Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

"Mm-hmm, I understand," Ye Ningbing replied with a sweet smile, her demeanor not the usual gentle one but more like a little girl's. Then, with a mischievous grin, she added, "But you'll have to handle Big Sister and Second Sister for me, or I'll be too embarrassed to face them."

After this incident, Ye Fei noticed that Ye Ningbing seemed to have lightened up significantly. In the past, although she had always been fully devoted when they were together, there had been a lingering hint of melancholy.

Ye Fei knew she had been subconsciously worried about how to explain their relationship to her sisters. He had originally thought things would improve once he managed to win over Ye Ningxue, but unexpectedly, Ye Ningbing had already freed herself from those worries and was now facing everything with equanimity. This was undoubtedly a pleasant surprise.

Gently kissing Ye Ningbing on the lips, Ye Fei smiled and said, "I'll take care of it. You rest for a bit, and I'll come wake you when breakfast is ready."

Only then did Ye Ningbing reluctantly let go of his neck and lie back down, her eyes soft as she gazed at him. "I know you'll handle it perfectly. My man is the best!"

Ye Fei leaned down to kiss her once more, then, on a whim, turned to the still-sleeping Yun Chuqing and planted a quick peck on her tiny lips. With a light step, he left the bedroom.

Seeing Ye Fei's subsequent action, Ye Ningbing was momentarily stunned, but then a knowing smile spread across her lips. She felt a mix of amusement and resignation but wasn't angry.

Ye Fei had chosen the perfect timing. If it had been any other time, Ye Ningbing might have been upset upon realizing that Ye Fei had already "consumed" her daughter. Although she would have eventually accepted it, it wouldn't have been this easy—she would have likely given him the cold shoulder for a few days.

But now, having just gone through a life-and-death experience, her heart was at its most relaxed, and she was deeply dependent on Ye Fei.

Upon guessing the truth, she only felt it was a bit absurd, but given her own equally unconventional feelings, she accepted it naturally. She even felt a little happy for Yun Chuqing.

After all, there was probably no man in the world more exceptional than Ye Fei. If her daughter grew up and ended up with someone inferior to him, even if Yun Chuqing was okay with it, Ye Ningbing wouldn't be.

Meanwhile, after leaving Ye Ningbing's room, Ye Fei took a moment to compose himself, preparing for the scolding he was about to receive from Ye Ningxue, and then slowly made his way downstairs.

As expected, Ye Ningshuang and Ye Ningxue were still there, sitting together on the living room couch in silence. Ye Ningxue's beautiful face was tense, with a hint of anger, while Ye Ningshuang's expression was stern, though her eyes held a faint glimmer of amusement.

When Ye Fei came down, Ye Ningxue immediately stood up, but before she could speak, Ye Ningshuang beat her to it. "Ye Fei, how's Ningbing doing now?"

"She's fine. She's asleep again. I'm going to make some breakfast. Why don't you two join us?" Ye Fei replied with a slight smile.

"We won't stay for breakfast, but someone here wants to give you a talking-to," Ye Ningshuang said with mock seriousness. "Be a good boy and don't talk back, okay?"

Ye Ningxue couldn't help but feel exasperated. She had been ready to give Ye Fei a stern lecture, her momentum fully prepared, but her sister's interference had significantly dampened the effect. Still, she had to say her piece.

"Ye Fei, what's going on between you and Ningbing?" Ye Ningxue demanded sharply.

"It's exactly what you saw. I don't think I need to spell it out, do I?" Ye Fei shrugged, not intentionally trying to provoke Ye Ningxue but knowing her stubborn and somewhat radical personality. If he apologized, she would undoubtedly force him to break up with Ye Ningbing.

Seeing Ye Fei's attitude, Ye Ningxue's anger flared. "You've done something wrong, and you don't even show a hint of remorse?"

"Done something wrong? No, I haven't," Ye Fei replied with an innocent expression. "You've got it wrong. I haven't done anything wrong."

"You haven't?" Ye Ningxue was momentarily taken aback. Had she misunderstood? If so, she'd truly wronged him. She quickly asked, "Then why was Ningbing clinging to you like that and not letting you leave? Aren't you two...?"

"She's my girlfriend now. Who else would she cling to?" Ye Fei said matter-of-factly. "We're in love. What's wrong with that?"

"You..." Ye Ningxue was stunned, feeling a mix of anger, disappointment, and, most of all, heartache. Both Ye Ningbing and Ye Fei were people she deeply cared for, and now they had done something like this. How could she not feel heartbroken?

Seeing Ye Fei's unyielding attitude, Ye Ningxue wanted to go and talk some sense into her younger sister, but she held back.

From Ye Ningbing's earlier behavior, it was clear that she was even more deeply involved than Ye Fei. Plus, after what had happened yesterday, pressuring her might not only be ineffective but could also trigger her.

Helpless, Ye Ningxue turned to her sister for support. "Sis, you should say something too. If this gets out, how will they face anyone?"

"But I think Ye Fei is right," Ye Ningshuang naturally sided with Ye Fei, smiling slightly. "If we're worried about them facing others, we just won't tell anyone. After all, only a few of us know."

"Sis—" Ye Ningxue dragged out her voice, anxiously saying, "But this kind of relationship is just wrong!"

"What is love? Once feelings happen, they're beyond our control. There's no right or wrong," Ye Ningshuang sighed, perhaps speaking about Ye Ningbing, herself, or both.

Then she added, "Just like you back then, holding onto a grudge against your best friend for over a decade over someone who wasn't even worth it. If it weren't for Ye Fei, you'd probably still be stuck in that, wouldn't you?"

Hearing her sister bring up her past, Ye Ningxue fell silent. Objectively speaking, the person from back then hadn't been particularly outstanding and certainly hadn't been worthy of her or Liu Fengyi.

Yet, she had been so deeply in love that she still couldn't let go. Who could she blame for that? Thinking about it, she suddenly felt she could understand her younger sister's feelings a little better.