Ye Qingtian thought his father was angry because of what Lin Xiaotian had said.
His heart filled with joy, and a hidden surprise flickered in the depths of his eyes. This time, his father was truly angry.
If his father changed his mind, then he would inherit the Ye family in the future, as he was the legitimate son.
This was also why the conflict between him and his daughter had become increasingly severe.
"Dad, girls are naturally outgoing. Look at Ye Wantong now."
"Lin Xiaotian is already Chu Nianxue's boyfriend, yet she still secretly meets with Lin Xiaotian every day. What will people think if this gets out?"
"Those who don't know will surely spread nasty rumors, and it will bring shame to the entire Ye family."
As Old Master Ye heard this, his face grew even angrier.
"The darker your heart is, the more disgusting your thoughts will be. Everything you said before was just to attack Tongtong."
"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You just want to inherit the family business after Tongtong leaves, but I'm telling you, don't even dream about it."
"Even if I were to donate all my businesses, I wouldn't give them to you."
"I've already seen the problem, yet you are still in the dark."
"Look at your own family, who is suitable for business? Especially you, you were easily provoked and rushed out like a blade to find trouble with Lin Xiaotian. If it weren't for Lin Xiaotian showing mercy for Tongtong's sake, you would have been lying in the hospital by now."
Ye Qingtian was stunned, looking at his father in disbelief.
His mind couldn't quite process it.
"Dad, I'm your biological son. You'd rather donate the family fortune than give it to me. I want to know why?"
"If you give the family fortune to Ye Wantong, she'll only take it to outsiders. Leaving it with me is the root of the Ye family."
Old Master Ye snorted, "Leaving it with you will only lead to your demise. Look at what you did today, and you can imagine what you'll become in the future."
"Right now, it's people within the family provoking you. If it were outsiders, who knows what kind of trouble they would stir up, possibly even leading to the ruin of our entire Ye family."
"There are people you simply cannot afford to offend. If they wanted to kill you, it would be as easy as slaughtering chickens and sheep."
"Not only would you die, but the entire Ye family would be implicated with you. The Lin family, once prosperous, met their end for reasons unknown after offending those terrifying beings. In the end, weren't they completely annihilated?"
"But Dad, Lin Xiaotian is a remnant of the Lin family from back then. He's a stray dog."
"Your granddaughter is very close to him. If this matter from the past gets dragged in, have you considered the consequences?" Ye Qingtian's face showed fear as he thought of this.
He deliberately said this to make his father hesitate.
Old Master Ye sneered, "Opportunities and risks go hand in hand. How long has Lin Xiaotian been back? Since his return, the Chu Group's business has been booming, and now they've even produced treasures that countless people covet."
"Do you think Nianxue could have come up with these things?"
"There are things you simply can't consider. From now on, you are not allowed to leave this villa. If I find out you sneak out, I will have someone break your legs."
"Get back to your room and reflect."
After saying this, Old Master Ye took out his phone and dialed a number. When the call was connected, he directly commanded, "Have Ye Linfeng recuperate in the hospital and not have any contact with outsiders."
"After he recovers, bring him back to the villa and forbid him from leaving the house again."
He had already been contemplating how to establish his granddaughter's authority.
Now was a good opportunity.
Ye Qingtian was completely stunned, trembling, "Dad, aren't you afraid that other members of the Ye family will say you're being unfair?"
"Although we had a conflict with Ye Wantong, in the end, it was a fifty-fifty punishment. Why are you only punishing us?"
"I'm not convinced!"
Old Master Ye sneered, "If you're not convinced, then keep it to yourself. I never expected you unfilial sons to take care of me in my old age. I'll be grateful if you don't pull the oxygen tube from me when I die."
"I see clearly what kind of people you are. It was because I was too focused on business back then that I neglected your education."
"Listen to me clearly. I, this old man, am still alive, and the Ye family is still under my control."
"If you dare to step out of your room, I'll have your legs broken."
With that, he leaned on his cane and walked back into the room.
The bodyguards outside the door quickly entered, their gazes fixed on Ye Qingtian.
They said nothing, but their imposing presence clearly conveyed their intentions.
Ye Qingtian's face contorted, and hatred and malice welled up in his eyes.
Meanwhile, Lin Xiaotian walked into the bedroom with a smile. Seeing the two women inside discussing something, he crept closer.
"Wife, look at this gift I brought you. Do you like it?"
As he said this, he opened his palm, revealing a jade pendant.
Intricate patterns were carved on the jade pendant, captivating anyone who looked at it. Within the jade, as green as the essence of life, a faint green halo seemed to emanate, making the skin appear even fairer.
The alluring patterns were such that wearing this jade pendant would make one the center of attention.
Even Ye Wantong couldn't help but widen her beautiful eyes. She looked at the purple pendant in her hand and then at the glass-grade imperial green jadeite pendant, feeling a sense of foreboding.
The shape of the jade pendant also resembled a zodiac animal.
Lin Xiaotian stepped closer, his smile growing brighter, "Wife, this is your zodiac sign. The carving technique is unique in the world. Besides me, no one else could create such a treasure."
"This is a gift I meticulously carved for you."
When Chu Nianxue saw the jade pendant, her eyes were filled with deep affection.
"Is this for me?"
"Of course. Only you, my wife, are worthy of this pendant."
"It also has a more powerful effect. You'll know once you wear it, wife."