NABC Chapter 12
Chapter 12
In the end, adhering to the principle of not missing out on any excitement, Ye Leyao agreed to go to the party with Papa Huo and Mama Huo.
Papa Huo and Mama Huo were delighted.
It wasn’t just about catching the latest gossip; Ye Leyao had always disliked attending various parties, even finding excuses to slip away from their own family events.
This was the first time Ye Leyao agreed to attend a party, even if it was for gossip. Papa Huo and Mama Huo were still very happy.
So, early the next morning, Ye Leyao was woken up by Huo Yan before he was fully awake.
Ye Leyao clung to his blanket, looking confused, “Second brother, this early?”
Huo Yan raised an eyebrow, “Of course, get up and get styled.”
Ye Leyao held onto his blanket tightly.
Huo Yan tried to pull him up by his arm.
Ye Leyao, frustrated, opened his eyes, “Can’t I sleep a bit longer?”
“Absolutely not!” They were going to join the fun and had to be early!
Ye Leyao said, “I don’t want to get styled.”
Huo Yan replied, “You have to!”
Ignoring Ye Leyao’s wishes, Huo Yan forcefully pulled him out of bed.
As Ye Leyao walked out of his room, he kept muttering:
[Isn’t it too early?]
[Why do I have to get styled? Isn’t it just a party? Is it necessary...]
As he thought about it, his drowsiness faded, and he looked at Huo Yan.
Huo Yan met his gaze, puzzled.
Then he heard Ye Leyao’s realization:
[Could it be that my second brother has his eyes on someone again?! That’s why he wants to dress like a peacock...]
Huo Yan couldn’t hold back anymore and pinched Ye Leyao’s cheek, stopping him from finishing his thought, “Move faster!”
Ye Leyao was startled awake by being pinched, and most of his sleepiness disappeared. He groggily followed Huo Yan downstairs.
“Why are you still grumpy after waking up? Even when I’m forced to wake up, I don’t...”
Huo Yan took a deep breath and reminded himself not to lose his temper so early in the morning.
It wasn’t until Ye Leyao got downstairs that he realized it wasn’t just him—Papa Huo and Mama Huo were up too.
He glanced at the clock on the wall.
5:30 AM.
[Why are Papa Huo and Mama Huo up so early? Aren’t they tired? The sleep schedule of middle-aged people is truly enviable.]
Mama Huo’s expression stiffened while talking to the makeup artist.
Papa Huo paused in his actions.
The couple exchanged a glance.
At the same time, they sighed inwardly: They’re wondering why we’re up so early? Who do they think it’s for? What’s there to envy?
Who wouldn’t want to sleep a little longer?
Oblivious, “the culprit” Ye Leyao yawned and sat in front of the mirror, letting the stylist do their work.
Three hours later, the family got into the car heading to the Xu family’s residence.
To show their importance to the real young master, the Xu family held the banquet very grandly this time. Not only did they rent out an entire hotel estate, but they also invited almost everyone from the business circle and even some media reporters.
The Huo family didn’t arrive late, yet they still waited at the entrance for nearly half an hour before they could get out of the car.
As soon as they got out, Ye Leyao saw the host family standing at the entrance to greet guests. His gaze swept over them and finally settled on the young man standing next to Father Xu.
Slightly excited, he said, “It’s him!”
The rest of the Huo family also looked over with excitement.
Standing next to Father Xu was the fake young master of the Xu family, Xu Yao.
The young man wore a white suit and had his head slightly lowered, appearing very downcast.
Qin Yao, who was walking over, paused.
What does it mean to have two dads?
Xu Chen was even more confused.
Ye Leyao not only didn’t refute him but also bypassed him and walked towards the courtyard.
What’s going on?
Could it be that his guess was right, and Ye Leyao really came for his big brother today?
Xu Chen’s face darkened, and he quickly stepped forward to stop Ye Leyao, gritting his teeth, “Ye Leyao! I advise you to give up those dirty thoughts early. My big brother will never like you!”
Ye Leyao stopped and asked him, “Which big brother?”
Xu Chen was stunned.
Ye Leyao blinked, “Don’t you have two brothers now? Which one is your big brother?”
Xu Chen was dazed for a few seconds, then quickly realized that Ye Leyao did this on purpose!
He knew Xu Chen didn’t like Xu Yunzhi taking his brother’s place, yet he still asked this in front of so many people, just to make Xu Chen say something wrong and embarrass himself, right?
Xu Chen wouldn’t let Ye Leyao have his way. He gritted his teeth, “Of course, they are both my big brothers, but Ye Leyao, I warn you, I know my brother Xu Yao is excellent, but you’re not allowed to get close to him, understand?!”
Ye Leyao frowned continuously.
[Xu Yao? Excellent?]
[What kind of brainwashing did Xu Yao give Xu Chen?]
[If Xu Yao is so excellent, why would he worry about losing his position after the real young master returns and try to seduce his foster father?]
What?
Seduce who?
Xu Yao seduced the foster father?
Qin Yao’s pupils shook.
Xu Chen was still nagging in Ye Leyao’s ear, praising Xu Yao in every possible way and warning Ye Leyao to stay away from his big brother in the future.
Ye Leyao was extremely annoyed.
[No, my taste can’t be that bad, right?]
[If you care so much about your brother, why not go to his room now? That cup of aphrodisiac should still be on his table. Just dump the drug, and maybe you can save your brother’s precarious reputation and your father’s remaining dignity.]
The more Qin Yao listened, the more shocked he was.
As soon as Ye Leyao arrived in the back courtyard, Qin Yao heard a familiar voice in his mind and immediately realized it was Ye Leyao, so he followed the voice to find him.
But before he could greet Ye Leyao, he overheard such an earth-shattering secret.
The Xu family also had cooperation with the Qin family, but this cooperation was not established with Qin Yao.
If today’s matter blew up—
It would be nothing but beneficial for him.
Qin Yao took a deep breath and walked over, calling out, “Leyao?”
Ye Leyao turned around, eyes lighting up, and quickly approached, “President Qin! What a coincidence?”
[Ah, a savior! Please take me away!]
Qin Yao’s eyes carried a hint of a smile, and he fulfilled his wish, “Do you have time now? I want to discuss the previous variety show with you.”
Ye Leyao: “Yes, yes, yes.”
[As long as I can shake off Xu Chen, anything is fine!]
Qin Yao found it amusing in his heart but didn’t show it on his face. He nodded to Xu Chen and led Ye Leyao away.
Although Xu Chen was unwilling, he couldn’t really stop them, so he could only glare at Ye Leyao, warning him with his eyes.
Ye Leyao pretended not to see it and followed Qin Yao to the hotel lobby.
As soon as they entered the lobby, Qin Yao was about to find a quiet place to discuss the variety show with Ye Leyao when he suddenly heard Ye Leyao raise his voice—
[Hey hey hey! How did that green cocktail with the aphrodisiac end up in Mrs. Xu’s hand?!]
Everyone from the Huo family and Qin Yao simultaneously looked towards the stage.