The Wealthy and Influential Fiancé Has the Ability to Read Minds
Chapter 62
Tang Nuan was baffled by Ye Shuyan’s sudden change in behavior. Yesterday, he had called to inquire about Tang Jinxin and Shen Jinhua’s preferences, and by the evening, he had insisted on visiting the Tang family immediately upon arriving today.
Moreover, his attitude towards Ye Shuchen seemed overly urgent and left Tang Nuan feeling that something was off.
When Shen Jinhua called to confirm that Ye Shuyan’s flight had not been delayed and that he would arrive on time, she muttered, “No matter what, his attitude is still acceptable.”
Tang Nuan suddenly recalled the incident where Shen Jinhua had clashed with Sun Wanqiu and asked, “What did you say to him?”
Shen Jinhua was puzzled. “Oh, didn’t he mention it to you? We didn’t call him; it was your elder sister. She had helped you with the contract and was somewhat familiar with his assistant. She just subtly inquired, and unexpectedly, he took it seriously and decided to come immediately. Didn’t he tell you?”
Of course, he hadn’t mentioned it. No wonder he seemed so anxious. Tang Nuan quickly realized Ye Shuyan’s little scheme.
She found it amusing. She still remembered how Ye Shuyan had been confrontational with her family when they first visited her. She never expected him to be so anxious now.
It was almost inconceivable that Ye Shuyan would be so nervous and afraid.
When she met Ye Shuyan at the airport, she nearly burst out laughing.
Ye Shuyan looked exhausted, with faint dark circles under his eyes, and most noticeably, his lips were a bit pale.
Could a single Ye Shuchen make him look like this?
The most crucial thing was that while Ye Shuyan was focused on his own performance, he didn’t notice the speechless expression of Assistant Wen standing behind him.
Ye Shuyan, hearing her thoughts, glanced back at Assistant Wen: …
It was a miscalculation. He had forgotten that Nuan Nuan was smart enough to see through this, and Assistant Wen seemed to be a hindrance. Was he doing this on purpose?
Ye Shuyan decided to send Assistant Wen away. “Assistant Wen, you’ve had a long day. You should go back and rest early.”
Normally, Assistant Wen would not have much to say to Ye Shuyan’s instructions, but this time he replied, “I’d still like to accompany you.”
“No need.” Ye Shuyan said, “If you come, it might make me look arrogant.” In other words, he didn’t want Assistant Wen to have the opportunity to undermine him.
Assistant Wen reluctantly left, glancing back several times. Tang Nuan wondered, “Why does Assistant Wen look so reluctant?”
Ye Shuyan thought for a moment and replied, “He might be worried about me.”
Tang Nuan looked up at him, holding back a smile and teasingly thought: With him showing up like this, it’s less about being impolite and more about whether my parents might think Ye Shuyan is frail and sick?
Ye Shuyan: …
Ye Shuyan said lightly, “It’s fine, I’m just a bit tired recently, not sick. I’ll rest a bit in the car later, and I’ll be fine.”
Tang Nuan then thought, if he’s just tired, then my mom might say that men from the Ye family are all unreliable again.
Ye Shuyan: ????
When did my mother-in-law say that? Why would she say the men in the Ye family are unreliable?
Tang Nuan didn’t pursue it further and turned to head for the exit.
“Wait a minute,” Ye Shuyan said, “I need to use the restroom.”
When he came out again, the dark circles under his eyes were gone, his lips were no longer pale, and he was looking as composed and dignified as ever, just like the usual aloof and proud Mr. Ye.
Tang Nuan couldn’t hold back her laughter once they got into the car. She teased him without mercy, “I have to say, does washing your face with water really remove makeup? Did you not consider the issue of taking off makeup? Who taught you this trick?”
Ye Shuyan looked down at the documents, pretending not to hear.
Tang Nuan was laughing so hard she almost couldn’t breathe. “Do you think a child who cries because they want ice cream is more pitiful, or a child who watches the ice cream but shakes their head and says no is more pitiful? Your sob story was just too obvious.”
Ye Shuyan: …
He cleared his throat and said, “It’s fine. I’m just a bit tired recently, not sick. I’ll rest a bit in the car later, and I’ll be fine.”
Tang Nuan then thought, if he’s just tired, my mom is probably going to say that the men from the Ye family are unreliable again.
Ye Shuyan: ????
When did my mother-in-law ever say that? Why would she say the men in the Ye family are unreliable?
Unfortunately, Tang Nuan didn’t dwell on it further and turned to head for the exit.
“Wait a minute,” Ye Shuyan said. “I need to use the restroom.”
When he came out again, the dark circles under his eyes were gone, his lips were rosy, and he looked refreshed, back to his usual aloof and dignified self.
