Qiao Qiao and Liu Qingyin both dared not speak to Ding Ye, a tacit understanding between the two women pushed Fu Yan outside, tasking him with driving Ding Ye away.
But Fu Yan dared not look Ding Ye in the eye, instead he said to Su Hongxing, "If Fourth Sister-in-law has anything to say, now that everyone is here, letâs clear the air!"
His gaze was filled with warning.
Su Hongxing looked at Fu Yan, then turned towards Ding Ye, troubled by the dilemma.
She knew that everyone rejected Ding Ye because they thought he was an outsider, but she couldnât disclose the truth.
Her difficulty was clear in Ding Yeâs eyes.
He pulled Su Hongxing back to his side, fixing his gaze upon Fu Yanâs face: "Fu Yan, if you have something to say to me, thereâs no need to pressure my woman!"
Ding Yeâs term "my woman" made Fu Yan bristle: "Mr. Ding, Su Hongxing is my fourth brotherâs woman, how did she become your woman? You really know how to gold-plate your face!"
"She is indeed my woman! This matter is not for an outsider like you to intervene. Also, this is Qingmu Garden, since when can an outsider call the shots in someone elseâs home?!" Ding Yeâs eyes became even more piercing.
Under Ding Yeâs gaze, Fu Yan found himself at a loss for words. Whatâs going on? He felt like he was being stared down by Ye Qilan himself, yet clearly, this was an imposter bearing Ye Qilanâs appearance.
Liu Qingyin, seeing Fu Yanâs cowardice, shoved him aside, stepped up to Ding Ye and shouted, "My sister is Ye Qilanâs woman, what does that have to do with you? My sister is looking for a replacement, and youâre just Ye Qilanâs replace... ment..."
Ding Yeâs eyes suddenly sharpened, and Liu Qingyin also backed down, taking refuge behind Fu Yan.
Qiao Qiao couldnât stand it anymore, really, Fu Yan and Liu Qingyin were a perfect match. They seemed tough but in reality, both were cowards.
"Enough, stop arguing. Iâve made up my mind, Ding Ye will stay in Qingmu Garden temporarily. If anyone has any grievances, direct them at me, thereâs no need to make it difficult for Ding Ye." Su Hongxing spoke up as everyone reached an impasse.
At that moment, Little Pudding suddenly said to Su Hongxing, "Mommy, Daddyâs name is Ye Qilan."
The little one didnât understand why everyone called her daddy Ding Ye.
Su Hongxing couldnât help but laugh, pinching Little Puddingâs nose: "You little smartie."
Little Puddingâs declaration of her daddy, yet everyone else was determined that Ding Ye was an outsider who had barged in.
"Sister..."
Liu Qingyin had just opened her mouth when Su Hongxing interjected, "Stop talking, itâs my decision for Ding Ye to stay in Qingmu Garden. Moreover, none of you are allowed to give him attitude, or else donât blame me for turning against you!"
As she spoke, everyone present fell silent.
"Mr. Ding, youâre just a gigolo!" Fu Yan looked furiously at Ding Ye and walked away with the child in his arms.
He was afraid he might resort to violence against Ding Ye if he stayed any longer.
Liu Qingyin also felt aggrieved, following behind Fu Yan out of the living room.
"How can Fourth Sister-in-law do this? Doesnât she remember how much Fourth Brother used to dote on her? It hasnât been long since Fourth Brother passed away, and she canât wait to bring a wild man home, I really feel itâs unfair for Fourth Brother!" Fu Yan was furious, his voice raised loud.
Following him, Liu Qingyin also felt anger but was reluctant to blame Su Hongxing: "It must be Ding Ye deliberately seducing my sister. My sister isnât so irrational, she always has her reasons for what she does, we canât wrongly accuse her..."
"Sheâs changed, and you still side with her!" Furious, Fu Yan kicked a stone off the path forcefully.