"Birthday?" Ye Changqing didn't expect such a coincidence and was about to say something.
Beside him, Zhao Qiuyan spoke, "Dad, I just took over the Zhao family, and my uncles and cousins are not convinced. If we have a gathering now, they will take the opportunity to unite against me. What should we do?"
When Zhao Mingtao heard this, his eyes became sharp. "The position of president was passed to you by the old man. Who would dare to oppose? I, Zhao Mingtao, have no son and have been ridiculed by them all the time. Now that you are successful, after enduring for over twenty years, it's time for me to have my moment of glory. Now you go and inform those families about the birthday party the day after tomorrow and invite them to come."
Seeing her father mention the twenty - year - long endurance, Zhao Qiuyan knew that he couldn't be dissuaded. She had to lead Ye Changqing out to notify each family one by one.
The two walked out together. Ye Changqing frowned. His future father - in - law was full of resentment and wanted to assert himself now that Zhao Qiuyan was the president. The other three families opposed Zhao Qiuyan being the president. The birthday party the day after tomorrow would be a battlefield.
They remained silent until they walked out of the yard. Suddenly, Zhao Qiuyan said, "I have everything under control in the company, but at home, everything is out of control. Take the conflict between Zhang Biao and you just now. I knew someone was deliberately causing trouble, so I didn't even bother to ask about you beating him like that. But... my dad took the opportunity to pick on you."
Was this an apology or an explanation? Her words were cold and lacked any sense of apology. It was like a desolate and icy Arctic iceberg, unapproachable.
Ye Changqing remembered his previous diagnosis. This future wife desperately needed the harmony of a romantic relationship. Otherwise, her personality would only become colder.
He slowed down and watched Zhao Qiuyan walk. Her swaying hips were like two volcanoes, making his heart burn just by looking. He rubbed his hands. He had to act quickly, or else the situation would get worse.
Zhao Qiuyan walked and suddenly noticed that Ye Changqing wasn't beside her. She stopped and turned to urge, "Why did you stop?"
Ye Changqing looked at her charming yet icy - cold face and was a little distracted. Subconsciously, he asked, "Where will I sleep tonight?"
Sleeping arrangements? It was the first time Zhao Qiuyan thought about this. Her grandfather wanted her to show closeness to Ye Changqing. There were nannies and chefs at home. If they slept separately, it would soon spread. But if they slept in the same room, thinking of Ye Changqing saying she needed a man, she suddenly hesitated.
She didn't believe that needing a man was a medical condition. It was definitely an excuse from Ye Changqing, that lecher. Sleeping in the same room would be like a lamb entering a tiger's mouth.
After hesitating for a moment, she thought her grandfather's words were more important. "Today, you and I will sleep in the same room."
Ye Changqing was stunned. It was too sudden. She must have taken his words about her condition seriously. Thinking that he could hold her hot - bodied figure tonight, he suddenly felt excited. He hadn't touched a woman in three years. He almost forgot what it felt like.
"Okay, I'll listen to you," Ye Changqing said.
Zhao Qiuyan frowned on her cold face, seemingly seeing through Ye Changqing's thoughts, and snorted coldly.
The two walked to the entrance of a courtyard house. Zhao Qiuyan took Ye Changqing's arm. "This is my uncle Zhao Mingfeng's house. Don't talk much after entering," she said.
Ye Changqing nodded.
In the study, Zhao Mingfeng was shocked when he heard what his son said. "A criminal who has been reformed through labor, divorced, with children, and no career. Qiuyan is so proud. How could she choose such a loser? Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
Zhao Qiushan took out his phone. "Dad, this is the information investigated by Lao Liu. It clearly shows when Ye Changqing was in prison, why he was imprisoned, and the reasons for his divorce. His wife divorced him. There are also photos of his home, a small rural courtyard. There's no mistake."
Zhao Mingfeng examined the information carefully, and the smile on his lips grew wider as he looked. "Son, your chance has come!"
