With three supreme masters, they were invincible upon descending the mountain.

The atmosphere in the living room of the Ji family villa was somewhat oppressive.

Ji Zheng sat on the sofa, his face ashen, tapping his fingers on the coffee table.

Every sound was filled with anger.

Li Yuxiu came out of the kitchen carrying a fruit platter and sighed when she saw this scene.

Just as he was about to say something, Ji Zheng suddenly erupted.

"Tell me, what exactly happened?!"

"They're both his own sons, why is the old man so biased?"

"Send all the good stuff to Ji Yun!"

"So what if she gave him a grandson?"

"What era are we living in? Why are you still so feudal?!"

"Is this what he meant by...treating everyone equally?"

He got angrier and angrier as he spoke, tapping his fingers on the coffee table with a loud clatter.

For the first time ever, Li Yuxiu didn't argue with him. She put down the fruit plate, sat down next to him, and gently comforted him.

"Alright, alright, isn't it all over now?"

"What's the point of saying all this now?"

She patted Ji Zheng on the back, her expression full of helplessness.

"Can you change the old man's mind?"

Instead of complaining here...think about how to thank Ms. Cui.

"If it weren't for her intervention, the cooperation project with the Wang family that Mingyue worked so hard to secure would probably have been snatched away by your good younger brother."

Ji Zheng was taken aback, thought about it, and realized that it made sense.

The scene of the family meeting at that time came to mind.

President Cui walked into the conference room alone, faced the elders of the Ji family, and defied their objections with a domineering declaration.

That aura, that charisma...

"Ugh."

Ji Zheng sighed, his eyes filled with a sense of vicissitude and lament.

"We've really gotten old after all."

"It's the young people's world now."

Li Yuxiu nodded, her eyes filled with satisfaction.

"But in the end, it's our daughter who's really capable."

"I always thought Mingyue only had a business relationship with the Wang family, but I didn't expect her to have such a good relationship with President Cui."

Ji Zheng finally showed a hint of pride.

"Of course!"

"How could our daughter not be outstanding?"

As he was speaking, he suddenly frowned.

"Speaking of which... how long has it been since Mingyue went home?"

He looked at Li Yuxiu with a puzzled expression.

"Where did that girl run off to?"

"They didn't even send a message to let us know they were safe."

"And that brat too!"

"You're such a worry!"

Li Yuxiu blinked but didn't reply.

She also cares about her daughter and Ye Yaocheng.

But some time ago, she had secretly given Ye Yaocheng a task.

She is not allowed to enter this door until she can hold her grandson or see any hope of having one!

Logically speaking, so much time has passed... it should be okay by now, right?

Why aren't you back yet?

Li Yuxiu's expression shifted between light and shadow.

Could it be... that Mingyue disagrees?

So that kid doesn't dare to come back?

Or perhaps... Li Yuxiu's face darkened.

Could it be that he was bewitched by some vixen outside?

If it's the former, then it's alright; there's always hope if we educate our daughter.

But if it's the latter... then we're doomed!

If such a good son-in-law is snatched away, who will she cry to?

Just as he was lost in thought, the door was suddenly opened.

Two figures walked in, one after the other.

Ye Yaocheng walked in front, while Ji Mingyue followed obediently behind, her head down and her face flushed slightly.

"Dad, Mom, we're back."

Ye Yaocheng greeted him with a smile.

Ji Zheng and Li Yuxiu were both stunned.

Unexpectedly, it really was as if speaking of the devil and he appeared.

A bright smile instantly bloomed on Li Yuxiu's face!

His joy was so intense he couldn't contain it!

As a woman herself, Ji Mingyue could tell at a glance that her daughter had become a real woman as soon as she entered the room!

"Ouch!"

Li Yuxiu rushed forward to meet him.

"You're back? Are you tired? Hungry?"

She took Ji Mingyue's hand and looked her up and down.

The more I look at it, the more satisfied I become.

Seeing her daughter's adorable, slightly shy demeanor filled her with joy.

Good job, kid!

How could she not know her own daughter's personality?

To be trained to this extent, it seems that Xiao Ye is quite capable.

Li Yuxiu looked at Ye Yaocheng with eyes full of admiration.

He glanced at Ji Zheng beside him.

A hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.

"Ahem, you're back."

Ji Zheng was completely oblivious to his wife's gaze. He walked up to Ye Yaocheng with a stern face and began to berate him.

"Hey kid, what's going on with you?!"

"It's been so long since you replied to my message?!"

"Are you trying to drive us crazy?!"

"Let me tell you, we only have this one precious daughter!"

"You'll be responsible if you lose it?!"

"Dad, let me explain, I have my reasons..."

