Yu Jie considered himself to have good manners, particularly in business circles of Jiangdu, where he was recognized as a rising star. Naturally, he wouldn’t lose his sense of propriety.
The situation seed sowhat awkward, and Director Liu hastily said, "Right, let’s not all just stand at the door. The children were so happy to hear that you were coming, Qingyan."
Hong Qingyan smiled and said, "I’ve actually missed the children too."
"Then let’s quickly go inside and distribute the gifts you’ve brought to the children," Director Liu said, leading the way in.
Yu Jie had planned to stride confidently into the orphanage, but suddenly, he changed his mind, walked over to his car, and began moving things.
The staff of the orphanage hastily said, "Mr. Yu, we can handle these items, there’s no need to trouble yourself."
Yu Jie laughed and said, "It’s no trouble at all, not in the slightest. As soone who also ca from an orphanage, I have hands and feet and am glad to help out and give so love."
He emphasized the words "have hands and feet" heavily, implying mockery towards Ye Feng, who was sitting in a wheelchair at that mont.
Ye Feng stayed silent, too lazy to care about the remark. Even the mighty Chu Family seed like ants in his eyes, let alone soone like Yu Jie, who was even less significant in his view.
Hong Qingyan pushed the wheelchair slowly inside.
Off to the side, Director Liu observed Ye Feng without any comnt and then glanced at Hong Qingyan. She seed on the verge of saying sothing several tis but ultimately held her tongue. Although she didn’t understand why Hong Qingyan would choose a man with a disability as a boyfriend, it was ultimately the couple’s personal business, and she had no place to ask.
The orphanage had many children, and when they saw Hong Qingyan enter, they joyfully crowded around her, showing how genuinely they welcod her.
In contrast, Yu Jie’s behavior seed a bit ostentatious, and to visibly make a show of it, he even took out money on the spot to give to the children.
Director Liu frowned but said nothing, and neither did Hong Qingyan.
Suddenly, a child with dirty hands from playing in the mud ca over, grabbed Yu Jie by the collar, and started to sar mud on his face with the other hand.
"What are you doing, get away from !" Yu Jie yelled in anger and pushed, sending the child flying.
The child was small and fell to the ground, bursting into tears imdiately.
The other children were frightened by the scene and stood still, not daring to approach Yu Jie any further.
A slightly older child said timidly, "Big brother, actually, Little Yingzi likes you, that’s why she rushed to sar mud on your face. She didn’t an to dirty you on purpose."
"Yes, big brother, we used to do the sa with Sister Qingyan, and she was willing to play in the mud with us, Little Yingzi didn’t do it on purpose..."
The crying Little Yingzi, wiping away tears, also said, "I’m sorry... I’m sorry, I’ll wash your clothes clean, okay?"
Yu Jie froze on the spot, and the situation beca awkward again.
When Ye Feng saw this, a pang went through his heart as he suddenly thought of himself and certain scenes from his childhood.
Hong Qingyan stepped in and said, "It’s okay, big brother didn’t an it just now. Don’t worry, he won’t be mad at you. Co on, everyone, let’s co over here and have so sweets."
The children, being simple-minded, quickly forgot about the incident when they heard about the sweets and beca joyful again.
Yu Jie touched the mud on his face but said nothing, simply leaving, probably heading to the restroom to clean up.
Ye Feng shook his head slightly upon seeing this, reflecting on the character of the well-dressed so-called successful businessman.
After the gifts were distributed, Hong Qingyan played the handkerchief tossing ga with the children until three hours later, near evening, before she left.
As they exited the gate, Yu Jie appeared, quickly walking up and calling out, "Oh, Qingyan, do you rember that girl with the braids from our group, the one who was quite close to you back then?"
"Braids? You an Lin Caixia? Of course, I rember her. Why do you suddenly ntion her?" asked Hong Qingyan.
Yu Jie smiled and said, "Well, a year ago, I made a chat group and invited everyone from our batch. You know we’re all orphans, and despite the hardships of childhood, it’s exactly why those tis are precious."
Hong Qingyan nodded, agreeing with him.
Yu Jie continued, still smiling, "Speaking of which, just before this, Lin Caixia called . Today is her birthday, and it also marks the one-year anniversary of our chat group, so I’ve organized a gathering for tonight so we can all et up again."
Hong Qingyan fell silent. In her heart, she wanted to go, eager to reminisce with her old friends from childhood, but then she thought of Ye Feng...
Yu Jie suddenly beca stern and said, "Qingyan, you and Lin Caixia were the closest back in the day. She heard you were at the orphanage and that you’d gone to the Hong Family. She said that if you don’t co tonight, then you are looking down on them, and she won’t acknowledge you as a sister anymore."
Hong Qingyan still didn’t speak but turned to look at Ye Feng with an inquiring expression.
Ye Feng knew he had to speak up, he could tell how much Hong Qingyan hoped to make the trip.
Suddenly smiling, Ye Feng asked, "Mr. Yu, who initiated this gathering? If we attend, is there an entrance fee? If so, how much does each person need to pay? Just to be clear, if it’s too pricey, we won’t go."
