The next day.
Yu He, who rarely woke up early, packed her luggage before the two children woke up, dividing it into two portions.
One portion was for taking the children to visit Ye Zizheng's home, and the other was for Xiao Anran to take to the detached villa she had rented the night before.
After packing, Yu He ordered breakfast from the service staff before waking the children.
Yue Yue was well-behaved and got up on her own to wash. Duo Duo, however, was reluctant to get out of bed.
"Mommy, it's so early. Are we going out to play today?"
"Today we're going back to Grandma's house with Uncle to see Grandma and Eldest Uncle," Yu He said, helping her change out of her pajamas into a light beige dress and white leggings.
"Hooray~"
Ye Zizheng came up to have breakfast with them. Yu He asked Xiao Anran to take the luggage to the villa first to clean up, while she took the children and Ye Zizheng back to North City.
Ye Zizheng had called the car, wanting to surprise his family, so he hadn't told them anything beforehand.
Two and a half hours later, the car stopped at the Ye family villa.
Cui Yi was directing the maids in the garden to take care of the plants. Hearing the car, she turned around and saw Ye Zizheng getting out of the car.
"Young master, you're back..."
Then, she saw the woman getting out of the back seat and was stunned, "Miss! Miss! Is that really you?!"
She excitedly ran into the villa, "Old Madam, Madam, Miss is back!"
Soon, Cheng Lizhu rushed out, with Old Madam Ye sitting in a wheelchair, pushed by Cui Yi.
Cheng Lizhu saw Yu He from afar and paused, then rushed forward and hugged her tightly, "Hehe, Hehe! It's really you! You're finally back, Mom missed you so much."
"Oh my, let me see, Xiao He, Xiao He is really back?" Old Madam Ye, finding Cui Yi's pushing of the wheelchair too slow, got up and walked over herself.
Yu He looked around, feeling everything was familiar, especially Cheng Lizhu.
Cheng Lizhu was in tears, hugging Yu He tightly.
"Mom, my sister was injured before and doesn't remember anything from the past. Please try to control yourself and don't scare her," Ye Zizheng said, pulling Cheng Lizhu's arm.
Cheng Lizhu then let go, tears falling faster. "You don't remember Mom?"
"Mom, I'm back. I'll remember slowly from now on," Yu He said with a shallow smile.
Cheng Lizhu held back her tears and nodded.
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. It's a pity your old friend didn't live to see you return," Old Madam Ye said, unable to help wiping the corners of her eyes.
"Grandma, Great Grandma. Hello, I'm Duo Duo, and this is my brother, Yue Yue," Duo Duo said obediently.
At this moment, Cheng Lizhu and the others noticed the two adorable children, like ceramic dolls, standing behind Yu He.
"These are..." Old Madam Ye exclaimed, surprised that the children were so grown up.
Aren't they Lord Qin's children?
"My children," Yu He replied.
"Who is the father?" Old Madam Ye asked urgently.
Yu He shook her head, "I don't know."
Old Madam Ye's expression immediately turned somber. Cheng Lizhu, thinking she was unhappy and disapproving of her daughter's recklessness, quickly changed the subject, "Come, let's go inside and sit down and talk. Yue Yue, Duo Duo, Grandma will hold your hands."
Her daughter had been alone outside for so many years, raising two children. She must have suffered greatly. She couldn't blame her anymore.
"Sister, hurry and go inside to see if you can remember anything," Ye Zizheng said to Yu He.
After bringing them into the villa, he took out his phone, recorded a short video, and sent it directly to the family group chat.
He also specifically tagged Ye Qichen and Ye Jianming.
Ye Zizheng: [Look who's back?]
Five minutes passed, and no one responded. He directly called Ye Qichen.
On the other end, Ye Qichen was busy. His phone was on speakerphone on the desk.
"Speak quickly if you have something to say. If not, hang up. I'm busy."
"Didn't you see the video in the group chat?" Ye Zizheng reminded him.
"Do you think I'm like you, just a student? Done with homework and nothing else to do?" Ye Qichen retorted impatiently.
"Hmph, you're the only one who makes money. I'm kindly reminding you to look. If you don't, then don't! Don't regret it and blame me for not reminding you!" Ye Zizheng hung up after saying that.
Ye Qichen found it inexplicable and ignored him, continuing to review documents. After finishing his work, he called his secretary and asked her to prepare for a meeting.
A moment later, the secretary knocked and entered. "Mr. Ye, the meeting is ready."
"Let's go," Ye Qichen picked up his documents and phone and headed for the meeting. On the way, he clicked on the video Ye Zizheng had sent to the group.
Ye Qichen: !!!
He immediately handed the documents to his secretary, "The meeting is temporarily canceled."
Then he hurried back to his office to get his car keys and left.
Secretary: ???
Did something happen?
This was the first time she had seen Mr. Ye so flustered.
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At the Ye residence.
After taking Yu He on a tour of the Ye family villa, Cheng Lizhu began preparing lunch for them herself. Yu He went into the kitchen to help.
Ye Zizheng received a phone call and went upstairs.
The two little ones were playing in the living room. Old Madam Ye pushed her wheelchair, holding two lollipops, and came over with a smile.
"Yue Yue, Duo Duo, come and have some candy."
Yue Yue glanced at it, his little face stern, and did not take it. Duo Duo, seeing the colorful lollipops, was tempted and was about to take one when Yue Yue pulled her. Duo Duo then refused to take it.
"Why don't you want it? These lollipops are delicious~" Old Madam Ye dangled the candy.
Duo Duo stared at the lollipops, swallowed, then turned to pull Yue Yue's hand and whispered, "Brother, I want to eat it."
"Eating too much candy causes cavities, and you already have one," Yue Yue said sternly.
Duo Duo pouted unhappily, unable to resist glancing at the lollipop in Old Madam Ye's hand.
I really want to eat it~
But Brother said that Grandma doesn't like Mommy and always has a stern face towards Mommy, as if she doesn't welcome Mommy.
So, they couldn't play with Grandma.
"Oh, you can brush your teeth after eating candy and you won't get cavities. Come, Grandma is giving this to you, take it and eat it." Old Madam Ye said, unwrapping the lollipop and putting it into Duo Duo's hand.
Duo Duo couldn't help but lick it. It's so sweet~
"Isn't it very sweet?" Old Madam Ye asked with a smile.
"Sweet!" Duo Duo nodded enthusiastically, suddenly feeling that Grandma wasn't that difficult to get along with.
Yue Yue: ...
Little traitor~
With the candy, Duo Duo became bolder and asked, "Grandma, do you dislike my Mommy?"
Seeing how cute and soft the child was, Old Madam Ye's heart was filled with affection. If only Ye Qichen had tried harder, he could have had great-grandchildren this big by now.
"No, Grandma likes her very much," Old Madam Ye said.
"But Grandma, ever since Mommy came back, you've had a long face," Duo Duo said, poking her cheek.
"Grandma is unhappy because she doesn't even know who your father is," Old Madam Ye explained.
"Grandma, do you know who our daddy is?" Duo Duo asked curiously.
Hearing this, Yue Yue couldn't help but look over with curiosity.
"Of course!" Old Madam Ye replied, then said indignantly, "They just won't let me say!"