from romance novels. Once, he didnt know how to win Xiaoyuweis heart. When a female assistant recommended he read some dominant CEO romance stories, he was initially resistant but still glanced through some in his desperate circumstances. As a result, Ye Junqi was familiar with most clichs from those novels. Fu Zhuo kept silent. Junqi, can you stop deceiving yourself? The photo clearly shows their intimacy! Ye Junqi retorted coldly, Shes not the kind to go back to her ex. Tell the official microblog to clean up the photo online! He glanced at the photo again, more displeased than before, and commanded frostily, Go and deal with this. Dont give any ammunition to the civil affairs authorities. Fu Zhuo was left speechless again. Yunqi really was blinded by love, he thought. His girlfriend was probably cheating on him, and he was still making excuses for her. At this moment, Xiao Yun came over with his phone, Junqi, take a look at this. Whats this about, and who sent it? Ye Junqi, now wary, felt that tonight was not a good time to be taking in surprising news. Xiao Yun shared, Its a video sent by one of my former comrades whos currently working as a bodyguard for the President. Only then did Ye Junqi take the phone and play the video. Soon, the hotel room was filled with the melodious singing of Ye Xingguang. Her angelic voice sent chills down their spines As the song ended, Ye Junqi sat on the sofa, replaying the video. His thin lips slightly pursed, he tried to make sense of the lyrics, some of which were familiar phrases he had uttered to Xiaoyuwei. For instance, You said, Its alright, Im here (Its all right, Im here) You said, I will always be (I will always be here) And also, You said, Im willing (Im willing) You said, Anyway, I will never regret (No matter what, I will never regret) He had said these words to her ten years ago on the sea when she had cried and begged him not to save her, fearing he might lose his own life As he reflected on the entire lyrics, Ye Junqi fell into deep thought. Could Xiaoyuwei have written this song for him? Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: Chapter 223: So, I’m your first sun?_1 Chapter 223: Chapter 223: So, Im your first sun?_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Junqi thought for a moment, looking up, and threw one question at Xiao Yun, Whats the name of this song? The video did not show the title of the song. Xiao Yun grabbed his phone, saying, Let me ask. Xiao Yun asked in a group chat, and quickly got the answer, he reported, Its called You Are My Original Sunshine. Ye Junqi couldnt control the corner of his cold mouth, raised his hand to rest on his lips to hide his enjoyment in front of his subordinates, and gestured with his other hand with a serious face, You both can leave now, Xiao Yun, later send the video to my phone. Yes. Once Xiao Yun and Fu Zhuo left, Ye Junqi didnt hide his pleasure anymore, the corners of his mouth turning upward. Silly girl, I just gave you a song not so long ago, are you rushing to return the favor? You are my original sunshine Did I, all along, have a place in your heart? So, Im your original sunshine? Do you remember my kindness, why have I never heard you mention it? I thought, you only remembered your lifesaver, Qin Junye, whos no longer here! You do have a bit of a conscience left! Ye Junqi, lazily stretching his long legs, took out his mobile phone, couldnt help but dial Ye Xingguangs number, but it was constantly busy His good mood was suddenly interrupted, who was calling her? Ye Junqi waited for five minutes, and dialed again, but it was still busy His good mood cooled down a few degrees, with whom was she on a call for five minutes and it still hadnt ended? Suppressing his anger, Ye Junqi first dried his hair then tried calling her again, but it was still showing busy Ye Xingguang was on the phone with Han Chengbei, also regarding the photo issue. Han Chengbei was a media mogul, he had long established nexus in the circle, matters concerning Ye Xingguang had to be reported to him right away, so he received the photo no later than Ye Junqi. At this moment, Han Chengbei frowned and said, Good lord, how could you be so careless? Someone snapped this photo of you and posted it online, hurry, find out who wants to harm you. Is this the boyfriend you broke up with after graduating from college? If the civic administrative office sees this online exposure, they will directly take you to court, believe it or not? I really dont know who took it, what should I do now? Can you help me get rid of these photos? I dont want my official partner to see them, hell definitely misunderstand! Han Chengbei solemnly said, Fortunately, you got to me. Ill try my best to sort it out for you. However, I cant instantly check who all have bought the original photos. The best way is to find the source of the photos. Thank you, Han Chengbei, I will try to investigate the surveillance and find out who wants to harm me. The Presidents Residences surveillance is at your disposal? Han Chengbei whistled over the phone. It should be. The phone call lasted half an hour, after hanging up, she looked at her phone and saw that Ye Junqi had called her seven times. Why would the browbeater suddenly bombard her with calls? He couldnt possibly have seen the photo and was calling her to interrogate her, could he? Ye Xingguang felt aggrieved, she didnt call back, the most crucial thing she had to do now was prove her innocence. Being photographed like this during the official period was a very serious matter. If Yun Chen didnt want to prove the truth, even if she had a hundred mouths she couldnt clear her name, she really might end up in jail. In her haste, Ye Xingguang went to Yanbei, seeking to retrieve the surveillance video from the hallway to find out who took her photos. Yanbei directly called Qin Yao to escort her to the surveillance room. Chapter 224 - Chapter 224: Chapter 224: The First Lady’s Support Chapter 224: Chapter 224: The First Ladys Support Translator: 549690339 However, after checking the surveillance, she found that all the cameras were working fine. Only the footage that could have captured her was missing. Qin Yao asked the employees in the surveillance room: What happened? The young man in the surveillance room hesitated: Maybe the surveillance system was faulty. Unable to control his voice, Ye Xingguang exclaimed, Are you taking me for a fool? The footage before and after is intact. Only the time when I was present, the footage was disrupted. Its clear that it was deliberately deleted! Ye Tingnan rushed in after hearing what happened, Take all the employees from the surveillance room now and question them. If no one can provide a reason, everyone will lose their jobs. There were more than ten employees in the surveillance room. Their faces changed drastically upon hearing this. One of them voiced their discontent: Madam the President, its not our fault. We know nothing. Why would we be terminated if we cant provide an explanation? Ye Tingnan gave a cold glance at this individual: If an item thrown from a high floor hits a person, and nobody admits it, everyone in the entire building has to compensate. Some dare to tamper with the Presidential Palaces surveillance. You are indeed courageous. If you dont want to be treated unfairly, self-examine and feel free to report anything. Looking at Ye Tingnan protecting Ye Xingguang, Qin Yao pondered for a moment and said: There were always people in the surveillance room within that hour. Think about it, who left the room during that timeframe, who received calls, or made contact with outsiders. Everyone looked at each other, murmuring amongst themselves. Yuan Bin went to the toilet. Qiao Zhiyong went to the toilet too. Miss Xia came to the surveillance room to find Suda. Hearing this, Ye Xingguang felt a throbbing pain in his temples: Who is Suda? Everyone pointed to a slightly plump young man, who adjusted the black-framed glasses on his nose: Its not me. Ye Xingguang stared at him coldly: Which Miss Xia sought you, was it Xia Yanyan? What was she looking for? Suda replied: Miss Xia lost her earring and couldnt find it, so she asked me to help her check the surveillance. Thats all. Really? Just that and nothing else? I know that many men consider Xia Yanyan as their goddess and will unflinchingly go through fire and water for her, its not just you. I dont care how you admire her, but if someone is helping Xia Yanyan to hurt me, remember, I will make sure he suffers a gruesome death! After saying this, Ye Xingguang turned to Ye Tingnan and said: Cousin, I know who it is now. Ye Tingnan: You mean, Xia Yanyan? Ive had a falling out with Xia Yanyan. Besides her, I cant think of anyone else who would do this to me. Im going to confront her about this matter. It would be helpful if you could interrogate this person for me. Having said this, Ye Xingguang stormed off. He had to find Xia Yanyan to demand the original footage. Meanwhile, Ye Junqing called again. Ye Xingguang glanced at the caller ID but didnt answer. Until this matter was resolved, she didnt want to answer any calls from that leech, let alone bear his anger. It was simply too much! At this moment, Xia Yanyan was already sitting in her homebound luxury car and asked Ye Li: Have all the photos been sent out? Yes, they have been sent to all major media outlets. You can rest assured, Miss Xia, its guaranteed to be the headline tomorrow morning. A look of satisfaction crossed Xia Yanyans elegant face: Send a copy to the Civil Affairs Bureau as well. Understood. As she spoke, Ye Li opened her mobile phone inbox, proceeded straight to the official complaint email of the Civil Affairs Bureau, and sent a report. Chapter 225 - Chapter 225: Chapter 225 – Are you really trying to annoy me like this?_1 Chapter 225: Chapter 225 C Are you really trying to annoy me like this?_1 Translator: 549690339 Miss Xia, everything is all set. That Miss Ye who had the audacity to storm into your house and shatter all your belongings, its infuriating. And the worst part is, those who attended her birthday banquet at the Yes family were all praising her. Its just infuriating. But this time, its finally our chance to get back at her. Hmm, replied Xia Yanyan, eyes closed, collecting herself. She was seething at the thought of all her precious belongings shattered by White Lotus. And she couldnt retaliate because White Lotus was blackmailing her with a video that jeopardised her familys interests. If she let the likes of White Lotus trample over her like this, her two decades worth of national treasures would all be for naught! Ye Xingguang, unable to find Xia Yanyan at the state banquet, decided to chase after her in a car. On the way, Ye Junqing kept calling her. She let the phone ring incessantly, ignoring him. Once the ringing ceased, she finally checked her WeChat only to face Fu Zhuos reprimand sent earlier. Fu Zhuo: [Miss Ye, just because our lord is favouring you doesnt mean you can deceive him behind his back with your ex-boyfriend!] Ye Xingguang, who had been too busy to respond then, finally texted: [When did I ever secretly meet my ex-boyfriend?] Fu Zhuo: [You dare deny it? Hes seen the photos, and hes livid. I suggest you call him immediately and explain the situation, and reflect on your inappropriate actions!] Ye Xingguang bit her lip. So, he had indeed seen the photos which explained why he was bombarding her with calls. But how could she explain the situation without any surveillance footage to prove her innocence? Upon returning home, Xia Yanyan flounced into her large pool, her beautiful enchanting mermaid tail sweeping freely across. Clearing her throat, she started practicing her singing. She wanted to see if her dolphin-like singing could surpass that of Ye Xingguang. But after several attempts, she frustratingly realized her singing, even as a mermaid, was far from matching the country girl from the island, Ye Xingguang. Intolerable! Xia Yanyan, not one to accept defeat easily, redoubled her efforts. If she didnt succeed once, she would try twice. If not twice then thrice, then four times While she was practicing, she heard the frustrated and anxious voice of the servant, Miss Ye, Miss Ye, our young lady is not home yet, shes really not here. If you need to speak with her, please come back tomorrow. You cannot just barge in like this, its disrespectful The servant, having already witnessed Ye Xingguangs tenacity, was helpless. Unfortunately, the young ladys singing was like a beacon, leading Ye Xingguang directly to the pool even through shortcuts, implying her familiarity with the mansion Unable to deter Ye Xingguang, the servant ran back to the villa in search of the master and the young master as reinforcements. Seeing Ye Xingguang approach the pool relentlessly, Xia Yanyan instantly became alert, quickly glancing at Ye Xingguangs hand to ensure she was unarmed. Assured of her unarmed state, she regained her composure and looked haughtily from the water. Miss Ye, do you take my home for your own, moving around freely? Ignoring her, Ye Xingguang fumed at the sight of the troublemaker leisurely soaking in the swimming pool. Xia Yanyan, are you really itching for a fight? Miss Ye, I have no idea what youre talking about. Im sorry, but I cant understand. Oh, really? You cant understand? Spreading pictures of my ex-boyfriend and me everywhere, what are you up to? Dont think that just because youre backed by the National Treasures Committee, Ill be scared. If you push me, believe me, Ill dice you into fish paste! Chapter 226 - Chapter 226: Chapter 226: Immediately arranges flight, returns home_1 Chapter 226: Chapter 226: Immediately arranges flight, returns home_1 Translator: 549690339 Country bumpkin, youve got a lot of nerve, thinking you can chop my daughter up into fish sauce. Youll have to ask if Id permit that! Xia Wealth arrived upon hearing the news, followed by a dozen bodyguards. Ever since his last bodyguards were beaten black and blue by Ye Xingguang, hed hired a new team to protect his daughter. These men were either freestyle fight champions or the best of the special forces. Did this country bumpkin still dare come here? Did she really think Xia Wealth didnt have a temper? Ye Xingguang faced the approaching dozen bodyguards, holding back her anger, she smirked, Want to fight? So be it! Stop! Xia Ye Zhao, in his pajamas, quickly emerged from within the darkness of the night. As he approached, Xia Ye Zhao saw Ye Xingguangs livid expression. His heart inexplicably ached. In a gentle voice, he asked, Miss Ye, what seems to be the problem? Ask her! Ye Xingguang pointed at Xia Yanyan in the swimming pool. Xia Ye Zhao turned his eyes to Xia Yanyan, Sis, what dispute have you had with Miss Ye? Xia Yanyan sported an impatient expression, Bro, shes so fierce, why would I dare to provoke her? Not to mention, you told me last time that Miss Ye saved my life. We should show gratitude toward her. I remember everything you said. Hearing this, Ye Xingguang felt like retching. She immediately opened her cell, Talk about gratitude! Is this how you show it? When my ex-boyfriend was bothering me, you intentionally captured and leaked misleading photos of him holding me to major media outlets. Just because you couldnt have Ye Junqing, you decided to ruin my reputation and label me as a cheater. Xia Yanyan, you really believed that just because you deleted the surveillance footage, I wouldnt know you were the mastermind behind everything? Do you think Im a fool or are you just too full of yourself, thinking youre highly intelligent? Ye Xingguang, stop slandering me! Im slandering you? If you dont hand over the original photos tonight and tell me which media outlets you leaked them to, tomorrow Ill hand over the video of your family committing fratricide to the police station. If you want to harm me, well all go down together. I, who have nothing to lose, fear those who have something to lose? Ye Xingguang was furious, her chest heaving. Then, Ye Junqings call came through. She was annoyed by the constant calls, angrily shouting into the phone, Stop calling! I will give you an explanation for this! Cant you just give me some space? Having said that, she didnt care what Ye Junqing on the other end of the line wanted to say. She abruptly ended the call, her nostrils suddenly flared in anger. On the other end, in the hotel, Ye Junqing, after making countless calls, finally got through just to be hung up on. Little Fish Tail, are you tired of living, daring to hang up on me? But her voice Recalling it, Ye Junqings expression suddenly darkened, why did she sound so upset? Ye Junqing, hiding his previously delighted feelings by the song Youre my first sunshine, put on his robe and went out, asking Xiao Yun to call the chauffeur who was responsible for her transportation to find out where she was. Soon, Xiao Yun had Ye Xingguangs location, Master Qing, Miss Ye is currently at Xias house. Why is she at Xias house again? The driver said that Miss Ye suspected that the intimate photo with her ex-boyfriend was taken by Xia Yanyan, so she went over there to settle the score. Ye Junqing knotted his eyebrows, something was indeed fishy about the photo. Did Little Fish Tail think he didnt believe her? Silly girl, did she think he was that foolish? Ye Junqing immediately issued an order, Arrange a flight immediately, were returning to the country. Chapter 227 - Chapter 227: Chapter 227: Deep Down, She Wants to be Protected_1 Chapter 227: Chapter 227: Deep Down, She Wants to be Protected_1 Translator: 549690339 Ye Xingguang hung up the phone and once again handed the photo in his phones frame to Xia Ye Zhao. Knowing full well that her brother does not recognize her, standing in front of her brother, she cant help but feel somewhat dependent on him, even harbouring illusions, hoping that her brother could protect her like he did when they were young No one chooses to be strong, just like no one is born immune to all harms. Most strong girls are simply left with no one to rely on, forcing themselves to cast off their weakness. At least, she is not inherently a dominant woman; deep down, she desires to be protected. Xia Ye Zhao looked at the photo and noticed her hugging a stranger, causing him to frown. The photo could be interpreted in many ways. If Ye Jun Qing chose to investigate, she might be in big trouble. After all, even Xia Ye Zhao was well aware that Ye Jun Qing has only accepted her due to compelling circumstances. If Ye Jun Qing took this opportunity to come down on her, her end would be miserable. Xia Ye Zhao felt some compassion for her and comforted her, Miss Ye, dont panic, Ill figure this out. Yeah. Her brothers words warmed her heart in an instant. Xia Ye Zhao stood by the pool with his hands held behind his back, solemnly asking Xia Yanyan, Yanyan, did you really take this photo? Xia Yanyan immediately denied, putting on a heartbroken expression: Of course not! Brother, would you rather believe a stranger than your own little sister? When would I have the time to take a photo of her? With her impulsive nature, could she have offended someone else without realising it? Without proof, there was no need for her to admit anything. That would simply be foolish. But Miss Ye wouldnt run over and accuse her sister without reason. Xia Ye Zhao asked again, Im asking you one more time, are you certain that you have nothing to do with this? If you confess now, Ill apologize on your behalf. If you dont repent, I wont be lenient. In the Xia household, including Xia Wealth, no one would dare to cross Xia Ye Zhao. Xia Yanyan feels a bit guilty but is keen to maintain her positive image in front of her brother. Instantly she turned teary-eyed and remained silent. Yet her demeanor was as though she was wrongly accused, that made Xia Ye Zhao feel sympathetic. He pondered, Miss Ye, there may be a misunderstanding here. I trust my sisters character. She might be a bit spoiled, but shes not malicious. Ill help you investigate the source of this photo. Ye Xingguang suppressed her anger and looked at Xia Yanyan with contempt, No need, Im very certain that it was her. I checked the surveillance footage, and theyve been erased. Xia Yanyan went to the surveillance room and found the staff there. She must be the one who had them erased. Xia Yanyan, wiping her tears, said, Brother, look at what shes saying. Could I really just get someone to delete the surveillance footage of the Presidents residence? I went to the surveillance room because I lost my earring, and I hoped that the security personnel could help me find it through the footage. You can ask them if you dont believe me. She had anticipated that she would be questioned and fabricated her alibi accordingly. Xia Yanyan smiled an audacious smile; she wasnt scared of being investigated. Without evidence, naturally, Xia Ye Zhao did not want to wrongfully accuse his own sister, Miss Ye, why dont you go back and check again thoroughly? This probably has nothing to do with Yanyan. Or do you want me to send someone to help you investigate? No need, its her, Im absolutely certain! Xia Ye Zhao frowned immediately. Ye Xingguang was stubbornly insisting that it was his sister despite having no evidence, which seemed rather unreasonable. His face darkened instantly, Miss Ye, without evidence, for you to so adamantly accuse my sister. This is something I cannot tolerate. Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: Chapter 228: You Underestimate me Too Much! _1 Chapter 228: Chapter 228: You Underestimate me Too Much! _1 Translator: 549690339 Xia Wealth stood by, giving a cold, scornful chuckle, Ye Zhao, why are you wasting your time talking to her? This little girl thinks my daughter is just as petty as her, holds a grudge over minor issues, and seeks revenge given the chance. Shes giving herself far too much credit! The daughter I, Xia Wealth, raised may not be perfect, but she is one in a million. Who dares to falsely accuse her here? I, Xia Wealth, would be the first to object! We would never stoop so low as to backstab others. Ye Zhao, instead of grilling your sister, why dont you let this girl investigate others? After speaking, Xia Wealth looked at Xia Yanyan, who was standing in the swimming pool, wronged and shedding tears, Daughter, dont cry. With Daddy here, no one can wrong you. Xia Yanyan wiped her tears, Dad, youre the one who loves me the most. Having said that, she took a distant look at Ye Xingguang, as if looking at a petty clown who was making futile attempts to draw attention. Ye Xingguang noticed Xia Yanyans provocative gaze and wished she could jump into the pool and kill her! Ye Xingguang couldnt be bothered with Xia Wealth and Xia Yanyan, her only hope was placed on Xia Ye Zhao. Her tone was somewhat disappointed, So, even you think that I have wronged Xia Yanyan, dont you? Xia Ye Zhao said, Without any evidence or proof, relying only on speculation, I certainly cant let you directly point a finger at my sister. Ye Xingguang bit her lip, remaining silent. How could she forget that Xia Yanyan was their sister? How could he take her side without any evidence? Her expectations were too high. She couldnt help but defend him in her heart. It wasnt his fault. After all, Xia Yanyan was his sister, not her. But in the moment of understanding, her vulnerability withdrew. Since there was no one in this world she could rely on, she wouldnt expect anything from anyone, nor would she be like when she was a child, always trailing behind her parents, watching them protect Xia Yanyan at all times, while she played the fool. So weak So humble So demeaning At that moment, Ye Xingguang raised her defense. With a cold, scornful laugh under a cruelly freezing heart, she said, Since you are all protecting her, since you all think she is innocent, then, there is not much else to talk about. Wait for the police to come tomorrow and investigate the truth behind Qiongqiongs death! Having said that, she turned around and left. There was no one to rely on, so she would rely on herself. If she didnt expose some damning information tonight, she wouldnt be able to resolve this issue. Hearing her words, Xia Wealths face darkened immediately, Stop her! At his command, all the guards of the Xia family moved to block Ye Xingguangs path. Ye Xingguang looked at the guards who were enclosing her from all sides. She looked back at Xia Wealth and laughed coldly, Want to stop me? Do you think it will work? Ive already alerted someone. If I dont leave the Xia residence within half an hour, they will directly hand over the video to the police. Xia Wealth, how could you underestimate me, thinking I would venture into such a dangerous place without any preparation! Xia Wealths forehead twitched. He didnt expect this wild girl to be prepared for the worst. Being cornered was an entirely unpleasant feeling! Xia Wealth waved his hand, ordering the bodyguards to stand down, then sternly shouted, What do you want? Ye Xingguang, unaffected, replied, Nothing really, I just want the original photos and to know who else has them. Thats it. If Xia Yanyan refuses to confess tonight and pushes me into a corner, then lets play a game of mutual destruction. Got it? Chapter 229 - Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Plague God, This is a Plague God! _1 Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Plague God, This is a Plague God! _1 Translator: 549690339 Xia Wealth was furious beyond control, wishing he could just silence this wild girl to eliminate future troubles, yet he was powerless against her! Flapping his sleeves in rage, Xia Wealth roared, Ye Xingguang, dont think I, Xia Wealth, have no temper! Ye Xingguang laughed, How could I not know you have a temper? Ive seen your temper long ago. When you become cold-blooded and ruthless, even to your own daughter, you could abandon her without blinking if you think she cant bring honor to the family, but is instead a burden. But heres the thing, I, Ye Xingguang, am not like your Xia Qiongqiong that you can do whatever you want with! At the mention of Xia Qiongqiong, Xia Wealths face changed drastically. Stop constantly threatening me about this matter. Shes my daughter, I can do whatever I want with her. Besides, I was doing it for her own good. She was so sick, its better for her to return to the sea than die in a hospital bed. You, a young girl, wont understand a fathers love for his critically ill daughter when he feels helpless. Fathers love? Ha This was the most insulting expression of fatherly love she had ever heard! She did not understand fatherly love. Indeed, she once didnt understand. But her adopted father had long shown her what a real father is like! How dare Xia Wealth even mention fatherly love in front of her! All the deepest, most painful wounds in her memory were suddenly dredged up, and Ye Xingguang laughed, Indeed, youre full of fatherly love. When Xia Yanyan got chronic granulocytic leukemia, you didnt dare to make her condition public because you were afraid it would tarnish your familys reputation for having birthed a beautiful mermaid! Instead of seeking a bone marrow donor nationwide or even globally, you chose to have another daughter to use as a sacrifice to save your glory- and wealth-bringing daughter. Your fatherly love really touches heavens and earth! Ye Xingguangs contemptuous words made Xia Wealth lose face, Shut up!. If I shut up, can that cover up the truth? Ye Xingguang took two steps forward and stood right in front of Xia Wealth. I know what kind of person you are, better than anyone, so dont try to fool me with your pretentious talk of fatherly love. It disgusts me! Infuriated beyond words, Xia Wealth, who had lived for so long, was humiliated by a young girl. He raised his hand to slap down Ye Xingguangs arrogance. However, Ye Xingguang moved swiftly. As Xia Wealths hand swung down, she grabbed it in mid-air. A normal girl might not have a mans strength, but her grip held Xia Wealths attacking hand so firmly that he couldnt even move. She said, Youre not qualified to hit me. Ive already warned you not to mess with me, but you wont listen. You all think Im easy to bully. If your daughter doesnt give me an explanation today, Ill bring down your Xias Family in just a snap of my fingers! After saying that, she fiercely let go of Xia Wealths arm. Xia Wealth stepped back several steps. She was a curse! An utter menace! Yanyan, if you did it, give her the photos. Xia Yanyan insisted, Dad, I told you it wasnt me. Yanyan, given the situation, even if you did it, I wont blame you. I know youve been wronged a lot recently. Xia Wealth was out of options. The sooner this disaster left his house, the better. If he couldnt deal with her, he had to hide from her! Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: Chapter 230 Brother…_1 Chapter 230: Chapter 230 Brother_1 Translator: 549690339 But Xia Yanyan stubbornly denied, Dad, it really wasnt me! Get out of the water now! Wheres your phone? Its on the tatami. If you dont believe me, let her take a look! Xia Yanyans voice was met with surly arrogant defiance, as she took the towel handed to her and wrapped it around her waist, slowly coming ashore. The fish tail, which was just shimmering in the water with an enchanting glow a moment ago, turned into a pair of beautiful, long legs as soon as it left the water. The servant at the side immediately draped a bathrobe over her shoulders. Only after the servant had helped her dress, did she leisurely walk towards the tatami, pick up her own phone, unlock it, and hand it to her father. She made a much grieved face and said, Dad, whether there are any pictures of her on my phone, you can check for yourself. Xia Wealth scrolled through his daughters phone and found, indeed, nothing. Xia Yanyans proud gaze fell on Ye Xingguang, laughing, Ye Xingguang, what do you have to say now? Ye Xingguangs face was tight, The absence of them in your phone only means that youve destroyed all evidence, Xia Yanyan. Dont think you can prove your innocence this way, I wont forgive you unless you surrender all channels of transmission! Upon hearing this, Xia Yanyan immediately nuzzled herself into Xia Ye Zhaos arms, Brother, look, this woman is clearly making false accusations. She wants to throw dirt on me. Now I feel so cold. Ah-choo. Upon hearing her sneeze, Xia Ye Zhao felt worried. His gaze fell on the wet swimsuit under her bathrobe, saying softly, Go change into dry clothes, dont catch a cold. If you didnt do this, I wont allow them to wrong you. Xia Yanyan nodded, and was about to leave with leisurely steps. Thinking of leaving? No way! Ye Xingguang blocked Xia Yanyans path. Xia Ye Zhao knit his brows, Miss Ye, the situation is clear. This incident isnt Yanyans doing. If you continue to cause trouble, it does seem a bit unreasonable. My sister is frail and her clothes are wet, she might catch a cold if she doesnt change. I understand your feelings, but I hope you understand others as well. But Ye Xingguang wouldnt let her go. Seeing her big brother care so much about Xia Yanyan made bitterness surge in her heart. She couldnt help but ask in grievance, Is it a big deal if she catches a cold and not a big deal if my pictures are flying all over the internet? Xia Ye Zhao sternly said, Ive already told you, Ill investigate this matter for you. Please be reasonable, and move aside. I tolerate you because your family saved my little sister once, but this doesnt give you the right to hurt my family without fear. Had she hurt his family? Did her brother see her that way? Ye Xingguangs impenetrable heart was wounded. The mist welled up in her eyes instantly. She defiantly stared at Xia Ye Zhao, her voice choked with emotion, I wont let you pass. What about it? I know whether shes been wronged, and she knows too. Unless she hands everything over, I wont let her go! Xia Ye Zhao became enraged; and stared back at Ye Xingguang, with an intense gaze: Miss Ye, dont you think you are being arrogant! As long as Im here, I wont let anyone harm my sister. Yanyan, lets go. Xia Yanyan nodded, her mood lightened up. Ye Xingguang didnt want to let them, but she didnt want to be disrespectful towards her elder brother either. Watching her elder brother protect Xia Yanyan, and leave past her, she could no longer hold back her tears. For that moment, she wanted to scream at Xia Ye Zhao, Brother, I am also your sister! The one being bullied is also your sister! And then, her voice truly broke through, croaking out one word, Brother Chapter 231 - Chapter 231: Chapter 231 Why are you so impatient?_1 Chapter 231: Chapter 231 Why are you so impatient?_1 Xia Ye Zhao halted in his tracks, his entire body stiffened for a moment before he suddenly turned around, What did you call me? The rims of Ye Xingguangs eyes were blurred by tears in an instant. She didnt even know why she felt wronged. Her brother had done nothing wrong. He was just such a person, deeply loving his own sister and unable to bear anyone hurting her. Whether it was her or Xia Yanyan, he was a good brother to both, but she still felt wronged, a persistent sense of grievance. Blaming him for not recognizing her Blaming him for protecting Xia Yanyan and not her Irreasonably blaming to the point where even she felt that she was just being capricious. But thats how people are, although one should be rational, they simply cant control their emotions. Her eyes, blurred with water mist, were locked onto the sudden gaze of the man, her lips tightened into a line Xia Ye Zhao stared at her misty eyes, abruptly feeling as if his heart had been stabbed. Miss Ye, what did you just call me? Ye Xingguang didnt respond, her teeth clenched tightly, she unblinkingly fixed her gaze on Xia Ye Zhao, whose hand was still resting on Xia Yanyans shoulder. It was unclear how long she watched, then she closed her eyes in pain. Thinking about the time when she was six years old, struggling in the roaring waves of the sea, hopelessly calling out to the only warm figure in the world, she kept calling for him, brother brother brother But all that answered her were the roaring waves. Thinking about the following six years in that foreign world, when everyone had someone to rely on except for her. When she was seen by others as a threat to the inheritance and faced isolation, ostracization, and assassination attempts, all she clung to everyday was the prospect of staying alive, striving for survivaleven if just barelybecause surviving meant growth. And only then she would have the possibility of going back to find the only brother who had ever loved her. But after all the torment, when she finally experienced the sunshine and the dew once again, she realized that she didnt want to go back at all. The figure of her big brother was merely a source of comfort during her suffering. When she finally got through all the hardships and was able to resolve all problems on her own without relying on anyone, the word brother was left with only tenderness deep in her memory. With these thoughts in mind, Ye Xingguang started running, fearing that if she stayed any longer, she would become completely unreasonable in her brothers eyes. As Xia Ye Zhao watched her receding figure, his lengthy legs unconsciously moved to follow her. Xia Yanyan watched as her brother started to walk away, and she clutched his arm, Brother, where are you going? Yanyan, go back and change your clothes by yourself, Xia Ye Zhao resolved to find Ye Xingguang to clarify, wondering whether her calling him brother just now meant what he had been suspecting all along. A ludicrous thought crossed his mind, convincing even himself that he must have gone mad. Xia Yanyan was relentless, Brother, forget about her, accompany me back to change clothes, I feel cold Even so, Xia Ye Zhao didnt stop but kept going until he heard his fathers concerned voice, Yanyan, whats wrong? Xia Ye Zhao, who had walked some distance away, turned around only to see his sister collapsing in the wind. He promptly ran back towards Xia Yanyan. Ye Xingguang sprinted out of the Xias family home and stopped at the entrance, troubled about what she should do next. She didnt understand why she was so restless, surely its just a photograph. Why did it make her as anxious as an ant on a hot pot? Chapter 232 - Chapter 232: Chapter 232 She is after My Man_1 Chapter 232: Chapter 232 She is after My Man_1 In the darkness of the night, she took out her phone to call Han Chengbei. Her voice trembled with sobs, The person who took my photo is Xia Yanyan. I have no idea how many media outlets she has sent these pictures to. Can you help me deal with all of them? Upon hearing her voice, Han Chengbei sensed something was wrong. Youre crying? Dont cry, dont cry. Brother will find a way to solve this. Where are you now? Ill come find you. Dont call yourself brother, the last thing I want to hear right now is brother. Otherwise, were through! Not knowing what had happened to her, Han Chengbei quickly changed his tone as if trying to appease a highly esteemed ancestor, Alright, my dear, where are you? Ye Xingguang wiped away her tears and said, Im at the entrance of the Xias family mansion. The Xias familys mansion? Xia Yanyans house? Mmm. From the other end of the phone, came the rustling sound of movement and Han Chengbeis comforting voice, How did you upset Xia Yanyan? Okay, wait there for me. My house isnt too far from the Xias. Ill come find you now. Dont cry. Hearing you cry is breaking my heart. Ye Xingguang rubbed her nose forcefully, Whos crying? Its just the wind blowing into my eyes. And indeed, a cold wind swept by, causing her to feel as if she was plunging into an icy pit. Nevermind, I wont keep you. Just hurry up, I dont want to stand here for too long. With that, she ended the call. She wanted to check with the Presidents office to see if her cousins wife had helped her interrogate Suda, but when she went to dial the number, she realized she didnt have it. So all she could do was wait for Han Chengbei in the darkness of the night. Han Chengbei arrived quickly. Instead of driving, he showed up on a motorbike, looking a bit overdressed for the occasion. He wore slippers on his feet, a cartoon bear pajama on his body, his hair was a mess, completely lacking any semblance of a public figure. However, his handsome face still looked charmingly nonchalant under the moonlight. Even so, Ye Xingguang was in no mood to address Han Chengbeis shabbiness, she only mumbled, What in the world are you wearing? Han Chengbei replied, I just crawled out of bed, my dear.Quickly, hop on. Oh. Ye Xingguang was still wearing the evening gown she borrowed from Ye Tingnan, definitely not the best outfit for riding a motorcycle. She opted to sit sideways, with both of her legs together on one side. Once she was seated securely, she said, Alright. Han Chengbei threw over his shoulder, Hold on tight. And with that, the motorbike roared to life under their feet, leaving the onlooking drivers in their dust. The night breeze brushed softly against them, causing Ye Xingguang to hold down her dress. She asked, Where are we going? Han Chengbei replied with his own question, You didnt score any favors at the Xias? Ye Xingguang didnt speak. Han Chengbei asked again, Youre certain it was Xia Yanyan who did this? Yeah, I checked the surveillance at the Presidents mansion, but the portion with me in it was deleted. The surveillance room staff had contact with Xia Yanyan. Apart from her, I cant think of anyone else. This surprised Han Chengbei, Xia Yanyan is usually too proud to pay attention to regular people. What skills do you have to have become her target? Is it because I told you to get back at Xia Ye Zhao and you didnt? Ye Xingguang gritted her teeth, She has her eyes on my man. Han Chengbei yelled out, nearly losing control of the bike, What? You need to focus on driving. Han Chengbei steadied himself and turned his head sideways, Xia Yanyan is interested in your man. The ex-boyfriend from the photo? No, its my official partner. Who is your official partner who managed to catch Xia Yanyans interest? Han Chengbei became even more curious. Chapter 233 - Chapter 233: Chapter 233 Why Do You Care So Much About His Thoughts?_1 Chapter 233: Chapter 233 Why Do You Care So Much About His Thoughts?_1 Thats not the point at all, the focus should be on how to delete all the photos that have been circulating and prove my innocence. Otherwise, Xia Yanyans plot to sow discord will succeed, and I dont want my official match to misunderstand me Han Chengbei, riding a motorbike in the night wind, retorts: How is this not the point? Spill it, who is your match? The men who can catch Xia Yanyans eye in this world arent many. That proud fish beauty, she doesnt even fancy me, but I also dont fancy her. Han Chengbeis tone reeks of sour grapes. Ye Xingguang doesnt want to talk: Right now, Xia Yanyan refuses to admit it, and I temporarily cant do anything about her. So youd better start thinking about how I can prove my innocence, and how I can find out who she has sent the pictures to. My goodness, dont rush me. Let me think about this slowly. For some reason, Han Chengbei suddenly veers his motorbike in a direction, rushing off at a flying speed as he says, Ill take you to Ye Li. Ye Li?! You mean, Xia Yanyans assistant? Exactly, thats her. Xia Yanyans matters are definitely handled by her. Lets go find Ye Li, its guaranteed we cant go wrong. Elsewhere, in a foreign country, Ye Junqing leaves the hotel, gets into his car, a dark Rolls-Royce Phantom, and zooms towards the airport. Sitting inside the car with a grim face, Ye Junqing calls Mo Fei: You go to Xias Family, protect your sister-in-law. Let her do whatever she wants in Xias family, but if the people of Xias family dare to bully her, dont hold back, take more people with you! Mo Fei: Yes. After hanging up, Ye Junqing calls Tang Zhou: Those in the self-media channels currently have a lot of photos of your sister-in-law with her ex-boyfriend. You go clean up all those photos. If you cant handle it, get your match on it. Tang Zhou disagrees: Brother Qing, why wouldnt I be able to handle it? Who needs to call Shen Mo? But who is my sister-in-law? Ye Xingguang! He pronounces each word heavily. Understanding dawns on Tang Zhou. He exclaims, Brother Qing, did Little Starlight cheat on you with her ex? Ye Junqing, pinching the bridge of his nose, doesnt want to entertain Tang Zhou none of these brothers of his are considerate, even Xiao Yun would be better. He says in a deep voice, Get Shen Mo involved. Hes been living off you, take full advantage of him now. Have him deal with this situation and clean up thoroughly. If its not handled completely by the time I return to the capital, that means you are incapable of asserting control over him, youd be worthless! Motivated by the word worthless, Tang Zhou responds, Brother Qing, Im going to get him to work right away. I cant let him mooch off me for nothing! Upon hearing this, Ye Junqings facial expression softens a bit, he lazily says: Go on, everything should be put to good use, even if it means using a butchers cleaver to kill a chicken! Yelling in excitement, Tang Zhou feels invigorated by the thought of exploiting Shen Mo. He ends the call and scuttles away to pass on the orders. Over here, Han Chengbei found out Ye Lis address. By the time they arrived, the apartment was already deserted. The lights were still on in Ye Lis house, but she was gone. The TV in the living room wasnt turned off, the door wasnt locked either, leaving Han Chengbei puzzled. Could she have slipped away after getting a tip-off? In the end, he scrutinized the slightly warm honey grapefruit tea on the coffee table and concluded, It seems she ran away. We are one step behind. Looking at Ye Xingguangs furrowed brows and her serious expression, Han Chengbei casually put his arm on her arm, comforting her. My goodness, dont worry. Its a minor matter. Isnt it just that your match doesnt believe you? Anyway, he doesnt love you. Why do you care about the opinion of a man who would rather take thirty baths? Chapter 234 - Chapter 234: Chapter 234 She Wants to Fly into the Flame_1 Chapter 234: Chapter 234 She Wants to Fly into the Flame_1 Who cares about his thoughts? Ye Xingguang shrugged off Han Chengbeis hand. Han Chengbei sighed, If you dont care about his thoughts, why are you acting like an ant on a hot pan? When did I act like an ant on a hot pan? Han Chengbei pulled her in front of the mirror at Ye Lis house, Look at yourself in the mirror, it clearly says: Its over, Officer misunderstood it, how can I clear my name now? Why cant he trust me for once, oh my God, you didnt fall in love with him, did you? Ye Xingguang stared at herself in the mirror, her heart trembling, Is it really that obvious? She also felt that she was too impatient tonight, too unsettled, she did not understand why. But Han Chengbeis words woke her up, thats right, she was afraid that Officer couldve misunderstood the situation with the photo, which made her extremely flustered. Han Chengbei stood by, Its over, the Couple that specialized in selling regret-potion is about to be ruined, who is that dog-man who separated our iron-clad partnership? Youre the dog! Only she could call him a dog-man, not others! Han Chengbei was displeased, looking at her, Whats your standard? Is officer more handsome than me? Does he earn more money than me? Does he understand women better than me? Do you like him because he doesnt like to shower, or because he likes to pick his foot? Ye Xingguang lifted her leg, fiercely kicking Han Chengbei, Shut up, hes much better than you, you love to pick your foot! Han Chengbei was unconvinced, Tell me, in what ways is he better than me? What are his good qualities? Ye Xingguang thought for a moment, Hes extremely sarcastic, when he hits my face he shows no mercy, he always tells me to get lost, sweep me out, forces me to spend more than half of my salary on him, and always sends his goons to teach me a lesson A flock of crows flew over Han Chengbeis head, All youve listed seem like faults, is he some kind of a supreme jerk? Ye Xingguang ruffled her hair, she was feeling wronged, her mind full of Officers unpleasant side, she was furious, I havent yet discovered his good traits. Han Chengbei: !!! Han Chengbei, Youre so desperate for a guy that even a jerk like him could catch your eye. Theres a good man right in front of you, please open your eyes wide to look. My foolish girl, you hold the universe in your hands, you deserve the best man in the world! Yet Ye Xingguang said, But when hes ill, I really feel pain for him, its a strange feeling, seeing him always relapsing, I especially want to take care of him. Thinking of this, she despised herself for being so weak! Its all her hearts fault, being too soft! Han Chengbei rolled his eyes, Its over, youre even into a sickling, has the Civil Affairs Bureau got a grudge against you, giving you a top-grade sickly jerk? Youre now anxious, fearing hell misunderstand that you and your ex-boyfriend are still together? How can I wake you up? My sweet, foolish girl~ After some thought, Han Chengbei said earnestly, Wake up, if you fall in love with this kind of man, youre certain to live an unfortunate life. Ye Xingguang pursed her lips, would falling in love with Officer be her misfortune? Thats right, when he initially took her home from the Civil Affairs Bureau, his words were so heartless! But, why couldnt she resist the temptation even with Han Chengbeis well-intentioned advice echoing in her ears? It seemed like she had suddenly seen through to her true feelings. Officer told her to listen to her hearts voice, she suddenly felt that she had finally heard her own heart at this moment. Thats right, it might sound a bit pathetic, but she wanted to risk it come what may. Chapter 236 - Chapter 236: Chapter 236: Who is Her Real Backer! _1 Chapter 236: Chapter 236: Who is Her Real Backer! _1 Tang Zhou continued, Oh, even though Ye Li was taken away by the Presidents men, my sidekick, Leng Chenmo, suggested hacking into Ye Lis email. We discovered that Ye Li had send photos of Xia Yanyan cuddling with her ex-boyfriend to the Civil Affairs Bureau. But dont worry, Ive already asked a hacker to infiltrate the Bureaus complaint email system. What!? Ye Junqing, fuming, barked out a reply. Huh? Not hacking? If we dont, Xia Yanyan will surely be invited to drink tea by the Civil Affairs Bureau tomorrow. Ye Junqing, his jealousy spilled over like overturned vinegar, retorted angrily, Not asking me for help when shes in trouble but seeking assistance from other men. A woman who makes me wear the green hat deserves a wakeup call from the Civil Affairs Bureau. Shes completely clueless about who her real support is! Having said that, Ye Junqing slammed the phone down. However, after less than five minutes of brooding, he sheepishly made a call back to Tang Zhou, Hack the Civil Affairs Bureaus complaint email. In a particularly uninterested tone, Tang Zhou replied, Didnt you say you wanted Xia Yanyan to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to come to her senses? Changing your mind after just five minutes, where is your firm stand? His response was met with a merciless dial tone. On the other hand, Ye Xingguang returned to the Presidents house, the dinner party was entirely over, and all the guests had left. Ye Xingguang had a smooth journey into the monitoring room in the Presidents house. Upon witnessing this, Han Chengbei was astonished in his pajamas and slippers. Wow, youre incredible. I cant even casually enter the Presidential Residence, and yet, you just made a call to the gatehouse, and someone was guided to pick you up. Tell me honestly, did the President also buy your regret medicine? Ye Xingguang was evasive, What are you talking about? Why would the President buy regret medicine from me? The President is my elder cousin C were relatives. Naturally, I can enter whenever I like. Again, Han Chengbei was utterly shocked, The President is your cousin? How come I didnt know about that? Who are you to me that you have to know everything about me? The Presidents grandfather is my godfather. My godfather and the President had an agreement, and theyre looking out for me. Thats it, dont overthink it. While walking and thinking, Han Chengbei wondered, The Presidents grandfather, isnt that the fearsome old man who could make everyone tremble in the capital just by stomping his foot? We younger generation are all afraid of him. Why on earth would you acknowledge him as your godfather? My godfather fierce? Hes charming and down to earth. He even often cooks fish for me to eat. Feeling doubtful, Han Chengbei wondered if the godfather Ye Xingguang described was the same person he knew. While they were talking, the two of them arrived at the surveillance room. They were greeted by Qin Yao, Miss Ye, Suda is stone-hearted, insisting that this matter has nothing to do with Miss Xia and he did it all by himself. Ye Xingguang snorted, A Xia Yanyans diehard fan! Can the deleted video be recovered? Qin Yao said, The engineers are trying to restore the video, but Suda is very tech-savvy. The videos he deleted would likely be challenging for others to restore. It may take some time. Ye Xingguang noted that she could wait. Qin Yao arranged a cup of coffee for her. After taking care of everything, he left the surveillance room. Ye Xingguang pulled a chair to the side and sat down, waiting for the engineers to restore the surveillance. After two hours, the deleted surveillance had not been restored, she couldnt help but get a bit impatient. Yawning, she asked the engineer, Hey tech-bro, is it going well? Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: Chapter 237: So Damn Envious!_1 Chapter 237: Chapter 237: So Damn Envious!_1 Han Chengbei was yawning endlessly, adding, If you cant do it, just say it directly. Dont waste my time. The technician recovering the data was empathetically embarrassed, Suda is the best technician here, even the NO.1 in the hacker world. It was because of his technical talent that he was hired by the presidential palace. The surveillance video he deleted is indeed difficult to deal with. Miss Ye, please wait. Besides waiting, you dont have any other options. Or, you can go back first, once Ive recovered the data, Ill call you and send the recovered surveillance video to your cell phone. Forget it, Ill wait. If she went home now, even sleep wouldnt come to her. The First Lady sent her a midnight snack. After finishing it, she felt a bit refreshed and realized it was already past midnight. She became so exhausted that she barely kept her eyes open and unconsciously curled up and fell asleep on the chair. Han Chengbei also couldnt hold on, yawning continuously, he fell asleep on the chair next to her. He finally woke up as dawn was breaking and heard the technician say faintly: The recovery is complete, Miss Ye, is this what you wanted? By the time Han Chengbei rubbed his eyes and got up, Ye Xingguang was already looking at the surveillance on the computer screen. The deleted surveillance footage showed her walking out from backstage, standing not far from the restroom in the hallway to calm her mind. Soon, Yun Chen found her, and walked towards her. She didnt want to be tangled up with Yun Chen, but he hugged her and wouldnt let go. Annoyed, she slapped Yun Chen. As Han Chengbei walked over while stretching himself, he clapped his hands and applauded loudly, That slap was glorious! It was a magnificent reflection of worlds rejected ex-boyfriends. This can be taken as a classic example for girls who are abandoned by their boyfriends in the future. Without speaking, Ye Xingguang kept her eyes on the surveillance and very quickly noticed Xia Yanyan in the corner of the restroom taking photos with her phone. Ye Xingguangs lips tightened into a line, full of rage, I knew it was her! Han Chengbei patted her shoulder, Well, you can now tell your official boyfriend and stop worrying. Copy the video on your phone quickly so we can leave. This awful chair hurts all of my body. Actually, I wasnt too worried. After the rain comes the sun, Ye Xingguang laughed hollowly, masking her true feelings. Han Chengbei wasnt even bothered to mock her, he just wanted to know who her official boyfriend was C damn, he was so jealous! If a girl worried about a misunderstanding like that with him, hed be over the moon! When the technician finally sent the recovered surveillance footage to her phone, Ye Xingguang couldnt wait to call Ye Junqing to explain. But looking at the time C four in the morning C that big troublemaker was definitely asleep. Better to wait until the morning. At this moment, the big troublemaker had already rushed back from abroad, and was now racing down the chilly streets in his car. After leaving the presidential palace, Han Chengbei, still wearing his pajamas, rode his motorcycle, taking Ye Xingguang home. Ye Xingguang gave an address, asking Han Chengbei to drop her off at the entrance to the bridge leading to the central island. After Han Chengbei dropped her off, he complained bitterly, Youre just going to let me leave you here? You plan on walking across this entire bridge and then back home just to not let me know who that lowlife official boyfriend is? Youre really hard on yourself. My god, your glorious image in my heart is completely destroyed, you know that? Chapter 238 - Chapter 238: Chapter 238 Get Over Here!_1 Chapter 238: Chapter 238 Get Over Here!_1 After getting off the motorbike, Ye Xingguang waved her hand, I dont care about how I appear in your mind. Im leaving. Bye. This sentence hit his pride heavily! Han Chengbei hauled her back onto the motorbike, saying, What do you mean by bye? Leaving you alone to walk in the middle of the night, even if that man who would rather take thirty showers than touch you is alright with this, Im not. Sit tight, Ill drop you at your doorstep, or how about I find a nearby hotel, and we get a room to catch up on sleep? Rest my foot! If my official partner hears you say this, hell most likely toss you into the Central River to feed the fishes. Han Chengbei started the motorbike and said, If hes brave, let him come. I will beat him so hard that hell be searching for his teeth all over the ground, lets see if he dares to mistrust you again, making me stay awake with you all night causing havoc! Just as he finished talking, a convoy roared towards them from a distance. The bright car lights shone right onto their faces. The dazzling light made Ye Xingguang reflexively shield her eyes with her hand. Once she got used to the light, she looked back. Why does that convoy look like Big Tumors vehicle? Does Big Tumor have clairvoyance and clairaudience, speak of the devil and he appears? Just as she was puzzled, Han Chengbei cursed softly, recognizing the convoy by the license plate, Damn, I havent yet taken revenge for him breaking my arm last time, and Ye Junqing dares to blind me with his strong headlights! Xiao Yun sat in the car, looking at the man and woman outside the window, and couldnt help but hold his forehead. This was really inconvenient! Outside the car, Ye Xingguang finally adjusted to the light and saw a serious-faced man come out of the car. The footsteps came against the light, exuding a strong aura. Probably due to the strong impression left by Ye Junqing dislocating Han Chengbeis arm last time, Ye Xingguang instinctively jumped off Han Chengbeis motorbike and then hurriedly urged him, Quickly, ride your motorbike and go! Run for what? Are you saying Im afraid of Ye Junqing? Darling, the fact that he was able to dislocate my arm last time was not because of his superior strength, but because he ambushed me when I was unprepared. You stay behind and watch my real strength. Han Chengbei also got off the motorbike, steadied it, and fearlessly watched Ye Junqing walking towards them. Ye Junqing, I didnt expect that you would dare to show up in front of me. Good, lets settle the score about you dislocating my arm last time! Ye Junqing had absolutely no interest in him. Ever since the name Yanbei came up, Han Chengbei had become insignificant to him, lacking even the ability to provoke his jealousy. With his long legs, he walked straight towards Ye Xingguang. Han Chengbei also noticed that Ye Junqing had treated him like air, his eyes only on Ye Xingguang next to him. This made Han Chengbei particularly pissed! No one had ever treated him like air before! Suddenly, he pulled Ye Xingguang into his arms, The heck, where are you looking? Even my woman can be ogled by you? Your woman? Ye Junqing sneered, Why dont you ask her, see if she agrees. Nonchalantly, Han Chengbei retorted, If not my woman, could she be yours, then? Maybe you should call her and see if she responds? [Authors note: the update ends here for today. Im asking for recommendation votes, send all your recommendation votes to me. Also, to the little fairies on Red Sleeve App, please drop red beans for Ye Xingguang. Kiss kiss] Chapter 239 - Chapter 239: Chapter 239: Ye Junqing Is My Official Match! _1 Chapter 239: Chapter 239: Ye Junqing Is My Official Match! _1 Han Chengbei had barely finished his sentence when Ye Junqings cold voice cut in, his countenance stern: Come here now! Ye Xingguangs heart pounded. Hastily, she pried Han Chengbeis arm away from her waist and moved towards Ye Junqing. But as soon as she took a step, Han Chengbei grabbed her arm. Han Chengbei complained in a low voice, What are you doing? He calls, and you just go to him, where does that leave my pride? I am his woman. This guy, can he stop making things difficult for her? Han Chengbei paused in surprise, What? So you have been having an affair with Ye Junqing, behind your husbands back? Ye Xingguang nearly stomped her foot, Nonsense! Who said anything about having an affair? Ye Junqing is my husband! Han Chengbei felt a buzzing sensation, What did you say? Ye Xingguang rolled her eyes, I am the girl they called Koi Girl online. Han Chengbei stood there as if struck by a thunderbolt. Looking at Ye Xingguang, then at Ye Junqing, he let out a quiet curse, Damn, I was such a fool, I missed all the signs! No wonder last time Ye Junqing, as if in a daze, suddenly took off his arm and hoisted her into the car! Was he the one whod been made a fool of, and showed her favor all the while? Okay, Im leaving. Thanks for your help last night. Lets have a meal together someday. Then she briskly stepped towards Ye Junqing, saying, Why are you here? Werent you abroad? But your timing is perfect because I was just about to call you to explain about the pictures. Lets talk in the car. Ye Junqing seemed pleased with her initiative. He glanced at Han Chengbei with a dangerous look, then, in a flagrant display of ownership, swept Ye Xingguang into his arms and briskly walked her to his car. Once they were in the car, Ye Xingguang immediately took out her phone, opened a video, and began to explain. I didnt mean to ignore your calls last night. I just wanted to get the footage first before explaining to you about the photos. Look at this surveillance video C you can see I didnt do anything wrong. But Ye Junqing didnt even glance at it after he settled down. Please, look at it. She didnt want him to misunderstand. Ye Junqings voice was frosty. No need. Why not? All night, shed been trying to gather evidence to prove herself whenever he doubted her and Shi Yun Chens relationship. And now, he wont even take a glance? Had she wasted her whole night? Ye Junqings face was stormy as he focused on Ye Xingguangs face, desperate to prove her innocence. His voice was a mere whisper, Do you think I wouldnt trust you? Isnt it? Then why did you call me so much? Everytime he recalled the calls he made which she didnt pick up and, instead, sought help from others, Ye Junqing felt a surge of anger. So making those calls means I dont trust you? Ye Xingguang, do you think Im stupid enough to be easily swayed by others? In your heart, am I that foolish? Ye Xingguang was taken aback. Wasnt it so? Fu Zhuo called her and let her know that he was very angry. Confused, she asked, Then what are you angry about? Figure it out yourself! After dropping these words, Ye Junqing didnt want to bother with her anymore. Instead, he told the driver coldly, Drive to the Xias Family. Ye Xingguang, looking at the gray sky outside the window, murmured, Isnt it too early to go there now? They might all still be asleep. Too early? For what? Ye Junqing was still furious, his scathing comment hung in the air, I didnt sleep, you didnt sleep, why should the instigator enjoy a good dream? Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: Chapter 240: How Does the Great Tumor Plan to Seek Justice for Her?_1 Chapter 240: Chapter 240: How Does the Great Tumor Plan to Seek Justice for Her?_1 Early in the morning, the Xia family was still asleep when Xia Wealth received a phone call from the gatekeeper, saying that Ye Junqing had arrived. With his eyes half-closed, Xia Weatlh grumbled, Tell him to come when its light out. Is he blind to the time?! No sooner had these words left his mouth than a sudden loud bang echoed in the silent night, flames skyrocketing. Shocked, Xia Wealth sat up abruptly in his bed, Whats going on? The guard quivered on the phone: Sir Miss Ye holds a rocket launcher. She fired straight at the manor gate after hearing what you said. The gate, already damaged not long ago by Miss Ye with her car, was now completely ruined. Yet, with Ye Junqings bodyguard standing nearby, the gatekeeper didnt dare to raise a word of protest. Ye Xingguang found firing the rocket launcher thrilling, she didnt expect such a powerful weapon in Ye Junqings vehicle. Just as the iron gate was blown away, eleven showy and ostentatious Rolls-Royce cars sped into the Xia Familys villa. By the time the Xia family of four gathered in the living room in the midst of yawning, Ye Junqing was already sitting in the living room of Dawsons Villa, leisurely sipping his tea. Ye Xingguang, however, was not there; she was commanded to stay in the car and reflect on her actions. Ye Xingguang was sulking. What was there to reflect about? She hadnt done anything wrong. Her only mistake was caring too much about his opinion. With a sulky gaze, she couldnt help but turn her eyes towards the living room of Dawsons Villa. She wondered what the big tumour planned to do to get justice for her. Chopping Xia Yanyan into fish sauce wouldnt even ease the hatred in her heart! Inside the Xia Familys living room. With his nightgown still on, Xia Wealth stomped downstairs, fuming: Ye Junqing, youre crossing the line! Trespassing into my manor in the middle of the night and even daring to blast my gate with a rocket launcher! Do you know who gifted this mansion to us, the Xias? Do you dare to blast it? Ye Junqing, long-legged and laid back on the couch, didnt even bother to lift an eyelid to Xia Wealths rant, only clinked his teacup when he heard Xia Ye Zhao descending the stairs. A faint sound, yet it seemed like a heavy bomb, hitting hard on the hearts of the Xia family. Ye Junqing was nonchalant when calm, but when irritated, he was a fearful sight. Everyone in the Xia family, except for Xia Ye Zhao, found it hard to bear. Xia Ye Zhao had also heard about his mansions gate getting blown up. His face was unpleasant too: Ye Junqing, what are you up to? What am I up to? I want to ask you, what did you do to my woman to make her run out crying from your house? In this house, the only person who could upset Little Mermaid and make her cry was Xia Ye Zhao and nobody else. If Ye Junqing wouldnt square things with Xia Ye Zhao, then who else? Remembering Ye Xingguangs tearful call for her brother as she left, Xia Ye Zhao felt his emotions stir. In fact, he had not slept soundly the whole night, his mind filled with that single call for brother. Throughout the night, he had people investigate Ye Xingguangs family background. Discovering that her surname was neither the same as his fathers nor his mothers, the record stated that she was adopted. Then, he watched her performance at the Presidential banquet, her soprano singing, far beyond any human range. Even Yanyan couldnt compete. However, he remembered an occasion from his childhood when his little sister had hidden away and vented her dissatisfaction by singing. Xia Ye Zhao knew that his little sisters vocal range was higher than Yanyans. Though his sister was only six when she left, he was hard-pressed to imagine what a twenty-two-year-old her would look like. yet the moment he laid his eyes on Ye Xingguang, he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. Combined with the various hints, the answer was apparent. He was almost certain that Ye Xingguang was his sister Qiongqiong! Chapter 241 - Chapter 241: Chapter 241: Glanced at Xiao Yun, Beat Her! _1 Chapter 241: Chapter 241: Glanced at Xiao Yun, Beat Her! _1 Xia Ye Zhao had intended to look for Qiongqiong after sunrise, but Night King arrived at his home earlier than expected. Xia Ye Zhao only saw Night King, without Qiongqiong, and couldnt help looking outside hesitantly, You came by yourself, Miss Night didnt come? And do what, make her cry again? Night King threw these words at him. Cold, intimidating, and assertive. Xia Ye Zhao felt wronged, Miss Night had her photo taken last night. To avoid a misunderstanding, I traced the photographer and found Yanyan. She was swimming in the pool at that time, and I was afraid she would catch a cold. I asked her to go back to the room and change her clothes. Miss Night was too agitated, wouldnt let Yanyan leave. All I did was suggest that she calm down a little before there was solid proof. I didnt do anything to her. Night Kings face grew cold, You defend her and ask my woman to calm down? No wonder Little Mermaid cried! Wearing a silk nightgown, Xia Yanyan lazily came downstairs, She should indeed calm down. Making baseless accusations, carrying out deeds that cant see the light of day, and causing a ruckus in my house. Night King, dont assume shes innocent just because her family once saved my younger sister. Who knows what kind of person she is behind your back? Xia Yanyan had figured it out. The reason Night King had suddenly changed his attitude towards White Lotus was because her family had saved her little sister. Xia Ye Zhao frowned, Yanyan, be quiet. Its the truth. Xia Yanyan, thinking she had nothing to fear, put on an innocent, wronged face, She accused me without proof. Does that mean I should quietly accept the blame without getting angry? Wheres the fairness in that? Hmm Without proof? Night Kings stern face was filled with coldness. He glanced sideways at Xiao Yun, Hit her! Understanding his intentions, Xiao Yun walked straight to Xia Yanyan, opened a video, Miss Xia, is this what you referred to when you said theres no proof? Then you really are innocent. At the moment Xia Yanyan, who had seemed fearless, saw the surveillance video, her expression changed instantly. How could this happen? Hadnt the surveillance video been deleted? Xia Ye Zhao, standing on the side, also saw the video. His face turned gloomy as if in disbelief, Yanyan, whats this all about? Xia Yanyan was at a loss for words, but she decided not to explain. After all, her brother would never fail to protect her. She said, Brother, I was just confused and angry. You know how she came to our house last time and smashed all my stuff. Hearing her words, Xia Ye Zhao became angry, The incident that time, our family was at fault. And tonight, someone wanted to humiliate you at the state banquet, but she helped you save face, yet you schemed against her behind her back. How have I taught you? When Xia Ye Zhao got angry, even Xia Wealth was afraid, let alone Xia Yanyan. In this family, although her eldest brother loved her, he wouldnt indulge her recklessly. Seeing her big brothers change of countenance, Xia Yanyan immediately hid behind Wang Zimei. But her big brothers words made her angry. She retorted, Brother, how do you know she really wanted to help me? I think she clearly wanted to show off at my expense. You have no idea how people mocked me, saying Im not even as good as a nobody! How can I swallow this insult? Hearing his sisters lack of remorse, Xia Ye Zhao was utterly disappointed, Youre so spoiled by our parents that you cant even tell right from wrong! Youve made a mistake, yet you maliciously speculate about others. Go and apologize to Miss Night with me! Night King sat on the sofa, not interested in listening to Xia Ye Zhao lecture his sister, he didnt have time for that, Dont bother apologizing. If its not heartfelt, my woman doesnt care for it. Give some practical compensation. I want ten percent of Xia Corporations shares as compensation for her mental distress! Chapter 242 - Chapter 242: Chapter 242: Merely Because She is My Woman, Ye Junqing_1 Chapter 242: Chapter 242: Merely Because She is My Woman, Ye Junqing_1 What did you say? Xia Wealth, who had been standing silent by the side, heard Ye Junqings assertive voice and was thunderstruck. Ye Junqing, so you came here to rob us this morning. You had the audacity to ask for ten percent of the shares. Xia Yanyan could hardly believe her ears. Ye Junqing, are you out of your mind? I only own twenty percent of the shares in Xias Corporation! Why would I give her ten percent of the shares over a trivial matter like this? Ye Junqings intense gaze drifted over to Xia Yanyans face. He sneered, In your eyes, slandering and accusing my woman of cheating is just a negligible thing? So what? Even if I gather all the scandalous photos back, what could this possibly influence? Your demand for ten percent of our familys shares is absurd! Xia Yanyan was about to explode in anger! Why did Ye Junqing protect that White Lotus so much? You think the reputation of the future matron of Yes Corporation can be appeased by ten percent of Xias Corporations shares? Not asking for twenty percent of the shares is considering the long-standing friendship between me and Xia Ye Zhao. If you utter another word, it rises by ten percent, two words, twenty percent. Keep chattering if you wish. Ye Junqing placed his teacup on the coffee table, leaning into the chairs backrest. His posture seemed completely carefree, yet his expression remained calm and indifferent, which terrified Xia Yanyan. She didnt know why, but she suddenly didnt dare to say another word. An indescribable fear rose in her heart. Her overbearing arrogance subsided as she walked over and held onto Xia Ye Zhaos arm. Brother, dont agree to him. At worst, Ill apologize to Ye Xingguang. Xia Ye Zhao remained silent, his mind occupied by the image of the tear-stained girl calling him brother in distress. Xia Wealth, standing nearby, spoke in a low voice, Ye Zhao, calm down! The wealth of the Xia family can not fall into the hands of others. He had no business acumen, and Xias Corporation had long been under the autonomous management of his son. Xia Wealth feared that his upright son would err greatly and transfer the shares to the small-town girl. He spoke on behalf of his son: Ye Junqing, this is impossible. Ye Junqing squinted his eyes. His voice was soft, the tone was low, almost as if strangling ones throat. Impossible? Xia Wealth, you havent given me an account for hiring someone to assassinate my wife, right? Xia Wealths face lost all color when he was questioned in such a way. Xiao Yun put the share transfer agreement, just printed in the car, on the coffee table. Mr. Xia, as Sir Ye said, if you do not sign this document, Xias family will henceforth be an enemy of the Ye family. Yes Corporation will do everything in its power to seek justice for the future CEOs wife, even at the risk of mutual loss. If Xias family does not go bankrupt, Sir Ye would have failed as a husband. Wow! At this remark, not just the Xias family, even the