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In these 16 years, ever since Ye Yanxi was 5 years old, Ye Junze had raised her and treated her like her own daughter. Now, this daughter of her who was so sensible that it would make one's heart ache was actually going to return to her true home.

"I'm glad you think so." With that, Yan Zhen stood up with a smile on her face.

"However, I have another request." Ye Junze stood up, too, and spoke in a somewhat anxious tone.

"What request?"

"Can you please don't immediately bring her away and leave her here for lunch? I want to hear her call me daddy a few more times. After all …" Ye Junze's eyes were a little unwilling to part with her, but there was a trace of loneliness in them. "From now on, she may …" you won't recognize me again. "

"Lil 'Ye will not do that to you, she's a kind child." Yan Zhen gently smiled.

"Then you can come pick her up in the afternoon. Is that okay?" Ye Junze's voice had a hint of a begging tone.

Looking at Ye Junze's slightly graying hair, Yan Zhen lowered her eyes. Ye Junze had raised Ye Yanxi for so many years, so it wouldn't be too much if they spent a whole afternoon together.

Thus, Yan Zhen had no reason to reject Ye Junze's request.

And part of the reason was that she was more or less grateful to Ye Junze. If he hadn't adopted Lil 'Ye, perhaps she wouldn't have been able to see this granddaughter of hers.

After some consideration, Yan Zhen readily agreed to Ye Junze's request, "Okay, then it's a deal, I will come back in the afternoon."

Ye Junze's eyes lit up, and he quickly revealed a smile, repeatedly thanking his, "Aunty, don't worry. When you come over in the afternoon, I will persuade Xiaoxi to go with you. Thank you."

Twenty years ago, Yan Zhen had always been high and mighty in Ye Junze's eyes. Now, facing Ye Junze, Yan Zhen had an indescribable feeling in her heart, and after a long while, she smiled and said, "You don't have to thank me, but I should thank you instead. Thank you for bringing Little Ye back and allowing her to grow up healthy and healthy."

Ye Junze could only feel a sour taste in his nose. All these years, this was the first time he had received Yan Zhen's acknowledgement.

Ye Junze couldn't help but feel a little agitated as he repeated, "That's how it should be. That's how it should be."

"Alright, then it's decided. I won't disturb your reunion any longer." With that, Yan Zhen pushed open the door and walked downstairs.

"I'll send you off."

Ye Junze immediately followed behind her and opened the door for Yan Zhen. It wasn't until she got on the car and watched as it drove off into the distance that her heart finally settled down.

It was just that his expression was a little desolate, and his heart was empty.

From today onwards, perhaps... Ye Yan Xi wouldn't call him father anymore. Thinking of this, he felt a bit sad.

"Dad, are you alright?" Ye Yan Xi's worried voice came from behind.

Ye Junze immediately had a happy expression on his face as he turned around, looking at Ye Yanxi's somewhat worried expression.

Ye Yanxi's beautiful appearance caused Ye Junze to be a bit absent-minded. He thought that he had seen Jiang Xianzi when he was young, but the phantom quickly disappeared. Now that everything was settled, it was just the past.

He gently looked at Ye Yanxi and walked through the door, "It's fine, do you still have the fruits you just sliced? I suddenly want to eat again. "

"Alright, if you want to eat it, I'll go get it for you right away." Ye Yan Xi happily agreed and immediately walked out of the kitchen. When she came out, she took out a piece of watermelon from the fruit plate and handed it to Ye Junze.

The juice of the watermelon was very sweet. With every bite, he felt the sweetness reach his heart. Ye Junze felt that this was a sweetness he had never felt before … Perhaps from now on it would be difficult to eat such delicious watermelon.

At noon, the servant had finished cooking. After serving the food, Ye Junze suddenly stood up and took out a bottle of red wine. This was the wine that he had stored for many years.

Ye Junze smiled as he brought out three wine cups. He placed them in front of Ye Yanxi and Ye Minghao's cool and hot cups and poured them with wine.

Looking at Ye Junze's series of actions, Ye Yanxi frowned, and unhappily said, "Dad, how is your body? Did the doctor say we could drink? "

Ye Junze was still smiling as he said, "Are you happy today? When your daughter comes back to see me, I'll make an exception. Besides, I feel that I've been feeling pretty good recently. Don't drink so much, it's fine."

As he spoke, Ye Junze poured more wine into the wine cup in front of him.

"Then we can only have one glass of wine, it's impossible to have too many!" Ye Yanxi reluctantly compromised.

