"Hmm, didn't your uncle tell you about your grandfather's family?"
Ye Shuli answered blankly, "No!"
Ye Ji, who was mentioned, silently looked out the car window. He knew exactly how rich his family was.
He just doesn't want to admit it.
Ye Chengzhi glanced at Ye Ji out of the corner of his eye and saw that Ye Ji was unwilling to mention anything about his grandfather's family and simply kept quiet.
Ye Zhixi continued to rest with her eyes closed in the car.
Ye Qi held Jiujiu and idly played with Jiujiu's hair.
Ye Chengzhi finally found an opportunity to ask Ye Qi, "Bao'er, who is the girl in your arms?"
Ye Qi adjusted Jiujiu's posture so that Jiujiu was facing Ye Chengzhi.
Ninety-nine stared intently at him, her round, obsidian-black eyes reflecting Ye Chengzhi's figure. Her round face, which should have been as cute as a flower, was actually cold and aloof.
“This is my friend’s child. They’re busy right now, so I’m helping out by looking after him for a while. He’s 99, call him brother.”
Ninety-nine blinked, her face expressionless but her voice sweet and soft: "Hello, brother."
Seeing that Jiujiu was being so obedient, Ye Chengzhi ignored her coldness and chuckled softly. His voice softened further, as if coaxing a child:
"Little 99, hello there! I came in a hurry and didn't have time to prepare a gift for you. How about we go pick one out together tomorrow?"
As the eldest brother, Ye Chengzhi was better at coaxing children than his younger brothers, and he knew how to do it in a measured way.
Ninety-nine nodded: "Okay."
During the conversation, the car arrived at a manor.
Ye Qi looked out the car window and saw that the manor was comparable to Jiang Yihuan's home.
However, it is too low-key, with an elegant and dignified style.
Upon entering the manor, one is greeted by a magnificent green landscape, a massive self-circulating fountain the size of a two-story building, a small lake and rockery in the distance, an antique-style pavilion for strolling and resting, and a blue brick path, all blending together to create a classical atmosphere.
Like the courtyard of a wealthy family in ancient times, it also incorporates a gentle and elegant modern style. Fortunately, the design is well-matched, which makes the two styles, which were originally abrupt, blend together perfectly.
As my horizons broadened, I came to understand the mystery even more.
The grand classical courtyard scenery is far less magnificent than what is before us. It resembles the main courtyard of ancient kings and generals, stretching as far as the eye can see, its grandeur immeasurable.
The moment the car entered the main building, the gatekeeper dutifully pushed open the door, which faintly smelled of wood, and bowed respectfully: "Welcome to the Ye family."
This was the first time Ye Qi had heard a gatekeeper announce that they had arrived at the Ye family residence.
This feeling is wonderful.
It was so amazing that her tail was practically sticking up to the sky.
Ye Shuli muttered softly, "Dad, is this Grandpa's house? Do you recognize it?"
Even though Ye Ji hadn't been home for over a decade, he still knew all the ways of the family—
Still not familiar.
He was very frank: "I'm not familiar with it."
Upon hearing this, Ye Shuli scratched his head and asked blankly, "Dad, are you my biological father? Were you kicked out?"
No respect whatsoever.
To openly express one's true feelings.
Ye Ji: "..."
Shi Wanwan suppressed her laughter, but Ye Ji noticed it. Ye Ji blushed and glared at Ye Shuli fiercely: "Your grandfather... your grandfather moved here later. This is just one of the properties. I haven't lived here much, how would I be familiar with it?"
He only lived there for a few months in total.
But he hasn't returned for over a decade.
What a load of crap!
To be honest, he didn't want to go home. He even planned to wait until his father was almost dead before coming back, so as to avoid another argument. It would be better for his father and for himself.
But for the sake of her child, Ye Ji had no choice but to swallow her pride and come back.
Ye Ji led the children inside.
The moment he stepped through the door, he heard a voice as steady as a bell and as loud as thunder: "You unfilial son!"
"You still have the nerve to come back!"
The old man's voice was authoritative without being angry, like that of a seasoned general, making people tremble involuntarily.
Ye Shuli immediately hid behind Ye Qi, looking uneasy.
Ye Qi looked up and saw an elderly man with an extraordinary demeanor and a steady, unyielding posture standing on the magnificent spiral staircase.
The old man happened to make eye contact with Ye Qi.
The old man was stunned to find that it wasn't just his rebellious son who had returned; he had inadvertently given his grandchildren a bad first impression!
He then glared at Ye Ji: "You bastard! You didn't even say you would bring Wanwan and the children home!"
This caused him to be mean to Wanwan and his grandchildren as well!
Ye Ji: "..."
Give me a chance to speak!
Every time he tried to speak, the old man would get annoyed just hearing his voice and would hang up immediately.
He didn't even have a chance to speak!
He's innocent!
He's been wronged!
Grandpa Ye came downstairs, and when he saw Ye Qi who had been watching him, he gave Ye Ji a rare kind look: "Go take the child to choose a room first, we can talk about it later."
Ye Ji immediately grabbed his family and ran off to choose a room.
They even took a longer route to avoid confronting Grandpa Ye.
Ye Qi: ...I feel so guilty.
After Ye Qi finished choosing a room, she returned to the living room downstairs and happened to see Ye Chengzhi chatting with Grandpa Ye. Grandpa Ye's tense face instantly relaxed.
A woman appeared to be with them. She looked to be no more than forty years old, with well-maintained skin and a temperament that rivaled that of younger women. She possessed a mature and gentle demeanor while retaining a youthful spirit that she embraced in life.
When Ye Chengzhi saw Ye Qi, he smiled and called her over. Ye Qi obediently went over and sat down next to Ye Chengzhi.
Ye Chengzhi's smile deepened: "Grandpa, Grandma, this is Xiao Qi, the little sister I've always told you about."
Grandma Ye took Ye Qi's hand and looked at her with loving eyes, "My dear granddaughter, this is the first time Grandma has seen you in person. Grandma likes you very much."
Ye Qi obediently called out, "Grandma."
When Grandma Ye heard Ye Qi call her "Grandma," her eyes began to well up with tears. She had watched Ye Qi grow up through photos and longed to see her child with her own eyes one day.
But her eldest son, Ye Ji, was too stubborn. He refused to come home and argued with his father, and was willing to abandon them for more than ten years!
She had been secretly watching Ye Qi from afar, afraid to get too close, lest Ye Qi think she was a liar and dislike her, which would frighten the little girl if they met formally in the future.
And so we waited and waited.
From when Ye Qi was three years old, he saw her at fifteen.
She was like a passerby who accompanied Ye Qi as she grew up, not daring to acknowledge her or get close, only able to watch from afar as she grew from a little girl into a young woman in the prime of her life.
Over the course of twelve years.
She had hoped countless times that the next time they would finally meet in person.
We waited and waited, and finally, the result came.
She waited in vain for her unfilial son to tell her that she and her husband had died.
Grandma Ye: 6.
She only found out later.
At that moment, she suddenly realized that the old man was right to kick his eldest son out; out of sight, out of mind!
Calling him a rebellious son is an insult to his filial impiety!
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