Chi Ye eventually agreed, but it would have to wait.
Regardless, he had to consider the reputation of the Fu family.
Therefore, he was unsure how troublesome this matter would be to resolve.
Chi Ze Rui nodded and said it was fine, as long as there was a glimmer of hope.
After all, that was the Fu family of the imperial capital, whom even his uncle feared.
The next day, at the teahouse.
Qiao Xi Xi came upstairs, grumbling, on the verge of exploding.
"If I had been there that day, I would have torn her mouth to shreds!
"She's so arrogant even after making a mistake! She's clearly taking advantage of your good temper!"
Qiao Xi Xi glanced at Wen Ting Xue with disappointment, saying, "Three slaps, what can that possibly compensate for?
"If she dared to scheme against me like that, I would definitely make her pay dearly! But..."
Her tone shifted, and she shook her head helplessly, "Her thick skin is truly impressive.
"No matter how much I scold her, she doesn't react, it's infuriating!"
She gulped down the freshly poured tea in one go.
Han Yan, standing beside her, was about to remind her, but she had already spat out the entire mouthful, her expression contorted in pain.
"Damn it! It's so hot! Are you trying to murder me?!"
She stuck out her scalded tongue and glared angrily at the smiling Han Yan.
Han Yan spread his hands, "You can't rush into drinking hot tea. Who knew you'd gulp it down like that."
He then curved his phoenix eyes, "Could it be that in your heart, our feelings are already this deep?"
Qiao Xi Xi rolled her eyes at him, and just as she was about to turn to explain something to Mu Chen.
Mu Chen turned to Yu Wen Li and asked, "The joint entrance exams are in the next two months. Have you registered?"
Qiao Xi Xi: "..."
Why was he ignoring her?
She hadn't done anything wrong, and besides, she was the one who got burned!
Not even a word of concern?
Hmph, how excessive!
They were chatting so well just yesterday.
Wen Ting Xue, preoccupied with family matters, responded a beat late, nodding, "Registered."
Mu Chen nodded, "Since you've registered, prepare well. We'll handle your parents' situation."
He understood his father's personality.
As long as his father had taken action, he would feel guilty for a few days.
Therefore, Uncle Wen had not yet been dismissed.
His father was also racking his brains to negotiate with the Xie and Fu families.
Hopefully, Ali could figure out a solution during this time.
Otherwise...
As the atmosphere turned grim, Han Yan suddenly spoke.
"Actually, you could ask me. Perhaps I might have a way to resolve it."
He raised his eyebrows and smiled, his words filled with confident certainty.
Qiao Xi Xi retorted sarcastically, "Just shut up.
"Can you, a teahouse owner, resolve matters in the imperial capital?"
"Perhaps," Han Yan leaned against the window and smiled.
Qiao Xi Xi: "...You're bragging so much, the cows would be impressed. Alright, stop causing trouble and go serve the customers."
No one took Han Yan's words seriously.
Only Yu Wen Li suddenly looked up and said, "Do you really have a way?"
Han Yan gave him an 'insightful' look and said,
"In the imperial capital, the only one who can contend with Fu Yu Chuan is the Fourth Master of the Han family.
"Coincidentally, I happen to know him and can probably speak a few words."
Fourth Master Han?
Also surnamed Han?
"You're not actually a young master from the Han family, here to experience the hardships of the common people, are you?"
Qiao Xi Xi scrutinized him suspiciously.
Han Yan smiled, "If I were truly a young master of the Han family, why would I be begging for food here?
"I just happened to meet him when I went to Nanwu Mountain to get supplies. After all, we share the same surname. Maybe we were distantly related five hundred years ago."
"Hmph," Qiao Xi Xi pouted, "Just a chance encounter, what can he do for you?"
Han Yan blinked, "What if a life-saving grace is added?"
Qiao Xi Xi stared at him in astonishment, "Then..."
Snapping back to reality, she urged, "Call him quickly!"
"No rush," Han Yan smiled, "As you know, I'm a businessman. I don't act without profit.
"This is not a small matter. If you want me to help, you should at least give me some sweet taste, right?"
"Sweet taste?" Qiao Xi Xi thought for a moment, "What do you want? Models? Tickets? Or something else?"
Han Yan shook his head, "I don't lack these things. I only lack a girlfriend."
Qiao Xi Xi: "?"
"Are you in such a hurry to get married at such a young age?" Qiao Xi Xi said hesitantly, "But the girls I play with are all quite young..."
While Qiao Xi Xi was still muttering, the expressions of everyone else changed simultaneously.
Mu Chen's eyes turned ice-cold, his gaze towards Han Yan as if covered in thick frost.
Han Yan smiled indifferently, then laid it out for Qiao Xi Xi:
"I don't want anyone else, only you. Qiao Xi Xi, if you become my girlfriend, I'll sort this out for you."
Qiao Xi Xi frowned, "Han Yan, are you sick? You know I have someone I like!"
"So what?" Han Yan tilted his head, his smile against the light somewhat dazzling.
"You're not together yet, I still have a chance. Besides..."
He took a step forward, standing beside Qiao Xi Xi, and leaned down to whisper in her ear:
"Don't you always care about your friends? Wen Ting Xue is facing enemies on all sides right now. Don't you want to help her?"
His voice was so seductive that Qiao Xi Xi was almost swayed.
"Han Yan!"
