CHAPTER 269: CHAPTER 269: AN ILL-MATCHED COUPLE

Ye Ningwan confirmed that Mrs. Wan was not her mother, so she took the initiative to call Mrs. Wan to arrange a meeting.

Wan Tianyi doesn’t know about the Thousand-year-old Tai Sui, it seems that only Wan Yufeng knows about it.

Having Zhan Hanjue go to find Li Qingqing is impossible.

Since Wan Yufeng and Mrs. Wan are deeply in love, perhaps if Mrs. Wan steps in, Wan Yufeng might agree to share part of the Thousand-year-old Tai Sui with them.

"Miss Ye."

Mrs. Wan walked in gracefully.

Looking at Mrs. Wan’s gentle and loving face, Ye Ningwan felt a pang in her heart.

If my mother were still alive, she might be like Mrs. Wan now!

"Hello, Mrs. Wan."

Ye Ningwan stood up to greet her.

Mrs. Wan said, "Miss Ye, no need for formalities, please have a seat."

"Mrs. Wan, I’m sorry, I misunderstood things last time. I’m very sorry for the trouble I’ve caused you," Ye Ningwan apologized.

Mrs. Wan said, "Miss Ye, no need to be polite. I’ve gone back to ask my family about it and learned that I have a twin sister. I suppose you are her daughter. Even though she and I are twins, we never met, and I didn’t expect her to pass away so early. You are her daughter, so you can consider me your mother from now on, and I’ll take good care of you on her behalf."

As she spoke, Mrs. Wan’s eyes reddened, and she couldn’t help but wipe the corners of her eyes sorrowfully.

Ye Ningwan’s eyes also slightly reddened, "Thank you, Aunt, for caring about me. If my mother knew there was a sister like you in the world, she would be very happy."

"I heard you’ve gotten married and that your husband is quite good. But why have you come to Philadelphia? It shouldn’t be just for tourism, right?" Mrs. Wan asked.

Ye Ningwan nodded, "Aunt, I won’t hide it from you. My husband and I have traveled a long way to find something that’s in the Wan Family."

"What is it?" Mrs. Wan asked curiously.

"Thousand-year-old Tai Sui," Ye Ningwan said.

Mrs. Wan shook her head and furrowed her brow in confusion, "I’ve never heard of it. Are you sure it’s at the Wan Family?"

"I’m sure it was bought by your husband. Aunt, I have two sick friends. They are seriously ill and need this medicinal herb. Such wild Thousand-year-old Tai Sui is extremely rare, and I’ve had people searching for it for a long time before finally finding a trace. I never expected it to be auctioned off with such fanfare. After some investigation, I found out the Wan Family bought it, which is why my husband and I came all this way. I didn’t expect to meet you and recognize you as family. Aunt, I have no other requests, just hope that you can discuss with Mr. Wan to share half of the Thousand-year-old Tai Sui with me. Don’t worry, I won’t let Mr. Wan incur a loss. Whatever reasonable price he asks, we will agree to it."

Mrs. Wan said warmly, "So it’s just a medicinal herb. If it’s just a herb, I’ll have Yufeng give you half. Talking about money would be too distant; you’re my niece, helping you is my duty."

"Thank you, Aunt. Could you please give me a prompt reply? My friends’ situation is really urgent," Ye Ningwan said.

Mrs. Wan smiled and nodded, "Of course, I’ll ask Yufeng as soon as I get home today. By the way, I’d like to invite you and your husband to dinner at my home tonight, if that’s alright. Then I can give you an answer."

Ye Ningwan nodded, "I’d love to, thank you, Aunt."

Mrs. Wan smiled softly, looking at her with gentle eyes.

Ye Ningwan felt a warm current flowing through her heart, as if she was looking at her own mother, not Mrs. Wan.

Even though she still felt that Mrs. Wan resembled her mother a lot.

But accepting the idea that they were twin sisters, she didn’t think too much about it.

After returning, she discussed it with Zhan Hanjue, who then arranged for gifts to be prepared.

Even though the Wan Family lacked nothing, it was basic etiquette to prepare some generous gifts.

In the evening, Zhan Hanjue and Ye Ningwan, along with Wangyue, went to visit the Wan Family.

This time, it seemed Mrs. Wan had instructed her household that her niece would be visiting.

So when the Wan Family’s servants saw Ye Ningwan, they no longer had odd expressions.

As the daughter of the lady’s twin sister, it was normal for her to resemble the lady.

So they were naturally more welcoming towards Ye Ningwan, much more so than during her first visit.

"Miss Ye, this way, please."

Last time she was called Madam Zhan, but this time she was addressed as Miss Ye.

Zhan Hanjue, beside her, teased in a low voice, "This time, I’m basking in your glory."

Ye Ningwan smiled.

She didn’t expect that coming to Philadelphia to find the Thousand-year-old Tai Sui.

She hadn’t found the Tai Sui yet, but discovered a family connection.

Soon, they arrived at the dining room.

Wan Tianyi was also there, and upon seeing Zhan Hanjue and Ye Ningwan, he smiled and greeted them.

"Mr. Zhan, this is quite the coincidence. Had we known about the family connection, I would have introduced you to my parents last time."

"I didn’t expect this familial connection either," Zhan Hanjue replied with a smile.

Mrs. Wan and a middle-aged man walked over.

But seeing the middle-aged man, both Ye Ningwan and Zhan Hanjue couldn’t help but furrow their brows slightly.

It seemed this man was Wan Yufeng.

However, he looked quite different from what they had imagined.

Wan Yufeng was only fifty-three this year, but this man looked more like someone in his sixties.

Not only were there numerous wrinkles on his face, but his hair was also gray, and his body was quite plump.

He was quite tall.

But because of this, he looked tall and fat, like a walking bear.

Mrs. Wan was beautiful and graceful, with a shapely figure; though middle-aged, she looked not much different from a woman in her thirties.

Standing together, they looked more like father and daughter than a couple.

Ye Ningwan had been quite pleased for her aunt to have such a doting husband.

But seeing Wan Yufeng in person, she was instantly disappointed.

She wasn’t one to judge purely by appearances, but seeing Wan Yufeng and Mrs. Wan together, they really appeared mismatched.

However, even though she and Zhan Hanjue were momentarily surprised, they quickly hid their emotions and greeted Wan Yufeng.

Wan Yufeng was mild-mannered, nodding slightly, "Hmm, since we’re family, please sit."

Mrs. Wan also smiled and invited them to sit.

Zhan Hanjue and Wan Tianyi talked about some company matters, and though Wan Yufeng was sparse with words, he spoke eloquently when it came to business matters.

The meal was enjoyable for both hosts and guests.

Mrs. Wan led them to the flower room for tea, during which she asked Wan Yufeng about the Thousand-year-old Tai Sui.

"Yufeng, didn’t you buy the Thousand-year-old Tai Sui? Ningwan mentioned she needs it too. If you bought it, why not share half with them?"

Wan Yufeng frowned slightly, looking at Zhan Hanjue and Ye Ningwan, "You two also want the Thousand-year-old Tai Sui?"