Ch. 131..140

Chapter 131: Sheng Tingyuan’s Lover? Wen Nianyou saw Sheng Tingyuan treating Ye Chuyi with such care and meticulousness that jealousy flamed in her heart.

Even as a rich heiress, she had never enjoyed such treatment from Qi Yunfan, yet Ye Chuyi, a servant’s daughter, reveled in it.

“Brother Yunfan, isn’t that Chuyi? Why is she still with Sheng Tingyuan, hasn’t he already married? She couldn’t possibly be his mistress, could she?”

Qi Yunfan looked displeased, having pursued Ye Chuyi for so long and received only her cold shoulder, he hadn’t expected her to become Sheng Tingyuan’s lover willingly!

She wouldn’t be his girlfriend, but she was willing to be Sheng Tingyuan’s mistress, how was he any less than Sheng Tingyuan?

“Brother Yunfan, don’t blame Chuyi, she might just be scared of being poor, and desperate for money, which is why she did this.”

Wen Nianyou feigned a considerate attitude and said softly, “Such a thing, if spread, is very shameful, Brother Yunfan, you mustn’t let it out. Just the two of us knowing is enough, let’s keep this secret for Chuyi, to help her save face!”

Qi Yunfan replied with irritation, “What face does she have left now? The whole world knows Sheng Tingyuan is married, yet she eagerly becomes his mistress just for some money, selling herself without any self-respect or dignity, she’s not ashamed at all, only you are kind enough to think about keeping her secret.”

“Oh, it might not necessarily be like that, perhaps, Chuyi is just Sheng Tingyuan’s ordinary friend?”

“Look at Sheng Tingyuan, do they seem like just ordinary friends to you?”

“Didn’t you say before that Chuyi seems to have a close relationship with someone high up in Jungle Pharmaceutical? She can’t possibly be acting as a mistress to two men, right? She’s not that morally bankrupt, is she? No way, she’s still a good person!”

Qi Yunfan grew even more irritated when this was mentioned.

Why can Ye Chuyi be a mistress for so many men, but not for him? Was he not better to her than the others?

Was it because he never gave her money to spend?

He said coldly, “It’s true, poverty weakens ambition, girls from poor backgrounds are so materialistic, they’ll sell themselves for a bit of money, with no sense of self-respect or self-love at all.”

Wen Nianyou was very satisfied with his reaction and spoke gently, “Don’t worry, Brother Yunfan, I’m not like that, Chuyi… she’s just envious of my life and wants to live like me, that’s why she’s selling herself, after all, she has no other shortcuts to take.”

Qi Yunfan turned to look at Wen Nianyou.

She wore a new Chanel suit dress, limited edition Valentino high heels, and carried a Hermès bag worth hundreds of thousands, her makeup was exquisite, her hair meticulously kept and styled, adorned with a whole set of jewelry, the ensemble could buy someone a house.

Though she was not as beautiful as Ye Chuyi, this attire crushed Chuyi.

The daughter raised in wealth was indeed different, at the very least, he didn’t have to worry about Wen Nianyou becoming someone else’s mistress for money.

He had somewhat regretted breaking up with Ye Chuyi earlier, which now seemed ridiculous.

Wen Nianyou was much better than her.

His gaze softened significantly, “Let’s not talk about her anymore, today I came to accompany you. Don’t sleep at the hospital tonight; come home with me. My bed at home is comfortable, and you can get a good rest. You’ve been accompanying your mother and busy with company affairs recently; it’s been too hard on you.”

Wen Nianyou replied modestly, “Is that alright? Besides, my mother is still in the hospital, I can’t just leave her.”

“Doesn’t she have an attendant?”

Qi Yunfan spoke with much tenderness, “I want to properly thank you tonight. The building you lent me is perfect for a hospital, and I’ve already started renovations. The new hospital will open soon.”

Wen Nianyou wrapped her arms around his waist, “There’s no need for thanks, what’s mine is yours. Feel free to use that building as you wish.”

The two of them quickly embraced each other, and then, Wen Nianyou followed Qi Yunfan home.

The Qi Family Villa was grander and more luxurious than the Wen Family’s. Wen Nianyou fell in love with it almost immediately and secretly vowed to marry into the Qi Family, with no one stopping her from reaching that goal.

 

Chapter 132: Can’t Sleep in Separate Rooms Bay Villa District.

Every villa here occupies a large area of land, with the environment beautifully manicured to perfection—entering the district feels refreshing and uplifting.

It was Ye Chuyi’s first visit to the marital home she would share with Sheng Tingyuan.

To her surprise, the villa had been arranged very warmly, mostly using warm colors, which was completely different from the style of Sheng Tingyuan’s bedroom at Tang Jin’s place.

In a low voice, she mused to herself, “Strange, why is it all in my favorite colors?”

Sheng Tingyuan overheard her words, and he said indifferently, “The house was decorated by people Mom instructed. She specifically asked your mother, so the house was arranged according to your preferences.”

Ye Chuyi was startled. She remembered Madam Ye had called her before to ask about some of her personal habits and preferences.

At the time, she didn’t think much of it and had told the truth about everything.

But she hadn’t expected that it was actually a request from Tang Jin.

Looking at everything carefully arranged in the villa, she said from the bottom of her heart, “Mom is really good to me!”

Sheng Tingyuan glanced at her hand, “Does it still hurt?”

“What?”

“Your hand.”

“Oh, it doesn’t hurt anymore.”

