Shen Tianyin was scrutinizing Ye Xuanyuan while Ye Xuanyuan was looking at him.
"As expected of the second young lady of the Shen family, she is truly beautiful, and possesses an unparalleled elegant aura, the kind cultivated from childhood by members of prominent families. Elegant, intelligent, beautiful, graceful – it’s as if these words were created for her. But why does she look at me with a hint of hostility? I don't recall ever offending her."
Ye Xuanyuan frowned, perplexed.
"Ye Fan, who is this?"
Shen Tianyin frowned and asked.
At the same time, Ye Xuanyuan also linked her arm with Ye Fan’s: "Is this beautiful young lady the second young lady of the Shen family you often mention, Shen Tianyin?"
Looking at the two of them, Ye Fan blinked, then nodded: "Yes, this is Shen Tianyin, the current owner of Tianyin Pavilion."
Seeing that Ye Fan hadn’t answered her question, Shen Tianyin’s jealousy intensified.
"Ye Fan, I told you long ago that if there’s nothing important at Tianyin Pavilion, you don’t need to come. Why did you still come, and so early?"
A surge of anger rushed to her mind, and Shen Tianyin said indignantly.
She had never felt such a sense of loss, not even when she was suppressed by Shen Shiyun.
"I..."
Ye Fan was about to explain, but Ye Xuanyuan spoke first.
"I asked him to bring me. If Miss Shen wants to be angry, then direct it at me."
These words made Shen Tianyin even more infuriated. He brought you here just because she asked? What does she take me for?
Gritting her teeth, her fingernails dug into her fair skin.
Elder Ji, watching the three of them, felt a headache coming on. Neither of these two women was easy to deal with. It seemed he would have to be careful between them in the future.
"Oh? Who are you to him? Why does he listen to you so much?"
Shen Tianyin’s attitude was clear: she was jealous, very jealous.
Ye Fan was utterly speechless. He hadn't expected Shen Tianyin to have such a side to her.
However, she wasn't giving him a chance to explain at the moment.
Seeing this, Ye Xuanyuan seemed to understand something and smiled slyly, "We live together."
*Boom~*
Like a bolt from the blue, Shen Tianyin trembled a few times, almost falling. Tears could no longer be contained, swirling in her eyes.
Seeing that she was about to cry, Ye Fan gave Ye Xuanyuan an exasperated look. This little girl was clearly here to cause trouble.
He pulled her aside: "This is my sister, Ye Xuanyuan."
Hearing Ye Fan's words, Shen Tianyin paused, then looked at him doubtfully: "She's your sister?"
Ye Fan nodded, saying exasperatedly, "If she wasn't my sister, how could we live together? What are you thinking?"
Ye Fan was completely helpless with Shen Tianyin, but although he said that, he felt quite pleased in his heart. For a woman to care about you so much was a great accomplishment.
Ye Xuanyuan smiled and nodded from the side: "Miss Shen, I am Ye Xuanyuan."
She extended her hand, full of pride.
Shen Tianyin blankly raised her hand and touched Ye Xuanyuan's. The next moment, she exclaimed, "I'm going to the restroom!"
Her face flushed with embarrassment, and she fled as if escaping.
Watching Shen Tianyin’s flustered retreat, Ye Xuanyuan smiled and whispered in Ye Fan’s ear, "Brother, from now on, you are my idol."
To be able to make the second young lady of the Shen family so infatuated was truly impressive.
He gave Ye Xuanyuan an exasperated look: "Behave yourself from now on, or I'll have Mom lock you up at home."
He said to Ye Xuanyuan with a gruff tone.
Ye Xuanyuan stuck out her tongue, smiling playfully.
Upon entering the inner hall, Shen Tianyin had already returned but was lowering her head, her face full of shyness.
Ye Fan was also quite helpless about this, blaming his sister’s mischief, and he could do nothing about it.
Meanwhile, Ye Xuanyuan sat next to Shen Tianyin, continuously chatting with her.
"Elder Ji, I want to reopen Boguzhai the day after tomorrow. We will be inviting the big shots of the Jiangcheng antique circle. Please prepare the invitations for me."
This was an excellent opportunity for Boguzhai to re-establish its reputation in Jiangcheng, and Ye Fan wouldn't miss it.
Elder Ji nodded: "Alright, I'll have someone arrange it immediately."
With Tianyin Pavilion's endorsement to boost Boguzhai, it would be difficult for Boguzhai not to become popular.
"Ye Fan, are you really planning to reopen Boguzhai?"
Shen Tianyin looked up at him and asked softly.
Ye Fan nodded: "The Jiangcheng antique market is currently in chaos. If we want to quell this chaos, we need sufficient power and the ability to be decisive. Re-establishing Boguzhai to regain dominance is the best choice. Then, with Tianyin Pavilion and Boguzhai joining forces, we can control the entire Jiangcheng antique market."
In reality, there was another intention that Ye Fan did not mention: to deal with Lin Yue.
It was not possible to defeat Lin Yue with their current strength.
Therefore, Ye Fan needed to accumulate a vast amount of money and connections before he could possibly crush Lin Yue in one fell swoop.
Merchants have no power in their hands, so they can only leverage their advantages.
Shen Tianyin frowned. She understood Ye Fan; he wasn't someone who liked to seek attention. Yet, this time, he chose to take the initiative, clearly wanting to resolve all matters as quickly as possible.
"I don't know how I can help you, but if you need anything, please tell me. I don't want to see you take risks again."
After their trip to Qianfo Mountain, the relationship between the two had progressed by leaps and bounds.
Although the final veil had not yet been lifted, everyone knew.
"Okay, I know."
Ye Fan smiled and nodded.
At this moment, Elder Ji entered with Sun Yilang.
"Mr. Ye, you were looking for me?"
Upon seeing Ye Fan, Sun Yilang respectfully stepped forward, showing no disrespect to Ye Fan.
Having already witnessed Ye Fan's formidable nature, even if he were given eight hundred times the courage, he would not dare to be disrespectful to Ye Fan.
Ye Fan smiled: "Elder Sun, please sit."
Sun Yilang possessed outstanding abilities. His skill in appraising antiques was between Elder Lei and Elder Ji. He couldn't reach Elder Lei's level of seeing through millennia at a glance, but he was better than Elder Ji.
If it weren't for Zhou Youde and others' forgery dragging Sun Yilang down, Boguzhai might still be the most prosperous antique shop in Jiangcheng.
"How has your recovery been these past few days, Elder Sun? Are you feeling well?"
Seeing Sun Yilang's reserved and cautious demeanor, Ye Fan asked with a smile.
Quickly putting down his teacup, Sun Yilang said sincerely, "To be honest, Mr. Ye, I've been at home these days, reading several books about antiques. I was too conceited before, thinking I was the greatest appraiser in the world. But after meeting you, I realized I've always been like a frog in a well. After Boguzhai closed, my heart gradually found balance. In the field of appraisal, there is no end to learning."