Today's breakfast table was a blend of East and West. There were European breads with various fillings that Ye Tiancheng particularly enjoyed, especially the dragon fruit and matcha ones. Made by a five-star pastry chef, Ye Tiancheng felt he could eat these pastries forever.
Besides these Western pastries, there was also soy milk, fried dough sticks, and very delicately carved small ham sausages. The entire dining table felt like a framed oil painting hanging in a home.
Life was good when you had money; every meal was a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate. Even if one was in a bad mood, they wouldn't neglect their stomach.
"Has that girl's matter been resolved?"
Hou Mingzhu was focused on eating, adhering to the principle of not speaking while eating, exhibiting the demeanor of a young lady from a prominent family. However, this made Ye Tiancheng feel stifled. He felt something was missing if certain things weren't said.
"It was blatant extortion. The people will leave first thing tomorrow morning, and I'll arrange for a car to send them off. Besides that woman, there's also her lover. They were cleaning the villa. I never expected that to save up for a wedding house, they would resort to borrowing money and then target me, trying to extort me. They truly underestimated me. These petty tricks are probably things I've outgrown for eight hundred years."
Hou Mingzhu was furious when this was brought up, wishing she could grind that dead girl into ashes. Having lived amidst schemes and plots since childhood, with the entire Hou family plotting against each other, Hou Mingzhu believed that if she encountered someone trying to scheme against her, she would absolutely not be lenient. That's why she particularly detested those who had ideas about her. Anyone who treated Hou Mingzhu like a fool would not be let off the hook; she would definitely deal with them severely.
"It's good that the matter is resolved. This is the first time I've encountered something like this, so I was a bit stunned and had to rely on you to help me resolve it. Thinking about it now, I feel quite embarrassed."
Ye Tiancheng hadn't even fully grasped the situation, and the matter ended in a daze. But it was good this way. With a supportive wife like Hou Mingzhu by his side, Ye Tiancheng didn't have to worry about many things. Unnecessary misunderstandings were easily resolved under Hou Mingzhu's sharp eyes.
"Alright, whether you're embarrassed or not, no one else knows. I'll keep the news under wraps. Although you're not someone who needs a particularly guarded image, I still don't want others to misunderstand you."
No matter what Hou Mingzhu said, she was always on Ye Tiancheng's side. Ye Tiancheng wasn't foolish; he could see that Hou Mingzhu was a person who truly protected him at crucial moments.
"Then thank you."
"You have too many women. If I were to thank them all, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to keep track. So, let's not. I'm afraid I'll get confused. I don't like to worry too much, so I hope you understand."
Hou Mingzhu didn't forget to mock Ye Tiancheng's having too many women at this moment. This was also a way to express the dissatisfaction she had been hiding in her heart for some time.
When the matter of women was brought up, Ye Tiancheng felt compelled to explain. It wasn't that he was being nosy, but there were some situations that Hou Mingzhu needed to know.
"You don't really think I'm a treasure, do you? That anyone can hold me in their hands, thinking I'm something good. In reality, I'm not good at all. I even seem to bring misfortune to women. When I'm truly with a woman, I bring them misfortune. Look at Liu Lanying, it was truly awful. Such a good woman, but after getting involved with me, she lost her life. I believe you wouldn't want to be implicated and suffer misfortune with me."
Hou Mingzhu might have been acting out of jealousy, which led her to say a few extra words. After realizing it, she felt she had overthought things. There weren't that many complications. Ye Tiancheng's life was already difficult enough. If he were a little more sensible, she shouldn't be adding to his troubles.
"Don't exaggerate so much. My destiny is strong, and I'm not like those messy people. So you don't need to tell me. I'll plan my life well. You don't need to babble anymore."
Ye Tiancheng sometimes felt that Hou Mingzhu was terrifyingly overbearing. He couldn't even figure out what was happening. In any case, the woman was angry, and Ye Tiancheng didn't dare to say much more, fearing he wouldn't be able to handle it. After all, he still had feelings for Hou Mingzhu.
After the girl's matter was resolved, Ye Tiancheng thought he would have a few good days. However, he discovered something that chilled him to the bone.
Hou Mingzhu suddenly became angry, and it was because of Su Muxian's arrival. Ye Tiancheng hadn't seen Su Muxian for a long time and didn't know why that girl suddenly showed up. They were just talking normally, but Hou Mingzhu became furious and dragged Ye Tiancheng into a room.
"I asked you to come here to treat our daughter, not to cause trouble with me. Now that woman has been brought here. Does she think we're already divorced and have no relationship, so she's treating me like a dead person?"
Hou Mingzhu should have acted magnanimous. Whoever cared first lost completely. But it was incredibly difficult to appear magnanimous. It felt like the ring was testing her patience.
"Su Muxian came on her own. I really didn't ask her to come. We haven't been in contact for a long time, and I'm not entirely sure of the situation."
Su Muxian originally wanted to explain clearly. After all, causing a misunderstanding between a couple was not Su Muxian's intention. However, the words reached her lips and then she suddenly couldn't speak them. She wanted to tell the truth, but the woman's competitive spirit instantly surged to the top of her brain, occupying her entire consciousness.
