Chapter 115: Stop PR, Just Announce It

Chapter 115: Scrap the PR. We’re Going Public

"Holy shit! Hubby??? Huh???"

"That 'hubby' just turned me to jelly! Oh my god!"

"Is my precious Jian Ye calling me hubby? Hubby's right here!"

"Stop joking around! My head is spinning right now! Was that Third Young Master Yi speaking second? Then Jian Ye could only be calling *him* hubby, so they're really involved?"

"To those who just said Jian Ye wasn’t the homewrecker—how’s that slap on your face? He’s calling him hubby now!"

"Hey hey hey, are you all even listening carefully? President Qin started by saying, '*After you divorce, I’ll marry you.*' He was definitely talking to Jian Ye, so does that mean Jian Ye’s married too?"

"That’s ridiculous! Jian Ye’s still in college—how could he be married? He’s just a kid!"

"Who said you can’t get married in college?"

"Is there a possibility that Jian Ye and Third Young Master Yi are married, which is why Third Young Master got so angry when President Qin said that, leading to their fight?"

"I think the logic above is flawless, but is that even possible? That’s the *Yi* family—would they really choose a male college student as a marriage partner?"

"Don’t forget, didn’t we just say Jian Ye’s from a wealthy family too…"

"Am I the only one who's hyped up over this soap-opera-level drama? This is even more intense than fiction!"

Debate raged among netizens, pushing the topic to the top of trending searches. Discussions about the Qin and Yi families grew fiercer, with Jian Ye caught in the storm.

At the company, Yi Siyu lambasted Qin Fei relentlessly. After yesterday’s incident, a media firestorm was inevitable—but he hadn’t expected it to explode so quickly. Those watching Qin Fei must be eager to see him crash and burn.

But Jian Ye was innocent. Yi Siyu couldn’t stand people calling his wife the homewrecker.

"Third Young Master, I’ll arrange PR right away!" Special Assistant Xu said urgently.

Yi Siyu slammed a folder shut. "Wait!"

"Third Young Master, what’s wrong?"

His expression darkened, resolve flashing in his eyes as if he’d made a decision. After a pause, he said, "Scrap the PR. We’re going public."

The debate over whether Jian Ye was the homewrecker raged in the comments.

Just as the online frenzy reached fever pitch, the official Yi Group Weibo dropped a bombshell post:

"Yi Group": Regarding the defamatory claims about our Third Young Master Yi’s spouse, Yi Group’s legal team will issue cease-and-desists against the defamers.

Additionally, the Third Young Master and his wife are devoted to each other—do not doubt their relationship.

Please get this straight: This is our Third Young Master and his wife. @Yi Siyu @Jian Ye JY

"Third Young Master, is this wording… acceptable?" Special Assistant Xu timidly proffered his phone to Yi Siyu for approval.

"Mm, it’s fine. Good job." Yi Siyu nodded, then added, "Oh, right. Don’t forget the subsidiaries."

"Understood, Third Young Master. I’ll cascade this down immediately." Special Assistant Xu suddenly lit up, as if today were the actual wedding day of their president.

Yi Siyu’s Weibo account was brand-new, following only one person—Jian Ye—with 35 followers, all from Yi Group and its subsidiaries.

Not five minutes later, Zheyuan Group also posted, directly crowning Jian Ye and Yi Siyu as their president and president’s wife.

Subsidiaries under the headquarters also followed suit by posting on Weibo one after another, each cheekier than the last.

"Huiyao Group": Here’s to 100 years of happiness for Third Young Master Yi and his wife! @Jian Ye JY @Yi Siyu

"Dongsheng Electronics": Wishing Third Young Master Yi and his wife eternal love. @Jian Ye JY @Yi Siyu

"Linxing Department Store": Wishing Third Young Master Yi and his wife babies soon!

"Xingyu Media": Wrong wording—repost! Be careful or Third Young Master Yi will deduct your company bonuses! @Linxing Department Store

"Huoyan Tech": Can we skip the parallel sentences? I’ll be different—[@Jian Ye JY] is for [@Yi Siyu].

These usually silent official accounts suddenly flooded the scene, leaving netizens in shock.

With so many subsidiaries under the Yi Group, netizens had to scroll endlessly just to browse through them all, wearing themselves out leaving comments on every post.

Following this wave of activity from the Yi Group, the Jian Group also stepped forward to claim their Little Prince.

"Jian Group": The Little Prince is Old Mr. Jian’s treasure—please don’t bully him. [Photo]

The Jian Group even attached a photo, a candid shot of Jian Ye standing beside Old Mr. Jian during his 19th birthday celebration.

In the photo, the young man smiled radiantly, wearing a small crown as he slightly bent forward, holding a cake with a fork ready to take a bite. Beside him, Old Mr. Jian gazed at his grandson with boundless affection.

It was a heartwarming scene of familial bliss, making it clear how close their bond was.

The grandeur of the Jian family estate was faintly visible in the background.

Netizens were overwhelmed with envy.

"What kind of chosen-one script is this?! Jian Ye’s life is way too perfect!!"

"Born into a wealthy family, married to Third Young Master Yi from a top-tier dynasty, and Third Young Master Yi loves him so much!"

"I bet Third Young Master Yi is a total simp. Just look at how every subsidiary under the Yi Group posted on Weibo—how many people would go to such a grand gesture for their spouse??"

[Mystery solved, y’all! Remember the 'older brother' who lived with Jian Ye in the show? Jian Ye introduced him as family—given the current situation, who else could it be but Third Young Master Yi?]

