Chapter 1542: Retort

This is why he took the initiative to ease the relationship.

“Jiaojiao, who are you chatting with?”

Nan Jiaojiao put her phone in her bag, “A friend.”

“What kind of friend?”

Nan Jiaojiao looked up, her dark eyes calm and indifferent.

Ye Congwen felt a bit awkward, “Is it someone from school? I’ve never met any of your friends. Should we find a time to invite them over to our home?”

“Which home?”

“Any home is fine. You’re part of the Ye Family. If you want to hold a party at the old house, that’s doable too. You’re friends with Miss Lu, right? Should we invite her over too?”

If they could invite Lu Zhenzhen, the Ye Family would not only be happy but would open their doors wide and welcome her eagerly.

Last time, this group came to the Ye Family on the day of the birthday party to back Nan Jiaojiao, and since then, she has been monitored by the Ye family members, who have hinted at it many times. If it weren’t for Nan Jiaojiao staying far away, not even knowing where she lived, those two old folks in the Ye Family would definitely come knocking at her door every day.

“I’ve already said, I have nothing to do with Miss Lu.”

“Then how come she…”

“Can’t she stand up for justice?”

Nan Jiaojiao retorted with a sarcastic comment, not going much deeper but making Ye Congwen’s face flush with embarrassment.

It’s their own fault for acting so poorly at the birthday party. Although the two children share the same birthday, the Ye Family only informed the guests that it was a celebration for Ye Shiqing. Yet, that was fake, while the real daughter, Nan Jiaojiao, was treated like a servant and warned by her biological mother not to cause trouble.

She didn’t cause trouble, but those who came to back her were all influential figures, whom the Ye Family couldn’t afford to provoke.

The birthday party ended on a sour note. Lin Shuyun was furious, and Ye Congwen had to appease his wife and daughter while being pressured by his parents to inquire about Nan Jiaojiao. Caught between both sides, he opted to leave for a while to find some peace.

“You can’t say that. Your parents may have neglected your relationship to some extent, but they’re trying to make it up to you.”

“All my friends, just like me, don’t have any family background. Those who share a dorm with me are all in better conditions than I am. But in your eyes, they’re just lower-class people full of pretension, not suitable to invite to the Ye Family. Otherwise, I might lose them as friends in the future.”

Ye Congwen’s face changed, “Do you have to retort every sentence when talking to your dad?”

Nan Jiaojiao didn’t speak.

That’s just her nature. She doesn’t show a pleasant face to those she doesn’t want to be around.

Ye Congwen couldn’t vent his frustration and pressed the gas pedal a little harder.

The Ye Family was bustling as members from all three branches slowly gathered for a meal.

Ye Congjie was trimming flower branches in the garden in front of the villa, holding a few cut roses to arrange in a vase.

She saw Ye Congwen’s car drive in and, after just a glance, lost interest and looked away. But when she saw Nan Jiaojiao get out of the car, her eyes lit up and her lips curled slightly.

“Jiaojiao is back too?”

Nan Jiaojiao politely greeted her, “Aunt.”

“Good girl. There are lots of pastries inside. Go have some to fill your stomach. We won’t start eating until everyone arrives.”

Nan Jiaojiao nodded, “Thank you, Aunt.”

Their relationship wasn’t close, but Ye Congjie was the only one in the Ye Family who never gave her a hard time. She even defended her a few times, making sarcastic remarks that left her two sisters-in-law embarrassed.

Nan Jiaojiao didn’t go inside. She sat down at the stone table nearby, not touching the tea and snacks on the table.

Ye Congjie didn’t rush her to leave either. When the servants came to speak, she instructed, “Give Linlin a call. This girl has been coming home late a lot lately. Ask her what she’s been busy with.”