[Urban] My Life with My Nurse Stepmother (Complete) - 40-42

Chapter 319 Even the most hateful person has a pitiable side…

Xue Qi's family wasn't well-off; her hometown was in a rural area of northern Hunan. Fortunately, she had a good older sister, otherwise, a single plane ticket would have been a considerable expense for her family. Xue Qi's sister, Xue Lin, worked as an assistant to the president at a company in Mingzhu, earning a good salary and sending money home every year.

However, Xue Qi's sister never allowed her to visit her company. Even after Xue Qi won an award at the International University Debate Competition in Mingzhu, her sister Xue Lin didn't grant Xue Qi's request to see her workplace.

Instead, she took Xue Qi to a hotel near her rented apartment for a celebratory meal. Xue Qi wasn't satisfied with her sister's arrangement; she simply wanted to see her sister's workplace. But even this small wish was denied, and the two sisters parted on bad terms. So, when Ye Tian and Xue Qi met on the plane, Xue Qi was still sulking and her mind was racing, which led to that steamy incident.

Today, Xue Qi packed some clothes and some local specialties prepared by her parents and set off. After a two-hour flight, she finally arrived in Mingzhu, one of China's most prosperous metropolises.

Every day, people arrive here empty-handed but full of dreams, but few succeed. The vast majority are exhausted by reality and leave disappointed, especially students fresh out of school. Before leaving school, they had already planned their bright futures.

But when they step into the job fair, they find that finding a job to support themselves is so difficult. After several interviews, they realize that they have imagined life to be too rosy.

Some are discouraged, some are driven to forge ahead, and a few are seduced by the dazzling allure of the metropolis and fall into depravity.

Three years ago, Xue Lin was just like that. After hitting walls everywhere, she was desperate and didn't want to return to the desolate countryside. She became a mistress, a woman hated by others!

This is why she didn't want her younger sister to work there; there, she might be harassed by the boss at any time, and sometimes the man who kept her would even have sex with her in the office. Xue Lin didn't bring her sister to her company for another reason: she worried that the boss would take a liking to her sister. She felt she had already fallen into depravity and might as well go all the way, as long as it eased her parents' burden on the family. She didn't regret her initial choice.

Today happened to be the weekend. Since hiring three doctors, Ye Tian had to rest every weekend, not because he didn't want to work, but because he had other things to do. Every week, Ye Tian would personally assess Wen Yan and the five orphans he had found.

The first phase of the villa complex that Su Meifeng and others were developing had been officially completed. Ye Tian had booked a villa with a garden there. Now, Wen Yan had moved out of the monkey's house and was living with the five children, also for better training them. After several days of training, the children, who were usually lazy, still found it difficult to adapt to Wen Yan's high-intensity training and strict requirements. Wen Yan stipulated that they must get up at six o'clock every morning. With the end of the year approaching, the temperature in Mingzhu was only a few degrees Celsius. Children of similar age in other families were still in their warm beds at six o'clock, but these five little ones had to get up, or they wouldn't get breakfast!

Fortunately, for these five children, hunger was more terrifying than the cold. Between going hungry and getting up early, they all chose to get up early!

"Count off!"

Wen Yan placed her hands behind her back, her feet shoulder-width apart, like a military drill instructor, and commanded in a deep voice. During training, Wen Yan's face was expressionless, but once training was over, she would revert to her friendly, sisterly smile. "One, two, three, five, counted off, please give instructions!"

The last to finish counting off was the oldest boy, a little over fourteen years old, not yet fifteen. He still looked quite young, but his expression was solemn, because anyone who played around during training would be severely punished.

These were all rules listed by Ye Tian. Wen Yan, having come from an assassin organization, understood why Ye Tian did this. If a solid foundation wasn't laid and good habits were cultivated now, it would be difficult to correct them later. Certain bad habits or shortcomings could potentially lead to fatal danger when facing enemies.

After the children finished counting, Wen Yan looked back and saw Ye Tian appear wearing a wolf-head mask. Every time she saw this mask, Wen Yan would recall the scene of being rescued by Ye Tian abroad, and of course, her heart would flutter each time.

Ye Tian didn't want the children to see his true face yet because they weren't yet capable of protecting themselves. If they encountered someone even slightly stronger, they wouldn't even have a chance to escape. Ye Tian was worried about implicating them, which was why he chose to wear a mask.

"Good morning, Chief Instructor!"

The five children bowed respectfully to Ye Tian as he appeared. Ye Tian was using a military-style special training model; Wen Yan was their captain, and he was their chief instructor.

Ye Tian walked up to the five children and said in a deep voice, "From today onwards, forget everything from your past. You are no longer orphans, because you are now members of the Sky Wolf. Today is also the official founding day of Sky Wolf. Remember this moment; you will be proud of today in the future.

From today onwards, don't feel inferior because of your background. In the future, you will all become outstanding individuals, respected by thousands!"

"Yes, Chief Instructor!"

Although the five children didn't quite understand Ye Tian's words, their eyes still showed excitement.

"Can't hear us? Speak louder!"

"Yes, Chief Instructor!"

The five children shouted with all their might!

Ye Tian raised his hand and gestured for everyone to be quiet. Ye Tian nodded, a smile appearing on his lips, "Very good. From now on, I will give each of you a brand new name. I hope that in the future you will make this name shine brightly and become an insurmountable legend!" "

You, from now on, will be called Azure Dragon!"

Ye Tian said to the oldest boy among the five children. He knew a bit about Azure Dragon, knowing it was one of the four guardian beasts in Chinese mythology, and he liked the name very much. "Thank you, Instructor!"

The second child was a girl, only a year younger than Azure Dragon. Ye Tian looked at her and said, "You, from today onwards, will be called Vermilion Bird!"

The third oldest was a boy, and Ye Tian assigned him the name Black Tortoise. The fourth was also a boy, and he received the name White Tiger. The youngest was an eleven-year-old girl. Having received a new name, she looked at Ye Tian curiously, wondering what name she would receive.

There were only four guardian beasts, and Ye Tian couldn't add another guardian beast's name to give to the last little girl. Ye Tian silently looked at the last girl, the youngest of the Ye family. Although she wore ordinary clothes, it couldn't hide her natural beauty.

The girl had a very endearing and adorable face. Ye Tian suddenly thought of the Ziwei star in the night sky, a famous 'Emperor Star'. Ye Tian hoped that this little girl would have benefactors to help her achieve great success in the future. Ye Tian walked up to the little girl, half-squatted down, and smiled, "From now on, your name will be Ziwei!"

"Thank you, Head Instructor!"

the girl replied in her childish voice.

The five children were all very happy to have new names. Ye Tian stood up, looked around, and said, "Remember your own names. From today onwards, your names will accompany you for the rest of your lives! Tianlang is a group, so I hope you will be united and friendly, even closer than blood brothers and sisters!"

Wen Yan stood behind Ye Tian, silently watching this man. His captivating charm had returned. Only when Ye Tian wore the wolf head mask could Wen Yan truly feel the real Ye Tian. "Qinglong, you are the eldest, so you must take good care of your younger brothers and sisters!"

Ye Tian gave instructions to the eldest, Qinglong. Just then, Ye Tian's phone rang. He took it out and saw it was Xue Qi calling. He then said to Wen Yan, "Assign them tasks, I'll take this call!"

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"Okay, go ahead, I'll take care of things here!"

Wen Yan nodded and smiled at Ye Tian. Ye Tian turned and went into the villa. After removing his mask, he sat on the sofa and answered Xue Qi's call, teasingly asking, "What? Missed me?"

Xue Qi and Ye Tian hadn't seen each other for three or four months. Ye Tian had been too busy to go to Yanjing. Originally, Ye Tian planned to visit Xue Qi when he went to Yanjing to help Dongfang Yue with her follow-up appointment, but Dongfang Yue came directly from Yanjing to Mingzhu and stayed at his house.

So Ye Tian's plan to go to Yanjing had to be put on hold—and he still hadn't had any free time!

Xue Qi, experiencing the pleasures of love for the first time, and being a virgin herself, had a much greater need for intimacy than most women. While Ye Tian wasn't around, things were fine, but now that she was about to see her lover, her mind naturally drifted to certain things unsuitable for children. "Mmm!"

Xue Qi said, her face flushed. "Do you miss me?"

"Of course! I wish I could fly there to see you right now!"

Ye Tian's mind was filled with thoughts of Xue Qi's unique virgin body, an irresistible allure!

A sweet joy rose in Xue Qi's heart. Although Ye Tian hadn't visited her in Yanjing, he called her every few days to explain his situation and tell her about opening a plastic surgery clinic, so Xue Qi understood.

"Hehe, no need for that. You can see me at Mingzhu Airport!"

Xue Qi said happily. Ye Tian immediately stood up from the sofa, his face beaming with excitement, and asked, "Xiao Qi, have you come to Mingzhu? When did you arrive?"

"Just got off the plane. Come pick me up, I don't know how to get to your place, and I'm carrying some things!"

Xue Qi came not only to see Ye Tian, but also to visit her sister and give her some local specialties her parents had prepared. Xue Qi also prepared some for Ye Tian.

"Okay, wait a moment, don't wander around, I'll be right there!" After hanging up the phone, Ye

Tian put his mask back on, said goodbye to Wen Yan, and left.

He drove straight to the airport, arriving at Mingzhu Airport after an hour's drive. Soon, he spotted Xue Qi's graceful figure in the crowd. She was wearing a red down jacket, carrying a slingback bag and a handbag. Xue Qi kept peeking out on tiptoe. Ye Tian parked the car, got out, and walked around behind her, patting her on the back. Xue Qi jumped in surprise, turning around to see that familiar, handsome smiling face looking at her with a cheerful expression.

Her eyes reddened, and ignoring the surprised looks from those around them, she rushed into Ye Tian's arms!

"I missed you!"

Xue Qi whispered in Ye Tian's arms, becoming cuddly and submissive upon seeing her beloved man.

Ye Tian chuckled and whispered in her ear, "Where did you miss me? Are you still thinking about...?" "Ugh, can't you stop being so lecherous!"

Xue Qi released Ye Tian, her face flushed, and glared at him coquettishly. She understood Ye Tian's meaning perfectly well; even if she wanted to, she couldn't say it aloud—it would be too embarrassing! "

Hehe, I can't control myself when I see you!"

Ye Tian chuckled, raising his hands to cup Xue Qi's wind-reddened cheeks and rub them gently. "Didn't keep you waiting long? Let's go to the car first!"

"Okay!"

Ye Tian took the bag and backpack from Xue Qi's hands and led her to the car. The moment the heater was turned on, Xue Qi felt instantly transported from winter to spring, her mood improving. She curiously looked around the car. "Ye Tian, you haven't had this car for very long

, have you?" "Yeah, it's been almost half a year. Want to try it out?" Ye

Tian assumed Xue Qi wanted to drive, and if she really wanted to, he'd let her practice.

Xue Qi, however, couldn't drive. Coming from a poor family, she'd never even considered owning a car, let alone had the desire to get a driver's license. She was still a student, and during her holidays, she should have been working odd jobs, but she'd turned down tutoring to see Ye Tian.

Xue Qi shook her head, "I can't. A car is an unattainable luxury for me; at least, I never even considered owning one while I was in school!" "

Then do you like cars?"

Ye Tian paused, then asked with a smile.

Xue Qi immediately understood; Ye Tian definitely wanted to give her a car. But they were only a couple, and she couldn't possibly accept something so expensive. Xue Qi thought for a moment and smiled, "I wouldn't say I like them, but I don't dislike them either. I'm still in school; there's no need!"

"Hmm, that's true. I'll teach you when you want to learn to drive!"

Ye Tian already had a plan: he'd give Xue Qi a car on the day she graduated.

"Let's talk about the future later!"

Xue Qi glanced at the time and said, "Ye Tian, can you take me to my sister's place first?"

"Hmm, I hope I won't be spending the night at your sister's!"

Ye Tian was a little worried. He knew Xue Qi and her sister were very close, and it would be a waste of their time if he slept with her sister tonight after not seeing each other for so long. Xue Qi did want to have a long talk with her sister, but her sister never allowed her to stay overnight. "You pervert, always thinking about such nonsense!"

Xue Qi blushed and glared at Ye Tian.

"Food and sex are human nature, you're the one who's thinking the wrong thing, okay? It's perfectly normal between men and women!"

Ye Tian said seriously. In his opinion, there was really nothing to be surprised about, especially since the two of them had already crossed that final line.

"Tch, you're the one who's lustful, yet you make it sound so noble!"

Xue Qi pouted and smiled shyly, revealing her beautiful and lovely appearance. "You don't understand, do you? Looks like I'll have to train you a bit more, especially since you're a top student from Yanda University!"

"I'm so rude!"

Xue Qi stuck out her tongue, her face flushing even more. She suddenly remembered she hadn't told her sister yet. She'd originally wanted to give her sister a celebratory greeting, but she thought it would be better to tell her first. "I'm calling my sister, you're not allowed to talk nonsense!"

Xue Qi had just turned on her phone when it shut down before she could even dial the number. "Oh dear, I forgot to charge it!"

"Anyway, it's not far, let's just go to your sister's house and give her a celebratory greeting!"

Ye Tian suggested. Xue Qi thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. "Okay, but I don't know if my sister is at work!" The car

quickly arrived at the apartment complex where Xue Qi's sister lived. This was where Xue Lin rented an apartment. Xue Qi had been there twice before, but hadn't stayed long, though she remembered the apartment number.

Ye Tian helped Xue Qi carry the gifts she brought from her hometown and they went upstairs together. The complex was nice, and it was in the city center. In the elevator, Ye Tian asked curiously, "What does your sister do for a living? The apartments here must be expensive!"

Ye Tian was just curious and didn't mean to belittle Xue Qi's sister.

"She's the president's assistant. She said the company rented this place for her!"

Xue Qi answered truthfully without thinking much of it. Soon, the two arrived at the ninth floor. Xue Qi's sister's apartment was the first one on the left after exiting the elevator.

"We're here!"

Xue Qi pressed the doorbell, but after several rings, no one answered. "Is my sister not home?"

Ye Tian paused, pressed his ear to the door, and secretly channeled his inner energy, instantly enhancing his hearing. He quickly heard rapid breathing and a woman's moans coming from inside. Ye Tian was stunned. Xue Qi's sister was home, but she was probably too engrossed in her activities to hear the doorbell!

"Is there any movement?"

Xue Qi asked. Ye Tian gave her a knowing smile. "Your sister is doing something. Let's wait a bit!"

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"Doing something? What kind of thing?"

Xue Qi didn't immediately understand, but seeing Ye Tian's knowing smile, she quickly realized what he meant. "You mean my sister is doing *that*?"

"Yes, probably!"

Ye Tian heard it clearly. "

Impossible, my sister doesn't have a boyfriend!"

Xue Qi exclaimed in disbelief. Her parents had told her to persuade her sister to find a boyfriend and get married soon, and Xue Qi had even spoken to her sister on the phone a few days ago without her mentioning having a boyfriend!

"Are you sure you heard correctly?!"

Xue Qi stepped forward and pressed her ear to the door, only to hear a man's moans coming from inside. Although the voice was low and indistinct, Xue Qi still heard it! Xue Qi was certain her sister didn't have a boyfriend. Knowing her sister as she did, if her sister had one, she would have told her or the family immediately. Xue Lin had always been filial to her parents, and now that she was getting older, their biggest worry was her marriage. Xue Lin

wanted her parents to worry about her, but she wouldn't lie to them. She had only promised to find a boyfriend as soon as possible and bring the right one home.

But now Xue Qi heard it clearly; the faint sounds coming from inside were definitely those of a couple making love. Could it be that her sister already had a boyfriend?

Xue Qi stepped away from the door and stared blankly at Ye Tian, feeling embarrassed. Her sister's boyfriend had overheard them doing *that*, making Xue Qi feel incredibly awkward. "Ye Tian, why don't we go downstairs for a walk?"

She didn't want to disturb her sister while she was "doing that," and wanted to avoid the unspeakable embarrassment. Ye Tian understood her feelings and nodded. "Okay, let's find somewhere to eat first, and then come back up!"

However, just as the two were about to turn and leave, Ye Tian unexpectedly heard a man's angry shouts coming from inside. Ye Tian's hearing was far superior to the average person, so he had already heard the curses without Xue Qi noticing.

"You slut, have you been keeping a man behind my back?!"

Inside the room, a man in his fifties straddled the naked Xue Lin, his hands gripping her full breasts, his lower body pressed tightly against her private parts. He thrust forcefully while coldly cursing. "

No," Xue Lin denied, but the old man's hips thrust forward forcefully, causing a tearing pain in her lower body. Xue Lin had no sexual interest in this old man, so she barely reacted; she was still dry halfway through.

Three years ago, Xue Lin started dating this man, thirty years her senior. However, this man had other women, so he only visited a few times a month. The old man, unable to satisfy Xue Lin sexually, assumed she was cheating on him, but he had no proof. They had both heard the doorbell ring. Xue Qi knew it couldn't be anyone else looking for her; besides her sister, only this man knew her address. Therefore, the person outside was likely her sister. Xue Lin didn't want the man on top of her to see her sister, fearing he might take advantage of her.

So Xue Lin was a little nervous. The older man noticed her expression and assumed it was her lover. He was furious, but instead of opening the door, he wanted to punish her.

"You slut, are you no longer satisfied with once a month? Want to find a young, strong man to sleep with you, huh!"

the older man said through gritted teeth, his large hands grabbing and kneading Xue Lin's full breasts roughly. Xue Lin winced in pain, but she dared not react violently.

Offending such a man meant losing everything. In the past three years, Xue Lin had received some money from this man, but most of it had been sent home. She had single-handedly covered her sister's university expenses, and the costs of building a house back home, her parents' medical treatment, and so on—these miscellaneous expenses had basically depleted her savings.

"You can look down on me, but don't wrong me. I didn't do it, so I didn't do it!" Xue

Lin endured the excruciating pain in her chest and lower body, arguing her case. Everyone has their own temper and bottom line. Xue Lin didn't want to lose this disgusting life because she hadn't saved enough money.

She knew her younger sister always wanted to study abroad, so she planned to raise the necessary funds before leaving this man. Xue Lin could only endure it for now!

The old man's face was filled with a disdainful smile. "Never done it? Who knows if you've been cheating on me? A woman your age can't be satisfied with once a month!"

Although Xue Lin was a kept woman, not all mistresses are pampered and loved like in the movies. She gained money, but lost her personality and dignity, sometimes even humiliation and this man's perverted demands in that area!

