Chapter 79: Like Father, Like Son

"Sister Bing, I’m just trying to help you. How could you say that about me? If it weren’t for me, do you really think you’d still be with Ye Xuan?"

Yang Jie’s words left Yang Bingyu temporarily speechless. She wanted to refute him, but couldn’t find the words. It was true. If Yang Jie hadn’t pulled this stunt, Ye Xuan definitely would have asked Yang Zhennan to hold a press conference and announce the invalidation of the marriage agreement. But because of this very incident, Ye Xuan’s attitude toward her had also changed. In the past, Yang Bingyu felt that Ye Xuan was genuine and unreserved around her. Now, she couldn’t shake the feeling that he was wearing a mask, leaving her completely in the dark about his thoughts.

"Yang Jie, save your breath with this nonsense. What the hell are you scheming by calling me?" Yang Bingyu furrowed her brows and asked in annoyance.

"Sister Bing, if a man’s heart isn’t with you, what’s the point of keeping him around?

"I have a method that can help you completely win Ye Xuan over. Do you want to hear it?"

Yang Jie’s voice had an almost demonic allure to it, and Yang Bingyu nearly fell into his trap. Shaking her head vigorously, she tossed all thoughts of illicit methods out of her mind and sternly refused. "No need! I don’t want to know! Yang Jie, let me warn you: do not anger Ye Xuan again. If there is a next time, no one will be able to save you."

Hearing her warning, Yang Jie froze for a moment before bursting into maniacal laughter. Thinking he sounded like an absolute madman, Yang Bingyu frowned and hung up the phone.

Yang Jie laughed until tears streamed from the corners of his eyes. Then, he suddenly smashed his phone onto the ground. With a ferocious expression, he muttered to himself, "Ye Xuan, just you wait!"

Watching the hatred radiate from Yang Jie, Su Xiaobai and Fierce Tiger exchanged a smile. The more Yang Jie hated Ye Xuan, the more advantageous it was for them!

Meanwhile, Yang Bingyu chose not to tell Ye Xuan about Yang Jie’s call. She was still soft-hearted, effectively sparing Yang Jie’s life once again.

Yang Zhennan’s health had become volatile. Everyone in the Yang Family was so worried about the old man’s condition that they had no time to focus on the wedding between Ye Xuan and Yang Bingyu. As a result, the marriage was put on hold. This suited Ye Xuan perfectly; every day he could delay marrying Yang Bingyu was a victory. No matter what, he simply could not go through with this wedding.

However, before one problem could be resolved, another arose. The crisis with Yang Zhennan was still ongoing when a new storm hit the Yang Family. Someone had leaked the truth about Yang Bingyu’s lineage. Now, everyone in the company, from top to bottom, was questioning her status as the eldest daughter. The shareholders who supported Yang Jie took the opportunity to stir up trouble, voicing their opposition to Yang Bingyu holding the position of vice president. Some even advocated bringing Yang Jie back to manage the company’s affairs.

With all this turmoil, Yang Zhennan’s health deteriorated further. He was now only awake for three or four hours a day.

"Ye Xuan, what do you think I should do?" Yang Bingyu asked, looking helplessly at Ye Xuan as Yang Zhennan fell into another deep sleep. This time, she was truly out of options. In the past, whenever anything happened, Yang Zhennan had always been there to smooth things over for her. Now that he had fallen ill, Yang Bingyu felt as though her sky was collapsing.

"It’s alright. I’m here. Those people won’t dare do anything to you." Ye Xuan gently patted her back, his eyes filled with sympathy. White Snake had already gone to investigate the details of the leak. There would undoubtedly be clues soon.

"Cyan Dragon Chief, the matter has been thoroughly investigated." Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives. White Snake walked in, still carrying the chill of the morning dew.

It was now early autumn. Without realizing it, Ye Xuan had been staying with the Yang Family for nearly two months. So much had happened during this time.

"Mm, let’s talk outside." There were some things Ye Xuan didn’t want Yang Bingyu getting involved in. He only hoped that under his protection, she could live a carefree and innocent life. He patted the back of her hand, then stood up to leave with White Snake. But just as Ye Xuan took a step, Yang Bingyu grabbed the corner of his shirt.

"No, let him speak here."

Seeing the resolute look in her eyes, Ye Xuan ultimately compromised. "Then say it here. I want to see who’s playing tricks behind the scenes."

White Snake nodded and pulled out a few photographs, handing them over. "The person who spread the news about Yang Bingyu’s lineage is Yang Kui. I found out that three days ago, he met with the shareholders in the company who support Yang Jie.

"It was right after that day that rumors began circulating in the company. Those shareholders who jumped out to oppose Yang Bingyu were also instigated by Yang Kui.

"I’m guessing Yang Kui wants to use this method to force Yang Zhennan to bring Yang Jie back."

The photos clearly showed Yang Kui eating and drinking with those shareholders. Since they were pulled from surveillance footage, the images weren’t very crisp, but it was still easy enough to recognize everyone.

Ye Xuan’s face darkened once again. Yang Kui and his son really refused to give up. First, the son tried to frame him, and now the father was spreading rumors behind their backs. They truly were father and son.

"Go get Yang Kui for me. This father and son duo really are trying to outdo each other with their schemes," Ye Xuan said to White Snake with a cold expression. This time, he wouldn’t be kind enough to spare Yang Kui again.

"Wait! Don’t go just yet." Just as White Snake turned around, Yang Bingyu called out to stop him.

Ye Xuan looked at her in confusion, not understanding why she had stopped him. Logically speaking, whether it was the previous framing incident or the current rumor mill, Yang Bingyu was the biggest victim. Shouldn’t she fully support him dealing with Yang Kui?

"Let’s get through this period first. Grandpa is in very poor health right now. If he finds out that Second Uncle did such a thing, I’m afraid it will only make it harder for him to recover." Yang Bingyu glanced at Yang Zhennan, who had thinned considerably on the hospital bed, her face full of heartache. Naturally, she hated Yang Kui too. Who would welcome someone who schemed against them? But for Yang Zhennan’s sake, Yang Bingyu could only take a step back for now.

"Alright then, we’ll do as Bingyu says." Ye Xuan understood her concerns. He waved his hand at White Snake, signaling him to hold off and observe the situation for a while longer.

"Ye Xuan, come shopping with me."

When a woman was in a bad mood, retail therapy was the best way to vent her emotions. To cheer Yang Bingyu up, Ye Xuan unhesitatingly accompanied her to the same mall where they had previously bought evening gowns.

At first, everything was going well. But out of nowhere, a seductively dressed woman with heavy makeup popped out. Upon seeing Yang Bingyu, she immediately launched into a barrage of sarcastic remarks.

"Well, if it isn’t the imposter! How do you still have the nerve to spend the Yang Family’s money? Now that the whole world knows you’re not the true eldest daughter, you actually have the audacity to show your face in public?"

Yang Bingyu, who was in the middle of picking out clothes, let her face fall. She was clearly displeased.