Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 97 Ruyi Abacus

Chapter 97: Chapter 97 Ruyi Abacus

"Ye Family’s third son’s kid?"

"Wouldn’t that mean he’s from the collateral line, not the direct lineage?"

Hearing Wang Yuting’s words, Jia Qing’s brow furrowed deeply.

For Jia Qing to become close friends with Wang Yuting, her family background was certainly extraordinary as well. So she understood that in elite households, identity parity in arranged marriages was critically important.

Wang Yuting, as the only young lady of the Wang family, even if the Ye Family were involved, it should logically be a member from the direct lineage who would qualify—not someone from the collateral line.

Thinking of this, Jia Qing immediately voiced her concerns.

When Wang Yuting heard this, she was equally puzzled, but soon shrugged and speculated, "Qingqing... do you think it might have something to do with Brother Hao?"

"Brother Hao? Wu Hao?"

Hearing Wang Yuting’s words, Jia Qing nodded quickly and said, "Looks like that’s the case!"

"What do you mean that’s the case? Qingqing, have you figured something out?" Wang Yuting asked curiously.

"Exactly! It’s because of Wu Hao!"

Jia Qing calmly analyzed, "The Wu Family controls one-third of Ann Province and is a super-rich household. Logically speaking, you and Wu Hao are mutually fond of each other, and your union is absolutely what Uncle Wang would hope to see. However, there’s a complicated issue at play here!"

"Complicated? What do you mean?" Wang Yuting asked, puzzled.

"The Wu Family is too far away from Binjiang!" Jia Qing said seriously.

"Too far away?"

"Exactly! Way too far!"

Jia Qing explained, "Looking at the current situation in Binjiang, the Li Family is expanding rapidly. Soon, the Wang family and Ye Family’s status in Binjiang might be nonexistent. Wu Family, located in Ann Province, won’t be able to intervene. Hence, an alliance between the Wang family and Ye Family is imperative! However, if the two families do marry, your relationship with Wu Hao will undoubtedly offend the Wu Family. So having someone from a collateral line step forward to take the brunt clearly resolves this awkward feud!"

"Are you saying the fiancé my dad chose for me is essentially just a scapegoat?" Wang Yuting asked in astonishment.

"Exactly!"

Jia Qing nodded and said, "Selecting a throwaway scapegoat means they can sacrifice him at any time to dissipate the Wu Family’s anger, while also achieving the alliance between the Wang family and Ye Family. My guess is Uncle Wang probably only mentioned engagement and never discussed an official wedding, right?"

"Yes! On that point, my dad hasn’t really brought it up!" Wang Yuting said after thinking for a moment.

"Then there you go! I suspect Uncle Wang and the Ye Family never intended for you to marry that scapegoat. This engagement is nothing more than a temporary measure. Once the Wang and Ye Family alliance stabilizes and the partnership strengthens, the scapegoat will be discarded to appease the Wu Family’s fury. Meanwhile, you can still live happily ever after with your Brother Hao!" Jia Qing said with a laugh.

At Jia Qing’s mention of Wu Hao, Wang Yuting’s face instantly turned pink as she waved her little fists and said, "You’re so annoying, Qingqing, teasing me again!"

"But..."

After joking, Wang Yuting pouted and said, "That scapegoat seems kind of pitiful!"

"That’s how big families operate. If you’re not strong enough, you can only be a scapegoat. Unless you possess absolute power, there’s no way to overturn your fate!" Jia Qing replied nonchalantly with a smile.

"Absolute power? Does that sort of thing truly exist in this world?" Wang Yuting asked curiously.

Jia Qing’s eyes suddenly revealed a hint of yearning, and she murmured, "It exists. That person is..."

"That person? Who is it?"

Seeing the seemingly enthralled expression on Jia Qing’s face, Wang Yuting smirked mischievously and said, "Ha! Our proud young lady of the Jia Family is lovestruck!"

"You’re impossible! You’re the one who’s lovestruck!"

Jia Qing immediately snapped out of her trance and began playfully wrestling Wang Yuting.

But deep in her heart, a silhouette emerged—someone whose mere finger had intimidated the elite of thirteen cities at the United Commerce convening.

The next morning.

Ye Fei’s family exited the Crown Hotel.

Li Xu was waiting there early, and greeted respectfully, "Mr. Ye, my grandfather wishes to meet you. Would that be alright?"

"Sure, but my family and I have some business to attend to first," Ye Fei said with a smile.

Business to attend to?

Li Xu immediately picked up on what Ye Fei was implying.

Ye Family.

Clearly, Ye Fei’s family was heading to the Ye Family!

After returning last night, Li Xu had used his family’s connections to investigate thoroughly.

After all, the Ye Family and Ye Fei shared the same surname. Why would the Ye Family Patriarch be targeting Ye Fei?

The investigation revealed that Ye Fei’s father, Ye Zhigang, was none other than Ye Family’s third brother—Ye Family Patriarch Ye Zhixiong’s younger sibling.

However, years ago, Ye Zhigang had faced opposition from the Ye Family due to his marriage to Su Hongyun, ultimately defecting from the Ye Family completely. Because of that, Ye Zhigang was known as the discarded son of the Ye Family.

And now, with the marriage alliance between the Ye Family and Wang family, Li Xu naturally understood the dynamics.

Originally intending to sabotage this union, Li Xu now found himself privately delighted.

After all, if even someone like Jia Qing, a prominent young lady, could deduce that Ye Fei was labeled as a scapegoat by the Ye Family, how could Li Xu—who was beginning to assume leadership within the Li Family—not reach the same conclusion?

The mere thought that the Ye Family dared to dismiss Ye Fei, a giant figurehead whom even the Li Family feared in Su Province, made Li Xu smirk coldly.

However, despite his musings, Li Xu quickly maintained a respectful demeanor and asked, "Mr. Ye, are you heading to the Ye Family? Would you allow me to escort you?"

"Escort?"

Ye Fei cast a glance at Li Xu and shook his head. "No need for that. If anything comes up, I’ll let you know."

With that, Ye Fei accompanied his parents and younger sister, striding away.

Watching them leave, Li Xu finally exhaled lightly, then turned to a man beside him and said, "Send word to Su Province’s Guo Family, Chen Family, and Jia Family. Inform them that Mr. Ye is currently in Binjiang."

"Inform them?"

The man hesitated for a moment. "Young Master, Mr. Ye hasn’t instructed us to say anything. Isn’t it inappropriate to act on our own?"

"Inappropriate? Hardly!"

Li Xu sneered, "It’s clear the Ye Family is unaware of Mr. Ye’s true identity. So it’s inevitable for his visit to clash with the Ye Family. Our responsibility is to support Mr. Ye wholeheartedly—nothing else matters!"

With that, Li Xu strode out of the hotel quickly. He planned to return to the Li Family immediately to prepare for whatever was to come...

No one knew how much time had passed.

Ye Fei’s family finally arrived at the Ye Family residence.

Looking at the opulent surroundings before her, the ever-innocent Ye Qianqian couldn’t help but exclaim, "Brother, this place is so beautiful!"

"Beautiful?"

Ye Fei, hearing Ye Qianqian’s words, gently patted her head affectionately and smiled, "If you like it, I’ll give this place to you someday."

"Where did this bunch of country bumpkins come from, standing around our front door and spouting nonsense? Believe it or not, I can make you suffer horribly within moments!"

Suddenly, a haughty young man appeared with an entourage, striding out of the grand mansion and scoffed contemptuously at Ye Fei’s family.