Ye Weitian was also slightly stunned when he heard this. He didn't understand what Ye Tian and Ye Feifei were up to, but he still had great faith in their relationship.
Back in the Qin Family, Qin Wushuang frowned slightly when he heard the news. He was well aware that Qin Xiaowan had gone to see Ye Tian, but he hadn't expected Ye Feifei to be there as well. It seemed prying into the matter would be difficult now. Moreover, her reputation might be damaged.
Meanwhile, Qin Lin and Qin Li of the Qin Family were instantly enraged upon hearing their sister had gone to see that brat, Ye Tian. Without a second thought, they hurried toward the restaurant where the trio was.
By a stroke of coincidence, Ye Shixue also heard about Ye Tian being with two beautiful women. She could tolerate Ye Feifei, but with Qin Xiaowan now in the picture, she found it unacceptable.
Although she couldn't be with Ye Tian herself, she didn't want too many other women getting involved with him. 'Even if I can't have him, I don't want anyone else to either!' A sudden fury ignited in her heart, and she too hurried toward the restaurant.
Just as Ye Shixue arrived at the restaurant, the Qin brothers, Qin Lin and Qin Li, got there as well. The three met at the entrance, where Ye Shixue nearly bumped into Qin Li.
"Watch where you're going! You got a death wish?!" Qin Li instantly roared, but when he got a clear look and saw she was a beautiful woman, his tone changed in a flash.
"Whoa, be careful there. I was a bit out of line just now. Please, miss, don't take my words to heart!" Qin Li said immediately.
Ye Shixue simply gave Qin Li a faint smile. It was a smile like sunshine capable of melting an iceberg, putting one at ease and nearly stealing Qin Li's soul away.
"There's no need to be so formal, Young Master. It was my fault for being so reckless. I wasn't paying attention, so please forgive me," Ye Shixue said gently, her entire being exuding a pitiful charm that made one want to protect her.
Qin Li seemed to see something in Ye Shixue's eyes. "So your name is Shixue. It's a wonderful name, indeed. I like it!"
With a soft laugh, Ye Shixue said gently, "Well, I still have matters to attend to, so I won't keep you any longer, Young Master. If fate brings us together again, perhaps we can meet another day!"
But at that moment, her heart suddenly grew calm. 'I've already broken things off with Ye Tian. I have no right to go looking for him. What am I to him? Nothing. I'm just a woman who let him down.'
'Still, this Qin Li's power level is decent. Maybe I can use his body to absorb a bit of Yang Qi. It would be even better if I could get with his older brother, Qin Lin. His Yang Qi is at least twice as strong as his younger brother's.'
With that, Ye Shixue turned and walked away, leaving the two brothers staring after her in confusion. 'Wasn't she in a rush to get into the restaurant a moment ago? Why did she suddenly change her mind and turn back?'
The Qin brothers exchanged a glance, a silent understanding passing between them. They couldn't just go and make trouble for Ye Tian directly. After all, he hadn't wronged Qin Xiaowan yet. With Ye Feifei there, even if he had any ideas, he'd be powerless to act on them.
Without a good enough excuse, they had to drop the matter for now. But since neither of them wanted to leave, they found a table in the restaurant, ordered some food and wine, and began drinking.
After the trio entered their private room, they had the waiter bring a fresh spread of food and wine. "Xiaowan, we've been friends for years," Ye Feifei said, getting straight to the point. "Just tell us why you really came to see Ye Tian."
Qin Xiaowan glanced at Ye Feifei and smiled. "Young Master Ye is the acknowledged young genius of Lisha City. Naturally, he's the ideal man in the hearts of countless maidens. We may be best friends, but my wanting to be friends with him shouldn't be a problem for you, right?"
As Qin Xiaowan spoke, her cheeks burned. She was usually the very model of a gentle and refined lady, but today she had spoken words that went against her heart, making her feel quite embarrassed.
"Hah. Is that really true? We've been like sisters for years; I know exactly what you're thinking. I believe Brother Tian knows, too. If you truly just want to be his friend, you should tell the truth," Ye Feifei said, her tone completely serious.
'Although Qin Xiaowan and I are good friends, I'd never tolerate it if she tried to harm my man. Now, if she were to become one of Ye Tian's women alongside me in the future… I might actually agree to that. After all, a man as outstanding as Ye Tian couldn't possibly have just one woman. I've considered that for a long time.'
At this time, the waiter brought in the food and wine and quickly left. Qin Xiaowan smiled faintly and said, "Feifei, even you don't believe me? Did I do something wrong? Or are you still holding a grudge about what happened last time between Young Master Ye and my brothers?
Let's put other things aside for now. The three of us should have a drink first. Let's call it a toast to our first meeting!"
After speaking, Qin Xiaowan filled the three cups on the table, then raised hers and drained it in one go, carrying herself with a surprisingly carefree flair.
Ye Tian and Ye Feifei exchanged a look before they too raised their cups and drained them. "Miss Qin," Ye Tian said, "from now on, you don't need to call me Young Master Ye or anything of the sort. Just call me Ye Tian."
"Ye Tian, in that case, you shouldn't call me Miss Qin anymore. You can call me Xiaowan, just like Feifei does," Qin Xiaowan said with a smile.
"Just tell me your real reason for being here," Ye Tian said coldly. "I don't believe you're here just to get acquainted with me. If you're unwilling to talk, I won't force you. But I have other matters to attend to, so we'll end things here for today."
After he spoke, however, he deliberately glanced at Ye Feifei's expression. 'This Qin Xiaowan is really making trouble for me today. If Feifei gets the wrong idea, it's going to be very difficult to explain.'
Hearing Ye Tian say he was leaving, a flash of disappointment crossed Qin Xiaowan's exquisite face, though it vanished almost instantly. The sharp-eyed Ye Feifei, however, had seen it clearly. She knew Qin Xiaowan definitely had something to ask Ye Tian.
'Otherwise, with her usual reserved nature, she would never interact with a man she barely knows. And the things she's saying… they don't match her personality at all. She's not acting like the proper lady she usually is.'
"Since it has come to this, I'll stop pretending," Qin Xiaowan said, getting straight to the point and making her stance clear. "I just want to know, what are your intentions toward my Qin Family? I don't want to be your enemy!"
"Qin Xiaowan, I'm sure you're well aware of what your Qin Family has done. Otherwise, you wouldn't be here," Ye Tian said resolutely. "Do you really think I'll just let it go? My power is insufficient right now, so I can tolerate it. But once I'm strong enough, I will make the Qin Family pay the price."
'I barely have any connection to Qin Xiaowan, so I don't need to consider her feelings. If the Qin Family really dares to try anything else against me, I might not even have to lift a finger. Elder Qing could annihilate their entire family.'
A pang of disappointment struck Qin Xiaowan's heart. It was the same inexplicable feeling she'd had back when she saw Ye Tian injured. Although Ye Tian hadn't given her the answer she was looking for, she already understood…
PS: It's the May Day holiday! I was supposed to post more chapters, but unfortunately, I (Xiaoxiao) have some personal things to take care of. A relative is getting married, so I have to attend. I'll be back to update tomorrow! I'll work hard tomorrow! And as always, I hope you all have a wonderful holiday!