Chapter 565 A Frustrated and Aching Father and Son
Ye Shengge remained still, determined not to let these father and son off the hook this time. Her mother, always traveling, had no time to manage them, and if she didn't step in, they'd end up hurting themselves.
"I've already met with Big Brother. He's so much better than Dad. He willingly agreed to bring his girlfriend home this weekend. Just this alone shows that he truly doesn't want to worry our family too much and cares about us."
"What nonsense are you talking about? He's bringing a girlfriend home? Look at him, he can barely bring a female mosquito home."
Ye's father was a million percent disbelieving, but he couldn't stop someone from shamelessly lying. Now, what was he to do? He couldn't possibly bring another woman home.
"Daughter, setting all that aside, I'll go home and take my medicine today. I'll be home on time every day. If I'm a minute late, you can punish me however you like."
Ye Shengge reached out to take his pulse. It would take at least a month of careful treatment to ensure no lasting damage.
"Two months. You have to finish the medicine prescribed by Master for a full two months."
Ye's father thought of the dark, bitter medicine and felt nauseous. In his past life, he hadn't taken much medicine; a few IV drips were enough when he was injured. His daughter was definitely doing this on purpose, but to prevent his daughter from tormenting him, he had to go through with it.
"Deal. Don't say two months, if my daughter tells me to take it for three months, I won't even bat an eye."
"Really? Then it's settled, three months."
Asen chuckled outside the door, covering his mouth. Elder Fan's medicine was notoriously bitter, and he wouldn't adjust the prescription to make it more palatable.
"Since Dad has agreed, I'll head back and get things ready. I guarantee you'll have your medicine as soon as you get home."
Ye Shengge left again with a flourish. Ye's father stood in the corridor for a long time without moving. When he snapped back to reality, he angrily went to find his son, accusing him of being disloyal.
Tang Zhao doubted his life and was forced to find his niece, cursing Ye Mu'en's shamelessness countless times in his heart. To accompany him home and then shamelessly claim they weren't suitable, even positioning himself as the victim. Honestly, could a person do such a thing?
He was just taking advantage of his niece's liking for him, wasn't he? He had truly pushed shamelessness to its limit. But he knew his niece would agree no matter what. This was the sorrow of being too eager.
"Ye Mu'en, you disloyal wretch, why did you lie about having a girlfriend to appease your sister? Where did you get a girlfriend from?"
Ye Mu'en was lying on the small camp bed, trying to alleviate the pain in his back, when his father's angry roar startled him, causing him to re-injure himself.
"Dad, can you keep it down? Don't you know my injury is still hurting?"
"Serves you right!"
Ye's father also sat by the bed, covering his shoulder with a look of frustration.
"If I had known, we should have just stayed in the hospital for a few days."
"It's not like that. This is the most crucial time. I don't want the position I fought so hard for to be coveted by others. Speaking of which, how did Shengge torment you?"
"It's nothing much, just made me drink medicine for three months."
"Pfft! I'm better off than you. At least my suffering is only temporary."
Ye's father raised his hand and slapped his son hard across the face, his eyes sharp.
"Ye Mu'en, I'm warning you. No matter who you bring back, don't go too far. Using someone you don't like is the epitome of being a scumbag. Our family never gets involved in emotional troubles."
"Scumbag? If I were a scumbag, you'd have at least a dozen grandchildren to dote on you by now. That shows how self-disciplined I am."
"Bah, I don't care. Little Youyou and Little Mi'er are my treasures. I don't want any more. No, that's not what I meant. I meant emotional deception is also being a scumbag."
Ye Mu'en got up and stretched his stiff neck.
"It was mutually agreed, planned in advance, and there was compensation afterward. Can't I find someone to act the part?"
"You, fine. You're really something. Tell me, who did you find?"
"Tang Zhao's niece, Liu Shu."
Whack, whack, whack, three more slaps.
"You wicked brat, can't you find someone outside? You're in the same unit, do you want to create negative publicity? I'm warning you, this is your critical period for advancement. Don't let someone catch you out over something trivial."
Ye Mu'en rubbed the back of his head, feeling wronged. His father hit hard.
"I knew it. You only know a woman's name. Even if you made it up, it would have to be one you knew."
"Then marry her. Since she likes you, I'm mainly afraid you'll turn gay."
Ye Mu'en put on his shoes and walked away. If they continued talking, he might as well bring a man home.
Liu Shu was ecstatic. She actually had a chance to go to Ye Tou's house.
"Hey, hey, hey, did you not understand? You're just going there to pretend. You're not actually Ye Tou's girlfriend."
"I know. The fact that he chose me to pretend means there's something special about me. Maybe after pretending a few more times, it will become real."
Tang Zhao felt a headache looking at his niece's cheap demeanor.
"Fine, I've said what I needed to say. If you're heartbroken later, don't come crying to me. Go home and cry to your mother."
Liu Shu was lost in her own thoughts, her mind filled with what to wear and what to say. She didn't even notice when people left.
Ye Shengge returned home to find the children already back. After kissing each of them, she picked up her phone and notified everyone in the family. In her opinion, any girl her elder brother brought home should be treated with importance, otherwise, it would be a disservice to the young lady.
Whether it ultimately worked out or not depended on them. Liu Shu seemed like a simple person at the moment. She didn't need great abilities within their family, but she certainly shouldn't be someone who caused trouble. For now, she seemed fine.
After her flurry of activity, even Ye's mother, who was far away, expressed her desire to return, emphasizing the importance of participation.
Zi Yisheng returned to hear his wife eagerly notifying everyone, not minding the drama. He was already looking forward to the scene.
"Grandma, don't rush. If I can really get my Big Brother sorted, we'll tackle them one by one."
She wasn't forcing anything, but that didn't mean she wouldn't be involved.
Little Mi'er sat swinging her legs, drinking apple juice, and listening with great interest.
"Youyou, did you understand?"
Little Youyou glanced at Gu Ning and didn't speak.
"Gu Ning, are you stupid? My mom is finding a girlfriend for my uncle. I'm going to have an aunt soon."
"Oh, so your uncle is like my dad and doesn't have a wife."
Little Youyou glanced at Gu Ning again and even moved her body slightly to the side.
"You can ask my mom for help. Let her find a wife for your dad too."
Zi Yisheng slapped his daughter's leg. The little girl was really poking the bear.
"Dad, why did you hit me?"
Little Mi'er, feeling wronged and angry, handed her cup to her older brother and glared at her father.
"Children shouldn't get involved in adult matters, not even discussing them."
"Bossy, dictatorial."
Zi Yisheng was amused. He pinched his daughter's chubby cheek.
"Do you even know what those two words mean at your age?"
"I know. My Big Brother says Dad is bossy and dictatorial."