Translator: Lynn
Shen Qian can’t help but feel that some people are truly beyond help.
A patch of greenery graces the balcony window, casting the sunlight onto Ye Yin’s transparent, pitiful, and endearing face—oh, how I wish I had a face and a hand like yours. The cards have been dealt, prosperity is at hand, and everything one desires is within reach!
Was it really necessary to toil so hard, enduring humiliation step by step until now?
He glanced sideways in the mirror.
Nevertheless, the delicate face reflected in the mirror is no less impressive than Ye Yin’s at present.
He recalls a time when he lived in the shadow of others, inconspicuous and overlooked. He silently envied Ye Yin, who was doted on in every conceivable way by the young master. Even the heartthrob Zhu Ling was captivated by Ye Yin’s unique youthful and innocent aura amidst the crowd.
Yet, in this world… there are gains and losses.
See? He was shielded and pampered from the very beginning, never experiencing any grievances. Even as an adult, he continues to act willfully, childishly, absurdly, and heartlessly. He has squandered a life that others might envy and doesn’t reflect on it, yet he dares to feel wronged and shed tears.
Those at the bottom are utterly convinced.
“Little Ye Zi, is Li Weidu… truly that bad?”
This is what Shen Qian finds most perplexing.
Zhu Ling is indeed distinct, alluring, and possesses a unique allure as bewildering as a poppy flower.
But when it comes to the serious, rigorous, and meticulous Young Master Li, many secretly admire him.
However, wealthy young men are not easily reached, often wearing a stern and cold countenance. Moreover, everyone knows he only has eyes for Ye Yin, making them reluctant to court trouble.
Shen Qian looks left and right, and he feels like “I am not blessed even though I am blessed” is written all over Ye Yin’s face. He might not realize it yet, but he is the subject of envy and jealousy among his peers. How many small, paper-cut figures are there plotting behind his back?
If it were anyone else with this unique opportunity, being pampered and protected by Li Weidu, they would do everything in their power to win over the financial tycoon. Yet, this Ye Yin family flutters his feathers, stretches his short legs, and kicks the financial owner!
Incomprehensible. In Shen Qian’s view, this is akin to a lunatic who has just been released from an asylum, holding sacks of money, standing on the top floor, and wildly throwing coins down!
Yet, Ye Yin has his reasons.
“You don’t understand, Qianqian! Li Weidu is always looking after me, it’s maddening! He has a sullen temperament, and sometimes he nags. Being with him is so stifling and not enjoyable at all! You know, with him, it’s every waking moment we spend together! Every hour, I receive his ‘greeting’ text message, and I’m just…”
“Okay, okay!” Shen Qian interrupts quickly, uninterested in listening to Ye Yin’s complaints about these matters.
“Anyway, has anyone bullied you? Have I provided you with resources and everything you need? I’ve served you as if you were my ancestors, right? What’s wrong with enjoying these benefits? Didn’t Zhu Ling give them to you? You had no choice but not to break up until you made a 100% commitment! Now you are so passive, and you have to go back and beg others!”
“It’s not like I want to beg him~” Ye Yin purses his lips.
“I don’t want any misunderstandings to arise when Zhu Ling comes back. If Zhu Ling finds out that I am still in contact with Li Weidu, I’m afraid he will be angry…”
“Please, little leaf! Wake up! Open your eyes and take a look. If Li Wei doesn’t support you, what will happen to your resources recently? When Zhu Ling returns in three months and sees you strutting around like you own the place, he really won’t want you anymore, okay!”
“…”
“Do you truly believe that the shining little star Ye Yin and the cute, penniless Ye Yin living rent-free can be the same in Zhu Ling’s eyes? Ask yourself, does he love you that much? Can he love you that much? Are you so indifferent to the ways of the world?”
“The current situation is dire—you have a fierce battle ahead! Yet, you’re going into it unprepared. I want to kneel for you!”
Ye Yin looked at the exaggerated outbursts of the person in front of him, blinking his big eyes weakly. “But, Qian Qian… Didn’t we make preparations a few days ago?”
…
A few days ago, under Shen Qian’s instructions,
Next, Ye Yin called many relatives in Zhu Ling’s hometown.
He informed them that Zhu Ling had divorced, and following instructions, added that Zhu Ling had given Ji Kai his house, car, and a substantial amount of savings.
Most of Zhu Ling’s relatives were scattered in other provinces. After Zhu Ling gained fame, they all moved to S City. A group of people weren’t very self-aware. They would cause all sorts of trouble for Zhu Ling all day long, even if nothing happened. Stirring up trouble was their routine.
