Chapter 232: Chapter 229: Zhao Shiyan, This Scheming WomanYe Qingping looked at Zhao Shiyan as she entered his house, his nostrils flaring with anger.

    He originally intended to kindly invite Zhao Shiyan into the house, but after a casual glance at her, he was left wondering about her relationship with Ye Fan. Before he could even entertain his guest, he was labeled a country bumpkin.

    "Girl, I’m about the same age as your father, aren’t I? How can you be so impolite? What are you staring at? Never seen a beauty before? The way you talk, you make me sound like a lecher. This is outrageous." Ye Qingping glared, holding back his anger.

    He also realized that Zhao Shiyan was a spoiled child, so he refrained from embarrassing her on the spot.

    Instead, he kept all his grievances to himself, considering that if he revealed his identity, Zhao Shiyan would surely be mortified. With that in mind, he walked away.

    "How could someone from the Ye Family have such a friend? Fanfan, just wait and see how I deal with you." Ye Qingping held onto his anger, determined to take it out on Ye Fan and harshly criticize his poor choice of friends.

    He breathed through his nose, lit a cigarette, and smoked heavily. He no longer felt like going to the factory; he decided to wait until Zhao Shiyan left before returning home to see what was going on.

    "Girl, who are you looking for?" Xu Xia asked, smiling warmly at Zhao Shiyan, who looked stunning in her qipao.

    Zhao Shiyan gave a sweet smile, her entire demeanor changing as if she were seeing a relative, "Auntie, you must be Ye Fan’s aunt. I’m a friend of Ye Fan and came specifically to see you. I didn’t bring much, just some supplements as a gift for you, please kindly accept them."

    "You came by, so why bring gifts? You’re being too formal." Xu Xia hurriedly accepted the gifts and put them aside, warmly inviting, "Please have a seat. I’ll make you a cup of tea to refresh yourself."

    Xu Xia was very enthusiastic upon hearing she was a friend of Ye Fan and seeing such a pretty girl.

    "Auntie, don’t trouble yourself. I’ll just sit for a while and then leave." Zhao Shiyan smiled, watching Xu Xia make tea.

    "How can that be? You’ve come all the way to our house; no matter how busy, you have to have a drink of water." Xu Xia’s enthusiasm remained unchanged.

    Xu Xia poured a cup of tea using a porcelain cup and placed it in front of Zhao Shiyan.

    Zhao Shiyan looked at the inferior tea leaves and the poor-quality cup, losing her appetite for the tea. However, since Xu Xia had made it so warmly, it would be impolite not to drink any. Holding back her discomfort, she sipped a few times without showing any abnormal expression, though she felt quite uncomfortable inside.

    "Girl, what’s your name?" Xu Xia asked.

    "I am Zhao Shiyan," Zhao Shiyan explained with patience.

    "What a lovely name," Xu Xia praised.

    "Thank you for the compliment, Auntie." Zhao Shiyan smiled sincerely and asked, "Auntie, are you alone at home?"

    "My daughter and husband have gone to work, so I’m just at home with nothing to do," Xu Xia replied with a smile.

    "Auntie, you’re such a model of a virtuous wife and good mother," Zhao Shiyan said with a smile. "Auntie, your cooking must be great. If possible, I’d love to learn from you. My mother passed away early, just leaving my father and me depending on each other."

    Zhao Shiyan showed sadness on her face, using her personal story to deepen her connection with Xu Xia.

    "I just know how to cook some home-style dishes. How could I teach you? But if you want to learn, you can come to me when you’re free. After all, I have nothing else to do at home and plenty of time," Xu Xia didn’t know about Zhao Shiyan’s family situation, so she didn’t console her or mention Zhao Shiyan’s mother but shifted the conversation entirely to cooking.

    "Great, then it’s settled. I’ll come to you to learn cooking when I have time, okay?" Zhao Shiyan smiled cutely.

    "Okay," Xu Xia agreed happily.

    Throughout their meeting, Zhao Shiyan never asked about Ye Fan’s interests, feeling it was inappropriate to inquire too much about Ye Fan during their first meeting. She decided to wait until she became more familiar with Xu Xia to start from Ye Fan’s hobbies. sea??h thё novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    In her efforts to win Ye Fan’s favor, Zhao Shiyan used all the tricks she could think of with good intentions.

    "Auntie, I won’t disturb you any longer. I’ll come to visit you when I have time." After a casual chat, Zhao Shiyan bid farewell.

    "Child, why are you in such a hurry? I was planning to cook for you, but you want to leave without eating a bite," Xu Xia politely said as she saw her off.

    "Auntie, please, no need to see me off. I’ll eat your cooking next time. I’m sure your dishes are delicious. If you mention eating again, I won’t want to leave," Zhao Shiyan replied.

    "You have such a sweet mouth," Xu Xia laughed.

    Zhao Shiyan left, and only then did Xu Xia return to the house.

    "What awful tea, it makes my stomach uncomfortable," Zhao Shiyan muttered as she left, then got into the car and instructed the driver to drive. She felt quite pleased with herself, already planning how to impress Ye Fan.

    Ye Qingping sat on a step in a corner, surrounded by cigarette ashes and butts.

    At this moment, he still had a cigarette between his fingers. Zhao Shiyan’s words had already displeased him, and he could only use smoking to vent his anger. However, Zhao Shiyan’s words reached his ears, and the phrase "awful tea" sounded like thunder, making him instantly furious.

    He puffed angrily, his chest heaving violently.

    He didn’t confront Zhao Shiyan but instead threw the cigarette on the ground, stomped it out, and watched Zhao Shiyan’s car drive away with heavy footsteps.

    "Young lady, you are from a wealthy family. My Ye Family doesn’t want any connections with people like you. I didn’t embarrass you only because you’re a girl, and I disdain to teach you a lesson. However, I have the right to ensure Ye Fan doesn’t become your friend. If Ye Fan doesn’t listen to me, then he will never set foot in the Ye Family’s door again." Ye Qingping was truly infuriated.

    He hurried back home.

    "Old man, who upset you so much that you’re this angry? You’re almost setting yourself on fire," Xu Xia said, puzzled.

    "Is this the tea that girl drank?" Ye Qingping pointed angrily at the tea table.

    "Yes, why? Did you see that girl?" Xu Xia beamed; she didn’t understand her husband’s sudden anger. She had a good impression of Zhao Shiyan and praised, "That girl is pretty nice; she’s our Fanfan’s friend."

    "Nonsense friend, my Ye Family can’t associate with a friend like that." Ye Qingping was livid.

    He picked up the teacup Zhao Shiyan drank from and the gifts she brought and threw them outside the door.

    "Old man, have you lost your mind? What are you doing?" Xu Xia scolded with wide eyes.