Chapter 402 - What Had Happened Seven Years Ago (1/2)

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Cheng Anya didn’t expect Gao Mei and Lin Li to be so bold. At first, she had wanted to transfer the house under Daddy Cheng’s name. However, on second thought, a conflict would definitely break out if she had done that as Gao Mei was a greedy person. Hence, Cheng Anya dropped the idea and simply let them live in it first. If Gao Mei really cared about her father from then on, she would gift the house to them. She didn’t want her to take advantage of her.

At that time, she had pledged with blood and tears that she would take good care of Daddy Cheng. But, according to Cheng Anya’s experience of living with her for so many years, that was debatable. Since then, she would call Daddy Cheng once every two or three days. Daddy Cheng didn’t tell Cheng Anya anything and Gao Mei’s tone had become kinder. She thought that she had changed for the better, but she didn’t expect her to become worse.

It was not that she was unwilling to give up the house. It was just that she didn’t want a greedy woman to take advantage of her.

Lin Li’s face turned red upon hearing what she said, but she couldn’t refute it. She was very anxious. The young man beside her pulled her over and whispered to her before they both sneaked into the room and discussed something secretly. Cheng Anya was not happy, but Ye Wei smiled and shook her head. She wanted them to feel cornered and then settle them together once and for all. Some people would not learn to be good without being taught a lesson.

“Dad, I know you have a good temper and that you married her in order to find someone to take care of me. After tolerating her for all these years, I’m sure you are fed up with it. Why not…”

“Hey, Cheng Anya, what are you saying? People usually try to persuade others not to leave. Why do you do the opposite instead? Do you bear to see your father die alone? You have a family now. Will you be able to manage it?” As soon as Gao Mei heard Cheng Anya’s voice, she was anxious. She was greedy for small advantages and wanted the house for herself. She had previously mentioned to Daddy Cheng that she wanted him to talk to Cheng Anya about transferring the house under his name. Daddy Cheng disagreed with her and for this, they had quarreled several times.

But a divorce? She was extremely unwilling to. Everybody knew that Cheng Anya had now transformed into a princess from a Cinderella as she was married to the president of An Ning International. She also knew that Third Young Master Ye loved the mother and son and listened to them well. Although she didn’t like her, she still had to send money to Daddy Cheng. How could she let go of such a good opportunity?

Furthermore, telling others that her daughter had married the president of An Ning International would gain a lot of face for her. Gao Mei definitely would not miss out on such a great chance. She must have been possessed to have accepted Lin Li’s suggestion to rob and mortgage the house.

Cheng Anya looked at her coldly. “Gao Mei, I’ve wanted you to leave for a long time and this is not a recent decision. If it wasn’t because you’ve been with my father for so many years, and it’s been hard on you as well, we would have abandoned you once we became well-off. Do you think I’ll still let you stay here and shout at us like this? It has been hard on you? What nonsense. After marrying my father, all the money he earned was gambled away by you. You have no ability to work at all. Furthermore, my father had to pay off your debts as well. Don’t go too far, or I’ll let you and her daughter sleep on the streets.”

She knew how hard her father had worked during those days.

“My father is a kind and honest person who wouldn’t mind all these. But I’m not like him. Gao Mei, once my father agrees, both of you would have to divorce. My father is only forty-seven years old this year, but he is behaving like a man in his fifties because of you. Do you think I’d like you? My father is a good-looking man. If he wants to find another wife, there are plenty of candidates out there. You don’t have to worry.” Cheng Anya’s tone was indifferent.

Daddy Cheng sat alone in silence while Ning Ning comforted him. He knew that his grandfather was honest and kind, and the reason why he married Gao Mei was that he was too busy with his business and no one was able to take care of Cheng Anya. However, he didn’t expect that the marriage would burden him more.

How could such an honest and kind person raise someone so fierce like his mommy? He was still very confused. Ning Ning chuckled and said, “Grandpa, you don’t have to worry about anything. If you don’t want to live like this anymore, say it. It’s easy to apply for a divorce. I just need to move my fingers.”

