Descending the stairs, Liu Tianlin was already seated in the hall. Although he seemed a bit groggy from the previous nightâs drinking, his mood was still relatively good. His daughter had finally married Ye Fei, which was a cause for universal celebration.
Firstly, his daughter had found a good home. Secondly, it was about his wife. With her traditional mindset, once she became Ye Feiâs mother-in-law, she would surely abandon any inappropriate thoughts. As for him to restore their loving relationship with her, it seemed only a matter of time.
However, when Liu Tianlin saw Ye Fei and the other three, his initially cheerful mood plummeted. He knew that from today on, his beloved wife was likely to leave him forever.
In fact, Qiao Ya hadnât shown any obvious signs. The four of them walked down the stairs with Ye Fei holding Liu Yunâerâs hand in front, while she followed behind with Liu Yiru, trying her best to act as she normally would.
Unfortunately, no matter how hard she tried to conceal it, she couldnât hide the radiant glow that came from being pleasured by her son-in-law. More importantly, the depression that had plagued her for over a year was completely gone. The genuine happiness and joy emanating from within her were impossible to mask. Such a significant change would be noticeable even to a stranger, let alone Liu Tianlin, who was devoted to Qiao Ya.
Liu Tianlin, being middle-aged and having weathered many storms, was not naive enough to think that his wife had simply changed her mind overnight and was now magnanimous enough to walk with Ye Fei. The only person who could bring about such a dramatic change in one night was Ye Fei, because her emotional turmoil had originated from him.
Realizing this, Liu Tianlinâs face turned pale. He stared at them blankly, unable to utter a word.
Initially, Qiao Ya and Liu Yunâer had planned to keep this from Liu Tianlin temporarily and let Liu Yunâer gradually reveal the truth, allowing him to accept it bit by bit. However, seeing Liu Tianlinâs current state, they knew it was impossible to do so.
"Sister Qiao, Yunâer, why donât you have a good talk with Tianlin and clear things up?" Liu Yiru suggested at this moment.
All three members of the Liu family agreed with the proposal. Liu Tianlin had been thinking along these lines, and neither Qiao Ya nor her daughter were the type to procrastinate. So, the three of them went into Liu Tianlinâs study, leaving Ye Fei and his mother waiting outside.
It wasnât until close to noon that the three emerged from the study. Qiao Yaâs eyes were a bit red, indicating she had been crying, but there was also a sense of relief and lightness about her. Liu Yunâer looked very happy. As for Liu Tianlin, he left without even saying a word to Liu Yiru, his sister-in-law, clearly unsure of how to face them.
Seeing his mother-in-lawâs red eyes, Ye Fei felt a pang of sympathy. He quickly got up, pulled her over, and sat her down beside him, gently asking, "Whatâs wrong?"
"Nothing," Qiao Ya shook her head and forced a smile.
At this moment, Liu Yunâer spoke up, "Mom, Dad has already come to terms with it and is willing to let you pursue your own happiness. Why are you still so conflicted?"
Qiao Ya sighed, "The more heâs like this, the more I feel guilty towards him."
"Are you regretting it and thinking of going back to Tianlin?" Liu Yiru interjected with a smile, "If thatâs the case, being with your husband while thinking about your son-in-law would be betraying both of them, wouldnât it?"
"Youâre right, Mom. You donât need to be so conflicted. Dad is getting older, and he has so many brothers around him; he wonât be lonely. And you, like me, have fallen for this guy. If you canât be with him, you wonât be happy in the future. So, this outcome is actually the best," Liu Yunâer added.
"A happy ending, congratulations are in order. How should you thank me?" At this moment, a voice that didnât belong to the four of them suddenly rang out. Then, a stunningly beautiful woman with fiery purple hair slowly descended the stairs.
This beauty was, of course, no stranger. She was Leona, who had been sneaking in to have secret trysts with Ye Fei every night after midnight, except for last night. She had been hiding near the Zhonghua Building for the past few days. With her near-godlike strength, comparable to that of the Four Gods, no one here could detect her presence except for Ye Fei and his mother. Originally, she had been hesitant to face Qiao Ya and her daughter, but now that Qiao Ya had officially become Ye Feiâs woman, she felt safe enough to show herself.
"Itâs you?!" Both Qiao Ya and her daughter were shocked and angry to see their enemy, Leona. Liu Yunâer even shouted, "How dare you show up!"
"Why shouldnât I show up? Iâm your matchmaker," Leona said with a smile. "If it werenât for me, how could you be so happy? So, you should definitely thank me. Give me a red envelope and treat me to a thank-you drink or something."
"Thank you?" Liu Yunâer glared at Leona, but she didnât make a move because she knew she was no match for her. She was waiting for her husband to stand up for her.
As for Qiao Ya, her mind was in turmoil. If she had seen Leona before yesterday, she would have wanted to kill her on the spot because it was her coercion that had ruined her and, in turn, the family. But if it werenât for Leona, she would never have been able to be with Ye Fei and experience the true joy of being a woman. So now, she didnât know whether to hate Leona or thank her. She decided to leave the decision to Ye Fei.
To her surprise, Ye Fei smiled at Leona and said, "Weâre all family now. Thereâs no need for thanks."
Liu Yunâer had been waiting for her husband to take revenge for her, but she was taken aback by his words and exclaimed, "Who says sheâs family?!"
"Calm down, my dear. I know you still hold a grudge against Leona for what she did before, but as she said, if it werenât for her, Mother-in-law wouldnât be with me, right?" Ye Fei said with a smile, pausing for a moment. Seeing that Liu Yunâer was still fuming, he added, "How about this? Iâll fuck her right in front of you and your mother a few times to let off some steam. How does that sound?"
"What? Sheâs your woman too?" This time, it was Qiao Ya who was shocked. Her beautiful eyes widened as she looked at Liu Yiru, Liu Yunâer, and Leona, then blurted out, "With her, that makes four. And thereâs still your fiancĂ©e back home. Can you really handle all of them?"