146: Did we run into each other? - 2 (Bonus Chapter)

Ye Cheng watched the two women walking out of Jiang Ye's home, her eyes narrowing slightly.

(A female streamer and a female coach? Mistress number two and number three? They're still here this late? Things are moving pretty fast, aren't they?)

When Lin Wanxing saw Ye Cheng at the door, her heart skipped a beat.

(This... I haven't even officially moved in yet... The awkwardness came way too soon?!)

Su Ning was startled, a sense of panic like "a mistress being caught in the act" welled up within her.

(Ah! It's her! The Girl who was standing next to Brother Ye back at K11! Is she the first wife? Why did she show up all of a sudden?)

Jiang Ye stood among the three women, sensing the subtle atmosphere. He rubbed his nose, a strange sense of accomplishment rising in his heart.

This!

Is my harem!

He cleared his throat and began the introductions. "Cheng Cheng, you know Coach Lin. This is Miss Su; you two met once before at K11."

Then he turned to Lin Wanxing and Su Ning. "This is my girlfriend, Ye Cheng."

Hearing Jiang Ye's frank introduction of her as his "girlfriend," Ye Cheng raised an eyebrow. Her gaze swept across the faces of Su Ning and Lin Wanxing, who had varying expressions, as she stepped into the house and closed the door behind her.

"Hubby, why didn't you tell me we had sisters over? If I'd known, I would've come back later so I wouldn't disturb you all."

As she took off her down jacket and handed it to Jiang Ye, she extended her hand toward Lin Wanxing and Su Ning with a beaming smile. "Ye Cheng, Jiang Ye's girlfriend."

Looking at Ye Cheng's extended hand and hearing the words "sisters" and "come back later"—which sounded strange no matter how she thought about it—Lin Wanxing felt incredibly awkward. Still, she politely reached out for a light handshake.

"Hello, Miss Ye. I'm Lin Wanxing. I haven't had the chance to properly thank you for what happened at the gym yet."

Ye Cheng's smile remained unchanged. "You're too kind, Coach Lin. It was nothing."

With that, she turned her gaze toward Su Ning.

Although she felt an invisible pressure coming from the first wife, Su Ning's focus was on a different level at the moment—

Seeing two other Girls in her boyfriend's home, this official girlfriend actually had no reaction at all? She even said something like "I would've come back later"?

This attitude... then her previous guess that "Brother Ye is suppressed by the first wife" was likely wrong!

It seemed that in this relationship, Brother Ye was the one in absolute control! Even the first wife herself was, in some sense, "submissive" or even "catering" to Brother Ye!

Hmm... if the first wife is also a simp, then I don't need to suck up to her. I just need to focus on simping for Brother Ye!

Eh? Wait!

No! Why did she say Brother Ye's real name out loud?

Argh! Is this woman doing it on purpose? She just said it so casually?

I've been calling him "Little Brother" just to pretend I didn't know anything. Now that I've heard his real name, I can't even pretend anymore!

Damn! What a calculating first wife!

Countless thoughts flashed through Su Ning's mind like a bullet chat, but she quickly put on a sweet smile. While reaching out to shake Ye Cheng's hand, she looked at Jiang Ye with feigned surprise.

"Hello, I'm Su Ning... Eh? Little Brother, your name is actually Jiang Ye? What a coincidence! My husband's online handle is 'Brother Ye'! It must be fate!"

Watching Su Ning's master-class performance, Jiang Ye couldn't help but blink and play along with a smile.

"Is it? That is quite a coincidence. However, none of the Girls around me call me Brother Ye; they all prefer to just call me Hubby."

"Oh my~ Little Brother! You're terrible!"

Su Ning stomped her foot shyly and threw a flirtatious roll of her eyes at Jiang Ye right in front of Ye Cheng. The entryway was suddenly filled with the scent of "green tea."

Ye Cheng: "..."

Listening to the two of them play off each other, the corner of her mouth twitched slightly, and she gave Jiang Ye a somewhat puzzled look.

Does this streamer really not know that the man in front of her is her "Brother Ye"? That can't be right?

She's already made her way into his home and still hasn't figured it out? Is she really that dense?

Or... is she playing dumb?

If she's playing dumb, then this performance... is it specifically for my benefit?

Tsk, Mistress number two is quite interesting.

Ye Cheng chuckled and shook hands with Su Ning.

"Miss Su, long time no see. I remember last time at K11, you said you and your boyfriend were in an online relationship. So, have you met in person yet?"

Holding the other woman's hand, Su Ning felt a faint hint of provocation and pursed her lips into a smile.

"Not yet, Big Sister. But I've already made up my mind; I won't marry anyone else in this lifetime."

"Oh? You've decided to marry him without even meeting him?"

Ye Cheng raised an eyebrow and gave a "kind" warning. "Miss Su, there are romance scammers all over the internet these days with very deep schemes. You must be careful. Don't be fooled by someone who only knows how to say sweet things, asks for money, and never takes any real action."

"Thank you for the warning, Big Sister!"

Su Ning immediately lifted her chin, her smile becoming even more brilliant. "However, even though we haven't met, our relationship is truly wonderful! We have endless things to talk about every day, and we have to stay on the phone while we sleep just to feel at ease. It feels like..."

She paused, applying a bit of pressure to her hand. "It feels like our hearts are much closer than many couples who are together every day but are miles apart in spirit!"

This "love-struck" declaration was so forceful that even Lin Wanxing, standing nearby, couldn't help but tilt her head, thinking that little Su was being a bit excessively devoted to her online "husband."

"Miss Su is still young and lacks experience."

Seeing the other's "unwavering love" act, the corner of Ye Cheng's mouth curled up slightly.

"I've heard that many men in online relationships already have families. They don't even dare to pick up the phone when their wives are around... Well, I hope Miss Su won't have to go through that."

After saying that, she ignored Su Ning and turned to wrap her arms affectionately around Jiang Ye's neck, her voice softening.

"Hubby, is there anything to eat at home? I haven't eaten dinner yet, and I'm so hungry."

Jiang Ye looked at Ye Cheng acting spoiled in his arms, glanced at Su Ning who was pouting madly on the side, and then at Lin Wanxing who looked completely lost. He was laughing his head off inside.

Usually, one monk carries water to drink, two monks carry water together, but three monks end up with no water at all.

He didn't expect that in his case, the situation would be completely reversed!

These three women meeting didn't make him feel awkward; instead, there was a strange chemical reaction that made his position as "Emperor" even more secure.

"We just ordered a bunch of takeout; it should be here soon. Why? From the sound of it, you don't plan on going back to school tonight?"

Seeing the playfulness and smugness in the man's eyes, Ye Cheng couldn't help but give a soft snort, her arms tightening around his neck.

"It's New Year's Eve. Why would I go back on such an important day? Of course, I'm staying to spend it with you~!"

After saying that, she let go, took her down jacket back from Jiang Ye, took a look around the living room, and then naturally walked into the master bedroom like the lady of the house.