CHAPTER 646: CHAPTER 646: NOT SURPRISED EVEN IF A CHILD IS MADE

Mengyao had a lot to say, and only then did Liu Shangxiang change from a state of reproach to joy.

Mengyao promised that as soon as the engagement date was set, she would immediately inform Liu Shangxiang. Only then was Liu Shangxiang pleased, and she also promised to come back before the engagement day.

After hanging up the call from Liu Shangxiang, Mengyao looked at Ye Fan and chuckled, "She wants to settle scores with you. Such a big happy occasion but you didn’t tell her, she found out through other channels. She’s been complaining a lot."

"How does she plan to settle scores with me? Even if she’s unhappy, it’s you she’s mad at." Ye Fan had a look of watching the drama unfold.

"You’re just gloating." Mengyao rolled her eyes.

"Hehe." Ye Fan laughed happily.

"If I were Liu Shangxiang, I’d certainly point my finger at you and scold, ’Good on you Mengyao and Ye Fan, not even telling me about such a big happy event, you two are really something else.’" Biyao laughed on the side.

The greeting from Liu Shangxiang warmed the hearts of Ye Fan and the others.

Soon after, Ye Fan, like Mengyao, received a long-distance call from abroad. It was from Ku Eryue.

After Ye Fan and Mengyao’s business foundation in Ba Country was stabilized, they left Ku Eryue there to protect their enterprise.

Ku Eryue, the former big leader of the Poisonous Spider, involved in a plot to assassinate Chu Mengyao, dramatically facilitated the meeting and subsequent love between Ye Fan and Mengyao, is considered a ’benefactor’ to the two of them.

"Benefactor, congratulations to you and President Chu on your soon-to-be happy union." As soon as Ye Fan answered the call, Ku Eryue offered his blessings.

"Thank you." Ye Fan courteously responded, and then asked, "How are things? Is the situation in Ba Country still stable? Have our business interests been under any threat from opposing forces?"

With such a large business territory in Ba Country requiring oversight, leaving Ku Eryue there naturally meant he was capable of handling such a significant responsibility.

"Benefactor, rest assured, with me here, I guarantee everything will be foolproof." Ku Eryue pledged confidently, then continued, "Since Taimei Company, Wanpu Company, and Wanlida Company lost their foothold in Ba Country, there hasn’t been much of a stir, even if they have their eyes on the lucrative interests here, they are powerless to interfere. Currently, with the full support of the Ba Country Government, no one dares to cause trouble openly."

"That’s good to hear." Ye Fan felt much relieved.

"Benefactor, you and President Chu need to be cautious. From what I know, the Underworld has been restless since they caught wind of your engagement plans, with many factions displaying a resolute intent to kill." Ku Eryue warned.

"It’s alright, we’re well-protected here. Just take care of yourself." Ye Fan expressed his concern.

"No need to worry about me, Benefactor, I’ll be fine." Ku Eryue was deeply touched, and said, "I’ll hang up now, I won’t interrupt your enjoyment of the engagement’s joy with President Chu."

"Alright." Ye Fan ended the call with Ku Eryue.

As Ye Fan and the others returned to the villa entrance, a group of people swarmed towards them.

Han Bihong stood in the middle, and Qiu Wen, Lu Xuehong, and Shen Yaqing were standing as well.

Those rushing over were naturally others.

The women were Lu Xiangxiang, Zhang Lu, Chi Qinyuan, and Shen Tingting.

The men were Qian Weiguo and Lin Bowen.

Among these people, apart from Lu Xiangxiang and Zhang Lu, Shen Tingting and Qian Weiguo were under organizational orders to deliberately approach Ye Fan and Mengyao. Lin Bowen and Chi Qinyuan had met Ye Fan and Mengyao later on.

This group had a relatively close relationship with Ye Fan and Mengyao, so they came to celebrate immediately.

They didn’t call but went straight to Ye Fan and Mengyao’s place.

Among the six of them, each had different expressions.

Chi Qinyuan and Shen Tingting bore pure feelings of congratulations.

Zhang Lu’s feelings were much more complex. As a woman harboring unrequited love for Ye Fan, she had to cope with many emotions.

Lin Bowen’s expression was also complex. He was Zhang Lu’s suitor. Their elders strongly encouraged their union, but Zhang Lu had brought in Ye Fan as a shield boyfriend, causing Lin Bowen some distress.

He liked Zhang Lu, but he dared not have any more extravagant thoughts because just knowing Ye Fan’s Terminator identity made him make many concessions. Regardless of where the relationship between Ye Fan and Zhang Lu might ultimately go, he dared not poke his nose further.

"Mr. Ye, President Chu, congratulations!"

Everyone offered their congratulations.

Lin Bowen forced a smile.

Qian Weiguo was full of genuine sincerity.

Shen Tingting and Chi Qinyuan were genuinely happy.

Lu Xiangxiang and Zhang Lu slowed their steps, lagging behind Shen Tingting and the others.

"Thank you." Ye Fan and Mengyao responded one by one.

"Thanks for what? What’s there to thank?" Lu Xiangxiang’s face was long, as if she’d suffered a great injustice, and complained, "An engagement, such a big affair, you didn’t even tell me? Even if it’s a secret, when you make it public, at least notify me first, right? But you, I didn’t even get a notice and had to hear it from someone else. You guys are really something, do you even consider me a friend?"

Like Liu Shangxiang, Lu Xiangxiang, as Mengyao’s sister and best friend, carried strong feelings of resentment and reproach.

Ye Fan and Mengyao smiled wryly.

The others also smiled awkwardly.

People like Shen Tingting and Chi Qinyuan were particularly envious of Lu Xiangxiang’s close relationship with Ye Fan and Mengyao. Just by the tone of voice, one could deduce that different levels of intimacy represented different heights of relationship.

"What are you saying? We’re sisters. Don’t blame me anymore. I’ve already been reprimanded by Liu Shangxiang for a long time. Please go easy on me. Besides, we just announced the engagement, haven’t even set the date yet, please have mercy." Mengyao smiled.

"Even if Liu Shangxiang spat on you, you’d deserve it, for doing something like this." Lu Xiangxiang was full of exasperation but after thinking it over generously said, "Fine, fine, I already knew you two were going to get together, it was just a matter of time, so I won’t hassle you anymore. I’ll save it for when you get married."

"Miss Spiritual Lily is not only generous but also thinks quite far ahead." Chu Biyao interjected.

"Watching them together, even if they had a kid I wouldn’t be surprised, let alone an engagement." Lu Xiangxiang said unabashedly, looking at Ye Fan and Mengyao with a rather relaxed ease.

"Nothing but nonsense from a gossipy mouth, stop talking rubbish." Ye Fan gently warned.

"But isn’t it the truth?" Lu Xiangxiang teased in rebuttal.

Mengyao laughed at Lu Xiangxiang’s words, feeling a tinge of embarrassment.

"Ye Fan, Mengyao, giving you an early wish to have children soon." Zhang Lu showed a broad smile and said loudly.

"It’s still early, really." Ye Fan and Mengyao could only reply like this.