“It’s still very red. Put some ointment on it.”

While Ye Chuyi was seriously touring the villa, she nodded perfunctorily, “Hmm, okay, I’ll apply it later.”

After having looked at everything, she chose a bedroom on the second floor, “I’ll just sleep in this room.”

Sheng Tingyuan said, “The master bedroom isn’t this one, it’s next door.”

Ye Chuyi, of course, knew the master bedroom wasn’t this one. The master bedroom was twice as big as this bedroom, and it even had large “Double Happiness” characters posted inside. The bed set was a festive red as well, looking as if she and Sheng Tingyuan were going to enter the bridal chamber today.

With a grand gesture, she offered, “You can have the master bedroom. I’ll be fine in the secondary bedroom.”

Sheng Tingyuan stepped forward, grasped her wrist, and pulled her out, “Mom will find out if we sleep separately; I’ll be lectured.”

“If you don’t tell and I don’t tell, how will she find out?”

“You don’t think Auntie Wang is here just to cook for us, do you?”

“Ah? Is Mom having her spy on us?”

“What do you think?”

Ye Chuyi felt a bit of a headache: “Why don’t you bribe Auntie Wang to keep her from saying anything?”

“Can’t bribe her, Auntie Wang is upright and principled.”

Turning her head, Ye Chuyi indeed saw Auntie Wang in the living room watching them. When Auntie Wang saw her looking, she even smiled and asked, “Madam, do you see anything the house lacks? If there’s anything missing, I will go buy it tomorrow.”

Ye Chuyi shook her head with a sense of resignation, “There’s nothing missing, Auntie Wang. You should rest.”

“Madam, I’m not tired. Madam said that I’m here to take care of you and the young master. I can only sleep after you and the young master have gone to bed.”

Fine, Auntie Wang was an open spy after all.

Ye Chuyi had no choice but to follow Sheng Tingyuan into the master bedroom.

The room was a sea of red, very much giving the feel of a bridal chamber, but this made Ye Chuyi uncomfortable.

Idle, she opened the wardrobe and was shocked to find that an entire row of closets was filled with clothes prepared for her, in all sorts of colors, styles, and designs.

She had just seen a bunch of her clothes in the walk-in closet, so why were there so many more in this bedroom!

She couldn’t help but turn around and ask Sheng Tingyuan, “These couldn’t have also been prepared by Mom, could they?”

Having removed his suit, Sheng Tingyuan walked up to her, “It was her.”

Ye Chuyi didn’t know what to say. Tang Jin, as a mother-in-law, had been thoroughly meticulous and considerate.

“Give me your hand.”

“Why?”

“To apply the medicine.”

As he spoke, Sheng Tingyuan lifted her hand.

“It’s already fine, it doesn’t hurt anymore.”

“A doctor should take good care of her hands—the lives of patients are in them.”noveldrama

With that heavy responsibility placed upon her, Ye Chuyi fell silent and let him apply the ointment to her hand obediently.

He applied it with care, so much so that Ye Chuyi felt an illusion, as if her hand were some precious porcelain being meticulously maintained by him, fearing even the slightest crack in the porcelain.

He was so close to her, close enough for her to smell the crisp pine scent on him.

The way he applied the ointment made her suddenly think of someone.

Chapter 133: If You Keep Moving We’ll Have a Kid Once, when she was battered all over by Lin Yueqin, a little boy took her to buy some ointment.

In the pouring rain, he carefully and patiently applied the medicine to her, telling her to hide the ointment and money well so that no one would find out.

She obediently did as he said, and his medicine and money helped her through a dark and difficult childhood.

She couldn’t help but speak up, “Sheng Tingyuan, you remind me of a friend of mine.”

“Didn’t you say you don’t have any friends?”

“It was a friend from my childhood, but strictly speaking, maybe not a friend. I unilaterally considered him my friend.”

“Male or female?”

“Male.”

“First love?”

Ye Chuyi glared at him, “What are you thinking, it was purely a friendship.”

“I thought maybe another platonic male friend had come along.”

Ye Chuyi frowned, “What do you mean by ‘another’? Do I have a platonic male friend? How come I don’t know about it?”

“Didn’t you run away from marriage for three years?”

“I…”

Ye Chuyi opened her mouth and then shook her head helplessly.

Forget it, there was no way to explain without inadvertently revealing her identity.

Being misunderstood about having a platonic male friend was better than him finding out she was an imposter.

Sheng Tingyuan didn’t press the matter, though. He continued attentively applying ointment to her as if the previous conversation didn’t bother him.

Right, that was more like him.

After he finished applying the ointment, Ye Chuyi then realized, “Sheng Tingyuan, I still need to take a bath later, isn’t this application in vain?”

“It’s alright, you can apply it again after the bath. There’s plenty more ointment.”

Ye Chuyi shook her head, not realizing he could be such a patient person.

It seemed that high-end medical talents were indeed valuable to the young masters of wealthy families; she would have to take good care of her hands in the future. When her identity was eventually revealed, perhaps these hands could earn her a reprieve.

Sheng Tingyuan then handed her a bracelet, “I’ve also brought this over for you.”

Ye Chuyi took it, gently caressing it.

This was the imperial green jade bracelet given to her by Tang Jin, which she had not dared to wear and had kept at her bedside.

She didn’t expect Sheng Tingyuan to bring it over for her.

After handing her the bracelet, Sheng Tingyuan left the bedroom and went to the study.

