{"id":7894,"date":"2026-03-30T09:11:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=7894"},"modified":"2026-03-30T09:11:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:11:51","slug":"a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2026\/03\/30\/a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-27\/","title":{"rendered":"A Love-Struck Brain Is Nothing In The Face Of Melodrama &#8211; Chapter 27"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Ms. Tang Yue froze at the entrance of the lounge, not knowing what to say for a moment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">She had actually already learned what had happened earlier, and even she found it hard to believe.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The youngest Qin from the Qin family and her cousin&#8217;s son, that sharp-nosed Ye?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">She didn&#8217;t even know whom she should pity first\u2014but it certainly wasn&#8217;t going to be those two sharp-nosed guys.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">She forced herself to perk up, calmed the guests down, and then heard her cousin\u2019s assistant coming to ask for reinforcements.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Those two had actually started arguing in the lounge!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The only person present who could hold any seniority over Director Qin was Ms. Tang Yue herself. Besides, she had helped the Qin family quite a bit back in the day, so both emotionally and logically, she was the best candidate.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But Ms. Tang Yue only felt like she was being shoved onto the stage unwillingly. Trying to persuade Qin Yi?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Even though Qin Yi was ten years younger than her, she had always been afraid of this cousin since childhood!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Unfortunately, there really was no one else to pass the responsibility to, so Tang Yue had no choice but to hurry over.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">And just as she shut the door, she heard a bombshell of a revelation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\">\u2014<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>So it turned out that Ye hadn\u2019t planned to invite Qin Qiu and Qin Shi at all. It was actually her cousin who had invited them?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Tang Yue whipped her head around to look at her serious-faced cousin and, for a moment, was at a loss for words.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Huh?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>Why? What was he even trying to achieve?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">While Tang Yue was still stunned, Qin Yi stopped talking too. He dropped the topic about control, as if he had picked up on some kind of secret cue, and instead said: \u201c\u2026It was my mistake. I just wanted to create a harmonious family image for the media, but I didn\u2019t expect them to act like that\u2014and I didn\u2019t know you cared about them this much.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The tall, handsome man\u2019s tone remained steady, but there was a faint trace of anger hidden in his words.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">However, his gaze toward Ye Wangxing remained completely calm and unreadable.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">This also kept Tang Yue from stepping in to mediate immediately.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">&#8220;\u2014How could I not care? Have you even thought about what tomorrow&#8217;s public opinion and the company\u2019s stock price will look like?!&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The attractive man was so furious he leaned back slightly and shouted.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">&#8220;Your Qin Group just reestablished itself in the domestic market, and if the news breaks out that you personally beat your own younger brother and son, do you know how far your stock will fall tomorrow? Our Ye Group has already hit rock bottom\u2014are you trying to join us there too?&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Seeing Ye Wangxing\u2019s flushed face as if he was about to faint from anger, Tang Yue quickly stepped in to mediate.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">&#8220;Alright, alright, you\u2019re about to get married\u2014what does this kind of quarrel look like? If you\u2019ve got something to say, just say it calmly. Come on, Little Ye, cousin is here now, let\u2019s talk things out.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Ms. Tang Yue immediately pulled Ye Wangxing over as she spoke.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">With a third party stepping in, the two of them finally calmed down a bit.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">After asking some questions, Ms. Tang Yue finally understood what the argument had been about\u2014it was all about how the earlier incident might affect the stock price if it got reported.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">That was indeed something to worry about. Especially since one group had just regained a foothold domestically, while the other was still struggling, this kind of issue naturally needed to be handled carefully.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But before Tang Yue could come up with a solution, she heard Qin Yi ask: \u201cSo, what you care about is only public opinion and the company\u2019s stock price?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The attractive man almost rolled his eyes. He stepped forward aggressively, poked a finger at Qin Yi\u2019s chest, and said: \u201cWhat else would I care about? You should know I agreed to marry you only for your money.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">What he said was extremely cold and made Tang Yue frown.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But&#8230;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">&#8220;I\u2019ll have Qin Qiu handle everything. Only formal media reports will remain online, and the minor stuff won\u2019t appear at all\u2014unless Qin Qiu prefers to go help with construction in Africa.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The man said this with noticeably better spirits.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">&#8220;I&#8217;m glad you&#8217;re doing it for my money.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">His completely shameless tone made Ms. Tang Yue stiffen.