Jiangcheng, a prosperous city in the Eastern Kingdom, is a major metropolis connected to the international stage.
Half a month ago, a piece of news exploded on the headlines of Jiangcheng.
The daughter of the top wealthy family, the Ye family, who had been missing for fifteen years, had finally been found.
Although no news outlet had revealed the true appearance of this Miss Ye, it was said that she had directly stormed into the Ye family with her people.
This Miss Ye Fei was the only daughter of the former head of the Ye family, making her the niece of the current head.
Rumors said she was exceptionally beautiful, with delicate features, and seemed to have returned in a wheelchair.
Yet, on her very first day at the Ye family, she had directly taken action against its members.
Despite sitting in a wheelchair, she could smile and command those around her, directly dislocating the arms of the Ye family security guards who stood in her way.
After this piece of gossip spread, news about this eldest daughter of the Ye family’s main branch became a major source of livelihood for the tabloids.
In the morning sunlight, at the entrance of Jiangcheng’s largest boxing club, the Nanhuang Club, a black van was parked right at the main entrance. The person inside was flipping through documents in her hands.
The secretary beside her, Chang Qing, noticed the wheelchair being pushed out from the lobby and softly reminded the person in the car.
“President Ye, Miss Ye Fei is coming out.”
The woman in a lake-blue business suit glanced sideways, her exquisite diamond earrings shimmering, her face carrying a hint of indifference.
“She came out faster than I expected.”
The girl in the wheelchair smiled brightly, the sunlight just then falling on her ear, making even her stray hairs glow softly.
“How could I dare to keep my elder sister waiting?” she said with a radiant smile, her eyes brimming with amusement.
Ye Yanxia met her gaze. “Get in the car.”
Chang Qing nodded and, along with the young man behind Ye Fei, lifted her and the wheelchair into the vehicle.
The girl in the wheelchair let out a soft yawn, while the woman sitting beside her set down the documents in her hand.
“We’re heading back to the old mansion. Grandmother is waiting to see you.”
Upon hearing this, Ye Fei raised an eyebrow. She had been back for half a month already.
The Ye family had claimed they were concerned about the old lady’s health, so they hadn’t let her return to the old mansion until now.
Finally, they were willing to let her see the old lady.
“None of the outrageous things you’ve done these past two days will reach her ears, but you still need to be careful.”
Listening to the words of the person beside her, Ye Fei nodded nonchalantly, indicating she understood.
Guests leaving the boxing club one after another couldn’t help but glance at the black van. Most of them could recognize the license plate number on the back.
That was the Ye family’s car, and the person who had just gotten in was undoubtedly the recently returned eldest daughter.
Everyone in Jiangcheng knew that fifteen years ago, a disaster had struck the Ye family’s main branch. The head of the family, Ye Qingcheng, had died in a car accident, and his wife and daughter had gone missing one after another.
Now, fifteen years later, the daughter of the Ye family’s main branch, who had been presumed dead, had returned.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, the Ye family had sealed off the relevant news.
Yet, even with just a few words published in the newspapers, it had successfully ignited public opinion in Jiangcheng.
However, those who frequented the nightlife scene these past two days knew that Ye Fei often visited Nanhuang.
It seemed that just a couple of nights ago, she had even smashed up a bar, and it was her cousin Ye Yanxia who had cleaned up the mess.
From the looks of it now, this Miss Ye, who had been missing for many years and grew up in the streets, truly wasn’t someone who could be considered presentable.
The rumors outside had reached the ears of the Ye family more than once, but they hadn’t caused any major uproar.
Inside the car, Ye Fei was resting with her eyes closed, while Ye Yanxia, seated beside her, had been handling company documents the entire journey. There was no communication between the two.
Only when the car entered the old mansion did Ye Yanxia speak up to remind her.
“Grandma is meeting you for the first time today. You should still be mindful of your words and actions, so as not to upset or sadden her.”
With her eyes still closed, Ye Fei replied, “It’s been fifteen years since I last saw her. How could I possibly upset her?”
Hearing her words, Ye Yanxia knew she was unhappy. It had been her decision not to bring Ye Fei to the old mansion for the past half month.
Before the age of five, Ye Fei had been raised by her grandmother, so their bond was naturally deep. After the tragedy that befell her uncle’s family, Grandma had already endured immense grief.
If she were to see Ye Fei again so abruptly after fifteen years, she might not be able to bear the overwhelming joy.
A young man pushed Ye Fei’s wheelchair, following Ye Yanxia into the old mansion.
“Boss, so this is your home,” Jing Chu said, looking around.
The Ye family was among the first to prosper in Jiangcheng, so naturally, their old mansion was exceptional.
“It’s already different from what I remember. After all, it’s been fifteen years,” Ye Fei remarked.
Beside her, Ye Yanxia responded, “The old mansion is renovated every five years. Part of it was rebuilt just last year, so it’s bound to feel different.”
The person in the wheelchair smiled faintly, her beautiful face filled with understanding. “No wonder. People do prefer new things, after all.”
As they entered the living room, before they could react, a toy helicopter flew straight into Ye Fei’s legs, which were covered with a blanket.
Jing Chu reached out swiftly to catch it but was a step too slow. The three of them fixed their eyes on the helicopter.
“Haha!! I hit it!!”
A little boy wearing a brown checkered hoodie ran over laughing. After picking up the helicopter from the floor, he proudly glanced back at the servant behind him.
“I told you I could hit it.”
His tone carried no hint of apology for his toy hitting someone; instead, he seemed rather proud.
Seeing his behavior, Ye Yanxia appeared accustomed to it and didn’t scold him much.
“Wenwen, this is Sister Ye Fei. Say hello.”
Ye Wen only glanced at Ye Fei before asking a startling question, “Why are you sitting in a wheelchair? Are you a cripple?”
The servant standing behind him lowered her head, not daring to speak. The young master had been spoiled by the old lady since childhood—there was nothing he wouldn’t say or do.
“Sister Ye Fei just injured her leg. She’ll recover soon.”
Even when speaking to his own younger brother, Ye Yanxia’s tone remained cold.
“Mom said people who can’t walk are cripples,” Ye Wen declared, then hugged his helicopter and turned away, humming as he walked off.
“Don’t take it to heart. Wenwen is just a child,” Ye Yanxia said, pushing Ye Fei forward.
“It’s fine. I’m not a petty person.”
Her leg was in a cast and wouldn’t be removed for another month, so she had no choice but to stay in the wheelchair.
When she looked up again, she saw the old lady, her eyes reddened.
Over the years, the old lady had maintained herself well. Though over seventy, she still appeared vibrant and spirited. A black velvet cheongsam and a string of lustrous pearls adorned her, adding an air of elegance and opulence.
Seeing the moisture in her eyes, Ye Fei’s smile grew even brighter.
Yes, this was the kind of smile she should have…