Ye Chuyi didn’t mind him. She looked through the clothes in the wardrobe one by one, finding each piece beautiful and not even knowing which one to pick for the next day.

As a child, she always had no clothes to wear, mostly wearing Lin Yueqin’s old ones, which were neither fitting nor age-appropriate.

Tang Jin had prepared so many clothes for her, being so kind to her that she felt grateful yet somewhat melancholic.

If Tang Jin also found out she was an imposter one day, would she feel heartbroken and angry?

No, she dared not think about it. Thinking about it would keep her up at night.

Ye Chuyi closed the wardrobe and went to the bathroom to take a shower.

When she came out of the bathroom, she found that Sheng Tingyuan had already bathed, changed into pajamas, and was lying in bed browsing his phone.

She stood still for a long while, and Sheng Tingyuan looked at her, “Are you planning to stand and sleep all night?”

Ye Chuyi had no choice but to gather her courage, walk over, and get into bed.

“Reapply the ointment on your hand.”noveldrama

“I already did it myself.”

“Let me see.”

Seeing that he didn’t believe her, Ye Chuyi reluctantly stretched her hand out for him to see, “I really did.”

If she didn’t, he would do it for her, and between the two options, it was better for her to do it herself.

Sheng Tingyuan saw that she really had applied it and let her be.

He turned off the light, ready to sleep.

However, half an hour later, the person beside him was tossing and turning, the rustling of the sheets causing him some distress.

To prevent accidentally touching something inappropriate like last time, he directly grabbed her wrist this time, “What’s the matter now? Did you drink an energy beverage?”

Ye Chuyi, with her wrist in his grasp, as if under a Binding Spell, immediately froze, “I’m just not used to having someone next to me.”

“Should I leave?”

“Thank you.”

“You really want me to leave.”

Sheng Tingyuan laughed at her response and teased her, “Continue tossing and turning without sleeping properly, and we’ll have to have a child.”

The trick worked marvelously, Ye Chuyi stayed still.

The world finally quieted down, and Sheng Tingyuan released her wrist and fell asleep.

But when he woke up the next morning, she was nowhere to be found by his side; it was only when he checked the adjacent bedroom that he discovered she had somehow moved there at some point.

Chapter 134: Let’s Listen to the Young Madam Sheng Tingyuan felt both amused and irritated by her, but he didn’t wake her up; after all, she was sleeping deeply.

After washing up, he went downstairs and had breakfast while answering a phone call.

“Tingyuan, did you upset Xiaoyi again? Auntie Wang told me that Xiaoyi came out of the master bedroom in the middle of the night to sleep next door.”

“Why do you always bully her? This can’t go on, you have to change your indifferent attitude. Be gentler and more patient with her.”

“Xiaoyi never says anything bad about you in front of me, she always speaks well of you, but you’re my son, how could I not know your flaws? She covers up for you, bearing all your shortcomings silently. Tell me, other than Xiaoyi, where else could you find such a good wife?”

“She was also pampered growing up. In the Ye Family, she was spoiled, and now that she’s in our family, you should spoil her too, otherwise she will feel a gap in her heart.”

Sheng Tingyuan paused in his eating.

In his memory, he also thought that Ye Chuyi was pampered, extremely picky about everything and everyone, seeing nothing to her liking.

But now, he felt she didn’t have any of the airs of a missy—she was resilient, unafraid and indifferent to pain and injuries, she even didn’t cherish her precious hands that much.

“Tingyuan, why aren’t you saying anything, are you listening?”

“Mmm, I am listening.”

“Good, and remember, you should frequently prepare little surprises for her and create some romantic moments; girls like these things. Don’t think that just because she’s married to you, you don’t need to put effort into the relationship.”

Sheng Tingyuan didn’t think Ye Chuyi would like those things; he thought she’d probably prefer scalpels and chocolate—the former to help her perform surgeries brilliantly, the latter to quickly replenish her energy after the surgeries.

After listening to his mother’s advice for a while longer, he hung up the phone.

He changed into a suit and went upstairs. After glancing into Ye Chuyi’s room and seeing her still asleep, he told Auntie Wang, “Keep breakfast warm, don’t wake her up, let her sleep in a bit more.”

“Yes, Young Master.”

It was nine in the morning.

Ye Chuyi woke up.

She instinctively reached for her phone, noticed it wasn’t there, and then remembered that she seemed to have left it in the master bedroom the night before.

When she entered the master bedroom and checked her phone, she was stunned.

It was already nine o’clock?!

Had she slept that long?

In a hurried frenzy, she washed up, grabbed a random outfit from the wardrobe, and dashed downstairs.

Upon seeing her, Auntie Wang quickly said, “Madam, breakfast is ready, please have a bit.”

“Oh, I won’t eat, I need to rush to work.”

“The Young Master has already informed your hospital, there’s no need to hurry.”

“What?!”

Ye Chuyi’s steps came to an abrupt halt, “He asked for leave on my behalf? Who did he talk to?”

“I heard the Young Master call Dean An.”

Ye Chuyi couldn’t help but cradle her forehead in frustration. It was all confirmed now. Her teacher already disliked her getting married, believing it would soften her resolve and hinder her from achieving higher medical accomplishments.noveldrama

And now, everything was proven.

She was somewhat angered, “Sheng Tingyuan went off to work early and didn’t wake me up; that’s too much!”

Auntie Wang quickly explained on his behalf, “Madam, the Young Master saw that you were sleeping soundly and couldn’t bear to wake you; he specifically wanted you to sleep in a bit more.”