Zhao Qiushan immediately became excited. "Dad, do you mean to take the opportunity to regain the position of president? But Grandpa is still alive. Isn't this inappropriate?"
Zhao Mingfeng glared at his son. "I'm not cursing the old man, but he doesn't have much time left. This is a fact. Whether it's our Zhao family or the families we cooperate with, they all know this. In the future, whoever can control the Fengnian Group and maximize cooperation benefits will be chosen."
Zhao Qiushan was excited. "Dad, what should we do?"
Zhao Mingfeng said in a firm voice, "Take advantage of Qiuyan's return and hold a gathering. Gather our relatives, friends, and partners. Let them make a choice on the spot to decide who will control the future of the Fengnian Group."
Zhao Qiushan was enthusiastic. "Okay, that's a great idea. The people of the Zhao family respect you. Even those partners have a close relationship with you. Our Zhao family can vote with our shares to remove her from the position of president. Let several partners stop cooperating with Qiuyan. Under double pressure, she will have to step down!"
Zhao Mingfeng nodded. "That's what I mean. Of course, try not to make a big fuss. Otherwise, rumors will be bad for the Zhao family's reputation. Well, go and find Qiuyan. I'll talk to her. If she doesn't know what's good for her, don't blame me for being ruthless as an uncle!"
Dong dong dong.
There was a knock on the study door.
A voice came from outside, "Qiuyan has come to visit with her boyfriend."
Zhao Mingfeng looked at his son. "Look, when things go smoothly, even heaven helps us. We were just about to find her, and she came to us on her own."
In the living room, Ye Changqing was observing the environment of the house. The courtyard house had an antique charm. The furniture in the room was made of pure wood.
Zhao Qiuyan frowned again, looking a bit restless.
Ye Changqing noticed that she had been frowning since they came back. It seemed that the Zhao family put a lot of pressure on her.
Thinking that they would sleep together tonight, he felt that as a man, he had to take some responsibility. He smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry. I'm here."
Zhao Qiuyan's frown deepened. "You're just a doctor."
She only said that and then stopped talking.
Ye Changqing smiled and said, "What's wrong with being a doctor? With me here, no one can bully you!"
Zhao Qiuyan had a expressionless face. The truth was cruel. She didn't want to embarrass Ye Changqing.
A doctor could only save people. What else could he do? In a family struggle, he was useless and couldn't help her at all.
Da da.
There were footsteps at the door.
Zhao Mingfeng and Zhao Qiushan walked in from the door.
Zhao Qiuyan stood up. "Uncle, Qiuyan came in a hurry and may have disturbed you," she said.
Ye Changqing also stood up. From Zhao Qiuyan's polite words, he could tell that the relationship between the two families was like strangers, or even worse than strangers. Otherwise, an uncle and a niece wouldn't need to be so polite when chatting.
Zhao Mingfeng raised his hand to signal Zhao Qiuyan to sit down. "Qiuyan is here," he said.
Zhao Qiuyan quickly introduced Ye Changqing, "Uncle, this is my boyfriend, Ye..."
Before she could finish, Zhao Mingfeng interrupted with a cold face, "Stop. There's no need to introduce. Such a nobody doesn't deserve to be known by me."
Deserve? Ye Changqing's eyes suddenly became sharp.
He, Ye Changqing, had met many important people. Zhao Fengnian had even knelt down to beg him for medical treatment. There were at least a dozen important people in Kyoto who came to him for treatment, all holding money and being respectful.
Zhao Mingfeng was just a member of the Zhao family, yet he dared to despise him so much. It was really overestimating himself.
Although Ye Changqing was angry, he didn't say anything. Today, he was just a guest, and Zhao Qiuyan would handle any issues.
Zhao Qiuyan's face was angry. Insulting Ye Changqing in front of her like this was aimed at her. "Uncle, what do you want to do?"
Zhao Mingfeng looked at Zhao Qiuyan leisurely, like a cat playing with a mouse. "What do I want to do? You're getting married. Soon, you won't be a member of the Zhao family! It's time for you to give up the position of president!"