Meng Xueyun didn't believe the money she'd handed over could be returned, but Meng Zihan smiled confidently and nodded, "Of course it can be returned."

She leaned close to Meng Xueyun's ear and gave her advice: "You are your cousin's biological mother. It's illegal for her to rent a place without your permission."

"Where did she get the money? She must have stolen it from home. If you stick to that, the landlord will have to refund your money. Stealing money, cheating—you don't even need to say it. The landlord might just kick her out because he doesn't want to rent to someone of bad character."

Meng Xueyun nodded, but still hesitated: "What if the landlord is also greedy and refuses to refund the money?"

Meng Xueyun did not question Ye Linchen about stealing money.

In her view, Ye Linchen's money belonged to the Ye family, and since she didn't hand it over but instead used it for herself, she was stealing money from her family.

Meng Zihan chuckled softly.

"That means she abducted your daughter without your permission. You can call the police. Even if the police come, you will be in the right, and she won't dare to refuse."

"But don't actually call the police. It'll have a bad impact on your uncle. Let's just make a fuss and get the money back." Meng Zihan instructed, "Ye Linchen dared to make trouble with you before because she had money and confidence. Now that she's out of money, she'll have to come home. Then, whatever you want her to do, she won't be able to object anymore."

The more Meng Xueyun listened, the more she felt that this method was very feasible.

As expected of my niece, she's got a sharp mind.

Such a smart and considerate person should go to university.

I must do my best to nurture her.

As for that ingrate Ye Linchen, his university education was a waste of money.

Therefore, I must go all out this time and make Ye Linchen return all the money he has hidden away, and use it all to tutor Meng Zihan!

Meng Xueyun was immediately filled with fighting spirit, wishing Ye Zhenghua would get off work right now so they could go to Ye Linchen's house and drag her home.

Meng Zihan added, "Auntie, when you get there, be nice to her and talk to her properly. It would be best if she would come back with you on her own initiative. If that doesn't work, then you can try to force her."

Meng Xueyun naturally nodded: "Okay, I'll do whatever you say."

Meng Zihan then carefully analyzed the situation for Meng Xueyun. After listening, Meng Xueyun felt that the matter was a sure thing, and she was even more enthusiastic about doing housework than usual.

So much so that as soon as Ye Zhenghua opened the door after get off work, before he could even stand up straight, Meng Xueyun shoved him out.

"Old Ye, you're finally off work! Let's hurry and find Xiao Chen!" Meng Xueyun exclaimed.

Ye Zhenghua hadn't eaten much at noon and had worked all afternoon, so he was both hungry and tired.

He originally planned to go home, have dinner, rest for a while, and then go find Ye Linchen.

Seeing Meng Xueyun's impatience, he was very displeased.

"What's the rush? Let's eat first and then talk about it."

Meng Xueyun couldn't wait that long, and immediately said, "The sooner we bring Xiaochen back, the less it will affect you. Wouldn't it be better if the whole family sat down and had a harmonious meal together after she came home?"

Ye Zhenghua thought about it and realized it made sense.

He gave Meng Xueyun an appreciative look.

To think of this, it seems you've changed your ways and understand the importance of the matter.

Given her attitude, if she brings Xiao Chen back, the two mother and daughter might actually get along well.

This is the most satisfying result.

Today, Deputy Factory Director Lin asked him how Xiao Chen's problem was being handled, and said that since her grades are so good, her parents must nurture her well and not let her down.

Thinking of this, Ye Zhenghua felt that the hunger was nothing at all.

"Aunt, Uncle, I'll go with you." Seeing Ye Zhenghua nod, Meng Zihan immediately spoke up.

Meng Xueyun was impatient and easily angered, and she was really worried about her.

I need to keep an eye on her and constantly remind her not to fall into Ye Linchen's trap.

Ye Zhenghua also thought of this.

With Meng Zihan there, he could persuade Meng Xueyun not to lose her temper and make things too ugly.

"Alright, let's go." Ye Zhenghua looked at the twins sitting on the sofa, staring at the TV without saying a word. "Xiao Nan and Xiao Bei, let's go together. Pick up your sister as soon as possible so we can have dinner early."

Ye Linnan and Ye Linbei, however, did not want to go.

They all heard what Ye Linchen said that day and knew how much he resisted going home.

They initially thought Ye Linchen was narrow-minded and thought too badly of his family.

Ye Zhenghua and Meng Xueyun are still her parents, no matter what.

How could her parents possibly harm her?

But after what happened these past two days, especially after overhearing Meng Zihan and Meng Xueyun's secret plot in the kitchen today, they understood Ye Linchen.

They even hoped that Ye Linchen would escape as far away as possible.

Meng Zihan's scheme was too insidious; they didn't want to be the villains who persecuted Ye Linchen.

The two exchanged a glance, and after confirming each other's thoughts, Ye Linbei spoke.

"I won't go. I'll stay home and tidy up the house."

“I’ll stay home too,” Ye Linnan immediately agreed.

Meng Xueyun was very dissatisfied with their answers.

The more people go, the greater the chance of bringing Ye Linchen back.

If all else fails, we can always tie her up and bring her back.

With three men, tying up Ye Linchen wouldn't be difficult at all.

"Why have you two suddenly become so diligent!" Meng Xueyun said with dissatisfaction.

"Forget it, if the child doesn't want to go, then forget it," Ye Zhenghua interrupted Meng Xueyun. "Let's go."

Ye Zhenghua turned and went out the door first, and Meng Xueyun and Meng Zihan quickly changed their shoes and followed.

Each of the three harbored their own secrets and barely spoke a word the entire way.

When they found Ye Linchen's rented apartment, Ye Linchen had just finished cooking dinner and was eating while listening to English.

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