Ye Ziyu’s sharp tongue was unmatched by her grandmother, Old Mrs. Ye, who could only resort to using her elder status to suppress her.
Seeing her momentum falter, Old Mrs. Ye cast a meaningful glance at Shen Meixiu.
“To say you care, yet your words sound like a scolding to those who don’t know better, as if we’ve spoken ill of your son. It seems that blood relations truly require growing up together to foster affection,” Shen Meixiu sighed.
Ye Qianzhi happened to pass by and heard every word.
As his son, he knew his mother, Old Mrs. Ye, very well.
She disliked Lu Yuman, and by extension, she disliked Ye Ziyu. Even though she was back, her heart wasn’t truly open to her.
“Why are you all standing here?” Ye Qianzhi’s appearance eased the awkward atmosphere.
Upon seeing him, Shen Meixiu immediately changed her demeanor. She spoke insincerely, “It’s just that Xiao Ran bumped into the old lady. I was asking Ziyu if she wanted to take the child and visit the old lady at the hospital.”
Upon learning that Xiao Ran had fallen, Ye Qianzhi was even more anxious than Ye Ziyu. He quickly took Xiao Ran from her arms, asking, “Does it hurt?”
“It’s nothing. Xiao Ran was just too reckless and accidentally bumped into Grandma. Does the Ye family have a family doctor? Otherwise, perhaps we could call the doctor to examine Grandma?” Ye Ziyu suggested.
An early examination would prevent them from logically blaming Xiao Ran if any problems arose later.
Ye Qianzhi, eager to mend the father-daughter relationship with Ye Ziyu, supported whatever she said. He immediately instructed a servant near Old Mrs. Ye to contact the doctor.
With the incident, there was no appetite for breakfast. Except for Ye Chenhan, who stayed home, the rest of the family headed to the company.
When the family doctor arrived, Ye Qianzhi directed, “First, examine the old lady’s condition, and then check the child as well.”
The doctor nodded, took out his instruments, and began examining Old Mrs. Ye.
It was just a light bump. How serious could it be?
After a thorough examination, neither of them had sustained any serious injuries, not even superficial ones.
With his relief, Ye Qianzhi thoughtfully addressed Old Mrs. Ye, “Mom, perhaps it’s time for you to return to your old residence?”
Old Mrs. Ye had her own villa and rarely lived with them. Her visit this time was due to Ye Ziyu’s return, and Shen Meixiu had persuaded her to invite her to their home.
“What? You’re already tired of me after just one day and want to kick me out?” Old Mrs. Ye slammed her cup onto the table, her voice cold as she questioned him.
“It’s not that. You prefer quiet, and now with several children in the house, the noise might disturb your rest,” Ye Qianzhi explained.
If she could fall just by going downstairs today, who knew what might happen next. Caught in the middle, he couldn’t favor anyone.
Moreover, his relationship with Ye Ziyu was not deep. If she became disappointed and left because of this trivial matter, he wouldn’t even have a chance to persuade her to stay.
Old Mrs. Ye rubbed her knees, her deep gaze fixed on Ye Ziyu. “As one gets older, one hopes for grandchildren and children to be around. Since I’ve come, I have no intention of leaving. Meixiu, have the servants tidy up my room properly.”
“But…”
“The more you urge me to go back, the more I’ll have to suspect.”
Hearing Old Mrs. Ye’s words, Ye Qianzhi swallowed what he was about to say.
One gave him life, and the other gave birth to him. Both were his flesh and blood; he couldn’t favor one over the other.
Old Mrs. Ye had forcibly stayed. Ye Ziyu knew that the days ahead would not be peaceful.
After seeing off the doctor, the family began their breakfast.
Di Mingjue had to inspect the chosen office building today. Ye Ziyu, worried he would be too tired, entrusted the children to Ye Chenhan.