When Yu Tingwan hurried downstairs, the living room was empty, indicating that Si Yanchen had left tactfully.
She lowered her gaze slightly, a trace of contemplation flashing in her eyes.
She had never imagined that Si Yanchen had such a hidden identity. When they first met, he didn't even have an assistant, looking listless, cornered by a group of thugs who were harassing him.
His captivating eyes brimmed with coldness.
Yu Tingwan fell for those eyes at first sight.
So she forcefully overturned the thugs, took Si Yanchen's hand, and confidently walked out of the alley, later taking this so-called homeless little guy under her wing.
Si Yanchen understood her well.
However, Yu Tingwan found it hard to connect the pampered little guy she had taken care of for three years with the ruthless Fourth Master of the Si family in Yunjing City.
Si Yanchen never mentioned his true identity to her.
She detested deceit and disliked relationships that started unclearly.
Those three years belonged to her and the Si Yanchen from the small county town, not to Yunjing City or the Si family's Fourth Master!
Though this man satisfied her, she came to Yunjing City for important matters, not for romance. She had crucial things to do and no time for sentimental entanglements or playing house with Si Yanchen.
"Buzz..."
Her phone vibrated, and she glanced at it casually, noticing several new messages.
The top one was from Yu Tingyan and others.
It said that the young master of the He family had returned early, and they wanted to meet her in the afternoon, followed by the meeting location.
Yu Tingwan didn't bother reading further; seeing the initial part was enough to annoy her, so she deleted the message directly.
Her eyes immediately landed on the last message: "This afternoon at three, at Yunshui Restaurant, the heir of the He Corporation will appear there to meet their marriage partner. According to our investigation, the He Corporation indeed has a Bipeicao herb."
Bipeicao herb.
One of the rare medicinal herbs urgently needed to remove the toxins from Shi Feng's body.
Yu Tingwan noted down the address and time.
At that moment, a call came in.
It was from an unknown number.
Yu Tingwan frowned slightly but answered the call anyway.
"Yu Tingwan, what time is it? Why are you only answering now!"
Yu Tingyan's angry roar came through the other end: "Dare you block me? You ungrateful daughter, you..."
Yu Tingwan cut off the call decisively.
A hint of disdain crossed her face as she blacklisted Yu Tingyan's number once more.
She had no time for Yu Tingyan's lectures.
On the other side, Yu Tingyan was livid: "She hung up on me again and blocked me!"
He felt utterly humiliated.
How could Yu Tingwan be so ungrateful?
Even a night sleeping on the streets hadn't softened her attitude?
Yu Mingyu's eyes flickered with mockery, hesitating before speaking: "Dad, could it be that Sister is upset because she was homeless yesterday?"
Yu Tingyan snorted coldly: "Wasn't it her own doing?"
Not even willing to apologize, how stubborn can someone be?
Where did this stubbornness come from? Or is this the way people behave in the countryside, making her so brazen?
Yu Tingyan grew increasingly furious, unable to hold back, he turned to Song Yun and said, 'Also, suspend the card for Yu Tingwan! Let's temper her spirit. If she can obediently meet Mingxuan without causing any trouble, we'll reinstate the card.'
Song Yun hesitated, looking at Yu Tingyan and couldn't help but say, 'Husband, Wanwan already has nothing. If we suspend her card too, won't that be pushing her to the brink?'
Yu Tingyan glared angrily, 'Pushing her to the brink? She wants to drive us to death! If she listens well, would we mistreat her?'
After all, she was his own daughter, albeit one who disappointed him greatly.
Song Yun sighed softly and ultimately deactivated the card for Yu Tingwan.
This card had been prepared by Yu Tingyan after Yu Tingwan returned home, giving her fifty thousand yuan monthly as pocket money. However, the money remained untouched as the card was suspended.
As for why Yu Tingwan hadn't used the card, it was likely because she had never seen such a bank card before and didn't know how to use it.
Song Yun pondered, still feeling uneasy.
'Mom, isn't this too harsh on Sister? With her temperament, might she go down the wrong path?'
At this moment, Yu Mingyu frowned, opening her mouth pitifully, her face full of concern for Yu Tingwan.
Upon hearing these words, both Yu Tingyan and Song Yun were momentarily stunned, involuntarily recalling the information they had gathered about Yu Tingwan.
She dropped out of high school without finishing, then started mingling with the wrong crowd.
During school, she always ranked at the bottom, frequently got into fights, and was notorious among teachers, who all frowned and shook their heads when mentioning her.
Yu Tingyan grew even more enraged, 'If that ungrateful girl truly goes down the wrong path, there will be no such daughter in our Yu family!'
Seeing Yu Tingyan so furious, Song Yun suppressed her sympathy for Yu Tingwan and felt a tinge of resentment.
How could this child be so undisciplined?
At this moment, Yu Tingyan's phone rang.
After answering, his previously gloomy expression brightened slightly, and he responded with a smile, 'Alright, alright, at three o'clock this afternoon at Yunshui Restaurant, I'll make sure Wanwan arrives on time.'
After hanging up, Song Yun couldn't help but ask, 'Husband, has Mingxuan returned from abroad?'
Yu Tingyan nodded with a smile and immediately instructed the servant to bring his phone to call Yu Tingwan.
After all, Yu Tingwan had blocked all their numbers, making it impossible to reach her.
Yu Tingwan answered quickly, but she heard an unwelcome voice on the other end, 'Yu Tingwan, at three o'clock this afternoon at Yunshui Restaurant, go meet the young master of the He family!'
Coldness flickered in Yu Tingwan's eyes as she listened to Yu Tingyan's commanding tone, responding without hesitation, 'I won't go!'
Then she hung up and blocked the number in one swift motion.
Yu Tingyan's hand holding the phone trembled uncontrollably, his face turning ashen again.
He dialed Yu Tingwan once more, only to find the number also blocked.
Yu Tingyan nearly threw the phone in anger, 'Ungrateful girl... this ungrateful girl!'
Who would ever block their parents' calls time and again?
Seeing his father so furious, Yu Mingyu quickly tried to calm him down. 'Dad, don't get upset over such trivial matters. What if it harms your health?'
Just as she spoke, her phone vibrated. Glancing at it casually, her eyes lit up with excitement.
'Dad! My butler just sent a message saying they've spotted the whereabouts of Si Family's Fourth Master.'
Since returning from Chongyun Pavilion, Yu Mingyu had been pondering and eventually arranged for someone to keep tabs on Si Yanchen's movements, hoping for a chance encounter.
Given that he already had a good impression of her, frequent encounters would surely foster their relationship swiftly!
Hearing this news, all of Yu Tingyan's anger vanished instantly. 'Good, excellent!' He looked at Yu Mingyu with eager anticipation. 'Mingyu, you must seize this opportunity!' With a confident smile, Yu Mingyu reassured him, 'Don't worry, Dad, I will.'
She then grabbed her small bag and rushed out the door.
Outside Yunshui Restaurant, Yu Mingyu tidied up her appearance and makeup, about to open the car door when she noticed a familiar figure leisurely entering the restaurant.
A hint of derision flashed in her eyes. Wasn't he supposed to stay away?
And yet, here he is!