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She took a deep breath, reminding herself that in moments of heightened tension, it was crucial to remain calm. "Ye Ya," she thought, "you are no longer alone; you have a child to protect. You must do everything you can to keep her safe, even if it means leaving the Ye Family."
In truth, when one reaches a dead end and realizes there is nothing left to lose, a strange sense of calm can wash over them. Yes, there was nothing more terrifying than that. At six years old, she had lost her mother and felt as if the world had collapsed around her. Now, at least she had a child, a reminder that she was not alone in this world.
She straightened her clothes and walked downstairs. In the living room, a blue-and-white porcelain vase lay shattered on the floor, its fragments scattered everywhere. The atmosphere was as oppressive as the moment before a storm. Today might be a turning point in her life as Ye Ya; she could not afford to be afraid.
"Grandfather."
As soon as she called out, Ye Zhen raised his cane to strike her. Ye Ya instinctively caught it with her bare hands before it could land; she knew that cane must not hit her stomach.
"You dare to fight back? Get rid of this illegitimate child immediately! We will hire public relations to handle this situation. This is completely misleading; your marriage with the Jing Family cannot be jeopardized." Though furious, Ye Zhen was already devising a strategy. For a leader of a company, one must always consider the bigger picture for maximum benefit; after all, businesspeople often think this way.
"I'm sorry, Grandfather, but I want to keep this child. I've made my decision; please support me." Ye Ya took a step back and felt a chill at Zhao Meiqin's eager expression. In such a family environment, she could not allow her child to grow up here; it was too exhausting.
"Ye Ya, do you even understand what you're saying? You cannot keep this child! How will you marry Jing Hao then? You will bring disgrace upon the Ye Family! You're just like your mother was back then." Reflecting on the past made Ye Zhen grit his teeth in anger.
"Grandfather, I've made up my mind. I will keep the child."
"I'll tell you this: if you keep the child, don't expect to take a single cent from the Ye Family. You won't even be able to go back to the company; this would mean severing ties with us entirely. Are you really ready for that?" After speaking, Ye Zhen struck the ground with his cane, silencing Zhao Meiqin's smirk. If the old man found out she was behind this mess, he would surely make her pay dearly.
"Fine," Ye Ya replied without hesitation, which only fueled Ye Zhen's anger further—he felt frustrated at her stubbornness.
"I warn you: if you dare step out of this house today, don't expect any company in Ning Cheng to want you in the future." Ye Zhen's harsh words echoed through the room. His usually obedient granddaughter's sudden defiance left him momentarily speechless.
Ye Ya paused for a moment and looked up at Ye Zhen. The resoluteness on her grandfather's face sent chills down her spine—was he truly going to push her to such extremes?
"Grandfather, I am still your granddaughter! This child is also your great-grandchild."
“I don’t have a granddaughter like you. Are you really planning to keep this illegitimate child?” Ye Zhen asked once more, giving Ye Ya a second chance. If she agreed to his arrangements at this moment, he had a way to let the matter pass.
“Grandpa, she’s not an illegitimate child; she’s my baby. I’ll go pack my things now. Don’t worry, I won’t take anything that belongs to the Ye Family.” After saying this, Ye Ya couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief; this was the worst-case scenario. The most ridiculous part was that she still hoped for a hint of warmth in this cold home, but there was none—only interests.
Returning to her room, Ye Ya took out her suitcase and packed her clothes along with her mother’s photo. She left everything else behind. As she went downstairs, Zhao Meiqin stopped her and insisted on checking her suitcase. Ye Ya didn’t mind, but when Zhao Meiqin saw the photo, her expression darkened.
“Leave through the back door, Ye Ya. Once you step out of this house, you’ll have nothing to do with the Ye Family. Have you really thought this through? If you get rid of this child, you can marry into the Jing Family and become their Young Mistress.”
Ye Ya pulled her suitcase and bowed to Ye Zhen. “Grandpa, I’m sorry for disappointing you. I only want this child.”
To them, perhaps this child was a burden, but to her, it represented deep familial affection—a life she had longed for so desperately.
“Just go, go! Once you leave, don’t come back!” Ye Zhen was so furious that his beard nearly bristled.
Under the arrangements of the Ye Family, Ye Ya left without anyone noticing. Looking at the group of reporters swarming at the front door like flies, she sighed softly; no wonder Grandpa was so angry. He was such a proud man, and at that moment, she felt like an even greater disgrace to the Ye Family.
Old Wang asked sympathetically, “Miss, where do you want to go?”
Ye Ya thought for a moment and instructed him to turn down two streets before getting out. She was grateful that she had rented a small two-bedroom apartment a year ago; otherwise, she would truly feel like a homeless orphan right now.
The apartment had been renovated six months ago; she occasionally stayed there without the Ye Family knowing. To them, such a small place was insignificant—it was smaller than Ye Qi’s room.
Ye Ya took a taxi and adjusted her cap to hide her appearance. With a pair of large black sunglasses on, she doubted those reporters could be so intrusive; she probably wouldn’t be able to step outside for the next few days.
This little apartment was located in Jinghu Bay Community. When she opened the door, Ye Ya truly felt like she was home again. She gently touched her belly and whispered, “Baby, we’re home.”
