Chapter 566 Ye Mu'en Admits His Own Foolishness
Zi Yi Sheng narrowed his eyes and looked at his son.
"You said that?"
"Yes, isn't it right to say he's dictatorial and overbearing?"
Although Xiao You You spoke bravely, he had already stood by his mother's side, tugging at her hem with his small hand.
Ye Sheng Ge, who was happily chatting, didn't hear their conversation. She was still holding her son's hand and playing with it.
"Kid, come here, let's have a chat."
"Mom, is Dad overbearing and dictatorial?"
Ye Sheng Ge covered the microphone and looked at Zi Yi Sheng, nodding solemnly.
Zi Yi Sheng rubbed his face, amused and annoyed. He was at the bottom of the hierarchy at home, yet to be labeled with these two words by everyone was quite unfair.
But he had to accept it, especially since he had received the affirmation from the eldest in the family.
Gu Ning looked from one person to another, not understanding anything.
"Dinner is ready."
"Okay, just be here on time on Saturday."
Ye Sheng Ge hung up the phone, the smile still on her lips. It had been a long time since so many people had gathered at her house.
"Everyone, go wash your hands quickly."
"Aunt Sheng Ge, I'll head back now."
Gu Ning, being sensible, wanted to leave, but Xiao Mi Er pulled him back.
"Why can't you eat here? We live together."
Ye Sheng Ge rubbed her daughter's head and looked at Gu Ning.
"Gu Ning, stay for dinner. Once or twice won't make your dad feel lonely."
"No, I still need to feed Dad."
Ye Sheng Ge looked at her daughter. They had only gone to school together for a few days, and now they were inseparable.
"Can you play for another half hour after dinner?"
"Gu Ning, eat quickly. We haven't settled who's the winner yet."
"Okay, I'll be quick."
Gu Ning's little legs ran as fast as they could. When they reached their yard, he saw his dad already starting to eat.
"Dad, why didn't you wait for me to feed you?"
Gu Miao looked at his hands, then helplessly and happily put down his chopsticks. He could already walk, but his son hadn't noticed.
Zi Yi Sheng, however, stopped his wife, who was about to join the children to wash their hands, put his arm around her waist, and gently squeezed.
"I want to know how I became dictatorial and overbearing."
Ye Sheng Ge remembered their earlier conversation and reached out to pinch his face.
"You took what the child said seriously?"
"Of course, I'm very gentle and considerate."
"That's towards me. Go ask others if you're overbearing. You're still a bit dictatorial, perhaps because you stand too high."
Zi Yi Sheng raised an eyebrow. This was a reminder for him to stay clear-headed.
"It seems I need to ask them about their opinions of me regularly. Sometimes, standing high doesn't mean seeing clearly."
Ye Sheng Ge patted Zi Yi Sheng's shoulder with satisfaction.
"You're teachable. With such awareness, you're destined to be a good leader."
"Thank you for the compliment. Is there any reward tonight?"
Ye Sheng Ge rolled her eyes. It seemed like she didn't give him a reward, but he still worked hard.
Ye Mu'en got into his car after work and saw a woman running towards him from a distance. He had intended to drive away directly, but considering he would need her help in a few days, he couldn't be too unreasonable.
"Team Leader Ye, I heard from my uncle."
"Mm, thank you for your trouble."
"It's no trouble, I'm very willing."
Ye Mu'en felt a bit awkward, as it wasn't exactly a glorious matter.
Liu Shu, however, kept smiling at Ye Mu'en, as if she couldn't get enough of looking at him.
"Team Leader Ye, can you give me a ride home? I've moved to the compound now too."
"Get in."
This scene caused quite a stir at the unit. Even Tang Zhao, who left a little later, was surrounded.
"Deputy Tang, are you going to become related to Team Leader Ye?"
"Yes, isn't it your contribution that Liu Shu managed to get Team Leader Ye?"
Tang Zhao closed his eyes and took a deep breath. If Liu Shu were his daughter, he would have broken her legs and kept her at home.
"Liu Shu is capable, and there's nothing I can do about it. Besides, she has solved a big problem for everyone, hasn't she?"
Who was he trying to anger? Who couldn't retort?
In the car, Ye Mu'en kept a stern face because the person next to him hadn't stopped talking since getting in the car. He had many female relatives, so why had he never found them noisy when they spoke?
"Team Leader Ye, what kind of demeanor should I have that day? It would be bad if I slipped up."
"Just talk less."
"Ah! You mean pretending to be a lady? But I'll expose myself soon."
"Then just be yourself."
"Team Leader Ye, how many gifts should I bring? I'm afraid it might look bad if I bring too few."
Ye Mu'en rubbed his temples and pressed harder on the accelerator.
"You don't need to bring anything. My family doesn't accept gifts."
"It's just a token of my appreciation, a small gesture of my sincerity."
Ye Mu'en suddenly pulled the car over to the side and turned to stare at Liu Shu sternly, startling her.
"Team Leader Ye, what's wrong?"
"Comrade Liu Shu, I don't know what Tang Zhao told you, but I'll only tell you once now. Please remember every word I say."
"Okay, alright."
"You're just pretending to accompany me to a meal, it's all fake. You just need to act normally, finish the meal, and leave."
Liu Shu instantly teared up, feeling wronged. She just wanted to leave a good impression on everyone that day.
"I just wanted to..."
"Don't think about it, and don't even consider it. If you can't do it, you can say so now, and I can easily find someone else."
"Easily find someone else? Aren't you looking for me specifically?"
Ye Mu'en was very annoyed. Why couldn't this person understand?
"Fine, you don't need to go."
Ye Mu'en drove the car even faster. He actually envied his father for drinking bitter medicine for three months.
"I, I was wrong. I'll do as you say, okay?"
Liu Shu's wronged and pleading words made Ye Mu'en want to drink bitter medicine for a year. What possessed him to be so foolish?
"Liu Shu, this matter is my fault. Let's end this here, and pretend it never happened."
"No, it was my fault. I can do as you say. If you don't take someone back, how will you explain it to your sister?"
"That's my problem. I'll have Tang Zhao compensate you later. Thank you for your trouble."
The car drove all the way to the entrance of the compound. Liu Shu, who had been lost in self-pity, didn't realize they had arrived.
"We're here."
"Oh, thank you. Huh? Don't you live here too?"
"I don't live here. Goodbye."
Liu Shu watched the car disappear, silently shedding tears.
"Shu Shu, why are you standing here? Why aren't you going home?"
"Wuwuwu, Mom~~~"
"Oh, my dear, who bullied you? I'll go settle the score with them."
"Mom, it's Ye Mu'en. He deceived me."
Tang Mo Li's voice faltered. She knew of this person but had never met him. They had also moved in recently.
"Darling, let's go back first. I'll call your uncle and ask about it, okay?"
"Wuwuwu, Mom, I just like him. If I can't be with him, I might as well die."
"What nonsense are you saying? You're my only precious daughter. How can you say something so hurtful? Don't cry. Mom will ask your uncle and then we'll figure something out."