"The Rothschild family will undoubtedly provide you with assistance in many areas, such as holding back families like the Zhao and Feng families in Bird City, whom you've already crossed," An Meihui said with a smile.

In theory, having someone step forward to help Ye Xiao hold back these major families should be something to be happy about, but, in fact, Ye Xiao was not pleased at all; at least, his heart was definitely not at ease.

Someone in Bird City knew so much about him, even his phone number, and talked to him like this. If this were an enemy, it would certainly be a terrifying one. Even Ye Xiao felt quite startled.

However, considering who Ye Xiao was, it was natural for him not to let An Meihui detect any surprise, showing no emotions toward an enemy. He lightly smiled and said to An Meihui, "The strength of the Rothschild family is indeed quite impressive. However, as you know, this is Yan Country. I am aware that the reach of the Rothschild family is global, even pervasive. Yet, in the eyes of others, families like the Zhao and Feng families might be considered significant figures, but in your eyes and mine, they are nothing more than ants."

An Meihui initially expected that by mentioning the people Ye Xiao had offended, his attitude would improve and that he might even want to talk about cooperation or express a desire to become friends. However, she never anticipated that Ye Xiao seemed uninterested and didn't appear to need any help.

"The Zhao and Feng families might be mere ants, but the Mountain Wolf Group, Plum Blossom Group, and Black Hawk are not ordinary organizations, especially the Mountain Wolf Group and the Plum Blossom Group, with whom Mr. Ye has had past conflicts. I believe they too want to cause trouble for Mr. Ye. Does Mr. Ye not regard these organizations seriously?" An Meihui asked.

Ye Xiao suddenly recalled that Zheng Senlin had mentioned there were three external forces in Bird City: the Mountain Wolf Group, Black Hawk, and a third unknown. If even someone like Zheng Senlin, who had long been in Bird City, didn't know, it indicated this organization was well-hidden.

And for an organization to be that well-hidden signified its power!

So, Ye Xiao could almost conclude that this organization was likely Rothschild's agent in Yan Country.

Ye Xiao smiled faintly and said, "If I said I don't take them seriously, you'd surely think I'm an arrogant person who overestimates himself. Let's discuss why you're seeking my help. Since we are to be friends, I trust you will candidly tell me."

Hearing this, An Meihui secretly chuckled. This Ye Xiao is indeed a sharp-tongued fellow, expertly steering the conversation back to her.

"Mr. Ye is truly clever. As you said, since we are friends, I will naturally tell you honestly. Apart from the enemies I mentioned earlier in Bird City, there's another enemy, Fu Tianjue. Intriguingly, we share a common enemy," An Meihui said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Ye Xiao secretly laughed, realizing that An Meihui was actually Fu Tianjue's enemy.

"However, my martial arts skills are not that advanced, so it would be challenging for me to help the powerful Rothschild family," Ye Xiao said.

An Meihui responded, "Mr. Ye was able to kill Fu Hongyi and Fu Bin in the Fu family and retreat unscathed, proving your capabilities. I believe in Mr. Ye's strength."

An Meihui knew he killed Fu Bin and...

Wait a minute, Ye Xiao suddenly pondered, when did he kill Fu Hongyi? Isn't the Rothschild family supposed to have reliable information sources? Why is there a discrepancy? He clearly only disabled Fu Hongyi's martial arts, so why say he killed him? Moreover, his successful escape from the Fu family was mainly due to that black-clothed elder. Yet An Meihui claimed he retreated unscathed, which was clearly...

"To be honest, given my abilities, leaving unscathed would be impossible. I used to be friends with the Fu family's young master, Fu Donglai, and killing Fu Hongyi and Fu Bin was truly accidental, so Fu Donglai has already forgiven me. As for Elder Fu, he will certainly forgive me too," Ye Xiao said. "So, I think it's difficult for me to assist Miss An."

An Meihui replied, "But with Fu Tianjue's character, how could he not want to kill you out of the pain of losing his sons? Mr. Ye, don't oversimplify the situation."

"Heh, the pain of losing his sons to me is understandable, but I have a question. What grudge do you, Miss An, have with Fu Tianjue that makes you want to kill him?" Ye Xiao smiled and said, "It's quite puzzling. If Miss An doesn't say, it's a bit unrealistic for me to kill Fu Tianjue for you just because you claim to want to be friends with me, don't you think? Besides, would Rothschild need someone like me to team up with if they wanted someone dead? I bet a single finger could make Fu Tianjue disappear."

