Chapter 423: Chapter 423: Collaborating with Wen Ya Again

After all, the matter of dowries is a sensitive social issue today, and Liu Ming knew very well where to spread rumors for maximal impact.

"I didn’t," Cheng Zhiyin defended herself vigorously, "I’ve never even been with him, let alone a dowry. Liu Ming, if you say I took your dowry, show the evidence."

"The money was transferred directly to your bank card, how can I present evidence?" Liu Ming’s logic was clear.

Seeing this scene unfold, Cheng Zhiwei immediately rushed into the crowd and was surprised to see Liu Ming. "Liu Ming, what are you doing here?"

Liu Ming was full of bluster, "Cheng Zhiwei, you’ve come at the right time. You’re her sister; give me back my money."

Cheng Zhiwei took out her phone to call the police. "Liu Ming, about those things you said, everything will become clear when the police arrive."

Liu Ming tried to grab the phone, causing Cheng Zhiwei to back away and shout, "Why are you snatching my phone? Are you afraid I’ll call the police?"

"I just want my money back; there’s no need to trouble the police."

"Son, the police will find out what’s going on, don’t be afraid," someone advised.

"Yeah, you’ll definitely get your money back."

Liu Ming suddenly found himself in a tight spot.

This wasn’t Yucheng, nor was it the place where Cheng Zhiyin worked; Liu Ming’s commotion couldn’t have as big an impact as in Yucheng.

Actually, he wasn’t afraid of calling the police, but this wasn’t Yucheng.

Cheng Zhiwei then brazenly pushed her way through the crowd, holding up her phone. "Could it be that you’re actually spreading rumors, and that’s why you’re afraid of me calling the police?"

Her straightforward attitude in insisting on calling the police, contrasted with the supposed victim, Liu Ming’s fear of police involvement, made the onlookers suspect something was amiss, and they blocked Liu Ming’s exit.

"Damn, this guy is really spreading rumors."

"Spreading rumors about a dowry; you’re disgusting."

"Stop him."

Realizing the situation had turned against him, Liu Ming tried to run but was grabbed from behind.

Cheng Zhiyin looked at the person who had intervened with mixed emotions, "Huo Xuan?"

Huo Xuan didn’t look at her, just pinned Liu Ming to the ground, and coldly said, "Why the rush? Are you not going to compensate for the smashed phone?"

After the police station visit, which was expected to deal with Liu Ming’s revenge, there was an unexpected turn of events.

Perhaps it was because the Sea City police looked too righteous and severe, but within five minutes at the station, Liu Ming confessed. He had repeatedly sought trouble with Cheng Zhiyin on someone else’s instructions.

Back in Yucheng, Cheng Zhiyin had also called the police, but that person had always protected Liu Ming.

Huo Xuan was shocked, looking incredulously at Cheng Zhiyin. "You’re saying it was Yaya who instructed you? Why would she do that?"

Yaya was none other than Huo Xuan’s sister.

Cheng Zhiyin remained silent.

Liu Ming, fearing imprisonment, confessed everything.

The reason was simple; Huo Yaya thought Cheng Zhiyin was not good enough for Huo Xuan and had decided to give Liu Ming money to tarnish Cheng Zhiyin’s reputation and get her fired from her job in the hope that she would leave Yucheng.

Cheng Zhiwei was already quite angry and showed no courtesy to Huo Xuan. "So, you’re the main culprit."

Huo Xuan looked shattered. He had sometimes felt that Cheng Zhiyin was being obstinate and ungrateful for his affections.

Now he realized that he was the one who had wronged her.

He even felt he couldn’t muster the words to apologize.

Witnessing his pale complexion, Cheng Zhiyin couldn’t help but say, "Huo Xuan, look, your family can’t accept someone like me, so don’t waste your time on me anymore. If we meet again in the future, let’s just be friends."

Huo Xuan was overwhelmed with guilt. "Zhiyin, you..."

"Let’s leave it at that. I hope you find a better girl," Cheng Zhiyin said with a relieved smile.

It actually turned out quite well; after all, the issue with Liu Ming had been resolved.

Cheng Zhiwei accompanied Cheng Zhiyin out of the police station and, once in the car, handed her a tissue. "If you want to cry, just let it all out."

However, Cheng Zhiyin shook her head, "There’s nothing to cry about; it’s just that... I just feel a bit uncomfortable inside."

She had seen the truth long ago, so she could accept this outcome.

A few days later, Huo Xuan didn’t contact Cheng Zhiyin again.

After finishing her training, Cheng Zhiyin returned to Yucheng.

Cheng Zhiwei continued to drop off and pick up the children, living a secluded life and, fortunately, didn’t encounter Meng Qiancheng again.

Yucheng was busy, and he likely didn’t have time to hang around here every day.

Wen Ya reconnected with Cheng Zhiwei because someone had bailed on the theme song for a new movie, and Wen Ya asked her to step in.

"Me?" Cheng Zhiwei hesitated.

Wen Ya persuaded her to give it a try, saying it didn’t matter if she wasn’t selected.

Cheng Zhiwei agreed.

They had collaborated before, but the project was interrupted due to Bai Zhuzhu’s interference.

Wen Ya had always regretted it, and this time, with an opportunity and Cheng Zhiwei being in Sea City, she approached Cheng Zhiwei first.

After all, such a rare voice shouldn’t be buried.

Also, by now, she had enough say to not be restrained by those people.

Cheng Zhiwei treated the opportunity with the utmost seriousness, so the recording went smoothly in one take, and she impressed with both her timbre and emotional delivery.

However, Cheng Zhiwei meant to keep this cooperation with Wen Ya a secret.

She loved singing, but for various reasons, she had already twice ruined He Ye’s studio, and she didn’t want any accidents to affect Wen Ya this time.

In short, it was better to remain inconspicuous.

"That’s no problem," Wen Ya happily agreed and verbally agreed to a long-term collaboration with Cheng Zhiwei.

Cheng Zhiwei was in high spirits, and she and Wen Ya sat down for lunch together.

But no sooner had they started eating than a petulant voice chimed in, "Big sister."

Cheng Zhiwei looked up to see He Ye and Wen Yi.

He Ye almost immediately let go of Wen Yi’s arm, which he had been holding.

Wen Yi’s eyes dimmed, but she quickly smiled again, "Sister Zhiwei."

"It’s been a while, Wen Yi," Cheng Zhiwei greeted her, then looked at He Ye, "Senior."

He Ye nodded.

Wen Yi playfully stuck out her tongue. "What are you guys having? Can we join you?"

Wen Ya agreed.

The four of them dined together, and Wen Ya asked the waiter for additional dishes.

After ordering, Wen Ya asked He Ye, "When did you get here?"

"Just arrived," He Ye replied, unfazed.

"Oh? Are you here on business?"

"Yeah."

With few words, they said everything that couldn’t be openly discussed.

Wen Yi glanced cautiously at Cheng Zhiwei, and after some thought, she took the initiative to explain, "Sister Zhiwei, don’t misunderstand, the thing with Big Brother He and me was just an act. We..."

"Shut up." Wen Ya’s face turned stern, cutting Wen Yi off.

Wen Yi fell silent, looking a bit aggrieved.

He Ye frowned slightly, impulsively defending Wen Yi, "She just wanted to clarify things, she didn’t mean to bring up the matter intentionally."

The act was a secret that couldn’t be revealed, after all, you never knew who might be listening.

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