Therefore, such news exploded among the relatives like a grenade thrown into a pan.
At the designated restaurant, three aunts and six wives emerged from all directions. The entire family and relatives were engaged in lively discussions, blushing with joy, as they criticized in the private room.
“Look at this formidable force,” Shen Qian remarked, crossing his arms with pride. “When it’s time to claim the house, I’m afraid I’ll tear my first wife apart on the spot, hahahaha!”
Ye Yin didn’t quite understand: “Qian Qian, there is only an apartment and a car worth less than 200,000 yuan. If you give it to that person, just give it to that person! I didn’t like Zhu Ling because of those things anyway, so why be so stingy?” ”
“No, you have to get them back,” Shen Qian asserted, raising his eyebrows with cold eyes, his long eyelashes casting shadows on his three-dimensional face.
“Little Ye Zi, you need to show courage, step forward, and with the support of Zhu Ling’s family, reclaim everything that person took from Zhu Ling.”
“But I don’t hate that person that much,” Ye Yin hesitated. “I heard he was earning a meager salary and only lived in that apartment. If it’s taken away, wouldn’t he be left without a place to live… …”
“Ye Yin!” Shen Qian furiously poked at the temple of the beautiful boy with his finger.
“Please understand the situation! It’s not about whether you hate someone or not—it’s about that person. If he wants to mess with you, you can’t just turn a blind eye, you know?”
“I asked Zhu Ling’s friend. Zhu Ling actually couldn’t let go of that person.”
“He didn’t want a divorce at all! He admitted his mistake and was even coaxed. It was that person who felt he had a strong temper and insisted on leaving Zhu Ling! If that person is willing to come back, Zhu Ling will likely rush back to remarry him without wasting a second, and then you’ll be left in tears!”
“So, what we need to do now is make sure that person is completely disappointed and heartbroken by Zhu Ling.”
“So he will never forgive Zhu Ling, and never want to return to Zhu Ling so that the two of them can never reconcile in this life!”
“Soyou must not only be ruthless to get him back but also be cruel to him. You have done a legitimate job under the protection of Zhu Ling’s family! At the same time, you can gain the favor of his family and make them believe you are truly working for their family.”
“After three months, when Zhu Ling returns, his anger should have subsided, and then let his family do a good job in his ideological work. It will be much easier for you to enter their house in the future, right?”
Ye Yin was completely confused by the barrage of words. He tilted his head, pondered for a moment, and felt that it made sense: “… Qian Qian, you are really smart and considerate!”
Hehe, Shen Qian shook his head modestly.
What’s this? Many “surprises” await you in the future, so stay tuned.
…
Ji Kai sometimes feels that life is wonderfully unpredictable.
Chance, coincidence, rewards for good and evil—sometimes, God can’t tolerate the little goblin’s mischief any longer and simply places him on the dazzling stage. The audience joins hands to silently witness his superb performance.
Less than five minutes after Li Weidu hung up the “shameless” phone call, Ji Kai’s phone screen displayed a series of calls from unknown numbers.
As soon as he answered, oh, what a coincidence—it’s the little fairy again!
“Anyway… Uncles andAuntts have already said that within a week, you must return all the houses and cars that Zhu Ling paid for!”
Suddenly, he became very assertive! It was a complete departure from the gentle and soothing voice just moments ago.
Ji Kai found it amusing and kept his amusement in check for a moment.
Mr. Li, Mr. Li! Aren’t you a programmer? You’re welcome to personally evaluate your little witch 2.0’s devilish performance!
He shook his phone with a playful smile but saw Mr. Li momentarily stunned, then lowered his eyes with a blank and apologetic expression.
Ji Kai thought, uh… I was just joking; I didn’t mean to provoke you or anything. He quickly extended his hand in a friendly manner, offering the ginkgo leaf he had been playing with to Li Weidu. Silently, Li Weidu took the leaf, and in the next moment, his shoulders were suddenly embraced.
In the cool autumn light, the unexpected warmth made people instantly stiff. Ji Kai hugged him and guided him to the roadside—a wire bench covered with apricot leaves.
…It should be the kind of hug between buddies. But, to put it bluntly, what’s the essential difference between buddies’ shoulders and those of a couple?
Especially when they sit together on the bench like this, they appear more like a couple enjoying the autumn foliage together.
If it weren’t for the peculiar phone calls.
