"Ou Minghan spread it himself, otherwise I wouldn't know the details so clearly!" Zhan Ruoqing replied.
Ye Zhi: ...
This was indeed something Ou Minghan would do.
Presumably, when the two of them were fighting in the car, Ye Qinya... no, she should be called Cen Ya now, the Cen Ya at that time must have lost her composure and revealed all her past.
Now, Ou Minghan was probably aware that Ye Qinya had transformed into the daughter of a Duke in country K, and he should also know that the Cen family planned to develop in the country.
This was an opportunity Ou Minghan absolutely could not miss. This wasn't just a stroke of luck, it was like striking gold! Although the ducal title was foreign, money was universal!
Therefore, after leaving the police station, Ou Minghan couldn't wait to publicize his messy affairs with Cen Ya, and he made sure the whole capital knew about it.
His only intention was to ruin Cen Ya's reputation, so even if the Cen family wanted to find another suitable partner for her through a business marriage in the future, it would be very difficult.
After a few more casual chats, Ye Zhi hung up the phone.
Seeing that Qi Xuan was still there, Ye Zhi smiled slightly and explained, "I was just chatting about some gossip with Ruoqing."
"What gossip?" Qi Xuan asked casually.
"It's about Ye Qinya being taken away by Ou Minghan after she fell out with my parents today. I also called the police. I didn't expect the two of them to... cough!" Ye Zhi coughed awkwardly several times. She had almost said the words but suddenly realized it was a bit inappropriate!
Qi Xuan was slightly stunned and immediately understood.
He was surprised that Ye Zhi could discuss this with him directly, and Qi Xuan's mood became a little complicated. Was she completely treating him as a confidant?
Thank you, but he didn't want that.
Seeing Ye Zhi's extreme awkwardness, he bypassed the topic and continued, "Was he arrested by the police?"
"Yes," Ye Zhi regained her composure and said regretfully, "but he was bailed out by Cen Ya... that is, Ye Qinya."
"It seems she's very likely to help Ou Minghan. You should be careful," Qi Xuan said gravely.
Ye Zhi nodded, "I'll be careful."
Qi Xuan didn't stay long. After he left, Ye Zhi's phone rang again.
Seeing that the call was from Ye Yongxian, Ye Zhi pressed the answer button.
"Xiao Zhi, would you consider moving back home?" Ye Yongxian's voice held a hint of nervousness.
Ye Zhi was slightly stunned and suddenly understood.
It seemed Ye Yongxian and Liu Lingyu hadn't gotten over that hurdle yet!
She had also heard today that she was not their biological daughter. Although they hadn't said anything before, they had actually been worried that this would create a rift between her and them.
"Dad, I'm used to living by myself," Ye Zhi said with a hint of amusement. "If you ask me to come home now, I'll feel quite inconvenienced."
"Is that so..." Ye Yongxian's voice sounded a little disappointed.
Knowing what he was worried about, Ye Zhi smiled faintly and comforted him, "But Dad, don't worry, no matter if I live at home or not, I will always be your daughter~"
Hearing her playful words, Ye Yongxian finally breathed a sigh of relief, and he said emotionally, "Yes, yes, yes..."
"But you need to have a good talk with Mom," Ye Zhi suddenly changed the subject.
"W-what happened?" Ye Yongxian became nervous.
Ye Zhi said half-jokingly, "I know Mom is very kind, but in the future, please don't just pick up random people. It's fine to pick up a cat and raise it, but if you keep picking up people, who knows if they're here to repay kindness or to seek revenge?"
"Yes, yes, yes," Ye Yongxian agreed, "She really needs to be talked to!"
After a few more casual chats, Ye Yongxian said expectantly, "Xiao Zhi, you should come home for dinner often in the future! Or... how about bringing Qi Xuan along?"
Ye Zhi was stunned, "Dad, you want to invite Qi Xuan for dinner? Then I'll ask him if he's free."
Ye Yongxian: ...
He was just concerned about Ye Zhi's marital prospects, why was Ye Zhi so obtuse? Did he want to invite Qi Xuan for dinner?
However, it seemed that Qi Xuan still had a long way to go to catch up with Ye Zhi.
"No, I was just asking casually," Ye Yongxian said listlessly.
Ye Zhi was suddenly confused. Wasn't it Ye Yongxian who suggested dinner? Why did he seem unwilling now?
"Alright, if you want to invite him, I'll ask him then," Ye Zhi nodded.
Ye Yongxian: ...
Now it seemed like he was unwilling to invite. Forget it, children and grandchildren will have their own destinies, and you can't force these things.
"And..." Ye Yongxian hesitated for a long time before finally asking, "What you said today about making the Cen family go bankrupt, was that for real... or just something you said?"
This question had been bothering Ye Yongxian for a long time, and he hadn't dared to ask.
"Of course, I was just saying it!" Ye Zhi looked bewildered. "Dad, you don't actually think I meant it, do you? The Cen family is a Duke in country K, after all. Although this ducal title isn't of much use domestically, their family has a monopoly in country K and they have a lot of money. How could I make them go bankrupt with just a word?"
Ye Yongxian: ...
Ye Zhi, you don't know how powerful you are!
He understood. This daughter of his not only had no clue about romance but also didn't recognize her own strength.
If she said it, perhaps only Ye Zhi thought it was impossible, but everyone else wouldn't think so!
The major powerhouses in the capital had deep interest entanglements with Ye Zhi and were a community of interest. Even putting them aside, Ye Zhi's Taoxun was already a behemoth that could not be underestimated.
Even if the Cen family from abroad had a lot of money, if Ye Zhi really wanted to deal with them, how could the Cen family possibly establish a foothold in the country?
"Alright," Ye Yongxian said gravely, "No matter what decision you make, we will support you."
Ye Zhi: ???
Why did she feel like Ye Yongxian was egging her on to start a fight?
After a few more chats about everyday matters, Ye Yongxian hung up the phone.
Ye Zhi went to Zhaocai's room, lectured it extensively, and gave it a good petting before leaving with satisfaction.
Cen Ya's sudden return to the country had indeed surprised her.
However, today's events had served as a wake-up call. She had previously called Ye Yuzhe naive, but now she thought she was also quite naive.
She had been influenced by the original plot, so she was convinced that Cen Ya, upon returning to the country, would hate Ou Minghan and even seek revenge against him.
But on second thought, when it came to "the boyfriend chasing the girlfriend after a betrayal" scenario, some chased successfully, and some didn't.