Chapter 49

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Seeing Qiao Yiner's deliberately coquettish appearance, Ye Wei sneered inwardly. If Qiao Yiner thought he was still the same Ye Wei who could be manipulated at will, she was greatly underestimating him!

"Yiner is not only obedient and sensible, but also very talented. She is already a Sixth Star Apprentice. She is sure to become a Warrior in the future!" Mother Qiao Wan looked at Qiao Yiner with great satisfaction, as if she were looking at a future daughter-in-law.

Who wouldn't be moved by a Warrior-level daughter-in-law? Who wouldn't want one?

Mother Qiao Wan was from a branch of the Qiao family. She had long received the news that Grandfather Qiao was coming to the Ye family to propose a marriage, intending to betroth Qiao Yiner to her son, Ye Wei.

Ye Wei and Qiao Yiner could be considered childhood sweethearts. When Qiao Wan heard this news, she was very happy, even a bit excited.

Looking at his mother's eager expression, Ye Wei shook his head helplessly. He would absolutely not want a girl like Qiao Yiner!

When they were young, Ye Wei had a good impression of Qiao Yiner, but now, he genuinely looked down on her. It wasn't because she wasn't pretty or excellent, nor was it because he had become Master Yi's personal disciple and become arrogant. It was because of Qiao Yiner's character!

When he was down and out, she had added insult to injury, even humiliating him in public twice. Recognizing someone's true nature is a painful process. The greatest sorrow is the death of the heart. Ye Wei had long seen through Qiao Yiner.

"Brother Ye, your family has produced a Ye Wei, truly bringing glory to the family! Tsk tsk, the only personal disciple of Master Yi, this honor is truly enviable!" Qiao Zhengfeng, with his white hair and beard, still looked spirited. He looked at Ye Zhengqing with great envy.

"Where, where, your Qiao family's two children are also very good. Qiao Pei is only twenty-two this year, right? A Fifth Star Warrior at twenty-two, how remarkable! It's just a pity that my Chong is still recovering from his injuries..." Ye Zhengqing's expression darkened when he mentioned Ye Chong, then continued, "And Yiner, she is already a Sixth Star Apprentice." Ye Zhengqing's gaze fell on the charming Qiao Yiner.

"They can't compare to Little Wei!" Qiao Zhengfeng glanced at Ye Wei in white, his eyes revealing unhidden envy. The only personal disciple of Master Yi, this identity is too noble, "Brother Ye, Little Wei is thirteen this year, right? I wonder if he has been betrothed yet? At this age, it's time to arrange a marriage." Qiao Zhengfeng picked up his teacup and took a sip, seemingly casually asking.

In the Great Zhou Divine Dynasty, one becomes an adult at sixteen, and many are betrothed at twelve or thirteen!

Now that the news of Ye Wei being Master Yi's only personal disciple has spread, the threshold of the Ye family will likely be trampled by people from the major families of Qingyue City seeking a marriage!

In recent times, several families have already proposed to Ye Wei, but Ye Zhengqing has not been very satisfied.

"Not yet, but as the only personal disciple of Master Yi, we can't be careless about the betrothal. If Master Yi is displeased, our Ye family can't bear the consequences!" Ye Zhengqing said lightly, glancing at Qiao Yiner several times.

After the Ye family was suppressed by the Du family, there was almost no interaction between the Qiao family and the Ye family. Although Ye Zhengqing understood the Qiao family, their actions still made him feel a bit cold.

Qiao Zhengfeng brought Qiao Yiner today, and Ye Zhengqing naturally understood what it meant. After all that talk, wasn't it to betroth Qiao Yiner to Ye Wei?

Although he was somewhat disappointed with the Qiao family, he knew that Ye Wei had always liked Qiao Yiner. If Ye Wei insisted on marrying Qiao Yiner, he could only tacitly agree.

"Brother Ye, do you think our Yiner is suitable? She and Little Wei grew up together. When they were young, Yiner was very attached to Little Wei. How about we two old men decide and arrange this marriage for these childhood sweethearts?" Qiao Zhengfeng looked at Ye Zhengqing, seemingly casual but actually a bit nervous.

