Chapter 7: Returning Home and Astonishing Everyone

Today, Second Miss Ye Xuan returns home, and the Ye Family started preparations early in the morning to welcome her. Mr. Ye has three sons and two daughters; Ye Xuan’s father is the eldest son, and the youngest son is Ningwan’s father. Everyone knows that Mr. Ye has never been fond of this youngest son, which is why, as soon as the youngest son and his wife passed away, he was eager to send their only daughter to the countryside. Ye Xuan, on the other hand, grew up alongside Mr. Ye and was showered with affection. Her homecoming naturally brought the whole family together. Almost no one remembered that the Ye Family had another daughter who had been married off and was also supposed to return home today. "She’s coming, she’s coming, Second Miss is back." Someone shouted, and the relatives hurried to greet her, only to see Ye Xuan entering with Lin Yuyang. Ye Xuan had abandoned the heavy makeup of her girlhood, and as a newlywed, her look was now elegantly refined. Already blessed with beautiful looks, the bloom of love had made her even more charming. Lin Yuyang was tall and handsome, with striking features, making them a perfect match. "Grandpa, these are the gifts we brought for you; I hope you like them." Ye Xuan smilingly presented a Jade Ruyi, a genuine antique from the previous dynasty, treasured by the Lin Family. Mr. Ye, seeing the grand gift, couldn’t help but grin widely, "Good, good, good! Grandpa likes it very much. I haven’t spoiled you two in vain." Others looked at the Jade Ruyi with envy, especially the other sisters in the family, who gazed at Ye Xuan enviously, admiring her marriage into the prestigious Lin Family, and the splendor it afforded. "Xuan’er, it’s only been three days since I last saw you, and you’re even prettier." The eldest aunt flattered. Ye Xuan smiled faintly, suppressing her inner pride, "Eldest aunt, you praise me too much. Today I’ve also brought gifts for Uncle, and the two aunts. I hope none of you elders find them lacking." Saying this, she gestured for the servants from the Lin Family to step forward and distribute the gifts to everyone. "Xuan’er is truly considerate, thinking of us." The eldest aunt couldn’t help but praise. Ye Henghui and his wife were quite pleased, confident that their decision back then had been a wise move. Otherwise, it would’ve been their daughter sent into the uncertainty of the Zhan Family, rather than enjoying such honor now. "Is Ningwan not coming back today?" Ye Xuan seemed to suddenly remember, asking with feigned concern. Her mother, Li Meifeng, frowned and said, "On such a good day, why mention her, it’s bad luck." "That Zhan Hanjue is a Living Yama; I wonder how long that girl can hang on. But it’s fine; she’s a jinx, better to die early and be reborn." The eldest aunt mocked. The younger aunt lowered her head, feeling heartache for her poor niece. But without any power in this family, all she could do was feel sorry. Mr. Ye said displeasedly, "Enough, stop talking about those unlucky things. Yuyang, how are your parents doing?" "Thank you, Grandpa, for your concern; my parents are doing well. They asked us to extend their regards to you." Lin Yuyang replied courteously. "Sir, sir," a servant suddenly rushed in to report in panic, "Third Miss has returned." Ye Family members looked on in surprise, some shocked, some pleased, while others were gleefully waiting to watch the drama. But at the same time, they secretly wondered, how does Ye Ningwan dare come back? The servant reported again, "The third young master has also returned." The crowd was even more surprised; Zhan Hanjue is here too? Isn’t he rarely seen, so why is he accompanying Ye Ningwan back today? In their astonishment, Ye Ningwan and Zhan Hanjue had already entered, walking side by side. Ye Ningwan was exceptionally beautiful; although she wore a veil, her figure alone made hearts flutter. Not to mention the exquisitely tailored dress she wore, which was both elegant and fashionable, and the exposed upper part of her face was stunningly beautiful. Most of the younger generation in the Ye Family hadn’t met her before, and seeing her was quite a surprise. Wasn’t Ye Ningwan supposed to be an ugly monster, her face ruined, and someone raised in the countryside? So where did this fairy-like aura come from? But what astonished the Ye Family even more was Zhan Hanjue’s appearance. The man had short hair, his handcrafted suit highlighting his noble elegance, with a white shirt underneath, partly unbuttoned, giving off an indescribable allure. Although wearing sunglasses so his eyes weren’t visible, his high nose and alluring lips, especially when seen together, were like a masterpiece by God. Even without revealing his eyes, he was breathtakingly handsome. If he took off his sunglasses, who knows how flawless he’d be. He appeared not like an ordinary man, but like a prince out of countless girls’ fantasies, causing even men to unconsciously express admiration. The Ye Family members were all stunned, dumbfoundedly staring at him, speechless. "Grandpa, I’ve come back." Ye Ningwan surveyed everyone with her beautiful eyes, smiling slightly as she began to speak. Mr. Ye was the first to recover, glancing at the man, asking in a low voice, "Is he Zhan Hanjue?" Everyone eagerly awaited Ye Ningwan’s answer, as rumors claimed Zhan Hanjue was old and ugly, how could he be this handsome man before them? "Yes, thank you, Grandpa, for arranging such a marriage for me, allowing me to marry into such a distinguished family and find such an excellent husband." Ye Ningwan clasped Zhan Hanjue’s arm, leaning tenderly against him. Zhan Hanjue’s body stiffened slightly. Although they had been married for three days, he had found an excuse to go out for business the very next day. They were not familiar with each other. "I don’t believe he’s Zhan Hanjue; Zhan Hanjue is supposed to be old and ugly, how could it be him? You must’ve found someone else to deceive us." Ye Xuan insisted. "Exactly, how could it be Zhan Hanjue? If Zhan Hanjue were as handsome as him, all the women in Jiangcheng would be dying to marry him." The eldest aunt also didn’t believe it. Ye Ningwan tilted her head, looking at Zhan Hanjue with arched eyebrows, "Husband, what should we do, they don’t believe you." "Chen Tan, bring the Ye Group’s contract over." Zhan Hanjue commanded. Chen Tan, who had come along, immediately went over, presenting a contract to Ye Henghui. "Special Assistant Chen?" Ye Henghui didn’t recognize Zhan Hanjue but knew Chen Tan. "President Ye, the contract between the Zhan and Ye Families has expired; this is the termination agreement. The Zhan Family doesn’t intend to renew it. If the Ye Family still wants to cooperate, they can discuss it with our President’s wife." "President’s wife?" "Uncle, the President’s wife is me; I also want to thank my second sister for yielding." Ye Ningwan reminded aloud. Ye Henghui stumbled on his steps, regretting bitterly. Now everyone truly believed that the handsome man before them was indeed Zhan Hanjue. Ye Xuan felt like crying but no tears came. She looked at Lin Yuyang beside her; although he was also a talented young man, compared to Zhan Hanjue, he was like a glowworm competing against the sun and moon. And such a handsome man was supposed to be hers originally.