Xiao Yu's answer undoubtedly surprised the two people on the scene.
Ye Yanxi looked at Xiao Yu in surprise, unable to believe that he was telling Xiao Shuran about their relationship at this moment. After reacting, she struggled resistantly, trying to break free from Xiao Yu's embrace.
However, Xiao Yu obviously used some strength. No matter how much she struggled, he remained unmoved. She was firmly held in place and couldn't move at all. Maybe he sensed her slight resistance, because Xiao Yu's fingertips dug into her shoulder. For a moment, Ye Yanxi's eyes filled with tears from the pain. The force was clearly a warning from someone.
In the end, Ye Yanxi had no choice but to stay obediently in his arms and didn't dare to move.
Xiao Shuran's face turned rather ugly. She stared at Xiao Yu in shock and didn't react for a long time. But seeing the intimate actions between Xiao Yu and Ye Yanxi, which were just like lovers flirting, she couldn't help but believe that their relationship was indeed extraordinary.
"You... you two..." Xiao Shuran pointed at the two of them, and there was still shock in her eyes. "Xiaoyu, you said you're with this woman. You're not lying to me, are you?"
Xiao Shuran still held out a glimmer of hope, expecting to hear Xiao Yu deny it.
Unfortunately, Xiao Yu squinted his eyes and repeated clearly, word by word, "Mrs. Chu, you heard me right. I said Xiaoxi is my woman."
"But... how can you be with this vixen?" Xiao Shuran couldn't accept it. Her face was full of anger. "Don't you know that the woman in your arms was with Beize for eight years? She's Beize's ex-girlfriend..."
"Who said that a woman can't be with someone else after breaking up with her ex-boyfriend?"
"No..." Xiao Shuran was momentarily at a loss for words. After a while, she said, "Even if you want to find a woman, it shouldn't be her."
Suddenly, as if a light bulb went off in her head, Xiao Shuran glared at Ye Yanxi viciously and pointed at her, scolding angrily, "Ye, you're really scheming. I underestimated you. I was wondering why you were so quick to agree to leave Beize. It turns out you seduced my younger brother."
"You vixen. It's not enough for you to entangle my son..." Xiao Shuran pointed at Ye Yanxi excitedly and cursed.
After scolding, Xiao Shuran suddenly turned to Xiao Yu. "Xiaoyu, don't be deceived by her. This woman is a big liar, a vain and immoral slut. She couldn't get to your nephew, so she set her sights on you. Don't be bewitched by her."
Ye Yanxi frowned at her words.
At this moment, Xiao Shuran didn't look like a well - bred lady at all. She was just like a shrew on the street, biting people randomly without knowing the facts, and the words she said were extremely unpleasant.
Ye Yanxi was also angry about Xiao Shuran's unfounded accusations. Although she had gotten together with Xiao Yu after leaving his nephew, it might not sound right in the eyes of outsiders.
But...
She felt the fingertips on her shoulder tighten, and Xiao Yu tightened his arms.
Then, she felt the cold and oppressive aura emanating from Xiao Yu. Immediately afterwards, came his low - pitched warning voice. "Mrs. Chu, I hope you speak more politely. Also, I'd like to clarify that it has nothing to do with Xiaoxi. It's me who sought her out. So, Mrs. Chu, do you also think I'm an immoral slut?"
It had to be said that this sentence was like an alarm bell ringing in Xiao Shuran's ears.
Xiao Shuran half - opened her mouth and stammered for a long time. Then she tried to remain calm. "You said... you were the one who sought her out? But she was Beize's woman."
Xiao Yu frowned, as if he didn't want to explain anymore, but finally he said patiently, "When I got together with her, they had already broken up, and your son was already engaged. So, Mrs. Chu, are you going to tell the He family that your son had another woman when he was engaged to the He family's daughter?"
"Xiaoyu, how can you say that? Anyway, she was with your nephew." Xiao Shuran stared at Xiao Yu with wide eyes.
"They've broken up. They have nothing to do with each other."
"But..."
"Since they've broken up, they're both single and free. Is there something wrong with her being with me?"
"That's not the point." Xiao Shuran was anxious. "This woman was once with your nephew. Aren't you afraid that it'll damage your reputation if it gets out? You know, you represent our Xiao family. What will other families think of us? If..."
Although Xiao Shuran and Xiao Yu were siblings, they had always been estranged from each other. But after all, they were family, so she knew this younger brother well.
Xiao Yu had always been decisive in his actions. Moreover, he had never been involved in any gossip with other women, and there had never been any news that he had a girlfriend.
So, many media and people within the Xiao Group had previously speculated that Xiao Yu was actually gay, and she had even believed it.