As the only personal disciple of Master Yi, if Ye Wei really betrothed to Qiao Yiner, the Qiao family would be truly reaching too high!

"Oh? Brother Qiao has this intention?" Ye Zhengqing feigned surprise, glancing at Ye Wei. He had seen everything about Ye Wei and Qiao Yiner when they were young.

Ye Zhengqing had long intended to betroth Ye Wei to Qiao Yiner, but when Ye Wei was tested to have a Red Level Sea of Insight, he no longer felt comfortable mentioning it.

He thought Ye Wei was infatuated with Qiao Yiner. Although he was a bit disappointed with the Qiao family, Qiao Yiner's various conditions were indeed very good, even the picky Ye Zhengqing was very satisfied...

"See, I told you, the Qiao family is here to propose!" Ye Jingjing, sitting beside Ye Wei, rubbed his head and said proudly, "Little Wei has grown up, it's time to arrange a marriage!"

After Qiao Zhengfeng spoke, Uncle Ye Hai, Uncle Ye Han, Father Ye Yi, and Uncle Ye Yu all smiled, nodding frequently at Qiao Yiner, clearly very satisfied.

Mother Qiao Wan also smiled broadly, sizing up Qiao Yiner, her gaze like that of a mother-in-law looking at a future daughter-in-law. Her son finding such an excellent daughter-in-law naturally made her very happy.

Seeing the Ye family members sizing her up, Qiao Yiner's lips curled slightly, revealing a hint of pride. Her cheeks flushed slightly. In the past, she found Ye Wei very annoying, but now she suddenly discovered that Ye Wei was even more handsome and steady than before. The firm contours of his face made her heart race. She used to disdain Ye Wei's Red Level Sea of Insight, but now, with his outstanding talent, he was more than worthy of her.

As everyone was enthusiastically discussing, Ye Wei's expression darkened. Marrying Qiao Yiner? That was absolutely impossible!

"Grandfather!" Just as Grandfather Ye Zhengqing was about to agree to the marriage, Ye Wei took a deep breath and stood up.

"Little Wei, is there something you need to say?" Ye Zhengqing's face carried a faint smile, looking at Ye Wei with a slight hint of confusion, thinking that Ye Wei was eager. Qiao Zhengfeng had already proposed, so this marriage was certain to go through without any changes. Qiao Yiner would be his eventually, why be so anxious?

After all, Little Wei is still young!

"Grandfather, I have no plans to get betrothed for now..."

Ye Wei's calm words fell on everyone's ears, making them all widen their eyes in shock and confusion, looking at Ye Wei.

No plans to get betrothed? Ye Wei is already thirteen, at the age for betrothal. Why doesn't he want to get betrothed? Wasn't Ye Wei always very fond of Qiao Yiner?

Ye Zhengqing was taken aback, then glanced at Qiao Zhengfeng, whose face was somewhat awkward, and gave a slight bow in apology.

As the female elder, Qiao Zhengfeng had proposed, but was rejected. If this news spread, the Qiao family would lose face, even in Qingyue City.

Ye Jingjing and Mother Qiao Wan, sitting beside Ye Wei, simultaneously tugged at his sleeve, trying to make him sit down.

The Ye family and the Qiao family were longtime friends. Ye Wei's refusal of the Qiao family in such a manner was too disrespectful. Moreover, Qiao Yiner was very good in every aspect, very suitable for Ye Wei.

But Ye Wei stood firm, his gaze on Qiao Yiner completely lacking the former enthusiasm, instead filled with coldness. Qiao Yiner was indeed very beautiful, but I, Ye Wei, don't need to eagerly seek her out after being humiliated twice!

Seeing Ye Wei's cold gaze, Qiao Zhengfeng's heart shuddered, suddenly realizing there was a problem.

"Little Wei, did Yiner do something wrong to upset you? If Yiner did something wrong, speak up boldly, Grandfather Qiao will stand up for you!" Qiao Zhengfeng looked at Ye Wei's calm face, then at Qiao Yiner beside him, seemingly understanding something.

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