"Wu Liang, don't make false accusations! Not every woman is as despicable and promiscuous as you think! I am your kept woman, that's true, but I am also a person with dignity. You give me money, and I will keep my promise to sleep with only you!" "

Xue Lin shouted angrily, her voice trembling with tears. *Slap!* Before Xue Lin could finish speaking, she was slapped hard across the face, leaving several red marks on her beautiful cheek. "Dignity? Heh, if you had any dignity, you wouldn't be being kept by me! Don't try to be a hypocrite. Didn't you say you weren't keeping a gigolo? Where did all the money I gave you every month go?"

Changes in Xue Lin's bank account balance were always reported to Wu Liang's phone. The money she gave him each month was quickly transferred away, so Wu Liang had always suspected Xue Lin of keeping a gigolo.

'You're monitoring my bank account?'

Xue Lin angrily questioned Wu Liang, never expecting this man to be so despicable and insidious! Wu Liang smiled coldly, 'If I didn't monitor you, how the hell would I find out you're keeping a man!'

Xue Lin suddenly felt an urge to escape this man. What she least wanted was for her family to know about her affairs. If Wu Liang traced the money back to her family, he might use it to blackmail her into doing even more outrageous things.

There were at least five or six women being kept by Wuliang. A man in his fifties like him couldn't possibly handle so many. But his purpose wasn't simply to keep them; he had other uses. Wuliang's success in business relied on his unparalleled ability to

use women. Many of the women he kept were deliberately taken to his business partners for their pleasure, thus achieving his own ends. Not long ago, Wuliang had hinted at this to Xue Lin, but she firmly refused.

"I didn't!"

Xue Lin denied relentlessly, refusing to admit to something she hadn't done.

Actually, Wuliang didn't care whether Xue Lin had cheated on him; he was just using this accusation for his next move. "You know in your heart whether you've cheated or not. I can promise you I won't hold your infidelity against you, but you must promise me you'll go with Boss Wang tomorrow!"

Xue Lin already felt disgusted sleeping with Wuliang, but he wanted her to go with an older man even older than him. The thought made her nauseous; she absolutely couldn't agree. This was her "You'd better not even think about it!"

Xue Lin stared, her eyes wide with unwavering resolve. Wu Liang ignored her, pressing down on her and making his final thrusts, finishing in less than two minutes.

Suddenly, Wu Liang grabbed Xue Lin's neck. "You slut, don't push your luck! Do you really think you're worth 20,000 a month? If you don't agree, I'll ruin your reputation!"

"Cough cough," Xue Lin coughed rapidly, her face flushed.

Outside the door, Ye Tian had overheard their conversation. Seeing him standing motionless, Xue Qi asked, puzzled, "Ye Tian, what's wrong?"

Out of affection for Xue Qi, Ye Tian had extended his concern to her. Hearing the conversation inside, knowing the man was torturing Xue Qi's sister, Ye Tian felt terrible. "Qiqi, what would you do if your sister were violated?"

Xue Qi jumped, thinking Ye Tian had picked up on something. "You mean my sister doesn't want to have sex with that man?" Xue

Qi thought her sister was being forced by the man inside!

Ye Tian didn't know what to say. From the conversation between Xue Qi's sister and that man, Ye Tian knew their relationship was complicated. Saying it was forced was a stretch, and saying it was willing was inappropriate. "No, but your sister might be being humiliated by that man right now!"

Ye Tian didn't reveal Xue Lin's relationship with that man, worried that Xue Qi wouldn't be able to accept it.

Upon hearing this, Xue Qi immediately rushed over and knocked on the door, "Sister, are you there!" Ye Tian pulled Xue Qi aside, saying, "Let me handle this. "

After Xue Qi stepped aside, Ye Tian went to the doorknob, placed his palm on it, secretly channeling his inner strength, and then slammed his palm forward. With a snap, the door lock was destroyed by Ye Tian. Xue Qi did

n't have time to be surprised and rushed in. The door wasn't closed. When Xue Qi arrived at her sister's door, she saw a scene that disgusted her: her sister was lying naked on the bed, and on top of her was an old man with gray hair!

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is Shameless After finishing, she was weak and half-lying on Xue Lin's naked body, her hands resting on her full breasts. Neither of them expected anyone to come in. They only realized someone was coming when they heard footsteps. Xue Lin Startled, she looked up abruptly, nearly frozen in shock!

Standing in the doorway was her younger sister, Xue Qi. Xue Qi stared in stunned disbelief at the two naked figures on the bed. She couldn't comprehend that her sister was in bed with someone so much older. If it were a younger man or her sister's boyfriend, Xue Qi wouldn't have thought anything of it.

But the problem was that the man on top of her sister was an older man with gray hair. This couldn't possibly be her sister's boyfriend, but their relationship had progressed to this point, which meant that this man and her sister weren't lovers! Mistress, lover—these words flooded Xue Qi's mind, and the thought filled her with immense humiliation!

"Sister, I hate you!"

The bag in Xue Qi's hand fell to the ground, shattering the eggs inside. Her heart shattered along with it, and large tears streamed down her face.

Before Xue Lin could recover from the shock, Xue Qi turned and ran out of the room, crying.

Ye Tian didn't immediately chase after them. He went to the door, looked at the naked man and woman on the bed, and calmly walked in. Perhaps because he was an observer, Ye Tian wasn't as angry as Xue Qi.

"Who are you? How did you get in?"

Wu Liang only reacted now, hurriedly pulling the sheet to cover himself. Xue Lin, however, didn't care that her body was exposed to Ye Tian. Instead, she covered her face and cried bitterly. Her sister's sad eyes and disappointed expression made her feel incredibly distressed.

The secret she had kept hidden was finally exposed. Xue Lin's mind went blank. Besides crying, she didn't know what else she could do!

Ye Tian walked to the bedside, grabbed the old man's ankle, and pulled him down hard. Wu Liang was immediately thrown off the bed and landed on the ground.

"Who are you? I'm warning you, you better not mess around!"

Wu Liang endured the pain in his buttocks, glaring at Ye Tian with a mixture of shame and anger, pointing at him and shouting. Ye Tian kicked Wu Liang hard in the stomach, sending a jolt of pain through him. Wu Liang clutched his abdomen, curling up in agony, his face flushed red!

"Get lost!" Wu Liang, at his age, couldn't withstand Ye Tian's rough treatment. A light kick had nearly killed him, and he didn't dare utter another word. But he vowed to settle this score and find someone to deal with this pretty boy later!

Wu Liang assumed Ye Tian was Xue Lin's kept man. He quickly pulled on his pants, grabbed his coat, and ran out, but Ye Tian called after him, "Wait!"

Ye Tian said coldly, "From now on, don't come looking for her again, or I'll make you disappear from this world!" "

Wu Liang wasn't afraid of Ye Tian's threat. After all, he was a man in his fifties, and had seen all sorts of storms. Besides, he was quite wealthy and had several bodyguards, though he hadn't brought them today.

He could easily gather people to deal with this arrogant brat as soon as he left!

But Wu Liang quickly abandoned the idea of revenge against Ye Tian. An immense pressure enveloped him, making him unable to move an inch. Every step Ye Tian took towards Wu Liang brought him immense pressure. After Ye Tian took three steps, he felt like his bones were about to shatter, and finally, he stumbled and fell to the ground. When Ye Tian reached him, even breathing became incredibly difficult for Wu Liang, making him feel like he was on the verge of death!

Endless regret and inner fear rose together. Wu Liang vowed that if he could leave alive today, he would never provoke this man again, nor would he ever look for Xue Lin again. He didn't want to die!

Ye Tian withdrew his inner force, and Wu Liang immediately felt the pressure disappear from his body, gasping for breath."

"Don't take my words lightly. There's no going back. If it happens again, I won't just let you experience death!"

Ye Tian's eyes swept over him, coldly staring at Wu Liang, who shivered in fear. "No, no, I swear, I'll never come looking for her again!"

"Get out of my sight right now!"

Ye Tian said in a deep voice through the door. Wu Liang scrambled to his feet and fled as if his life depended on it.

Xue Lin had no mind to care about what was happening outside the room, so she didn't even glance at what had just transpired. She simply hid under the covers and sobbed uncontrollably.

It's over, completely over, Xue Lin thought sadly to herself as she thought about what had happened between her and that old bastard Wu Liang!

"Are you alright?"

Ye Tian walked into the room, looking at Xue Lin sobbing under the covers, and asked with sympathy. Ye Tian had heard everything Xue Lin and the old man had said and guessed why Xue Lin was acting this way. So Ye Tian didn't look down on Xue Lin at all; on the contrary, he thought this older sister was great, only that she was using the wrong methods.

Xue Lin cried in her cup for several minutes before stopping. When she looked up, her tears had been wiped away, but her eyes were still red. Looking at Ye Tian, she said expressionlessly, "Don't worry about me. Go find my sister quickly. Don't let anything happen to her!"

Even at this moment, Xue Lin was still concerned about her sister, showing how much she loved her family. Ye Tian sighed, "Don't worry, she'll be fine. Let her calm down first; this has been a huge blow to her."

"Put your clothes on first, let's talk!"

Ye Tian wanted to understand the situation before deciding how to help Xue Lin. Ye Tian turned and left the room, closing the door behind him. He then waited in the living room. A short while later, Xue Lin came out of the room dressed. Xue Lin had a good figure, much fuller than her sister Xue Qi, and was about 1.65 meters tall. She was also quite pretty.

A woman like this shouldn't have trouble finding a decent job, so why did she choose this path?

"You're Ye Tian, right? I heard Xiao Qi mention you on the phone!"

Xue Lin's mood calmed down somewhat after coming out, but her voice was still a little choked up. The last time Ye Tian helped Xue Qi's sister deliver something, he simply handed it to the security guard downstairs at her workplace, so this was their first meeting.

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Ye Tian looked at Xue Lin and couldn't help but admire her composure. After such a big incident, she could calm down in the blink of an eye; many grown men probably couldn't do that.

"Sister Lin, I'm Xiao Qi's boyfriend, Ye Tian!" Ye

Tian introduced himself proactively, not intending to hide his and Xue Qi's identities. This would allow Xue Lin to open up and reveal her true feelings. Ye Tian was eager to know why Xue Lin had chosen this path. From her conversation with that man, he could tell that Xue Lin had no feelings for him whatsoever.

A young woman in the prime of her life willing to give her body to a man in his fifties—Ye Tian was truly curious about what had made Xue Lin make such a decision.

"Ye Tian? You're Ye Tian from Ye's Plastic Surgery Hospital?" Xue

Lin had heard her sister mention Ye Tian's name, but she hadn't connected him with the director of Mingzhu Ye's Plastic Surgery Hospital. Now, seeing Ye Tian, she remembered seeing his photo online.

It was from the opening of Ye Tian's Plastic Surgery Hospital; at the time, news about Ye Tian and the hospital was everywhere online in Mingzhu, so Xue Lin had a vague recollection.

"Yes, I am Ye Tian!"

Ye Tian replied calmly. He hadn't expected anyone to recognize him. Xue Lin had only asked casually and didn't pursue the topic further. Nodding, she said, "Since you're Xiao Qi's boyfriend, I'll tell you something. I hope you can pass it on to Xiao Qi!"

Xue Lin knew her sister was heartbroken, but things weren't always as they seemed. Although Xue Lin had slept with that unscrupulous old man, everything she did was for her sister and elderly parents.

As a child from a rural family, Xue Lin had neither education nor capital, making it far more difficult for her than for ordinary people, whether it was finding work or starting a business. Years ago, she arrived in Mingzhu with only 300 yuan she had saved and a train ticket, hoping to establish herself and help her parents shoulder the burden of the family.

But reality forced her to compromise. At that time, Xue Lin was in her final year of high school. Her younger sister had excellent grades and was very likely to get into Peking University, but the tuition and living expenses for four years of university would be a huge sum for Xue Lin's family.

Therefore, in order to save money for her sister's university education in a short period, Xue Lin, who only had a high school education, made a decision she couldn't believe. Before making that decision, she got drunk and cried all night before finally deciding to become a mistress.

Xue Lin didn't want to ruin her position in her sister's heart, but today her sister had caught her in the act, so she wanted to ask Ye Tian to express her remorse.

She was also worried that her sister, knowing that her money was ill-gotten, would refuse her financial support again.

"Sister Lin, please tell Xiao Qi!" Ye

Tian gestured to the sofa in the living room, "Let's sit down and talk!"

Xue Lin nodded and walked to the sofa first, but Ye Tian didn't go over immediately. Instead, he secretly dialed Xue Qi's number, then walked over without saying a word to listen to Xue Lin's story. Ye Tian hoped that Xue Qi could listen carefully to her sister's grievances.

"You probably already have a question in your mind: am I really being kept by that man?"

Xue Lin sat on the sofa with her legs crossed, looking at Ye Tian with a bitter smile on her face. "Don't doubt it, it's true. I was indeed being kept by that man!"

Xue Qi stopped crying after hearing her sister's words on the other end of the phone. She felt extremely heartbroken. How could her sister have become like this? She was actually willing to be kept by an older man. In Xue Qi's memory, her sister was a strong girl. She had always respected her sister, but these words were hard for her to accept.

"There must be a reason for this. I don't think anyone would willingly give themselves to a man so much older than themselves, and not even someone they like!"

Ye Tian knew that Xue Qi was listening, so he found a way to let Xue Lin back down.

Xue Lin glanced up at the ceiling, her mind slowly replaying the hardships she had endured. "No matter the reason, doing this was shameful, despicable, and contemptible! But I had to do it because my younger sister needed to go to university, my father had rheumatism, and my mother was old and frail. She couldn't handle the farm work alone. Our meager income wasn't even enough to cover my father's medical treatment, let alone my sister's tuition and living expenses!"

Hearing this, Xue Qi's heart tightened, as if stabbed by something.

Xue Lin continued, "And I only have a high school diploma. Finding an ordinary job in this incredibly expensive Mingzhu would barely be enough to support myself. My only purpose in coming here was to earn money to support my sister's education and my father's medical treatment." "

When I first came to Mingzhu to find a job, I went to interviews everywhere, but none of them met my requirements. Either the salary was too low, or the requirements were too high for me to meet. Just when my savings were about to run out, I was at a loss!" "

Looking back now, Xue Lin feels a chill. 'It was around that time that I received a call from a company I had interviewed with before. It was the CEO himself calling, asking if I wanted to be the president's assistant. The salary offered was very high. I was thrilled and excited all night. The next morning, I went for the interview!'

Xue Lin smiled to herself. 'The person who interviewed me was the old man you just saw. When he saw me, he only said one thing: he said he could give me a monthly salary of 20,000 yuan, but the condition was that I had to sleep with him! I hesitated for a long time, but finally agreed!'" Xue

Lin recounted her experiences in Mingzhu in general, but omitted many details about being kept, as she found the thought disgusting and couldn't bring herself to speak of it. The man was a beast, always finding new ways to force Xue Lin to have sex with him.

Not only that, he even persuaded her to sleep with his clients, which Xue Lin refused!

After listening to her sister's story on the phone, Xue Qi burst into tears. This time, it wasn't out of resentment, but out of heartache for her sister's ordeal. She had always thought her sister had a high-paying, respectable job in Mingzhu, but she never imagined it was all earned by her sister using her body! Just moments ago, she had angrily fled, finding her sister's behavior despicable. But the thought of comfortably using the money her sister had obtained through such means, and then complaining about her, made Xue Qi feel even more ashamed! After hanging up, Xue Qi rushed back. When she entered the house, she knelt before her sister with a thud, sobbing uncontrollably.

"Sister, I'm so sorry! I've ruined you!" Xue

Qi knelt before her sister, finally breaking down in tears. Her sister had suffered so much, and she had just been angry with her. Xue Lin, who had calmed down, couldn't hold back her own tears when she saw her sister like this. She picked her up, patting her back, "Silly girl, how can this be your fault! It's my own fault for being so useless, that's why I ended up on this path!"

"I promise you, I'll never see that man again!"

Xue Lin comforted her sister while wiping away her own tears.

Ye Tian sat to the side, feeling deeply uncomfortable. Why hadn't he met the Xue sisters, Xue Lin and Xue Qi, sooner? Otherwise, this tragedy wouldn't have happened!

"Waaah, sister, I'm sorry, I misunderstood you!"

Xue Qi was still crying sadly, but she had completely forgiven her sister in her heart.

Chapter 324 The three of them together (1)

The two sisters hugged and wept. Xue Lin was moved by her sister's understanding, while Xue Qi was saddened by her sister's hardships. Ye Tian felt a pang of sadness when he saw the two sisters crying. This world was far more complicated than he had imagined, and all kinds of tragedies were happening every day.

Ye Tian had also thought about helping others, but there were so many people like that. All he could do was help those around him as much as possible. At first, Ye Tian did not know that Xue Qi's family was in such a difficult situation. When Xue Qi, the Marquis of Yin in Yanjing, introduced her family to Ye Tian, she did so in a very casual way. Ye Tian did not pay much attention to it.

Now that he knew, Ye Tian wouldn't stand idly by. "Xiaoqi, Sister Lin, it's all in the past. Don't be too sad. Some things are irreversible once they've happened, but all you can do is forget those unhappy things, turn the page, and start anew!"

Reputation is truly important for women. Xue Lin had long anticipated the day when the truth would be revealed and she would be condemned and insulted, but today her sister and her boyfriend hadn't done anything like that, which moved Xue Lin somewhat.

She felt Ye Tian was right; the page was turned, so let's start anew!

'Thank you, I will!'

Xue Lin released her sister and said solemnly. Xue Lin wiped away her sister's tears and smiled slightly. 'You have such good taste, finding such a good boyfriend!'

Hearing her sister praise Ye Tian, Xue Qi felt happy too. She looked back at Ye Tian and smiled shyly, 'Sister, he's not as good as you think!' "

In Xue Qi's heart, Ye Tian is certainly good; otherwise, she wouldn't have given her body to him. It's just that Ye Tian has certain aspects that trouble Xue Qi, making her both love and fear during sex!

" "What? He dares to treat you badly?"

Xue Lin asked deliberately, her face stern. Xue Qi, worried that her sister would misunderstand Ye Tian, quickly explained, "Sister, it's not what you think. Ye Tian is very good to me, but sometimes he's really annoying!"

After saying this, Xue Qi realized her words were somewhat ambiguous, and her face flushed instantly.

Xue Lin, being experienced, immediately understood from her sister's expression. Her sister was probably no longer a virgin, but Xue Lin remembered that her sister was a "white tiger" (a term used to describe a woman who is considered unlucky in love), meaning that only male relatives could have contact with her, and any other man who got close to her would suffer inexplicable bad luck. Yet Ye Tian could have an intimate relationship with her sister; it seemed this man was indeed extraordinary.

