The Overheard Truth and a Green Tea Act

“Thank you, Cousin, for your hospitality today. We won’t trouble you any further.”

Yu Wei exhaled in relief when he finally heard his father finish speaking. Even he could tell that Yi Sizhe’s arrival at this moment likely meant he had something to discuss with Yu Xinran and Yi Xiangcheng.

His father truly lacked discernment.

As they were leaving, Yu Wei couldn’t resist a gossipy glance back. He noticed his eldest cousin speaking to Yi Xiangcheng and Madam Yi, and both their expressions shifted subtly.

‘Had something happened?’

Stepping out of the guest house, they saw a man in a white coat standing by a car, talking on the phone.

“I temporarily handled something for Third Young Master here. Yes… it’s already taken care of.”

“No, it wasn’t the Third Young Master who was injured. It was the boy he brought home…”

“He has a cut on his head, mm-hmm…”

“Right… his marriage partner…”

Yu Wei didn’t hear everything clearly, but he managed to piece together the framework of a sensational piece of gossip.

His Third Young Master cousin had brought his marriage partner home today, and for some unknown reason, the person had seemingly gotten injured.

‘Under what circumstances could one get such a large gash on their head? This… what else could it be but an assault?’

Considering Yu Xinran and Yi Xiangcheng’s expressions from earlier, Yi Sizhe must have come specifically to report this incident.

‘Hiss, do top-tier wealthy families play so brutally?’

A pang of sympathy struck him for the Third Young Master’s marriage partner. ‘What kind of person could endure the Third Young Master’s temperament? Could they have been coerced?’

Yu Wei dared not ponder further, hurrying away from the vast Yi residence with his father.

After they left, the family doctor smiled into the phone. “Wife, it seems the Third Young Master has truly found someone he likes this time. I’ve never seen him care for a boy so much.”

“Let me tell you, when I was treating the young man’s wound, I thought the Third Young Master’s gaze was going to burn a hole right through me.”

“I know the Third Young Master treats our family well, so I also told him when I left that he could call me anytime if anything came up.”

“As his private doctor, I’m always on call, after all.”

Yu Wei was unaware that this partially overheard conversation would fuel rampant rumors outside the Yi family home.

At the Yi family manor.

Hearing that Jian Ye was injured, Yu Xinran and Yi Xiangcheng rushed to the main building after seeing off their guests.

Upon entering the grand hall, they found the young man nestled obediently on the sofa, eating cantaloupe. Their youngest son sat beside him, offering tissues and occasionally wiping melon juice from Jian Ye’s chin.

It was a picture of harmonious domestic bliss.

Yu Xinran knew her son’s character well, so she wouldn’t foolishly misunderstand that Yi Siyu had bullied Jian Ye, unlike the Yi brothers. She quickly went over to comfort him.

“Little Ye, does it hurt badly? Ah-Yu, really, to let you bump and bruise yourself in our home in such a short time.” Yu Xinran’s motherly love overflowed as she gently stroked Jian Ye’s head.

Her warm inquiries, like those of a biological mother, caused Jian Ye a moment of disorientation. Fragments of the original host’s memories seemed to flash through his mind.

Yu Xinran, like his own mother, was a gentle and beautiful woman.

This was an instinctive yearning from this body—a longing for family, for a mother’s affection.

Jian Ye clutched his chest, softly reassuring himself inwardly: ‘See, your life at the Yi family isn’t bad, nor are you lonely. The Yi family members are all very kind. If you show a little bit of kindness, they will reciprocate with the tenderness you desire.’

‘In a world like this, would you still so easily give up your life?’

‘You should bravely lift your head and continue walking forward seriously.’

The communication with his body seemed to have an effect. Jian Ye’s heartbeat calmed, and in that instant, he felt his soul and body become more aligned.

“Are you uncomfortable?” Yi Siyu was the first to notice Jian Ye’s unusual state.

He watched the young man’s face suddenly pale, his brows furrowing with concern.

