Chapter 945: Putting on Airs

If it weren't for hearing the phone call between his aunt and Chen Zekai on the way home, Ye Chen might have truly believed that the enthusiasm of the woman on the phone was from the bottom of her heart.

So, he simply pretended to be very surprised and said with a smile: "Aunt, is it really you? How did you think of calling me?"

Ye Changmin actually didn't want to call Ye Chen.

She had originally ordered Chen Zekai to notify Ye Chen directly to go to Bai Jinhangong for a meal tomorrow.

However, Elder Ye had specifically come to find her just now, telling her that she must call Ye Chen personally.

This could also make her appear more sincere, and after all, she hadn't seen Ye Chen for so many years, so calling ahead to get familiar was also a form of warming up, which would be helpful for the plan to persuade Ye Chen to return home.

So, she said with a smile: "Chen'er, it's been so many years, Aunt has always been thinking of you. I originally wanted to go to Jin Ling to see you long ago, but I heard from Tang Sihai that you didn't seem willing to come back for the time being, so I didn't go to disturb you..."

As she spoke, she asked with extreme concern: "Chen'er, how have you been all these years?"

Ye Chen felt a bit nauseous, but still maintained politeness and said: "I'm doing very well, thank you for your concern, Aunt."

Ye Changmin breathed a sigh of relief and smiled: "If you're doing well, Aunt couldn't be more relieved!"

As she spoke, she added: "By the way, Chen'er, the reason Aunt is calling you is mainly because I want to go to Jin Ling to see you tomorrow and invite you out for a meal. I don't know if you have time?"

Ye Chen asked in surprise: "You're coming to Jin Ling tomorrow?"

"Yes!" Ye Changmin said: "Actually, Aunt wanted to let Chen Zekai notify you, but then I thought, the two of us aunt and nephew haven't seen each other for so many years, so it's better to call you personally."

Ye Chen said with a smile: "Sure, what time will you arrive tomorrow? I'll treat you to a meal!"

Ye Changmin smiled: "Let's eat at Bai Jinhangong tomorrow night. I've already asked Chen Zekai to prepare it."

"Okay." Ye Chen didn't hesitate and agreed without thinking: "Then let's meet at Bai Jinhangong tomorrow night."

Ye Changmin said with a smile: "Good, good, good, then let's meet tomorrow!"

Ye Chen hung up the phone with Ye Changmin, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared.

He didn't have any good feelings for anyone with the surname Ye, whether it was his grandfather, his uncle, or his aunt.

Before investigating the cause of his parents' death clearly, the Ye family was the biggest suspect in his eyes.

Returning to the room, Xiao Churan had already run the bathwater for him.

After Ye Chen took a bath, he returned to bed to sleep beside Xiao Churan.

Xiao Churan, like a child waiting to hear a story, asked him if he had encountered anything interesting in Japan.

Ye Chen then embellished and recounted the events that happened between the three major families in Tokyo to Xiao Churan.

However, he deliberately distanced himself from this series of events, not daring to let Xiao Churan know that he was deeply involved in them.

He only told Xiao Churan that his client in Japan happened to have some connection with these families, so he got some inside information.

Xiao Churan was stunned speechless when she heard Ye Chen recount these incredible things.

Elements like big families, ninjas, and assassinations not only sounded incredible but also novel.

Therefore, Xiao Churan listened with great enjoyment and pestered Ye Chen until very late.

The next day, Xiao Churan got up early to go to work at the company.

After Ye Chen ate the breakfast Ma Lan made, he spent the whole day thinking about Ye Changmin.

Ever since Tang Sihai found him, until now, the Ye family had never appeared directly in his life.

For Ye Chen, he also liked the current situation of not having to deal with the Ye family.

However, Ye Changmin had broken the silence between him and the Ye family this time, which also meant that the Ye family had begun to want to win him over. Regardless of their purpose, they didn't want him to continue staying in Jin Ling.

Even if he met his aunt today and refused her request, the Ye family would definitely not give up.

It seemed that the Ye family would become a long-term trouble for him in the future.

At 5:30 in the afternoon, Ye Chen greeted his mother-in-law, Ma Lan, telling her that he had something to do in the evening and wouldn't be eating at home.

Afterwards, he went out alone and took a taxi to Bai Jinhangong.

Chen Zekai originally wanted to drive to pick him up, but Ye Chen refused.

The Ye family had always thought that Chen Zekai was their person. If Chen Zekai showed too much diligence towards him, it might make the Ye family notice something unusual.

When Ye Chen arrived at the entrance of the catering department of Bai Jinhangong, Chen Zekai was already waiting there in person.

Seeing Ye Chen arrive, Chen Zekai immediately walked up and said respectfully: "Young Master, you're here."

Ye Chen nodded and asked him: "Where is my aunt? Has she arrived?"

"She has." Chen Zekai wiped the sweat from his forehead and whispered: "Your aunt said she was a bit tired, so I arranged for a SPA technician to go to her room to provide service for her. It will probably take another half an hour or so to finish."

Ye Chen smiled faintly: "Fine, then take me to the private room first."

Chen Zekai hurriedly said: "Tonight, the two of you will dine in the Sky Garden."

Ye Chen couldn't help but frown. He remembered that the Sky Garden was where he had held the wedding ceremony for Xiao Churan.

The Sky Garden was a huge banquet hall without private rooms, and it was surrounded by semi-transparent glass. It was usually a place for top members of Bai Jinhangong to dine. Choosing to eat there would inevitably be seen by other guests.

So Ye Chen asked him: "Are there many guests tonight? In case many people see me eating with her and recognize her, it might expose my identity."

Chen Zekai shrugged and smiled, saying: "Don't worry, Bai Jinhangong has completely cleared the entire catering department tonight. Whether it's the private rooms outside or the Sky Garden, there are no other guests tonight."

Ye Chen asked in surprise: "Clearing just the Sky Garden isn't enough? The private rooms outside, the Chinese restaurant, and the Western restaurant have all been cleared?"

"Yes." Chen Zekai said: "The catering department is only hosting you and your aunt tonight."

Ye Chen said awkwardly: "There's no need to go to such trouble, right? Just finding a decent private room would be enough?"

Chen Zekai lowered his voice and said in Ye Chen's ear: "Young Master, you might not know your aunt very well. This has always been her style."

As he spoke, Chen Zekai added: "Your aunt is usually arrogant and has always looked down on third-tier cities like Jin Ling. Making her eat with locals in a restaurant in such a third-tier city is, in her eyes, an insult to her..."

"What kind of airs is she putting on?" Ye Chen said with some disgust: "No matter how big the airs are, doesn't she still have to eat, drink, poop, and sleep like an ordinary person? What's the point of being so special everywhere?"