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Fu Wan Jing and Lu Tianyang were once an enviable couple during their university days. Perhaps they were too proud in their youth, unwilling to back down from one another. In a fit of anger, Fu Wan Jing went abroad, feeling like a kite severed from its string.
“Grandpa, she’s back. She had a bit of trouble yesterday, so I took her to the hospital and couldn’t return,” he said, feeling he had brought shame upon the Lu Family for what happened last night.
Lu Old Man sighed, unsure of what to say. If Wan Jing had returned two months earlier, perhaps things wouldn’t have escalated to this point.
Indeed, the family was downstairs discussing their reputation, focused solely on the Lu Family’s image. To them, Ye Ya’s standing was hardly worth mentioning; after all, they believed Ye Ya had already lost all face. What more could there be to lose?
Ultimately, one must rely on oneself.
Ye Ya took Chen Chen from the nanny and gazed at her daughter’s chubby face. In that moment, she felt that her existence still held great meaning.
The little one had grown a bit sturdier since birth and was much easier to hold now.
Lu Tianyang entered without her noticing. Watching Ye Ya cradle their daughter reminded him of the past. Yet he knew Ye Ya was upset; any other woman in her position would likely feel the same way.
He didn’t understand that Ye Ya wasn’t just angry; she was heartbroken and disappointed in him.
Sometimes, people find strength when pushed to their limits. Ye Ya was a prime example of this; she thought perhaps she should thank Zhao Meiqin for all those years of mockery that helped her grow stronger. Thus, her resilience became particularly fierce.
“Wife, are you still angry?”
Ye Ya noticed that Chen Chen seemed full and decided not to feed her anymore. “Lu Tianyang, don’t say those pointless things in front of Chen Chen. I doubt she’s interested in hearing them.”
After settling the child, Ye Ya looked at him. “Do we still need to go downstairs to serve tea?” Traditionally, a new bride would present tea to her in-laws upon entering the family.
“Mom said it’s not necessary; she wants you to rest well.” Lu Tianyang worried they might make things difficult for her downstairs again, shifting all the blame onto her when he was the one at fault.
“Alright.” Perhaps it truly wasn’t necessary; maybe she had been overly sentimental. The Lu Family had never formally acknowledged her from the beginning. Skipping the tea ceremony seemed fitting; when her heart was directed toward Lu Tianyang, she felt as if she no longer existed.
In this newlywed phase, Ye Ya found herself at a loss for what to do here. The strict rules of the Lu Family weighed heavily on her mind, especially the two full pages of family regulations that Du Huiru had laid out.
“Lu Tianyang, please don’t show up in front of me again, okay?” Ye Ya said, feeling a headache coming on as she watched him follow her around incessantly.
“No way, unless you forgive me. Let’s go on our honeymoon,” he replied.
Just as Ye Ya was about to respond, Lu Tianyang’s phone rang; it was Zuo Kai calling. “Hello? What’s going on? I’ll be right back,” he said before hanging up and letting out a sigh. “Wife, there’s an issue at the company that I need to handle. You stay home and rest well; I’ll be back soon.”
Ye Ya couldn’t even be bothered to look at him. Once he left, she finally had the space to gather her thoughts. She remained in the nursery, not wanting to step outside. In the entire Lu Family residence, this was the only place that brought her a sliver of joy because Chen Chen was here.
She pondered whether her marriage with Lu Tianyang would even exist without Chen Chen. Was there any real necessity for it? From the very beginning, their union had merely been about providing a home for Chen Chen.
It had always been this way; she had naively believed that there was still some affection between her and Lu Tianyang. However, all the beautiful scenarios she had imagined crumbled when a woman named Fu Wan Jing entered their lives.
What a joke, Ye Ya. Were you destined to be someone else’s punchline forever?
Looking at her daughter in the crib, Ye Ya resolutely shook her head. For Chen Chen’s sake, she absolutely could not bow down like this.
She pulled out her notebook and opened the information on Moya Fashion. It was time to focus on building her career so that she and Chen Chen could have a real place that belonged to them—one where they wouldn’t have to tread carefully or live under anyone else’s scrutiny.
She was still young; she shouldn’t just resign herself to fate like this.
Meanwhile, Tao Momo had been worried about Ye Ya all night long. Lu Tianyang had gone too far this time. Unable to hold back any longer, she called Ye Ya. The call connected almost immediately. “Xiao Ya, are you okay?” Tao Momo asked cautiously.
“I’m doing fine; nothing can faze me now. I’ve been through worse. By the way, Mo Mo, I have a plan I want to discuss with you,” Ye Ya said.
Tao Momo felt as if lightning struck her; she hadn’t expected Ye Ya to still have the energy to talk business after everything that had happened. It took her a moment to process it all. This time, Lu Tianyang had truly hurt Ye Ya, and it seemed she was channeling all her energy into work.
This could be considered a good thing; at least it would prevent her from overthinking, which was better than wallowing in despair. With this thought, Tao Momo immediately felt much calmer, and the two women chatted excitedly on the phone.
Tao Momo specialized in design, while Ye Ya was responsible for marketing and planning. Their collaboration was simply unbeatable.
The decision to establish a company for their Moya Fashion brand was not merely about running a single store.
When Du Huiru came in to check on Chen Chen after hanging up the phone, she found Ye Ya sitting nearby playing on the computer. Instantly, she felt displeased. "Do you know that computers emit radiation? How can you be such a mother? And how could you let the maid wash Chen Chen's clothes?"
Ye Ya closed her laptop and nodded. Chen Chen had fallen asleep and probably wouldn’t wake up anytime soon. "Mom, I’ll go wash Chen Chen's clothes now." She was more than willing to take care of her daughter's clothes herself; after all, no one could wash them as thoroughly as she could. She would do anything for her daughter.
