"Don’t, Mom! If you don’t believe , ask Xiao Ru. I really didn’t do it! It’s all a misunderstanding! After so many years, don’t you know by now?" If he couldn’t stay at his mother-in-law’s house, where else could he go? His parents definitely wouldn’t take him back.
Mrs. Tian Sr. gave Tian Yaru a aningful glance, signaling her to decide what should be done.
"Know you? My mother and the others were all deceived by you! Mom, I’m not afraid for you to know—our stock market investnts are all gone, and he ca back blaming ! Tell , how could I endure that?"
Tian Yaru truly felt heartbroken this ti. Why was it that everyone placed their bla on her when sothing went wrong?
Ye Duowei blad her for the divorce, Tian Yaruo blad her for the divorce, and now even the loss in stocks was being pinned on her!
Why was her life so miserable, always being the one others held accountable?
Ye Cheng weighed the pros and cons and softened his tone slightly: "You see, isn’t it just anger talking? In the heat of the mont, those words slipped out! Xiao Ru, I apologize to you! It’s my fault! Is that okay? I promise I won’t do it again from now on!"
"But you also need to temper your temper. You shouldn’t explode over every little thing and always bring up divorce. Doesn’t that just make things worse?"
Tian Yaru’s expression softened slightly. She wasn’t genuinely looking to divorce him; given the current situation, what benefit would divorce bring?
Could she even find soone better than Ye Cheng? Her age wasn’t on her side, and to complicate matters, Weiwei’s situation hadn’t stabilized yet. If she divorced now, it might negatively impact Weiwei’s chances of finding a good marital match in the future.
Nowadays, many people in social circles didn’t prefer marrying into families with single-parent households; they believed it marked a sense of incompleteness.
The elderly lady saw through it and, after saying a few words, left the space for the two of them to talk.
Ye Cheng coaxed Tian Yaru for a while, and eventually, the storm passed.
The two of them began discussing what to do next. Tian Yaruo’s path was definitely off-limits for now. If things beca truly dire, they could discuss with Mrs. Tian Sr. and the others about mortgaging the current villa to obtain so funding from the bank.
Once things stabilized, they could buy an even larger and better property.
Then the conversation shifted to Ye Duowei, and only then did the couple realize that their daughter hadn’t shown up for quite so ti.
Tian Yaru didn’t worry about it much—Weiwei had always enjoyed playing around, especially after her divorce. Before, she would constantly cling to Yin Xian; yet recently, she seed to have moved on, dressing up beautifully to go out. When asked, she only casually ntioned hanging out with her girlfriends, occasionally staying over at their places when it got late.
Ye Cheng had never concerned himself much with his daughter, so upon hearing Tian Yaru’s explanation, he let it slide. Right now, their more pressing issues hadn’t been resolved—how could they spare the effort to worry about her? Besides, she wasn’t a child anymore; she should have grown up and matured by now.
anwhile, Ye Duowei had no idea about the turmoil at ho. She was at a bar, indulging in pleasure-seeking escapism with so newly-made friends.
She had no clue how much she had drunk—she would drink whatever anyone offered her—until her stomach began burning with a fiery sensation.
But it wasn’t enough; she wanted to drink more. Only in this blissfully dazed state could she feel truly alive.
At that mont, her entire body felt numb, her mind blank—void of thoughts, pain, and sadness—the only thing she could savor was this haze of confusion.
The girl beside her noticed her condition and, realizing she was nearly drunk, kindly stopped soone from pouring her another glass. "Hey! Wake up! Hey! Stop drinking, you’re already drunk!"
Ye Duowei waved her arms forcefully, her hazy eyes squinting, "I’m not drunk! I can still drink!"
Why wouldn’t they let her drink? Was it because they feared she couldn’t pay her tab?
Her struggle knocked a bottle off the table onto the floor with a loud "crash."
