Chapter 171: Sending Food to Cheng Lie Again?

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"Grandma, don’t worry, I’ll always be your granddaughter." No matter what happens in the future, whether Yun Tiancheng and Xu Ya get divorced or not, she didn’t want to grow distant from Old Mrs. Xu. After all, Old Mrs. Xu was very kind to her. If she were to estrange herself from her grandmother just because of her disconnect with Xu Ya, wouldn’t that make her utterly ungrateful? Hearing these words from Yun Shifei, Old Mrs. Xu instantly knew that all her affection for Yun Shifei over the years had been worth it. She couldn’t help but marvel at how much of a sentimental and loyal child Yun Shifei truly was, and her heart ached for her even more. They chatted for quite awhile before heading downstairs. But by then, Yun Tiancheng and Xu Ya were no longer in the living room. Yun Tiancheng had gone outside for a cigarette. When Old Mrs. Xu asked him where Xu Ya had gone, he merely replied that she had left. At this, Old Mrs. Xu understood that they hadn’t managed to resolve their issues. She let out a sigh. So be it, so be it. If they truly couldn’t get along, then maybe a divorce was the best option. Certain relationships simply cannot work. Forcing them to stay together with a piece of paper would only turn them into bitter adversaries. Old Mrs. Xu, having seen the world, had always been pragmatic when it came to matters of the heart. Yun Shifei had come to Old Mrs. Xu’s house wanting to stay for a few more days. The Xu Family’s house was quite spacious, with several empty rooms available. Old Mrs. Xu arranged two rooms for Yun Shifei and Yun Tiancheng to stay in. After staying for two days, Yun Shifei and Yun Tiancheng prepared to leave. After all, she missed her pet. Leaving it alone for two days, Yun Shifei felt a little guilty. As Yun Shifei and Yun Tiancheng were leaving, she cautiously glanced at her father. "Dad, will you get back together with Mom?" Over these past two days, she had observed how Xu Ya and Yun Tiancheng interacted—so polite that they would even say "thank you" when passing objects to each other. Yun Shifei couldn’t help but recall another life, when Xu Ya and Yun Tiancheng had been together. At the time, up until her death, Xu Ya and Yun Tiancheng had always had a great relationship. They were widely known as a model couple. Even after many years of marriage, they would occasionally have small arguments, but they reconciled swiftly, almost instantaneously. Who would have thought things would turn out like this in this lifetime? "Shifei, what do you think?" Yun Tiancheng asked his daughter. "Dad, it’s your relationship. Don’t make any decisions just because of me, a kid." Yun Shifei believed that while she and Yun Tiancheng had a father-daughter bond, she had no right to decide his marriage for him. Her words left Yun Tiancheng momentarily surprised. After processing her statement, he couldn’t help but laugh out loud. If anyone dared to call his Shifei not smart, he’d definitely argue with them. What kind of dull child could say something so thoughtful? Parents are parents, children are children. Such a perspective was truly insightful. Indeed, he had seen some of his friends remain in loveless marriages for the sake of their children. In the end, their relationships still didn’t improve. Those friends would often tell their children, "Your mom and I didn’t get divorced all because of you. So you better study hard and stop causing any unnecessary trouble." Did children really want adults to treat them like that? Yun Tiancheng shook his head. The child he mentioned seemed perpetually gloomy. Sometimes, he wondered if perhaps it would have been better for those parents to just get divorced. Maybe it would have been healthier for the kid. But another family’s business wasn’t his place to meddle in. Just like the delicate relationship between Cheng Guomin and Cheng Lie; while he didn’t agree with it from his perspective, it was still their family’s issue. In that moment, Yun Tiancheng found himself deep in thought, increasingly impressed with Yun Shifei’s maturity and sensitivity. He didn’t want to burden her with unnecessary guilt. "Dad isn’t doing this because of you. I’ll make my own decisions about my marriage." Yun Shifei nodded. That’s good. Although she no longer liked Xu Ya, if Yun Tiancheng wanted to reconcile with her, she wouldn’t say anything against it. Back at the Xu Family’s house. After Yun Shifei and Yun Tiancheng had left, the smile on Old Mrs. Xu’s face disappeared. She glanced at Xu Ya. Over the past few days, Xu Ya had seemed troubled, turning what should have been a joyful New Year into a period of melancholy. She sent away Old Sir Xu and Yun Sisi, before asking Xu Ya, "I haven’t asked you yet—how did your conversation with Tiancheng go the other day?" Thinking about the harsh words Yun Tiancheng had said that day, Xu Ya’s eyes reddened. "He doesn’t love me anymore." "Isn’t this the choice you made back then? Why, are you regretting it now? Feeling aggrieved?" Hearing Old Mrs. Xu’s slightly mocking tone, Xu Ya couldn’t help but feel humiliated. "I know, you don’t have to say it." Xu Ya’s voice carried a hint of irritation. She understood what Old Mrs. Xu meant—it was the same message she got from Yun Tiancheng. Everyone had been saying the same thing to her, including her childhood friends. Over the past few days, she had met up with an old friend and they had talked a lot. Her friend had offered similar advice. To them, letting go seemed like such a casual thing—easy and effortless to accomplish. But had any of them ever truly experienced her struggles? Her investment in Yun Sisi wasn’t just about time; it was deeply emotional. Yun Sisi hadn’t committed any grave offenses. How could her affection be washed away in just an instant? No matter what, Xu Ya felt that she couldn’t do it. If this situation had to turn into an unsolvable knot, so be it. ... After Yun Shifei and Yun Tiancheng returned to the Yun Family’s house, they packed up their belongings and even put together a bag of snacks. Yun Tiancheng glanced at her and immediately knew her plan. Unable to hold back a smile, he asked, "Are you bringing food to Cheng Lie again?" Yun Shifei nodded. This girl. Before, he had thought her relationship with Cheng Lie wasn’t very strong, but now they seemed so close. Whatever the case, she always kept Cheng Lie in mind—preparing snacks and even a New Year’s gift for him. How thoughtful. However, Yun Tiancheng didn’t overthink it and merely said, "You might be disappointed. A few days ago, your Uncle Cheng took the whole family to visit his in-laws." Yun Shifei’s eyes widened. "They went to their maternal grandparents too?" Yun Tiancheng nodded. Maternal grandparents? No, wait—wasn’t that Zhao Haishuang’s family home? Zhao Haishuang... She’d heard before that Cheng Lie was Cheng Guomin’s illegitimate son. How could Cheng Guomin possibly allow an illegitimate child to visit Zhao Haishuang’s family home? That would be utterly humiliating for them! Yun Shifei found it hard to believe. "Cheng Lie probably didn’t go to Aunt Zhao’s family, did he? He should still be at home. I’ll go and have a look." Yun Shifei decided to take the bag of snacks and headed over. Watching her small figure run off with the bag in her arms, Yun Tiancheng grew increasingly amazed at her meticulous nature. She had thought of something he hadn’t, assuming that Cheng Lie might still be home while he had simply figured the whole Cheng Family went together. Yun Shifei arrived at the Cheng Family’s front door and pressed the doorbell. Before long, someone opened the door—it was the housekeeper from the Cheng Family. Yun Shifei smiled at her. "Auntie, is Cheng Lie home?" The woman was startled at first upon seeing Yun Shifei, but then nodded. "He’s home." He really was there. Yun Shifei felt proud of her cleverness. "I brought him some snacks." "Just give them to me, I’ll hand them to him," the woman offered, reaching out to take the bag from Yun Shifei.

Chapter 171: Sending Food to Cheng Lie Again?

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