Heart Stealer

The lights were brightly lit in the Ye family mansion at the east gate of Yingnan City. The lights illuminated the Ye family villa with golden splendor, like a dazzling palace.

Ye Junhao, the master of the Ye family, paced back and forth in the spacious hall, seemingly thinking about something extremely important.

His brows were furrowed and his expression was serious.

Mrs. Jin walked into the living room lightly, carefully holding a cup of steaming hot tea in her hand. This cup of tea was Ye Junhao's favorite Dahongpao tea.

"Master, please have some tea." Mrs. Jin carefully handed the teacup to Ye Junhao, her eyes full of concern.

Ye Junhao has always loved tea tasting and has dabbled in all kinds of famous teas.

Whether it's the fresh and elegant Longjing tea, the mellow and sweet Guanyin tea or the rich and aged Pu'er tea, he has tasted almost all the teas that are somewhat famous.

Ever since a friend gave Ye Junhao a small box of Dahongpao tea last year, he has developed a special liking for this tea and can't forget it.

Ye Junhao smelled the unique tea fragrance from afar, and his eyes suddenly lit up, as if he saw a ray of light in the darkness.

He couldn't wait to take the teacup, leaned close to the cup, and took a deep breath. The rich aroma of tea instantly filled his nostrils, making him feel refreshed.

Top-quality Dahongpao tea is very expensive, and even if you have money, you may not be able to buy it easily.

"Madam, where did you buy this Dahongpao?" Ye Junhao asked curiously, his eyes fixed on Mrs. Jin, as if looking for an answer.

Mrs. Jin smiled slightly and said gently, "Master, I asked a friend to buy it for you. I saw you pacing in the hall for a long time. Is there anything bothering you?" Her voice was soft and pleasant, like a clear spring flowing in Ye Junhao's heart.

Ye Junhao sighed, put down the teacup in his hand, and said slowly: "Recently, the Ye family's business has encountered some difficult problems. Competitors are constantly eroding our market share. I am thinking hard about how to deal with it." His brows were furrowed, and a trace of worry appeared on his face.

Mrs. Jin gently held Ye Junhao's hand and comforted him, "Master, you don't have to worry too much. With your wisdom and experience, you will definitely be able to find a solution to the problem. Besides, we have the support of the entire family. If we all work together, we will definitely be able to overcome the difficulties."

Ye Junhao nodded slightly. He felt Mrs. Jin's care and support, and his pressure was relieved a lot.

He looked at Mrs. Jin with gratitude and said, "Thank you, ma'am. I feel much more at ease with you around."

Mrs. Jin said modestly, "This is what I should do, Master. Now, please taste this cup of precious Da Hong Pao tea. Perhaps it can help you relax and clear your mind."

Ye Junhao picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip of the steaming and fragrant Dahongpao tea.

As the boiling hot tea slid down his throat, his originally restless mood gradually calmed down, and he felt refreshed.

He put down the cup in his hand and let out another long sigh:

"Madam, I'm getting older and my health isn't what it used to be. Every time I think about my children not having their own families and careers yet, I can't sleep at night!"

Mrs. Jin comforted him, "Master, don't worry too much. Qingtian and Qingxin are both so well-behaved, obedient, and smart. They will definitely not let us down in the future. Please don't worry about these things anymore!"

Ye Junhao waved his hand helplessly, a bitter smile on his face: "I'm not talking about Qingtian and Qingxin. The person who really worries me is Qingyun who is far away in a foreign country!"

After saying that, Ye Junhao sighed deeply again, as if there was a heavy rock pressing on his heart, and he couldn't let it go for a long time.

He slowly stood up and put the exquisite teacup in his hand back on the tea tray.

The gentle sound of the teacup touching the tea tray seemed to break the silence of time and bring my thoughts back to a year ago...

At that time, Ye Qingyun had just completed his university studies abroad and returned to his hometown full of longing.

Ye Junhao once made a solemn promise to Ye Qingyun - as long as he could successfully win the hot and popular prime land on Jiangbin Road in this decisive bidding meeting, he would transfer the inheritance rights of the Ye Group to him.

Ye Qingyun was full of confidence in this bidding and was determined to win.

Just as the bidding entered its final critical moment, Ye Junhao suddenly issued an order, ordering Ye Qingyun to immediately stop bidding for the project.

This decision caught Ye Qingyun off guard.

In the end, the Ye Group was unfortunately defeated in this fierce competition and missed this precious opportunity, and the winner was actually the unknown Qiu Group.

Ye Qingyun was very dissatisfied with what his father did. In a fit of anger, he returned to the country and lived a dissolute and unruly life from then on.

He was obsessed with sensual pleasures all day long and seemed to have completely forgotten his responsibilities and mission.

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Mrs. Jin, who seemed gentle and considerate, was sitting nearby. She felt very uncomfortable watching Ye Junhao worrying about the future and marriage of his son, Ye Qingyun, who was born to his late ex-wife.

Whenever Ye Qingyun was mentioned, Mrs. Jin could not remain calm, with jealousy and resentment intertwined.

But in front of Ye Junhao, Mrs. Jin still has to pretend to be a kind stepmother.

"Qingyun is far away in a foreign country, living a rich life with no worries about food and clothing, and he has a beautiful woman by his side. Why should you worry about this, Master?" Mrs. Jin pretended to be gentle and considerate, but she could not hide the cunning in her eyes.

Ye Junhao frowned and responded anxiously, "That's why I'm worried! Qingyun is of marriageable age. If he can get married and start a family, maybe he can settle down."

Mrs. Jin asked, "What are the master's plans for next...?" She stared at Ye Junhao, trying to catch a clue from his expression.

