Ye Changmin’s emotions spiralled out of control again in that moment. Reflecting on the past and her current awkward position, she felt regret, shame, and overwhelming sadness.
Unable to restrain herself, she burst into tears.
Ye Chen could tell she wasn’t pretending.
It seemed his aunt had finally come to a sincere repentance.
Recognising one’s mistakes was already a significant step forward.
Ye Chen let out a soft sigh. Noticing a Pu’er tea cake next to Ye Changmin’s tea tray, he asked, “Auntie, where’s the tea knife for the Pu’er tea?”
“Tea knife?”
Ye Changmin was momentarily stunned, then quickly said, “Chen’er, if you’d like some Pu’er, I’ll switch pots and brew it for you.”
“No need,” Ye Chen shook his head and said casually, “I just need to borrow the tea knife.”
Ye Changmin retrieved a silver tea knife from under the tea table. Shaped like an arrowhead from ancient times, it was mainly used to pry apart the hard Pu’er tea cake.
Ye Chen took the tea knife and, from his pocket, pulled out a Rejuvenation Pill.
The moment the pill appeared, Ye Zhongquan was utterly shocked.
Ye Changmin didn’t react as quickly. She had never taken or seen a Rejuvenation Pill before, so she wasn’t as attuned to its significance.
Ye Zhongquan felt his heart pounding, his pulse racing to his throat.
Then, under everyone’s gaze, Ye Chen used the tea knife to slice the Rejuvenation Pill in half down the middle.
A fresh, medicinal fragrance filled the air. Ye Chen handed one half to Ye Zhongquan and said, “Grandfather, I’m deeply grateful that you passed the position of family head to me. In the future, I may not have enough time to stay by your side, but rest assured, no matter what happened in the past, as long as you stand with me now and going forward, I will give you the respect and care you deserve.”
Ye Zhongquan trembled with excitement.
He never imagined he’d have another chance to receive a Rejuvenation Pill.
Even if it was just half.
It far exceeded his wildest expectations!
Overcome with joy, he stretched out his shaky hands, took the half pill from Ye Chen, and eagerly declared, “Chen’er, don’t worry. I won’t repeat the mistakes of the past. From now on, I’ll stand by your side without hesitation.”
Ye Chen gave a slight nod.
His relationship with his grandfather was no longer just that of grandson and grandfather, it was also one of ruler and subject.
Though he was his grandfather, within the context of the Ye family, Ye Chen was the head, and he had to align himself with Ye Chen.
The Ye family was large and chaotic, lacking any sense of unity in the years since his father’s death. Ye Chen knew he had to establish a positive image in their eyes, showing them the benefits of standing in his camp.
Then, he glanced at the remaining half of the Rejuvenation Pill and turned to look at Ye Changmin beside him.
Ye Changmin, tears streaming down her face, suddenly noticed Ye Chen looking at her. Her heart raced with unparalleled nervousness.
She didn’t know what Ye Chen intended to do with that half pill.
Would he keep it, or give it to her?
Though she knew the odds of Ye Chen giving her a Rejuvenation Pill were slim. His grandfather obeyed him completely and only got half, she had opposed him for so long and had little chance to prove her loyalty since coming around, would he really give her half too?
At that moment, Ye Chen looked at her and said calmly, “Auntie, I’m keeping this half of the Rejuvenation Pill for the Ye family. Whoever can truly put the family’s interests above their own, I’ll give this half to them.”
