"Move in with me!" Ye Luo suddenly said.
Ling Qing Ya abruptly looked up at Ye Luo and asked, "Do you want me to live with you and all those other women of yours?"
"I just want to be with all of you properly; I donât want to miss out on anyone. And as for my women, right now, thereâs only Sister Yan and Wan Qin. The rest donât count," Ye Luo said.
"They might not count now, but that doesnât mean they wonât in the future. Iâve got you figured out; youâre nothing but a big pervert," Ling Qing Ya pouted.
"But you like me for being a big pervert, donât you?" Ye Luo said with a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth.
Ling Qing Ya glanced at Ye Luo with twinkling eyes: "If I move in, would they agree, and is there even enough room for me at your place?"
"They definitely wonât oppose, considering you are the true lady of the house, and I just bought a new, large villa today. Thereâs more than enough space," he assured.
"It seems youâve been prepared for this," she noted.
"So, does that mean you agree?" Ye Luo looked at her expectantly.
"Arenât you afraid weâll end up fighting?" she questioned.
"Donât worry, I trust you can manage my harem well," Ye Luo replied solemnly.Pfft!
Ling Qing Ya couldnât help but laugh, giving Ye Luo a sidelong glance, "You really think youâre the emperor, huh?"
"If I were the emperor, then you would be my Imperial Palace," Ye Luo said as he held Ling Qing Ya tight once again.
"I can agree to move in, but as for what will happen after that, I donât know. Also, come over to the Ling Family tonight; my grandfather keeps saying he misses you."
"Sure, Iâve been wanting to visit the old man too," Ye Luo nodded.
"Oh, and thereâs one more thing..."
Ling Qing Yaâs gaze became intense, looking at Ye Luo with a flicker in her eyes.
"What is it? Oh right, you said on the phone you had something to tell me. What is it?" Ye Luo asked curiously.
"President Qin is getting engaged to someone!" Ling Qing Ya said, eyes fixed on Ye Luo.
Ye Luoâs expression changed suddenly, and he asked, "How do you know that?"
"The news has spread, and President Qin has confirmed it. The engagement ceremony is just a few days away," she explained.
"With whom?" Ye Luo asked, frowning slightly.
"Ji Lingtian from Century Group," Ling Qing Ya said indifferently.
"Ji Lingtian? Why would he suddenly get engaged? What happened?"
"Iâm not sure about the specifics, only that Qin Group was recently hit hard by a joint assault led by Century Group and the other three major groups, resulting in significant losses. Then, there was news that Qin Tianchen, the third son of Qin Family, appeared all of a sudden, vying for the control of Qin Group with President Qin. Suddenly, the news of their engagement broke out. As for the real reason, probably only they know," Ling Qing Ya said with a flickering expression as she looked at Ye Luo.
"Qing Ya, thank you for telling me this," Ye Luo said, looking at her with a grateful expression.
"Although I donât wish for you to have other women, since you and President Qin have been involved, I thought you should know about this, so that none of you will have any regrets in your hearts."
"And since Iâve accepted your other women, having one more idol to admire isnât a big deal." Ling Qing Ya spoke indifferently, seeming rather open-minded at the moment.
"Wife, youâre so kind!"
Ye Luo hugged Ling Qing Ya and kissed her, then stood up and walked out.
He reached an empty spot and dialed Qin Yuruâs phone, which rang several times without an answer.
Ye Luoâs brows gradually furrowed, and just as he was about to hang up, Qin Yuruâs voice suddenly came through the other end.
"Hello!"
Hearing Qin Yuruâs voice, Ye Luoâs mood became extremely complicated. After a moment of silence, he said, "Are you doing okay?"
"Iâm fine, how about you?" Qin Yuruâs tone was very calm on the other end, and the conversation between them sounded like that between two old friends.
"Iâm alright, I heard... I heard..."
"Are you trying to mention my engagement?" Qin Yuru said softly.
"Yes, why did you suddenly get engaged to Ji Lingtian? What happened between you two?" Ye Luo blurted out what he had been wanting to say.
"On what grounds are you asking me this?" Qin Yuru suddenly asked.
"I..." Ye Luo was momentarily at a loss for words, not knowing how to begin.
On the other end, Qin Yuruâs expression carried a touch of complexity as she lowered her head to look at her belly and said, "My engagement to Ji Lingtian is a decision we both made. I like him and he likes me. Thatâs the reason for our engagement. Is there anything else you want to ask?"
Listening to Qin Yuruâs words, Ye Luoâs eyes flickered, and he felt a sudden discomfort inside. He took a deep breath and said, "If thatâs the case, I wish you both well."
"Thank you for your blessings. Due to some matters, I wonât be inviting you to our engagement ceremony. I also hope you and Miss Ling can live happily and blissfully for the rest of your lives."
After these words were spoken, a busy tone came through the phone. Ye Luo put away his mobile phone, his eyes narrowing slightly as he flashed an unusual expression, his thoughts inscrutable.
Meanwhile, Qin Yuru was touching her belly, murmuring to herself, "Iâm sorry, but for the sake of the Qin Clan, I had no choice but to do this. Letâs just consider what happened between us a beautiful memory."
In Zhonghai, within the Liu Family estate.
At this moment in the Liu Familyâs great hall, the atmosphere was somewhat heavyâthere were unexpected visitors.
The Liu familyâs patriarch, Liu XiaChuan, dressed in traditional attire, sat in the place of honor, appearing full of energy. Behind him stood the butler, Jiang Dong, and next to him sat an elderly man wearing a gray Zhongshan suit.
Behind this man were four middle-aged men in black gowns with solemn faces. Their temples were bulging, a clear sign of their expertise, and each of them possessed the strength of the Innate Middle Stage.
On the other side sat sisters Liu Shiyun and Liu Xiner, both full of confusion and puzzlement.
At this moment the old man in the Zhongshan suit looked at the two sisters and exclaimed, "I never expected the second masterâs granddaughters to have grown up so much. They are both so beautiful; truly radiant and heavenly."
"Butler Mo is too kind. May I know what brings Butler Mo to visit us all of a sudden?" Liu XiaChuan asked, his gaze intently on the elder.
"Second master, itâs been forty years since you left the Liu Family. The old patriarch has always missed you dearly. It was only his concern for saving face that kept him from reaching out. Later, when he learned that you started a new endeavor here, he didnât want to disturb you," the elder said calmly.
Liu XiaChuanâs eyes twinkled as he responded, "How is my elder brother doing?"
"The patriarch has been quite robust in recent years. However, he has deeply missed you, second master, and his two grandnieces whom he has never met."