CHAPTER 587: CHAPTER 576: THE DIVINE DOCTOR FATHER OF THE PRESTIGIOUS FAMILY’S DAUGHTER-IN-LAW

Li Xinyi listened to the woman finish speaking, then turned her head to Ye Chan: "Sister-in-law, are you angry? Why do you have to be angry?"

Not only Ye Chan but also the woman was at a loss for words. Did she not know what she had just said?

Ye Chan sighed helplessly: "Xinyi, whether it was your brother who asked you to come, or you came on your own initiative, go back first. You’re still young, and you can’t manage the issues between your brother and me. I’ll let today’s words slide, but don’t say them again in the future."

"But..." Li Xinyi looked very anxious, "But my brother is very sad now. If you don’t go and comfort him, our family will be in chaos. We’re all family, can’t we get along peacefully? Is there anything that can’t be discussed?"

Ye Chan felt incredibly weary inside. Previously, she thought her sister-in-law’s innocence and kindness weren’t bad qualities, but now it seemed too naive. Besides, while considering his family’s well-being, didn’t she ever think about her sister-in-law? Why should she be the one to suffer?

"So isn’t this why I’m discussing a divorce with your brother?" Ye Chan retorted with a rare jab at Li Xinyi.

Upon hearing this, Li Xinyi’s eyes widened in disbelief, looking at Ye Chan as if she had been greatly hurt: "Sister-in-law, how can you say such a thing?"

Ye Chan turned her head in silence, without a word.

Tears had already filled Li Xinyi’s eyes when she suddenly stood up with a huff: "I don’t like you anymore, I hate you, hmph!"

The woman named Mingmei sitting at the next table watched this scene speechlessly, then muttered under her breath: "Could she possibly have a problem with her brain?"

Ye Chan, whose heart was originally heavy, suddenly felt amused: "Sorry for making you see such a farce."

"No worries, I was being a bit nosy myself." The woman smiled, reaching out her hand to Ye Chan, "My name is Gu Mingmei, and yours?"

True to her name! Ye Chan shook her hand in a friendly manner: "My name is Ye Chan. Judging from the conversation just now, you’ve just returned to the country. Waiting for friends?"

"No, I was bored at home and came out for a stroll."

Ye Chan felt a good impression towards her: "I happen to be free today, so to celebrate our meeting, would you honor me with your company for dinner? I know a few good restaurants."

The two arrived at a private restaurant with a good reputation, which was hidden away and not easy for strangers to discover unless led by someone familiar.

Gu Mingmei looked around with curiosity: "Even though I went to university abroad, I grew up in this city, and yet I had no idea there was such a place here. With such a nice environment, it’s no wonder you recommended it highly."

Ye Chan laughed softly, adeptly asking the waiter for a private room: "The food here is good too, you’ll see once you’ve tried it."

After a satisfying meal, the two inevitably talked about Ye Chan’s romantic troubles again.

"So your husband and his family looked down on you for not being able to conceive and found a mistress to have a child?" Gu Mingmei expressed incredulously.

"Yeah, that’s roughly the situation. I don’t want to dwell on it too much, so I think divorce is the best solution," Ye Chan replied.

"The choice you made is a wise one," Gu Mingmei gave a thumbs up. "Who says a woman has to bear children? Besides, with medical science so advanced, who knows if it can be cured or not? They didn’t even give it a proper try but immediately kept a mistress who is now pregnant. It seems your husband doesn’t love you as your sister-in-law described. Once a man cheats, the first time leads to the second. And now that the mistress is already pregnant, how are you supposed to teach the child if it enters your household? Given their current attitude, I can imagine the future— if you train the child well, it’s your obligation, and if not, you’re just not fond of the child. Either way, you’re in the wrong."

"That’s why I’m choosing to divorce. The sooner, the better," Ye Chan affirmed.

"Here’s my business card. If you need anything, feel free to contact me," Gu Mingmei offered with confidence.

Ye Chan took the business card, and noticing it only had a name and phone number, she asked, "Are you a lawyer?"

"No, but I know a great divorce lawyer."

"Thanks, I won’t be shy to call if I need to. Here’s my business card. My job title won’t apply once I’m divorced, but my phone will stay the same; feel free to call me anytime if you’re craving something delicious."

"Pengcheng International’s Director?" Gu Mingmei looked at Ye Chan’s business card with surprise.

Ye Chan smiled casually: "Not anymore."

"No worries, capable women like us can find good jobs anywhere. Do you want me to introduce one to you? I guarantee it’ll be reliable," Gu Mingmei said, thumping her chest with assurance.

"I don’t need that for now. After working hard for so many years, I’d like to take some rest first."

The two had a great time at the meal. If their first impression was favorable, by the end of the meal, they had become good friends.

"I’m heading back first, let’s meet up again when we have time." Gu Mingmei said goodbye to Ye Chan.

"Sure, take care on your way."

"La la... la la..." Gu Mingmei hummed a tune all the way home.

"Why are you so happy today?" A deep, magnetic voice came from the sofa as soon as she stepped through the door.

"I met a good friend and had a pleasant chat."

"Hmm, managed to make a good friend as soon as you got back to the country. It seems your reputation as a social butterfly is well-deserved."

"Who talks about their sister like that?" Gu Mingmei raised her eyebrows at him, "Where’s Xiao Hao? Gone to bed this early?"

"Aunt Zhang is reading him a story," Gu Mingting spoke in a somewhat detached tone when it came to his son.

Gu Mingmei’s face showed helplessness: "Brother, even if Xiao Hao’s mom did wrong, you can’t take it out on him. Xiao Hao is innocent."

Gu Mingting looked down at his documents, not wanting to elaborate on the subject.

Gu Mingmei heaved a helpless sigh and then went upstairs to find her little nephew.

Speaking of her nephew, he too was unfortunate, not having been born out of his father’s expectations.

Gu Mingting had studied abroad since he was young. During his university years, he and a few friends were egged on to donate sperm. Though he felt embarrassed, he didn’t want to stand out, but little did he know that this sperm donation would lead to endless trouble.

Gu Mingting was very handsome and accomplished, but he had a fixation on cleanliness and hardly got close to women, with many who pursued him ending up disappointed.

However, one foreign woman was particularly persistent, or rather obsessed. After failing to win over Gu Mingting, she somehow found out about his past sperm donation and managed to get his sperm through her family’s influence.

What followed was a melodramatic turn of events. The foreign woman used Gu Mingting’s sperm and her own eggs for in-vitro fertilization, and the child resulting from this was Gu Hao.

The woman thought having the child would force Gu Mingting to marry her, but Gu Mingting, furious and ashamed, not only destroyed her family but also almost refused to acknowledge his son. If not for Gu Ming’s (Gu Mingting’s father) intervention, Gu Hao might be in an orphanage today.

Even though the child was brought back, Gu Mingting still felt no affection, even some aversion towards him. Small children are very sensitive, and at barely five years old, Gu Hao was very timid, so Gu Mingmei felt very sorry for him.