Although last night's incident couldn’t be blamed on Ye Ya, if it weren’t for marrying her, Du Huiru wouldn’t have lost so much face. The more she looked at Ye Ya, the less she liked her. No matter what Ye Ya did, she would never meet Du Huiru's standards of a Lu family daughter-in-law.
After washing the clothes, it was already noon. The lunch was prepared by a dedicated maid. Facing the Lu family members alone for the first time made Ye Ya feel uneasy; it had been easier when Lu Tianyang was around.
"Grandpa, Dad, Mom, it's time to eat," Ye Ya said after everyone had picked up their bowls. She couldn’t really taste the food. The thought that if life continued like this made her wonder how she would get through each day.
The meal lacked flavor. Compared to Zhao Meiqin, Du Huiru’s ability to criticize subtly was on another level. She wondered if wealthy people in high society were always so harsh.
Just after a couple of bites, they suddenly heard Chen Chen crying loudly. Ye Ya put down her bowl. "I’ll go check on Chen Chen."
Hurrying upstairs at the sound of her child’s cries, Ye Ya quickly took the baby from the nanny’s arms. A mother always cared for her own child; she touched Chen Chen's forehead and felt relieved that everything seemed normal.
"Chen Chen, are you hungry?" Ye Ya checked again and found that the little one had wet her diaper. Changing diapers had become second nature to her; after putting on a clean diaper, she fed her baby.
After finishing her milk, the little one seemed more energetic and didn’t want anyone else to hold her. As soon as Ye Ya tried to set her down, she started fussing again. With no other choice, Ye Ya held her in the room and comforted her. She took out her phone and snapped some pictures; no matter how she looked at it, she thought Chen Chen was the best baby in the world.
With Chen Chen around, life became much easier to manage. When the little one wasn’t fussing, Ye Ya busied herself with matters related to Moya Fashion Store; there were so many plans to make. Once Chen Chen grew older and no longer needed breastfeeding, she decided she would return to work.
After soothing the baby to sleep around ten o'clock at night, Ye Ya finally prepared to take a shower when Lu Tianyang returned home looking quite tired. However, Ye Ya had lost interest in showing concern for him.
She took her clothes and went into the bathroom to take a shower. She thought to herself that life had to go on, and she needed to have a serious talk with Lu Tianyang; otherwise, how could they continue living like this?
When Ye Ya came out of the shower, she was surprised to find that Lu Tianyang had finished his shower even faster than she had.
“Wife,” Lu Tianyang said as he approached her. Today, there had been an issue at one of the company’s construction sites, resulting in injuries to over ten workers. Lu Tianyang had to personally handle the situation; if it wasn’t dealt with properly, it would greatly affect the reputation of the Lu Family.
Ye Ya glanced at their child and nodded. “Lu Tianyang, let’s go talk over there. I have something to say to you too.”
They walked into the study, and Ye Ya sat down on the sofa. Her serious demeanor made Lu Tianyang uncomfortable. He sat beside her and reached for her hand, but she pulled away.
“Lu Tianyang, can you please stop with that rogue expression? If you don’t want to talk, that’s fine,” Ye Ya said as she tried to stand up and leave, but Lu Tianyang quickly pulled her back.
“Alright, wife, you speak. I won’t touch you.”
“Lu Tianyang, even if you don’t want to, we are legally married. Since you want to continue living together, I have a few requests. If you think they are reasonable, then we can move forward.” When it came to matters not involving emotions, Ye Ya was quite rational.
Hearing her words, Lu Tianyang’s expression darkened. He knew he had brought this upon himself; as long as she didn’t leave him, he could endure anything.
“Do we really have to do it this way?”
“Lu Tianyang, I don’t care what you do outside. In front of others, we can act like a loving couple if that’s what you want. But right now, please respect me and don’t touch me. Also, I will try my best to meet your mother’s conditions, but I must have my own job. If you think I’m embarrassing the Lu Family and want a divorce, I won’t object.”
Perhaps she had never expected much from the Lu Family. Ye Ya made these requests without seeking any benefits for herself because she understood deeply that only she could truly rely on herself.
“Ye Ya, do you really have to be like this? Can’t we go back to how things were before?” Lu Tianyang felt a surge of anger inside him. Was this still called being married?
“Yes, this is how I want it. If you think it’s unsuitable, go file for divorce tomorrow. I won’t take a single cent of your assets; just make sure Chen Chen doesn’t fight me for anything.”
Seeing her indifferent attitude only fueled the fire within Lu Tianyang even more. “I didn’t show up that day for a reason! Are you going to let me watch while someone is in danger? Why can’t you just forgive me? I’ve already apologized; what more do you want?”
Lu Tianyang felt like he was on the brink of madness, pushed to his limits by her relentless behavior.
What did she want? He wanted to ask her what she expected from him.
"Forget it. If you think you're in the right, then so be it. It's my fault; there's no need to discuss this any further." Ye Ya stood up, ready to leave. Did she want too much? Was Fu Wan Jing really dead? Did it have to be him who took her to the hospital at that time? Were there no other options?
Ye Ya wanted to argue but found it laughable; what was there left to fight about? Wouldn't arguing just make her feel more embarrassed?
Seeing her self-deprecating expression ignited a fire within Lu Tianyang. He couldn't stand her indifferent attitude. Just as she took a couple of steps away, he grabbed her arm.
But Ye Ya was not someone easily bullied. Her years of taekwondo training were not for nothing, and soon they were grappling in the study.
In just a short while, Ye Ya found herself pinned to the floor, the carpet in the Lu Family's home pristine and clean.
With her hands and feet restrained, Ye Ya glared at him with fury in her eyes and gritted her teeth. "Lu Tianyang, what do you want from me?"
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