Tang Nuan held back her laughter all the way until they got into the car. She couldn’t help but burst into laughter, mercilessly teasing him, “I have to ask, can washing your face with water really remove makeup? Did you not think about the issue of removing makeup? Who taught you that trick?”
Ye Shuyan looked down at the documents, pretending not to hear.
Tang Nuan was about to die from laughing, “Do you think a child who cries for ice cream is more pitiful, or a child who looks longingly at the ice cream but shakes their head and says no?” That kind of clumsy sob story is just too much.
Ye Shuyan finally looked up. Tang Nuan, watching him with a teasing expression, saw him smile with pleasure and reach out to ruffle her hair. “Thank you for the reminder. As expected, my fiancée is on my side.”
Tang Nuan: …
His shamelessness is truly growing thicker.
Next, Tang Nuan watched as Ye Shuyan took her advanced “sob story” technique to the extreme.
During the gift-giving session, he didn’t buy anything particularly extravagant. For Tang Jinxin, he brought fresh matsutake mushrooms. “I ordered these yesterday, just picked them up, fresh from this morning.”
For Shen Jinhua, he brought a set of skincare products. “I heard your skin tends to be dry, so I consulted a dermatologist. These have great reviews; you might want to try them out.”
For Tang Yue, Tang Fei, and Tang Ben, he gave watches. Tang Yue’s had a moon element, Tang Fei’s was classic and elegant, and Tang Ben’s was trendy and unique.
Clearly, he had put thought into each gift.
However, the Tang family’s attitude was polite but distant, somewhat akin to the attitude they had during the phone call from Sun Wanqiu two days ago.
Ye Shuyan didn’t say much and maintained his calm demeanor, though he discreetly fidgeted with the hem of his clothes with one hand.
Although his actions were subtle, everyone’s attention was focused on him. This small, somewhat awkward gesture made Tang Jinxin and his wife’s attitude soften a bit.
After all, they had seen his usual aloof and imposing manner. His evident nervousness suggested he truly valued their opinion.
Then it was time to eat.
Although Tang Jinxin and Shen Jinhua did not adopt a particularly serious demeanor, their warmth was still lacking.
The housekeeper had prepared the meal, but because Tang Nuan was present, Tang Jinxin made an extra effort and cooked two dishes himself: Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and Braised Ribs.
When Shen Jinhua served Tang Nuan some Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Ye Shuyan watched her with a clear smile in his eyes.
Tang Fei asked, “What are you smiling about?”
Ye Shuyan replied, “I’m happy for Nuan Nuan. I rarely have the chance to have a meal like this with family.” He added with a smile, “Even when I was at the old house, it was always the housekeepers who prepared the meals, and we ate separately.”
“I thought it would be nice just to have a meal with her, but seeing everyone together like this is even more lively.”
Tang Jinxin and Shen Jinhua immediately thought of the days Tang Nuan had lived before and recalled how Ye Shuyan lived alone in the Genting Community, eating meals prepared by housekeeper. Given how busy he was with work, Tang Nuan’s time to dine with him was likely limited, meaning he probably ate alone most of the time.
Shen Jinhua sighed inwardly and served him a bowl of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, saying, “Try Uncle’s cooking.”
Ye Shuyan seemed taken aback for a moment, then silently accepted the bowl and began eating. Although his expression remained subdued, it was clear he cherished the meal.
Tang Jinxin’s attitude softened immediately. He urged, “You must be tired after a day of flying. Eat more.”
Ye Shuyan paused briefly, seeming to suppress some emotion, then nodded and buried himself in the food with a great appetite.
Tang Jinxin couldn’t continue to make things difficult for him. Shen Jinhua sighed inwardly and asked, “I’ve heard a bit about the reason for your engagement with Tang Nuan. I received a call from Mrs. Ye last time, and it seems she’s not very satisfied with this marriage. What are your plans regarding this?”
Ye Shuyan furrowed his brows slightly before quickly relaxing them. He set down his chopsticks and said earnestly, “I apologize for this matter. However, you need not worry about the demands from that side.”
“I am very satisfied with this marriage,” he said firmly. “I was named the heir when I was one year old and grew up under my grandfather’s care. I officially took over the company’s affairs when I was twenty. Therefore, my father and stepmother have no real influence over me, and they can only make a fuss about my marriage.”
“Although Nuan Nuan and I met because of their absurdities, when I saw her, I felt like she was very much like me and I wanted to protect her. That’s why I agreed to this marriage. Even now, they still cannot influence my decision.”
“I will make sure that our marriage goes through.”
His words were delivered with a casual confidence, as if to reassure them that he was strong and serious about Tang Nuan, and that they need not worry.
But there’s a saying: when everyone is concerned about how high you fly, only those who care about you will worry about how tired you are.
Behind Ye Shuyan’s strength is a story of being raised in an environment of neglect and indifference, with a stepmother who actively tries to make his life harder. His sense of similarity with Tang Nuan perhaps reflects a deeper understanding and empathy.
