Mingdai was speechless for a moment after being asked by He Yaonian.
Unconsciously stirring the soup, she felt guilty and exchanged glances with He Yaonian.
He Yaonian raised an eyebrow, as if to say, "Why aren't you saying anything?"
Mingdai knew he was teasing her.
But sometimes, you have to pretend you don't know the answers to certain things.
"I'm not really sure about that. Maybe my uncle also wants to experience life outside of his hometown."
No wonder it takes countless lies to cover up one lie.
Mingdai felt she wasn't cut out for this, so she could only silently drink some soup to calm her anxiety.
He Yaonian didn't say anything more.
After the two finished their meal, someone called He Yaonian, and he went into his study again.
He Xingqiong quickly came up to ask Mingdai.
"So? What was Uncle's reaction?"
Mingdai shook her head. "He didn't react much. Anyway, he definitely wouldn't believe what I said, but he didn't say anything more."
He Xingqiong breathed a sigh of relief.
"At least we've gotten through this hurdle."
Seeing her like this, Mingdai felt bad.
"I've dragged you down."
"What are you saying?"
He Xingqiong never thought that way, but He Yaoyuan was still her uncle, and he had left in anger. He Yaonian couldn't just ignore it forever. If things were investigated later, they would both be punished equally.
However, it's all deserved by everyone, and they're quite willing to accept this punishment.
Mingdai waited for a while, but He Yaonian still didn't come out.
He then went into the kitchen, brewed a pot of good tea, and quietly delivered it to He Yaonian.
He Yaonian was indeed in a meeting, with an earphone still on one ear.
Mingdai gently put down the tea and was about to leave.
Where to?
He Yaonian suddenly spoke.
Mingdai was startled.
He instinctively looked at his computer screen.
There are several people on the other side of the camera.
Mingdai didn't dare to get closer and could only stare blankly at He Yaonian, wondering what he wanted her to do.
He Yaonian took off his headphones and stared at Mingdai.
Mingdai was already feeling guilty, and now she froze, wishing she could apologize on the spot and regret deceiving He Yaonian.
But He Yaonian quickly looked away.
A sentence came.
"Go cut a plate of fruit."
Mingdai: "?"
fruit……
Okay, okay.
She ran away in a panic.
As I was going downstairs, I ran into He Xingjian, who was drinking a glass of water.
He Xingjian changed into a tracksuit, instantly looking youthful and energetic.
Having gotten used to seeing him in a suit and tie, I have to say he looks quite young now, like a college student.
Mingdai paused for a few seconds before stepping forward to thank him for his help that day.
He Xingjian pretended not to know anything.
"I didn't do anything."
Mingdai chuckled softly.
If it weren't for He Xingjian's presence and restraint, He Xinglie probably wouldn't have dared to confront He Yaoyuan head-on.
Mingdai asked, "Does Third Uncle know everything?"
In fact, if He Yaonian were to watch the surveillance footage, everything would be clear.
I just don't know if he has the time.
He Xingjian shook her head, "I'm not really sure about that."
Mingdai asked in surprise, "Didn't you tell Third Uncle?"
He Xingjian finished her glass of water. "No."
While Mingdai was cutting fruit, she thought to herself, "He Xingjian is such a kind person. He was afraid that He Yaonian would blame him, so he didn't mention it at all."
I don't know what fruits He Yaonian likes, and I rarely see him eating them.
Mingdai could only cut some of what was in the refrigerator. There were many different kinds, but the quantity was small, yet it still filled a whole plate.
When Mingdai brought the fruit into the study, she was surprised to find He Xingjian, He Xingqiong, He Xinglie, and He Xingye all there.
He Yaonian had finished the meeting and was sitting on the sofa, while the other four people stood in a straight line.
After placing the fruit on the coffee table, Mingdai consciously moved over as well.
He Yaonian glanced at her.
Mingdai lowered her head in shame.
He Yaonian raised an eyebrow, picked up a strawberry with his small fork, took a bite, and chewed slowly.
He didn't say a word, but everyone still couldn't help but want to hold their breath.
After He Yaonian slowly ate seven or eight bites of fruit, He Xinglie finally couldn't help but speak up.
"Third Uncle, what do you want us to do?"
It's so painful to see someone not saying a word, not knowing whether they're alive or dead.
Mingdai quickly took a step forward.
"Third Uncle, it's all my fault. Everyone caused this mess because of me. Please don't blame everyone else, blame me instead."
He Yaonian narrowed his eyes, his expression dangerous.
Mingdai blamed herself, "I'm sorry, Third Uncle."
“Third Uncle, it’s not her fault. The mother and daughter from the Mo family went too far. They slandered and humiliated Mingdai with their words and forced Mingdai to divorce Mo Tingchuan. Mingdai couldn’t agree to it, and she couldn’t refuse.” He Xingqiong explained for Mingdai.
He Xingye said aggrievedly, "Mo Qingying even hit the security guard. We never hurt anyone."
"Mo Yumei is arrogant and domineering because of my uncle's influence. She acts like she's the owner of this villa. My uncle is clueless and colludes with the Mo family mother and daughter to bully us." He Xinglie said aggrievedly.
He Xingqiong added, "I don't know what's wrong with Mo Yumei. Mingdai had already agreed to divorce Mo Tingchuan, but she still kept humiliating Mingdai and belittling Mingdai's help to Mo Tingchuan as worthless."
Mingdai secretly glanced at He Yaonian.
He was caught red-handed by He Yaonian.
Mingdai: "..."
He Yaonian put down his fork and glanced indifferently at the younger generation.
He hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"Tomorrow, you two should find some time to go and apologize to your uncle together. No matter what, you are the younger generation, and it is wrong of you to be so disrespectful to your uncle. When you get to your uncle, be respectful and don't add fuel to the fire."
He Xingjian, being a shrewd person, immediately nodded as if to assure him.
"I'll take them there."
He Yaonian glanced at him, said nothing, which was taken as agreement.
The matter was resolved very quickly, almost without any damage.
The next day at noon, everyone gathered together.
He Xingjian knew that He Yaoyuan was at the company.
Although He Yaoyuan is not very capable, he is very concerned about his image. If he were to live in the Mo family villa, he would not look good.
Of course, most importantly, Mo Yumei would keep asking him to return to the He family villa, but he couldn't just ignore what he had said, could he? What would that make him?
"Brother Jian, what if Uncle doesn't accept this apology?"
He Xinglie was bored and played with the brooch on his chest.
Everyone was dressed impeccably, brought generous gifts, and made a very sincere attempt to apologize.
"That's right, what if Uncle doesn't accept it and even scolds us? Wouldn't that be really frustrating?" He Xingye pouted.
“Given my uncle’s temperament, I think he will never forgive us unless my third uncle intervenes and asks him to come back,” He Xingqiong analyzed.
Mingdai had limited knowledge of He Yaoyuan, so she didn't say much.
He Xingjian pointed to the two cars outside.
"Get in the car first, apologize first no matter what."
Just as He Xingjian was leaving, she received another call from He Yaonian.
"Mingdai doesn't need to go, the rest of you are enough."
He Xingjian: "...Understood, Third Uncle."
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