Since Ye Boxiong had spoken, Ye Haitao couldn't stop him, so he had no choice but to invite the three of them in.

"Master, we've come to see you! How could you be so careless as to fall ill!"

The old man in the middle spoke slowly.

"Uncle, I just have a cold. How could you and my two uncles have come to see me? You're making me feel so bad!"

Ye Boxiong quickly sat up from the bed.

These three are the pillars and elders of the Ye family, and he must respect them.

"Is there anything seriously wrong?"

"No major problems!"

"That's good.

However, you are now 63 years old, so you must take good care of your health.

After all, I'm getting older, and my energy isn't what it used to be. Some things should be left to the younger generation; I don't need to take on everything myself!

"Thank you for your concern, Uncle. I am working hard to train Haitao, and he will soon be able to stand on his own!"

"Haitao is indeed a good kid, but he is all alone after all, and the burden on his shoulders is still too heavy."

Xiao Ran is a bright and clever girl with a good reputation. Why don't you marry her into the Ye family as soon as possible, so she can help Haitao share some of the responsibilities and save you from all this worry and toil?!

The uncle continued to persuade him.

Ye Boxiong sneered inwardly. These three old geezers were indeed here to persuade Xiao Ran, and they must have been invited by his wife.

The last thing he wanted to hear was Xiao Ran's name, especially since Xiao Ran had also entered the ward and was standing respectfully to the side, head bowed, cheeks flushed, looking shy and obedient.

Ye Boxiong grew angrier and angrier as he looked at the book, and his blood boiled with anger.

He took a deep breath to suppress his anger, but before he could speak, Ye Haixia interjected, "Grandpa is absolutely right! Sister Xiaoran is both smart and capable. Dad, you should let Sister Xiaoran marry into our Ye family and hand over the reins to her. That way, you won't have to worry about her all the time."

Ye Boxiong, who was still able to endure, could no longer restrain himself upon hearing these words. Another surge of hot blood rushed to his head, and he immediately felt dizzy and his vision went black. He closed his eyes and fainted.

"dad!"

Ye Haitao had been keeping a close eye on Ye Boxiong's condition. Seeing that things were not good, he immediately helped Ye Boxiong lie down and kept patting his back.

The three elders were speechless and dared not utter another sound.

Ye Haixia rushed over, crying out in alarm, "Dad, why have you fainted again? Are you really getting old and not going to make it? Waaah!"

"Go away!"

Ye Haitao could no longer bear it, so he raised his hand and slapped Ye Haixia across the face, then kicked her hard to the ground.

"Brother, you hit me?"

Ye Haixia was knocked to the ground and didn't react for a long time, unsure whether she should cry or not.

"You little bastard, how dare you hit your sister?!"

"It's all that old woman's own fault for being so hot-tempered. What does it have to do with Guan Haixia?!"

When Mrs. Ye saw how violent Ye Haitao was, she couldn't help but start cursing.

Ye Haitao's face grew increasingly grim: "Mom, say no more now! Quickly take the three grandfathers out!"

"You heartless little bastard! I did all this for your own good, and you don't even know how to appreciate it!"

Madam Ye could no longer contain her anger and began to curse.

She had worked so hard for Ye Haitao, but she never expected him to betray her.

"Haitao, Auntie, please stop arguing. Let's go outside now and let the doctor diagnose Uncle as soon as possible!"

Xiao Ran immediately stepped forward to dissuade him, speaking rapidly. He then turned to the three elders who looked bewildered and bowed deeply: "Grandpas, I'm truly sorry. My uncle is unwell and emotionally unstable, so he's not suitable to discuss matters at the moment. Perhaps you could come another day?"

"Okay, okay, we'll come again another day. You're such a sensible and good child, please be more understanding!"

The three elders nodded repeatedly and left in a hurry.

They were genuinely afraid that something might happen to Ye Boxiong and the blame would fall on them. This was a dangerous place, so it was best to leave as soon as possible.

Soon, the hospital's doctors arrived again, and even the hospital director and vice director came in person.

After a flurry of activity, Ye Boxiong took his medication and his emotions finally calmed down.

After everyone came out, the dean and vice dean exchanged a glance and nodded in unison. Then they looked at Xiao Ran and said, "Miss Xiao, you are aware of the patriarch's condition. He absolutely cannot have any emotional fluctuations now. He must not get agitated. Please cooperate with us and keep the rest of the Ye family in check!"

Their tone was respectful, and they were speaking not to Madam Ye, but to Xiao Ran. This clearly indicated that they regarded Xiao Ran as the person in charge of the Ye family.

"Don't worry, Deans. I will fully cooperate with your work, keep my family in check, and never let a similar accident happen again. I will also never allow any unauthorized personnel to enter or leave the ward!"

Xiao Ran quickly nodded to the two deans and made his promise, already considering himself the head of the Ye family in his words.

Ye Haixia, Madam Ye, and even the bodyguards all nodded in agreement, and no one seemed to think there was anything wrong with it.

Ye Haitao did not follow them out, but he overheard their conversation, and his fear of Xiao Ran deepened.

With things escalating to this point, the three elders who had been painstakingly invited left in disgrace, leaving Madam Ye somewhat at a loss.

"Auntie, I always said there's no need to rush this matter. We can discuss it slowly after Uncle has fully recovered. Why don't we wait a while longer?"

Xiao Ran saw off the three elders, but her heart was burning with anger. However, the die was cast, and she had to expedite her marriage to Ye Haitao as soon as possible, without allowing any mishaps.

Therefore, she deliberately retreated to advance, showing a wronged expression, and whispered to Madam Ye.

"Mom, Xiao Ran is such a good person, why won't Dad agree?"

Sister Xiao Ran is so wronged, I feel so indignant for her!

Ye Haixia's cheeks were still red and swollen. Seeing Xiao Ran's aggrieved expression, she immediately shouted indignantly again.

"Of course we can't just let it go like this! The engagement ceremony must proceed as planned!"

Besides, I've already notified many of the wives of the heads of families, and even the Imperial Capital Building has been booked.

How could our prestigious Ye family break our word and become a laughing stock?

Xiao Ran, good boy, don't overthink it, and don't worry about it. Just focus on preparing for the engagement ceremony the day after tomorrow.

Madam Ye's face turned pale and then red, and finally she said through gritted teeth.

"Auntie, you've already booked the venue for the engagement and notified other people?"

Xiao Ran already knew everything Madam Ye had done, but he pretended to be shocked and asked.

"Of course, with only two days left, I naturally need to prepare in advance!"

Alright, you've been working yourself to the bone lately. You and Haixia shouldn't stay at the hospital; go home and rest. Leave things here to me! I absolutely won't let you suffer any injustice!

As Madam Ye spoke, she rolled up her sleeves, put her hands on her hips, and said loudly and boldly.

"Mom, I never knew you had such a strong side! I support you!"

Ye Haixia's eyes lit up as she looked at Madam Ye. Madam Ye was usually submissive and obsequious, and she had never seen her like this before.

"Alright, you guys go back and rest. I'm going to have a good talk with that little bastard Ye Haitao now!"

Mrs. Ye, with a mix of pushing and persuasion, escorted Xiao Ran and Ye Haixia out of the hospital, and then knocked directly on the door of the monitoring room.

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