474: Yan Family Women

She knew that Si Yang still loved her.

Knowing this man's itinerary for this journey, she knew that Si Yang had truly loved her.

No matter what Liao Rushuang did, nothing had ultimately happened between the two of them.

Having spent a year and a half together, how could he not like her?

But as women, whether it was her, Ye Qingyan, or even Mu Nancen, none could compare to Ye Mengwan.

Because Ye Mengwan was clean and pure enough.

Perhaps the only one who could compare was Li Jianian.

They could put Si Yang first, but none of them could focus solely on Si Yang without any other distractions.

But Ye Mengwan and Li Jianian could.

That was why Liu Mingyi would look down on Ye Qingyan but wouldn't feel jealous of Ye Mengwan.

Regardless of the reasons, Si Yang was with Ye Mengwan.

But it was undeniable that Ye Mengwan had successfully captured Si Yang's heart.

Watching Si Yang enter the door, Liu Mingyi smiled until her eyes curved like crescents.

It was enough.

As for that person, it was better not to think about him.

How cruel!

She was his biological daughter, after all.

As for whether the terminal illness was real? Liu Mingyi never doubted it.

Because she knew that if it wasn't real, he would definitely not be able to return.

Mu Nancen had countless ways to ensure he never came back.

Inside, the Little fellow was eating, his dark eyes sparkling, looking incredibly adorable.

Ye Mengwan was all smiles; after having the child, she seemed to exude a maternal glow.

Seeing Si Yang come in, Ye Mengwan pursed her lips and smiled.

"You really can't stay away for even a moment, can you?"

After eating his fill, the Little fellow looked left and right, his eyes exceptionally lively.

They were as clear as crystal.

"Did Mingyi look for you?" Ye Mengwan asked softly.

"Yeah."

"You all knew?" Si Yang asked.

"We knew when we got back. Nancen told us."

"Otherwise, do you think he would have been able to return?"

"I've heard some things from Qingyan. Mingyi is also a pitiful person," Ye Mengwan sighed.

After all, in that kind of environment, even her own father was plotting against her.

Making mistakes was inevitable.

"Speaking of which, I'm quite lucky, aren't I?" Ye Mengwan laughed.

"It was a fated encounter, but I wouldn't call it luck. Many things are held in one's own hands."

"If we're talking about luck, it's more accurate to say that I'm the lucky one." Si Yang smiled.

He had met Ye Mengwan.

If not, if it had been a woman like Liu Mingyi used to be, what then?

Perhaps, the moment the Old Master died, he would have settled all scores at once.

As for the future, who would he have been afraid of back then?

A person like him, with no attachments, naturally had no fear.

Ye Mengwan seemed to remember something and chuckled.

"Tell me, if I hadn't found you back then, would you really have gone to work at a crematorium?" Ye Mengwan asked.

She still remembered the way that guy had crouched on the curb holding that small advertisement.

He didn't look wretched, nor did he seem humble; rather, he had a sort of casual indifference.

How could a person like him ever be humble?

Even if he had nothing, the emotion of humility would never appear.

"It's impossible."

"It would have been hard for me to even go home and live a quiet life."

"Some people wouldn't have allowed it."

"A person like me either leaves behind attachments or dies."

"Or goes far away overseas." Si Yang gave a self-deprecating laugh.

If he had returned to that small courtyard in Su City to care for the Old Master after his divorce from Liu Mingyi, many people would likely have been unable to sleep.

"Why do you think Qingyan appeared in the Central Sea at that time?" Si Yang asked Ye Mengwan with a smile.

"You mean...?"

"He might not have known, but the Ye Family Eldest Son definitely did."

“The Ye Family had already arranged a marriage with the Luo Family back then. If they hadn't wanted her to leave, she wouldn't have been able to, let alone get news about me."

"But they still let her come to the Central Sea."

"At that time, if I had been willing, no matter how much they feared me, some people would have just sucked it up and accepted it."

"So, I owe her," Si Yang said softly.

At that time, he was also in conflict and struggling.

He even thought back then that after burying the Old Master, he might as well be buried along with him.

A family of three, all together—that would be fine too.

"Actually, the Old Master understood everything. For instance, why he kicked me out."

"And for instance, why he approved of you so much the first time you visited." Si Yang looked at Ye Mengwan and smiled.

Ye Mengwan grabbed Si Yang's hand. At this moment, she perhaps finally understood how heavy her position in Si Yang's heart had been.

This man, who never spoke of love, had ultimately compromised for her sake.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have brought her to the capital.

"It's all in the past. It's not very interesting to talk about," Si Yang smiled at Ye Mengwan.

