Before Yun Cheng could even gasp in shock, mouth wide open, he saw Chairman Qin lift his eyes and look toward the young man who had just walked out the door—his biological son.

“You too.”

The tall man said calmly, as if what he had just done wasn’t kicking his own relatives out of the house, but more like throwing out two pieces of trash.

Not only was Yun Cheng stunned, even the Xu and An families, who had been about to head home at the door, froze in place.

‘Wait, did he really just decide to kick them out like that?’ Yun Cheng thought in disbelief.

And President Ye, who had personally said he wouldn’t live under the same roof as his ex-boyfriend, clearly couldn’t accept this outcome either.

“No, that’s not what I meant, I didn’t mean for you to kick them out right away. I can go home first, and we can talk again once they’ve found a place. Even though they could stay at a hotel, you can’t just kick them out like this—”

President Ye still thought like a normal person. The idea of outright kicking someone out had never even occurred to him. He looked like he couldn’t even understand why Chairman Qin would say such a thing—his words were starting to get confused.

——But he wasn’t the one making decisions now.

“If they don’t want to stay at a hotel, they can choose to sleep under a bridge.”

Chairman Qin interrupted his newlywed partner, but when he saw that his partner still seemed stubborn, he picked him up and said: “We can discuss the details at home.”

The handsome man instinctively struggled. His slightly plump long legs writhed in the man’s arms, but were firmly pinned down by those strong hands.

“Qin Yi, put me down—you bastard!”

The tall man ignored his partner’s resistance and directly shoved him into the back seat.

The two people who had just been thrown out still wanted to say something, but the Cullinan sped off before they could even speak.

As if trying to escape the green hat that was chasing after it.

“Tsk, what now? Nephew, your stepmom just kicked us out of the house. I guess we’re really going to sleep under a bridge.” The blond man smoothed his hair and said with a smile.

Qin Shi didn’t even glance at his uncle. He just called his assistant with a cold face, and soon another luxury car pulled up in front of the hotel.

“You’re the only one sleeping under a bridge.” The young man coldly dropped this sentence, then sped off.

At this point, Yun Cheng started to reconsider. After all, while Qin Qiu’s wealth didn’t compare to Chairman Qin’s, he was still one of the top CEOs in the entertainment industry.

Thinking this, he stepped forward a few paces, but…

The blond man didn’t give him a chance. Once both cars had left, his assistant appeared in front of him the next second.

After saying a few words, the blond man’s face immediately darkened, and a murderous aura burst from him again.

“Ha, that guy really doesn’t care if I blow this up and spread it all over the internet, huh?”

Yun Cheng vaguely heard him say that.

His personal assistant spoke up, clearly afraid.

“Chairman Qin said that if he sees this matter brought up anywhere, both you and the young master will be sent to Africa to aid construction—Chairman Qin has really secured three projects there.”

The assistant was practically crying at the end.

The blond man clicked his tongue in frustration and finally left the scene with his assistant.

Yun Cheng was disappointed. Just when he’d found a potential target, it was gone.

He sighed and was about to turn around to find Xu Feng when he heard a familiar voice.

“Speaking of which, Chairman Qin really loves President Ye, huh…”

Yun Cheng slowly turned his head and saw An Yang looking in the direction Chairman Qin had left, holding his chest like a lovesick woman.

At first, Yun Cheng thought An Yang was being sarcastic, but when he calmed down and thought carefully about An Yang’s brain and logic, he realized something.

——An Yang might actually be serious.

Yun Cheng suddenly started sweating.

Was he really going to fight a total love-brain like this for a man?

It really felt like he was about to become a lawless villain!

Also shocked by An Yang’s logic were the two people in the back seat of the Cullinan.

Ye Wangxing and 19: “…”

“This double-mission reward was totally ours to take.”

This protagonist shou’s level of love-brain was way purer than Su Qing from the last world.

He didn’t even let out one high-pitched shriek the entire time.

But pure as the protagonist shou’s love-brain was, their mission still had to continue. Ye Wangxing began analyzing the next task.

“[…The next mission is at Xu Feng’s company. An Yang gets bullied by some assistants, and Xu Feng has a change of heart and saves him. We’ve already bought that company. The protagonist shou is working there as an assistant, now we just need to find a suitable excuse.]”

As Ye Wangxing spoke, 19 nodded and added his own analysis, occasionally making small noises to stir the imaginations of the assistants in the front seat and gain Attention Value.

As for what those assistants imagined, it had nothing to do with 19 and Ye Wangxing. As expected, the assistant and driver in the front had faces red as a tomato.

Even though the soundproof partition in the back was raised, the occasional jostling of the car made them feel everything.

The assistant, trying hard to remain expressionless as his fingers danced across his phone, messaged:

‘Chairman Qin’s really like an old house catching fire—he just couldn’t hold back. Brother Li, you guys better stay alert when we get back.’