"Ye Tian, I'm warning you, if you dare to betray my sister, I won't forgive you!" "

Xue Lin looked at Ye Tian seriously and said, "There are only two sisters in the Xue family. She herself is already like this, and she probably won't amount to much in this life. But her younger sister is different; she's smart and beautiful, and she's the hope for the Xue family's future.

To be honest, Xue Lin didn't want her younger sister to have a boyfriend so early, worried it would affect her studies. But she also knew her sister's situation was special, and it was rare for her to meet a man who wasn't afraid of her. She could understand whatever her sister did. As long as she was happy, having a boyfriend early wasn't a bad thing. Besides, Ye Tian was already the director of a plastic surgery hospital at such a young age; with his status, he was more than a match for her sister.

'Sister Lin, you can rest assured, I'd rather let myself down than let Xiaoqi down!'

Ye Tian looked into Xue Lin's eyes and said seriously, 'Sister Lin, what are your plans for the future?'" "

After Xue Lin's affair was exposed, it was impossible for her to continue her improper relationship with that old man.

Ye Tian had already learned from their previous conversation that Xue Lin didn't have much savings, most of which had been sent to her family and sister. Now, without any source of income, living in Mingzhu, where prices are among the highest in the country, was undoubtedly a huge burden.

Xue Lin gave a faint smile, "I'll take it one step at a time. I'm not going to starve to death!"

Xue Lin had made up her mind that she would be a woman with dignity from now on and would never be a mistress again.

Although she didn't have any special skills or a high level of education, she should be able to start a small business with the tens of thousands of yuan she had. It was just that her sister's plans to go abroad might have to be delayed!

'Sister, come with me to Yanjing in a couple of days. You can find a job there, and we can look after each other!'

Xue Qi wanted to help her sister share some of the burden. She didn't know before that her sister had obtained her funds through compromise, but now she knew everything and would never let her sister suffer.

Xue Lin's eyes darted around. She was considering whether her sister's idea was feasible. Beijing was the capital of China, with more talented people there. What could a woman like her, without education or professional skills, do there? Besides, the cost of living in Beijing was even higher than in Mingzhu. If she didn't find a good project, her last few tens of thousands of yuan probably wouldn't last long.

'Don't think about this problem for now. There will always be a solution. Let's go eat!'

Ye Tian checked the time; it was already noon. Xue Qi hadn't even had a glass of water since getting off the plane, and Ye Tian was worried she was hungry.

Xue Lin sighed inwardly, her mind a jumbled mess! She couldn't think of a good solution. It seemed she could only take it one step at a time.

"Okay, then! I'll go pack my things!" "

Xue Lin doesn't want to live here anymore. Staying here only makes her feel disgusted. Since she wants to turn the page, Xue Lin wants to say goodbye to the past completely. 'Sister, I'll help you!'

Seeing her sister able to move on from her past so quickly, Xue Qi was also gratified. It showed that her sister wasn't a lazy, pleasure-seeking woman; she did it all for her younger sister and their parents. So Xue Qi quickly erased the memory of her sister and that old man from her mind.

Ye Tian didn't go in to help. He went to the balcony in the living room, lit a cigarette, and looked down at the building. Ye Tian wanted to see if that old man was foolish enough to send people to deal with Xue Lin and himself, but he didn't see anything unusual downstairs.

Actually, Ye Tian had already decided in his heart: first, he would take the two sisters out to eat, then find a hotel to settle Xue Lin in. He would then decide whether to arrange for her to work at a plastic surgery hospital or invest some money in a project and have Xue Lin help manage it." Ye Tian took out his phone and called Ning Luo, saying he had some things to take care of outside and might be home late. Ning Luo was busy at the hospital, so she didn't suspect anything. "Okay, you go ahead and do your thing. I'm busy here too! Are you going home for dinner tonight?"

"I probably won't. Don't bother cooking at home; eat at work first!"

Ye Tian carefully instructed Ning Luo.

'Okay, I can't talk to you now, I'm busy here!' Ning Luo

was seeing a patient, so she quickly ended the call. Recently, Ye's Plastic Surgery Hospital was booming, and the few nurses they had hired were simply not enough. Ning Luo planned to persuade her good friend Chen Chen, who had worked at a previous hospital, to switch jobs, but she hadn't received a clear answer yet. Ye Tian hung up the phone, took a few puffs of his cigarette, and stubbed it out. Xue Lin and Xue Qi had already come out of the living room, carrying suitcases and a travel bag. This was all of Xue Lin's belongings. Unlike other mistresses, she didn't wear gold and silver or buy designer clothes and shoes. Although she earned 20,000 yuan a month, she sent most of it back home, so she didn't have much luggage.

"Sister Lin, let me carry the suitcase!"

Ye Tian walked into the room, took the suitcase from Xue Lin without a word, and the three of them went downstairs together.

Downstairs, Ye Tian put all of Xue Lin's luggage into the trunk of the car, then drove the two sisters to the Qiankun Hotel, which was close to his home and convenient for Ye Tian to visit them if anything happened. "Sister Lin, you stay at the hotel for two days. I'll see if I can find a good project for us to invest in together. I'll provide the funds and you can manage it. What do you think?" Ye

Tian asked Xue Lin, who was sitting in the back seat, as he drove.

Xue Qi didn't speak, silently watching Ye Tian's back, feeling very touched. Xue Lin, however, shook her head, "Forget it. I appreciate your kindness, but I know my own capabilities!"

Xue Lin didn't want to, but she didn't dare to, afraid of making Ye Tian lose money.

Chapter 325 The Three of Us (2)

Ye Tian was prepared for his suggestion to be rejected. Xue Lin didn't seem like the kind of girl who was vain and liked to take advantage of others. If it were any other woman, she would have readily agreed when she saw that her sister had such a rich boyfriend.

Xue Lin wasn't thinking about taking anything from Ye Tian; she was more concerned with how to repay him. Besides, she lacked confidence in herself. Ye Tian was offering her a shop to manage—if it went well, that would be fine, but what if it lost money? Ye Tian meant well and wanted to help her, but Xue Lin hesitated to agree.

Xue Qi was also hesitant. On one hand, Ye Tian's suggestion was the most suitable, but she shared the same thoughts as her sister. After all, she and Ye Tian were only boyfriend and girlfriend. If they were husband and wife, Xue Qi would definitely persuade her sister to accept, but she couldn't do that now.

"Sister Lin, you're being too polite. I'm Xiaoqi's boyfriend, helping you is my duty!"

Ye Tian glanced at Xue Qi in the rearview mirror and continued to persuade her. "How do you know you can't do it if you haven't tried? If you don't even have the courage to try, what do you think you can do?"

"As long as you put your heart into it, I believe there will be rewards. Besides, I'm not letting you manage it alone. We can hire professionals later. You can learn slowly if you don't know how!"

Ye Tian thought for a moment and decided to start with a low-risk industry.

Ye Tian thought opening a hotel was a good idea. First, it would be convenient for his people to eat, and it would be more convenient and safer for him and his woman to stay. Moreover, a hotel could be a place to gather intelligence. Ye Tian had already started building his own power base, and he would let them come to the hotel to practice their intelligence-gathering skills.

Xue Lin looked at Ye Tian's back with great gratitude. This was practically a free gift. She would never hire people to learn from her. Xue Lin had never dared to dream of such a windfall, but it had actually happened to her.

After listening to Ye Tian's words, Xue Lin fell into deep thought, her calm heart stirred. She was unwilling to be an idle person, much less live a muddled life. This opportunity was incredibly attractive to her!

'I'll think about it some more!'

Xue Lin didn't immediately agree to Ye Tian's request. If Ye Tian really did that, it would be like giving her a huge favor, how could she repay it? Ye Tian shook his head and sighed, smiling wryly, 'Sister Lin, why are you being so polite with me? Since Xue Lin and I are together, we'll be family sooner or later. We're family, no need for formalities!'

Xue Qi blushed and retorted, 'Who said I'll be yours sooner or later!'

'Hehe, Ye Tian is right. I think you two are quite a good match!'

Xue Lin teased with a smile. Her younger sister was smart and beautiful, and Ye Tian was handsome and talented. Just from their appearance and character, Xue Lin thought the two were a perfect match.

'Sister, why are you siding with outsiders!'

Xue Qi pouted and looked at her older sister with dissatisfaction. "I'm telling the truth. It's really not easy for you two to be together. It's fate, and no one can separate you!"

Xue Lin believed in destiny, feeling that there was a will in the universe. Her younger sister couldn't play with boys since she was little, and she couldn't get close to boys when she grew up, otherwise she would bring disaster to others. But she and Ye Tian were fine together. What else could it be but fate?

"Did you hear that? Your sister said so. It seems you can't escape my grasp in this lifetime!"

Ye Tian laughed happily.

"Tch, don't be so smug. You should deal with your messy affairs first!"

Xue Qi said coquettishly. Ye Tian didn't only have her as a woman. Last time in Yanjing, Xue Qi met Ning Luo. That night, the three of them slept in different rooms, but Ye Tian was so bold as to climb through the window in the middle of the night to make love to her. Now, thinking about it, Xue Qi felt her face burning.

"What happened?"

Xue Lin asked her younger sister, puzzled.

Ye Tian was startled, fearing Xue Qi would reveal that he had another woman. Ye Tian didn't intend to keep it a secret forever, but the timing wasn't right, and he couldn't bring himself to say it.

"Sister, it's okay!"

Xue Qi glanced at Ye Tian, relieved he hadn't said anything.

After arriving at the hotel, Ye Tian booked a double room for Xue Lin and Xue Qi, carried their things to the room, and then the three of them went downstairs to a small private room for dinner.

"Sister Lin, Xue Qi, order whatever you want, it's on me today!" Ye

Tian handed the menu to the two sisters.

Xue Lin wasn't picky about food, but her only hobby was drinking. Whenever she felt lonely and helpless, she would drink alone in her rented apartment, and over time, she developed a drinking habit, though she rarely got drunk.

After Xue Qi ordered, Ye Tian asked the waiter for two bottles of orange juice, but Xue Lin said she wanted to drink some alcohol. Ye Tian hesitated for a moment, then nodded. A little alcohol to numb the pain would be good; so much had happened today, and Xue Lin had said goodbye to her past life—it was time to celebrate. "Sister Lin, what kind of alcohol would you like?"

"White liquor, nothing too fancy, just a strong liquor will do!"

Xue Lin usually drank white liquor because it was cheap; she couldn't bear to spend more money on red wine. "Okay, I'll go see what kind of alcohol they have!"

Ye Tian followed the waiter out and ordered a bottle of Wuliangye. For someone like Ye Tian who loved alcohol, drinking inferior liquor was torture, and besides, he was used to Maotai raw liquor, so his taste had become picky.

After Ye Tian ordered the wine, he asked the waiter to pour it into a glass pitcher so that Xue Lin wouldn't complain about him spending too much. He could just say it was a very ordinary wine.

The dishes were served quickly. Ye Tian poured a glass for Xue Lin, and Xue Qi finished her juice and handed him the glass. "I want to drink some today too!"

"Just one glass, that's all!"

Ye Tian was worried that Xue Qi would drink too much, so he poured her a small glass of wine. 'Why are you being so stingy? I'm not a child, one glass won't hurt!' Xue Qi

complained, dissatisfied that Ye Tian had poured her so little. Without thinking, Ye Tian blurted out, "You little brat, don't you know that you can't have sex when you're drunk!"

After saying that, Ye Tian realized that his words were too ambiguous. Both Xue Qi and Xue Lin blushed, especially Xue Qi, who was afraid that her sister would find out that she and Ye Tian had already had a relationship. 03-10

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"What nonsense are you talking about? I'll only drink one glass, I won't get drunk!"

A blush crept onto Xue Qi's pretty face, making her look shy and adorable. The black, tight-fitting sweater she wore accentuated her full breasts perfectly. "

Since you've said that, I won't stop you. Just don't blame me if you get drunk!"

Ye Tiancha added a little more wine to Xue Qi's glass.

Xue Lin initially didn't want her sister to drink, but today was a special day. She was about to say goodbye to the past, a complete cleansing of her unbearable life, so she ultimately acquiesced to her sister's drinking.

"Ye Tian, thank you!"

After everyone had poured their drinks, Xue Lin stood up and raised her glass to Ye Tian. If Ye Tian hadn't been there, she might have been forcibly taken away by that scoundrel and forced to sleep with another man. Even worse, if her sister had come alone, she might have been targeted by that lecherous old man, with unimaginable consequences. Afterwards

, Xue Lin and Ye Tian clinked glasses. Before Ye Tian could speak, she downed a small amount of baijiu (Chinese liquor) in one gulp, emptying the glass completely in an instant. Such heavy drinking almost shocked Ye Tian; it was the first time he'd seen a woman drink like that. If Xue Lin were a northern woman, it wouldn't be so bad, as it's well known that northern girls are known for their heavy drinking.

But Xue Lin was a typical southern girl. Besides her tall stature, her features exuded the delicate beauty of a southern girl; judging by her appearance alone, one would never guess she could drink so heavily.

After downing a glass of wine, a warm, tingling sensation slowly spread from her throat to her stomach, quickly giving Xue Lin a delicate flush that made her look even more feminine. Feeling a bit hot, Xue Lin took off her wool coat and draped it over the back of the chair.

"Sister, why are you drinking so fast? Don't get drunk!"

Xue Qi said with concern, pouring her sister a cup of tea to rinse her mouth and immediately serving her food.

"Sister Lin, I'm a little worried about you drinking like this!"

Ye Tian said with feigned modesty. With Ye Tian's alcohol tolerance, he could drink a 500ml bottle of baijiu and stay sober, but he didn't drink it all in one go; he had to take it slow. If he chugled the whole bottle, Ye Tian couldn't handle it.

"I'll finish mine, you can drink as you like!" "

After taking a sip of tea, Xue Lin smiled.

Ye Tian, of course, wouldn't be outdone. Without a word, he finished his drink and immediately poured Xue Lin another. This time, the three of them raised their glasses and took a small sip together. "Sister, I wish you a completely new life; a wonderful life; a happy life!"

Xue Qi didn't want to mention her sister's past and hoped to put it behind her, just like Ye Tian said, starting anew.

"Sister Fei, I wish you find true love soon. Having a man by your side will make things less difficult!"

Ye Tian also wished Xue Lin well. Seeing her sister and Ye Tian's warm and sincere blessings brought a touch of comfort and warmth to her cold heart.

Xue Lin raised her glass again, a bright smile on her face. "Thank you!"

"Sister Fei, I'm planning to invest in a hotel. I'll entrust it to you to manage. What do you think?" "

Once Ye Tian has an idea, he acts quickly. He won't feel at ease until he's settled Xue Lin's affairs. Ye Tian feels the hotel doesn't need to be large or luxurious; a medium-sized one will suffice. The main purpose is for Xue Lin to gain experience and learn. If she truly has talent in this area, it wouldn't be a problem to let her develop further later.

Right now, it's unrealistic for Ye Tian to say he wants to open a large hotel. Firstly, he doesn't have enough funds. Although the plastic surgery hospital has performed well in the past few months, that money is for other purposes. Once it reaches ten million, Ye Tian will ask the top intelligence agency in Europe to investigate his father's affairs.

However, that ten million is just the beginning; Ye Tian doesn't know how much more will be needed afterward.

When the Xue sisters, Xue Lin and Xue Qi, heard Ye Tian say he wanted to open a hotel for them to manage, they were immediately shocked. This was too extravagant! Xue Lin knew Ye Tian had a plastic surgery hospital, but she also knew it had only recently opened and he probably didn't have much savings. Opening a hotel is no small matter; it would cost at least one or two million, and possibly tens of millions."

"Ye Tian, where did you get so much money?" Xue Qi didn't know many details about Ye Tian, including his plastic surgery hospital.

"I'll tell you about the money later!"

Ye Tian stared at Xue Lin, his eyes fixed on her. "Sister Lin, don't overthink it. I'm not talking about a five-star hotel, but a mid-to-low-end one. Two or three million is enough!" "

Two or three million sounds like a casual remark from Ye Tian, but to the sisters, it's like an astronomical figure. Hundreds of thousands is a huge sum for them. Now Ye Tian is going to invest so much money to open a hotel and let Xue Lin manage it. They are both shocked and moved. Moreover, this is the first time Ye Tian has met Xue Lin. This sense of trust makes her feel that she is not worthless! Xue Lin is filled with gratitude! But she doesn't know how to repay Ye Tian.

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Xue Lin looked at her sister and felt that her question to Ye Tian was a bit absurd. Where did Ye Tian get the money? Didn't she know that Ye Tian owns a plastic surgery hospital? Although Xue Lin didn't know how much money a plastic surgery hospital could make, she thought that opening a plastic surgery hospital would be at least in the tens of millions!

It has been four or five months since it opened. It only earns one million a month, but it should have earned four or five million so far. Xue Lin was just worried that Ye Tian would not be able to manage his funds. She did not doubt his financial strength."

"If you have signature dishes, it's not difficult to run a hotel. Aren't you two both from Hunan? Hunan cuisine is quite popular in Mingzhu. If we had a chef specializing in that, things would be much easier!"

Although Ye Tian was born in Mingzhu, his father wasn't a local, and his master, Zhuge Qi, was from the Shennongjia area. While in the United States, Ye Tian had put a lot of effort into his culinary skills to serve his master, so his tastes are quite diverse.

The essence of a hotel, besides attentive service, is its signature dishes. No matter how good the service is, if the food can't retain guests, it won't work. The first priority for a hotel is finding a good chef.

"Isn't our village chief's son a chef who makes farm-style banquets? I wonder if that would work!"

Xue Qi suddenly thought of someone. Their village chief's son, Song Daniu, was quite famous in the area. Whenever there were weddings or funerals in the surrounding villages, most people would ask him to cook.

That Song Daniu had always wanted to venture out into the world, but the old village chief was worried, fearing his son was too honest and might be easily deceived. He only had one precious son, so he had never agreed to let him go.

Xue Lin smiled when she thought of Song Daniu. They were acquaintances; years ago, Song Daniu's father had proposed marriage to Xue Lin's son. But Song Daniu was terrified of Xue Lin. Upon hearing that his father had gone to the Xue family to propose, he hid away for several days before returning. At that time, Xue Lin's family was struggling financially, and the kind old village chief hoped to help them, but Xue Lin had already decided to leave and politely declined the marriage proposal.

"Hmm, that silly Daniu is a pretty good cook, I just don't know if his father will let him go out into the world!"

Xue Lin took a sip of tea and smiled knowingly. Xue Lin had a good impression of Song Daniu, though she thought he was a bit too simple-minded. Ye Tian had only asked casually, but he hadn't expected there to be someone with such talent. He immediately became interested. "As long as the food is delicious and unique, money is no problem. As long as he's willing to come, I can offer him generous compensation!"

