Chapter Twenty-Four Interrogation

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  How ridiculous!

  Who is he putting on this injured look for?

  Ye Qinglan didn't answer and instead asked back, "What if it is? What can be done if it isn't? When a man grows up he should get married, when a woman grows up she should get married too. Can big brother really stay unmarried for his whole life?"

  Ye Yuanzhou's mouth opened slightly excitedly and said: "Lan'er, even if I get married in the future, there will only be you in my heart..."

  The key point is not whether it's good or bad!

  Ye Qinglan suppressed the urge to sigh and calmly replied, "You keep saying that I'm the only one in your heart, but have you ever asked how I feel?"

  Ye Yuanzhou replied matter-of-factly: "I know you're afraid in your heart, but don't worry, I'll think of a way to solve all the problems."

  The two people's brain waves are not on the same channel at all and have no way of communicating.

  Ye Qinglan thought for a moment and decided to change her approach: "Alright, then you tell me, what do you plan to do to make your parents turn a blind eye to your behavior? And how do you plan to shut the mouths of all those people who are gossiping about you? Or do you intend to announce it to the world, letting the entire Changyuan Bo Fu lose face and making me spend the rest of my life with no face to show anyone?"

  A string of sharp questions left Ye Yuanzhou speechless.

  Ye Qinglan ignored his ashen face and continued to speak in a light tone: "If you can really think of a way, come find me again to say these things, it's not too late. Now, I don't want to hear you say these things, the sky is getting dark, big brother should head back earlier!"

  Didn't even glance at Ye Yuanzhou and turned his head away.

  Ye Yuanshou stood still for a long time before finally leaving.

  He came with great enthusiasm, but left in a dismal mood. He was disheartened and speechless, his footsteps slowing down, with only those few forceful words echoing repeatedly in his mind...

  Rui Xue walked in, wanting to speak but hesitating.

  She stood guard outside the door, her ears perked up to listen for any movement inside. Unfortunately, the door was tightly closed, and she could only faintly hear a few words and phrases. Nor did she know whether Young Master had made any excessive moves or not.

  Ye Qinglan seemed to have guessed what was on her mind, but didn't explain much and casually instructed: "Go get some clean clothes, I want to take a bath." She never liked explaining her every move to anyone.

  Rui Xue immediately responded with a sound, tactfully suppressing all her doubts deep in her heart.

  Ye Qinglan closed her eyes and sat in the steaming wooden bucket, feeling much more relaxed.

  A lot happened on this day. Generally speaking, there were some gains. At least, I have established a relationship with the troublesome Ye Qingning. Next, of course, is to maintain this relationship and find an opportunity to get in touch with Zhengshi.

  If I can convince Ye Chengli and get Zheng's personal promise to take care of me, staying here won't be a big deal.

  Time is running out, she has to think carefully about what to do.

  The next morning, Ye Qinglan went to pay her respects to the Xue family as early as ever. As soon as she entered the house, she saw Ye Yuanshou. She didn't avoid him, but instead looked at him steadily for a moment.

  Being gazed at by those deep, serene eyes, Ye Yuanshou almost instantly recalled the scene from last night. Then, a flavor that was hard to put into words floated up in his heart.

  He turned his head away, avoiding her gaze for the first time in his life.

  Ye Qinglan twitched the corner of her lips. It seemed that for a while at least, he wouldn't be coming to disturb her again.

  Xue Shi was discussing the birthday banquet with Ye Chengli in a low voice. The guest list had been finalized, and all the trivial matters were well-prepared. They only needed to help greet the guests. Of course, this seemed simple, but in fact, there were many details to consider.

  Coming and going guests are not rich or noble, everyone has grown a pair of rich and noble eyes, slightly careless, can be ridiculed. Losing face is not mentioned, it will even affect the children's marriage. So dressing and demeanor cannot be neglected at all.

  The discussion was almost over, when Ye Chengli suddenly added: "Remind Fuer a few words, tomorrow must be cautious and prudent, absolutely cannot be rash."

  Xue Shi smiled and replied with a calm tone: "Don't worry, sir. I will take good care of Fu Er and Lan Er."

  Ye Chengli said lightly: "Lan'er has always been obedient and listened to you, it's better if you put more thought into Fu'er." The tone clearly revealed his bias towards his younger daughter.

  Xue's eyes flashed, trying to maintain a smile. But her gaze had already turned cold, glancing at the "obedient" Ye Qinglan.

  Ye Qinglan stood there with her eyes cast down, looking like she was as innocent and obedient as ever, no different from usual. But when Xue looked at her, it was a completely different story.

  She had always thought that this illegitimate daughter was insignificant and not worth mentioning. Now it seems, she was completely wrong...

  Ye Qinglan's mind was also racing. Xue Shi had already become wary. She was afraid that she would soon come up with a way to deal with her. She had to take precautions as soon as possible...

  After finishing breakfast, Xue Shi went to Luomei Courtyard to find Zheng Shi.

  Ye Chengli was about to go to Changhe Hall, Ye Qinglan hastily caught up with him: "Father!" When Ye Chengli stopped in his tracks, he stuttered and didn't dare make a sound, only lowering his head to look at the embroidered flowers on his shoe tips, nervously pinching the hem of his clothes.

  Her pitiful look indeed stirred up Ye Chengli's paternal love: "Is there something you want to ask of me? Just say it, don't worry."

  Ye Qinglan quickly looked up at him, her big eyes filled with emotion: "Thank you, Father. Daughter really has something to ask for. It's just that I'm afraid Father will be unhappy..." Her voice was soft and timid, so cautious.

  Compared with the spoiled and arrogant elder daughter, the younger daughter is so well-behaved that it's pitiful.

  Ye Chengli's tone unconsciously softened a bit: "Is it that you want some beautiful jewelry to wear when meeting guests tomorrow, or is the monthly silver allowance not enough?"

  Ye Qinglan shook her head repeatedly.

  Ye Chengli saw that she was hesitant and unwilling to speak directly, which made him feel even stranger: "What's going on? Why are you still covering up in front of me? Don't be afraid, just say it boldly." After a pause, he added another sentence "Don't worry about your mother, I will talk to her myself."

  Ye Qinglan finally raised her head and said bravely: "Father, after the birthday banquet, I want to stay."

  Ye Chengli was initially puzzled and smiled: "The mansion is indeed lively, if you like it, you can stay a few more days before leaving."

  "What I mean is, I don't want to go back to Zhengzhou anymore." Yeqinglan summoned up her courage and continued, "I want to stay in the capital forever."

  What?

  Ye Chengli's smile froze, staring at his delicate and weak daughter in disbelief: "What did you say? You want to stay here alone?"

  How can this be! The whole family is returning to Zhengzhou, how can she be left behind alone.

  Not to mention anything else, she is still underage and there's no one to take care of her in the mansion, how can that be?