Receiving a call from her agent, she checked her bank account only to realize Ye Fan was telling the truth.

She looked at Ye Fan in astonishment and said, "You're young, where did you get so much money? And you can just move it around at will? Who knows if it's dirty money?"

Ye Fan laughed, "Auntie, are you implying I'm breaking the law?"

For a moment, the woman felt at a loss for words. While she intended to sever her daughter's relationship with five million, the other party countered with four billion. It was the best rebuttal. Yang Xiaoting watched Ye Fan, uncertain of how much money Ye Fan gave her mother to cause such a dilemma.

"Auntie, my feelings for Xiaoxiao are genuine. I hope you won't interfere with us in the future. I also won't visit the school often to disrupt her life anymore. What I truly hope is to slowly develop our relationship after she graduates from university," Ye Fan said sincerely.

"Slowly develop, huh? You and my daughter already… Forget it. You have money, right? Fine, I'll just treat it as selling my daughter to you, four years, one billion a year. After four years, you must leave my daughter, understand?" The woman suddenly glared at Ye Fan.

Yang Xiaoting burst into tears and asked, "Mom, what are you saying?"

The woman said, "You silly girl, there's no need for me to explain some things to you. That's that for now. I won't interfere in your matters, but don't let me find out that you've mistreated my daughter for these four years!"

After speaking, the woman stormed off, leaving Yang Xiaoting leaning against Ye Fan, sobbing uncontrollably.

Even Qin Mengyao couldn't understand what was happening. She asked, "Why did Auntie leave so suddenly? Brother Fan, did you give Auntie… four billion?"

"Yes." Ye Fan nodded.

The amount made Qin Mengyao stunned. Ye Fan casually handed out four billion to buy Yang Xiaoting's four years of youth, and her mother just agreed?

Yang Xiaoting continued crying without saying a word. Ye Fan said, "Don't be sad. I believe Auntie was speaking out of anger; a mother's heart hurts most for her children."

"No, it's not like that… sob sob… Brother Fan, you don't understand… sob sob…"

Yang Xiaoting was choked with emotion; she wanted to say something but ultimately held back.

Seeing a girl in tears, Ye Fan's heart softened, and even Qin Mengyao seemed lost as she said, "Brother Fan, you should take Xiaoxiao back. It seems she has many things to tell you."

"Yaoyao, today I was just pretending to be Xiaoxiao's boyfriend, but you make it sound so real." Ye Fan smiled graciously.

Yang Xiaoting cried in Ye Fan's arms for a while, then lifted her head and said, "Brother Fan, the money you gave my mom… I'll repay you in the future."

Ye Fan whispered softly in her ear, "No need to repay it. Consider it compensation for my abruptness last night; you can accept it with peace of mind."

"It's not right…" Yang Xiaoting was about to say something but then realized Qin Mengyao was beside her. She couldn't let her close friend know last night's events; after all, they weren't honorable.

"Yaoyao, take Xiaoxiao back to the apartment. I need to go back too. Study well here; I'll come to see you when I have the chance," Ye Fan said with a smile.

Remembering Ye Fan and Yang Xiaoting's affectionate kiss earlier, Qin Mengyao felt a twinge of jealousy. She helped Yang Xiaoting and said, "Then Brother Fan, you must come…"

"Yes." Ye Fan nodded, first watching the sisters support each other away, then turned to look at Lan Jing, who still wasn't paying attention to the previous dramatic 'selling daughter scene,' instead watching the birds in the sky.

...

...

Leaving the gates of Hua Hai University, Sun Ning had already driven up to meet them.

After welcoming Ye Fan and Lan Jing into the car, Sun Ning said, "Mr. Ye, I've transferred four billion RMB to Yang Su's account as per your instructions. Do you have any other commands?"

"No need." Ye Fan replied, "If Han Group needs money, I'll transfer it back from elsewhere."

Sun Ning replied, "Mr. Ye, the four billion is a trivial amount for Han Group, and the entire Han Group belongs to you; there's no need to return it."

"Hmm." Ye Fan nodded slightly, "What's going on with the Yang family? You didn't mention it yesterday. Why did Yang Xiaoting agree to go over?"

"It's like this: Yang Xiaoting's father, Yang Ye, due to business losses, now owes sixty million RMB to people with underworld connections. The underworld people proposed compensating by having Miss Yang as a mistress. In reality, Han Group didn't directly threaten Miss Yang, but she and her parents and siblings are protected by Han Group. She agreed to go over yesterday in exchange for Han Group's protection."

"I see. No wonder there were some mysterious people around her. Those were sent to protect her." Ye Fan recalled seeing several seemingly casual boys and girls around the girls' dormitory, including those playing soccer, all with abnormal airs. They were likely ancient martial arts practitioners sent to protect Yang Xiaoting.

"Yes, it was the condition Miss Yang received after agreeing to accompany Mr. Ye last night." Sun Ning said, "Besides, her mother always hoped she would star in a major director's movie to shed her identity as just a TV actress and gain fame."

Ye Fan said, "Then why didn't you directly agree to repay her debts to secure her the previous night?"

Sun Ning was somewhat hesitant and said, "Actually, as a businessman, the goal is always to maximize interests. If we can keep Miss Yang in our service indefinitely, she can be available at any call…"

Although Sun Ning's methods were somewhat shameless, Ye Fan had to admit that in business, maximizing benefits is indeed the priority.

If Han Group initially offered to repay the Yang family's debts directly, Yang Xiaoting would have broken free after the fact. While there were illegal ways to compel Yang Xiaoting, that would contradict Ye Fan's previous instructions to Han Group.

"Alright, whatever happens, it's good that she can be protected. Try not to use such dishonorable methods in the future." Ye Fan said.

"Yes, Mr. Ye." Sun Ning was obedient to Ye Fan.

The car continued towards the hotel, where Ye Fan planned to meet up with Li Zhaojun and others. At that moment, his phone rang; it was Qin Mengyao.

"...Brother Fan, Xiaoxiao told me she wants to be your real girlfriend, to repay your kindness. I couldn't persuade her; she even asked for your number. Should I give it to her or not?" Qin Mengyao felt conflicted because not only was her close friend trying to take her boyfriend, but she also voiced her intentions directly. She herself felt like the outside party.

Ye Fan laughed, "Didn't you tell her that I have many women around me who need to line up?"

"How could I dare to blurt out your affairs like that." Qin Mengyao said, somewhat sulkily, "Then I'll go tell her that actually, I also really like Brother Fan, but Brother Fan not only has a wife outside, but also a mistress, a fourth one, a fifth one, and neither she nor I count even as Ye Fan's mistresses! Hmph!"

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