Yu Jie laughed loudly upon hearing this, "Rest assured, Mr. Ye, there’s no charge. I organized this event and I’m covering all costs. Although I can’t claim great business success, I’m fully capable of handling these expenses without any pressure."
In all honesty, Yu Jie was beyond thrilled inside after hearing Ye Feng’s words. He had finally figured out that the man in the wheelchair was not only disabled but also a penniless country bumpkin.
His remark was just too amusing, but of course, to show his manners, Yu Jie didn’t let it show on his face.
Ye Feng laughed, "Really? Since there’s a free feast, why wouldn’t we go? Qingyan, let’s go. Only an idiot would turn down free food and drinks."
"..." Hong Qingyan could only roll her eyes in speechlessness at this comnt and chose not to respond.
All of a sudden, Yu Jie gestured with his hand and, with a gentlemanly smile, said, "Qingyan, why don’t you just ride in my car? It’d be convenient for to tell you on the way who’ll be attending tonight. Let tell you about our peers who..."
But before he could finish, Hong Qingyan interrupted, "I’m sorry, Big Brother Yu Jie, but Big Brother Ye isn’t very mobile, and I need to take care of him. Actually, there’s no rush. We can et and recognize each other at the event. Just give us the address, and we’ll get there on our own."
Yu Jie glanced at Ye Feng, a hint of gloom flickering deep in his eyes, then nodded, "Alright, the address is Yingge Beautiful Club. You should know it, the one owned by the Chu Family. It has quite a reputation in Jiangdu."
As he said this, a smug look briefly crossed Yu Jie’s face. Being able to organize an event at Yingge Beautiful Club was a status symbol of wealth and reputation in Jiangdu.
"Yingge Beautiful Club?" Hong Qingyan’s expression changed suddenly, recalling that not long ago Ye Feng had visited Yingge Beautiful Club. Although she hadn’t accompanied him, she knew what had transpired there—the Chu Family’s young master had been there.
Ye Feng’s face remained calm, but he was surprised that after such a big incident at the Chu Family, Yingge Beautiful Club had reopened so quickly.
"What? Is there a problem?" Yu Jie inquired, thinking further, chuckling, "Actually, many people in the group ntioned that Yingge Beautiful Club is very expensive and it’s not necessary to be so extravagant. But I thought, since it’s our one-year anniversary, marking the beginning of a new chapter in our lives, it has to be grand, right?"
"Right, right," was all Hong Qingyan could awkwardly muster with a smile.
"Well then, I’ll head over first. See you there!" Feeling triumphant, Yu Jie pulled open the door of his BMW, plopped down inside, and then drove off with a roar.
Only then did Hong Qingyan turn to look at Ye Feng and said carefully, "Big Brother Ye, I have a small favor to ask. Can I ask you for it?"
Ye Feng chuckled in slight irritation, "Just go ahead and ask."
Hong Qingyan said, "It’s about... Yu Jie. When we get there, if they do sothing inappropriate, could you please be a little more tolerant? Of course, if they go too far, you don’t have to put up with it."
Ye Feng laughed, "No problem."
With a beaming smile, Hong Qingyan, along with the others, then proceeded to set off in the car.
In the evening, as the three of them reached Yingge Beautiful Club, the sun had set, and the dusk was gracefully descending.
As soon as Hong Qingyan got out of the car, a tall woman in a red dress with high heels approached her quickly.
"Oh my, it is you indeed, it really is you, Qingyan, our little bean sprout from back then," the woman in heels laughed heartily, her expression quite exaggerated, and with her thick makeup, she appeared slightly out of place.
After scrutinizing her for a mont, Hong Qingyan exclaid in surprise, "Lin Caixia, it is you! I’m so happy. I never thought we’d et again."
Lin Caixia said with a smile, "Yes, it’s been a blink of an eye and fifteen years have passed. By the way, bean sprout, I heard from Yu Jie just now that you’re already engaged. Is that true? And, Yu Jie also said that your fiancé is wheelchair-bound, disabled. That can’t be true, can it?"
Lin Caixia’s expression was dramatically animated, and her loud voice drew the attention of several other orphans from their orphanage.
Just then, Ye Feng erged slowly from the car with Seventeen’s help and settled into a wheelchair.
Seeing this, the forr orphanage companions imdiately started to murmur among themselves.
"That man is Hong Qingyan’s fiancé, really a disabled man in a wheelchair? That’s..."
"Although Qingyan has a slight limp, she’s pretty and considered a beauty. She’s also the second daughter of the Hong Family of Jiangdu. It’s said that the young talents of Jiangdu pursuing her could line up around the orphanage, and it seems even Yu Jie is interested in her. Who would have thought she’d end up with a disabled man..."
"Yu Jie indeed likes her, but we all know what he’s really after. He’s interested in pursuing Hong Qingyan, but I bet his true intent is to make use of the Hong Family’s prestigious influence."
"Makes sense, but regardless, for Qingyan to marry soone disabled, how does that saying go? A rose wed to a patch of cow dung."
"Exactly, an excellent cabbage taken by a waste. It’s just not right!"
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