Chapter 639 Lack of the courage to trust each other

He Fen couldn't understand any of this. The more Wang Ye kept quiet, the more she felt that he was deliberately hiding it from her because of Bai Yi.

"Let me be frank with you from the start. You've worked tirelessly day and night for this shop, and you've become so thin. Now that it's finally open, there are plenty of people with ulterior motives. Be careful in everything you do, or you'll be foolishly counting the money for someone else after they've sold you out!"

Wang Ye couldn't stand He Fen saying such things.

Knowing he was working hard, she hadn't helped him with anything in the past few months.

The success of this store is half thanks to Qin Ce and Bai Yi.

He doesn't care about his own son; all he does is target Bai Yi and covet that little bit of money.

Wang Ye became increasingly annoyed as he listened, so he simply turned and left.

He Fen was disappointed in Wang Ye, but she couldn't say anything to him in front of everyone, so she could only glare at Bai Yi resentfully.

Bai Yi had just returned from the phone call when he noticed He Fen's gaze.

But she ignored it and walked towards Qiao Xing.

"Are you really planning to leave?" Qiao Xing asked Bai Yi.

Qiao Xing felt very reluctant to see Bai Yi leave so suddenly, as Bai Yi had only been back for a few days.

Bai Yi nodded and said, "I have to go back. I've been back for over a month, and there aren't enough people there. There are still a lot of things that haven't been dealt with. President Xiao has entrusted this branch to me, and I can't just be a hands-off manager."

Qiao Xing glanced at Wang Ye and said with a smile, "Now that you're gone, your cousin will probably be very busy."

Bai Yi followed Qiao Xing's gaze, her eyes revealing a complex expression. "I know, but there's really no other way. I can't just give up my job over there."

For Bai Yi, this career is almost her whole life. She is grateful to Wang Ye for taking care of Linlin for him, but she cannot give up her hard-earned job for Wang Ye or for this store.

But she was never a heartless person. She knew that Wang Ye wouldn't be able to manage everything by himself after the opening, so she supported him when he planned to hire people.

She was also worried that the people Wang Ye hired might be unreliable, so she personally went to ask her friends for information.

In order to free up more time for Wang Ye, Bai Yi suggested sending Linlin to a full-time boarding school, where the school would take care of all her needs, so that Wang Ye could have more free time.

But to everyone's surprise, when Bai Yi told Wang Ye about this idea, Wang Ye jumped up excitedly.

"When did I say I couldn't take care of Linlin? I took good care of him even when you weren't around. What gives you the right to send him away?"

Bai Yi knew he had misunderstood her meaning, and explained helplessly, "I didn't say I was going to send him away. I just thought that this would make things a little easier for you. The store has just opened, and things aren't that easy yet. You know your parents' attitude. They're also helping you look after Linlin. You don't have three heads and six arms, how could you possibly take care of everything?"

"Whether I can manage or not is my business, don't worry about it." This was the first time Wang Ye had spoken so firmly in front of Bai Yi. "I won't say anything if you want to go out and do your work, but if you don't want me to take care of Linlin, then don't dump him on me in the first place. I'm practically treating him like my own son now, and you're telling me you want to send him away? Let me tell you, that's absolutely not going to happen!"

Bai Yi never expected Wang Ye to react so strongly. Her original intention was simply not to tire Wang Ye out too much, but since he insisted, Bai Yi had no choice but to retract her thoughts.

After listening to what Bai Yi said, Qiao Xing seemed to understand Wang Ye a little. She said to Bai Yi, "Don't be fooled by your cousin's usual carefree and nonchalant attitude. He is incredibly devoted to Linlin. You two have been married for quite some time now, and Linlin has been by his side since the wedding. Not only has your cousin developed feelings for Linlin, but Linlin probably already considers your cousin her own father."

Qiao Xing can't guarantee anything else, but just looking at Wang Ye's feelings for Linlin, if Bai Yi had known Wang Ye earlier, then in Linlin's heart, Wang Ye would definitely be her biological father.

Bai Yi listened to Qiao Xing's words, and logically she should have been happy.

After all, it was Wang Ye who gave Linlin the fatherly love she lacked.

However, she knew how she and Wang Ye had started, and she also knew that there was never any possibility of them taking things further, so his feelings for Linlin might not necessarily be a good thing.

Qiao Xing felt that Bai Yi's concern shouldn't be about why Wang Ye cared so much about Linlin.

It wasn't just because we'd spent so much time together and developed feelings for each other; it was actually mostly because of Bai Yi.

Qiao Xing looked at the two of them, wondering what they were struggling with when it was something that only required them to take a small step.

Wang Ye refused to speak, and Bai Yi dared not speak.

Both of them lacked the courage to trust each other.

Just as the two finished their conversation, Wang Qin arrived with Lin Xi.

Lin Xi was carrying a flower basket. As soon as she entered the door, she saw Qiao Xing in the crowd. She was instantly excited. She put the flower basket in Wang Qin's hand and ran towards Qiao Xing without waiting.

"elder sister!"

Xing Jiu had been watching Qiao Xing from behind. When he saw Lin Xi running over, he subconsciously took two steps forward, trying to stop her.

However, Lin Xi was not a reckless person. Although she was happy to see Qiao Xing, she was also mindful that Qiao Xing was pregnant.

So as he approached Qiao Xing, he slowed down his pace.

Qiao Xing was happy to see Lin Xi, because she had truly witnessed the changes in Lin Xi.

"Slow down, be careful not to bump into people," Qiao Xing said to her in a very affectionate tone.

Lin Xi blinked and asked Qiao Xing, "Where's Grandpa Qin? Did he come too?"

Qiao Xing shook her head and said, "No, Grandpa is not in good health and doesn't like coming to crowded places like this. If you miss him, I can take you home to see him."

Since tomorrow is the weekend and Lin Xi doesn't have to go to school, she agreed almost without hesitation, "Okay!"

Wang Qin looked at Lin Xi, who had become completely different in front of Qiao Xing, and felt gratified.

When Wang Ye saw Wang Qin arrive, he quickly came over to greet her, "Auntie, you've come."

Wang Qin smiled and handed him the flower basket, "Congratulations, Xiao Ye! After working hard for more than half a year, you've finally opened your shop. Auntie wishes you a grand opening and booming business!"

Wang Ye accepted the flower basket with a smile, "Thank you, Auntie!"

Almost all the people Wang Ye and Bai Yi invited have arrived, and everything that needs to be prepared has been prepared.

But just as the ceremony was about to begin, another guest arrived at the door.