Chapter 1195: Chapter 1195: Complete Decline (1)

Upon hearing Ye Shiqing’s words, Old Ye’s complexion turned grim: “Shiqing, you can’t be so irresponsible. The Ye Family has been through tumultuous times over the years, and now that Sisi is gone, you should be stepping up even more, bearing the heavy responsibilities…”

“I’ve said it, don’t pin your hopes on me. My resignation and withdrawal have already been decided and will not change. No amount of persuasion from Grandpa will work!” Ye Shiqing interrupted Old Ye impatiently.

In Old Ye’s eyes, what mattered most was always the interests of the Ye Family. As for the happiness of the Ye descendants, that was not worth mentioning in comparison to the interests of the Ye Family.

Old Ye’s face darkened, “Are you sure?”

If that was the case, he would certainly have to resort to other methods, such as…

Old Ye’s gaze swept over Qiao Qiao.

Qiao Qiao felt uneasy under the steady gaze that Old Ye fixed on her face.

Ye Shiqing did not notice this detail and replied coldly: “Certain!”

Old Ye snorted coldly, “Rebellious wretch!”

He walked away with the aid of his cane, his peripheral vision still scanning over Qiao Qiao.

It wasn’t until Old Ye was gone that Qiao Qiao, recalling his glance, felt a trace of fear. Could it be Old Ye was thinking of using her to threaten Ye Shiqing? If so, would it be difficult for Ye Shiqing again?

“Xiaoqiao, what’s wrong with you?” Seeing Qiao Qiao’s pale face, Ye Shiqing turned her face to make her look at him.

As if awakening from a dream, Qiao Qiao laughed and said: “I’m a bit tired, I’ll rest here at second brother’s place before going back.”

With that, she ran upstairs, entered a random bedroom, closed the door, and then called Hongxing.

After listening, Hongxing instructed her: “Stay at Ye Shiqing’s place for now. I’ll send Age to pick you up right now. Don’t run out on your own no matter what happens before then, understood?”

Qiao Qiao, this woman, was finally on alert for once.

Given Old Ye’s typical behavior, he likely already had people waiting outside the villa, just waiting for Qiao Qiao to step out so they could take her away.

As it turned out, Hongxing and Qiao Qiao were not being overly cautious.

As soon as Old Ye got into the car, he made a phone call to have someone capture Qiao Qiao. Since Ye Shiqing cared about Qiao Qiao, using her as leverage against Ye Shiqing would undoubtedly be most effective.

Plus, Qiao Qiao was like a ticking time bomb; when necessary, he would have to eliminate her.

As Old Ye was scheming about how to make Ye Shiqing submit to his will, Hongxing also found Age and gave him a detailed briefing.

Age brought some of his best men, deployed three cars, and set off to pick up Qiao Qiao.

When he reached the vicinity of the villa, Age called Qiao Qiao, signaling that she could come out.

Qiao Qiao came downstairs and went to bid farewell to Ye Shiqing: “Second brother, Age has come to pick me up, I’m going back now. You have to be careful on your own, grandpa is very old-fashioned, I’m afraid he might find ways to deal with you.”

“Age came?” A flicker passed through Ye Shiqing’s eyes.

Age had always been protecting Hongxing, so why would he suddenly come to pick up Qiao Qiao?

“Hongxing asked Age to come over for me, I have to go now.” Qiao Qiao said, exiting the living room.

Ye Shiqing hesitated for a moment and then discreetly followed Qiao Qiao. He always felt that Age wouldn’t come personally to pick up Qiao Qiao for no reason, and he wanted to see for himself that Qiao Qiao was safely in the car before easing his mind.

No sooner had Qiao Qiao stepped out of the villa when suddenly two burly men came out to grab her.

Age, who had been lurking nearby, immediately appeared when he saw something amiss. Age, skilled in combat, quickly knocked the adversaries to the ground.

At that moment, Ye Shiqing also stepped out the door. He scanned the area and noticed a familiar sedan, then walked towards it.