Invincible Young Master in the City
Chapter 429 - 429 425 It Turns Out to Be a Forced Marriage

429: Chapter 425: It Turns Out to Be a Forced Marriage 429: Chapter 425: It Turns Out to Be a Forced Marriage Driving back to Yunhua Grand Hotel, Ye Fan and Tantai Wanrong walked shoulder to shoulder to the hotel’s second-floor dining hall after getting out of the car.

Compared to dinner time, the dining hall was noticeably quieter at this late hour, although there were still quite a few people eating snacks.

Especially since the lighting in the hall had been changed to a soft orange hue, which, combined with the luxurious and elegant decor, made it even more tranquil and elegant.

Without need for words, Ye Fan and Tantai Wanrong tacitly chose the most secluded booth by the window.

After ordering late-night snacks and the server leaving, Ye Fan gazed steadily at Tantai Wanrong.

Below the soft orange light, with the luxurious and elegant room as her backdrop, Tantai Wanrong naturally exuded an unprecedented nobility and grace.

That face with its faint smile, so exquisitely beautiful, those bright and clear eyes, the corners long with unintentional charm, the sexy curvature of her lips tinged with a hint of teasing, her swan-like neck even more graceful than a white swan’s, the two delicate and sexy collarbones, her slim yet full figure…

In this quiet booth, with only the two of them facing each other, their charm was amplified continuously at this moment.

Ye Fan was completely mesmerized.

Tantai Wanrong let him look, not interrupting with a word.

She was neither embarrassed nor shy, nor did she reject or dislike it, maintaining her usual composure.

It wasn’t until there was a knock on the door from outside the booth and the server brought in the late-night snacks that Ye Fan came back to his senses and withdrew his gaze.

After the server left the booth, Ye Fan and Tantai Wanrong ate their snacks while making idle conversation.

When they were almost finished, Tantai Wanrong stopped eating, her bright eyes fixed on Ye Fan for a moment before she said, “Xiao Fan, is there something you should be honest with me about?”

“Honest?” Ye Fan was momentarily taken aback, then pondered briefly and immediately grasped what Tantai Wanrong was getting at.

He smiled and nodded, saying, “Indeed.

In fact, I am not just an ordinary retired soldier.

You must have heard of the Ye family, right?

I am the third generation heir of the Ye family.

My mother is Qiao Feixuan, and as for my father, you probably already know who he is.”

Before returning to the country to see Tantai Wanrong, Ye Fan only thought to help her with a problem, but after spending most of the evening with Tantai Wanrong, he suddenly changed his mind and decided to intervene in Tantai Wanrong’s marriage.

However, Tantai Wanrong, being the high and mighty Vice Mayor of Hua Hai City, was not only young and beautiful but clearly came from a significant family background.

Besides, she had always seen herself as an elder figure to him.

Authority in words doesn’t come from just speaking out, but from demonstrating strength.

If he wanted to hold any sway over Tantai Wanrong, then he must show the corresponding strength.

If he continued to approach her as the common man he had been before, needing Tantai Wanrong’s wings to shelter him, his words would be dismissed by her with a laugh, never to be seriously considered.

So, Ye Fan decided to reveal his identity.

Of course, he couldn’t mention that he was the leader of the Dragon Group, Black Dragon—that was a national secret not to be disclosed.

Upon hearing his words, Tantai Wanrong’s eyes widened in disbelief as she sized up Ye Fan anew, “You…are you really the third-generation direct heir of the Ye family, Ye Guohua’s son?”

Ye Fan raised his head slightly and didn’t speak, only facing Tantai Wanrong’s gaze with a faint smile.

After a long while, Tantai Wanrong sighed somewhat, “Auntie should have realized that you’re not an ordinary retired soldier.

Still, your background is indeed hard for me to believe.

The Ye family is one of the top clans in the entire Huaxia.

The Ye family’s third son is one of the most promising political stars of today…”

“Heh, I know you have your doubts…” Ye Fan interrupted Tantai Wanrong.

Tantai Wanrong again interrupted Ye Fan’s words, “No, auntie believes what you say.

But even though you come from a distinguished family, in my eyes, you’re still that little slicker!”

“Hehe, thank you, Auntie Wanrong,” Ye Fan responded with a smile.

He knew that even if he revealed his identity, Tantai Wanrong would still confidently treat him the same as before.

Tantai Wanrong smiled elegantly and said, “However, as a top-tier young master, why pretend to be a poor lad?

I remember when I helped you with matchmaking, I gave you money and you actually dared to take it.”

“Top-tier young master?” Ye Fan shook his head and said, “I never consider myself superior to others.

Going back three or four generations, which of my ancestors wasn’t from a peasant or worker family?”

“As for the money you gave me during matchmaking, of course I kept it,” Ye Fan laughed.

“If I hadn’t accepted, wouldn’t I have just wasted your kindness?

Money is a small matter; it’s the sentiment that’s most important.”

Tantai Wanrong chuckled teasingly, “Look at you, almost moving me to tears.

I think you just like a good bargain!”

Ye Fan laughed heartily.

Tantai Wanrong also broke into a happy, tender laugh.

After laughing, Tantai Wanrong seriously said, “But, I will forget this evening’s conversation by tomorrow morning.

I still prefer the way you were before.”

“Mm,” Ye Fan nodded in response.

After a brief silence, Ye Fan finally asked, “Auntie Wanrong, I heard from Yaoyao that you’re planning to get married?”

Tantai Wanrong paused for a moment, then with a smile that hinted at a myriad of charm and eyes that seemed to be both laughing and not, she looked into Ye Fan’s eyes.

She was extremely perceptive and instantly guessed Ye Fan had returned because of her.

His recent revelation of his true background was likely a preamble to her marriage situation.

Ye Fan’s heartbeat accelerated a bit under Tantai Wanrong’s gaze.

However, thinking of his plan to interfere with Tantai Wanrong’s marriage, and realizing he must not show any weakness under her gaze, he suppressed his quickened heartbeat and met Tantai Wanrong’s eyes with calm sincerity.

The two of them looked at each other for over a minute, and when Tantai Wanrong saw that Ye Fan did not dodge her gaze, she finally averted her eyes.

“No.” Tantai Wanrong suddenly laughed lightly, her allure blossoming in such a way that even the most radiant peonies might pale in comparison.

“Ah?” Ye Fan exclaimed in surprise, “You’re not planning to get married?!”

“That’s right.

Auntie has no immediate plans to marry,” Tantai Wanrong said with a smile.

“Hee hee, are you worried that if auntie gets married, she won’t dote on you anymore?”

Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Ye Fan dodged the question, “Yaoyao is becoming more and more outrageous, daring to make up such stories about you!”

Tantai Wanrong gently shook her head with grace and said, “What she said wasn’t entirely false.

It was Yaoyao’s grandfather who wants me to meet a man for matchmaking.”

Then she laughed lightly, “It’s really poetic justice.

I insisted on matchmaking for you before, and now my dad insists on matchmaking for me with that man.”

“So it seems, Old Master Tantai thinks highly of that man, wanting you to marry him?” Ye Fan asked with a frown.

Tantai Wanrong nodded slightly and said, “Something like that.

But, my marriage is my own decision.

Even if it’s my dad, he can’t force me.

At the moment, I’m just casually dealing with that man.

I’ll drag it out for a while, maintaining my father’s dignity for the time being.”