The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 569 - Chapter 569 Chapter 568 Which family does Mi Lu belong to

Chapter 569: Chapter 568: Which family does Mi Lu belong to?

Chapter 569: Chapter 568: Which family does Mi Lu belong to?

Looking at the couple across from him whose vitality had seemingly drained away, Xiao Qimo only narrowed his eyes slightly, saying nothing.

He leisurely put away his phone and slipped it into his pocket.

Lu Mian followed his lead, also putting away her phone.

Her expressionless face turned to the Shen couple as she asked indifferently, “Do commoners deserve to be bullied?”

“…”

Shen Juntao and Huang Lijun were sharply at a loss for words, not making a sound, only looking pitifully towards their last straw for salvation.

“Family Head Ye, Madam Ye…”

Their two families were soon to be in-laws, about to become a community of shared interests; the Ye Family wouldn’t just stand by and do nothing in the face of death.

If this would’ve been in the past, the Ye Family would’ve definitely come to the aid of the Shen Family if they had any trouble.

But now that the Shen Family had offended Xiao Qimo, who could intervene?

Ye Qingsui rubbed his face and struggled to speak, “Family Head Shen, personally, I hope the children can be with the ones they love.”

This statement was an indirect refusal to the Shen Family.

Everyone knew that Ye Jinwen liked Ye Lingxi.

At this moment, Ye Qingsui didn’t want to offend the Xiao Family, nor did he wish to go against his own heart again by forcibly pairing Ye Jinwen with Shen Yixin.

After all, they had raised Ye Lingxi, but they had also destroyed her.

Deep down, they still felt indebted.

Ya Ling was indifferent.

Tang Wenhui glared at her husband, annoyed by his defection at the critical moment, and hurriedly took over the conversation, “Yes, Jinwen likes Xinxin, and Xinxin likes Jinwen too, we can all see that.

You two should not be anxious, let’s see how things go and then find a solution.”

Tang Wenhui remained firmly on the Shen Family’s side.

She had always been assertive, and her say in matters even surpassed that of Ye Qingsui, the Family Head.

The Shen couple nodded gratefully in succession.

As long as their relationship with the Ye Family remained, there was still hope for a turnaround, and their words instantly served as a calming pill for them.

But Ye Jinwen was burning up with frustration.

Even now, why was his mother still so bent on binding them to the Shen Family?

Was she so averse to seeing him with Xi Xi that she would rather risk offending the Xiao Family to support the Shen Family?

Why?!

Ye Jinwen was anxious, but Shen Yixin was even more so, stepping forward ahead of him.

“Dad, Mom, Uncle Ye, Aunt Ye, can you stop trying to match me with Brother Ye?

I don’t like him, and I most definitely do not want to marry him!”

Upon hearing this, Huang Lijun, frightened, quickly scolded her, “Yixin, what nonsense are you talking about?

If you don’t like Jinwen, who could you possibly like?”

“I…” Shen Yixin took a deep breath, seemingly making up her mind as she closed her eyes, “I like Mi Lu!

A genius music arranger.

Please don’t strip away the last of my marital choice.”

A well-mannered and reserved lady of a significant household, to declare such a statement publicly took nearly all the courage she had in her life.

Love makes one brave.

And so, Shen Yixin bravely defied them.

“…”

Shen Juntao and Huang Lijun felt as if a fog had clouded their minds, infuriated by their eldest daughter.

“Mi Lu?

Where did this Mi Lu spring from?”

“What genius music arranger, which family is he from?!”

“You disregard the worthy Young Master Ye and fancy some nonsense arranger?

Is he even worthy of our family?”

Even at this juncture, the Shen couple still held onto the pretense of a great family, fussy and discriminating.

Shen Yixin shook her head and would not speak.

She only knew a portion of Mi Lu’s personal information and had never met him.

The only photo was one that Mi Lu uploaded to her social media at the beginning of her fascination with him.

The profile in the photo with its smooth lines and refined features belonged to a beautiful boy with wind-blown, unruly short hair.

He was backlit, his features unclear, yet she could discern his loneliness and solitude.

It started with attraction to his looks, grew with his talent, and stayed for his character.

This was precisely Shen Yixin’s emotional journey.

“Xinxin, you don’t like Young Master Ye?” As her older brother, Shen Yihe suddenly realized his sister’s preferences.

His astonishment was laced with discomfortaEUR”after all, he had tried to matchmake his sister with Young Master Ye more than once.

Yixin was too gentle and understanding, so much so that it pained others to see.

“Who is this Mi Lu?

Find an opportunity to bring him home for a meal!” Shen Yihe didn’t care about status or background; he was more concerned about his sister’s happiness.

“…”

Lu Mian’s movements were unnatural as she tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and casually fanned herselfaEUR”it was a bit hot.

“Big Brother, don’t,” Shen Yixin said softly, biting her lip, not knowing how to explain her unrequited love.

The other person didn’t even know who she was.

Yet, she cherished his every work as if addicted to them.

Tang Wenhui’s gaze was complex as she looked at Shen Yixin.

This was the daughter-in-law she had taken a liking to.

Aside from a flaw in her left hand, Tang was satisfied in all other aspects.

After all, the Ye Family didn’t need her to make money or do any housework; as long as she was obedient and compliant, all else was negotiable.

However, Shen Yixin had just stated she had no desire to marry into the Ye Family.

It was as if Tang had been slapped in the face.

After Shen Yixin had spoken, Ye Jinwen also stepped forward.

“I have always treated Yixin as a sister, and I feel more guilt toward her than anything else,” said Ye Jinwen.

Looking at Xiao Qimo as if seeking support, he added, “Qimo agrees with my decision.

Right?”

Xiao Qimo responded with a warm smile.

Of course.

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Ye Jinwen was now with Ya Ling, so Ya Ling wouldn’t need to cling to Lu Mian anymore.

With a hint of strategic finesse, he said, “I remember the Ye Family’s pharmaceutical project fund, the Xiao Family sponsored thirty percent of it.”

Xiao Qimo’s statement was far more impactful than a hundred words from Ye Jinwen.

The implication was clearaEUR”if he was displeased and withdrew the sponsorship, the Ye Family would face an immediate and significant financial shortfall.

Research and development were notoriously expensive, and it was common knowledge that even a day without funding could require experiments to start over.

Ye Qingsui and Tang Wenhui were left speechless, having been hit where it hurt.

Shen Yixin’s refusal and Xiao Qimo’s stance had dealt a blow to the obstinate Tang Wenhui.

She breathed unevenly, her face stern as she looked at these young people whom she couldn’t control.

This was not the storyline she wanted, and yet she felt powerless to change itaEUR|

Ye Jinwen wrapped his arms around Xiao Qimo’s figurative leg, content and carefree.

Xiao Qimo cast a disdainful glance at the naA-vely happy Ye Jinwen and swept his gaze across the room, saying indifferently, “Then I wish Miss Shen’s wishes come true.”

Shen Yixin smiled gracefully, “Thank you, Qimo.”

Lu Mian: emmm…

The Ye couple hung their heads in defeat.

The Shen couple staggered to the sofa and sat down; their last hope was thoroughly dashed.

After this incident, the Shen Family no longer had the strength to stand among the top-tier families, not even touching the second tier.

This was the consequence of offending Lu Mian.

With the matter resolved, it was time to leave.

Xiao Qimo tilted his head, his arm resting on the back of Lu Mian’s chair, and asked warmly, “Shall we go?”

He didn’t know what Lu Mian was thinking; she seemed a bit distracted.

It took a moment for the girl to nod absently, “Yeah.”