Disliked by everyone? She is clearly the most beloved one in the rich family!

Yu Zhi woke up Cheng Ran and brought him back to the dormitory, while he himself set out on the journey home.

He didn't take a taxi, nor did he ask the driver to pick him up. He just walked alone on the road, feeling the breeze brushing his cheeks. It was still a bit chilly in the dark night.

Yu Zhi was wearing thin clothes, so he didn't feel anything inside the house, but he felt the cold when he came out. However, this coldness made Yu Zhi's mind clearer and made his thoughts run faster.

Yu Zhi looked up at the sky in a daze. The dark sky was dotted with only a few stars. They blended into the darkness, yet emitted light in the darkness.

Yu Zhi felt that he was no different from these stars now. The light of fireflies was just a tiny thing.

Just as Yu Zhi lowered his head, feeling a little tired and about to squat down, he was suddenly enveloped in a warm embrace. Even without turning around, Yu Zhi knew it was Meng Yingnian, smelling that familiar scent.

"How did you come?"

Yu Zhi took off all his disguises at this moment, and leaned his body against Meng Yingnian. This feeling of relaxation was only felt at this moment.

"Cheng Ran called me. He was worried about you and followed you around until I arrived."

Meng Yingnian sighed slightly and hugged Yu Zhi tighter.

He always knew that his child was sentimental, but in front of him, Yu Zhi always appeared strong, so it was difficult for Meng Yingnian to perceive his thoughts.

At this time, Meng Yingnian was only feeling lucky that Yu Zhi met his friend Cheng Ran at school, and that Cheng Ran had a good relationship with him. Otherwise, Yu Zhi would be alone and collapse on the road, and he would be heartbroken.

"I'm fine, Yingnian. I just don't know what I should do."

Yu Zhi turned around and buried his head in Meng Yingnian's shoulder. Feeling the warmth from his body, Yu Zhi felt that the chill had been dispelled.

Meng Yingnian held Yu Zhi's thin body in his arms, and the wide coat could wrap both of them.

During this time, Meng Yingnian knew that Yu Zhi hadn't been able to adapt. After all, he had been accustomed to a life that had been disrupted for decades, so it was normal for Yu Zhi to have trouble adapting. However, perhaps because the things he was exposed to had changed, Yu Zhi was forced to change as well.

Originally, Meng Yingnian had never intended to let Yu Zhi get involved in these things, but Yu Zhi never handed his problems over to others. He was used to facing those difficulties on his own. So when some crises occurred, he always handled them himself.

However, those previous difficulties were just minor family matters, but now Yu Zhi was facing the changes of an entire family. They say that with great ability comes great responsibility, and this saying has really been demonstrated in a concrete way.

Some time ago, Meng Yingnian was delighted when he heard Yu Zhi wanted to contribute to the poor. He truly hoped that Yu Zhi could find his own meaning in life, work hard and strive for it, and live a life without regrets. However, he overlooked Yu Zhi's character: once he set his mind to something, he would take it all on himself.

On the way, Meng Yingnian had heard Cheng Ran's account of everything that had happened today. He could understand Yu Zhi's pain and inner struggle, but he didn't want Yu Zhi to always be the victim. In many cases, he didn't need Yu Zhi to be sensible, but rather needed him to be a little willful, at least to make him happy.

"Baby, you know exactly what you want to do, so you're in such a dilemma. There's a voice in your heart that's clamoring for you, and you can't ignore it, right?"

Meng Yingnian's words hit the nail on the head. Indeed, Yu Zhi had no way to overcome his inner feelings, but his reason told him that he shouldn't do this. In order to ensure that he could maintain a rational state of mind, Yu Zhi almost suppressed all his emotions.

"Yingnian, I really want to become Master Yi's disciple. This opportunity is rare, but I can't do it. In fact, the sculpture industry has no way to solve their current situation. I should find something more practical and meaningful."

As Yu Zhi spoke, he raised his head and met Meng Yingnian's gentle eyes.

"You also know that this opportunity is rare, right? Then why do you suppress your thoughts?"

Looking into Meng Yingnian's eyes, Yu Zhi suddenly couldn't say anything.

"Actually, you're just afraid that if one day you stop sculpting, you might let down Master Yi's training. But a career is just a choice, and Master Yi doesn't require you to be limited to this industry for the rest of your life. He simply values talent. Honey, you have to understand that no one is perfect; everyone has their flaws."

Meng Yingnian sighed. His baby was great in every way, except that she was too demanding of herself. He hoped everything he did would be flawless, but no one was perfect, not even Meng Yingnian.

Maybe in front of Yu Zhi, he is the perfect boyfriend, but in front of his subordinates, he is just a Zhou Pa Pi.

Meng Yingnian had heard those assistants secretly scolding him in the tea room more than once, but there was nothing he could do. The work intensity in the Meng Group was very high, and he paid these talents high salaries just to get them to work.

But Meng Yingnian now realized that something was wrong. Even if he spent money, he could not buy health. All those assistants were on medication to keep themselves alive. If something really happened one day, it would be a devastating blow to the family.

So now Meng Yingnian asks them to take shifts as much as possible, and as long as there are no problems with their work, they will rest according to their normal schedule.

