Gao Yalan looked hesitant, but still agreed:
"Well... in that case, I'll pack my things and head to Xiaoru's place in a few days."
However, Ye Haiming firmly stated:
"There's no need to drag it out so long. Let's set off first thing tomorrow morning! The sooner we arrive at our destination, the better we can make arrangements in advance. At the same time, I can take this opportunity to introduce Xiaoru to the heir of the Smith family. Xiaoru is so outstanding; if we can establish a connection with the Smith family, it will be of great benefit to our Ye Group's future expansion into overseas markets."
Upon learning that this matter was closely related to the company's business, Gao Yalan no longer hesitated, and gave Ye Huanhuan a slightly apologetic look, saying softly:
"Huanhuan, Mommy has to go away for a while. You have to focus on your studies during this time. I will definitely spend more time with you when I come back."
Ye Huanhuan smiled slightly and nodded in understanding, replying, "Okay, Mom, I will study hard at home."
Seeing her daughter so obedient and sensible, Gao Yalan felt gratified.
But at this moment, Ye Ting's expression was somewhat gloomy, and he frowned as he asked:
"Daddy, the Smith family heir you mentioned, could it be Herbert Smith, who's been embroiled in all sorts of scandalous affairs?"
Ye Haiming retorted, "A sex scandal? Heh, for a man, is that really such a big deal?"
His voice carried a hint of sarcasm and disdain, as if he didn't care at all about this so-called "scandal."
Ye Ting's breath hitched.
The more wealth and power a man possesses, the more beautiful women will flock around him, eager to woo him.
In fact, many men take pride in having many women.
Under Ye Haiming's influence, he believed that no matter how rich or powerful a man was, he should be chaste and faithful to his marriage.
However, he overlooked the true mindset of the vast majority of wealthy people, who all yearn to be surrounded by beautiful women like the emperors of the old society.
Nevertheless, he couldn't suppress his inner worries and stated frankly:
“Daddy, a man like him is not good enough for Xiaoru. It’s fine to get to know him, but if you get to know him better, how can Xiaoru’s future marriage be happy and fulfilling?”
Upon hearing this, Ye Haiming's face showed displeasure, and he began to reprimand Ye Ting:
"Haven't she been happy enough living in the Ye family for so many years? Don't you know the Smith family's influence in Y country? If Xiaoru really has the ability to develop a further relationship with that heir, that's a blessing she earned in her past life!"
Ye Ting's face was extremely ugly, but he was powerless to refute it. He could only clench his fists secretly. "Daddy, you know very well that Xiao Ru's ambitions lie elsewhere. If she really wanted to use a marriage alliance to elevate the Ye family to a higher level, she wouldn't be working hard to study and strive to obtain a doctoral degree."
"Enough!"
Ye Haiming angrily rebuked, "There's no room for discussion on this! Xiaoru is a member of the Ye family, and she should contribute to the development of the Ye family."
Ye Ting clenched his fist tighter and tighter. "Daddy, you can't make decisions for Xiaoru."
He gritted his teeth, wanting to try again.
"Hmph, I am her father, of course I have the right to decide her future," Ye Haiming said with great authority.
Seeing the father and son locked in a stalemate, Gao Yalan quickly stepped in to smooth things over, "Alright, alright, you two stop arguing. Let's wait until we go to Xiaoru and ask her what she thinks before we discuss this further."
Ye Haiming's words were very forceful:
"She had no choice. As a daughter of the Ye family, she should be prepared to marry into other families, no matter who the other party is!"
As he spoke, he looked at Ye Ting coldly, his eyes devoid of any fatherly affection.
"Not just her, you're the same!"
Faced with Ye Haiming's oppression, Ye Ting had no courage to challenge his authority. He could only give in and didn't even dare to have the slightest thought of resistance.
The reason was simple: he knew very well that if he dared to say another word, his decisive father would surely come up with countless ways to make him understand the consequences of disobeying him.
Witnessing all of this, Ye Huanhuan couldn't help but have more to consider.
Ye Haiming is indeed a successful businessman; his profit-driven attitude is extremely obvious, and everything else is worth discarding.
Even outstanding talents like Ye Ru, who have earned doctoral degrees, ultimately cannot escape the fate of accepting arranged marriages by their families.
Ye Ru's high level of education was merely used by Ye Haiming as a tool to cultivate relationships with powerful figures and expand his network of connections.
Ye Huanhuan frowned slightly, a hint of helplessness and sorrow in her eyes.
Indeed, a man who can rise to the top of S City through his own efforts is unlikely to be the kind of person who is soft-hearted or acts on impulse.
Dinner ended hastily, and Ye Ting didn't glance at Ye Huanhuan again from beginning to end before heading straight back to his room.
His blatant disregard, as if the person doesn't exist, is actually the most hurtful.
However, Ye Huanhuan didn't care at all.
From childhood to adulthood, there have been far too many people who dislike her.
Now, there's just one more person; to her, it makes no difference.
Gao Yalan returned to the second floor and directed the servants to pack their things, planning to fly to Y country tomorrow.
Ye Haiming was called away by a phone call. Before leaving, he told Ye Huanhuan that no matter what happened in the future, she could call Secretary Liu and let him handle it.
In the most affluent area of Donghai District in City S, there is a luxurious residential community where the residents are all wealthy and powerful.
Xiyu Yueting Villa District.
Tang Yi was sitting upright on the sofa, and on the huge display screen in front of him was the scene of his chance encounter with Ye Huanhuan when he went to the restroom at the bar last night.
The two brushed past each other, and Ye Huanhuan stared blankly at his back.
After the woman staggered away, two burly men appeared in the frame and then disappeared into the shadows.
After he came out of the restroom, the two burly men quietly approached him from behind. One of them used a rear-naked choke on him, and he instantly lost consciousness. Then, the two burly men carried him away from the bar.
As for where they went, which vehicle they got on, and how they got to the hotel, it's impossible to verify.
Tang Yi extended his index and middle fingers and gently tapped them on the hard coffee table, one tap after another, making a soft "thump thump thump" sound.
"Have you found out who that woman is?"
Tang Yi's voice was cold and devoid of any emotion, making it impossible to discern his joy or anger.
The assistant standing behind him wished he could bury his head in his neck, and answered in a trembling voice:
"Mr. Tang... this woman's background is too strange, I can't find any information about her at all..."
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