TNIBFT -Chapter 223 I’ll Beat You Too

The more Qin Fengyi investigated, the more alarmed she became. Ye Tian’s business acumen was unprecedentedly sharp.

He only needed to sit in Sifang City, and with shops run as he pleased, he could expand to any city he wanted, channeling a continuous flow of wealth back to Sifang City. Ye Tian claimed he could independently raise the children and give them the very best—and indeed, he had the ability to do so.

Gao Defu had been killed.

This proved that Ye Tian commanded quite a few experts.

Qin Fengyi was never arrogant. Gao Defu was already a ninth-tier master; killing him wasn’t difficult, but across the world, very few could do it effortlessly.

Protecting the children—Ye Tian could truly handle that as well.

Tao Lichun had been the eldest’s mentor, and the third child had learned medicine from Qiu Feibai of the Medicine King Valley. Even Qin Fengyi herself wouldn’t confidently claim she could find better teachers for the children.

So just how much was Ye Tian still hiding?

Recalling Ye Tian’s free-spirited demeanor, Qin Fengyi frowned slightly.

Ye Shuangxue, with her big, round eyes, looked at Qin Fengyi, her little face pouting. “Daddy is so good—so why don’t you want him?”

“Ah?”

Qin Fengyi was stunned.

Ye Yunting immediately looked up at Qin Fengyi as well.

Seeing both her son and daughter staring at her, Qin Fengyi felt awkward. Trying to appear calm, she said, “I… I actually… I’ve been ill for a very long time, a very long time…”

“Then are you better now?”

Before Qin Fengyi could finish, Ye Shuangxue hurriedly stood up and placed her small hand on Qin Fengyi’s forehead.

The soft little hand felt warm and delicate; Qin Fengyi felt her heart almost melt.

The daughter frowned slightly. “Temperature is normal.”

Apparently not sick. Ye Shuangxue relaxed her little brows, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “Now that you’re better, does that mean you and my daddy will always be together?”

The little one’s big, round eyes were full of hope.

Ye Yunting’s expression turned serious.

Always together?

Qin Fengyi pursed her lips, unsure how to respond.

“Ye Shuangxue…”

A voice so familiar it couldn’t be more familiar sounded, and Ye Shuangxue shrank back in fright, hiding behind Qin Fengyi and peeking out with only half her head visible.

Ye Tian, expressionless, strode into the room.

Behind him was a middle-aged man with a scarred face, exuding a deep, formidable aura—clearly an expert.

“Sir, we really couldn’t stop him!”

Qin Fengyi’s guard said helplessly.

“Go down!”

Qin Fengyi’s expression remained calm. The guard bowed respectfully and left.

Inside, only Ye Tian, his family of four, and Duan Qingshan remained.

Duan Qingshan held his long sword with both hands and stepped back toward the door.

“Daddy?”

“How did you know I was here?” the daughter teased, grinning, her eyes fixed on Ye Tian.

Ye Tian ignored his daughter.

He looked at Qin Fengyi. Though dressed in men’s clothes, her peerless elegance could not be hidden. Memories of the broken wooden hut flashed through his mind. Ye Tian’s cheeks flushed as he lowered his head. “Madam Meng, sorry to disturb you. I’ll take them away now.”

Seeing Ye Tian’s stern face, Ye Shuangxue clutched Qin Fengyi’s arm tightly. “I… I don’t want to go home.”

“Daddy, you promise you won’t hit me when we get home.”

“Does he dare?”

Hearing that Ye Tian might hit the child, Qin Fengyi glared at him in anger, her aura fiercely protective as she shielded her daughter behind her.

Ye Tian stepped forward and directly scooped up his daughter.

He didn’t even glance at Qin Fengyi.

“Hey!”

Qin Fengyi panicked, spinning around Ye Tian like an ant on a hot pan. Tall though she was, she was still a woman. She just reached Ye Tian’s chin and said, “The child did something wrong—you just need to educate her properly.”