bodyguards accompanying Ye Junqing were shocked. What protective stance was this? The one who couldnt accept this the most was Xia Yanyan. What makes her deserving of this? What gives her the right to be treated this way by you? [Authors Note: The update ends here for today. Please vote for recommendations. All votes should come into my bowl. And to the lovely ladies on the Red Palm platform, please show your love to Ye Xingguang. Muah] Chapter 243 - Chapter 243: Chapter 243 Let me meet Miss Ye_1 Chapter 243: Chapter 243 Let me meet Miss Ye_1 Just because she is his woman, Ye Junqings woman! Who dares to upset his woman, then they would receive ten or a hundred times the upset back! However, Ye Junqing couldnt be bothered to argue with Xia Yanyan. He looked coldly at Xia Ye Zhao and said, In a nutshell, yes or no? I dont want to waste my time here with you! Xia Ye Zhao had known Ye Junqing for many years and never saw his face this serious. Xia Ye Zhao could almost be certain that if he were to have a big fallout with Ye Junqing today, from this day on, Ye Junqing would become the biggest enemy of the Xia family. Xia Ye Zhao did not want Ye Junqing as an enemy, Ye Junqing, let me see Miss Ye. If Qiongqiong wanted the shares of the Xia family, not to mention ten percent, even twenty percent of the shares, he wouldnt blink. Nothing is worth more than his sisters life. However, Ye Junqings words were decisive, leaving no room for negotiation: Impossible! He would never give him the chance to hurt Xiaoyuwei again! Xia Ye Zhao picked up the share transfer document, If I sign, can I see her? Upon hearing this, Xia Yanyan exclaimed, Brother, are you crazy? Those are our Xia shares, dont give them to outsiders! Wang Zimei was also panicked, Son, thats our Xia familys industry, it must not fall into the hands of outsiders, you understand? Xia Wealth slapped heavily on the table, Xia Ye Zhao, if you dare to sign this, dont consider me your father anymore! However, Xia Ye Zhao said, Father, our family cant be enemies with the Ye family. Besides, little sisters last days were spent with Miss Ye. She even created beautiful melodies. I suppose her last time Im willing to take ten percent of the shares I have in my own hand and buy the peace of her last days. But Ye Junqing spoke coldly, Xia Ye Zhao, you are mistaken. I want half of the twenty percent of shares in Xia Yanyans hands, not the ones in your hands. Read the share transfer agreement carefully before signing it to avoid accusing me of framing you later. What? Xia Yanyan rushed over and picked up the share transfer agreement to read it carefully. It said to give the ten percent shares left by grandfather to Yanyan to Ye Xingguang! That ten percent shares were the compensation the grandfather gave to their ugly sister. Grandfather once told their ugly sister that if she was willing to donate marrow to him, he would give her ten percent of the shares as compensation. After their ugly sister died, that ten percent shares had long since fallen into her name, and now they want her to give them to Ye Xingguang for free! I dont agree with this, brother. I will never agree to this! These are my shares, why should I give them to her? I dont agree, no one can give my things to others! However, even though that ten percent of shares had been deposited into her account every year, Big Brother always harbored a one in ten thousand hope, hoping that their ugly little sister had not died, so the real ownership of the shares was temporarily in his name. If Big Brother really signed and gave the shares to that little White Lotus, she would have no way to stop it. Xia Ye Zhao also took a moment, he remembered telling Ye Junqing that the ten percent shares that Yanyan had belonged to Qiongqiong. Now Ye Junqing insisted that he transfer the shares that belonged to Qiongqiong to Miss Ye. Yes, she is Qiongqiong! In the silent and parked Rolls-Royce Phantom in the yard, Ye Xingguang was really curious about what was going on inside. She seemed to hear Xia Yanyans scream, couldnt control her hands, pushed open the car door, and wanted to go in and have a look. Chapter 244 - Chapter 244: Chapter 244 Isn’t This Jealousy?_1 Chapter 244: Chapter 244 Isnt This Jealousy?_1 However, the bodyguard standing outside the car dropped his polite yet firm voice, Miss Ye, Mr. Qing meant for you to stay in the car and not get out. Please dont make it difficult for us. Ye Xingguang pouted, I just want to take a look inside. The bodyguard said, We cant handle Mr. Qings wrath. Please understand, were just workers with elders at home and kids to feed, living life on the edge every day for the betterment of our families. I cant lose this job. Ye Xingguang touched her nose, Did you guys receive eloquence training before becoming bodyguards? Every single one of them was so smooth with words. The bodyguard continued with his hard-life look, Miss Ye, please wait in the car, I beg you. As the conversation continued, Ye Jun Qing walked out from Dawsons Villa, noticing her foot stepping out of the car, his warning gaze seemed to say: dare to step out of the car and see what happens. Usually, Ye Xingguang was not easily intimidated, but faced with Ye Jun Qings stern warning eyes, she subconsciously backed down, quickly pulling her foot back into the car. After Ye Jun Qing got in, she muttered, What took you so long? What were you doing inside? After Ye Jun Qing had seated himself, instead of answering, he asked, Have you figured out your mistake? Ye Xingguang bit her lip, Youre not jealous of Han Chengbei, are you? Han Chengbei is nothing, I just asked him for help. Spare me your delusions! As if hes worthy enough for me to be jealous over. Ye Jun Qings tone was as frosty as ice. Then why are you so upset? Just tell me, how am I supposed to know without you saying anything? Ye Jun Qing gave her a stern look, directly throwing the share transfer contract signed by Xia Ye Zhao onto her legs, Why do you turn to others when youre in trouble and not me? Is it because I didnt call you, or do you think Im less competent than them? Am I unable to help you with this? Hearing this, Ye Xingguang didnt bother to check what he had thrown in front of her and mumbled softly, Isnt this jealousy? Say that again! Ye Xingguang wisely shut her mouth, lowered her head to look at the document that landed on her lap. After looking through the content, she was taken aback, Whats this? Ten percent of Xias Familys shares? Why are they transferred to me now? Ye Jun Qings face still hadnt softened, This is the compensation for your mental distress, given to you by Xia Ye Zhao. So, you came to Xias Family to have them make amends to me? Ye Jun Qing looked at her, his voice deep and profound, These shares originally belonged to Xia Qiongqiong, but now theyve ended up with Xia Yanyan. Since she bullied you, she should pay you back. Is there a problem? She once had a quarrel with Xia Yanyan over these ten percent shares and didnt succeed in getting them nor did she want his help. But since it was inevitable that she would want to get them back in the future, why shouldnt he just have Xia Yanyan pay them now? Wait, these shares originally belonged to her? Ye Xingguang remembered, when she was young, she was afraid of pain, but her family insisted she donate bone marrow to Xia Yanyan. Her grandfather promised her that if she donated bone marrow to Xia Yanyan, he would give her ten percent of Xias Family shares as compensation. At that time, Xias Familys business wasnt as large as it is now, and ten percent of the shares wasnt a lot, so her grandfather didnt hesitate to give them to her. Who would have thought that after her death, the ten percent of shares that originally belonged to her would end up in Xia Yanyans hands? She genuinely had no idea about this. If she did, she would surely be furious! Fortunately, through some twist of fate, Ye Jun Qing has managed to get them back. Could this be more awesome? Chapter 245 - Chapter 245: Chapter 245 Dare to Mess with Me Again?_1 Chapter 245: Chapter 245 Dare to Mess with Me Again?_1 Ye Xingguang asked excitedly, How did you do that? Ignoring her, Ye Junqings gaze fell on her beautiful evening dress that obviously didnt come cheap. Who bought it for her? Was it Han or Yanbei? With the thought, uncontrollable strength gripped him. He pulled her to his side in a huff and yelled, Everyone look out the window! He was speaking to the driver and Xiao Yun, who was sitting in the back. Before Ye Xingguang could respond to his strange command, she heard the sound of fabric tearing in the air. She screamed and couldnt react in time. The man aggressively ripped her beautiful evening dress into rags then rolled down the window and threw them out. Ye Xingguang was livid, Ye Junqing, have you gone mad? Ignoring her, he took off his jacket and draped it over her to cover her up. She clung onto his jacket, glaring at him, What the hell are you doing? Ye Junqing grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his chest, enclosing her in his arms. He coldly snapped, Yes, Im an asshole and youre no better! if Im a big asshole, then youre an absolute little one! No, youre the asshole. Let me go! He didnt let go. Instead, he lifted her into his lap and held her there, issuing a dangerous warning: Sit still and dont move. Dont provoke me, or youll regret it. How dare he threaten her! The super asshole! Ye Xingguang was furious, What kind of punishment are you planning, tell me! She didnt dare to wear clothes bought for her by other men or seek help from other men before but he did not speak. When she encountered problems, he would pull her back and fix it until she cried, until she realized who her dependable man is. Why is she so pathetic now, suffering silently without an apology! As he remained silent, Ye Xingguangs frustration boiled over, Speak! Get it out. Planning to beat me, are you? Go ahead and hit me, I dare you, Ill go straight to the Civil Affairs Bureau and Her resentful words were cut short as he forcefully shut her up with his mouth Xiao Yun has been focusing on the window, but his ears caught their conversation in the car. When the car suddenly went silent, his curiosity got the best of him and he turned his gaze back. The car was dimly lit, but occasional neon lights from outside highlighted the ambiguous atmosphere within. Xiao Yun was taken aback for a moment, then couldnt help grinning. Junqing was awesome. Indeed, this was the quickest and most effective way to end the war between a man and a woman. But being a party to the incident, she felt both embarrassed and annoyed. Was this his idea of discipline? Making her heart pound like a drum Making her complaints, frustration, and anger come to a halt, not knowing how to proceed. The blank out in her mind unfolded the feelings of joy she tried to deny. Ye Xingguang despised her inability to control her feelings. Only then, due to severe lack of oxygen, her thoughts turned into mush. She tried to push the man away, but he didnt give her an escape, not until his rage was completely vented. Lowering his head, Ye Junqing looked into the eyes of the girl who had become docile in his arms, Still dare to annoy me? Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: Chapter 246: Is the punishment not enough yet? _1 Chapter 246: Chapter 246: Is the punishment not enough yet? _1 The voice was low and husky, harbouring a myriad of hidden implications. It seemed that she wasnt the only one losing self-control. Ye Xingguang raised her eyes to meet the mans mysterious dark ones. Her heart appeared to be drawn into them. Bashfully avoiding his gaze, she pushed him away in confusion: What are you talking about? You tore my dress for no reason, and you think youre right? Arent you punished enough? The sound of Ye Juns voice was infuriating to the extreme. She trembled, but wouldnt give in: I didnt provoke you at all, the dress was expensive, I cant afford to pay for itIm telling you, youll have to compensate. Fine, Ill compensate. But dont wear any clothes bought by other men in the future, or Ill tear them each time I see them! Ye Xingguang was stunned. Did the man misunderstand her? This dress was lent to me by the First Lady, not bought by some man. Ye Jun was stunned. Borrowed? But on second thoughts, whats the difference? Stay away from that couple in the future! Ye Xingguang asked, confused: Which couple? Yanbei! Ye Jun seemed to grit his teeth as the words shot out. Ye Xingguang was clueless: Whats wrong with the President and First Lady? Are they your political enemies? The President even visited your brother in the hospital last time, doesnt look like enemies. Ye Jun decided not to explain, he ordered sternly: Just remember what I said, that couple is bad news. Dont bother with them whether necessary or not. In short, stay away from them as far as possible! She didnt know what was bad about them. It was all so absurd. Ye Xingguang rubbed the corner of her mouth vigorously, but no matter how much she rubbed, it wouldnt come off. Ye Jun was unhappy with her actions, What the hell are you rubbing off? You seemed to enjoy it just now. Ye Xingguang couldnt stand his words. She retorted subconsciously: Stop talking nonsense. You dont need to say it. Your blushing ears told me everything. Ye Xingguang: Ye Xingguang: !!! She wanted to cover her ears, but felt that it would only make things more noticeable. Lastly, she said in both embarrassment and annoyance: My ears turned red from anger. Because of your unwarranted accusations, my blood boiled with outrage, be careful of a snowfall. Ye Jun snorted. Another woman saying one thing but meaning another. She even thinks herself innocent: I have called you so many times. Why dont you answer? You were angry at that time. I wanted to find evidence to prove my innocence and then call to explain it to you. Who told you I was angry? You dont believe me and youre insulting my intelligence! If it snows, it will snow for me. Ye Xingguang raised her eyes: Is it not true? Which of your eyes saw that was true? Ye Jun pushed her away, he was upset with her and didnt want to hold her. He still didnt admit it? Now that he has seen the video, he can deny it without any trace! If he hadnt seen it, who knows how he would deal with her! Ye Xingguang took out her phone, opened WeChat, and showed Ye Jun the message Mr. Fu sent her: Dont think that if I didnt witness it, I wouldnt know how annoyed you were when you saw the photos. Look, this is the WeChat message Mr. Fu personally sent me. Under such circumstances, without evidence to prove my innocence, how dare I call you? [Authors note: That concludes todays update. Please give recommendations and votes! All the little fairies on the Red Sleeve app, throw your red beans to Ye Xingguang, thank you so much] Chapter 247 - Chapter 247: Chapter 247 So, why did you call me so many times?_1 Chapter 247: Chapter 247 So, why did you call me so many times?_1 Ye Junqing squinted his eyes, staring at the WeChat message from Fu Zhuo for a while. He wished he could just knock out Fu Zhuo. Great, still angry, he thought, the biggest roadblock on his road to love was not Yanbei, but Fu Zhuo! Being cautious of everything only to be blindsided by a pig-brain at his side! The voice of Ye Xingguang was full of grievance, What else do you have to say? Ye Junqing directly handed Ye Xingguangs mobile phone to Xiao Yun in the back seat, You tell her if I am angry or not! Xiao Yun caught the phone, glanced at the WeChat conversation between Fu Zhuo and Ye Xingguang, and couldnt help but facepalm. This Fu Zhuo, no amount of effort could stop him on his road to self-destruction. Xiao Yun quickly said, Miss Ye, there has been a misunderstanding. Master Junqing did not get angry. The situation was like this: after Fu Zhuo received the photo, he showed it to Junqing, and after seeing it, he asked Fu Zhuo where the photo came from. Fu Zhuo said it was from the Weibo backend staff. Master Junqing immediately deduced that someone was trying to set you up, so he rushed back overnight, wanting to back you up. Uh Ye Xingguang was stunned, so this was the reason why he suddenly returned from abroad? Xiao Yun continued, Master Junqing was afraid that the time difference of his return would be too long, so he even called Mr. Mo Fei to rush to Xias house to back you up, but when Mr. Mo Fei arrived at the Xias house, you had already left. Really? Warmth returned to Ye Xingguangs heart once again. Thats not all, Xiao Yun continued, Master Junqing also called Mr. Tang Zhou, found Ye Li, the assistant of Miss Xia, found all the ways the photos were circulating, and had all the photos deleted. Ye Xingguang was surprised, Did you contact Ye Li too? Ye Junqings deep gaze fell on her face, he said nothing, and then thought of the damn Yanbei, who threw him off! Master Junqing found out that Ye Li sent your photos to the complaint mailbox of the Civil Affairs Bureau, he even had someone hack the official website of the Civil Affairs Bureau to delete the complaint mail, Miss Ye should really not misunderstand that Master Junqing does not believe in you. It turned out that he had done so much for her behind the scenes, and she didnt even know. At that moment, Ye Xingguangs heart completely warmed up. In her heart, she thought, it was indeed the man her heart was clear about and wanted to give a try. She looked up, looking at Ye Junqing with admiring eyes. Thank you, I didnt know. Ye Junqing waved his hand, and his confidence surged back, Now you should know who the snow should fall for? Ye Xingguang rolled her eyes, justifiably, Im also feeling wronged, if you have to blame someone, blame the lackey by your side who misled me. But since you werent doubting me, why did you call me so many times? She was suddenly a bit curious. She dares to question him, her good mood has been ruined by her. Ye Junqing glared at her, but couldnt help himself from asking, how did you end up performing at the Presidential Palace tonight? It was unexpected, said Ye Xingguang, I originally didnt want to perform, but the princess from the neighbouring country was so high-handed. She was just supposed to be visiting our country, but she just had to stir up trouble so of course, I was not polite. I had to smack her down, have you heard the song I sang? Ye Junqing likes her swaggering and lively attitude. Even though he had the song on repeat on the plane, he still pretended, Xiao Yun insisted on playing it, so I only listened once. Ye Xingguang looked hopeful, How was it, did I sing well? Chapter 248 - Chapter 248: Chapter 248 The Song Sung for Him, Surely Sounds Good!_1 Chapter 248: Chapter 248 The Song Sung for Him, Surely Sounds Good!_1 The song I sang for him, of course, sounds great! Who dares to say its not? Ye Junqings expression softened, Its not bad, who composed the music and who wrote the lyrics? Its a piece by my childhood friend, Xia Qiongqiong. But I wrote the lyrics. Oh? You wrote the lyrics? Ye Junqing pretented to not know and showed interest, You are my earliest sunshine, these lyrics seem to be written specifically for someone. Does it contain a special implication? You can figure that out? Having someone who understands her song, Ye Xingguang felt like she had found a confidant. She wanted to say it was for Qin Junye, but considering the man gloomily refused to light incense for Qin Junye when Qin Junye died and only offered ten million as retribution to Qin Junyes family, Ye Xingguang kept silent. I wrote it for a friend of mine. Was he your first sunshine? Mm-hmm. He was indeed a strong sunshine, piercing directly through the thick dark clouds, shining into her hopeless heart, making her believe in the existence of sunshine in this world. Over the years, she was willing to help others out of regret because she believed that if he were still young, he would have done the same thing. She wanted to pass on this warmth to more people and let them feel the warmth of the world. Ye Junqing loved her affirming mm-hm sound. He lifted his hand, ruffled her hair, not even realizing how doting his actions were, saying: Whenever you come across something you cant handle, give me a call first. Understand? Why? No why. You just need to remember, when in trouble, find me, no one else, or else I wont let you go. So tonight, this isnt his concern, is it? What if youre busy and dont have time to help? Before she could finish her sentence, his face already showed displeasure as if a dark cloud was gathering above her head. She wisely stopped talking. Ye Junqing said, Im not that busy, no matter how busy, you should call me first. Remember this! Ye Xingguang: Fearing that she might forget, Ye Junqing instructed, Copy this sentence a hundred times for me when you get home. What? No what, write it down as soon as you get home! Otherwise, she will definitely forget it and should always remember to think of him first! The swift motorcade returned to Yes residence. As soon as they arrived home, he handed her a pen and paper and said, Write it carefully or else Ill have to punish you according to the house rules! Ye Xingguang took the pen and paper back to her room and threw it on the desk. She wasnt going to write it; She wasnt a primary school student who needed to be punished with homework. It was more important to take a nap. However, after lying down, she thought she could sleep as soon as she touched the bed, but her mind was full of realization about her heart. Half an hour later, it was early dawn. She couldnt control her hand and sent a WeChat message to the man in the room across. Ding-dong Little Fish Tail: [Are you still awake?] Ye Junqing wasnt asleep, he was listening to You are my earliest sunshine over and over again with his earphones. He was so engrossed in it that a WeChat notification interrupted the music. He scrunched up his eyebrows, thinking to see who dared disturb him. He was surprised to find it was the Little Fish Tail. This woman, sent him a message at this hour, so quickly had she finished writing? Ding-dong Big Tumor: [Finished writing?] Ye Xingguang stared at the message from Ye Junqing, snorted, and then replied back. Ding-dong Little Fish Tail: [Im hungry, I want to eat the steak you make.] Chapter 249 - Chapter 249: Chapter 249 Ouch, Tough on the Outside but Soft on the Inside _1 Chapter 249: Chapter 249 Ouch, Tough on the Outside but Soft on the Inside _1 For some reason, Ye Xingguang had suddenly become melodramatic. She found herself shamelessly demanding something of him early in the morning. She despised herself for acting spoiled and bossy but just couldnt restrain the mischievous urge to test how much Ye Junqing would indulge her. Back when they were in college, a roommate of hers had once texted her boyfriend, complaining of hunger in the middle of the night. Her boyfriend rushed out at three in the morning to buy barbequed food. Not only for the roommate but for the entire dorm. It had made Ye Xingguang so jealous Ye Junqing glanced at the text from Xingguang, demanding food when she should be reflecting upon her behavior. He was spoiling her! However, Ye Junqing simply texted her back in two words: wake up. Ding Dong Major Pain: [Starve then!] Ye Xingguang bit her lip, feeling no disappointment. In fact, she thought this response was more fitting for the Major Pain she knew. Just as she was pondering this, another Ding Dong sounded. Major Pain: [If you dont confess your wrongdoings, youre not getting anything to eat.] Ye Xingguang laughed quietly under her blanket. Yes, this was how you deal with Major Pain. Finally, her muddled head started to clear up, or else she might have started to question if she was falling irretrievably in love with him. But suddenly, a sound echoed in the tranquil villa. The sound of a door opening, followed by a mans footsteps. Ye Xingguang couldnt help but perk her ears up. These were the footsteps of Major Pain in the hall, growing fainter as though he was going downstairs. Ye Xingguang carefully listened until the footstep sounds completely disappeared. Then, she abruptly sat up, itching her head wildly. What was Major Pain going downstairs for at such an odd hour? Could he be cooking steak for her? The idea excited her and she couldnt resist. Slyly, she got out of bed and crept downstairs. She crouched at the staircase on the second floor, peeking downstairs like a thief. She could hear movement in the kitchen and faint whistling from outside, so she quickly stood up and hid. Tang Zhou had been out playing until dawn and came back to see lights on in Ye Junqings villa. He walked in out of curiosity and was astonished to find Ye Junqing