For some reason, leaving the Ye Family made her feel lighter inside.
At that moment, her phone rang. She picked it up and glanced at the screen, raising an eyebrow slightly before answering, "Hello."
"Ye Ya, you’ve got some nerve, bringing me this kind of trouble," Jing Hao said, clearly upset. He was used to being the one to break up with women, and now he found himself on the receiving end of Ye Ya's actions.
Ye Ya sat down on the sofa, calm and composed. "Sorry, but I can't marry you anymore. You really don't need to be this angry; isn't this what you wanted? Just continue living your extravagant life."
"Don't think this is any of your business. But I suggest you stay indoors for a few days. If those paparazzi find out where you're staying, they'll dig you out no matter how deep they have to go," Jing Hao said, surprisingly considerate.
"Thanks for your concern. Goodbye." Ye Ya hung up the phone and realized her fridge was empty. What was she going to do now in Ning Cheng? Aside from Tao Momo, she had no one she could trust. And considering how far away that woman was, there was no way she could send her food.
However, there was always a solution. Just because she couldn't go out didn't mean she couldn't order takeout. She planned to wait until later when it was quieter to go to the market and buy some groceries.
But what about her future? Her savings weren't substantial, and with a child on the way, expenses would only increase. This house had consumed most of her savings, and her monthly expenditures were already considerable.
With the current situation being so tumultuous, she would have to wait for things to settle down before looking for work. She believed her grandfather would find a way to handle this situation; perhaps he would publicly sever ties with her. If that happened, her issues wouldn’t affect the Ye family anymore.
Once she lost her status as Ye Family Young Lady, those reporters would likely lose interest in her as well. Perhaps that wouldn’t be so bad; at least from now on, she could live quietly with her child.
Meanwhile, far away in America, Lu Tianyang stood by the hotel’s floor-to-ceiling window, memories of Ye Ya flooding his mind. He felt a pang of regret; what was so special about a woman like her? She was about to get married yet still dared to seek out Niulang at a nightclub and treated him like that—how infuriating!
He had never met anyone who dared to disregard him so openly.
He took a large sip of red wine, feeling irritated just thinking about her. Little did he know that at that moment in Ning Cheng, Ye Ya was facing a storm of troubles.
Ye Ya's departure from the Ye Family brought immense joy to Zhao Meiqin. The thorn in her side had finally been removed after all these years; words couldn't describe the relief she felt.
"Mom, that was quite a move you pulled off! This way, we won’t have to see her again," Ye Qi said lightly as she casually tossed her beautiful long waves over her shoulder and smiled elegantly.
“Ah, Qi Qi, soon you will be the Young Lady of the Ye Family. By the way, how are things going with Lu Tianyang?” Zhao Meiqin was more concerned about this matter. There were not many young talents like Ning Cheng who were as handsome and capable as Lu Tianyang; it was essential to seize such a good opportunity. The Ye Family could not be compared to the Lu Family.
“Mom, Tian Yang has gone on a business trip to America and said he wouldn’t be back for over half a month.” When mentioning Lu Tianyang, Ye Qi’s eyes sparkled with joy. So many women wanted to pursue him, yet he had only left her his phone number, which greatly satisfied Ye Qi’s vanity. Thinking about the dance they shared that night, she still felt as if she were dreaming. A man so charming, humorous, and wealthy was truly a rare find.
“You must seize this opportunity well.” Zhao Meiqin was about to say more when the door suddenly swung open. Ye Bo stood at the entrance, looking at them with a sense of unfamiliarity.
“Mom, did you tell anyone about my sister’s pregnancy?” He could hardly believe it. The news had tarnished Ye Ya’s reputation and even led their grandfather to kick her out. Why would anyone treat a vulnerable woman like that? How would she manage to live outside the Ye Family with a child?
Zhao Meiqin quickly pulled him inside and locked the door. “You brat, do you want your grandfather to hear you? I’m doing this for your own good! Do you want that little vixen to swallow our family’s fortune?”
As a doctor, Ye Bo only knew how to save lives. He sighed deeply. “Mom, what does it matter? Are we short on money?”
“Brother, that’s where you’re wrong. Mom is doing this for us! Have you thought about what position Ye Ya holds in the company now? She married into the Jing Family; once she has their backing, the company will eventually become hers. You didn’t want to join the company when you had the chance, and now you’re blaming us?” Ye Qi was furious, thinking how her brother was siding with Ye Ya when she was his true sister.
“Elder sister is already unfortunate enough; why do we have to kick her while she’s down? Qi Qi, she is still our sister; she is also Dad’s daughter,” Ye Bo said. After hearing this, Ye Qi looked at him as if he were a monster and incredulously replied, “Brother, I will never acknowledge her! What is she even worth? Look at Dad; where is he now? Isn’t it all because of her shameless mother?”
Zhao Meiqin couldn’t help but twist Ye Bo’s ear. “You little brat! Why are you siding with that vixen? What benefits has she given you? It’s outrageous! She even dares to seduce my son! Now my son doesn’t listen to me anymore; how can I tolerate her?”
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