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"You own the shares?"

Ye Bai's mouth dropped open; he was genuinely astonished this time.

He had no idea how valuable the shares of the Qin Group were before.

He didn't truly understand until Qin Wanqing acquired six percent of Zhao Jianqiang and his wife's shares.

Han Anguo, on the other hand, holds even more shares, reaching ten percent!

Han Anguo actually gave such a large sum of money to Han Mengmeng?

Han Anguo dotes on this granddaughter, a fact well-known in Jingzhou's high society circles.

But even the most doting love shouldn't go to this extent.

The Han family is a wealthy and powerful family, and Han Mengmeng is not their only descendant.

Leaving aside her contemporaries, there are also Han Mengmeng's uncles and aunts from the previous generation.

If Han Anguo were to do this, these guys would probably be the first to jump out and oppose it.

Such harmonious family situations are almost never seen in wealthy families.

"Yes, Grandpa gave it to me a long time ago, saying it was part of my dowry."

Han Mengmeng nodded, then looked at Ye Bai and asked, "So, are you going to marry me? If you marry me, these shares will be yours."

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Ye Bai almost spat out the red wine he had just drunk, and was at a loss for words.

These young girls have such unusual thought processes; they somehow managed to bring up marriage again while they were talking.

"Han Mengmeng, since we're all fairly familiar with each other, I'll tell you the truth today."

"I don't know what you're thinking, but I'm already married, and I'm not getting a divorce anytime soon."

"So there's no way we can be together. Don't say things that are easy to misunderstand in the future."

Ye Bai sighed softly, deciding to take the opportunity to communicate with this girl who was clearly not mentally sound.

He wasn't afraid that people like Qin Shengshui and Qin Xiuzhao would resent him because of this, but he had to consider Qin Wanqing's feelings.

After all, they are now husband and wife in name only. If word gets out that he is having affairs, it will not look good for Qin Wanqing.

Moreover, Queen Qin was his boss and controlled his economic lifeline.

"It's alright, I can wait. As for Qin Wanqing, don't worry, I'll talk to her personally."

Han Mengmeng nodded, seemingly "understanding" as she spoke.

"...Big sister, did I make you wait? And what did you want to talk to Qin Wanqing about? How to share men?"

Ye Bai mentally cursed, feeling like he was about to vomit blood.

He now strongly suspects whether he and Han Mengmeng live in two completely different worlds, or whether the thought processes of today's Gen Z are just too peculiar.

In short, the two of them are completely on different wavelengths.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. If you don't want to take me around the Qin family manor, let's go see where you live. Everyone says the Qin family treats you very harshly, so let's find out if it's true."

Han Mengmeng blinked and said playfully, "If you want to help Qin Wanqing, making me happy is the most important thing, so you know what I mean."

"...I freaking understand you!"

Ye Bai inwardly grumbled, wanting to show that he would never compromise his principles for a mere five pecks of rice.

So he took a deep breath, nodded, and said, "Let's go."

Before Han Anguo arrived, it was alright for him to cause trouble, as it could disrupt things.

But now that the main character has arrived, if he continues to cause trouble, it won't just be a matter of disrespecting Qin Shengfeng; he'll also offend Han Anguo.

Therefore, under these circumstances, there is no point in Ye Bai staying at the banquet any longer.

It would be better to please Han Mengmeng and take a roundabout approach.

Although Han Mengmeng's claim that the shares are in her possession may not be true, if she is not lying, then it could indeed be the key to determining the position of president of the Qin Group.

"Young master! You really want to take this little vixen to the woods?"

Seeing Ye Bai leave with Han Mengmeng, Shen Lu, who was enjoying her meal nearby, quickly put down her plate and chased after them, asking angrily.

In her haste, she even used the nickname she had given Han Mengmeng in private.

Fortunately, Han Mengmeng was indifferent to all of this, and didn't even glance at Shen Lu, pretending not to hear anything.

"...No, let's go back to the old house."

Ye Bai was exhausted, but he could only patiently reply with one sentence.

There's nothing he can do; it's his daughter Lulu's brain isn't very sharp, and he still spoils her.

"What? Son-in-law, you've become so bold now? You dare to bring people home so openly?"

Unexpectedly, Ye Bai's words did not reassure Shen Lu. Instead, they made the little girl's eyes widen, and she covered her mouth in surprise, looking completely incredulous.

"...Lulu, I've told you so many times, when you have nothing to do, either sleep more or practice your skills more, and watch less of those mindless soap operas."

Ye Bai didn't even have the energy to explain. He could only feel helpless and frustrated with this little girl who was so obsessed with watching dramas every day.

Soon, the three returned to the Qin family's old residence.

Qin Wanqing had not returned yet, and Old Madam Qin had already gone back to rest, so Ye Bai took Han Mengmeng to his room.

There was no way around it; this little princess of the Han family insisted that he was living in a doghouse in the Qin family, eating leftovers, and was even more miserable than a live-in son-in-law.

Of course, before Ye Bai could find out whether those shares were in Han Mengmeng's hands, he could only treat her like an ancestor.

All of his requests, except for his willingness to sacrifice himself, were met.

"Huh? This room is nice. It seems the rumors were untrue. The Qin family treats you quite well."

Upon entering Ye Bai's room, Han Mengmeng glanced around and a look of surprise appeared on her pretty face.

The quality of this room is no less than, and certainly no less than, that of the Han family.

Rumors are something you can't believe at all.

"...I told you long ago, Grandma treats me very well, even better than her own grandson."

Ye Bai shook his head and personally made tea for Han Mengmeng.

Shen Lu was really slow-witted; she could never learn the art of tea ceremony. Not only could she not help, but Ye Bai had to serve her.

"Huh? Why are there blankets on the sofa? Ye Bai, you and Qin Wanqing aren't sleeping together? Are you still sleeping in separate rooms?"

Han Mengmeng strolled around the room with her hands behind her back. When she saw the bedroom bed and sofa, her beautiful eyes lit up as if she had discovered a new continent.

"...Children shouldn't meddle in adults' affairs."

Ye Bai felt a little offended and snorted irritably.

"Hehe, it seems my chances are pretty good."

Han Mengmeng wasn't annoyed at all; instead, she even smiled, clearly in a very good mood.

Ye Bai's lips twitched, but he pretended not to hear.

"Wait... Ye Bai, where did these books on your bookshelf come from? How do you have so many of these books?"

At this moment, Han Mengmeng had already wandered over to the bookshelf. When she saw those esoteric texts, her eyes widened suddenly, and she exclaimed in surprise.

"What? Where have you seen this kind of book before?"

Ye Bai's heart stirred, and he asked.

"Qin Xiuzhao gave my grandfather two books a while ago, and my grandfather liked them very much... Could it be that he got them from you?"

Han Mengmeng's expression began to look strange.