TNIBFT -Chapter 206 Don’t Try to Coax Me, I Won’t Listen

After finishing his words, Nanfeng gave Ye Tian one last indifferent glance before turning and leaving.

In the darkness, Nanfeng’s figure grew blurrier and blurrier, then quickly disappeared.

Ye Tian frowned and muttered to himself, “Just like his master—both are weirdos!”

“Ah—oh my!”

“Hey… it’s so heavy!”

His daughter’s soft, childish voice rang out. Ye Tian lowered his head and saw Ye Shuangxue’s little face flushed red. She was gripping a large bundle with both hands, using all her strength, leaning backward as she tried to drag it along.

Her expression was exaggerated.

The two little buns of hair on top of her head bounced up and down with her movements. She squeezed her eyes shut with effort, looking rather comical.

Ye Tian: “…”

Helpless, Ye Tian said, “Ye Shuangxue, do you even know what this is?”

“You’re just dragging it into the house—does this belong to you?”

“Huh?”

Ye Shuangxue clapped her little hands. “Didn’t that person say it was for us?”

“If it’s given to us, then it’s ours. ‘Us’ means you, me, and big brother—so I get a share too.”

Without any restraint, Ye Shuangxue excitedly waved at Ye Yunting. “Big brother, there are so many good things inside! There’s a nine-linked puzzle, a gemstone-inlaid little sword, and all kinds of different kites. Come help me move it!”

Ye Tian looked at the bundle, which was even bigger than his daughter, and shook his head speechlessly.

When did this little rascal sneak a peek?

Outside, snow and wind swirled. Afraid the two children might catch a cold, Ye Tian had no choice but to carry the large bundle inside.

The room was much brighter.

The cloth wrapping the bundle was made of light-colored silk, shimmering with a glossy sheen—clearly something valuable.

Why was this Meng Yuquan currying favor with the eldest so much?

Why did it feel like he was treating the eldest as his own son?

“Wow!”

“These patterns are so beautiful!”

His daughter stroked the wrapping, practically drooling with desire. She looked at Ye Tian expectantly and urged, “Hurry up and open it!”

“Let’s see what’s inside.”

Ye Shuangxue rubbed her hands excitedly, unable to wait any longer.

Ye Tian glanced at her and said disdainfully, “You’re already won over by just this little bit? Where’s your backbone, Ye Shuangxue?”

“A person should have principles—you can’t be swayed for a mere—”

Before Ye Tian could finish speaking,

Ye Yunting had already untied the bundle on the ground. The pale purple wrapping spread open, revealing a dazzling array of items. Ye Tian’s pupils instantly widened.

A huge luminous pearl—something he had only ever seen in TV dramas—was now right before his eyes.

There was also a small sword inlaid with multicolored gemstones the size of quail eggs, emitting a soft, adorable glow. If you pried just one of those gems off, it would probably be enough for a down payment in Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou!

There was also a pure gold longevity lock.

Exquisitely crafted—and most importantly, the chain was thick, as thick as a small branch, gleaming with golden light.

This overwhelming wealth… Ye Tian was so moved he almost cried.

Even his breathing grew rapid, his face flushed hot. He dropped to the ground, gathering the luminous pearl, the longevity lock, and all kinds of pure gold and gemstone-carved little animals into his arms. Swallowing hard, Ye Tian said, “I’m not dreaming, am I?”

“This gold… it’s all real, right?”

“This Meng Yuquan—he’s alright. A truly solid friend.”

Ye Yunting and Ye Shuangxue exchanged a glance, and Ye Shuangxue even stuck out her tongue playfully.

Seeing Ye Tian grab so many things, Ye Shuangxue immediately reached for the  gemstone-inlaid little sword. Just as her small hand was about to touch it—

Smack!

A crisp sound rang out.

Her hand felt a sudden sting.

Ye Shuangxue quickly pulled her hand back and frowned as she looked at Ye Tian.

Ye Tian pulled the jeweled little sword into his arms. “What does a child need this for? It’s too eye-catching—if you take it outside, it’ll get snatched. I’ll keep it safe for you. When you grow up, remember to come ask me for it.”

“By the time I grow up, I won’t even want to play with it anymore. I just want to take a look,” Ye Shuangxue said speechlessly.

Ye Tian immediately made a shushing gesture and lowered his voice. “Keep it down. Don’t attract everyone over. If that happens, we won’t be able to keep anything.”

“Come on, let’s go back to the room.”

The father and his two children wrapped everything up. Ye Tian carefully held the bundle of treasures, sneaking back to his room with the two kids like a thief.

Ye Shuangxue entered last, quickly dragged a chair over, and locked the door from the inside.

Time to split the loot!

“I want this one!”

“I’ll keep this for now.”

“This isn’t for kids—too extravagant!”

“This one’s way over the top!”

After dividing everything, only three pairs of small shoes, three sets of underclothes, brushes and an inkstone, and over a dozen bound books remained on the pale purple silk cloth.

Ye Shuangxue’s face fell. She looked at Ye Tian in utter exasperation.

Ye Yunting, on the other hand, didn’t mind at all. He pounced on the books and flipped them open. “These really are strategies for governing a country, and military tactics, and even travel records. Lord Meng has so many books—he didn’t lie to me!”

This was the first time the eldest had spoken so many words in one breath.

Ye Tian was quite surprised.

“Hmph!”

“I’m going to sleep!”

Ye Shuangxue crossed her arms, her little brows raised, refusing to even look at Ye Tian. After all that dividing, she got basically nothing—everything she liked, Ye Tian liked too, and he didn’t leave her a single piece.

And these things were clearly meant for children!

Still unwilling to give up, Ye Shuangxue glanced at the bundle on the ground. One pair of bright red little boots caught her eye, embroidered with pearl ornaments the size of longan fruits—delicate and adorable. She quickly stepped forward.

Caught off guard—

A large hand snatched up the little boots. Ye Tian stared eagerly at the pearls on them and muttered, “What a pity it would be if these got lost.”

“Those are my boots!”

“You’re even taking the boots? Smelly Ye Tian, I don’t like you anymore!” Ye Shuangxue huffily turned away, arms crossed, refusing to look at him.

After a long moment, there was no response.

Speechless, Ye Shuangxue added, “Hmph, don’t try to placate me—I won’t listen!”

Still no reaction.

Stomping her foot, she flung the door open and ran out. She swore she wouldn’t talk to Ye Tian again today.

“Is the book good?”

Ye Yunting had been completely absorbed, a faint smile on his lips. When interrupted, he snapped back to his senses, looked at Ye Tian a little sheepishly, closed the book, and said softly, “Can I read this for a few days first? Once I’ve memorized it, I’ll give it back to you.”

These books were valuable.

Ye Yunting knew that well. And since Ye Tian loved money so much, he was worried Ye Tian wouldn’t let him read them.

Ye Tian smiled. “Take all the books. Read them as long as you want.”

Ye Yunting’s eyes lit up, unable to hide his delight.

“You think Meng Yuquan spent so much for nothing? Just for a brief meeting? But everything came in sets of three—clearly there were shares for Shuangxue and Xiao Jiang too. He just arrived in Sifang City—how did he know our family has three children? And the boots and clothes are about your sizes. That means he knows our family quite well.”

Ye Tian spoke.

Meng Yuquan’s image flashed through Ye Yunting’s mind.

He didn’t want to think of Meng Yuquan as a bad person.

Ye Yunting remained silent. Seeing this, Ye Tian tilted his head slightly and said, “Kid, don’t tell me you’ve already been won over by Meng Yuquan?”

“If he asked you to accompany him around Sifang City, would you go?”