Ye Fan, Shen Tianyin's words, pierced Shen Bao's heart like sharp swords.
He wasn't foolish, and naturally understood that they were speaking the truth.
If they weren't his closest kin, they would likely never speak such candid words.
"I understand."
After a long pause, Shen Bao nodded heavily.
...
Rushing all the way to Jiangcheng, upon returning to Tianyin Pavilion, it was already completely dark.
Ye Fan went straight back home and reported his safety to his mother.
Now that his sister, Ye Xuanxuan, had completely recovered, Ye Fan had one less worry.
"Xiao Fan, your sister wants to go out and find a job. You're often out and about, so give your sister some advice."
At the dinner table, Zhang Chunlan looked at her son and daughter, her face beaming with a happy smile.
Ye Xuanxuan, fully recovered from her illness, had rosy cheeks. When she smiled, cute dimples appeared on her face. Her long hair was simply tied into a ponytail, making her look youthful and radiant.
"Brother, please help me with a recommendation. I'm bored to death staying at home, I'm going to get sick."
Ye Xuanxuan tugged at Ye Fan's arm, shaking it back and forth.
Ye Fan gave a wry smile. Although he wasn't her biological brother in essence, having taken over this body, he couldn't escape the responsibility of being an older brother.
After some thought, Ye Fan suddenly looked up and said, "Boguzhai reopens in three days. How about you go work at Boguzhai?"
Boguzhai?
Ye Xuanxuan was stunned for a moment. She let go of Ye Fan's arm and abruptly stood up, "You mean that Boguzhai, Jiangcheng's largest antique shop?"
Her beautiful eyes seemed to speak, looking at Ye Fan filled with shock.
Ye Fan smiled and nodded, "What? Does my dear sister dislike Boguzhai for being too small?"
Ye Fan joked. Having lived two lives, he finally felt the warmth of familial love and naturally wanted to integrate into it as soon as possible.
Unexpectedly, Ye Xuanxuan quickly sat down and tightened her grip on Ye Fan's arm again, "Brother, are you telling the truth? You can't lie to me."
Ye Fan gave a wry smile; this sister was truly a clever one.
"How could I dare to lie to you? Mother is here. If I lie to you, she'll definitely discipline me."
He looked at Zhang Chunlan helplessly, his gaze pleading.
Zhang Chunlan smiled, "Xuanxuan, don't bully your brother. Once you get to work, you absolutely cannot be willful. You must listen to your brother's arrangements, understand?"
Zhang Chunlan, the virtuous mother, kept reminding her.
"Got it, Mom."
Ye Xuanxuan stuck out her tongue, smiling playfully.
Rarely experiencing the feeling of home, Ye Fan ate this meal with great contentment.
After sleeping soundly that night, he took Ye Xuanxuan to Tianyin Pavilion early the next morning.
Originally, he wanted to come alone, but Ye Xuanxuan insisted on accompanying him, so he reluctantly agreed.
"Brother, I heard the boss of this Tianyin Pavilion is the second young lady of the Shen family. Are you here to sell something?"
Looking at Ye Fan with confusion, Ye Xuanxuan, like a little fox, her beautiful big eyes darting back and forth.
"Xuanxuan, in your heart, can't brother be a partner of this Tianyin Pavilion?"
Without revealing his true identity, Ye Fan teased.
Pouting, Ye Xuanxuan said, "I don't believe it. She's the second young lady of the Shen family, one of Jiangcheng's most beautiful women. Moreover, she's very business-minded. At such a young age, she already manages an antique shop. With her noble status, how could she possibly cooperate with ordinary people like us?"
It was understandable why Ye Xuanxuan didn't believe it. In this society, social circles were very important. People of different statuses simply couldn't blend into the same circle.
And Shen Tianyin was renowned for her wisdom and beauty, so Ye Xuanxuan's thoughts were reasonable.
Ye Fan gave a wry smile but said nothing, instead leading her directly into Tianyin Pavilion.
Tianyin Pavilion, now famous throughout Jiangcheng, already had customers arriving early.
Shen Tianyin and Old Master Ji were busy entertaining guests. Upon seeing Ye Fan enter, Shen Tianyin glanced at him. However, when she saw the young and beautiful girl beside him, her brow furrowed slightly.
But she said nothing and turned back to continue conversing with the guests.
All of this was observed by Ye Xuanxuan, "I told you so. She's a heavenly favored daughter, how could she possibly interact with us?"
Although she had expected this outcome, Ye Xuanxuan still felt a sense of loss.
They were both women of similar age, yet the gap between them was too vast.
Ye Fan heard the inferiority in her tone and turned to look at her with doting eyes.
"She is a heavenly favored daughter, and so are you, only with different starting points. Xuanxuan, my greatest wish is to see you soar and become a heavenly favored daughter admired by all."
These words came from Ye Fan's heart.
"But..."
Ye Xuanxuan showed a timid expression.
"There are no 'buts'. You are my sister, Ye Fan's sister, and you will surely become a phoenix among people."
Patting her shoulder, Ye Fan said with conviction, then walked directly to the counter and picked up the ledger to look through it.
Seeing this, Ye Xuanxuan gasped in fright and quickly hurried over, "Brother, this is the secret of Tianyin Pavilion. If someone sees you looking at their ledger, they'll call the police and arrest you."
Her face was filled with panic, and she scanned around cautiously. Seeing that no one was looking, she put the ledger back into the drawer.
Ye Fan found it amusing to see Ye Xuanxuan's flustered appearance.
At this moment, Old Master Ji finally saw off the customer. Seeing Ye Fan, he walked over with a smile, "Brother Ye, why have you come so early? And who is this?"
Looking at Ye Xuanxuan, Old Master Ji asked in confusion.
"This is my sister, Ye Xuanxuan."
Ye Fan smiled and introduced, "This is Master Ji Nanshan, a Level 2 appraiser in Jiangcheng."
"Level 2 appraiser?" Ye Xuanxuan looked at Old Master Ji in shock.
Although she didn't know much about the antique circle, only a tiny bit, she knew what the title of Level 2 appraiser meant.
"So it's Miss Ye, my apologies."
Old Master Ji quickly smiled, with a hint of apology.
"Hello, Master Ji. You can just call me Ye Xuanxuan."
She felt her heart pounding faster. This was a Level 2 appraiser, the most capable person in Jiangcheng's antique circle.
Once one reached such a status, they were enough to dominate Jiangcheng's antique circle and be respected by everyone.
"What are you talking about?"
Shen Tianyin walked over slowly, a faint smile on her face.
Old Master Ji respectfully said, "Second Young Lady, Brother Ye has brought a distinguished guest."
Thinking of the relationship between Shen Tianyin and Ye Fan, Old Master Ji smiled, and whether intentionally or not, did not reveal Ye Xuanxuan's identity.
Shen Tianyin's gaze fell on Ye Xuanxuan. She had a good figure and a pretty face. Although her attire was a bit ordinary, she exuded youthful radiance. Could it be that Ye Fan liked such pure girls?