busy in the kitchen. He walked over in surprise, Brother Qing, are you hungry? I have some breakfast, do you want some? Ye Junqing, dressed in dark pajamas, had earphones in his ears. He was leisurely listening to music from his phone, which was in his pocket, and missed Tang Zhous words. Tang Zhou noticed that Ye Junqing was ignoring him, so he walked closer and manually removed one of Ye Junqings earbuds and put it in his own ear. Suddenly, an unbelievably high-pitched melody nearly stunned him. Oh my god, whos this singer? These high notes are insane! Ye Junqing only noticed Tang Zhou by then, he swiftly retrieved his earbud and said coldly, Why are you up so early? Tang Zhou replied, I havent slept yet, just got back from a night out. I saw lights on in your place and thought it might be a burglar. Brother Qing, breakfast? It was initially for my little follower. But of course, youre more important. Ye Junqing waved off his offer, unimpressed: You can take it back for Leng Chenmo. But Tang Zhou stayed, astonished, Wait, Brother Qing, can you actually cook? When did you learn this? I saw a video of you making steak on the internet and thought they were just posing. I want some too. Just after speaking, Tang Zhou let out a belch. Embarrassed, he added, I mean, my stomach is full but my mouth still wants to taste. If you want it, ask Leng Chenmo to cook for you. Ye Junqing just wanted to get rid of him now. He wouldnt know how to pan-fry a steak, lamented Tang Zhou. Tell him to learn. If he cant even make you a meal, what are you keeping him around for? Chapter 250 - Chapter 250: Chapter 250: I Like It so Much_1 Chapter 250: Chapter 250: I Like It so Much_1 Tang Zhou stood by, watching Ye Junqing deftly grilling a steak; then suddenly visualized Leng Chenmo being woken up early in the morning by him, fumbling around in the kitchen. Tang Zhou found this mental image unexpectedly laughable. All of a sudden, Tang Zhou felt inspired and exclaimed, Thats a great idea, Ill go home and get him to grill for me! After saying this, Tang Zhou walked away with lively spirits. Almost at the door, he didnt forget to yell towards the kitchen, Hey, bro Qing, that song in dolphin voice is truly pleasant, send it to me later. Ye Junqing turned a blind eye to Tang Zhous words, and reinserted his earphones. But standing at the stairway on the second floor, Ye Xingguang had heard what Tang Zhou was saying. The jerks listening to dolphin voicing. Whose dolphin voicing could it be? Could it be her own from last night? Even though she felt this was a vain notion, Ye Xingguang couldnt help but break out into a sly smile. She then walked away, feeling quite pleased with herself~~ Back in her room, she started to showcase her exceptional calligraphy skills with pen and paper. She swore to herself, she wasnt doing this as punishment. She just had nothing to do while waiting for her steak and just wanted to let him appreciate her beautiful handwriting. When Ye Junqing knocked on her door, she had just finished writing for the tenth time: From now on, she would think of him first whenever anything came up and would reach out to him immediately. She pretended to be surprised when she opened the door and saw that he was holding a mouth-watering steak. Didnt you say you were not going to make me a steak? she asked disingenuously. Ye Junqing shot her a cold look, Did I ever say this steak was grilled for your benefit? Have you finished writing? If not, Ill feed it to the dog. Ye Xingguang promptly produced the A4 paper she had hidden behind her. Ye Junqing gave it a quick glance. Though it was only written ten times, he was still satisfied; after all, when he had previously assigned her to write a reflection letter, she didnt write even a single draft. Ye Junqing put on a serious, authoritative face, Stick this on your bedhead so you can glance at it every night and morning. Try to remember it so you wont just forget about it once youve written it. Ye Xingguang: Ill bear with it! All for the steak! After she posted the reflection letter on her bedhead, he finally placed the steak on the table by the window, and alongside it, there was a beautifully-wrapped gift box. Whats this? asked Ye Xingguang curiously. Take a look for yourself. A gift he bought for her on his business trip, he was not sure whether she would like it? He had given her many gifts from his business trips, but she ended up discarding all of them. The countless disappointments weighed heavily on the gift giver, and he no longer dared to expect much in return. With a cool demeanor, Ye Junqing pushed the gift into her hands and went to change his clothes for a morning run. Curiosity piqued, Ye Xingguang unwrapped the gift. Inside was a pair of exquisite diamond earrings that sparkled in the morning light Ye Xingguang picked up the earrings and tried them on in front of the vanity mirror, observing them from left to right. All she could think of was, this jerk has good taste. Unable to contain her good mood, Ye Xingguang had a brilliant idea. She took out her phone and snapped a selfie. Then, logging into the Koi Maiden account, she posted the photo. Without extra words, just three characters: [So lovely.] After posting, her heart started pounding excitedly. [Authors note: ] I have just received the editor notification to go live tomorrow at midnight. Thank you all for your continued support, for your gifts, votes, likes, and comments. I appreciate your accompanying my writing journey for the love story between the Jerk and Little Fish Tail. Honestly, this story is not solely my creation, you guys have a big part in it. Your interactions and participation have shaped these vibrant and lively characters. Your support fills me with energy each day. There is no way to repay you guys other than brainstorming better plotlines as a token of gratitude~ I hope everyone can support the authorized version. If you can afford to, I hope you can subscribe in full. The subscription stats on the day of going live will determine future recommendations. More recommendations means more updates. If you are unable to subscribe, I still love you. Please just support the authorized version. Additionally, there will be a mass release tomorrow. It will unveil the mutual confession and a sweet romance between the jerk and Little Fish Tail. Stay tuned and continue to accompany us. Chapter 251 - Chapter 251: Chapter 251: Today’s Headlines, It’s All About Her!_1 Chapter 251: Chapter 251: Todays Headlines, Its All About Her!_1 The big tumor said that she was going to try it out C send a selfie of herself. Who knows what his reaction would be when he sees the selfie? Also, once the selfie is out there, everyone would know that shes the Carp Girl. Thats like announcing it to the world. Ye Xingguang suddenly threw herself onto the bed, suffocated her own head with a pillow, and yelled, Ah Ah Ah! Ive gone crazy! The headline of today, must belong to her! At this moment, in another villa belonging to the Yes family. Tang Zhou was bossing around his national free labor force to fry him some steak. In his words, Life should not only consist of beautiful landscapes, but also of necessities like firewood, rice, oil, and salt. If you cant even cook, why do I need a man like you? Then, Leng Chenmo was marched to the kitchen. Seeing the once powerful ruler of the Lengs family, who seemed now to be at his mercy, only able to manipulate pots and pans in the kitchen, he felt, why is life so joyful? But when he thought of Leng Chenmo, a man who once couldnt be bullied, who was now betrayed and banished from Lengs family by his good-for-nothing brothers, becoming penniless. And those brothers of his, theyre still living off the wealth and power Chenmo brought to them, squandering money on luxury cars and gambling, Tang Zhou felt a rage boiling inside him. Leaning on the kitchen door, eating takeout from outside, he sighed in disappointment, Look at you, you used to be the ultimate decision-maker of the Lengs family, how could you let a bunch of worthless nephews throw you out like trash? Dont you plan on fighting back? Tell me, how much financial and manpower would it take to kick all those worthless nephews out of the Lengs family? What, trying to stand up for me? Did you suddenly realize youve fallen in love with me? Leng Chenmos voice was deep and magnetic. He burnt the steak and casually tossed it into the trash can, grabbing a fresh piece and placing it into the pan, then pulled out his phone. He checked out some steak tutorials online, with an air of casual dedication. Even though Tang Zhou had ordered him into the kitchen, there was no anger on his face at all. Instead, there was a sense of natural nobility, perfectly untouchable no matter where he was. This inherent noble aura wouldnt disappear simply because of his fall from grace. Tang Zhou was momentarily captivated, but as soon as he realizes it, he immediately averted his gaze. Then he laughed, The nerve of you to even think that, you are mine now after all. Im the only one whos allowed to bully you, the other nobodies dare to show off before you, especially your third brother. Just yesterday he was threatening others, that anyone who gives you a job will have him to deal with, also that you now have to literally shoe-lick and beg him for food. At that moment, I couldnt control my fragile fists, and punched him until he was scrambling around picking up his teeth! Leng Chenmo just smiled and didnt comment. Not managing to learn anything from the videos, he closed them, opened WeChat, and sent a message to someone. Shortly after, they connected to a video call. Tang Zhou glanced at the woman in the video, a stranger to him. The woman in the video was yawning, sitting on her bed and restlessly toying with her hair, speaking fluently in a foreign language. Tang Zhou didnt have a clue what she was saying, he only observed Leng Chenmo finding a suitable angle to place his phone on the kitchen counter, communicating with the woman on the video. It seemed like he was asking for a cooking advice, or perhaps, he wasnt consulting; rather, he was conversing about romance. Tang Zhou was unsatisfied, What are you two talking about? This woman isnt one of your former flames, is she? Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: Chapter 252 – He Surely Doesn’t Want to Bear Brother Qing’s Anger_1 Chapter 252: Chapter 252 C He Surely Doesnt Want to Bear Brother Qings Anger_1 Leng Chenmo looked up, laughing with a charmingly charismatic aura, yet his words were mysteriously profound, Why, do you care? Why should I care? Tang Zhou turned his face away angrily. Leng Chenmo was indifferent: I was just asking her how to fry steak, dont be jealous. Upon hearing the word jealous, Tang Zhou exploded. Damn it, whos jealous? Ive already set my heart on someone, didnt I tell you? Ive fallen in love with a mermaid, definitely not Xia Yanyan. This mermaid is a hundred times more beautiful than Xia Yanyan, and she even left me a love token. Leng Chenmo didnt respond to his outburst, just asked the woman in the video a question about frying steak in fluent foreign language. After finishing the steak, he tossed Tang Zhou a sentence: Do you want me to brew you a cup of brown sugar ginger tea? Tang Zhou was dumbfounded: For what? To balance your hormones. Tang Zhou: !!!! This jerk, he had the audacity to say his hormones were out of balance? Yes, he did get irritable for a few days each month, but it was wholly because of him, okay?!!! Tang Zhou rolled up his shirt sleeves: You think you can still live at my place? Believe it or not, Ill throw you out to sleep under the bridge? Leng Chenmo spoke in a steady voice: Im afraid thats impossible, after all, the Civil Affairs Bureau could visit at any time. Now that we have some time, lets share our histories. On my side, theres a bullet wound on my third rib from the left, and an old bite mark on my left arm. The Civil Affairs Bureau might ask about these. You should remember, and while were at it, tell me about your own marks? Tang Zhou thought about the imperfections on his body, his eyes dimmed a bit, and his lips tightened: Who wants to tell you? And what about your gunshot wound? Ive never heard of you getting shot before? Leng Chenmo remained silent. Tang Zhou threw away his breakfast, walked over, and rolled up the sleeve on Leng Chenmos left arm. He indeed saw a row of old bite marks and a flood of old memories came rushing back. Had he bitten him in this spot before? That was during their student days Tang Zhou asked: How did you get these bite marks, who bit you? Dont think about shifting the blame on me. Leng Chenmo seemed to have thought of something, and his smile was profound: A puppy bit me. Damn it Youre the dog! Leng Chenmo: Im referring to you. Calm down, calm down, now is not the time to murder him, I should wait until my brother takes office as the president before I kill him! At this time, a notification popped up on his phone, Tang Zhou took it out to clear his thoughts, but after seeing the notification, he exploded again: Damn it, has Little Xingguang gone mad? My brother had her profile locked down tightly, and she dares to post a selfie online? Is she not afraid that my brother will kill her with a single slap? Tang Zhou immediately called the backstage of Junxings Weibo, asking the staff to delete the Weibo post immediately and block the related comments. He was currently managing Junxings Weibo, if there were any problems, his brother would definitely hold him responsible, and he didnt want to bear his brothers wrath. So, after Ye Xingguang nervously finished her steak and took out her phone to see the reaction online, she froze. Whats going on, where is the Weibo post she had just sent, why was it gone? In the end, Ye Xingguang saw her just-posted Weibo in the draft box. Above it was an exclamation mark, explaining the reason for being blocked: [The content violates the Weibo Community Management Regulations (Trial) or related laws and policies, so the designated operation cannot be carried out, it is recommended to change the content for publication.] Chapter 253 - Chapter 253: Chapter 253 When Did She Take a Selfie? _1 Chapter 253: Chapter 253 When Did She Take a Selfie? _1 Ye Xingguang exclaimed, What the hell! How is posting a selfie against the rules? Now, microblogging not only manages everything under the sun, but even interferes when I want to post a selfie. Is there no justice in this world? Unconvinced, Ye Xingguang clicked send again, re-posting the selfie. After posting it, she stared at her microblog, refreshed her homepage, and within less than twenty seconds, her microblog post was blocked again. !!! Ye Xingguang scrutinised her selfie, she hadnt even revealed her neck, just an earlobe. The rules were so strict now that she cant even show her ear? After considering it, she chose another selfie where not even her earlobe was visible, only her face, and posted it again. But this time it was even faster, within ten seconds, her posted selfie was blocked again. Ye Xingguang was so angry that her chest was heaving: !!! At this moment, Tang Zhou, on a phone call, remotely instructed the staff of Junxin Microblogging, Keep a close watch on Carp Girls microblog. As soon as she posts a selfie, block it immediately. Dont let the photos go public. If anyone discovers Carp Girls real identity, youll be held accountable! The staff, upon receiving the order, didnt dare to be negligent. They monitored Carp Girls microblog the whole time, instantly blocking any photos she posted. They were afraid of making a mistake and being blamed by the higher-ups. Ye Xingguang, fuming, directly called the complaint line for the microblogging site. Hello! Why cant I post selfies? In what way does my selfie violate the management rules or related laws and policies? The distressed staff member of Junxin Microblog who answered the complaint complained, Miss Ye, please stop posting. We are just following orders from above. The higher-ups forbid you to expose your identity. Between clenched teeth, Ye Xingguang demanded, Whos above? The staff member dared not reveal: Just think about the top. Please stop posting. If your identity is exposed, wed lose our bonus. Ye Xingguang was frustrated, was she dealing with the biggest boss of Junxin Microblog? The Biggest boss of JunXin Microblog should be that overbearing Tang Zhou. But Tang Zhou also has a boss, Ye Junqing! Did this order come from Tang Zhou or Ye Junqing? Forget about it, who has ever heard of a girl being so insistent on posting selfies only to have them blocked? If anyone should be trying, it should be the guy pursuing her, not her running after him like this. So cheap! Ye Junqing, unaware of this new mischief his brother had played on him, only found out about it that evening when Tang Zhou self-righteously bragged about his accomplishment. In Ye Shitings hospital room, Ye Junqing heard Tang Zhou bragging about his good work. He was just a kick away from sending him flying. What kind of teammates did he have? Always causing trouble! Ye Junqing, suppressing his anger and filled with regret, wished he could turn back time: When did she post the selfie? Tang Zhou boasted triumphantly, This morning. Luckily, I noticed quickly and had the staff at the microblog handle it immediately. Otherwise, Starlight would definitely have been todays hottest search. Ji Qishu said, Even if you erased the post, todays hottest search is still little Starlight. Last night, her melody at the Presidential Banquet has received over a million likes on Weibo. Although you cant see her face in the video, netizens know that she is Shitings Fire Couple dont misconstrue, Im talking about the couple in the animations. Now, people have started creating comics about Shiting and little Starlight, based on the scene where Starlight carries Shiting out of the fire. Its quite captivating, I have been following it for the past two days. Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: Chapter 254 I Like Her!_1 Chapter 254: Chapter 254 I Like Her!_1 Saying this, Ji Qishu opened his mobile phone, found a new serialized manga, and handed it to Tang Zhou for a look. Tang Zhou loved reading manga in his spare time, and after just two pages he was already hooked: Damn it, I want to follow this one too!!! Just as he was about to continue reading, the phone was snatched away by a strong arm. After glancing it over, Ye looked completely grim, his words commanding: Which manga APP is this? Chess book, acquire this manga APP, then take this manga off the shelf, and get it done tonight! Ji Qishu was dumbfounded: Boss, dont be so serious. There are many fanfics and manga about you online. You can pretend not to see them. Why take down this manga? Plus, its really awesome, and if its discontinued, how am I supposed to live? Ye, his eyes dangerously narrowed, sounded so cold it could freeze: You dont know how to live, do you want me to tell you how to die most painfully? Ji Qishu was frightened and jumped, dramatically ducking beside Ye Shiting who was sitting on the hospital bed reading the newspaper: Shiting, save me. Ye Shiting calmly extended his hand: Let me see the manga. Ji Qishu tossed the phone to him, Shiting, dont mind. After looking at a couple of pages, Ye Shiting made an objective evaluation: The drawings are indeed good, I dont mind. Besides, didnt you agree to the contract with Starlight because you didnt want to affect my presidential campaign? Since thats the case, you shouldnt mind either, let it be, its a small matter. Ye wanted to hit himself in the mouth, didnt want to admit it, his face taut: Even if I dont mind, my sister-in-law would mind, you dont believe me, ask her. Ye Shiting indeed asked his wife: Do you mind? Between a husband and a wife, they could understand each other with a single glance. Yi Yujian, sitting at the head of the bed cutting apples, had a smile on her face. She passed the peeled apple to her husband, saying: No, I have confidence in our relationship. I believe that your sister has no such feelings for you. She rushed into the fire to save you, certainly because she was afraid that her second brother would lose a big brother. Ye Shiting nodded: Alright, your sister-in-law doesnt mind either, so dont bother about this small thing. After all, you didnt really want to marry your sister, you were just compelled by the circumstances, so why worry about all this? Ye was rendered speechless by these words, feeling both frustrated and depressed. Was this a minor matter? Everyone, except his family, thought that the junior sisters act of saving him indicated she had feelings for him, and his reputation was at stake. Moreover, he couldnt even protest. If he showed jealousy towards his elder brother, he would definitely become a laughingstock! Ironically, both his brother and sister-in-law didnt mind this at all. Thus, Ye, with his facial muscles tense, refrained from lashing out. In the end, he turned his anger towards Tang Zhou, his voice chilling: Did I or did I not forbid her from exposing pictures? Tang Zhou said: You did, boss. Dont you remember? You told me to keep an eye on the public opinion trend on Weibo on the day you brought Little Starlight home, and you didnt want her identity exposed. Otherwise, I would be held responsible. Ye marched over and sat down on an empty couch, his face full of forbearance, denying it vehemently: Thats not true! Tang Zhou was hurt: Boss, how could you? You clearly said it, you also said Enough! Ye cut off Tang Zhous words, not wanting to hear more. He leaned on the couch, appearing frustrated that nobody understood him like Xiao Yun did. He pinched his temples, rubbing them again and again, wishing they would not be like Fu Zhuo who always added fuel to the fire. In the end, to everyones shock, he admitted, I like her! Chapter 255 - Chapter 255: Chapter 255: My Only Woman, Named Ye Xingguang! _1 Chapter 255: Chapter 255: My Only Woman, Named Ye Xingguang! _1 Tang Zhou leaped up dramatically: Qing Brother, what did you say, who do you like? Ye Junqing held back his anger, glared at Tang Zhou, and countered: Who do you think? Little Starlight? Duh! Ye Shiting finally heard his brother utter these words, but was not ready to let him off the hook: Are you sure you like her? Youve only known her for a little over a month. Dont you think its too soon to say that you like her? Who said theyd only known each other for just over a month? He had been through life and death with her since he was young, he even gave her her name! However, Ye Junqing was not willing to tell the truth, and simply responded with a sentence: Some people spend a lifetime together and cant tolerate each other, while others fall in love at first sight. How can you measure affection by the length of time? Didnt you tell me that you found your life companion on the day you met your sister-in-law? Yi Yujian looked up at Ye Shiting, Was it really like this? Didnt you tell me, it was a gradual love that grew over time? Ye Shiting was caught off guard by his brothers counterattack, he coughed lightly: Thats not the point. How is it not the point, Yi Yujian felt like she had been tricked by her husband. Yet, she felt oddly cheerful about being deceived. Tang Zhou was still confused: So, Qing Brother, you really dont like Xia Yanyan. Then why did you build a mermaid aquarium at home? Oh, I got it, youre secretly nurturing a mermaid, is it the one I accidentally saw, my first-love-fish? Ye Junqing simply ignored Tang Zhou. Having said everything he wanted to say, he got up to leave. On his way out, he felt obliged to add, I dont like Xia Yanyan, not one bit. Dont get any wrong ideas in the future. The only woman for me is called Ye Xingguang! Now, he had to go and comfort his little mermaid, otherwise, she might misunderstand the situation again, thinking that he was unable to post a selfie on Weibo! Ye Xingguang was on a plane at that moment. She bought a plane ticket overnight and flew back to T City, the closest coastal city to her hometown. Her mum called her at night saying that her father had collapsed, and the doctor had issued a critical condition notice. She felt like the sky was falling as she was on the plane. The Grand Medical Research Institute hasnt developed an artificial kidney yet, her dad mustnt have any incidents. She reached T City at 11:30 p.m. After landing, she took the subway directly to the T City Peoples Hospital. Only when she got on the subway did she have time to turn on her phone and noticed several missed calls. Some from her mom, and some from Ye Junqing. She first called her mom back and told her that she