Chapter 289: Just Because You Are Lu Xuanyu’s Son
In the hall, Ye Jiuli and Lu Ziyi were both standing, with several bodyguards stationed nearby. The atmosphere was oppressive and heavy, filled with a palpable tension, ready to explode at any moment.
Zhang Chenchen walked out of the aisle with heavy steps, followed by her two graceful daughters.
The older sister, Ye Chujun, held her younger sister Ye Chuxiao’s hand.
Ye Chuxiao felt sore all over, but to avoid igniting this conflict, she pursed her lips, appearing relaxed.
Lu Ziyi and Ye Jiuli immediately looked towards Xiaoxiao.
“Good morning, Father, Senior Student Ziyi,” Ye Chuxiao greeted obediently.
“Xiaoxiao!” Lu Ziyi called out softly with concern, walking towards her.
Ye Jiuli, however, said in a low voice, “Xiaoxiao, come to your Father!”
Lu Ziyi suppressed his surging emotions and did not defy Xiaoxiao’s father’s wishes in such a situation.
However, Lu Ziyi noticed Xiaoxiao’s bitten lip and the hickeys on her neck that she tried to conceal. He felt regret and heartache, knowing that Xiaoxiao’s injuries were not limited to these.
He longed to embrace his girl and cherish her, but under Ye Jiuli’s imposing presence, he could only endure for now.
Naturally, Ye Jiuli also saw the injuries on Xiaoxiao. He could imagine how terribly the seemingly refined and calm young man before him had treated his cherished daughter last night!
Ye Jiuli stated directly, “Lu Ziyi, I want you to swear that from this moment on, you will sever all ties with Xiaoxiao! From now on, you are forbidden to harass her again!”
“I’m sorry, Uncle Ye!” Lu Ziyi said calmly. “To separate me from Xiaoxiao, I cannot do it! Regarding last night, I am deeply remorseful. I swear I will never treat Xiaoxiao that way again; I will cherish her for a lifetime!”
“Father,” Ye Chuxiao said, holding her father’s arm, explaining anxiously, “Last night was an accident. Senior Student Ziyi was framed. He drank wine mixed with drugs, which is why he acted that way! I willingly stayed… to accompany him.”
Ye Jiuli ruffled his younger daughter’s soft hair, feeling heartbroken. If he had known Xiaoxiao would encounter Lu Ziyi and experience last night’s events upon her return to the country, he should never have let her leave his side!
“Be good, Xiaoxiao,” Ye Jiuli coaxed. “Let’s go home with your Mother and Father. After a few days of rest, we’ll return to France.”
“Father…” Ye Chuxiao’s curled eyelashes fluttered, her eyes becoming teary. She didn’t want to never see Senior Student Ziyi again.
“Uncle Ye!” Lu Ziyi pleaded earnestly. “I promise to take good care of Xiaoxiao from now on and never let her suffer any harm! Please give me a chance, okay?”
Ye Jiuli looked down at the sincere and eager Lu Ziyi, remaining silent for a long while.
Lu Ziyi thought that Xiaoxiao’s father was willing to relent and give him a chance.
However, Ye Jiuli said slowly and resolutely, “Lu Ziyi, no matter how well you swear, no matter how excellent you are, no matter how capable you are, simply because you are Lu Xuanyu’s son, I will never marry Xiaoxiao to you!”
“Why, Uncle Ye?” Lu Ziyi asked, shocked and bewildered. Was it because Uncle Ye and his father had a past conflict?
His father was upright and honorable, not one to make enemies, so why was Uncle Ye completely rejecting him just because he was Lu Xuanyu’s son?
“For no reason!” Ye Jiuli stated unequivocally. “My daughter, Ye Jiuli’s daughter, will not marry Lu Xuanyu’s son! You, swear to never see Xiaoxiao again and disappear from her world!”
