Chapter 4 Validation

She wasn't ready yet...

Just as her mind was racing with tumultuous thoughts, he suddenly stopped his movements, pinched her cheek and said, "It's you, no mistake!"

Then, he let her go.

Nan Zhifeng was stunned for a long time before she realized that he wasn't trying to touch her, but instead wanted to verify that she was indeed the same person from back then.

Because on the root of her thigh, she had a centipede-like scar, which could still be clearly felt when touched with a hand.

"Aren't you getting up? Do you plan to spend the night here?"

Ye Zhantian poured himself a glass of iced liquor and sipped it leisurely.

Nan Zhifeng hurriedly sat up, fixing her clothes.

Ye Zhantian lifted his gaze to her, "What's your purpose in infiltrating the Ye Family?"

"Purpose?" Nan Zhifeng said with some anger, "It was you who got me pregnant, and you're asking me about my purpose? If there really is a purpose, it's to treat Xiaofeng.

"Is that all?" Ye Zhantian squinted his eyes.

"Of course there's more..." Nan Zhifeng said frankly, "With the child following me, having nothing, being nothing, at least in the Ye Family, he could receive proper medical care and education."

"You'd better not play any tricks..." Ye Zhantian lightly patted her cheek, "You can't afford the consequences!"

"I know my limits." Nan Zhifeng gave a bitter smile, "A small fry like me, how could I possibly contend with the Ye Family?"

Those words were more convincing than any timid assurance.

"It's best if that's the case." Ye Zhantian finished the iced liquor on the coffee table in one gulp, "I will take responsibility for the child, you may leave now."

"Goodnight."

...

The next day, Xiaofeng began undergoing a comprehensive examination at the hospital.

The hospital arranged everything, with the old master and Shen Yue'e personally supervising.

Nan Zhifeng could only accompany the child in the hospital every morning before going home to rest.

Being a wealthy lady was incredibly boring; after idling away for two days, Nan Zhifeng was about to go moldy.

That afternoon, Meng Wanting took Nan Zhifeng to her company for a skin test, customizing a set of skincare products for her, even providing a skincare treatment, and then took her to dine.

"This restaurant is right across from the Ye Corporation building. My husband and his three brothers often come here to dine, and Uncle Seven sometimes comes too..."

Meng Wanting told Nan Zhifeng many things about the Ye Family.

Because Nan Zhifeng said she wanted to understand more about Ye Zhantian.

"By the way, I've made dinner plans with my husband, do you mind?" Meng Wanting was in the midst of texting Ye Mingyao.

"I don't mind." Nan Zhifeng watched her, "You and the eldest young master have a good relationship."

"Yes, he's very good to me." Meng Wanting blushed a bit, "Although it was a familial alliance, we've been quite happy after marriage."

"That's wonderful!" Nan Zhifeng smiled slightly.

"Eh, isn't that the third brother?" Meng Wanting suddenly exclaimed.

Nan Zhifeng turned to look and saw Ye Mingcheng and a tall girl entering the private room.

"This guy, the third brother, changes girlfriends every day..." Meng Wanting blurted out, then paused as she remembered something, "No, that girl seems to be the Chu Family's daughter."

"The Chu Family of Beicheng?" Nan Zhifeng asked.

"You know of them?" Meng Wanting's face turned serious, "Though the Chu Family of Beicheng isn't as prominent as our Ye Family, their status is not to be underestimated. That Chu daughter is their only child, treasured by President Chu, tightly held in the palm of his hand. If the third brother plays with her emotions, it might spell trouble. No, I should go and check on them."

Meng Wanting got up and headed to the private room, but at that moment, Ye Mingyao arrived.

"Husband!"

"Wife, where are you going?"

"I saw the third brother go into the private room with the Chu family daughter..." Meng Wanting said, pulling at Ye Mingyao, "I'm worried that kid will cause trouble, I was about to go and see."

"It won't happen." Ye Mingyao said, pulling her to sit down, "The Chu family daughter was originally to marry Uncle Seven, but now that the marriage has been delayed, she's come to inquire with the third brother."

"Huh?" Meng Wanting looked awkwardly at Nan Zhifeng, "Now that Zhifeng and the child have joined the family, why continue the alliance? It should be canceled, right?"

"That I don't know." Ye Mingyao glanced at Nan Zhifeng, "Uncle Seven's affairs are not for us younger generations to discuss."

"Zhifeng, don't worry over it, since Uncle Seven has acknowledged the child and invited you back, he surely intends to be with you sincerely," Meng Wanting reassured Nan Zhifeng.

