CHAPTER 11: CHAPTER 11: MEETING HER AT THE RESTAURANT

EDITOR: HENYEE TRANSLATIONS

"Boss, the matter has been clarified."

In the study, Chen Tan reported to Zhan Hanjue, who was sitting in a chair.

"How?" Zhan Hanjue asked coldly.

Chen Tan replied, "It was Mr. Ye’s people, but the driver refuses to admit it. I’ve checked the driver’s background; he’s always been working for Mr. Ye."

"To lay hands on his own granddaughter, this Ye Pengcheng is quite something."

"Boss, do we need to keep investigating?" Chen Tan asked.

"There’s no need. Ye Pengcheng is an old fox; since he missed his mark, he won’t leave any evidence. However, find out why Ye Pengcheng dislikes Ye Ningwan. No matter what, she’s his granddaughter, and there must be some reason he would resort to such measures."

"Yes."

"Also, Ye Ningwan might know Divine Doctor Bai Zhi’s whereabouts," Zhan Hanjue added.

Chen Tan was delighted, "Really? That’s great, your eyes can be cured. You should ask the Young Madam where Divine Doctor Bai Zhi is; I’ll send someone to invite her right away."

"No need to hurry. After searching for so many years, a little more time doesn’t matter. We should first find out her background and then decide. Whether she’s a friend or foe is still unclear, so we shouldn’t act rashly," Zhan Hanjue said.

Chen Tan nodded.

In the garden.

Housekeeper Wu was directing the servants to water the flowers.

Ye Ningwan walked over, and Housekeeper Wu quickly and respectfully greeted her, "Young Madam."

Other servants also greeted her respectfully, "Young Madam."

Ye Ningwan nodded slightly, looking at the newly transplanted flowers in the garden, and couldn’t help but ask, "Why transplant so many flowers all of a sudden? Does Grandma like them?"

It couldn’t be Zhan Hanjue who liked them; Zhan Hanjue was blind and probably uninterested in flowers.

"The old lady is too old to be interested in flowers and plants. These were transplanted for you, Young Madam, because you should like flowers!" Housekeeper Wu said with a smile.

Ye Ningwan laughed lightly, "Of course I like them, flowers are beautiful, who wouldn’t like them?"

"What kind of flowers does Young Madam like? I can have more transplanted here."

"Peonies! Only peonies truly embody the national beauty, they’re elegant and luxurious, beautiful but not vulgar."

"Alright, I’ll have someone purchase the best peony species, ensuring Young Madam will be satisfied," Housekeeper Wu quickly said.

Ye Ningwan smiled slightly and inquired again, "Housekeeper Wu, does Mr. Zhan have any hobbies?"

"Hobbies? Probably business! The Young Master is a commercial genius, and his biggest interest is expanding and taking Zhan Group to greater heights," Housekeeper Wu proudly replied.

"Besides business, what else does he take interest in? I don’t mean anything by it, I just want to know what he enjoys since we’re married and should understand each other," Ye Ningwan explained her actions.

Housekeeper Wu was moved, "Young Madam is so considerate, you’re very kind to the Young Master. But as for his daily hobbies, I don’t know much. The Young Master doesn’t like people serving him too closely. Apart from cleaning, he generally doesn’t allow servants in his room. But if you want to know him more, you could start with his daily life. The Young Master has trouble sleeping and hasn’t had a good night’s sleep in years."

Ye Ningwan was surprised.

She suddenly understood why Zhan Hanjue thought she had done something to him on their wedding night.

He hasn’t had a good night’s sleep in years, yet she made him sleep soundly.

No wonder he left the house on an excuse the next day; he must have feared she would harm him.

It seems that even when they shared the room last night, he still didn’t sleep well.

No wonder she didn’t hear any even breathing from him at midnight.

"Young Madam."

At this moment, a man in his twenties walked over to Ye Ningwan and greeted her respectfully.

Ye Ningwan looked puzzled.

Housekeeper Wu explained, "Young Madam, he is the servant sent to retrieve the Jade Pendant from the Lin Family today."

"What, the Jade Pendant wasn’t retrieved?" Ye Ningwan asked.

The servant reported, "I didn’t see Young Madam Lin; it was Young Master Lin who met me. Young Master Lin asked me to tell you to meet him at the Ruyi Building this afternoon, where he will personally deliver the Jade Pendant."

Ye Ningwan sneered, Lin Yuyang actually asked to meet her?

Very well, she would like to see what Lin Yuyang is up to.

"Alright, I understand. Thank you for your effort," Ye Ningwan nodded.

She went back to her room to rest and changed into a new outfit before leaving in the afternoon.

Housekeeper Wu prepared a car for her, and the driver drove her to the building. She asked the driver to wait outside.

Arriving at the agreed private room, she knocked and entered.

Lin Yuyang immediately stood up, looking at her in a flustered manner.

Ye Ningwan walked in, smiling subtly, "Mr. Lin."

This smile, like the blooming of hundreds of flowers, was like the autumn sun shining directly in. Lin Yuyang felt dizzy, with his heart beating wildly.

"Sister Ningwan, you’re here, please sit. Order whatever you like, this restaurant is partly owned by our Lin Family, feel free, no need to be polite with me," Lin Yuyang incoherently handed Ye Ningwan the menu, unable to say anything meaningful, only endlessly promising to be good to her.

Ye Ningwan found it amusing, remembering the disdain in his eyes the first time they met that night. In just a few days, everything had changed so drastically.

"Mr. Lin, you’re too kind. Actually, I should call you Second Brother-in-law. But why didn’t my second sister come? I thought it was she who wanted to mend our relationship by personally giving me the Jade Pendant."

"Ye Xuan? Hmph, don’t mention that woman. Sister Ningwan, you’re truly kind-hearted. The slanders you suffered were all her idea. If I had known earlier about you... I would never have agreed," Lin Yuyang said indignantly.

"Slandered? My second sister’s idea? Mr. Lin, what do you mean by this?" Ye Ningwan showed a surprised expression.

Lin Yuyang, heartbroken, explained to her, "Actually, your car broke down on the way, and you stayed overnight with the driver, all because of Ye Xuan. She didn’t want to marry Zhan Hanjue, so she seduced me, and I initially didn’t agree. My mother and your mother are so close, and we had an engagement since childhood. Sister Ningwan, remember when we played together as kids? I’ve always had you in my thoughts and never forgot you. But that woman wanted me, so she set a trap for you. I was rash and broke off the engagement with you, agreeing to her plan. I’m so regretful now, Sister Ningwan, come back to me, please? I promise never to abandon you again."

As he spoke, Lin Yuyang reached out, trying to hold Ye Ningwan’s hand.

Her hands looked so beautiful, long and fair; just seeing them made his heart skip, wanting to touch that enticing softness.

"I see, luckily the driver pitied me and didn’t act against me. I didn’t expect my second sister to be such a person," Ye Ningwan lifted her hand to wipe tears, leaving Lin Yuyang empty-handed.