She also didn’t concern herself with company affairs.
But now, seeing Ye Shilong’s attitude, she likely understood just how dire the company’s situation truly was.
The fact that Ye Shilong was even considering divorce was something she truly hadn’t anticipated.
Recalling what Ye Tong had said to her earlier, Zheng Cai looked at him, a conflicted expression on her face. "Didn’t Father and Elder Xiao have some sort of connection? Surely that can’t be..."
"Shut your damn mouth!"
Before she could even finish, Ye Shilong’s furious roar cut her off, making her shudder violently.
Ye Shilong’s face was terrifyingly dark as he glared at her fiercely. "Did Ye Tong tell you that?"
Seeing Ye Shilong’s demeanor, Zheng Cai didn’t dare utter a word.
Ye Shilong continued, "Look at her! What can she do besides take shortcuts? That little bit of history between Father and Elder Xiao—can you even call that a connection?"
The mere mention of it infuriated Ye Shilong.
Father had merely worked for Elder Xiao in the past; what kind of ’connection’ was that? They could barely even exchange a few words!
Yesterday, when he had inquired about this, the Old Master’s face had turned green with fury on the spot.
And Zheng Cai still had the gall to bring it up!
"If you two upset Ye Yuning again, we’re getting a divorce, and you take Ye Tong and go!"
Her face turned deathly pale in an instant.
Just moments ago, Ye Shilong had only hinted at it. Yet now, after she mentioned the connection with Elder Xiao, he actually...!!
Zheng Cai stared at him in disbelief, never imagining he would utter such words.
A divorce? At his age, he’s actually talking about divorce? Isn’t he afraid of being ridiculed?
Ye Shilong spat, "Marrying you, I must have had the worst luck for eight lifetimes! And the daughter we raised is nothing but trouble either."
The more he spoke, the harsher his tone became.
Zheng Cai listened, her entire body tense.
Undoubtedly, in Ye Shilong’s eyes, Ye Tong was to blame for all the troubles the Ye family business had recently endured. She lacked any real ability yet insisted on trying to play the hero! Not only had she angered Ye Yuning, but she had also offended a great many influential people and even dared to directly plagiarize the Xiao Group’s documents.
Zheng Cai retorted, "The company is in this state because Ye Yuning must be scheming behind our backs! How can you blame Tongtong and me?"
"You still dare to drag her into this? Divorce!"
Ye Shilong was incandescent with rage.
He had no desire to waste any more words on Zheng Cai; the woman was completely unreasonable.
In the past, her petty nature had seemed tolerable, almost harmless. But now it was affecting the company, the Ye family business that had finally allowed them to live comfortably.
How could Ye Shilong tolerate Zheng Cai’s reckless behavior now? He immediately threw out the ultimatum: "Divorce."
Zheng Cai stammered, "You..."
Seriously? I only said a few words to him. Did he really have to take it this far?
Ye Shilong had completely lost all hope in her.
He had previously instructed her to cultivate a good relationship with Ye Yuning. He did call Ye Yuning back as requested, but what was the result? Zheng Cai just angered her all over again!
Now, when he tried to approach Ye Yuning, he found it difficult to even get a word in.
At this moment, Ye Shilong finally understood why the Old Master had looked down on Zheng Cai all those years ago.
She was a woman who haggled over every trifle. Even if you granted her the status of a Madam, she’d still live like a pauper.
Ye Shilong wasted no more breath on her. He immediately pulled out his phone and called his lawyer.
"Prepare the divorce agreement immediately! Yes, right now, at once!"
At his words, her already pale face seemed to drain of all color, becoming almost translucent with shock.
She had initially thought Ye Shilong was just bluffing, but seeing him actually instruct his lawyer to prepare divorce papers, she instantly panicked.
She then heard Ye Shilong say into the phone, "Yes, have them sent to the house immediately!"
"No, don’t!" Zheng Cai cried out, lunging forward and snatching the phone from Ye Shilong’s hand.
He... he’s really going to divorce me? Has he gone mad?
Ye Shilong snarled, "Give it back!"
"No! I don’t want a divorce! How can we get a divorce?"
"A woman like you, who brings ruin to her own family—I can’t afford to keep you!"
Zheng Cai froze. What did he just say? He said I was ruining the family? After all I’ve done for this family over the years, now he’s accusing me of ruining it? All because I indulged Tongtong? But Tongtong is our own daughter, isn’t she? Is he planning to divorce me and disown Tongtong as well?
"How can you be so heartless? I..."
Seeing Ye Shilong’s thunderous expression, Zheng Cai didn’t dare say anything else. She quickly blurted out, "I was wrong! I know I was wrong! Let’s not get a divorce!"