Chapter 123: The Ye family revolves around Lin Meng, while Fang Siyao is left out in the cold

Ye Xiangrong never expected that the Fang family's granddaughter would be so composed.

Ye Chenyu, hearing that, gave Fang Siyao a thumbs-up, thinking to himself, "Awesome, she can't be driven away; her face isn't that thick normally."

Seeing the young lady already putting on a face and begging for food, Ye Xiangrong felt it would be improper to drive her away, so he just gave an embarrassed smile and told the maid to add another set of bowls and chopsticks.

The group sat down again in the living room, and for a moment there was no speech.

Fang Siyao knew she wasn't welcome, although she didn't know what she had done wrong to offend them, but thinking she could spend a little more time with the rumored business magnate, she endured this slight.

Who would have thought that sitting like that would last half an hour.

During that time, the three generations of the Ye family left one after another, each busy with their own affairs, and nobody said a word to Fang Siyao.

Butler Liu Bo refilled Fang Siyao's tea twice, and inwardly marveled, "This Miss Fang is truly not ordinary; her patience is surprisingly good."

Fang Siyao felt aggrieved to death inside, but she showed none of it, maintaining throughout the demeanor of a poised, well-bred young lady from a respectable family.

Only when bored did she glance around the layout of the Ye family's old residence, after which she exhibited no further improper behavior.

Fang Siyao noticed there were five sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table, meaning the Ye family expected a guest to come dine today.

She thought it over and felt that her decision to grit her teeth and stay was absolutely correct.

Soon she wanted to see what kind of guest could make the Ye family patriarch and the two young masters wait this long.

Grandma said the Ye family might soon be in contact with a mysterious big shot who could provide the precious medicinal materials that the Fang family could not obtain no matter how they begged.

If the guest at noon turned out to be that mysterious big shot, she would have to perform well and strive to secure him for the Fang family.

Time passed bit by bit, and Lin Meng got stuck in traffic on the highway.

She could only send a message to Ye Chenjing, saying she would definitely be late.

Ye Chenjing didn't mind at all, and told her to drive carefully, not to rush.

After another thirty-plus minutes, Lin Meng finally arrived at the Ye family's old residence.

Ye Xiangrong hid in the tea room, constantly paying close attention to the outside.

Upon hearing the car engine, the old man's face lit up with joy, he rushed out and strode toward the gate with swift steps.

This time it was right—Lin Meng had indeed arrived.

Seeing Liu Bo about to open the door, Ye Xiangrong hastily waved him to stop.

"Old Liu, old Liu, I'll open the door; you hurry and tell the kitchen we can serve the dishes."

Ye Xiangrong's flustered demeanor naturally put Fang Siyao on alert.

Her earlier suspicion grew a bit firmer.

A distinguished guest who could make the Ye patriarch lower his stance so much must be related to the person Grandma mentioned.

Otherwise, she really couldn't think of anyone else in Jing Shi who could make the Ye patriarch treat them so seriously.

In the meantime, Ye Chenjing and Ye Chenyu also followed up.

Fang Siyao thought it over, then also rose and walked toward the door.

Ye Xiangrong eagerly opened the gate and indeed saw Lin Meng standing at the entrance, instantly breaking into a grin that showed no teeth.

"Girl, you've finally come; hurry in and rest. I heard Chenjing say you were stuck in traffic on the road? Next time just listen to me and let Chenjing pick you up—that way you won't have to drive yourself, right?"

The patriarch's thorough care made Lin Meng feel a little embarrassed.

"Grandpa Ye, sorry I'm late, and still made you, an elder, wait for me."

Ye Xiangrong didn't mind at all, all the way pulling Lin Meng to the dining room, personally pulling out the chair beside the head seat, guiding her to sit, and while speaking he laughed and said:

"Are you starving? Quick, quick, quick—Grandpa Ye today invited the best chef in all of Jing Shi to come to our home; you definitely have to try it."

Saying that, Ye Xiangrong gestured with his hand for everyone else to also take their seats.

After everyone sat down, Lin Meng then noticed there was an unfamiliar face opposite her.

"Miss, who are you?"

Ye Xiangrong, fearing Lin Meng might misunderstand, hurriedly introduced:

"She is a junior of the Fang family, entrusted by her grandmother to come visit me."

Upon hearing she was from the Fang family, Lin Meng immediately nodded and said to Fang Siyao:

"Hello, Miss Fang."

Fang Siyao maintained a surface politeness, but the smile she forced out was extremely stiff, and her tone carried a hint of undetectable sourness.

"Hello, I don't know how to address you, older sister."

Lin Meng didn't think much of it, "Oh, I'm Lin Meng; you don't need to call me older sister—I think we're about the same age."

As Lin Meng finished speaking, Ye Chenjing suddenly interjected.

"She's older than you."

Lin Meng, hearing that, blinked slightly, curiously sizing up Ye Chenjing, pondering the meaning of his words.

"Could it be that Ye Chenjing knows this Miss Fang quite well?"

Ye Chenjing, only then realizing something, tightened his expression and quickly added:

"I don't know her."

Just that one sentence caused the hopeful Fang Siyao to instantly feel as if she had fallen into an ice valley.

With her sensitive and delicate mind, how could she not hear what these few short words implied?

Ye Chenjing seems to care a great deal about this Miss Lin!

For a moment, Fang Siyao lowered her head, the hand resting on her thigh clenching tightly until her palm left marks.

Just who is this Lin Meng? Why does the Ye patriarch treat her with such enthusiasm? And Ye Chenjing pays her special attention as well.

As for how the Ye family treats her? They are indifferent, and even when introducing her, they didn't mention her name at all, merely dismissing her with a phrase like "a junior of the Fang family."

Delicious dishes were brought to the table, the head chef personally introduced today's menu, and Lin Meng listened attentively.

Afterwards, everyone began to enjoy the delicious food; Ye Xiangrong was throughout concerned about whether Lin Meng was eating well and satisfied, but toward the uninvited guest Fang Siyao he didn't offer a single greeting.

At dessert time after the meal, Fang Siyao could no longer hold back; she picked up the half‑glass of white wine left, stood up, and said to Lin Meng:

"Miss Lin, I was just busy eating and didn't properly toast you; today I've shamelessly begged for a bite, and I must thank you—without you I still wouldn't have gotten this meal."

Lin Meng secretly raised an eyebrow, lifted her head, and looked at Fang Siyao.

Though her eyes clearly held resentment and anger, she still maintained courtesy and dignity as she should—not simple.

She gave a faint smile, did not rise, raised her cup toward Fang Siyao from afar, and said:

"Miss Fang, having eaten your fill is enough; you can skip the toast—I'm not the host of this meal."

Fang Siyao pursed her lips in a slight smile, tilted her head back, and drained the wine in one gulp.

As she tilted her head back, her gaze fixed on the ceiling was sharp and cold.

Lin Meng, I, Fang Siyao, will remember this humiliation!

In the end, Fang Siyao left quietly on her own.

She couldn't stay another moment in the Ye household; from childhood on, she had never been treated so coldly.

I had thought that Elder Ye, mindful of his old ties with her grandmother, would warmly welcome her, this granddaughter of the Fang family.

As it turned out, the whole family only revolved around the one called Lin Meng.

Even that ascetic, woman‑avoiding business emperor only spoke and laughed with Lin Meng.

After returning, she would surely have her grandmother investigate Lin Meng thoroughly!