Chapter 8

The Ye family, especially the old patriarch, Ye Tianchen’s eldest uncle, and second uncle, all felt very humiliated when the Qi family came to break off the engagement. If this news spread, it would be even more shameful and embarrassing than when Ye Tianchen peeped at the Liu family’s young lady, Liu Rumai, while she was bathing.

When Ye Tianchen peeped at Liu Rumai bathing, although it became a laughing matter, it could be considered as the behavior of an uneducated, spoiled young man. There were many such people in the capital, so it wasn’t surprising. Besides, Liu Rumai was the most beautiful woman in the capital, and many young masters wanted to peek at her bathing. Ye Tianchen was just a bit bolder and took action, which wasn’t too embarrassing.

However, this time, Qi Changsheng personally came to the Ye family to break off the engagement, clearly looking down on the Ye family, going back on his word, and even disregarding the Ye family. This would truly make the Ye family a laughingstock, and they might never be able to hold their heads up again.

When Qi Changsheng mentioned that his daughter, Qi Ruxue, and Qin Heng from the Qin family had fallen in love at first sight, everyone could tell that this was just an excuse to make both the Ye and Qi families save face. In reality, it was likely that the Qi family believed the Ye family had truly declined and was no longer worth collaborating with, so they wanted to break off the engagement and form an alliance with the Qin family for mutual benefit.

Unexpectedly, just as Qi Changsheng proposed two generous conditions: making Ye Tianchen’s father, Ye Hong, the Party Secretary of H City, and giving half of the shares of the well-known Haiwang Group to the Ye family, Ye Tianchen stood up and agreed to both conditions before any of the elders could speak, as if he was afraid the Qi family would change their mind.

"Of course, of course, the Qi family always keeps our word. Tianchen, please rest assured, as soon as you agree to the break-up, we will fulfill our promise immediately," Qi Changsheng said, delighted that Ye Tianchen had agreed.

The Qi family was very eager for the Ye family to agree to the break-up. Once the Ye family agreed, the Qi family could form a strong alliance with the Qin family. What was a position as the Party Secretary of a city? What was half the shares of the Haiwang Group? As long as the two families could form a strong alliance, they could gain ten or a hundred times more.

"Shut up and get out! How dare you interrupt when the elders are speaking!" Ye Tianchen’s eldest uncle, Ye Mubai, was the first to scold him.

"Disrespectful brat, how dare you speak so rudely to your elders? Get out!" Ye Tianchen’s second uncle, Ye Heguo, also glared at him and shouted.

Ye Tianchen’s sudden interruption had disrupted Ye Mubai and Ye Heguo’s plan. They knew the Qi family wanted to break the engagement, which was an unchangeable fact. Since the Qi family wanted to make compensation, they planned to haggle and get more benefits. The Ye family was in decline, and it was difficult to rise again on their own, so why not let the Qi family handle these matters?

However, Ye Tianchen’s interruption left Ye Mubai and Ye Heguo at a loss, and they received no benefits, which naturally made them very unhappy, leading them to scold Ye Tianchen.

Ye Hong and Luo Yan were also surprised that their son would suddenly speak up, especially in front of the patriarch.

"Get out? How? Show me how you would do it," Ye Tianchen didn’t even look at his eldest and second uncles, knowing that these two had never treated him as family. In their eyes, there was only absolute profit, and they would sacrifice anything at critical moments. Such people, Ye Tianchen felt, didn’t deserve respect.

"You... too disrespectful, an unworthy descendant," Ye Mubai said, his face turning red and then white with anger.

"Third brother, look at the son you raised. Is this how one speaks to elders? Don’t you discipline him?" Ye Heguo scolded his third brother, Ye Hong.

Ye Hong was about to speak to his son, after all, they were family, and the patriarch was present. Ye Hong was a filial son and always thought of the family’s well-being. However, Ye Tianchen was different. Whether in his previous life or this one, he had no deep feelings for the Ye family because they had never treated him as family.

"My father raised a better son than you two. Moreover, I want to clarify that the one breaking off the engagement with the Qi family is me, not you. Therefore, the compensation from the Qi family should go to me. If you want it, you can break off the engagement with the Qi family yourself, and I won’t do it!" Ye Tianchen didn’t give his father a chance to speak, knowing that his father was a filial son and always thought of the family’s well-being. If he spoke, he would compromise, and they would get nothing and face more attacks from the two uncles. This was the principle that kindness invites bullying and gentleness invites riding.

"You..."

"Father, look at this disrespectful grandson. How dare he speak to his elders like this? Does our family have any rules left?"

