Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 785 - 702 Unusually Outstanding

In a Western-style restaurant, Ye Duowei sat anxiously waiting for someone.

If smoking were allowed in such an environment, she would have definitely lit a cigarette to ease her nerves.

Suddenly, a faint call sounded from behind: "Weiwei!"

Ye Duowei quickly stood up and turned around. She saw Yan Xuefeng, dressed in a gray suit, walking toward her at a steady pace.

She greeted him eagerly and expectantly, "Uncle Yan! How is it? Did Li Si agree?" 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Yan Xuefeng avoided her gaze uneasily, unwilling to meet her expectant eyes.

"Let’s sit down and talk."

A sinking feeling struck Ye Duowei’s heart. She faintly sensed that things might not have gone as smoothly as she had hoped.

"Alright," she forced a smile and sat back down.

Yan Xuefeng felt a pang of guilt but ultimately said, "Weiwei, I used some connections to reach the bureau chief responsible for this case.

He promised to delegate this matter to his subordinates, but it turns out that Li Si is stubbornly unyielding, leaving no room for compromise."

It began when, shortly after Tian Yaruo had furiously berated Ye Duowei and stormed off, Yan Xuefeng learned that Mr. Tian Sr. had fallen ill and was hospitalized. Out of concern, he decided to visit.

Ye Duowei pleaded with him, hoping he could leverage his network to help Tian Yaru.

At first, Yan Xuefeng didn’t want to handle any of this. He knew all too well how shameless Tian Yaru could be.

Even though her attempt to splash sulfuric acid on Li Si secretly gave him a sense of satisfaction, the act was undeniably vicious and malicious.

However, he eventually couldn’t resist when his former mother-in-law also begged him for help. He really couldn’t bring himself to refuse.

Besides, deep down, he still cared for Tian Yaruo and harbored hopes of rekindling their relationship.

Moreover, both women had fervently assured him that Tian Yaruo truly wanted to help but lacked the means to reach out to anyone influential.

With this in mind, Yan Xuefeng worked his way through layers of connections to find the higher-up in charge of the case, hoping to resolve the issue.

But things didn’t turn out as expected.

Ye Duowei listened quietly as Yan Xuefeng recounted the story, remaining silent. Under the table, her hands balled into tight fists, her sharp nails carving deep marks into her palms.

How could Li Si be so ruthless?

Her mother, for all her faults, didn’t really harm Li Si in the slightest, did she?

Yes, the two bodyguards suffered injuries while protecting her, but could those outsiders really compare to her own mother’s sister?

Moreover, her mother’s condition had severely worsened now, with even the attending doctor saying that the cancer cells had spread and surgery would likely be futile.

Why did her mother’s health deteriorate so suddenly? Wasn’t it due to Li Si’s relentless pursuit?

If not for all those emotions and experiences tangled up within, would her mother have turned into the person she is now?

It was clear—her mother could still be saved!

As Yan Xuefeng finished speaking, he noticed the pale, bloodless look on Ye Duowei’s face, with veins faintly bulging at her temples.

He could feel her bitterness and unwillingness. Tian Yaru’s condition was already far beyond rescue, even divine intervention would likely fail to save her.

But some things truly couldn’t be changed just because they wished for it so desperately.

"Weiwei, please don’t stay hung up on this matter. Even if Li Si doesn’t agree to a private settlement, once the judgment is passed, your mom’s condition could still qualify for medical parole," Yan Xuefeng said.

Ye Duowei’s eyes were red and brimming with resolve as she let out a cold laugh, "Medical parole? What, so even in death, my mom has to carry the label of a criminal?"

Why was she so insistent? Wasn’t it just to make sure her mom could leave this world with an unblemished name?

Her words made Yan Xuefeng’s breath catch. He wanted to comment on whether Tian Yaru truly cared about her reputation, but seeing Ye Duowei’s unstable emotions, he couldn’t bring himself to say anything as her elder.

It wasn’t that he, as an outsider, lacked compassion or empathy.

It was simply that Tian Yaru’s actions and her character were infuriatingly detestable.

Forget others—look at everything Yaruo had done for Tian Yaru over the years.

And what did Yaruo get in return?

He still remembered when, in a moment of anger, he considered divorcing Tian Yaruo, and Tian Yaru, spurred by greed, willingly exposed her own sister’s private affairs.

Is that something a sibling—a sister—would ever do?

Ye Duowei suddenly stood up, took a deep breath, and looked directly at Yan Xuefeng with sincerity: "Uncle Yan! Even though this didn’t work out, I still want to thank you on behalf of my mom, my grandparents, and myself. Thank you for standing by us and helping us in a time like this without any grudges!"

Yan Xuefeng quickly stood up and waved his hands, "Please don’t say that! I didn’t manage to accomplish anything!"

"Uncle Yan, when the chance arises, I’ll surely speak well of you in front of Aunt!"

Yan Xuefeng felt slightly embarrassed and quickly said, "No need! No need! That’s not why I’m doing this! As for your Aunt, she and I..."

Ye Duowei raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly, though her smile didn’t reach her eyes: "I understand! Uncle Yan, I’ll get going now!"

Ye Duowei left quickly, and Yan Xuefeng watched her thin, retreating figure with a sigh.

Ye Duowei was a child he had essentially watched grow up. Yaruo had doted on her the most over the years; before Li Si entered the picture, Duowei was often favored even more than Kesong.

But perhaps it was all the coddling from her youth and the indulgence of those around her that shaped her into the person she was now.

He could only hope that through her mother’s ordeal, she might mature more swiftly.

...

Li Si’s exclusive interview went ahead as scheduled, and the process went smoothly.

Leng Mochen had arranged for an influential figure in the industry, someone with significant clout, who was happy to do a thorough job in exchange for favors.

As a result, the entire interview process felt easy and delightful for Li Si, allowing her to naturally share stories about her luck, her entrepreneurial journey, her love life, and her family.

By the time the interview ended, Li Si herself felt like everything she had shared was nothing but truth.

Feeling slightly anxious, she asked Leng Mochen, who had been sitting in the audience waiting for her, "How was it?"

Leng Mochen smiled approvingly, "Very good!"

"That’s great!" Li Si breathed a sigh of relief.

Initially, Bai Shasha’s workplace was considered for the arrangements, but weighing the pros and cons, they realized that too many people knew about her private connection with Bai Shasha. To avoid arousing suspicion, they opted for this mainstream media outlet.

"I wonder what the impact will be," Li Si said, slightly worried. This was her first time doing such an exclusive interview. Even though they had rehearsed the script, she feared that micro-expression experts might pick up on something.

Leng Mochen escorted her as they greeted the journalist. While walking, he reassured her, "It will be remarkable! Don’t worry!"

Li Si looked up at him and smiled lightly, "Alright! Anyway, the rest is your job now! I’ve finished my part, and all I want is to replenish my energy as soon as possible!"

He playfully stroked her hair, "My little foodie!"