The male supporting character was actually myself.

Ye Xingchen is not even as good as his father. He is usually very warm and considerate, but whenever it comes to Chairman Ye's business, Ye Xingchen shrinks back like a quail.

They lacked even a trace of the youthful passion and fearlessness that comes with being crazy in love.

In contrast, the young master, who was rumored to be able to give even Chairman Ye a hard time and had a tough attitude, was cold to everyone, but the more cold he was, the more deeply he loved the person he liked, while keeping other irrelevant people at arm's length.

To risk everything for a woman—perhaps only someone like him could do that…

An Muya thought to herself, filled with anticipation for Ye Xingluo, who had kicked her out and was about to move into the Ye family villa.

"We only have three days to lay the flooring, replace the wallpaper and light fixtures, and install all the new furniture and bathroom amenities, all without leaving any odor. If we do this job well, everyone will get a big bonus!"

Looking at the empty suite that had been emptied of its contents, Yang Yingying smiled and instructed, "If you don't handle this properly, you know what the consequences are of displeasing that young master. Everyone, be quick about it!"

She watched the renovation workers work diligently, but her heart was filled with doubts.

Are those two really senile? Bringing back a fake and aren't they afraid of being exposed?

Wouldn't it be better to keep them quietly in the villa outside, waiting for an opportunity to seize the big cake that is the Ye Group?

They rushed to send him home, as if they were afraid no one would find out?

Or do these two old fogies think the fake is so convincing that no one can tell the difference?

And whoever jumps out to question the authenticity of his identity is the murderer who killed Ye Xingluo and used an imposter to lure people in.

Yang Yingying pondered for a long time but still couldn't figure out what they were up to. However, she figured that a fake couldn't become real, so there was nothing to worry about. She put aside her doubts and waited for the imposters to move in before acting accordingly.

Chapter Thirty: Artificial Isolation

Three days later, Ye Zhong personally inspected the newly renovated suite before calling the old man to report the situation.

Another day passed, and as dusk began to fall, Ye Xingluo and Jiang Chen finally arrived late, each carrying a suitcase, to officially move into the Ye family villa.

As the eldest son of the Ye family, Ye Xingluo naturally moved into his own suite, occupying the best-located room besides Ye Zhong's suite.

Han Jiangchen is a family doctor who needs to be available at any time. He often comes over to do routine check-ups for Ye Zhong and others. Occasionally, he stays overnight and has his own room, which is in the suite on the far east side of the third floor. Ye Xinglu lives directly below him.

From then on, all the key personnel arranged by the script team gathered together.

"Today, to welcome Xingluo home, I specially asked the kitchen to prepare your favorite dishes."

Yang Yingying remained as dignified and poised as ever, holding a cup of beverage and smiling as she said, "Dr. Han has been working hard lately. I think Xingluo looks much better than when she got engaged."

Xingluo isn't feeling well, so we'll have a simple family dinner without alcohol. We'll welcome you home with soft drinks instead!

The people at the table each had their own plans, but on the surface they were all friendly and amicable, and they drank a cup together before sitting down.

"Your father is still dealing with business matters and probably won't be able to come back today. You know how much of a workaholic he is, so please don't take offense."

Ye Xingluo maintained a poker face and said in a nonchalant tone, "Auntie is joking. How could I, as a son, have the right to blame my father?"

"Let me introduce you." Yang Yingying remained unfazed despite being criticized, and looked at An Muya across from her with a smile. "Her name is An Muya, and she's a friend that Xingchen brought back to stay temporarily."

Your father also admires Xiao An very much, and specially promoted her to be the chairman's intern assistant. During the day, she stays by his side in the group.

Sometimes, when I have free time in the evenings, I have to teach them myself.

It looks like once the internship ends, Xiao An will be able to officially stay in your dad's support team.

Ye Xingchen lowered her head, picking up food without saying a word;

Having already realized what was happening, Yang Qingwei smiled without saying a word, inexplicably feeling a sense of satisfaction at his aunt's subtle sarcasm.

He wondered if Ye Xingchen knew he was being cuckolded. He glanced at him sideways but couldn't discern anything from the other's face.