He opened the hotel to help Xue Lin, and if it was someone they knew, he felt it was okay to pay him a higher salary.

If judged by business standards, Ye Tian was definitely not a qualified businessman. As the saying goes, businessmen pursue profit; every businessman wants to lower costs and increase profits. Ye Tian would have such thoughts, but he couldn't put them into practice.

The same applied to Ye's Plastic Surgery Hospital; as long as it was profitable, paying his subordinates a higher salary was fine.

"It's not about money, it's just that Song Daniu is the only son of our village's old chief. He's a bit simple-minded, and the chief is worried he'll be scammed outside, so he doesn't want him to come!"

Xue Qi said helplessly. Many people had approached the old chief before, wanting to recruit his son as a chef at the hotel, but he had refused them all.

After hearing Ye Tian's words, Xue Lin was indeed tempted. "How about this? I'll go back sometime when I have time and talk to the village chief. That simple-minded boy listens to me quite well; maybe he'll agree to come out!"

"Okay, then Sister Lin, you decide when to go. The sooner the better. If you need me to come along, just let me know!"

Ye Tian was always decisive and didn't like procrastination. "Okay, I'll do it as soon as possible!"

Xue Lin raised her glass. "Come on, Ye Tian, I'll toast you!"

"Cheers!" Ye

Tian raised his glass and downed the remaining wine in one gulp. He then picked up the bottle to pour more, only to find it empty. Xue Lin's alcohol tolerance far exceeded Ye Tian's expectations; aside from Xue Qi's glass, Xue Lin had drunk more than Ye Tian.

"Sister Lin, you've had enough. How about we eat?"

Ye Tian urged, worried that Xue Lin might feel unwell after drinking too much. Xue Qi had only drunk less than half a glass before seeming dizzy, listless, and flushed.

"I want to drink more today! I won't drink like this again!"

If Xue Lin were alone, she would definitely chug the wine down her throat. She just wanted to get completely drunk, then lie in bed and sleep until she naturally woke up, forgetting all her unhappiness.

Ye Tian pondered for a moment, "Okay, I'll go order another bottle!" Soon, Ye

Tian asked a waiter for a bottle of Wuliangye liquor, which he poured into a glass pitcher. Ye Tian continued his conversation with Xue Lin about the hotel, their excitement growing as they drank glass after glass.

Ye Tian discovered that Xue Lin was much smarter than she claimed. Genetically speaking, given Xue Qi's intelligence, her sister couldn't possibly be that stupid. Through their conversation, Ye Tian realized Xue Lin had considerable foresight. "Sister, I can't go on, I'm so sleepy. Why don't you two drink first, I'm going upstairs to rest!"

Xue Qi said, swaying as she stood up, her eyes barely open.

"Sister Lin, I'll take Xiao Qi upstairs!" Ye

Tian hurriedly got up and helped the tipsy Xue Qi upstairs.

Ye Tian escorted Xue Qi all the way to her room. "Qi Qi, are you alright?"

Xue Qi looked at the girl with blurry eyes and tilted her head, saying, "Ye Tian, you big pervert, did you deliberately get me drunk so you could do *that* to me?"

Xue Qi's alcohol tolerance was really not good, much worse than her sister's.

Having only drunk a little over half a glass of baijiu, Xue Lin was already so drunk she could barely speak. Ye Tian, with his arm around Xue Lin's waist, helped her to the bed. Hearing this, he chuckled, "You silly girl, you make me sound like some kind of pervert. If I really wanted to do something to you, would I need to get you drunk? I could do it even when you're sober!"

"You dare!"

Xue Qi suddenly turned around, hooking her arms around Ye Tian's neck, looking at him drunkenly, "You scoundrel, did you miss me?!"

"Yes!"

Xue Qi smiled happily, "Hehe, I knew you would miss me. You're so lecherous, it would be strange if you didn't!"

Ye Tian saw that Xue Qi was already drunk, but didn't care. He carried her to the bed and sat her down, preparing to squat down to help her take off her shoes. But Xue Qi hooked her arms around Ye Tian's neck and lay back down, and Ye Tian immediately fell onto Xue Qi's full and firm body.

Ye Tian and Xue Qi, who hadn't seen each other for several months, both felt a familiar thrill. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, but their separation had lasted much longer, making their passion even more easily ignited.

Xue Qi, being a "white tiger" (a term used to describe a woman with a virile nature), was fine when she didn't think about it, but once she wanted it, she couldn't control herself. "Ye Tian, kiss me!"

Xue Qi murmured, looking at Ye Tian dazedly.

Ye Tian lowered his head and slowly kissed Xue Qi's lips. Their lips met, and he immediately began to kiss her. As they kissed, Ye Tian's hands climbed onto Xue Qi's full breasts. "Mmm," Xue Qi felt a jolt of pleasure in her chest, incredibly pleasurable, and involuntarily closed her eyes.

But as soon as her eyes closed, drowsiness washed over her, and she actually fell asleep during Ye Tian's passionate kiss.

Ye Tian, noticing that Xue Qi wasn't responding, looked up and saw that she was sound asleep. Ye Tian shook his head with a wry smile, 'Is this girl playing a trick on me?!' "

I was just aroused by her, but she fell asleep before we even started. Seeing her sleeping so soundly, Ye Tian couldn't bear to continue.

He got up, suppressing his desire, tucked Xue Qi in, went to the bathroom to get a hot towel, wiped his face, and then placed it on Xue Qi's head before going downstairs. 'I thought you weren't coming down!'

Xue Lin joked.

'Xiao Qi drank too much and fell asleep as soon as she got back to her room. I helped her to bed before coming down!'

Ye Tian didn't dare say more, afraid of giving himself away. If Xue Qi hadn't fallen asleep, he might really not have come down.

Xue Lin filled Ye Tian's glass with wine. 'Ye Tian, thank you so much. I'm entrusting my sister to your care. As her older sister, I'm incapable. There are many things I want to do but can't. I hope you can help her. You can deduct it from my salary!'

'I will repay you!'" Xue

Lin felt her sincerity wasn't quite enough, so she added a sentence to make Ye Tian feel

special. Chapter 328: A Special Repayment

. Xue Lin had just escaped a difficult situation. When people are in despair and receive help from others, their first thought after being freed is to repay the kindness. As for how to repay, that depends on the individual's thoughts. Xue Lin had neither money nor ability, and couldn't really help Ye Tian much.

The only thing she could offer was herself. Xue Lin was confident in her appearance; her height of 1.68 meters and her full figure were her advantages. Eager to repay the kindness, Xue Lin wanted to use her body to repay Ye Tian.

But when she thought that Ye Tian was her sister's boyfriend, Xue Lin hesitated. What would her sister think if she did this?

Xue Lin took a sip of wine and secretly observed Ye Tian. She wanted to know if Ye Tian had any other feelings for her. Many men have special feelings for their girlfriend's older or younger sister. She wondered if Ye Tian shared the same thought.

Unfortunately, Ye Tian wasn't secretly watching her. He drank his wine seriously, not looking at Xue Lin, but he could feel her gaze fixed on him. Ye Tian couldn't help but wonder, "Why is Sister Lin looking at me so strangely? What did she mean by what she just said? 'Repay me!' How will she repay me?"

Ye Tian put down his glass and looked up. Xue Lin hadn't expected Ye Tian to suddenly look up, so she couldn't look away in time. Their eyes met. This would normally be a normal thing, but Xue Lin felt guilty, afraid that Ye Tian would see through her thoughts, so she blushed and awkwardly looked away. "Sister Lin, you said Xiao Qi really wants to study abroad, is that true?"

Ye Tian didn't pay attention to Xue Lin's strange behavior and asked seriously. If Xue Lin's answer was yes, Ye Tian was prepared to return to Xue Qi's dream and he would cover all her expenses for studying abroad.

Xue Lin was startled by Ye Tian's serious expression, thinking he had seen through her. But after understanding what Ye Tian asked, she breathed a sigh of relief. "Yes, Qiqi has had this idea for a long time. I only found out by accident when I saw her diary. She knows our family's situation; going abroad is nothing short of a pipe dream for a family like ours, so she has never told anyone about it—it's always been a secret."

As the eldest daughter, Xue Lin readily acknowledged the family's burden and her sister's tuition fees, but due to limited resources, she simply couldn't afford to sponsor her sister's studies abroad. "Ye Tian, I know it's inappropriate to ask now, but I don't want my sister to miss the opportunity to study abroad. If you can sponsor her studies, I will definitely repay you!"

As Xue Lin spoke, her expression became ambiguous, and the idea of repaying Ye Tian with her body flashed through her mind.

Ye Tian was incredibly clever; Xue Lin didn't blush when drunk, and even after drinking so much, her face remained fair. However, when she mentioned repaying him, her pretty face inexplicably turned red, and she even showed a hint of embarrassment. Seeing these inappropriate expressions, Ye Tian already guessed what was going on.

"Sister Lin, aren't you contradicting me? Since Xue Qi is my woman, I will take full responsibility for her. This is my duty; why should you repay me, Sister Lin!" "

Ye Tian will take full responsibility for her; it's my duty, Sister Lin, there's no need for you to repay me!"

Ye Tian picked up his wine glass, swirled it a few times, and downed the wine in one gulp. "It's getting late, Sister Lin, let me take you back to your room to rest. I'll come see you again tomorrow!"

Ye Tian had already discerned some clues from Xue Lin's eyes. Before things happened, Ye Tian could easily walk away, but once the crucial moment arrived, leaving wouldn't be so easy.

Ye Tian was lustful, he admitted it himself. In the past, perhaps Ye Tian would have been tempted, but since the incident with Wang Ying and Cao Yan, he had been heartbroken for a long time, and Cao Yan still hadn't returned; she was probably even more deeply hurt than he was. This incident had a significant impact on Ye Tian's heart, so he didn't want a similar thing to happen again, at least not now.

Xue Lin didn't move. She picked up her glass and downed it in one gulp. As the alcohol numbed her, her mind gradually became hazy. The saying "alcohol emboldens" was certainly true. Worried that Ye Tian would leave, Xue Lin stood up and walked over to him, her face flushed with shyness. "Ye Tian, as long as you're willing to help my sister, I'm willing to give myself to you..." "Sister Lin, you've had too much to drink!"

Hearing Xue Lin's explicit words, Ye Tian knew he was right. It was indeed as he had thought; Xue Lin wanted to repay him with her body. But how could Ye Tian accept such an absurd repayment? "I'm not drunk, I'm perfectly sober!"

Xue Lin looked at Ye Tian persistently. "Besides myself, I have nothing to repay you with. Ye Tian, consider it interest I'm paying you back, okay?"

Ye Tian didn't answer. He took Xue Lin's hand and led her out of the private room. "Sister Lin, you've had too much to drink. Let me take you upstairs to rest!" Xue

Lin was overwhelmed with emotions and didn't know what to say. She let Ye Tian lead her out of the private room. After Ye Tian paid the bill, he took Xue Lin into the elevator. Inside, just the two of them, Xue Lin suddenly hugged Ye Tian and kissed him on the lips.

Ye Tian hadn't expected Xue Lin to be so bold, daring to do this in the elevator. He tilted his head back and parted her lips. "Sister Lin, don't do this. Xiao Qi will misunderstand if she sees this!"

Xue Lin's hard-won resolve was jolted awake by Ye Tian's words. She silently looked at him. "Ding!" The elevator arrived at their floor. Ye Tian stepped out first, followed by Xue Lin. When they reached the room door, Xue Lin asked, "Ye Tian, do you think I'm dirty?"

Ye Tian had never thought that way. He didn't believe that women were dirty just because they slept with men. Whether someone was dirty depended on their heart. If a woman was kept by a man and was content or even smug about it, that kind of woman was dirty. But Xue Lin wasn't that kind of person. She had been forced into this path for the sake of her parents and younger sister. Now, Xue Lin has left her past behind. If she can start anew, she'll still be a good woman. "Sister Lin, don't overthink it. I didn't mean it that way; I just felt it wasn't right!"

Ye Tian was afraid of hurting Xue Lin by saying something too harsh.

Xue Lin looked directly at Ye Tian, and after a minute or two of silence, a smile of approval appeared on her face. "Hmm, not bad. Did you really think I would do that with you? I was just testing you. Congratulations, you passed!" "

Chapter 329 My Aunt Cheated (1)

At first, Xue Lin did think about giving her body to Ye Tian to repay him, but this thought only lingered in Xue Lin's mind for a very short time before being rejected. When Xue Lin realized that Ye Tian was her sister's boyfriend, she felt that such thoughts were shameless. However

, Xue Lin planned to test Ye Tian to see if she was loyal to her sister, and also to see if Ye Tian really wanted to help her sister or if he had other motives. However, the result of the test made her very satisfied. Ye Tian passed her test. "Hehehe" Ye Tian laughed awkwardly. Damn it, luckily I didn't fall for it. It turned out that Sister Lin wanted to test me. What a close call! Ye Tian thought to himself. If it weren't for the incident with Cao Yan, Ye Tian might have taken the bait. Ye Tian was somewhat glad that his mindset had changed, otherwise he would have been very embarrassed tonight. Ye Tian looked at his watch and it was already past nine o'clock. He said goodbye and said, "It's getting late, Sister Lin, then I'll go back first!"

“Okay, you can go back now. If you’re busy, you don’t need to come visit us tomorrow!” Xue

Lin knew Ye Tian was the director of the plastic surgery hospital and didn’t want to bother him. Besides, she and her sister hadn’t seen each other for months, and they had a lot to talk about.

After leaving the Qiankun Hotel, Ye Tian was about to go home when he suddenly received a call from an unknown number. He pressed the answer button and put on his Bluetooth headset. “Who is this?”

There was silence on the other end, but he could hear breathing. Ye Tian frowned and said, “I’m hanging up if you don’t say anything!”

“Wait!” A familiar voice came from the phone. “Ye Tian, I need to talk to you about something. Can you come to Xinyu Tea House now? I want to talk to you about something!” The caller to Ye

Tian was none other than Situ Jing, the mischievous and clever little girl. Ever since she stumbled upon Liu Ruyan and her third uncle in bed, she hadn't been eating or sleeping well, and had lost a lot of weight in just a few months.

That incident weighed heavily on Situ Jing's heart; she couldn't bear to keep it to herself, but after much thought, she didn't know who to tell. If her brother found out, he would definitely be furious, and if he impulsively confronted Liu Ruyan, the consequences would be unimaginable. Finally, Situ Jing thought of Ye Tian. He wasn't family, so even if he knew, she wouldn't worry about him telling anyone.

Ye Tian was somewhat surprised to receive Situ Jing's call. This girl had always been dissatisfied with him, and every time she saw him, it was like seeing an enemy, filled with intense hatred. He had spanked her for taking Zhao Yuan away, and she had held a grudge ever since.

"What? You didn't set a trap to lure me in, did you?"

Ye Tian didn't think this girl could have any serious business with him; they were completely different people! Situ Jing was annoyed by this. She had pleaded with him so politely, yet he was so indifferent and even suspected her of harming him. "

Hey, Ye Tian, can you stop assuming everyone is as lewd as you?! I really have something important to discuss with you, come if you want, don't come if you don't!"

"Hey, Situ Xiao Zui, don't be so hurtful with your words! How am I lewd?"

Ye Tian said with a wry smile. "I can accept you calling me a womanizer! Okay, let's talk on the phone!"

Situ Jing not only wanted to reveal her secret, but also wanted someone to guide her on what to do. She felt that Ye Tian, as an outsider, might have a different perspective and could offer some good advice, so she wanted to talk to him in person.

“It’s hard to explain over the phone, and this matter is very important; it concerns your plastic surgery hospital!”

Situ Jing’s words were true. If Liu Ruyan’s affair with her third uncle were exposed, she would definitely lose her position as the leader of the Southern Hongmen and would likely be punished according to the gang rules.

At that time, the contract between Liu Ruyan and Ye Tian would be void, either the rent would be increased or the place would be taken back, and Ye Tian’s plastic surgery hospital would definitely be affected.

Upon hearing that it was about his plastic surgery clinic, Ye Tian immediately became cautious. He was just starting out, and one wrong move could lead to disaster. Situ Jing was the granddaughter of Old Master Situ; she might have heard some special news from the Southern Hongmen. After considering it for a moment, Ye Tian decided to go and meet her.

"Okay, give me an address, I'll be right there!"

Hearing that Ye Tian was willing to come, Situ Jing said happily, "Xinyu Tea House, near Huaihai Road!"

Ye Tian opened the navigation and quickly arrived at Xinyu Tea House. When he parked his car, he immediately saw Situ Jing waiting at the door. This girl looked preoccupied; had something serious happened?

"Ye Tian!"

Ye Tian had only taken a few steps when Situ Jing saw him and quickly waved to him.

Then, Situ Jing led Ye Tian to a small private room, ordered him a cup of tea, and looked at him with extreme caution, "Ye Tian, you must promise me that after you hear this, you will not mention it to anyone!" "

What's all this mystery about? Tell me, I promise you!"

Ye Tian laughed.

Situ Jing thought for a moment and said, "No, you have to swear an oath first before I tell you!"

Ye Tian found Situ Jing's words somewhat amusing. If oaths were effective, people would be breaking them every day, swearing all sorts of poisonous oaths. But in reality, those who broke their oaths were still alive and well.

However, to dispel Situ Jing's wariness, Ye Tian still raised his hand and swore an oath.

"Now you can tell me!"

Situ Jing nodded, glanced back at the door, and finding it locked, said, "My aunt cheated on me!"

Ye Tian didn't react immediately. "Who is your aunt?"

"How can you be so stupid? My aunt is naturally Liu Ruyan!"

Situ Jing rolled her eyes at Ye Tian and said unhappily. Ye Tian spat out the tea he had just drunk. "You mean Liu Ruyan cheated on me?" "

Ye Tian felt guilty. He had slept with Liu Ruyan. Although it was out of necessity, they had indeed had a relationship.

Would this girl find out about me?

"Yes, it was with her driver, Uncle San. I saw it with my own eyes!"

Situ Jing said resentfully, "I really can't understand how they got together!"

Chapter 330 My Aunt Cheated (2)

Situ Jing thought about it for months but still couldn't figure it out. With Liu Ruyan's status, even if she found another man, no one would say anything. The problem was that she had to find someone properly, not like her, secretly getting together with her attendant. This would never be allowed in the Southern Hongmen.

If word got out, Liu Ruyan would not only be brought down from her current position, but she might even be ruined. Why would she take such a big risk? Was it just because she was lonely and just wanted to find a man to satisfy her physical needs?