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">With his face still blank but his mood clearly uplifted, the man finalized things with one sentence: &#8220;Our wedding should continue.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Ye Wangxing finally let out a breath of relief once he stepped onto the stage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">That close-up \u201cperformance\u201d earlier had been a bit embarrassing, but thankfully, 19 had been very cooperative, and the scene had played out successfully.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">That act had been purely for the people outside to hear\u2014just vague enough to get them curious. And Tang Yue had been the \u201cleak\u201d he left for them on purpose.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">This supporting character had always been a gossip in the original novel\u2014never spilling the critical info, but spreading harmless tidbits everywhere.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Later, those rumors would be used to keep the parents from the Xu and An families focused, so no matter how chaotic the main character\u2019s side got, there would still be a way through.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But right now, the most difficult task Ye Wangxing faced wasn\u2019t the male lead.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\">\u2014<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It was how to kiss 19 as naturally as possible.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>He didn\u2019t know how!<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Thankfully, 19 remained as reliable as ever.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">[Host, don\u2019t worry. Leave it to me.]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">19 said calmly and confidently. \u2026Though maybe a bit too confidently.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u2018<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><i>The system\u2019s scans really were detailed beyond belief\u2026\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">As Ye Wangxing felt the other\u2019s breath on him and tears almost came to his eyes, that thought flashed through his mind.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Finally, he was released right before suffocating. He gasped for air, eyes watery, face flushed red.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u2018<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><i>Humans really shouldn\u2019t kiss robots.\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He rested his oxygen-starved brain against 19\u2019s chest, thinking: <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><i>\u2018Too intense\u2026\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The guests below the stage cheered merrily and offered their blessings.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Some even teased them to \u201cdo it again.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Only Xu Feng looked shocked as he stared at the two people on stage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He had heard a bit from outside the lounge earlier, but unfortunately, the room was very well soundproofed. Without opening the door, it was impossible to make out what was being said.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Only a few vague words and Ms. Tang Yue\u2019s voice trying to break up the fight had come through.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">And it was only now that Xu Feng realized Ms. Tang Yue was Director Qin\u2019s cousin, and had been childhood friends with his own mother.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">No wonder\u2014even though their families didn\u2019t have much business contact, Director Qin still sent his mother an invitation. So that\u2019s what the connection was.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Soon, the three of them came out of the lounge, looking normal on the surface. Whatever had been argued about inside, Director Qin seemed to be in a great mood, while President Ye appeared a little anxious.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">After a brief discussion with the staff, the wedding resumed as planned.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">No one at the wedding mentioned the earlier drama. Everyone wore happy smiles, as if they\u2019d been infected by the couple\u2019s joy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Especially when Director Qin held his new spouse in his arms and kissed him until his face was red and breathless\u2014cheers erupted from the crowd.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Clearly, these guests were skilled actors.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Only the two groomsmen below the stage couldn\u2019t keep up their composed expressions. They radiated murderous intent.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u2014<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But the four bodyguards seated behind them pinned them firmly to their seats.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Meanwhile, Sheng Hai, seated beside them, looked like he wanted to kneel and beg his boss to stop.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u2018<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><i>Boss! I don\u2019t want to end up at the bottom of the sea!\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> Sheng Hai thought, almost crying.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But unfortunately, the two men still wore dark expressions and looked like they might shout \u201cI object!\u201d at any moment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Luckily, the four bodyguards managed to keep them in place.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">When it came time to throw the bouquet, many people rushed forward. Unlike most weddings where guests avoided the bouquet like the plague, everyone here was ready for it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u2014<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Even if this bouquet didn\u2019t symbolize wealth, catching Director Qin\u2019s bouquet was bound to leave an impression.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">So everyone stood ready.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Even Xu Feng stepped forward instinctively, ready to fight for it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Under everyone\u2019s watchful eyes, the attractive man on stage pursed his lips, showing none of the joy expected of a newlywed, and casually tossed the bouquet.