Chapter 302, Then I will wish you good luck (first update)

Ignoring their looks, Ye Jiuliang stuffed her phone into her pocket and began to drink her juice.

At the table, with the exception of Ye Rui, not a single person looked at Ye Jiuliang with favor.

Ye Xin and Li Jingxuan whispered covertly to each other, occasionally glancing over at Ye Jiuliang.

Though their words couldn’t be heard, they were certainly not speaking kindly.

The dishes were served quickly, and the other women, mindful of their image, ate only a little bit with their chopsticks, as if an extra bite was a sin of gluttony.

But there was one exception: Ye Jiuliang, who picked out the meat with her chopsticks. Apart from her love for alcohol, she was also known for her love of meat.

She ate quickly, yet her manners remained elegant, and not in the slightest bit crude.

"Jiuliang, the seafood is also not bad," said Ye Rui, sitting to the right of Ye Jiuliang. He couldn’t help but smile as he saw her eating with relish.

Only she could eat so comfortably at such an event.

Ye Jiuliang sipped her juice, "No need, I’m fine with these."

The shrimp and crab were shell-covered and difficult to peel. While she liked them, she also found them bothersome.

At that moment, a servant approached, bearing a plate in hand.

As everyone looked on with curiosity, the servant placed the plate in front of Ye Jiuliang, "Miss Ye, this is from Master Li. He told me to bring it over."

Upon hearing this, those nearby turned their attention to the small golden-rimmed blue porcelain plate, which was filled with peeled shrimp and crab meat.

At that instant, the surrounding women were overcome with envy.

For the first time, they fully understood a truth: sometimes, comparing people can indeed be infuriating.

"Thank you," Ye Jiuliang drew the plate toward herself and thanked the servant with a turn of her head.

The servant, feeling apprehensive, waved his hands and quickly retreated to one side.

"Why are you staring at my plate? I’m not sharing," Ye Jiuliang teased, catching Ye Rui gaping at her plate from the corner of her eye.

Ye Rui smiled helplessly and averted his gaze.

Even if she shared it with him, he wouldn’t dare to eat it.

The seafood personally peeled by Master Li—no one would dare to eat it.

Ye Jiuliang picked up her chopsticks and ate the shrimp and crab meat from her plate with great satisfaction.

What her Li Mochan peeled really was delicious.

Across from her, Ye Xin watched angrily, her chest tight with frustration, her knuckles turning white as she clutched her chopsticks.

Initially, she thought Li Jingjie was very kind and considerate towards her, but now compared to Ye Jiuliang, it was as different as heaven and earth.

Was it simply because Ye Jiuliang was a bit more attractive, that’s why she always seemed to be favored over her?

Of course, a banquet inevitably involved drinking.

Even though Li Jingjie was the prospective groom, many people were ingratiating themselves to Li Mochan.

Maybe it was because he had finally dealt with the "criminal acts" from the past few days, Master Li was in a rare good mood, and mostly did not refuse when others toasted him.

After returning from the restroom, Ye Jiuliang saw Li Mochan surrounded by people offering him drinks and slowly walked over.

Seeing Ye Jiuliang, everyone reflexively made way for her.

As she approached, Ye Jiuliang noticed the strong scent of alcohol on a certain gentleman and frowned, "Li Mochan, how much have you had to drink?"

He wasn’t supposed to drink, but he seemed to have indulged himself.

Li Mochan put down his wine glass, his handsome face still unaffected, not the least bit tipsy, "Just a few glasses."

With a snort, Ye Jiuliang retorted skeptically, knowing he reeked of alcohol but claiming it was just a few glasses.

"I don’t believe you," Ye Jiuliang reached out to roll up his slightly disheveled sleeve for him.

"I’ve eaten too much and need to walk it off. Want to join me outside?"

"Mhm," Li Mochan took her hand, evidently agreeing to accompany her.

As they left the feast together, the others exchanged glances, their expressions indescribable.

Why do I get the feeling that Fifth Master still tends to be henpecked?

Ye Jiuliang dragged Li Mochan to the Peach Blossom Forest of the Li Family.

The first time she climbed over the wall to the Li Family’s home, she took quite a fondness to the peach blossom forest.

Especially the little lake in the forest, the fat fish raised in it looked very delicious.

But Ye Jiuliang was too full now and couldn’t eat any grilled fish.

She sat on a large stone by the lake, scattering fish food on the water’s surface.

Whenever the fish got close, she mischievously used a forked stick to scare them away.

"Little wolf cub, if you keep feeding them like this, these fish are going to burst," Li Mochan said as he took the small can from her hand, his voice filled with helplessness.

"If these fish die, the old master will probably look at you with a dark face from now on."

Ye Jiuliang looked at him sidelong, slightly surprised, "Are these fat fish raised by Old Master Li?"

Fat fish?

Li Mochan couldn’t help but let out a wry smile; these fish were the old master’s treasures, specially imported from abroad, each one worth a pretty penny.

He nodded his head and, while at it, pulled her into his arms, "So stop harassing these fish."

"What if I harass you instead, will the old master get angry?" Ye Jiuliang said with a playful grin.

This question probably didn’t need asking; the answer was definitely affirmative. The old master would probably rather she harassed the fish than his precious son.

"You," Li Mochan tapped her nose lightly.

"Li Mochan, let’s keep some fish in the lake at Mo Garden too. I’ll catch them for you to eat in the summer," Ye Jiuliang begged with puppy eyes.

Li Mochan’s eyes sparkled with mirth, "Alright, we’ll raise them when we get back."

**

When it was time to leave, the two old masters seemed to have conspired together, each wanting to take their own child back home.

"Jiuliang, you haven’t been home for a long time; I have something to discuss with you," Mr. Ye said.

"Mohan, you stay too," Old Master Li immediately followed up.

Ye Jiuliang raised an eyebrow, quite in sync they were.

Knowing Li Mochan would surely refuse again, she spoke up first, "I’ll go back first; I’ll come home later."

Li Mochan glanced at Mr. Ye and grunted in agreement.

"Call me, I’ll come and pick you up."

"You’ve been drinking, don’t drive," Ye Jiuliang advised, noting that he indeed drank too much today.

Meanwhile, Mr. Ye felt a pang of disappointment.

What was that look in Li Mochan’s eyes, making him seem like the villain?

Since when had the Ye Family ceased to be that girl’s home; her idea of home had become the one she shared with Li Mochan.

On the way back, Ye Jiuliang and Mr. Ye rode in the same car, and only when the car was out of sight did Li Mochan return to the house.

**

The twilight deepened, the slanting sunrays penetrated the study, casting shadows on the person lying on the sofa.

"Beisen is about to start winter vacation soon, what plans do you have?" Mr. Ye asked.

Ye Jiuliang, chewing on candy, replied casually, "Go out and have some fun."

Seeing her carefree attitude once again, Mr. Ye got so irritated he puffed up his beard and glared.

"Ye Jiuliang, can you take this seriously for once?"

It was always this nonchalant attitude with her, what exactly did she want?

Letting her into Beisen was a mistake; not to mention, it felt like he personally delivered her to Li Mochan’s doorstep.

"You ask, I answer, or you tell me, what do you want me to do? It would be better if you just spoke directly," Ye Jiuliang leaned on the sofa, legs crossed, utterly relaxed.