spring bite mark

Chapter 149 Reception
Old Master Yan also felt a pang of pain in his heart!
His voice became slightly hoarse: "When I married her, I asked about her family situation, but she avoided the topic. After that, I didn't pay any more attention and just assumed that she was not happy at home. I thought it would be better to break up cleanly. Later I found out that in the last few years, she missed home a lot and even planned to take Changye back to Hong Kong to visit her relatives."

"Elder Yan, there's no need to blame yourself. Over the years, you've put in a lot of effort for my eldest nephew, cultivating an excellent successor for the Xie family." Xie Yuheng gently raised his teacup to him. "Over the years, Xie Yunxi has been expanding the Xie family's territory, and he hasn't even had time to manage the Yan family. Please don't blame him, Elder Yan."

Old Master Yan gave him a light glare: "Compared to his fooling around outside, I'm naturally happy that Changye can contribute to the Xie family and make some amends on behalf of his mother. How could I blame him? As for Chairman Xie, I heard that my unfilial son has some issues with you. He's simple-minded, so I ask Chairman Xie to be lenient."

Xie Yuheng chuckled softly, his eyes icy cold: "Elder Yan is joking. If my nephew were truly naive, he wouldn't have done such absurd things as stealing someone's wife and ruining their marriage."

Old Master Yan paused for a moment: "Chairman Xie is an adult, and he should know that matters of the heart are the most irrational. Now that I have my own unfilial son, Chairman Xie doesn't need to dwell on the past. With Chairman Xie's status, he can get any woman he wants with just a word."

Xie Yuheng said calmly, "Can I have Jiang Manman too?"

Old Master Yan's face darkened: "My two newly adopted grandsons have finally returned to their mother's side. Chairman Xie, don't overstep your bounds. Just because I call you brother-in-law doesn't mean you can do whatever you want."

Xie Yuheng's cold face was covered with a layer of frost: "I didn't separate them from Manman—it would have been the same if they had a different father. Over the years, I have always treated them as my own children. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that we are as close as father and son."

Old Master Yan was so angry he jumped up and down: "You wish!"

“If it weren’t for the fact that he called me ‘little uncle,’ I would have taken any means necessary to win him back long ago,” Xie Yuheng said softly. “But after waiting for five years, Elder Yan, it seems my patience has run out.”

Old Master Yan's face turned cold: "Are you going to lay a hand on your own nephew?"

Xie Yuheng stopped responding to him and slowly got up: "Elder Yan, please wait patiently. The tea has gone cold, so I won't exchange pleasantries with you. My father is waiting for me to pay my respects."

After saying that, she entered through the door in front of him, then slammed the door shut behind him.

Old Master Yan looked very unwell.

It wasn't Xie Yuheng's unreasonable behavior, but rather Xie Yuheng's veiled declaration of war. He had heard a lot about this Xie family head; his path had been fraught with bloodshed and turmoil, far more ruthless than his pampered, rebellious son. If he truly harbored thoughts of stealing his son's wife…

A chill ran up from the soles of my feet and instantly spread throughout my body.

The old butler brought over a stool: "Sir, please sit down and wait. You've been standing all day; your legs aren't good..."

"Sit and wait?" Old Master Yan snapped out of his chilling state. "Then even if I wait until the end of time, I'll never see my father-in-law again."

He was a little upset: "I don't know if I can attend Thursday's banquet. My unfilial son said he would introduce his two grandsons to the Yan family and the six great families. I was looking forward to showing them off."

imperial capital.

The Yan Group gave everyone a day off for the party.

Senior executives from all over the world rushed back, and several newly appointed presidents, along with their capable subordinates at the vice president level and above, also came to the capital from various places.

The location is Chang'an Club.

This renowned top-tier club in the capital closed its tourist access on this day, serving only the Yan family. As the most prestigious den of extravagance in the capital, and under Yan Changye's special instruction, the party was decorated with extreme luxury, yet without being ostentatious.

In the afternoon, Jiang Manman and Yan Changye were still lingering in the hotel, while Yan Yu and Xie Jian sat obediently in the living room letting the stylist do their hair and makeup. Jiang Manman gazed at the two children with gentle eyes, growing more and more fond of them, and couldn't help but exclaim, "How did I inexplicably give birth to such adorable children?"

Yan Changye chuckled softly, "Madam, this credit cannot be attributed to you alone."

Jiang Manman gave a soft "Mmm": "Ayu is exactly like you, but Xie Jian... I don't know who he looks like."

"Thank you for looking like your eyes." Yan Changye pondered, "But children change as they grow up, and they may gradually look like you in every way."

Jiang Manman didn't dwell on the issue and stepped forward to help the two children choose clothes.

After taking care of the children, it's time to take care of the adults.

By the time the family of four had all gotten ready and left the house, it was already 5:30.

On the way, Yan Changye took Jiang Manman's hand, playing with the wedding ring on her ring finger, his voice gentle:
“Madam, most of the people here today know you. So you don’t need to be reserved. Just go through the motions. My main purpose is to introduce the future heir of the Yan family and put an end to the various negative speculations from the outside world recently.”

He was referring to the rumors that 'the young master became a father' that, though not openly discussed, were still circulating privately after the birthday banquet.

The Ning family is now history, but Yan Changye's act of forcibly dragging Xie's grandson to fill in is still considered a joke by many. Even Jiang Manman and Old Master Yan once thought it was a farce.

Jiang Manman glanced at him and said, "It's all your fault for doing such a terrible thing."

Yan Changye kissed her wedding ring: "Well, to get to the bottom of it, it all started when Xie Yunxi was tricked into marriage..."

Jiang Manman: "..."

She covered his mouth, her almond-shaped eyes showing a look of embarrassment, forbidding him to say anything more.

It was already dark when we arrived at the club.

Inside the club's spacious hall, spanning thousands of square meters, the lights shone brightly, the air was filled with the fragrance of fine clothes and the constant sounds of laughter and conversation. After all, this was the most prestigious banquet in the capital; even ordinary families of slightly lesser stature were not qualified to attend. Those present were all top executives from the capital's super-rich tycoons and the Yan family.

As the premier family in the capital, the Yan family has a history of nearly a thousand years. Many members of the family hold important positions in the Yan Group, and quite a few are involved in politics. Today, upon hearing that the direct descendant of the Yan family would be making an appearance, almost everyone who could come has come. Looking around, there are high-ranking officials, political figures, and wealthy clans everywhere.

In a corner, several newly appointed presidents and their capable assistants, who had little experience with such things, stood silently, each in their own group, their faces showing unease.

The Southwest Regional President coughed lightly: "This is my first time attending a headquarters banquet. Many of the people here are big shots I only see on TV. I never expected to see them at this banquet."

"This is a banquet hosted by the Yan Group." The president of the European region lowered his voice. "The number one family in the capital. I heard that many of the top-level members are from their family. Let's not gossip here. The BOSS is about to enter. Everyone, be alert and don't make a fool of yourselves."

As soon as he finished speaking, a large group of people in the hall looked towards the entrance.

(End of this chapter)