As expected, after Xiaofan said those words, the father and son fell silent.

Silence signified acquiescence. This made Xiaofan feel exceptionally heavy-hearted. What has society become?

"Thank you, Second Uncle, for the dinner tonight. I'm full. I'll be going now."

To avoid tearing his face off under the worst conditions, Xiaofan had to leave as soon as possible. Let's end this topic here.

"Ye Xiaofan, stop."

At this moment, Ye Shaolong couldn't help but call out to Xiaofan, who was already getting up to leave.

"Siyan would never like you, give it up."

"Stop, who do you think you are? What right do you have to be with Liu Siyan? In terms of family background, you're just a poor boy. You only got into Capital University because of some connections, do you think you're that great? My dad invited you to dinner tonight as a courtesy, don't push your luck."

"Well, thank you both for thinking so highly of me."

"Hmph, did you know your poor dad called my house yesterday to borrow money? He immediately asked for eight hundred thousand."

This sentence brought Xiaofan, who was initially set on leaving, to a halt. He turned back, somewhat stunned, at the father and son.

Xiaofan seemed to understand something, but he didn't want his guess to be right. Yet, the last defense he held onto was slowly being destroyed.

Don't say anymore. The more you talk, the more the blood kinship grows thinner.

"What? Didn't you know yet? Your dad tried to emulate others by contracting some project, now he can't cover the funds. Without the money, all this effort will go to waste. That's not all; he's also heavily in debt, and there are wages for the workers. If he can't come up with the money, I'm afraid he might even resort to suicide." Ye Shaolong simply didn't care about any meager kinship. Since he started talking, he might as well lay everything out.

"Shaolong, shut up..."

"Dad, don't you worry about it anymore. Do you think we can rely on your third brother in this lifetime? Just as long as he doesn't trouble us, that's a blessing. Eight hundred thousand, he immediately asked for eight hundred thousand. Would success be guaranteed with that sum? Stop kidding yourself. Next time, it might be a million or two. Our family isn't a bank, nor a charity, so why should we lend him money just like that?"

"So, you invited me tonight to use the eight hundred thousand you're lending my dad as leverage to make me leave Siyan, right, Second Uncle?" Xiaofan's eyes were bloodshot. This wasn't the kinship he wanted; if it had to be maintained through such transactions, then he didn't want it.

Right, it's over.

"Xiaofan, it's not that I won't lend the money, it's just..."

"No need. I have a way to solve the money issue without troubling Mr. Ye's help. Also, stop bothering about Siyan. That Zhang Yuxuan is no easy character. Thanks for the dinner. I'm leaving."

"Hey, Xiaofan..."

"Dad, don't you think this kid is stupid?"

"You shut up. You're just a wasteful brat. Hmph..."

Opening the door, a gust of cold wind blew in, intensifying the chill. No matter how low the temperature was, it couldn't match the coldness inside.

"Xiaofan?"

"Big Uncle? Why are you here?"

A car happened to pull up outside the main gate, and Ye Dahe stepped out slowly.

"I came to discuss your father's situation with your second uncle. I didn't expect you to be here too."

"Oh, no need to discuss, it's all settled. Um, if it's convenient, could you give me a ride?"

"Hmm? Oh, alright."

Ye Dahe noticed Xiaofan's unnatural expression but didn't ask more, turning to head back to the car.

Meanwhile, Ye Weiwei and Liu Yun also happened to return home, having bought some fruit.

"Big Brother? You're here too? Xiaofan, where are you going? Since you're here, come in and take a seat. These honeydew melons look delicious, and I also bought some grapes."

"No, Second Aunt, I have some things to do with Big Uncle. I'll come by another day." Facing Second Aunt, Xiaofan forced a smile. Here, the person who made him feel a familial warmth, surprisingly, was someone without any blood relations, which was both sad and lamentable.

"Then, remember to call me before you come next time."

"Alright."

After saying that, Xiaofan got into the car, glanced at Ye Weiwei's unnatural expression, and then signaled Big Uncle to drive away.

This matter was discussed in secret between Ye Daqiao and Xiaofan, so after returning, it would surely not be mentioned again, and Xiaofan would definitely not bring it up in front of Liu Yun. Maybe, the wisest thing Ye Daqiao did in his life was to marry a good wife like Liu Yun.

"How about it? You seem unhappy with your second uncle."

"Big Uncle, you know my dad needs money now?"

"Hmm? Take this card, it only has one hundred and thirty thousand. Your dad just called me at noon today, and I was busy all day with no time, so I'm just coming over now. Perhaps your second uncle's delay made him anxious. I thought of using this one hundred and thirty thousand to settle with your second uncle and asked him to cover the rest first."

"Ha..."

Xiaofan chuckled softly, glanced at the card, then placed it back on the dashboard.

"Hmm?"

"Thanks, Big Uncle, but do you think I would be short on money?"

"Hmm? You... indeed, with your status, you shouldn't be short of one or two million. Then your dad..."

"I just never mentioned it to him. I only found out about this matter just now. Big Uncle, is this one hundred and thirty thousand your entire savings over the years?"

"Hmm? Oh, I'm not that bad off. I just bought a house recently for your brother to use as a new home. The down payment alone was over a million. So..."

"Don't you think it's strange that siblings, raised by the same parents, can turn out so different?"

"Xiaofan, in fact, your second uncle has his hardships. He always wanted to compete since he was young, constantly afraid of being less than others, so..."

"Let's not talk about him. Big Uncle, you haven't eaten dinner after work, right? Let me treat you to a meal."

"Hmm? Didn't you just eat?"

"Do you think you can get full sitting with someone like Second Uncle?"

"Ha, you kid, that's not the right way to put it. But about your dad..."

"Hmm, let's find a place to sit down. I'll call my dad first."

No wonder Xiaofan felt so emotional. Despite his second uncle's wealth of tens of millions, he hesitated about the eight hundred thousand, while Big Uncle? He worked hard for decades, saving to buy a house, and without a second thought, he offered all he had. The contrast was too stark.

Xiaofan always admired Big Uncle Ye Dahe. Sometimes, he felt his own character resembled Big Uncle's, or perhaps of the three brothers, Big Uncle's character was the most like their grandfather's.

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