After the divorce, the aloof CEO begged me not to withdraw my investment.

The second uncle's face was ashen. He turned to Xiong's mother and threw the problem at her: "Sister-in-law, what do you think we should do about this? Do you think it's up to a foster daughter-in-law who hasn't even married into the Xiong family to make decisions?"

Mother Xiong looked at Ye Feng and Liu Qingyi, then at Xiong Qing and his girlfriend, and sighed: "Xiao Feng is also a member of the Xiong family. Since Qingyi is about to marry Xiao Feng, she will be a daughter-in-law of the Xiong family. They are both my children, and I can't favor one over the other."

How much has Ye Feng sacrificed for the Xiong family over the years?

She didn't want to hurt Ye Feng's feelings.

"Sister-in-law, what do you mean by this?!" the second uncle raised his voice, pressing for an answer.

“Qingyi is right.” Mother Xiong said calmly, waving her hand. “Since she and Xiaofeng are about to get married, she naturally has the right to participate in the affairs of our Xiong family.”

Second Uncle's face turned even uglier.

He never expected that his sister-in-law would side with Ye Feng.

He glared at Ye Feng, then turned to Xiong's mother, his tone forceful: "Sister-in-law, even if she's qualified to participate, tell me, what's the proper course of action? There needs to be some procedure, right?"

Liu Qingyi gently patted Ye Feng's hand, signaling him to calm down, then looked at her second uncle and said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone: "Second Uncle, today is Aunt's big day of being discharged from the hospital. Instead of being happy as a family, why are we making a fuss? Isn't it inappropriate to be so aggressive?"

Uncle sneered, "Oh, I thought you were so filial, but now you're lecturing me? What's wrong with me visiting my sister-in-law?"

This Liu Qingyi is too arrogant; she actually dared to teach him a lesson in front of so many people.

Liu Qingyi met his gaze without fear: "If Second Uncle is really interested in discussing filial piety, I don't mind having my lawyer have a good chat with you."

Beneath Liu Qingyi's calm tone lay a sharp edge.

She didn't want to make a big deal out of it, but she wasn't afraid of trouble either.

Uncle was stunned.

He didn't expect Liu Qingyi to bring in a lawyer.

The eldest brother tugged at his second uncle's sleeve and whispered, "Second Uncle, let it go. Mom is being discharged from the hospital today, so stop making a fuss."

The second uncle wanted to say something, but then he thought that with Ye Feng and his wife here today, he wouldn't get anything out of it.

I'll have to come another day.

After thinking it over, he glared at Ye Feng and Liu Qingyi, then turned and left.

Xiao Lan and Xiong Qing also slunk out.

The ward fell silent.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Liu Qingyi turned to Xiong's mother, her tone apologetic: "Auntie, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have acted on my own."

Mother Bear smiled kindly and patted Liu Qingyi's hand: "It's alright, little girl, you did a great job. Xiao Feng is just too honest and easy to bully. He's in your care from now on. If he misbehaves, just tell me and I'll deal with him."

Liu Qingyi's cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly said, "Auntie, it's not that serious..."

Ye Feng looked at Liu Qingyi, his heart filled with gratitude.

Although Liu Qingyi was stubborn, she did do a lot for him.

The mother bear looked at the two of them with a relieved smile on her face.

The family began packing their bags, preparing to leave the hospital.

The ward was filled with a warm atmosphere.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

The knocking on the door abruptly broke the brief silence in the ward.

Brother Xiong glanced instinctively at the door, hesitating whether to open it.

The person at the door is Yang Yunqing.

Brother Xiong's heart skipped a beat.

These past few days she's been frequently coming to inquire about her mother's affairs; her intentions are obvious to everyone.

But now that Ye Feng and Liu Qingyi are about to get married, what's the point of her interfering?

He didn't want to put Ye Feng in a difficult position, and he didn't want Liu Qingyi to misunderstand.

Brother Bear moved to the doorway, blocking the view: "You...why are you here?"

Yang Yunqing lifted the fruit basket in her hand, her face showing just the right amount of concern: "I heard that Auntie was discharged from the hospital today, and I happened to have some free time, so I came to visit."

Brother Bear didn't move; he remained blocking the doorway.

What are you standing there for?

Sister-in-law Xiong came out of the ward.

Upon seeing Yang Yunqing, Sister-in-law Xiong's expression changed instantly.

The Yang family previously looked down on Ye Feng, but now that they see Liu Qingyi is a better match, do they want to go back to her?

It’s not that easy!

Sister-in-law Xiong felt indignant on behalf of Liu Qingyi.

This girl argued with her family for Ye Feng today, so I have to help her fend off these unwanted suitors no matter what.

"Why are you here?" Sister-in-law Xiong asked coldly.

Yang Yunqing still wore a polite smile: "Sister-in-law, I've come to see Auntie."

Sister-in-law Xiong crossed her arms and said bluntly, "My mother has been discharged from the hospital. Thank you for your concern, but please leave now." With that, she made a move to close the door.

Yang Yunqing reached out and blocked the door: "I just wanted to see Auntie, say hello and leave. Why are you keeping me at arm's length, sister-in-law?"

This girl is really shameless!

Sister-in-law Xiong nudged her: "Let's talk outside."

Yang Yunqing showed no weakness and followed Sister-in-law Xiong out of the ward.

In the ward, Ye Feng and Liu Qingyi exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes.

The mother bear looked at the two of them and smiled with satisfaction.

These two children truly love each other.

Outside the ward, Sister-in-law Xiong and Yang Yunqing were locked in a tense standoff.

"What exactly do you want?" Sister-in-law Xiong asked bluntly.

Yang Yunqing smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, the way you're talking makes it sound like I'm some kind of monster. I just came to see Auntie and express my concern. What's wrong with that?"

Sister-in-law Xiong sneered, "Do you think I don't know what you're up to? Let me tell you, Ye Feng has a girlfriend now, so you'd better give up on that idea!"

Yang Yunqing's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure: "Sister-in-law, you've misunderstood. Ye Feng and I are a thing of the past. I only consider him a friend now, and I came to visit you out of concern as a friend."

Sister-in-law Xiong looked incredulous. "If you really considered him a friend, you wouldn't have shown up at this time. You clearly just want to..."

"Sister-in-law!" Yang Yunqing interrupted her, "You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. I'll get angry if you slander me like this."

Sister-in-law Xiong laughed angrily: "I'm slandering you? You dare say you have no feelings for Ye Feng at all? You dare say you didn't come here today for him?"

Yang Yunqing didn't speak, but just looked at Xiong Dasao with a defiant gaze.

In the ward.

Liu Qingyi frowned as she listened to the increasingly heated argument outside.

Yang Yunqing came to our door today, and her intentions are clearly not good.

She turned to look at Ye Feng, then said to the door, "Brother, sister-in-law, please let her in. After all, she's a guest."

The door opened, and Yang Yunqing walked in, carrying a fruit basket.

As she passed by Sister Bear, Sister Bear whispered a warning to her: "Let bygones be bygones. Don't dwell on it anymore."

Yang Yunqing's lips curled into a cold smile: "The past? Why should I give up the happiness that should be mine?"