Unable to explain the anomaly that had just occurred, Jian Ye merely said, “I felt a little dizzy, but I’m fine now.”

“No, really, it was just for a moment. Perhaps I didn’t rest well last night.” The young man quickly waved his hand.

Seeing the persistent look on Yi Siyu’s face, Jian Ye had no choice but to deploy his trump card.

“Siyu-gege, do you know why I didn’t sleep well last night?” A shy tenderness flowed between the young man’s brows. The moment he lifted his gaze, the man’s heart was captivated.

“It’s because I was so excited about getting our marriage certificate today that I couldn’t sleep for most of the night.”

[Ding—Green tea element detected! Green tea value +50.]

[System 748: Host, you were snoring last night.]

[Jian Ye: Two-system, shut up and focus on collecting green tea value!]

[System 748: Whine~ Host is meanie~]

While Yi Siyu was speechless, Yu Xinran on the side burst into a radiant smile.

“You’re still young, and it’s normal to feel this way when you first get married. I was exactly the same back then—excited and nervous, but mostly happy. Seeing you two get along so well puts my mother’s heart at ease.”

Then, in a lavish tone, she added, “You two just got your marriage certificate today. You’ll be doing more intimate things in the future, don’t be shy, child, and then…”

Jian Ye had initially been teasing Yi Siyu.

‘Mama Yi must have comprehensive knowledge in all areas.’

She was actually teaching him about that right in front of her own son.

‘Stop talking! Your son won’t ever reach that point with me! The one he truly loves is his White Moonlight! He’ll only do that with his White Moonlight!’

Jian Ye cast a pleading glance at Yi Siyu, who found it amusing. ‘Wasn’t he quite bold just now? Calling me “gege” in such a soft, sweet voice?’

Half of his heart had melted.

Yet now, he couldn’t bear to hear such talk.

“Mom, it’s time for dinner.”

Seeing the young man practically shrinking into a quail, Yi Siyu finally spoke at the opportune moment.

Yu Xinran clapped her thigh. “Ah, right! We need to have the kitchen make some pig brain soup!”

Jian Ye: “…” ‘My head just has a scraped skin, I don’t have a concussion, for crying out loud!’

Jian Ye turned his head, noticing the man beside him suppressing a faint smile.

He looked like he was enjoying a good laugh at someone else’s expense.

‘Laugh, laugh, laugh, all you know is to laugh. It’s only because I met you that I’m so unlucky!’

He pouted. “Siyu-gege, you just said you’d fulfill any request I made today.”

Yi Siyu nodded. “That’s right.”

“Later, when I video call my grandfather, you… you know what to do, right?”

“Mm, I understand.”

‘Truly understand?’

The video call connected instantly. The Elder Master Jian must have already heard about his marriage certificate.

“Grandfather.” Jian Ye tidied his hair, effectively covering his wound, then obediently greeted him.

Elder Master Jian smiled, his face creased with wrinkles, clearly delighted.

He asked, “Are you at the Yi family home now?”

Jian Ye nodded. “Yes, Siyu-gege is right beside me.”

As he spoke, he turned the camera, and a handsome face immediately appeared on the screen.

“Hello, Grandfather,” Yi Siyu greeted politely.

“Good, good, good. Please convey my regards to your parents. Our Ye’er, though occasionally a bit willful, is not bad at heart. I hope you can be more tolerant and understanding of him in the future,” Elder Master Jian said.

“I will,” Yi Siyu replied earnestly.

Jian Ye was somewhat surprised that his grandfather would say such things.

He had always felt that the Jian family treated him as a sacrificial lamb for a political marriage, concerned only with the benefits it brought the family. As for those relatives, they didn’t wish him well in the slightest.

It seemed only his grandfather genuinely cared about his happiness.

Jian Ye would never let down those who were kind to him.

As for those who made Jian Ye uncomfortable, he wouldn’t suppress his feelings and endure it.