Daddy Cheng smiled gently. Just as he was about to open his mouth, Lin Li and the young man came out. They smiled flatteringly and asked them to sit down, saying that they could negotiate about the matter. If Cheng Anya disagreed with it, they would not touch the house.

Ye Wei and Eleven raised their eyebrows. ‘What’s with the sudden change of att.i.tude? What were they discussing inside there?’

Cheng Anya was someone who had always adopted measures that were appropriate to the actual situation. She really wanted to settle this matter once and for all and get rid of all the problems that could arise in the future. She knew that her father was devoted to her mother in his whole life. If it wasn’t because she was still young, there wouldn’t be Gao Mei at all. He had no feelings for her and just felt that abandoning her because he and his daughter were now living a good life was unkind.

However, she didn’t think so. Lin Li was back with that young man who looked dubious and they would definitely cause their lives a mess. She didn’t allow anyone to disturb her father.

“Sister, it’s rare for you to come home. Should I cook for you?” Lin Li said with a flattering smile. “Do stay at home for a meal.”

She signaled to Gao Mei to say something. Gao Mei immediately said that she would buy the ingredients to cook.

Ye Wei leaned back leisurely. “Sure, I’m tired of delicacies. I haven’t eaten simple meals yet. Since the in-laws are so friendly, we shouldn’t be disrespectful.”

Lin Li’s face changed. At the thought of Ye Wei’s ident.i.ty, she didn’t dare to lose her temper. Gao Mei hurried out to buy the ingredients.

Lin Li poured water for them busily. Cheng Anya looked at her coldly. “Lin Li, when did you come back?”

“Recently,” Lin Li said with a smile. Her resentment was hidden in her eyes. After she was being sold, she had been living a life worse than a prost.i.tute. She couldn’t escape at all. However, when she saw the news of the marriage between Cheng Anya and Third Young Master Ye, which had caused a stir in the city, she recognized Cheng Anya. She told the store owner that she was Cheng Anya’s sister and pleaded with him to let her go home so that she could bring money to redeem herself.

The boss was doubtful of it. Anyway, since she wouldn’t be able to escape, he agreed to let her go home. Lin Li brought her friend back as well. Who knew that Daddy Cheng said that he didn’t have money. Although Cheng Anya did give him living expenses, he didn’t want to give it to Lin Li. She didn’t dare to ask from Cheng Anya directly. Hence, she could only ask her father. Since he didn’t agree to it, she wanted to mortgage the house and redeem herself.

Who knew Cheng Anya had witnessed it.

In fact, she hated Cheng Anya. Upon seeing her looking so well-off on television and in the newspapers, she had extremely hated her. At that time, she had a big debt and wanted to sell Cheng Anya off. Unexpectedly, Cheng Anya was lucky. She checked the tapes that night at the bar and knew that Cheng Anya had accidentally gone out with Third Young Master Ye. She was very angry and left quietly. She was sold off to the underground trade world because she was in debt. The people there were cannibals that didn’t spit bones. Women were forced to become prost.i.tutes while those who were useless were forced to sell their body organs. She was afraid of living like that and just wanted to run away.

She thought that if she was the one who went to seduce Third Young Master Ye and followed him upstairs, Cheng Anya would be the one that was sold instead of her. The one who was now enjoying all the happiness in the world would be her then. Seeing how Cheng Anya was so well-off, wore branded clothes that she had never once had, had a nice job, a cute son, and most importantly, a rich husband who doted on her, Lin Li hated her even more.

Cheng Anya looked at her as if she had to thank her. If she didn’t think of selling her then, she would not have met Third Young Master Ye. Without that gla.s.s of spiked wine, she wouldn’t have stayed with Third Young Master Ye for a night.

Eleven whispered a few words in Ye Wei’s ear. Ye Wei chuckled.

Ye Wei asked, “By the way, my sister-in-law’s sister, who’s in charge of you?”

“What is that supposed to mean?”