Now he got scolded less often and felt a lot more relaxed.

So even he couldn't avoid making mistakes and often ignored other people's feelings. That's why Yu Zhi held himself to such strict standards. Meng Yingnian was afraid that sooner or later, he would exhaust himself.

"Sometimes, just follow your heart and you might end up with something good. Actually, because of that blunder at the sculpture competition, a lot of people saw me. Later, during business negotiations, we talked about your sculpture, and many bosses said they were inspired by it and donated money to the foundation to support these lonely elderly people. So every action has its value; it all depends on how we approach it."

Yu Zhi had just heard this; he hadn't imagined that just one competition could make so many people realize the hardships faced by the lower classes. If he accumulated more material, held an exhibition, and invited media outlets to promote his work, the social impact would surely be even greater.

Thinking of this, Yu Zhi's eyes became brighter and brighter.

Seeing him like this, Meng Yingnian knew that Yu Zhi was almost figuring it out, so he added fuel to the fire.

"As for Comrade Yu Zhi's fear that he might not be able to pursue a career as a sculptor, my answer is that we don't have to sell our works, but we can display them at home. I've already cleared out a spare room in our villa specifically for you to display your works. If our family ever falls on hard times, we can still make a living by selling your works."

Yu Zhi knew that all the words Meng Yingnian said were to make him happy, but the room where the works were stored was definitely no joke, Meng Yingnian was definitely prepared.

Yu Zhi was very touched, because no matter what he did, Meng Yingnian always supported him, and prepared everything he had not even thought of, and treated him as the most important.

"But I've already rejected Master Yi. If I tell him again, will it affect Master Yi's opinion?"

Sometimes Yu Zhi thinks too much, so he becomes anxious.

Meng Yingnian took Yu Zhi's hand and couldn't help but chuckle.

Seeing that he was so sad but Meng Yingnian was so happy, Yu Zhi bit his shoulder angrily.

"You're still laughing, I'm talking to you about something serious."

Meng Yingnian reached out and poked Yu Zhi's little head.

"So what? If Master Yi really has objections, then at most you two will never see each other again, and there will be no master-disciple relationship. If Master Yi is not a good person, at most he will ruin your reputation behind your back. But if Master Yi has no objections and instead happily agrees, then wouldn't that be what you wish for?"

This was indeed what Meng Yingnian said, but Yu Zhi always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't think of a way to refute it.

I could only mutter secretly: "Master Yi is not the kind of petty person."

It seems that Yu Zhi has a pretty good opinion of Master Yi.

What Meng Yingnian didn't say was that even if Master Yi wasn't able to do it, he knew many veterans in the sculpture world, especially the old man at home, who had his own unique perspectives on sculpture and had been good friends with many renowned sculptors in his youth. If things really didn't work out, he could ask him for help.

At worst, the Wilson family is so powerful in Europe that it wouldn't be difficult for them to find a sculptor to be Yu Zhi's teacher.

There is a solution to every problem. Meng Yingnian seemed to have given Yu Zhi two options, but in fact, he had reserved more than ten options for Yu Zhi to choose from.

"Then I'll go talk to Master Yi tomorrow. If he's still willing to take me in as his apprentice, I'll study hard."

Yu Zhi had made up his mind, but then he suddenly remembered something.

He didn't have Master Yi's contact information, so he only had Fenghua's number saved in his phone. You know, Fenghua was furious when he left today, and his words were merciless.

Yu Zhi found it hard to imagine what kind of sarcasm he would receive when he called tomorrow.

But just like Meng Yingnian said, no matter how dissatisfied the other party was, they could only express their dissatisfaction verbally. As long as one was thick-skinned enough, one could completely ignore such an insignificant attack.

"But don't put too much pressure on yourself. Everything should be done one step at a time. How can you become fat in one go?"

Meng Yingnian rubbed Yu Zhi's little face. He always felt that Yu Zhi had lost weight recently, but every time he called her, Yu Zhi always said that he ate well and even gained a few pounds.

Now that Meng Yingnian was holding Yu Zhi, he was 100% sure that the child had lost weight.

"I've noticed that whenever I'm not watching you eat, you mess yourself up. How can I be at ease with you like this?"

Meng Yingnian rubbed Yu Zhi's hair. The soft hair felt so good to the touch that Meng Yingnian couldn't let it go.

Yu Zhi shook his head. How come he didn't know that this man now had such a habit?

But after being interrupted by Meng Yingnian, Yu Zhi's depression and melancholy disappeared.

It is said that a good lover can dispel all the hard work and fatigue, and Meng Yingnian is just like that.

"Okay, stop touching me. It's a bit cold at night. I want to go home and lie in a warm bed."

Yu Zhi acted coquettishly in Meng Yingnian's arms. Who could control themselves with such a soft baby in their arms? Meng Yingnian quickly called the driver and sent them to the villa.

Everything at home was ready. Meng Yingnian specially asked the nanny to cook the dishes that Yu Zhi liked. Even the drinks were prepared to dispel the cold. They were specially made to taste good, otherwise Meng Yingnian was afraid that Yu Zhi would be picky and not want to drink them.

After having a good meal and a drink, Yu Zhi fell asleep while being served by the professional Master Meng.