"Thank you, thank you!"
"This young master has finally completed the mission!"
Ye Fei was overjoyed, his gums showing.
Seeing Ye Fei so excited, Yu Xiao couldn't help but be infected and smiled along.
Politely declining Yu Xiao's invitation to stay for dinner, Ye Fei eagerly returned to the He family villa with the envelope.
"Grandpa He, I've obtained the quota. Hurry up and hand over the marriage certificate!"
Ye Fei said, raising his hand.
"What?"
"Young master, you actually got the quota?"
Grandpa He's eyes widened, and he shouted.
"Do you think this young master would lie to you?"
"You can see for yourself."
Ye Fei directly handed the envelope to Grandpa He, then sat down, waiting to see the old man's expression.
After receiving the envelope, Grandpa He immediately opened it and saw that it contained the quota for the commercial center they needed.
Grandpa He looked at Ye Fei in shock and felt immense regret.
However, he also knew that since Ye Fei had worked so hard to promote this matter, it meant that his granddaughter and Ye Fei had no fate, and he could only give up on the idea of making Ye Fei his grandson-in-law.
Knowing that Ye Fei would not stay in Jiangcheng for long, the old man immediately instructed the kitchen staff to prepare a lavish banquet to entertain Ye Fei, as a farewell gesture.
Then he called everyone in the family back.
Ever since witnessing Ye Fei's connections a few days ago, even He Jingyao's mother, Zhao Die, had become quite polite towards Ye Fei, no longer daring to speak to him coldly.
By eight o'clock in the evening, all the members of the He family had gathered at the He family villa.
"I've called you all here tonight to announce a major event."
"Xiao Fei has successfully secured the quota for the commercial center, and our He family's wish will soon be realized."
"However, as a condition, I must also return Xiao Fei's marriage certificate to him."
"From now on, Xiao Fei will have no further connection with our He family."
As soon as these words were spoken, He Haojie was the first to react. He shot up and said.
"I don't believe it!"
"I only recognize him as my brother-in-law!"
"Sit down!"
"Your sister hasn't even spoken yet, so it's not your turn to blabber!"
He Yuandong directly pulled He Haojie back down.
At this moment, He Jingyao's mind was a mess, and her head was buzzing. She only knew one thing: she was about to break off her engagement with Ye Fei, and they would have no relationship from then on.
But if this was the answer Ye Fei wanted, she could only fulfill it.
"Grandpa, I agree to break off the engagement."
Although her heart ached unbearably, He Jingyao did not want to bind Ye Fei with the engagement.
A forced melon is not sweet.
Seeing that the matter was settled, the old man, no matter how reluctant, could only give up.
Then he went to his room, picked up the well-preserved marriage certificate, returned to the dining room, solemnly handed the marriage certificate to Ye Fei, and said.
"Xiao Fei, although you won't be my grandson-in-law anymore, this old man welcomes you to visit Jiangcheng often."
"The doors of my He family will always be open to you."
Grandpa He said meaningfully.
Ye Fei took the marriage certificate, confirmed it, and then put it away, replying.
"Don't worry, this young master will definitely come back to see you all."
Ye Fei promised.
Everyone ate absentmindedly during the meal, forcing smiles.
With departure approaching, everyone felt heavy-hearted.
Although Ye Fei had not spent much time with them, they had all come to deeply recognize him.
All feasts must end, and if fate allows, they will meet again.
The next morning, Ye Fei woke up early. He had intended to leave first thing, but unexpectedly, everyone had gathered in the hall to wait for him.
"Brother-in-law, you're too unthoughtful!"
"You actually wanted to sneak away by yourself!"
Although He Haojie was also reluctant to see Ye Fei leave, he couldn't be so selfish as to tie Ye Fei to their He family.
"Alright, it's all my fault, I was wrong."
Ye Fei said, smiling and begging for forgiveness.
Finally, Ye Fei bid farewell to them one by one and left the He family amidst everyone's reluctance.
His next destination was a more remote place.
The Barren Territory was his target this time.
The Shangguan family was also a renowned prominent family in the Barren Territory.
As Ye Fei only had a vague understanding of the Barren Territory, he knew nothing about it.
After three full days of arduous travel, Ye Fei finally arrived at the edge of the Barren Territory.
As soon as he entered the Barren Territory, Ye Fei distinctly felt the difference from the city he had left behind.
The architecture here was more archaic, as if he had entered a completely different world.
Just as he was preparing to cross this wild terrain and proceed further, a woman's voice suddenly came from not far away.
"Help!"
"Get away from me!"
"My brother is nearby!"
"When he arrives, he will make you pay!"
Ye Fei immediately rushed towards the direction of the sound.
Unsure of the exact situation, Ye Fei chose not to confront them directly. Instead, he found a relatively hidden high ground and concealed himself.
He saw a young and beautiful woman in white, holding a long sword, confronting several men dressed in short shirts, who looked like thugs.
"Little girl, do you think your brother will come to save you?"
"I'm telling you, your wishful thinking will come to naught!"
"Our boss has already used a diversionary tactic. Your brother is now in trouble himself!"
"How can he rush back to protect you?"
"If you're sensible, this little girl, surrender quickly and let us brothers have some fun!"
"Understand?"
The men in short shirts looked at the woman in front of them with lewd expressions.
They were almost drooling.
"Dream on!"
"I will never surrender!"
"Even if I die here today, I will take you down with me!"
"Enough talk, take this!"
The woman in white, without further ado, directly attacked the four men opposite her.
"You ungrateful bitch! Since you refuse to serve us willingly, don't blame us for teaching you a lesson!"
"Third brother, little brother, capture this woman for me!"
The leader, a man in a short shirt, directly commanded.
"Alright, watch us!"
"Second brother, just watch!"
Then, the three men, excluding the second brother, engaged in combat with the woman in white.