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The bouquet\u2014worth tens of thousands\u2014drew a graceful arc through the air and landed in a man\u2019s hands.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201c<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Sigh\u2014\u201d Most of the crowd let out a disappointed sigh.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But the person who caught the bouquet didn\u2019t look ecstatic like everyone had expected.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Xu Feng stood frozen, bouquet in hand, looking shocked or maybe just slow to react.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Because he suddenly remembered\u2014<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u2014<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">There was another wedding next door that hadn\u2019t been finished yet!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">When An Yang came out of the lounge and saw the nearly empty wedding hall, he looked puzzled.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He didn\u2019t understand what had happened while he\u2019d been crying in the lounge. Most guests had left\u2014was it because of Xu Feng\u2019s outburst?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But why hadn\u2019t anyone come to tell him?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Had they forgotten about him?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">At that thought, An Yang\u2019s face turned pale. He knew it wasn\u2019t impossible.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He stood there awkwardly, wearing a stiff smile, not knowing what to do.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Thankfully, Xu Feng finally returned. Although he still looked a little dazed, at least he came back.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But then An Yang noticed something odd\u2014not only was Xu Feng spaced out, but even the guests he brought back, including the Xu family elders, his own parents, all looked similarly dazed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">None of them noticed An Yang\u2019s embarrassment or disappointment. They just went through the motions of the wedding like NPCs\u2014exchanging rings, reading vows on stage\u2014all of it robotic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Only after the wedding ended did they slowly seem to snap out of it, chatting while eating.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">An Yang looked around at what he had hoped would be a lively and joyful wedding, now cold and lackluster. A wave of sorrow rose in his chest.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But when he met Papa An\u2019s gaze, who still hadn\u2019t reacted and looked completely blank, An Yang trembled.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The next second, it was like someone had flipped a switch\u2014An Yang completely cut off from his sadness.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He started questioning himself.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Why was he even sad? He had married Xu Feng\u2014the person he had loved since childhood\u2014and the wedding had happened with both families blessings. Even if there had been some hiccups, Xu Feng had still obediently returned, and the wedding had been completed successfully.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The guests\u2019 confusion seemed to be their own private matter, he could not force anyone to cheer just for his wedding.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Look, he had actually gotten what he wanted, hadn\u2019t he?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">So why was he so sad?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">An Yang wondered for a moment, but then pushed the feeling aside and, with his parents, cheerfully saw off most of the guests.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He actually was not unattractive. His facial features were three-dimensional and aligned with the \u201cbold\u201d aesthetic, making him look like a young master from a wealthy family. Unfortunately, the makeup on his face dulled his natural color.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Although he was full of vitality, the makeup made him appear weak and pale.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">His friends had also pointed this out before, but An Yang realized that Xu Feng only showed him some warmth when he wore that makeup, so An Yang kept it that way.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">An Yang also knew about Xu Feng\u2019s feelings for Yun Cheng and knew that when Xu Feng looked at him, he was really looking through him at Yun Cheng.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But he already had Xu Feng as a person, and they had a marriage certificate. How could he restrict Xu Feng\u2019s heart?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He should be content.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">An Yang thought.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">However, a trace of bitterness remained in his heart. So, while seeing off the guests, he started chatting with Xu Feng\u2019s parents to divert his attention.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201c<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Mom, what just happened? When I came out, most of the guests had already left the wedding hall\u201d An Yang asked curiously.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The previously tired Xu Feng\u2019s mother suddenly became lively, her face showing a hint of gossip.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Then An Yang heard a detailed account of the antics between a younger uncle, a stepson, and the young bride\/stepmother.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Xu Feng\u2019s mother described it vividly, making An Yang forget his own sadness, staring at her in disbelief, almost shouting like in a famous painting.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201c\u2026<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">How can this happen in real life? Didn\u2019t they cause a scene later?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">An Yang\u2019s worldview was shaken.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Xu Feng\u2019s mother, however, looked calm: \u201cYou haven\u2019t seen many things in real life. This one ranks high among such incidents, but at least no one got hurt. CEO Ye just seemed a bit uncomfortable. In the latter half, he refused to wear the ring until Director Qin whispered something in his ear, then he obediently put it on.