Chapter 51

The meal was enjoyed with great pleasure, and after dinner, Xiao Bing was invited into Ye Bancheng's bedroom by Ye Bancheng. Liu Piaopiao also went in, while the three siblings, Ye Zi, Ye Xinyi, and Ye Tianming, stayed in the living room.

Looking at Ye Zi, Ye Xinyi asked, "Little sister, are you really dating Xiao Bing?"

Ye Zi nodded, "Yes."

Seeing Ye Zi agree, Ye Xinyi looked at her with concern and said with a sigh, "Now, Dad has a good impression of Xiao Bing, so he might not oppose your relationship. But in a family like ours, can we really find a man as ordinary as him?"

Ye Tianming smiled and said, "Big sister, you're wrong. Bing is not ordinary. An ordinary person could invite Zhang Yizhi to treat Dad, could they?"

Ye Xinyi replied, "I know what you mean, but have you thought about it? If he's not ordinary, it's even more frightening. Do we know his background? We've all heard he used to be in the military, but which branch? Who knows if it's true or not? If he's not ordinary, a man capable of inviting Zhang Yizhi to treat Dad is working in such a small noodle shop. Don't you find it strange and scary?"

Ye Xinyi's first reaction was the same as when she first learned about her little sister's relationship with Xiao Bing. It's not her fault; even now, even after Ye Tianming has had more contact with Xiao Bing and recognizes his character, he still has concerns.

Seeing that Ye Tianming was silent, Ye Xinyi was about to speak when Ye Zi suddenly stood up. Her beautiful big eyes shone with an unusually determined light, and she looked at Ye Xinyi and Ye Tianming without any intention of backing down. She said firmly, "Brother, sister, this is my own business. You can have your own thoughts and opinions, but Xiao Bing is my man, and I absolutely will not allow you to speak ill of him behind his back. I also will not allow you to interfere with my love life."

Ye Tianming was about to mediate, but Ye Xinyi, already somewhat unhappy, said, "Ye Zi, we are doing this for your own good. Don't you think this man is too mysterious?"

"You can keep your opinions to yourself," Ye Zi looked at Ye Xinyi. From a young age, she rarely confronted her sister like this. Now, for Xiao Bing, she was roused to anger, standing firm. "No matter what different opinions and thoughts you have, you can keep them to yourself, or even talk about them behind my back, but please do not express them in front of me. This is a respect for your sister!"

After Ye Xiaoxi finished speaking, she stomped upstairs, pushed open the door to her bedroom, and walked in, slamming the door shut.

Ye Xinyi frowned and said, "Ye Zi has never been so angry with me before."

Ye Tianming smiled and sighed, "Sister, Ye Zi has always been like this. We have always spoiled her and indulged her, but we have also watched over her and restrained her. Can't you see that she is actually more stubborn than any of us? She might not care about trivial matters, but when it comes to what she truly cares about, she will not allow anyone to touch it. I think, in the absence of evidence, we should not mention this matter again."

Ye Xinyi frowned and said, "Do you believe in that Xiao Bing?"

"I don't know," Ye Tianming smiled and shook his head. "I only know that since Little Sister cares so much about him and likes him, he has no reason to be a malicious person. Little Sister's intelligence and talent are not inferior to ours, and her ability to judge people is not worse than ours. We just tend to treat her like a child, so we overlook these things. Since Little Sister has chosen to trust him, in the absence of evidence, I will also choose to trust him."

Ye Xinyi said coldly, "Even if he is not a malicious person, the children of the Ye family absolutely cannot marry a noodle shop worker. Unless he can prove that he has another identity, otherwise, such a poor worker, at most, Dad will give him some compensation to repay his life-saving grace. If he wants to be with Little Sister, Dad will never agree!"

Ye Tianming sighed. Knowing his father, he knew this would certainly be the case. In wealthy families, there are only interests, not feelings.

"I agree!" In Ye Bancheng's bedroom, Ye Bancheng was lying on the bed, and Liu Piaopiao was gently massaging him. Xiao Bing was sitting in a chair. Ye Bancheng looked at Xiao Bing with a serious face and said, "Xiao Bing, you are my savior. From this perspective, I have no reason to refuse your relationship with Ye Zi. I don't know if you have another identity, but my family is so large and prosperous. Do we really care if you have money? Whether you have money or if you are a match, I, Ye Bancheng, do not care. I only care about one thing."

Xiao Bing asked, "What is it?"

