After being reborn, I hugged the villainous boss tightly.

In the Purple Bamboo Garden.

"Then it's settled. I'll inform the people in the manor in a bit."

Before the two even entered the courtyard, they heard Madam Gu's voice.

Then a woman in green swayed out, and when she saw Fu Jingyuan, his handsome face immediately caught her eye. She quickly walked to his side, squinting as she looked him up and down.

"So you're the eldest son of the Ye family!"

"..."

Seeing the woman getting closer and closer to Fu Jingyuan, Ye Zhuxi frowned, turned around, and blocked her way.

"What are you doing?"

The woman shook her head and smiled, "It's nothing, it's nothing. I just didn't expect Young Master Fu to be so handsome!"

Because Fu Jingyuan had been staying at the Ye residence for many years and had never married, everyone assumed that he must be very ugly.

"..."

The two didn't understand what she was talking about, and Ye Zhuxi suspiciously pulled Fu Jingyuan inside.

When Gu saw Ye Zhuxi, a smile appeared on her face.

"Mother, why are you smiling so happily? Is something good happening today?" She walked over with a grin and took Gu's hand.

"There is indeed some good news, but it's not for you," she said, glancing at Fu Jingyuan standing at the door. "It's good news for your older brother!"

Fu Jingyuan frowned slightly and looked at Ye Zhuxi.

"Something good happening to my brother?"

Ye Zhuxi suddenly had a bad feeling.

“A few days ago, when I was chatting with Madam Liu from the Minister’s residence, we mentioned that Jingyuan was still unmarried, and coincidentally, her third young lady also didn’t have a husband she liked. So, we thought we should let the two of them get to know each other better. Who knew that as soon as the third young lady of the Liu family saw your eldest brother’s portrait, she immediately agreed to the marriage. The matchmaker who just went out was here to tell me about this!”

At this point, she patted Ye Zhuxi's hand: "Your older brother is getting married soon, isn't that a good thing for him?"

Ye Zhuxi frowned, her previously smiling face now filled with anger.

"This is not good at all!"

"..."

Gu looked at Ye Zhuxi, who was looking angry, with great confusion: "What's wrong with it?"

Ye Zhuxi looked at Madam Gu seriously: "Mother, have you asked my eldest brother what he thinks about this?"

At this point, Madam Gu gave Fu Jingyuan a cold look. Although her face was no longer as indifferent as before, it was still not much better.

"Although the Third Miss is born out of wedlock, given her status, she is not a bad match for your eldest brother. Besides, she is the daughter of Minister Liu, a woman many people would love to marry!"

"It's a blessing for your older brother to marry her!"

"..."

Fu Jingyuan's deep eyes narrowed slightly, and he spoke in an icy tone: "I disagree!"

Gu was somewhat surprised.

Unexpectedly, Ye Zhuxi chimed in, "Mother, I disagree too!"

"Why?" Gu frowned.

Ye Zhuxi bit her lip and ran over to stand next to Fu Jingyuan: "Mother, I want to marry my eldest brother!"

After she said those words, Fu Jingyuan's eyes, which had been somewhat dim, gradually softened.

"Auntie, I only want to marry Ruoruo!"

"..."

It took Gu Shi a long time to process what they meant, and her expression froze instantly.

Do you know what you're saying? You're siblings!

Ye Zhuxi muttered, "They're not even my biological children!"

“But to outsiders, you are!” Madam Gu roared in anger.

This was the first time Gu had ever been so angry with Ye Zhuxi, which startled her and made her freeze for a moment. When she came to her senses, her eyes immediately welled up with tears of grievance.

Seeing her aggrieved look, Madam Gu felt somewhat guilty, but she had never liked Fu Jingyuan, so how could she not be angry?

Knowing that her daughter had been bewitched by him, she did not immediately order him to be thrown out, which was already a great effort to restrain her anger.

When Fu Jingyuan saw her red eyes, he felt uncomfortable and gently squeezed her soft hand.

Seeing how inseparable they were, Madam Gu sighed and rubbed her forehead, knowing that she couldn't reason with her daughter. She could only wave her hand helplessly and say, "Ruo Ruo, you go out first. I need to talk to Fu Jingyuan!"

Just as Ye Zhuxi was about to refuse, Fu Jingyuan shook his head at her, and she swallowed back the words she was about to say, and could only reluctantly turn around and walk away.

"..."

Seeing her daughter looking back every few steps, Madam Gu was filled with disappointment and frustration. How could someone as smart and clear-headed as herself have given birth to such a foolish daughter!

"Fu Jingyuan, you know I've never liked you!"

After Ye Zhuxi left, Madam Gu spoke directly.

Fu Jingyuan lowered his eyes slightly, his dark pupils completely calm. How could he not know that the Gu family didn't like him? In fact, Ye Zhuxi had dared to bully him so brazenly before because she had given him her tacit approval.

“I know!” he replied.

"Then how dare you seduce Ruoruo into having an affair with you? Who gave you the guts?"

Fu Jingyuan looked up at the furious Gu family member, his deep eyes showing no fear.

"I did not seduce her..."

"I truly love Ye Zhuxi!"

This was the first time he had ever said he liked someone, but he didn't feel awkward at all; in fact, he felt a strange excitement.

Gu looked at him coldly: "Do you really like him?"

"Can sincerity put food on the table? What good is a sincere heart if you have no power or influence? What makes you love my daughter?"

She paused, then sneered, "Ruoruo was spoiled by me since she was little. Do you want her to suffer with you, or do you want her to be ridiculed by others with you?"

……

Ye Zhuxi waited outside for a long time, so long that she thought a whole year had passed, before Fu Jingyuan finally came out slowly.

Upon seeing him, she immediately rushed over excitedly: "So, what did my mother say?"

Seeing her impatient look, Fu Jingyuan chuckled and tapped her fair forehead with a doting gaze.

"I'll tell you later!" he said, taking her hand as they walked out of the Purple Bamboo Garden.

"Oh my, tell me, has my mother agreed to when we should get married?" Ye Zhuxi couldn't contain her curiosity and shook his hand.

Hearing her soft, sweet voice, Fu Jingyuan's handsome phoenix eyes slightly lifted: "You really want to know?"

"Hmm..." Ye Zhuxi blinked lightly when she saw his malicious gaze, and suddenly felt a little scared.

Seeing her curious yet cautious expression, the man's eyes reddened. He leaned down and looked at her in a hoarse voice: "Come to the backyard with me and I'll tell you!"

"..."

If she still couldn't understand his gaze, Ye Zhuxi would really start to doubt her own intelligence. Knowing what he wanted to do, she quickly took a few steps back.

"Fu Jingyuan, you beast!"

It had just ended, and he was already thinking about it again!

The man raised an eyebrow dismissively, a deep smile playing on his lips: "Isn't this what you wanted to hear? You always have to pay a 'price' for what you want, don't you!"

"I'm not listening anymore!" she said angrily, then turned and ran away.

Fu Jingyuan smiled as he watched her run away, but his eyes darkened as he remembered his promise to the Gu family.

He was determined to get Ye Zhuxi!