Ye Chuyi said sternly, “Auntie Wang, don’t listen to him next time. I don’t have the habit of sleeping in. If you see that I’m not awake by seven-thirty, just wake me up.”

Auntie Wang was conflicted, unsure whether to listen to the master or the mistress.

“Auntie Wang, I won’t have breakfast, you can have it. I’m off to work,” said Ye Chuyi before rushing out.

After she left, Auntie Wang dutifully reported to Sheng Tingyuan, “Young Master, the Madam left without having breakfast.”

“Got it.”

“The Madam also said to wake her up earlier in the future.”

“Alright, let’s do as she says.”

Auntie Wang sighed in relief; it was good that the Young Master was willing to listen to the Madam.

After reporting to Sheng Tingyuan, she called Tang Jin to recount the events exactly as they had happened.

Tang Jin was delighted after hearing everything, “Tingyuan is finally learning to be affectionate; that’s progress. Auntie Wang, prepare some nourishing soup for them these next few days. Who knows, I might get to hold my grandchildren sooner!”

Chapter 135: Slap Him in the Face Dome Hospital.

When Ye Chuyi hurried over, the meeting had already ended for the day.

She had no choice but to go to her teacher’s office to admit her fault.

However, An Huadong didn’t appear angry at all. Instead, he said, “I think Sheng Tingyuan is better than your previous boyfriend, Anxin’s apprentice. He has good genes too, you really could consider having a child. If the child could inherit both of your talents, the future would be boundless!”

Ye Chuyi was stunned. She had rushed to the hospital, only to have her teacher urge her to have a baby.

She had no idea what Sheng Tingyuan had told him.

She made a few non-committal responses and, after leaving her teacher’s office, went to visit Lady Wen.

But before she could see Lady Wen, she was abruptly stopped by Qi Yunfan blocking her path.

Ye Chuyi’s expression was cold: “Out of my way.”

Qi Yunfan looked her up and down and, gritting his teeth, asked, “Did you sleep with Sheng Tingyuan?”

“What did you say?”

“Last night, I saw you get into Sheng Tingyuan’s car.”

“So what if I did? What’s it to you?”

“Sheng Tingyuan is married, I don’t believe you didn’t know. Lin Chuyi, I didn’t think you were this kind of person, willing to be a paid companion for money!”

“Qi Yunfan, if your brain is not functioning, get it treated. Don’t go crazy here.”

Qi Yunfan grabbed her clothes: “This is what you got for sleeping with someone, isn’t it? A Chanel new release, the same as what Youyou wore yesterday. It seems Youyou wasn’t wrong; you look at her luxurious life and just want to live like she does, stopping at nothing, completely shameless, ready to lose face.”

Ye Chuyi had left home in a rush today, simply putting on an outfit her mother-in-law had prepared for her, not expecting to be wearing the same outfit as Wen Nianyou.

She was in a bad mood: “Which of your eyes saw me sleeping with anyone? You can eat whatever you want, but don’t spout nonsense. Spreading rumors about me won’t make you look noble, only despicable.”

“I’m despicable? You have the nerve to call me despicable? I pursued you for such a long time and never laid a finger on you because I thought you were pure and a self-respecting good girl, so I’ve always cherished you! If I’d known you were so casual, why would I bother? Couldn’t I just pay you for sleep?”

Ye Chuyi’s face turned icy: “Qi Yunfan, shut your mouth!”

“Tell me, how much do you want? Since you can sleep with Sheng Tingyuan, with Cong Ningyuan, you can sleep with me too, right? Is ten thousand enough? Not enough, how about twenty thousand? Or is it that for a piece of clothing you would…”

Before he could finish, Ye Chuyi raised her hand and slapped him across the face.

Qi Yunfan looked incredulous: “You slapped me?!”

“Yes, I slapped you. People with filthy minds think others are as filthy as they are. Don’t show up in front of me ever again; you’re too filthy.”

Qi Yunfan, touching his swollen and painful face, his eyes gradually turning sinister: “You still pretend? There’ll come a time when you can’t pretend anymore!”

Ye Chuyi didn’t want to argue with such a person anymore. As she turned to leave, she realized Wen Nianyou had somehow appeared behind her.noveldrama

With red eyes, Nianyou grabbed Ye Chuyi’s hand: “What right do you have to hit my Brother Yunfan? What right!”

Ye Chuyi shook her off: “He asked for it.”

Wen Nianyou blocked her way, not letting her pass: “Apologize to Brother Yunfan! Apologize now, or I will never forgive you!”

“It’s already generous of me not to demand an apology from him, and you want me to apologize? Move, or I’ll hit you too.”

“You’re crazy! I am the Wen Family’s young miss, and you, a servant’s daughter, dare hit me?”

“I’ve been tolerating you for a long time now, Wen Nianyou. If you’re really asking for it today, I won’t hold back any longer.”

Ye Chuyi looked indifferently at Wen Nianyou, her aura much stronger than usual.

Wen Nianyou suspected it wasn’t a joke, and if she continued to antagonize her, she might really slap her without a second thought.

While they were at an impasse, Qi Yunfan’s phone rang.

He answered: “Manager Shan, what’s up?”

“Vice President, there’s a problem with the building at Golden Sand Beach. Someone’s blocking our renovation team from entering, claiming the property is theirs!”

