Chapter 75
Ye Yunjian looked completely innocent, showing no sign of guilt whatsoever.
After all, she wasn't wrong. Although this "meeting the parents" didn't mean the other kind of meeting, seeing the subtle change in Lu Shangyi's expression in that instant, she was still secretly pleased, and even the corners of her pretty mouth unconsciously turned up a little.
It was quite amusing to see Lu Shangyi so flustered.
Recently, her investigation into Lu Shangyi has become increasingly in-depth, but the more she investigates, the more she discovers that this woman is not at all like the gentle and unassuming woman she appears to be. Compared to Lu Shenghui, who wears his ambition on his sleeve, Lu Shangyi, who has always stayed in the shadows and never competed for anything, is obviously much more daunting.
Ye Yunjian didn't know how long Lu Shangyi had been plotting this, but the other party's existence made her feel the same way she did when she was driven to desperation by her closest relatives.
Such a woman was too dangerous, making her dare not let her guard down for a moment.
Ye Yunjian grabbed Qiao Yu firmly with his large hand, raised his chin slightly, and smiled brightly, "Excuse me, could you please move aside?"
Upon hearing this, the other person didn't move. Their clear, cold, and unwavering eyes stared at her silently, conveying no emotion, yet causing Ye Yunjian's muscles to tense up. The tension between the two was palpable, as if they were about to fight at any moment. Qiao Yu quickly peeked out from behind Ye Yunjian and said, "Sister Lu, you must be tired today. Why don't you go inside and wait for me?"
Trying to soften her voice, she said with a strong will to survive, "I'll come back to find you after I've helped Aunt Ye clear her head."
Ye Yunjian immediately lowered his eyes unhappily. What did he mean by accompanying him to relax?
Not only did she distort the truth, but she also made Lu Shangyi wait for her in her room? In the dead of night, two women were alone in a room, both having drunk some alcohol. Who knows what dangerous things they might do once the lights were turned off?
Ye Yunjian immediately changed his mind and said, "I think it's quite cold tonight, so why don't we stay here and get some fresh air?"
She smiled slightly, her deep eyes fixed on Qiao Yu with a smile. "Let's sit down and have a chat." As she spoke, she recalled the dark memory of her argument with Lu Shangyi, which resulted in the two of them sitting in the hospital receiving IV drips. Her expression immediately turned sour.
A woman's heart is unfathomable; her thoughts can change in an instant. Ye Yunjian suddenly didn't want to go out anymore. What could Qiao Yu do? Of course, she could only go along with her.
Nodding slightly, Qiao Yu reached out the hand that Ye Yunjian hadn't grabbed and hooked it around Lu Shangyi's forearm. "Sister Lu."
Lu Shangyi did not resist, letting Qiao Yu's soft hand hook around her. Ye Yunjian glanced at Qiao Yu's proactive little hand, and became increasingly displeased with her. She was a woman who pretended to be harmless but was actually mature, steady, and extremely shrewd and calculating.
She's clearly a fierce and ruthless wolf, yet she insists on pretending to be a pitiful and weak woman in front of children to gain their sympathy. Even her father, who died young in middle age, wasn't as cunning and shrewd as Lu Shangyi.
Qiao Yu had no idea what was going on in Ye Yunjian's head at that moment. With one arm around Lu Shangyi and the other around Ye Yunjian, she sighed contentedly, "This is the pinnacle of life."
The system's eyelids twitched as it listened. Judging from the host's blissful expression, he was definitely secretly planning something unexpected to happen with that person tonight.
She tried to hold back, but finally the system couldn't help but remind her, "Host, be careful not to crash."
Qiao Yu glared at it, "Stop cursing me."
The system had no choice but to shut up.
The two returned and reappeared before the public, and not only that, but Lu Shangyi was also there. Old Mrs. Qiao stared wide-eyed, speechless for a long time. Aunt Qiao subtly glanced at the old lady's face and frowned slightly.
