The next morning, after Ye Fan returned from his morning exercises, he received a call from Shen Tianyin, informing him that she would be coming to pick him up immediately.
Ye Fan hurriedly took a shower, changed into a long gown, and waited for Shen Tianyin downstairs…
That sapphire blue long gown from Su Jin stunned Shen Tianyin. He looked elegant and noble, making one want to look at him more.
Ye Fan's appearance was by no means that of a pretty boy. Instead, his skin had a slight tan.
His chiseled face was etched with determination, and his ink-black eyes shimmered with wisdom.
His body was slender, perfectly able to showcase the noble temperament of the long gown.
“Quite fitting, worthy of the craftsmanship of Lao Feng Xiang.”
Shen Tianyin praised with a smile.
Ye Fan gave a light smile, “I think it’s more about the person wearing the clothes having a good foundation. Without a towering posture, how could one carry off this long gown?”
To Shen Tianyin’s surprise, Ye Fan, whom she had always thought to be a man of few words, uttered such a remark.
Seeing Shen Tianyin looking at him in surprise, Ye Fan revealed a faint smile, “What? Don’t recognize me?”
It seemed that after putting on the long gown, Ye Fan’s personality had also undergone a significant change.
This was not surprising, after all, he was very happy to wear the attire from his previous life again, and his personality was gradually leaning towards that of his past life.
Or rather, having lived two lives, the liveliness hidden in his heart was gradually being released!
Seeing him staring at her with bright eyes, Shen Tianyin felt a slight warmth on her cheeks and quickly turned her head away, “It’s just that I see you are very happy today, and I’m not used to it.”
Knowing that Shen Tianyin was surprised by his change, Ye Fan did not explain further. Instead, he asked, “You brought the Double-Faced Buddha, right?”
This was the highlight of today. Whether Shen Tianyin could regain the favor of the old master depended on this Double-Faced Buddha.
“Yes, Old Master Ji brought it over.”
Her voice was calm, but her eyes still held worry.
After all, the matter was of great importance, and even for a strong woman like her, it was difficult to remain calm.
“No need to worry so much.”
Ye Fan looked relaxed, “That Double-Faced Buddha is sure to be the most valuable among all the gifts, and besides, Shen Shiyun presented a fake to the old master. No matter what, it won’t overshadow yours. As for what punishment Shen Shiyun will receive, that depends on her position in the old master’s heart.”
Shen Tianyin shook her head, “It’s probably impossible to use this matter to deal with Shen Shiyun. In my grandfather’s heart, Shen Shiyun is the future successor of the family. For so many years, she has always been trained as an heir. After more than twenty years of effort, Grandpa will not give her up easily.”
She understood too well how important Shen Shiyun was in the old master’s heart.
“We can only take it one step at a time. If the old master doesn’t punish her severely this time, then we’ll find another opportunity. Opportunities will always arise.”
Ye Fan was right. Judging by Shen Shiyun’s methods against Shen Tianyin, it was evident that she would not give up.
As long as she made a move, she would surely reveal her true colors. Once or twice might not be overly scrutinized by the old master, but if it happened multiple times, would the old master still remain so calm in his heart?
After all, it was related to the interests of the family. As long as the Shen family’s old master was not foolish, he should be able to distinguish between what was important and what was not!
The car soon arrived in front of the Shen family villa.
At this moment, luxury cars were already gathered, and most of the influential people in Jiang City were present.
As one of the top families in Jiang City, the Shen family’s old master’s birthday was an event that these people naturally had to attend.
Moreover, they were well aware that this was an excellent opportunity to forge closer ties with the Shen family.
If they could thus embrace the towering tree that was the Shen family, then their future would be promising.
Looking at these well-groomed and imposing people, Ye Fan couldn't help but frown.
He did not like such occasions. If it weren't for Shen Tianyin asking for his help, Ye Fan would have preferred to sleep at home.
Knowing Ye Fan was in low spirits, Shen Tianyin linked his arm and said with a smile, “After today’s success, I’ll treat you to a meal.”
The smile on her face was beautiful, and her eyes held a deep apology.
The saying, “The favor of a beauty is the hardest to repay,” was not only a truth in his past life but also in this one!
Ye Fan gave a wry smile, “You’d better not go back on your word.”
…
The news that the second daughter of the Shen family was celebrating the old master’s birthday with her boyfriend spread like wildfire.
At this moment, Zhou Youde, who was enjoying VIP treatment in the main hall, had his face instantly darken.
Who in Jiang City didn’t know that Young Master Zhou was smitten with the second daughter of the Shen family and would marry no one else?
He never expected that someone would be so blind as to dare to snatch his woman!
“Go investigate the background of that man. He dares to touch my woman, and I’ll make him wish he were dead.”
When he saw Shen Tianyin walking into the hall, linking arms with Ye Fan, Zhou Youde became enraged and ordered his subordinate through gritted teeth.
The subordinate accepted the order and quickly went to investigate. Meanwhile, some of Shen Tianyin’s friends came forward, constantly inquiring about Ye Fan’s identity.
In response, Shen Tianyin introduced him with a smile, always appearing as a demure woman.
This scene further fueled Young Master Zhou’s anger.
“My dear sister is in great spirits today, bringing a country bumpkin home. Perhaps you feel you can’t get along with us from high society?”
Shen Shiyun, dressed in grand attire, slowly approached, holding a champagne glass. Her beautiful eyes fixed on Shen Tianyin, her words filled with mockery.
Facing Shen Shiyun’s aggressive questioning, Shen Tianyin was unwilling to be ridiculed and retorted with a cold snort, “Your surroundings are naturally filled with celebrities, Sister. Like attracts like, and birds of a feather flock together. How could I possibly fit into your circle?”
Although she hadn't spoken any harsh words, the underlying sarcasm was even more biting.
Shen Shiyun immediately frowned, but before she could speak, she saw Zhou Youde approaching.
“Tianyin, it’s been a while. You’re still as beautiful as ever. How about after the birthday banquet, I treat you to French cuisine? I remember you love foie gras and caviar the most. I just heard that a new French restaurant recently opened in Jiang City, and the chef’s skills are quite good.”
His gaze never fell on Ye Fan from beginning to end, as if in his eyes, Ye Fan was simply air.
Unexpectedly, Shen Tianyin held Ye Fan’s arm tighter and said, “Young Master Zhou, I’m grateful for your long journey, but I prefer my boyfriend’s cooking, as it’s made only for me. Thank you for your kind invitation, Young Master Zhou.”
This kind of refusal was equivalent to a blatant slap in Zhou Youde’s face.
The onlookers started to laugh. If it were any other occasion, they might not dare to mock Young Master Zhou openly, as being remembered by him could lead to brutal retaliation.
But today, with so many people present, even if Young Master Zhou was angry, he wouldn’t dare to retaliate indiscriminately, unless the Zhou family wanted to pay a heavy price!
Zhou Youde’s face immediately darkened, and his gaze finally fell upon Ye Fan.
“Who is this brother?”