Xia Nanhai took a drag of his cigarette before turning to look at Ye Xiao and said, "Didn't Ming Yue tell you? The old man from the Jiang Family wants to meet you."

"To meet me? For what reason?" Although Ye Xiao had heard about it from Xia Mingyue, he was still very puzzled. He had only saved Jiang Miaoke, the little princess of the Jiang Family, once. Was that really the reason they wanted to meet him? To thank him?

Xia Nanhai said, "The old man from the Jiang Family is quite amiable, so don't be nervous. I think it has to do with your past."

"My past?" Upon hearing Xia Nanhai's words, Ye Xiao chuckled inwardly, wondering what Xia Nanhai was referring to by "past." Was it his time abroad or the month he had spent in Minghai City? However, it was clear that the old man from the Jiang Family must know something about him. Ye Xiao then chuckled and said, "I too am quite eager to meet this elder from the Jiang Family, one of the eight great families of Bird City. I really want to meet them soon."

Xia Nanhai glanced at Ye Xiao and asked, "Ye Xiao, how much is your current salary at Blue Star Technology?"

"Probation period, two thousand!" Ye Xiao replied.

"How can it be only two thousand? The lowest probation period salary for a subsidiary of the Xia Group is three thousand five hundred."

"Hehe, maybe I've offended Mr. Xia," said Ye Xiao helplessly.

Xia Nanhai, understanding the situation from Ye Xiao's response, simply smiled lightly and said to Ye Xiao, "If it's not enough for you, I can give you a raise. Also, if possible in the future, I hope you can look after Ming Yue's safety."

He clearly wanted me to be his daughter's bodyguard while trying to be subtle about it.

Although that was what Ye Xiao thought inwardly, he still said with a smile, "I wouldn't let Mr. Xia be bullied by others; after all, I am his employee, his subordinate. I should go through fire and water for Mr. Xia."

"Haha!" All Xia Nanhai did was laugh heartily without saying anything else.

After finishing their cigarettes outside, the two men went directly into the villa.

Inside the villa was much warmer than outside, evidently heated by underfloor heating.

"Good evening, Chairman's wife!" As Ye Xiao entered the villa and saw Zhang Meiling, he promptly greeted her with respect.

Zhang Meiling looked at Ye Xiao and chuckled, saying, "Hello, but you don't need to call me Chairman's wife. Just call me Auntie; I think I'm of an age where that's not too presumptuous."

"Yes, Aunt Zhang!" hastily replied Ye Xiao.

Zhang Meiling, realizing Ye Xiao had a way with words, laughed and said, "Don't be so formal at home. Here, there is no Chairman, no President, just uncles and aunties."

"Yes!" Ye Xiao said again.

Perhaps because it was getting colder nowadays, it also grew dark earlier, which meant dinner was prepared earlier too.

The Xia family had several servants; after all, the rich always seem to show off their wealth, intentionally or not.

At the dinner table!

"Uncle Xia, did you make all this yourself?" Fang Jing looked at Xia Nanhai with hopeful expectation.

"Yes, since you and Yueer came back today, of course I had to cook myself. Otherwise, how could I show my sincerity? Not many dishes though," Xia Nanhai said with a smile.

"So, can we start eating now, Uncle Xia?" Fang Jing was looking expectantly like a little kitten ready to pounce on food.

Xia Nanhai then raised the red wine in his hand and said with a smile, "This was brought over from New Zealand by a friend of mine. It's a new brand of dry red wine. Let's all try it first."

Consequently, everyone raised their glasses to taste.

Ye Xiao lifted his wineglass lightly, gave it a swirl, and then took a little sip before letting the wine roll gently over his tongue. A silky sweet sensation filled his mouth, but that was just the beginning. As the red wine passed the halfway point of his tongue, the taste began to change—rich with a hint of spiciness—unveiling itself.

It lingered long after.

"Hmm? Isn't this spicier than usual dry reds?" Fang Jing sipped a little then immediately put her glass down and said.

Xia Nanhai smiled faintly, glanced at Xia Mingyue—who was also slightly furrowing her brow.

Finally, Xia Nanhai looked at Ye Xiao, who nearly had his eyes closed, completely immersed in that unique sensation.

"Ye Xiao, how does it feel to you?"

Ye Xiao slowly opened his eyes and said, "Compared to a Lafite from the year of Renxu, it might be slightly inferior, but given three years, this quality could definitely match a Lafite from the year of Renxu, or even surpass it."

"No way, that just three years could rival a Lafite from the year of Renxu?" Fang Jing expressed disbelief.

Yet Xia Nanhai just smiled faintly and said, "It seems Ye Xiao understands wine better."

"Not at all, I was just saying," Ye Xiao said with a smile.

"Just saying, and yet it's like what a wine maker would say." Xia Nanhai grew even more interested in Ye Xiao, now beginning to understand why the elder from the Jiang Family insisted on meeting this Ye Xiao.

"How come it sounds like you're so impressive?" Fang Jing said, "Uncle Xia, can we start eating? Do you know how long I've been eyeing that steamed carp?"

At Fang Jing's words, everyone chuckled lightly—it was clear that Fang Jing's remark was just too cute.