was on the subway, then she called Ye Junqing back. Where are you? Ye Junqing asked her over the phone. Im in T City. Ye Junqing frowned: Why did you go so far away? My father fainted. What happened? Is it because his creatinine level is too high again? Ye Junqing asked through the phone. Ye Xingguang was stunned: How do you know my dads creatinine level is high? The creatinine index is an important criterion for diagnosing uremia. The normal male creatinine level is between 54-106moI/L. Her fathers creatinine index has long exceeded the normal range. He is now in the terminal phase of chronic kidney failure and has developed uremia. But she didnt remember telling Ye Junqing that her father had developed uremia, how did he suddenly learn about her fathers condition? Ye Junqing did not explain, but instead instinctively asked: Whats todays date? August 8th, why? Ye Junqing fell silent for a moment at her response, he then asked, seemingly having thought of something: Which day is the Qixi Festival this year? Chapter 256 - Chapter 256: Chapter 256: Ye Junqing Doesn’t Want to Repeat the Same Mistakes_1 Chapter 256: Chapter 256: Ye Junqing Doesnt Want to Repeat the Same Mistakes_1 Qixi Festival is in two days, isnt it? This man, why is he suddenly bringing up Qixi Festival? Upon hearing the word Qixi, a glimmer of anticipation brushed over Ye Xingguangs heart, but it quickly dimmed at the thought of her father lying sick in his hospital bed, with a critical illness notification already issued. Her mood instantly dampened. I dont want to talk to you anymore, my phones battery is low, she said. Upon hanging up, she ended the call. At home right now, Ye Junqing, after being hung up on, opened his mobile calendar and became lost in thought. If he remembered correctly, Xiaoyuweis adoptive father, died on the day of Qixi Festival this year. He still remembers how he had prepared a grand surprise for Qixi Festival, wanting to give Xiaoyuwei a romantic confession. However, he couldnt find her on that day. Unbeknownst to him, Xiaoyuweis father had passed away. By the time he arrived, she had already collapsed outside the morgue, sobbing until she broke down. Whenever Ye Junqing remembered Xiaoyuweis state back then, he couldnt help but feel a painful heartache, blaming himself. When she needed him the most, he had been busy preparing some damned romance. Perhaps it served him right that he couldnt win her heart. Of course, many things have changed since then. Even the way they reunited has changed. The Xiaoyuwei of today did not come into his world by force, but instead, she took the initiative to step into his world. Therefore, he couldnt be certain whether Xiaoyuweis father would still pass away on this day. However, no matter what, since her adoptive father is sick, Ye Junqing does not want to make the same mistakes. Peoples Hospital of T City, Building Three, Level Five, Nephrology Department. When Ye Xingguang arrived, she saw her mother sitting on the long bench in the corridor, wiping away tears. Ye Xingguang quickened her pace to approach her. Mom Xingguang. Ye Xingguangs adoptive mother, Bai Lanwu, was forty-three this year, not rather old in age. While she lacked the adornment of gold jewelry, she possessed a scholarly air about her. She once gave birth to a daughter, who unfortunately passed away while still young. Having later adopted Xingguang, she treated Xingguang like her own deceased daughter, caring for her deeply. Mom, how is Dad? Bai Lanwu didnt want her daughter to worry and said, Its alright; its just your fathers chronic illness. I know its his chronic illness. Its scheduled for regular dialysis, isnt it? Why did the doctor issue a critical illness notice? The person who issued the notice was the young dean of Bo Medical Research Institute, who she had been sponsoring for many years, special expert of T city, Bo Jingyu. Ye Xingguang knew who her fathers main doctor was. Emotional, she said: Im going to find Dr. Bo. I have raised so much sponsorship for his research institute, how could he issue a critical illness notice for my father? Has that money been wasted? Bai Lanwu held back her daughter: Xingguang, lets go in and see your father first. It will make him happy to know that youve come back. Ye Xingguangs adoptive father, Song Chuanqi, was lying on the bed in the ward, looking far from healthy like he usually did in videos. With an oxygen tube inserted into his nose and his face somewhat bloated, his whole body looked very weak. He had been resting in the ward with his eyes closed but opened them upon hearing Ye Xingguangs voice. Seeing Song Chuanqi in that state, Ye Xingguangs tears fell instantly. As she quickly approached the bed and clutched Song Chuanqis hand, noticing it was somewhat swollen, her voice choked, Dad Ignoring her, Song Chuanqi looked out of the sickroom and grumbled, That kid from the Yes family didnt even accompany you here in the middle of the night from so far away. He doesnt even care enough to come and see his future father-in-law. Chapter 257 - Chapter 257: Chapter 257: Otherwise, What is the Purpose of Having a Partner? _1 Chapter 257: Chapter 257: Otherwise, What is the Purpose of Having a Partner? _1 Ye Xingguang sat on the edge of the bed: Dad, I didnt tell him about your condition before I left. If he had known, he would certainly have come with me. He wouldnt have let me travel alone in the middle of the night. After my flight, he even called me. Is that so? Show me your call history on your phone. If that wretched boy doesnt genuinely care about you, Im not interested in having him as my son-in-law. Song Chuanqi was bothered by the fact that she had traveled all the way from the capital city by herself, and despite his weakness from being ill, he persisted in verifying it. With teary eyes, Ye Xingguang showed Song Chuanqi her call history on her phone. He only looked satisfied when he saw it but was unhappy with her. Next time you travel alone, tell him first. You should share everything with your partner. Otherwise, whats the point of having a partner? I got it, Dad. How are you feeling now? Song Chuanqi answered without directly answering her question: You spent your first months salary on gifts. Do you still have enough money left? If not, have your mother send you some. Youve only been seeing each other for a short time, dont ask him for money, understood? Dont make my daughter look bad. I know, I know. But how are you really feeling now? Dont worry about me, I can definitely take care of myself. Ye Xingguang started crying. Song Chuanqi forced a weak smile: Dont cry, Im not dead. Unable to stop the tears, Ye Xingguang retorted: I am not crying! Of course, you wont die, Dad, you have to live a long life and grow old with Mom. Otherwise, Ill feel bad for her. Why would she get married if she cant grow old with you? Bai Lanwu placed her hands on Ye Xingguangs shoulders, unable to hide the tears welling up in her eyes. As Song Chuanqi set his gaze on his wifes face, his eyes filled with guilt. He had no idea how he would fulfill the promise of growing old together with her, nor could he imagine her living on her own in the future. He felt an overwhelming sense of failure. Yet, he was helpless. In the end, he could only revert the topic back to Ye Xingguang. Xingguang, you havent eaten tonight, have you? Lan Wu, go downstairs in the hospital and see if theres a wonton shop. Xingguang loves eating wontons. Ye Xingguang stopped Bai Lanwu: Mom, Im not hungry, I just want to stay with Dad. Your mother hasnt eaten either. Why dont you go and buy some, Xingguang, and bring back a portion for your mother? Song Chuanqi quickly changed his suggestion. Only then did Ye Xingguang ask: Mom, havent you eaten either? Are you hungry? Im not Im a little hungry. Go and get it, bring back a portion for your mother, Bai Lanwu said, worried about her daughter going hungry. Only then did Ye Xingguang get up: Then Ill go and buy it for you, Ill be back soon. Instead of leaving right away, she first went to the doctors office to ask Dr. Bo about Song Chuanqis condition. Dr. Bo told her: Your fathers uremia has worsened, leading to a variety of complications. His heart and liver functions have failed. Miss Ye You should spend more time with your father. Given his current condition, you should prepare yourself. Upon hearing this, Ye Xingguang felt a chill: Cant he undergo a kidney transplant? If theres no kidney donors available, use an artificial one for my dad. Artificial kidneys are still in the experimental stage. We currently dont have any clinical trial cases. Youre asking me to use your dad as a lab rat. Ye Xingguang pressed her lips into a thin line. Dr. Bo didnt want to deliver the harsh news, yet he felt obligated to do so: Even if your father were willing to be my lab rat, his current physical condition isnt suitable for surgery. His illness came on very rapidly Enough, she interrupted. Any more, and she would lose control of her emotions. She didnt want to accept this reality. Why are doctors so brutal? Patients families dont really want to hear the truth. Couldnt they just tell a comforting lie instead? Chapter 258 - Chapter 258: Chapter 258 – She Suddenly Feels Like She’s Found Her Mainstay_1 Chapter 258: Chapter 258 C She Suddenly Feels Like Shes Found Her Mainstay_1 Ye Xingguang left the hospital, went to a nearby store to buy wontons, stated they were to go at the counter, then leaned against a wall, feeling lost and did not know what to do next. Her cell phone in her pocket rang again. She waited for the ring for a while before answering: Hello? At the hospital? Ye Junqings voice seemed softer than usual over the phone, hitting her unbearably tender heart. The emotions she had barely gathered collapsed all at once, and a sudden sourness hit the tip of her nose: Mhmm. Hows dads condition? She choked for a moment, wanting to mention that the doctor had asked her to be psychologically prepared. But it felt like cotton was stuck in her throat, and she could not say it out loud. Which hospital in T city is dad at? Ive contacted a few authoritative experts on uremia, and Id like to review your dads medical records. Ye Xingguang braced herself: My dad is at T City Peoples Hospital. His attending physician is already one of the best kidney disease specialists in the country. He has published a lot of articles in domestic and foreign medical journals. Ye Junqing said, Having a few more doctors review it cant hurt. A glimmer of hope arose in Ye Xingguangs heart: In that case, later, Ill tell Dr. Bo to pull out my dads medical records for you. Which doctors did you get in touch with? Ill request your dads medical records directly from the hospital. Are you in the ward now? Ye Junqing was already on his way to the airport, his voice still soft, yet served as a calming agent, soothing her heart. Listening to his voice, she suddenly felt as if she found her pillar: Im not at the hospital now. My mom hasnt eaten tonight, so Im buying her some wontons. Ill head back to the hospital once I get them. Have you eaten? Ye Junqing asked her again. I bought two bowls. However, she had no appetite at all. Probably guessing this, Ye Junqing didnt offer any empty comfort. Instead, he said, Stay strong. Take good care of your mom. Shes the one whos suffering the most right now. Mhmm. She thought his words were sensible. Ye Junqing continued: Even if you cant eat, you need to force yourself to eat something to encourage your mom. Dont look distressed, or it will make it harder for her to stay strong. Can you do that? Yes. All his words seemed to be taking effect on her now. She even wanted to ask if he could come to T City, to give her dad some reassurance. But when the words reached her lips, she swallowed them back in. Without saying anything else, Ye Junqing gave a few more instructions before hanging up. Next, he made a call arranging for her foster fathers medical records to be reviewed by several medical authorities. There might still be a glimmer of hope. Prepare for the worst but make the greatest efforts. He didnt want to go through this again, arriving to find her collapsed at the morgues entrance, where no amount of assistance or comforting could alleviate her emotional pain. Here, Ye Xingguang returned to the ward with the wontons. Actually, no one had an appetite. But remembering Ye Junqings words, she forced herself to cheer up, sat next to the bed, and although her heart was heavy, she tried to be her parents ray of sunshine, forcing a light-hearted tone: Mom, I think these stores wontons are quite nice, you should try more. Lets make dad envious, since he scared us. Song Chuanqi gave a weak smile: You are really getting on my nerves, you know very well that your dad cant eat anything, and youre deliberately tempting me. Ye Xingguang raised the hospital bed, then spooned a mouthful and said, Dad, then you can try some. I remember thats what you did to feed me when you saved me from the sea, now its time for your daughter to feed you. Chapter 259 - Chapter 259: Chapter 259: Song Chuanqi Can’t Rest Assured About Any of Them_1 Chapter 259: Chapter 259: Song Chuanqi Cant Rest Assured About Any of Them_1 Song Chuanqi couldnt eat, but his daughter was so considerate, he wanted to at least try, which brought him great comfort. Yet, he also felt uneasy, fearing what would happen if he were to pass away, worried that they might be bullied without him around. Song Chuanqi managed to swallow a dumpling, but then felt nauseated and didnt eat anymore. Lying in his hospital bed, he began to contemplate his own mortality. Even though he desperately wished to live, he knew better than anyone the seriousness of his situation. He felt awful, and while he still clung to any shred of hope for survival, he knew he had to make arrangements for his wife and daughter. His unmarried daughter and wife, who still had half her life ahead of her, both weighed heavily on his mind. To ensure that he ate enough, both Ye Xingguang and Bai Lanwu finished off a bowl of dumplings. Bai Lanwu seemed to understand what her husband was thinking, and holding his hand, remained silent, filled with words she couldnt bring herself to say. When the IV bag was empty, she rang the nurses bell for a replacement. She had been told that the drip would likely continue until dawn. She wanted to stay by her husbands side but hated the thought of her daughter staying up all night. Xingguang, find a hotel nearby and get some sleep. Ill stay with your father tonight. But Ye Xingguang refused to leave. Mom, I want to stay too. Listen to me. No. Ye Xingguang said. Mom, you stay the first half of the night, and Ill take the second. Like this, you can get some sleep. Otherwise, you wont be able to cope? Moved by his daughters filial piety, Song Chuanqi interjected, Lan Wu, listen to our daughter. Bai Lanwu, still worried for their daughter, turned the hospitals accompanying chair into a small bed and urged Xingguang, You sleep first, Xingguang. Ill stay with your father. Ill wake you at 3 am so you can take over. Though Ye Xingguang couldnt sleep, she respected her parents wishes and lay down on the bed. The bright lights in the ward were switched off, leaving only a soft light. A few times, Ye Xingguang opened her eyes sleepily, only to see her mother by her fathers bedside, moistening his dry lips with a wet cotton swab, reminiscent of the warmth of their family moments. Realizing that these precious moments might be fleeting, she felt an overwhelming sense of sorrow. She closed her eyes, her mind filled with memories of their happy life on the island. She had left the island to study in the imperial city four years ago, having not attended any school before that. She had not experienced primary school, middle school or high school as others had, for there were no schools on the island. Those who wanted to study had to go to T city. But she didnt want to leave the island. Fortunately, the neighbors on the island were all versatile. Although she hadnt formally experienced the 12 years of compulsory education from elementary to high school, her father brought back textbooks and the neighbors helped teach her. In the end, her father arranged for her to take the college entrance exam directly. Fortunately, she did not disappoint. Even though she didnt top the exam to make her father proud, she still got into the well-known C University in the imperial city and embarked on the normal life path of a girl. As she reminisced, it was past one in the morning. Unable to sleep, she got up to take over from her mother. Tired and drifting in and out of sleep, Song Chuanqi stirred again, thinking about what would come after him, Call that young man from the Ye family, tell him to come to T city. Call him now. Chapter 260 - Chapter 260: Chapter 260 – My Dad Wants to Meet You_1 Chapter 260: Chapter 260 C My Dad Wants to Meet You_1 Ye Xingguang thought about the time. Ye Junqi would be fast asleep by now. If she called him and he did not answer, it would only disappoint her father. So, she opted not to take out her phone and said, Dad, Ill call him tomorrow. Hes asleep now. Call him. Song Chuanqi insisted. Ye Xingguang was helpless. Her father probably thought that Ye Junqi completely adored her. She blamed herself for painting a false picture for her parents due to her acting skills when she called them. Now, if she calls and Ye Junqi doesnt respond, wouldnt it be a slap to her face? She hesitated for a while, trying to dodge the situation. But her father kept urging her to call. With no option left, she dialed his number, hoping that he would be supportive. She didnt want to be embarrassed. In fact, at this time, she wished he was by her side. The call he made to her earlier gave her support and a sense of security. Ye Xingguang, not holding much hope, dialed the number. Surprisingly, he answered instantly. Ye Xingguang was taken aback: You havent slept yet? Hmm. His deep voice, especially tender tonight. Through the phone, Ye Xingguang heard the sound of footsteps. She couldnt guess what he was doing up so late at night. Nervously, without any confidence, she asked, Can you come to City T? My father wants to see you. Afterwards, her heart felt like it was placed on fire, with zero confidence. On the other end of the phone, he didnt immediately agree but just said, Wait a moment. Wait for what, Ye Xingguang didnt know. Was he hesitating? To not disappoint her father, Ye Xingguang said again, I I kind of miss you. She had no choice but to resort to flirting. She wondered how much of an effect her tactic would have on him. Suddenly heard a low laughter from the other end of the phone, making her feel embarrassed. Frustrated, she asked, Why are you laughing? Are you coming or not? I am coming. As he affirmed, the door to the sickroom was gently pushed open from the outside. The action was gentle, as if he was afraid to disturb the people in the room. Ye Xingguang, thinking it was a nurse, looked up at the door. The light from the corridor outside the room, which radiated in due to the opened door, allowed her to see a tall figure on the phone, gently pacing in while whispering: I am here. Ye Xingguang froze, thinking that she must be dreaming. After the man came in and closed the door to the sickroom, the outside light faded away, illuminating the man who was approaching her under the dim light, looking like an unreal hallucination. Ye Junqi was the first one to hang up the phone. He came in a hurry, walked around the sickbed to her, put his warm hands on her shoulder, and respectfully looked at his future father-in-law lying on the bed, Dad, sorry for being late. Song Chuanqi, weak and laying on the hospital bed, nodded in satisfaction seeing the man his daughter fancied. Ye Xingguang suddenly snapped out of her delusion, her voice full of emotion, How did you get here? Ye Junqi lowered his head, Didnt you call me to come? Ye Xingguang: Its true that she called him, but she didnt expect him to respond so quickly. Did he teleport? Of course, thats impossible. So, was he already on his way when she called him? The thought warmed her heart, but thinking about her fathers condition, her eyes welled up with tears. Almost instinctively leaning into him, his solid chest was like a mountain, providing a sense of security that lifted her spirits. Chapter 261 - Chapter 261: Chapter 261: Just Want to Rely on Him _1 Chapter 261: Chapter 261: Just Want to Rely on Him _1 Ye Junqing said, Ive brought a few top renal specialists from the capital with me. Theyre currently discussing your fathers medical history with his primary physician in the doctors office. Soon, they will convene a meeting to discuss the treatment options, so dont worry. However, what Ye Junqing was thinking about was the conversation he had had earlier with the doctor. On the plane, he had shown the specialists her fathers medical records. They had told him that her fathers condition was critical. For a man whose body and organs were already severely damaged, not even a miracle worker could necessarily pull him back from deaths doorstep. Ye Junqing was simply trying to comfort the anxious girl in his arms. However, Ye Xingguang was indeed comforted. She nodded and said, Thank you. Do we need to be so formal with each other? Ye Junqing looked down at the worry on her face, pulled her closer into his arms with a heartbroken look. Watching this scene, Song Chuanqi felt somewhat comforted. He had insisted on calling his son-in-law over without any particular reason, just wishing to meet the man and see if he was worthy of his daughter. Seeing how this man talked gently to his daughter, with all his attention on her, Song Chuanqi couldnt find anything to pick with him. Ye Junqing passed the test for now. Seeing her mother asleep, Ye Junqing said, Get some rest too. Ill keep watch over your father. Lets stay up together, she insisted. Ye Junqing didnt force her to sleep, understanding that she probably wouldnt be able to sleep even if he did. Her mother opened her eyes, seemed to look at him for a moment, then closed her eyes again. Song Chuanqi didnt have much energy to evaluate his son-in-law anymore; not long afterward, he drifted back into sleep. Finally, only the two of them sat silent in the tranquil ward, the only sounds were the occasional footsteps of the nurses in the corridor. Lean on me for a while. After sitting down, Ye Junqing guided her head to rest on his shoulder. Ye Xingguang leaned against him. It was a cozy, wordless intimacy. But she didnt have the mood to ponder whether they were too close. She wanted to lean against him because it seemed like he could prop up her world for her, so that she wouldnt collapse. In the office of the doctors, several doctors were exchanging information, consulting each other, discussing before finally holding a conference. However, the result was everyone shaking their heads. Close to five in the morning, the doctor came to summon the family members to discuss the patients condition. Ye Xingguang and Ye Junqing went out together and listened in the hallway as the doctor explained her fathers condition. She thought there would be a turning point, but the news that came after the meeting of the top renal experts was devastating, Im sorry, Mr. Ye, we cant help him. Ye Xingguang covered her mouth, unable to accept the verdict. Ye Junqing asked, Can a kidney transplant save him? The doctor shook his head, We cant find a suitable donor kidney. Moreover, his condition cant be solved with a kidney transplant. His heart, liver functions are all damaged due to renal failure. The patient has been persisting with dialysis for ten years and surviving eight years of end-stage renal disease is no small feat. I advise the patients family to prepare for the worst. If you dont want him to pass away in the hospital, we suggest moving him back home. Otherwise, we would only be able to cremate him if he passes away here. Chapter 262 - Chapter 262: Chapter 262: Child, are you awake? _1 Chapter 262: Chapter 262: Child, are you awake? _1 The doctor knew that some families of patients didnt like cremation, preferring burial. However, due to current national regulations, if someone passed away inside a hospital, they would be sent to a funeral parlor for cremation. Even though the doctor made his suggestion out of goodwill, it felt like a knife cutting into Ye Xingguangs heart. Ye Junqing, supporting the freezing body of Ye Xingguang, asked the doctor, How much longer can my father-in-law hold on? The doctor told the truth: Not more than two or three days. Stop talking, Ye Xingguang covered her face with her hands. Ye Junqing