“Yanran, why don’t you chat with my mother for a bit? I’ll step out for now…”
Xiao Yufan sensed the atmosphere was off and wisely chose to retreat. Naturally, he couldn’t insert himself into a conversation between two women.
Watching Xiao Yufan walk out, Jiang Ziyi’s face lit up with a smile. She truly liked this young man. He was exceptional in every way, and their relationship had likely already grown quite close.
Dongfang Yanran’s lips twitched, but she still didn’t call Xiao Yufan back…
“Please speak your mind. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be on my way!”
Said in a rather indifferent tone, Dongfang Yanran showed little emotion. Was she supposed to break down crying in this woman’s arms? She couldn’t do it. In many ways, she was very similar to Xiao Yufan.
“I know you hate me, but I never expected that even after all these years, you still wouldn’t accept me…”
A bitter smile appeared on Jiang Ziyi’s face. No matter how successful she was, before Dongfang Yanran, she was simply an inadequate mother. If only she hadn’t insisted on leaving back then, perhaps many things wouldn’t have turned out this way.
“How do you expect me to accept you? Should I tell you how much I’ve missed you? Or should I beg you to return to the Dongfang family…”
Her expression was somewhat numb, Dongfang Yanran’s voice sounded hollow. If it weren’t for the assassin alliance threatening her family, she probably would never have set foot in this sorrowful place again.
Outside the door, Xiao Yufan was bored, but in his heart, he cursed Dongfang’s old patriarch again and again. Why did he have to cause trouble for others when he had nothing better to do? Still, he had to thank the old man, after all, he helped bring forth such a beautiful wife for him.
Through Madman’s strength, Xiao Yufan gained a new understanding of the assassin alliance. If there were other internal energy experts within the assassin alliance, Yanran would certainly be in grave danger.
“Yanran, why don’t you chat with your aunt? I’ll step out for a moment…”
Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Xiao Yufan wisely chose to excuse himself. It wasn’t his place to intervene in a conversation between two women.
As Xiao Yufan walked out, Jiang Ziyi’s face lit up with a smile. She genuinely liked this young man—he was outstanding in every way, and it seemed their relationship was already quite close.
Dongfang Yanran’s lips twitched, but she didn’t stop Xiao Yufan…
“If there’s anything else to say, just say it. If not, I’ll be leaving now.”
Her tone was neither warm nor cold, and Dongfang Yanran’s expression remained unreadable. Could she really break down and cry in front of this woman? She couldn’t. In some ways, she and Xiao Yufan were very much alike.
“I know you hate me, but I didn’t expect that after all these years, you still wouldn’t accept me…”
Jiang Ziyi’s smile turned bitter. No matter how successful she was, in Dongfang Yanran’s eyes, she was just an unfit mother. If she hadn’t insisted on leaving back then, perhaps many things would have turned out differently.
“How am I supposed to accept you? Should I tell you how much I’ve missed you? Or beg you to return to the Dongfang family?”
Dongfang Yanran’s voice sounded hollow, her expression numb. If it weren’t for the fact that the Assassin Alliance was targeting her family, she might never have set foot in this place of sorrow.
Outside the door, Xiao Yufan was bored, silently cursing the old man of the Dongfang family in his mind. Why did he have to stir up trouble for others? Still, he had to thank the old man for giving him such a beautiful wife.
Through Fengzi’s strength, Xiao Yufan had gained a new understanding of the Assassin Alliance. If there were other internal force experts within the alliance, Yanran would be in grave danger.
But internal force experts weren’t exactly common. From Fengzi’s tone, it was clear that he, who had reached the Qi Condensation stage, held a high position within the Assassin Alliance. With the loss of one of their experts, the alliance wouldn’t let this go easily.
“I am merciful, but you always push me…”
No matter what, if the Assassin Alliance dared to target Dongfang Yanran, he would make sure they never returned. As long as they weren’t above the Qi Condensation stage, he was confident he could take them down. After all, the Qi Condensation stage was divided into three levels, and he was already at the mid-tier.
Before long, Dongfang Yanran and the elegant woman emerged, her eyes slightly red from crying. Even this little enchantress had her emotional side…
“Yufan, Auntie would like to talk to you, is that okay?”
