Chapter 1199

Ye Chen did not expect that Sun Yufang would suddenly invite him to her home for a meal.

Just as he was thinking of an excuse to politely decline, Sun Yufang didn't wait for him to speak and hurriedly added, "It just so happens that tomorrow is Saturday, and Dongxue isn't working, so she can help me at home and cook a few more dishes."

Wang Chengyuan, who was on the hospital bed, also agreed enthusiastically, "That's right, Little Ye, come home for a meal. Consider it a formal visit."

However, Wang Chengyuan did not know that Ye Chen had actually already been to his house earlier.

Seeing that both Sun Yufang and Wang Chengyuan were saying this, Ye Chen felt somewhat conflicted.

He didn't really want to agree to this dinner, but in his heart, he felt it would be rude to reject their kindness.

Just as he was in a difficult position, Wang Dongxue hurriedly said, "Mom, I have something to do tomorrow. I have to work overtime at the company. How about we do it another day?"

"Ah? Working overtime tomorrow?" Sun Yufang said with great dissatisfaction, "It's the weekend, why are you still working overtime?"

Wang Dongxue wasn't actually going to work overtime; she had noticed that her parents seemed to have a favorable impression of Ye Chen and guessed that they might want to take the opportunity of inviting him to dinner to learn more about him.

Therefore, she also guessed that her parents definitely didn't know that Ye Chen was already a married man; otherwise, they certainly wouldn't have been so direct.

Thus, she prepared to postpone the invitation for Ye Chen to come to their home for dinner, and then explain things clearly to her parents. Even if she couldn't tell them Ye Chen's true identity, she at least had to let them know that Ye Chen was already a married man so they would stop harboring unrealistic thoughts.

Thinking of this, she said very earnestly, "Mom, I really have things to do tomorrow. Not just tomorrow, I have a lot to do the day after as well. I've been quite busy lately. Why don't we skip it this week and look at our schedules again next week to meet up?"

Hearing her say this, Sun Yufang knew there was no way to insist. What she wanted was for Ye Chen to come home and have a meal with their family of three, but if her daughter couldn't make it, it would be somewhat strange for her and her husband to invite Ye Chen to their home alone.

So, she had no choice but to say, "Alright then, let's not invite Little Ye to the house this week. We'll see how your work schedule is next week, and we'll set it early. Let's aim to invite Little Ye to the house for a meal next weekend."

After saying this, she looked at Ye Chen and said apologetically, "Little Ye, I'm really sorry. Let's make it for next week instead, how does that sound?"

Ye Chen nodded and said with a smile, "Auntie, whatever works for you."

Sun Yufang then hurriedly said to Wang Dongxue, "Dongxue, you are not allowed to work overtime next weekend!"

Wang Dongxue said awkwardly, "It's not up to me whether I work overtime or not. If something urgent comes up next week that requires my attention, I can't just ignore it!"

Sun Yufang said with some dissatisfaction, "You work too hard every day. Why does your boss arrange so much work for you? Isn't this exploiting employees?"

Ye Chen, who was standing to the side, felt somewhat awkward upon hearing this.

After all, he was the very boss Sun Yufang was talking about who exploited employees.

Ye Chen spoke up at this moment, "Uncle, Auntie, it's getting late, so I won't disturb you any further."

Sun Yufang knew she had taken up a lot of Ye Chen's time and hurriedly said, "Alright, Little Ye, Auntie will see you out, and let Dongxue take you to the parking lot."

Ye Chen smiled and said, "No need, Auntie, I can find my own way."

Wang Dongxue hurriedly said, "Ye Chen, why don't... I see you out!"

Ye Chen waved his hand, "That's enough, Dongxue, don't bother seeing me out. Stay here and keep Uncle and Auntie company. Besides, if Uncle is planning to be discharged tonight, you still have to be busy handling the discharge procedures."

Hearing this, Wang Dongxue did not insist further.

She said to Ye Chen with great gratitude, "Thank you so much for today..."

Ye Chen waved his hand, "No need to be so polite. You stay here, I'm leaving."

Wang Dongxue saw Ye Chen out the door, and only after seeing him leave did she return to the ward.

As soon as she entered the ward, Sun Yufang hurriedly ran over, took Wang Dongxue's hand, and asked with concern, "Dongxue, what is your relationship with that Little Ye?"

Wang Dongxue hurriedly said, "Just a normal friendship."

"Normal friendship?" Upon hearing this, Sun Yufang hurriedly asked her, "Then do you have any romantic feelings for Little Ye in your heart?"

Wang Dongxue said in a panic, "Ah? I... I don't!"

Sun Yufang shook her head and said with disbelief, "Is your mother that easy to fool? I can tell from your expression at a glance that you definitely have feelings for Little Ye!"

Wang Dongxue suddenly didn't know how to answer.

In her heart, she naturally had feelings for Ye Chen, and those feelings were very deep.

Especially this time, Ye Chen not only helped her punish Walter, who had poisoned her father, but even saved her father's life with an incredibly precious divine medicine.

This caused her feelings for Ye Chen to reach an unprecedented height.

However, she knew very well in her heart: "Ye Chen is the dignified young master of the Ye family. The Dihao Group alone is worth over a hundred billion. With this kind of status, how could I possibly be with him?"

"Not to mention, he is already a married man, and I have even dealt with his wife, Xiao Churan, quite a few times at work..."

Thinking of this, Wang Dongxue still didn't quite understand: "Why did Ye Chen marry Xiao Churan? I've interacted with Xiao Churan a few times; she is indeed very beautiful, but her actual ability to get things done isn't exactly outstanding..."

"If it weren't for Ye Chen secretly helping her all along, she would never have been able to secure the cooperation with the Dihao Group for the Xiao Group back then..."

"Even the design studio she started herself isn't exactly top-tier in terms of overall strength. If it followed normal procedures, her studio would never have been able to get any projects from the Dihao Group, and wouldn't even have the qualifications to bid for Dihao Group projects."

"However, precisely because Ye Chen dotes on her, he has been paving the way for her in every possible way..."

"Moreover, Xiao Churan's family background isn't very good. Even at the Xiao Group's peak, it was nothing more than a third-rate family not worth mentioning..."

"So..."

"In terms of ability, I am no worse than Xiao Churan;"

"In terms of family, I am no worse than Xiao Churan..."

"Even in terms of looks, I wouldn't dare say I'm on par with her, but at least I'm not far off..."

"It's just a pity that Ye Chen chose Xiao Churan, this girl who isn't particularly outstanding. This is Xiao Churan's luck; I might never have such an opportunity in my life..."

Thinking of this, Wang Dongxue couldn't help but feel a bit melancholy.

At this time, Sun Yufang said earnestly, "Dongxue, Mom really thinks that you and Little Ye are a perfect match. Besides, Little Ye is a really good young man. He is so attentive to our family's affairs, so he probably has some interest in you too. Since you also have feelings for him, can't you just go with the flow and develop things further with him?"

Upon hearing her mother's words, Wang Dongxue felt awkward and blurted out, "Oh Mom, what are you thinking... Ye Chen is already married!"

"Ah?!" Upon hearing this answer, Sun Yufang exclaimed in shock and asked with disbelief, "You're saying Little Ye is married?! Really?!"

Wang Dongxue said helplessly, "Of course it's true... Could I lie to you about something like this?"

Sun Yufang suddenly became incredibly regretful and sighed, "Sigh, why are all the good boys married one by one..."