Seems too dependent

  Nian Baiyan had already finished his meal, put down his utensils, elegantly wiped the corner of his mouth, and when he raised his eyes again, his gaze was piercing. His tone was light but with a hidden strong attitude, "Don't talk nonsense, Ye Ye has just entered the company, it's not suitable for her to fall in love or get married now."

  Ye Yu looked at Yan Bo in surprise, then glanced at Su Ye, blinked a few times and didn't say anything else. Instead, Ye Yuan asked, "Ye Ye, were you just joking?"

  Ye He Feng also looked at her with a puzzled expression.

  Su Ye's lips touched the rim of the cup, originally denying it, but after unintentionally meeting Yan Bojian's warning gaze, she changed her mind. Looking at him, her lightly pursed lips were as clear and warm as a March pear blossom. "After all, brother-in-law understands me best."

  Ye He Feng felt a slight sense of regret upon hearing this, although he wasn't very satisfied with Ji Dong Yan as a person, it was better than nothing. After letting out a light sigh, he spoke with emphasis and sincerity, "Work is never-ending, Bai Yan, if there's someone suitable by your side, introduce them to Ye Ye."

  Nian Baiyan didn't nod or shake his head, and with a calm tone said, "Let's talk about everything when I get back from the Inner Mongolia jewelry exhibition."

  Jing Shi Group's autumn and winter jewelry exhibition this time is a large-scale exhibition jointly organized with D Club and more than 100 media outlets, showcasing the rare jewelry of D Club for the first time to the world, and also marking the debut of D Club in mainland China. Apart from Shanghai and Hong Kong, Ordos became the preferred city in mainland China after Shanghai for this jewelry exhibition.

  If someone asks, which is the richest city in China at present, you will be out if you still answer Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou. Erdos in Inner Mongolia, with several global firsts, relying on its "sheep, coal, land and gas" four major resources, has finally risen to prominence. In this city where every 15 people have a millionaire, having only one million yuan in assets is considered poor. The per capita GDP of Erdos has surpassed that of Hong Kong, ranking first in the country, making it a key city for Bai Yan to consider.

  Su Ye knew about this matter, so as soon as she heard these words, her ears perked up immediately and she said, "Brother-in-law, I'm going too."

  "Second sister, are you going to Inner Mongolia?" Before Yan Baiyan could speak, Ye Lan exclaimed in surprise, "I heard the weather there is terrible, with strong winds and sandstorms. It's really suffering to go there."

  "Have you been there?" Su Ye glared at her.

  Leaf Lan stuck out her tongue and shook her head.

  "Don't talk nonsense if you haven't seen it with your own eyes." Su Ye coldly hummed a sentence.

  Nian Baiyan smiled wryly and retorted, "Lanlan's words aren't entirely unreasonable. The exhibition period will be very tiring, you'd better just stay in the company honestly."

  "Aren't you the one who's supposed to help me understand Essence Stones better and faster? Actual combat is the only way to accumulate more experience." Su Ye had always been eloquent when it came to justifying what she wanted to do.

  Ye He Feng stepped forward to help Su Ye, "Bo Yan, what Ye Ye said is also right. Let her participate in more exhibitions, it will be beneficial."

  Nian Baiyan glanced at Su Ye and nodded after a long while.

  Her lips curled up in a faint smile, and her heart naturally bloomed with joy. Following him to Inner Mongolia wasn't because she wanted to be overly familiar with the business; firstly, Yan Bo had handed her an exam as soon as they got on the car, and although there was a substantial reward, there were only two weeks of study time left. Considering she was such a busy person who wanted to earn the reward without being bothered, the only solution was to delay the time, so going to Inner Mongolia became the top choice. She followed him to work, and Yan Bo, no matter how shrewd he was in business, couldn't ignore reality, right? Secondly, she had never been to Inner Mongolia before; all along, she had been accompanied by mountains, and going to experience the grassland scenery was also a coveted option.

  Let's just consider it a trip. The important thing is that she doesn't have to spend a single penny on this trip, and her food, drink, and accommodation will all be taken care of by Yan Bojian.

  A family dinner left me exhausted.

  Maybe it's not usually like this, but there's just something extra with Su Ye around.

  The housekeeper indeed listened and arranged her room opposite Ye Yu's. The room was not small, with exquisite decoration, and the walls were all oil paintings, which must be very valuable. Su Ye had no feeling for this luxury, but only thought about how Yan Baiyan would share a bed with Ye Yu.

  Why did the Ye family still not let her go, first Ye Yuan came to ask if the room was satisfactory, then it was Second Uncle and Second Aunt who brought in some sweet soup before bed, and finally it was Ye He Feng who entered. Su Ye saw that he had a nostalgic look on his face and hurriedly pushed him away, saying she was sleepy and didn't want to chat much. Ye He Feng saw that she was unenthusiastic and deeply knew that she still held resentment towards him in her heart, so it wasn't good to force her, so he just reminded her of a few things before leaving as well.

  Only when she was left alone with Su Ye did she realize that this room was ridiculously large, and being in it was like floating dust in the vast universe, tiny and invisible. Was the room where Nian Boyan was also like this?

  On the other hand, Kaori Hayami's side was a different story.

  Although he rarely lives in the Ye family, the Ye family members do not dare to knock on the door and chat casually. Those who know Nian Boyan understand that he has always disliked being disturbed, unless he takes the initiative to find someone to talk to, but this probability is too small.

  So no one knew how the two would spend the night in Ye Yu's room.

  Ye Yu emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a silk nightgown, her figure naturally slender and alluring. Her beauty was vastly different from Su Ye's; if Su Ye was like a rose with thorns, then Ye Yu was more like a white lotus. While Su Ye exuded passion and allure, Ye Yu embodied quiet elegance and refinement, as Yan Bojian had said, each having their own unique charm.