"Alright, alright, alright. I'll listen to my daughter today. With this cup of wine, I definitely won't drink too much. Is my daughter happy like this?" Ye Junze agreed quickly.

However, Ye Yanxi felt that Ye Junze had been acting strange ever since Yan Zhen arrived. He couldn't put his finger on it, but it was very suspicious. Every time she spoke to him, it seemed as if he was speaking to his daughter.

Although Ye Junze usually doted on her, this was the first time he spoke to her in such a manner and it caused people to be suspicious.

"Dad, what did Madame Jiang say when she came?" Nothing happened, right? " Ye Yanxi couldn't help but ask this. Ye Junze's expression was indeed strange ever since he came to the examination, and she also wanted to find out just what was going on.

Hearing Ye Yan Xi's words, Ye Junze's eyes flashed a little, and he quickly denied, "You're thinking too much. You came home with great difficulty today to eat a meal, but don't mention anyone else. Let's just stay together."

Ye Junze hoped so much that time would stop. Ye Yanxi was still his daughter, and she wouldn't leave.

"Dad, look at what you're saying. Aren't we going to be together right now? Are you still unhappy?" She felt that Ye Junze probably blamed her for coming home so few times, so she added, "Dad, after I graduate, I have a lot of time. I will often come back to eat with you."

It was unknown if it was her imagination or something else, but after hearing these words, Ye Junze didn't look happy at all. Instead, he looked a bit disappointed.

He forced a smile and said, "That's right, there will be a chance in the future. Dad said the wrong thing. I'll give myself a glass of wine."

Ye Junze drained his cup in one gulp, making everyone click their tongues in surprise.

After drinking it, Ye Junze didn't stop. Instead, he poured himself another glass of wine.

Looking at this situation, Ye Yan Xi frowned, "Dad, did you promise me just now? Is it just for a drink? Why did you add it again? "

"Xiao Xi, dad is happy today, your children are all around. How about this, let dad drink another cup."

Ye Yanxi became increasingly worried in her heart. There must be something that Ye Junze was hiding from her.

It was just that Ye Junze wasn't willing to tell her. Furthermore, Yan Zhen had clearly come to find him yesterday. If that was the case … This matter was perhaps related to her. Otherwise, Ye Junze's actions and behavior wouldn't be so different.

Seeing the smile on Ye Junze's face, Ye Yanxi was a bit lost in thought, and then she saw him pick up the glass of wine, "Xiaoxi, in Dad's heart, you will always be Daddy's daughter. Daddy has always been proud of you!"

Ye Junze's words caused the atmosphere to become a bit awkward. After all, Ye Weiqi was also his daughter. Not only that, but Ye Minghao was also present. Ye Yanxi was only an adopted daughter.

From start to finish, Ye Minghao didn't have any expression on his face, nor did he express any opinions. It was as if the discussion between them had nothing to do with him.

"Dad, you've always been my most proud father." Ye Yanxi's eyes were full of sincerity as he enunciated each word to Ye Junze, "He is also the father who loves me the most."

As Ye Junze heard this, his eyes became wet. Suddenly, he felt a surge of guilt towards Ye Yanxi.

"Xiao Xi, daddy's not good." Ye Junze's voice trembled a little. "If I had a next life, I would definitely be your father."

Ye Yan Xi didn't know whether to laugh or cry as she stared at him, "Dad, what are you saying? So what if you're your biological father? Since you were young, you've always taken care of me. In my heart, you're even more intimate than my biological parents."

"Xiao Xi, there are some things you don't understand." When Ye Junze heard this, he became even more excited. "Father really did something wrong. When that day comes …" And you must forgive Dad for what he did. "

"Dad, it's alright, why are you saying this? Today, aren't we all happily eating a meal? "You sound as though you're going to split up soon."

He relaxed his emotions and closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, a smile was on his face, "Ah, it's all father's fault for having a nice reunion dinner, and saying all these unhappy things. Come, let's not talk about this anymore, Xiaoxi, this is your favorite Red Braised Fish, eat more."

"Dad, you eat too, don't always give me food to eat, I'm full." As Ye Yanxi spoke, she picked up another chopstick for Ye Junze. She saw that the wrinkles around Ye Junze's eyes had deepened.

While they were happily eating, Ye Minghao was standing there like a block of wood. No matter what Ye Junze and Ye Yanxi said, he was expressionless. After finishing his bowl, he went upstairs.

After the meal, the servant cleaned up the table. Ye Yanxi was sensitive to the fact that Ye Junze's mood seemed to have dropped, and she always had a nervous look on her face. Whenever there was the sound of a car outside the door, he would immediately stand up and take a look outside.