Based on Situ Jing's understanding of Liu Ruyan, she firmly believed that Liu Ruyan wasn't that kind of woman. This question plagued her almost daily, but she still couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation. Ye Tian was even more shocked than Situ Jing upon hearing this. When he first heard Situ Jing say that Liu Ruyan had cheated on him, he thought she suspected him, but he never expected that Liu Ruyan would have an affair with another man.

"When did you find out? Did you see it with your own eyes?"

Ye Tian hesitated for a moment, somewhat disbelieving, and asked Situ Jing, afraid that she had seen wrong or misunderstood. If this matter got out, it would definitely shock the entire Mingzhu underworld.

Everyone knew Liu Ruyan's identity. Besides being the current leader of the Southern Hongmen, she was also a widow. Her husband was the eldest son of Old Master Situ, the most promising successor to the Southern Hongmen, but he died young. Old Master Situ pitied Liu Ruyan and her daughter, so he handed the Southern Hongmen over to Liu Ruyan. If anyone knew that Liu Ruyan had cheated, the Situ family would be the first to come after her!

"What do you mean by that, Ye Tian? I'm telling you this out of kindness, and you still doubt me? Do you think I would frame my aunt? Let me tell you the truth. Last time I went to my aunt's house to look for Ruoshui, but she wasn't home. Later, I saw my aunt and Uncle San come into the house and I was about to go over to greet them, but..." Situ Jing thought of that ambiguous scene, and her face turned bright red, "but as soon as they came in, they hugged and kissed. I was stunned and scared, so I quickly hid in the closet." "

Then, they went to bed!"

Situ Jing's voice grew softer and softer, but she was certain that Liu Ruyan and Uncle San had slept together. "Are you sure you saw them take off their clothes and do that?" "

Ye Tian still asked incredulously, 'Did you see wrong? Maybe it was that man giving Liu Ruyan a massage!'

This was just Ye Tian trying to comfort himself. He was now regretting coming to see Situ Jing. If this was true, it meant Ye Tian had dragged him into this mess, or rather, they were now in the same boat, and a slight misstep could capsize them.

Situ Jing rolled her eyes and glared at Ye Tian. 'Don't play dumb with me. Have you ever seen a massage where you have to take off all your clothes?'

'Yes!'

Ye Tian blurted out without thinking. He had given massages to Dongfang Yue and Luo Shen, and they were naked, so the memory was vivid. When Situ Jing asked, Ye Tian answered reflexively."

"You really are a pervert! Going to a place like that!"

Situ Jing, assuming Ye Tian had been to a brothel, blushed and scolded him, "Do you think everyone is like you? Besides, I'm not a child anymore. Of course I know what they do."

Ye Tian was now certain it was true and suddenly felt very troubled. He picked up his tea, took a sip, and looked at Situ Jing angrily, "You should have kept it to yourself! Why did you have to tell me! You're just setting me up!"

Seeing Ye Tian's discomfiture, Situ Jing felt a surge of satisfaction and a rare smile appeared on her face, "So what if I'm setting you up!"

"You haven't had enough spanking, have you!"

Ye Tian sneered at Situ Jing. Ever since Ye Tian spanked her, Situ Jing had felt it was the greatest humiliation of her life. Now that her secret had been exposed, the girl was furious, her face turning red. She pointed at Ye Tian and shouted angrily, "Ye Tian, I'm warning you, you better not mention that again, or I'll never forgive you!"

"Don't try that trick on me, it won't work!"

Ye Tian completely ignored Situ Jing's warning and said seriously, "Have you told anyone else about this?"

"Nonsense, if I told anyone else, would I have come to you?"

Ye Tian crossed his hands and looked up at the ceiling, silently calculating the consequences if this matter were leaked. He only thought halfway through before he dared not think any further. Putting aside everything else, Liu Ruyan and her daughter would definitely be ruined. Although Ye Tian didn't like Liu Ruyan, she had helped him after all, and for that reason alone, Ye Tian would keep the secret.

"Don't mention this to anyone, keep it to yourself!"

Ye Tian got up to leave, "I'm leaving!"

Situ Jing thought Ye Tian was thinking of a solution, but instead said something so pointless, "Hey, don't you have any other ideas? I sometimes talk in my sleep, what if it gets out?"

Chapter 331 Encounter with Cao Yan on the Street

"You damn bastard, you're the one who's sick! Ye Tian, you filthy hooligan, go to hell!" Situ

Jing gritted her teeth in anger, but Ye Tianli ignored her and left the private room.

Only Situ Jing remained in the private room, but her mood was completely different from before. Before coming, she had been burdened with worries, feeling as if a heavy stone was pressing on her chest. But now, after telling Ye Tian her secret, Situ Jing felt much lighter.

"Keeping the secret to yourself? Is that even possible?"

Situ Jing slammed her lemon tea cup heavily on the table after finishing it. "But I really do have a habit of talking in my sleep!"

After paying the bill, Situ Jing left the teahouse and took a taxi home alone. Finally, as she was almost home, she had a brilliant idea: since she had a habit of talking in her sleep, she could just sleep alone in a room forever! Even if she did talk, no one would hear. After Ye Tian left the teahouse, his mood was the opposite of Situ Jing's; the matter of Liu Ruyan and his third uncle's affair weighed heavily on Ye Tian's mind.

The car was traveling at a steady speed on the road home. At a traffic light not far from his house, Ye Tian suddenly spotted a familiar figure. Under the dim streetlights, that familiar, graceful figure strolled along the street. Ye Tian's heart skipped a beat. "When did Sister Yan get back?"

It was Cao Yan, whom he hadn't seen in a long time. Ye Tian never expected to run into her under these circumstances. He quickly pulled over and slowly followed behind Cao Yan, controlling his speed to almost walking pace. He hesitated, unsure how to greet her. Since that incident, an invisible barrier had grown between them. Ye Tian was afraid that his appearance would further upset Cao Yan, so he didn't know what to do.

After driving for about two streetlights, Cao Yan seemed to notice something. She turned around and saw Ye Tian's familiar car and the handsome face inside. Their eyes met, and their hearts raced, but neither of them spoke, remaining frozen in that awkward silence.

Suddenly, Cao Yan turned around and quickened her pace. Ye Tian hurriedly stepped on the gas to catch up, calling out, "Sister Yan!"

This scene would never have happened before; the two would always greet each other warmly whenever they met, but now it was as if they were complete strangers.

Hearing Ye Tian's call, Cao Yan took a few steps but stopped, turning back again. Her expression was somewhat indifferent as she calmly asked, "Is something wrong?"

Actually, Cao Yan didn't want to face Ye Tian like this, but seeing him involuntarily reminded her of his affair with her mother, and a lingering pain returned to her heart.

After traveling for some time, Cao Yan had thought a lot. She considered never seeing Ye Tian again, being just friends, and even reconciling with him. But she couldn't get over the hurdle in her heart, and after thinking for so long, she still hadn't made a definite decision. Cao Yan had actually returned to Mingzhu two months ago, but instead of going home, she found a job with room and board to make ends meet. Today, after work, she was heading back to her company-rented dormitory when she unexpectedly ran into Ye Tian.

Ye Tian turned off his car and approached Cao Yan, looking at the woman he once loved most. "Sister Yan, you've lost weight!"

Cao Yan had indeed lost a lot of weight during her time away from home; her once voluptuous figure now appeared somewhat bony, but her beauty hadn't diminished in the slightest—she was still radiant and captivating!

Hearing Ye Tian's concern, Cao Yan almost cried, but she didn't want to show her vulnerable side to him, nor did she want him to misunderstand that she had forgiven him. Cao Yan had been hoping that Ye Tian would come to apologize, but apart from calling her, he hadn't come in person, which disappointed her greatly. If Ye Tian had apologized to her in person earlier, perhaps she wouldn't have been so cold towards him today.

"Yeah, I'm on a diet. My boyfriend said he likes me thinner!"

Cao Yan said with a forced smile. She was in pain as she said this; she didn't actually have a boyfriend, she just wanted to provoke Ye Tian.

"Congratulations! It's so late, didn't your boyfriend come to pick you up?"

Hearing Cao Yan say she had a boyfriend, Ye Tian felt a sharp pain in his heart, but he quickly regained his composure. He thought it impossible for Cao Yan to have a boyfriend so soon; they hadn't officially broken up yet. So Ye Tian asked a question. When Cao Yan answered, she made a very obvious feint: her eyes glanced to the upper right.

When someone is speaking, their eyes moving to the upper right indicates they are thinking about and revisiting something they've just encountered, while looking to the upper right suggests they are recalling something. Cao Yan's claim of having a boyfriend was fabricated, hence her upward gaze.

This subtle expression didn't escape Ye Tian's notice. He had seen too many liars when interrogating people, but he had always seen through them.

"He...he's on the night shift and can't come!"

Cao Yan continued to lie, her words stammering—a typical sign of guilt. These related reactions weren't something she could control; they were instinctive.

Ye Tian didn't expose Cao Yan's lie on the spot. He pointed to the car, "It's cold outside, Sister Yan, let's talk in the car!"

Cao Yan wanted to refuse Ye Tian, but inexplicably nodded in agreement, "Okay!"

After getting into the car, Ye Tian turned on the heater, and the two sat down to talk. "Sister Yan, I'm sorry!"

This wasn't the first time Ye Tian had apologized to Cao Yan, but this time his attitude was unusually sincere.

"Let bygones be bygones. I don't want to bring those things up again!"

It had been almost five months since that incident, but Cao Yan still felt the pain. "Sister Yan, I know talking about it now might make you uncomfortable, but this matter needs to be resolved sooner or later. I don't want that incident to become a chasm between us!"

Ye Tian couldn't let go of his feelings for Cao Yan. In their youthful ignorance, he missed the chance to be together because of going abroad. Now that Cao Yan was single again, Ye Tian didn't want to miss out again!

Cao Yan looked calmly at Ye Tian. "Do you think we can go back to how things were before?"

Cao Yan's question was less directed at Ye Tian and more at herself. Forgetting someone you love is extremely painful for both men and women.

Ye Tian didn't want to be just a passerby in Cao Yan's life, and neither did Cao Yan!

But that incident had truly broken Cao Yan's heart. After months of reflection, the pain wasn't as intense as before, but she still couldn't face it calmly. "Yes!"

Ye Tian nodded firmly. "As long as there's love, anything is possible!"

Two people clearly love each other, yet cannot be together—this is undoubtedly one of the most painful things in life. Ye Tian made a mistake, but he has now forgiven it. If he could do it all over again, Ye Tian certainly wouldn't do it that way. Today, the same thing happened to him, and Ye Tian resolutely refused, showing his determination.

Although Xue Lin was testing Ye Tian, the Ye Tian of the past might have actually fallen for it. Ye Tian could analyze and handle other matters calmly, but when it came to women, he lost his composure. Learning from his mistakes was a sign of gradual growth. "Do you still love me?"

Cao Yan asked Ye Tian expectantly, wondering if his love for her had changed.

Ye Tian took Cao Yan's hand and placed it on his heart. "Sister Yan, I love you, I'll love you for life!"

Cao Yan felt as sweet as if she'd eaten honey, and her face slowly flushed. She playfully scolded, "You've probably said that to many women!"

Chapter 332 Another sleepless night.

Cao Yan really hadn't expected to be so vulnerable to Ye Tian. She had almost given up on him, but after a few sweet words from Ye Tian, she seemed to have forgotten most of her worries. When she first saw Ye Tian, she intended to ignore him, but ultimately got into the car.

"Sister Yan, I don't deny saying similar things to other women, but I promise I only said that to you!"

Ye Tian didn't like to constantly use sweet words, feeling that saying too much of anything was meaningless.

This was their first meeting after so long apart. The previous awkwardness had been broken, but the emotional barrier hadn't been completely erased. Cao Yan could feel Ye Tian's sincerity, but she couldn't accept it yet, and couldn't get past her own conscience. "Ye Tian, give me some more time to think about it!"

Cao Yan silently looked at Ye Tian. Ye Tian understood Cao Yan's feelings and knew her temperament well. The fact that she was sitting in his car and talking to him today was already a big concession. Some things couldn't be rushed; they had to be taken slowly. So Ye Tian nodded, "Sister Yan, then I'll take you home!"

"No need, I don't want to go back yet. I'll go home and see my mother after I've calmed down a bit!"

Compared to Ye Tian, Cao Yan felt she didn't want to face her mother even more. After all, she was the one who seduced Ye Tian, but Cao Yan couldn't disown her mother.

Her mother divorced for her own sake, raising her single-handedly with great difficulty. Cao Yan could never abandon her mother, but she couldn't forgive her now either. Cao Yan insisted on getting off the bus and going home alone. She didn't want Ye Tian to know where she was staying and hoped for some space to calm her nerves.

Ye Tian didn't follow Cao Yan; being too hasty might only make things worse. She had already promised to think it over carefully, so Ye Tian didn't force her.

It was already past ten o'clock when he got home. When he entered the house, he saw Ning Luo asleep on the sofa in her pajamas, holding the TV remote. The TV was still on; she probably got sleepy waiting for him!

Ye Tian changed into slippers, went over, turned off the TV, gently took the remote from Ning Luo's hand and placed it on the coffee table. Then he picked Ning Luo up and prepared to take her back to her room, but Ning Luo woke up after only two steps.

Ning Luo opened her eyes and saw Ye Tian's handsome face. Lying in Ye Tian's arms, she yawned and said softly, "You're back!"

"Yes!"

Ye Tian looked into Ning Luo's eyes. "Stepmother, don't do this again. Be careful not to catch a cold!"

Ye Tian said, deeply moved. Being waited for is a kind of happiness. The warmth of a home isn't for anything else, but simply because there's someone you share a deep bond with who cares for you at all times.

Ning Luo felt very loved seeing Ye Tian's concern for her and smiled happily. "You still know how to care about me! If you really care about me, come home earlier in the future, and I naturally won't do this anymore!"

"Okay, I'll try to be home before ten o'clock in the future!"

That was Ye Tian's plan in mind, but some things prevented him from doing so. He had many things to do during the day, working at the hospital from Monday to Friday, and going to Yuehu Villa on weekends to train the children. Ye Tian's life was extremely busy.

Ye Tian carried Ning Luo into the room and placed her on the bed. He inadvertently caught sight of Ning Luo's snow-white thighs, and Ye Tian felt a surge of desire. "I'll sleep here tonight!"

Ning Luo, who had been incredibly sleepy, was now wide awake after Ye Tian woke her up and nodded in agreement, "Okay!"

Ye Tian took a shower. When he came out of the bathroom, Ning Luo had already turned off the main light and dimmed the bedside lamp; she wasn't comfortable being exposed to light during their intimate moments.

The southern city didn't have central heating in winter, but the temperature wasn't low at all. The cold wind was biting, and although there was no wind in the room, it was still chilly. After getting into bed, Ye Tian embraced Ning Luo's soft body, inhaling her unique fragrance, feeling an unparalleled pleasure.

The two quickly became entangled in each other's embrace. Ye Tian pressed down on Ning Luo's delicate body, and their passionate kisses soon made Ning Luo feel hot and aroused.

"Do you want it?"

As Ning Luo's breathing quickened, Ye Tian stopped and whispered in her ear. They hadn't been intimate for several days, and Ye Tian, having drunk alcohol and been provoked by Xue Lin's fiery advances at the hotel, was now burning with desire.

Ning Luo's face flushed. Looking at Ye Tian on top of her, she shook her head with a shy smile, "No!"

"Alright then, let's sleep!"

Ye Tian feigned indifference, getting off Ning Luo and lying motionless beside her. This made Ning Luo anxious. "You're so annoying! Are you doing this on purpose?!"

Ning Luo pinched Ye Tian's waist.

She had just been aroused by him, and now he said he didn't want to do it anymore? How could that be?

Ye Tian chuckled, "Just kidding!"

He then helped Ning Luo undress, quickly stripping her naked. Her fair, smooth body lay quietly under the covers. Ye Tian removed his own clothes and climbed onto Ning Luo's voluptuous body again…

"Ah…"

Ning Luo let out a low moan, a familiar and intense sensation washing over her.

Ye Tian entered Ning Luo's body, his body rising and falling under the covers. Ning Luo moaned and yielded beneath him, and within half an hour, they both reached their climax.

Afterwards, Ning Luo was panting, while Ye Tian lay contentedly on her soft body.

"I'm planning to invest in a medium-sized hotel!"

Ye Tian said to Ning Luo after lying on top of her for a few minutes, then got down and lay beside her. After cleaning himself with tissues, he knew he couldn't hide this from her, so he might as well tell her directly.

Ning Luo pulled Ye Tian's arm under her head, looking at him with confusion. "Why the sudden interest in investing in the hotel industry?"

The plastic surgery hospital was on the rise; focusing on running it well was the right path. Ning Luo didn't approve of Ye Tian being distracted at this time.

"I'm just responsible for providing the investment capital; I'll let someone else manage it. Consider it a favor!"

Ye Tian wanted to support Xue Lin. Giving someone a fish is not as good as helping them fish. If he only gave Xue Lin money, she might be financially secure for a while, but she wouldn't accept it. It was better to train her, and when she was capable, Ye Tian could recoup his investment. This way, he wouldn't lose money and Xue Lin could have her own business. Ye Tian's actions were essentially helping Xue Lin's family in a roundabout way.

"Who do you plan to let manage the hotel?"

Ning Luo wasn't particularly interested in investing, but her family was a wealthy merchant family, so even if she didn't like it, she was more knowledgeable than most. Opening a hotel wasn't a small amount of money. Of course, that money wasn't much to Ye Tian, but it was a huge sum for ordinary people, and poor management could even lead to bankruptcy.

Ye Tian felt it was best to tell Ning Luo about the Xue sisters, Xue Lin and Xue Qi. Ning Luo had already met Xue Qi back in Yanjing, so she should be able to handle it.

"Xue Qi's older sister, Xue Lin!"

Ye Tian turned to look into Ning Luo's eyes and noticed a flicker of sadness in her eyes when she heard "Xue Qi." Fortunately, this was understandable; it would be strange if Ning Luo didn't react at all. "Stepmother, listen to me. If you don't agree after hearing it, then I'll listen to you!"

Ye Tian knew Ning Luo was kind-hearted and would definitely agree to his actions after hearing Xue Lin's tragic story.

Chapter 333 Secret Training

Ye Tian told Ning Luo Xue Lin's story word for word, including her family situation and all the hardships she endured to support her sister's education. After listening, Ning Luo's eyes reddened. As a woman herself, she could feel Xue Lin's sorrow even more. Ning Luo didn't think Xue Lin was shameful; instead, she thought she was a great woman.

