My Scheming Little Devil-Chapter 46 Short-sightedness_1

"Alright, alright, no problem. Ye Lu, did you hear that? Make sure to fit Yuyun in immediately," Chen Yan instructed Ye Lu without hesitation.

Ye Lu felt wronged. After all, it wasn’t as if she owned the Shang Family’s business to simply position someone on a whim.

Yet, she was anxious that if Chen Yuyun’s goals were not met, she would not relent. As such, Ye Lu felt she had to manoeuvre Yuyun into a spot.

With that matter agreed upon.

Ye Lu then sought out Ye Wanli for a private chat: "Dad, how has your company been doing recently? Has there been any financial improvements and positive changes?"

Ye Wanli sighed. "Ah, it’s getting a bit better, but it takes time. Don’t worry, it’ll improve. I, Ye, will never give up."

Ye Lu wanted to persuade him to abandon the company, but seeing his determination, she couldn’t bring herself to.

"Dad, I’m planning to participate in a beauty competition soon. If I win, there’s a cash prize of several thousand." Ye Lu was a little apprehensive, unsure whether her conservative dad would oppose.

To her surprise, Ye Wanli didn’t oppose but rather expressed gleeful approval.

"That’s great, excellent indeed. I’ve painstakingly nurtured your talents since you were young. This is the perfect opportunity to use them. If you can win a good ranking, it will be like a valuable brand name that can increase your worth, which can also aid in your marriage."

Ye Lu looked at him in surprise: "Dad, I never thought of using it as a means to marry someone rich. I only want it to add a bright spot to my resume."

Ye Wanli hurriedly clarified: "Naturally. But, Lu dear, despite you constantly stating you don’t want to get married, how can I, as your dad, bear to see my precious daughter live alone for the rest of her life? I still hope you’ll marry into a good family in the future, so you won’t have to work so hard. That’s my only wish left in life."

And with that, tears filled his eyes.

Ye Lu’s eyes reddened too, thinking about how her dad had always worried for her. Now that he was old, he was still concerned about her marriage. She felt like a terrible daughter.

Thinking of the two children, though they never expressed it, they certainly yearned for a father.

Maybe she needed to seriously consider this.

"Dad, I’ll be busy with the competition soon, so while I have some free time today, I’m going to take the kids out to play."

***

Ye Lu initially planned to take the two precious children to an amusement park.

However, Young Master Ye Yuan flatly refused with a wave of his hand, uninterested: "Such a childish activity, I’m not fond of it at all. Placed among a bunch of excited brats, riding the little train and carousel, it would be hell. It’s embarrassing. You go with my little sister, I need to study my computer courses, I’m incredibly busy and can’t find the time."

Ye Lu felt annoyed. As if he wasn’t just a little brat himself! Always putting on a mature tone as if he’s a national leader too busy to find time for leisure. What a little lord he was!

But she knew Ye Yuan’s temperament; he had no interest in play, only getting a thrill from studying high-difficulty subjects.

Thus, she could only take Ye Yi out herself. Unlike her brother, the little girl was very excited to play, bouncing around like she’d been let out of jail.

The Ye Family’s home became completely quiet.

Chen Yan had just finished putting on a facial mask and came downstairs.

"Where’s that girl?"

Ye Wanli was looking at the latest financial magazine, which was introducing the Shang Family’s affairs. He was studying it seriously, his brows often furrowing, his expression smart and capable.

He didn’t look like his usual kind and gentle self.

"She took the children out to play. She told me that she’s entering a local beauty contest. Any chance of using your family connections to give her a boost, maybe throw in some money to ensure her entry into the finals?"

Chen Yan touched her smooth skin and huffed. "Why spend money on that girl again? You’ve spent so much grooming her, and even had her attend grad school. Why not just find a billionaire for her to marry?"

"Foolish, your sight is really short," Ye Wanli scolded in a deep voice.