It was inevitable. Ye Fan, once a mediocre student, later married into the Qiu family and became a live-in son-in-law. As a result, he became the target of ridicule throughout the entire town.
Remarkable individuals tended to be drawn to their counterparts.
In Ye Fan's previous circumstances, neither his father's nor his mother's family held him in high regard.
Although Ye Fan had gained recognition since then, Jiang Yuqing's pride and personality prevented her from lowering her guard and approaching him.
Doing so would inevitably give the impression of opportunism.
Nevertheless, Ye Fan wasn't overly concerned about these trivial matters. At his current level, concepts like closeness or distance, as well as worldly ways, seemed rather simplistic.
"Ye Fan, come. Have you eaten yet? Please sit down; let's have a meal together. It's been many years since we last dined together." Ye Xilan gently pulled him to a seat beside her, initiating warm and familiar conversations about family matters.
Clearly, Ye Fan's unexpected arrival pleasantly surprised Ye Xilan. After all, he was her nephew whom she hadn't seen in many years.
Moreover, the fact that they, despite their accomplishments, remembered to visit her, left Ye Xilan touched and honored.
Ye Fan was guided to the table by his aunt.
Winter had already settled in, painting the world outside in a frozen landscape of ice and snow. Yet, inside the room, the family gathered around, preparing a steamboat.
The rising warmth within was undeniably comforting.
Ye Xilan continued to serve Ye Fan, consistently replenishing his plate. Jiang Yang displayed equal enthusiasm, asking if the dishes met Ye Fan's preferences. He even presented his cherished hard liquor, eager to share a hearty drink with Ye Fan.
Despite the hospitality, Ye Fan politely declined, mentioning that he didn't consume alcohol.
Beside them, Jiang Yuqing observed her parents in this state, feeling a discomfort in her heart. A sense of envy stirred within her as she perceived her own parents overlooking her, while showing profound care and attention to a stranger.
Why do I feel like they're treating Ye Fan better than me, their own daughter?
Nevertheless, Jiang Yuqing chose to silently harbor these grievances.
In this setting, she was ultimately the youngest, so she refrained from interrupting the conversation between Ye Fan and her parents.
"Ye Fan, what prompted this unexpected visit?" In the midst of their meal, Ye Xilan couldn't resist inquiring about Ye Fan's purpose.
"Aunt Xilan, I'll get straight to the point. There are two matters that brought me here. The first," he began, "is to urge you, Uncle Yang, and Yuqing to leave for India as soon as possible."
"As you're aware, doomsday is approaching, and staying here poses uncertainties of life and death. On my end, I know of a place that's absolutely secure. Even if the world were to crumble in the future, I can ensure your safety and tranquility in that location." Ye Fan spoke frankly, not beating around the bush.
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