Everyone is too polite

"Yao is an amazing artist already. She's one of my people now, Sister An, so don't try to steal her from me," Xin Fan said, his words carrying a double meaning.

After spending time together and often playing games together, Xin Fan and Ye Yao had become quite familiar with each other. Taking advantage of the joking tone, Xin Fan revealed his feelings.

"Oh?" Ke An smiled as she looked at Ye Yao.

Zhao Shiyu, Lin Yinyin, and Xu Manman all wore expressions of eager curiosity. They thought Xin Fan had already boldly confessed and succeeded—things had progressed so quickly.

Ye Yao's face turned even redder. Somewhat embarrassed and annoyed, she said, "Xin Fan, what are you talking about? I'm only working part-time for you. If you say that, everyone's going to misunderstand."

"Sorry! That was a slip of the tongue. Yao is one of my company's people now, Sister An, so you're not allowed to poach her," Xin Fan hurriedly said, afraid that Ye Yao might truly get angry.

Ye Chen glanced at Ye Yao and felt that she only saw Xin Fan as a friend. It seemed Xin Fan still had a long road ahead of him in winning his wife.

Ke An replied with a smile, "Got it. I wouldn't dare poach anyone from your company."

"Come in and have a seat, everyone. Have a cup of New Year tea first," Ye Chen said with a smile.

The group chatted and laughed as they entered the living room.

The moment they entered the living room, Zhao Shiyu craned her neck and looked around before asking, "Where are the three babies? We haven't seen them in so long—they must have gotten even cuter, right?"

"Yeah, where are the three babies? Has my little Fanfan gotten even more handsome?