Chapter 708 - 747 The Ye Family is Rising Up
"Yunzhu, you can rest now. Yifei and I still have something to discuss," the old patriarch said to Ye Yunzhu.
Ye Yunzhu knew the old patriarch had some matters to discuss with Li Yifei in private. Understanding the situation, she tactfully left the room. In these large clans, women were generally used for alliance marriages and seldom involved in family affairs. Ye Yunzhu’s participation was already a rarity, but there were still things they preferred to keep from her. She had seen this happen often enough; it no longer bothered her.
"Rest more when you get back. You’ve also had a tiring day," Li Yifei admonished before turning to close the door. He then took out a cigarette and finally allowed himself to smoke. He had always refrained from smoking in front of Ye Yunzhu, but now he could indulge.
"Come on, give me one. This cigarette really tastes good," the old patriarch requested a smoke, took a couple of puffs, and complimented, "Not bad at all. The cigarettes Su Mengxin got for you are indeed good."
Li Yifei said proudly, "They’re quite decent."
The old patriarch blew a smoke ring and said with a mischievous grin, "Heh heh, you sneaky kid, you keep saying you won’t agree to Su Mengxin and yet, you smoke the cigarettes she gives you. And judging by that smug look on your face, I bet you and the lady have gotten quite close already, haven’t you?"
Li Yifei rolled his eyes, deeming the old man’s remark as... utterly disrespectful of his age!
With another proud chuckle, the old patriarch continued, "You don’t need to curse me in your mind. I certainly didn’t say this in front of Yunzhu."