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Chapter 112 Tang Xue's Request

"Nonsense, I'm not like that."

The burly man was stunned by the young master's imposing manner and was speechless for a moment.

The man looked around the lobby and continued:

"Gentlemen, do not be misled by such nonsense. The government is investigating the Ye family's affairs."

You've probably all heard about Miss Ye's ordeal; the twists and turns of it all are far too complex to be explained by a few rumors.

Everyone nodded in agreement, agreeing with his point.

Ye Xiyao nodded and praised softly, "Little sister, Young Master Liang is indeed righteous and outspoken."

Ye Yaoyao frowned as she looked at the man in brocade robes.

[Liang Xiaozhe, the heir of the An Yue noble family, and the man who rescued his sister from the brothel, has finally been encountered.]

Upon hearing her inner thoughts, Ye Xiyao's face paled; this person would also be the one to scheme against her in the future.

The Liang family is also a distinguished family with a long history of merit, so why would Liang Xiaoze scheme against her?

Perhaps sensing a pair of burning gazes, Liang Xiaozhe looked towards the stairwell, raised an eyebrow, and smiled:

"So Miss Ye is here too. This person is spouting nonsense and inciting people in your restaurant. Aren't you two here to clear yourselves up?"

Ye Yaoyao walked over, as she couldn't see the staircase from the lobby.

"Manager Lin, I suspect that person was bribed to spread rumors here. I want to send him to the authorities."

"Yes, Miss." Manager Lin found two people to grab the big man.

"I didn't do anything wrong, why are you arresting me?"

The big man struggled desperately, his face turning bright red.

"We'll talk about this at the government office." The burly man struggled as he was led away.

Ye Yaoyao looked at Liang Xiaozhe:

"Young Master Liang, thank you for speaking up for me. Why don't you come and have a meal? My humble establishment will give you a 20% discount today."

Liang Xiaozhe smiled slightly, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Miss Ye, you're too kind. I just couldn't stand people spouting nonsense."

"I do indeed have a few friends to entertain today, so thank you very much for your kind offer, Miss Ye."

Ye Yaoyao stepped aside and gestured for him to sit down: "Young Master Liang, please take your seat in the private room upstairs."

"Thank you, Miss Ye." Liang Xiaozhe nodded to Ye Xiyao.

“Young Master Liang.” Ye Xiyao lowered her head, her mind churning with thoughts.

Liang Xiaozhe looked at her intently for a few moments before going upstairs.

"Miss Ye, my name is Lu Yuanyou. Are your fathers from Changping Town?"

Lu Yuanyou stepped forward to ask, and Ye Xiyao nodded.

"Exactly!"

"Then you are the third young lady of the Ye family?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuanyou was overjoyed and looked at Ye Xiyao with burning eyes.

Why is this scholar staring at my sister like that? Could it be that he's taken a liking to her?

Ye Xiyao felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze and nodded in response.

"So the Third Miss is so beautiful, like a fairy descended from heaven."

Lu Yuanyou stared at Ye Xiyao as if bewitched.

Ye Xiyao was somewhat taken aback by his direct gaze:

"Young Master Lu, you flatter me. Thank you for your help earlier. This meal is on me. Please enjoy your meal."

After Ye Xiyao finished speaking, she was about to go upstairs.

In a moment of impulsiveness, Lu Yuanyou suddenly said, "Third Miss, I have fallen in love with you at first sight. I wonder if you are willing to marry?"

Ye Xiyao and Ye Yaoyao were stunned, staring at him in disbelief.

Wow! This scholar is so direct!

Fu Ya stood in front of Ye Xiyao with displeasure: "Young master, please have some self-respect."

Lu Yuanyou then realized his abruptness and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, I was being presumptuous."

Lu Yuanyou blushed, bent down, and bowed to apologize.

"Does Miss remember..."

"We're going up."

Ye Xiyao had initially felt some goodwill towards him for speaking up for her, but now she was unwilling to say another word to him.

"Has she forgotten me?" Looking at the empty space in front of him, Lu Yuanyou muttered to himself in disappointment.

Today's events left Ye Xiyao somewhat unhappy.

"Sister, as the saying goes, a fair maiden is sought after by a gentleman. If you don't like her, then don't think about it!"

"No! I'm not thinking about that scholar." Ye Xiyao shook her head, composed herself, and tried not to think about Liang Xiaozhe's future.

"It's not him, it's Prince Liang?"

[Even Prince Liang spoke up in her defense. Could it be that my sister has feelings for her? No, I have to nip this in the bud.]

"Sister, Prince Liang is alright in appearance, but he's no good as a husband. I heard he's a womanizer in private, and whoever marries him will be unlucky."

"Little sister, don't worry, I don't like him." Ye Xiyao patted her hand solemnly, afraid that she would overthink things.

"Okay, okay! Just remember, whatever you do, don't fall for him."

"I know, I know." Ye Xiyao's mood instantly brightened upon hearing Ye Yaoyao's words.

"Knock knock!" The door was knocked and opened, and Manager Lin came in with a waiter to serve the dishes.

"Ladies, is there anything else you need today?"

Manager Lin waited respectfully to the side as Ye Yaoyao handed him the plan she had written.

"Manager Lin, I've developed a few new dishes. Our restaurant's menu needs some adjustments. We'll be closed for three days starting tomorrow to reorganize. Please take a look and see if it can be completed."

Manager Lin took it and began to read it carefully.

"Fourth Miss, these dishes have never appeared in the capital before. Do you think we'll have any customers?"

"Yes, it feels new because I haven't tried it before."

Ye Yaoyao gave her some dishes that weren't available in the restaurant, as well as a hot pot that she cooked herself.

"Don't worry! There will only be more customers then, and if we don't have enough staff, you can hire a few more."

Since the owner had said so, Manager Lin nodded.

"Okay, then I'll redesign the restaurant according to this plan tomorrow."

"Ok!"

After the conversation, Ye Yaoyao asked them to leave.

“Miss, I saw Miss Tang come downstairs,” Fu Ling said as she entered.

"Sister, you chat with Tang Xue, I'll go into the private room. Fu Ling, go to the kitchen and talk to Chef Wang."

"Yes, ma'am."

Not long after, Tang Xue entered, wearing a veil and leading her maid.

"Xiyao, you've finally agreed to see me."

Tang Xue took off her veil, and Ye Xiyao stared at her, momentarily stunned.

Tang Xue looked haggard, her face no longer as bright as before, but rather gloomy.

"Xue, I'm sorry. I recently took over the management of the family business and was then assassinated. I only have time to meet you now."

Tang Xue stared at her for a long while before finally speaking: "I know, you're really lucky, nothing happened."

A hint of jealousy flashed in Tang Xue's eyes as she spoke these words in a sinister tone. Ye Xiyao felt somewhat intimidated by her current appearance.

"Thankfully, the snow has stopped and the food is still warm. Let's eat it while it's hot."

"I've come to ask you for a favor."

"What's the matter? Tell me."

"Promise me first."

Tang Xue suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Ye Xiyao's arm tightly.

"Xue, I don't know if I can help with your matter, please tell me first!"

Ye Xiyao withdrew her hand.

As expected, Ye Xiyao was wary of her and looked down on her. She was in so much pain now, what right did Ye Xiyao have to treat her like this?

“I like your older brother. I don’t want to marry Chu Zhao. I know I’m not good enough for Ye Li’an right now. I just want to stay by his side, even as a concubine. Please help me.”

Ye Xiyao was filled with disbelief. The Tang and Chu families had already discussed marriage, yet she was still thinking about her older brother.

"Xue, your two families have already set the wedding date, so I can't help you with this."