Before Zheng Cai could speak, Ye Tong interjected, "Besides, she might not even help us."
"She’d love nothing more than to crush us underfoot. Why would she help Siyu and Seventh Uncle?"
If anyone’s going to play matchmaker, it should be me. After all, I’m Xiao Shuo’s fiancée.
No matter what, Ye Yuning must not be allowed back!
Zheng Cai nodded. "You’re right. That girl will never genuinely help us."
She hadn’t forgotten Ye Shilong’s words.
But Zheng Cai knew all too well what kind of person Ye Yuning truly was.
Just as Ye Tong said, Ye Yuning would never genuinely help them.
"It’s not just about Seventh Uncle, Mom. You saw what she did to the Ye Family before in other matters too."
"Regarding the Qin Family incident, if she had even a shred of concern for the Ye Family, she wouldn’t have let things escalate to that point."
Hearing this, Zheng Cai’s breathing grew heavy again.
The Qin Family affair had caused a huge scandal, and the Ye Family’s losses were immense.
It seemed it was because of Ye Yuning that everything spiraled completely out of control.
At this thought, a dark glint flashed in Zheng Cai’s eyes. "Yes, and then there was the Qin Family incident. We truly suffered devastating losses that time."
"You’re right. That girl will never genuinely help us. We’d be lucky if she didn’t try to crush us."
Now, Zheng Cai had truly taken Ye Tong’s words to heart.
In her view, Ye Yuning was utterly ruthless towards the Ye Family. How could she possibly help them?
As for the connections Ye Yuning possessed, they shouldn’t even dream of accessing them.
Seeing Zheng Cai say this, Ye Tong finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She had been genuinely worried. It was crucial that, even if Ye Yuning were to be found, Ye Yuning’s negative image in Zheng Cai’s heart remained unshaken.
She doesn’t deserve to come back here.
She occupied my life for so many years; how could I possibly let her return?
Ye Yuning was completely unaware of Zheng Cai’s recent change of heart.
As for Zheng Cai’s request to bring Xiao Linye back with her, Ye Yuning had no intention whatsoever of complying.
Before leaving work, she sent Xiao Linye a message and then headed to the Ye residence.
However, to her surprise, Zheng Cai, who had been so amiable on the phone, greeted her with a cold expression when they met in person.
Neither Ye Tong nor Ye Shilong was present.
Seeing Zheng Cai’s demeanor, Ye Yuning sat on the sofa and raised an eyebrow. "Mrs. Ye, why did you summon me here?"
This woman changes her tune faster than flipping through a book.
On the phone, she sounded desperate for me to return, but now that I’m here, she gives me the cold shoulder.
She talked about personally cooking my favorite dishes, yet now there wasn’t a single plate on the dining table, not even the faintest smell of cooking from the kitchen.
Ye Yuning glanced around the villa. It looked exactly the same as when they had first moved in years ago.
It wasn’t that Zheng Cai didn’t want to redecorate; her aesthetic sense was just too limited.
The Mu family’s home, by contrast, had an excellent layout and tasteful furnishings.
Only Ye Tong’s room, which she had trashed in a fit of anger, had been redecorated since, and now it was a mismatched mess.
Zheng Cai picked up her teacup and took a sip, doing her utmost to project an air of elegance.
It was just a pity that the jasmine tea being steeped seemed to utterly demolish the little elegance she was trying so hard to feign!
"Lei An, you won’t sue Tongtong again, will you?" Zheng Cai asked, trying her best to sound calm.
This ungrateful wretch! What’s the use of her being capable if she doesn’t contribute a single thing to the family?
Ye Yuning raised an eyebrow. She called me back just for this?
Dragging me all the way back for such a petty matter—how utterly unscrupulous!
Visibly displeased, Ye Yuning idly stroked her well-manicured nails. "I’ve already told you, I can’t make decisions on this matter."
"Ye Yuning...!" Zheng Cai’s anger flared instantly.
"Mrs. Ye, that wasn’t your attitude on the phone. Are you quite sure you’re worried about your daughter right now?"
Before Zheng Cai could spit out her furious words, Ye Yuning cut her off.
Her tone carried an unmistakable threat.
Zheng Cai glared at her, eyes blazing with anger. Ye Yuning scoffed. "What rotten luck. This is absurd!"
With that, she stood up, clearly done with the conversation.
Seeing her about to leave, Zheng Cai, even more infuriated, shot to her feet. "Stop right there! I haven’t finished speaking!"
Her commanding tone had absolutely no effect on Ye Yuning.
Ye Yuning paid her no mind whatsoever and headed straight for the door.
Just as she stepped outside, she saw Ye Shilong getting out of a car. He had rushed back specifically because he heard Ye Yuning had agreed to come home tonight.
He had no choice. There were several projects at stake, and if Ye Yuning could help pull a few strings, his problems would be completely solved.
On the way over, he had been mulling over how to approach Ye Yuning, even planning out the benefits he would offer her.
To his surprise, however, the moment he stepped out of the car, he saw Ye Yuning emerging from the house with a frosty expression.
The sight made Ye Shilong’s eyelids twitch, and his heart lurched. He hurried forward. "Ningning."
Ye Yuning stopped and looked at Ye Shilong.
Seeing her expression, Ye Shilong instantly guessed they’d had another falling out.
That Zheng Cai! She’s truly more of a hindrance than a help! Hadn’t I made myself clear enough?
This girl is incredibly important to me right now!