Chapter 549: Chapter 549: Ambiguity Surge_1
Mu Ge thought Ye Shiqing was playing tricks on her again and reprimanded him, “Son, didn’t you say you were bringing your girlfriend home? Where is she?”
Ye Shiqing’s gaze lightly swept over Qiao Qiao. Their eyes met for a moment, and Qiao Qiao quickly looked away, seeming a bit guilty.
It was only now that she felt a little scared, afraid that things might escalate later and get out of hand. But since she had come this far, she had no thoughts of turning back.
No matter what, she couldn’t show weakness. She had to put Ye Xiandong and Cao Shiyu in their place.
Ye Shiqing saw Qiao Qiao’s evasive eyes. She was already showing weakness before even starting. He wondered if she would be able to hold on once the banquet officially started.
His face remained calm as he replied, “Since she is my girlfriend, of course she should make a special appearance. I said I was going to introduce my girlfriend to everyone, and I won’t go back on my word. By the way, I heard that our third brother also has a surprise for everyone tonight. Where is it?”
Ye Xiandong was surprised that Ye Shiqing had so quickly shifted the attention onto him.
His gaze swept over Ye Shiqing before looking at Qiao Qiao again.
Was he imagining it? Why did he feel that the first person Ye Shiqing looked at when he came in was Qiao Qiao?
And Qiao Qiao even avoided Ye Shiqing’s gaze.
But these two had no previous connection. How could they know each other? He must have seen it wrong, or overthought it.
Tonight, he must bring Cao Shiyu in front of the Ye Family and the world. He wanted Qiao Qiao to back down and give her place to Cao Shiyu willingly.
If Qiao Qiao had been more sensible, he wouldn’t have had to do this. This is what Qiao Qiao forced him to do.
Ye Xiandong had always wanted to have a private talk with Ye Qilan, but Qilan was always closely attached to Su Hongxing, giving him no chance to do so.
Before the start of the banquet, Ye Xiandong informed his grandfather about Cao Shiyu’s pregnancy. Grandfather Ye was both overjoyed and worried. It wasn’t until Ye Xiandong made his point that he angrily retorted, “Absurd! This is bigamy. It’s not allowed!”
Even though the Ye Family had such precedents, they had never flaunted it in public. As the chairman of the Ye Family, how could Ye Xiandong act so willfully for a woman?
Moreover, Cao Shiyu once had an engagement with Ye Qilan, they almost got married.
How would the world view the Ye Family if they knew that Cao Shiyu was now with Ye Xiandong, was pregnant with his child, and that they had even obtained a marriage certificate abroad?
“Didn’t grandfather say not to let go of any pawn that can be used? Shiyu is backed by the Cao Family, she has Cao Zhen as her father. The Qiao Family, on the other hand, is in decline. Why shouldn’t I marry Shiyu instead of Qiao Qiao? This matter is settled. At the banquet later, I will bring Shiyu with me.”
By bringing up the matter to his grandfather just before the start of the banquet, Ye Xiandong was guilty of making a decision before explaining it.
When he and Cao Shiyu appear at the banquet together, those who understood would naturally know what was going on. And Cao Shiyu would officially become Ye Xiandong’s wife.
If Qiao Qiao still had any self-respect, she would naturally crumble under such circumstances and lose face to show up in public.
His plan had reached this point where there was no turning back.
Grandfather Ye was somewhat swayed by Ye Xiandong’s words. The Ye Family was currently facing obstacles in their political route. Originally, he had high hopes for Ye Shiqing. Unfortunately, Shiqing had been injured and his political career cut short.
If they could form an alliance with the Cao Family through marriage, it would provide another political path. He had to admit, he was quite tempted by Ye Xiandong’s proposition.