"Do you truly love my daughter? Do you truly treat her well? If you can answer these two questions, I will not obstruct your relationship with my daughter."

Xiao Bing's expression was solemn and sincere. He said earnestly, "Uncle Ye, I can swear, Ye Zi is the first woman I have ever liked in my life. I, Xiao Bing, will always treat Ye Zi well, and I will never bully her or let her suffer in the slightest. If anyone wants to hurt her, I will stand in front of her to protect her. If anyone wants to touch her, they will have to step over my dead body."

As Xiao Bing spoke, Ye Bancheng watched him closely. His eyes, full of wisdom and experience, seemed to see through Xiao Bing completely. Finally, a look of satisfaction appeared on his face, and he said with deep emotion, "I am relieved. Hearing you say this, I am finally completely at ease..."

Ye Bancheng began to cough violently, and Liu Piaopiao patted his back gently, saying softly, "Rest for a while. Didn't Old Zhang say that your body needs to recover gradually, and it won't be completely recovered so quickly?"

"I know, I know."

Xiao Bing saw that Ye Bancheng was already tired. Even when he was being helped back to the bedroom, his legs were already struggling to stand. His condition was indeed much better than before, but he was not yet fully recovered and needed long-term rest.

Xiao Bing stood up, "Uncle Ye, I won't disturb you anymore. Rest well."

"Alright, Xiao Bing, let the driver take you back."

Liu Piaopiao smiled and said, "Just lie down and rest. I'll take care of this small matter."

Liu Piaopiao smiled at Xiao Bing, "Come on, Xiao Bing, I'll see you out."

Her casual smile made his heart flutter. This seductive enchantress.

Walking out of the room with Liu Piaopiao, smelling the unique and captivating perfume on her, Xiao Bing praised, "Miss Liu, the perfume you are wearing seems to be the limited edition 'Night Enchantment' from France. This perfume suits you very well, making you even more charming."

"Oh, I didn't expect Mr. Xiao to know so much about perfumes," Liu Piaopiao's smile was very captivating. Even just looking at her normally made you want to approach her, embrace her, and possess her.

As they walked, they were very close to each other. Xiao Bing's arm often accidentally touched Liu Piaopiao's smooth arm. The soft, warm skin made Xiao Bing feel as if he had been electrocuted, and his throat began to dry. He quickly looked away and tried to remain calm, smiling, "Just a little knowledge."

They walked down to the first floor, and seeing only Ye Xinyi and Ye Tianming, Liu Piaopiao asked, "Where is Xiaoxi? Let her come and see Mr. Xiao off."

"No need," Xiao Bing smiled, "Studying is also tiring. Let her rest. I'll go back now."

"That's fine," Liu Piaopiao looked at the middle-aged driver waiting at the door and instructed, "Please take Mr. Xiao home and be careful on the way."

"Understood, Madam."

Ye Tianming and Ye Xinyi saw Xiao Bing off to the door. Ye Xinyi did not show the hostility she had behind their backs but smiled warmly and said calmly, "Bing, you are always welcome to visit."

"I will definitely come again next time."

Ye Tianming asked, "Do you need me to see you off?"

"No, you can go back. I'll see you later." Xiao Bing waved goodbye to them, got into the car, and looked out the window at Liu Piaopiao, Ye Xinyi, and Ye Tianming standing at the door. He couldn't help but sigh. The Ye family really had high looks. Although Ye Bancheng was old, he still had a certain charm compared to other elderly people. His three children were all top students, and now he had found a young wife who was a seductive enchantress.

Thinking of the enchantress, Xiao Bing couldn't help but think of the Julia he met next to the noodle shop today. He had to admit that although Julia was cold and strong-willed, she had a certain allure. Oh, not just because she looked like a Japanese actress...

The car drove out of the estate, and the driver asked, "Mr. Xiao, where is your home?"

"Oh, my home is...," Xiao Bing hadn't finished speaking when his phone rang. He took out his phone and said apologetically, "Sorry, please drive towards the noodle shop. My home is nearby. I'll take a call."

"Sure, Mr. Xiao."

The call was answered, and it was a strange number. The voice on the other end was also unfamiliar, but it sounded a bit familiar... a cold, mature woman's voice, cold but with a hint of allure that made men want to approach her, even though they knew she was like a rose with thorns.

A cold and alluring face suddenly appeared in Xiao Bing's mind, a woman with large glasses and a queen-like demeanor, the woman he had met earlier today... Julia.

How did she know my number?

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