The next day, Ye Xinyi came to Chang Huaiâanâs office again. Chang Huaiâan looked at her with a bitter smile, and said, âMiss Ye, we already released Xiao Bing. Thereâs no need for you to be here.â
âWhat, he was released?â Ye Xinyi felt shocked. Thinking of Xiao Bingâs confident look earlier, she finally realized that she had underestimated this man. But by what means did he make Chang Huaiâan release him?
Ye Xinyi was a smart woman. From the fact that Chang Huaiâan arrested Xiao Bing in spite of her interference, she knew that he was paid a lot of money by Xie Lun to take Xiao Bingâs life. However, Xiao Bing was only imprisoned for one day before he was released. There were only two possibilities for this. Either Chang Huaiâan made a compromise or got bribed with a higher price by Xiao Bing.
No matter which possibility it was, Ye Xinyi knew that she underestimated this man after all.
Ye Xinyi faked a light smile and said, âIn that case, I wonât bother you more. Still, I need to thank you for doing this favor for me and handling this case with justice, Director Chang.â
Chang Huaiâan smiled even more bitterly which made his face look miserable. Ye Xinyi was as smart as a whip. She immediately had the right guess that Chang Huaiâan was pressured to release Xiao Bing. Did Xiao Bing know someone more powerful? But then why was he working at a small noodle house? What was his purpose? However, there was still such a possibility. Ye Xinyi thought of Zhang Yizhi who had accepted Xiao Bingâs request. There must be something different about him. Although Xiao Bing said it was just his luck, it didnât seem as simple as luck anymore nowâŚ
Ye Xinyi was about to leave, but suddenly the door to the office opened again. Several men in black uniforms burst in from outside and showed their identity cards when they walked up to Chang Huaiâanâs office table. Then they said in a loud voice, âMr. Chang Huaiâan, someone made a report to us that you have been taking bribes, keeping mistresses, sheltering criminals, and impeding law enforcement. Please come with us for investigation.â
Chang Huaiâanâs face turned gravely pale, and his forehead was full of sweat. Then he fell on the office chair weak and limp. Two law enforcement officers walked up to him and propped him up. Ye Xinyi stood at the side, watching this scene happen out of the blue. Chang Huaiâan didnât come around until he was dragged to the door. Then he shouted out loud with anger and his eyes wide open, âYe Xinyi, go tell that bastard, he failed to keep his word! Xiao Bing, I am gonna eat your flesh and drink your blood. Son of a bitch, I will take my revenge, even if I die!!!â
Ye Xinyi breathed out a long sigh after Chang Huaiâan got dragged out of the office. She now understood why Xiao Bing was so confident and got released from prison so soon, which suddenly weighed her mind down â she was going to make Xiao Bing help her by threatening him with this prison issue. However, she found out now that it was getting more and more difficult for her to see through this manâŚ
The moment Ye Xinyi got home, the old butler told her to go to Ye Banchengâs room, which made her get a bit gloomy. She knew how her father was. He must have gotten quite angry because she failed to request for Zhang Yizhiâs help. In this family, it seemed the only child their father would spoil was Yezi. It was just that Yezi didnât get along well with himâŚ
Ye Xinyi adjusted her mood and knocked on the door. Then a young and pleasant voice came out from inside, âIs that Xinyi? Come on in.â
Ye Xinyi snorted coldly in her mind. Deep down in her heart, she wasnât very fond of this stepmother of hers either. How many people in this world would like their stepmother anyway? It was just because she wanted to butter her father up that she pretended to be nice.
As expected, after she pushed the door and walked in the room, Ye Xinyi smiled warmly and said in an intimate voice, âAunt Liu, nice to see you again. I see that my dadâs feeling a lot better with you taking care of him by his side.â
In the room, Ye Bancheng was on the bed with Ye Tianming standing beside him, and a beautiful woman around thirty years old sitting next to him. She was wearing a fancy gown with her hair scattered on her back, which gave out an impression of laziness, sexiness, and attractiveness. Although she was beautiful, she was still somewhat inferior compared to Ye Xinyin. But she had more charm and seductiveness.
Most importantly, she had a good body figure. In terms of appearance, Ye Xinyi knew she was the most beautiful. However, as for devilish body figures, even Ye Xinyi had to admit that this woman had the hottest body figure she had ever seen. Especially the slender and snakish waist of her, even women couldnât help looking twice.
This woman was the stepmother of the three siblings of the Ye Family â Liu Piaopiao!
Liu Piaopiao smiled with her hand covering her mouth and her body quivering. Under the low-cut gown, her white and tempting cleavage was gleaming, which was attractive. However, Ye Tianmingâs eyes were fixed on his father and didnât turn to Liu Piaopiao for even one glance.
