CHAPTER 596: CHAPTER 585: THE DIVINE DOCTOR FATHER OF THE WEALTHY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW

After Gu Mingshen returned to China, this was the first time he felt so helpless, realizing that no matter what, he couldn’t explain the situation to Li Xinyi.

During the marriage, it was Li Chengyu’s fault for having an affair. Even if he apologized later, the damage was already done, already hurting his wife. Not only did he not take immediate remedial measures, but he also kept the mistress to have a child. What was he thinking?

If he were Xinyi’s sister-in-law, he would also immediately divorce Li Chengyu.

"Xinyi, promise me, stop meddling with your elder brother’s affairs. He is an adult and will handle it well, okay?" Gu Mingshen coaxed patiently.

But Li Xinyi hadn’t realized yet that Gu Mingshen’s patience was running thin, and still discontented, she said: "But he is my big brother, how can I not care about him? Because of him and Ye Chan, mom and dad don’t know how many times they have argued. Our family could have been happy."

"Xinyi, then what do you think should be done?" Gu Mingshen said exasperatedly.

The naive Li Xinyi didn’t notice Gu Mingshen’s lack of desire to continue the conversation, and continued on her own: "If it wasn’t for Ye Chan’s inability to have children, my brother wouldn’t have gone out to find someone else to have a child with. What is Ye Chan unsatisfied with? Look, she doesn’t have to endure the pain of pregnancy and childbirth, and she can enjoy a rich wife’s life at our home. What’s wrong with that?"

"So, by that logic, if we were to get married and I went out to find someone else to have a child with, you wouldn’t mind either?" Gu Mingshen said irritably.

Li Xinyi hastily said, "Can we be the same? I’m not the one who can’t give birth."

Then, realizing what had been said, her face turned red: "Brother Ming Shen, did you just say... our marriage?"

Alright, after talking so much she still didn’t catch the key point. Gu Mingshen suddenly felt very tired. Although he had feelings for Li Xinyi, and she indeed was beautiful and kind, would it really be good if things continued like this after marriage?

He felt he needed to consider it carefully, because through this incident, he realized that his values and those of the Li family were somewhat different. At least, he couldn’t do things that were supposedly for the good of others but actually harmed them.

"Xinyi, what we’re talking about now is your elder brother and your ex-sister-in-law’s matter. I’m just making an analogy."

Li Xinyi puffed up her cheeks, feeling somewhat uncomfortable, but looking at the person she secretly admired, that slight discomfort instantly dissipated.

"Anyway, I just think Ye Chan is too heartless."

"So, what do you think she should have reacted like?" Gu Mingshen countered, squinting slightly, "Do you think she should become more destitute after leaving your Li family to prove she was wrong?"

"I didn’t think like that. I just wish she would come back and apologize to my parents and my brother, after all, emotions were involved, we’re all family, how can we just separate so easily?" Li Xinyi said unconsciously.

Gu Mingshen realized then that Li Xinyi was still childish at heart, believing that a family should always be happy, yet unaware of the many helplessnesses in this world, not knowing some things truly cannot be mended, and not understanding that her so-called doing good for others was actually just a form of selfishness.

Because only if Ye Chan went back and apologized to her family, would her family be truly happy, and she herself could be carefree.

He also knew that Li Xinyi didn’t think she was wrong, because her world was that simple, she was accustomed to dealing with problems in the simplest manner, and if she was the one at fault today, she would definitely come forward to admit her mistakes.

But when he asked her to put herself in Ye Chan’s position, she instinctively made the choice that was most beneficial to herself. Yes, she’s not Ye Chan, and her body has no issues, so she wouldn’t face the dilemma that Ye Chan faces, and thus couldn’t understand the pain of others.

But does that make it rightful for her to expect others to forgive her?

The first time he heard about Li Chengyu and Ye Chan’s situation, he had already investigated thoroughly. Even if Ye Chan couldn’t have children, there were many solutions; with advanced medical technology, couldn’t they have a test-tube baby? Alright, even if the Li family wouldn’t want a test-tube baby for the sake of face, but using a mistress as a surrogate is dignified? And boldly claiming they would let her leave after the mistress gives birth, making the child recognize Ye Chan as the mother?

Who would be happy with this situation? Seeing the child of the husband and his lover everyday, which hostess would be joyful? No matter how well or poorly you raise them, there’s no pleasing anyone, do they really think Ye Chan is a fool? Now, who in their circle isn’t laughing at the Li family?

Moreover, Ye Chan’s capabilities aren’t poor at all. He knows his cousin well; he’s a man who doesn’t mix personal relations with work matters, recognizing only true ability. His cousin allowing Ye Chan to be the General Manager of Gu Pharmaceutical proves that the woman indeed has the capability.

She is competent, so why continue to stay in the fiery pit of the Li family?

The key point is, no matter what he said, Li Xinyi still insisted that Ye Chan was too stubborn and heartless, leaving him utterly helpless.

It also made him introspect deeply, wondering what if they encounter other matters in the future? No matter how reasonable he is, would Li Xinyi still stick to her own beliefs?

Gu Mingshen couldn’t be sure, because the more innocent people are, the more stubborn they tend to be.

"Xinyi, enough, I don’t want to discuss your brother’s issues anymore. Today has been quite busy, how about I take you home first?" Gu Mingshen maintained his demeanor.

"I..." Li Xinyi looked at Gu Mingshen’s still handsome and tender face and couldn’t speak out. What’s going on, why does she feel something is amiss? But Brother Mingshen is still looking at her with the same doting expression as before! She couldn’t help feeling anxious and uneasy.

In the following days, Li Xinyi’s anxiety worsened. Ever since Brother Mingshen returned to the country, they used to meet every day, but these days, for some reason, Brother Mingshen always refused her using work as an excuse.

Although she visited his company and indeed saw that he was very busy, she felt something was off, but couldn’t pinpoint what exactly.

On the other hand, Gu Mingmei felt as if she had heard the sound of her heart stirring.

"Is that doctor a disciple of your uncle?" Gu Mingmei pulled Ye Chan aside, stealing glances as she asked.

"He’s a doctor at the Central Hospital, my dad is a Traditional Chinese Medicine consultant there, and doctors from the hospital often come to consult with my dad." Ye Chan said this with pride in her expression.

Gu Mingmei was indeed startled: "So your uncle is that impressive! Then can you ask your uncle if that doctor has a girlfriend?"

Ye Chan looked at her in surprise: "Aren’t you bold? Why can’t you ask him yourself?"

"Oh, I’m just shy!"

Ye Chan felt her goosebumps almost falling off, even Xiao Hao looked at his aunt with surprise, then dashed towards Ye Qiu, his little face full of amazement as he watched Ye Qiu administer acupuncture, his mouth wide open.