At this mont, Cheng Lie felt as though his entire world had suddenly been illuminated.
A surge of warmth flowed through his heart.
It turned out that, no matter how others tried to disparage him, she still steadfastly stood by his side.
This feeling moved him deeply.
Yun Tiancheng looked at Yun Shifei, who was now hugging Cheng Lie. This daughter of his, whom he always saw as shy and reserved, was actually hugging a young man like this. It left him astonished.
But it also showed just how much Shi Fei liked Cheng Lie.
They went inside and sat down.
Cheng Lie presented the gifts he had prepared for Yun Tiancheng and Xu Ya with great thoughtfulness.
Yun Tiancheng, however, still held onto his reservations.
The young man in front of him was dressed in a simple white shirt and black trousers. After not seeing him for a year, he had grown so tall, even taller than him.
There was a newfound maturity about him, an aloof sharpness in his gaze. It was no longer the dull, icy stare from before; now, his eyes glead with clarity and depth.
Even though he was the sa age as Yun Shifei, there was sothing about him that felt seasoned—complex and profound.
Such a man—it was clear to Yun Tiancheng why he was able to outmaneuver Cheng Guomin.
He had hidden his true self so well before.
During dinner, however, he said nothing of this. He simply asked Cheng Lie so basic questions, which helped ease the tension a little.
Yun Shifei had been worried all along that Yun Tiancheng wouldn’t accept Cheng Lie, but watching them interact, it wasn’t as discordant as she feared.
Of course, it was nothing like how Yun Tiancheng used to treat Cheng Lie during his "autism" phase.
Indeed, certain things cannot be undone. Thinking of this, Yun Shifei let out a quiet sigh.
After the al, Yun Tiancheng said to Cheng Lie, "Co with to the study for a mont."
"Dad," Yun Shifei called out anxiously.
Yun Tiancheng glanced at her, his expression slightly stern.
Cheng Lie turned to Yun Shifei and said, "Shi Fei, don’t worry. Uncle Yun has sothing to say to ."
Yun Shifei nodded, then softly whispered to Cheng Lie, "Don’t be afraid. No matter what happens, I love you."
Cheng Lie felt another glimr of sweetness in his heart and smiled at her.
Inside the study.
Yun Tiancheng had a habit of drinking coffee while working, but later Xu Ya, concerned about its impact on his health, bought him a set of tea utensils, suggesting he drink tea to stay alert instead.
Now, in the study, he boiled water, rinsed cups, and slowly brewed tea.
Cheng Lie sat across from him, composed and upright. Even in the silence, broken only by the sound of water pouring into the teapot, he showed no sign of nervousness.
Truly a man of hidden depths!
Yun Tiancheng sighed inwardly.
Gradually, Yun Tiancheng started to separate the Cheng Lie in front of him from the child he used to know with autism. The Cheng Lie of today bore no resemblance to his past self.
"Cheng Lie, you should know what I want to talk to you about, right?"
"It’s about my relationship with Shi Fei," Cheng Lie replied.
Yun Tiancheng humd in acknowledgnt, placing a cup of tea in front of Cheng Lie. "This is the tea you sent from Beijing last ti. It’s quite good."
Cheng Lie recalled what Yun Shifei had told him earlier; in truth, all of this had been her doing.
He remained silent, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.
The swirling steam cloaked his face like a thin veil.
As Yun Tiancheng observed Cheng Lie from across the table, he thought to himself—it was no wonder Yun Shifei had fallen for him. With a face like his, what young girl wouldn’t?
But when he thought about Cheng Lie’s past deeds, Yun Tiancheng still found it hard to accept.
Even though Cheng Lie now appeared cultured and respectful, Yun Tiancheng could still perceive the darkness in his bones and the concealed desires in his heart.
Still, given how much Yun Shifei liked him, he had to reevaluate the situation carefully.
"But Cheng Lie, I can’t just let you be with Shi Fei like this. You know, she’s my only daughter, and she endured great hardship when she was abducted as a child. Now she finally has a chance to enjoy life."
Cheng Lie already knew everything Yun Tiancheng was saying.
He had co prepared.
"Uncle," Cheng Lie began, "I understand your concerns. So before coming here, I decided to bring sothing to demonstrate my sincerity."
As he spoke, he handed a file folder to Yun Tiancheng.
Yun Tiancheng opened it, initially unconcerned, but his eyes grew wider and more astonished as he continued reading.
After a long mont, his voice trembled as he asked, "You intend to give all of this to Shi Fei?"
Cheng Lie nodded. His dark eyes were calm, devoid of emotion, as though he had made this decision long ago.
"Uncle Yun, I understand that because of what happened between and Cheng Guomin, you harbor strong prejudices against . But even so, I would do the sa thing again for a father like him. I know you might see as cold-blooded and fear I’ll manipulate Shi Fei."
Pausing briefly, Cheng Lie continued, "But I genuinely love Shi Fei. In this lifeti, she is the one and only person I’ve ever loved."
"I don’t know what else I can do to make you feel reassured. So I’ve decided to transfer all my assets to her na."
This was probably the first ti Yun Tiancheng had heard Cheng Lie speak at such length. In the past, he would utter only terse phrases or outright ignore people.
In this mont, Cheng Lie not only spoke so much but did so with clarity and structure. The docunts he presented were undeniably persuasive.
At this point, Yun Tiancheng felt as though he had no reason to refuse.
People are pragmatic. As a man himself, Yun Tiancheng understood n very well.
The more a man invests in a woman, the harder it is for him to let her go.
Considering that Cheng Lie had transferred all his assets to Shi Fei’s na, it was clear that his love for her ran extraordinarily deep.
This way, even if Cheng Lie did hurt Shi Fei in the future, she would still have substantial assets to fall back on.
Thinking practically, Yun Tiancheng found Cheng Lie rather reliable.
But from another perspective, there were still lingering doubts.
"Why do you love Shi Fei?" Yun Tiancheng asked.
Saying this, he couldn’t help but light a cigarette. He extended the cigarette case toward Cheng Lie, who waved his hand to indicate he didn’t smoke.
Cheng Lie replied, "Uncle Yun, I believe you’re not entirely unfamiliar with my situation in the Cheng Family."
After a pause, Cheng Lie hesitated briefly before revealing his secret.
"After my mother was killed in a hit-and-run orchestrated by Zhao Haishuang, I was brought into the Cheng Family."
Yun Tiancheng, in the middle of a deep drag, choked when he heard this.
Cheng Lie, now firmly in control of the situation, poured Yun Tiancheng a cup of tea.
Yun Tiancheng drank it, which helped ease his discomfort.
"At the ti, I was only in elentary school. The trauma was so severe that I developed autism. Of course, I eventually recovered, but I knew that if I stopped pretending to be sick and started showing signs of exceeding Cheng Huai’s abilities, I’d et a disastrous fate."
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