Chapter 262 Inclusion in the Family Genealogy
Qin Yeting explained, "Let's wait a couple more days. I still have a lot of work to finish before I can leave."
For some reason, Qin Yeting hesitated again at the crucial moment.
They wanted to postpone the wedding as long as possible.
Xia Yue's face kept popping into his mind, making him feel inexplicably depressed.
Ye Ya assumed Qin Yeting was working diligently, so she didn't stop him and gave him a few more days.
In the past few days, Qin Yeting relied on the meals Xia Yue had prepared before leaving, eating one meal a day. He cherished every meal before finally setting off for the rumored Ye family.
Meanwhile, after returning to the Ye family, Xia Yue discovered that things were not as smooth as she had imagined.
The Ye family is in chaos, with complex internal power struggles.
This all started when Xia Yue had just gotten off the helicopter and was attacked.
The opposing side sent more than a dozen experts, all armed with weapons.
Fortunately, Ye Nantian's men were not to be underestimated either, and the two sides engaged in a fierce battle.
Ye Nantian quickly got Xia Yue into an armored car and drove her to a safe area before he started panting heavily.
"Those despicable bastards! Their own daughter wasn't chosen by the Qin family, so they came to ruin my plans. How utterly shameless! Ye Xitian must be behind this!" Ye Nantian cursed to himself, then took out his phone and started making calls.
When Xia Yue heard the name "Western Heaven" and thought of "Southern Heaven," she couldn't help but wonder if the Ye family would also be called "Northern Heaven" and "Eastern Heaven."
This way of naming is really quite casual.
After Ye Nantian had been on the phone for nearly half an hour, he finally had time to talk to Xia Yue and said loudly, "My dear niece, I'm sorry you were frightened. Don't worry, I've already taken care of those people. I'll take you to the Ye Clan Ancestral Hall now to burn incense and pay respects to our ancestors."
"Hmm," Xia Yue replied casually, but inwardly she was constantly complaining.
The Ye family's situation was far more complex than she had imagined; no wonder Ye Zhizhi was determined to escape from here.
But why did his own father insist on returning here?
Before Xia Yue could finish thinking, Ye Nantian took her to the Ye family ancestral hall.
Ye Nantian had given prior notice, so many people in the Ye family knew Xia Yue's identity.
They stared at Xia Yue's face, sighing repeatedly.
"So alike, so very alike..."
"Yes, they really look so alike..."
Hearing these voices, Xia Yue couldn't help but ask Ye Nantian, "They say I resemble... whom? My father?"
“That’s right. He has risen rapidly in recent years and his status in the Ye family has increased dramatically. Otherwise, how could he have easily taken the position of the second-in-command of the black market exchange in Country A? It’s all thanks to the Ye family backing him up,” Ye Nantian commented firmly.
After he finished speaking, he realized that his tone had been a bit condescending; Xia Yue was, after all, Xia Xiong Hui's daughter.
Ye Nantian changed his tune again, flattering Xia Yue, "Like father, like daughter, you are definitely more outstanding than your father."
Xia Yue only gleaned one piece of information: the black market exchange in Country A, which appeared to be a clandestine force, was actually backed by the Ye family.
The black market exchange has close ties with the royal family of Country A, and both organizations are related to drug trafficking organizations.
In other words, does the Ye family also have connections with the Drug organization?
As Xia Yue thought about these things, she realized that more and more mysteries were emerging, and she was getting closer and closer to the truth.
But there was an invisible wall blocking her exploration.
Just as the two were talking, another middle-aged man arrived at the ancestral hall. He was about the same age as Ye Nantian, and his clothes were embroidered with the character "西" (Xi).
Xia Yue guessed that this person was Ye Xitian, whom Ye Nantian had mentioned.
That is, the one who arranged the assassination today.
When Ye Xitian saw Ye Nantian, he didn't give him a friendly look and said coldly, "Why didn't you bring Ye Zhizhi back? What are you doing bringing this outsider? What if the Qin family is unhappy if you use her for a marriage alliance?"
"She is not an outsider; she is Ye Xiong Hui's daughter and a member of our Ye family," Ye Nantian explained firmly.
Ye Xitian said coldly, "Ye Xiong Hui is just a minor member of a collateral branch of the family. So what if his daughter is not worthy of respect!"
“Brother Xitian, I’m not trying to attack you personally, but your daughter is 1.6 meters tall and weighs over 300 kilograms. She can eat half a whole roasted lamb in one meal. It’s just that the Qin family doesn’t think much of her. It’s no use you coming to pick a fight with us.” Ye Nantian said irritably.
This is a mess. If it weren't for Ye Zhizhi running away, he wouldn't have been able to explain himself to the Ye family, and he wouldn't have wanted to bring Xia Yue back to "switch the tables".
Ultimately, it was the other girls in the Ye family who were too incompetent; otherwise, Xia Yue wouldn't have had a chance.
Hearing Ye Nantian speak of his eldest daughter in this way, Ye Xitian looked somewhat indignant. "My eldest daughter is indeed a bit chubby, but my youngest daughter has a great figure! Why can't she be used for a marriage alliance? She's seen the photo of that man from the Qin family and is very satisfied with him, unlike your ungrateful daughter!"
"Modern times are not ancient times. Basic laws still apply. Your youngest daughter is alright, but she's not an adult yet. The Qin family is a listed company. You don't want to end up in jail just because you're marrying a wife," Ye Nantian said sarcastically.
The two kept exchanging barbs, going back and forth.
Xia Yue was completely overwhelmed by what she heard; she was more concerned about one particular issue.
Is her father still with the Ye family?
She wanted to see her father.
Unfortunately, she made a special inquiry and learned that her father was still in Country A and had not returned at all.
After about half an hour, Ye Nantian and Ye Xitian got tired of arguing and finally gave up, starting to get down to business.
Ye Nantian instructed Xia Yue to go to the ancestral hall, kneel down and kowtow three times, and light three incense sticks. The ceremony was kept simple, and that was considered her entry into the Ye family.
Xia Yue did as instructed. After she finished, an elderly man wrote her name on the family genealogy on the spot and smiled with satisfaction.
"Good child, from now on you will be a member of the Ye family in life and in death. You must be loyal to the family, understand?" the old man earnestly instructed.
Xia Yue nodded, indicating that she understood.
But in reality, she didn't care at all.
In her entire life, Xia Yue didn't believe in heaven or earth, she only believed in herself.
If one cannot change their own destiny, then placing one's hopes on metaphysics and ghosts is utter nonsense.
By the time the initiation ceremony ended, it was almost dark.
Xia Yue was arranged to rest in a quiet residence. Ye Nantian specially arranged more than a dozen bodyguards near the residence, apparently to prevent a repeat of the assassination attempt after she got off the plane.
Xia Yue was exhausted after a long day.
She lay in bed and fell into a deep sleep, hoping that all of this would end soon.
But at this moment, in a secluded corner of the Ye family, a fierce argument was breaking out!
"You clearly promised me that as long as I do my job well, you won't touch my son and daughter. Why? Why did you drag her into this?" Xia Xiong Hui clenched his fists, veins bulging on his forehead, and questioned the Ye family elders fiercely.
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