As the saying goes, men fear choosing the wrong career, and women fear marrying the wrong man. Many women change their fate by relying on a good man. Xue Lin followed such a shameless old man, sacrificing her dignity for money to support her sister's schooling and family expenses. This filial piety and love for her sister is something many sisters might not feel.

Xue Lin is an only child, but she has many cousins, though their relationship is distant, so she has never experienced much sibling affection growing up. "Tian, I support you in this. Helping Xue Lin is the right thing to do, she's so pitiful!"

Ning Luo said sadly, lying in Ye Tian's arms. "If I were you, I would do the same. As for you and Xue Qi, since it's already a done deal, I don't want to interfere, but I still can't accept it!"

Ning Luo isn't the kind of girl who likes to keep her thoughts to herself; she'll speak her mind frankly.

"I understand how you feel!"

Ye Tian said apologetically, gently stroking Ning Luo's shoulder. He knew he had hurt her deeply, but feelings are something you can't control, especially feelings that have already developed; you can't lie to yourself.

Ye Tian could only promise to never stray again and to actively pursue someone else. "Okay, let's not talk about that anymore, go to sleep!"

Ning Luo could tell Ye Tian was also upset. Love is truly complex and mysterious. Ning Luo knew Ye Tian liked another woman, but she still fell in love with him without hesitation.

Ye Tian turned off the bedside lamp and drifted off to sleep, enveloped in Ning Luo's warm, soft body.

In the morning, when Ye Tian woke up, Ning Luo was still fast asleep. He quietly got up and went outside to exercise for over half an hour, a daily routine for him. He returned to the room, drenched in sweat, took a hot shower, and then prepared breakfast.

When Ning Luo woke up, a delicious and loving breakfast was already laid out on the table, and Dongfang Yue soon came downstairs. "Good morning!"

Dongfang Yue greeted Ye Tian with a smile as she came downstairs. She seemed to be in a good mood these past two days, though Ye Tian wondered what had happened.

"Good morning!"

Ye Tian set out the chopsticks and invited Ning Luo and Dongfang Yue to have breakfast. "Everyone, come and have breakfast!"

"Are you off today?"

Dongfang Yue asked after sitting down. Recently, business at the hospital had declined compared to the previous months. Not only Ye's Plastic Surgery Hospital, but most plastic surgery hospitals had experienced a drop in business volume. At first, Ye Tian thought something was wrong with the hospital, but after investigation, he learned it was a seasonal decline.

Now that it was winter, fewer people were coming for plastic surgery. Although Ye Tian wasn't working, he hadn't been idle. He had been reviewing a lot of internal data from plastic surgery hospitals. Of course, this data was obtained through hacking by a computer expert that Dongfang Yue had hired.

By observing the business volume of other hospitals, he discovered that it would decrease in the next two months, but there would be a significant surge in business during the Chinese New Year month. This was because a large number of young people would return to their hometowns for the New Year, and many would go on blind dates. Those who received year-end bonuses would naturally spruce up their appearance.

"I have some things to do today, I'll go to work tomorrow!"

Ye Tian still had to go to Moon Lake Villa to train the children. After Wen Yan's training for a period of time, the five children had all met the basic requirements, passing the basics of horse stance, weapon handling, etc. The rest was up to Ye Tian to teach them kung fu. "Xiao Yue, if you're tired, you should rest for a couple of days!"

Ning Luo said to Dongfang Yue while eating breakfast. Dongfang Yue now went to work at the hospital with Ning Luo every day. Besides handling some hospital affairs, her main responsibility was to protect Ning Luo.

"Sister Ning, to be honest, working at the hospital is like a vacation compared to my previous job. I don't feel tired at all!"

Dongfang Yue's words were true. In Yanjing, even without missions, there was always intense training. Describing life in Mingzhu as a vacation was no exaggeration.

"Hehe, so what did you do before?"

Ning Luo asked subconsciously. Dongfang Yue thought for a moment and said, "The same as Thirteen!"

Ning Luo knew Thirteen was a special agent, but didn't know what they did specifically. Hearing Dongfang Yue's answer, Ning Luo nodded and said "Oh," without asking any further questions, after all, it concerned state secrets.

"You won't tell me one day that you're a special agent too, will you?"

Ning Luo said to Ye Tian half-jokingly. Thirteen and Dongfang Yue were both special agents, one leaving and the other arriving right after. Why would two special agents come here for no reason and stay in his house? So Ning Luo suspected that Ye Tian might be hiding another identity.

"Him?"

Dongfang Yue laughed, "We would like to have him join us, but someone just doesn't like this profession!"

Ye Tian finished his breakfast, put down his chopsticks, wiped them with a tissue, and said, "It's not that I don't like it, I just don't like it!"

"Then how can you make him like it?"

Dongfang Yue rarely had such an opportunity to have an open and honest conversation with Ye Tian, and she really wanted to find out what Ye Tian was thinking.

When Luo Shen assigned this task to Dongfang Yue, she said it would take three months, but now almost half a year has passed with no progress. Perhaps it won't be long before Luo Shen transfers her back to Yanjing.

"I'd never like it anyway, I advise you to give up that idea!"

Ye Tian stood up and smiled.

Dongfang Yue didn't know Luo Shen's purpose in recruiting Ye Tian, but she believed it must be something very important. Being punished for failing the task was a minor matter; if it delayed Tianlong's plan, Dongfang Yue would feel guilty and might even cause trouble for Luo Shen. After receiving Ye Tian's negative answer, Dongfang Yue felt empty inside and decided to use her last trump card!

After Ye Tian drove away, Ning Luo and Dongfang Yue went to the hospital together, but halfway there, Dongfang Yue said she felt a little unwell and got out of the car. Ning Luo was worried and offered to accompany her to the hospital, but Dongfang Yue said it was just a minor ailment and she would be fine after resting.

After leaving, Dongfang Yue didn't go back to rest. Instead, she got into a taxi, secretly activated the satellite positioning system, located Ye Tian, and had the driver take her there. Dongfang Yue had secretly planted a satellite positioning chip in Ye Tian's shoe, so she could track him at any time. After arriving at the Moon Lake Villa, Ye Tian met with Wen Yan and talked for over half an hour in the villa's hall. They discussed and devised a completely new special training plan, incorporating training methods from assassin organizations as well as techniques Ye Tian had learned from a national mercenary school.

If they persisted with this training method, the five children would be completely transformed within a year.

After finalizing the training plan, Ye Tian put on a wolf-head mask and went with Wen Yan to the spacious playground behind the villa. The five children squatted motionless in a horse stance. The wind was biting outside, but sweat beaded on their faces.

Their youthful faces showed no pain, no retreat, only perseverance and determination.

"Attention, everyone!"

Ye Tian walked over and stood in front of the five children, issuing the command. The five children stood up, heads held high, arms hanging naturally at their sides, eyes fixed on Ye Tian.

"Do you remember the new name I gave you?"

Ye Tian asked in a deep voice.

"Yes!"

the five children answered loudly, their spirits even stronger than before.

"Everyone, state your name!"

"Azure Dragon!"

The oldest boy stepped forward first, answered, and then immediately stepped back to join the ranks! "Vermilion Bird!"

The second was Vermilion Bird, the second oldest, a girl with delicate features, but Ye Tian could tell from her personality that her temper was far from as delicate as her appearance suggested; once she got angry, she was even more fierce than the boys.

"Black Tortoise!"

Xuanwu, the third oldest, was as tall and strong as Qinglong, at least two years younger than the previous two. His physique was exceptional, a result of his previous life as a wanderer. If he had enough to eat every day, his future potential would be immeasurable.

"Baihu!"

The fourth was a boy, second to last in age, with a bright and clever appearance.

"Ziwei!"

The youngest was a girl who had firmly remembered the new name Ye Tian had given her. After Ye Tian left, Wen Yan had instructed them to call each other by their new names, and they had gotten used to it in a few days.

After the five children answered, Ye Tian nodded with satisfaction. "Very good. These are your names and your code names. Never forget them!"

"From today onwards, I will teach you kung fu. Do you want to learn?"

Ye Tian scanned the five children before him, each with a burning desire in their eyes. Learning kung fu was an incredibly exciting prospect for children their age. Wen Yan had told them when they arrived that she would teach them kung fu one day, so during the initial basic training, no one was lazy, and no one dared to, because being lazy would mean going hungry.

"We're willing!"

the five children answered in unison.

Ye Tian nodded and pointed at Qinglong, "You choose someone to be in your group!"

"Yes, Chief Instructor!"

Qinglong had a cold expression, rarely smiling, but he dared not disobey Ye Tian's orders. He immediately turned and walked to the youngest girl, "Ziwei, you're with me!"

"No, I want to be with Sister Zhuque!"

Ziwei, not knowing what was going on, thought Ye Tian was going to separate them, and said somewhat unwillingly.

Ye Tian wanted to divide the five into two groups; competition would lead to progress.

"Qinglong, why did you choose Ziwei?"

Ye Tian asked curiously.

“She’s the youngest and needs the most care, so I want to choose her to train with me!”

Qinglong said truthfully. Ye Tian gave Qinglong an approving look and nodded, “Very good!”

“Ziwei, then why don’t you want to train with Brother Qinglong?”

Ye Tian’s voice softened slightly, after all, Ziwei was only a little over eleven years old, still a child.

“I… I’m a girl, and Brother Qinglong is a boy, it’s inconvenient for us to be together!”

Ziwei said shyly, her head down. Ye Tian and Wen Yan exchanged glances upon hearing this answer, never expecting her to say that. They almost burst out laughing. Kids these days are so precocious, even at such a young age they know it’s inconvenient for boys and girls to be together!

The tall and strong Xuanwu also chuckled upon hearing this, and a smile appeared on Zhuque’s face as well. Ye Tian explained to Ziwei, "Today I plan to divide the five of you into two groups. Since you're the youngest, you'll be better taken care of by Brother Qinglong, understand? From now on, you two will compete with the other group. Are you still willing to be in his group?"

Ziwei bit her lip and thought for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement, "Okay!" (Chapter 334,

March 10th) When Wen Yan found this little girl in a remote town, the food she had painstakingly begged for was snatched away by several older beggars. The little girl only frowned slightly in disappointment, but didn't cry or show any particular distress. Instead, she sat by the roadside, her small hands supporting her face, watching the group of beggars fighting over the food. Wen Yan went over and asked her if she wanted to get the food back, promising to help her. However, the little girl, whose face was a bit dirty, shook her head. Wen Yan asked her why, and the little girl said that the beggars who snatched her food meant they were even hungrier, so she didn't blame them. It was precisely because of this that Wen Yan discovered the water-like characteristics in this little girl—gentle as water, a trait inherent to the water element. Human attributes can be categorized into metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, which are related to personality. For example, a person with the fire element is likely to be more easily angered and have a fiery temper than the average person. Of course, this isn't absolute, but it's true about 90% of the time. After Wen Yan used her inner energy to probe the little girl's wrist, she discovered that she was indeed the person with the five-element constitution she was looking for. Wen Yan asked her if she wanted to have food and shelter every day, and the little girl readily agreed. So Wen Yan brought her to Mingzhu. The five-element constitution is different from the five-element life attribute. Everyone possesses the characteristics of the five elements in their life attribute, but the five-element constitution is even more so—only one in a million people has this constitution. Wen Yan spent over three months finding all five, which was incredibly fortunate. After agreeing to be in a group with Qinglong, Ziwei obediently walked over and stood beside him, smiling politely, "Brother Qinglong, we're in a group now, please take good care of me!" Qinglong's personality was the opposite. Because he was born with metal as his element, metal represents strength and coldness, so he always had a seemingly cool expression. However, his heart wasn't as friendly as it appeared; he was also very responsible. When Ye Tian asked him who he wanted to be in a group with, he didn't hesitate and chose the youngest, Ziwei. Besides the fact that older people need to take care of younger ones, there was another important reason: if he chose someone else, the strength of the other group would be greatly reduced. Ziwei was the youngest and almost negligible, and might even be a burden. It would be very unfair to the other group if Ziwei was in their group, so Qinglong had thought of this when Ye Tian mentioned the grouping. "Yes, but I won't hold back when it's time to be strict, so be prepared!" Qinglong was a responsible older brother, but he was clearly not a kind one; at least his expression was somewhat cold. "Very good. From today onwards, Qinglong and Ziwei will be in one group, forming Team One of the Heavenly Wolves. The remaining three will form another group, called Team Two of the Heavenly Wolves!" Ye Tian stood in front of the five, his gaze lingering on Qinglong and Zhuque's faces for a second each. "Qinglong is the captain of Team One, and Zhuque is the captain of Team Two. More people may join in the future, but you will always be the captains, so lead your respective teams well. On the training field, you will compete and strive against each other, but off the field, you will be brothers and sisters. You must unite as one, understand?" "Understood!" "Very good!" Ye Tian nodded. "Starting today, I will teach you ancient martial arts. This isn't just fancy footwork for performance; it's real killing techniques. Martial arts have no good or bad distinctions; their only purpose is to defeat the enemy!" Zhuque's lips curled slightly, seemingly disagreeing with Ye Tian's viewpoint, but she didn't dare say it aloud. However, how could this small gesture escape Ye Tian's notice? "Zhuque, do you think what I said is wrong?" Ye Tian asked in a deep voice. Seeing Ye Tian's stern face, among the five children, only Qinglong remained indifferent. The younger children were somewhat frightened, thinking Ye Tian was about to lose his temper and punish Zhuque. They had lived together for so many days, and their bond had grown stronger. Seeing Zhuque about to be punished, the tall Xuanwu mustered his courage and stepped forward to plead, "Instructor, Zhuque didn't mean that!" After saying this, Xuanwu kept winking at Zhuque, signaling him to apologize to the instructor immediately. However, Zhuque's element was fire, and his extremely strong temper was beyond everyone's imagination; once it erupted, it would be absolutely fiery. Zhuque was worried about implicating others, so he took the initiative to stand up and said, "Instructor, I just think martial arts are for saving people, and martial artists should punish evil and uphold justice!" Wen Yan didn't expect Zhuque to be so bold as to stand up and refute Ye Tian. She secretly showed a hint of admiration, thinking that she probably wouldn't have been able to do that at her age.

Ye Tian smiled and shook his head. "Very good, your attitude is commendable. If you have any questions, you can speak up. What I need is a team that can be used by me in the future, not slaves. So if you disagree with any of my views, you can raise them at any time!"

"Yes, Instructor!"

The five children answered in unison again. They always saw Ye Tian wearing a wolf-head mask, and originally thought he was a very strict person. Unexpectedly, Zhuque refuted Ye Tian's point of view and not only was she not punished, but she was also praised by the instructor. The fear they felt towards Ye Tian gradually eased.

"You said that martial arts are used to help people, which is a bit one-sided. For example, if a woman is being bullied by a man, you know martial arts, so you can naturally go up to rescue her. How do you rescue her? Don't you need to subdue the bad guy? So whether it's doing good or evil, the ultimate purpose of martial arts is to subdue people! Martial arts are neither good nor bad, of course, some evil arts are exceptions! Good and evil are all in the heart, not in martial arts!"

Ye Tian patiently explained to everyone. These were not the teachings of the Divine Needle Sect, which Ye Tian belonged to, but some insights that Ye Tian had come to understand himself.

After listening, only Qinglong and Zhuque's expressions changed, because they understood. The other three, younger ones, only partially understood, but that didn't matter. Ye Tian would continue to teach them the essence of martial arts.

Ye Tian not only wanted to teach them kung fu, but also martial ethics!

Even Wen Yan, who was standing to the side, deeply understood the meaning of Ye Tian's words. As a former assassin in an assassin organization, she had a profound understanding!

"Now I'm going to teach you the Tiger Roar Fist. Watch me demonstrate it once, and then follow along!"

After Ye Tian finished speaking, he turned around and stood in front of the five children. Seeing Wen Yan preparing to leave, Ye Tian called out, "Yanzi, if you're interested, you can learn with me!"

Wen Yan stiffened, then slowly turned around and walked back, a faint smile on her face. Ye Tian's willingness to teach her martial arts meant he didn't consider her an outsider. Wen Yan had only learned systematic killing techniques in the assassin organization, but she knew nothing about true ancient martial arts.

"Thank you!"

Wen Yan said softly as she passed Ye Tian, then stood aside, ready to learn.

"Tiger Roar Fist is a basic fist technique, but if you master it, breaking bricks and stones will be a piece of cake. At its peak, it can even bend steel pipes. So everyone must learn it well, especially the girls. Don't think it's just brute force; girls are at a disadvantage in combat due to their physical limitations, so they should practice this fist technique even more!"

Ye Tian finished speaking and began calling out commands, "Starting stance, Tiger Descending the Mountain, Defend Left, Strike Right..."

Each command was paired with a move. Ye Tian meticulously taught Tiger Roar Fist. Because these children had no martial arts training, they lacked foundational knowledge, so Ye Tian taught them again and again.

It took more than ten repetitions before everyone could barely memorize it. Afterward, Ye Tian stood in front of them, watching them practice, immediately correcting any mistakes.

While Ye Tian was teaching Tiger Roar Fist, Dongfang Yue had already reached the top of the villa, silently observing everything below from the rooftop. She had arrived shortly after Ye Tian came to Moon Lake Villa. When Dongfang Yue saw Ye Tian and Wen Yan chatting in the villa's living room, she was furious, assuming he was keeping a mistress. She was so angry she almost called Ning Luo, but ultimately restrained herself. After all, Ye Tian and that woman hadn't done anything, so Dongfang Yue decided to continue observing. Unexpectedly, when Ye Tian went to the playground behind the villa, there were five children there. Judging by their age, they weren't Ye Tian's children, which put her at ease. After secretly overhearing Ye Tian's words, Dongfang Yue realized that Ye Tian was cultivating his own power. "So it wasn't a mistress after all!"

Dongfang Yue felt inexplicably happy to see that Ye Tian wasn't what she had imagined.

Chapter 335 Dongfang Yue Joins

Dongfang Yue watched from the villa's rooftop for a while. Ye Tian inexplicably started practicing boxing. When she saw Ye Tian's boxing techniques clearly, she felt her eyes were opened. Dongfang Yue had lived in Tianlong for a long time, and the people she interacted with were all top-tier experts, those who had either undergone special training from a young age or possessed special abilities.

Therefore, in the eyes of the Tianlong members, worldly masters were nothing special. Although Luo Shen often warned everyone that there were unparalleled masters hidden in the mortal world, the Tianlong group had not encountered anyone particularly powerful since its inception. Over time, they became somewhat arrogant, without realizing it.