Chapter 136: This Building is Not Owned by the Wen Family Qi Yunfan had already been in a bad mood, and now his mood was even worse, “Nonsense, the building is ours! Get those people out of there, start the renovations immediately, don’t waste time. The building needs to be operational next month so it can participate in the medical exchange meeting. Otherwise, we won’t be able to attend.”

“But Deputy Director, the other side has the property deeds, and they’ve asked us to show ours too, but we don’t have it! Their property deeds seem genuine. Deputy Director, could you reverify the ownership of the building? Otherwise, if we renovate the wrong building, the compensation could cost us a fortune!”

When the manager spoke like this, Qi Yunfan also began to hesitate.

He looked at Wen Nianyou, “Youyou, there’s a problem with the building at Golden Sand Beach. Someone is blocking the renovation team, claiming the building is theirs. Is this building really yours? Show me the property deeds.”

Wen Nianyou’s heart tightened—she didn’t have any property deeds!noveldrama

But she couldn’t let it show at this moment, or all her efforts would be wasted.

“Brother Yunfan, the building at Golden Sand Beach No. 6 is indeed mine, how could it belong to anyone else?”

Wen Nianyou was visibly furious, “Who’s so shameless, trying to take over my building! That’s actually part of my dowry. I’ll find the deeds at home and give them to you, you can rest assured and use it. This building is perfect for your new hospital.”

Ye Chuyi was about to leave, but she stopped upon hearing Wen Nianyou’s words, retracting her steps, “Wen Nianyou, which building did you say was yours?”

“Golden Sand Beach No. 6, what does it matter to you? Do you also want to steal my building?”

“Golden Sand Beach No. 6 was indeed your family’s property, but, half a year ago, your family sold it. Now, the building is no longer owned by the Wen Family.”

Wen Nianyou’s face changed, “What nonsense are you spouting? That building wasn’t sold at all. How could you, a servant’s daughter, possibly know about the whereabouts of our family assets!”

“Precisely because I am the daughter of your family’s servant, that’s how I know the building was sold.”

“You know nothing! You are just trying to cause trouble between Brother Yunfan and me. You’re just jealous that I am the young lady, jealous that I’m living a better life than you. Look at the clothes you’re wearing—they are the same as mine!”

Wen Nianyou seemed to be sobbing in anger, “Chuyi, you are too much! Why do you always have to hurt me? Aren’t you already acting as Sheng Tingyuan’s lover? Then stop trying to take Brother Yunfan from me. I beg you, please leave me be, leave Brother Yunfan alone!”

Ye Chuyi looked at her feigned tears with a cold demeanor, “If you keep acting unrighteously, you will only harm yourself. I don’t care if you want to self-destruct, but you better not drag Lady Wen into this; she needs to rest.”

After she finished speaking, she walked around Wen Nianyou and left.

Qi Yunfan had hung up the phone and frowned at Wen Nianyou, “Has your family really sold the building?”

“No, they haven’t. Brother Yunfan, don’t listen to Chuyi’s lies. She’s just trying to cause trouble on purpose, don’t fall for it.”

“Then show me the property deeds.”

“Of course, that’s no problem. But we have so many properties, I might need to go home and search for it.”

Seeing how quickly she agreed, Qi Yunfan believed her, “Youyou, you really are the best. You’ve consistently been devoted and sincere to me, unlike Lin Chuyi. Don’t worry, I won’t believe her words anymore, her character is questionable.”

Wen Nianyou raised her hand to touch his face, “Brother Yunfan, I have always loved you! How could Chuyi hit you, she went too far. Next time she hits you, remember to dodge.”

“It pains me to see you get hit. I was thinking about hitting back just now, but I’ve never hit anyone, I wouldn’t even know where to start.”

“Brother Yunfan, am I too useless? Is that why you have always been reluctant to marry me?”

Qi Yunfan felt both moved and distressed, “What are you talking about, how could you be useless? You’ve offered an entire building for me to use, and you even agreed to help get an invitation letter. You’re capable, and you have good character. Why would I not want to marry you?”

Wen Nianyou brightened, “Really? You’re willing to marry me? When shall we get married then?”

“Well… Qi Hospital still owes a lot of money because of the incident last time, and my father has been detained by the police because of it. Once I fill the gaps in Qi Hospital’s finances and my father is released, we’ll get married.”

Understanding the situation, Wen Nianyou took the initiative, “Although it was Chuyi who deceived me, I still hold some responsibility for the Qi Hospital situation. Let’s pay back the money together and try to get Uncle Qi out sooner.”

“Youyou, you really are the best girl in the world! I am so lucky to have met you,” Qi Yunfan genuinely thought so at that moment, feeling fortunate that he had heeded his mother’s advice and gotten together with Wen Nianyou.

Chapter 137: Let Her Pay a Hundred Million Deposit First Ye Chuyi visited Lady Wen and then drove to Jungle Pharmaceutical.

Su Shan stood in front of the desk and reported to her, “Boss, the renovation of Golden Sand Beach number six has encountered an obstacle. The other party claims to be from Yunduan Hospital and says that building is theirs; they insist on going in to renovate.”

“Our renovation team stopped their people, but likewise, their people have also stopped ours. Now no one can enter, and we’re at a stalemate.”

Ye Chuyi had already heard from Qi Yunfan that the name of the new hospital he was opening was Yunduan Hospital.

She just didn’t expect that it would be using her building.

When Lady Wen sold the building, because the price for the entire building was too high and she was anxious to sell it, finding no suitable buyer,

Ye Chuyi saw her anxiety and stepped in to take it off her hands.