"Actually, I just wanted to stay by your side for the rest of my life."

"But then I got screwed over by Liu Mingyi."

"And then I felt like I owed Ye Qingyan."

"After that, not to mention that woman Mu Nancen... and so, life just muddles along like this." Si Yang laughed.

"Actually, it's quite good. A big family is lively, and there's no this or that."

"Occasionally watching the three of them—Mingyi, Qingyan, and Chu Ning—is actually quite interesting." Ye Mengwan smiled.

Hearing this, Si Yang couldn't help but be speechless.

Just then, voices were heard outside.

Ye Qingyan was accompanying a woman with bright eyes and white teeth, an incredibly beautiful woman.

If Hua Meiniang was a temptress, she was a dignified and elegant flower of worldly wealth.

Si Yang had already guessed the identity of the visitor.

Yan Qingcheng.

Old Man was always looking for trouble for him.

This was likely their first meeting. Yan Qingcheng glanced at Si Yang, a hint of resentment appearing in her beautiful eyes.

She had originally thought of meeting Si Yang, but he had left for the City Name without leaving a single word.

Seeing him again, it was already more than twenty days later.

This man was truly special.

Especially the way he looked at her—it was very calm.

Well, entering this place was like entering a nest of beauties; he must be immune to beauty by now!

"You guys chat; I'm going out for a stroll." Si Yang smiled, gave his precious daughter a reluctant look, and stood up to leave.

Yan Qingcheng stood there, not knowing what to say.

While he was standing outside the courtyard smoking, Yan Qingcheng came out.

She stood gracefully in front of Si Yang.

"Do you really look down on me that much?" Yan Qingcheng got straight to the point.

"Discussing this doesn't seem appropriate, does it?"

"This is our first time meeting, right?" Si Yang frowned helplessly.

"But your Old Master said so," Yan Qingcheng said.

"What era is this? How can you still have that kind of mindset?"

"Besides, you've seen my family. Don't you think it's a mess?" Si Yang said helplessly.

Yan Qingcheng tilted her head and looked at Si Yang. "I don't."

"Is it possible that I'm the one who thinks you're adding to the mess?" Si Yang laughed.

"Are you even a man?" Yan Qingcheng looked aggrieved. She was already being like this; how could he speak to her that way?

Si Yang laughed. "Alright, stop putting on airs. It's quite boring."

"Tell me your purpose."

"In the world of adults, let's not talk about feelings. We don't have any, do we?"

"I'm not so narcissistic as to think you'd fall for me at first sight!"

"As for the marriage alliance, that's what the Rong Family told you. What does it have to do with me?" Si Yang laughed calmly.

"Aren't you a member of the Rong Family?" Yan Qingcheng asked.

"Why don't you call Old Man and ask him? Would he even dare to say that?" Si Yang laughed.

"Just be a partner. A relationship bound by interests is no less solid than a marriage alliance." Si Yang laughed.

"You're simply a bastard." Looking at Si Yang's casual manner, Yan Qingcheng stomped her foot hard and turned to leave.

While going down the steps, she even stumbled and almost fell.

Seeing this, Si Yang laughed out loud, showing no grace whatsoever.

Yan Qingcheng looked back, gave Si Yang a fierce glare, and walked away in a huff.

A soft laugh sounded as Ye Qingyan's figure appeared beside Si Yang. "Did you drive her away in anger?"

"It's not anger; I was just stating a fact."

"Isn't this house messy enough already?"

"That girl from the Yan Family is no saint."

"I don't know what that Old thing is thinking. It's just a Yan Family. What does it matter if we have them or not?" Si Yang laughed disdainfully.

"But she truly likes you."

"She knows your deeds like the back of her hand."

"If nothing else, that one incident with the Huangfu Family is enough to make many women fall for you."

"A towering rage for the sake of a beauty!"

"Do you know why those love stories are so celebrated?"

"Because such stories are too rare. Most people's choice is to fly away separately when disaster strikes." Ye Qingyan smiled.

When something becomes commonplace, it is never celebrated.

"She said that?" Si Yang laughed.

"Who else!" Ye Qingyan smiled.

Si Yang shook his head.

"The Yan Family and the Song Family have been entangled in their grievances for how many years now?"

"I don't want to get involved in this mess."

"In this world, there is no love or hate without a reason."

"And don't even think about pies falling from the sky."

"That Old thing... he has ulterior motives."

"Can Mu Nancen cause trouble? Actually, the one laying out the plans behind the scenes is that Old fellow."

"He has me all figured out."

"I seem like I don't care about anything, but sometimes I still can't help it, so he pushed Mu Nancen forward."