Jiang Ziyi gave Xiao Yufan a meaningful look before speaking. After all, she was Yanran’s mother. Xiao Yufan didn’t refuse but nodded at Yanran before turning to walk in another direction.
“Do you love Yanran?”
Xiao Yufan hadn’t expected the first question to be so direct. Under the gaze of those eyes, he felt as if he were being seen through. She truly was a formidable figure in the business world—her gaze was sharp.
“Maybe not so much a month ago, but now, I do love her.”
He didn’t lie or try to hide anything. His feelings for Dongfang Yanran had grown gradually, or perhaps her persistence had touched the softest part of his heart.
“But as far as I know, that woman named Liu Hua is your fiancée, and you have many other women around you…”
The elegant woman trailed off, but she believed Xiao Yufan was smart enough to understand her meaning. She was simply speaking from a mother’s perspective.
Xiao Yufan paused for a moment before smiling and shaking his head. With her connections, it wouldn’t be hard for her to find out about these things…
“Yes, Liu Hua is my fiancée, and I love each of them equally, including Yanran. As long as she is my woman, I will never let her be hurt. I may not be able to give her all my love, but I will make sure she is as happy as a princess.”
His voice carried a firm resolve. Whether it was Yu Yihan, Lin Jiayao, or Liu Hua, each of them had given so much for him…
“Don’t be nervous. Do I look like an old-fashioned person to you? I don’t want to meddle in the relationships of you young people.”
Jiang Ziyi smiled, her lips curving slightly as she observed Xiao Yufan’s expression. She believed this man would keep his word—it was an intuition. There was something about this young man that she admired.
Feeling slightly unnerved by her gaze, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but shiver, causing Jiang Ziyi to chuckle softly, her laughter carrying a charming allure.
“So, Auntie, what did you want to talk to me about?”
Though she was a beautiful woman, Xiao Yufan didn’t want to linger. This business tycoon was Yanran’s mother, and he was sure she could read his thoughts the moment they crossed his mind.
“I just want to tell you that no matter how many women you have around you, you must never hurt Yanran. Otherwise, even if you’re from the Situ family, I can make you pay.”
Her voice was calm, but the icy glint in her eyes made Xiao Yufan’s heart skip a beat. Women truly were devils—this saying couldn’t be more accurate.
Dongfang Yanran was already unpredictable, and now it seemed her mother was the same. One moment she was calm, and the next, she seemed like a completely different person.
“Don’t worry, I will never let her be hurt…”
Though Xiao Yufan disliked being threatened, he was still a younger generation, and he had, after all, won over her daughter. It was only right to be a little humble—there was no harm in that.
“That’s all I needed to hear. Unlike that deadbeat man, who was all sweet talk but did nothing afterward…”
She let out a cold, mocking snort, and Xiao Yufan knew she was referring to the old man of the Dongfang family. He couldn’t understand what was so great about that old man—not only did he have such a wonderful lover, but she also bore him a wife as beautiful as a fairy.
“Oh, and one more thing I should remind you—your fiancée might be in a bit of trouble…”
Just as Xiao Yufan was about to speak, the elegant woman spoke again. Hearing her words, Xiao Yufan’s brow furrowed. What trouble could Liu Hua possibly be in?
“I wanted to be merciful, but you keep forcing my hand…”
“Yanran, why don’t you chat with your aunt for a while? I’ll step out for a moment…”
Sensing the tension in the air, Xiao Yufan wisely chose to excuse himself. He knew he had no place in a conversation between two women.
As Xiao Yufan walked out, Jiang Ziyi’s face lit up with a smile. She genuinely liked this young man. No matter how you looked at it, he was exceptional, and it seemed their relationship was already quite close.
Dongfang Yanran’s lips twitched, but she didn’t call out to stop Xiao Yufan…
“If there’s anything else to say, just say it. If not, I’ll be on my way.”
Her tone was neither warm nor cold. Dongfang Yanran found it hard to muster any other emotion. Could she really break down and cry on this woman’s shoulder? She couldn’t. In many ways, she and Xiao Yufan were very much alike.
