Chapter 5: The Green Tea Who Delivered Herself as Entertainment

Ye Yao wore a professional suit, her hair pulled back into a clean, high ponytail. She was, of course, well aware that Qin Miao had used connections to get into the company. Ye Yao turned a blind eye, precisely to witness Qin Miao’s shock at this very moment.

By all rights, given how much Shen Yan valued Qin Miao, he should have come in person, but unexpectedly, it was Qin Miao who had shown up herself.

Noticing Qin Miao’s displeasure, Ye Yao winked at her and waved, “Hi, fancy seeing you again!”

This was nothing short of a heavy blow to Qin Miao’s pride.

Since returning to the country, Qin Miao had seen Ye Yao three times, each time with a different style, yet each appearance more stunning than the last, leaving Qin Miao seething with envy. Qin Miao trembled slightly; after meticulously dressing up, she was once again overshadowed by Ye Yao’s effortless simplicity, making her feel like a clown with nowhere to hide.

But soon, Qin Miao regained her composure. So what if she looked like a clown? When it came to Shen Yan, she was still the ultimate winner.

“So your new backer is someone from the Ye family?” Qin Miao crossed her arms, the gentle persona she had just put on vanishing in an instant as she scrutinized Ye Yao with a piercing gaze. “Tsk, I doubt the Ye family knows you once groveled for someone’s affection and still failed, right?”

“I’ve heard both young masters of the Ye family are proud and arrogant. If they found out, would you still be able to cling to your new pillar of support?”

Hearing this, Ye Yao frowned, glancing at Qin Miao with disdain. “Qin Miao, aside from Shen Yan and your notorious affair as a willing third party, don’t you have anything else to talk about?”

“Instead of worrying about me, you might want to worry about your own endorsement deal.”

Ye Yao arched her brow, her brilliant smile radiating. She waved the document in her hand. “At this moment, the one deciding your fate is me.”

“Ye Yao, what are you so proud of? You’re nothing but trash who trades her body for favors!”

“Oh, but what can you do? The trash you speak of now holds your fate in her hands.”

Ye Yao didn’t shy away from the filth Qin Miao hurled at her. “You’re really not convinced, are you, Qin Miao? You think you’re superior in every way, yet here I am, holding sway over you.”

“Oh, right, I almost forgot to mention—your endorsement contract? I personally cancelled it.”

With those words, Ye Yao smiled at Qin Miao with an innocent, harmless expression.

Qin Miao was about to explode with rage, but she forced herself to keep her composure.

She couldn’t fathom what was so special about Ye Yao. Back then, Ye Yao had schemed tirelessly to marry Shen Yan, but it was she, Qin Miao, who succeeded through sheer persistence.

And after her miscarriage, Ye Yao had immediately latched onto the Ye family’s support!

No matter. Once she “accidentally” let slip the news of Ye Yao’s miscarriage, Ye Yao would surely take a fall.

“Ye Yao, you’re doing all this because of unrequited love, upset that I hold a place in Shen Yan’s heart you never could.”

Qin Miao smoothed her hair. “I used to think the Ye family was truly impressive, but after meeting you, I’m not so sure.”

“If their men are willing to take on used goods, how discerning can they really be?”

Ye Yao wasn’t angered by her words; she lounged lazily in her chair, amused by Qin Miao’s clumsy act.

“Shen Yan said the Ye family cancelling my endorsement just proved they couldn’t recognize true value, and he promised to find me a better one. But I thought I’d try my luck here first,” Qin Miao said stiffly, trying to regain her footing.

The same old script—Ye Yao grew bored and couldn’t help but stifle a yawn, earning a sharp glare from Qin Miao.

“So, you’re saying… you’re not going to fight for it? If not, then there’s the door—take a left as you go out.”

With that, Ye Yao tossed the contract into the trash and returned her gaze to her computer screen.

Enough amusement; it was time to get some real work done.

Seeing this, Qin Miao stomped her foot, grinding out, “Ye Yao!”

At that moment, the door opened and a man entered, dressed in a custom-tailored suit, gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose.

He gave Qin Miao a cool glance before his eyes softened and warmed as they landed on Ye Yao. His voice brimmed with tenderness as he spoke, “Yao Yao, what’s the matter?”

Ye Shen stood tall and straight, his suit accentuating his long, well-proportioned legs. His eyes were deep-set, his features sharply defined, with a hint of foreign blood.

Ye Yao smiled softly and reached out to Ye Shen. “I’m tired. Give me a hug.”

Ye Shen sighed, helpless but indulgent, and walked over to embrace her. “If you’re tired, then stop working. Go have some fun outside. Mom said not to let you worry about these things—our family can afford to take care of you.”

Ever since Ye Yao started at the company, Liu Ruyan had called him regularly, urging him to check on his little sister in the office. Ye Shen, already burdened with a CEO’s workload, now had another task, but he relished it.

Mom?

Had Ye Yao already met Ye Shen’s family?

Watching the two of them in each other’s arms, Qin Miao couldn’t stand Ye Yao’s obvious happiness. She coughed, but the next second, Ye Shen’s icy gaze sent a chill down her spine.

Ye Shen knew all about her, but he had promised not to get involved in Ye Yao’s love triangle, so he simply ignored her.

“President Ye…”

Qin Miao lowered her head in feigned timidity, glancing at Ye Yao repeatedly as she played the role of the concerned friend. “I’m just worried about Yao Yao. She only recently had a miscarriage in the hospital and really should be resting, not overworking herself.”

“Miscarriage?” Ye Shen’s expression changed.

Qin Miao’s lips curled with satisfaction—she was eager to see how Ye Yao would handle this.

The grip on Ye Yao’s arm tightened. She forced a stiff smile; she’d gone to great lengths to keep the miscarriage a secret, yet now it had been exposed.

“Let me explain—”

The next moment, Ye Shen pulled her tightly into his arms, remorseful. “Yao Yao, it’s my fault. I didn’t protect you well enough.”

“Don’t worry. From now on, as long as I’m here, no one will ever hurt you again!”

A surge of warmth rushed through Ye Yao’s heart. No matter how much time passed, her family’s genuine affection would always move her.

Qin Miao: What?

What was happening? After all she’d said, shouldn’t they be arguing? Why did their bond seem even deeper now?

“Do you have anything else to say? If not, get out,” Ye Shen said without even looking back.

“President Ye, I’m here to discuss the endorsement—” Qin Miao tried to plead her case.

“You’re not worthy of representing Ye Corporation,” Ye Shen’s frown deepened, her shrill voice grating on his nerves. “If you don’t leave now, I’ll have security escort you out.”

As Qin Miao turned to leave, her expression twisted with fury. Idiot Ye Shen, being played for a fool by that wretched Ye Yao—Ye Corporation was doomed.

Ye Yao was thoroughly satisfied with Ye Shen’s handling of the situation and couldn’t be bothered to explain away Qin Miao’s misconceptions—they simply didn’t matter.

Unable to swallow her humiliation, Qin Miao stormed back to Shen Corporation, adding fuel to the fire as she recounted her version of events to Shen Yan.

“Yan, do you think Yao Yao chose the Ye family’s young master just for money?”

“No,” Shen Yan replied without hesitation, “She’s not someone who cares about money.”