Housekeeper Li from the Qin family’s old mansion sent back an “OK” emoji and asked, ‘All of the young master and President Qin’s belongings have been packed. Should I ask Chairman Qin for further instructions?’

The assistant understood that Housekeeper Li was asking if Chairman Qin really meant to kick them out.

Normally, as they were family, how could he actually throw them out of the old house?

But the assistant recalled the behavior of those two at the wedding…

‘Don’t ask. I’ll explain when I see you in person.’ The assistant replied immediately.

Housekeeper Li sent another “OK,” but this time with a question mark, clearly puzzled about what had happened.

But since anything sent over WeChat could be used as legal evidence, it was better to talk face-to-face.

Thinking this, the assistant quietly followed the driver to the old mansion, but what he didn’t expect was that the two of them took a while to get out of the car.

And when they finally did, their disheveled clothes, flushed faces, and swollen lips made everyone immediately avert their eyes, pretending to see nothing.

Thankfully, Housekeeper Li came just in time to smooth things over.

While reporting duties, he introduced himself to the legal co-owner of the house.

Luckily, President Ye seemed to have calmed down in the car. He wasn’t angry and just listened quietly, occasionally nodding.

Housekeeper Li internally admired his calm demeanor, thinking it was nothing like the rumors of him being a seductive vixen.

Aside from his appearance fitting that stereotype, his personality was actually quite similar to Chairman Qin’s. When asked about his preferences, he sometimes didn’t answer—Chairman Qin answered for him.

‘Seems like this is the first time Chairman Qin has taken care of someone like this. He even knows all his preferences.’

‘No wonder they ended up together’ Housekeeper Li thought as he returned to the servant quarters.

And President Ye, who had seemed so calm in front of everyone, collapsed on the king-size bed the moment the door closed.

[Didn’t expect pretending to be a rich person would be so awkward. I almost clawed holes in the floor with my toes.]

Ye Wangxing’s previously proud expression fell away. He lay face down on the bed, cheeks squished, like a drenched blue-white British Shorthair cat.

It really was his first time experiencing this kind of wealthy lifestyle. Even after entering the estate, they had to drive for a while before reaching the front door. The whole property was the size of a small neighborhood.

And the butler-style service made him feel even more out of place—1-9 didn’t count, as he wasn’t human in the physical sense.

Housekeeper Li had meticulously recorded his preferences. If 1-9 hadn’t helped him during the meal questions, he might’ve broken character entirely.

As he thought, 1-9 came over and sat beside him, gently patting his back to comfort him.

——The host’s emotional warning system had been going off for a while.

[Don’t worry, Host. I will help you adjust and cover for you. Please trust me.]

Hearing 19 steady voice, Ye Wangxing took a few deep breaths and felt calmer.

As long as 19 had his back, even if something happened, they could wing it together.

Feeling more stable, Ye Wangxing let 19 pull him up. He washed up and flopped back onto the bed.

He pulled out his phone, planning to scroll through the world’s news, only to feel another warm body lie down beside him—and snuggle closer.

Ye Wangxing: “…”

Wait. Tonight, he was supposed to sleep in the same bed as 19!

Ye Wangxing immediately shut his eyes tightly. But…

The kiss from earlier, 19’s body heat, and his face from the mindspace kept swirling through Ye Wangxing’s brain.

‘Calm down. This is just a dopamine illusion caused by his precise teasing. Drink more water and metabolize it—don’t let it affect the mission or 19.’

He took deep breaths and silently chanted apologies in his head. How could he have these thoughts about an innocent system he barely knew?

He hurriedly asked 19 to put him into deep sleep.

What he didn’t notice was that after soothing him to sleep and moving his hand from his face, 19 didn’t lie down right away.

Bathed in moonlight, the tall man’s figure cast a shadow over the beautiful man’s body.

His expression was unreadable, as if deep in thought.

The “innocent, all-knowing” system: ‘The emotional alert is sounding. What happened? Is there a time period I failed to monitor?’

The truly clueless Ye Wangxing: curled-up-ball.jpg

By the next day, Ye Wangxing finally returned to normal. Though he still occasionally felt a quickened heartbeat when looking at 19, it no longer affected his behavior.

And 19, seeing everything back to normal, assumed it was just an emotional outburst. He logged the event but didn’t react further.

He even helped fake a convincing scene for the previous night’s “events” to fit the story script.

So…

Butler Li watched CEO Ye stepping out of the elevator, occasionally holding his waist. His face remained perfectly smiling, but in his heart, he marveled that Director Qin was still as capable as ever.

After serving breakfast, Butler Li planned to leave, since CEO Ye seemed not to enjoy having people around.