“She’s still little! Ye Tian, you can’t hit her!”

Ye Tian: …

Ignoring Qin Fengyi, Ye Tian lifted his foot and stepped out of the main gate.

Ye Yunting watched the scene in front of him, his icy expression softening just slightly at the corner of his mouth. His little sister reached out, trying to grab Qin Fengyi, but Qin Fengyi was wrapped around Ye Tian and had no way to intervene.

“Ye Tian, let go!”

Qin Fengyi shouted loudly.

Ye Tian didn’t indulge her. Turning his head to the furious Qin Fengyi, he said, “The child doesn’t understand. And you don’t either? Right and wrong—even if they’re small, they should know. Keep talking, and I’ll hit both you and the child.”

“You…”

Qin Fengyi’s face flushed red, frozen in place.

Watching Ye Tian slowly walk away, she gritted her teeth. She didn’t want to let go—she wanted to stay by her child’s side forever. But if she ran after him now…

“Lord Meng?”

Hearing the voice, Qin Fengyi lowered her head. Ye Yunting’s bright eyes were fixed on her. Qin Fengyi’s gaze softened. “You…”

“Lord Meng, why don’t you come back with me?”

Ye Yunting looked troubled, his hands twisting together nervously. He lowered his head and continued, “We snuck out, and my father will definitely be angry. When we get home, he’ll scold and punish us. Could you speak to him for us?”

Such a pitiful look.

Qin Fengyi immediately nodded, “I’ll go with you. I won’t let Ye Tian hit you.”

“You’re so kind, Lord Meng!”

Ye Yunting’s face lit up with a bright smile. He grabbed Qin Fengyi’s hand and followed behind Ye Tian.

On the street, the snow had melted, leaving puddles all over the ground.

Sunlight glinted off the remaining snow, casting dazzling colors. Pedestrians hunched their shoulders, hands tucked together, rushing by.

“Father!”

“Father!”

Ye Yunting ran up in a few quick steps.

Ye Tian looked back. In the sunlight, Ye Yunting held the hand of a woman dressed in dark red martial attire, running against the crowd toward him. Meng Yuquan’s figure was tall and graceful; sunlight fell on her pale face, giving it a soft halo. Her phoenix-like eyes shifted slightly, sparkling like stars scattered across the galaxy.

Every step Qin Fengyi took felt like it landed directly on Ye Tian’s heart.

“Bang!”

“Bang bang!”

Watching the woman draw nearer, Ye Tian didn’t know if it was memories stirring within him, or his own growing fondness. Her soft hair brushed his face, carrying a unique fragrance. He lowered his head, suppressing the unusual emotions, and gave Qin Fengyi a faint glance.

Qin Fengyi pressed her lips together. “I’ll escort you!”

“All right!”

Ye Shuangxue clapped her small hands excitedly. Seeing her brother holding Qin Fengyi’s hand, she twisted off Ye Tian’s body, sliding down to follow, holding Qin Fengyi’s other hand.

Ye Tian was speechless.

Alright then—two little devils had rebelled.

And he was left alone again.

The next moment, his daughter’s soft little hand held his, the other held Qin Fengyi’s. The four of them walked hand in hand together.

Ye Shuangxue would glance up at Ye Tian for a moment, then look excitedly at Qin Fengyi the next.

Her smile was dazzling—she wished this journey home would never end.

The daughter bounced with joy, even singing loudly, drawing laughter from everyone on the street.

Ye Shuangxue didn’t care at all, laughing heartily with the crowd.

Ye Tian and Qin Fengyi knew exactly what the children were thinking.

They exchanged a glance and both lowered their heads.

“Go back,” Ye Tian said.

The hotpot restaurant was right ahead. He stopped and looked at Qin Fengyi, knowing that seeing someone off eventually meant parting.

Their relationship always felt like a thin layer of paper separating them.

Each knew the other’s heart.

To say it aloud would only make them both embarrassed.

Qin Fengyi nodded, “I will protect you and the children.”