Volume 1, Chapter 69: The Ye Family's Gift

Gathering Virtue House...

Yan Fengjia brought Yan Qiluo downstairs.

The Ye family forces at the entrance stared vigilantly at Yan Fengjia.

"Brother Yan, I suppose we can consider ourselves friends made through blows, right?"

Ye Mufeng walked out clapping, the left side of his face still swollen from the slap his father had given him a few hours earlier. He had come to greet Yan Fengjia in person.

Ignoring Ye Mufeng's extended hand, Yan Fengjia said coldly, "Lead the way."

"Show some respect, kid. Young Master Ye is giving you face because you have some decent skills, otherwise you are nothing!" the elderly man in black beside him rebuked.

Yan Fengjia shifted his gaze to scan the black-clad elder, unleashing a surge of pressure.

Instinctively, the elder's expression changed, and he involuntarily lowered his head.

Just an old dog riding on another's coattails.

Ye Mufeng cleared his throat. "No discourtesy. From now on, little brother Yan and my Ye family are family, so we don't need to stand on ceremony. Let me lead the way."

Yan Fengjia followed Ye Mufeng upstairs.

"Brother Yan, my father is currently tied up with a few matters. You can relax here for a moment and take a shower."

Upon entering a room, Ye Mufeng patted Yan Fengjia's shoulder with a meaningful smile.

Confused, Yan Fengjia watched as the room door opened.

A woman with exceptionally delicate features, resembling a porcelain doll and wearing a sexy short skirt, walked out respectfully.

Ye Mufeng looked the woman up and down and said to Yan Fengjia, "Brother Yan, do you recognize this woman?"

Yan Fengjia gave her a faint glance. He felt he had seen her somewhere before, but couldn't recall at the moment.

Ye Mufeng beckoned, shoved the woman straight into Yan Fengjia's arms, and lowered his voice.

"Brother Yan, this woman is a major celebrity in our Huaxia entertainment industry, a household name. Why don't you introduce yourself?"

The female celebrity from the Huaxia entertainment industry glanced apprehensively at Yan Fengjia. "Mr. Yan, my name is Ji Liuyan."

"I don't need this. You can leave."

With that, Yan Fengjia walked inside alone and shut the heavy door.

Just then, a crisp sound of a slap echoed from outside the door.

"Bitch, my Ye family can make you famous, and we can make you absolute nothing."

"Can't you even please a man? What are you putting on that pristine saint act for?"

Ji Liuyan sobbed, "Young Master Ye, please don't hit me, please don't."

Yan Fengjia frowned. This was clearly being staged for him to see.

Opening the door once more, Yan Fengjia glanced at Ji Liuyan, who was sitting on the ground covering her face and pleading for mercy.

"Come inside."

Hearing this, Ji Liuyan hurriedly stood up, hurried inside, and hid behind Yan Fengjia, trembling all over.

Ye Mufeng laughed, "This bitch just needs discipline, Brother Yan. Don't treat her like some big celebrity; play with her however you like. She's still clean."

Caning to bother, Yan Fengjia closed the room door casually.

...

Outside, Ye Mufeng spat on the floor, his expression darkening as he walked away.

Inside the room, Ji Liuyan nervously looked at the strikingly handsome man sitting on the sofa, too tense to know what to do.

The Ye family was a colossal giant; to ordinary people she was a megastar, but before the Ye family, she was ultimately nothing more than a commodity.

Seeing how wary Ye Mufeng was of Yan Fengjia, Ji Liuyan dared even less to offend him.

"Mr. Yan, Boss Ye probably won't be out for a while. Why don't... why don't I help you take a bath? I'll be very gentle."

"Not needed," Yan Fengjia lit a cigarette and replied indifferently.

Biting her red lips, Ji Liuyan nervously squeezed herself close to Yan Fengjia, her fair and slender hand resting on his thigh.

Her eyes held a mixture of fear and shame...

She intended to untie Yan Fengjia's belt.

At that moment, however, Yan Fengjia caught Ji Liuyan's wrist. "You don't need to do these things, understand?"

Ji Liuyan's face drained of color as she stood up anxiously, terrified to the point of tears.

"Mr. Yan, even though... I'm not experienced, please don't despise me. I am clean, and I will serve you well."

"If you reject me, Young Master Ye will beat me to death."

Right in front of Yan Fengjia, as if displaying goods for inspection, Ji Liuyan reached out and pulled off her short skirt to showcase her assets.

Covering her pale, graceful curves, she lowered her head, her frightened eyes glistening with moisture. "Mr. Yan, won't you give it a try? I'm very obedient, and I promise you won't regret it."

Yan Fengjia frowned. "Did you not understand human speech?"

Ji Liuyan's delicate body trembled, her face turning deathly white with terror.

Yan Fengjia sighed. "Don't worry. If the Ye family asks, I'll just tell them I was very satisfied with you."