Tang Nuan was well aware of what kind of life she had at Tang Sheng’an’s home, and now she wondered if Ye Shuyan’s desire to protect her stemmed from a shared sense of understanding.
As a result, Tang Nuan watched as Shen Jinhua also gave in, stopping Tang Fei from getting more wine and instead serving Ye Shuyan a sea cucumber. “Here, let’s not talk about it anymore, just eat.”
After receiving a phone call from the old mansion, Tang Jinxin and Shen Jinhua’s concern for Ye Shuyan grew even more.
During a break in the meal, Ye Shuyan mentioned needing to use the restroom and took quite a while to return. Tang Jinxin grew a bit worried and sent Tang Ben to check on him.
Not long after, Tang Ben returned with a mysterious look and said, “Dad, Mom, this brother-in-law seems a bit pitiful.”
Tang Nuan: …
Only he would say something like that. If someone outside heard that Ye Shuyan was pitiful, they’d probably laugh their heads off.
Shen Jinhua asked, “What happened? Did the Ye family’s old mansion bully him again?”
“Yes,” Tang Ben replied. “I overheard his father scolding him, saying he couldn’t tolerate his younger brother and telling him to give up a big project to his younger brother or something like that.”
The Tang family had indeed inquired about the Ye family situation, but since they were from different circles, their knowledge was limited. They only knew that Ye Zhenghong had remarried and was partial to his younger son. They thought it was a common situation, as a stepparent tends to favor their own children. They believed Ye Shuyan, as the prominent heir of the Ye family, hadn’t suffered too much.
They didn’t expect that Ye Zhenghong would be so unfair, demanding that Ye Shuyan give up a project he had worked hard on to his half-brother. Why should he?
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“That’s too much,” Tang Fei said. “Even if his younger brother can’t compete in the end, hearing such things from his father must be hurtful to Ye Shuyan.”
No, he’s not hurt at all! Tang Nuan shouted in her mind.
She was dying to expose Ye Shuyan’s true nature to her family. She couldn’t believe Ye Shuyan’s phone call just happened to be overheard by Tang Ben. It was obviously deliberate!
However, seeing her family’s concerned expressions, she found herself unable to speak up. Everything Ye Shuyan said was true, and if she claimed he was pretending and didn’t care, her parents would only feel more sympathy for him—believing that his indifference was a sign of deep hurt and complete disillusionment, which would be even worse.
“Here he comes, here he comes. Let’s not mention anything,” Tang Ben said.
The family watched as Ye Shuyan walked in with a cold expression, but upon seeing them, he immediately broke into a warm smile, as if he didn’t want to spoil the pleasant atmosphere.
Once seated, Tang Ben offered him a piece of pork rib. “Brother-in-law, try this. It’s made by my dad and is really delicious.”
Ye Shuyan was momentarily taken aback, then smiled warmly at Tang Ben. This smile was like the blooming of spring flowers, the brilliance of the morning sun—clearly genuine and joyful.
“Thank you.”
Tang Ben felt a sense of duty similar to when he cared for his sister Nuan back in the day. He felt that this pitiful brother-in-law also needed their warmth.
He continuously helped serve dishes to Ye Shuyan.
Tang Nuan watched as the once distant and formal Tang family, who had been aloof just over half an hour ago, now looked at Ye Shuyan with nearly all faces filled with concern.
Shen Jinhua even privately remarked to Tang Nuan, “No wonder they say he has a cold temperament—it’s because no one cares for him. But he’s really quite gentle, isn’t he?”
Tang Nuan: …
She rubbed her forehead, not knowing what to say. It seemed that the big boss’s skill at manipulation was indeed impressive.
Worried about his fatigue from traveling, they didn’t let Ye Shuyan drink too much. Even as Ye Shuyan was leaving, he stumbled slightly.
Everyone was startled, and Ye Shuyan quickly steadied himself, “Sorry, I’ve been a bit too busy lately.” Only then did he show a hint of exhaustion.
Shen Jinhua immediately said, “Then hurry back to rest. Nuan Nuan, take good care of Shuyan, do you hear?”
Tang Nuan: …
Hadn’t you said you were going to support me today?
Tang Jinxin also advised Ye Shuyan, “Whenever you have time, come over. Uncle will make sure to properly take care of you.”
Ye Shuyan nodded, appearing somewhat obedient, “Thank you, Uncle.”
Once the car started moving, Tang Nuan couldn’t help but pinch Ye Shuyan’s waist, “You acted pretty well, Young Master Ye.”
Ye Shuyan held her hand, “Actually, I wasn’t pretending.”
“I suddenly feel like I’m really quite miserable today…”
Tang Nuan was taken aback and turned to see him looking at her as well. He seemed relaxed but had a warm smile in his eyes. “But meeting you makes me feel quite fortunate.”