However, he had barely left when he heard the security team at the door frantically report through the walkie-talkie that someone was trying to get in.

Butler Li frowned, walked toward the door, and pressed his earpiece to ask:

“…If it’s Director Qin and the young master, can’t you just invite them into the living room to sit? Director Qin isn’t unreasonable. You just need someone to observe them. Didn’t I tell you this last night?”

But the head of security replied helplessly: “Brother Li, I know, but it’s not just them two!”

Butler Li: “?”

“They—CEO Ye’s parents, our Director Qin’s father-in-law and mother-in-law—also came!”

Recalling the personnel setup of last night’s battlefield, Butler Li thought: “…” Spicy!

Outside, chaos reigned, but the main kitchen remained calm. Those working continued, those resting rested, those playing on phones played.

Until a figure entered.

“Hey, hey, old Zhao, why are you still messaging your son? Something big is happening outside! Put your phone away, don’t let Butler Li see it. He’s not in a good mood.”

Housekeeper Aunt Zhou saw Chef Zhao playing on his phone while preparing breakfast.

Normally, using a phone wouldn’t be an issue, especially since Chef Zhao had finished his tasks and stayed away from the main kitchen counter.

But since the employer’s family had matters and Butler Li was in a bad mood, it was better for everyone to behave.

Hearing Aunt Zhou, Chef Zhao immediately put his phone back into his pocket, leaned closer to her, and whispered: “What happened? I didn’t hear anything.”

Others in the kitchen pricked their ears, pretending not to care.

Aunt Zhou secretly enjoyed this.

Outwardly, she remained serious and didn’t say much.

Gossiping among themselves was taboo for their job, but internal exchange was fine to avoid mistakes while cooking. No one wanted to reveal employer secrets and risk massive fines or trouble.

“Normally, decent people quarrel quietly. We only hear things in a sarcastic, sneaky tone,” Aunt Zhou said, adjusting her short hair.

“So, what happened?”

Chef Zhao became even more curious, and others leaned in as if their ears could stretch.

Aunt Zhou whispered, pointing outside: “This morning, CEO Ye’s parents arrived, right?”

Everyone nodded. Not only that, but they also knew that Director Qin and the young master, who had been kicked out last night, had come along.

Aunt Zhou clapped her hands: “CEO Ye’s parents coming alone wouldn’t be a big problem, but Director Qin and the young master arrived early this morning!”

Some people looked puzzled, while others showed gossiping curiosity.

These people knew what had happened last night. Although Butler Li only informed them to hand luggage to the private assistants, those close to the assistants already knew the details.

The staff became more cautious toward CEO Ye.

—After all, he clearly was someone important.

Though speaking ill of the employer was improper, last night’s events felt like a grand performance, almost delaying their sleep.

They hadn’t expected the drama to continue today.

“Tsk, tsk, tsk, I really made the right choice applying here” some thought.

High pay, relaxed work, no trivial matters, six insurance plans, and listening to rich-family gossip—it was a dream job.

Aunt Zhou, unaware of their thoughts, continued quietly recounting events from last night and this morning.

How Director Qin’s face darkened seeing Director Qin and the young master, how they flattered CEO Ye’s parents, pretending to admire Chef Zhao’s cooking, and even saying they’d come every morning for breakfast.

Chef Zhao didn’t believe the last part at all. Previously, their expressions had been the same for his food or anyone else’s.

Still, he and his colleagues gasped and reacted to Aunt Zhou’s storytelling.

“Honestly, rich people really know how to play. Kicked out last night, today they bought a house in the neighboring community. Walking there takes only five minutes,” Aunt Zhou said in amazement.

Chef Zhao was shocked. As the breakfast chef, he had rested early last night. Though he usually enjoyed gossip, he had been busy this morning and hadn’t caught up on news, so he was most affected.

Colleagues nodded along quietly, murmuring that rich people really knew how to live.

Then…

Someone said.

“If I had money, I’d also buy houses everywhere for fun.”

Everyone agreed unanimously.

“But it doesn’t seem like their usual way of doing things. I saw CEO Ye’s parents, and their faces looked pretty shocked when they heard this,” Aunt Zhou added.

Although it might have also been because they were stunned by the previous night’s chaos.

Aunt Zhou didn’t continue, but everyone understood her implied meaning and nodded together again.

However, Aunt Zhou didn’t know what happened afterward, since she finished cleaning halfway through and didn’t dare to linger.

“…But Old Huang stayed. She wants to clean the lobby windows today. I’ll tell her to come over later.”

Everyone present looked at Aunt Zhou as if seeing a savior.

When Aunt Zhou brought in a dazed Aunt Huang, they immediately moved chairs, massaged shoulders, all waiting for Aunt Huang’s first-hand news.

Aunt Huang didn’t disappoint and brought explosive news.

