"Ahem!"
A sudden cough startled Xia Weiliang.
She turned around to see her great aunt standing behind her, while Xia Xiaoqiu was frantically waving at her, signaling her to behave.
"Great Aunt!"
Xia Weiliang immediately turned back and stood formally, her face a picture of embarrassment, like a student caught in a secret romance by their parents.
Xie Wanfei was still in her qipao, with a shawl draped over it, exuding elegance and nobility.
She glanced at Xia Weiliang. "Aren't you coming over?"
"Oh."
Xia Weiliang trotted over obediently, standing beside Xia Xiaoqiu.
Among the Xia family, she feared her great aunt the most, yet loved and respected her the most. So, her great aunt's words carried more weight than an imperial decree!
Xie Wanfei stared at the man in front of her. "Xiao Yi."
From Xia Weiliang's reaction, Xiao Yi could tell the importance of the other person. With such an aura, he knew who she must be.
So, he smiled and approached, addressing Xie Wanfei as "Great Aunt" along with Xia Weiliang.
Xie Wanfei said unhurriedly, "Times may have changed, but some rules must remain. Our Weiliang is still unmarried. It's not appropriate for you to be together so late at night."
Xia Weiliang exchanged a glance with Xia Xiaoqiu.
They could tell that their great aunt was deliberately looking for trouble.
Despite this, neither dared to speak, and could only think that Xiao Yi was unlucky.
Xiao Yi nodded. "You are right. I should consider her reputation."
"Is that all?" Xie Wanfei raised an eyebrow, stepping forward slightly, and fixed her gaze on him. "From your show and your remarks, you only admitted to having a secret relationship, but you didn't mention what it was."
A... a secret relationship...
Xia Weiliang silently lowered her head, covering her cheeks with her hands.
She wished she could develop a career on the moon.
Xiao Yi understood Xie Wanfei's meaning and said, "Great Aunt, please rest assured, I have made my decision."
"Oh?"
Xie Wanfei smiled cryptically. "Can you make decisions for your family?"
Xiao Yi replied neither servile nor overbearing, "I can make decisions for myself."
Only then did Xie Wanfei begin to truly look at him. She walked over gracefully, circled him, examining him from head to toe, scrutinizing his features. Then she nodded. "Indeed, he is exceptional."
Xia Weiliang struggled to reach out and stop her. "Great..."
"You be quiet."
"Yes, ma'am."
Xia Weiliang immediately stepped back, giving Xiao Yi a look of helpless sympathy.
Xiao Yi smiled at her, signaling her not to worry.
Xie Wanfei got straight to the point. "Marriage is not about individuals, but the union of two families. If your grandfather opposes, or tries to hinder the Xia family and Weiliang, can you avenge us, or will you break ties with him?"
Xia Weiliang almost choked on her own saliva. Her great aunt's aura was fully unleashed, her combat power explosive. The questions she posed were like digging up ancestral graves.
Xia Xiaoqiu also became excited, almost reaching for a notebook to take notes.
Xie Wanfei's questions were sharp, leaving Xiao Yi no room to maneuver.
Seeing him frown slightly, Xia Weiliang quickly spoke up for him. "Great Aunt, it's too early to say all this! You're talking about marriage, but we are currently in the stage of getting to know each other... Besides, what if after getting to know each other, we realize we're not compatible and go our separate ways? There's no need to jump to conclusions so early."
Hearing her words, Xiao Yi glanced at her, his brow furrowed even tighter.
Xie Wanfei turned and glared at her. "Still need to get to know each other? You've already gotten to the bedroom. How much more do you need to know!"
She raised her hand and flicked Xia Weiliang's forehead. "You are so naive. If I don't fight for you, will you know how to fight for yourself? You'll be sold and still have to count the money for them!"
These words were clearly meant for Xiao Yi to hear.
"Oh, Great Aunt, let's stop talking about it~ It's getting late, let's go back!"
She patted Xie Wanfei, preparing to lead her away, and winked at Xia Xiaoqiu. "Let's go play some cards!"
"Got it!"
Xia Xiaoqiu quickly came to support her on the other side, her voice even sweeter. "Great Aunt, children will have their own fortunes, you don't need to trouble yourself! In my opinion, Film Emperor Xiao is quite good, at least he's responsible and courageous, much better than most men!"
Xie Wanfei said coldly, "Our Weiliang is such a wonderful girl, she deserves even the son of the Jade Emperor! Why should she settle for a man who is only 'better than most'?"
Xia Weiliang felt a little embarrassed. "Great Aunt, I'm not that good! I can only catch your eye."
"If I say you're good, then you are good!"
"Alright, alright, I'm good, I'm very good!"
Xia Weiliang coaxed Xie Wanfei as they walked back, while simultaneously waving goodbye to the man behind her, signaling him to leave.
Xiao Yi didn't move immediately. He stared at their retreating figures, his thoughts unreadable.
Yan Zhi and Da Yang had witnessed the entire exchange. Xie Wanfei's aura had so intimidated the two grown men that they hadn't dared to approach!
"I didn't expect Madam's great aunt to be so formidable!"
"Yeah! The way she interrogated Brother Yi just now, my goodness, it's been so long since I've seen such a thrilling scene!!"
As they were whispering, Xiao Yi had already opened the car door and gotten in.
He had carefully considered Xie Wanfei's words and had come to a decision. Su Dan Novel Network.
"Return to the Xiao residence."
Da Yang responded immediately, not daring to delay, and drove straight to the Xiao family home!
Yan Zhi had a premonition that something big was about to happen! He quickly canceled his subsequent appointments and then discreetly contacted Lian Jun.
[Brother Jun, Brother Yi seems to have been provoked.]
The person on the other end replied quickly: [Xia Weiliang doesn't want him anymore?]
[Believe me, you really don't want to see that outcome.]
Then, Yan Zhi briefly recounted the encounter with Xie Wanfei, saying: [Brother Yi is returning to the Xiao residence now. It's probably not going to be a pleasant meeting.]
Lian Jun understood.
[I'll arrange for reinforcements immediately!]
What kind of place was the Xiao residence? They all knew very well. If Old Master Xiao decided to be ruthless, it was possible no one would return, or they might be detained and forced to inherit billions in assets.
Tsk tsk tsk, it was truly a testament to the saying that if you can't make it in the entertainment industry, you go home and inherit the family fortune!
The car arrived at the Xiao mansion just in time for dinner.
The Lin family father and two daughters were dining with Xiao Deyue. The laughter of Lin Youyou and Lin Suixiang could be heard intermittently.
To outsiders, it appeared to be a proper family gathering.
However, Xiao Yi had no other thoughts about this. On the contrary, it was a favor that the Lin family father and daughters could often bring joy to the old man, and he would compensate them in other ways.
As for whether Lin Guan Yan harbored ulterior motives, Xiao Yi was aware of it.
"It's Brother Yi! Brother Yi is back!"
Lin Youyou happily stood up and excitedly said to Lin Suixiang, "Sister, Brother Yi is back!" She leaned in and whispered into her sister's ear, "I think he came back for you!"
Honestly, when she heard her sister's words, Lin Suixiang felt a flutter of joy for a moment.
No girl was devoid of longing for love, and she was no exception.