Now, Xiao Yu was saying in front of her that Ye Yanxi was his woman, which meant he was serious, so he was so decisive in confessing their relationship.
Since he was serious, then next... was he going to marry Ye Yanxi?
Xiao Shuran's words were suddenly interrupted by Xiao Yu. "Mrs. Chu, you're wrong to say that. It's true that you have the Xiao surname, but you're already married and are now a member of the Chu family. So, the affairs of the Xiao family have nothing to do with you anymore. As for my affairs... you're not qualified to interfere."
This time, Xiao Shuran was really so angry that she couldn't say a word. After a long time, she trembled all over and said with an unsteady breath, "Xiao Yu, anyway, I'm your older sister. Is this how you talk to me?"
"I only have one older sister!"
"..." Xiao Shuran frowned fiercely, and a flash of cruelty passed through her eyes. "Even if you don't want to admit it, I'm still your older sister. Fine, if I'm not qualified to interfere, then will Mom, Dad, and Grandpa agree to you being with her?"
"This is my business. I'll find a chance to talk to them about it." Xiao Yu said coldly. His dark eyes were bottomless, and suddenly a sharp look flashed in them. He stared at Xiao Shuran warningly. "But before that... I don't want to hear any slander about Xiaoxi in the Xiao Mansion."
Xiao Shuran glared at him angrily. "Are you threatening me? Warning me not to tell Mom and Dad about this?"
"I'm just giving you a reminder." Xiao Yu pursed his lips, and his eyes were deep. "By the way, I also heard something. Recently, the Chu Group has been cooperating with the He Group on a major project. Now, most of the Chu Group's funds have been invested in that project, right? So, the Chu Group is currently short of funds, isn't it?"
"What do you mean?" Xiao Shuran asked coldly.
"Not only that, but you also planned to go to Grandpa to ask for his help because of this, am I right?"
"Why are you suddenly asking about this?"
"Then you should know that I'm the owner of the Xiao Group now. All the equity of the group is in my hands. To take even a single cent from the Xiao Group, my signature is required." Xiao Yu said calmly with a cold face.
"I'm your older sister. Will you just watch the Chu family collapse and your brother - in - law's business decline?"
"I just remembered that Grandpa once taught me that any business that doesn't have the Xiao surname is not part of the Xiao family." Xiao Yu hooked the corner of his mouth and looked at Xiao Shuran mockingly. "You also once taught me that if you don't look out for yourself, heaven and earth will destroy you."
"Then can I assume that all matters that have nothing to do with the Xiao Group have nothing to do with the Xiao family?"
"Are you just going to ignore your own older sister? We have the same blood flowing in our bodies. How can you be so heartless?" Xiao Shuran's face turned pale.
"If we're really siblings, how could you scold my woman in front of me?" There was a look of indifference in Xiao Yu's gloomy eyes. "I don't need such an older sister."
Xiao Shuran looked ugly. She glanced at Ye Yanxi beside her, and suddenly a wave of anger welled up in her. She pointed at Ye Yanxi. "Is it because of her? Is that why you're treating me like this? You're siding with an outsider?"
"As long as I marry her, she'll be a member of the Xiao family. As for who the outsider is, you know best in your heart."
"You..." Xiao Shuran was so angry that the corner of her mouth twitched, and she couldn't say a complete sentence for a long time.
Although she was angry and couldn't swallow this insult, Xiao Yu was right.
Now the Chu Group was in deep trouble, and Xiao Yu was the person in power of the Xiao Group. Even if she went to Grandpa, it would be of no use, as everything had to go through Xiao Yu.
If Xiao Yu refused to sign, she really wouldn't be able to get a single cent.
Xiao Shuran's mind was calculating quickly. Finally, she decided to be sensible.
"Xiaoyu, do you really have to be with her?"
"Mrs. Chu, if you don't want the Chu Group to be exhausted and in debt, you can keep talking!" Xiao Yu said with a straight face. "But if I hear another word of gossip about Xiaoxi, then please do the right thing."
Suddenly, Xiao Shuran trembled under the fierce look in Xiao Yu's eyes.
Before, she had only heard from others how shrewd and ruthless Xiao Yu was in his actions. She had never witnessed it with her own eyes. Today, she really felt that Xiao Yu was a man who would do what he said.
She couldn't even imagine what cruel decisions he would make towards those who angered him. It turned out that she had never really understood this younger brother.
She was filled with fear. Although this younger brother was more than ten years younger than her, he made her feel terrified.
It was as if her whole body was being pricked by thorns. Xiao Shuran almost fled in a hurry. When passing by Ye Yanxi's side, she whispered threateningly.
"Ye Yanxi, listen up. I'll never let you marry into the Xiao family."