She didn’t expect the building to still have issues.

“Call the police, let them deal with the people trying to seize the building. We must not let them go in to renovate.”

“Okay, Boss.”

“When is the medicinal industry event scheduled?”

“Director Cong has set it for the nineteenth of next month. By then, our new medication will have been on the market for just a month, and the latest feedback can be showcased to the various hospitals and enterprises at the event.”

“Good, that’s acceptable. Show me the invitations before they are sent out, and I will decide on the quotas for the hospitals and enterprises.”

“Yes, Boss!”

In the evening, Su Shan reported again, “Boss, the problem with Golden Sand Beach number six has been resolved; the other party’s people have withdrawn.”

Ye Chuyi was somewhat surprised. Resolved so easily?noveldrama

But presumably, it was because Wen Nianyou couldn’t produce the property deed, and Qi Yunfan realized he had been tricked again, so he ordered the withdrawal.

“Boss, here are the invitations for next month’s medicinal industry event; I’ve brought a few samples for you to review.”

“Leave them there for now, I’ll look at them later.”

“Boss, someone has been calling all afternoon, insisting on renting the Golden Sand Beach number six building. She also said the building was originally hers and that she has the right of first refusal to lease it. She sounds crazy.”

Ye Chuyi’s pen paused—it was Wen Nianyou.

Her gaze turned slightly cold as she said indifferently, “If she wants to rent, she can, but Golden Sand Beach is worth its weight in gold, and the location of our building is even better. So, the monthly rent will be two million from her, with a minimum lease of ten years, and she must first pay a deposit of one hundred million.”

Su Shan replied as Ye Chuyi had instructed, and after that, there were no more phone calls.

Outside the VIP ward of Dome Hospital.

Wen Nianyou hung up the phone, scornfully cursing, “What a pauper, acting like they’ve never seen money. A hundred million for a deposit, why not just rob a bank! The building was obviously vacant before, and now that I want to use it, they have to use it too—it’s like they’re deliberately provoking me!”

Lin Yueqin spoke softly from the side, “Miss, keep your voice down, don’t let others hear you. It’s just a hundred million for a deposit, right? When you sold the building, it seems you got more than three hundred million, so just ask Madam for a hundred million, and you’re set, right?”

“Do you think I haven’t asked her? She said all the money went to Wen Xingye for business, and it’s all gone!”

“Ah? What will you do? If Qi Yunfan finds out that building isn’t yours, he might be disappointed. Will he still marry you then?”

“We naturally can’t let Qi Yunfan know about this, and even if he finds out, it must be after I’ve married into the Qi Family!”

“How could he not find out? Didn’t you say that the other party called the police this afternoon?”

“What’s the use of calling the police? With Qi Yunfan, he’ll believe whatever I say. Besides, I’ve already taken control of their renovation team; now they all follow my orders.”

“Miss, you really are capable. You resolved such a critical situation so easily!”

Wen Nianyou was somewhat complacent, “Hmph, I offered them money, but they didn’t want it, so they can’t blame me for taking it over for free!”

“Once Qi Yunfan has finished the renovations, the other party can only accept my offer to lease, with no choice but to swallow a mute loss.”

“And by then, the rent will be whatever I say because they won’t be able to lease it to anyone else either.”

Lin Yueqin hadn’t expected her to resort to fait accompli. “Could this really work?”

“Nonsense, of course it will work! I’ve checked; the company that bought this building is an unremarkable small company, and I’ve never even heard of the owner’s name. It’s someone without any backing. How could such a person possibly compete with me?”

Chapter 138: The Collapse of Wen Xingye’s Good Husband Image In the evening, after getting off work, Ye Chuyi got into Cong Ningyuan’s car with him.noveldrama

They had a dinner engagement at Phoenix Winery tonight, and though eating was secondary, the main purpose was to discuss a collaboration.

The mood at the dinner was especially relaxed, which made the negotiation for cooperation much smoother.

Towards the end of the dinner, Ye Chuyi excused herself to the restroom.

Upon leaving the restroom, she unexpectedly ran into someone—Wen Xingye.

Wen Xingye, a middle-aged man, was well-maintained with lustrous black hair and a refined and stable demeanor. Although there were slight wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, they were overshadowed by his handsome features, which still exuded charm.

He was wearing a bespoke suit, and Ye Chuyi had heard from Lin Yueqin that each of Wen Xingye’s outfits were worth over one hundred thousand, and he never wore anything of low quality.

With diamond cufflinks, a Rolex Gold Watch, and an Hermès belt, he radiated the aura of a successful man from head to toe.

And successful men often have another kind of “decoration”—lovers.

At that moment, Wen Xingye was embracing a young girl in his arms, who had a delicate appearance and fair skin, looking at Wen Xingye with adoration and reverence.

She even dared to kiss Wen Xingye on the cheek, a clear statement of her claim over him, despite Ye Chuyi’s gaze.

However, Wen Xingye immediately pushed her away, because he too had seen Ye Chuyi.

Normally, Ye Chuyi wouldn’t meddle in others’ affairs, but Wen Xingye was different, this was something she couldn’t ignore.

She spoke coldly, “Mr. Wen, what a coincidence to see you here. Lady Wen is still hospitalized, is this appropriate?”

Wen Xingye’s face changed, “It’s just socializing for business, don’t think too much into it.”

“Many come to Phoenix Winery for business socializing, but it’s rare to see someone like you, with a wife in the hospital, embracing a young girl.”

