Chapter 576 Ye Shao Is Taught a Lesson
Arsen, long accustomed to being dragged around, tidied his messy clothes and sat down opposite Ye Shao.
"She's not just a little angry. Young Master Zi is still suppressing his temper even now."
"Did anything happen today? Why is Shengge angry?"
A discernible spark of amusement flickered in Arsen's eyes as he recounted, with vivid detail, everything that had happened after Liu Shu's arrival.
Bang~
Ye Mu'en slammed his fist onto the stone table. Arsen cautiously touched the surface, knowing it was a valuable piece that would have to be shipped from afar if damaged.
"Simply shameless and disgusting. How could Tang Zhao have such relatives?"
"I had originally wanted to warn Deputy Tang, but the madam stopped me. Thinking about it now, he's quite pitiful."
Indeed, pitiful. No matter how this matter was handled, he wouldn't find peace.
Ye Mu'en stood up and walked out. His sister rarely got angry; she was a person who could control her emotions to the extreme.
"Is Shengge's health alright?"
"Nothing has been discovered so far. The madam's anger was only for a moment back then and she quickly calmed down."
"That's good. If she were to get sick from it, I'd be a sinner of the highest order."
This was true; many people would undoubtedly come to condemn him.
When Ye Mu'en arrived at his sister's courtyard, he saw Gu Miao practicing silently in the yard. He plopped down in a small pavilion, feeling utterly agitated.
"What time did Shengge go to sleep?"
"Two o'clock."
"In another half hour, it'll be about time. Have Aunt Zhen make me some herbal tea. I need to cool down."
Gu Miao vanished silently. He wasn't sure what to expect from Young Master Ye when he was angry, but this family was the most good-tempered he had ever met.
Ye Shengge usually limited her naps to an hour. She slowly sat up after a brief moment of clarity in bed, a habit formed from her past life.
Upon hearing the door open, Ye Mu'en immediately went to greet her, stroking his sister's arm with a guilty expression.
"It's my fault for not handling things properly and causing you to feel wronged."
"The things or people you care about least often cause the biggest trouble. With your current position, many people are watching. A single move can affect everything. If you have a problem, it won't just be your problem. Big Brother, this place is different from before."
Ye Shengge was hinting at her elder brother. Since returning to Mingcheng, his path had been too smooth, and his ascent had far surpassed that of his peers. This would naturally breed jealousy, and many would be waiting for him to make a mistake.
"I'm sorry, it's my fault. I will pay close attention to these matters from now on."
"You actually know everything, you just tend to overlook small things."
"Yes, perhaps I've become a bit impatient."
Ye Shengge sat down in the small pavilion and, seeing the herbal tea on the table, patiently stirred it to cool.
"This incident also reveals that Liu Shu's parents have issues. Logically, she wouldn't have thought of this scheme on her own, which suggests someone in her family enjoys playing dirty tricks. This also brings up another concern: will they investigate Qu Huanhuan or engage in any despicable acts against you?"
"Yes, that's a very thoughtful consideration. I will be careful. As for Qu Huanhuan, I'll assign someone to watch her for a few days."
"Doing this also prevents others from getting hurt because of you. We have plenty of people anyway, so it's no trouble."
Ye Mu'en stood behind his sister, massaging her shoulders, and marveled internally at how the girl they had once doted on had grown into such a thoughtful person.
"I'll arrange for someone later. You don't need to worry about it constantly."
"Mm, I can't worry about everything either. Only with a clear mind can one live long."
"But you're not doing that either. You're becoming more and more of a worrier."
"Then I won't worry anymore. How about we chat about some gossip?"
"What gossip do I have? The only woman I know, you met her today."
Ye Shengge pushed the bowl across the table, and Ye Mu'en stopped his massage, sat down opposite her, and drank the still warm herbal tea in one gulp.
"There were so many people here today, and it was our first meeting, so I didn't ask much. How did you two meet?"
"She was a vendor selling fried offal. I went to eat and heard her arguing with someone, which I found interesting, and we got to know each other little by little."
Ye Shengge had pretty much guessed how her elder brother's temporary girlfriend came about. But who said a temporary one couldn't become permanent? Meeting someone in a vast sea of people is destiny, and sometimes destiny cannot be stopped.
"As long as you find her interesting, that's what matters. I'm not forcing you to find a girlfriend, but life shouldn't be without such experiences. Even if you don't find someone suitable in the end, you won't have regrets."
"The little brat is lecturing me on life now. Don't worry, your big brother won't be a bachelor. It's just that past memories haven't faded."
What followed was love unrequited and heaven not granting one's wishes. Ye Shengge knew that her elder brother had a tragic story in his past life that ended before it even began.
"It's all in the past. There's no need to force yourself to forget certain memories."
"Alright, my sister lives with such clarity. I will strive to learn from you."
"Knowing is good."
Ye Mu'en stayed with his sister for a long time. That evening, he secretly went to watch Qu Huanhuan, who was setting up her stall. Seeing someone who was always full of energy gave him a sense of vitality.
He didn't leave until Qu Huanhuan pushed her cart home, and the people he had arranged were also on duty.
By Saturday evening, seeing no sign of any repercussions, Liu Qingming finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed those in high positions disdained to bother with him.
Tang Zhao also arrived home in the evening. This long-awaited trip had relaxed him considerably. He felt refreshed and ready to face the work ahead.
After a shower, he sat on the sofa, watching television, eating small dishes bought on his trip, and sipping a small glass of wine. Ah, this life was better than any immortal's.
Ring, ring, ring~~
Tang Zhao's brow immediately furrowed. Seeing that it was almost nine o'clock, a call at this hour could only mean trouble.
"Hello."
......
After hearing the news conveyed, Tang Zhao smashed the wine glass in his hand. The voice on the other end of the line abruptly ceased.
"Xiao Zhao, it's brother-in-law's fault this time. I miscalculated everything."
"Calculate? You're so good at calculating to the point of involving the leader's wife. I think you're looking for death!"
"Xiao Zhao, how can you speak to brother-in-law like that?"
"Heh, no matter how I speak, it's not as reckless as your actions. Everyone in Mingcheng knows what kind of person the madam is. No one who has schemed against her has ever succeeded. You're lucky to be the first."
Liu Qingming's hand, holding the phone, trembled, almost dropping it.
"But we haven't seen any action from them yet."
"If there were immediate actions, it would be one thing. The fact that there aren't any now only further indicates that this matter will not be easily dismissed."
Tang Zhao tried his best to calm himself. He could hang up the phone and pull the line, but he knew very well that by tomorrow, his niece and eldest sister would be crying to him.