Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

Chapter 679: Ye Fei’s Assurance

Elder Song had been waiting for Ye Fei to bring this up. Hearing the question, he perked up and countered, ”What kind of help can you offer us, Mr. Ye?”

Ye Fei thought for a moment and said, ”As for your situation, I canʼt do much for now. However, I can guarantee that your familyʼs business will not only maintain its current standing but also rise to new heights.”

”Thank you, Mr. Ye,” Elder Song replied, though his words lacked sincerity. Having spent his life at the pinnacle of power, stepping down was hard to accept. Still, preserving the family and maintaining a significant presence in the business world was far better than the alternative.

As a seasoned man, he understood the importance of being content.

Ye Fei could see the disappointment in Elder Songʼs eyes and smiled. ”This is just temporary. Thereʼs a saying, ʼNo destruction, no construction.ʼ Stepping back for a while might not be a bad thing.”

Though Ye Feiʼs words were somewhat vague, Elder Song, familiar with such indirect assurances, immediately grasped the underlying promise. His heart swelled with hope.

While he wasnʼt sure if Ye Fei could achieve what he envisioned, having a glimmer of hope was far better than fading into obscurity.

In just a few sentences, the two men—one the patriarch of the Song family and the other an outsider—had set the tone for the familyʼs future development. Both were satisfied, making this private discussion a resounding success.

As they prepared to leave, Ye Fei added, ”By the way, Song Renhui doesnʼt seem capable of carrying the Song family forward. It might be best to reconsider his position as heir.”

”Of course. Even without your input, Iʼve been disappointed in him,” Elder Song quickly agreed, then asked, ”Who do you think could take on this responsibility?”

Ye Fei smiled. ”Iʼm not too familiar with your family, so I canʼt say for sure. However, Song Renzong seems promising—steady, tolerant, and with the makings of a great leader.”

”Very well. Iʼll recall him immediately to oversee our business operations,” Elder Song decided promptly.

However, Ye Fei shook his head. ”Thatʼs not necessary. Heʼs better suited for a political career. With your full support, he could be the key to the Song familyʼs revival.”

”Then weʼll follow your advice,” Elder Song agreed, inwardly pleased. At his level, he understood that in Dragon Country, wealth alone wasnʼt always decisive.

Power was the true foundation of everything. Of course, he couldnʼt say this outright to Ye Fei, but he was confident Ye Fei understood.

While Ye Fei and Elder Song were having a productive conversation inside, the atmosphere in the main hall was also harmonious—at least on the surface. After learning of Ye Feiʼs identity and witnessing the patriarchʼs respect for him, Yan Ruyu, Song Xuan, and Song Ci, who had previously been marginalized, were now the center of attention.

”Song Ci, how have you been adapting to life in Wanghai?” asked a handsome middle-aged man in his forties, Song Ciʼs father, Song Yifang. Despite his less-than-stellar character, the Song family was known for their good looks.

You didnʼt care about me for over a month, and now youʼre suddenly concerned? Itʼs all because of my masterʼs influence, Song Ci thought to herself. Unable to hide her feelings, she replied coldly, ”Iʼm doing fine.”

Song Yifang wasnʼt offended and maintained his amiable demeanor. ”How did you meet Ye Fei? Whatʼs your relationship with him?” His eyes gleamed with anticipation. If his daughter and Ye Fei could become a couple, wouldnʼt that be a windfall for him?

”Heʼs my master,” Song Ci said bluntly, dashing her fatherʼs hopes.

”I think that young man is quite remarkable. Isnʼt it a bit of a waste for him to just be your master?” Song Yifang pressed, unwilling to give up.

Song Ci gave him a knowing smile. ”Of course heʼs remarkable. Otherwise, why would my aunt fall for him?”

”Uh…” Song Yifangʼs expression froze. He had just tried to encourage his daughter to steal her auntʼs man, right in front of her aunt. Even with his thick skin, he felt embarrassed and quickly laughed it off. ”Ah, I see. My mistake.”

Song Ci snorted and ignored him, while Song Xuan was surrounded by her brothers and nephews.

Song Yifang was disappointed. If Ye Fei were his daughterʼs boyfriend, he could have dominated the Song family. But since Ye Fei was his sisterʼs boyfriend, he was on equal footing with his brothers. Still, he wasnʼt ready to give up.

Even if Ye Fei was just his daughterʼs master, he could still be closer to him than his brothers.

”Song Ci, why donʼt you and your mother move back home? That way, we can be a family again.”

Song Yifang had never been a generous man. After separating from Yan Ruyu over a decade ago, he had often thought about reconciling, drawn by her unmatched charm. But when it became clear that was impossible, he had her move out of his house.

If it werenʼt for Song Xuan taking her in, Yan Ruyu might have left the Song family long ago. Now, to get closer to Ye Fei, he was making this offer.

”No, thanks,” Song Ci refused again. ”Mom and I will be returning to Wanghai soon to live with my master.”

Seeing that Yan Ruyu didnʼt object to her daughterʼs words, Song Yifang felt a surge of resentment. Was he just handing Yan Ruyu over to Ye Fei? He couldnʼt believe that young man could resist her charm. But for the sake of his interests, he forced a smile.

”Thatʼs fine too. Ye Fei is so capable. Heʼll surely protect Yan Ruyu and ensure sheʼs treated well.”

Yan Ruyu watched coldly, disdainful of Song Yifangʼs pathetic performance. She couldnʼt understand how she had ever fallen for such a man.

Now, she felt no sadness or disappointment—only a sense of relief and a faint anticipation. She hoped, as her daughter had said, that she could live near him.

The moment this thought arose, Yan Ruyu suppressed it, feeling ashamed.

Though the young man stirred something in her she had never felt before, he was Song Xuanʼs man.

How could she entertain such thoughts?

Yan Ruyu realized that moving to Wanghai might not bring her peace.

While it would free her from current troubles, it might also plunge her into the pain of unspoken longing. But as long as there was love in her heart, even longing could be a form of happiness. And being able to see him often would be enough. She would silently guard this feeling.

As the family members eagerly fawned over Song Xuan, Ye Fei and Elder Song emerged. Seeing the patriarchʼs pleased expression, the Song family members were overjoyed.

When Elder Song announced the development plan Ye Fei had outlined, they were somewhat disappointed but overall satisfied. For them, status was important, but in times like these, preserving their lives and maintaining their lifestyle was enough.

Only Song Renhui, stripped of his heir status, was unhappy. But he could only accept it silently. He had never been an ambitious man. During the Song familyʼs peak, he had acted the part of the domineering heir.

But after a month of turmoil, he had sunk deeper into despair than anyone else.