âYou are getting better and better at talking, Xinyi. We were just talking about you. I heard that you went to invite Doctor Zhang. How did it go?â
Ye Bancheng raised his eyes and also looked to Ye Xinyi. Ye Xinyi sighed and said, âDad, I am very sorry⌠Xiao Bing didnât agree to help. I went to Zhang Yizhi by myself. But he wouldnât talk to me.â
The light in Ye Banchengâs eyes dimmed, and he frowned slightly. Liu Piaopiao said at the side, âHow could these unappreciative people still exist in this world. Donât they know how wealthy the Ye Family is? Is there a price that the Ye Family canât afford to pay?â
Ye Bancheng said in a low voice with difficulty, âFor someone like Zhang Yizhi, money is totally meaningless. Itâs not surprising. But Xiao Bing⌠You couldnât even handle him?â
Ye Xinyi sighed a breath, and said, âHeâs very stubborn, but I will try my best.â
Ye Tianming suddenly said from the side, âI am afraid we are running out of time. My men just got the news in the hospital that Zhang Yizhi would stay for at most two more days in Jiang City. He is leaving very soon.â
Ye Xinyi took a look at her younger brother and smiled, âTianming, what do you have in mind?â
âIâll go⌠We still can do this in a roundabout way. Iâll meet Xiao Bing in person first. If itâs really not possible, Iâll try to meet Mr. Zhang again.â
Ye Bancheng said in a low voice, âYou go⌠Donât let me downâŚâ
âYes, father, rest assured.â Ye Tianming said with a serious face, âI will do everything possible to save my fatherâs life even if I have to give up half of the Ye familyâs wealth!â
Ye Banchengâs eyes showed some relief. Then he looked at the beautiful Liu Piaopiao and said feebly, âYou go out first. Piaopiao will stay with me.â
Ye Xinyi still had the same expression on her face and said with a look of worry, âDad, take good care. Donât worry. Call me if you need anything. Aunt Liu, I will leave my father in your care.â
Liu Piaopiao looked at her husband tenderly, smiled and said, âHe is my man. Is it not my responsibility to take care of him?â
After Ye Xinyi and Ye Tianming left and went downstairs, Ye Xinyi asked, âWhen are you going to meet Xiao Bing?â
âI am going now, of course.â Ye Tianming smiled, and said, âTime waits for no man. The sooner, the better.â
Ye Xinyi said with a serious face, âYou must make him agree to help this time, no matter the price. Otherwise, I am afraid our father wonât last for long. Tianming, itâs all on you.â
âDonât worry.â Ye Tianming nodded seriously, and then his eyes showed some hatred. He said coldly, âEvery time I see that woman leaning against father⌠I want to kill her.â
No matter when and where Ye Tianming was, he always looked like a gentleman. No matter how picky a person was, he would have to admit that Ye Tianming was a real gentleman. Also, he had never gotten any bad habits like those playboys raised in wealthy families did. Only when he mentioned that woman would his face show hatred.
Ye Xinyi shook her head, winked at Ye Tianming, and whispered, âWe are still at home. Mind your words⌠Whatâs more, she is our stepmother now.â
Ye Tianming listened to her, adjusted his state of mind and stepped outside.
Looking at the back of Ye Tianming, Ye Xinyiâs eyes looked complicated and finally showed sharpness that a woman shouldnât have.
After the two siblings went out, Ye Bancheng sighed and said, âPiaopiao, what do you think of my son and my daughters?â
Liu Piaopiao scooped the last spoonful of herbal soup, blew it, fed it into Ye Banchengâs mouth, then smiled and shook her head. âThis kind of thing⌠Itâs not my place to comment.â
Ye Bancheng sighed and said, âI know that Yezi holds a grudge towards you. She is actually trying to be difficult with me. Now she is also⌠Alas, over the past few days after I came back, I was told secretly by the servants that she asked about my condition in private. She didnât even come to see me.â
Ye Bancheng sighed and then said, âTell me about Xinyi and Tianming. Yezi definitely has no interest in my family property. In fact, even if I imposed it on her, she would not accept it. Between Tianming and Xinyi, who do you think is more suitable to take over my business?â
Liu Piaopiao rolled her eyes at Ye Bancheng, slightly grit her white teeth with a face full of sadness, âYou⌠What are you doing⌠Are you leaving your will?â
Ye Bancheng said with a bitter smile, âI just want to get another opinion. Before I die, Iâll leave you and Yezi a sum. But eventually one of them needs to take over my business.â
Liu Piaopiao hesitated for a moment, and said, âAlthough Xinyi is a woman, she is very competent. And there are many people in our family who support her. But on the other hand, Tianming is also a man of ability. He is capable and filial. Thereâs not a sign of complacency on him. According to tradition, the son takes on the fatherâs business. Since Tianming is flawless, it should beâŚâ
Ye Bancheng smiled with relief, âSo youâre saying Tianming?â
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âYes.â Liu Piaopiao nodded her head.
âBut you should be able to notice that although Tianming doesnât rebel as strongly as Yezi, he actually has a problem with you. If he takes over this familyâŚâ
Liu Piaopiao smiled bitterly, âSince I am your wife, should I consider things only for myself?â
âPiaopiaoâŚâ Ye Bancheng looked at Liu Piaopiao with his feelings expressing on his face.