  Nian Baiyan sat on the sofa reading a latest business magazine.

  Ye Yu stood by the door, hesitated for a moment, "Tonight..."

  Nian Baiyan raised his head and saw that she had finished washing up, saying lightly, "I'll sleep on the sofa tonight." After finishing speaking, he got up to go to the bathroom.

  "Hey——" Ye Yu pulled him back, "Otherwise, you can just sleep on the bed tonight."

  Nian Bo Yan smiled faintly, but his eyes clearly refused, "This way, both you and I will be unaccustomed."

  Ye Yu looked at his back and didn't force it, let out a light sigh after taking out a set of men's pajamas from the cabinet, walked to the bathroom door, and said to Nian Boyan who was washing his face, "You change into this, can't sleep in a suit and tie, right?" The pajamas were meant to intimidate him, Nian Boyan had only worn them once.

  Nian Baiyan wiped his face and took over the sleeping gown without saying anything.

  Night, gradually quieting down.

  The Ye family's old residence was originally far away from the city, so when night fell, there were only lanterns and starlight shining together, a rare place to escape the hustle and bustle.

  Nian Baiyan came out after taking a shower and unexpectedly saw Ye Yu sitting in his usual spot, looking thoughtful. He asked softly, "Why aren't you sleeping yet?"

  Ye Yu raised her head, the yellowish light spreading across her delicate face, and the anxiety between her eyebrows revealed her heavy heart. "Bo Yan, are you really planning to take Ye Ye to Inner Mongolia?"

  "I've already promised her." Yan Bo sat on the other side of the sofa, wearing only a bathrobe after his shower. As he sat down, the robe's neckline slightly opened, revealing a glimpse of his robust chest. His hair was still wet, with water droplets sliding down and moving along his collarbone, shining sensually on his bronze skin.

  "But..." Ye Yu hesitated.

  Nian Baiyan raised his hand and brushed away a strand of wet hair, "What do you want to say?"

  Yeyu licked her lips and asked tentatively, "Don't you think that Yeye is a bit too dependent on you?"

  His movements slowed down for a moment, and he didn't know how to describe it, but the word "dependence" seemed to slip off his heart like a water droplet, causing a slight itch in his chest. When he spoke again, his tone was still light and carefree, "You're overthinking."

  "It's not that I'm thinking too much, it's just a woman's sensitivity." Ye Yu shook her head, her eyes worried, "Just look at tonight, she rejects everyone but is completely obedient to you."

  "Yeyu." Year Bao Yan's hands were clasped on his thighs, fingers interlocked. "She was recruited by me to the company, and because of work, Xuan also followed me closely. To her, the Ye family is a stranger, and the person she is most familiar with is only me."

  "I hope so." Ye Yu sighed softly, "I hope everything is just me overthinking."

  "Let's get some rest early."

  Ye Yu nodded, just about to get up but saw Nian Bo Yan's eyebrows furrowed, hesitated for a moment, and was about to ask him what was wrong when he suddenly got up and walked towards the door.

  "Bo Yan——" She stepped forward in surprise.

  "It seems like Ye Ye is calling." The sentence fell together with the sound of the door opening.

  And Su Ye was really yelling.

  A blood-curdling scream.

  She had just taken a bath and didn't expect to step on the empty stairs beside the bathtub, so she fell face down on the marble floor, doing a dog-eating-shit pose. That's what Yan Bo Yi saw when he rushed into the bathroom.

  A woman as beautiful as a flower, the whole person was like a photo stuck to the marble floor, the clean floor reflected her painful face exceptionally clearly, and her facial features were almost twisted together. The skirt on her body was soaked with water, and because of the more severe fall, the hem of the skirt was completely lifted up, and what entered Yan Bo's eyes was the woman's long legs and buttocks slightly covered by black lace underwear.

  Toshihiko Nen had a moment of astonishment.

  "Help me up, thank you." Su Ye struggled to lift her head and saw him standing still at the door, stretching out his hand towards her.

  Nian Baiyan came to his senses and strode forward to help her up, she took advantage of the situation to hug his arm, and stood up with a painful expression.

  "Are you hurt?" He bowed his head to check, seeing that her knee was bruised and frowned, "How did you get so clumsy?"

  Su Ye also felt a burning pain in her knee, wrinkled her nose, "Who knew the ground was so slippery, it's over, must be an internal injury."

  Nian Baiyan let out a sigh of helplessness and directly carried her out of the bathroom. Just as he put her on the bed, Ye Yu also came in, seeing that she was stiffening one leg with a panicked expression, "Ye Ye, what's wrong with you?"

  "It's nothing, just a fall." Su Ye replied while tightly hugging Yan Bo's arm, "Luckily I have my sister's husband."

  Ye Yu hesitated for a moment, "Then... I'll go call our family doctor."

  "Hey, stop it." Su Ye hurriedly stopped her actions. "You're making such a ruckus that the whole Ye household is in an uproar. You know your mom hates me and can't wait for me to leave the Ye household. If she uses my injury as an excuse to send me to the hospital, I'll be done for."

  "Leaf, leaf." Ye Yu's face was full of helplessness.

  Nian Baiyan didn't pull out his arm, letting Su Ye cling to him like an octopus in his arms. After hearing her words, his tone was tinged with concern, "Let's go see a doctor anyway."

  "It's really nothing, no bones were hurt, at most I'll be bruised tomorrow." Su Ye raised her head in his arms, and with a sly smile, she also glanced at Ye Yu on the bedside, "It's just that if I get thirsty tonight or want to go to the bathroom, it would be troublesome. Brother-in-law, can you stay here with me?"