Instantly, all eyes in the room turned toward her. A fashionable man, who had previously been offering her drinks, took the opportunity to approach her. "Hey, beautiful! Looks like you’ve had a bit too much to drink. Co, let sit with you and chat for a while!"
The crowd burst out laughing, eagerly watching the spectacle unfold. Though none of them were particularly familiar with Ye Duowei, they all knew she was proud and aloof, usually hard for anyone to approach.
This guy sure knew how to seize the mont—perhaps he’d take advantage of her drunken state and turn this into an unforgettable rendezvous full of flavorso adventure.
Ye Duowei only vaguely heard buzzing noises near her ears. Annoyed by the fuss, she struggled and shouted, "Get lost!"
The man pressed closer rather than stepping back. "Don’t be shy! What’s the sha in having fun when you’re out?"
Though this woman had quite a temper, her figure and features were top-notch. If he managed to win her over tonight, it would make for a satisfying outing.
Suddenly, Ye Duowei’s stomach churned, prompting her to gag instinctively. She covered her mouth, and the man quickly backed away, realizing she seed about to throw up.
"Can one of you ladies take her to the restroom? Don’t let her puke here—it’s disgusting!" soone loudly grumbled.
The girl sitting beside Ye Duowei kindly took her arm, helping her stumble over to the restroom.
Ye Duowei collapsed by the toilet bowl and vomited intensely. Only after purging everything did her mind feel sowhat clearer. Glancing at the decorative sticker on the toilet lid, she couldn’t help but laugh self-mockingly.
"Ye Duowei, you’re just asking for it! Serves you right!"
Every ti she thought about the man nad Liu Chao she had t recently, her whole body shook with anger!
She never expected things to turn out this way. Just when she thought she’d t soone she’d truly clicked with—a man whose looks and deanor matched her ideal—everything crumbled. She had been so excited to date him properly, hoping to prove to Yin Xian and that vile woman that Ye Duowei was more than capable; the only issue was she hadn’t t the right person before.
But in the end, this was the result.
Liu Chao had treated her to dinner, showered her with gifts, and whispered sweet nothings. When she felt elated and cherished, he took her to a hotel where, despite so initial hesitation, she reluctantly yielded and went along with him.
Afterward, he walked out nonchalantly with barely a second glance. Over the past few days, he hadn’t even answered her calls!
What did he take her for—a casual hook-up?
Now she understood—he had only ever wanted her body, treating her like a toy to play with!
What nonsense about love? It was all lies!
"Hey! Are you done throwing up?" soone asked from outside.
Ye Duowei snapped back to reality. She wiped her tears and stumbled out.
The girl, seeing her appear, quickly stepped up to support her. "Are you okay?"
Ye Duowei sized up her attire—knockoff brands from head to toe—and labeled her as vain. "I’m fine!"
The girl glanced at her but couldn’t help advising, "I think you better leave directly. That guy earlier didn’t seem to have good intentions for you."
Truth be told, if it weren’t for the chance to befriend a wealthy-looking girl like Ye Duowei, she wouldn’t have bothered to stick her neck out.
Now, fewer troubles ant more peace.
Ye Duowei looked at her intently. "Alright! But my bag’s still inside!"
This girl wasn’t too bad.
"I’ll find an excuse to fetch it for you. Will you stay here and wait?" The girl contemplated briefly. If Ye Duowei returned in person, she might struggle to extricate herself.
"Sure!" Ye Duowei, feeling dizzy, leaned against the wall and quietly waited for the girl’s return.
At that mont, she heard a familiar voice echoing from the corridor—it sounded like Liu Chao!
Compelled by a sudden impulse, she staggered toward it. It was indeed him! He was holding his phone, just having hung up, with a smile still lingering on his face.
When Liu Chao saw Ye Duowei, his smile imdiately vanished, a hint of discomfort flashing in his eyes. "What a coincidence!"
"Yes, quite the coincidence!" Ye Duowei sneered. (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, please visit Qidian to cast your votes or monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile readers, please visit m.qidian for further reading.)
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