I'm Jealous Of Myself Everyday (QT)

Chapter 27: I'm Jealous of Myself Every Day

Xie Shuyun, that simpleton, actually nodded. Wei Ye glared at him and said, "Why are you nodding?" He then glared at Xie Junya and said, "What do you want to see? I'm not touching it anymore."

An angry glare, like hooks emanating from the narrow corners of his eyes, his eyelashes fluttering like raven feathers, Xie Junya hissed with his tongue pressed against his teeth, finally understanding what it meant to have a piercing gaze.

"Sigh, my sister-in-law finally agreed after a lot of trouble." Xie Shuyun sighed at the missed opportunity, put her hands in the sleeves of her Taoist robe, and walked away with a hint of resentment.

"Changqing!" Wei Ye called out, summoning Changqing, who was boiling water in the small kitchen. "Does Madam need more hot water?"

"I'm done washing up. Come in and tidy up."

When Changqing came in, he was surprised to find Xie Junya sitting in the room. Fearing Xie Junya, he quickly lowered his head and moved the bath tub.

As the water vapor passed by, Xie Junya caught a whiff of that elegant fragrance once more.

After the servant left, he laughed and said, "Sister-in-law, aren't you afraid someone will see me here?"

"What's there to be afraid of?" Wei Ye sat down opposite him, his expression somewhat cold. "I have a clear conscience."

"Besides, what happened between Wenxiu and me was an accident. There aren't that many men in this world who like other men," he said self-deprecatingly. His skin was fair and delicate from bathing, as pure and beautiful as a lotus emerging from water, and his long eyelashes drooped down, making him look pitiful. "Second brother is a real man; no one would throw such dirty water on you."

Xie Junya used to think the same way. Now he just looked at Wei Ye and smiled, "There are countless dirty things in the world. Liking men is nothing to be ashamed of."

Wei Ye stared at him blankly. Under the lamplight, Xie Junya's eyes were deep and smiling, his bandit-like demeanor transformed into an elegant one.

"That's impressive, Xie Lao Er," he thought to himself.

After a few seconds of eye contact, Wei Ye looked away. "Second brother, what brings you here?"

Xie Junya readily agreed and adopted a serious demeanor. "Now that you've taken over the Xie family, are you interested in developing trade routes with other provinces?"

“Ancheng is prosperous and indeed has many sought-after goods that are not available outside. If we bring back fresh goods from outside, we won’t have to worry about making money.” Wei Ye pondered, “But the world is in chaos now, and there are bandits occupying the mountains everywhere. If we go on a long trip, we can’t even guarantee the lives of our men. The risks are too great.”

Xie Junya laughed and said, "Sister-in-law, have you forgotten? I have men and guns."

“I understand what you mean.” Wei Ye asked, “If we’re going to cooperate, I suppose Second Brother wants the reward to fund the military?”

Xie Junya nodded decisively; the handsome man before him was ambitious.

“Sure.” Wei Ye gave a direct affirmative answer, “But I’ve only just gotten involved in the Xie family’s business and don’t know much about it. To pave a new path, I need to gain more control over the existing people in the family.”

Xie Junya laughed, "I didn't even have a chance to tempt you, and you agreed so readily. Why didn't you ask more questions, like why I suddenly set my sights on the Xie family's assets?"

Wei Ye waited quietly for him to continue.

“Ma Dashuai just had his own son.” Ma Dashuai is Xie Junya’s adoptive father. Xie Junya’s voice was slightly deep. “After all, we are not related by blood. In the past two years, he has become more and more wary of me.”

Despite his illustrious military exploits and countless life-or-death experiences, he ultimately had to make way for the warlord's own son. This was an irreconcilable conflict.

Wei Ye understood that he was trying his best to expand his own power and would one day set up his own business and even become enemies with Commander Ma.

"My future is uncertain; I might be shattered to pieces at any moment," Xie Junya said leisurely. "If you cooperate with me, aren't you afraid of getting burned?"

"I may not be very knowledgeable, but I do know the saying 'Fortune favors the bold.'" Wei Ye thought for a moment, then smiled slightly, looking a bit sly. "Besides, I'm not surnamed Xie. If the Xie family gets implicated, I'll just pack my bags and run away. What's there to be afraid of?"

Xie Junya laughed. If Wei Ye was really as irresponsible as he claimed, he would probably have already run away with the money when people came to coerce him after Xie Wenxiu's death.

The next moment, he heard Wei Ye say with a smile, "Besides, he's my own brother. If I don't help you, who else should I help?"

Xie Junya licked his lips at the unconscious display of intimacy, feeling a chill run down his spine.

...

After Xie Junya left, Xie Wenxiu was finally able to return to his room.

Feeling stifled by being excluded, he became agitated for a moment and was surprised to find that he seemed to be prone to negative emotions lately.

Xie Wenxiu took a deep breath. He remained calm and composed, standing silently by the bed watching Wei Ye turn off the light and get into bed. The fact that Wei Ye showed no unusual behavior gradually calmed him down.

Exhausted from the day, Wei Ye quickly fell into a deep sleep, turning over to face away from the bed, her waistline slightly sunken, the rise and fall graceful and tender.

A deep, dark color surged in Xie Wenxiu's eyes. He couldn't help but lean forward slightly. The man's fingers were long and slender with distinct knuckles. Touching them seemed to cover half of his slender waist.

The soft touch almost made Xie Wenxiu sink in, while Wei Ye was awakened by the itch and wanted to scratch the soft flesh on his waist, but he touched a hand that did not belong to him.

His eyes widened suddenly, and he tried to scream, but his mouth was covered by a cold hand.

"Shh, don't be afraid, you just had a nightmare." Xie Wenxiu whispered in his ear, his hypnotic and magnetic voice seeping into his mind. Wei Ye's eyelids trembled slightly, and he closed his eyes again.

"Waaaaah, was he trying to scare me to death?" Before falling asleep, he mentally cursed 001, "You bastard!"

001, an innocent victim: [...]

It's foreseeable that Wei Ye will berate him for the entire instance.

*

From that day on, Wei Ye had complete freedom of movement within the Xie family compound. He spent several days strolling around Ancheng Street, familiarizing himself with each of the shops under the Xie family's control.

When Wei Ye delivered the account books, all the head managers recognized him. Xiankelai was the largest restaurant in Ancheng, and as soon as he stepped inside, the manager in the lobby came to greet him.

"You've come at the perfect time. The ingredients are fresh for lunch. Please try our chef's cooking."

Wei Ye was hungry, so he sat down at the cyclamen restaurant.

The ingredients were indeed very fresh. The manager instructed the chef to put in his best effort, as the food was meant for the head of the household, and every dish was incredibly delicious.

Before leaving, the shopkeeper brought over another box of pastries.

Wei Ye had Chang Qing carry it, saying, "Put this meal and snacks on the tab."

The shopkeeper smiled, his face crinkling with wrinkles. "Look at what you're saying. It's all our own business. It's just a few dishes. How could we possibly put it on your tab?"