The meal was filled with laughter and good cheer.

Xia Mingyue and Fang Jing didn't bring up the incident at Blue Star Technology, and neither did Ye Xiao. It was obvious that Ye Xiao also understood—Xia Mingyue didn't want her parents to worry about her affairs.

The matters regarding Zhao Pu were also left unmentioned, as though they had never occurred.

When it was time to leave, Xia Nanhai asked for Ye Xiao's phone number, saying that he found Ye Xiao rather knowledgeable about wine for someone so young, and proposed that they should taste wine together someday.

Of course, Ye Xiao knew that this must have something to do with the Jiang Family's patriarch wanting to meet him.

Ye Xiao was extremely puzzled as to why the Jiang Family's patriarch wanted to meet him. Could it be that he was as clear about his affairs as Fang Jing? If so, Ye Xiao felt it wasn't good news. After all, if the Jiang Family could find out details, it was not impossible for the Zhao Family. If his affairs became public knowledge, it would certainly not be a good thing!

"Ye Xiao, you take the car and drive Jinger home safely," Xia Mingyue said as she walked to the door, looking at Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao looked at Xia Mingyue and immediately nodded, saying, "Alright, Mr. Xia!"

Ye Xiao turned to look at Fang Jing beside him, but he found it rather strange because there was a triumphant look in Fang Jing's eyes, as if she was about to gain something.

"Are you not leaving yet? Do you want to make me get home too late?" Fang Jing huffed, looking at Ye Xiao.

"These two girls," Xia Nanhai said with a laugh upon hearing the commanding tone of Xia Mingyue and Fang Jing, "It's fortunate that Ye Xiao is so good-natured and doesn't hold a grudge against you, but you shouldn't bully Ye Xiao."

"Dad, why do you always take the outsider's side? Besides, I'm his general manager; he's my subordinate!" Xia Mingyue raised an eyebrow and looked at Xia Nanhai, saying to her father.

Hearing Xia Mingyue's words, Ye Xiao immediately chuckled and said, "Uncle Xia, oh, I mean, Chairman. Mr. Xia is right; I am her driver and naturally her subordinate, so it is only right for Mr. Xia to be stricter with me."

"In the future, when it's just us, there's no need for formal titles like Chairman. Didn't Aunt Zhang tell you? At home, we leave our work titles at the door," Xia Nanhai said to Ye Xiao with a smile.

Before Ye Xiao could respond, Xia Mingyue once again looked at Xia Nanhai with puzzlement and said, "Dad, why are you so nice to Ye Xiao? It's like he's your illegitimate child or something."

"Nonsense, you girl, how can you grow up without growing wiser?" Xia Nanhai pretended to be angrily chastising her.

Ye Xiao thought that if he didn't leave soon, who knew what other jokes might arise, so he immediately said to Xia Nanhai, Zhang Meiling, and Xia Mingyue, "Uncle Xia, Aunt Zhang, Mr. Xia, we'll be going then. Oh right, what time should I pick you up for work tomorrow?"

"Seven-thirty, and don't be late this time," Xia Mingyue said to Ye Xiao, her tone was icy.

Ye Xiao nodded in agreement, then turned to Fang Jing, saying, "Assistant Fang, let's go."

"I've been waiting for a long time. If I knew how to drive, do you think I'd let you take me home?" Fang Jing rolled her eyes at Ye Xiao.

The comment drew laughter from everyone.

After Ye Xiao and Fang Jing got into the car, they slowly drove away!

"Dad, why do I feel like you're protecting Ye Xiao a little too much?" Xia Mingyue said, looking up at Xia Nanhai with a perplexed expression after watching the Ferrari drive off.

Xia Nanhai smiled slightly and replied, "Secret!"

Having said that, Xia Nanhai walked straight into the villa. Xia Mingyue stamped her feet in frustration, turned to Zhang Meiling and said, "Mom, see?"

Zhang Meiling quickly tried to console her precious daughter!

Meanwhile, after Ye Xiao and Fang Jing left Jinxiu Garden community, they immediately took to Ring Road and sped away!

It was almost nine o'clock by then. There weren't many vehicles on Ring Road, and Ye Xiao was driving seriously. He felt that it was best to steer clear of provoking Fang Jing.

However, while he was driving, he suddenly felt something land on his thigh, which startled him. He quickly looked down only to realize it was a hand.

Ye Xiao instantly turned to Fang Jing with a shocked expression.

"What's with that surprised look?" Fang Jing, that cheeky girl, seemed utterly casual, as if nothing had happened.

"Assistant Fang, please behave!" Ye Xiao said, his expression stern.

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Fang Jing let out a teasing laugh and said, "Blood Shura Ye Xiao, who even dares to kill, is actually afraid of a little touch from a weak woman like me?"

Ye Xiao didn't look at Fang Jing and simply said, "Assistant Fang, we're on Ring Road now. Where exactly is your house? You should give me a precise location."

Leaving the Xia family home, Fang Jing had only mentioned taking Ring Road but had not given any specifics.

Fang Jing replied, "I'm a girl and I'm not in a hurry; what's the big rush for you, a grown man?"

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