Ye Xingluo maintained a cold, poker face, her gaze sweeping over An Muya's face without any emotion, merely nodding slightly;

Jiang Chen sat down next to him, looking at An Muya, whose eyes were fixed on Ye Xingluo, and smiled slightly, "To be promoted directly to chairman's assistant during the internship period, it seems that Xiao An's work ability is outstanding."

"It's truly fortunate to receive personal guidance from such a demanding and successful manager as Mr. Ye."

An Muya smiled shyly but didn't respond. Her eyes were glued to Ye Xingluo, and her mind was in complete turmoil.

I've previously witnessed the chairman's imposing and domineering nature, his absolute authority; Minister Yang's aloof and handsome demeanor, which makes people hesitate to approach; and Ye Xingchen's sunny, gentle, and considerate nature.

She thought she had captured the hearts of all the most handsome men in the world.

I never expected to see Ye Xingluo, the eldest son of the Ye family, and Han Jiangchen, the family doctor, today. They are both incredibly handsome men with strong recognizable features and unique characteristics!

In particular, the eldest son's unique ascetic aura is so captivating that one cannot help but be drawn to him at first glance.

An Muya felt a mix of anger, resentment, and relief.

What's infuriating is that I didn't meet such an exceptional person sooner, otherwise Ye Zhong, Ye Xingchen, and Yang Qingwei would have been out of the picture long ago, and I would have fallen deeply in love with him at first sight!

What's hateful is that she was too naive and couldn't resist the chairman's domineering yet affectionate advances, so she gave in to him too early;

Fortunately, it wasn't too late. After meeting Ye Xingluo, she realized what love at first sight meant. She was willing to do anything to be with him!

"Xiao An, Dr. Han is talking to you." Ye Xingchen noticed her lack of response and felt it was impolite. He wanted to remind her, but seeing her staring intently at Ye Xingluo with deep affection, he was naturally displeased, and his voice turned colder. "Xiao An? Xiao An!"

An Muya snapped out of her infatuation and asked with a charming expression, "Is there something you need?"

Seeing her like this, even the most foolish person could tell something was wrong.

Ye Xingchen's face fell slightly. He stopped talking in a huff, finished the food on his plate, and stood up, saying coldly, "I'm full, I'll go back to my room first. Everyone, please continue eating."

"Host, I'm so worried." The little white cat frowned slightly, its fluffy round face scrunched up, and muttered softly, "The female lead's halo is like a machine gun, constantly firing at our cat."

Fortunately, Cat is also surrounded by an aura, so he should be able to hold on for a while.

But this is just the beginning. If you stay under the same roof for too long... the script team will definitely find a way to mess with your cat son.

"Host, please think of something quickly, or my cat son will be taken by this bitch sooner or later!"

Jiang Chen couldn't see any halo, but after a simple meal, he coldly observed An Muya and realized that she had clearly met her true love. Her eyes were full of affection and she couldn't bear to leave Ye Xingluo for even a moment.

If things continue like this, even if the script team doesn't cause any trouble, Ye Zhong will still cause some trouble for Cat Boss because of his love-hate relationship with him.

"He wants to investigate his opponent up close, probably because the system has the corresponding methods." After finishing his meal and leaving the table, Jiang Chen lowered his voice to comfort the little white cat, "We must be on high alert now and not let An Muya have a chance to get close to Cat Boss."

Once we've finished building the business and laid a solid foundation, and An Muya has done her job here, we'll get rid of her as soon as possible to avoid her getting in the way.

The fluffy ball looked worried and meowed, "Will strict defenses work? Even though the female lead's halo has dimmed, what if something happens?"

"To prevent Cat from getting into trouble, I'll isolate them first."

"Isolate?!"

The little white cat quickly understood its host's meaning. From the first day it moved into the Ye family villa, it handed Ye Xingluo a thick stack of work assignments.

The cat was so engrossed in watching it that it wanted to scratch its neck with its toes.

"Starting a business is really tough!" Ye Xingluo sighed and wanted to tear her hair out, but out of trust and gratitude for Dr. Han, she still strictly followed the work schedule he required.

So, nominally, Ye Xingluo moved back to the Ye family villa, but in reality, aside from the time he went to class, he basically had to spend four nights a week in his office.

Fridays are usually a bit more relaxed. Jiang Chen typically arranges activities like golf, swimming, and hiking, and then stays at a hotel near the activity venue in the evening.

On Saturday night, Ye Xingluo spent the night with his fiancée Xu Mei, as was his custom.