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">She sighed: \u201cLife is truly strange. Who would have thought that two people who were at odds ten years ago would become a couple ten years later?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">An Yang was puzzled. He was only 22 this year. Even though he knew about the Ye family\u2019s financial issues, he didn\u2019t know the relationship between the Ye and Qin families.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Xu Feng\u2019s mother, still eager to gossip, continued: \u201cThe Qin and Ye families met thirty years ago. At that time, Director Qin and young CEO Ye were childhood friends, but somehow, when Ye turned 18, they broke off. After that, young CEO Ye didn\u2019t get along with Director Qin until the Qin family went abroad to expand business two years later.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201c<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">This is what I just found out. Our family had no business with the Qin family, and I only learned this through a partner.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Xu Feng\u2019s mother continued: \u201cBut this is just a rough outline. Even families with business ties didn\u2019t know. They only knew that two years later, the Qin family focused on overseas business, staying abroad for ten years before gradually returning operations to China.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201c<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Not long after their return, the Ye Group\u2019s financial chain ran into problems, and somehow, the families decided on an arranged marriage.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Hearing this, An Yang felt a sense of longing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He thought Director Qin must have loved CEO Ye, which was why, after reuniting, he moved business back to China and even married him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">However, Xu Feng\u2019s mother laughed at this idea: \u201cOh, dear, people our age don\u2019t fill their minds with love stories like you youngsters do.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">She smiled: \u201cMost likely, Director Qin valued Ye\u2019s domestic production lines and client channels, and marriage was the safest approach. He was 40, his child 20, marrying CEO Ye made sense. There was no worry about a new heir threatening Qin\u2019s crown prince position.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">An Yang felt embarrassed. Xu Feng\u2019s mother had told him this once before to help him accept that Xu Feng cared about Yun Cheng.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He accepted it. He wasn\u2019t handsome, educated, or talented, Xu Feng was the best, kindest, and most family-like person he could access.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Without Xu Feng, where could he anchor his feelings? An Yang\u2019s expression darkened.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">At that moment, An Yang\u2019s mother finally returned from seeing off the guests. She saw her son\u2019s face, which looked like he had lost his mother.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">She pinched the soft flesh of his waist sharply, then turned to chat cheerfully with Xu Feng\u2019s mother. In a few words, the funding support was secured.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">An Yang, standing aside, rubbed the sore spot on his waist but did not complain. He gave a faint look, hoping his mother would care if it hurt, but she was fully focused on the funding. Only as she left did she glance at him, signaling he should behave at the Xu family. He naturally complied\u2014especially with his father standing behind her.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Seeing his father\u2019s gaze, An Yang was momentarily stunned, then offered a flattering smile.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">His father nodded, satisfied, and An Yang stretched his smile a bit further for approval.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He didn\u2019t realize that someone else had noticed his smile.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Yun Cheng stood behind a hall pillar, his gaze dark, staring at An Yang and Xu Feng standing together, tapping the pillar with his index finger.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Next moment:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201c<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Hey! Handsome guy over there, don\u2019t scratch the gold paint on the pillar! You\u2019ll have to pay!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The security guard\u2019s voice made Yun Cheng blush and rush to the front desk, unnoticed by Xu Feng and An Yang.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He didn\u2019t understand. He had followed his usual fishing strategy\u2014give and take\u2014but this time, things didn\u2019t go as planned.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He had left the wedding early, knowing Xu Feng would feel guilty and obsessed over him. By pretending calm and clarifying they were friends, he expected Xu Feng not to wrong An Yang, achieving twice the result with half the effort.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But\u2026<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Xu Feng looked like a wandering soul, his gaze blank.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">How blank?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Let\u2019s just say, if Xu Feng opened his mouth slightly, saliva would dribble out.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Yun Cheng thought: &#8220;&#8230;&#8221;Has An Yang finally gone mad, mercury-drenched, and stupidly drugged Xu Feng?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">That was impossible. An Yang, with his romantic brain, even comforted himself when he found ambiguous messages with Xu Feng, reasoning that Xu Feng hadn\u2019t physically cheated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">An Yang could never do something like that, so what had actually happened just now?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Yun Cheng did not rush forward but quietly asked the hotel staff for information.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u2014<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Then he heard about the antics of the younger uncle, stepson, and young bride\/stepmother.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Yun Cheng: &#8220;&#8230;&#8221;Is he even on Earth?