Chapter 64: A Different Kind of Happy Family (2)

Chapter 64: A Different Kind of Happy Family (2)

From childhood to now, she had grown used to her younger brother’s presence. Even though she was already grown and understood many things that should now be avoided, she still subconsciously ignored them. Perhaps it was because of this deeply ingrained habit—some time ago, she had even bathed together with her younger brother, completely naked. A nineteen-year-old sister and a sixteen-year-old brother—something hard to imagine, yet it showed just how difficult it was to change habits rooted deep in one’s bones.

Although she had truly grown up and knew such things were inappropriate, Ye Qing didn’t strongly resist them.

Her care and affection for her younger brother had made her gradually reduce such intimacy over the past two years, but she had never thought of completely cutting it off. In her mind, this was her biological brother—it wasn’t a big issue. If it happened occasionally, she could still accept it.

“Exactly! Brother, you’re such a smooth talker. Is only big sister pretty? Am I not pretty too? Hmph, you’re biased!” Ye Rou, who loved clinging to her brother the most, became a little unhappy seeing him only talking to their sister. Pouting, she interrupted.

Her words made Ye Chen laugh awkwardly. He walked over, pulled her into his arms, and pinched her pouting lips lightly. “Pretty. My little sister is the prettiest, just as pretty as your sister—and the most beautiful little sister in the world. Happy now, you little girl? Even jealous of your own sister!”

“That’s right! I’m cute and beautiful, okay? You should be satisfied having a sister like me! And I told you so many times—don’t pinch my lips, they’ll get squished and won’t look nice anymore!” Ye Rou said in a spoiled tone, lifting her small chin proudly. Her adorable manner made Ye Chen feel full of affection.

Watching her brother and sister, Ye Qing smiled faintly. She liked the feeling of home—especially with her brother there. As long as he was present, the house felt warm and peaceful. Quietly watching them laugh and play, her heart softened more and more.

“Alright, you three stop messing around. Come, my good son, come sit with Mom!” Luo Xue watched the siblings’ close relationship with satisfaction, but as the one who doted on her son the most, she still wanted him by her side.

Called over by his mother, Ye Chen sat beside Luo Xue. Looking at his beautiful, mature mother, his heart filled with attachment. Even though he tried to control himself from staring at her alluring, mature body, he still couldn’t stop his heart from pounding.

“Mom!”

Ye Chen let his mother hold his hand in hers. Feeling her soft, fleshy, delicate hand, a strange sensation rose in his heart. Looking at this mature and beautiful mother, a thought suddenly emerged—but the moment it appeared, he forcefully suppressed it.

Unaware—or perhaps never imagining her son in such a way—Luo Xue looked at him with eyes full of affection. Whenever she wasn’t working, if her son wasn’t by her side, she would miss him terribly.

After a whole day apart, this mature woman had already felt a bit restless.

“Come, tell Mom about what happened before evening!” With her son sitting beside her, Luo Xue’s emotions calmed, and her expression softened.

Looking at his noble, elegant mother, her natural grace made Ye Chen’s heart pound again. He suddenly felt that a woman like her—strict at work yet mature and beautiful—was the most exquisite kind.

“Damn it… I’m thinking nonsense again. This is my own mother!”

Ye Chen cursed himself inwardly, quickly restraining his thoughts. He looked at Luo Xue and said, “Uh, it went pretty well. The attitude is clear now. The Song family is on Aunt’s side. Does that mean Aunt can basically have the final say in Huahai’s political scene now?”

As Ye Chen spoke, Ye Qing and Ye Rou also came over and sat down. Since it concerned their beloved aunt’s political future, they quieted down.

“Mm, just as Mom expected. Overall, I had already thought about helping your eldest aunt and arranging for someone to contact Secretary Song. Although Secretary Song belongs to the secretary’s faction, he’s considered neutral—not a die-hard supporter—so he could be won over. Previously, your aunt’s position in the standing committee was evenly matched. Now that we’ve secured Secretary Song, the votes can suppress the secretary’s side. But it’s not as simple as having absolute authority. Procedures still need to be followed. Many things can be done, but never spoken openly. Voting according to procedure is also to silence certain people.”

Luo Xue spoke gently to her children. As long as it didn’t involve confidential or principled matters, she was willing to explain some things to them—it was a kind of experience-building.

However, Ye Chen felt a bit strange inside. His mother might have predicted Secretary Song’s stance, but she could never have imagined what had happened between him and the Song family mother and daughter. He didn’t dare reveal anything—not even the slightest hint—and had to hide it even if it meant lying.

There was a strange thrill in this secrecy, making him feel excited, and even intensifying his darker thoughts.

Completely unaware of her son’s changes, Luo Xue looked at him with loving eyes, holding his hand. “It’s all thanks to my good son. But Mom still has to say—if you dare do something that dangerous again, don’t expect me to pay attention to you!”

“Hehe… no way. Just once already scared me to ****. I couldn’t handle it again!” Ye Chen replied awkwardly.

Ye Qing also knew about the danger her brother had faced a few days ago. She looked at him with concern and mild reproach. Ye Chen responded with a helpless smile.

Seeing his guilty expression, Luo Xue found it amusing. “Alright, I’ll let you off this time. Okay, you all go play. Mom’s going to cook.”

As Luo Xue stood up, Ye Qing quickly said, “Mom, I’ll help you!”

“Mm.”

Mother and daughter went into the kitchen, leaving Ye Chen and Ye Rou in the living room. Ye Rou’s eyes lit up as she happily threw herself into her brother’s arms, leaning against him comfortably and closing her eyes. “Brother’s arms are the most comfortable!”

Ye Chen looked at his sister speechlessly, but still held her as he leaned back on the sofa, chatting with her.

After dinner, it became the most beautiful time of the household.

- 50 Advanced Chapters of {Jade Pendant Awakening: From Outcast Heir to Unstoppable ****}: patreon.com/aristo0_0