Jiang Zhongzheng, Xia Nanhai, and Jiang Chuan were all looking at Ye Xiao, clearly eager to see what Ye Xiao would say next.

Ye Xiao was, after all, brought by Xia Nanhai. Xia Nanhai quickly took the lead to ask Ye Xiao, "Ye Xiao, what exactly is going on? And what does Coco mean by that?"

Ye Xiao didn't speak, but Jiang Miaoke spoke again, this time addressing Xia Nanhai, "Uncle, is Ye Xiao your relative? What is your relationship with him?"

Xia Nanhai didn't understand why Jiang Miaoke was suddenly asking him this question and quickly responded, "Of course not, he is your uncle's employee. What's the matter? Coco, did Ye Xiao offend you? I will certainly have him apologize to you."

"Uncle, it's not Ye Xiao who should apologize to me; it's you who should apologize to Ye Xiao. Do you realize that you have already interfered with your employee's freedom of love?" Jiang Miaoke said this with a stern face, making it seem as if Xia Nanhai was greatly at fault.

"This..." Xia Nanhai was left speechless by what Jiang Miaoke said.

Jiang Zhongzheng frowned immediately upon hearing Jiang Miaoke speak to Xia Nanhai in such a manner, and said, "Coco, how can you speak like that?"

Jiang Miaoke quickly replied, "Dad, I'm telling the truth. Besides, now that you are all here, what exactly are you trying to do? Do you think I'm not good enough for Ye Xiao, or is Ye Xiao not good enough for me? Or maybe, do you think Ye Xiao's family background is not on par with the Jiang family, and that's why you're disdainful of him? All I know is that Ye Xiao saved me. My brother said that saving a life is an immense kindness. Since Ye Xiao saved my life, I owe him my life. My life now belongs to Ye Xiao. So, now I belong to Ye Xiao. Ye Xiao, surely you won't stand by and let your girlfriend talk like this without making a statement, right?"

Jiang Zhongzheng was at a loss for words after what Jiang Miaoke had said.

Jiang Miaoke questioned who was worthy or unworthy!

Jiang Zhongzheng really couldn't utter those words. His intelligent and lively daughter, whoever she married would be immensely fortunate. But could it be that Ye Xiao wasn't worthy of Jiang Miaoke? Even if that were so, Jiang Zhongzheng couldn't bring himself to say it. Ye Xiao was someone who must not be offended, now or ever.

"Uncle Jiang." Ye Xiao, who had been silent, finally spoke up, immediately drawing everyone's attention.

At this moment, everyone was also looking at Ye Xiao, clearly pondering what Ye Xiao would say next. In fact, the person most anxious at this moment was Jiang Miaoke since she feared most that Ye Xiao might betray her.

"Marriage and love should be free nowadays, Uncle Jiang. Let Miaoke decide for herself regarding her marriage," Ye Xiao said.

"So Coco's words are true as well?" Jiang Zhongzheng asked Ye Xiao, puzzled.

Ye Xiao replied, "Coco is such a girl; I have no reason to reject her."

Jiang Zhongzheng looked at Ye Xiao, not responding immediately.

Seeing an opportunity, Jiang Miaoke quickly put on a bitter face and said to Jiang Zhongzheng, "Dad, if you think Feng Hai is a better match and the person I should marry, then I hope you give me the freedom to love before I get married. On the day I marry, I will become the bride of the Feng family. But before I get married, I hope to be Ye Xiao's girlfriend and at least be free before my marriage."

Listening to his daughter, Jiang Zhongzheng, usually cautious, realized he had been outmaneuvered by his precious daughter. Jiang Miaoke appeared so distressed that if Jiang Zhongzheng were to persist, he might seem like the world's greatest villain. If Ye Xiao had not been present, Jiang Zhongzheng might have criticized Jiang Miaoke more, but as things were, he found it impossible to say even one word against her.

Jiang Zhongzheng finally laughed and said, "Ye Xiao is right. Marriage and love freedom are indeed important nowadays. Moreover, being a parent, isn't it our hope for our children to find a good destiny? Coco even made it sound so pitiful. Alright, I'll let it go. Let the young people handle their own affairs. Don't you agree, Nanhai?"

At this moment, Xia Nanhai was also stunned by Jiang Miaoke's articulate arguments; he really hadn't known Jiang Miaoke could be so formidable!

Hearing Jiang Zhongzheng's words, he immediately agreed, saying, "Yes, indeed."

Ye Xiao, watching Xia Nanhai and Jiang Zhongzheng, couldn't help but smile bitterly. These two indeed didn't want to truly offend him. However, since he had promised to help Jiang Miaoke, he couldn't go back on his word now. He could only hope that after today, all would be well.

"Ye Xiao, did you hear that? Aren't you going to greet your father-in-law now?" Jiang Miaoke immediately urged Ye Xiao, continuously winking at him.

Hearing Jiang Miaoke, Ye Xiao was genuinely startled. Although acting required following through, wasn't this taking it a bit too far? And suddenly having to call someone his father-in-law, Ye Xiao still felt somewhat uncomfortable.