…
On the other end of the phone, Ye Yin was enumerating the items Ji Kai had taken away one by one: “Zhu Ling also mentioned that he has a regular deposit with you! It amounts to a total of 130,000 yuan; please repay that too!”
Regarding the 130,000 yuan, Shen Qian obtained the information from Zhu Ling’s friend, Ning Zhen.
When Zhu Ling married Ji Kai, he made a fixed deposit of 131,452 yuan. Ye Yin lost his temper, and without Shen Qian’s guidance, he added, “Even if you withdraw it prematurely and lose some interest, it doesn’t matter. Zhu Ling said, that small sum doesn’t matter!”
[Even if you don’t need the house or the car, this 130,000 yuan deposit must be reclaimed. Little Ye Zi, remember, we are not asking for money; we are just here to completely repulse him.]
…It might be repulsive, but it’s quite effective.
Anyway, Ji Kai genuinely missed his cherished watermelon knife.
Even though he wouldn’t willingly give money to the little fairy and no longer cared about Zhu Ling’s cheap “lifetime,” he couldn’t comprehend why Zhu Ling would divulge this information to the little fairy.
At this point, all the remaining good memories of the three-year marriage were thoroughly tainted.
Zhu Ling, whether it was intentional or not, you have truly… I will have nothing to say to you from now on.
He cleared his throat and replied with a smile, “Later, Zhu Ling gave me 50,000 yuan daily. Do you want me to transfer it back to you? It seems like I’m still being paid so cheaply every day. It’s truly annoying. Oh, and could you ask him to stop making trouble?”
The little goblin had probably never heard of fifty thousand a day. He was stunned for a while and then said in a depressed tone, “You, you are taking everything back!”
“Okay! No problem, that’s it. I’ll give it to you two as a second wedding gift (though I won’t pay it back). By the way, I’ll compose a wedding poem for you—outside the pavilion, beside the ancient road, under the grassy sky. It’s perfect for you two. Don’t thank me for taking it away.”
Pfft. The other end, lurking and monitoring the entire process, couldn’t hold back and almost suffered internal injuries.
This ex-husband!
Who would’ve thought it would be so entertaining?
Although Ye Yin didn’t understand, he knew he was being scolded, and his face turned red. “Anyway, in short, Zhu Ling’s family also said that once the money is repaid, you’ll be fine, and you should stop contacting Zhu Ling! Anyone who calls their ex after a breakup is worse than a pug wagging its tail!”
Ji Kai: “Don’t tell me, I haven’t even called him since we broke up.”
“On the contrary, he would always call and send me text messages after drinking too much. Even the blacklist couldn’t stop him. You’re so sharp-tongued; why don’t you take good care of him? Oh, I forgot, I guess I won’t listen to you; otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to dump you and hide in South America…” ”
“You! Anyway, please repay the money quickly!”
Dududu – it’s silent on the other end. The little goblin has escaped again.
Ji Kai was not in a hurry.
Slowly turning his head to look at Li Weidu, he felt an inexplicable premonition. Next, Li Weidu’s cell phone may still ring. Today’s little fairy may plan to finish all the stories he has saved in one day. This monster drama is far from reaching its climax.
Ten seconds, twenty seconds, thirty seconds.
It was rare for Li Weidu to see Ji Kai with such a focused expression.
No smile, no unnecessary expression, just staring at his phone quietly and waiting. He knew that Ji Kai looked better when he smiled, but now his whole person seemed to have a strange intellectual temperament, which suddenly made people feel novel and unable to get enough of him.
Very punctual. Within five minutes, Li Weidu’s cell phone received another call from Ye Yin.
“Weidu, it’s me. I, I accidentally twisted my leg just now, and my stomach… hurts so much. It’s very uncomfortable. Now I’m the only one at home. Oh, you… can you come and see me?”
“… …Sorry.”
Li Weidu was about to hang up the phone, but a gust of wind blew by, and the ginkgo leaf in his hand bent and tapped his fingertips. He lowered his head and stared at the leaf with perfect veins in a daze, and then looked at the man next to him who gave him the leaf:
“I’m watching the maple leaves with my new boyfriend right now, and I can’t go see you.”
It’s like making a mistake, or like stealing a piece of candy. He wanted to see Ji Kai’s reaction, but he first moved his eyes and lowered his head.
So he didn’t see that Ji Kai almost jumped up next to him – Mr. Li’s image in his mind suddenly became brighter and taller!
This, this is learning and applying! It hit the nail on the head! Hahaha, the little fairy is going to vomit blood.