"Others might not see it, but could he not see the consequences of going up against the Chaozhou Gang?"

"But he still allowed it. Even if I don't return to the Rong Family, he still wants to use this method to force me forward."

"How could he allow the Rong Family to decline like this, and allow me to remain mediocre?"

"So, don't think too highly of yourself. Do you think he'd just come because you called him 'Grandpa'?"

"Damn it, that Old thing's schemes run deep!"

"And you're all acting as his accomplices, one by one," Si Yang said irritably.

In his life, he mostly dealt with some Old fellows.

None of those people were simple.

"Is it possible that we are willing accomplices?" Ye Qingyan smiled.

"Besides, the Old Master isn't out to harm you, is he?"

"We women have narrow visions; when it comes to truly making decisions, it still has to be you." Ye Qingyan smiled.

Actually, her dad had told her.

Many people had seen through it; how could Si Yang not?

"Do you know what my dad said?" Ye Qingyan laughed.

"What did he say?"

"My dad said that the one from the Rong Family just wants to experience the thrill of wielding you, the sharpest blade in the world."

"After all, that kind of temptation is hard for anyone to refuse."

"After the Old Master passes away, regardless of whether you're willing to forgive him, he'll surely show off to you: 'So what if you didn't come back? You still had to listen to your grandpa!'" Ye Qingyan chuckled.

"Damn, it really seems like that's the case." Si Yang laughed irritably.

"Of course, I know that no one can control you. Ultimately, it's our feelings that bind you," Ye Qingyan said softly.

"In this world, if Heaven grants it, one must take it. It's clearly within reach; there's no reason to give it up."

"Our generation might be able to live without worries."

"But what about the next generation?"

"And the generation after that?"

"Would you be willing to let your future grandsons and granddaughters become ordinary people?"

"Our daughter being bullied by her in-laws in the future?"

"Damn it, who would dare?"

"While you're here, of course, nothing is taboo, but can you look after her for her whole life?"

"When you're older, you might find yourself willing but unable."

"Such a little sweetheart deserves a life of peace, wealth, and joy, don't you think?" Ye Qingyan laughed.

Si Yang gave Ye Qingyan an irritated look; this woman really knew how to manipulate him.

Using his own daughter as an argument—it worked, didn't it!

"Setting aside the grudge between the Yan and Song families, the Yan Family's move is like throwing a meat bun at a dog. You should know Nancen."

"I expect the Yan Family will split, but the dowry will definitely be astronomical."

"Isn't Yan Qingcheng beautiful?"

"Such a beautiful person; even I, as a woman, like her."

"One more isn't too many, is it?" Ye Qingyan coaxed Si Yang softly.

"What do you take me for?" Si Yang was between laughter and tears.

"Who told you to be the only one in this generation?"

"The two Little fellows are also too small; there's no other way!" Ye Qingyan chuckled.

"As for the Song Family, if we have to face them, we'll face them. Who is our family afraid of?" Ye Qingyan laughed.

Si Yang looked helplessly at Ye Qingyan. "Every gamble is a journey to strengthen oneself."

"I'm afraid that one day, we truly will become unscrupulous."

"That wouldn't be good," Si Yang said softly.

"Don't worry, our family doesn't do things that harm people."

"Nancen needs help in Southeast Asia, and we're just providing support," Ye Qingyan laughed.

Si Yang wouldn't allow them to run wild in Great Xia.

That was the education they had received as well.

"Sigh!"

"Life is truly exhausting in this lifetime," Si Yang sighed inexplicably.

"Go back and show her some kindness."

"Tonight, how about Mingyi, me, and Chu Ning all together?" Ye Qingyan winked.

"Ye Qingyan, what exactly are you trying to do?" Si Yang looked at Ye Qingyan with a wary gaze.

To pay such a high price, what was the goal?

After all, the three women could be described as incompatible as fire and water.

To have them together...

Si Yang's eyes lit up.

However, the greater the price paid, the more significant the task he was expected to perform.

"Actually, it's nothing major."

"Before, when you were at the Training Camp, it wasn't right to disturb you."

"Now that our man is back, it shouldn't be just us women showing our faces in public."

"It makes it look like our family doesn't have a man."

"Don't you think that makes sense?" Ye Qingyan laughed.

"You can pretend I'm not here; I don't mind," Si Yang said.

"How could we do that?"

"When the critical moment truly arrives, it still has to be the man. Not only would people laugh at us women for showing our faces, but we'd inevitably be bullied," Ye Qingyan said pitifully.

"Holy crap, why are you all coming over?" As soon as Ye Qingyan finished speaking, several women gathered around.