Dongfang Yue's thoughts only changed after meeting Ye Tian. Ye Tian was not Luo Shen's match at first, but they were roughly equal. However, after a few months, Dongfang Yue noticed a change in Ye Tian's aura. Being martial artists, Dongfang Yue understood that this change in aura meant his strength had improved.

However, Dongfang Yue couldn't understand why, in the past few months, except for sleeping at night, she had been almost always by Ye Tian's side, and hadn't seen him cultivate much, yet his progress was so rapid, much faster than most of the Tianlong members, especially those who had reached a certain level of strength, for whom advancing even a level was practically impossible.

Seeing Ye Tian's skillful and fluid movements, Dongfang Yue thought to herself, "This guy is getting more and more interesting. If he continues to improve at this rate, he'll surpass Luo Shen sooner or later!"

Before meeting Ye Tian, Dongfang Yue believed that apart from the mysterious and ancient families of Europe, no one in the world could possibly be a match for Luo Shen. However, Ye Tian completely shattered her long-held belief.

If Ye Tian was already like this, then his master must have reached an unimaginable level! How many such masters are there in China? Thinking of this, Dongfang Yue couldn't calm down.

Perhaps she had really underestimated the masters outside.

"Left hand a little higher, yes, relax your wrist, don't be too stiff. The hand is like two doors, capable of both offense and defense. If it's too stiff, it will affect the speed of your attacks!"

Ye Tian observed everyone's practice and, noticing that Zhu Que's movements were not quite right, immediately went over to correct her hand gestures and carefully explained.

"Thank you for your guidance, Instructor!"

Zhu Que tried the techniques Ye Tian had given her and found that she immediately felt a difference, smiling happily.

Ye Tian smiled and nodded, then walked away. These children were just beginning, essentially starting out, so everyone would inevitably reveal their weaknesses to some extent. Qinglong only had a few key movements that were slightly off, but her performance was quite good.

Zhuque's comprehension was a bit weaker than Qinglong's, but this girl was very persistent.

Xuanwu, this big guy, looked honest and simple, but when it came to martial arts, he was anything but careless, learning each movement quite well. His only weakness was a slightly poor memory.

Baihu, this fair-skinned boy, didn't have any obvious strengths or weaknesses; his performance in all aspects was very balanced, which was related to his wood attribute.

What surprised Ye Tian the most was the youngest, Ziwei. This little girl actually performed the Tiger Roar Fist completely without his guidance. Except for one slightly off-target movement, everything else could be described as perfect, which greatly surprised Ye Tian.

"Ziwei, come here, show me again!"

Ye Tian walked to the side, beckoned to Ziwei, and called her aside. Ye Tian wanted to see if Ziwei had truly learned it, or if she was only able to perform it because she was with her older brothers and sisters.

"Yes, Instructor!"

Ziwei replied in her childish voice, then ran over.

"Did you remember the set of punches I just taught you?"

Ye Tian asked, looking into Ziwei's eyes. Ziwei blinked her small eyes and nodded confidently, "Yes, Instructor, I remembered it!"

"Very good, then show me!"

After Ye Tian gave the order, Ziwei spread her legs, raised her hands, and began to perform the Tiger Roar Fist with great skill. Her movements were very fluid, without any obvious pauses, which showed that this little girl Ziwei had really memorized every move. Only when she was confident could her punches be so fluid.

However, there was a small flaw in her defensive moves. After Ziwei finished demonstrating, Ye Tian did not immediately point out the irregularity in Ziwei's movements, but instead asked, "Do you think your movements are standard?"

Ziwei paused for a moment, shook her head, and then nodded. "Most of them are standard, but when I was punching, there were a few moves that felt a little strange after I did them. It felt like they were different from what you did, Instructor, but I don't know what the problem is!"

Ziwei said shyly, with her head down, afraid of being punished by Ye Tian.

Ye Tian smiled. It was already quite commendable that Ziwei could recognize her shortcomings, especially considering she was the youngest of the five. "Then watch me demonstrate again!"

Ye Tian deliberately slowed down his movements and performed the Tiger Roar Fist again in front of Ziwei, then had her do it as well. Ye Tian didn't directly point out Ziwei's mistakes because he wanted to test the girl's comprehension and observation skills. If her observation was strong enough, she should be able to see where she went wrong after he demonstrated it again.

Ziwei took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and performed the Tiger Roar Fist. From the starting stance to the ending, the entire set of fist techniques flowed smoothly, even more skillfully than what Ye Tian had just seen. Moreover, she had already corrected her previous mistakes. This amazing comprehension left Ye Tian speechless.

Even Dongfang Yue, who was secretly observing from the rooftop, couldn't help but show a shocked expression. "Where did this guy find such a good seedling? Why can't we in Tianlong find one?"

Every year, Tianlong sends people all over the country to select suitable people to join the Tianlong reserve team. After layers of selection, those who can stay become the outer members of Tianlong. Only after reaching adulthood and passing the assessment can they officially enter Tianlong.

However, many children are selected every year, but very few can become outer members, let alone officially enter Tianlong.

The five people Ye Tian found are all one in a hundred, each with their own strengths. Dongfang Yue was very curious about how Ye Tian did it.

"Instructor, please correct me!"

Ziwei said to Ye Tian with a fist salute after finishing her Tiger Roar Fist.

Ye Tian smiled, walked over and patted Ziwei's head. "You have performed very well, no need to correct me!"

Ye Tian did not expect that there was a little genius among the people Wen Yan found. Given time, when Ziwei grows up, she will definitely become famous.

"Lone Wolf, someone's sneaked in!"

Wen Yan suddenly approached and whispered in Ye Tian's ear. She had just finished practicing her Tiger Roar Fist and had inadvertently glanced up to see half a head peeking out from the villa's rooftop. She thought she was seeing things, but just in case, to avoid attracting attention, she continued practicing her fist techniques while secretly observing. Upon closer inspection, she confirmed that someone was indeed up there.

Ye Tian frowned. Who would be spying on him? Could it be someone from the Free and Unfettered Sect again? It was because of the Free and Unfettered Sect's troublesome visit last time that Ye Tian had resolved to cultivate his own power. Now, just as he was beginning, someone was trying to sabotage him. Ye Tian was furious.

Ye Tian stood motionless and asked softly, "Where? What direction?"

"On our villa's rooftop!"

Wen Yan didn't look up, continuing to act as if she were discussing something with Ye Tian, a faint smile on her face.

Ye Tian nodded, took out a silver needle and held it in his hand. "You take them to continue practicing boxing. I'll go meet that person. If things get bad, take them to the basement to hide immediately."

Ye Tian had long anticipated that someone would come after him. To prevent these children from being harmed, Ye Tian had specially strengthened the defenses in the basement, creating a basement comparable to the Heavenly Dragon Secret Chamber.

Unless bombarded by cannons, ordinary people simply couldn't get in, and there was also a two-month supply of food inside. They could survive inside for two months without coming out.

"You be careful too!"

Although Wen Yan believed in Ye Tian's strength, she was still worried.

Ye Tian nodded, "Yes, I know!"

Then, Ye Tian left the playground at a steady pace and walked into the villa. He did this to avoid being discovered by the enemy. However, Dongfang Yue knew she had been exposed as soon as she saw Ye Tian's movements. She immediately came down from the rooftop, but before she could even leave the villa, Ye Tian, wearing a wolf-head mask, blocked her way.

Ye Tian was surprised to see Dongfang Yue, and immediately became angry. "You've been following me?"

"Yes!"

Dongfang Yue smiled helplessly and shrugged. "But I meant no harm, and I didn't tell anyone you were here! Ye Tian, I'm curious, what are you doing?"

Dongfang Yue had already guessed Ye Tian's intentions, but wanted to hear him say it himself.

"A person's abilities are always limited. I don't want the people around me to be harmed, so I need to cultivate people I can trust!"

Ye Tian didn't hide anything from Dongfang Yue and said frankly, "They are orphans I found from various places, somewhat similar to your Tianlong. I train them from a young age, and they can become my guard when they grow up." Dongfang

Yue was overjoyed, feeling that this might be an opportunity for a breakthrough. "Ye Tian, perhaps I can help you!"

"Was this Luo Shen's instruction to you, or is it your own idea?"

Ye Tian asked in a deep voice. On this matter, Ye Tian didn't want others to interfere. Who knew if she would brainwash those children who hadn't settled down yet, and who knew if they would only listen to them in the future? So Ye Tian couldn't agree to that.

However, Dongfang Yue's answer surprised Ye Tian. "This is my personal decision. Luo Shen doesn't know about this. And don't worry, I will absolutely not instill any ideas against you in them. I'm just helping you in my personal capacity!"

Chapter 336 Two Women Compete

Dongfang Yue only wanted to move Ye Tian in her own way so that she could complete her mission. She didn't have much time left. Luo Shen gave her a final, death order: before the Spring Festival, either persuade Ye Tian to join Tianlong or return to Yanjing.

Because this was a special mission, even if she failed, she might not be punished, but for the members of Tianlong, failing to complete a mission assigned by their superiors was a disgrace!

Dongfang Yue didn't want to leave any stain on her record in Tianlong, which is why she risked violating Tianlong's rules by rewarding Ye Tian for training those children. Moreover, after observing them on the rooftop, she discovered that the five children each had their own characteristics, and once trained, they would definitely become outstanding.

Ye Tian had a pretty good impression of Dongfang Yue. She was the first female friend he truly trusted in China, and logically, he should trust her. However, given the exceptional case of Thirteen, he hesitated to trust Tianlong's people, not because he distrusted Dongfang Yue.

The safety of the five children Ye Tian was training involved his closest relatives, and he couldn't afford to take any risks. "Thank you, but I can train them myself. You don't need to trouble yourself!" Ye Tian

politely declined Dongfang Yue's offer to join.

Dongfang Yue wasn't angry at Ye Tian's refusal. Instead, she smiled charmingly at him. "You really don't trust me? I told you, I'm helping you in a personal capacity, and I promise I won't tell anyone else without your permission."

Dongfang Yue had no intention of brainwashing the children; she was simply trying to help Ye Tian out of kindness. "I know you have the ability to train them, but the problem is, do you have the time? Coming only once a week is far from enough. These children are like dried sponges thrown into the ocean, frantically absorbing everything. We can't let them absorb impurities; we need to give them nourishment so they can thrive."

Ye Tian frowned after hearing Dongfang Yue's words. Undeniably, her words made sense. He couldn't come every day, and some problems couldn't be detected and corrected in time. Over time, the children would develop bad habits that would be difficult to change later.

"Why are you helping me?"

Ye Tian felt that Dongfang Yue's actions today were somewhat inconsistent with her status. She was sent by Luo Shen to persuade him; she should have tried every means to win him over. If Dongfang Yue only agreed to train the children on the condition that Ye Tian join Tianlong, that wouldn't be surprising.

But the problem was that Dongfang Yue hadn't offered any conditions and was helping him in a personal capacity, which didn't make sense.

Ye Tian knew a little about the organization Tianlong; it definitely had strict rules. Dongfang Yue's actions might violate those rules. Why would she sacrifice so much to help him?

"We're friends!"

Dongfang Yue said sincerely, staring into Ye Tian's eyes.

If other members of Tianlong were present, they would surely laugh at her. There was competition among Tianlong members, let alone a member becoming friends with someone from the outside.

Ye Tian was silent for a moment. This question truly put him in a difficult position. He had said the same thing to Dongfang Yue before, and she had unhesitatingly chosen to believe him.

But Ye Tian didn't dare risk the safety of those around him. Dongfang Yue herself was trustworthy, but the problem was she was a member of Tianlong; he could only believe half of what she said.

"What will it take for you to believe me?"

Dongfang Yue asked directly, seeing Ye Tian's hesitation.

Looking at Dongfang Yue's beautiful face, Ye Tian suddenly asked narcissistically, "You haven't fallen for me, have you?"

Ye Tian thought about it and felt that only this situation could explain why Dongfang Yue would help him. Otherwise, who would be so foolish as to take such a great risk to help him?

Dongfang Yue's heart clenched violently, and her fair face flushed crimson. She hurriedly denied it, "Stop being so conceited! Don't you know that members of the Heavenly Dragon Clan aren't allowed to date while in office? Besides, how could I possibly like a lecher like you? You're a million miles away from my Prince Charming!"

"Whether you can date or not isn't contradictory to whether you like someone or not. Liking someone doesn't violate the rules, right?"

Ye Tian teased with a smile when he saw Dongfang Yue blush. "Did I hit the nail on the head?"

"You're good at everything else, except you're too flirtatious and shameless!"

Dongfang Yue rolled her eyes at Ye Tian and scolded him.

"Alright, I can agree to let you train them, but there's a condition: as long as you genuinely want to help me, I believe you won't think anything of it!"

Ye Tian took out a small porcelain bottle from his pocket, poured out a red pill, and placed it in his palm.

"This is the Hundred-Day Soul-Destroying Powder. You must take the antidote within one hundred days, otherwise you will die shortly after midnight on the one hundredth day! If you are willing to take this medicine, I will believe you. If your behavior is normal, I will give you the antidote within three months!"

Ye Tian said in a deep voice.

Dongfang Yue felt a little disappointed after hearing Ye Tian's words, which meant that Ye Tian did not believe her at all. Without hesitation, Dongfang Yue walked up to Ye Tian, took the red pill from his palm, and swallowed it. "Now you can rest assured!"

Dongfang Yue said calmly, then turned and left the villa, heading straight for the playground in the backyard. She felt a faint pain in her chest. Dongfang Yue would not have any emotional fluctuations when others did not believe her, but she could not be with Ye Tian.

Ye Tian stood there, watching Dongfang Yue leave, feeling very complicated. Was what he did right? However, Ye Tian did not regret it. At least this way he could feel at ease, and it was also the greatest protection for the people around him. Ye Tian then followed her out. As soon as he stepped out of the villa, he saw Dongfang Yue and Wen Yan facing off menacingly.

"Halt! Who are you? What are you doing here?"

Wen Yan cautiously stared at Dongfang Yue. She could tell this woman was quite skilled, probably no less than herself, and worried she might harm the children.

Dongfang Yue sneered, "I'm in a bad mood. You'd better not force me to take action!"

Dongfang Yue glanced at Wen Yan, not taking her seriously at all, and focused her attention on the five children.

Chapter 337 Women Are Hard to Please

Wen Yan didn't know Dongfang Yue's identity and was very cautious of this woman of unknown origin. However, hearing the other woman's somewhat arrogant words, Wen Yan was not to be outdone. "This is private property. What are your intentions in trespassing here?"

Dongfang Yue turned around. "Private property? What can you do if I trespass!"

"Then don't blame me for being impolite!"

Wen Yan couldn't stand such provocation. This was the villa Ye Tian had entrusted to her to manage, and there were a group of children under her supervision. If they were affected, the consequences would be unimaginable. Therefore, Wen Yan wanted to strike first and gain the upper hand.

Wen Yan was incredibly agile. The moment she finished speaking, she charged towards Dongfang Yue, raising her hand to chop at Dongfang Yue's neck. Although Wen Yan was a woman, her strength was comparable to that of an average man; a blow to the carotid artery would likely knock her unconscious.

However, she underestimated her opponent. Who was Dongfang Yue? A member of China's most elite intelligence organization. If she were so easily subdued, she wouldn't be in the world of Tianlong.

Wen Yan was fast, but Dongfang Yue was even faster. Just as Wen Yan's chop was about to strike Dongfang Yue's neck, Dongfang Yue swiftly grabbed Wen Yan's wrist. Wen Yan's eyes widened in shock. She knew Dongfang Yue possessed martial arts skills, but she never expected her to be this powerful.

Wen Yan's all-out attack was easily neutralized. Her mind raced, and she immediately launched her next attack. She closed in, raising her knee to strike Dongfang Yue's chest. Dongfang Yue didn't back down, instead raising her knee in the same position. Bang!

Dongfang Yue's attack arrived first, knocking Wen Yan's leg away. Wen Yan wasn't about to be outdone. After Dongfang Yue neutralized her attack, she immediately turned and broke free from Dongfang Yue's grasp, then crouched down and delivered a sweeping kick. The entire sequence of movements took less than a second; someone with a slower reaction time wouldn't have been able to react.

Unfortunately, Dongfang Yue had already anticipated Wen Yan's intentions. She leaped into the air, delivering a flying side kick to Wen Yan's shoulder. Bang!

Wen Yan couldn't dodge in time and was struck in the shoulder, staggering back two steps before regaining her balance. A tingling numbness ran through her shoulder. Wen Yan looked at Dongfang Yue in surprise. This woman's strength was far superior to hers. To defeat her, brute force wouldn't work; she would have to use a weapon and fight her out to have any chance of winning.

Dongfang Yue stared at Wen Yan in shock. She had used eighty percent of her strength in that attack, yet it hadn't knocked Wen Yan to the ground. She had underestimated Wen Yan's strength.

"Stop! Both of you, stop!"

Seeing that things were about to get serious, Ye Tian rushed over to stop them. One was an assassin, the other a special agent; if they really fought, neither would come out on top. While Wen Yan's close-quarters combat wasn't as good as Dongfang Yue's, what was the most powerful skill of an assassin? Mobility! Hit-and-run tactics, delaying the fight, striking as soon as the opponent showed an opening—that was an assassin's instinct.

But Dongfang Yue wasn't one to be trifled with; she might even be carrying a gun. If the two really fought, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Who is she?"

As Ye Tian approached, Wen Yan and Dongfang Yue pointed at each other and asked in unison. Fearing another fight, Ye Tian quickly explained, "You're both my friends. I don't want things to continue like this. And from today onwards, the two of you will be training these five children together!"

"With her? Why?"

Wen Yan was indignant. These five children were orphans she had searched all over the country for. She had painstakingly built their foundation, and now suddenly a woman wanted to train them alongside her. Of course, Wen Yan wouldn't agree.

Dongfang Yue also glanced at Wen Yan. "Who is this woman?"

Ye Tian hadn't expected these two women to start fighting so quickly upon meeting. They say three women make a drama, but with only two, Ye Tian already felt a headache coming on.

Ye Tian pulled Wen Yan aside. "Yanzi, don't take it to heart. She won't be here long; she'll leave soon. And her identity is special, so don't fight her again!"

Ye Tian couldn't reveal Dongfang Yue's identity and dared not say too much.

Wen Yan usually obeyed Ye Tian without question, but this incident made her very unhappy. She felt that Ye Tian was favoring that woman and speaking up for her. Wen Yan turned her head away and snorted, "Why? If she wanted to kill me, would I just stand there and do nothing?"

Ye Tian smiled irritably, "Do you think killing people is as easy as killing chickens? Besides, why would she want to kill you? This is just a misunderstanding. If you both give way, it will be over. I specially invited her to help you train Qinglong and the others. I was worried that you would be too tired by yourself!"