“New, new relationship…” Ye Yin really didn’t expect such an answer at all. He was confused and took a few deep breaths, “Oh, haha, since you have a new love so soon, then I won’t bother…”
“Tsk!” Shen Qian threw a paper airplane at him and glared. What are you doing! Don’t back down!
Ye Yin could only bite the bullet: “But, but Weidu, I, I’m really uncomfortable, my stomach hurts. I remember at home, I had a stomachache after eating too much seafood, and you would…”
“…he would rush in the middle of the night, go to the 24-hour pharmacy to buy you medicine, give you acupuncture and scraping, cook you Chinese medicine, and make health porridge. In short, everything is about you, right?” Ji Kai took the mobile phone from Mr. Li’s hand.
“Yes, you also know that people are good to you? But when they are sick, when they don’t have the energy to cook and can’t get out of bed, what do you do?”
“You refuse to accompany him and play outside until midnight, you brought him a small cake when you got home. You have been with him for so many years, don’t you know that his stomach can’t eat those low-quality small cakes on the street? Even Qi Yang knows this as a friend, why don’t you know? ”
“You even dug out a bottle of expired medicine from the medicine drawer and threw it on someone’s bed two or three meters away – as long as there is some human nature, even if there is no love after being together for so long, there is family affection, right? We also have the obligation to take care of each other, right? Really, Ye Yin, someone who can do things as brilliant as you is probably considered an endangered species. Do you know why it is endangered? Because most of the living have been beaten to death!”
Having said this, I feel aggrieved for Mr. Li. Although part of it is indeed the fault of the wealthy CEO’s stubbornness, lack of self-love, and letting others trample on him, as expected… it is still too wronged!
Ye Yin’s voice was a little trembling: “…Is it you?”
“Well, it’s me.”
Who else could it be if not me? You just called, and you’re only now reacting to such a magnetic and recognizable voice?
However, what Ji Kai didn’t anticipate was that Ye Yin didn’t actually recognize his voice until now—what he referred to as “it’s you” was because he heard the familiar harsh and scolding style, and he still remembered this person!
Wasn’t he the one who was berating him that day, the new love interest that Li Weidu had a crush on? The muscular little migrant worker that appeared in the tabloids out of nowhere!
“Haha, I really didn’t expect you to be the ‘new boyfriend’?”
“Why has Weidu’s taste become so bold now, daring to desire anyone? But anyway, congratulations on finally securing the position! No more toiling away as a laborer on the construction site. Now, just lie in bed and wait for him. Life will be much more relaxed, right?”
Ji Kai: “That’s not the case! My dear, I know how to take care of people and handle a lot of tasks. I can cook, clean, buy a house and a car, and accompany him wherever he wants to go. Let me buy and spend freely. Life is so easy and refreshing now! Thank you so much for being so generous and selfless, willing to give up such a good person for me.”
“…” What are you saying? What are you doing with your hands!
Perhaps it was because Ji Kai was a bit carried away during his speech. When he mentioned, “It’s good to have a big body,” he actually reached out and touched Li Weidu’s thigh, caressed it again, and patted it. Mr. Li was utterly flustered.
“So, he will be under my care from now on. Don’t worry. With a predecessor like you who has no self-interest and only benefits others, the successor can easily win the Universe’s Most Outstanding Employee Award in a matter of seconds, no matter what he does. I sincerely thank you! Oh, by the way, you broke up. Don’t call him again in the future, you got it?”
Ye Yin: “Who do you think you are? Why do you care whether I call him or not?”
“Hey…” Ji Kai was helpless, “Who said just now that whoever calls their ex after a breakup is meaner than a pug? You can forget what you just said. In this vast world, no one is bigger than Ye. You’re missing that point.”
“…”
“!!!”
Not to mention that Ye Yin was completely dumbfounded as if struck by lightning. Even Shen Qian, who was monitoring the whole process, was stunned.
Damn it? Damn it!
This, how could this be the original husband who was just opposite me a moment ago?!
Wait, did you dial the wrong number? I grabbed it and saw that the number was correct! Ah, so—the first husband is now with Li Weidu?!
Why, why are they together? Wait, did you get a new boyfriend? Is the first husband the new boyfriend?
Damn it! He took Zhu Ling, and then snatched back Li Weidu, Ye Yin’s financial backer, with a sudden move?!
Shen Qian’s mind was racing, already concocting an elaborate tale of husband-swapping with many twists and turns, different from reality but oddly making sense.
…He seem to have more money after the exchange. Isn’t this a loss?
What an extraordinary guy, Mr. ex-husband!
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