waved his hand and told the doctors, Well take some time to think this over. Thank you for your hard work, please take a break for now. Were sorry we couldnt be more help, Mr. Ye is too kind. These were doctors who Ye Junqing had hired at a high price. Even though they had received their payment, they couldnt do anything more for the patient. Ye Junqing said, If we decide to go home, we hope you experts can accompany us. Of course, the doctor agreed. After the doctors left, Ye Junqing led Ye Xingguang to the end of the corridor and stood beside her, allowing her to lean on him. His comforting words turned pale. He didnt know how to ease the pain in her heart at this moment, he could only hold her in his arms and gently pat her back. My dad will be fine, right? Ye Xingguang was very upset. Ye Junqing didnt speak, his long arms were just around her. Cant you just say something? Tell me my dad will be fine. Ye Junqing remained silent, hugging her even tighter. Tears ran down Ye Xingguangs face, I cant lose my dad. Hes raised me for so many years and Ive just started working. I havent even had the chance to be filial to him yet. I havent. What should I do? She still remembers the first time she met her father. At that time, Geshu Chen said that the boy had been thrown into the sea to feed the fishes. She searched across the world for the little boy, but eventually, exhausted, she passed out on the sea surface. It was her father, who was on a sea trip with her mother, who saved her from the sea. She remembered that when she woke up, she was lying in a comfortable bed covered with warm blankets. She recalls her father walking in with a bowl of herbal medicine. Seeing her awake, her father put down the medicine, sat on the bed, and said, Child, are you awake? At that time she didnt know who the adoptive father was, and she was wary, so she didnt want to speak. The adoptive father then picked up the medicine and said, Child, come on, drink the medicine. She pressed her lips together, fearing it would be poisoned, and she refused to drink. The adoptive father didnt rush her, he just spooned a gulp, gently blew on it to make it less hot, took a small sip himself, and then offered it to her, saying, Its not poisoned, be a good girl, take your medicine. Even then she was still cautious, You drink half of it before I drink. Unexpectedly, the adoptive father really drank half of it before feeding her again. Then, the adoptive father asked her name. She remembered that the boy had just given her a name, saying that she was the most beautiful starlight in the sky on the sea that night. So she said, My name is Ye Xingguang. She hadnt experienced much warmth growing up, so at first she wasnt very receptive to the kindness of her adoptive father. During her recovery at his house, she was like a little hedgehog that couldnt be warmed. Until Geshu Chen located their island and demanded that her adoptive father hand her over. She didnt know how her adoptive father had gotten Geshu Chen off the island, but she did know that her adoptive father was injured during that time. Afterwards, he developed uremia and renal failure. Chapter 263 - Chapter 263: Chapter 263: I Choose to Survive_1 Chapter 263: Chapter 263: I Choose to Survive_1 Therefore, her adoptive fathers illness had occurred because of her, uncurable, and was now only sustained by dialysis. The adoptive father had raised her for ten years, a great kindness in itself, and had gone through ten years of dialysis because of her, yet the adoptive father and mother had never complained to her. She had considered letting her adoptive father take the regret pill, to prevent saving her, so he wouldnt have to suffer from kidney disease. But the adoptive father refused to take the pill. She had thought of taking the regret pill herself and, after being saved by her adoptive father and returned to the island, leaving immediately to avoid any trouble from Geshu Chen, but the adoptive father had refused to let her go and continued to protect her, eventually driving Geshu Chen away. The warmth her adoptive parents showered her with was something she had become too attached to, so much so that after a few failures, she no longer wished to take the regret pill, in order to not lose their connection. But why was it that every person who had tried to save her ended up suffering themselves in the end? Isnt it that kindness should be rewarded with kindness? She had initially thought that even if they couldnt find a suitable kidney for transplantation, she would simply support Doctor Bos research into artificial kidneys. She believed that her adoptive father would one day recover, but now, before she could reach that day, the doctor told her that her father didnt have long left to live. How could she accept that? It had only been a few days since their last phone call when her father was still laughing and talking to her in the video call on WeChat Now she was regretting sending the regret pill she had cried out last month to Yanbei last night. Otherwise, she could now take the regret pill, return to the moment when she first met her father. She would definitely leave her father immediately, and kill Geshu Chen! But now, even if she cried her eyes blind, she couldnt cry out a regret pill for the month Night Monarch Qing didnt know how long she had cried, cried that his heart was about to shatter, he even wanted to use his own method to help prolong his fathers life, but For her father, that would only be the start of another torture. He did not know if that would help him, or harm him? Later, as the day broke completely, the entire floor of the hospital came to life, people buying breakfast went to buy breakfast, those who needed to wash their faces went to the public restroom to do so. Night Monarch Qing took Ye Xingguang, whose eyes were red from crying but had quieted down, back to the ward. He asked, What do you want to eat in the morning? Ye Xingguang did not have an appetite. Bai Lanwu had already gotten up, and Night Monarch Qing greeted her, Mom. Youre here. Bai Lanwu also did not look well. Night Monarch Qing said, Ill go and buy some food for both of you, what can dad eat? He had noodles for breakfast yesterday and barely ate a few bites before throwing up. Night Monarch Qing nodded and walked out of the hospital, deciding what to order at the local breakfast shop. Xiao Yun followed him, Monarch, given the situation, should we start making funeral arrangements? After all, arranging events following a death is a complicated process that requires planning. They couldnt wait until the person was actually gone before rushing to prepare, Xiao Yun was just trying to be thoughtful. However, Night Monarch Qing didnt rush to answer, instead he asked a question: Xiao Yun, if you were about to die, and there was a way to prolong your life, but it wasnt a good way, in fact it was only the beginning of another form of torture, would you choose to live or leave? Xiao Yun answered without hesitation, I choose to live. Night Monarch Qing pondered, But its just the start of another torture. Xiao Yun said, I still have my parents, I still have people I long for, even if its just another form of torture, I would choose to live, its better to be a surviving straggler than to die well. Monarch, why do you ask this question, do you have a way to save Miss Yes father? Chapter 264 - Chapter 264: Chapter 264: Why wouldn’t he save his father-in-law’s life?_1 Chapter 264: Chapter 264: Why wouldnt he save his father-in-laws life?_1 Ye Junqi was surprised: You have someone you cant forget too, Ive never heard you mention them, whose daughter is this? A hint of sorrow flashed across Xiao Yuns eyes, he said nothing. In the ward, Ye Xingguang sat in a chair, lost in thought. After crying a pot of regrets next month, she would definitely go back to the past, get rid of Geshu Chen, get rid of everyone who posed a threat to her. She would rather not have met the boy who saved her life at the cost of his own, and her adoptive father who was about to die, than to see them pay such a heavy price for saving her! At this moment, she was shrouded in a cloud of murderous intent. The sight of her startled Bai Lanwu, causing her to frown. Xingguang. Bai Lanwu called her, but she had retreated into her own world and didnt respond. Xingguang. Ye Xingguang didnt respond. Bai Lanwu walked over to her, patted her shoulder, when Ye Xingguang finally snapped out of her thoughts, she raised her head, Mom. Bai Lanwu handed her a warm towel: Wash your face. Ye Xingguang blankly accepted the towel, wiping her face. At that moment the phone rang. It was Yi Yujian. She answered the phone, Sister-in-law? Yi Yujian heard about the accident and called to take a few words: Little sister, I heard your father is in the hospital, how is he? Tears welled up again in Ye Xingguangs eyes, she managed to say: Mm. Yi Yujian: Is it serious? I heard your brother left the capital last night with several doctors. If theres anything we can do to help, just say so. My family knows some good doctors too. Theres no need, but thank you, sister-in-law. Yi Yujian then said a few more words: Our parents havent been told about it, Ill call them and let them see your father. The elders havent met him yet, it just isnt right. Ye Xingguang had never met her future parents-in-law, who were always traveling. No need. We are rather busy at home and cant host guests. Dont tell my future parents-in-law yet, lets wait and see. Yi Yujian, unaware of the severity of her fathers condition, agreed: Alright then, once your father is recovered, our family will sit down with you to properly discuss the wedding. Since second brother liked his younger sister, this wedding was most likely to take place. Yi Yujian was quite happy, thinking it was necessary to tell the traveling parents-in-law to come back and handle their second sons wedding. After Ye Xingguang hung up, Bai Lanwu asked her: Was that your fiances sister-in-law who called? Yes, she was asking about dads condition. Feeling that sisters-in-law didnt usually get along well, Bai Lanwu couldnt help but ask: How do you two get along generally? Ye Xingguang said: Pretty well, not long ago I saved Ye Junqis older brother, the sister-in-law is still grateful to me. Bai Lanwu had seen the news about the gas station explosion, and thinking about it now, she still found it horrifying, she couldnt help but to reprimand: Dont ever do such dangerous things again, do you want to scare your parents to death? Mom, Im fine, that was Ye Junqis older brother, I didnt want anything to happen to him as it would upset Ye Junqi, so I didnt think too much, its mainly because I believe that I wont easily get injured in a fire. Ye Xingguang was chatting with her mother in the ward, when Ye Junqi returned with breakfast, and happened to hear her words. He felt a warmth in his heart, as he looked at the weak father-in-law in the hospital bed. Little Mermaid didnt hesitate to charge into flames to save his older brother, not wanting him to lose him. Now, who is he to not fight for the life of his father-in-law? Chapter 265 - Chapter 265: Chapter 265 – You’re not human? You’re a vampire?_1 Chapter 265: Chapter 265 C Youre not human? Youre a vampire?_1 Perhaps, Chuan Qi should ask his father-in-law about his desires; is he willing to cling to life, just as he has? Throughout the morning, Lord Ye had not found an opportunity to have a private conversation with his father-in-law. But at 3 p.m., when Ye Xingguang accompanied her mother to another hospital building to collect some images, he quickly locked the door to the hospital room. Then, he sat in front of the hospital bed, looking at his weakened father-in-law who was under Deaths scrutiny. Conveniently, Song Chuanqi also wanted an opportunity to talk to Lord Ye alone, to entrust his daughter to him. Before he could speak, however, he heard Lord Ye cautiously saying, Dad, if I could save you, but the cost is another form of torment, would you still wish to live? Song Chuanqi didnt understand what Lord Ye meant by saying this. Weakly, he asked, What cost? Lord Ye didnt speak for a long time. This wasnt a pleasant memory to recount. Song Chuanqi didnt rush him, just stared at the young man sitting by his bed, waiting for him to speak again, like a desperate traveler in a desert looking at the prosperous city in the distance. Vampirism. After a long time, Lord Ye finally said the words. Song Chuanqi was momentarily stunned, looking at Lord Ye as he weakly opened and closed his mouth, What did you just say? There are some secrets that he wouldnt want to tell anyone for the entirety of his life. However, once he started, it became much easier to continue. Lord Ye continued, There will be an uncontrollable thirst for blood, like a vampire. Its not easy to subdue, and if you dont feed on blood, youll suffer immensely, butit could save your life. Xingguang doesnt want to lose you, and I dont want to see her so upset. However, I wont force you. Think it over and then tell me. At this moment, Ye Xingguang rushed back and knocked on the door of the hospital room. Hearing the knocking sound, Lord Ye went out and opened the door. Why did you lock the door? Lord Ye didnt answer, just asked her quietly, Did you get the film so quickly? No, I forgot to take the film receipt. Lord Ye stepped aside to let her in. Ye Xingguang found the receipt for the film in the drawer by the bed and hurriedly left again. Once Ye Xingguang was gone, Lord Ye returned to the bedside. Before he could sit down, he heard Song Chuanqi, with narrowed eyes, staring at him, his weak voice not losing any male dominance, Are you not human? Are you a vampire? Lord Ye had anticipated his father-in-laws reaction, such as concluding he was telling a mythical story, but he never expected the first question out of his mouth to be this one. I am human, but I can give you the Initial Embrace, which can save your life. The price is the future thirst for blood. Its hard to resist. At least for me, I cant control it. At this point, even if his words sounded like a fairy tale, Lord Ye didnt want to mumble in his explanation. It was better to clarify such life-saving matters. Whether his father-in-law believed him or not, that was up to him. All he could do was try his best. Once, I had a near-death experience, being critically wounded. If I hadnt accepted the Initial Embrace, I would have died. In the end, I chose to survive. Now, ten years later, Im still unable to resist the urge to drink blood. It feels like a disaster with no solution, but if given a second chance, I would still choose to survive. Dad, this is all I can and want to tell you. I hope you can understand that I dont want to reveal anything more than this. If it wasnt for your condition being incurable, I wouldnt have had to tell you anything. Chapter 266 - Chapter 266: Chapter 266 He Wants to Repay Him for Little Mermaid_1 Chapter 266: Chapter 266 He Wants to Repay Him for Little Mermaid_1 Song Chuanqi struggled to lift his heavy eyelids, his bodys torment making even normal breathing on his own seem like a luxury. Now relying on an oxygen mask to breathe, how could he resist when his son-in-law claimed he could save his life? Im not joking with you. Please consider my proposal seriously. Dont worry, I will stay with Ye Xingguang in T city in the following days. Once, he did not get a chance to bond with his father-in-law and could only attend his funeral when he rushed to T city. Now, given a chance to make things right, he would be by the side of his bedside, showing his filial piety on behalf of Xiaoyuwei. Because this man, who was so critically ill, provided Xiaoyuwei with true paternal love and he wanted to repay him on Xiaoyuweis behalf. At that moment, his phone in his pocket buzzed. He glanced at it and saw it was Xiaoyuwei. Why was Xiaoyuwei calling him at this time? Ye Jun got up and went to the side to pick up the call: Whats wrong? My mom fainted! Through the phone, Ye Jun could tell that Xiao Fishs Tail was completely panicked. Stay where you are, Im headed your way. After saying this, Ye Jun hung up the phone. He didnt want his father-in-law to know his mother-in-law had fainted, so he simply said: Dad, Im going out for a bit. Song Chuanqi nodded, his mind still pondering over Ye Juns words about survival. As Ye Jun stepped out, he asked Xiao Yun, who was waiting outside the room, to keep an eye on his father-in-law. Then he dialed again, asking her, Where are you? Ye Xingguangs shaky voice came through the phone: Im at the elevator on the third floor. Im taking my mom to the emergency room right now. Ye Jun rushed to the emergency room. In the emergency room, the nurse was measuring Bai Lanwus blood pressure and blood sugar, and Ye Xingguang anxiously asked, Doctor, how is my mom? She doesnt have high blood pressure or any other illness. Shes very healthy. The nurse handed her a form: Register first, then pay for this test order. The results will be ready in half an hour. When they are ready, get the report from the machine using the barcode, then bring it back to the doctor. Give it to me. Ye Jun took the form, handed it to the bodyguard who had followed him, and asked him to pay. Then he took Ye Xingguang, who was frantic, into his arms. Dont worry, your mom probably just got a little shocked. Yes, Dr. Bo just told my mom to bring my dad home as soon as possible, and then Unable to continue, Ye Xingguang buried her head in Ye Juns chest, What should I do? I dont want to take my dad home, I want the doctor to continue his treatment. Even if theres only a glimmer of hope, I dont want to give up on his treatment. Then well continue the treatments. We wont have to take your dad home. Trust me, we wont run out of roads. A locked willow, a hidden village, there might even be a miracle. Ye Jun comforted her with these words. Hes finally able to offer comforting words now, unlike this morning when he felt powerless as she cried in his arms and all words of comfort seemed weak. But these words did not soothe Ye Xingguang, where could a miracle come from at this moment? Draw blood, test, retrieve results, show to the doctor.the doctor said it was not a big issue, probably she was just emotionally shocked. Only then did Ye Xingguangs heart settle. She nudged Ye Jun, who had been by her side the whole time. My dads room cant be left unattended. You go stay with my dad. Ill stay here with my mom. Once she wakes up, we can go back to the ward. Chapter 267 - Chapter 267: Chapter 267: Still Want to Hold Grandson…_1 Chapter 267: Chapter 267: Still Want to Hold Grandson_1 Ye Junqi didnt refuse. He also wanted to return to the ward and ask his father-in-law if he had made a decision. At this moment, instead of standing around doing nothing, he might as well go back and bring some real comfort to the mother and daughter who are about to lose a loved one. Xiao Yun was keeping watch in the ward. Ye Junqi went over and instructed Xiao Yun, Stand guard outside the room, dont let the doctors and nurses come in. Xiao Yun bowed respectfully, stepped out and stood by the door like a pleasing statue, attracting the frequent glances of passing nurses. Seeing Ye Junqi, Song Chuanqi looked worried and weak, Why havent they come back yet? Has something happened? Is it Xingguang, or her mother? Dont hide anything from me. The scan took nearly an hour. I have a sense of whats going on. At this point, Ye Junqi decided to tell the truth straightforwardly, Its mother, she passed out. But according to the examination results, there are no physical issues. Its probably due to the shock. The doctor said your situation needs to be dealt with as soon as possible, fearing that you might die in the hospital. Perhaps, mother couldnt handle it. Hearing this, Song Chuanqi filled with self-blame. Then, Song Chuanqi, desperate, clung onto a ray of hope, What you said about the initial embrace, was that truly not just a bluff? No, it wasnt. Song Chuanqi looked at Ye Junqi. Ye Junqi sat in front of the bed in his usual proud and rigid posture, After the initial embrace, I was brought back to life. At that time, I was at deaths door and was essentially half-drowned in the underworld. Song Chuanqi closed his eyes, falling silent for a moment, considering his dependent wife and unmarried daughter, then finally said, Go ahead. He had made his decision. No one was unwilling to fight for survival, especially those at deaths door. They were even more unwilling to let go of any hope for survival, even if they had to pay some kind of price for it. Ye Junqi said, Have you made your decision? Are you sure? With a weak yet firm self-ridicule, Song Chuanqi said, I never thought that I, Song Chuanqi would also be a man who fears death and clings to life. I want to live. Theres no one who doesnt fear death and clings to life. Those who dont fear death and cling to life are indeed pitiful, having lived a meaningless life. Upon hearing this, Song Chuanqi asked, How so? Ye Junqi simply said, Without attachments. Although these words were simple, they contained too many emotions, which comforted Song Chuanqis fear of death. Yes, only those without emotional attachments dont fear death. He was afraid because he had too many ties. He wanted to grow old with his wife, wanted to hold his daughters hand as she walked down the aisle, and wanted to hold his grandchildren He was greedy, not ready to die. However, when it came to the initial embrace, Song Chuanqi was quite at a loss on how to proceed? Song Chuanqi asked, Do I need to bite my neck? Ye Junqi touched his forehead, Dad, Im not a vampire, I dont have fangs. The weak Song Chuanqi, relieved, then asked, Can I get immediately healed after the initial embrace? No, it merely prolongs life. You still need to undergo treatment. Will I become invincible and immortal from then on? No. On the verge of death, Song Chuanqi tried to lighten the mood, But the books all say you can. Reality is always unruly. Alright, Song Chuanqi asked no more, handing over his life, barely sticking to this world, directly to his son-in-law. Ye Xingguang stayed in the emergency room with her mother. After Ye Junqi left, she kept vigil for another half an hour before Bai Lanwu woke up from her faint. Ye Xingguang, overwhelmed with excitement, held onto her hand, Mom, are you awake? Bai Lanwu lied on the hospital bed, silent for a long while as she stared at the ceiling. After a long time, she seemed to make up her mind, Xingguang, go buy boat tickets. Ill take your dad home. For these last moments, I dont want him to stay in the hospital. Chapter 268 - Chapter 268: Chapter 268 Is it true, Dr. Bo?_1 Chapter 268: Chapter 268 Is it true, Dr. Bo?