"The Qiu Group has experienced rapid growth in recent years, and its strength cannot be underestimated. We must reassess the situation and seek new business opportunities and breakthroughs." Ye Junhao's eyes were firm and penetrating, as if he were plotting a major strategic move. "The Qiu Group is now like a dark horse, stealing the show in the business world! Industry insiders predict that within the next ten years, the Qiu Group will achieve great success. The owner of the Qiu Group has three daughters, and his eldest daughter is about the same age as our Qingyun. If our two families could form a marriage, it would bring great benefits to both our companies and Qingyun personally."

When Mrs. Jin heard that Qiu's enterprise was so powerful and Ye Junhao never considered his own children for such a good thing, she couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied and complained, "Master, if you really want to arrange a marriage, why do you have to go far away? You can just let Qingtian go on a blind date..."

Ye Junhao understood Mrs. Jin's thoughts. He frowned and asked, "But doesn't Qingtian already have a girlfriend...?"

"Hmph! I will never let my precious son marry the daughter of a bankrupt company! Master, just let Qingtian go on a blind date with Miss Qiu!" Mrs. Jin became angry when Ye Qingtian's new girlfriend was mentioned. She looked at Ye Junhao pleadingly, her eyes full of earnestness.

Ye Junhao sighed after hearing this, and his palms and backs were all flesh. Ye Qingtian and Ye Qingxin were born to Ye Junhao and Mrs. Jin, so he and Mrs. Jin naturally loved them very much.

But Ye Qingyun was born to Ye Junhao and his ex-wife Yu Man, and he was also concerned about his son's future.

Looking back, Ye Junhao went against the wishes of the Yu Man family and took Mrs. Jin and their two children home.

At that time, the Yu family had already expressed dissatisfaction with this matter and had strong opinions.

If he doesn't treat everyone equally and shows excessive favoritism towards his eldest son, Ye Qingtian, the Yu family will definitely not let it go, and then the Ye family will probably suffer as well...

Speaking of Junhao and Yu Man’s marriage that night, it is really sad.

This marriage was arranged by the parents of both parties.

Back then, the Yuman family held a very important position both in the officialdom and the business circle, while the Ye family was the richest family in Yingnan City and had long been among the top ten richest people in the city.

To outsiders, the marriage between these two families, which is so well-matched, is undoubtedly a match made in heaven, a perfect match and a powerful alliance. It can not only meet the needs of both parties, but also complement each other's strengths and weaknesses. It is truly a win-win move.

However, life after marriage was not as happy as it seemed.

Ye Junhao gradually realized that his wife Yu Man's attitude towards him was unusually cold, as if there was an invisible wall between them.

This made him full of suspicion, and Ye Junhao decided to secretly track and investigate the truth.

It turns out that deep down in her heart, Yu Man is still obsessed with her ex-boyfriend Qiu Rongyao.

After learning the truth, Ye Junhao was immediately furious, with raging anger burning in his heart.

In a rage, he secretly reconnected with his ex-girlfriend Miss Jin without telling Yu Man.

In the following three years, Miss Jin gave birth to his lovely son and daughter, Ye Qingtian and Ye Qingxin.

Faced with Ye Junhao's absurd and outrageous behavior, Yu Man unexpectedly chose to turn a blind eye and act as if nothing had happened.

Perhaps she had already lost hope, or perhaps she was unwilling to speak out for the sake of her family's reputation.

In this way, the days passed one by one, until later, even Qiu Rongyao could not escape the fate and was also forced by his parents to enter the marriage hall.

Yu Man was completely disheartened when she learned that Qiu Rongyao was getting married.

She looked forward with great joy to walking hand in hand with Qiu Rongyao for a long time and growing old together.

The cruel reality ruthlessly shattered her beautiful fantasy.

Yu Man was disheartened and felt that her life had lost its meaning.

Under the dual pressure of her parents and her parents-in-law, Yu Man finally agreed to consummate her marriage with Ye Junhao.

After her son Ye Qingyun was born, Yu Man smiled more often.

Although she didn't love Ye Junhao, she had no choice but to compromise for the sake of her child.

As she watched her child grow up day by day, the pain in her heart gradually eased.

Fate always seems to like playing tricks on people.

When Ye Qingyun was thirteen years old, Yu Man unfortunately suffered from a rare disease. Although the Ye family tried their best to find a treatment, they were ultimately unable to save her life.

The Ye family's business is becoming more and more successful. As time goes by, Yu Man's father chooses to retire due to his advanced age. This change makes the Yu family's status and influence in the Ye family gradually decline.

Ye Junhao completely ignored the Yu family's strong opposition and resolutely brought Mrs. Jin and her two children back to the Ye family.

During the time that Mrs. Jin first returned to the Ye family, she treated her stepson Ye Qingyun as her own son and took great care of him.

Ye Qingtian, Ye Qingxin and Ye Qingyun also get along very well with each other.

The children played and had fun together, and their laughter often echoed throughout the Ye family's house.

A few months later, Mrs. Jin's true colors gradually emerged. She regarded her stepson Ye Qingyun as a thorn in her side.

One day, Mrs. Jin said to Ye Junhao, "Dear, I think we should send Ye Qingyun to study abroad so that he can receive a better education."

Ye Junhao was a little hesitant. After all, Ye Qingyun had always been the apple of his eye, and he couldn't bear to let his son leave him.

However, Mrs. Jin kept persuading him, "Dear, think about it, the educational resources abroad are richer, which can allow Qingyun to be exposed to more knowledge and culture, which is crucial to his future development.