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"Like a weasel wishing a chicken a happy new year, there's no good intention behind it," Ye Xiaofei said angrily as she placed her cup down on the table.
Fei Hu gently comforted her, "Don't be impulsive. There's nothing going on today. With so many people here, even if he has bad intentions, he wouldn't dare act on them. Besides, I'm here too. Why are you in such a hurry?" Ye Xiaofei glanced at Fei Hu, pouted her lips, and lightly nudged his arm with her elbow, looking both playful and adorable.
Who wouldn't want a lively and pleasant atmosphere? Everyone was doing their best to mingle. Ye Cheng's complexion gradually improved. Although he didn't speak directly to Ye Wu, there was a hint of a smile on his face. Fei Hu could see that the old man was genuinely unable to smile, but he had a big heart and maintained his composure in public.
Ye Wu was different; he was laughing and joking as he moved through the crowd in the living room, greeting everyone and sharing well wishes, exuding an air of sociability that made Ye Xiaofei grit her teeth.
With so many people around, it was impossible to have a meal at home. Drinking tea, smoking, and chatting would suffice. Most people were just being polite by coming to see Ye Cheng, the leader of the Dragon Tiger Gang. Soon enough, some of the younger ones began to leave. However, some of the older members who rarely had the chance to meet Ye Cheng found themselves with endless topics to discuss once they sat together.
By around ten o'clock, there were still about fifty people in the living room. Ye Xiaofei couldn't help but frown and quietly asked Fei Hu, "What should we do? It's almost lunchtime. Should we book a restaurant outside? We can't let everyone go hungry!"
Just as Fei Hu was about to suggest that Ye Xiaofei consult their grandfather's opinion, laughter suddenly came from outside the living room door: "Hahaha! Oh no! Even rushing here made me late. Happy New Year everyone! Wishing you all the best!"
Fei Hu and Ye Xiaofei turned their heads simultaneously to see Ye Wei entering with a large gift box in his arms, proudly displaying his big belly as he walked in with laughter, as if announcing his arrival.
Ye Wei approached Ye Cheng and placed the gift box on the ground before kneeling down with a thud, repeatedly saying, "Son is here to wish Dad a happy new year! Wishing Dad good health and all the best!"
This action surprised everyone present. First of all, this ancient way of paying respects had basically been lost in A City, a rapidly developing metropolis. Secondly, given Ye Wei's current status and his various conflicts with their father, who would have thought he would kneel so easily? Perhaps even Ye Cheng didn't expect such a move from him.
Sister Wu reacted quickly; she hurried over and helped Ye Wei up, smiling as she said, "It's enough that your intentions are conveyed; there's no need for such formalities."
Ye Wei smiled and said, "Of course, you deserve it. By rights, you have worked hard for our Ye Family, so I should bow to you." As he spoke, he pretended to kneel down.
"Wait, wait, wait! Please don't do that!" Sister Wu hurriedly grabbed Ye Wei. It was obvious to everyone that Ye Wei was just putting on an act, but that previous kneel was genuine.
Everyone made way for Ye Wei to sit down. It was then that he noticed Ye Wu sitting across from him. Ye Wei chuckled and said, "Third Brother, you really came early! You’re not here just for Dad's Red Envelope, are you?"
"Hmph! Who knows? You made a big fuss about nothing," Ye Wu sneered. He truly despised Ye Wei's earlier performance; this guy was such a show-off. It seemed he still wanted to curry favor with Ye Cheng, which indicated that he hadn't forgotten about the position of eldest brother, despite his outward demeanor.
The two brothers exchanged barbs, and the others found it hard to interject. However, Ye Wei was as slippery as an eel; sensing Ye Wu's unfriendly tone, he quickly turned to Ye Xiaofei, who was standing with Fei Hu and making tea, and shouted, "Xiaofei, hurry and bring a cup of tea for Second Uncle; I'm dying of thirst!"
Ye Xiaofei glanced at Fei Hu and reluctantly picked up a teacup to walk over. Ye Wei took the cup and had a sip before saying with a smile, "Hmm, this tea tastes good. Come here, Xiaofei; it's New Year's Day, let's have some good luck. Second Uncle will give you a Red Envelope." As he spoke, he pulled out a Red Envelope from his pocket. However, this Red Envelope was much larger than the usual ones—almost like one he had made himself.
