After the whole family went crazy and criticized the movie "Read My Mind", the heroine

Back in the house, Ye Guyan sat at the table, thinking about Xu Yunxun's words, and began to look forward to the future of Chen Qiyu and Xu Min. She knew that these two young people were kind-hearted and talented, and if they could get together, it would be a beautiful marriage.

Thinking of this, Ye Guyan showed a loving smile on her face. She decided to ask Chen Qiyu about this matter after he came back. After all, as a mother, she still hoped that her son could find someone he really loved to spend his life with.

The next day, the sun was shining brightly, and Chen Shuyin was happily catching butterflies in the Chen family's exquisite garden.

She was wearing a pink fringed skirt with two cute buns on her hair, looking lively and smart. Her eyes were full of childish curiosity and innocence, chasing those colorful butterflies, as if she had completely forgotten all the unpleasant things of yesterday.

Suddenly, she saw a particularly beautiful blue butterfly and chased after it excitedly. She accidentally stepped on an uneven stone and fell forward. At this moment, a pair of strong arms held her firmly, preventing her from having a "close contact" with the ground.

Chen Shuyin looked carefully and saw that it was Zhou Xiangbei.

However, she didn't seem to appreciate it. She turned her head and broke free from his hand, then ran straight to her second brother Chen Qiyu who was reading a book not far away.

"Second brother!" Chen Shuyin called sweetly and threw herself into Chen Qiyu's arms.

Chen Qiyu put down the book in his hand, touched her head lovingly, then looked up at Zhou Xiangbei, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

Zhou Xiangbei didn't care. He walked slowly up to the two of them with a calm expression.

"Your Highness, I wonder what brings you to my humble home?" Although Chen Qiyu's tone was polite, there was a barely perceptible coldness in his eyes.

Zhou Xiangbei smiled slightly and looked directly at Chen Qiyu, "I came here mainly for Brother Qiyu."

Chen Qiyu raised his eyebrows but said nothing, waiting for Zhou Xiangbei's next words.

"I have always admired Brother Qi Yu's talent and wisdom." Zhou Xiangbei spoke slowly, each word sounding sonorous and powerful. "The situation in the court is complicated now, and various forces are surging undercurrents. I know that Brother Qi Yu has great talent and is unwilling to be mediocre. Therefore, I came here today to invite Brother Qi Yu to join our camp."

Chen Qiyu frowned slightly when he heard this, but soon regained his composure. He was not shaken by Zhou Xiangbei's words, and just asked calmly: "Oh? Then I wonder what the Second Prince can promise me?"

Zhou Xiangbei seemed to have expected Chen Qiyu to ask this question. He said confidently, "As long as Brother Qiyu is willing to join us, wealth and glory will come naturally. More importantly, I can arrange a house for you in the capital so that your family can live a stable life."

Chen Qiyu's eyes flashed with a strange light after hearing this, but he still did not express his opinion immediately. Zhou Xiangbei was not in a hurry either. He knew that talents like Chen Qiyu needed time to consider and weigh.

"Brother Qi Yu, you can consider it." Zhou Xiangbei said, turning around and preparing to leave, "I'll wait for your good news."

Watching Zhou Xiangbei's departing back, Chen Qiyu fell into deep thought. He knew that this choice would affect the future of him and his family.

Chen Shuyin also calmed down at this time. She looked up at her second brother, her clear eyes full of trust and dependence on him.

Ye Guyan walked out slowly from the inner room. Her steps were light but carried a majesty that could not be ignored.

Her eyes were as deep as the sea, as if they could see through everything in the world, and the smile at the corner of her mouth revealed an imperceptible sharpness.

Chen Qiyu stepped forward and relayed Zhou Xiangbei's intention to recruit him to his mother in detail.

While narrating, he glanced at Ye Guyan from time to time, observing her reaction.

After listening to Chen Qiyu's narration, Ye Guyan frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, then raised his head and looked directly at Chen Qiyu, as if trying to see through his heart.

"What do you think?" Ye Guyan's voice was calm and deep, as if every word carried weight.

Chen Qiyu was slightly stunned. He didn't expect his mother to ask him this question. He took a deep breath and then slowly said, "Mom, this matter is of great importance. I dare not make a decision on my own. But,"

He paused and continued, "I want to hear my sister's opinion."

When mentioning Chen Shuyin, Ye Guyan's eyes softened a lot.

She knew that although the two children had very different personalities, they had a deep bond and supported each other. Chen Qiyu always habitually relied on her sister's judgment, and Chen Shuyin could always give convincing advice.

"Then you go ask Shuyin." Ye Guyan said softly, her eyes revealing her trust and expectation for the children.

Chen Qiyu nodded, then turned to find Chen Shuyin. After a while, he brought Chen Shuyin back to the hall. Chen Shuyin looked at her mother with a determined light in her eyes. She knew that this choice would affect the future of their family.

[Mother, I think we shouldn't get too close to Zhou Xiangbei.] Chen Shuyin conveyed her thoughts to Ye Guyan in her heart. Although her voice was low, it was full of power. [Zhou Xiangbei is not a good person. He is too ambitious and ruthless. If we form an alliance with him, I am afraid we will eventually become his pawns.]

Hearing Chen Shuyin's thoughts, Ye Guyan and Chen Qiyu fell into deep thought. They knew that Chen Shuyin's judgment had never been wrong, and her intuition and insight were always amazing.

"I also think what my sister said makes sense." Chen Qiyu agreed with her sister's idea: "We should really keep our distance from people like Zhou Xiangbei."

Ye Guyan looked at the two children in front of her, feeling relieved. She knew that they had grown up and were able to think independently and make correct judgments. She nodded to show that she agreed with their views.

"Since you have all made up your mind, then do it according to your ideas." Ye Guyan's voice was full of trust and encouragement: "No matter what happens, mother will support you."

Chen Qiyu and Chen Shuyin smiled at each other. They knew that with their mother's support, they would have the confidence to face any difficulties.

At this moment, Ye Guyan's eyes sparkled with wisdom. She knew very well how complicated and dangerous this world was, but she also believed that her children had enough ability and wisdom to cope with all challenges.

She stood there quietly, watching the children's backs, her heart full of expectation and hope.

Chen Qiyu and her sister Chen Shuyin walked through the bustling streets and were invited to Gu Qingchen's mansion.

The exterior of this mansion looks no different from that of an ordinary private residence. It does not have the splendor of a royal family, nor the grandeur of a large courtyard with high walls.