Chapter 338: Chapter 338: The Second Woman Chapter 338: Chapter 338: The Second Woman But these are not the key points.

The key point is, she’s a woman.

Moreover, at this very moment, she was walking towards him, having already crossed the critical three-meter threshold, without him feeling any discomfort.

He Jingyao’s expression was darker than it had ever been.

“Hahaha,” He Yirong, seeing this, laughed contentedly. He patted He Jingyao on the shoulder, “Let me introduce you, this is Miss Ye Shutong.”

He Jingyao, however, withdrew his gaze and turned to He Yirong: “Father, what is this all about?”

“Miss Ye Shutong has just returned from studying abroad. The Ye Family has connections in both politics and business. You must be familiar with her grandfather, Mr. Ye Ninghai. Her parents are diplomats, and her aunt is the wife of President Cheng Youlin. I met her abroad and specially invited her to visit Yanzhou City, so you should be a good host to her,” He Yirong said nonchalantly as he introduced her.

Before he had finished speaking, Ye Shutong had already arrived beside them. Upon hearing He Yirong’s introduction, she smiled and extended her right hand to He Jingyao, “Mr. He, I’ve heard a lot about you. I am Ye Shutong.”

Her features were bold and refined, breathtakingly aggressive, like a painting done with intense and bold colors, vowing to capture one’s gaze with the most fervent posture.

The forest-style dress she wore could not hide her well-proportioned figure.

He Jingyao looked her in the eye for a moment and gave a faint smile, “Miss Ye, hello.”

“Come, Shutong, take a seat. I’ll have them serve the dishes,” He Yirong warmly beckoned Ye Shutong, “I’m not sure if Yanzhou City’s cuisine suits your taste.”

“You’re joking, uncle. I have just returned from England, any flavor of food is an absolute delicacy to me,” she said with a playful smile.

He Yirong laughed heartily in support, “Then you must eat well today!”

He Jingyao listened to the conversation between the two, his usual faint smile lingering on his lips. The perfect arc was a testament to his upbringing, yet it was suffused with complete detachment.

A woman had appeared by his side, the second one apart from Su Zixi.

But the second was just the second, and could never bring him the immense surprises and satisfaction that Su Zixi did.

Beyond his initial shock, there was no further emotional impact.

However, he couldn’t help but consider his father’s intentions and the possible consequences of Ye Shutong’s appearance.

After taking their seats, it was mainly He Yirong and Ye Shutong’s voices that could be heard conversing. Ye Shutong’s witty banter had He Yirong laughing loudly.

Remembering how composed and unflappable his father usually was, He Jingyao frowned slightly with disapproval. Such comments could make him laugh out loud; the old man had really become more flamboyant over the years.

“Jingyao, why aren’t you talking?” He Yirong finally turned the conversation to him.

“Li Bo said that Zhixi wasn’t feeling well, so I’m a bit worried,” He Jingyao said, looking meaningfully at He Yirong. “She was fine this morning.”

At this moment, He Jingyao couldn’t help but doubt Li Bo’s words.

“Zhixi?” He Yirong raised an eyebrow.

“Your daughter-in-law,” He Jingyao said with a slight smile. “Speaking of which, you haven’t seen her yet, have you?”

“Hmm, your mother has shown me photos,” He Yirong said somewhat displeased.

He couldn’t fail to see that He Jingyao was undercutting him.

However, as the father and son parried with each other, Ye Shutong seemed to understand nothing and instead looked with interest at the exquisite dishes that the waiter had just brought.