Chapter 773: What Ulterior Motive Could I Have

Lin Shuyun’s complexion changed abruptly.

What she was most upset about was the year Nan Jiaojiao came back and pushed her down the stairs, causing her to miscarry.

Lin Shuyun, being an elderly pregnant woman who had married into the Ye Family—a family that favored sons over daughters—was constantly subjected to the passive-aggressiveness of the first wife, Chen Nian, and even her sister-in-law, Ye Congjie, had adopted a son.

Although within her branch of the family she was her husband’s favorite, this favor meant nothing without a son to secure her position.

Nan Jiaojiao had shattered her hopes, how could she not hate her.

“Don’t worry, even if sister comes tonight, I have a way to keep her from causing a scene.”

Lin Shuyun rubbed her forehead, “Forget it, let’s not talk about her anymore.

She’s bad luck.

I’m going upstairs to get some sleep.

Call me when it’s about time.”

“Alright, go ahead.”

Ye Shiqing watched her ascend the stairs, and only after Lin Shuyun was out of sight did she turn around, pick up her coffee and take a light sip.

Her face was filled with an inexplicable pleasure and excitement.

Yesterday, she had accidentally come across a paternity test in Shen Shichu’s study drawer.

It belonged to Nan Jiaojiao.

On the other side, Ye Jun had contacted Nan Jiaojiao first, and she didn’t say much, only asking Ye Jun to come pick her up.

When he received the call, Ye Jun had already arrived downstairs.

He stood next to the car, glanced at his wristwatch, and then began to survey the surroundings of the residential complex.

Nan Jiaojiao was dressed in a Cheongsam, with a circular cape draped over her shoulders, fastened at the raised collar by two ornate buttons.

In her hand, she carried a small black handbag.

Ye Jun stood up, took her bag, and weighed it, “Why is it so light?”

“It only contains my phone.”

“That’s all?”

Nan Jiaojiao shook her head, “Nothing else.”

Ye Jun glanced at her, unsure whether he felt guilty or simply helpless towards her.

He pulled out his wallet and slipped several cards into her little handbag.

“These are my supplementary cards; there’s no spending limit.

Buy whatever you want when you see something you like.

Don’t worry about saving money for me.”

Nan Jiaojiao raised her eyebrows, “You’re just giving them to me like this?”

Ye Jun paused for a moment, and after it registered, he curled his hand and knocked on her forehead, “I’m your big brother.

It’s only right for me to give you money to spend.

What ulterior motive could I have?”

“Take it.

Shiqing has one, and you should, too.”

Nan Jiaojiao’s eyes twitched.

Whatever Shiqing had was probably given by the Ye Family.

What Ye Jun was giving her was most likely his personal money.

“Come on, get in the car.”

Ye Jun opened the passenger-side door, carefully watching Nan Jiaojiao’s head as she entered before closing the door once her feet were inside.

Then he circled to the other side to get into the car.

After driving a couple of streets, he suddenly remembered the last time he had dropped Nan Jiaojiao off.

She had alighted right here.

Ye Jun was aware that there were several ordinary apartments nearby, some of which were for rent.

He had assumed that she was renting one but found out she was actually living in Feisheng.

“Jiaojiao, don’t take it to heart what big brother says, but how come you have an apartment in Feisheng?”

“Hm?”

Nan Jiaojiao touched her ear subconsciously.

She had this habit whenever she looked for words to fend off questions or to lie.

“A friend’s.”

“What friend?”

“A good friend.

He has many apartments and can’t live in them all, so he offered one to me.

I’m essentially house-sitting for him.”

“A male?”

“Mm-hmm.”

A trace of wariness crossed Ye Jun’s eyes, his fingers tapping subtly on the steering wheel, “What friend?

Find a time to introduce him to me.”

Nan Jiaojiao inwardly cursed her luck, worried that her brother might suspect she was entangled with some man.

To have him meet Pei Dongshi felt like having an elder brother and a godfather sitting together for a friendly meeting.

Just the thought of that scene was cringe-inducing.