_1 Tears rolled down Ye Xingguangs cheeks instantly, Mom Bai Lanwus tears fell silently from her eyes, I want your father to accompany me to the sea, to bask in the sun and watch the sea waves It sounds maudlin, doesnt it? Not at all, Mom, its incredibly romantic. We, as a family, could bask in the sun at the sea, and Ill navigate the ship. Well let Dad see this beautiful world one last time. I could sing for him again. Hes always loved my singing. We can take photos, another family portrait The more Ye Xingguang spoke, the more she smiled. But by the end, her tears blurred her vision entirely, making her unable to see anything clearly. She diligently wiped away her tears. Struggling, Bai Lanwu got up, off of the bed and urged her, Lets go to you father, pack his things and arrange for his discharge. Were bringing your father home, today. As Ye Xingguang wipe her incessant tears and nodded, she supported her mother from the emergency room to the nephrology department in another building. With every step she took, her heart felt as if it was being scorched. Her mothers steps were even smaller, she knew that in choosing to end her fathers treatment and insisting on taking him home, her mother mustve experienced excruciating pain. But, they didnt have any other options. They could only act on their decision; taking her father home, not wishing his last remaining days be spent in a hospital. They wanted to bring him to the beach, let him see familiar places, let him feel the wind, gaze upon the sea. No matter the walk back to the wards, there will always come a point when it ends. The both of them stood before the white line marking the entrance to the nephrology ward but didnt cross it. Crossing the line might mean the end for her father. Both of them stood quietly before the white line, unsure of how much time passed. Then, a bodyguard strolled over to them and said, Miss Ye, Maam, why are you two still standing here? Dr. Bo is looking for you. He wants to take your father to get scanned and diagnose a new treatment plan. What do you mean, wasnt Dr. Bo arranging my fathers discharge? The bodyguard said, Just now, Dr. Bo and the team of specialists brought over by Junqing reassessed your fathers condition. They discovered his condition may have improved slightly. Theyre going to conduct CT scans, an ultrasound, an MRI and when the results are out, theyll establish a new treatment plan. I was standing right there and heard everything. Theyre saying your father may have a chance. Really? Ye Xingguang let out an incredulous shout. The bodyguard nodded, Dr. Bo is currently looking for you to take your father to get the MRI. The MRI might be on the second floor of No.4 Building. Ye Xingguang heard the news as if it were sweet music, but she dared not believe it. Excitedly she rushed into the doctors office to talk Dr. Bo, who was behind his desk doing research. Before she reached him, she asked him, Dr. Bo, is it true? There is hope for my father? Is this true? Dr. Bo nodded, Dont get too worked up, your fathers condition isnt as bad as we were initially led to believe. His blood glucose, blood pressure, oxygen saturation are all showing signs of stability. Perhaps it was a misdiagnosis on my part. First, take your father to get the scans. I need to look at the new results. Ye Xingguang was simultaneously ecstatic and furious, How could you misdiagnose such a critical matter? Youre a leading expert in the medical community! Dr. Bo looked embarrassed; he certainly hadnt expected such circumstances either. It felt like a miracle. Ye Xingguang had no time to be angry. She turned around and ran back. When she returned to the ward, Junqing wasnt there, but she found her mother sitting by her fathers bed, holding her fathers hand. Mother and father locked eyes, their expressions filled with unshed tears. Words stuck in their throats. Chapter 269 - Chapter 269: Chapter 269 Remember What You Said_1 Chapter 269: Chapter 269 Remember What You Said_1 Ye Xingguang found the lab report on the bedside table, but her father was so weak he couldnt even sit up, let alone walk to get examined. She borrowed a wheelchair from the nurse station and finally got a chance to ask, Dad, wheres my boyfriend? He had something urgent, so he left first, said Song Chuanqi. Ye Xingguang was discontented, Didnt I ask him to stay with you in the ward? What could be so urgent that he needed to leave now? Dont blame him, Song Chuanqi uttered only three words. After the son-in-law had embraced him, he was eager to leave. According to himself, after their first hug, he felt a strong desire to drink blood, so he couldnt stay in the bustling hospital and needed to find a quiet place to get through it. Song Chuanqi didnt know what such an uncontrollable craving felt like, as he hadnt experienced it yet, but he could understand Ye Xingguang had no time to be angry. The strong girl directly lifted Song Chuanqi from the hospital bed to the wheelchair and, together with Bai Lanwu, took him to undergo various tests. When all the MRI, CT, and ultrasound examinations were finished, and they had collected all the films, handed them over to Dr. Bo, waited for Dr. Bo and the team of specialists brought by Ye Junqing to view the films, held several consultations, and confirmed that his condition was improving, the mother and daughter could no longer contain their excitement and embraced each other. The doctors from the expert group were all talking at once: This is simply a miracle. This morning, I thought that in such a situation it was generally incurable, no thought that the patients condition began to improve within a day. Look, the patients kidney, cardiac and pulmonary, as well as liver functions, are showing signs of improvement. In this case, we should study what kind of medicine made him better? The patients legs were still very swollen this morning, but now his legs are obviously beginning to reduce swelling Listening to the doctors, Ye Xingguang was so moved that she wept. What Ye Junqing said was right, when in despair, hope always comes. It turned out that there really are miracles in this world. She rushed to the bedside, suddenly felt wronged like a child, Dad, you cant scare mom and me like this anymore, you are really annoying, how can you scare mom and me like this? Song Chuanqi apologized to her: Its my fault. Of course it is. You scared me and mom. Thinking of her mom, Ye Xingguang immediately stood up and gave her seat to Bai Lanwu. She kicked out all the doctors and herself to leave some privacy for her mom, to be alone with her dad. Ye Xingguang said, Mom, you sit with dad. Ill go out to buy some late-night snacks. Its already so dark and we havent eaten yet. Bai Lanwu nodded. She sat at the bed head, her eyes fixed on her husband. Song Chuanqi reached out his hand, and she immediately took the initiative to hold it, put his hand on her face, and kept stroking it. Song Chuanqi reached out his other hand, weak yet tenderly caressing his wifes soft hair: Lan Wu, Im sorry, I scared you, I wont do it again. Bai Lanwu didnt say a word, her heart full of unsaid words, but at this moment all she wanted was to gaze at her husband. After a while, she said, I thought you were leaving me. Realizing that he almost left her, Song Chuanqi felt mixed emotions, Without growing old with you, I cant bear to leave. Remember what you said. Bai Lanwu, her face wet with tears, bowed down, resting her head on her husbands body without wanting to speak. She didnt want to say anything, she just wanted to quietly lean on her husbands body, feeling the palpable him, truly not leaving her Chapter 270 - Chapter 270: Chapter 270: Worth it, as long as I can be the sun in your heart_1 Chapter 270: Chapter 270: Worth it, as long as I can be the sun in your heart_1 After leaving the ward, Ye Xingguang stood outside, looking through the glass door. Overwhelmed with joy, she couldnt help shedding tears. She took out her phone, eager to share this good news with Ye Junqing. At this moment, he was the one she wanted to share this with most. After a while, the call connected. She had almost lost her patience waiting when Ye Junqings voice finally came through the phone: Hello Ye Xingguang, overjoyed as if she had the whole world in her hands, cried and laughed at the same time: Where have you been? Did you know my fathers condition has started to improve? All the test results showed signs of improvement. The doctor said my father has hope, he said his condition isnt as bad as we thought. What you said really made sense. Even if the road is blocked and seems to lead nowhere, dawn finally comes after the darkest hour. A miracle really happened for my dad. Are you relieved now? Ye Junqing, suppressing the discomfort in his body, sounded quite normal. Mhm, just that youre not here with me at this moment. I cant hug you. Why did you have to leave in such a hurry? Ye Junqing didnt say anything. He couldnt help but imagine himself hugging the hyperactive woman gently in his arms. He could feel her current state of mind. He didnt have to rush to the morgue again like before, to embrace her, who couldnt even stand because of despair. But however strong he was, he could not soothe her inner pain. That sense of powerlessness He suddenly realized everything was changing. It seemed all things were moving in a positive direction. Their relationship, which once seemed to be stuck in a dead-end, was reviving. She cared about him and took care of him when his chronic disease relapsed. She even went all-in to save his older brother when he was in danger, and even posted her selfies on Weibo, although he didnt see those photos And him C He was right on time to rescue her father from the brink of death. Where are you now? Ye Xingguang asked again. Ye Junqing said, I havent slept all day and night. Im tired and found a hotel to get some sleep. So thats how it is. You havent left T city, have you? No. Well, I called just to tell you about my dads situation. Now go get some sleep. Im going downstairs to get some late-night snacks. Im suddenly so hungry. My mom hasnt eaten either. I have to stay at the hospital to spend the night with my dad. Go ahead. With that, Ye Junqing hung up the phone right away so that he wouldnt betray his trembling voice. Ye Xingguang wanted to talk more, but he ended the conversation. Was he really that tired? Ye Xingguang felt somewhat disappointed. After hanging up, she went downstairs to buy late-night snacks. The mood was completely different from when she did the same last night. On the other hand, after hanging up the phone, Ye Junqing stayed alone in the car. The car was parked in the suburbs of T city, close to an isolated beach. The sound of the waves crashing against the cliffs couldnt drown out the song playing on the phone in the car, You were my first sunshine. Ye Junqing was trying to suppress his thirst for blood, trembling all over, shivering from the chill. Even though she wasnt by his side at this moment, her song was on repeat, keeping him company, warming his heart. Closing his eyes, he was brought back to a decade ago when Xiaoyuwei hugged him, requested him to leave, pleaded with him not to save her, and cried out, Is it worth it? Listening to this song, he could now answer her confidently: It is, as long as I can be the sun in your heart. Chapter 271 - Chapter 271: Chapter 271: Is this how you got your illness?_1 Chapter 271: Chapter 271: Is this how you got your illness?_1 For Ye Junqing, it was an unbearable night, but with the song of the little mermaid accompanying him, it didnt seem so hard. As the sky was about to brighten, he fell asleep and didnt wake up until three in the afternoon. When he awoke, he saw many men and women swimming and taking pictures on the sandy beach. They all seemed like tourists who had come to enjoy the Qixi festival at the most beautiful seaside. Xiao Yun drove Ye Junqing here yesterday and stayed far away, silently protecting him, only daring to get close to the vehicle in the early morning. Then, he sat on the front hood of the car all morning and ordered two takeaways. At this moment, seeing that Mr. Junqing in the car had woken up, he waited for Mr. Junqing to get out of the car and handed him the bread and water he had bought: Mr. Junqing, have some food. Ye Junqing took the bread and mineral water and sat on the front hood of the car, filling his stomach while enjoying the sea breeze. Watching the young couples taking pictures on the beach, he couldnt help feeling a twinge of envy. Mr. Junqing, I heard that Miss. Yes fathers condition has improved. Did you save him? Xiao Yun had been curious all night. Originally, he didnt think much of it, but yesterday Mr. Junqing asked him a baffling question. If you are about to die, and you have a chance to live, but you will also have to suffer from a different kind of torment, would you choose to live or die? Ye Junqing didnt say anything. Mr. Junqing, is the disease youre suffering from a result of this torment? Xiao Yun continued to ask. Ye Junqing remained silent. But Xiao Yun, being the clever lad that he is, thought about it over a whole night and seemed to have figured out the cause of Mr. Junqings peculiar disease. I heard that once when you were playing in the sea, you had an accident. When you were found, you were on the verge of dying. After this, you began to have the peculiar disease that made you crave drinking blood. Ye Junqing glanced at Xiao Yun, who immediately said, I wont ask anymore. As soon as Ye Junqing looked away, Xiao Yun, apparently not afraid of death, continued, In fact, I didnt mean any harm. I just wanted to know the cause of your disease, as knowing the cause can help us target the treatment and find a solution. Seeing you fall ill every few days, even if you can bear it, as your bodyguard, I find it hard to stand. Its nothing. Youll get used to it. Xiao Yun didnt agree with this, You should still find a way to fully cure your condition. After finishing the bread and drinking half a bottle of mineral water, Ye Junqing said, This disease cant be cured. Dont waste your worries about it. Lets go, back to the hospital. T City Peoples Hospital, Nephrology Ward, Patients room. Ye Xingguang had fallen asleep at the foot of the bed. She hadnt slept for two nights in a row. After eating lunch, she was finally forced by her parents to sleep. Her parents wanted her to rent a hotel room nearby to get some good sleep, but she refused to leave the ward. So she ended up falling asleep at the foot of the bed. Ye Junqing walked into the patients room, filled with affection, lifted her up, and said to his in-laws, Dad, mom, I will take her to the hotel to sleep. Bai Lanwu did not stop them: Go ahead, let her get a good nights sleep, her eyes are full of dark circles. Song Chuanqi lying on the hospital bed, also nodded slightly. With a princess carry, Ye Junqing directly took the sleeping Ye Xingguang out of the ward. Seeing Ye Junqings doting expression towards their daughter, the couple both revealed toothless grins. Bai Lanwu said: Its a good thing you had someone test our daughters ex-boyfriend back then and asked him if hed leave our daughter for a billion dollars. Otherwise, our daughter would have been ruined. Chapter 272 - Chapter 272: Chapter 272: What About the Rules in Your Household_1 Chapter 272: Chapter 272: What About the Rules in Your Household_1 Hearing this, a still relatively weak Song Chuanqi, with a cold expression, snorted, A man who would abandon my daughter for ten million is blind! Bai Lanwu also felt a lingering fear, Its a shame about that ten million. He hurt our daughter and we still gave him ten million as a breakup fee. Its a good thing our daughter is not aware of this. Song Chuanqi said with a stern face, Dont worry, it wont be easy for anyone to claim my daughters breakup fee. Bai Lanwu nodded, although she was not a person who cared about money, the thought of it still made her feel uneasy. However, Bai Lanwu said, I dont know what kind of person this son-in-law is. He seems fine from what Ive seen in the last two days, but two days isnt enough to really understand a persons true nature. I hope he can be a good husband to our daughter As parents, they dont ask for more, they only hope that their daughter can find a man who truly loves her and will make her happy for the rest of her life. In the hospital elevator, Ye Xingguang opened her eyes groggily, feeling as if her body was floating in mid-air. She didnt understand why, but she heard a mans soft voice in her ear, Close your eyes, continue to sleep. Ye Xingguangs eyelids were a tad heavy, so she closed her eyes again. After closing her eyes, she felt her body was unsteady, so she willingly rested her head into the mans chest, muttering, What are you doing, where are we going? Im taking you to a hotel so you can get some sleep. As Ye Junqing spoke, the elevator arrived at the hospitals underground parking lot. She opened her eyes again and pushed the man, saying, I dont want to go to a hotel, I want to stay here with my dad. But the man was domineering and ignored her rebuttal, stepping out of the elevator with her in his arms. The bodyguards followed him. By the time he carried her to his car, the bodyguards had respectfully opened the car door for them. Only after Ye Junqing instructed the bodyguard to lay the car seat flat, he laid her down comfortably on the seat, fetched an air conditioning blanket, covered her with it and said, Be obedient, you need to rest so that you have the energy to take care of your dad. But If you dont obey, Ill execute a family law. The statement from Ye Junqing shut her mouth. Ye Xingguang thought about the family law he used on her in the car the other night and muttered, Then you carry out your family law. Ye Junqing raised an eyebrow, Seems like you quite enjoy it? Ye Xingguang blushed, quickly pulling the air conditioning blanket over her face, and retorted, Who enjoys it? Dont talk nonsense. Ye Junqing laughed arrogantly, Was I talking nonsense? Seems that it was not only me who still has lingering feelings. Ye Xingguangs head buzzed and she immediately turned over, ignoring him, not intending to continue this flirtatious topic. But Ye Junqing wasnt planning on letting her off the hook. He reached out, removing the air conditioning blanket from her face, and then forcefully pulled her into his arms. Ye Xingguang suddenly became a bit nervous, What are you doing, didnt you tell me to sleep? Ill be your pillow, sleep in my arms. His deep voice was even more seductive. Ye Xingguangs face instantly turned crimson. Pretending to be flustered, she pushed him away, No. But Ye Junqing ignored her words, insisting that she lay on his lap. He lowered his head, his deep gaze focused on her delicate face, there was concern and affection, and he could not take his eyes off her. Finally, his gaze rested on the earrings shes wearing. In fact, he noticed a long time ago that she was wearing earrings he gave her. The tiny pink diamonds highlighted her fair and tender skin even further. Ye Junqing reached out and touched her earlobe. In the past, she never liked the gifts he gave her, and he had never seen her wear any jewelry that he bought for her. But now, it seemed like everything was changing. Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Chapter 273 Why Do You Always Pinch My Ears_1 Chapter 273: Chapter 273 Why Do You Always Pinch My Ears_1 A pair of burning eyes was continuously on her, and it was hard for Ye Xingguang to ignore. Her heart was involuntarily beating erratically. Although the cars air conditioning was on, she still felt hot. She wanted to fan herself but felt that would be too deliberate. Annoyed, she said, Stop staring at me. Then whom should I look at? Ye Xingguang suddenly blurted out, Look at Xiao Yun. Ye Junqing laughed, Why should I look at him? Im not the one infatuated with him. Xiao Yun decisively shifted his gaze out the window, pretending not to hear their conversation. Ye Xingguang wanted to say, Im not the one youre infatuated with either, but she didnt. Instead, she slapped away the mans mischievous hand, Why do you always pinch my earlobe? How am I supposed to sleep? Ye Junqing suppressed his ticklish hand, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, Do you like the gift I gave you? Huh? The earrings? I meant to ask you about that. Why did you give me a gift? Its a Qixi Festival gift. Ye Xingguang paused, so it was a Qixi Festival gift. She couldnt suppress the upward curve of her lips, Youre giving me the Qixi gift so early. Isnt it supposed to be given on the day? Today is the Qixi Festival. Ye Junqing lowered his head, Do you like it? Ye Xingguang modestly said, Its okay, not too bad. The moment she finished speaking, the man suddenly reached out to remove her beautiful pink earrings. She raised her hand to stop him, What are you doing? Take them off, Im going to buy you a new pair thats even better, that youll be very satisfied with. Throw these away. His voice didnt sound like he was joking. No! Ye Xingguang immediately protected her ears, I do like them! If I didnt, why would I wear them? After finishing, she yawned, Im really tired. Find a hotel nearby, the closer to the hospital, the better. I need to go back to the hospital to take care of my dad after I wake up. Oh, I only took a three-day leave for this trip to T city. Can you help me extend it? I want to stay and take care of my dad. He definitely cant be discharged in ten days or half a month. Granted. Ye Junqing uttered two words. Then, he gently covered her eyes with his large palm, and said two more words: Sleep. When the car stopped at the hotel entrance, Ye Xingguang had already fallen asleep on his lap. Xiao Yun opened the car door for them, and Ye Junqing wrapped one arm around her waist and carried her out of the car. His movements were very gentle, afraid to wake her up again. She was too tired and needed to have a good sleep. On the way back to the ward, Ye Xingguang actually woke up, but she was reluctant to open her eyes. The scent of his body lingered in her breath, silently providing a deeply comforting sense of security. When the man put her on the bed in the guest room, the scent that was uniquely his faded away, making her feel less comfortable than when she was in his arms. She felt a strange sense of loss, then fell back to sleep. On Qixi night, the streets exuded a romantic atmosphere. Ye Junqing sat by the floor-to-ceiling window, processing piles of documents on his laptop. Sometimes, when tired, he lifted his eyes to look down at the people immersed in the festival atmosphere down below the hotel, refreshing his mind, then looking at the girl whose half face was buried in the pillow. Even though they couldnt go out and enjoy the night of Qixi, honestly, he found this way of spending Qixi together to be quite romantic. It was plain and simple, but truly enjoyable. The only regret was that the young man Tang Zhou had deleted the selfie that she posted. Otherwise, they would have been the ultimate couple goals on this Qixi Festival! Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: Chapter 274 What is it, Brother Qing posted on Weibo? _1 Chapter 274: Chapter 274 What is it, Brother Qing posted on Weibo? _1 Unable to control his desire to show off his sweet relationship, Ye Junqing set his laptop aside and rose from his chair. Quietly, he approached the bed and sat down on the edge. He pulled out his phone and took a photograph of her sleeping face. The white sheets, dark hair, her rosy complexion The only regret is that the bedside was missing a rose. Ye Junqing, a man of perfection, cannot tolerate any flaws. Getting up and going out, he found Xiao Yun: Go buy a red rose. Just one? Ye Junqing himself thought one was too stingy, though he only needed a prop, Go buy a bouquet of red roses. Lord Qing, do you need 11 or 999 roses? Ye Junqing: Not 999. He once bought her 999 red roses, thinking that women liked red roses, the more, the better. But it almost suffocated her from the overwhelming scent and she criticized his taste behind his back, which infuriated him. Just one rose, and also buy me a basket of rose petals. Xiao Yun nodded, and half an hour later, he delivered the props to the hotel room. Ye Junqing placed a fragrant and vibrant red rose next to the pillow and took another photo of the girls sleeping face. The pure white sheets, dark hair, a beautiful rose, all accentuated how lovely and sweet the sleeping girl half-buried in the pillow looked. With one hand holding his phone, Ye Junqing used his other hand to gently fix her messy hair. He brushed aside her stray bangs to reveal her glittering pink diamond earring. Click- The most beautiful face slept in his phone. He opened his dormant Weibo account, posted the picture, and captioned it: @KoiGirl, Thank you, my country. Straight away, a WeChat message was sent to Tang Zhou: [Put my Weibo post at the top of the trending topics list.] Tang Zhou glanced at it. Whats this? Brother Qing posted on Weibo? Curious, Tang Zhou opened Weibo and found Ye Junqings post, exclaimed, Ah! Brother Qing is too shameless! Showing off his relationship on Qixi night, hows a single dog supposed to survive tonight? How are the journalists supposed to enjoy their holiday? Nevertheless, he screenshotted it in a second and forwarded it to his colleagues, ordering the Stars Weibo staff to promote Ye Qings Weibo post to the top trending topic list immediately. Then, he exited Weibo and opened the WeChat family group chat. Naturally, this family group wasnt the one he usually enjoyed chatting in, but a larger one with more family members. There was no Ye Junqing in the small family group; It was for them to gossip about Ye Junqing. But in the larger family group, Ye Junqing was present. Tang Zhou posted the screenshot in the group and @everyone. Tang Zhou: [Awkward! Breaking news, breaking news, tonights news, Brother Qing is showing off his love life! Whose hand do you think is stroking the starlight?] In less than a minute, the whole family group exploded. Ji Qishu: [Dont tell me, its Brother Qing?] Tang Zhou: [Nonsense! Im not jealous, Im not jealous, Im really not jealous! Not at all!!] Ji Qishu: [Fake news! Fake news! How am I, a divorced man, supposed to cope! We agreed to stay single until 9102. Liar!] Mu Nianbai: [@Fu Zhuo, is this true?] Fu Zhuo: [I am still abroad, I dont even know where Lord Qing is now, let me call and ask him.] As soon as Fu Zhuo sent the message, he received a system notification: [You have been removed from the group chat by Ye Junqing.]