"And the voice matches perfectly with the one in the leaked recording—how the hell did I miss this?! Damn!!"

"Ahhh! So the 'older brother' has a spouse—and it’s our sweet Jian Ye!!!"

"This plot twist is straight out of a fantasy novel. Today belongs in the Weibo Hall of Fame!"

[Quick recap: 1. Jian Ye is married. 2. Jian Ye is the young master of the Jian family in Yunjing (fictional city). 3. His spouse is Third Young Master Yi from the top-tier Yi family (also the mysterious 'older brother' netizens were obsessing over). 4. Third Young Master Yi flew into a rage for his spouse and fought with Qin Fei, CEO of the Qin Group, who has feelings for Jian Ye.]

"Clapping with both hands and feet for the above comment."

"That photo posted by the Jian Group—Jian Ye looks absolutely stunning! Was that from his 19th birthday? Like a fairy-tale Little Prince! *Furiously screenshotting!*"

"Pretty please, all you corporate Weibo accounts, be more considerate—feed us more couple content of Third Young Master Yi and his wife whenever possible. As an adult, I’m not picky—I’ll devour any crumbs you give!"

"Third Young Master Yi, since earlier, all the subsidiaries’ stocks have risen—the headquarters’ even hit the upper limit," Special Assistant Xu said, staring blankly at his boss.

"What about the Qin Group’s side?"

Special Assistant Xu tapped a few keys on his laptop before looking up. "They dropped."

"By 15%."

At this moment, a faint smile finally curled at the corners of Yi Siyu's lips, his mood far lighter than before.

This turn of events was expected. From now on, everything would fall firmly under his control...

"Make some subtle moves against the Qin Group—nothing too obvious, but enough for certain people to notice," Yi Siyu instructed.

"Understood, Third Young Master. I'll handle it right away." Special Assistant Xu acknowledged the order with a nod before leaving the executive office.

...

Meanwhile, Jian Ye was lying at home mindlessly scrolling through Weibo.

Yi Siyu had informed him before making their relationship public, and he had agreed.

At this point, if he refused, he’d only be labeled the other man.

*Wouldn’t it be ridiculous to be accused of intruding on my own marriage?*

Reading his own trending gossip online was oddly entertaining.

But the sheer scale of the response had genuinely shocked him. He never expected Yi Siyu to go so far—getting all Yi subsidiaries to flood Weibo.

It was like an imperial court procession paying homage to the emperor and empress, with the two of them being tagged in endless tributes.

And then, even the Jian Group jumped on the bandwagon—*Grandpa didn’t even warn me!*

Everyone was just having too much fun with this!

Jian Ye felt both cringing yet amused, yet he couldn’t help but laugh, his heart weirdly thrilled.

Their secret marriage was finally announced to the "world." If he ever had the chance to appear on a similar variety show again, he could now openly appear together with Yi Siyu.

No longer would he have to vaguely refer to Yi Siyu as "family"—he could proudly call him *husband*.

The feeling of going public wasn’t bad at all. Jian Ye happily rolled around on the bed with Qiu Qiu in his arms.

"Good boy, your daddy and big daddy don’t have to hide anymore!"

"So many people are blessing your daddy and big daddy—you’re officially a certified VIP pup now!"

"Woof! Woof!" Qiu Qiu stuck out his tongue and barked cheerfully, as if sharing in his owner’s joy.

Just then, Zhuang Yao called to congratulate him.

"I bet you're grinning ear to ear right now," Zhuang Yao teased.

Jian Ye: "..."

"Don’t be shy. If it were me, I’d be over the moon. Congrats on the official announcement—may it bring good fortune." Zhuang Yao’s voice was laced with envy. "Feels great to be showered with blessings from netizens, doesn’t it?"

Jian Ye stopped being coy and honestly gave a pleased hum.

"Brother Zhuang Yao, your love story will have its happy ending too," Jian Ye said sincerely.

He thought Eldest Brother Yi and Zhuang Yao were a great match—they just needed the right opportunity.

Drawing from his own experience, Jian Ye offered Zhuang Yao some advice.

"Eldest Brother Yi is calculating and tends to overthink everything. When it comes to emotions, he might not be as direct. So if you’re serious about winning him over, you’ll need to make the first move. If you’re determined to lock him down, then maybe..."

Zhuang Yao: "What then?"

Jian Ye: "Force your way through, make it a done deal, do it first and sort out the feelings later."

"Holy—!!!", Zhuang Yao exclaimed in shock yet suddenly felt enlightened. "Aren't these three phrases all the same meaning?"

"The end result is the same, but the process might differ. You... think carefully and make a cautious decision."

"But wouldn’t that make him despise me completely?"

"Would you rather be hated by him or be forgotten and treated like nobody?"

Zhuang Yao fell silent. After a while, he spoke, "I understand... Damn, you're young but really insightful."

After chatting on the phone for a while, they concluded their conversation.

In high spirits, Jian Ye went to the kitchen intending to cook the "Wensi Tofu" dish he had previously learned for Yi Siyu, along with several appropriate main dishes.

[Wensi Tofu: A delicate Chinese tofu dish requiring skilled knife work.]

Today was a great day—a time to open a fine bottle of wine and celebrate.

Author's Note

Netizens who want to become Jian Ye’s sister-in-law: T^T (crying face)

Jian Ye's solo fans: ⊙皿⊙!!!? (shocked, angry face)

Rainy Night CP fans: ~\(≧▽≦)/~!! (excited flailing) Onlookers: |·ω·｀) (curious peeking)