"Okay, let's eat first. I'll be going out later too."

Ye Mohan frowned. He knew that Jian Yixue didn't have many friends in the capital. Apart from the Jian family, she knew almost no one else in the capital.

Where to?

"Go back to the Jian family."

Jane answered casually, her tone indifferent, as if she were talking about going to a stranger's house.

However, for Jian Yixue, that home truly felt like a stranger's home.

"I'll go with you."

Upon hearing this, Ye Mohan spoke up.

He was worried about Jian Yixue going back alone. The image of Jian Yixue looking sad when he last went back was still vivid in Ye Mohan's mind. This time, he was absolutely unwilling to let her go back alone.

Jian Yixue shook her head, "No need, you go ahead and do your work, I can handle it."

Ye Mohan listened without saying anything and remained silent for a while.

He frowned, his gaze towards Jian Yixue filled with disapproval and a hint of worry.

"I'm worried, I'll wait for you at the door. Be good, don't refuse your husband."

Seeing Jian Yixue's resolute attitude, Ye Mohan had no choice but to compromise and say something else.

She went along, and whether she got in or not was entirely up to him. If she was wronged, then the Jian family had no reason to remain in the capital and become an eyesore.

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue said nothing more. She knew this was Ye Mohan's biggest concession, and nodded obediently at him.

After breakfast, the two went out together.

——

The car soon arrived at the roadside not far from the Jian family's house.

"I'll go first, and I'll be out in a bit."

As Jian Yixue prepared to get out of the car, she turned to Ye Mohan and gave him instructions.

Upon hearing this, Ye Mohan stopped his work and looked at Jian Yixue sitting beside him, his eyes filled with worry, afraid that she might get hurt.

Jian Yixue didn't want him to accompany her, and he had to respect her choice.

However, his handsome brows were always slightly furrowed, as if to indicate that his owner was not in a good mood.

Hearing Jian Yixue's words, Ye Mohan frowned and nodded.

"Don't shoulder everything alone. Remember my words, I'm here for you. Even if you cause a major disaster, I'll cover for you."

Ye Mohan was a little worried and gave some instructions.

As Jian Yixue was getting off the bus, she felt a warm feeling in her heart upon hearing Ye Mohan's words.

Turning to look at Ye Mohan, she gave a sincere smile, "Yes, I will. If I ever cause any trouble, I will definitely ask you to protect me."

Ye Mohan's gaze never left Jian Yixue from beginning to end, and he felt somewhat helpless upon hearing her words.

I don't know if she really listened to me.

His wife is too independent and doesn't know how to rely on him. It seems he'll have to constantly remind her of his existence from now on.

Now is not the time to talk about these things.

Ye Mohan nodded. "Go ahead, I'll wait for you here. If anything goes wrong, remember to call me, I'll come over anytime."

Jian Yixue smiled faintly, then got out of the car and continued walking towards the Jian family villa.

After getting out of the car, Jian Yixue looked at the villa not far away and smiled with a touch of sadness.

This place hasn't been her home since she was five years old. Now, every time she steps into it, she feels uncomfortable.

Mother, do you know that the man you worked so hard to help ended up embracing someone else and enjoying everything that you should have enjoyed?

If you could know this from beyond the grave, would you be able to rest in peace?

...

Ye Mohan's gaze remained fixed on Jian Yixue, and he felt the desolation emanating from her, just like when he saw her at the Jian family's door that day.

This time, the heartache is even more intense than the last.

"Why don't you not go? I'll handle anything for you," Ye Mohan said from inside the car.

He knew that Jian Yixue had been disliked since childhood, and naturally understood that Jian Mingpeng must have impure motives for bringing Yixue back.

This is also why he was reluctant to let Jian Yixue come back alone.

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue composed herself, turned around, smiled, and shook her head at Ye Mohan.

However, the emotions in his eyes were not completely hidden, and even the smile did not reach his eyes.

Then Jian Yixue turned around, lowered her head to calm the indescribable emotions in her heart. When she raised her head again, her eyes were cold and indifferent as she walked towards the Jian family home.

Looking at Jian Yixue's lonely and forlorn figure not far away, Ye Mohan felt an even greater pity for her.

Jian Yixue walked quickly to the door of the Jian family villa and rang the doorbell.

He had no idea what Ye Mohan behind him was thinking.

At this moment, Jian Yixue's face was expressionless, cold and indifferent.

Soon, the villa door was opened.

The person who opened the door was Yu Hua, the Jian family's butler and Jian Mingpeng's lackey, who obeyed Jian Mingpeng's every word. He had earned Jian Mingpeng's deep trust in his previous life.

Jian Yixue glanced at it and then looked away, walking into the villa on her own.

Ye Mohan, who was in the car behind, didn't look away until Jian Yixue entered the door.

"If Madam doesn't come out in half an hour, remind me."

As soon as Jian Yixue left, Ye Mohan reverted to his usual cold and ruthless self, speaking in an icy tone to Lin Yi in the front passenger seat.

Lin Yi nodded upon hearing this.

He knew that his wife was not well-liked by the Jian family, and that her return this time was unlikely to bring anything good. It was understandable that the president was worried that his wife would be bullied.

"Yes, Mr. President."

Only after hearing Lin Yi's reply did Ye Mohan continue working.

He went abroad these past few days and handled some urgent work, but there's still a ton of work waiting for him.

He accompanied Jian Yixue to the Jian family home, but didn't go to the company. There was still a lot of work waiting for him to decide.

——

Jianjia Villa

When the butler, Yu Hua, opened the door and saw Jian Yixue, he was stunned for a few seconds. Just as he came to his senses, he saw Jian Yixue walk into the villa with an air of indifference.

He was momentarily displeased and quickly ran to Jian Yixue to stop him, "Miss Yixue, the master is still busy, please wait in the living room."

Yu Hua's eyes revealed undisguised contempt and disdain, and his tone was exceptionally firm.

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue turned her head and glared at Yu Hua, who was blocking her way.

"You're quite the obedient dog! Don't you know that Jian Mingpeng specifically called me back? Or did Jian Mingpeng instruct you to do this?"

You think I, your auntie, want to stay in this awful place? Get out of here right now, or don't blame me for being impolite!

Jian Yixue's eyes turned cold, her tone chilling and devoid of any emotion.

After hearing Jian Yixue's words, Yu Hua was so angry that he gritted his teeth and wished he could tear Jian Yixue in front of him apart, but he could only think about it.

Although Jian Yixue was sent to the countryside at a young age and was not favored by the master, she was still the eldest daughter of the Jian family.

Thinking that the master had specifically called someone back this morning, if the person was missing, he would definitely hold him accountable.

If he offended her, given the master's prideful nature, he would certainly not let him off the hook.