An Meihui didn't respond immediately, seemingly deep in thought.

Just then, Ye Xiao heard the door to Xia Mingyue's bedroom suddenly open. Xia Mingyue and Jiang Miaoke came out, chatting.

When they came out, they were fully dressed, except for their jackets. In terms of unblemished skin, only their absolutely beautiful faces were visible, as the rest was covered tightly.

Clearly, it would be hard to see more.

"Hmm? Why did you start eating alone, Ye Xiao? Who are you on the phone with, some beauty?" Jiang Miaoke said curiously as she saw Ye Xiao eating a scallion pancake while holding his phone to his ear.

Ye Xiao saw these two and immediately laughed, "Just a friend, alright, let's say that. I'm going to have breakfast now."

After Ye Xiao finished speaking, he didn't wait for An Meihui on the other side to speak and directly hung up the phone.

Xia Mingyue and Jiang Miaoke looked at each other, and Xia Mingyue said, "Seems like this woman."

"Mr. Xia's guess is really sharp, you can even guess it's a woman. My third aunt's son's aunt's little daughter wants me to help her cousin's aunt's sister's daughter find a husband, knowing I have good connections, so she came to me, there's no way around it."

"Oh wow, I really didn't expect that, you're quite the matchmaker material then. So tell me, what's the name of your third aunt's son's aunt's little daughter who wants me to help her cousin's aunt's sister's daughter, how tall is she, and how old is she this year?" Jiang Miaoke skeptically glared at Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao immediately chuckled and said, "I don't know, I haven't seen her. If she's as beautiful as a Heavenly Immortal, I'd just make her my wife, wouldn't I? Why give her to someone else?"

"Hmph, typical of you, you scoundrel," Jiang Miaoke said disdainfully to Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao chuckled triumphantly, "How can you say that, my dear wife? Don't you forget what kind of relationship we have. If you talk about your husband like that, it might make others laugh. The three obediences and four virtues of women, you should understand."

"You... what are you saying, who... who's your wife?" Jiang Miaoke frowned immediately when she heard Ye Xiao began exploiting their fake relationship to spout nonsense.

Ye Xiao said calmly, "Look what you're saying, my dear wife, dear Xiangxiang wife, of course it's you. Wait a minute, are you seeing someone else out there and forgot about me already? Have you forgotten our vows under the flowers and moonlight?"

Hearing this, Jiang Miaoke became even angrier because Xia Mingyue was standing right there. Ye Xiao babbling like this, even for the optimistic Jiang Miaoke, was too much to bear.

"Who had vows under the moonlight with you? Ye Xiao, stop spouting nonsense here, or I won't forgive you." Ye Xiao immediately put on a pleading face.

"Alright, alright, I won't say anymore. Who told you to be my dear wife, dear Xiangxiang wife, I'll listen to you." Ye Xiao chuckled and said.

To outsiders, it looked like a couple engaged in playful banter.

"You..." Jiang Miaoke glared at Ye Xiao, unable to respond for a while.

"Alright, alright, Ye Xiao, say less," Xia Mingyue knew all too well Ye Xiao's nature — talk gets less serious when he's happy.

Ye Xiao quickly responded when Xia Mingyue spoke, "Yes, yes, the orders of the beautiful executive are the same as those from my dear Xiangxiang wife."

Upon hearing this, Xia Mingyue's cheeks slightly reddened, although Ye Xiao was just jokingly speaking without any intent. He meant to say that Xia Mingyue's orders would definitely be followed by him. However, Xia Mingyue didn't interpret it this way; she had other thoughts.

"Ye Xiao, stop talking, what a useless chatter," Xia Mingyue said.

"That's right, this is a human mouth," Ye Xiao chuckled.

Xia Mingyue and Jiang Miaoke both sat down, occasionally glaring at Ye Xiao. Clearly, they wanted to be angry with Ye Xiao, but somehow, they couldn't.

Ye Xiao watched the two eat without speaking, nor talking to him, which made him secretly smile. Then he said to Xia Mingyue and Jiang Miaoke, "Can I ask you something?"

"No!" Xia Mingyue and Jiang Miaoke said almost simultaneously.

"Wow, wow, wow, no need to be so mad over a joke, right? Or are you like those worldly women, with hearts smaller than a pinhole?" Ye Xiao intentionally provoked.

"Of course not, how can worldly women compare to me, Jiang Miaoke?" Jiang Miaoke, as an on-campus university student, naturally couldn't be as cunning as Ye Xiao, so she glared at Ye Xiao upon hearing his words.

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