“It’s really just for socializing. My relationship with my wife is very good; she is my only one,” Wen Xingye said quite seriously.

“And you are aware that my wife is in the hospital, so I hope you don’t talk nonsense in front of her, otherwise, it could worsen her condition.”

Ye Chuyi looked at the girl, whose face had turned pale, and said lightly, “Young lady, he’s married, with a daughter about your age. Why bother yourself?”

The girl’s eyes reddened slightly, and she ran off covering her face.

Wen Xingye wanted to leave as well, but Ye Chuyi blocked his path.

Wen Xingye was annoyed, “What else do you want?”

“I just want to remind Mr. Wen that you have a family, a wife, and it would be better if incidents like today’s don’t happen again. Don’t you agree?”

“You don’t need to remind me. I told you it was just for business socializing, and I have no interest in other women. So, it’s best you don’t spread rumors and affect our relationship.”

“Then you’d better change the way you socialize, otherwise, I can’t guarantee I won’t say something in front of your wife.”

“You—!”

“What, Mr. Wen, are you unwilling to change?”

Wen Xingye clenched his teeth, “It won’t happen again in the future. This was just an accident.”

“Good, then please, Mr. Wen.”

Saying so, Ye Chuyi stepped aside.

Wen Xingye gave her a deep look and left.

But Ye Chuyi stood still, unmoving for a long time.

She knew that Lady Wen had married below her status.

It was said that Lady Wen’s family was very influential, and although they were frustrated with her for refusing an arranged marriage to wed a poor man, they still doted on their daughter. Hence, at her wedding, they gave her a substantial dowry.

Over the years, Lady Wen had continually sold her dowry to support Wen Xingye’s business ventures.

Wen Xingye had always presented himself as a caring and gentle husband.

He treated Lady Wen with utmost care, always complying with her wishes and being attentive to every detail.

Previously, he wouldn’t even allow the maids like Lin Yueqin to cook or do laundry for Lady Wen; he would wash her clothes by hand, and whatever she wanted to eat, he would research recipes all night long to prepare it for her the next day himself.

He said that no one could put as much heart into it as he could, and he wanted Lady Wen to have the very best food.

Chapter 139: My Madam, I’m Here to Send You Off Lin Yueqin had more than once said sourly in front of Ye Chuyi that Lady Wen was truly blessed by good fortune. Born into the role of a young mistress, others were destined only to serve her. Even Wen Xingye, tall and handsome, a top student from a prestigious university, went as far as to cook soup just to win her favor.

“If any other woman had married Wen Xingye, she’d be too busy waiting on him to even think of having him wash clothes and cook,” she said.

In Lin Yueqin’s words, of course, there was a hint of envy—for she could only marry the security guard Shi Youjin. But her sour remarks also proved that Wen Xingye was wholeheartedly good to Lady Wen.

Men who could do what he did were few and far between.

Thus, Ye Chuyi had always believed that Lady Wen had married a good man. Her defiance of her parents’ wishes, her refusal to enter into an arranged marriage, and marrying a man who loved her seemed like the right decision.

But unexpectedly, Wen Xingye was fooling around outside.

Ye Chuyi’s emotions were complicated.

The dinner party had ended, and Cong Ningyuan came over to look for her, “Why are you standing here alone? What happened?”

“I just ran into an acquaintance.”

“Who?”

“The husband of my mother’s employer.”

“What about him? Did he bully you? Do you want me to stand up for you?”

Ye Chuyi shook her head, “I saw him embracing a girl. I don’t know whether I should tell his wife or not. His wife just had cranial surgery and is still very weak.”

“Then perhaps it’s better not to say anything for now. What if she can’t handle the shock and her condition worsens?”

“But if I don’t tell her, she continues to be kept in the dark. Is that really a good thing for her?”

“When she’s nearly recovered, you might find a chance to hint at it to her.”noveldrama

“It seems that’s all I can do.”

“Stop thinking about it. It’s getting late; we should leave. I’ll take you home.”

Ye Chuyi was about to nod when a cold voice behind her interrupted, “No trouble, President Cong. I’ll take my wife home.”

Ye Chuyi stiffened slightly, slowly turning her head to see Sheng Tingyuan’s handsome yet icy face.

She was somewhat surprised, “What are you doing here?”

“I had a social engagement tonight, I sent you a message. Didn’t you see it?”

Ye Chuyi indeed hadn’t seen it, as she habitually forgot that she still had a husband.

Sheng Tingyuan stared at her indifferently, “Aren’t we leaving?”

Ye Chuyi could feel his displeasure and hurriedly nodded, “Yes, let’s go home.”

She looked at Cong Ningyuan, “President Cong, I’ll be leaving first.”

Cong Ningyuan nodded, “Hmm.”

Ye Chuyi left the winery with Sheng Tingyuan. When getting into the car, it was still Sheng Tingyuan who opened and closed the car door for her, not forgetting the incident where she caught her hand, even in his displeasure.

During the ride home, both sat in the backseat. Ye Chuyi wanted to explain that there was nothing between her and Cong Ningyuan. However, seeing Sheng Tingyuan’s indifferent face, she felt that explaining might be rather superfluous.

Sheng Tingyuan’s unhappiness wasn’t because he liked her but because he didn’t want her to be involved in messy rumors that could affect his and the company’s reputation.

Outside the window, heavy rain fell in torrents, quickly blurring her vision.

