The reason why Fang Zhicheng did not conduct strict screening on Wang Ping was because he knew that in his current position, it was inevitable that someone would arrange for someone to watch him. In this case, it would be better to place the spies in a visible place. When the time was right, he could use the spies to do something for him.
When it was almost time to get off work, Fang Zhicheng received a call from Ye Mingjing, who wanted to meet Fang Zhicheng in person. Fang Zhicheng felt a little overwhelmed, and Ye Mingjing was now one of the people he was afraid to face. Although Fang Zhicheng and Ye Qingrou were not officially engaged before, people who knew the situation found out that the engagement was valid, and at least the Ye family agreed to the marriage.
Everyone originally thought that, given the status of Fang Zhicheng and Ye Qingrou, if the Ye family could agree to this marriage, Fang Zhicheng would be very proud. But no one expected that Fang Zhicheng actually had another hidden identity. He was actually from the Su family in Shanzhou. The Ye family had a certain level of confidence in Huainan, but if it was placed in the national context, it could only be ranked second or third tier.
So when the news of Fang Zhicheng and Ning Qiangwei's engagement came out, the Ye family was in a passive position and even became a laughing stock in the circle. Of course, some people also scolded Fang Zhicheng as a modern Chen Shimei.
Ye Mingjing seemed to come to Hanzhou in person. Fang Zhicheng thought that he would pass this level sooner or later, so he made an appointment with Ye Mingjing. After get off work, Fang Zhicheng drove to the teahouse where he had agreed to meet. When he entered the treasure chest, he saw Ye Mingjing making tea. The man next to him looked very similar to Ye Mingjing. Fang Zhicheng guessed that this was probably the second son of the Ye family, Ye Mingyuan, who served as the deputy mayor of Qiongjin, and the father of Ye Meizi.
Ye Mingjing saw Fang Zhicheng enter the box, pointed at the one next to him, waved at him, and said with a smile: "Zhicheng, sit down and have a cup of tea first."
Fang Zhicheng sat on Ye Mingjing's right hand, took a sip of tea, and said with a smile: "Good tea."
Ye Mingjing smiled and took a sip as well.
After drinking a cup of tea, Ye Mingjing sighed and said, "Zhicheng, I came to see you today because I wanted to ask about your and Xiaorou's current situation..."
Fang Zhicheng put down the teacup and whispered, "Boss Ye, I told you before that I treat Xiaorou more like a sister..."
Ye Mingjing waved his hand, shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Zhicheng, I don't want to hear this. You know Xiaorou's feelings for you better than anyone else. So when you said this, I felt particularly unhappy."
Ye Mingyuan coughed at this time and said, "Everyone knows about your marriage with the three beauties of the Ning family. Mingjing came to see you today, actually hoping that you can agree to one of our requests."
Fang Zhicheng originally knew that this was a Hongmen Banquet, and had made all kinds of bad plans, such as being slapped by Ye Mingjing, being scolded by Ye Mingjing, etc.
Fang Zhicheng said helplessly: "Please tell me directly, Mr. Ye. If I can do it, I will do my best."
Ye Mingjing said in a deep voice: "Protect Xiaorou and don't let her be sad. Whether you regard her as a sister or something else, please treat her well."
Fang Zhicheng was a little surprised because he didn't expect Ye Mingjing to say that. He thought for a long time and nodded, "I will."
Chapter 0726 Every Family Has Its Own Trouble
Because it was dinner time, he had a simple meal with the two brothers of the Ye family in the teahouse. During the meal, Ye Mingjing never talked to Fang Zhicheng about Ye Qingrou. However, Fang Zhicheng understood what Ye Mingjing meant. Some things only need to be said once. If you say more, it will reduce the importance of the matter.
While Ye Mingjing and Ye Mingyuan were having dinner, they talked without hesitation about the problems the Ye family was currently facing. Fang Zhicheng listened beside them without interrupting.
After dinner, Fang Zhicheng stood up and said goodbye, "Thank you Mr. Ye and Mayor Ye for your hospitality. If you come to Hanzhou again next time, I will treat you to dinner."
Ye Mingjing nodded. If Fang Zhicheng insisted on paying the bill, it would be a bit tacky, because Ye Mingjing was not short of the money, and he still wanted Fang Zhicheng to pay. However, before leaving, he took the initiative to make an appointment for the next meal. Not only would this not offend people, it would also make him appear polite and considerate.
After Fang Zhicheng left the box, Ye Mingjing returned to the box. Ye Mingyuan said calmly, "He is a good person, steady and modest, and he is experienced in dealing with things. It's a pity that he cannot be used by the Ye family. What did you mean by what you said to him today? Did you acquiesce to Xiaorou's relationship with him?"