Wen Yan was quite angry at first, but when she heard Ye Tian's last words of concern, half of her resentment immediately disappeared. She was secretly delighted and looked at Ye Tian gently, saying, "Why didn't you say so sooner! Although that person isn't likable, her kung fu is indeed quite good. With her help, we will achieve twice the result with half the effort!"

"That's what I was thinking too. Think about it, I can only come every weekend, which could create a gap in the training for Qinglong and Zhuque. And you can't manage the training alone, plus it's hard to take care of five kids by yourself. So I asked Dongfang Yue to come and help. You can each lead a team, which will lighten your burden and create competition, greatly benefiting your improvement!"

Ye Tian said casually.

If Dongfang Yue hadn't offered, Ye Tian wouldn't have wanted her to join at all. But since things had come to this, Ye Tian couldn't say anything more. Women need to be coaxed, so saying some nice things is always a good idea.

Wen Yan felt a warm glow inside. "Alright, I'll do it your way. I definitely won't lose to her!"

"Yeah, I believe you can do it too!"

Ye Tian patted Wen Yan's shoulder encouragingly and smiled. "So, which team do you plan to lead?"

Wen Yan had lived with the five children for so long and had developed feelings for them, but she still liked the youngest one the most. "I'll choose Ziwei and the other one!"

"Okay, I'll go talk to her. From today onwards, you will each lead your own team in training, and there will be an assessment every week!"

Ye Tian felt this method was increasingly feasible. He hadn't expected that Dongfang Yue's unexpected joining would bring so many benefits.

Ye Tian then went to Dongfang Yue's side. Before he could speak, Dongfang Yue asked, "You've already made her so happy. It seems you're really good at charming girls!"

Dongfang Yue was still somewhat dissatisfied with Ye Tian's lack of trust in her, so her words were clearly tinged with resentment.

Ye Tian looked at Dongfang Yue with a wry smile and said, "If I knew how to coax girls, you wouldn't have treated me like this!"

Dongfang Yue said, "Stop talking nonsense and get down to business!" Ye

Tian nodded, "Let's talk as we walk!"

Ye Tian pointed to the corner behind the playground, where there was a row of outdoor fitness equipment and a swing. After walking to the corner of the playground, Dongfang Yue sat on the swing and swayed gently.

"I once unintentionally saved that girl when I was abroad, so she's grateful to me. She's not a bad person. She was worried that you would harm the children when she saw you, which is why she reacted so strongly!"

Ye Tian explained.

"From what you're saying, it sounds like you're saying I'm a bad person!"

Dongfang Yue looked up from the swing and said reproachfully to Ye Tian, "Alright, I haven't taken this to heart. As long as she doesn't bother me again, it 's fine."

Dongfang Yue wasn't angry about what had just happened. It wasn't worth it, and she felt that Wen Yan couldn't cause her any real harm.

Ye Tian glanced at the five children still training and said to Dongfang Yue, "I've divided the five children into two groups. You'll lead three of them, and Wenyan will lead two. You'll train separately, and we'll have an assessment competition every week. What do you think?"

Dongfang Yue thought it was a good idea. "Sounds interesting, but why did you make me lead three? Why not her?"

Ye Tian walked behind Dongfang Yue, suddenly pushed the swing forward high, then put it down, and said with a smile, "The capable should do more!"

Dongfang Yue swayed on the swing and said, "Okay." " You're good with words, alright, let's just let this go."

Seeing Dongfang Yue smile, Ye Tian breathed a sigh of relief. He couldn't afford to offend either of them, he had to appease them both. He thought to himself, "Damn it, women are really hard to please!"

Chapter 338 Miss Liu's Invitation (1)

Hearing that Dongfang Yue would no longer hold a grudge, Ye Tian finally breathed a sigh of relief. Women are no less jealous than men. However, Ye Tian was very curious about how Dongfang Yue planned to train Zhuque and her team. Ye Tian had experience as a mercenary and had some understanding of military special training, but that wasn't all.

The training methods of regular troops were different from those of mercenaries. Tianlong was a special agent organization, so their training must be even more brutal and strict than that of mercenaries. Most mercenaries went to make a living or to train themselves, while special agents had to be prepared to sacrifice themselves for their country at any time.

"Are you still planning to use Tianlong's methods to train those kids?"

Ye Tian stood beside the swing, looking at the five children still practicing Tiger Roar Fist not far away. He didn't know if any of them would leave along the way, but as long as they were willing to stay, Ye Tian would personally lead them to glory in the future.

The swing that Dongfang Yue was sitting on slowly stopped. She got up and looked at the children, saying with deep feeling, "When I was trained, I was about the same age as them, but my performance wasn't necessarily as good as theirs. So the training methods I use won't follow Tianlong's methods step by step. Times are changing, society is progressing, and training methods must also keep up with the times."

Back then, Dongfang Yue's fate was somewhat similar to these children's. They were both orphans, both found and taken away when they were lonely and helpless. The difference was that Dongfang Yue was taken to the army, while these children followed Ye Tian. The nature of their situations was completely different, but what they had in common was that their fates would also change.

"You'll see how they train when you see it, it's a secret for now!"

Dongfang Yue said with a smile. Ye Tian didn't think much of it; Dongfang Yue wouldn't be leaving Mingzhu anytime soon anyway, he could come and see for himself when she trained Zhuque and the others.

Ye Tian gestured with his chin towards Zhuque and the others, "Let's go, I'll take you over to say hello to those kids and get to know each other!"

Afterwards, Ye Tian led Dongfang Yue towards Zhuque and the others. Wen Yan was also there, but she hadn't separated the five yet, letting them practice together one last time. Once they each had their own instructors, it would be difficult to train together as before.

Ye Tian and Dongfang Yue stood silently to the side, waiting for the five children to finish their final round of Tiger Roar Fist. Ye Tian then approached them and said, "Everyone, stop! Today's Tiger Roar Fist practice is over. Now I have something important to announce."

The five children stood at attention, all ears, waiting for Ye Tian's announcement.

"Qinglong and Ziwei, step forward!"

"Yes!"

The two stepped forward from either side.

After they stepped forward, Ye Tian turned to Wen Yan, gesturing for her to come over. Wen Yan understood and walked to Ye Tian. Ye Tian then announced to Qinglong and Ziwei, "From today onwards, you two will continue to follow Instructor Wen and carry out all of Instructor Wen's orders. Do you understand?"

"Yes!"

The two nodded in unison.

The burly Xuanwu scratched his head. "Chief Instructor, what about us?"

Despite his size, Xuanwu wasn't stupid. Ye Tian said Qinglong and Ziwei would continue with Instructor Wen, so naturally, they would follow the new instructor.

All five of them had been personally brought back from all over the country by Wen Yan. Wen Yan had ensured their well-being, and after spending so many days together, they had developed a bond. These orphans had grown attached to Wen Yan.

Zhuque and the others had witnessed Wen Yan and Dongfang Yue fighting. If Wen Yan hadn't warned them beforehand not to intervene against outsiders, these children would have rushed to Wen Yan's aid.

Ye Tian smiled. "Xuanwu, what do you think?"

Xuanwu lowered his head and whispered, "Chief Instructor, I want to follow Instructor Wen!"

After Xuanwu finished speaking, Zhuque and Baihu agreed, nodding in agreement without saying it aloud.

Seeing how supportive the children were, Wen Yan felt a little touched and thought to herself with delight, "It seems all the pampering I've given them these past few days hasn't been in vain!"

Dongfang Yue's face remained calm, showing neither joy nor anger, revealing no particular emotion.

Ye Tian asked Xuanwu with interest, "Oh? Why?"

"We like being with Instructor Wen!"

The three children exchanged glances, then looked at Ye Tian together and said. Their meaning was clear: they didn't like being with Dongfang Yue. Ye Tian suddenly straightened his face and said in a deep voice, "This is an order! Whether you like it or not, from this day forward, the three of you will be with Instructor Dongfang. She will teach you kung fu and combat skills. You will have a physical fitness and basic assessment every week, and a sparring competition every month. The winner can apply to change instructors!"

Ye Tian didn't set the rules rigidly, leaving them a glimmer of hope.

Chapter 339 Miss Liu's Invitation (2)

Upon hearing Ye Tian say there was still a chance to change instructors, the three children's eyes lit up. They had already made up their minds to practice diligently during the time they were with Instructor Dongfang, and strive to win the competition at the end of the month to get a chance to change instructors. Maybe they could even return to Instructor Wen's side.

Qinglong and Ziwei were also affected. They had finally managed to get to follow Instructor Wen. What would happen if they were replaced? So they also made up their minds to work hard to train with Instructor Wen and resolutely not be replaced.

Although Wen Yan and Dongfang Yue were no longer at each other's throats, their competition had not stopped. It had just changed from individuals to teams. Both of them hoped to lead their teams well and win the competition at the end of each month.

This was exactly the scene that Ye Tian hoped to see: competing with each other, encouraging each other, and helping each other in the future!

"Alright, everyone go with your instructors to get your new tasks. I'll be here next weekend to supervise your physical fitness tests!"

Ye Tian clapped his hands. "Dismissed!"

After dismissing, Ziwei ran towards Wenyan with a big smile. "Instructor Wen, it's so good to be with you!"

the little girl said excitedly. She didn't feel like a stranger in front of Wenyan, even though Wenyan was very strict during training, Ziwei was still willing to follow her.

Qinglong, on the other hand, had his usual cold face, but his heart was also filled with joy.

The situation on the other side was completely different. Zhuque, Xuanwu, and Baihu stood there for a while before reluctantly walking to Dongfang Yue's side, then lowering their heads and remaining silent.

Dongfang Yue looked at the three extremely disappointed children, but she didn't blame them. She wasn't that petty. "What, are you disappointed to be assigned to my group?"

Xuanwu was kind and honest, and although Baihu was a bit rough around the edges, Dongfang Yue's strength was undeniable, and it was Ye Tian who gave the order. What could they do even if they were disappointed?

Only Zhuque, a girl as vibrant as a flame, bravely raised her head, met Dongfang Yue's gaze, and stubbornly said, "Yes, Instructor Dongfang, we are indeed very disappointed!"

Xuanwu and Baihu were startled by Zhuque's words. Daring to speak to the instructor like that was practically courting death! The two turned to look at Zhuque in the middle, blinking at her repeatedly, and whispered, "Sister Zhuque, don't be impulsive, be careful not to anger Instructor Dongfang Yue!"

They had already witnessed Dongfang Yue's strength, which even surpassed Wen Yan's. They were unwilling to leave Wen Yan because of their emotional attachments, but in terms of pure strength, they knew that Dongfang Yue was actually a little bit stronger than Wen Yan.

"Hmm, not bad, I like people who speak their minds. Your name is Zhuque, right?"

Dongfang Yue smiled broadly. "I know none of you want to be in my team, but I hope you face the facts. In this world, simply resisting with words is useless; you have to take action!" "

Didn't the head instructor say that the winner each month has one chance to change instructors? If any of you win, and you still want me back, I'll agree wholeheartedly!"

Ye Tian quietly observed from the side. After Dongfang Yue finished speaking, the three children were somewhat incredulous, thinking Zhuque would be scolded for contradicting Instructor Dongfang, but Instructor Dongfang didn't seem to care at all.

"Thank you for reminding me, Instructor. I'll definitely win by the end of the month!"

Zhuque said confidently.

Ye Tian watched as the three children were led step by step by Dongfang Yue along her carefully laid path, truly admiring her skill. Just as Ye Tian was about to go over and tease Dongfang Yue, his phone suddenly rang.

Taking out his phone, Ye Tian's head immediately throbbed when he saw the number. It was Liu Ruyan, the person he least wanted to see right now.

Ye Tian couldn't hang up, so he reluctantly answered, "Miss Liu, is that right?"

"What? Can't I call you if there's nothing wrong?"

Liu Ruyan's alluring voice chuckled on the other end of the line. "Ye Tian, I have good news for you! Come to my house right now!"

Liu Ruyan's voice sounded excited, which immediately sparked Ye Tian's imagination.

Ye Tian assumed Liu Ruyan was deliberately using this as an excuse to get him to come to her house and then demand he sleep with her. Ever since their last encounter, Ye Tian had vowed never to do that with Liu Ruyan again.

"Miss Liu, I'm busy right now and can't leave for a while. Is there something you can't say over the phone?"

Ye Tian quickly declined, saying that he still hadn't seen through Liu Ruyan. The persona she presented was definitely not the real Liu Ruyan; this woman concealed herself very well.

Therefore, Ye Tian didn't know if her persistent pursuit of him, besides dealing with Naland, was for some other ulterior motive!

"Hehe, Ye Tian, are you afraid I'll eat you up?"

Liu Ruyan said with a smile. "Don't overthink it. I really have something important to tell you, and I also have good news for you, about your father!"

Hearing that it was about his father, Ye Tian's hand trembled involuntarily, and he almost dropped the phone.

Chapter 340 News from Across the Ocean

Ye Tian had many regrets about his father. Back then, he was immature and left in anger, wanting to escape, but many things cannot be avoided. After experiencing many life journeys abroad, Ye Tian gradually grew from a little boy into a man.

The difference between a man and a boy isn't, as some jokingly say, judged by whether or not he's slept with a woman, but by whether a person can shoulder the responsibilities of a man!

As a doctor, the primary responsibility is to one's patients, and Ye Tian felt his father embodied this. Even when his own daughter was critically ill and needed surgery, he insisted on remaining on the operating table to operate on another child.

It was indeed an incredibly difficult choice. At the time, Ye Tian was performing an emergency surgery; leaving the operating table could have resulted in his patient's death, and he might not have been able to save his own child, delaying crucial treatment and potentially causing both children to perish.

The surgery was successful; the first child was saved, but his daughter succumbed to her injuries.

Before studying medicine, Ye Tian couldn't understand his father's actions. However, after learning authentic traditional Chinese medicine from Zhuge Qi, he gradually came to understand his father's greatness. Ye Tian not only learned medical skills from his master but also the medical ethics that are sorely lacking today.

A person without integrity cannot stand, and a doctor without ethics cannot be compassionate!

Ye Tian may not adhere to all moral principles, but he at least possesses medical ethics, a subconscious influence from his father.

It's just that fate was cruel, causing his father's untimely death.

"Miss Liu, I hope you won't try to deceive me this way!"

Ye Tian said in a deep voice. If Liu Ruyan tried to deceive him with this matter concerning his father, Ye Tian would not let it go easily. Ye Tian immediately hung up the phone, said goodbye to Wen Yan and Dongfang Yue, and drove to Liu Ruyan's house to see what the news was. ...

In Liu Ruyan's private villa not far from Moon Lake, a young man in his late twenties, dressed in a suit and tie, sat on the sofa, holding a glass of red wine in his hand, occasionally raising it to swirl it gently. This man appeared gentle and refined, his fair face comparable to that of many women.

He had his hair slicked back like Xu Wenqiang's, neat and smooth, but he lacked Xu Wenqiang's masculine charm; this outdated style seemed somewhat incongruous.

"Sister, who is so important? Why did your whole family have to wait for him?"

The man had a faint smile on his face, but his words revealed his dissatisfaction with Ye Tian.

The man called Liu Ruyan "Sister," but many people didn't know that Liu Ruyan had a very young younger brother. In fact, this man wasn't Liu Ruyan's biological brother, but rather her father's adopted son. He was sent to America after high school so that Liu Ruyan could study there and develop her own power base, ensuring she had a place to retire in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Liu Ruyan's father was a man of great foresight, but unfortunately, he died in battle.

"Uncle, you don't know this, but that man is a very important guest of my mother's!"

Situ Ruoshui had met this uncle a few times in America, but since one lived on the East Coast and the other in the South, they didn't see each other often, and both were busy with their own affairs, so their relationship was somewhat distant.

However, Situ Ruoshui didn't think much of Ye Tian, yet her mother treated him like a powerful figure, which made Situ Ruoshui very uncomfortable. Therefore, in matters concerning Ye Tian, she sided with this brother-in-law with whom she had only a casual relationship.

Liu Ruyan, thinking her daughter suspected her of having a relationship with Ye Tian, immediately scolded her sharply, "Ruoshui, don't push your luck. It's best you don't meddle in adults' affairs. Go upstairs first; your uncle and I have something to discuss!"

Liu Ruyan always felt indebted to her daughter, so she always indulged her and never scolded or beat her. This was the first time she had ever lost her temper like this.

Situ Ruoshui didn't go upstairs but walked straight out of the villa. "You two talk, I'm going out for some fresh air!"

Situ Ruoshui wasn't angry; her mentality was probably five years older than her actual age. Although she was only sixteen, her mental age was already that of an adult, and many things weren't that important to her.

"Liu Cheng, is the news you heard in America reliable?"

Liu Ruyan knew Ye Tian's attitude towards her father, and she wanted to confirm things before telling Ye Tian. If the news was unreliable, it might ruin her relationship with Ye Tian.

Liu Cheng slowly drank the red wine he had been swirling for over ten minutes. Looking at the empty glass, he flicked it with his finger. *Clink*…

“Sister, it seems you still don’t trust me. You doubt every word I say!”

Liu Cheng laughed self-deprecatingly. “Actually, I didn’t have to tell you, but I chose to believe you. I’ve worked in America for over ten years. Although I haven’t achieved great success, I still have some ability.”

“That news cost me over ten thousand US dollars. It’s absolutely true. They said a Chinese professor surnamed Ye was taken to ‘the Heavenly Prison.’ This is the first time in nearly three years that a Chinese person has been taken to ‘the Heavenly Prison,’ so this news is very attention-grabbing. As for why those people did this, no one knows!”

Liu Cheng said slowly.

Liu Ruyan had investigated Ye Tian and knew that Ye Tian’s father had passed away. She also knew that Ye Tian didn’t believe his father’s death was ordinary. Therefore, Liu Ruyan also investigated this matter and asked her younger brother, Liu Cheng, who was far away in America, to pay close attention to Chinese men surnamed Ye. That’s why Liu Cheng was concerned about this matter.

"The Heavenly Prison? What's that place?"

Liu Ruyan looked at her sworn brother, puzzled.

Liu Cheng pointed to his head and laughed, "My brain, a super brain! People who get locked up in the Heavenly Prison are definitely extremely intelligent, but not all highly intelligent people have the opportunity to be imprisoned there. You have to have special achievements in certain industries to be noticed by those people."

Liu Ruyan understood somewhat, but there was still one thing that puzzled her, "Why are those people gathered together? And who are the people who arrested them?"

"Sister, you'll find out later, because soon there will be a news story that will shock the world, but I don't know the specifics!"

Liu Cheng was also looking forward to the news, but he didn't know how long it would take.

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