On the day of her return to China, she was tied up and coaxed by the richest man to get her marriage

Lin Hui could no longer sit still and stood up abruptly. "Zongxian, my relationship with the housekeeper is absolutely innocent. Please don't overthink it."

"Even if you are innocent, the butler definitely has ulterior motives towards you; otherwise, he wouldn't have let Chaochao witness such a misunderstanding." Yu Zongxian said in a deep voice, calmly glancing at Butler Yu.

"I remember you're still unmarried and childless, so you've set your sights on Lin Hui?"

"I didn't, I didn't..." Butler Yu panicked and bowed his head directly to Yu Zongxian, concealing the turmoil in his eyes.

"You know perfectly well whether it's true or not. It's fortunate that Chaochao saw it this time; otherwise, if word got out, the Yu family's century-old reputation would be ruined because of you." Yu Zongxian's expression was solemn, and his voice grew even louder.

"Now that things have come to this, the Yu family can no longer keep you here."

Butler Yu's body trembled violently, as if he had been struck on the death row, and the last trace of color drained from his face.

Yu Jinzhao's eyes flickered slightly as she looked at her father's calm demeanor. Apart from anger, there wasn't a trace of jealousy in his eyes. Suddenly, she felt that her father didn't seem to love Lin Hui.

This is not the reaction a husband who deeply loves his wife should have when he discovers someone is coveting her.

I remember when my mother was still alive, if a stranger asked for her contact information while we were walking down the street, my father would get really angry and say a lot of sarcastic things.

Sometimes, you can tell whether someone loves you or not just by looking at the details.

The anger in Dad's eyes now seems to stem from a greater concern for the Yu family's reputation, viewing this matter solely as an intolerable scandal.

This leads to a bold conjecture.

Perhaps it's because her father didn't love Lin Hui.

That's why she couldn't stand the loneliness and planted green grass on her father's head.

Jiang Xintong bit her lip tightly, her lowered eyes filled with deep-seated hatred.

Yu Jinzhao is so vicious! It wasn't enough that she ruined her trust in Uncle Yu's eyes, she also had to ruin her mother's image in Uncle Yu's eyes.

From then on, her mother's voice in the Yu family was greatly diminished!

Moreover, with the dismissal of Butler Yu, she and her mother have lost even more informants.

Panicked, she bit her lip and looked at Yu Jinxian with a pained expression. "Brother Jinxian, this is obviously a misunderstanding. Uncle Butler treats us like his own children. You must believe him, just like me, right?"

Lin Hui frowned, her expression once again one of impartiality and indifference. "Tongtong, there's no need to say anything more. Since this has caused an unnecessary misunderstanding, firing the housekeeper is the most correct decision."

Yu Jinxian's delicate, long eyebrows furrowed slightly. He glanced at Jiang Xintong with a reassuring look in his thin eyes, then turned to Yu Zongxian and spoke in a low, slow voice.

"It's up to our father to decide everything; we shouldn't interfere with his decision."

His voice was gentle and light, like the first melting snow water from the snow-capped mountains of Tibet—clean yet carrying a cool, refreshing quality.

Yu Zongxian's heart stirred slightly, and he looked at him with satisfaction.

The father and son shared the same idea.

Chaochao may shirk responsibility for unintentional mistakes, but she will never unjustly insult someone's character.

Perhaps he misread it; it's impossible for A-Xian to have no feelings for Chaochao.

Jiang Xintong's eyes reddened slightly. Yu Jinxian's unexpected failure to side with her this time made her feel like a helpless drifter, filled with unease.

Yu Jinzhao licked his lips, not surprised that his brother would say that.

Even though they drifted apart because of Jiang Xintong's interference, in her brother's heart, she was always family.

The children of the Yu family are born to protect their own, and this inherited temperament makes them place the honor of the Yu family in the highest priority.

Even if her brother trusts Jiang Xintong now and they have a good relationship, it can't outweigh the reputation of the Yu family.

It seems that exposing the steward's disloyal intentions has successfully ruined Lin Hui's image in the eyes of her father and brothers.

After all, even in the eyes of his father and brothers, it was Steward Yu who was unilaterally coveting Lin Hui.

But if Lin Hui hadn't done things that caused misunderstandings, how could Butler Yu, an old man who had been with the Yu family for many years and should have been doing his job honestly, suddenly have covetous thoughts?

I believe that my father will no longer trust Lin Hui unconditionally, and my brother will also be wary of Lin Hui and will no longer be manipulated by her.

This is just the beginning.

Once the seed of suspicion is planted, it will eventually take root and sprout.

She will make her father and brother see the true colors of Lin Hui and her mother, and get rid of these parasites!

Thinking of this, Yu Jinzhao gently curled her lips and said in a crisp voice, "Dad, the housekeeper has worked hard in our family for so many years. Even if he has not made any great contributions, he has still put in a lot of effort. If we fire him, outsiders may think that our Yu family is heartless."

Yu Zongxian frowned, his wisdom revealing the ambiguity in his daughter's words. He asked gently, "Chaochao, what are your thoughts?"

"Why don't we let the butler work as a gardener in the backyard? As long as he doesn't appear in public anymore, I believe that after Dad's persuasion, he definitely won't dare to have any other ideas." Yu Jinzhao's voice was gentle, and his gaze gradually deepened.

