Chapter 147: It’s Up to You Now.

“Grandpa?” Xiao Yufan’s gaze abruptly shifted from the elder to Yu Yihan’s delicate, pretty face, instantly feeling a surge of surprise…

All his previous suspicions had now become reality, and some puzzles were slowly unraveling. Xiao Yufan never expected that Old Master Yu was actually Yu Yihan’s grandfather. No wonder a woman could establish her own company in a complex place like Beijing.

“So Old Master Yu is our beautiful CEO’s grandfather. That explains it…”

“What does that have to do with you? Scum!” Before Xiao Yufan could finish speaking, Yu Yihan directly cut in, clearly still furious.

He was momentarily speechless. Facing this girl, Xiao Yufan had completely lost his edge. Yu Yihan, who always broke the rules, constantly frustrated him. Most importantly, no matter the setting, Yu Yihan never gave him any face.

Old Master Yu, however, watched the two bickering with great interest, a warm smile curling his lips. He knew his stubborn granddaughter too well…

“I wonder what Old Master Yu wants to discuss with me. As you can see, our CEO has absolutely no interest in me!”

Xiao Yufan didn’t want to argue with Yu Yihan again, so he looked helplessly at Old Master Yu instead. More importantly, he was eager to find out what Old Master Yu wanted to say to him.

“Before we proceed, I hope you can honestly answer one question for me…”

“Grandpa?” Xiao Yufan’s gaze suddenly shifted from the old man to Yu Yihan’s delicate face, feeling a surge of surprise…

All previous speculations had turned into reality, and some lingering doubts were gradually being resolved. Xiao Yufan hadn’t expected that Old Yu would be Yu Yihan’s grandfather. No wonder a woman could own her own company in the complex and competitive environment of Beijing.

“So, Old Yu is our beautiful CEO’s grandfather. No wonder…”

“What does that have to do with you, scumbag!” Before Xiao Yufan could finish, Yu Yihan cut him off sharply, her anger clearly still simmering.

Xiao Yufan was momentarily speechless. Facing this girl, he had completely lost his temper. Yu Yihan, who never played by the rules, always managed to make him uncomfortable. Most importantly, she never gave him face, no matter the occasion.

Old Yu, on the other hand, watched their bickering with great interest, a warm smile playing on his lips. He knew his stubborn granddaughter all too well…

“I wonder what Old Yu wants to discuss with me. As you can see, our CEO isn’t exactly fond of me!”

Not wanting to argue with Yu Yihan again, Xiao Yufan could only look innocently at Old Yu, eager to find out what the old man wanted to talk to him about.

“Before I discuss this matter with you, I hope you can honestly answer me one question…”

“Even if you gave me two more guts, I wouldn’t dare hide anything from you!” Xiao Yufan put on a flattering smile, showing respect for the old man who wielded significant influence in both political and official circles.

“How do you feel about our Yihan? If you had to choose someone to spend your life with, would you choose her…”

Old Yu’s smile carried an undeniable authority. Though he was smiling, everyone could sense an underlying meaning beneath that expression.

Xiao Yufan was momentarily stunned, unsure why Old Yu would ask such a question. But he clearly felt that after these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room became somewhat ambiguous…

A charming blush spread across Yu Yihan’s face, her expression tinged with the shyness of a young girl. Many men in the room couldn’t help but swallow hard, her stunning beauty becoming even more alluring.

However, Qin Menglu, upon hearing this, trembled slightly. She knew her cousin’s feelings for Xiao Yufan all too well, and she also understood that Yu Yihan held a high place in Xiao Yufan’s heart.

She didn’t mind the presence of other women around Xiao Yufan, but she wasn’t confident that if Yu Yihan and Xiao Yufan got together, he would still care for her as he did before. Yet, deep down, she still held a glimmer of hope…

Tian Xuan’s face remained expressionless. In her view, as long as the women around Xiao Yufan were helpful to him, she wouldn’t mind at all. After all, Yu Yihan wasn’t just a pretty face!

