Calling so intimately.
Ye Xinâs heart was filled with disbelief, convinced that there must be an ambiguous relationship between Ye Jiuliang and Ye Yuan.
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the sudden "buzz, buzz" vibration of the cell phone on the table, and the note on the cell phone screen.
It was Li Mochan calling.
On the other side, Ye Jiuliang had already picked up the phone, "We are here in the lobby on the first floor."
After speaking, she hung up the call and placed the phone back on the table.
She looked up at Ye Xin and did not miss the flicker of astonishment on her face, "Just in time, Li Mochan is here. Hurry up and get your story straight, Iâll let you say enough in a bit."
Ye Xinâs expression was odd, unable to fathom Ye Jiuliangâs thoughts.
Ye Jiuliang was definitely tricking her. She had to stay here. If she left, who knows what lies Ye Jiuliang might cook up to deceive Li Mochan. She wouldnât let her get off so easily.
Having made up her mind, she turned her head to look in the direction of the entrance, waiting for Li Mochan to walk in.
Her little schemes, Ye Jiuliang was too lazy to bother with. She asked the waiter for an extra set of tableware and then continued to eat.
It didnât take long for Li Mochan to arrive, his tall figure steadily approaching, walking in and stepping on the mottled halo on the ground.
Ye Xin looked at him and couldnât help but be momentarily dazed.
Remembering Li Jingjieâs fickle heart towards her, and comparing that with Li Mochan, her jealousy towards Ye Jiuliang only increased.
When Li Mochan saw Ye Xin was also there, his cold brows slightly furrowed.
He had just approached when Ye Xin eagerly greeted him, "Master Li, I have something to tell you. Ye Jiuliang is meeting another man behind your back here, and she will definitely lie that this man is her friend. Donât be fooled by her."
As she spoke, she pointed at Ye Yuan, "Itâs this man. If you donât believe me, you can investigate. There must be something murky going on between Ye Jiuliang and him."
Li Mochan cast his gaze downward towards Ye Jiuliang, who cheekily smiled back at him.
"Master Li, I really didnât lie to you. Donât believe her," Ye Xin said anxiously, afraid that Li Mochan wouldnât trust her.
Li Mochan gave her a brief, indifferent glance and ignored her, walking over to Ye Jiuliangâs side and sitting down after pulling out a chair.
He looked into Ye Jiuliangâs bowl, which still held half a bowl of soup, "Are you full?"
"Not yet." Ye Jiuliang withdrew her gaze to look at him. "Do you need to go back to the company this afternoon?"
Li Mochan picked up his chopsticks, his voice deep, "No need, Iâll go with you to the supermarket later."
Next to them, Ye Xin stood there stunned, feeling like a foolish clown.
"Dad, I got hold of Uncle on the phone; he arrived early, so weâll go to the supermarket first. Could you please go back and help Uncle with the door?"
Ye Yuan responded affirmatively.
Dad?
Ye Xin was first taken aback, then her face revealed panic.
Wasnât Li Mochanâs father the Old Master Li?
And how could this young-looking man possibly be his father?
After finishing her soup, Ye Jiuliang wiped her mouth with a napkin, saying lazily, "Ye Xin, do you not even recognize your second uncle anymore?"
Ye Xin was completely confused.
Second uncle?
Her second uncle was Ye Jiuliangâs father. By saying this, did Ye Jiuliang imply that...
Ye Xin looked at the man sitting opposite Ye Jiuliang, her eyes filled with disbelief.
Was he Ye Yuan?
No, that was impossible. Ye Yuan had died a long time ago.
And Ye Yuan definitely didnât look like this.
"Ye Jiuliang, what nonsense are you talking about? Have you gone crazy wanting to see your dad? Your dad is dead," Ye Xin countered.
Ye Yanâs gaze turned cold and sharp towards Ye Xin, his expression displeased.
It seemed that in his absence from the Ye Family, they were bullying his daughter like this.
"I am Ye Yuan. Do you have any objections, or would you like to see my ID card?"
Confronted with his cold stare, Ye Xin found it hard to breathe and felt at a loss.
Was he really Ye Yuan?
How did he not die? What on earth was going on?
"Was it Xiang Zhen who taught you to be so harsh to others?" Ye Yuanâs voice was cold as he spoke again.
Ye Xinâs face turned pale, and her eyes filled with fear as she looked at Ye Yuan, as if she had seen a ghost in broad daylight.
She turned around and ran, her footsteps unsteady, the sight of her stumbling away carried a sense of desperate flight.
"Hahaha." Ye Jiuliang burst into laughter.
Li Mochan reached out and ruffled her hair with a helpless smile on his lips, pleased with the mischief.
Beneath the scorching sun, Ye Xin ran out of the Jiangyue Restaurant.
She gasped for air and struggled with the car door for a while before she could open it.
Finally, the car door opened and Ye Xin hurried into the car.
She gripped the steering wheel and closed her eyes, Ye Yuanâs icy look flashing over and over in her mind.
Was he human or a ghost?
No, she had to go back and tell her mother right away.
Ye Xin didnât dare to linger and didnât wait for her friends, starting the car and driving off immediately.
...
After having their meal, Ye Yuan returned first, while Ye Jiuliang and Li Mochan went to the supermarket.
They entered the supermarket empty-handed and came out with Li Mochanâs hands full of shopping bags.
"Mohan, letâs go back to the Li Mansion," Ye Jiuliang said as she buckled her seatbelt.
It had been a long time since they last visited, and they should go see the old man of the Li Family.
Li Mochan nodded and responded agreeably.
The Li Mansion was more than half an hourâs drive away. On the road, Ye Jiuliang took out a bag of chips and started munching on it.
A crunchy bite, very crisp.
Ye Jiuliang handed a chip to Li Mochanâs lips, "Try this."
He never refused anything she fed him. He parted his thin lips and ate the chip.
"Is it good?" she asked.
Li Mochan pursed his lips, "So-so."
Ye Jiuliang, "..."
So picky.
"Eat less of that, itâs not nutritious," Li Mochan reminded her.
Ye Jiuliang ignored his words, pretending she didnât hear them.
Chattering and laughing, they arrived at the Li Mansion without realizing it.
The car drove smoothly into the courtyard and happened to run into Tie Shan.
"Fifth Master, Young Madam." Seeing them alight from the car, Tie Shan was both surprised and delighted.
Li Mochan nodded, "Whereâs dad?"
"The old master is watching TV in the living room. Fifth Master, itâs too sunny outside, please come inside," Tie Shan invited them.
Li Mochan watched Ye Jiuliang still gnawing on the chips and reached out to take the bag from her hand.
He spoke softly, "No more eating."
Having had her fill, Ye Jiuliang let go easily and walked briskly toward the living room.
Stepping into the living room, the sound of the TV was loud, filling the space.
At the sound of footsteps, the old master Li turned to look toward the door. His eyes widened slightly when he saw who was entering.
Thinking he was seeing things, the old master Li rubbed his eyes and, upon confirming it was Li Mochan and Ye Jiuliang returning, his face lit up with joy.
It really was the two of them returning.
The old master Li stood up excitedly, "When did you two come back? Why didnât you say anything?"
"Dad." Ye Jiuliang called out with a gentle voice.
The old master Li nodded with a smile, "Have you eaten? Come and sit."
After taking off her coat, the outline of Ye Jiuliangâs pregnant belly became more evident. Looking at it, the old master Liâs face wrinkled into a mass of delighted smiles.