“Grandfather, when I posted the photo of our marriage certificate in the group today, they all said I photoshopped it. They also said Siyu-gege was an internet celebrity whose face was AI-swapped, and they even said…” The young man’s voice was laced with sobs, his face filled with grievance.

“What else did they say?!” Elder Master Jian’s expression instantly turned severe.

Jian Ye hesitated, glancing timidly at Yi Siyu, then back at the camera. “They also said I just married some random man I found on the street, and that you, Grandfather, would surely break my legs.”

“Preposterous! They’re asking for a beating!” Elder Master Jian’s mustache bristled with anger.

Having set the stage, Jian Ye’s “green tea” rhetoric flowed endlessly, pouring out of him.

“It’s fine if they talk about me; after all, they don’t like me.”

“But they absolutely shouldn’t have insulted Siyu-gege!”

“Siyu-gege has never been ridiculed as having an ‘internet celebrity face’ his whole life. How could they say that about Siyu-gege just because they dislike me?!”

“Grandfather, you know I’m part of the Yi family now. Their reckless words not only disrespect the Yi family but also make the Jian family lose face.”

“Thankfully, Siyu-gege is understanding and doesn’t bother with such things. If it were anyone else, they would have certainly taken their anger out on me because of those words!”

“How am I supposed to live in the Yi family after this?!”

“I’ve already left the Jian family; I’m not getting in their way anymore, so why are they still so aggressive?!”

The young man’s final words were choked with a sob: “Grandfather… is it truly Ye’er’s fault that everyone hates me?”

This statement nearly shattered Elder Master Jian’s heart. In the past, Jian Ye would never have told him such things, and he hadn’t understood Jian Ye’s often extreme behavior. Now, listening to this, it seemed it was all due to these people forcing his hand.

“My good, obedient grandson, you are not wrong; they are. Don’t cry. Grandfather will teach them a lesson for you!”

Elder Master Jian was still soft-hearted. He hadn’t always been impatient with Jian Ye, but the child had disappointed him repeatedly, making him contemplate giving up. Now, his young grandson had suddenly changed his nature and was very obedient, growing to resemble his most beloved youngest son, Jian Zhengshu. Elder Master Jian’s heart began to care for Jian Ye once more.

Moreover, Jian Ye had already married Yi Siyu, and now, being in the Yi family, he indeed represented the Jian family’s reputation. The alliance between the two families also concerned their familial interests.

“Thank you, Grandfather. You don’t need to worry too much about me. Siyu-gege treats me very well; you can rest assured.” Jian Ye frantically winked at the man beside him.

He wanted Yi Siyu to say something to conclude the call. He had collected enough green tea value and had shed enough crocodile tears for Elder Master Jian. The Jian family was likely in for a lively day.

Unexpectedly, the man, a person of few but impactful words, simply extended his arm, pulled the young man close, and embraced him.

Yi Siyu rubbed his chin against the young man’s neck, instantly making Jian Ye’s ears flush red and his body stiffen.

‘Whoa, big brother, you’re overacting!’

“I only learned today how much grievance Ye’er suffered in the Jian family. From now on, I will never let him suffer any injustice in our Yi family.”

This statement was subtle yet profound, with the underlying message: ‘Your Jian family treats its own so poorly; the Yi family would never bully an orphaned child like that.’ In other words, the Jian family, one of Yunjing’s prominent wealthy families, lacked magnanimity.

Jian Ye later couldn’t even focus on their conversation. His toes curled, every nerve in his body thrumming. The chest pressed against his back felt scorching, and he could even feel the man’s strong heartbeat thudding against his body.

The sensation of skin pressed tightly together only receded after the video call ended. Yi Siyu saw the young man’s stunned expression and couldn’t help but curl his lips.

‘He was so articulate just now in front of Elder Master Jian. How could he become so timid with just a slight touch?’

‘Didn’t he say he had a former boyfriend? How could he still be so shy and innocent?’

However, Yi Siyu was pleased by the sight. He enjoyed seeing the young man flustered in front of him.