“CEO Yu is beautiful and very talented. I believe the line of her admirers could stretch all the way to the Fifth Ring Road…”

“I asked what you think of Yihan. Don’t try to change the subject. Don’t think that just because Old Master Situ has your back, I won’t dare to do anything to you!”

The gentleness in Old Yu’s eyes instantly turned cold, his gaze piercing through Xiao Yufan as if trying to see right through him. Under such a gaze, even someone as composed as Xiao Yufan felt a shiver run down his spine.

“What if I said I also like Yihan? From the moment we first met, through all the little moments, I admit I’ve grown accustomed to having her by my side. And during the year I was away, she was one of the people I missed…”

Driven by some unknown force, Xiao Yufan blurted out everything in one go. Not only was Yu Yihan stunned, but even Old Yu was caught off guard by Xiao Yufan’s straightforwardness.

Old Yu’s eyes then narrowed into a thin line, a flicker of amusement passing through them. For some reason, he felt an inexplicable excitement…

“Like her? Then I’ll entrust Yihan to you. I don’t care how many women you have around you, but remember this: if you treat Yihan poorly, even with Old Master Situ’s protection, I will make sure you regret it!”

A sly glint flashed in Old Yu’s eyes. After a moment of hesitation, his gaze turned playful as he observed the varied expressions on everyone’s faces. He didn’t feel the slightest bit of discomfort…

“I’m not unmarriageable. You really don’t need to worry about me. If you keep meddling in my affairs, I might just do what I did before and never return home again!”

The blush on Yu Yihan’s face spread to her ears. Her heart was a whirlwind of emotions. Seeing Xiao Yufan’s utterly shocked expression, she felt deeply wronged. Why was it so hard to openly like someone?

Compared to Yu Yihan’s shyness, Xiao Yufan was experiencing a completely different sensation. This happiness seemed to have come too suddenly. He hadn’t even fully grasped the situation, and yet so much had already happened…

That girlish demeanor made Yu Yihan look like a charming princess. If just a few minutes ago she was an icy beauty, now she was a fiery and enchanting sprite, making everyone want to possess her.

As for Old Yu, threatened by Yu Yihan’s words, his smile faded slightly, a hint of guilt creeping into his emotions…

He owed his granddaughter too much, so he was doing his best to make amends. This conversation with Xiao Yufan was entirely based on his understanding of Yu Yihan’s feelings, but he didn’t want to force anything.

“If Old Yu truly entrusts Yihan to me, I will take good care of her. If I ever treat her poorly, I’ll accept any punishment you see fit…”

Before Old Yu could say more, Xiao Yufan, having regained his composure, quickly jumped in. If he didn’t seize this opportunity, who knew what twists and turns lay ahead for him and Yu Yihan.

He couldn’t deny his feelings for Yu Yihan. Xiao Yufan knew that fate had brought them together, and he didn’t want to run away from this emotion or go against his true heart…

“The rest is up to you young people to decide. Don’t let me down. After all, she’s my only granddaughter…”

With a knowing look at Xiao Yufan, Old Yu sighed inwardly. “Situ Lingyu, you may have raised a fine grandson, but I’ve raised an exceptional granddaughter. One thing balances another, haha…”

“What do you think of our Yihan? If you had to choose someone to spend the rest of your life with, would you choose her?”

Old Master Yu’s smile carried an unquestionable authority. Though his expression was cheerful, everyone could sense the unique undertone hidden beneath that smile.

Stunned, Xiao Yufan didn’t know why Old Master Yu had suddenly asked such a question. However, he clearly sensed that after this sentence, the entire hall’s atmosphere had turned somewhat ambiguous…

A charming blush rose on Yu Yihan’s face, her expression carrying a delicate shyness. Many men secretly gulped at the sight of her even more enchanting beauty.

