231: How did you do that? - 2

"..."

Standing by the car, Lin Wanxing watched her mother—who had always been sharp-tongued and never yielded to her—actually being cornered into a sycophantic smile with just a few words. For a moment, she stood there in a daze.

Jiang Ye shifted his gaze from Lin Haoxuan to Zhao Yumei, that faint smile returning to his face.

"Exactly, this attitude is much better. When you're out and about, harmony is a virtue."

As he spoke, his gaze turned toward the young woman who had been silently observing from the side, and his tone softened slightly. "And this beautiful young lady is...?"

Sun Na was momentarily stunned when Jiang Ye suddenly turned his attention to her and even extended his left hand.

A handshake? Who shakes hands with their left hand?

And to shake her hand specifically right after snubbing the other two?

Her mind raced, and a sweet smile quickly appeared on her face as she also reached out her left hand to gently grasp his. Her voice was delicate.

"Hello, Brother-in-law. I'm Sun Na, but you can just call me Nana. I've heard Sister Wanxing mention you before, and seeing you today, you truly do have an extraordinary aura."

Jiang Ye nodded with a smile, his thumb lightly brushing against the smooth back of her hand as he praised,

"Miss Nana is very polite. Not bad."

Sun Na immediately understood that ambiguous testing.

Why the left hand?

Because Lin Haoxuan was standing right next to her. By using his left hand, he could perfectly hide these little movements from his sight!

Hah, as expected, all wealthy men were the same. Keeping the red flag flying at home while colorful flags fluttered outside. He was already trying to flirt with his girlfriend's brother's girlfriend the moment they met?

How thrilling.

Her expression remained unchanged, her smile even sweetening a bit. "You flatter me, Brother-in-law. You're very charming yourself. You and Lin... Sister Wanxing look like a perfect match."

Jiang Ye smiled and finally let go of her hand. He turned to Lin Wanxing, led her to the passenger seat, thoughtfully opened the door, and shielded the top of her head with his hand as she sat inside.

Then he circled back to the driver's side. Seeing Zhao Yumei and the other two still frozen in place, he gave a casual wave.

"I'll give you two minutes to put your luggage in the trunk and get in. I won't wait for latecomers."

After saying that, he ignored them and sat directly in the car.

Through the rear window, Lin Wanxing watched her mother, Lin Haoxuan, and Sun Na anxiously fumbling for the trunk release around the back of the car. She then glanced at the leather gloves Jiang Ye had casually tossed onto the center console and couldn't help but whisper,

"Those gloves... where did they come from?"

Jiang Ye clicked his tongue and gave a mischievous grin. "They're props, swiped from the car rental shop. Otherwise, how could I slap someone's face with such dominance? I couldn't exactly use my bare hands—what if he fell down and tried to extort me?"

He tapped the steering wheel and waited for a minute. Seeing the three outside frantic with worry, he finally pressed the trunk release on the center console in an unhurried manner.

Looking at the three relatives who were usually arrogant in front of her but now appeared somewhat pathetic, Lin Wanxing hesitated before speaking again.

"Jiang Ye... how did you... do that just now?"

"If you took even a tenth of the energy you use to defend yourself against me and used it on them, you would have had them wrapped around your finger long ago."

Jiang Ye glanced at her and huffed irritably. "Alright, enough talk. For the next few days, just cooperate obediently. Talk less and watch my performance. I guarantee you'll have the final say in your family from now on, completely turning the tables to become the master of the house."

Lin Wanxing gazed at his confident profile, lost in thought for a moment.

This feeling of being strongly protected, with someone shielding her from all the wind and rain, was something she had never experienced before.

Though the method was a bit embarrassing... she gave a soft "Mm," as a complex emotion quietly spread through her.

"Eh?..."

Seeing her rare submissive appearance, Jiang Ye actually felt a strange sensation.

Just then, he saw the three outside had finished loading their luggage and were about to get in. His heart stirred, and he whispered a reminder:

"They're coming. Remember to cooperate."

Just as Sun Na pulled open the rear door and was about to step inside, Jiang Ye suddenly reached out without warning, hooked his arm around Lin Wanxing's neck, and pulled her forcefully toward him.

"Mph!"

Completely caught off guard, Lin Wanxing let out a startled cry. She was pulled off balance, her face suddenly inches away from Jiang Ye's.

Their lips were less than two centimeters apart, and they could clearly feel each other's warm breath.

Both startled and ashamed, Lin Wanxing was about to struggle when Sun Na had already fully seated herself in the car. Seeing this "passionate scene" in the front, she immediately gave an awkward smile.

"Oh my, Sister Wanxing and Brother-in-law really have a great relationship. It's truly... fiery passion."

Lin Wanxing's body stiffened, and she felt completely petrified. Pushing him away felt wrong, but not pushing him away felt even worse. She could only stay frozen in that posture, looking at her own reflection in his eyes, her fist clenching again.

Jiang Ye caught a glimpse of that "Iron Fist of Shame" and only then, as if just noticing someone had entered the car, released her and smiled at Sun Na.

"Life always needs a bit of passion and romance to spice things up, otherwise it's too boring. My woman deserves a more intense love."

"..."

Sun Na subconsciously turned to look at Lin Haoxuan, who was about to get in. She pursed her lips, her eyes dimming for a moment as she didn't respond.

Zhao Yumei and Lin Haoxuan also got into the car one after another, and the atmosphere inside the cabin instantly became somewhat subtle.

It took Lin Wanxing a long time to recover, and she fanned herself with her hand to let the heat on her face fade slightly.

With a stern face, she gave Jiang Ye a fierce glare. "Jiang Ye, I've sent the hotel location to your phone."

Jiang Ye glanced at her, a wicked smirk playing on his lips.

"Who are you calling Jiang Ye? Show some respect—call me Daddy!"

After saying that, he seemed to suddenly remember something and nodded in realization. "Oh, your mom is here, right? Forget it then, don't let her get the satisfaction. Just call me Hubby instead."

"..."

Lin Wanxing ground her teeth, her fists clenched tight. It took all her strength to suppress the urge to punch him in the face.

"I've already booked the hotel. We can head straight there."

Through the rearview mirror, Jiang Ye glanced at the three people in the back, each with their own thoughts. He smiled with satisfaction, stepped on the gas, and drove out of the parking lot.

Sigh... Lin Wanxing was different from Ye Cheng and Su Ning.

She was stronger, more restrained, more law-abiding, and more refined.

Objectively speaking, she was more capable of handling things than the other two, and her psychological defenses were sturdier.

But often, beneath such an exterior, the inside was actually more fragile than others, with hidden soft spots... soft spots... soft... Damn!

Why did his thoughts wander to places they shouldn't again!

Focus, focus!

The priority was to handle Coach Lin's family, and only then could he safely start the money-transferring and gift-returning mode.

As for anything else... cough, he'd deal with that later.