Entangled with My Ex's Uncle
Chapter 462: Thorny

Chapter 462: Chapter 462: Thorny

Chi Yue met his gaze, "Though I don’t know how you could tell I remembered, perhaps it’s your trust in Jiang Ye. But if I didn’t remember, then I didn’t remember."

Four eyes locked, Fu Rongyin seemed as if he was trying to see right through her, yet her face showed no cracks.

Finally, he let go of her hand, "Pick up Mianmian for me in the afternoon, I have some business to attend to."

Leaving these words behind, he left first.

Only after his car disappeared from sight did Chi Yue realize that her back was soaked with cold sweat.

She hailed a cab and gave the address of the Bai Family.

Upon seeing her, Mrs. Bai Senior couldn’t help but ask, "Has something happened?"

Chi Yue had prepared herself mentally on the way, but when she actually faced the elderly lady, she suddenly found herself at a loss for words.

She recalled the image of Bai Qing protecting her, and tears uncontrollably started to fall.

Mrs. Bai Senior saw her suddenly start to cry and couldn’t help but frown, "What happened? Why are you crying all of a sudden?"

Chi Yue stepped forward and hugged the old lady, starting to sob softly.

Bai Dongyang just happened to come home to grab some documents when he walked in on Chi Yue embracing the old lady and crying.

Bai Dongyang’s heart skipped a beat, "Were you bullied? Who bullied you?"

When someone feels hurt and vulnerable, the slightest show of concern can make them crumble, and his question made Chi Yue’s tears fall even harder.

This response confused both mother and son, "What’s going on here, you were fine just a moment ago?"

Chi Yue was unable to articulate a complete sentence, and it took a long time before she could stop.

"It’s just... I miss my mom," she said.

Mrs. Bai Senior and Bai Dongyang exchanged glances, the latter walked away expressionless.

Mrs. Bai Senior comforted her, "Cry, here at Grandma’s, you can cry all you want."

Chi Yue wiped her face, "I won’t cry anymore. Grandma, may I talk to you about my mom?"

"Of course, I’ve been wanting to talk to you about her, but I feared it might upset you."

Chi Yue thought for a moment, then said, "When I was in high school, I once fell into the water..."

...

Fu Rongyin came looking for Jiang Ye again that evening.

Jiang Ye thought all day but couldn’t figure it out; facing Fu Rongyin’s knowing look, he suddenly realized.

"You thought the same, didn’t you?"

Fu Rongyin did not answer him, but countered, "I heard you told her the success rate of hypnotism this time was only fifty percent?"

Jiang Ye massaged his temples, "I said that because I was afraid she would be too nervous."

Little did he know it would turn out like this.

He looked around, not seeing Chi Yue, "Where is she?"

"She left after coming out of your place," Fu Rongyin said indifferently.

Jiang Ye sneered, "See, even if she remembers everything, she doesn’t recognize you."

Fu Rongyin’s expression darkened instantly.

Jiang Ye stood up at the right moment, "Leave that old guy to me then. Since you won’t need him here anymore, it’s perfect. I’ll take him away and extract his skills."

Fu Rongyin naturally had no objections, "When are you leaving?"

"Early tomorrow morning."

Fu Rongyin frowned, "That early?"

"Yes, to prevent any further complications and to avoid trouble from Nancheng."

"I’ll lend you a couple of men," Fu Rongyin offered.

"That would be perfect."

—

By the time Chi Yue returned from the Bai Family, it was already ten at night.

She had informed Nan Bingyu, so Nan Bingyu didn’t call her.

After leaving the Bai Family, Chi Yue’s emotions had stabilized, and everything proved that her decision to retrieve her memory was the right one.

It was just a bit tricky facing Fu Rongyin.

Just as she was thinking this, Chi Yue’s footsteps halted as she incredulously stared at the man standing at the entrance of the residential complex.