Chapter 566  : Avoid Further Misunderstandings

Yao Ran was so furious that her chest started to heave violently. Her face was twisted into an ugly expression, a far cry from the gentle appearance she always projected.

“Cousin Yao Ran,”Yang Niansaid slowly. “I’m very sorry, but I’m afraid I cannot oblige your request. It was foolish of me not to keep a distance from other girls, in the first place. Not only is it disrespectful to my fiancée, but it has also caused all sorts of misunderstandings.

“From now on, I won’t let such an unfortunate mix-up happen again.”

Yao Ran felt as if she had been kicked off a cliff and into a dark abyss.

“Are you saying that you’re just going to let my condition worsen?”

Yang Nian’s eyes narrowed slightly. “You can let your friends carry you down if you want. My servants can also do the job. You can decide for yourself which option is more convenient.”

Yao Ran’s friends were all girls, so they couldn’t possibly carry her downstairs and all the way to the car.

On the other hand, most of the staff in this residence were male.

“It doesn’t matter,” Yao Ransaid through gritted teeth. “As long as I can get to the hospital as soon as possible.”

With that, Yang Niangestured at a servant nearby, who promptly hoistedYao Ranup and brought her downstairs.

Yao Ran’s expression remained terrible all throughout.

In contrast, Yang Nianbroke into a smile and reverted to his old, gentle self once she was gone. “I apologize to everyone. I’ve inconvenienced you due to some personal matters. I hope you wouldn’t take it to heart.”

The guests murmured their agreement.

His message was a clear warning to them not to spread any unnecessary rumors. What had transpired here tonight was merely a misunderstanding, nothing more.

“You can count on us. Since the truth has already been revealed, no one would dare to say anything.”

“That’s right, Young Master Yang. You have nothing to worry about. You didn’t do anything wrong.”

Yang Nian held up a hand. “Nevertheless, this whole debacle was caused by me, and it has disrupted the party altogether. The Yang family has prepared a small gift for everyone to make up for the incident. Please accept it. I hope that it is to your liking.”

Sure enough, the Yang family was quick and efficient. Before long, the servants had already distributed the tokens to the guests.

It was at that point that the butler walked up to Yang Nian. “Young Master, the community’s security team has just reported that the thief has been caught. The district is no longer under lockdown.”

The crowd dispersed and left one by one shortly after.

Yang Nian bid each of them goodbye, just as he had greeted them upon their arrival. He tried looking forYao Tang, only to realize that she had long since left.

Yan Wei was still there, though.

She perched herself on a high stool and waited for everyone to go home.

Soon, it was just her, Yang Nian, andDoctor Baileft in the hall.

“Uncle Bai,” Yan Weisaid as she approached the man. “How have you been?”

“Hello, Miss Yan,” Doctor Bainodded.

“What is Uncle Bai doing here in City A?”

His eyes flashed at the question. “I had some business in the area, so I’ll be staying here for a couple of days.”

Yan Wei’s eyes gleamed with understanding.

As the personal doctor of the family head,Doctor Baiwas always on standby for whateverYang Jiangmight need. It was impossible for him to be anywhere without his master.

Even Yang Niancould not order him around as he pleased.

Since Doctor Baihad suddenly appeared inCity A, it could only mean one thing—the head of the Yang family was also inCity A.

Yan Wei had no doubt that the doctor had rushed over under the orders ofYang Jiang.

It was for this very reason that she couldn’t speak up for Yao Ranearlier. She knew who she would be going up against if she did.

Still, judging by Doctor Bai’s elusive response, she surmised that the family head didn’t want to reveal his whereabouts at the moment.

Yan Wei knew that it would be best for her not to ask any more questions. She nodded respectfully and said, “Then, please relay my regards to Uncle Yang for me.”

“Of course. Now, if you would excuse us. I have something to discuss with the Young Master.”

“I understand. I only wanted to come over and say hello. I’ll be taking my leave now.”

After Yan Weileft, the butler sidled up next toYang Nianand said, “Young Master, the Master wants to see you.”

With a curt nod, Yang Nianturned and headed back to the second floor.

He went straight to the study and knocked on the door a few times. When he heard no response, he let himself in.

He stopped in front of Yang Jiangand greeted him respectfully. “Father.”

“You’re here,” Yang Jiangnodded.

The man’s face was devoid of any emotion, but Yang Nianstill lowered his head and rushed to explain the fiasco at the party.

“Father, what happened was—”

“You were right to disregard the engagement,” Yang Jianginterrupted. “You also did well by pushing it on someone who doesn’t like you. This way, no one will say a thing when you cancel it in the future.”