After dinner, Ye Tian walked out of Liu Fei'er's house, rubbing his distended belly.
"Pregnant?" Liu Fei'er teased as she saw Ye Tian off.
"Mhm, pregnant with yours," Ye Tian laughed as he glanced at Liu Fei'er, causing her to flush with both shame and anger.
"It's all because uncle and aunt made such delicious food that I couldn't help but eat a bit more," Ye Tian said helplessly.
"Then feel free to come over for meals anytime you're not busy, I'll feed you well," Liu Fei'er suddenly said, then realizing something, her cheeks turned shyly pink.
"When you let me have my fill, that would truly be satisfying," Ye Tian suddenly leaned in closer with a mischievous smile, causing Liu Fei'er's face to turn beet red. Ye Tian laughed heartily and turned to leave.
"I'm going, call me next time you cook something tasty."
Liu Fei'er watched Ye Tian's departing figure and huffed, "Call you my foot!"
Though she said so, her lips couldn't help but curl up into a sweet smile, and she turned away, happy as a child of several years.
Soon after, Ye Tian arrived at the company. He was planning to go straight to work, but ended up heading straight to the top floor—it had been a little while since he'd seen his wife, he thought he'd drop by to see her, to tease her.
With a devil-may-care grin on his face, Ye Tian didn't bother to knock. He walked in slowly, wanting to scare Yun Xinyan, but instead found her crying at her desk.
Ye Tian's brow furrowed at once, and he walked over slowly, catching sight of Yun Xinyan's face, a wave of nameless rage ignited in his heart.
Gently touching the handprint on Yun Xinyan's cheek, he asked tenderly, "Who hit you?"
Yun Xinyan had not noticed Ye Tian until now and was startled, then shook her head without saying a word.
Seeing Yun Xinyan, who had already cried until she was as lovely as a pear blossom bathed in rain, Ye Tian felt a pang of pity. He took her hand firmly, leaned in closer, and whispered, "I asked who hit you. Tell me."
Looking at Ye Tian's calm expression, yet sensing the domineering undertone in his voice, Yun Xinyan suddenly felt warmth in her heart, a sense of being cherished, which made her feel very comfortable.
After a while, she said softly, "Yun Feng."
"Yun Feng?" Ye Tian's voice slightly raised, a flash of anger gleaming in his eyes. He immediately let go of Yun Xinyan's hand and turned to head outside.
Watching Ye Tian's retreating back, Yun Xinyan was momentarily dazed. He hadn't said anything particularly imposing, but he had the aura of one reigning over heaven and earth, so domineering!
Ye Tian on such days was drastically different from the norm—an entirely different world!
Yet, this was the Ye Tian that threw Yun Xinyan's thoughts into turmoil.
"Is he this angry because of me?" Yun Xinyan was moved, then suddenly remembered how terrifying Ye Tian could be, and her face changed as she turned to leave.
After Ye Tian stepped out of the office, his expression was very calm and his eyes were deep. However, if someone familiar with Ye Tian saw this, they would know, Ye Tian was indeed furious!
Catching someone to inquire about Yun Feng's location, he then turned and left.
Though Ye Tian's demeanor appeared very calm, it gave off an extremely uncomfortable pressure.
Not long after, Ye Tian arrived at a reception room. Yun Feng was drinking tea there. Seeing Ye Tian come in, he immediately stood up with an icy countenance and said, "Who let you in! Get out!"
"Did you hit Xinyan?" Ye Tian glanced indifferently at Yun Feng, but it was enough to send a chill through Yun Feng as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
What kind of look was that?
Yun Feng had never seen such a look in his entire life!
It made him feel fear, intense trepidation!
But then he thought of his standing as the legitimate person of this conglomerate, and this being his territory, he sneered coldly, "So what if I hit her? She's my daughter, I have the right to hit her! What's it to you? You're really sticking your nose into other people's business!"
"Am I sticking my nose into other people's business?"
Ye Tian gave Yun Feng an indifferent look and threw a punch, hitting the wall nearby!
Crack! Bang!
With one punch, the entire wall became embedded!
What seemed like a solid and sturdy wall to outsiders was like paper mache in the hands of Ye Tian—fragile!
Yun Feng's legs gave out from fright, and he collapsed onto the sofa, his face filled with dread and fear. This guy, is he even human? To break a wall with a single punch?!
"You, you dare, you dare hit me! I am Yun Xinyan's father!" Yun Feng looked at Ye Tian with inner trepidation yet feigning fierceness.
"What gives you the right to be Xinyan's father?" Ye Tian's voice was indifferent and ice cold, his fist slowly withdrawing from the wall, astonishingly without a scratch. The steel rebar within the wall visibly distorted in a bizarre manner, frightening Yun Feng into continually swallowing his saliva.
Just at that moment, Yun Xinyan rushed over in a panic. Upon glancing at the wall, her complexion went deathly pale. She quickly embraced Ye Tian's hand, her face full of concern, "Are you alright?"