"I understand."

"That's good."

"I'm going to the restroom."

Nan Zhifeng stood up to go to the restroom.

Ye Mingyao asked Meng Wanting to order the food, and then he also went to the restroom.

Nan Zhifeng knew Ye Mingyao had something to say to her.

Indeed, he cornered her in an empty spot, "Name your price to leave the Ye Family, anything you want."

"Ha!" Nan Zhifeng scoffed, "Do you think you can offer more than Ye Zhantian has?"

"You..."

"There's nothing that could make me give up the status of Mrs. Ye."

After leaving those words, Nan Zhifeng turned and walked away, but after just two steps, she bumped into a solid chest.

She looked up, and couldn't help but be shocked…

"Uncle Qi, Uncle Qi!"

Ye Mingyao was so nervous he stuttered.

Ye Zhantian had appeared at some point; had he heard the conversation she just had?

"What are you doing here?" Ye Zhantian fixed his gaze on Nan Zhifeng.

"Coming to dine," replied Nan Zhifeng calmly.

"Uncle Qi," Meng Wanting came over to explain, "I took Zhifeng to my company for a skincare treatment, and then we stopped by here to dine with my husband, oh, and the third brother is here too."

"Hmm."

Ye Zhantian gave a response and turned to go to Ye Mingcheng's private room.

Ye Mingyao sighed in relief; he must not have found out. Otherwise, with Ye Zhantian's temperament, he wouldn't have been so easygoing.

"It seems that the third brother helped Miss Chu set up a meeting with Uncle Qi," Meng Wanting whispered, "It looks like they're trying to make things clear. Don't worry, Zhifeng."

Nan Zhifeng nodded.

The three of them returned to the dining table to eat.

Meng Wanting chatted casually with Ye Mingyao, while also taking special care of Nan Zhifeng's feelings, wary of neglecting her.

Nan Zhifeng ate quietly, not saying much.

Until Ye Mingcheng, the third brother, came over, "You're here too, what a coincidence."

"Third brother," Meng Wanting took hold of him and asked, "How did things go between Uncle Qi and the Chu Family's daughter?"

"I stepped out to give them some privacy," Ye Mingcheng said with a smile, looking at Nan Zhifeng, "Auntie, may I sit next to you?"

Nan Zhifeng gestured for him to please sit.

Ye Mingcheng sat down beside her, ordered some food, and the four of them dined together.

Meng Wanting continued to ask him about Ye Zhantian and the Chu Family's daughter.

Ye Mingcheng said, "I originally thought that marrying into the Chu Family was for business reasons, but now I know Miss Chu has deeply fallen for Uncle Qi. Apparently, she fell in love with him at first sight and vowed to marry no one but him, so Mr. Chu himself approached grandfather to propose the marriage."

"I heard about this from grandfather, the Chu Family and ours go way back, and Mr. Chu used to be a good friend of my father, so grandfather is very supportive of this marriage," said Ye Mingyao meaningfully, "And... Uncle Qi didn't seem to object either."

"He didn't object before because Zhifeng and Xiaofeng hadn't returned. Now that they're back, this marriage is off," Meng Wanting spoke for Nan Zhifeng.

"Sister-in-law, you're so kind to others," Ye Mingcheng chuckled, "Auntie has only been here for a few days, and you're already so protective of her."

"We're all family, of course, we should stick up for each other," Meng Wanting glared at him, "Third brother, you better not bully Zhifeng."

"As if I would dare," Ye Mingcheng said with a half-smile, looking at Nan Zhifeng, "Auntie, you don't seem upset?"

"What's there to be upset about with things in the past?" Nan Zhifeng smiled slightly, "If Ye Zhantian truly wanted to marry her, he wouldn't have let me in the door."

Her words left the three people stunned.

Meng Wanting's gaze towards Nan Zhifeng had gained a new depth.

"Auntie is indeed calm and composed, truly befitting of Uncle Qi's woman!"

Ye Mingcheng's flattery was quite extravagant.

At this moment, Ye Zhantian walked out from the private room, and the Miss Chu from the Chu Family followed after him, "Brother Zhantian, I don't mind that you have a child, I can even learn to take care of the baby, as long as you make that woman leave..."

Her words rang clearly over to their table.

Ye Mingyao, Ye Mingcheng, and Meng Wanting all looked at Nan Zhifeng.

Nan Zhifeng looked up at Ye Zhantian.