"Yes, I, Hou Mingzhu, know that you and Ye Tiancheng are divorced. I don't want you to continue to be entangled with Ye Tiancheng. I don't think this is good for either of us. Don't hog the toilet and not use it."
If Hou Mingzhu wasn't a young lady from a wealthy family and had to consider her reputation, she might have rushed over and slapped that woman hard, letting her know that while one could eat anything, one couldn't say anything.
"Fine, then please leave. This is my place, and I can't tolerate filth. The two of you being affectionate here, honestly, is quite polluting to my eyes."
Hou Mingzhu's words were harsh, and Su Muxian's expression wasn't good either. Of course, the most difficult was Ye Tiancheng. He hadn't done anything, but he was caught in the middle, feeling incredibly upset.
"What do you two mean? I don't even understand what you're arguing about. You've really confused me. What kind of trickery are you playing!"
Ye Tiancheng didn't think they should have an inherent animosity. After all, they both hated him. Wasn't it said that the enemy of my enemy is my friend? Why did these two women, upon meeting, act like fighting cocks, still incompatible as ever? This was beyond Ye Tiancheng's expectations.
Hou Mingzhu couldn't bear it any longer and quickly called for bodyguards to escort Ye Tiancheng out.
"Ye Tiancheng, get it straight. If you leave with this vixen this time, you can never come back. Neither my daughter nor I need you. You'll never see us again in this lifetime."
Ye Tiancheng was accustomed to enduring the pain of missing his daughter, so not seeing her temporarily didn't feel that unbearable. However, his daughter couldn't leave him now. The power within Ye Qingcheng could erupt at any moment, causing serious consequences. Therefore, the most important thing at this moment was to manage his emotions.
"I was wrong, Hou Mingzhu. I'll listen to whatever you say. I can't leave you, and even more so, I can't leave my daughter, because you are both very important to me. I will not abandon you."
Ye Tiancheng was speaking the truth. In Ye Tiancheng's heart, they were always a family. Now that his daughter was in trouble, and the future situation was unknown, how could Ye Tiancheng be foolish enough to abandon his daughter? No matter what, she was his own flesh and blood.
"You don't need to put on a show here. You've brought your mistress into the house, truly polluting my territory. If I had known, I wouldn't have let you live in such a nice place. You don't deserve it at all."
Now she was truly furious, her eyes red and her voice shouting loudly, as if she wanted to grab a broom and chase out that pair of adulterous lovers, Ye Tiancheng and Su Muxian.
Ye Tiancheng glanced at Su Muxian, showing a helpless expression. After all, for Ye Tiancheng, Hou Mingzhu and the child were the most important things now. This unexpected guest was truly making Ye Tiancheng feel uncomfortable and unable to accept it. Because Su Muxian was causing discord between him and Hou Mingzhu, and even preventing him from seeing his daughter in the future. Su Muxian, who hadn't appeared for a long time, was once a little fairy. Now, she seemed to have gained a mature aura, clearly having gone through some experiences. There was something in her eyes now, unlike her previous innocence.
"I'm sorry! Ye Tiancheng and Hou Mingzhu, I've wronged both of you. My competitive spirit was too strong, and I remembered some past grievances, so I wanted to stir up some trouble. My perspective was too narrow, and I must admit that this is my fault. I apologize to you now. I came to find Ye Tiancheng today to ask for his help. My household is not peaceful; several people have died consecutively. Some say it might be related to Ouyang Xunuo, but I heard he's already dead. Is it a lingering spirit? I've invited many experts to take a look, but they were all helpless, so I could only come to you. I spent a lot of money to find your whereabouts..."
With Su Muxian's explanation, Hou Mingzhu understood. It turned out that Su Muxian had no contact with Ye Tiancheng during this period, and their reunion was deliberately orchestrated by Su Muxian. Therefore, Hou Mingzhu's heart immediately relaxed, and her jealousy subsided.
"Alright, Su Muxian, it's been a long time. I shouldn't be so angry. Since you're a guest, I'll have my staff bring you some fruit. You can discuss your matters slowly."
Hou Mingzhu, at a critical moment, understood the importance of the bigger picture. She didn't dwell on romantic entanglements or the previous topic but quickly steered everything back from the bad situation.
"Then thank you."
Su Muxian was now looking troubled and no longer cared about Hou Mingzhu's issues. They had known each other for a long time. Even if there was animosity, there was still affection between them, so they couldn't be like enemies, constantly fighting every time they met.
After Hou Mingzhu walked out, only Ye Tiancheng and Su Muxian remained. Su Muxian then elaborated on the strange occurrences at her home. People were dying inexplicably, and she even showed Ye Tiancheng photos of the bodies. Ye Tiancheng sensed the presence of dark energy and thought it might indeed be related to Ouyang Xunuo. However, he also found it a bit far-fetched. How could someone who had been dead for so long still be causing trouble? It was too bizarre.