Chapter 75: The Gu Family of the Capital

Ye Yaoyao nodded. "I'm perfectly clear-headed right now."

Watching the two leave, Qin Miao ground her teeth in frustration. That Liu Ruyan didn't have much sense either. Even after Ye Yaoyao refused her at the dinner table, she shamelessly went over anyway. Coming from a distinguished family, how could she not value her dignity?

Old Madam Shen wasn't in a good mood either. She hadn't expected Liu Ruyan to like Ye Yaoyao so much. If that little girl said something to Liu Ruyan, the relationship between their families would be ruined.

Both Qin Miao and Old Madam Shen felt that Ye Yaoyao had really lucked out.

Shen Yan sensed a threat. Was Liu Ruyan here to support Ye Yaoyao? And the person who sent her was probably Ye Shen. Had Ye Yaoyao and Ye Shen progressed so far already? The thought made Shen Yan clench his fists. He would never let anyone take Ye Yaoyao away from him.

...

The affair between Gu Yancheng and Ye Yaoyao had become a hot topic, and everyone in the capital knew about it.

Capital City, Gu Family.

"That rebellious son wants to break away from the family and claims to pursue freedom—his idea of freedom is to become an entertainer, a mere amusement for others?" The Gu Family patriarch slammed his hand on the table. "Now he's entangled with a woman from an orphanage, one surrounded by scandals. He's shamed the Gu Family."

"Take some men, bring him back by force, and deal with that girl. She thinks she can use her body to enter my Gu Family without power or influence?" The more he spoke, the angrier he became, slapping the table repeatedly. "This is a disgrace to my Ye Family!"

"Yes, sir." The subordinate bowed and exited.

After the Shen Family banquet, Ye Yaoyao returned the dress to Shen Yan.

Shen Yan looked at her in confusion. "Who would want something you've already worn?"

Ye Yaoyao frowned, unable to fathom the source of his anger. She was the one targeted at the Shen Family banquet.

"How much was it? I'll transfer the money to you." Ye Yaoyao took out her phone.

"Whose money are you transferring? Ye Shen's?" Shen Yan sneered.

Ye Yaoyao laughed at that, bracing herself on the table and leaning forward. "That's right. Whatever I want, Ye Shen will give me."

"Shen Yan, don't be jealous. Ye Shen treats me much better than you ever did."

"You forced me to attend the Shen Family banquet. Now I'm just going through the motions. There's no need for your sarcasm."

She finished speaking and turned to leave, but Shen Yan grabbed her wrist and pinned her to the table.

"So last night, the Ye Family matriarch came to back you up?"

Ye Yaoyao was briefly stunned, then tilted her head and smiled impishly. "Exactly."

He couldn't possibly guess her true identity, could he?

"Ye Shen sent her?" Shen Yan pressed further.

Ye Yaoyao relaxed. She had overestimated this man.

"You're very smart."

The next moment, Shen Yan's hand touched her neck. "You've reached the point where Ye Shen's family accepts you?"

"Why not?"

Ye Yaoyao slapped his hand away. "Shen Yan, affection that comes late is worth less than grass. Besides, what you feel isn't affection—it's just possessiveness."

She struggled to get up, but Shen Yan held her down.

"Shen Yan, now that I have the Ye Family behind me, you'd better not provoke me."

Crash—

Suddenly, Shen Yan changed course and swept everything off the table onto the floor, including his computer.

The loud crash made Ye Yaoyao frown.

She stood, moved aside to keep her distance. Ever since she suggested breaking up, Shen Yan had been emotionally unstable, prone to bursts of anger. She didn't understand, nor did she care to. Let him be.

"I'll transfer the money to you later..."

Ye Yaoyao tossed out the words as she was about to leave, but Shen Yan's sudden roar startled her. "Dare to mention it again!"

She shook her head helplessly, opened the door, and left.

As she exited, she exchanged a glance with Feng Yuqi.

Shen Yan trembled with rage, unable to calm down for a long time. The panic made him feel nearly insane. For some reason, he felt he was about to lose Ye Yaoyao. But that was never part of his plan.

After leaving the Shen Corporation, Ye Yaoyao sensed someone following her.

Was it Shen Yan's man?

It seemed unlikely; Shen Yan had no reason to send someone after her.

So who was it?

Ye Yaoyao sighed in resignation. Ever since her entanglement with Shen Yan, her life had been fraught with danger.

Last time, it was Qin Miao trying to set her up during that car chase.

She pressed the accelerator and sped off again.

This time, things weren't going well for Ye Yaoyao. Her car ran out of gas halfway, and the nearest place was a residential building.

Ye Yaoyao ran into a narrow alley, sprinting some distance before hearing footsteps—many of them, coming aggressively.

Luck wasn't on her side; she'd unwittingly run into a dead end.

Ye Yaoyao stood her ground as a group of uniformed bodyguards approached.

"Who sent you?" she asked.

But this was a group of tough, silent men. They ignored her and closed in, about to take her away.

Ye Yaoyao deftly dodged the reaching hands, throwing punches.

Realizing her skills, the men grew cautious and soon engaged her in a fierce struggle.

Ye Yaoyao fought well, but her stamina was waning and she was outnumbered. Eventually, she was at a disadvantage.

Bang!

A kick landed in her abdomen; she knelt on one knee, bracing herself against the wall.

Seeing her weakened, the group relaxed and closed in.

Just then, a figure appeared, knocked down the closest attacker to Ye Yaoyao, helped her up, and whisked her away. They sped off in a car.

Ye Yaoyao sat in the passenger seat, watching Gu Yancheng's grim face as he floored the accelerator, sensing something was wrong.

After shaking off their pursuers, Gu Yancheng took Ye Yaoyao to a hotel and called a private doctor to treat her injuries.

They were minor.

When the doctor left, Gu Yancheng sat at the bedside, guilt-ridden. "Yaoyao, I'm sorry. I dragged you into this."

"Those men were after you?" Ye Yaoyao said coolly.

"Yes."

"It's fine. We're friends—we're in this together." She smiled indifferently.

The bodyguards who fought her were skilled, clearly professionals. Only someone of considerable means could hire them.

Gu Yancheng was not as simple as he appeared.

"Yaoyao, I..." Gu Yancheng was truly remorseful.

"It's nothing, just scratches."

Ye Yaoyao comforted him. "You, though—since they were targeting you, you need to be careful."

Yet this was only the beginning.

Ye Yaoyao soon found herself surrounded by more spies and eyes. She shook her head in resignation. Problems were meant to be solved.

When Shen Yan heard about the incident, he immediately sent people to investigate.

"Brother Yan, it's people from the Gu Family in the capital."

The Gu Family in the capital?

Gu Yancheng?

"Send someone to take care of them."