She didn't want to talk about her past with Shen Lin, especially after she saw through Bai Yueshu's intentions. Talking about those things would be ambiguous, and she didn't want to cause such a misunderstanding.
Misunderstand……
Is it a misunderstanding? Ye Xinning asked herself in her heart.
"Oh, I was hoping to get to know Attorney Ye better. I don't know why, but the first time I met Attorney Ye, I felt that we could become good friends."
Bai Yueshu spoke very casually, but Ye Xinning just smiled and didn't say anything else.
If Bai Yueshu knew she was Shen Lin's ex-wife, I wonder if she would still say such things.
After the meal, they had covered most of the topics. Ye Xinning only spoke to Shen Lin once, giving a brief introduction to Huanan Law Firm. The rest of the conversation was mostly between Cheng Yuhuai and Qin Yuchu.
During the introductions at the dinner, Cheng Yuhuai shook hands with Shen Lin, saying, "Mr. Shen, I hope we can have the opportunity to cooperate."
Shen Lin simply nodded, withdrew his hand, and said nothing more.
As they walked out of the restaurant, Bai Yueshu offered, "Mr. Shen, which hotel are you staying at? I'll take you there."
Shen Lin didn't speak, and Ye Xinning didn't know if he was refusing or agreeing.
She snapped out of her reverie and looked at Cheng Yuhuai and Qin Yuchu. "I have some things to take care of at home, so I'll be leaving now."
"Okay, see you tomorrow morning, Attorney Ye."
Ye Xinning nodded and drove away.
When she got home, her aunt had already picked Ye Zhimu up and had dinner. When she entered the house, Ye Zhimu was playing with the Lego sets she had brought back from Nancheng on the sofa.
Ye Xinning walked over, put down her bag, and sat down on the sofa. "What did you have for dinner?"
When Ye Zhimu saw her return, he stopped playing with Lego, came to her, and kissed her cheek.
"Delicious sweet and sour pork ribs."
Ye Xinning responded with an "Oh," and then said, "Okay."
"What work is Mom busy with? Didn't you say you were going to pick me up?"
"Something came up unexpectedly." After thinking for a moment, Ye Xinning decided to tell Ye Zhimu about seeing Shen Lin that evening.
"Oh." Ye Zhimu remained calm. "I know Dad is here. He went to see me at kindergarten at noon."
Ye Xinning, "..."
She thought about it and realized that Ye Zhimu was indeed Shen Lin's beloved daughter. When he came to Jiangcheng, he would definitely visit Ye Zhimu first.
"So, Mom had dinner with Dad as a business partner, and Dad was with another woman?"
After Ye Xinning described the dinner party tonight, little Ye Zhimu rested his chin on his hand and thought seriously, "Mom, you're in danger."
Ye Xinning, "..."
Gently patting her daughter's head, Ye Xinning chuckled, "What crisis?"
"If I'm not mistaken, the woman who appeared with Dad probably likes him."
Ye Xinning looked down at her fingernails and answered casually, "I probably can't answer that question."
"If it weren't for liking someone, what woman would offer to give a gift to a man? Mom, aren't you nervous?"
Ye Xinning said calmly, "Your father and I are divorced and have no relationship anymore. Neither of us is married, so even if someone likes him, it's none of my business."
"So, that woman is very likely to become my stepmother?" Ye Zhimu exclaimed, looking at Ye Xinning pitifully. "People say that if you have a stepmother, you'll have a stepfather. What am I going to do?"
Ye Xinning looked at her daughter calmly and said slowly, "If nothing unexpected happens, you will continue to live with me. What does it matter to you whether I'm a stepmother or not?"
She just couldn't understand why a child could have so many dramatic moments.
Ye Zhimu thought for a moment and said, "That seems to be true."
"Be more confident, and remove the 'seems' part."
Ye Zhimu continued, "But what about my brother? What if my stepmother treats him badly?"
"Don't worry, your father isn't someone to be trifled with. Besides, what can you change by thinking so much?"
Ye Zhimu pointed to her eyes, looking meaningfully at Ye Xinning, "I can't, but Mom can."
Ye Xinning, "..."
We're waiting for her here.
"I can't either."
"Mom, I..."
"Alright, you've said too much." Ye Xinning interrupted Ye Zhimu before he could finish speaking.
She rubbed her temples, realizing that if she continued, the conversation might veer off into some inappropriate direction.
...
The next day, Ye Xinning got up early to take Ye Zhimu to kindergarten.
When they arrived at the kindergarten gate, she handed the schoolbag to Ye Zhimu, saying, "Listen to your teacher. If I'm not busy tonight, I'll pick you up. If I'm busy, I'll ask Grandma Wan to pick you up."
"Okay." Ye Zhimu nodded. "I understand."
Ye Xinning gave a few more instructions before turning and leaving.
Back at the law firm, Ye Xinning was called to Cheng Yuhuai's office before she even reached her own.
Ye Xinning stood at the door, knocked, and said in a low voice, "Director Cheng."
Cheng Yuhuai, who was inside, looked up and waved to her, "You're here, come in."
Ye Xinning went inside.
"Did you call me here because of something?"
"Yes, this is the result of yesterday's discussion. Ms. Bai is very satisfied with our law firm. This time, she needs our company as legal counsel to review the legality and completeness of her cooperation with the Shen Group."
Ye Xinning asked in confusion, "Doesn't Miss Bai's advertising company have its own legal counsel?"
“There was one before, but he resigned some time ago. Ms. Bai means that she wants you to come.”
Ye Xinning frowned.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Cheng Yuhuai asked again, "What's wrong? Is there something you don't want to do?"
"No." Ye Xinning thought for a moment and still felt that work and personal matters should be kept separate.
Cheng Yuhuai hummed in agreement.
"Miss Bai is supposed to sign a contract with the Shen Group next week. Before that, find an opportunity to meet with her."
"OK."
"Okay, I'm all done here. You can go ahead and get back to work."
Ye Xinning turned and walked outside. After taking a few steps, Cheng Yuhuai suddenly spoke up behind her again.
"Attorney Ye."
Ye Xinning turned around and looked at him.
"You don't mind that you met with Shen Lin last night, do you?"
Ye Xinning was slightly taken aback, then understood Cheng Yuhuai's situation. "It's your business who the law firm decides to cooperate with. I just need to do my job well. As for the rest... Don't worry, Director Cheng, I can still distinguish between personal feelings and work."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Yuhuai's expression was no longer as complicated as before. He smiled and said, "That's good. I'm fine now. You can go back to your work."
...
Later in the afternoon, Ye Xinning took the initiative to call Bai Yueshu.
We arranged a time and place to meet.
It just so happens that the place is not far from Ye Zhimu's kindergarten, so after she finished talking to Bai Yueshu, she can go pick up her daughter.
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