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Even he, who deliberately toyed with other people\u2019s boyfriends, felt it was scandalous.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Yun Cheng enjoyed toying with others while benefiting from them, never handling two \u201cfish\u201d at once to avoid mishaps.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">CEO Ye was impressive\u2014he managed three \u201cfish\u201d at once, all in one family. Yun Cheng dared not imagine the chaos if they lived together.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But now, increasing Xu Feng\u2019s impression was more important. Qin family matters didn\u2019t concern him, so Yun Cheng prepared to talk to Xu Feng.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He took a few steps forward but was blocked by a shadow.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Physically.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Yun Cheng stepped back and looked up to see a nearly two-meter-tall bodyguard in front of him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He almost thought he had done something wrong.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Fortunately, the bodyguard was only clearing a path for his employer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But Yun Cheng worried as Xu Feng began to leave. He planned to ask the bodyguard if he could go first, when a commotion inside the door caught his attention.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201c<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Qin Yi! I still have things <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">to do<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> tomorrow. I have to return to my own home. I can\u2019t go to your house!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The speaker\u2019s voice was clear and refined. From his tone, he was educated, though clearly frustrated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He maintained composure, avoiding curses.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Another calm voice then spoke:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201c<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">That is also your home.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The tone was unarguable.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201c<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">That\u2019s just your home!\u201d the other hissed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">At that moment, they emerged from the door into Yun Cheng\u2019s view.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He immediately recognized the speaker, noting the slightly fierce expression\u2014it was too conspicuous.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He confirmed the identity: CEO Ye.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Unexpectedly, he was very handsome, with upturned eyes and a natural pride.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Hadn\u2019t he turned 30? Yun Cheng thought his looks would fade, but he still looked like this\u2026<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">No wonder Director Qin was infatuated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Yun Cheng shifted his gaze and saw a tall figure, immediately recognizing him as Director Qin.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Only someone in a high position could exude such an aura.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Director Qin wore a long coat, exuding a commanding presence, as if ready for battle. Though older, the shallow lines by his eyes added charm, complementing the handsome man beside him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">While observing, Director Qin seemed to sense resistance. He said calmly: &#8220;Are you resisting Qin Qiu and Qin Shi? I do not care about your past.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Young CEO Ye spat through clenched teeth: \u201cBut I care!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">He widened his eyes and said firmly: \u201cI absolutely will not share a <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">house<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> with my ex-boyfriend!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Hearing this, Yun Cheng sighed, realizing that Ye had no experience interacting with men. At times like this, acting coy might prevent pursuit, but issuing a hard command would provoke resistance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">So, he cared so much about his ex-boyfriend. Did he still linger in his heart?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But the next second, Yun Cheng realized his experience didn\u2019t work here.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Because Director Qin thought for only a moment before turning to the blond man who followed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201c<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">I informed the butler to pack your luggage from home. Make sure your assistant picks it up before ten.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The man calmly ushered his younger brother out.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u201c<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">You\u2019re grown up now, you should learn to avoid misunderstandings.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Support translation:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/bePatron?u=25191841\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"217\" height=\"51\" class=\"wp-image-338 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ontimestory.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/become_a_patron_button.png?resize=217%2C51\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 217px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 217\/51;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/lajnaa\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ontimestory.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kofi3-3.png?resize=185%2C47\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is kofi3-3.png\" width=\"185\" height=\"47\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 185px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 185\/47;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\r\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ms. Tang Yue froze at the entrance of the lounge, not knowing what to say for a moment. 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