CHAPTER 130: CHAPTER 130: SULKING

Father Ye swallowed hard because the conditions Yan Qinghan mentioned were truly tempting!

A villa? Shares in Mu Corporation? And a subsidiary? Any one of these would ensure he lived in luxury for the rest of his life.

But——

Mu Beiting appeared too stern, too cold. Even if tempted, he didn’t dare speak!

Seeing Father Ye’s expression, Yan Qinghan glanced at Mu Beiting and deliberately said, "Don’t be afraid, just say whatever demands you have! He is marrying the daughter you’ve raised for twenty years, a bride price is only right! No matter how much! Otherwise, wouldn’t all these years of raising your daughter be in vain? How could there be such a thing as giving away for free, right?"

Yan Qinghan’s words truly hit Father Ye’s heart! However, even in agreement, he didn’t have the guts to speak out! He wanted to live a few more years! If he offended Mu Beiting, he’d be crushed like an ant in seconds.

While Father Ye was torn, Mother Ye spoke up, "No need for any bride price! I’m marrying off my daughter, not selling her. As long as Mr. Mu treats Anxin well and makes her happy, we’ll be satisfied!"

Mother Ye’s words almost made Father Ye spit blood!

Yan Qinghan laughed heartily and gave Mother Ye a thumbs up, "Haha, Auntie, you’re so forthright! A true heroine!"

With Yan Qinghan’s teasing, Mother Ye blushed bashfully.

Yan Qinghan blinked his beautiful, peach blossom eyes, and said mischievously, "Mu Beiting, you’ve got it easy, getting such a good wife for free! Look at Su Quan, just to marry his daughter, he invested billions into his company, not to mention manpower and resources! Look at Father Ye and Mother Ye, they’re so generous, not asking for a penny from you!"

"Cough...cough...!" Hearing those billions of RMB slipping away just like that, Father Ye almost wanted to die.

If he had known, he would have spoken up boldly just now!

But——

Sigh...

Just then, Ye Anxin and Ling Yueyue came out of the kitchen, saw the harmonious atmosphere, and walked over with a smile. Yan Qinghan willingly made space for them, and Ye Anxin naturally sat beside him, affectionately holding his arm and smilingly asked, "What are you chatting about that’s making you so happy?"

Yan Qinghan intentionally said, "Nothing much, just chatting with your dad about the bride price!"

"Dad...!" Remembering the scene at the hotel last time where her father exaggerated his demands, Ye Anxin frowned, was about to speak, but then heard Yan Qinghan say, "Little sister-in-law, I must say, your parents are really something. They’re not asking your uncle for a single penny as bride price!"

"Really?" Ye Anxin thought she must have misheard.

Her father actually missed such a good opportunity?

"Of course, your father said as long as your uncle treats you well, that’s all that matters. Nothing else is important!" Yan Qinghan looked at Father Ye and playfully winked, seeing Father Ye so angry he nearly spat blood, he couldn’t have been more delighted.

Ye Anxin believed it to be true, happily squinting her eyes, "Dad, you’re the best!"

Father Ye’s old face turned red, holding his breath in his chest, unable to swallow it or spit it out, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

"Anxin, you...you...!" Mother Ye looked at Ye Anxin, stuttering, wanting to say something but not daring to speak.

Ye Anxin laughed, "Mom, just say what’s on your mind, why are you hesitating?"

Upon hearing this, Mother Ye mustered her courage and said, "Anxin, can you stay home with me tonight? It’s been nearly a month since you spent the night at home, and I miss you so much. I want you to keep me company tonight!"

"...!" Ye Anxin hadn’t had the chance to speak when Mu Beiting decisively said, "No way!"

Everyone present stared at Mu Beiting.

Under Mu Beiting’s sharp gaze, Mother Ye’s eyes flickered as she stammered again, "Um, Mr. Mu, I...I just want to spend more time with my daughter, there won’t be many opportunities later!"

She feared Mu Beiting’s intimidating look, but she was more worried about her daughter! She knew too little about this son-in-law, and there were so many things she wanted to say to her daughter!

So, no matter how scared, she wanted her daughter to stay over tonight!

Ye Anxin smiled, helplessly, "Mom, what are you talking about? There’s a long life ahead, don’t act like there’s no future opportunities!"

"Anxin...!" Mother Ye rubbed her forehead, speechless.

Mu Beiting gave them no chance, asserting domineeringly, "Absolutely not!"

"Mr. Mu!" Mother Ye tried to persuade him.

"No, no one can question my words!" Mu Beiting frowned, his eyes flashing with impatience and coldness.

"Uncle...!" Ye Anxin also frowned, feeling a bit dissatisfied with Mu Beiting’s attitude towards her mother.

"Ah, little sister-in-law, don’t be mad. You know Mu Beiting has such a temper; he needs to be appeased! As long as you go along with him, everything will be fine. If you confront him head-on, then...!" At this, Yan Qinghan left Ye Anxin with an amused look, without continuing.

"Alright, alright, it’s nothing, nothing. If it’s inconvenient, then let’s plan for another day!" Afraid Ye Anxin and Mu Beiting might argue because of her, Mother Ye hurried to smooth things over.

Mu Beiting coldly retorted, "Another day won’t work either!"

...

Mother Ye felt a lump in her throat, wanting to speak but unable to say anything.

’Pfft’ Yan Qinghan accidentally burst out laughing.

Mu Beiting is truly thick-headed, lacking flexibility! Mother Ye was just making a polite remark to smooth things over, afraid they might argue with the sister-in-law! Yet he bluntly refused her attempt!

This stubborn temper and bad character are both amusing and infuriating.

Mu Beiting’s cold gaze compelled Yan Qinghan to shut his mouth.

Ye Anxin checked her phone for the time, helplessly said, "Mom, it’s late, I have to go! I have a class in the morning!"

Mother Ye hurried to see her off, "Go ahead, be careful on the way!"

Ye Anxin nodded, "Mm! You rest early too!"

Huo Junmo, Yan Qinghan, and Ling Yueyue also stood up from the sofa.

Father Ye, smiling broadly, said to Huo Junmo, "Mr. Huo, come visit often when you have time!"

Everyone except Ye Anxin knew what Father Ye really meant! Anyone could see his ulterior motives.

Mu Beiting’s face turned even colder as he took Ye Anxin’s hand, leaving without a backward glance.

Ling Yueyue and Huo Junmo followed closely behind.

At the door, Yan Qinghan suddenly stopped, turned back, gave Father Ye and Mother Ye a look, and in a deliberately low voice, carefully said, "You have to keep the relationship between the little sister-in-law and Mu Beiting a secret. Remember, don’t tell anyone! Or else... the consequences could be very serious!"

"Why?" Although Father Ye was reluctant to acknowledge Ye Anxin and Mu Beiting’s relationship, even hoping it was just a dream, that Ye Anxin and Mu Beiting hadn’t really married.