Upon hearing this, Qin Menglu’s body trembled slightly. She knew her cousin’s feelings for Xiao Yufan all too well, and she understood that Yu Yihan certainly held a high place in Xiao Yufan’s heart.

She didn’t mind the presence of other women around Xiao Yufan, but she truly lacked confidence—if Yu Yihan and Xiao Yufan ended up together, would he still love her the same? Yet deep down, she felt a faint sense of anticipation…

Tian Xuan’s expression remained unchanged. In her eyes, as long as the women around Xiao Yufan could benefit him, she wouldn’t mind at all—after all, Yu Yihan was far from being just a decorative vase!

“President Yu is very beautiful and exceptionally outstanding. I believe there are enough people who like her to line up from here to the Fifth Ring Road…”

“I’m asking what you think of Yihan. Don’t try to change the subject. Don’t think just because you have Old Master Situ backing you, I won’t dare do anything to you!”

The gentleness in Old Master Yu’s eyes instantly turned icy cold. His gaze pierced Xiao Yufan as if he wanted to see straight through him. Under such scrutiny, even Xiao Yufan, with his strong will, felt a chill run down his spine.

“What if I say I really like Yihan too? From the moment we first met, through all the little moments we’ve shared, I admit I’ve grown used to her being by my side. And during the year I was away, she was among those I missed…”

Driven by some unknown force, Xiao Yufan poured out everything in one breath. Not only was Yu Yihan taken aback, but even Old Master Yu was caught off guard by his frankness.

Then Old Master Yu’s eyes narrowed slightly, the glint of amusement in them vanishing momentarily. At this moment, he inexplicably felt a surge of excitement…

“Like her? Then I’ll entrust Yihan to you. I don’t care how many other women you have around you, but remember this—if you ever treat Yihan poorly, even with Old Master Situ’s protection, I will make sure you regret it!”

A sly gleam flickered in his eyes. After a brief hesitation, Old Master Yu’s gaze turned more playful as he observed the various expressions on their faces, feeling not the slightest discomfort…

“I’m not unmarriageable, you know. There’s really no need to worry about me. If you keep interfering in my life, just wait and see—just like before, I won’t ever return home again!”

Yu Yihan’s face flushed crimson, her heart a mixture of emotions. Looking at Xiao Yufan’s extremely astonished expression, she felt deeply wronged—why was it so hard to love someone openly?

Compared to Yu Yihan’s shyness, Xiao Yufan felt a completely different sensation. This happiness seemed to have arrived too suddenly. He hadn’t even fully grasped the situation when so many things had already happened…

Her delicate demeanor made Yu Yihan seem like a graceful princess. If she had been an icy beauty just minutes ago, now she was like a passionate and enchanting fairy, evoking a desire in everyone to possess her.

Faced with Yu Yihan’s threat, Old Master Yu’s smile immediately faded slightly, his expression tinged with guilt…

He owed this granddaughter far too much, so he was doing his utmost to make amends. This conversation with Xiao Yufan was entirely based on his understanding of Yu Yihan’s feelings, but he didn’t want to force anything either.

“If Old Master Yu truly entrusts Yihan to me, I will definitely take good care of her. If I ever treat her poorly, you can do with me as you please…”

Before Old Master Yu could say anything else, Xiao Yufan, having regained his composure, immediately responded. If he didn’t seize this opportunity, who knew what trials he and Yu Yihan might still face…

He couldn’t deny his feelings for Yu Yihan. Xiao Yufan knew there was a destined connection between them. He didn’t want to run from this emotion, nor did he wish to betray his true heart…

“The rest is up to you young people to decide. Just don’t disappoint me—I only have this one granddaughter, after all…”

Giving Xiao Yufan a knowing look, Old Master Yu sighed inwardly, “Master Situ, although you raised a fine grandson, I raised a fine granddaughter too. One thing subdues another, indeed. Haha…”