CHAPTER 424: CHAPTER 424: HEARTACHE

Yun Shifei glanced at the gifts placed on the table. Thinking that Cheng Lie’s vision wasn’t very good now, she grabbed his hand and led him to the table.

Cheng Lie had told her before that his eyes could see some things. At such a short distance, he might be able to make out something.

She pointed to the table: "When Wen Lin came to find you today, she brought some things, saying they were good for your eyes and that she brought them back from abroad."

Hearing Yun Shifei’s words, Cheng Lie noticed a hint of jealousy in her tone.

His thin lips curved slightly as he looked at her: "Jealous?"

Yun Shifei snorted softly: "Yes."

She didn’t deny it in the slightest.

After all, it’s entirely normal for a girlfriend to be jealous.

Cheng Lie stared at Yun Shifei for a long time before reaching out and rubbing her cheek: "Don’t be upset. There’s nothing between me and her."

Yun Shifei’s face tingled slightly as he pinched her cheek, and she said, "I trust you."

Her anger was just temporary dissatisfaction, but she also knew Cheng Lie wasn’t that kind of person.

Emotionally speaking, his frequent interactions with Wen Lin did make her feel a little uncomfortable.

But he was growing now, and it was indeed unavoidable that he’d have to interact with Wen Lin.

She shouldn’t be so petty. Yun Shifei took a deep breath, reminding herself to calm down.

Cheng Lie had gone through so much, and she never wanted him to suffer like he had in the past again.

As for Wen Lin, she was someone who could provide him with support. So even though Yun Shifei didn’t like her, she wouldn’t obstruct Cheng Lie’s interactions with her.

She understood how tough things had been for Cheng Lie.

Of course, Cheng Lie understood Yun Shifei’s thoughts as well. He thought she was just too good and couldn’t bear the thought of her experiencing even the slightest grievance.

That day, after Wen Lin left Cheng Lie’s house, she instructed someone to investigate his whereabouts.

"The Meng Family?" Wen Lin was surprised when she heard Cheng Lie had gone to the Meng Family.

Cheng Lie went to the Meng Family? What kind of relationship did he have with them?

The Meng Family was known for not being very social, except when discussing business cooperation.

Therefore, their ties with other prominent local families were quite tenuous.

The Meng Family member Wen Lin had the closest connection to was the daughter of their eldest son. She was around Wen Lin’s age. They had met a few times at social events and even hung out together.

Wen Lin thought about reaching out to her, but since she wasn’t in Beijing at the moment, it would probably take a couple of days for her to return.

She might not know anything about Cheng Lie’s connection with the Meng Family either.

"So he’s been going to the Meng Family every day now?" Wen Lin thought she might visit the Meng Family tomorrow to see Old Mrs. Meng and Mr. Meng.

Her assistant nodded.

The next day, Cheng Lie went to the Meng Family, and Yun Shifei stood at the door and watched him leave.

Cheng Lie, unable to see her expression clearly, could still sense her emotions: "Do you want to go with me?"

"No, but I hope you come back soon. It’s so boring being home alone all day."

Cheng Lie suddenly remembered that Yun Shifei didn’t seem to have many friends in Beijing. With school still out, she appeared to have nowhere else to go.

Cheng Lie’s heart ached a little.

She was staying in Beijing because of him alone.

In South City, she had so many friends and relatives. But here in Beijing, he was the only one by her side.

Cheng Lie said, "Fine, I’ll come back earlier today."

As he left, Cheng Lie instructed Zhao Pan to call Fang Kaiyi and invite him over.

With him coming over, Yun Shifei probably wouldn’t feel so bored.

When Fang Kaiyi learned Brother Lie had invited him over to accompany Sister Shifei, he was thrilled.

He thought Yun Shifei might have returned to South City for summer vacation. After hanging up, he gleefully carried the gifts his parents had given him to bring along and headed to find Yun Shifei.

After Cheng Lie left, Yun Shifei focused again on handling her work.

Her earlier words were meant to tease Cheng Lie. She was so busy every day now—where would she even find time to go out?

As long as Mu Chengzhu didn’t stir up any trouble, she wouldn’t relax, fearing that he might suddenly hit her with a move in South City so severe it would leave her reeling.

Of course, there were moments when she felt a bit lonely staying home alone.

But she’d always been adept at managing her emotions and quickly dispelled any negative feelings of loneliness.

While chatting with Sun Xiaoqi, the doorbell rang.

Yun Shifei walked over to find Fang Kaiyi standing at the door.

She froze for a moment.

"Sister!" Fang Kaiyi called out excitedly as he hugged Yun Shifei. "Sister, long time no see."

Over the span of time, Fang Kaiyi seemed to have grown taller and more mature, his face taking on a refined and handsome look.

Compared to his previously gloomy demeanor, he now appeared much more cheerful and lively.

Yun Shifei smiled at him: "Xiao Yi, long time no see."

She invited Fang Kaiyi inside and poured him a glass of orange juice.

"Xiao Yi, why did you come over today?"

"Brother Cheng Lie invited me over."

Hearing Fang Kaiyi’s reply, Yun Shifei’s heart was filled with warmth.

She already knew—Cheng Lie always had ways to make her feel cared for.

With Fang Kaiyi there, the house instantly felt livelier. Looking at the cheerful boy, Yun Shifei set aside her work.

She said to Fang Kaiyi, "Come on, Xiao Yi, let’s go out and play."

A new children’s park had opened nearby, designed for adults to accompany kids. Yun Shifei eyed its playful facilities with some excitement.

"Okay." Fang Kaiyi had become increasingly playful and had no objections to Yun Shifei’s suggestion.

Hand in hand, the two went out to play.

At the Meng Family.

After finishing acupuncture treatment, Mr. Meng and Old Mrs. Meng spent quite some time chatting with Cheng Lie.

Cheng Lie responded to them indifferently.

They simply thought Cheng Lie was innately reserved, and since they’d never met him before, his reaction seemed reasonable.

But only Cheng Lie knew—he had no interest in what they were saying.

"Xiao Lie, your eyes were seriously injured. Who hurt you?"

Xia Yuezhen, standing nearby, frowned as she heard Old Mrs. Meng question him. She glanced at Cheng Lie, silently hoping he wouldn’t say anything he shouldn’t.

Cheng Lie replied, "That person said my existence was detrimental to their boss."

So they wanted him gone.

Did the attack on Cheng Lie stem from crossing someone’s vested interest?

Mr. Meng frowned deeply: "Was it someone connected to your father’s side?"

Cheng Lie looked confused: "I’m not entirely sure."

At this point, Xia Yuezhen breathed a sigh of relief. She thought to herself—she couldn’t afford to lose her composure. She had severed all clues back then; there was no way they could trace anything back to her.

But then Cheng Lie added: "Although most of my father’s relatives have long cut ties with us. Could it be someone from my mother’s side..."