Enraged, Qiao Xi Xi splashed water all over his face.
"I consider you a friend, and you have these kinds of feelings for me?!"
"If I didn't have these feelings for you, do you think you would be my honored guest?"
Han Yan wiped the water from his face, the emotion in his phoenix eyes flashing fleetingly.
Finally, he calmly looked at her.
"I keep my word. I'll wait for your reply."
"No need," Wen Ting Xue suddenly spoke.
Han Yan instantly looked at her.
That look, how to describe it?
It was like a beast whose pleasure had been disturbed, with a fierce and imposing aura.
Wen Ting Xue was stunned for a second, then met his gaze, "Xi Xi won't make this deal with you.
"And I don't want her to make this deal with you."
Han Yan narrowed his eyes, a storm gathering in his phoenix eyes.
"We appreciate Mr. Han's kindness,"
Yu Wen Li stood up, blocking his gaze.
"However, there are thousands of paths in this world, and there isn't just one way to solve a problem."
Han Yan raised his eyebrows with amusement, "Then I'll be watching."
With that, he opened the door and left.
After an unpleasant parting, no one ever came to the teahouse again.
Fortunately, Qiao Xi Xi had many friends and knew many places.
They quickly found a new base.
After all, Wen Ting Xue's family matter was still unresolved, and no one could rest easy.
While they were halfway through their discussion, Yu Wen Li went outside to take a phone call.
Xing Jia He, sitting opposite him, inadvertently caught sight of the caller ID and, feeling uneasy, followed him out.
"I know you're troubled by your little girlfriend's situation."
Jiang Tu always liked to get straight to the point.
"How about it? Want to try begging me? Maybe the trouble can be resolved quickly.
"You know my relationship with the Fu family. As long as I speak up, my uncle will definitely agree."
Yu Wen Li gazed at the pedestrians passing by on the street, remaining silent.
Jiang Tu was not in a hurry. To him, Yu Wen Li was like meat on a chopping board.
He could strike at any time, so he slowly taunted,
"I still have the same condition. I'm not asking you to kneel or kowtow, which is already very merciful.
"Don't be ungrateful, after all, your little girlfriend's family's future depends on your decision.
"I heard you like her very much. I also want to see how much you like her."
Yu Wen Li remained silent, and Jiang Tu laughed heartily,
"Hahaha! It seems she is truly your weakness~"
Otherwise, given his temperament, he would have hung up long ago.
"Then you must think carefully, Yu Wen Li. It's not like I'm saying this to you.
"If one day your little girlfriend finds out that while you're sheltering her from the storm.
"You're also bringing a bigger storm upon her, how will she see you?
"And if she finds out that you could have helped her but chose to stand by and watch, how will she see you?"
Jiang Tu playfully toyed with a white rabbit in his hand, eagerly awaiting the stubborn bone to yield.
But after waiting for a long time, all he heard was the sound of a lighter igniting a cigarette.
"Yu Wen Li!"
Young Master Jiang couldn't help but issue an ultimatum, "I'm giving you one last chance. After this, no more. Think it over before you reply..."
The call was abruptly disconnected.
"Damn?!"
Jiang Tu stared at the hung-up phone in disbelief.
Suppressing the urge to smash his phone, he called again.
Busy signal!
It was busy?!
Who was he on the phone with?!
At such a time, who else could he be calling?!
A flash of inspiration struck Jiang Tu, and he happily grabbed the woman beside him and kissed her twice.
He must be calling him.
Now, besides him, no one else could help him.
He must have fumbled with his hand just now!
It must have been!
Young Master Jiang happily accepted the woman's feeding.
He couldn't help but ponder how he would humiliate him when he received the call later.
But after three minutes, ten minutes passed, and the phone remained silent.
Jiang Tu pushed the woman away and called Yu Wen Li again.
Still busy!
Damn it!
Over here.
Xing Jia He didn't follow completely.
But through the glass, he saw that Yu Wen Li hadn't said a single word the entire time.
He and Jiang Tu had had grievances for years, and he had never been this silent.
Xing Jia He's heart sank heavily, and he hesitated before finally turning towards the restroom.
At the same time, he dialed a number on his phone.
Yu Wen Li also made a call at this moment.
Imperial Capital, Han Family.
Several servants stood in a lakeside pavilion covered in white snow.
But the scene was so quiet that only the clicking of chess pieces could be heard.
The two playing chess rarely spoke.
This tranquility was only broken when one person's phone rang.
The man in the mink coat frowned unhappily. The other person quickly explained.
"Fourth Master, don't be angry. This is a very important call."
"Oh?"
A low, deep voice, though only one word, exuded the undeniable authority of a superior.
"It's the genius you've been admiring for a long time," the person said with a sly smile.
"I've called him countless times, but he never agreed. Now he's calling..."
The man waved his hand, and the person quickly answered the call.
The call wasn't long, but it was enough to cause a dilemma.
"What?"
The man asked indifferently while picking up a chess piece.
In the biting winter cold, the man's hands were even more beautiful than jade.
"Fourth Master, he has only one request..." the person stammered.
"Speak."
"It's related to Second Master Fu, the matter in Jiangcheng."
"Jiangcheng?" The man looked up in surprise. "Xiao Yan just asked me about this, and now another person has come."
"Come, tell me," the man elegantly dropped the chess piece into the box.
His voice was lazy, "Who exactly has such great charm to be sought after repeatedly."