But, for the first time, Ye Chuyi felt that the rain didn’t seem as cheerful as before.

Even the usual belief that rainy days brought good luck seemed to have been broken.

She didn’t seem to have any good luck today!

No, on some level, stumbling upon Wen Xingye and that girl could also be considered a stroke of luck.

After returning home, the two didn’t speak, each went to wash up and then retreated to their own rooms to sleep.

The next day, Ye Chuyi got up to find that Sheng Tingyuan was not there. She asked Auntie Wang, “Where is he?”

Auntie Wang had sensed something was off between the two the night before; she thought they had argued, “The young master left early in the morning, Madam. Did he make you angry again? You can tell Madam, she will speak to the young master.”

Ye Chuyi shook her head, “He didn’t upset me; it’s probably me who upset him.”

After breakfast, Ye Chuyi went to Dome.

Upon entering her office, she saw more than a dozen boxes of chocolates on the desk.

She asked her assistant, “Qianqian, did you buy these for me?”

The assistant was somewhat puzzled, “Doctor Anxin, didn’t you buy these yourself?”

 

Chapter 140 Lady Wen Invited Me Ye Chuyi shook her head, “I didn’t buy it!”

“But the package was delivered yesterday evening, and your name was on it, so I just put it on your desk.”

Ye Chuyi picked up the chocolate and looked at it, “It’s the brand I usually eat, strange, who bought it for me?”

This brand of chocolate wasn’t cheap, sending her more than a dozen boxes was quite the gesture of good will, one that required gratitude.

So, she asked everyone who might have sent it.

The result was that everyone said they hadn’t sent it.

Now, there was only one possibility left.

Ye Chuyi opened her phone and stared at the chat interface with Sheng Tingyuan for a while before finally sending a message, “Received the chocolates, thank you.”

She waited for a long time, but there was no response from the other side.

Ye Chuyi felt that he might still be angry. After thinking about it, she had no choice but to send another message, “I have nothing going on with Cong Ningyuan.”

Still, there was no response from the other side.

Ye Chuyi sighed, turned off her phone, and didn’t bother with it anymore.

In the afternoon, Lady Wen was discharged from the hospital.

She sent a message to Ye Chuyi, inviting her to the Wen Family’s home for dinner that evening.

Ye Chuyi didn’t expect Lady Wen to invite her. She felt a small flutter of excitement in her heart. She went to the mall to pick out a gift for Lady Wen and also bought some ginseng from an old, reputable traditional medicine shop.

At dusk, she went to the Wen Family’s home with the gifts.

But as soon as she entered the villa’s gate, she was stopped by Lin Yueqin.

“You little beast, what are you doing here again? How many times have I told you? The Wen Family is a family of the wealthy and well-to-do, not a place for someone of your status to come and go as you please. Get out at once!”

“Lady Wen invited me here. If you don’t believe it, you can go ask.”

Lin Yueqin’s expression froze. Lady Wen had invited her? What was Lady Wen planning? Why had she suddenly become close to Ye Chuyi? Could it be that she discovered something?

No, this cannot be allowed! Ye Chuyi must not be allowed to dine with Lady Wen!

“Madam has just been discharged from the hospital and is still very weak. She needs to rest. How can you be so inconsiderate? She invited you to dinner just to be polite, and you actually took it seriously?”

Lin Yueqin pushed her out, “I’ll tell you the truth, Madam didn’t ask me to prepare any table settings for you. There’s no place for you at dinner! Tonight is a family’s warm time to eat dinner, even I’m not allowed at the table. What business is it of yours?”

“It’s not a big deal if I don’t eat dinner. Lady Wen was discharged today. What’s wrong with me paying her a visit? Is that not allowed?”

Ye Chuyi also pushed her back, “Get out of the way, don’t block me.”

Lin Yueqin instantly became furious, “You little beast, have you turned against me, daring to lay your hands on me? I will not let you off!”

She raised her hand to slap Ye Chuyi, but Ye Chuyi was quicker. She grabbed her hand and shoved her back, “You want to hit me again? Lin Yueqin, have you forgotten, I have grown up, I am now taller and stronger than you. If you want to get physical, you’d better think twice, otherwise, be careful not to break your own wrist.”

“Well then, you have gotten bold enough to threaten your own mother now! There is no daughter more unfilial than you in this world! Get out of here now!”

She was still ranting when a car drove in.

The car window rolled down, and the faces of Wen Xingye and his daughter Wen Nianyou appeared.

Both of their expressions changed upon seeing Ye Chuyi.

Especially Wen Xingye, seeing Ye Chuyi reminded him of the scene from last night when she caught and questioned him, because of her, he had a sleepless night filled with worry and nightmares, constantly fearing that Ye Chuyi had told his wife about last night’s events.

He frowned and suppressed the unease in his heart, asking, “What are you two arguing about at the front gate? Don’t you feel ashamed?”

Ye Chuyi’s voice was cool, “Madam invited me to have dinner. I also came to visit her since she was discharged today, but your servant is blocking me from entering.”noveldrama

Wen Xingye looked at Lin Yueqin, “Is that so?”

Lin Yueqin quickly said, “No, that’s not the case at all. Madam didn’t invite her at all. She has no shame and came on her own initiative!”

“Tonight’s dinner is only prepared for your family of three, there’s no one else. If Madam truly invited her, why wouldn’t she instruct me to prepare more food?”

“Sir, she is my daughter, and I know her best. She is lying. Please don’t believe her!”