Despite the support of blood relations, the familial bond still felt somewhat distant.
With Ye Ziyu having no topic, the atmosphere sank into coldness and awkwardness.
After a period of silent staring, Di Mingjue suddenly thought of something.
"The children in the house?"
"Children?"
Di Mingjue nodded, gesturing towards the air, "A boy this tall."
Quickly sifting through his memories, Ye Chenhan realized belatedly, "You're talking about Xingxing. He's Big Brother's child."
"Big Brother is married?" Ye Ziyu found it odd.
Before arriving, she had sent people to investigate the Ye family. Ye Qianzhi and Shen Meixiu had four sons, but all four sons were unmarried and childless. How could this child, Xingxing, have become Ye Shaoting's son?
Seeing their suspicion, Ye Chenhan adjusted his posture and earnestly explained, "Big Brother is not married. Xingxing is a child Big Brother adopted, not his biological son. However, we've always treated him as one of the Ye family's children."
No wonder.
Ye Ziyu sighed in her heart.
At such a young age, he possessed the composure of an adult, lacking the childish innocence that should have been present.
"It's fine that Xingxing's background is known, just don't mention it in front of him. Especially not in front of Big Brother. He's a very serious person and dislikes people discussing his affairs behind his back."
"What about me?"
Just as Ye Chenhan finished speaking, footsteps were heard from outside the living room, followed by a stern question.
"Big Brother is back." His serious demeanor vanished instantly, replaced by his usual roguishness as he got up to greet him.
Ye Yubin and Ye Jiaxu also returned with Ye Shaoting. The three appeared in the living room, looking expressionlessly at Ye Ziyu and Di Mingjue.
As the eldest son of the Ye family, Ye Shaoting took the lead, warmly greeting them. "My apologies, I should have personally escorted Father to the airport to welcome you. But the company had a contract to sign, which delayed my return until now."
"It's alright," Ye Ziyu shook her head.
Seeing everyone at a loss for words, Ye Chenhan leveraged his own charm to ease the atmosphere. "Ziyu, let me introduce everyone."
"This is Big Brother…"
Ye Shaoting nodded at Di Mingjue, "I've heard much about you, President Di."
Di Mingjue extended his hand, responding politely, "We're family now, just call me Mingjue."
Family? What a family!
Ye Shaoting gripped his hand, squeezing it tightly.
Ye Chenhan moved down, pointing to Ye Jiaxu. "This is Second Brother."
"I'm the third son of the Ye family," Ye Yubin introduced himself.
They each shook hands with Di Mingjue, their gazes intently studying Ye Ziyu.
As wealthy young masters, they were accustomed to seeing various beautiful women. Looking at Ye Ziyu before them, they didn't feel much emotional stir. What they felt more was bewilderment.
The woman Ye Qianzhi had searched for so many years had a child who was just ordinary. It was hard to believe she wasn't a celestial being, and they couldn't understand why he would ignore Shen Meixiu at home and instead yearn for the woman who had abandoned him and fled.
Compared to Ye Chenhan, the other three brothers were not particularly enthusiastic about Ye Ziyu. After exchanging greetings, they casually found an excuse and returned to their rooms.
In the evening.
With all family members present, Ye Qianzhi held a small welcome banquet for Ye Ziyu. For now, it was just the Ye family; Ye Ziyu would be formally introduced to the businesses and media of Si Jiucheng later.
At the ten-meter-long dining table, Ye Ziyu's family of five sat on one side. On the other side sat the rest of the Ye family, with the exception of Old Madam Ye, who sat in the middle.
Xiao Ran sat opposite Xingxing. Facing a child of similar age, Xiao Ran had been looking for an opportunity to strike up a conversation with Xingxing and become friends.
"Now that everyone is here, I'll make a formal introduction," Ye Qianzhi stood from his chair, looking at his large family. He gazed affectionately at Ye Ziyu, feeling that it would be perfect if Lu Yuman were still present.