The yandere CEO’s Black Moonlight is reborn again

Chapter 268 Goal-Oriented Results
After Fu Linchuan finished drinking the hangover soup, Ye Tingyun came to urge them to leave.

After dinner, everyone finalized the details of the wedding, and the engagement and wedding dates were all chosen.

The Ye family didn't actually want to rush things, but Fu Linchuan was efficient, and after observing him for so long, they were quite satisfied with him. More importantly, this marriage could bring huge benefits to both families; the Ye family might even rise to become the top of the four great families in Yuncheng. Even if Ye Xi and Fu Linchuan's relationship eventually broke down, the Ye family could still ensure her safety.

Moreover, the young couple seemed to have a good relationship, and they didn't want to be the bad guys.

Seeing how satisfied the Ye family was with the marriage, Ye Xi should have felt relieved and content. However, at this moment, she couldn't help but hear the words Fu Linchuan had once told her, and her thoughts began to wander.

"Do you think the Ye family doesn't want you to marry me? They just don't want to force you to do something you don't want to do."

She used her own feelings as a premise to make the Ye family believe that the marriage was of her own free will, which was perhaps what they most wanted to see.

Although she knew that even if she didn't want to, the Ye family wouldn't force her, if this marriage were to be with someone else from the four great families, and the other families would benefit, and the Ye family were to gradually decline, wouldn't they be unable to help but harbor some resentment towards her in their hearts?
Faced with the lure of enormous profits, is family ties really that important? Besides, although she shares the surname Ye, she is actually just the Ye family's granddaughter.
Ye Xi forced herself to stop thinking too deeply; for the first time, she was so annoyed with her own sensitivity and suspicion.

Things are moving in the best direction now, so there's no point in thinking about it now; it'll only cause more trouble.

After thinking it through, Ye Xi maintained her smile and continued to listen to their arrangements.

Fu Linchuan will return to China tomorrow. He has discussed with his family that they will get engaged the next time he comes to Yuncheng.

After the matter was settled, it was already quite late at night, and Fu Linchuan got up to say goodbye.

Ye Xi also got up.

Ye Qing'an looked at her in confusion: "Aren't you sleeping at home?"

When Ye Xi turned her head, she found that not only Ye Qing'an and the old man, but also the two Ye brothers were looking at her. Only He Wanjun was drinking tea as if nothing was wrong, and they obviously did not understand her actions at this moment.

In the past, it was fine if I was too busy with work to go home, but now that I'm back, I don't even stay out all night. Do I still consider this place my home?

Fu Linchuan stood quietly in place, without urging him.

"Go ahead, see Mr. Fu off for Grandpa," the old man said calmly.

Ye Xi paused for a moment, then said, "Grandpa, I'll sleep at Fujiangting tonight and come back tomorrow."

Although getting up was an unconscious action, her answer at this moment was carefully considered. She tried desperately to suppress her thoughts, but she knew that once suspicion arose, it couldn't be easily suppressed; at the very least, she couldn't stay at the Ye family's house tonight. The Ye family members were all shrewd and calculating; she couldn't guarantee she wouldn't reveal any of her emotions.

This time, even the old man looked over curiously.

Before Ye Xi could even come up with an excuse, Ye Liuxi interrupted, "Grandpa, what are you doing? Ye Xi can't sleep at home anytime she wants. Mr. Fu is going back tomorrow, and on this last night, why are you disturbing the young couple's farewell?"

The old man relaxed considerably upon hearing this and nodded, "That's true. Look at me, I'm getting old and can't keep up with the thinking of you young people anymore. I didn't even consider this."

He then looked at Ye Xi: "What's there to be embarrassed about? Grandpa isn't the rigid type. Go ahead, come back after you drop Mr. Fu off tomorrow. Xingyue will give you another day off, since Liu Xi is here."

Ye Liuxi shook her head in protest: "Grandpa, I also want a holiday. I haven't had a break in so long."

He Wanjun put down her teacup and tapped his head: "You finally managed to do some serious work for a few days, and now your laziness has returned?"

Sitting in Fu Linchuan's car, Ye Xi remained silent for a long time. Fu Linchuan didn't speak either, as if he knew what she needed right now, and quietly stayed with her.

Ye Xi rolled down the car window a crack, letting the night breeze blow in, and suddenly asked, "Was my reaction too strong today?"

Although Ye Liuxi gave her a perfect excuse, she knew that her behavior was still somewhat likely to arouse suspicion, especially since the old man was even more perceptive than she was.

Now she couldn't help but wonder, if the old man figured out what was wrong with her, what would he do? Would he think she was being unreasonable and making a mountain out of a molehill?

At this moment, she placed the Ye family, who had always been her strong support, on the scales of suspicion, yet she unexpectedly developed a dependence on and trust in Fu Linchuan, longing for his understanding and comfort.

Perhaps her strength is all an act, or perhaps she is truly afraid of loneliness.

Fu Linchuan didn't offer any mindless words of comfort. He thought about it seriously for a while before asking, "Will the truth about the problem you're struggling with affect what you're going to do next?"

Ye Xi raised her head from where she was leaning against the window and frowned.

Fu Linchuan wanted to tell her that the problems she was struggling with were meaningless, and that nothing would change because she understood or didn't understand.

"What you gain is real, whether it is tangible benefits or emotions, and you will not lose it because of the answer to this question."

The car stopped at a red light. Fu Linchuan stepped on the brakes and looked at her: "What do you want? What have you gotten in return?"

Ye Xi's brows furrowed deeper and deeper.

"Goal-oriented results, the middle part is not that important."

Regardless of whether the Ye family's actions were motivated by self-interest, their kindness towards her was genuine, and the benefits of the marriage alliance were real. Even without the Ye family, would she have refused when she learned that Fu Linchuan was going to choose a marriage partner in Yuncheng?

will not.

Now she not only reaps the benefits of the marriage alliance, but also gains the Ye family's respect and gratitude. The Ye family's feelings for her will not fade; in fact, they might even deepen. Ye Xi understands these principles very well, but hearing these words from Fu Linchuan's mouth at this moment seems to carry a mysterious power, calming her restless heart.

"You're right." She leaned back in her chair, feeling much more relaxed.

Fu Linchuan looked away, restarted the car, a dark glint flashing beneath his glasses, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.

He knew what words could truly comfort Ye Xi and help her resolve her inner conflict, but he wouldn't say them, because it was all his doing.

He deliberately told Ye Xi that the Ye family hoped she would marry him. Given Ye Xi's personality, she would not question him. She wouldn't even want to make things difficult for people she cares about. Therefore, she would definitely take the initiative to introduce herself to the Ye family as her lover.

He had long anticipated this situation. He understood Ye Xi; she would agree to the arranged marriage and marry him, but she would also harbor resentment and distance herself from the Ye family.

He wanted Ye Xi to overthink, to misunderstand, and to believe only him.

"Goal-oriented results, the intermediate steps are not that important."

He was comforting Ye Xi, and also comforting himself.