Ji Liuyan let out a breath of relief, her eyes filled with lingering curiosity as she looked at Yan Fengjia.

Countless men desired to possess her, but the handsome man before her was different.

There was no filth in his gaze—at least, not toward her.

Half an hour later, a knock sounded at the door, and Ye Mufeng came to escort Yan Fengjia to meet Ye Yao.

Naturally terrified, Ji Liuyan closely followed behind Yan Fengjia, not daring to lift her head to look at the surrounding Ye family guards.

Pushing open the door, Ye Yao stood up with a smile. "Little Brother Yan, I was tied up with official business earlier and had to handle a minor issue."

"So, are you satisfied with that woman? If not, I can have a few more found for you tonight."

Father and son both looked at Ji Liuyan, terrifying her into clutching Yan Fengjia's hand and trembling violently.

"She's alright," Yan Fengjia replied indifferently.

"As long as you're satisfied. Please, take a seat, and let's have them serve the food."

The three men sat down while Ji Liuyan stood by to serve Yan Fengjia and pour his wine.

Ye Yao smiled. "Little Brother Yan, you come from a renowned background and possess such exceptional talent. You are bound to achieve great things in the future."

"You should be able to see my sincerity as well."

"As long as you join the Ye family's team, I guarantee you will obtain everything you desire."

Ye Mufeng hurriedly chimed in from the side, "Mr. Yan, my father appreciates you immensely. You must know, he never personally invites anyone."

"I'm sure you understand the strength and heritage of the Ye family. I promise, as long as you join our big family, women, money, and status—whatever you want, the Ye family will satisfy you completely."

"Even her; she can be your personal mistress anytime, available whenever you call."

Ji Liuyan's hand froze while pouring Yan Fengjia's wine, causing the liquid to spill.

"Bitch, are you blind?" Seeing Yan Fengjia's trouser leg stained, Ye Mufeng leaped up and kicked out.

Yan Fengjia swept his hand and deflected Ye Mufeng's right leg. Closing in instantly, Ye Mufeng threw a punch toward Ji Liuyan's chest.

Pulling Ji Liuyan into his arms with one arm, Yan Fengjia met the blow with a counter-punch.

"Bang!"

Feeling a sharp pain in his fist, Ye Mufeng stumbled back several paces.

"Er'er, show some respect," Ye Yao rebuked.

The murderous intent vanished from Ye Mufeng's face as he cupped his fists toward Yan Fengjia.

"Brother Yan, seeing as this woman is a bit dull-witted, I'll have her replaced. Pick any celebrity you like, and I'll arrange it."

Yan Fengjia smiled faintly and looked at Ye Yao. "Mr. Ye, I'll speak my mind directly. If it sounds harsh, please don't take offense."

Ye Yao frowned slightly. "Go right ahead, Little Brother Yan."

"I will not join the Ye family, and I will have nothing to do with the Heavenly Masters Mansion."

As soon as these words were spoken, the smile on Ye Yao's face vanished. He narrowed his eyes and sized up Yan Fengjia.

"Little Brother Yan, with such talent, shouldn't you make the most of it? Why waste it in a small place like Qinghai City?"

"If you feel the Ye family cannot hold a great Buddha like you, feel free to name your conditions..."

Yan Fengjia shook his head. "No condition the Ye family offers could ever keep me. Besides, whatever the Ye family uses, I possess as well; and whatever you lack, I possess just the same."

"I specifically came to attend this banquet today for two reasons: first, to show respect, and second, to issue a warning to your Ye family!"

"What do you mean?"

Yan Fengjia said calmly, "My Fifth Senior Sister is too simple-natured and lacks cunning. Last time, she almost sacrificed herself due to your son's recklessness, and I let it go without holding the Ye family accountable."

"If there is a next time, and you cause my Fifth Senior Sister to suffer any grievance during a mission, I, as her junior brother, will not stand by and watch!"

"Yan Fengjia, don't toast and not drink to a forfeit!" Ye Mufeng slammed the table. "Do you really think you're somebody now?"

Ye Yao raised a hand to stop his son, wearing a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "Little Brother Yan has quite an attitude. Are you threatening me?"

"You must realize that there are people above people, and heavens beyond heavens. The Ye family in the capital is not something you can imagine!"

"The immense energy behind us is by no means limited to the Heavenly Masters Mansion. You should reconsider very carefully."

"There's no need," Yan Fengjia stood up, feeling enough had been said. "I'll be taking my leave."

"Stop right there!" Ye Mufeng barked. "My father didn't give you permission to leave. Try taking a step!"

The Ye family operatives blocked the exit.

Smiling, Ye Yao stood up and walked over. "Don't be rash, Little Brother Yan. Why don't you listen to my conditions first?"

With that, Ye Yao clapped his hands, and a haggard yet stunningly beautiful woman walked out from the side room.

The moment the woman raised her head and caught sight of Yan Fengjia, she froze in place.

"It's you!"

Yan Fengjia was stunned. "Why are you here?"