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

Ye Feng woke up just as dawn was breaking.

He got up quietly, trying not to wake Liu Qingyi who was still fast asleep. He changed into his workout clothes and went out for a morning run.

After finishing his run and returning to the villa, Ye Feng began preparing breakfast.

"smell good……"

Liu Qingyi walked downstairs sleepily, wearing a thin slip dress.

Ye Feng turned around, his gaze lingering on her for a moment.

Her nightgown accentuated her beautiful figure, and the morning light made her look exceptionally charming.

He awkwardly looked away and placed the fried eggs on a plate.

"You're awake? Go wash up quickly, breakfast will be ready soon."

Liu Qingyi rubbed her eyes and headed to the restroom.

The two ate their breakfast quietly.

"Are you... going to the company today?" Ye Feng broke the silence.

"Yes, I have some things to take care of." Liu Qingyi nodded.

"Be careful on the road, don't overwork yourself, and..." Ye Feng paused, "...don't fight all the time, be careful."

Liu Qingyi paused for a moment, then smiled.

"I know, you too."

Ye Feng left the villa and drove to the hospital.

As for Yang Yunqing, he decided to go and see the situation for himself.

The hospital corridors were filled with the smell of disinfectant.

He found the ward number that Yang Yunqing had sent him.

Yang Yunqing and her older brother were both there, while Yang's mother lay on the hospital bed, her face pale.

"How is your aunt?" Ye Feng asked with concern.

"The doctor said I need surgery, but..." Yang Yunqing choked up and couldn't speak.

"How much will the surgery cost?" Ye Feng asked directly.

“Eight hundred thousand…” Brother Yang sighed, “Where would we get that much money…”

For Ye Feng, 800,000 is just the cost of a few meals.

Remembering the kindness Yang's mother and elder brother had shown him, he immediately said, "I'll lend you this 800,000."

Brother Yang was stunned, staring at him in disbelief: "Where did you get so much money?"

"This money came from the ground up, so you don't need to worry," Ye Feng explained.

Brother Yang was still somewhat skeptical.

"Did...did Miss Liu give it to you?"

Ye Feng shook his head.

“This money has nothing to do with her; I earned it myself.”

Brother Yang looked at him and sighed, "Ye Feng, I know you're good to our family, but... you also need to be careful about the Liu family's attitude. If they cause you any trouble, you must tell me."

Ye Feng smiled and nodded to Brother Yang: "Go pay the fees quickly, don't delay the surgery."

As he watched Brother Yang's departing figure, his thoughts drifted back to the past.

He clearly remembered how the Yang family took him in when he was down on his luck, and how Yang's mother treated him like her own son.

He always kept this kindness in his heart.

Now that he has the ability to repay this kindness, he will not hesitate.

Yang's mother fell asleep quickly.

Ye Feng sat on the edge of the bed, quietly watching her, as if he had returned to that summer many years ago, when he was in the Yang family's courtyard with Yang Yunqing, listening to Yang's mother tell stories...

Time flies and things and people change.

"Ye Feng." Brother Yang returned after paying the bill, his expression slightly worried. "Does Miss Liu know about what happened today?"

Ye Feng shook his head: "She's been very busy lately, and I haven't had a chance to tell her yet. But even if she finds out, she'll understand."

Although Liu Qingyi appears strong, she is kind at heart.

He believed she wouldn't object to him helping the Yang family.

He picked up his phone and dialed a number.

After the call was connected, he said a few words briefly.

Less than ten minutes later, the hospital director rushed over, covered in sweat, and looked respectful: "Mr. Ye, what can I do for you?"

"This is the mother of a deceased friend. She needs surgery as soon as possible. I would appreciate it if you could perform the operation yourself."

"Don't worry, I'll arrange the best doctors and nurses immediately to ensure the surgery goes smoothly," the hospital director quickly agreed.

Yang Yunqing watched from the side, too surprised to speak.

She never expected that Ye Feng would not only become so rich, but also have a connection with the dean.

What exactly happened to Ye Feng?

Outside the operating room, Ye Feng, Yang Yunqing, Brother Yang, and Sister-in-law Yang waited anxiously.

Time ticked by, and everyone's heart was in their throat.

"Ye Feng, have you had lunch?" Yang Yunqing asked with concern. "Would you like me to get you some food?"

Ye Feng waved his hand, deliberately keeping his distance: "Thank you, I've already eaten."

Although Yang Yunqing was not a bad person, he really looked down on this kind of materialistic woman.

Looking at the two of them, Sister-in-law Yang lowered her voice and said to Brother Yang, "Look, Yun Qing still has feelings for Ye Feng! Why don't we encourage her to win Ye Feng back?"

Brother Yang glared at her: "What nonsense are you talking about! Ye Feng has Liu Qingyi now, and Yun Qing has a boyfriend too. Don't try to play matchmaker."

Sister-in-law Yang scoffed, "So what? Reconciliation is all the rage these days! Besides, Yun Qing's boyfriend is nowhere near as good as Ye Feng!"

She turned her head and asked Ye Feng curiously, "Ye Feng, why did you and Yun Qing break up back then?"

Ye Feng remained silent for a moment, his thoughts drifting back to many years ago.

At that time, he had nothing, while Yang Yunqing was young, beautiful, and full of vitality.

"Because... back then, she thought I was poor."

The operating room lights finally went out, and the hospital director, tired but relieved, came out, taking off his mask: "The surgery was a success."

Ye Feng's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.

"Thank you."

The dean smiled and said, "Of course, of course."

He was happy to do favors for Ye Feng.

The Yang family members all gathered around.

Yang's mother was wheeled out of the operating room and transferred to a regular ward.

Everyone deliberately kept silent for fear of disturbing Yang's mother.

However, the silence did not last long.

About an hour later, a woman dressed in a flamboyant manner walked in: "What kind of ward is this? It's so small and dirty! And there's a strange smell in the air!"

Behind her followed a pot-bellied man with a fawning expression.

Ye Feng frowned slightly, and the Yang family members' expressions also turned ugly.

The woman, dressed in a mink coat and heavily made up, looked completely out of place in the simple hospital room.

She looked around, her eyes filled with disgust: "The sheets are so dirty, and the kettle is so old, how can anyone live here!"

She pointed at Sister-in-law Yang and said in a harsh tone, "Hey, you, go change the sheets and get a new kettle!"

Ye Feng, unable to bear it any longer, said, "This is a hospital room, please keep your voice down."

The woman glanced at him dismissively: "Who are you? What business is it of yours what I say? You country bumpkin!"

Ye Feng clenched his fists, forcing himself to endure it.

Yang's mother needs to rest, so he can't cause trouble here.

The woman, however, became even more insistent, walking to the window and opening it: "The air is so stuffy, we need to let it ventilate!"

Yang's mother started coughing from the cold wind, and Yang's older brother quickly went to close the window: "My mother just had surgery, she can't be exposed to the wind..."

The woman shoved Brother Yang aside, nearly knocking him to the ground: "What's wrong with getting some fresh air? If you can't even handle a little breeze, why are you in the hospital! You might as well go to the crematorium!"

Her husband chimed in, shoving Yang's wife: "That's right, stop making a fuss!"