813: Chapter 809: Simple Meal 813: Chapter 809: Simple Meal “Dear wife, my friend here is perfectly fine with simple meals, no need to go out of your way to entertain him!”
Ye Tian said helplessly, giving Yun Xinyan a little wink.
Of course, Yun Xinyan had no idea what Ye Tian meant by that look.
She slowly walked over.
“Ye Tian, aren’t you going to introduce us?”
Yun Xinyan asked curiously.
After all, Ye Zhicang seemed to be much older than Ye Tian; the fact that they were friends was somewhat baffling.
Ye Tian immediately introduced, “Wife, this is my friend Ye Zhicang; Ye Zhicang, this is my spouse, Yun Xinyan!”
Ye Zhicang immediately sized up Yun Xinyan, then leaned into Ye Tian’s ear!
“Ye Tian, no wonder you’re so desperate for the Innate Cultivation Technique—it’s because of your wife!
At this rate, it won’t be long before we see offspring that blend the Divine Race and humans!”
After all, Ye Zhicang was the one who told Ye Tian that the only way for humans and the Divine Race to produce offspring was for the Divine partner to be of Innate level or higher.
He knew very well why Ye Tian sought the cultivation technique.
“Ye Zhicang, save that topic for later…”
Ye Tian whispered back.
Yun Xinyan couldn’t hear their secretive chat and immediately expressed dissatisfaction: “What are you two grown men whispering about like this?
Isn’t that gross?”
Ye Zhicang immediately responded loudly, “Relax, Madam!
I’m a heavy sleeper at night.
Plus, with my poor eyesight and less-than-sharp hearing, you two don’t need to worry about my presence in the house overnight!”
“What?”
Ye Zhicang’s words made Yun Xinyan flush with embarrassment, leaving her momentarily speechless.
Ye Tian shot a glare at Ye Zhicang; this old bastard’s presence was completely messing up his plans with Yun Xinyan!
“Wife, please accompany our guest here while I prepare something to eat in the kitchen!”
Ye Tian stood up and said to Yun Xinyan.
Yun Xinyan hesitantly replied, “But Ye Tian, there’s not much food left in the house.
Should I go buy some?”
“No need, no need!
Wife, trust in your husband’s skills—just some greens and tofu, and I’ll make them delicious!”
With that, Ye Tian headed into the kitchen.
Watching Ye Tian’s back, Yun Xinyan couldn’t understand what was going on with him today…
Ye Tian had never been careless with dinners before, especially when he cooked.
He had always strived for perfection.
Why was he compromising today?
In her heart, Yun Xinyan knew there really wasn’t much in the fridge.
She had no idea how Ye Tian would manage to conjure up a decent meal.
Nevertheless, since Ye Tian was in charge of the cooking, Yun Xinyan decided to follow his lead and chatted with Ye Zhicang for a while.
When Ye Tian first met Ye Zhicang, Ye Zhicang had given off a quiet and reserved impression.
But in truth, that demeanor was all an act!
Having inherited memories from his predecessors, Ye Zhicang had to keep a low profile; otherwise, secrets might inadvertently slip out of his mouth…
But after revealing his true identity to Ye Tian, Ye Zhicang no longer felt the need to hide his personality.
He could chat openly with Ye Tian and, surprisingly, he even found common topics to discuss with Yun Xinyan!
“Madam, I guarantee you, my words are absolutely sincere!
Twin Rivers Town is a thousand-year-old settlement, untouched by development simply because no one has ever invested in it!
But now, with the booming trend of ancient town tourism, Twin Rivers clearly surpasses those artificially ‘historic’ towns.
Just refurbish Twin Rivers Town, bring out its charm, and the return on investment is bound to be substantial!
Madam, what do you think?
Would you consider investing?
I assure you, this is a foolproof opportunity.
Once tourism for Twin Rivers Town heats up, you can kick back in bed and rake in the money effortlessly!”
Upon learning that Yun Xinyan was the renowned CEO of Yun Corporation, Ye Zhicang wasted no time presenting the idea of investing in Twin Rivers Town’s tourism economy.
He’d pitched the same idea many times to different people, so his delivery was smooth and impeccable.
“My younger brother collaborated with Yun Corporation last time.
Although it was just the auction of a small piece of jade, that alone validates my proposal!
Madam, I hope my sincerity convinces you.
If you invest even a small amount, we’ll build a villa in Twin Rivers Town for you and Ye Tian.
Both of you can enjoy vacations there in the future!”
Ye Zhicang went on and on, leaving Yun Xinyan no chance to interject.
As the CEO of Yun Corporation, Yun Xinyan was sharp in negotiations and adept at presenting her views at the table!
However, opposite Ye Zhicang, she couldn’t get a word in edgewise, completely swept along by his rhythm…
She nearly nodded consent…
“Dinner’s ready!”
Just then, Ye Tian’s voice rang out from the kitchen!
Yun Xinyan and Ye Zhicang rushed to the dining room.
