Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

Chapter 728: A Young Girl’s Heart

”Itʼs me. Is there a problem?” Ye Fei asked, amused by the stunned expression on the receptionistʼs face.

”Oh! No, no, nothing at all,” the receptionist stammered, still reeling from the shock.

Who was standing in front of her? Ye Fei!

The idol of every young person in Wanghai, and not just any idol—the one and only.

Now, he was right there, talking to her.

This was beyond exciting!

She didnʼt doubt for a second that this was the Ye Fei. While it was a common name, in Wanghai, there was only one Ye Fei now.

Others with the same name had voluntarily changed theirs out of respect, not out of some ancient royal decree.

”Can you make the call now?” Ye Fei asked with a smile. His composure was far beyond what it had been months ago, so he wasnʼt fazed by the girlʼs admiration, even though she was quite beautiful, only slightly less so than the women in his life, and had a charming, girl-next-door vibe.

”Oh, yes,” the receptionist replied, momentarily lost in his smile.

Then, as if remembering something, she quickly added, ”Actually, no need. Ms. Li has instructed that you can go straight to her office without an appointment.”

Ye Fei was pleasantly surprised that Li Ningxue had given such an order. Feeling more at ease, he smiled at the receptionist again, thanked her, and headed toward the elevator by the lobby.

As she watched Ye Fei walk away, the receptionist felt a pang of regret. She had forgotten to say the most important thing to him in her excitement.

Now, she hesitated, unsure whether to chase after him and stood there momentarily frozen.

”Hey, Xiaoying, who was that handsome guy just now?” another receptionist walked over, lightly tapping Xiaoyingʼs shoulder and snapping her out of her thoughts.

Still recovering from the missed opportunity, Xiaoying absentmindedly replied, ”Ye Fei.”

”What?!” The other girlʼs reaction mirrored Xiaoyingʼs earlier shock. Her eyes widened in disbelief. ”You mean the Ye Fei from Wanghai?”

”Yes, itʼs him,” Xiaoying confirmed, already anticipating what the girl would say next since she had always boasted about wanting to pursue Ye Fei.

”Why you and not me?!” The girl exclaimed, pounding her chest in frustration. Then, grabbing Xiaoyingʼs arm, she asked eagerly, ”Did you get his number?”

Xiaoying shook her head. She had wanted to ask but was too nervous and afraid of being rejected.

Despite the lack of contact information, the girl wasnʼt ready to give up. Her eyes lit up as she said, ”Itʼs fine, itʼs fine. Heʼs still here, so Iʼll just wait. Xiaoying, donʼt you dare compete with me!”

As one of the front-facing receptionists of this multinational supergroup, the girl was undeniably attractive, but compared to Xiaoying, who was the most beautiful among them, she lacked confidence.

Xiaoying nodded. She, too, wanted to see Ye Fei again, but only to say ”thank you.”

Though she had secretly developed feelings for the legendary Ye Fei after the incident, she knew her place, especially after seeing him come to meet Li Ningxue. Li Ningxue was not only more beautiful but also far more accomplished.

As a girl who had only finished high school before starting work, how could she compare to the CEO of a supergroup?

Unaware that his arrival had stirred the hearts of two young women in the lobby, Ye Fei took the elevator to the top floor.

Upon arriving, he noticed several people waiting outside, including the man who claimed to be Li Ningxueʼs brother, Li Jian. They were all there to see Li Ningxue.

Seeing this, Ye Fei felt a pang of sympathy. Just from the number of people waiting, it was evident how busy Li Ningxue was every day. It was her dedication and hard work that had transformed Ye Feiʼs once semi-serious company into a top-ten global supergroup.

Ye Fei didnʼt pull any strings or use his privilege. Instead, he chose to wait, sitting down behind Li Jian.

Li Jian didnʼt recognize the young man behind him as the one he had looked down on in the parking lot. He still regarded Ye Fei with disdain, as well as everyone else in front of him. His face showed clear dissatisfaction, likely frustrated that Li Ningxue had made him wait.

Ye Fei ignored him, closing his eyes but extending his awareness into the office where Li Ningxue was. She was in the middle of discussing a partnership. It had been a while since he last saw her, and she had completely shed her earlier naivety.

Now, her demeanor was reminiscent of his motherʼs—elegant, poised, and with an air of detachment that kept people at armʼs length.

Though stunningly beautiful, her presence was so commanding that it was hard for anyone to harbor improper thoughts.

After more than half an hour, it was finally Li Jianʼs turn. By then, he was visibly impatient, but as he entered the office, he forced a warm smile.

Seeing Li Ningxue, who was writing something with her head down, he called out in an overly sweet tone, ”Ningxue.”

Ye Feiʼs blood boiled. He had the urge to storm in and beat the guy up. How dare he address his woman so familiarly? This guy was asking for trouble!

Fortunately, Li Ningxue didnʼt disappoint. She looked up, her beautiful eyes flashing with a hint of disgust, but she remained polite. ”Oh, itʼs you, Jian. Please, have a seat.”

Ye Fei was taken aback. Was this guy Li Ningxueʼs brother?

”Ningxue, itʼs been over ten years since we last saw each other, hasnʼt it?” Li Jian said.

”Yes,” Li Ningxue replied, her previously calm expression turning cold.

”You never came back to the orphanage after you left. I heard youʼve been doing well. What brings you here today?”

Li Jianʼs expression stiffened. He was one of those who had made a name for themselves after leaving the orphanage but had never returned.

Now, being reminded of it by Li Ningxue, even he felt a bit uncomfortable despite his thick skin.