Chapter 52: The Token
The girl was dressed in a crimson brocade robe with gold embroidery. Her black hair was tied into a long braid that hung down to her shoulders. Her delicate, fair face was free of any makeup, and a slight smile played on her lips.
She strode into the hall, her steps steady and without a trace of haste.
Following behind him was Li Yuan, dressed in a black robe. His handsome face was expressionless, his demeanor extremely cold. His seemingly calm phoenix eyes concealed a sharp and stern intent. He stood with his hands behind his back, and although he did nothing, he exuded a powerful aura that could not be ignored.
The arrival of the two instantly brought the lively atmosphere in the hall to a freezing point.
Ye Jingyao's face darkened, and he angrily shouted, "Ye Fei, what are you doing back here!"
"Does Father mean that I am not worthy to return to the Ye Manor?" Ye Fei asked with a smile, but there was no smile in her dark eyes.
“You already admitted during the family trial that your engagement with Young Master Su was invalid. I don’t understand what reason you have to come back today!” Ye Jingyao said coldly.
The mere mention of the family trial made Ye Ning feel as if she were back in that nightmarish competition!
That bitch Ye Fei was playing dumb to deceive others, hiding her ability to regenerate spiritual energy, causing her to lose face in the family trial and even seriously injuring her, forcing her to rest in bed for a full five days!
Not only that, that letter of admission to Lingfeng Academy... it should have belonged to her!
Ye Ning secretly clenched her fingers, raised her eyes, and stared coldly at Ye Fei: "Third sister, did you come back this time to go back on your word?"
She sat up slightly, her tone arrogant: "Now that you've obtained what you wanted in the family trial, then don't interfere with me and Young Master Su anymore!"
Ye Fei sneered, "I haven't even said the purpose of my return yet, and you all think I'm going to back out? This isn't how you use a preemptive strike."
Ye Jingyao's icy gaze pierced Ye Fei: "Then what is your purpose in coming back this time?"
"I've returned this time to ask Young Master Su for something back."
Ye Fei walked gracefully to Su Haochen, spread her slender fingers, and smiled sweetly: "Young Master Su, I will not interfere with you and Ye Ning, but it is time to return the token I gave you before."
Su Haochen's expression froze.
A token? Could she be referring to that Grade 3 Spirit Gathering Pill?
He must have already swallowed and absorbed such a treasure; how could he possibly still be carrying it around with him...?
Su Hong was completely unaware of the token of love. He frowned at his son, his eyes showing some displeasure: "Since it was a token given to you by the Third Miss, why have you not returned it yet?"
Su Haochen broke out in a cold sweat, terrified by his father's icy gaze.
That damned Ye Fei, why did she have to bring up the token of love at a time like this!
"What, Young Master Su didn't bring the token with him?" Ye Fei laughed as if she had expected it. "That's right, important people are often forgetful. Today is also the auspicious day of your engagement with Fifth Sister. How could you possibly bring something like a token with you?"
Every word she uttered seemed to be a repeated reminder of how ungrateful and shameless Su Haochen was.
Su Haochen's face paled, but he forcibly suppressed his inner resentment and forced a smile: "I will personally return the token to you in a few days! What do you think, Third Miss?"
Ye Fei nodded readily and said, "Okay, let's set it for the day after tomorrow—the day the academy officially starts classes."
"Let me give you a piece of advice, Young Master Su: that token is extremely important to me. I hope I won't hear you say anything about it being lost by accident..."
Ye Fei lowered her voice, her eyes fixed on Su Haochen, every word she spoke carrying a cold thorn.
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