While Ye Xiaofei was in a daze, Ye Wei shoved the Red Envelope into her hands. Sister Wu quickly said, "Xiaofei, thank Second Uncle!" Sister Wu was quite clever; she feared that if Ye Xiaofei refused to accept the Red Envelope in front of everyone, it would create an awkward situation.
After a moment of surprise, Ye Xiaofei hurriedly said softly, "Thank you, Second Uncle."
"Oh! No need to be so polite; we’re family! This is just a small token. It's customary for elders to give Red Envelopes to juniors during the New Year. Didn't your Third Uncle give you one?" Ye Wei was truly sharp-tongued; he constantly sought ways to attack Ye Wu and wanted him to embarrass himself in front of everyone. He would never forget the incident involving two hundred thousand and one yuan.
Ye Wei casually mentioned it, but everyone’s gaze turned toward Ye Wu. As an elder, he indeed hadn’t given Ye Xiaofei a Red Envelope yet. However, those present were more cunning than monkeys; Ye Wu's face quickly turned from white to red as he laughed heartily and said, "Second Brother, you're also the chairman of Shengwei Group. You only gave Xiaofei such a small Red Envelope? Third Brother has less money than you but managed to find a bigger one; this is rather tacky—Xiaofei can make do with this!"
With everyone's surprised exclamations following suit, Ye Wu directly stuffed a stack of hundred-yuan bills into Ye Xiaofei's hands. This amount was considerable; estimating it would be no less than ten thousand yuan. This left Ye Xiaofei in a dilemma; she had no intention of accepting money from Ye Wu. His heart was too black and his methods too ruthless. Thinking back on what he had done to Grandpa, even if Ye Wu offered her a mountain of gold, she wouldn’t be swayed—let alone this mere ten or eight thousand.
Fei Hu observed everything keenly; he feared that if Ye Xiaofei became unhappy and returned the money, it would benefit that scoundrel Ye Wu. So Fei Hu quickly thought on his feet and loudly exclaimed, "Third Young Master is truly generous!" He then started clapping. With him leading the way, everyone else followed suit until the living room erupted in applause.
As a result, Ye Wu had a glow on his face, while Ye Xiaofei had no choice but to pocket the money. However, one person was unhappy about this, and that was Ye Wei. When he realized that this sycophant was actually a security guard from his company, his anger flared up. He always felt there was something unclear between this guy and Wang Qian; he just couldn't find any dirt on him. Moreover, this person was a bit slippery and hard to control. Yet, Ye Xiaofei seemed to enjoy using him, frequently calling him to the villa. It seemed he needed to keep an eye on this individual.
Earlier, Ye Wu had put in a bit more money for the sake of appearances, but after Fei Hu flattered him, he felt quite pleased. Ye Wu Yi turned around and asked Little Four beside him, "Who was that kid just now? I feel like I've seen him somewhere before but can't recall where."
Little Four chuckled, "Brother Tiger, I have the same feeling. This guy is indeed a bit mysterious."
Ye Wu glared and muttered angrily, "You have a pig's brain! Can't you go over and get to know him a bit? What good is it to feel the same as me?"
Seeing Ye Wu getting angry, Little Four hurriedly lowered his head and walked towards where Fei Hu was standing. Today, Fei Hu's main job was pouring water into teacups while Ye Xiaofei added tea leaves. Once the tea was brewed, several younger brothers would serve it to everyone in the living room. People came and went, but it always seemed like there were just as many people in the living room.
"Brother, you look familiar. Where did you hang out before?" Fei Hu turned around to see Little Four standing behind him with a smile. This person was his nemesis, and Fei Hu really didn't want to engage with him. However, considering the circumstances today were different, Fei Hu smiled and was about to respond when—
"He’s our company’s security guard; he stands in the lobby. Many people have seen him, so it’s normal for you to feel familiar. More than one person has said that before," Ye Xiaofei said while adding tea leaves into the cup.
Little Four nodded and laughed, "No wonder Brother Tiger thinks he looks familiar; now it makes sense." As he spoke, he turned and left. What a fool; he believed whatever Ye Xiaofei casually said.
After one left, another arrived. Fei Hu looked up and saw Ye Wei staring at him intently without blinking. He quickly said, "Chairman, Happy Spring Festival! Is there anything I can help you with?"
"Ha ha! You’re quite the smooth talker, aren’t you? You've even made it to my villa now. What exactly do you do? I don't think you're just a security guard!" Ye Wei's eyes sparkled like two foxes as they roamed over Fei Hu.
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