Chapter: 5853

Lin Wan Er very sweetly nodded and said, "Thank you, Grandpa."

Gu Qi Yin looked at Lin Wan Er and probing asked, "Miss Lin, you look so young, are you 20 years old this year?"

Lin Wan Er said, "I just turned 18 this year."

Gu Qi Yin let out a sigh of relief.

He was very clear that society has two age barriers for women: one is the legal barrier at 14, and the other is the moral barrier at 18.

However, for those with a head and face, it's not enough to just cross the legal hurdle; one must also cross the moral hurdle, otherwise one will definitely be criticized by the public and condemned.

Those flamboyant celebrities who change girlfriends faster than they change socks dare not linger between these two hurdles, because once they do, they will certainly be publicly shamed.

Yè Zhōngquán was also afraid that Lin Wan'er had not yet turned 18, and if she were to be exposed, it would bring influence to Yè Chén and the Yè family. However, after hearing Lin Wan'er say she was already 18, he relaxed a lot.

Táng Sìhǎi, who had been silent until then, stepped forward and said with great respect: "Young Master, Elder Brother has prepared everything for dinner, so please go ahead and join the Lin Miss first."

Yè Zhōngquán also returned to his senses and hastened to say: "Right, Chén'er! You rarely come to Yanjing, and I hear you're suddenly here tonight. I hurriedly had some wine and dishes ready for you to accompany us in drinking a couple of cups later."

"Alright," Yè Chén nodded lightly and said: "Then let's go in and chat while we eat."

Returning to this old house where he lived for many years, Yè Chén felt a mix of familiarity and unfamiliarity.

Although the house looked the same as it did back then, there were no major changes. When Yè Chén was living here before, this house was always bustling with people.

Back then, Yè Chéng's father, Yè Chángxīng, was shining brightly in the Yè family.

Although Yè Zhōngquán had not yet formally passed on the mantle of household head to him, at that time he was already the actual master of the entire Yè family.

Under Yè Chén's leadership, the entire Yè family was advancing with great momentum, and the whole family was united thanks to his guidance. At that time, no matter whether it was Yè Chángxīng or Yè Chángmǐn, they were all willing to accompany Yè Zhōngxuān and serve as a supporting role because they knew that by doing so, they would reap greater benefits than if they played the leading role.

So everyone was happy to relax and only followed Yè Zhōngxuān's lead, waiting for him to distribute resources. However, after Yè Zhōngxuān passed away, the Yè family lost the key that had united them all, and people began to harbor different thoughts. Yè Chángkōng was eager to inherit the position of household head, while others were anxious to divide up the assets as soon as possible.

From then on, the Yè family no longer had the same atmosphere of unity and prosperity as before. In recent years, with the completion of the Yè family's estate, most family members have moved out of this old house, leaving only a few servants to take care of it, so it now looks somewhat melancholy.

Some people came to the dining room, where the table was already set with an abundance of food and drink. Yè Zhōngquán invited Yè Chén and Lin Wǎn'ér to sit down, while Tang Sìhǎi, standing on one side, took out a bottle of white wine and poured two cups for the two of them. He then respectfully stood behind Yè Zhōngquān.

Yè Chén looked at him and said, "Tang Jiushi, why don't you sit down with us?" Tang Sìhǎi quickly replied, "Thank you, young master. You haven't seen your grandfather for many days, so let's take this opportunity to drink a few cups and chat. I won't intrude. Besides, as a servant, it would be inappropriate for me to sit at the same table as you and your grandfather."

Under Yè Chén's leadership, the entire Yè family was advancing with great momentum, and the whole family was united thanks to his guidance. At that time, no matter whether it was Yè Chángxīng or Yè Chángmǐn, they were all willing to accompany Yè Zhōngxuān and serve as a supporting role because they knew that by doing so, they would reap greater benefits than if they played the leading role.

Yè Chén waved his hand: "Tang Jìashi, you don't need to be so cautious. I remember when I was young, my father often invited you to join us for a drink, and my life is thanks to your rescue. Over the past 20 years, many of our accomplishments are due to your behind-the-scenes support, always wanting to find an opportunity to repay you with a cup of wine today, please don't be too reserved."

Tang Sìhǎi spoke sincerely and fearfully: "Young master, please don't say such things. Twenty years ago, as a subordinate, I was able to bring you out of harm's way and hide you in the Jinling Welfare Institute, all thanks to your father's arrangements, and I was just executing his plans..."

As he spoke, his eyes reddened with emotion: "Up until today, I am only worthy of saying that I have been fortunate not to let my mission down, nothing more than this..."

Yè Chén's heart moved, and he asked him: "Tang Jìashi, you said that when you brought me away and kept me in the welfare institute, it was all according to my father's plans?" JrNovels.com