Ye Yaocheng was about to explain.

"Shut up!"

Li Yuxiu stepped forward and grabbed Ji Zheng's ear!

"The two kids just got back, can't they be allowed to rest properly?!"

"Ouch, ouch, ouch—"

Ji Zheng grinned.

"Honey, I just..."

"Just what?!"

Li Yuxiu kicked him in the butt.

"Go back and watch your game!"

"Doing some housework is fine too!"

"Get away from me!"

Ji Zheng covered his buttocks and walked away, looking completely bewildered.

He didn't understand; all he had said was a few words.

Why protect her like this?

I've protected them before, but never to this extent!

They're practically like biological children now!

Honestly, even one's own son wouldn't be treated like this.

Li Yuxiu didn't care what Ji Zheng was thinking at this moment. She turned around, patted Ye Yaocheng's shoulder, and her satisfaction was almost overflowing.

"Xiao Ye, you did a great job."

Li Yuxiu's eyes narrowed as she smiled.

"You've completed the task Mom gave you so quickly, that's excellent. I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

She lowered her voice, speaking in a meaningful tone.

"Get some rest and recharge your energy."

"Mom will cook you something delicious tonight, don't worry, it'll all be very nutritious."

"You should hurry up too, Mom is waiting to hold her grandson."

Ye Yaocheng was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening and smiled somewhat embarrassedly.

Li Yuxiu looked at Ji Mingyue again, her eyes filled with affection that she couldn't suppress, as if she could already see the scene of her grandson being raised.

"You two can talk slowly."

"I'll go make you a nice, nourishing meal. Don't worry, it'll be ready soon. I guarantee our whole family will enjoy it."

After saying that, she turned and walked towards the kitchen.

After walking a few steps, he saw Ji Zhengzheng holding a broom, his displeasure obvious. He immediately started shouting at the top of his lungs:

"Ji Zheng! You old bastard! What are you doing over there?! Come and help!"

Ji Zheng was even more confused, holding the broom with great bewilderment.

"Huh? But didn't you just tell me to clean? I didn't even watch the game, what's going on?"

Li Yuxiu didn't care about any of that. She was dissatisfied with Ji Zheng no matter how she looked at him, so she immediately put her hands on her hips and started to criticize him.

"What do you mean? You don't understand what I'm saying, do you?!"

"Can't you see the kids just got back and are hungry? How can they have the energy to do anything else when they're hungry? Don't you, as their father, know to take a look?"

"Yes, yes, sir! I'll be right there!"

"What kind of leader are you, calling me Your Majesty!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The sound of ping-pong balls coming from the kitchen.

There were also Ji Zheng's mutterings and Li Yuxiu's curses.

Ye Yaocheng felt a warm glow in his heart as he listened.

This must be what home feels like.

Sometimes arguments at home aren't necessarily bad behavior; on the contrary, they can be a unique kind of romance between couples.

He turned to look at Ji Mingyue.

Her face still had a shy blush, clearly indicating that she understood the meaning behind Li Yuxiu's words.

Ye Yaocheng couldn't resist reaching out and playfully scratching her nose.

"Do you think you'll treat me like Mom does in the future?"

Ji Mingyue tilted her head and thought for a while, then shook her head.

Ye Yaocheng was secretly delighted.

Not bad!

It seems the training over the past few days has been quite effective!

I have to give myself a thumbs up!

This pot represents authority; this pot embodies the domineering aura unique to men.

Which man doesn't want to flaunt his position as the empress of his family?

He was feeling smug, his mouth twitching up like the Crooked-Mouthed Dragon King.

Ji Mingyue kept her head down and didn't notice the expression on Ye Yaocheng's face. She said in a very serious and low voice, "I can't cook."

"..."

Ye Yaocheng's smile froze instantly.

He was completely petrified.

He suddenly began to doubt whether, in the future, he would simply be the one wielding the family throne...

Or is he the younger brother in the family?

He was truly on the verge of tears.

……

In the evening, the family sat around the dining table and enjoyed a lively dinner.

During the meal, Li Yuxiu kept serving food to Ye Yaocheng, showing him great enthusiasm.

"Xiao Ye, eat more of this, it's very nutritious!"

"And this is good for your kidneys!"

"Mom stewed these for hours to make them. After eating them, you'll definitely have amazing results, like having the strength of an ox."

"Come on, try this one too..."

Ye Yaocheng looked at the mountain of food piled up in his bowl, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Mom, Yaocheng isn't a pig, how could he eat so much..."

"There's hardly any room left in their bowls."

Ji Mingyue complained softly, "I'm the biological daughter, why am I treated so differently?"