True to form, despite the lack of ingredients in the house, Ye Tian had still managed to whip up a full spread of dishes.
As everyone sat down, Ye Zhicang resumed, “Madam, I urge you to reconsider my proposal seriously.
Investing in tourism is a golden opportunity you shouldn’t miss…”
“No talking while eating or sleeping, Ye Zhicang—just eat!”
Ye Tian interrupted, giving him a fierce glare.
Though he was cooking in the kitchen, it wasn’t far from the living room, so he had overheard Ye Zhicang trying to sweet-talk Yun Xinyan.
Having already lost billions to the Ye family, Ye Tian wasn’t about to let Yun Xinyan fall victim to their schemes.
After all, any money invested by Yun Corporation would eventually become food for divine beasts!
“Wife, if you’re as sharp as you claim to be, don’t let yourself become a laughingstock!”
Ye Tian turned to Yun Xinyan, his words tinged with sarcasm.
Yun Xinyan understood exactly what Ye Tian meant.
She glanced at Ye Zhicang again…
Was this man really a con artist?
If so, why was Ye Tian friends with him?
Wouldn’t that go against Ye Tian’s principles for choosing friends?
Sometimes, Yun Xinyan couldn’t fathom Ye Tian’s criteria for friendship.
Did it include everyone from all walks of life, regardless of their trade?
Despite her doubts, Yun Xinyan quietly focused on eating…
After all, as Ye Tian’s wife, she had to exhibit decorum in front of guests and refrain from any overly impulsive actions at the table!
While Yun Xinyan ate in silence, Ye Zhicang couldn’t help himself!
“Ye Tian, I admit, the dishes you’ve prepared are exceptionally delicious—my cooking pales in comparison!
But I’ve come all this way; why not treat me to something a bit more lavish?”
“Hehehe~~~ Simple meals suit you just fine!”
Ye Tian chuckled.
When he visited the Ye family and invested billions, didn’t he end up with simple meals in return?
This time, Ye Tian deliberately avoided letting Yun Xinyan buy more food, just to mess with Ye Zhicang.
Originally, he thought Ye Zhicang would quietly endure, but instead, he complained openly at the dinner table…
“You brat!”
Ye Zhicang snorted, said no more, and resumed eating his tofu.
As the Ye family’s head chef, Ye Zhicang spent his days preparing basic meals for his kinsmen.
So when he finally visited Ye Tian’s house, he was hoping to enjoy a more lavish meal.
Unexpectedly, Ye Tian wouldn’t let go of past grievances, deliberately preparing a simple dinner, leaving Ye Zhicang somewhat exasperated…
“Why don’t we barbecue tonight?
I’ll go buy some ingredients!”
Noticing the guest’s dissatisfaction, Yun Xinyan quickly offered.
But Ye Tian waved her off, saying, “No need, Wife!
This friend of mine is primarily here to help me train.
His demands regarding food are minimal.
Besides, tonight I’ll be cultivating my technique, and Ye Zhicang must assist me during the session.
Barbecuing won’t be necessary!”
Upon Ye Tian’s explanation, Ye Zhicang could only nod in agreement.
“Indeed, Madam, tonight we likely won’t have much time to keep you company.
But rest assured, as soon as Ye Tian’s cultivation is complete, he’ll have plenty of time for you!
By then, I promise I’ll keep one eye open and the other closed.”
Ye Zhicang’s words once again encroached upon Ye Tian and Yun Xinyan’s private matters, earning him another fierce glare from Ye Tian!
“Ye Zhicang, if you keep spouting nonsense, I’ll request an audit and demand the Ye family reveal the details of the previous investment!”
To someone obsessed with money, financial threats are a surefire strategy!
Ye Tian had invested billions into the Ye family, likely to fund the care and feeding of their divine beasts.
No wonder, when battling them, the divine beast was plump and ferocious…
It hadn’t crossed Ye Tian’s mind that his investment would indirectly strengthen his opponents, one of whom nearly killed him…
Given that the Ye family had allocated the funds for their beasts, they naturally couldn’t provide proper documentation.
If Ye Tian insisted on reviewing the records, they’d be forced to forge them—something Ye Tian would easily spot.
Ye Tian’s threat hit Ye Zhicang’s weak spot, rendering him speechless…
After a long pause, Ye Zhicang finally said, “Ye Tian, rest assured, that investment was properly used.
No one embezzled any funds, and the accounting is clear, so let’s just skip the audit, shall we?”
His response was the textbook definition of “denying without being asked,” and even Yun Xinyan could detect the flaws.
This was a man who had been eloquent and assertive moments ago.
Why, when money was involved, did he suddenly falter?
Yun Xinyan wondered about the specifics of this “investment.” Who made it, and how much was involved?
She had no intention of asking, though…
Watching Ye Zhicang’s flustered expression, Ye Tian grinned again and said, “Of course, there wouldn’t be ‘people’ who’d embezzle—I’m well aware of that.
But if it’s ‘some other entity’ doing the embezzling, that’s outside of my knowledge!”