Chapter 605: Chapter 605: Faded Old Photographs
This was something she had never thought of.
"Ning Ning, you really are clever!" Xu Huizhen exclaimed joyfully.
Her reaction now was as if she had already grasped the entire Liu family’s fortune in her hands.
"You’re truly capable!" Xu Huizhen said, slapping her thigh with happiness.
"So, I can’t let Boss Liu know that Ye Fei also gave him a son," Ye Ning said.
"Ye Fei couldn’t stand up to Boss Liu. If Boss Liu knew and took his son back, Ye Fei wouldn’t have any way to fight it," Ye Ning said confidently.
"That’s true," Xu Huizhen nodded in agreement.
"She says she’s got no money, maybe she’s lying to us. Even if she’s making quite a bit as a blogger, she still can’t compare to Boss Liu."
"Frankly, Ye Fei is just a sole proprietor. Boss Liu might not compare to the rich second generation you know, but at least he’s a businessman with connections and a large family business."
"If he wants to deal with Ye Fei, she wouldn’t be a match at all," Ye Ning dismissed Ye Fei.
Ye Fei isn’t even her opponent.
She might have made some money, but her social connections were still lacking.
She wouldn’t be a match for herself at all.
It was just Ye Dezhang and Xu Huizhen’s stupidity that let themselves be fooled by Ye Fei.
"By then, if Boss Liu takes Ye Fei’s son back home, won’t he compete with my son for the family fortune?" Ye Ning would not allow such a thing to happen.
"Moreover, Ye Fei’s son is only worthy of living in poverty with her, not to have a good life like my son!" Ye Ning said coldly.
"Ye Fei doesn’t deserve a good life, nor does her son. Neither of them deserves to live as well as we do."
"Yes, you’re right," Xu Huizhen agreed.
"If she does well, she will definitely look down on us again," Xu Huizhen said.
Since Ye Fei was a burden, if there was a choice, it should be Ye Fei who remains poor.
"So, the fact that she has a son, I won’t let Boss Liu know," Ye Ning said coldly.
"And just let her get away like that?" Xu Huizhen felt uneasy, unable to stand seeing Ye Fei live a tranquil and comfortable life.
"Of course not possible, I won’t tell Boss Liu, but I can go tell Boss Liu’s wife," Ye Ning said, her eyes revealing a cold smile.
"Back then, Boss Liu brought home one son, which already made his wife furious, causing a big uproar at home before she reluctantly accepted that child."
"Now, tell his wife that Boss Liu has another son, wouldn’t she be driven mad?" Ye Ning laughed at the thought of the scene.
"We don’t even need to do anything, just let his wife go to Ye Fei and she’ll have enough to deal with," Ye Ning said.
"His wife will not let that child enter the Liu Family, but if she goes and makes a scene, letting everyone know, it will be clear that Ye Fei is not just a simple single mother, she had a child with a married man."
"That sounds much worse than getting pregnant before marriage. Ye Fei is just a home-wrecking mistress!" Ye Ning sneered. "Then, Ye Fei’s reputation will be ruined."
"She’s a popular blogger, attracted a lot of fans with her cooking competition, and gained popularity. But if news breaks that she had a child with a married man, who will still follow her? Even if she makes more videos, it’ll be nothing but scolding."
"With no support, she won’t have any income. By then, won’t she have to come back and rely on us?" Ye Ning chuckled to herself.
Though Ye Fei was annoying, her cooking skills were undeniably excellent.
"Since she can no longer continue as a food blogger, with her reputation, other restaurants may not want to hire her."
"We don’t raise people who just eat without work; if she wants to earn a living, she has to work, right?"
"We’ll offer her a position as a head chef, let her continue her favorite career, and that’s already quite generous," Ye Ning raised an eyebrow, "She should be grateful to us."
Xu Huizhen kept nodding: "Ning Ning, you really have a smart mind. Your father and I went there and were fooled by her."
"It would have been great if you had gone with us to B City, you would definitely have exposed her lie on the spot," Xu Huizhen said.
"This time we at least gained something else," Ye Ning said, "After all, what’s ours, is ours. It can’t run away."
***
In the evening, Zhao Gushen and Ye Fei brought the little guy to have dinner at the old house.
The old man was so happy he asked Housekeeper Hong to fetch a case of red wine from the wine cellar.
Judging by the old man’s demeanor, it seemed like he intended to finish the whole case of wine.
It was clear the old man was very happy indeed.
Apart from Xiao Mo, Housekeeper Hong poured a glass for everyone.
Xiao Mo looked at everyone, longing, as he had none.
Too young to drink, he ended up with a bottle of grape juice.
Xiao Mo silently held his cup, taking a sip of the grape juice, then secretly took Zhao Gushen’s cup to smell the wine.
Mixing it up just felt like he had actually drunk wine.
"Today, this meal is truly, honestly, a meal shared by our whole family," the old lady sighed, "Today’s day is worth commemorating."
"Yes, today marks the first time our whole family is eating together in its entirety," the old man laughed so much his eyes narrowed to slits.
"Xiao Fei has officially become part of our family now." She truly became a member of the Zhao Family.
At this moment, Zhao Dinghuan raised his glass: "Xiao Fei, welcome, for officially becoming a member of our family."
Ye Fei raised her glass, knowing that the Zhao Family elders had considered her family before.
Yet, no matter what, there was always something missing from that feeling.
But after getting the certificate, it was completely different.
Ye Fei felt truly integrated.
Being part of this large family, she felt a sense of belonging.
Previously living with Zhao Gushen had given her a sense of home.
Now being with the Zhao Family, surrounded by these many elders, made her feel warmth.
So this is what those words meant by the warmth of home.
So lively.
A kind of warmth from the heart when reminiscing.
Like the faded old photographs, where the images evoke warmth and nostalgia.
***
That night, returning home.
The time had long passed when Xiao Mo should be in bed.
So, Ye Fei urged Xiao Mo to wash up and go to bed quickly.
After settling Xiao Mo, they finally had some time alone.
Originally, Zhao Gushen wanted to leave Xiao Mo at the old house.
Tonight was really their legitimate wedding night.
Zhao Gushen didn’t want a little light bulb around.
But seeing the little guy’s excited and expectant expression, Zhao Gushen’s heart softened.
Yes, today was the day he and Ye Fei got their certificate.
But it was also the day they all shared a good day being on the same household register.