Ye Mubai and Ye Heguo were so angry that they could only let their father, Ye Yuanshan, make the decision.

"Old Patriarch, I think this matter is settled. The two compensations we mentioned, the Qi family will handle as soon as possible," Qi Changsheng said, seizing the opportunity.

Qi Changsheng was a cunning person. Having lived in the capital for many years and being from a prominent family, he knew the thoughts of the other two sons of the Ye family. If this continued, they might demand even more. Since Ye Tianchen, the party involved, had agreed, he quickly seized the moment to finalize the deal.

"Old Patriarch, what are you saying? It’s the Qi family that’s in the wrong. I apologize on behalf of the Qi family. I’ll take my leave now!" Qi Changsheng quickly stood up and said politely.

Seeing Qi Changsheng leave, Ye Mubai and Ye Heguo were so angry that they gritted their teeth. They could have gained many benefits, but now they had nothing, all because of Ye Tianchen.

"Today’s weather is so sunny, everywhere is beautiful, beautiful..." Ye Tianchen smiled and sang a song.

"Third brother, you raised a good son, hmpf!" Ye Mubai coldly snorted and turned to leave.

"Father, this..." Ye Heguo was also very angry, having gained nothing and feeling that his third brother’s family had been favored. He wanted his father, Ye Yuanshan, to make a decision.

"Shut up, go down. This matter is over," Ye Yuanshan scolded Ye Heguo.

The engagement was thus broken. Ye Tianchen had secured benefits for his family. After leaving the Ye family’s old residence, he saw his father, Ye Hong, looking somewhat guilty. After all, he had never argued with his two brothers, and even his father and brothers had treated him poorly, even a bit coldly. Ye Hong had always tried to maintain harmony in the family, believing that blood was thicker than water.

Ye Tianchen and Ye Hong walked in front, while his mother and sister followed behind. Seeing Ye Hong smoke two cigarettes in a row, Ye Tianchen patted his father’s shoulder and said, "Don’t think too much. Let’s move out of the Ye family’s old residence. Why make yourself suffer?"

Ye Hong looked up at his son and suddenly realized that his son had changed. The old Ye Tianchen would never have been so understanding or said such things. Whenever they spoke, they would end up arguing or fighting, but now the atmosphere was completely different, much more harmonious.

"Tianchen, you..."

"In the future, I’ll be more understanding and won’t worry you and Mother anymore. We have a house outside, and our eldest and second uncles don’t want us to return and fight over the family’s property. Let’s give it to them. I think you don’t care about the property; you just want our family to be harmonious."

Hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, Ye Hong was stunned. He hadn’t expected his son to be so insightful. In fact, he had long realized that his eldest and second brothers had always been biased against him. Living in the Ye family’s old residence or keeping a house there would always lead to arguments among the brothers. Perhaps moving out would be more harmonious. However, his father, Ye Yuanshan, was old, and Ye Hong wanted to show filial piety. Now, after hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, it seemed unnecessary.

"Alright, let’s move out. In the future, we’ll be a family of four, living happily," Ye Hong said with a smile.

Ye Tianchen nodded happily, relieved to have convinced his father. In the future, his parents wouldn’t have to suffer at the hands of his eldest and second uncles.

"Brother, what are you and Dad talking about? Why are you so happy?" Little sister Ye Qianwen, holding her mother Luo Yan’s hand, walked up and asked with a smile.

"I won’t tell you; it’s a secret!" Ye Tianchen teased.

"Pfft, Mom, Brother is bullying us. He and Dad have a secret and won’t tell us," Ye Qianwen pouted and stuck out her tongue at Ye Tianchen.

Ye Hong smiled and turned to his wife and daughter. "I’ve decided to move out of the Ye family’s old residence. In the future, we’ll be a family of four. We’ll only return for holidays and Father’s birthday."

"Really, Dad? That’s great, hehe!" Ye Qianwen was the first to laugh happily.

Luo Yan looked at her husband, Ye Hong, in surprise, not understanding why he had suddenly changed his mind. She had long advised him to move out of the Ye family’s old residence and live happily as a family of four, but he had never agreed. Now, after just a short walk with his son, he had changed his mind, which was quite strange but also very happy, as it meant they could live happily together without enduring any more grievances.

"Let’s go home and have a big meal!" Ye Tianchen laughed heartily.

Looking at his son’s back, Ye Hong couldn’t help but ask softly, "Yan, do you think our son has changed?"

"Yes, he’s become more understanding and more like a man. We should be happy about it," Luo Yan smiled and nodded firmly, imagining a happy and fulfilling life for their family of four because of her son’s change.

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