Ye Tian looked at her and shook his head.
"Yun Xinyan! You ungrateful wretch!" Yun Feng, seeing Yun Xinyan arrive and not even glance at him but instead worry about Ye Tian, suddenly flared up with rage. I'm your father!
"Try saying that one more time?" Ye Tian's eyes carried an ice-cold killing intent, almost tangible, sending chills through Yun Feng, as if steel knives were pressing against his neck, instilling fear in him!
"Let it go, he is still my father after all." Yun Xinyan looked at Yun Feng then shook her head at Ye Tian.
Ye Tian looked at Yun Xinyan and sighed internally, knowing she was soft-hearted. He restrained himself from acting. If not, Ye Tian wouldn't have just scared Yun Feng with smashing the wall; he would have given him a proper beating!
However, upon hearing Yun Xinyan's words, Yun Feng felt smug, "Did you hear that? I am her father! What does our father-daughter relationship have to do with you? Even if I beat her to death, that's my right!"
Ye Tian immediately turned his head to look at Yun Feng, his eyes sharp with murderous intent, causing Yun Feng to look away, unable to meet his gaze.
Hearing his words, Yun Xinyan shuddered, looking at Yun Feng with disbelief. Was this really her father? To beat her to death was her due?
Yun Xinyan nearly stumbled and fell to the ground!
Ignoring Yun Xinyan, Ye Tian slowly walked towards Yun Feng, grabbed his collar, and with a cold gaze, he spoke deliberately, "No one can lay a finger on a woman of mine, Ye Tian!"
Yun Xinyan looked up at Ye Tian with glistening, moved eyes and tears began to overflow.
At this moment, Ye Tian, arrogant, overbearing, and brash!
Yet, Yun Xinyan found herself increasingly moved!
He didn't woo her with smooth words like other suave gentlemen, but this very statement made Yun Xinyan wholeheartedly accept Ye Tian!
Because for Yun Xinyan, Ye Tian was her sky!
"You, you, you!"
As Ye Tian drew closer, Yun Feng felt an even stronger wave of bone-chilling killing intent, nearly suffocating. At these words, he was deeply shaken, struggling to utter a single word!
Smack!
Out of nowhere, Ye Tian's hand had struck Yun Feng, eliciting a pitiful scream from him as he spat out blood, his complexion turning pale as paper.
Ye Tian, aloof, leaned in and said, "Let me tell you, this is the first and last time. If there's a second time, I don't care who you are, I will make you understand what 'worse than death' feels like!!"
His cold words falling, Ye Tian then threw Yun Feng onto the couch, turned, and left, walking to Yun Xinyan's side and grabbed her hand, "Let's go."
Yun Xinyan looked up at the now cold Ye Tian, then glanced at the pained, low moaning Yun Feng. Without a word, she quietly followed Ye Tian out.
Seeing Yun Xinyan and Ye Tian leave, Yun Feng watched with venomous eyes. After wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, he took out his phone and made a call, "Wang Tian! Tell me what Ye Tian is doing in the company!"
After hearing Wang Tian's exaggerated account and that he had been hit, Yun Feng grew even more furious, "Tell Bai Lan to fire Ye Tian—and say it's on my order!"
"Yes!" Upon hearing Yun Feng's words, Wang Tian in his office felt a surge of excitement, a sinister smirk on his face. He hung up the phone and headed straight for Bai Lan's office.
Bai Lan, seeing Wang Tian come in, looked annoyed. She was Yun Xinyan's good friend and had been the first to know when Yun Feng hit her. She knew Wang Tian was Yun Feng's lackey and was certainly not going to give him any pleasantries.
"What are you here for?" Bai Lan asked indifferently, continuing with her work.
"I'm here on the chairman's orders to tell you to fire Ye Tian," Wang Tian said, his eyes revealing a hint of lasciviousness. He had fantasized about Bai Lan, a stunning beauty, more than once.
"Fire Ye Tian?" Bai Lan glanced at Wang Tian, frowning slightly.
Although she found Ye Tian off-putting, he was, after all, someone Yu Xinyan had brought in, and besides, she was aware of the strained relationship between Yun Xinyan and Yun Feng.
"I'm sorry, I can't decide this matter on my own. I need to report it to the president. If the president agrees, I'll fire him without hesitation!"
"Manager Bai! Who is greater, the chairman or the president?" Wang Tian's eyes held a flash of anger, "The chairman is the president's father, and the legal representative of the company. He has the authority to decide!"
"Don't get worked up, or I might start thinking the company is yours." Bai Lan replied calmly, giving him a glance, "Sit down if you like while I make a call. If you don't want to stay, please leave, and remember to close the door behind you."
"You!" Wang Tian was left speechless and irritated, but he was powerless to do anything. He left with a snort.
Watching Wang Tian leave in defeat, Bai Lan's lips curved into a cold smile. She immediately called Yun Xinyan, but no one answered. With a slight frown, Bai Lan muttered, "What's going on?"