Chapter 141 Rejected and Heartbroken
Ye Mu’en’s two consecutive questions left Ye Yage speechless. She couldn’t possibly say she had people investigate, nor could she mention that someone behind the scenes had intentionally tipped her off.
Ye Yage quickly got up from the ground and brushed off the dust. She looked at the scenery in the courtyard, surprised to see a large patch of flowers, truly audacious.
“Big brother, where did you find this courtyard? It’s so beautiful.”
Ye Mu’en’s sharp gaze was unwavering as he took another step towards Ye Yage.
“Answer my question.”
Seeing her brother’s stern demeanor, Ye Yage felt wronged. He showed no joy at seeing her, yet he was so harsh.
“Big brother, I just came to Qi City to visit friends. I saw you and Brother Han earlier, so I followed.”
“Do you think I’ll believe what you’re saying?”
Ye Yage’s eyes darted away, but her heart grew even more unhappy.
“Big brother, is this how you treat me when you see me? You’ve hurt me so deeply. There’s no one at home to talk to every day, and now that I’ve finally seen you, you hurt me like this.”
Hearing Ye Yage’s words, Ye Mu’en felt even more disgusted. If he hadn’t known that someone had already approached Ye Yage, he wouldn’t have bothered with her at all. But now, there was no need for any pity.
“Mu Zi, why aren’t you coming in? Dinner is almost ready.”
Han Yuyan’s loud voice boomed from inside the house. Ye Yage’s heart leaped with joy, and she quickly ran towards the house.
Could Ye Mu’en let her have her way? He didn’t want someone like her disturbing his parents and sister.
Ye Mu’en grabbed Ye Yage and, without explanation, dragged her towards the courtyard gate.
“Big brother, what are you doing! I want to see Brother Han!”
“You can see Han Yuyan, but not now. Go back to wherever you came from. You can see Han Yuyan during the day if you wish.”
Han Yuyan happened to walk out. Although he didn’t know why Mu Zi was treating Ye Yage this way, he couldn’t be used as a shield.
“Mu Zi, you know I don’t like your sister, so why are you letting her find me? I don’t have time to entertain her.”
“Brother Han, I just came to find you.”
“Don’t. I don’t want you to find me. I’m busy every day, how could I have time to see you? Besides, we’re not familiar with each other, not at all.”
Han Yuyan’s sharp tongue was back, saying whatever came to mind. In his opinion, girls who pester others were not good girls. Pretty girls never pestered him, which indicated their modesty.
Ye Shenggē was unaware of Han Yuyan’s thoughts, or she would have sprayed him with a mouthful of saliva. She clearly disliked him and didn’t want to bother with him.
Ye Yage suddenly felt a sharp pain in her heart. Did she not even have a last chance? Why couldn’t anyone see her good qualities? She was popular at school.
“Brother Han, I’m about to graduate. Can you be my boyfriend? I’ve liked you for a long time.”
Ye Yage wanted to try harder for herself. Didn’t they say that pursuing a man was as easy as piercing a veil? As long as she persisted, she was sure to win his heart.
Han Yuyan suddenly got goosebumps all over his body. Ye Yage truly had no shame. If it weren’t for Mu Zi, he would have cursed. What would the pretty girls think if they heard him being confessed to?
“Please don’t. I appreciate your affection, but I will never like you. Don’t waste your time.”
After speaking, Han Yuyan glanced upstairs, fearing that Ye Shenggē might hear such a scene.
Ye Yage pushed her brother’s hand away and lunged towards Han Yuyan, grabbing the hem of his clothes. Tears welled up in her eyes.
“Brother Han, it’s okay if you don’t like me now. As long as you give me a chance, I’m sure I can show you my worth.”
Han Yuyan quickly retreated three steps and patted his hem as if dusting off something dirty.
“Mu Zi, you’re responsible for your sister. I’m going inside.”
Damn it, he couldn’t handle this, so he’d avoid it. He wanted to go inside and see the pretty girl to cleanse his eyes.
Ye Mu’en blocked Ye Yage, who was trying to follow him inside. His face was as dark as it could possibly be.
“You are utterly shameless. A grown girl chasing after a man. You’ve disgraced the Ye family. Go back immediately.”
“I won’t! Where am I supposed to go now? You all ignore me, and I’m not even allowed to pursue my own happiness?”
Ye Mu’en let out a cold laugh. Fortunately, this person wasn’t his sister, or he would have been sick to death.
“Heh, fine. Pursue your happiness as you wish. But this is not a place you should be. If you come here again, don’t blame me for informing my mother to cut off your living expenses.”
Ye Yage couldn’t believe what she was hearing. She was currently living off the living expenses provided by Mother Ye. She couldn’t bear to touch the jewelry left to her by the Bai family, and she hadn’t saved much money herself. If her living expenses were cut off, how would she live?
“Big brother, why are you so cruel to me? What did I do wrong? Am I still your real sister?”
Ye Yage asked Ye Mu’en this deliberately, wanting to know if the Ye family had discovered her identity. If they had, she needed to make plans.
“You are my real sister, but we Ye family members would never do something so shameless. If Mom and Dad found out, they would only punish you severely.”
Ye Yage breathed a sigh of relief. As long as they didn’t know, she would have more time to arrange her future life.
Ye Mu’en also didn’t want to alert the enemy. They needed the person behind Ye Yage to make a move before they could understand their intentions.
“Big brother, I really like Brother Han. You must help me. I promise this is the only shameless thing I’ll do, and I’ll be good from now on.”
“Ye Yage, leave immediately. I don’t have time to deal with your matters. As for your liking Han Yuyan, that’s your business, and I don’t want to be involved.”
“Big brother, it’s already very late. Can I stay here for the night? I promise to leave first thing tomorrow.”
“No, this is not my house, and I have no right to shelter you.”
Ye Shenggē and Mother Ye stood on the second-floor balcony, watching the drama unfold below.
“This person is Ye Yage, the impostor. I don’t know how she found her way here, it’s so annoying.”
Ye Shenggē smiled at her mother’s furrowed brow and reached out to smooth it.
“Mom, why are you frowning over a stranger? Frowning like this will cause wrinkles, and there are no wrinkle removers for you to use.”
Mother Ye gently patted her daughter’s hand with a helpless smile.
“Your mother never uses wrinkle removers. I’m naturally beautiful and hard to give up.”
“Yes, yes, Mom is the most beautiful.”
Ye Shenggē walked out of the room and went to the stairwell.
“Ah Can, tell my big brother to quickly resolve the matter downstairs. Dinner is about to be served.”
“Yes, I’ll handle it immediately.”
Father Ye also came out of the study and walked over to his daughter when he saw her.
“Don’t go down to manage these matters. Try to avoid appearing in front of Ye Yage.”