“…Director Qin, just now, to make CEO Ye happy, he gave Ye all the shares of Shixing Media.”

“Bang—!”

Chef Zhao, standing nearby, accidentally knocked over a chair.

Yet no one blamed him, they were all in a daze themselves.

After all…

That was Shixing Media, contracted to Young Master Qin Shi!

Putting his partner and the partner’s ex together—Director Qin really had no sanity, right?

The Ye family parents also wondered the same.

Honestly, they had been in a daze these past few days. Suddenly, their son announced a marriage alliance with Director Qin, injecting capital into their company.

Before they could rejoice that their company was saved, their son suddenly revealed at the wedding that he had an ex-boyfriend.

Having an ex wasn’t unusual—everyone had a past. Director Qin had divorced too.

—But that ex was Director Qin’s own biological brother!

When the Ye couple heard this, they nearly had heart attacks.

Fortunately, Director Qin didn’t blame their son, and the wedding proceeded as usual.

But the Ye parents still worried that Director Qin might punish their son at home.

When they heard Director Qin had kicked his own son and brother out, it strengthened their resolve to come to the Qin residence today.

Yet…

What they saw today made them feel as if they had landed on another planet.

Everything was incomprehensible.

First, Director Qin’s brother and son, after entering with them, acted completely at ease as if in their own home.

No, yesterday that had really been their home.

When Director Qin came down, neither of the two were angry about being kicked out last night, nor did they question their son.

Instead, they asked whether their son had worked hard last night.

They even teased Director Qin?

The Ye parents could not understand this.

What confused them more came next.

The young uncle began teasing Director Qin, implying he was old while he himself was young and naive, asking for the sister-in-law’s forgiveness, all while showing sincere concern.

Director Qin’s face darkened. The two began to panic, but their foolish son massaged his waist and ended the conflict with one sentence.

“If he’s old, then there would be no young people in the world!”

This made the two scowl, while Director Qin felt pleased.

Then…

Director Qin gave Shixing Media to his son.

At first, the Ye parents didn’t understand the scale of Shixing Media and wanted to refuse quickly, as Director Qin had already invested a lot.

But when they learned that the company included the son of Director Qin, whom he had participated in guiding the previous night…

The Ye parents thought: “…” Help!

This cry for help came from the heart, the situation was so insane that they didn’t know what to do.

Their son bravely stood up and said: “Putting me and Qin Shi in the same company? Qin Yi, are you out of your mind?”

…Although it sounded more like scolding than reasoning, at least he tried.

Director Qin, obviously sane, even put his arm around Ye Wangxing’s waist and addressed the two, whose faces had darkened further.

“You are his stepmother. Now that he is like this, you have to manage him. I trust your character. Even if you and Qin Qiu were in the same industry, nothing would happen. It’s already in the past, isn’t it?”

Director Qin’s words were generous, broad-minded, and considerate, calming Ye Wangxing’s expression temporarily.

Yet a moment later, he wondered if some words were slightly off—but it didn’t matter.

The Ye parents looked at Director Qin with admiration, but still felt uneasy.

They actually wanted Director Qin’s biological son to stay away from their child. That Qin Qiu, being an ex, might act on impulses at first sight, making them anxious.

But since their family still depended on the Qin family, they didn’t say anything.

Thinking this, before leaving, the Ye parents held Ye Wangxing’s hand, took him aside, and instructed him to keep their son away from those two.

“Always have a bodyguard with you. If necessary, set 110 as a shortcut. If anything happens, call the police.”

While giving these instructions, the Ye parents noticed their son’s expression was odd.

—Why did he look guilty?

“Dad, Mom, it’s fine. You can go back. This is between me and them,” the handsome man said, glancing around.

Mrs. Ye felt a pang in her heart and lowered her voice to ask her son: “You really had no relationship with Director Qin’s son before yesterday, right?”

“…”

Ye Wangxing’s silence answered everything.

The Ye parents: “…”

Their son’s taste really was consistent.

Avoidance was impossible. They left in a daze, following Director Qin’s instructions, spreading the story that the past was the past.

Naturally, the relationship between their son and Director Qin’s biological son remained hidden.

Soon, most attendees of last night’s wedding learned about this. Whether they believed it or not, it overshadowed the discussion about the youngest son of the Xu family.

After all, the person publicly confessing wasn’t even the groom—how could this four-way romance fail to stir excitement?

Gossip at the top of the social pyramid wasn’t common.

Some with ulterior motives frowned and sent a message:

“Why did the Qin family give Shixing’s shares to that new bride? Weren’t they supposed to hand it over to Qin Shi later? What happened that Uncle Qin just gave away the shares?”

The person on the other side of WeChat responded after a long time:

“…Probably because of the first wife’s demeanor.”

The gossiper replied: “…?”

 

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