Chapter 397 - Slapped in the Face

In Four-Nine City, within a luxurious and imposing skyscraper that soared over twenty floors, sat an elegant and dignified lady in an opulent office, perched on an extravagant executive chair.

She appeared to be only around thirty-five years old, with a well-preserved face and figure, but she was actually in her forties and the mother of a twenty-two-year-old son.

This woman was none other than Ye Fan’s mother, Qiao Feixuan, who controlled a business empire worth over a hundred billion.

She had just hung up a phone call and mumbled to herself softly, “That rascal Fan, he really doesn’t know when he’s well off!

To have a wife like Zhao Jun, who is such a catch, yet he doesn’t appreciate her.

Beautiful, capable, self-respecting, and self-reliant, she’s even a few notches above what I was back in the day.

And now she’s been driven to call me for help…”

After her grumbling, she finally dialed Ye Fan’s mobile number.

When Ye Fan received the call from his mother, he wasn’t at Emali Group; instead, he was at Hua Hai Martial Arts School teaching Lu Chengqiang and Shi Sheng ancient martial arts.

First, he had risen early that morning and gone to the martial arts school with Lu Xiaoman.

Second, it had been a week since he last checked in on Shi Sheng and Lu Chengqiang’s training to ensure they were not deviating from the correct path, which could have serious consequences.

Third, after the martial arts school’s renovation was completed, thanks to Lu Xiaoman’s efforts, the staff had gradually been put in place, and the official opening was soon to be scheduled.

As the major shareholder, he naturally needed to be involved in the discussion for the opening.

Seeing that the call was from his mother, Ye Fan said to Lu Chengqiang and Shi Sheng, “Take a break, I need to answer a call.”

Having said that, he quickly walked out of the training room and entered another room to take the call.

“Mom, what’s up?” Ye Fan said with a smile as he answered the call.

Qiao Feixuan giggled over the phone, “Son, have you missed your mom lately?”

“Hehe, of course, I have,” Ye Fan replied without hesitation.

Qiao Feixuan immediately burst into giggles, teasingly said, “Aren’t you embarrassed?

A grown man like you, still missing mommy.

How shy!”

A number of black lines instantly appeared on the back of Ye Fan’s head, having unintentionally fallen into the trap and become the butt of the joke.

“What’s wrong with missing my mother?

I’ll still miss you when I’m a hundred years old!” Ye Fan argued, a bit defensively.

“Giggle,” Qiao Feixuan laughed delightfully, “Actually, I’ve been missing you too.

But we’ll be seeing each other soon.

I have a business trip to Hua Hai City this Wednesday.”

“Really?

That’s great!” Ye Fan exclaimed joyfully.

Qiao Feixuan laughed, “Of course it’s true.

I might be staying for three or four days.

I don’t want to stay in a hotel, so I thought I’d come over and nag you and your little wife for a few days.

Go ask Zhao Jun if she minds.”

“She’ll probably agree,” Ye Fan said, feeling a bit overwhelmed, “But mom, what’s so important that you need to trouble yourself with a trip?

Can’t you just send a manager or assistant to handle it for you?

All this traveling is tough on you.

If you really want to see me, I can fly back to Four-Nine City in the next couple of days.

I don’t have much to do in Hua Hai City anyway.”

Hearing that his mother was planning to stay at Li Zhaojun’s villa for a few days was enough to stress him out.

Did it not mean that not only would he have to move back into Li Zhaojun’s villa, but he would also have to share a bed with her at night?

With his current state of mind, he really didn’t want to go back to Li Zhaojun’s villa before making a decision.

Qiao Feixuan hummed twice on the phone, “You little scamp, is that tone of yours saying you don’t want me to come to Hua Hai City?

Afraid that I’ll disturb the two of you?

Have you forgotten your mother now that you’ve got a wife, boohoo, I don’t want to live anymore…”

Ye Fan’s head was abuzz, and he quickly replied with an apologetic chuckle, “Mom, you’ve got the wrong idea.

