Chapter 232: Chapter 229: Zhao Shiyan, This Scheming Woman
Ye Qingping looked at Zhao Shiyan as she entered his house, his nostrils flaring with anger.
He originally intended to kindly invite Zhao Shiyan into the house, but after a casual glance at her, he was left wondering about her relationship with Ye Fan. Before he could even entertain his guest, he was labeled a country bumpkin.
"Girl, I’m about the sa age as your father, aren’t I? How can you be so impolite? What are you staring at? Never seen a beauty before? The way you talk, you make
sound like a lecher. This is outrageous." Ye Qingping glared, holding back his anger.
He also realized that Zhao Shiyan was a spoiled child, so he refrained from embarrassing her on the spot.
Instead, he kept all his grievances to himself, considering that if he revealed his identity, Zhao Shiyan would surely be mortified. With that in mind, he walked away.
"How could soone from the Ye Family have such a friend? Fanfan, just wait and see how I deal with you." Ye Qingping held onto his anger, determined to take it out on Ye Fan and harshly criticize his poor choice of friends.
He breathed through his nose, lit a cigarette, and smoked heavily. He no longer felt like going to the factory; he decided to wait until Zhao Shiyan left before returning ho to see what was going on.
"Girl, who are you looking for?" Xu Xia asked, smiling warmly at Zhao Shiyan, who looked stunning in her qipao.
Zhao Shiyan gave a sweet smile, her entire deanor changing as if she were seeing a relative, "Auntie, you must be Ye Fan’s aunt. I’m a friend of Ye Fan and ca specifically to see you. I didn’t bring much, just so supplents as a gift for you, please kindly accept them."
"You ca by, so why bring gifts? You’re being too formal." Xu Xia hurriedly accepted the gifts and put them aside, warmly inviting, "Please have a seat. I’ll make you a cup of tea to refresh yourself."
Xu Xia was very enthusiastic upon hearing she was a friend of Ye Fan and seeing such a pretty girl.
"Auntie, don’t trouble yourself. I’ll just sit for a while and then leave." Zhao Shiyan smiled, watching Xu Xia make tea.
"How can that be? You’ve co all the way to our house; no matter how busy, you have to have a drink of water." Xu Xia’s enthusiasm remained unchanged.
Xu Xia poured a cup of tea using a porcelain cup and placed it in front of Zhao Shiyan.
Zhao Shiyan looked at the inferior tea leaves and the poor-quality cup, losing her appetite for the tea. However, since Xu Xia had made it so warmly, it would be impolite not to drink any. Holding back her discomfort, she sipped a few tis without showing any abnormal expression, though she felt quite uncomfortable inside.
"Girl, what’s your na?" Xu Xia asked.
"I am Zhao Shiyan," Zhao Shiyan explained with patience.
"What a lovely na," Xu Xia praised.
"Thank you for the complint, Auntie." Zhao Shiyan smiled sincerely and asked, "Auntie, are you alone at ho?"
"My daughter and husband have gone to work, so I’m just at ho with nothing to do," Xu Xia replied with a smile.
"Auntie, you’re such a model of a virtuous wife and good mother," Zhao Shiyan said with a smile. "Auntie, your cooking must be great. If possible, I’d love to learn from you. My mother passed away early, just leaving my father and
depending on each other."
Zhao Shiyan showed sadness on her face, using her personal story to deepen her connection with Xu Xia.
"I just know how to cook so ho-style dishes. How could I teach you? But if you want to learn, you can co to
when you’re free. After all, I have nothing else to do at ho and plenty of ti," Xu Xia didn’t know about Zhao Shiyan’s family situation, so she didn’t console her or ntion Zhao Shiyan’s mother but shifted the conversation entirely to cooking.
"Great, then it’s settled. I’ll co to you to learn cooking when I have ti, okay?" Zhao Shiyan smiled cutely.
"Okay," Xu Xia agreed happily.
Throughout their eting, Zhao Shiyan never asked about Ye Fan’s interests, feeling it was inappropriate to inquire too much about Ye Fan during their first eting. She decided to wait until she beca more familiar with Xu Xia to start from Ye Fan’s hobbies.
In her efforts to win Ye Fan’s favor, Zhao Shiyan used all the tricks she could think of with good intentions.
"Auntie, I won’t disturb you any longer. I’ll co to visit you when I have ti." After a casual chat, Zhao Shiyan bid farewell.
"Child, why are you in such a hurry? I was planning to cook for you, but you want to leave without eating a bite," Xu Xia politely said as she saw her off.
"Auntie, please, no need to see
off. I’ll eat your cooking next ti. I’m sure your dishes are delicious. If you ntion eating again, I won’t want to leave," Zhao Shiyan replied.
"You have such a sweet mouth," Xu Xia laughed.
Zhao Shiyan left, and only then did Xu Xia return to the house.
"What awful tea, it makes my stomach uncomfortable," Zhao Shiyan muttered as she left, then got into the car and instructed the driver to drive. She felt quite pleased with herself, already planning how to impress Ye Fan.
Ye Qingping sat on a step in a corner, surrounded by cigarette ashes and butts.
At this mont, he still had a cigarette between his fingers. Zhao Shiyan’s words had already displeased him, and he could only use smoking to vent his anger. However, Zhao Shiyan’s words reached his ears, and the phrase "awful tea" sounded like thunder, making him instantly furious.
He puffed angrily, his chest heaving violently.
He didn’t confront Zhao Shiyan but instead threw the cigarette on the ground, stomped it out, and watched Zhao Shiyan’s car drive away with heavy footsteps.
"Young lady, you are from a wealthy family. My Ye Family doesn’t want any connections with people like you. I didn’t embarrass you only because you’re a girl, and I disdain to teach you a lesson. However, I have the right to ensure Ye Fan doesn’t beco your friend. If Ye Fan doesn’t listen to , then he will never set foot in the Ye Family’s door again." Ye Qingping was truly infuriated.
He hurried back ho.
"Old man, who upset you so much that you’re this angry? You’re almost setting yourself on fire," Xu Xia said, puzzled.
"Is this the tea that girl drank?" Ye Qingping pointed angrily at the tea table.
"Yes, why? Did you see that girl?" Xu Xia bead; she didn’t understand her husband’s sudden anger. She had a good impression of Zhao Shiyan and praised, "That girl is pretty nice; she’s our Fanfan’s friend."
"Nonsense friend, my Ye Family can’t associate with a friend like that." Ye Qingping was livid.
He picked up the teacup Zhao Shiyan drank from and the gifts she brought and threw them outside the door.
"Old man, have you lost your mind? What are you doing?" Xu Xia scolded with wide eyes.
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