CHAPTER 521: CHAPTER 314: GIVING FACE

After a round of introductions, Old Master Ye looked at Luo Ye with a smile: "Ye’er, Xiao Xuan’s dad is in a meeting and should be back soon. Xiao Xuan’s mom is a bit far from home, so she might be a bit late. Child, don’t overthink it."

Luo Ye quickly stood up to reply: "Grandpa, I’m not overthinking. I understand that my uncles and aunts are busy."

"Look at this child, our family doesn’t have so many rules. Sit down and talk." Granny Ye quickly pulled her down to sit, taking a look at her and then at Zhan Ping sitting to her left, before turning back to her: "Ye’er, you are our family’s lucky star, Granny likes you."

"Thank you, Granny." Luo Ye reflexively finished her thanks before realizing her response was inappropriate. Wasn’t this akin to directly admitting she was the Ye Family’s lucky star? Her cheeks instantly flushed a deep red, and she stammered: "I’m not...I..."

The more flustered she became, the less she could find the right words. With everyone’s gaze scanning back and forth over her, her mind went blank from the nervousness, her face turning as red as a persimmon.

Ye Xuan smiled and hugged her and Granny together: "Ye’er, Granny usually doesn’t like many people. If she likes you, it means you’re special."

Everyone seated laughed heartily, and their gazes towards Luo Ye warmed up considerably. Ye Xuan’s prospects were the brightest among the younger generation of the Ye Family, having already been designated as the leader. Naturally, he was the focus of the elders’ attention.

Although Old Master Ye had emphasized that Ye Xuan’s marriage should not be used as a bargaining chip for the family’s advancement and pressured upon, everyone naturally hoped he would find a match from a family of equal standing.

But his behavior up to now had left everyone on edge, especially when he unhesitatingly rejected marriage proposals from many prominent families, which made them worry that one day he might bring home a common girl. Although the Ye Family’s development did not rely on external connections, who would want to give up the opportunity to become stronger?

More crucially, with the other families possibly forging alliances through marriage, the Ye Family falling behind was not out of the question.

Although there were other younger members in the family, what people valued most was the family’s leading figure. Should he make a problematic choice, it would directly affect the opportunities of the other young members.

When one rises to a certain position, who can genuinely remain indifferent?

Today, everyone finally let out a sigh of relief. Just by looking at Ye Xuan’s attitude, it was clear that he would marry no one but Luo Ye. Although the Luo Family’s background wasn’t much to speak of, wasn’t there the Wen Family?

As a descendant of the Wen Family, she must have also benefited from the Wen family’s advantageous feng shui and blessings. These people held strong beliefs in traditional customs and practices, so when it came to real profits, who didn’t have their own calculus?

You can’t say they were wrong. The rule of ’the victor is the king and the loser is the outcast’ has been unchanging since ancient times!

"Ye’er, I said long ago that nobody is allowed to interfere with Xiao Xuan’s marriage. Even if someone comes with a marriage proposal, it has to be Xiao Xuan’s decision.

Ye’er’s goodness exceeded all our expectations. As for some of his uncles’ and aunts’ thoughts that might not be presentable, please bear with them." Old Master Ye observed the expressions of his sons and daughters-in-law, understanding them all too well. Surprisingly, he chose to address the matter openly!

A wave of gratitude quickly washed over her beautiful face. In that moment, her heart settled. With such a straightforward elder, even if his descendants had certain thoughts, it was only human nature, and they shouldn’t be too difficult to get along with!

Luo Ye naturally understood the reason for the elder’s respect. Before both parents had given a clear go-ahead, a girl voluntarily entering the man’s family meant her future status depended entirely on the elders’ attitude!

Relative to her arrival, Zhan Ping’s return was more important, yet Old Master Ye clearly focused on her, his intention was crystal clear!

"Grandpa, thank you!" Luo Ye stood up and gave a deep bow, seeing the uncles, aunts, and second aunts looking somewhat embarrassed, smiled and said: "Second Uncle, Second Aunt, Fifth Uncle, Fifth Aunt, it’s great to meet you all. Grandpa was just trying to make me feel better, I understand."

"Grandpa, thank you." Ye Xuan also stood up and gave Grandpa a bow.

"Xiao Xuan, I was the first one to like your granddaughter-in-law." Granny wasn’t happy.

"Of course, Granny is the best." Ye Xuan quickly hugged Granny to sweet-talk her. Caught in the middle, Luo Ye felt uncomfortable as Granny Ye touched her cheek: "Granddaughter-in-law, Granny has gotten lucky from you. This rascal is only close to his Great Grandpa and rarely so with others. Today, he’s lucky because of my granddaughter-in-law!"