Chapter 130: Chapter 130: The Big Boss and the Freeloader_1
The whispers of gossip grew louder, and people couldn’t help but start pointing fingers at Ye Fei.
Meanwhile, Ye Fei’s family seemed oblivious, solely focused on eating.
Truth be told, they had no reason to care what was said.
Ye Fei had been gone for so long that he didn’t even recognize several of his relatives, let alone the guests present.
"Here, Little Ye, try this," Ye Fei said, serving his daughter some food.
"Wow! Fried meatballs!" Little Ye exclaimed excitedly, taking a bite: "Delicious!"
The little girl’s eyes twinkled with joy, utterly delighted.
Ye Shoutian just couldn’t watch anymore, feeling the whole family was making a spectacle of themselves.
He was to become a father-in-law the next day, and after all, Ye Fei was a member of the Ye Family. Wouldn’t it be embarrassing if word got out?
"Ye Fei, be more mindful; there are so many people here!" Ye Shoutian said, frowning.
Ye Fei responded, "What’s the matter?"
Ye Shoutian’s expression darkened: "What’s the matter? They’re all guests; show some manners!"
"Isn’t it just eating? How am I being impolite?"
"You!"
Ye Shoutian’s face turned red with restraint as glances flickered toward him, coldly eyeing him.
He was an elder in the family; how could Ye Fei not listen to him?
This was too shameful!
"Ye Fei! What’s this? Do my words as your uncle not matter to you anymore?"
Ye Fei’s eyebrows lifted slightly as he said, "Uncle, you said it was a family banquet. Everyone here is family, surely I don’t have to wait on everyone?"
At this, someone suddenly took offense, "Listen to him! What kind of way is that to speak to an elder?"
Ye Shoutian could no longer contain himself and scolded loudly, "Ye Fei!"
"So what; you’ve made some dirty money and now you don’t consider the family elders important anymore?"
Even though he was currently holding one million yuan from Ye Fei, Ye Shoutian was still unable to suppress his anger.
"Ye Fei! Your uncle is an elder; how can you speak to him like that? That’s really impolite!"
"Your uncle is only looking out for you. Look at you, just eating without connecting with the folks from your hometown. Isn’t that alienating?"
"Ye Fei, look how angry you’ve made your uncle! Apologize now! You’re disregarding the basic rules!"
Accusations swirled around him, causing Ye Fei’s brow to furrow.
Frankly, this family had long ago ceased to include him.
The affection of his childhood had vanished with his father’s passing.
Seizing the opportunity, Zhao Qiming interjected, "Let’s all stop talking and eat!"
"Ye Fei is used to big family life, usually other people serve him, he might not be acclimated here yet!"
Someone sneered, "Hah, he really thinks he’s some young master. He’s just a son-in-law wedded into a wife’s family, acting all high and mighty."
"Look at Mr. Zhao, how amiable he is? Now that’s a true relative!"
Suddenly, the limelight shifted to Zhao Qiming, with everyone showering him with praise.
Someone inquired, "Hey Mr. Zhao, what kind of big business do you do in ShangHai, and how much do you earn in a year?"
Asking Zhao Qiming was an attempt to align with him and suppress Ye Fei’s arrogance.
Seeing a chance, Zhao Qiming ran his fingers through his hair and said with a grin, "I’m in... finance!"
"I’m afraid you won’t understand if I explain, but I do alright, a few tens of millions a year."
A few tens of millions?
The people at the table were stunned when they heard this.
To earn a few tens of millions a year?
That was truly shocking!
That was more money than they could earn in several lifetimes!
"Mr. Zhao, you are too modest! We had no idea!"
Zhao Qiming chuckled, "Well, I prefer to keep a low profile; I’m not one to show off."
Suddenly, some folks couldn’t stay in their seats, hurriedly toasting Zhao Qiming.
Sure enough, he was a top boss from ShangHai, truly extraordinary.
He didn’t just earn a lot, but he was also so modest, which was genuinely admirable!
In contrast, Ye Fei, who was just a son-in-law, dared to confront his uncle and show off in front of so many people, with just a bit of money to his name.
Compared to Zhao Qiming, Ye Fei was immediately put in an inferior position.
At this point, someone started to wonder.
"Mr. Zhao, how did you meet Ye Mei?"
Honestly, with Ye Mei’s lack of looks and education, it was inconceivable that a big boss would take an interest in her.
But at that moment, Zhao Qiming pulled Ye Mei to his side and held her in his embrace.
"It was fate that brought us together; destiny made me meet Ye Mei. I will use my life to treat her well."
As these words were spoken, Ye Mei’s face flushed with shyness, whispering a bashful ’stop it’ and sitting down, but her heart burst with joy.
The countryfolk had never seen such a thing. Though they found it cheesy, they were envious.
Several young girls stealthily admired Zhao Qiming, wishing for an excellent and loving husband like him.
Zhao Qiming laughed heartily, drinking with everyone.
Ye San also felt his face brighten, brimming with joy.
Finally, they had put Ye Fei in his place, and many breathed a sigh of relief.
Out of the blue, Ye San, feeling emboldened, asked Ye Fei, "So Ye Fei, what is your job now?"
"Me?" replied Ye Fei: "Unemployed."
Laughter and jesting echoed from around the room.
This "unemployed" response undoubtedly cemented the fact that Ye Fei was living off his wife.
Ye San laughed heartily, feeling incredibly smug.
