Chapter 362: Chapter 362: Qiqi, When Are You Going to Kindergarten?

He Ye arrived home just as Yu Shuhua moved away from the window, dissatisfiedly asking, "Did Cheng Zhiwei drive you back?"

He Ye nodded faintly, "Yeah."

"Xiao Ye, you are the young master of the He family. You could have any woman you want, why insist on associating with a woman like her?"

Yu Shuhua earnestly advised. It was great news for her that He Mingzhu had agreed to support He Ye and even bring him to the company, and moreover, He Mingzhu had given up the idea of He Ye marrying Cheng Zhiwei.

Now, He Ye openly held the title of young master of the He family.

He could completely find a more suitable woman to be his wife.

An equal match would be best.

If not an equal match, then at least a daughter from a reputable family would do.

Anyway, Cheng Zhiwei was not suitable.

He Ye, expressionless, looked at Yu Shuhua, "I’ve said many times that I’ll carve my own path in my career. I don’t need anyone to intervene. Why do you seek her out when she has never looked up to you?"

His temper flared, and his words grew harsh, even severe, "If she was accommodating, you wouldn’t have come to me."

Yu Shuhua’s face turned crimson with embarrassment and indignation, "How can you...?"

"Am I wrong? I’ve finally reached this point on my own, about to free myself from the He family, and there you go mixing in with He Mingzhu again." He Ye was genuinely angry, "Do you think my life would be decent if I spent it working under her forever?"

"She promised she’d just invest to help you swiftly expand the studio, which remains yours," Yu Shuhua explained hurriedly, "Besides, you need to seek investments everywhere, right? Since she’s willing, why not accept it?"

"You believe her words." He Ye mocked, "When you felt aggrieved initially, I suggested you come over here to take a break, and she advised the same. Has she ever asked you to come back? Has dad ever called asking you to return?"

He aired out these brutal truths, stinging Yu Shuhua.

"I don’t understand which aspect of clothing, food, housing, or transportation I’ve ever fallen short of your needs, making you still want to associate with her."

He Ye had always treated He Mingzhu as a sister. Since there were no intertwining interests, they managed their businesses individually, making it seem like they had a good relationship.

But now, with interests involved, a frightening other side had emerged.

Seeing He Ye truly angry, Yu Shuhua murmured her explanation, "But after all, you are a member of the He family. Returning to the He family is natural, and your father would be happier if you and your sister managed the company together."

"I don’t need him to be more pleased. I just need to handle my own affairs well," He Ye didn’t want to say more, "If you keep associating with her, I’ll send you back. If you suffer any grievances there, I won’t intervene anymore."

Yu Shuhua grew fearful.

Her son was her only pride, and if he truly stopped caring for her, it would be very difficult for her there.

She didn’t want to give up her status as Madam He, nor did she want to ruin the relationship with her son.

She softened her stance, sighing, "I don’t insist on you going to the company to help Mingzhu. I just think the sibling bond is best, mutually helping each other."

"If you’re unwilling, then I won’t bring it up again." Yu Shuhua lowered her head first.

Only then did He Ye finally reveal a smile, coaxing, "Mom, let’s just live well, the two of us. Less meddling with the He family matters."

"Mom understands."

Yu Shuhua agreed verbally, but inside she was still uncomfortable.

He Ye’s disobedience stemmed from Cheng Zhiwei.

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The next day, after leaving the studio, Cheng Zhiwei took Cheng Yang and Cheng Xing to visit Zhou Chenyuan.

Zhou Lin arranged a car to pick them up, but Cheng Zhiwei declined.

She drove to the hospital herself.

Zhou Chenyuan’s complexion wasn’t great, but perhaps because the children were visiting, his spirits were somewhat better.

Cheng Yang was lively, and Cheng Xing spoke in a gentle, delicate voice. Their dynamic of one calm and one active made Zhou Chenyuan laugh heartily several times.

Cheng Zhiwei sat quietly aside, her gaze occasionally falling on Zhou Ruoki, who was not far away.

Zhou Ruoki sat next to Lin Yu, behaving so well he barely showed any expression. He glanced at Cheng Zhiwei when she arrived, then offered no more gazes.

Cheng Zhiwei felt bitter inside but managed her emotions better than before. Seeing that Zhou Ruoki still didn’t want her close, she restrained herself from approaching.

To avoid making him dislike her even more.

Zhou Lin looked indifferently at Zhou Ruoki, who quickly lowered his head.

Cheng Zhiwei tugged at Zhou Lin, asking him not to scare the child.

After all, the situation was her own doing.

After talking with Zhou Chenyuan for a while, Cheng Xing noticed Zhou Ruoki sitting nearby, and walked over to start a conversation: "Qiqi, when are you going back to kindergarten?"

Zhou Ruoki had not been to kindergarten since that incident.

He pursed his lips and said nothing.

Cheng Xing called out again, "Qiqi?"

Zhou Ruoki slowly shook his head.

Lin Yu picked up Cheng Xing and touched her tender cheek, "Qiqi wants to stay here with grandpa and grandma for a while longer. Is kindergarten fun, Xingxing?"

"It’s fun." Cheng Xing nodded, "There are lots of new games to play together, Qiqi, when are you going back?"

She persisted in wanting Zhou Ruoki to go to kindergarten with her.

Zhou Ruoki, leaning against Lin Yu, slowly said, "I’m not going."

"Come on." Cheng Xing reached to pull his hand.

Zhou Ruoki moved away.

Cheng Xing was startled, her expression hurt. She soon quietly lowered her head, and two tears fell.

Zhou Lin couldn’t stand it, and was about to go over when Cheng Zhiwei pulled him back and shook her head.

The next second, they saw Zhou Ruoki’s face visibly panic. He stood up, walked to Cheng Xing, and his lips parted: "Xingxing."

The adults about to speak fell silent.

Cheng Xing’s eyes welled up, her little face wrinkled, "Don’t you like me anymore?"

"I don’t." Zhou Ruoki hurried to clarify, "I just..."

He scratched his head, glanced at Cheng Zhiwei, and then closed his mouth.

He couldn’t admit it was because he disliked Cheng Zhiwei.

"So, will you go to kindergarten?" Cheng Xing pressed.

Zhou Ruoki fell silent again.

Cheng Yang rushed over, boisterously pulling Zhou Ruoki, patting his chest and saying, "I’m your brother and I’ll protect you just as I protect Xingxing."

He simply didn’t understand that what Zhou Ruoki was hesitant to accept was this relationship.

Sure enough, Zhou Ruoki immediately broke free from his grasp.

Cheng Yang scratched his head, his expression serious, "What’s wrong? We are your brother and sister."

Zhou Ruoki’s little face instantly turned cold, and he dashed out.

Cheng Zhiwei stood and chased after him.

Zhou Lin, taking long strides, also followed.

Cheng Yang, completely bewildered by what had happened, stared blankly at the doorway, "Did I say something wrong?"

Lin Yu patted his head, comforting, "It’s okay, Yangyang is the best, you did the right thing."

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