She only used Butler Yu to tarnish Lin Hui's perfect image; this pawn still has great uses, so it would be a waste to fire her.

Only by staying can we prepare for exposing their affair later.

Yu Zongxian was taken aback. Never before had he felt so deeply that his daughter had truly grown up.

Not only has his personality changed, but his way of handling things has also matured.

In a daze, he thought he saw his wife.

Moved by the sudden thought, he took a deep breath and gently rubbed Yu Jinzhao's head. "What Chaochao said makes sense. Let's do it that way."

As he spoke, he withdrew his hand, lowered his eyes to look at Butler Yu, his expression imposing without anger.

"This time, it was only because the young lady pleaded on your behalf that I was able to allow you to continue working for the Yu family. If you do it again, I will not let you off easily."

Butler Yu thought he was going to be kicked out, but things took an unexpected turn, and he was allowed to stay.

Although I can't be a glamorous butler, it's still better than going out and wandering around.

Moreover, staying would allow him to be with Lin Hui again.

He immediately knelt down and turned to Yu Jinzhao, his face full of gratitude and tears, "Thank you so much, Miss! Thank you so much, Miss!"

Lin Hui was stunned for a moment, and she understood Yu Jinzhao's behavior even less.

After going around in circles, they've kept Butler Yu here again, so it seems she doesn't suspect anything about her relationship with the butler.

But the sarcasm in her eyes suggested she was completely unaware.

Yu Jinzhao noticed that Lin Hui's clenched fingers were turning slightly white, and knew that she must be extremely flustered right now.

Lin Hui enjoys the feeling of manipulating people's hearts, and the best way to get revenge on her is to manipulate her back!

If Butler Yu were fired, Lin Hui would actually feel relieved, as if she had escaped this ordeal.

But the fact that it was she who suggested staying made Lin Hui uneasy.

Even the most cunning person will slip up once they panic.

Most importantly, what happened today has become a thorn in Dad's side. The housekeeper, Yu, stayed behind and is always in front of Dad, constantly reminding him of what happened today.

Looking at Lin Hui's pale face, Jiang Xintong suddenly felt a sense of dread.

Even someone as intelligent as my mother was outmatched by Yu Jinzhao.

Butler Yu turned and left, looking dejected.

Yu Jinzhao's eyes crinkled into crescents, her voice tinged with amusement, "By the way, Dad, Butler Yu has stepped down. Shouldn't we be selecting a new one?"

Yu Zongxian smiled indulgently at his daughter, "What, who have you taken a fancy to?"

“I think Aunt Chen is quite suitable. She is calm and composed, knows how to handle things properly, and is quite good at seizing opportunities.” Yu Jinzhao turned his head and gently waved to Aunt Chen.

Aunt Chen, who was suddenly given this important task, was stunned for a moment, then cleverly walked up and stared blankly at Yu Jinzhao.

So she was really that outstanding in the young lady's eyes?

Yu Jinzhao smiled slightly, "The most important thing is that the housekeeper is in constant contact with Ms. Lin, and Aunt Chen is a woman, so she won't cause any more gossip."

Lin Hui frowned as she looked at her; this Yu Jinzhao knew how to talk.

Using the gentlest words to utter the most scathing remarks!

Isn't this implying that she acts frivolously and is prone to misunderstandings?

This is the first time I've experienced being utterly speechless!

Explaining it would only make her seem overly concerned and raise suspicions.

Should we not explain, and just let the seeds of suspicion take root and sprout in Yu Zongxian's heart?

In a daze, Lin Hui realized that Yu Jinzhao was probably retaliating against her again, making her deeply experience the feeling of being distrusted.

“Aunt Chen has been with our family for over ten years. She’s a reliable person, and the fact that you chose her means she must have some exceptional qualities.” Without hesitation, Yu Zongxian appointed Aunt Chen as the new housekeeper of the Yu family.

Aunt Chen, "!!!"

Good heavens, she just wanted to have some gossip, how did her identity suddenly jump three times, from managing servants to housekeeper?

Shocked, she bowed her head in gratitude, especially the young lady who had praised her. Her ardent gaze seemed to say she wanted to give her life for Yu Jinzhao right there and then!

Lin Hui's expression remained unchanged, but a bitter taste welled up in her throat.

She went to great lengths to make Butler Yu her man, while Yu Jinzhao simply used his words to completely replace him.

Does that naive bastard really think that he can win by replacing the housekeeper with his own informant?

Yu Jinzhao looked at his father thoughtfully, and he was certain that his father had no love for Lin Huizhen.

Otherwise, why would they agree to keep Steward Yu, who is annoyed by people?

If you don't love her, why marry Lin Hui?

Lost in thought, a hand with delicate, jade-like knuckles pushed a box of chocolates in front of her.

Her gaze lifted slightly upwards along the chocolate box, meeting Shang Yu Jinxianfeng Qingmingyue's eyes with a hint of surprise.

Yu Jinxian sat upright opposite her, his expression gentle and refined. He leaned slightly towards her, his eyes moist with a gentle warmth, as if carried by the breeze of Jiangnan.

"You like sweets, so I bought it on my way home from get off work."