Although I stayed at the Ye family villa on Sunday, I had to go to bed early and get up early to be fully refreshed for Monday.

With this arrangement, Ye Xingluo basically never sees An Muya, who lives under the same roof and has to adjust her schedule to match Ye Zhong's.

"The imposter has been back for several months, but he's never home. I hardly ever see him. Do you think he's hiding because he feels guilty?"

On a sunny afternoon, Yang Yingying leaned back on the sofa, her brows slightly furrowed, and asked her nephew, "Since he appeared, the imposter has been back for more than half a year. Have you noticed anything amiss with him?"

Chapter Thirty-One: Playing Dirty Tactics

The cold wind howled outside the window; it was already the dead of winter, and the year was drawing to a close.

Yang Qingwei was wearing a light orange sweater, which made his handsome, slender face appear even whiter. He was writing and calculating on a piece of paper with his head down. When he heard his aunt say that, he subconsciously looked up to make sure no one was there before putting his finger to his lips to signal her to be quiet.

"Be careful, walls have ears!" Yang Qingwei sat down next to his aunt with a stack of reports and whispered, "I heard that the old man was in charge of getting him a job in the group, but the imposter didn't go."

You barely see him even when you're home every day, so I'm even busier and we hardly ever run into each other.

I think he's just being cowardly and making excuses to avoid it. After all, how could he be so bold if it's a fake?

Those two old geezers made a mistake with this move!

They shouldn't have let the imposter come back to live here. Before, they kept him outside, and no one knew what he was doing. Now? He's moved back but is never home, and my uncle is quite unhappy with him.

Ye Xingchen is a cunning fellow; I can't find fault with him at all.

On the contrary, because of his entanglement with An Muya, his uncle cut two payments from him as a warning, and lately Ye Xingchen has been as docile as a quail. Let's wait and see; there will always be a chance to deal with them!

Yang Yingying frowned slightly, leaned close to his ear, and whispered a few words.

"This method... might actually be quite good!" Yang Qingwei's eyes lit up, and a small smile curved his lips.

The fluffy ball, acting as a living monitor, perched on Yang Yingying's shoulder, listening to every word she said, and then turned around to report to its host.

"If they can't find any dirt on someone in the company, they'll resort to underhanded tactics?" Jiang Chen listened to the little dumpling's mutterings, a look of surprise on his face. "But this method is a bit..."

"A bit too harsh on yourself?" Seeing that he couldn't find the right words, the little white cat quickly added, "After they've planned it out, they'll probably put it into action in a couple of days. Should we just watch and see, or should we give them a push?"

He pondered for a moment and gestured for the fluffy little dumpling to come closer.

After hearing the host's instructions, the little white cat stared blankly, feeling that its brain was overloaded. "Host, Yang Yingying and her niece want to mess with Ye Xingchen. We should not add fuel to the fire, but why do we help that guy escape a disaster?"

Isn't Cat's biggest enemy Ye Xingchen, who has a blood relationship with him and the right to inherit the throne?

"Take this opportunity to get rid of him! Why help him?"

"That's because Ye Xingchen is still playing the Mary Sue script that has completely collapsed with An Muya. He and the final big BOSS Ye Zhong have not yet gotten rid of the female lead's halo."

To deal with him, all we need to do is catch Ye Zhong with An Muya on the spot, and the father and son will naturally become estranged.

Yang Qingwei is different. He has no blood relation to his family and rose to power through his own abilities and the help of his aunt, Yang Yingying.

If these two aunt and niece are still under the control of the female lead's halo, we definitely have to deal with Ye Xingchen first.

The problem is that they have both realized their mistakes. Yang Qingwei has taken the initiative to sever ties with them and is now working even harder and more diligently.

Yang Yingying's magnanimity and her consistent meticulousness in logistical work softened Ye Zhong's attitude towards the two of them.

He was even more satisfied with the current Mrs. Ye because of Yang Yingying's understanding and consideration for the big picture.

If things continue like this, as long as Yang Qingwei doesn't make any major mistakes at work, he will continue to be highly valued. If we don't seize this opportunity to bring down the aunt and nephew, they will be even more troublesome to deal with in the future than Ye Xingchen.

Moreover, this counterattack might even drag Ye Xingchen into the fray.