Elder Zhuo finished listening and couldn't help but laugh, "Old Qin, you're overthinking it!"
Qin Zhiyuan frowned and said, "I can't help but think a lot! I must think a lot, because if anything goes wrong, it could cost lives!"
"So do you have any solutions?" Elder Zhuo asked.
"I..." Qin Zhiyuan was at a loss for words.
"That's why!" Elder Zhuo laughed, "Let's deal with the current problems first, then worry about the rest, shall we?"
"Well... okay!" Qin Zhiyuan sighed helplessly, unable to hide his worry.
Meanwhile, at the Ye family, people were still busy.
With Elder Ye set to emerge from seclusion tomorrow, they naturally couldn't be careless and had to guard strictly.
Everyone felt the tension in their hearts...
Early the next morning, Ye Xin got up early.
She felt a bit nervous.
After all, her grandfather was notoriously stubborn, and she wasn't sure if she could convince him when the time came.
Like her, Yang Chen was already working out in the Ye family's gym.
However, after only a short while exercising, Ye Kai walked in.
Ye Kai, having been beaten continuously in recent days, resolved to start training.
But, as soon as he walked in and saw Yang Chen, he lost all motivation.
Yang Chen glanced at him, smirked coldly, and continued lifting the barbell.
Ye Kai glared at Yang Chen and said, "Don't get too cocky. When my grandfather comes out, you'll realize everything you're doing now is in vain! There's no way you'll marry Ye Xin!"
Yang Chen ignored Ye Kai, or rather, he outright dismissed him.
"Just you wait!" Ye Kai huffed, "You'll regret it soon enough!"
With that, Ye Kai slammed the door and left.
After Ye Kai left, Yang Chen furrowed his brows, feeling worried himself. He just hoped Elder Ye wouldn't be too old-fashioned...
Yang Chen and Ye Xin were both sitting in the main hall, waiting.
They received news that Elder Ye had already come out and was now bathing and changing clothes.
Before long, Yang Chen saw an elderly man with silver hair, looking very spirited, walk in. He wore a modest short-sleeved Cheongsam adorned with the character for "blessing," exuding warmth.
The elder's steps were steady, seeming robust.
However, as Yang Chen watched the elder's facial expression, he couldn't help but furrow his brows.
He felt the elder wasn't as healthy as he appeared.
Seated in the living room were also Ye Liangdong, Ye Kai, Ye Liangcai, Hu Yashu, and several men and women Yang Chen didn't recognize.
The elder's gaze swept over everyone, finally landing on Yang Chen. It lingered on Ye Xin briefly before he sat in the main seat, his expression unreadable.
Once seated, the elder said, "No need for a complicated birthday celebration—those rituals are for outsiders. For us family, just having a meal together and gathering is enough. On Saturday, make sure everything goes smoothly and don't flop!"
"Yes!" Ye Liangcai nodded, "We've made all the arrangements and notified everyone necessary."
"Good!" The elder nodded.
He looked at Ye Xin and said in a deep voice, "Xinxin is back!"
"Grandpa!" Ye Xin nodded and looked at Elder Ye.
Elder Ye nodded and said to everyone, "Alright then, if there's nothing else, you may go back to your work!"
Everyone got up, preparing to leave.
Elder Ye said to Ye Xin, "You two stay behind!"
Ye Xin and Yang Chen exchanged a glance and sat back down to wait.
After the others left, Elder Ye scrutinized Yang Chen and said bluntly, "Are you that bastard kid?"
"Grandpa!" Ye Xin was alarmed and stood up. "How can you talk about him like that!"
"Ha!" Elder Ye sneered, staring at Yang Chen. "Tricking a girl into getting a marriage license without the family's consent—what else do you call that but being a bastard?"
"Grandpa!" Ye Xin stamped her foot in anger.
Yang Chen could tell that Elder Ye bore deep resentment towards him.
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Elder Ye waved his hand, "Never mind. Since you two have already registered, even if we annul it, Xinxin would be considered divorced. Anyway, you've already deceived her into this!"
Hearing this, the two of them exchanged puzzled looks, not understanding what Elder Ye truly meant.
Did Elder Ye think the marriage is already a done deal, and nothing could be done? Or did he mean something else?
For once, these two top talents couldn't figure it out.
"Xinxin, come with me. We need to talk!" Elder Ye said, turning to move into the inner room.
Ye Xin hesitated and glanced at Yang Chen.
Yang Chen nodded, gently tucked a strand of hair behind Ye Xin's ear, and whispered, "Go ahead."
Ye Xin's expression was conflicted, but she nodded.
Then, Ye Xin followed Elder Ye inside.
Upon entering, Elder Ye sat on the sofa, quietly watching Ye Xin.
Ye Xin sat across from him, letting him watch her silently.
"Do you know what you're doing?" Elder Ye asked sternly.
"I am very clear!" Ye Xin replied.
"Clear?" Elder Ye snorted, "I thought you were sensible and wouldn't act recklessly. I never expected you to do this; it's really disappointing!"
Ye Xin retorted indignantly, "Don't I have the right to choose my own happiness?"
"Is this happiness? Does that man outside deserve you? Did you consider our feelings when you recklessly registered with him? Who raised you with so much care? Who trained you into who you are now?" Elder Ye accused angrily.
"Why doesn't he deserve me? I think he's excellent!" Ye Xin retorted stubbornly.
"Excellent?" Elder Ye scoffed. "No matter how excellent, he's not good enough for my granddaughter!"
Ye Xin stared at Elder Ye, for the first time feeling her grandfather was being unreasonable.
"Fine then!" Ye Xin stared at Elder Ye. "Even if I'm with Yang Chen, that was also because you agreed, and our registration was something you decided a long time ago!"
"Nonsense!" Elder Ye scolded angrily.
"I'm not talking nonsense!" Ye Xin took something out of her bag and placed it in front of Elder Ye.
It was a yellowed envelope, one Elder Ye was very familiar with.
He flipped the envelope, seeing his handwriting—old memories started flooding back.
"He's... from the Yang family?" Elder Ye asked, surprised.
Ye Xin replied flatly, "You just need to take a look."
Hearing this, Elder Ye opened the envelope. Though he didn't need to open it to know what was written inside, the distant memories required confirmation.
Opening the letter, a photo slipped out.
Elder Ye picked up the photo and saw two young children standing together.
Suddenly, his mind felt like it was exploding. Old memories surged back incessantly.