Madam Qiao's gaze swept over Ye Yunjian and Lu Shangyi, before landing on Qiao Yu with a hint of disapproval. Noticing her mother's worry, Qiao Yu grinned, revealing eight neat, white teeth to reassure her. Her mother frowned slightly at this, but ultimately said nothing more.
Until Qiao Yu, like a butterfly fluttering away, disappeared from everyone's sight with two other women, Qiao Jinghuai belatedly pointed at his daughter's retreating figure and asked Mrs. Qiao in surprise, "Yu Yu, what's going on?"
Not content with attracting attention outside, she's now simply luring people to her home.
Good heavens, it's like good heavens' mother opened the door for good heavens, good heavens, we're home.
Qiao Yu had been missing for quite some time. The old lady finally came to her senses and, leaning on her cane, mustered all her strength to walk up to her son and daughter-in-law. "Yu Yu has a good relationship with Miss Lu and President Ye?" Her tone was full of surprise and astonishment. After all, she had always thought that Qiao Yu was just like those good-for-nothing rich kids who spent their days partying with a bunch of cronies and doing nothing productive.
She never imagined that Qiao Yu would have such a close relationship with Lu Shangyi and Ye Yunjian!
If she had known about Qiao Yu's connections earlier, she wouldn't have needed to worry about how to elevate her grandson to a higher position.
The old lady became more and more excited as she thought about it, and even her breathing became rapid. She turned to her son and spoke quickly, her eyes full of expectation, "Jinghuai, answer me."
Having been specifically mentioned by the old lady, Qiao Jinghuai could only nod, but vaguely replied, "I guess so, but I'm not really sure." He explained, "We're usually busy with work and don't have much time to pay attention to her."
He had already said that, but the old lady still hadn't given up and fell silent, secretly plotting. Seeing this, Aunt Qiao, who had always remained calm and unassuming, finally couldn't sit still any longer. She walked over with a smile, her eyes full of gentle concern and kindness, "However, although Yuyu doesn't really care about what others think of her, it's already so late. Bringing a strange alpha home isn't really appropriate, is it?"
Seeing Madam Qiao looking at her indifferently, Aunt Qiao smiled and said softly, "I'm also thinking about Yu Yu's reputation."
"Moreover, people like President Ye are always dangerous. Yu Yu is still so young and hasn't experienced any major ups and downs. If she gets deceived both physically and emotionally, it would be a huge loss."
She never spoke with any aggression; every word she uttered was considerate of others, making her a model of gentleness and thoughtfulness in the eyes of outsiders. Unfortunately, after she finished speaking, neither Qiao Jinghuai nor his wife responded.
The atmosphere became somewhat awkward. Aunt Qiao's smile remained unchanged as she glanced at the old lady and continued, "I feel that Miss Lu and President Ye's feelings for Yuyu seem a bit unusual. Yuyu is still so innocent; if she were to inadvertently betray their relationship..."
Before she could finish speaking, Qiao Jinghuai said happily, "That's great."
Qiao Jinghuai raised his chin smugly, "It's better to let others down than to be let down by others." His words left Aunt Qiao speechless. Aunt Qiao was not giving up, "But what if Yuyu really accidentally lets them down? What if they take revenge on the Qiao family in the future?"
Qiao Jinghuai thought about it seriously for a moment, then asked in surprise, "We're all quite old, surely we can afford to play this game?"
Aunt Qiao's expression shifted several times before she finally forced a resentful smile through gritted teeth. "That's true."
Ye Yunjian and Lu Shangyi seemed to be locked in a battle of wills. Qiao Yu was caught between the two, feeling humble, weak, and helpless. She obediently watched the two women, who were taking elegant sips of hot water with identical movements. She quietly said to the system, "Do you think they will go home tonight?"
The system immediately became alert, asking, "What are you trying to do?"
"Nothing," Qiao Yu blinked innocently. "I was just asking casually."
Clearing her throat, Qiao Yu quickly stood up and refilled their empty water glasses with hot water. Then she tentatively invited, "Aunt Ye, Sister Lu, it's getting late. Why don't you stay here for the night?"
After turning her gaze to Lu Shangyi, she said, "Especially since Sister Lu has been busy for so long today, she must be very tired."
