Chapter 34. Younger Sister-in-Law and Brother-in-Law, Older Sister-in-Law and Younger Brother-in-Law

Several beautiful girls got into the car and drove in the direction of the enticing aroma. Within two minutes, they spotted a few parked vehicles ahead.

“Hey! Look! This is the place!”

“Let’s get out and mooch some food!”

“Bring the 5A-grade steak and the double abalone we brought. Even if we’re freeloading, we should still follow some basic etiquette.”

“Hehe, let’s go!”

The women strutted confidently, following the scent around a corner.

At a glance, they saw a crowd standing on a large, flat rock—both men and women.

Good!

However, Bai Xiyi suddenly furrowed her brows.

The first person she noticed was Ye Chen, busy working in front of the grill. Beside him, Bai Xiyan was also wearing an apron, helping out.

In front of the grill stood seven or eight women, all looking eager to eat.

Seeing this, Bai Xiyi hesitated mid-step.

“You guys go ahead. I won’t join.”

Nini also spotted Ye Chen, a glint flashing in her eyes. She turned back and said, “Sis Xiyi, how can you not go? People might think you’re scared of them!”

But this time, Bai Xiyi didn’t take the bait.

She shook her head. “You go first. Ask who those people are.”

Nini didn’t push further. She and the other girls climbed onto the large rock.

“Hey, Handsome Ye! And Xiyan, you’re here for a picnic too?”

Nini’s voice was distinctive. Though Ye Chen didn’t remember her face, he recognized her tone.

“Oh, it’s you. Here for a picnic as well?”

Nini grinned.

“Yep! A few friends and I came out for a picnic. But once we got here, we realized none of us could cook. We were just about to take some photos and head back down the mountain when we caught the smell of barbecue. We followed the scent here.”

Then, she looked straight at Bai Xiyan.

“Xiyan, mind if we freeload off your hubby’s cooking?”

Bai Xiyan frowned slightly and glanced at Ye Chen.

“My husband’s been grilling alone and seems a bit tired. Those people over there are my friends—maybe they can help?”

The moment she spoke, the men nearby perked up.

Holy crap! Bai Xiyan, you’re truly an angel!

These were all stunning women, and their outfits screamed rich and fashionable.

“Hey, beauties, we’ve got barbecue over here too!”

“Yeah, yeah, come join us!”

“We’re pretty good at grilling too, you know!”

“…”

Nini and her friends exchanged glances, then shrugged.

“Alright, let’s check them out.”

“Yeah, I’ll go too. It’s not right to keep bothering just one person.”

“Even if their food isn’t as good as Handsome Ye’s, it’ll do.”

“Haha, at least the view’s nice!”

The group dispersed, leaving only Nini standing in front of Ye Chen’s grill.

As her friends walked away, the other female classmates also felt awkward staying and gradually scattered.

Bai Xiyan let out a relieved sigh and quickly wiped the sweat from Ye Chen’s forehead with a handkerchief.

“Hubby, you’ve worked hard.”

Nini’s lips twitched.

“Xiyan, tone down the PDA, will you? I’m still breathing here.”

Then, she pointed at the classmates and asked, “By the way, are these all Ye Chen’s friends?”

Bai Xiyan shook her head.

“No, they’re my classmates from Fudan University.”

Nini’s eyes lit up.

“Oh, just your classmates? I thought they were Handsome Ye’s friends.”

“But then again, given Ye Chen’s status in the business world, he probably wouldn’t mingle with them anyway.”

She muttered a few more words before pulling out her phone and sending the intel to Bai Xiyi.

Inside the car, Bai Xiyi read the message and frowned.

“University classmates?”

She pressed her lips together, conflict flashing across her face.

Then, resentment took over.

“Hmph.”

“They’re the ones who did wrong. Why should I be the one hiding?”

She took a deep breath, flung the car door open, and strode out.

In flat shoes, she crossed a short path and climbed onto the large rock.

“Hmph, you all seem to be having quite the fun.”

Her crisp voice instantly drew the attention of every man present—except Ye Chen.

“Damn! What a gorgeous woman!”

“Wait—I’ve seen her before! Isn’t she Xiyan’s sister?”

“Oh crap, you’re right!”

“Is her sister single?”

“Probably not. I remember her sister got married two years ago. Xiyan only decided to study abroad after her sister’s wedding.”

“What a shame. Such a beauty. Wonder who was lucky enough to marry her.”

“…”

Bai Xiyi’s appearance sparked envy among the female classmates and regret among the males.

Hearing the murmurs, Bai Xiyan turned and paled slightly at the sight of her approaching sister.

“Sis, what are you doing here?”

Bai Xiyi smirked coldly.

“This is Sheshan—a public place. If the two of you can come, why can’t I?”

Bai Xiyan fell silent.

Ye Chen frowned.

Nearby, Nini and her friends were practically vibrating with excitement.

“Holy crap! It’s happening again! The showdown is back!”

“Is Xiyi about to tear into her own sister this time?”

“I’m so pumped! The moment we’ve all been waiting for—they’re finally going head-to-head!”

“Hahaha, even if we don’t see the meteor shower tonight, this trip was worth it!”

“…”

Their whispers piqued the curiosity of Bai Xiyan’s classmates.

“Hey, what are you all talking about? We don’t get it.”

“Yeah, isn’t Bai Xiyi Bai Xiyan’s sister? Why would she ‘tear into’ her?”

“What’s this ‘showdown’ about?”

“…”

The classmates were utterly lost.

Nini grinned and explained, “Alright, let me break it down for you. Here’s the character relationship chart.”

“First, three months ago, Ye Chen was Xiyi’s husband, and Xiyan was his sister-in-law.”

“But now, Ye Chen is Xiyan’s husband, and Xiyi has become his sister-in-law.”

“Now, the ex-wife (now sister-in-law) might have wanted to reconcile, but her little sister swooped in first.”

“Her ex-husband is now her brother-in-law, so she’s a bit… emotionally unstable.”

“As for the younger sister-in-law, she took advantage of her brother-in-law’s vulnerability post-divorce and made him her husband.”

“Basically… that’s the gist of it.”

After her explanation, Bai Xiyan’s classmates were completely dumbfounded.