Ye Zhimu stood still, still looking up at Chen Lin, "We've been eavesdropping here for so long, Daddy, don't you have anything to say to Mommy?"
"say what?"
Ye Zhimu almost rolled her eyes at her stubborn father.
"Mom said she doesn't like Uncle Cheng, and when Uncle Cheng asked her if she still loves you, she remained silent."
"So what? Does silence represent?"
"Don't you adults all say that silence means consent?"
Shen Lin smiled at his daughter's words.
He recalled the entire conversation between Ye Xinning and Cheng Yuhuai. He had clearly seen Cheng Yuhuai's affection for Ye Xinning since their last meeting in Nancheng.
He originally thought that Ye Xinning's decision to return to Jiangcheng was because she wanted to develop a further relationship with Cheng Yuhuai, and that was why he decided to stop appearing in Ye Xinning's life so frequently.
When he saw Ye Xinning and Ji Jianshen embracing at the Ye family's door that day, he suddenly realized that so many people liked Ye Xinning, including Ji Jianshen who had silently accompanied her for many years, and Cheng Yuhuai who had spent every day with Ye Xinning for the past four years.
He was, at best, just an ex-husband who had hurt Ye Xinning and caused her to leave Nancheng in despair.
What qualifications does he have to compete with Ji Jian, Shen Cheng, and Huai?
Perhaps he should be more generous and give her freedom to pursue someone more suitable for her.
He came to Jiangcheng again because of his cooperation with Bai Yueshu. Originally, he did not plan to cooperate with Bai Yueshu, but Bai Yueshu mentioned in a casual conversation that he wanted to cooperate with Huanan Law Firm. His thought at the time was that if he cooperated with Bai Yueshu, could he meet Ye Xinning under the guise of work?
That's why Bai Yueshu met Ye Xinning and Cheng Yuhuai at the restaurant, and then saw Ye Xinning again at the coffee shop. All of this was because Bai Yueshu wanted to meet with them.
He had always thought that Ye Xinning would be with Cheng Yuhuai, but when he heard her so firmly reject him just now, Shen Lin felt that his numb heart had regained hope.
Since Ye Xinning doesn't like Cheng Yuhuai, wouldn't he have a chance if he tried harder?
And just as Ye Zhimu said, when Cheng Yuhuai asked Ye Xinning if she still loved him, Ye Xinning chose to remain silent.
This silence may not be love, but at least her emotions would change because of Shen Lin's name, and that was enough for Shen Lin.
Shen Lin held his daughter's hand as they walked towards their private room. "What are you thinking? Do you think your mother still cares about me?"
Ye Zhimu tilted her head and thought about it seriously. "I think it's possible, but not necessarily. How about we think of a way to test it out?"
Shen Lin asked curiously, "Really? What plan did you come up with?"
Ye Zhimu beckoned to Shen Lin, signaling him to squat down, and Shen Lin squatted down.
Ye Zhimu leaned close to his ear and whispered, after listening to what Ye Zhimu had to say.
Shen Lin frowned.
"Won't your mother be angry?"
"Oh, Dad, don't worry. If Mom gets angry, I'll coax her and she'll stop being angry. If that doesn't work, just say it was all my idea and you had no idea."
After thinking about it, Shen Lin felt that this method was not entirely unfeasible.
So, unbeknownst to Ye Xinning, the father and daughter had already planned to prepare a big surprise for her.
...
After having dinner with Cheng Yuhuai and the others, Ye Xinning prepared to go home.
Standing at the restaurant entrance, looking at Ye Xinning who hadn't spoken to Cheng Yuhuai at all, Qin Yuchu leaned over and asked gossipily, "What happened between you and Director Cheng? You went out together for a while, and then you haven't spoken to each other since?"
"nothing."
Ye Xinning was unwilling to say more, and Qin Yuchu was too embarrassed to press for more information.
How are you getting home? Do you need us to give you a ride?
"No, I didn't drink any alcohol. I'll drive myself home."
Qin Yu nodded, and just then, a childish voice came from behind her.
"Mom." Ye Xinning turned around upon hearing the voice.
Not far away, Ye Xinnian saw Shen Lin holding Ye Zhimu's hand as they came out of the restaurant. She looked at her daughter with surprise and asked, "You two eat here too?"
"Hmm, is Mom eating here too?"
"Yes."
Ye Zhimu let out a long "oh," then turned to look at Chen Lin, "Dad, Mom is eating here too. I wish we had eaten together."
Ye Zhimu's words stunned everyone present, especially Qin Yuchu.
She pointed at Ye Xinning, then at Shen Lin standing over there.
Finally, his gaze fell on Ye Zhimu. "Attorney Ye, is this your daughter? Is she your daughter with Mr. Shen...?"
Now that everyone had heard what Ye Zhimu had just said, Ye Xinning didn't bother to deny it.
She nodded and introduced, "You should know my daughter, Ye Zhimu, and my ex-husband, Mr. Shen Linchen."
Qin Yuchu's lips twitched, unable to utter a single word.
They never expected that Ye Xinning's ex-husband was Shen Lin. They were talking about Shen Lin and Bai Yueshu in the office at noon today. At that time, Ye Xinning didn't say a word, and they thought it was because of her personality.
So this is what the background looks like...
No wonder Attorney Ye has always looked down on Director Cheng; her ex-husband is the renowned Mr. Shen Lin, president of the Shen Group. With that kind of status and position, she's a perfect match.
Looking at the man with a cold demeanor and handsome features, Qin Yuchu sighed inwardly, "Even Director Cheng pales in comparison."
All of Ye Xinning's colleagues were watching Ye Zhimu and Shen Lin, and some were even whispering among themselves.
Even if she couldn't hear clearly, Ye Xinning could still guess what these people were discussing.
She didn't want to stay there any longer, so she walked back to Ye Zhimu's side and said, "Let's go."
Ye Zhimu pointed to Chen Lin, "Mom, and Dad."
“I’m here. You come back with me and let your father go back to the hotel.”
"But I promised my dad I would take a gift to my brother."
Ye Xinning frowned and looked at Shen Lin, "Is that so?"
Shen Lin paused for a second, then replied, "Mm."
Ye Xinning didn't want to be stared at like a monkey any longer. "Let's go."
The three of them left together. Qin Yuchu watched, then cautiously looked at Cheng Yuhuai, "Director Cheng, are you alright?"
Cheng Yuhuai smiled and said, "I've known for a long time that Shen Lin is her ex-husband."
After saying that, Cheng Yuhuai also left.
Qin Yuchu was left standing there, bewildered in the wind. So, was she the only one who had been kept in the dark from beginning to end?
...
On the other side, on the way back, Ye Xinning was originally going to drive herself, but Shen Lin reached out his hand.
She was puzzled when she heard Shen Lin say, "I'll drive, you sit in the back with Mu Mu."
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