At this moment, Jiang Zhongzheng's expression also changed, clearly displeased with his daughter's relentless antics.

Ye Xiao immediately said, "Miaoke, I just remembered that Mr. Xia told me to come back early, there's still work to do at the office."

"Surely the company can function without a driver like you?" Jiang Miaoke noticed Ye Xiao's reluctance and looked at him disapprovingly; clearly, this girl was committed to putting on a full performance.

Ye Xiao immediately chuckled and said, "Oh, you're unaware of this, but isn't your brother also a driver? Wherever Chairman Xia goes, isn't it your brother who decides? Right, Brother Chuan?"

Jiang Chuan, hearing Ye Xiao's words, also realized that Ye Xiao was trying to get away. In fact, Jiang Chuan, Zhong Zheng, and Xia Nanhai all wanted Ye Xiao to make a swift exit, because no one knew what kind of clever words Jiang Miaoke might say next.

Jiang Chuan immediately smiled and said, "Yes, a driver is a very important position, Ye Xiao. Since there's work at the company, you better hurry back. A delay of even a second could cost tens or hundreds of millions."

"Oh right, I, just a humble driver, shouldn't delay the company's progress. Miaoke, I'll come visit another day." Saying this, Ye Xiao got ready to leave.

At this moment, Xia Nanhai also hurriedly said to Jiang Zhongzheng, "Brother Zheng, then I'll be leaving too."

"Why not stay for dinner first?" Zhong Zheng said to Xia Nanhai.

At this point, Jiang Miaoke immediately stepped forward to stop Ye Xiao and said, "Ye Xiao, didn't you hear? Your father-in-law said to stay for dinner."

Zhong Zheng, hearing his daughter's words, regretted being polite when he shouldn't have been; then with a serious face, he said, "Coco, you two aren't married yet. Only after you're married can you call him father-in-law. Besides, don't you want Ye Xiao to earn the speaking fee?"

Upon hearing Jiang Zhongzheng's words, Jiang Miaoke paused to think and then said, "Oh right, I had forgotten about that. Let's not call him father-in-law yet. How about 'prospective father-in-law' for now?"

Everyone staggered at her words.

"There, there, Coco, stop making a fuss. Since your uncle and Ye Xiao both have things to do, let them go. We can gather another time," Jiang Zhongzheng told Jiang Miaoke.

From a young age, Jiang Miaoke was the bona fide princess of the Jiang Family. She was pampered excessively, having grown up with a silver spoon, which made her somewhat headstrong. However, fortunately, she wasn't a capricious girl and was generally well-behaved, maybe a reason why everyone indulged her. It was just that in terms of marriage, the Jiang family exerted some pressure on Jiang Miaoke, and that was all.

Yet, Jiang Miaoke had tried everything, even talking back to Jiang Wuqi and Jiang Zhongzheng publicly. These two merely pursed their lips in a smile, never getting angry, sometimes making Jiang Chuan quite envious.

Jiang Miaoke, being very clever, surely knew they were trying to steer away from this topic. Good soup is simmered slowly; how could she not understand this? Moreover, she didn't really want a true boyfriend, just a shield. At least, from Jiang Zhongzheng's reaction, it seemed that her ploy was correct, and she had chosen the right person.

"Ye Xiao, come here with me," Jiang Miaoke suddenly said to Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao, hearing Jiang Miaoke call him, hesitated. What mischief was this girl up to now?

"What is it?" Ye Xiao asked without moving an inch.

"Humph, just come here. I won't eat you," Jiang Miaoke huffed, glaring at Ye Xiao. What happened to cooperating like we agreed? Why is this guy suddenly…

Seeing that Jiang Miaoke was getting a bit angry, Ye Xiao dryly chuckled and walked over.

Yet, Jiang Miaoke, acting as if she didn't want others to hear, said to Ye Xiao, "Let's walk this way. It's a secret, just for the two of us."

"Eh?" Ye Xiao, listening to Jiang Miaoke's words, felt almost on the verge of collapsing and immediately turned to look at Jiang Zhongzheng, Xia Nanhai, and Jiang Chuan.

Ye Xiao thought he would definitely see disapproval on their faces, but instead, he saw them looking amused. He thought to himself, were they mocking him, or feeling sympathy?

Walking more than ten meters with Jiang Miaoke, she finally stopped, sneakily glancing back at Jiang Zhongzheng, Xia Nanhai, and Jiang Chuan, then whispering to Ye Xiao, "Ye Xiao, why aren't you cooperating with me? I asked you to call him father-in-law. Why didn't you?"

"My dear lady, please don't make it hard for me. I will still have dealings with the Jiang Family in the future. You can't make everyone think I'm a lecher, and besides, I am a very upright person," Ye Xiao declared earnestly.

"Hmph, being the generous lady that I am, I won't take it to heart. Give me your mobile number. I can't not have my boyfriend's number, can I? As my boyfriend, if I need help, you definitely need to show up right away, right?" Jiang Miaoke said earnestly, as if Ye Xiao genuinely was her boyfriend.

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