"What's the rush? Mom won't let you down, really."

Li Yuxiu glared at her and then started serving food to Ji Mingyue, saying something with a strange look in her eyes as she did so.

"This is for you. The two of you eat slightly different things so that you can get more comprehensive nutrition."

"Eat your fill, everyone. Back when I gave birth to Mingyue, I was so full of nutritional supplements that I almost threw up, but there was nothing I could do about it. Look how beautiful Mingyue is now."

She finished speaking with a smile, then gave the two of them a meaningful look.

"This is a secret recipe from my family. If you don't eat your fill... how will you have the energy to work?"

After Li Yuxiu said so much, Ji Mingyue understood exactly what she meant. Her face flushed instantly, and she lowered her head, wishing she could bury her face in the bowl.

It was incredibly embarrassing for her, a young woman, to be in front of so many people.

Ji Zheng was getting impatient and couldn't help but speak up.

"Alright, alright, why are you eating so much?"

"We don't want him to do the dishes!"

He looked at Ye Yaocheng and grew increasingly displeased with him.

The cabbage that one has nurtured for so many years has been taken away. No matter whose father it is, he must be feeling terrible at this moment.

It's true what they say: the more a father-in-law looks at his son-in-law, the angrier he gets.

"Can't you just shut up for a bit? Why didn't I see you being this capable before?!"

Li Yuxiu immediately retorted.

"If you had even half the ability to speak now at that family meeting, you wouldn't have needed Ms. Cui's help!"

Ji Zheng was so choked up that he couldn't speak, and could only bury his head in his rice.

Ye Yaocheng asked curiously, "Mom, what family meeting? What's with this 'President Cui'?"

Ji Mingyue also looked up, her face full of confusion.

Li Yuxiu sighed, feeling that the children should also know about this.

"A week ago, the construction site had to be shut down for a month, and then we encountered such a terrible natural disaster, which caused us to lose a lot of money."

"The old man is up to no good again."

"We want to cancel our contract with the Wang family."

Ji Mingyue's expression changed. If that were the case, then all her previous efforts would have been in vain.

"And then what happened?"

"later……"

Li Yuxiu's face showed gratitude.

"Fortunately, two days ago, the CEO Cui who came last time stepped forward and directly overruled everyone's objections at the family meeting, which put the matter under control."

Ye Yaocheng seemed to be deep in thought.

Ms. Cui, you came here last time, could it be Xiao Cui?

The only person with the power to overrule everyone at a meeting like the Ji family's is probably Xiao Cui. I wonder if Sister Shi Yu is here; perhaps she's the one who received the message and informed Xiao Cui.

A thought struck him, and he increasingly felt that his idea might be correct.

"Mom, where is that Ms. Cui now?"

"In an office building in the city center."

Li Yuxiu said casually.

"I heard she started a company and inherited the previous shares. I think it was her boss who put in charge. Anyway, it's quite a big one."

Ye Yaocheng nodded, having made up his mind.

He ate a few mouthfuls of rice, then looked at Ji Zheng and his wife with a serious expression.

"Mom and Dad, I might have to go on a long trip in a while."

"It might take a while for me to get back."

Ji Zheng pouted and said irritably, "What's wrong? Where are you thinking of going to fool around again?"

Ye Yaocheng felt helpless, but he could understand his father-in-law's feelings.

Ji Mingyue knew what he was going to do, and quickly helped to explain: "Yaocheng is going out for an exchange program."

"After we come back, we plan to start a company. Only by joining forces can my husband and I make it bigger and stronger."

Seeing his daughter so siding with Ye Yaocheng, Ji Zheng was at a loss; what could he say?

Li Yuxiu naturally agreed wholeheartedly.

Their eyes lit up especially when they heard the words "start a company"!

"Okay, okay!"

"Young people should have the drive to take risks!"

"Mom supports you!"

The next morning.

Ye Yaocheng stood in front of a high-end office building.

I looked up at the sign.

"Cuizhu Culture Media Co., Ltd."

He took a deep breath and pushed the door open.

The elevator went straight to the eighteenth floor. After explaining his purpose, the receptionist led him to the door of an office.

"Mr. Ye, Ms. Cui is waiting for you inside."

Ye Yaocheng nodded.

Reach out and push open the door.

Sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the entire room.

Behind the desk, a figure stood with his back to him in front of the window.

She has a slender figure and long hair that falls over her shoulders.

A familiar figure from behind.

Ye Yaocheng's heart skipped a beat.

The man slowly turned around.

A stunningly beautiful face came into view.

Her eyes and brows were smiling, exuding charm and allure.

"have not seen you for a long time."

She said softly.

Ye Yaocheng stood there, stunned.