I’m just worried about you getting tired from all the flying.

Since that’s the case, please come to Hua Hai City.

Do you want me to fly to Four-Nine City today to bring you over?”

“Humph, at least you have a bit of conscience left!” Qiao Feixuan chided with a laugh, “Alright then, I’ve got more work to do, too busy to chat with an unfilial son like you.”

“Heh, Mom, goodbye,” Ye Fan said with a bitter smile, waiting for Qiao Feixuan to hang up the phone.

After Qiao Feixuan had hung up, Ye Fan put his phone away with a somewhat heavy heart.

He returned to the martial arts studio he was in just before, instructed Lu Chengqiang and Shi Sheng for a few minutes, and told them to diligently practice standing stake.

Then, he turned and left the studio for the martial arts school’s office, said goodbye to Lu Xiaoman, and finally left the martial arts school to drive to the Emali Group.

Back at the Emali Group, Ye Fan didn’t enter his own office.

He went straight to knock on the door of Li Zhaojun’s office.

“Come in!” Li Zhaojun’s pleasant and clear voice came from inside the office.

Ye Fan opened the door and went in.

Seeing it was Ye Fan, Li Zhaojun immediately stopped what she was working on and looked at him.

Her cool and pretty face softened as she asked, “Ye Fan, what can I do for you?”

“Are you free?

I have something I need to talk to you about,” Ye Fan said.

Li Zhaojun guessed what it might be, but calmly responded, “Alright.”

Saying this, she stood up, walked away from her desk, and gracefully took a seat on the genuine leather sofa by the coffee table.

Ye Fan also sat down, looking at Li Zhaojun with a bit of hesitation.

Seeing Ye Fan not speaking right away, Li Zhaojun began to make tea.

Ye Fan saw Li Zhaojun preparing tea and decided not to hurry with what he had to say, settling deeper into the sofa, pondering how to begin.

After all, it was just yesterday that he had refused to move into the Yu Lin Bay villa complex, and this morning he had to ask Li Zhaojun if he could move into the villa, and furthermore, to share the same room at night.

No matter how thick-skinned he was, he felt embarrassed.

As time passed and with the fragrant and elegant scent of tea entering his nostrils and filling his lungs, the tea was ready.

Li Zhaojun elegantly poured a cup of tea for Ye Fan and then filled one for herself.

After sipping a cup of tea, Ye Fan looked at Li Zhaojun’s stunning face and, steeling himself, said, “My mom called me just now, saying she’s coming to Hua Hai on a business trip this Wednesday…”

“That’s great.

It’s been several months since we’ve seen our mom, we should really get together with her, show our filial piety,” Li Zhaojun said.

“But, my mom doesn’t like staying in hotels,” Ye Fan said, “so, I’m thinking of having my mom stay with you.

Do you agree?”

“Of course, I agree.

As long as you and I are not officially divorced, your mom is my mom.

It’s only right for our mom to stay at my place,” Li Zhaojun said.

Then, she purposely mentioned, “There’s just one problem: with our mom staying at my place, she’ll definitely find out about our current situation.”

“Mhm,” Ye Fan nodded and said, “That’s why I hope you’ll agree to let me move back in for those few days.”

“No problem,” Li Zhaojun nodded in agreement.

Seeing how readily Li Zhaojun agreed without holding a grudge over yesterday’s events, Ye Fan couldn’t help but feel a bit ashamed, “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.

I don’t want our moms to worry either,” Li Zhaojun said with a slight smile, “But you’ve been gone so long you might not be familiar with the villa anymore.

I’ve also changed the housekeeper.

Plus, you’ve never been to the second floor, so it will surely feel new to you.

So, to prevent our mom from noticing anything odd, I suggest you move in a couple of days early to get used to the environment.”

“Alright, you’re very thoughtful.

I’ll move back in tonight,” Ye Fan nodded.