Ye Mingjing sighed and said, "You know my daughter's character. I spoiled her since she was a child. Once she decides on something, she will stick to it and no one can change it. She even committed suicide for Fang Zhicheng. I told Xiaorou about Fang Zhicheng's marriage that day, and she was very determined. Even if Fang Zhicheng got married, she would still be his woman."
Ye Mingyuan smiled bitterly and said, "Xiao Rou's personality is a bit like her mother."
The matter of the second brother touched Ye Mingjing's heart. His eyes dimmed and he sighed, "Ah, do you have to bring this up?"
Ye Mingyuan sighed and said, "I'm sorry for talking too much. Is she okay over there?"
Ye Mingjing nodded and said, "I visit her every once in a while. Her mental state is much better than before, but the doctor said it will be difficult for her to recover completely."
Ye Mingyuan smiled bitterly and said, "You were too cruel at the beginning."
Ye Mingjing said dejectedly: "Her request was simple, she just wanted to stay by my side, but I felt that she would become a burden to me, so I let her go abroad... If I were given another chance, I would keep her no matter how difficult it was."
Ye Mingyuan sighed and said, "It's over. There's no point in saying more. Although I don't quite agree that Xiaorou will follow Zhicheng without any status, but, alas... this is the only way."
Every family has its own problems. Ye Mingyuan knew the pain in the third brother's heart. Back then, Yuanhu Group was attacked by a competitor, and the opponent even resorted to underworld tactics and tried to kidnap the third brother's wife.
Ye Mingjing had no choice but to send his wife and daughter abroad. Ye Mingjing's wife couldn't adapt to the new environment abroad and wanted to come back, but was rejected by Ye Mingjing. As a result, she suffered from depression not long after. Ye Mingjing then took Ye Qingrou back, and Ye Qingrou's mother has been in a mental hospital for treatment. Ye Mingjing has been hiding all this from Ye Qingrou.
So Ye Qingrou mistakenly believed that it was Ye Mingjing who forced her mother to go abroad. Although her parents did not divorce, their relationship was dull. Ye Qingrou subconsciously believed that Ye Mingjing had done something wrong to her mother.
Over the years, when Ye Mingjing's wife's condition improved, Ye Mingjing would ask her to call Ye Qingrou. So Ye Qingrou was kept in the dark, and she didn't know that her mother was already a patient.
Although Ye Mingjing knew that Fang Zhicheng was engaged, she still allowed Ye Qingrou to follow Fang Zhicheng because she was afraid that Ye Qingrou would become like her mother and end up in a self-enclosed path.
Ye Mingjing smiled helplessly and said, "Second brother, in the eyes of others, our Huainan Ye family is glamorous, but we know our own sufferings."
Ye Mingyuan nodded and said, "The old man's health has been getting worse in the past two years, so his position in the faction is no longer so stable. So we have to be prepared. Perhaps having this relationship with the Su family is a good opportunity."
Ye Mingjing sighed and said, "Fang Zhicheng is less than 30 years old now, and he is already the district party secretary. In the early stage, he has not used any family resources. At this rate, it is rare even in the whole country. However, regarding the relationship between Xiaorou and Zhicheng, I am not considering it from the perspective of the family..."
Ye Mingyuan knew Ye Mingjing's character. On other issues, he would be very cunning and even do whatever he wanted, but on the issue of his daughter, Ye Mingyuan would choose to give in. His daughter and wife were his biggest weaknesses, so he let his wife and daughter go abroad to avoid future troubles.
But that's how life is, what you fear will come true, even if you escape from human destiny, you can't escape from God's will. His wife got seriously ill, and his daughter fell madly in love with a man she shouldn't have loved.
Ye Mingjing could only compromise with fate.
Ye Mingyuan knew that Ye Mingjing had contributed a lot to the family in recent years. If Ye Mingjing had not gone into business and provided financial support to the family, the healthy operation of the family would not have been guaranteed.
Ye Mingyuan said: "Song Wendi has invited me to talk a few times in the past few days. Although he didn't say it explicitly, I'm afraid he is worried that Fang Zhicheng's engagement will have a negative impact on the cooperation between the two factions. You also know that the reason why the Song faction and the Ye family were able to maintain a good relationship before was mainly based on his engagement with Xiaorou."
Ye Mingjing nodded and said, "Someone is probably trying to stir up trouble and wants to break up the relationship between us and the Song family."
Ye Mingyuan sighed and said, "I didn't respond directly to Song Wendi's question at the time because I wanted to hear your opinion."