“I know you hate me, but I didn’t expect that even after all these years, you still can’t accept me…”
Her smile turned bitter. No matter how successful Jiang Ziyi was, in Dongfang Yanran’s eyes, she was just an unfit mother. If she hadn’t insisted on leaving back then, perhaps many things would have turned out differently.
“How am I supposed to accept you? Should I tell you how much I’ve missed you? Or should I beg you to return to the Dongfang family?”
Her expression was blank, her voice hollow. If it weren’t for the Assassin Alliance targeting her family, she might never have set foot in this place of sorrow.
Outside the door, Xiao Yufan was bored out of his mind, silently cursing the old man of the Dongfang family in his heart. What was the point of causing trouble for others? Still, he had to thank the old man for giving him such a beautiful wife.
Through the strength of the “Madman,” Xiao Yufan had gained a new understanding of the Assassin Alliance. If there were other internal energy experts within the Alliance, Yanran would be in grave danger.
But internal energy experts weren’t exactly common. From the way the Madman spoke, it was clear that his status within the Assassin Alliance was significant. With the loss of one of their experts, the Alliance wouldn’t let this slide.
“I am merciful, but you always push me…”
No matter what, if the Assassin Alliance dared to target Dongfang Yanran, he would ensure they never returned. As long as they weren’t above the Qi Condensation level, he was confident he could take them down. After all, the Qi Condensation realm was divided into three stages, and he was already at the mid-level.
Not long after, Dongfang Yanran and the elegant woman emerged. Her red-rimmed eyes showed signs of crying. Even this little vixen had her emotional side…
“Yufan, would you mind chatting with me for a moment?”
Jiang Ziyi gave Xiao Yufan a meaningful look before speaking. After all, she was Yanran’s mother. Xiao Yufan didn’t refuse. He nodded at Yanran and turned to walk in another direction.
“Do you love Yanran?”
Xiao Yufan hadn’t expected her first question to be so direct. Under her gaze, he felt as if he were being seen through. She truly was a formidable figure in the business world, her eyes sharp and piercing.
“Maybe I didn’t love her as much a month ago, but now, I do.”
He didn’t lie or try to hide anything. Perhaps his feelings for Dongfang Yanran had grown gradually, or maybe her persistence had touched the softest part of his heart.
“But as far as I know, that woman named Liu Hua is your fiancée, and you have other women around you…”
The elegant woman trailed off, but she believed Xiao Yufan was smart enough to understand her point. She was merely speaking from a mother’s perspective.
Xiao Yufan paused for a moment before smiling and shaking his head. With her connections, it wouldn’t be hard for her to uncover these details…
“Yes, Liu Hua is my fiancée, and I love each of them equally, including Yanran. As long as she is my woman, I will never let her get hurt. I may not be able to give her all my love, but I will make sure she lives like a princess.”
His voice carried a firm resolve. Whether it was Yu Yihan, Lin Jiayao, or Liu Hua, each of them had given so much for him…
“Don’t be nervous. Do I look like an old-fashioned person to you? I don’t want to meddle in the relationships of you young people.”
She chuckled, her lips curving into a faint smile as she observed Xiao Yufan’s expression. She believed this man would keep his word. It was an intuition. There was something about this young man that she admired.
Feeling slightly unnerved under her gaze, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but shiver, causing Jiang Ziyi’s body to tremble slightly. Her smile was charming, exuding a captivating allure.
“So, what did you want to talk to me about?”
Though she was a beautiful woman, Xiao Yufan didn’t want to linger with her. This business tycoon was Yanran’s mother, and he was sure she could read his thoughts with just a glance.
“I just want to tell you that no matter how many women you have around you, you must never hurt Yanran. Otherwise, even if you’re from the Situ family, I can make you pay.”
Her face was calm, but her sharp eyes made Xiao Yufan’s heart skip a beat. Women truly were devils; that saying was spot on.
Dongfang Yanran was already unpredictable, and now it seemed her mother was the same. One moment she was calm, and the next, it was as if she had transformed into a different person.
“Don’t worry, I will never let her get hurt…”
Though Xiao Yufan disliked being threatened, he was still a junior, and he had, after all, won over her daughter. It was only right to be a little humble. Being modest never hurt.
