Ye Xinning was startled when she heard this, and quickly replied after realizing what was happening.
"No need, no need, Director Cheng, you're too kind."
She has no relationship with Cheng Yuhuai at all, so Cheng Yuhuai saying this probably means he still wants to take things further with her.
After being rejected, Cheng Yuhuai was silent for a second before speaking again, his tone still serious.
"Xinning, I like you, I'm serious, you know that?"
"Director Cheng, as I said, we're not a good match."
Ye Xinning held the phone and reiterated her stance once again.
Whether it was face-to-face before or now, she knows clearly that there is no possibility between her and Cheng Yuhuai.
Putting aside her own situation, her heart hasn't even made room for another person yet. Even if she were ready to accept another person, Cheng Yuhuai wouldn't be that person.
Rejected once again, Cheng Yuhuai's bitter voice came through the phone, "You really have no manners at all. Aren't you afraid of hurting me with such a blunt rejection?"
"That's the best way to say it, Director Cheng."
How could Cheng Yuhuai not know what she was thinking? She should not give him any hope in the first place, so that he would not have any expectations.
Even though Ye Xinning said that, Cheng Yuhuai still didn't want to give up.
"Xinning, I hope you'll reconsider. At least give me a chance. How will you know it's not right if you don't try? It's perfect that you're going back to Nancheng this time. I'll give you time to think it over carefully. Don't rush to reply."
Cheng Yuhuai remained stubborn and hung up the phone after giving a few instructions.
Ye Xinning looked at the phone after it was hung up, feeling a bit of a headache.
But for now, the most important thing is to go back to Nancheng to visit my mother. We can put other things aside for later.
...
The next morning, Ye Xinning packed her things and went to Ye Zhimu's bedroom. Ye Zhimu was already up and changing her clothes. When she saw her come in, she happily called out to her.
"Mother."
Ye Xinning walked closer and kissed her on the cheek. "Are you sleepy?"
"Not sleepy."
Ye Zhimu was very excited.
Su Wan said from the side, "I just told her that you are taking her back to Nancheng to visit her grandmother."
Ye Xinning asked in confusion, "So, seeing your grandmother makes you very happy?"
"yes."
"Why?"
"I want to see how outstanding my grandmother is, that she raised my mother to be so outstanding. I want to compare her to her and see if I can also become outstanding under my mother's guidance."
Ye Xinning, "..."
Well, I received a bunch of compliments first thing in the morning.
After breakfast, the group headed to the airport together. This time, Ye Xinning was returning to Nancheng, while Su Wan was going directly back to Vancouver.
"Are you really not coming to Nancheng with us?" Ye Xinning asked Su Wan.
Su Wan shook her head. "I'm not going. If I don't go back to Vancouver, those father and son might even chase me all the way to Nancheng."
Ye Xinning thought about Li Zeya's personality; such a thing was indeed something Li Zeya was capable of doing.
“Okay, then you go back to Vancouver first. If my mother’s condition improves and time permits, I will bring Mumu to Vancouver to see you.”
"Okay, Mumu, be good when you go back to Nancheng, and don't cause trouble for your mother."
"Okay, I guarantee I'll complete the mission."
Su Wan and Ye Xinning were both amused by her playful appearance.
Su Wan leaned close to Ye Xinning's ear and said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "It really is, I don't know if it looks like you or like Shen Lin."
Ye Xinning thought for a moment, "Judging from the current situation, it doesn't seem like me, nor does it seem like Shen Lin."
After all, neither she nor Shen Lin were such lively people.
Once on the plane, Ye Xinning and Ye Zhimu sat together. Little Ye Zhimu had been asking questions the whole time they boarded.
"Mom, what if Grandma doesn't like me when she first meets me?"
"Her first reaction shouldn't be whether she likes it or not, she should just be surprised."
"Why are you surprised? Didn't Grandma know when Mom was pregnant with me?"
"Know."
"Then why are you surprised?"
Ye Xinning would never say that it was because she had set a trap to make everyone believe that her child was gone.
"Alright, Ye Zhimu, you have too many questions."
"Mom, I want to know." Ye Zhimu pouted.
Ye Xinning pulled off her eye mask abruptly, "Alright, go to sleep. We'll be there when you wake up."
Although Ye Zhimu found it very novel, he could only close his eyes and go to sleep.
The brief interaction between the mother and daughter was witnessed by the man sitting diagonally behind them.
From the moment he boarded the plane, Shen Lin had been watching them intently, his gaze never leaving them. His adorable daughter and his confident, composed woman were the most important people to him.
...
The plane landed in Nancheng. Ye Xinning woke up first, while Ye Zhimu next to her was still asleep. She had gotten up early this morning, and Ye Xinning couldn't bear to wake her.
She sat quietly in her seat, and only stood up after most of the people had left. She bent down and prepared to carry Ye Zhimu off the plane.
But just as she made a move, a pair of hands suddenly appeared and grabbed her wrists.
Those hands were well-defined, long, and fair. Ye Xinning followed the movement upwards, and Shen Lin's handsome face came into view.
Ye Xinning was stunned.
"I'll do it."
The man's voice was as deep as ever, but unlike before, he seemed to have deliberately softened his tone.
How did he end up on this flight? Was it a coincidence, or did he know her itinerary inside and out?
Why did she only realize this now? She's so slow to realize.
Ye Xinning thought to herself with annoyance, but her face remained calm. She spoke slowly, her voice calm and distant.
"No need, Mr. Shen. I can take care of my own daughter. Don't trouble yourself."
As she spoke, she bent down to pick up Ye Zhimu.
With a slight exertion of force, she lost her balance and fell backward. The next second, the man pressed her down onto the seat behind her.
"Do you have to be so stubborn with me?"
Ye Xinning was pinned down by Shen Lin, the two of them very close, only a few centimeters apart. When Ye Xinning raised her head, she could only see his chin, his well-defined features, his deep eyes, and his sexy thin lips...
Ye Xinning's face immediately flushed.
"Chen Lin, get up."
"Your own daughter? Tell me, how did you get pregnant without me? Or has it been so long that you've forgotten what it was like to get pregnant?" Shen Lin curled his lips, still showing no intention of getting up.
These words made Ye Xinning's cheeks instantly turn bright red.
Her voice was a little unsteady, "Mr. Shen, a face is a good thing, and I hope you have it and keep it."
"Then Ningning, tell me, how am I shameless?"
Ye Xinning, "..."
To say those things in broad daylight, is that shameless of you?
Ye Xinning was furious, but she still didn't back down, "Mr. Shen, are you telling me this to tell me you're reminiscing? There are so many women in Nancheng, isn't one of them enough to satisfy you?"
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