Ye Xuanxuan nodded and walked inside, linking her arm with Ye Fan.
But Chen Qiang, following behind, was relentless: "Ye Xuanxuan, are you ashamed of yourself?"
He quickened his steps and blocked Ye Xuanxuan's path.
He sized Ye Fan up and down. Seeing Ye Fan dressed ordinarily and not looking like a rich person, Chen Qiang grew even more smug.
He snorted coldly, "Ye Xuanxuan, I didn't expect your taste to have dropped so much after leaving me. You'll settle for any trash, huh? But, for the sake of our past acquaintance, I can help you live a life of wealth and status. Young Master Zhou is in Jiangcheng recently. Originally, with your status, you definitely wouldn't catch Young Master Zhou's eye, but who made me soft-hearted? As long as you obediently strip naked and serve Young Master Zhou, you can live a good life. What do you say?"
Chen Qiang was full of smugness, his ugly face truly nauseating.
"Scram."
Before Ye Xuanxuan could get angry, Ye Fan frowned and spoke coldly to Chen Qiang.
If it weren't for the reopening of Bogu Zhai today, and if he didn't want to cause trouble, he would have taught this scoundrel a harsh lesson.
In Ye Fan's heart, women and family were his taboos. Anyone who dared to infringe upon them would face his wrath.
Unexpectedly, Ye Fan spoke up at this moment, and Chen Qiang's expression immediately turned cold.
"Kid, who the hell do you think you are? You dare to be arrogant in front of me? Be sensible and kneel down for me, kowtow three times, and I won't bother with you. Otherwise, today I'll send your woman to Young Master Zhou's bed, and make you kneel by the bed, watching your own woman being played with by Young Master Zhou."
Chen Qiang was overbearing, his domineering manner causing many onlookers to sneer.
"Hurry up and apologize to Young Master Chen! If you offend the Chen family, you won't have a good outcome."
"Where did this country bumpkin come from, daring to insult Young Master Zhou? He must be emboldened by his courage."
"This is going to be good. I can already see a lush green hat on this kid's head."
The onlookers who were watching the show chattered incessantly, but they were all mocking Ye Fan.
Even with Ye Fan's patience, he felt his anger burning wildly in his heart.
"Brother, don't pay attention to him, let's go in."
Seeing Ye Fan's expression instantly turn grim and his eyes gradually tinged with intense killing intent, Ye Xuanxuan quickly whispered into Ye Fan's ear.
"What? Are you fucking disobeying me? Let me tell you, I can ruin you with just a flick of my finger."
Seeing that Ye Fan hadn't moved at all, Chen Qiang became even more annoyed.
In front of so many people, if Ye Fan didn't obey, wouldn't that be a loss of face for him?
"I told you to scram. This is your second chance."
Hearing Ye Xuanxuan's words, Ye Fan finally suppressed the anger in his heart and looked up at Chen Qiang, saying coldly.
There's no third time if you make two mistakes. If this Chen Qiang is looking for death, he wouldn't mind sending him on his way.
"You dare to speak to me again? Believe it or not..."
Before Chen Qiang could finish speaking, Ye Fan moved. He suddenly raised his hand and slapped Chen Qiang hard across the face.
Instantly, Chen Qiang was sent tumbling to the ground.
"You court death," he said coldly, then quickly walked inside with Ye Xuanxuan.
Chen Qiang was stunned by the blow. He stared at Ye Fan and the others' retreating backs with a face full of surprise, then roared angrily, "Ye Xuanxuan, I won't let you go."
...
Walking into Bogu Zhai, the entire renovation was designed by Ye Fan himself. Whether it was the decoration or the layout, it was simple and grand.
At this moment, Sun Yilang, dressed in a Tang suit, was beaming with joy.
People kept coming to offer him congratulations.
Although Bogu Zhai's reputation had plummeted due to Ye Fan's previous actions, it was still the largest antique shop in Jiangcheng.
As the saying goes, a skinny camel is still bigger than a horse. Now that it was reopening, Sun Yilang's old acquaintances naturally came to show their support.
Seeing Ye Fan enter, Sun Yilang nodded at him.
Ye Fan also nodded in response, then took Ye Xuanxuan to a seat nearby.
Shen Tianyin also arrived with Elder Ji. Ye Xuanxuan enthusiastically went forward to greet her.
"Sister-in-law, over here."
Hearing Ye Xuanxuan's address, Shen Tianyin's face immediately flushed. She stepped forward and pinched Ye Xuanxuan's cheek.
"Little girl, you just love to tease me."
These two women seemed to hit it off immediately. After meeting at Tianyin Pavilion that day, Shen Tianyin invited Ye Xuanxuan shopping the next day. They shopped for the entire day, and Shen Tianyin spared no expense, buying over ten pieces of expensive trendy clothing for her sister-in-law, completely winning over the younger sister-in-law's heart.
Furthermore, she also had Ye Xuanxuan bring many gifts to Ye Fan's mother.
Even Ye Fan secretly sighed that Shen Tianyin was too adept at handling people. She not only won over his sister but also had his mother under her sway.
This was clearly preparation for entering the Ye family.
However, seeing them getting along so well, Ye Fan was also very happy.
"Brother Ye is also planning to be the behind-the-scenes boss?"
Elder Ji raised his wine glass and clinked it with Ye Fan's, asking with a smile.
Ye Fan nodded. "Elder Ji knows my temperament. I'm not suited for public appearances. Being the person behind the scenes is more appropriate. Moreover, the antique circle in Jiangcheng is too chaotic right now, and it needs elders like Sun Yilang to take charge."
Ye Fan said lightly.
"But Bogu Zhai's reputation was ruined before. It won't be easy to turn the tide and re-establish itself."
Elder Ji had been in the antique circle for decades and understood such matters.
Ye Fan, however, smiled.
"As long as enough impressive items are presented, reputation can be elevated in an instant. Moreover, I believe today is the beginning of Bogu Zhai's return to its peak."
For this opening, Ye Fan had specially prepared dozens of valuable items.
As long as these items were identified by knowledgeable people, Bogu Zhai would immediately gain a firm foothold.
Looking at Ye Fan's confident expression, Elder Ji nodded.
He knew Ye Fan; he never embarked on a battle unprepared.
At this moment, Chen Qiang rushed in furiously. Seeing Ye Fan and Ye Xuanxuan, his face turned sinister as he quickly approached.
"Kid, you actually dared to provoke me and hide here? Today I'm going to cripple you, and in front of you, I'll play with your woman."
Chen Qiang's face was sinister, and anger had overtaken his reason.
Hearing his words, Ye Xuanxuan and Shen Tianyin, who were chatting happily, immediately looked displeased.
Especially Shen Tianyin, who didn't know what had happened before. Hearing Chen Qiang's words at this moment, she naturally thought he was talking about her.
Shen Bao also emerged from a corner, staring at Chen Qiang with icy eyes.
In his eyes, Chen Qiang was already a cold corpse.
"Oh ho, who is so arrogant? Daring to cause trouble at Bogu Zhai's opening ceremony?"
A disdainful voice rang out. Immediately, everyone looked over and saw a middle-aged man walking in with great arrogance.