Ye Qingtian felt his anger burning like a raging fire within him.
His lungs felt as though they were about to explode from rage.
But when he saw Lin Xiaotian's gaze, it was like a basin of cold water drenching him. The other's eyes were so cold, making him feel as though his life could be taken at any moment.
Struggling out of the car, he drove away from the villa as quickly as possible, the vehicle missing its front windshield.
Lin Xiaotian didn't even spare another glance. He turned and walked directly back into the villa.
When he saw Ye Wantong standing in the hall, a smile appeared on his face. "Little Tongtong, I've already chased that guy away. You should go back and get some rest!"
A hint of crystalline tears welled up in Ye Wantong's eyes.
Her heart was filled with immense emotion. Looking at Lin Xiaotian's sunny, clean smile, she couldn't help but throw herself into his arms.
Lin Xiaotian's face was wreathed in a brilliant smile as he gently patted Ye Wantong's back. "There, there. I know our Little Tongtong has been wronged. Don't worry, with brother here from now on, if anyone bullies you, brother will beat them up for you."
"Even your father is no exception. With me here, no one can bully you."
Listening to his gentle words, feeling his incredibly warm embrace.
All the grievances Ye Wantong had suffered these past few days couldn't help but pour out.
Hugging Lin Xiaotian, she sobbed uncontrollably.
Lin Xiaotian couldn't stand to see girls cry, especially such a beautiful woman weeping in his arms. It made him feel as though he could hear the sound of a breaking heart.
And the more he tried to comfort her, the harder she cried.
"Thank you!" Ye Wantong's words came from the bottom of her heart.
Wiping the tears from her eyes, she looked at the expression in Lin Xiaotian's eyes and couldn't help but let out a giggle.
"So you bad guy can get flustered too. Are you afraid my cousin will see this?"
"If you dare bully me in the future, I'll tell my cousin directly that you took advantage of me."
With that, she broke free from Lin Xiaotian's embrace and quickly ran upstairs. The teary sparkle in her eyes was no longer sadness, but an indescribable shyness and flutter.
Lin Xiaotian called out, "Little Tongtong, my clothes are all wet from your tears. Remember to wash them for me."
Ye Wantong instantly felt her感动 (gǎndòng - emotion/gratitude) disappear. She glared at him angrily, "You do it yourself, I don't care!"
"I just helped you, and now you're turning your back on me?" Lin Xiaotian shouted, feigning anger.
"You said just now that you'd be my brother, so you should protect me from now on. Isn't it natural for a sister to act spoiled in front of her brother to get his protection?"
Lin Xiaotian felt a slight headache coming on.
This girl was so cunning and clever; who knew what kind of trouble she would cause him in the future.
"Little Tongtong, can I take back what I just said?"
"No!" Ye Wantong proudly lifted her small face, flicked her ponytail, and returned to her room.
A smile curved Lin Xiaotian's lips.
The words he had just spoken were deliberately said.
He knew this girl had definitely come to terms with things. The previous events had indeed been suppressing, and crying would actually make her feel much better.
Even without thinking, he could guess that handing over the Ye family's business to this girl would likely encounter great resistance.
When there were no conflicts of interest, this girl was probably cherished within the family.
Coupled with the grandfather's doting affection for her, suddenly finding herself surrounded by enemies was a drastic change that anyone might struggle to handle at first.
As he was contemplating these matters, the crisp sound of high heels on the ground echoed from outside the villa.
Lin Xiaotian immediately put away the few pieces of jade on the table, his face breaking into a brilliant smile. He walked directly to the villa entrance, opened his arms, and said, "Wife, you're back! kuAiδugg"
"Wife, you've worked hard. Come, let me hug you. Have you lost weight?"
Before Chu Nianxue could even speak, she was enveloped in a warm embrace. Their faces were slightly flushed. They quickly glanced inside the villa and, seeing that Tongtong wasn't there, breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, she forcefully tried to push away the warm embrace.
Although she was reluctant, in front of the servants,
She felt even more shy.
"Let go quickly, or I'll get angry."
Lin Xiaotian kissed her exquisite and flawless face, a brilliant smile on his lips. "Wife, don't be angry yet. Tongtong, that little girl, is the one who's angry right now."
"You need to go comfort her."
"What's wrong?" Chu Nianxue asked, surprised.
That girl was so cunning and clever. If she had truly been wronged, she would have retorted on the spot and wouldn't have held back.
Meanwhile, in the Ye family villa.
Old Master Ye had already been woken up. His eyes held a look of displeasure.
Seeing his son's appearance, he couldn't help but frown.
"What's going on? Why do you look so disheveled?"
Ye Qingtian immediately knelt on the ground and cried out, "Father, I beg you, don't give the family fortune to my daughter."
"Ye Wantong has completely changed."
"Do you know what answer she gave me when I went to see her tonight?"
Hearing his son's words, Old Master Ye's face turned furious. He slammed the table and shouted, "What did I tell you before? Have you forgotten it all?"
"Giving all the family fortune to Tongtong was my decision, and no one can change it."
"You are Tongtong's biological father. Shouldn't you be on her side at this moment?"
"You're colluding with others to create obstacles for Tongtong. Do you think you're not satisfied because I didn't give the family fortune to you?"
"Let me tell you, no matter when, this family fortune will not be handed over to you. You are a brainless fool, and you could become a knife in someone else's hand at any moment. I don't want my life's work to be ruined by you."
A father knows his son best. Old Master Ye knew his son very well.
Ye Qingtian hadn't expected his father to fly into a rage before he could even begin speaking.
At this moment, he didn't dare to add any embellishments. He quickly brought out what Lin Xiaotian had said.
"I also recorded a short video here. You can see for yourself the arrogant words Ye Wantong said when she had Lin Xiaotian drive me out."
"Look, she doesn't take our Ye family seriously at all. She's too arrogant, even saying she'll teach me a lesson on your behalf."
"And he kicked me directly, making me vomit blood. I feel pain all over now."
Old Master Ye had already seen the video. His rage almost turned into a tangible force. His angry eyes had visible bloodshot veins.