"Mr. Shen, now that you've ntioned it, you've piqued our interest. Can we have the pleasure of beholding the future lady's beauty?"
"Right, Mr. Shen, before you were injured, you were a handso and dashing figure in Capital City, and not a few ladies of noble families adored you, but none caught your fancy. Is this discarded daughter of the Ye Family really that beautiful?"
The two sharp-eyed young n were not only Shen Yubai's personal bodyguards, but also childhood playmates who had grown up together. Though they were technically master and servant, their relationship was more akin to brothers.
Therefore, the way these two young n spoke was rather casual.
Even to the point of feeling a little indignant on their master's behalf. Previously, the marriage had been agreed upon with the Ye Family; to wed their youngest daughter, Ye Ziling. Later, while practicing martial arts, Shen Yubai accidentally sustained an injury that led to a high spinal cord injury, confining him to a wheelchair for life.
That's when the Ye Family started having second thoughts, naturally not keen on marrying their treasured daughter to a man bound to a wheelchair.
But, not wanting to openly fall out with the Shen Family of Capital City, they thought of the discarded daughter they had cast out, and after much effort, located Yan Mingyu and brought her back to the Ye Family for one single purpose: to replace Ye Ziling and marry the gentleman in the wheelchair.
"Hehe, Mr. Shen!"
At that mont, a young man, who bore so resemblance to Ye Tianling but appeared more calculating, approached Shen Yubai with a smile.
"Mr. Ye!"
Shen Yubai extended his hand for a shake with Ye Tianci. He then said, "This part of your estate is quite the sight, you go ahead with your tasks, I'll enjoy the scenery for a while before coming in myself!"
"Sure, Mr. Shen. You're at the Ye Estate now, feel as at ho as you would in your own house. I'll go over there and greet the guests!"
Ye Tianci nodded and headed towards another group of people.
"Let's go over there!"
Shen Yubai tilted his head slightly, and his attendants pushed him towards a pond.
Logically, considering it was winter, the pond should have been frozen over, but the Ye Family had sohow managed to keep the water clear and flowing, not to ntion the blooming water lilies and the vibrant koi swimming around, making for a beautiful sight.
It seed they had managed to channel a hot spring to feed the pond. Even the layout suggested the ticulous guidance of a feng shui master.
Helpless, this was the foundation of a great family; what seed impossible to common folks, seed effortless to them.
"Hehe, take a look!"
Shen Yubai took out his phone, tapped a few tis, and a photo appeared.
It was undoubtedly Yan Mingyu, attired in a black professional suit, her raven hair elegantly pinned up, revealing an exquisite face that radiated a goddess-like aura.
She was once a celebrity of East Sea, and her pictures were often found in newspapers and websites.
The Ye Family had selected one of the best photos of Yan Mingyu and sent it to Shen Yubai.
Even as a gentleman of Capital City, Shen Yubai had to admit: the Ye Family's discarded daughter fit a man's aesthetic perfectly.
Tall and slender with alluring curves, a face that could topple cities and countries, extraordinary grace and beauty. Combined with the strong, aloof temperant of a female CEO, there were few n who wouldn't wish to conquer such a top-tier goddess.
"Tsk tsk, Mr. Shen, your future lady is indeed beautiful, like a fairy!"
"They say that when God closes a door, He definitely opens a window. With such a beautiful lady by your side in the future, your days will surely never be dull, Mr. Shen!"
The two attendants behind Shen Yubai also looked very satisfied. They had followed their master and seen the world, but they still found the woman in the photo enchantingly beautiful, captivating in every sense.
"Hehe... It's about ti we went in and saw whether the real person is any different from the photo!"
Shen Yubai chuckled; up until this point, he had not yet t Yan Mingyu in person.
"All right, Mr. Shen!"
The two attendants pushed Shen Yubai's wheelchair at a leisurely pace towards the grand entrance of the Ye Estate.
The backyard.
Two maids were assisting Yan Mingyu with her clothing, a tailor-made satin cheongsam topped with a red fox fur shawl that lent an air of distinguished elegance to Yan Mingyu, adding a touch more of regal grace to her appearance.
"The Family Head has arrived!"
At that mont, a guard at the door called out.
"Miss, the master is here!"
The two servants reminded her.
"It's about ti; you can go out now!"
Yan Mingyu stood up and walked out of the room with the two servants.
In the courtyard stood a tall man, dressed in a black coat, appearing to be in his fifties, with temples graying, thick eyebrows and large eyes, exuding an aura of unspoken authority.
He was the current Family Head of the Ye Family, Ye Haolong.
"Mingyu!"
Upon seeing Yan Mingyu co out, Ye Haolong called out.
"Uncle!"
Yan Mingyu's voice was neither cold nor warm.
"You all may leave now!"
Ye Haolong waved his hand to dismiss the bodyguards and servants before turning to Yan Mingyu with a gentle voice, "You've been back for a few days now, are you used to it?"
"Quite good!"
Yan Mingyu nodded slightly.
"Then let's chat casually. Although we haven't seen each other for decades, after all, your mother was my dear sister, which is a connection that's thicker than water."
Ye Haolong gave off a quite approachable impression.
"I know!"
Yan Mingyu's expression was very calm, showing neither joy nor sorrow. From the day she had agreed to return to the Ye Family, she had been prepared to be a pawn for them, unable to resist whatever they had planned for her fate.
"So, I hope that when you et your fiancé later, you will not show any emotion. You are also a mber of the Ye Family, and on this matter, we need soone to make a sacrifice!"
Ye Haolong had personally co to talk about this matter as a way to prepare Yan Mingyu in advance.
After all, Shen Yubai was nothing but a crippled man in a wheelchair. Any normal woman would find it unacceptable.
"So soon?"
Yan Mingyu felt a pang of pain in her heart. She had guessed that the Ye Family would arrange a marriage for her with another prominent family, but she hadn't expected that just two days after returning to the Ye Family, her so-called "fiancé" would co knocking.
"This marriage had been settled a long ti ago, but so accidents happened in between. As long as you agree to marry the other party, you will not only gain the status of a Ye Family progeny, but your company, your ex-husband, and your family mbers will all be safe and sound!"
Ye Haolong, seeing a hint of resistance in Yan Mingyu's brows, furrowed his own before slowly speaking.
"I agree!"
Yan Mingyu clenched her teeth; she had to agree, even if she didn't want to. Against the colossal entity that was the Ye Family, neither she nor Qin Yu had any power to resist.
"Good, then I'll take you to et Young Master Shen!"
After saying this, Ye Haolong walked out of the courtyard with Yan Mingyu.
They went all the way to the hall, where he pointed to Shen Yubai in the wheelchair and said, "Let introduce you. This is Mingyu, and this is Young Master Shen!"
"....."
Yan Mingyu narrowed her eyes slightly, a silent wave of grief and indignation spreading within her.
She had imagined this Young Master Shen to be very old, very ugly, but she had never anticipated that he would be a crippled man in a wheelchair!
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