Upon hearing this, Lu Shangyi slowly lifted her eyelids and stared at her without moving. Qiao Yu immediately gave a fake smile, her face full of sincerity, "I was just worried about your health, sister." She quickly explained, "I absolutely didn't mean anything else."
Ye Yunjian glanced around Qiao Yu's room; everything was expensive, and every detail reflected the girl's delicate taste.
However, as an alpha, she still had some reservations and politely declined, saying, "I have other work to do after I get home, so there's no need." After saying that, she didn't forget to drag Lu Shangyi into the water with her, "I can reluctantly give you a ride on my way."
Although Lu Shangyi is also an EVA, Ye Yunjian is still not at ease.
The opponent already had a certain advantage, and if something else were to happen carelessly, it would be truly a cause for regret.
Ye Yunjian's thoughts were not hard to understand. Lu Shangyi looked up, the corners of her mouth seemed to curve upwards slightly, and then she said in an ambiguous tone, "I think I saw your younger brother in Beijing a few days ago." The woman's tone was flat, but it made people feel particularly uncomfortable. "I wonder if President Ye has heard anything about it?"
Ye Yunjian paused for a moment, then his expression turned serious.
Qiao Yu glanced at Lu Shangyi, then at Ye Yunjian, feeling as if the two were speaking in coded language. Although they spoke beautiful Chinese, she couldn't understand a single word. Before she could ask a question, Ye Yunjian had already asked in a low voice, "Really?"
Lu Shangyi raised her eyebrows slightly, chuckled, and did not respond directly.
Ye Yunjian's aura suddenly changed, and in that instant, Qiao Yu was almost startled by his pheromones and fell into his arms. After finally managing to stand up while holding onto the chair, Qiao Yu hesitated, her gossipy eyes darting between Ye Yunjian and Lu Shangyi.
Ye Yunjian knew Lu Shangyi's little scheme, but the other party had no reason to lie to him about such a matter.
Back then, the old man's illegitimate children either disappeared or went abroad, almost all vanishing without a trace. Only the youngest one disappeared without a trace long ago. Ye Yunjian searched the whole world but couldn't find any trace of him. Later, as time went by, she gradually forgot about the matter.
The fact that Lu Shangyi brought it up now suggests that she already has definite news.
Ye Yunjian glanced warily at Lu Shangyi, her brows furrowing slightly. After a moment's thought, she stood up. Qiao Yu quickly asked, "Aunt Ye, won't you sit down for a while?"
"No, thank you." Ye Yunjian leaned forward, picked up his coat, and held it to his arm, looking down at Lu Shangyi. "Let's go, I'll see you off."
Lu Shangyi didn't move, her eyes half-closed and a hint of drowsiness on her face, clearly indicating she had no intention of leaving. Ye Yunjian immediately turned to look at Qiao Yu, whose lips twitched twice before she could only say, "Why don't you stay, Sister Lu..."
"Alright." Before she could finish speaking, Ye Yunjian interrupted her. Then, Qiao Yu saw Ye Yunjian drape his coat back over the chair and slowly sit down. "In that case, let's all stay together for the night. I'm a bit tired and don't want to drive."
Lu Shangyi turned to look at her, her voice cold, "If President Ye is tired, I can call a designated driver for you."
“I don’t trust a designated driver.” The woman smiled slightly. “I’m afraid of dying. I don’t feel at ease if I’m not driving myself.”
Lu Shangyi was clearly taken aback by her shamelessness and fell silent for a moment: "..."
Seeing this, Qiao Yu quickly interjected, "It's okay, it's okay." Anyway, there are plenty of rooms in the house.
Before the words had even faded, Lu Shangyi had already looked over indifferently, asking her in a emotionless voice, "She stayed." After a brief pause, a deeper emotion flickered in her eyes, "You want to be marked tonight?"
Qiao Yu was stunned. "???" How dare you say that?
Compared to Aunt Ye, you're not much safer, sister, okay?!
Author's Note: Sister Lu: Apart from me, none of the alphas in the world are good people.
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