Four people arrived unexpectedly, and by the time Han Rui greeted them, he had bumped into them face-to-face.
"Why have all you young masters come at once?"
Before, they used to come one by one! Why had they all come together today? If one more came, he could complete his collection of five.
"The eldest young lady is here too?" Nuan Nuan's body had been blocked by Ye Jingxing in front, so Han Rui hadn't seen her at first.
Seeing Nuan Nuan in Ye Jingming's arms now, Han Rui's eyes lit up: "Swoon~ Finally, I get to see the little cutie again. Heaven knows how pathetic I am, only able to watch previous variety shows every day to sate my craving. kanshuw.net
"We're here to check up on my second brother to see if he's working hard," Ye Jingxing joked.
"The Fourth Young Master is too kind. Who could be more dedicated than the President?" Han Rui replied with a smile.
Just then, Ye Jinghuai emerged from the VIP room with Qiao Anqi and others, and they met face-to-face.
"Why are you guys here again? And why did you bring Nuan Nuan?" Ye Jinghuai felt that the appearance of these brothers boded no good.
"Second Brother, discussing business with a beauty?"
Ye Jingxing didn't answer his question but glanced at Qiao Anqi beside him and teased.
"What are you talking about?" Ye Jinghuai frowned.
"I plan to take Nuan Nuan out for dinner. They two wanted to tag along, and I thought it was pitiful for you to be alone, so I came to invite Second Brother along," Ye Jingming explained. kanshuw.net
Ye Jinghuai ignored him and gently asked Nuan Nuan, who was in his arms.
"Nuan Nuan, why didn't you call for Daddy?"
Nuan Nuan was unhappy seeing Daddy come out with Qiao Anqi. Seeing Daddy speaking to her, she huffily turned away, burying her face in Ye Jingming's neck without a sound.
Ye Jingming was extremely surprised. Everyone knew how attached Nuan Nuan was to her second brother. This was the first time that Nuan Nuan hadn't immediately gravitated towards her second brother when he was present.
For a moment, he felt even better and smiled smugly at Ye Jinghuai.
Ye Jinghuai wouldn't give up and tried to step forward to pick up his daughter. Ye Jingming quickly retreated a step, watching him with a smile.
"Second Brother, since Nuan Nuan likes me to hold her, don't bother yourself."
Ye Jinghuai narrowed his eyes, thinking only why his mother had to give birth to a third child to be an eyesore.
Qiao Anqi, standing nearby, understood perfectly why Nuan Nuan was acting this way. Seeing so many attractive men at once today, she couldn't help but recall a previous world where the brothers competed for her.
Tucking a strand of hair behind her shoulder, Qiao Anqi habitually prepared to exude her charm.
"I didn't expect to see four Young Masters of the Ye family today. It's truly my honor.
Hello, my name is Qiao Anqi. I was just talking with Mr. Ye about how smoothly our cooperation talks went, and we were going to have dinner to celebrate. How about we all go together? My treat."
Qiao Anqi stepped forward generously, standing right in the middle of the two groups.
At this moment, Nuan Nuan also turned her face to look at her.
"Hello, Nuan Nuan! Do you remember me? We met at your house last time," Qiao Anqi greeted Nuan Nuan warmly.
Nuan Nuan pouted, then looked at Ye Jinghuai, who was looking at her expectantly.
"Third Uncle, let's go~ Nuan Nuan's little tummy is rumbling~" Nuan Nuan ignored Qiao Anqi, turned her head, and hugged Ye Jingming's neck, acting spoiled.
Ye Jingming felt that today was likely the most glorious moment of his life.
"Alright, Third Uncle will take you to dinner."
Saying that, he looked at Ye Jinghuai mockingly.
"Since Second Brother has an engagement, we won't disturb you. Nuan Nuan is hungry, so we'll be going now."
After speaking, Ye Jingming glanced at Qiao Anqi again, understanding in his heart that Nuan Nuan disliked this woman.
"Oh, that would be too much. Such a good opportunity with a beautiful lady should be left to Second Brother!"
Ye Jingxing deliberately winked at Ye Jinghuai, his beautiful peach blossom eyes full of teasing.
"Yes! We're having a family meal. I'm afraid you'll be awkward sitting with us later. Second Brother can entertain you!" Ye Jingzhi, though usually simple at home, was not foolish and immediately understood the implications in his brothers' words.
"Let's go! Little Nuan Nuan, Third Uncle loves you~" Ye Jingming said, holding Nuan Nuan and deliberately glancing at Ye Jinghuai.
Ye Jinghuai only thought about why his mother had to give birth to three more younger brothers to be an eyesore.
"Affection points minus twenty."
Ye Jinghuai now disliked Qiao Anqi even more, no longer wanting the cooperation.
"I'll go with you. Han Rui, please see Ms. Qiao and her party out." Ye Jinghuai no longer bothered with pleasantries.
Ye Jingxing: "Oh my! That wouldn't be good. Business is important."
Ye Jingming: "Exactly. If you're busy with work lately, I can even help you look after Nuan Nuan for a few days."
"Same here. No, I meant the same thing," Ye Jingzhi blurted out, then quickly corrected himself when he realized he had misspoke.
Qiao Anqi was frozen on the spot due to the sudden sharp decrease in affection points. Once the affection points dropped to negative one hundred, she would be directly declared a failure.
The system, having resigned itself, now just wanted to watch the show.
"System?"
"What is it?" The system leisurely took a drag from a cigarette and exhaled a smoke ring.
"Why have you been so quiet lately? Aren't you worried about the affection points decreasing?" Qiao Anqi had just recovered and noticed that her ears had been much quieter these past two days.
"Oh, you were so confident. I believe in you," the system replied perfunctorily.
"Good buddy, from now on, you're my best partner. Don't worry! I've had my share of rebound situations." Qiao Anqi was very satisfied with the system's trusting attitude.
"As long as you're happy."
The system was currently contemplating whether it should offer a token of allegiance to show sincerity when defecting.
"I apologize to everyone, it's my fault for disturbing your family dinner. Han Assistant, please see them out. Senior Brother, let's meet again another time."
Qiao Anqi immediately apologized, appearing graceful and composed. The worse the situation, the more she maintained her composure.
"Senior Brother~ Shall we go eat then?"
After Qiao Anqi left, Ye Jingxing deliberately called out to Ye Jinghuai.
"Affection points minus ten!"
Qiao Anqi, who had just walked out of the elevator, paused. Based on her past experience, her self-deprecating apology, immediate farewell, and decisive departure without lingering should have made everyone think she was generous and not a rigid, strong-willed woman, thereby appreciating her.
At the very least, they should have felt comfortable interacting with her and found her not annoying.
Furthermore, her demeanor, showing no ulterior motives towards the Young Masters present, should have piqued men's curiosity and interest.
With her performance just now, even if Ye Jinghuai didn't increase her affection points, they shouldn't have decreased.