93 Interrogate (2/2)

”What are you guys talking about?” Little Jing pushed the door open and entered the room.

”Oh, we were talking about chilled drinks.” Xia Chunfeng pointed to the seat by the side, motioning Little Jing to take a seat. ”Li Yao, what do you mean 'if the restaurant can survive'”?

Ye Jiayao poured a cup of tea for Little Jing, explaining, ”I went to look for Little Jing today for this matter, I hope you guys can help me out.”

Helian Jing's eyebrows knitted together. ”What happened?”

”Today, the owner of this building, Boss Sun came and said that he wants to take this building back. He wants us to move out within three days. I think he is implying that there is someone who's making him do this, someone who wants to shut Heavenly Residence down,” Ye Jiayao said honestly.

Xia Chunfeng's sharp inhale was audible. ”What?”

”Don't you have a contract? How can Boss Sun breach the contract just like that?” Helian Jing asked.

”Boss Sun said that he would forgo this year's rent. What else can we do?”

After some thought, Helian Jing said, ”Give me Boss Sun's information. Chunfeng and I will go investigate.”

”Mm, the two of us would definitely be able to settle this,” Xia Chunfeng agreed, nodding. Just as he finally found a great place to hang out, it'd be shut down? No, that won't do.

Ye Jiayao knew that they would help, but their eager agreement and lack of hesitation touched her. She was really lucky to have friends like them.

”Alright. I'm going to get Shopkeeper Li so that he can talk to you.”

Ye Jiayao went to look for Shopkeeper Li, but he was not around. Manager Qian said that he went to look for Boss Sun.

”Do you know any information about Boss Sun?” Ye Jiayao asked.

Manager Qian replied, ”Of course I do, we know each other.”

”Okay. The Young Royal Highness and Third Young Master Xia are in the Lotus suite right now and they have agreed to help. Tell them what the situation is.”

”That's great! I'm going over there now!” Manager Qian was elated.

There weren't many customers that night and no one was really in the mood to do anything. After sending Little Jing and Xia Chunfeng off, everyone just packed up early and went their separate ways.

Ye Jiayao went back to Auntie Jiang's house where Jiang Li told her that the Jing An Heir-Son Lord was waiting for her. He warned her that he wasn't in a good mood.

Not in a good mood? Fantastic. We'll just be foul with each other, then.

Inside her room, she saw Xia Chunyu sitting on her bed, his face dark and stormy.

”Hey! This is a woman's room, Chunyu. You can't just come here whenever you want.” Ye Jiayao suddenly recalled that she left in a hurry that morning and left her undergarment lying on the bed. How mortifying!

Xia Chunyu stared straight at her, his eyes barely holding his emotions concealed.

”So you know you are a woman?” His tone was obviously mocking her.

”What's wrong with you?” Ye Jiayao stared at him. ”And how many times do I have to tell you that what I am and what I do is none of your business anymore?

”Ye Jinxuan, I dare you to say that again!” Xia Chunyu yelled.

Ye Jiayao stood frozen in shock at his sudden outburst. She was surprised to hear him shout at her. Ever since they've reconnected, he never so much as raise his voice at her. He would just patiently bear it if she started screaming and hitting him. Was he trying to turn the tables around today?

”What are you yelling at me for? If you want to exhibit your prowess as an Heir-Son Lord, go back to your mansion because that's not going to fly with me,” Ye Jiayao retorted rudely. I have too many things to worry about, Dumb Donkey. I don't have the spare time to bother with arrogant young masters like you.

Xia Chunyu stood up with a growl, his gaze piercing, and his whole body practically vibrating with tension. He slowly walked towards Ye Jiayao, his ruthlessness evident by each step.

Ye Jiayao had never seen him like this before and she could not help but feel a little afraid. She stepped back warily. She might act fierce, but if Chunyu was really angry, she knew that she'd just cower off.

”You… w-what do you want?” she stuttered.

Outside, Jiang Yue ran out to look for her parents. ”Father, Mother, Heir-Son Lord and Third Madam are quarreling!”

Auntie Jiang was surprised. ”Really?”

”Really, really. I heard the Heir-Son Lord shouting extremely loud and Third Madam doesn't seem to be giving in. Mother, what should we do?” Jiang Yue was at a loss.

”What do you mean 'what should we do'? This is their problem. Why should outsiders like us get involved? We are only going to make it worse,” Uncle Jiang said.

Auntie Jiang nodded in partial agreement. She said worriedly, ”Yue-er, go and keep watch. If things get out of hand, we'd go up and help.”

Jiang Yue nodded and ran back.

In the room, Xia Chunyu was still steaming with anger. This woman was too heartless. Yes, he was the one who was wrong in the first place but wasn't he already paying for that? He had done everything to help her. He even arranged a place to stay for her! He tolerated her time and again, not retaliating when she hit him, staying quiet whenever she scolds him. He had thought that once she got over her anger, they'd live happily again.

She did not care about him at all. If she did, she wouldn't have ridden with Chunfeng today.

”Ye Jinxuan, you are a heartless woman,” he growled. ”Listen to me. You are my woman. Mine. So don't even think about flirting with other men, especially Chunfeng. You don't want to see what I'd do if this happens again.”