“That’s all I needed to hear. Unlike that deadbeat man who sweet-talked me and then did nothing…”
She snorted coldly, and Xiao Yufan knew she was referring to the old man of the Dongfang family. He couldn’t fathom what was so great about that old man, who not only had such a wonderful lover but also fathered a stunningly beautiful wife.
“By the way, there’s one more thing I need to warn you about. Your fiancée might be in some trouble…”
Just as Xiao Yufan was about to speak, the elegant woman spoke again. Her words made Xiao Yufan’s brow furrow. What trouble could Liu Hua possibly be in?
Before long, Dongfang Yanran and the beautiful woman emerged from inside, her eyes slightly red from crying. This little enchantress did have such a tender side…
“Yufan, your aunt would like to have a word with you, okay?”
Jiang Ziyi gave Xiao Yufan a meaningful look before speaking. After all, she was Yanran’s mother, so Xiao Yufan didn’t refuse. He nodded at Yanran and turned to walk in another direction.
“Do you love Yanran?”
Xiao Yufan hadn’t expected his aunt-in-law to ask such a question right away. Under her gaze, he felt as if she could see right through him. No wonder she was a powerful businesswoman in Kwan Gong; her eyes were so piercing.
“Perhaps a month ago I didn’t love her very much, but now, I do love her!”
He didn’t lie, nor did he hide his feelings. Perhaps his feelings for Dongfang Yanran had accumulated gradually, or maybe this little enchantress’s persistence truly touched the softest nerve deep in his heart.
“But from what I know, that woman named Liu Hua is your fiancée, right? And there are many other women around you…”
The beautiful woman hesitated, but she believed Xiao Yufan was smart enough to understand what she meant. Right now, she was simply speaking as a mother.
Xiao Yufan paused for a moment before smiling and shaking his head. With this woman’s resources, it was probably not difficult for her to find out about his affairs…
“Yes, Liu Hua is my fiancée, and I love each of them equally, including Yanran. As long as she is mine, I will make sure she is never harmed. I may not be able to give her all my love, but I will definitely make her as happy as a princess!”
His voice carried more determination. Whether it was Yu Han or Lin Jiayao, or even Liu Hua, each of them had given up far too much for him…
“Don’t be nervous. Do I look like an old-fashioned person to you? I don’t want to interfere in your young people’s affairs!”
Smiling, Jiang Ziyi looked at Xiao Yufan’s expression, a barely noticeable curve forming on her lips. She believed this man could deliver on his words—it was a gut feeling. There was something about this young man that she admired.
Feeling a bit uneasy under the beautiful woman’s gaze, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but shiver, causing Jiang Ziyi’s body to tremble slightly as she chuckled, revealing a charming allure.
“So, what did you want to talk to me about, Aunt?”
Although she was also a beautiful woman, Xiao Yufan didn’t want to stay with her any longer. This powerful businesswoman was Yanran’s mother, and he suspected she could read his thoughts the moment he had them.
“I just want to tell you, no matter how many women you have around you, you must not hurt Yanran. Otherwise, even if you are from the Situ family, I will make you pay the price!”
A faint icy expression appeared on her face as Jiang Ziyi spoke casually, but her sharp gaze made Xiao Yufan’s heart skip a beat. It was true indeed—women were devils.
This little enchantress Dongfang Yanran was already unpredictable enough, and he hadn’t expected her mother to be the same. One moment she was calm and composed, and the next, she seemed like a completely different person.
“Don’t worry, I will definitely not let her get hurt…”
Although Xiao Yufan disliked such threats, after all, he was a junior, and he had seduced her daughter. He should be a bit more humble, since modesty was always a good thing.
“Your words are enough for me. Unlike that deadbeat man, who only spoke sweet words and did nothing afterwards…”
She let out a coquettish snort. Xiao Yufan knew the “deadbeat man” she was referring to was none other than the Dongfang family’s old patriarch. He really couldn’t figure out what was so great about that old man—he had such a wonderful mistress and a goddess-like wife.
“Oh, by the way, there’s one more thing I need to remind you about. Your fiancée might be facing some trouble soon…”
Before Xiao Yufan could speak, the beautiful woman spoke again. Upon hearing her words, Xiao Yufan’s brows immediately furrowed. What trouble could Liu Hua possibly be facing?
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