Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

Chapter 716: Liberation of the Heart

What defines a good man? Itʼs the ability to hide his grievances and anger, no matter how intense, from his wife and children. Ye Fei was undoubtedly such a man.

Upon hearing the voice, he immediately buried the bitterness and rage deep in his heart. He recognized the voice—it belonged to Fang Yuqian, Ye Xuanʼs daughter. And if the little girl was here, Ye Xuan wouldnʼt be far behind.

It had been a while since Ye Fei had seen the mother and daughter. After returning from the martial arts gathering, it seemed as if fate was playing tricks on them. Every time Ye Fei came, Ye Xuan happened to be away, leaving no time for them to share their feelings.

Turning around, Ye Fei smiled and said, ”Isnʼt this my little Qian? Why arenʼt you in school today?” His gaze, however, drifted to Ye Xuan behind Fang Yuqian, filled with deep affection.

”Uncle Ye, have you lost track of time? Itʼs the weekend,” Fang Yuqian pouted. ”And Iʼm not yours yet. If you want to call me your daughter, youʼll have to marry my mom first!”

”You little rascal, what nonsense are you spouting?” Ye Xuanʼs face turned crimson as she scolded her daughter. Although the barrier between her and Ye Fei had been broken after his disappearance and return, and she had even gained Liu Yiruʼs approval, being called out by her daughter still embarrassed her.

Ye Fei, however, laughed heartily. ”Itʼs only a matter of time. Come on, sweetie, call me Dad!”

”Dad!” Fang Yuqian immediately chirped in a sweet voice. The girl was no pushover, completely disregarding the fact that Ye Fei was only four or five years older than her.

After calling him Dad, she added cheekily, ”Now that youʼre my dad, donʼt pull any of those creepy uncle tricks with goldfish or lollipops, or Iʼll call you a pervert!”

Ye Feiʼs heart stirred. At seventeen, he wasnʼt yet at the age where he yearned for fatherhood, but his experiences had matured him beyond his years.

With Liu Yiru and Liu Fengyi already in his life, he was about to become a real father. The little girlʼs words resonated with him, and he couldnʼt help but scoop her up in his arms, planting a kiss on her adorable cheek. Emotionally, he said, ”Sweetie, Daddy loves you!”

Fang Yuqian let Ye Fei hold her and even kissed him back before wriggling out of his arms. She giggled, ”Alright, now that youʼve had your father-daughter moment, itʼs time for you and Mom to have your time. Iʼll leave you two alone!”

With that, she dashed out, closing the door behind her.

After Fang Yuqian left, the roomʼs atmosphere grew awkward yet intimate. Ye Xuan stood with her head bowed, her shy demeanor making Ye Feiʼs heart flutter. He slowly walked over, gently pulling her into his embrace and softly asking, ”Are you okay?”

Though it was just three simple words, Ye Xuan could feel the depth of Ye Feiʼs love and care. She softly replied, ”Yes,” and relaxed into his arms. The room fell silent as they held each other, neither speaking nor moving, but the fiery emotions between them burned brighter and hotter.

Among all of Ye Feiʼs women, Ye Xuan and Li Ruonan stood out for their tall, graceful figures. Both were queen-like beauties of the underworld—one cold and elegant, the other wild and untamed. However, since one had just become Ye Feiʼs woman and the other hadnʼt yet, they both acted tenderly in his presence, losing some of their original allure. But Ye Fei wasnʼt worried.

Once they fully integrated into his life, their true personalities would return, bringing a whole new charm.

After holding each other for a long time, Ye Xuan finally whispered, ”Donʼt leave tonight, okay?”

Seeing the blush on the beautyʼs face, Ye Fei knew she had mustered great courage to say this. Normally, he wouldnʼt refuse, but today, his aunt was about to meet Zheng Long, and he had no idea what might happen. The entire family might need to gather to console her. So, Ye Fei explained the situation to Ye Xuan and assured her, ”It wonʼt be long.”

Ye Xuan, being a reasonable woman, quickly said, ”Handling this is more important. I can wait.”

Moved by her understanding, Ye Fei kissed her gently on the lips and smiled. ”Then itʼs settled. Youʼll give me a baby, wonʼt you?”

Ye Xuan, blushing furiously, nodded shyly.

Perhaps the news was too shocking because Ye Ningxue arrived quickly. Just as Ye Feiʼs hand began to wander toward Ye Xuanʼs plump rear, intending to collect a little interest, Ye Ningxue called to say she was downstairs.

Reluctantly, Ye Fei gave Ye Xuan one last comforting kiss and told her to attend to her matters while he headed downstairs.

”Youʼre saying you saw Zheng Long? But heʼs gone, isnʼt he? Are you sure youʼre not mistaken?” Ye Ningxue, forgetting her anger, rushed over to Ye Fei and grabbed his arm, her concern making Ye Feiʼs heart sink again.

”Heʼs not dead. It was a body double with a similar build. The whole thing was a setup to turn the Liu and Ye families against each other,” Ye Fei said bluntly, his mood souring further.

”Thatʼs impossible. You must be lying, right?” Ye Ningxue shook her head vigorously, not relieved that the man was alive but terrified. If this was true, what had she been holding onto all these years?

”Whether itʼs true or not, youʼll see for yourself when you meet him,” Ye Fei said, his mood as dark as when heʼd seen Liu Fengyi dressed provocatively with Cai Song.

With a heavy heart, Ye Ningxue followed Ye Fei to the basement of the Lingyun Society. The moment she laid eyes on Zheng Long, she knew it was him. But the feeling was entirely different from before—it was like looking at a stranger.

At that moment, Ye Ningxueʼs emotions were complex. It wasnʼt happiness or sadness but a sense of liberation from a long-standing burden. She had thought her years of persistence were about her feelings for this man.

But seeing him again, she realized that the love she thought would last a lifetime had long since vanished. What she had been clinging to was merely an obsession. And now, seeing him again, that obsession disappeared completely. To her, he was no different from a stranger.

Zheng Long wasnʼt unconscious. When he saw Ye Ningxue, he was overjoyed, thinking he might escape death after all. He believed he knew Ye Ningxue well—if he pleaded with her, she would surely convince her nephew to spare him. So, he put on a deeply affectionate expression and said softly, ”Ningxue, youʼre here?”

But Ye Ningxue didnʼt react as he expected. Instead, she turned and walked away without a word.