Chapter 1178: Pretending to Run Into Him

Chapter 1178: Chapter 1178: Pretending to Run Into Him

Mr. Lin immediately stared at Zhao Guoxian.

So this is the man Ye Ning wanted Ye Fei to introduce, indeed not bad.

The Zhao Family truly produces exceptional individuals, each outstanding in their own right.

He hadn’t met Zhao Guqing, but he had met Zhao Gushen, and now he’d seen Zhao Guoxian.

There’s definitely a sense of equality among them.

"Hello, hello." Ye Dezhang hurriedly said.

"Hello." Zhao Guoxian politely responded, "Then sister-in-law, I won’t disturb you all for now. I’ll come back to find you for lunch at noon."

Seeing Ye Fei’s subtle hints, Zhao Guoxian decided to keep his distance from Ye Dezhang.

Ye Dezhang was reluctant to let Zhao Guoxian go, being a rare sight.

Having spent much time with Xu Huizhen and Ye Ning, his face had become thicker.

Thus, Ye Dezhang quickly said, "It’s already 11 o’clock, and it won’t be long until lunchtime. Why don’t we eat together?"

Ye Dezhang seemingly smiled warmly, "I haven’t had a good chat with Xiao Fei for a long time."

Ye Fei felt a bit uncomfortable inside.

Just now, during their conversation, Ye Dezhang had been addressing her with her full name.

Actually, he used to call her Xiao Fei back in Ye City.

But after years apart, even for father and daughter, things may have become estranged.

Moreover, Xu Huizhen and Ye Ning had constantly been speaking ill of Ye Fei to Ye Dezhang.

This influenced him gradually over the years.

Although Ye Dezhang still remembers Ye Fei, he is somewhat affected by Xu Huizhen and Ye Ning.

"Should we invite mom and sis to join us for the meal?" Ye Fei raised her eyebrow and asked.

Ye Dezhang didn’t seem to notice, or perhaps didn’t understand the sarcasm on Ye Fei’s face, but he nodded, "Yes, they’re right nearby outside the school, let’s call them too. You haven’t seen them for a while."

Ye Fei gave Zhao Guoxian a look.

Now he understood why she didn’t want him to come over.

Zhao Guoxian then said, "Sorry, I just remembered I have something to do at noon and can’t have lunch together."

"I’ll be leaving first." Zhao Guoxian gave Ye Fei an apologetic glance.

But Ye Fei also felt apologetic towards him.

Zhao Guoxian quickly left, while Ye Dezhang wanted to call him back but didn’t dare to.

Ye Fei hurriedly grabbed Ye Dezhang’s arm, "Dad, let me walk you out, I have to go back to class. This class is especially important, and I’m already behind on today’s progress."

If it were Xu Huizhen, she would definitely say, isn’t seeing your parents more important than attending class?

But Ye Dezhang was quite understanding of Ye Fei in this regard, and quickly said, "Then you should head back, no need to see me out."

However, Ye Fei still escorted Ye Dezhang out of the school before heading back.

Xu Huizhen and Ye Ning didn’t come, and Ye Fei was glad she didn’t have to see them.

Ye Dezhang returned to the café where he had arranged to meet Xu Huizhen and Ye Ning.

As soon as he came in, Xu Huizhen stretched her neck.

She even felt Ye Dezhang had walked too slowly.

Finally, when Ye Dezhang arrived, before he even sat down, Xu Huizhen hurriedly asked, "So, did she agree?"

Ye Dezhang shook his head, "I said everything I needed to, but she just wouldn’t agree."

Ye Dezhang glanced at Ye Ning and said, "Let’s talk about it when we get home."

"Why wait until we’re home? It’s a waste of time. We’re right here at the school, let’s go back and find her later." Xu Huizhen was unwilling to just go home, feeling it would be too much of a failure.

Coming here was time-consuming, so since they came, they couldn’t leave with nothing accomplished.

"Don’t look for her." Ye Dezhang recalled what Ye Fei said and told Ye Ning, "Ning Ning, I think Ye Fei made a valid point. Since you’re already with Zhao Guqing, then hold onto Zhao Guqing tightly. Otherwise, if you go after Zhao Guoxian, you’ll have to start over."

"Besides, Zhao Guoxian and Zhao Guqing are brothers. If you have relationships with both brothers consecutively, it’s not ideal. I don’t think Zhao Guoxian would necessarily want his brother’s girlfriend, right?"

Even as Ye Dezhang spoke, he felt the matter sounded quite awkward.

Zhao Guoxian has such good prospects, he wouldn’t necessarily be madly in love with Ye Ning, so why would he want Ye Ning?

Ye Fei didn’t say this, but she mentioned Zhao Dingli.

Ye Dezhang was quite adept at inferring from situations, and Ye Fei’s words equally applied to Zhao Guoxian.

If he had a son, and his son suddenly got together with his nephew’s ex-girlfriend, he wouldn’t be pleased either.

Let alone if it were concerning himself, he would be even more displeased.

Remembering what Ye Fei said about Ye Ning’s true relationship with Zhao Guqing.

Although Ye Dezhang strongly refuted it with Ye Fei, he actually has doubts inside.

Without Ye Fei around, Ye Dezhang probed, "Speaking of which, you’ve been together with Zhao Guqing for a while, when will you bring him over to our house for a visit?"

"Our house may not compare to the Zhao Family, but there aren’t many that do. That said, our place isn’t embarrassing either. Our house is located in an upscale neighborhood, it’s big enough for entertaining guests without any shame." Before Ye Dezhang could finish, Ye Ning’s face changed.

"Did Ye Fei say something to you?" Ye Ning demanded.

At the same time, she was wondering why Ye Fei was so privy to her affairs with Zhao Guqing.

Could she be investigating her secretly?

"No, of course not." Ye Dezhang promptly denied and concealed, "I just blamed her initially for introducing her friend to Zhao Dingli without considering you. She said you’re her sister, Zhao Dingli is her uncle, you two together would mess up the family hierarchy and it wouldn’t sound good if it got out. That’s when I remembered Zhao Guqing and Zhao Guoxian are still brothers. You being involved with the two brothers isn’t good either."

Ye Dezhang’s words ended up alleviating Ye Ning’s suspicions.

"We’ll see, I still need to consider and evaluate him." Ye Ning said, "He actually wants to come and see you all, but I’ve rejected him. Bringing him home would equate to acknowledging the relationship with him, which would be inconvenient if I want to find someone else later."

"So, Dad, your concerns are unwarranted. Zhao Guqing and I are just friends publicly, even if things develop with Zhao Guoxian, it wouldn’t matter." Ye Ning said.

"Exactly!" Xu Huizhen chimed in.

Ye Dezhang listening to Ye Ning speak so confidently, became even more suspicious.

"Since Ye Fei isn’t willing, let’s think of another way." Ye Dezhang said.

"Zhao Guoxian is Changping’s principal, so he should be at the school today?" Xu Huizhen said, "Why don’t we pretend to accidentally run into him and get to know him?"

"Since Ye Fei isn’t willing to introduce him, we shouldn’t depend on her." Xu Huizhen said, "By ourselves, we should be able to get to know him."

"Isn’t that inappropriate..." Ye Dezhang hesitated.

But due to his lack of firm stance, or perhaps thinking this idea wasn’t bad either.