"Stop trying to handle this alone, let’s go back and take a look first. When we left, the scene was already chaotic."
Youyou reminded gently, walking forward to link arms with Meimei.
Though she didn’t say it, she was willing to bear the burden together.
The four of them had just stepped out of the GW school gates when they saw Yao standing by the car door, waiting for them.
Upon seeing Dan Tingye, he walked forward respectfully, "Young Master, Mr. Jie wants to see you."
"Has Jie returned?"
Upon hearing that Dan Hanjie had returned to the States, Youyou’s eyes brightened immediately, she stepped forward wanting to ask something but noticed Dan Tingye and Jiang Nan’s strange reactions, curiously glancing at them.
Why were they scared upon hearing Jie wanted to see them?
Jie was the kindest to her; she wasn’t afraid of him at all.
"Miss Youyou, Mr. Jie is very busy, I’m afraid he can’t see you right now, please, young master, follow me to the villa first."
Yao’s face was calm but cold, following protocol with his usual blank expression.
This demeanor only highlighted the severity of the issues at the press conference, so much so that Dan Hanjie flew back immediately upon receiving the news.
"Youyou and Meimei have just returned, take them to the Ye Family to see grandpa. It’s been a long time since he last saw them, he should be missing them. I’ll join you once the press conference matters are handled."
Dan Tingye’s dark eyes flickered slightly, turning casually to Jiang Nan, giving instructions before preparing to get into the car.
As Dan Tingye took a step forward, Jiang Nan reached out to grab his arm.
"Brother, I’m coming back with you."
Having spent more time at the private villa than the Jiang Family since childhood, Jiang Nan knew the rules. Dan Tingye returning was certainly bad news, especially since he was being summoned by Dan Hanjie.
"Young Master Jiang Nan, this matter does not concern you. Mr. Jie asked only the young master to return."
Yao’s businesslike voice sounded coldly from the side again.
"If you still call me brother, then drive them to see grandpa, and take good care of them."
Dan Tingye’s eyes darkened as he looked steadily at Jiang Nan.
"..."
Jiang Nan’s words got stuck in his throat.
He eventually nodded heavily.
"Tingye, I want to come back with you, it was a mistake we both made..."
Meimei suddenly spoke, uneasily approaching him and tugging at his shirt hem.
Even though she wasn’t being taken along as a co-culprit, she couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling.
"It’s not your problem, you’ve just returned, go see grandpa first, he’ll be happy. I’ll come to find you soon; won’t take long."
Dan Tingye lifted his head, ruffled her hair, smiling with indulgence.
"I bet my dad just wants me to clean up the mess, he’s not going to hit me. If you accompany me, it’ll only distract me."
"Has uncle ever hit you?"
Meimei blinked her big, crystal-clear eyes nervously as she asked.
"..."
Of course!
They’ve rubbed each other the wrong way since he was small, and Dan Hanjie never held back. He got quite a few beatings growing up for being disobedient.
But looking into her worried gaze, Dan Tingye masked his emotions and resolutely said, "No."
"Cough, cough——"
Jiang Nan, unable to hold back, started coughing abruptly, earning a fierce glare from Dan Tingye, who then quickly pulled Meimei along and ran off.
"I’ll take them to the Ye Family Villa to see grandpa right now, brother, make sure to come by early to find us!"