Qin Youxuan looked at the obedient little guy and forgot to stop him, watching as he slept together with Ye Mingmei.

"Tingye, be good. Stay here quietly and accompany Auntie, don’t wake her up, okay?" Qin Youxuan gently reminded him, only stepping away after seeing the little one nod.

The room quickly returned to silence.

Even little Tingye had fallen asleep nestled in Ye Mingmei’s arms.

His adorable little face resting on Ye Mingmei’s chest, with long eyelashes drooping over his eyelids, was so cute that it made one want to plant a kiss on his cheek.

Ye Mingmei slowly opened her eyes, her long fingers caressing the little one’s brow and eyes, a smile unconsciously appearing at the corner of her mouth.

Sitting up from the bed, she was about to reach out to cover the little guy with a blanket when her stomach sent a clear pain through her body.

Ye Mingmei’s body stiffened, dazed for a few seconds before realizing what had happened. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Enduring the pain, she entered the bathroom.

The blood flowing down her thighs stung her eyes.

Her entire body slid down the door frame, collapsing onto the cold floor.

For a long time, she didn’t react...

...

"News just came in; the Yu Group is already plunging into chaos. Yu Xiuzhun is surrounded by enemies, probably overwhelmed." Jiang Jinchen lounged on the sofa, his long, peach blossom eyes narrowing into a dangerous arc.

"In such a short time, the Yu Group has run into operational issues. Yu Xiuzhun is trying to quell internal strife while dealing with us, no wonder he can’t manage it all." Jin Chenye slightly raised his head, glancing at Jiang Jinchen.

This outcome had been anticipated by them from the start.

They just didn’t expect the internal conflict within the Yu family to explode faster and more concentrated than they imagined.

Yu Xiuzhun is ruthless and leaves no room for maneuver. It’s likely many in the family were already dissatisfied with him, and this situation happened to give them a chance to attack in unison.

"He only has himself to blame; no one else. The Yu family is a place where people eat each other alive. A slight misstep there means being crushed to dust; Yu Xiuzhun should have been mentally prepared." Jiang Jinchen shrugged indifferently.

Being merciful to the enemy is being cruel to oneself.

He still hadn’t forgotten how Yu Xiuzhun delivered him a hefty gift when Ning Yanan was about to give birth.

Now it’s time to pay back, and he wouldn’t hesitate.

He just didn’t expect there to be so many ready to kick Yu Xiuzhun when he’s down; it’s his own karma.

"Mingmei, where have you been? Didn’t we agree that you should stay at the private villa during this period? Why are you running around?" Jin Chenye stopped his conversation abruptly when he caught sight of Ye Mingmei walking in from outside.

Rising from the sofa and stepping forward, he looked at her pale face, asking worriedly.

Yu Xiuzhun is like a beast driven to the edge of a cliff now; no one knows what he might do for self-preservation.

If Ye Mingmei falls into his hands, it would be dangerous.

"The room was too stuffy, so I went out for a walk. I forgot for a moment and left the villa, but when I realized it, I returned quickly." Ye Mingmei’s gaze dimmed as she softly explained.

Her head hung low, small hands nervously twisting the hem of her clothes.

"Auntie..."

Tingye’s voice came from upstairs, interrupting Jin Chenye’s inquiry.

Seeing Tingye, Ye Mingmei quickly found an excuse to leave Jin Chenye’s side, stepping over to pick up the little guy.