Entangled with My Ex's Uncle

Chapter 585: Chapter 585: Laughing at Oneself

After seeing the person clearly, Chi Yue was completely shocked. "How come you’re here?"

The man standing outside the iron gate, slightly hunched over, if not Chi Jianshan then who else?

Discovered, Chi Jianshan was clearly at a loss.

Chi Yue thought for a moment, then opened the door. "Come in and we can talk about it."

Chi Jianshan hesitated for a moment before walking in, but he only stayed in the entryway.

"Yueyue, I’d rather not come inside."

Chi Yue asked, "How did you know I was here?"

"I...I heard that your grandma... I thought you would come back to see your mom, so..."

Chi Yue fell silent.

She had not expected Chi Jianshan to still be keeping track of her affairs.

"Yueyue, life is uncertain. Birth, aging, sickness, and death are part of human nature. You... don’t be too saddened."

"Yeah." Chi Yue murmured a response, "It’s so late, you might as well stay here tonight."

A glint flashed through Chi Jianshan’s eyes, only to be quickly extinguished. "No need, I have a place to stay..."

"I know you’re no longer developing your business in Nancheng and don’t have a place to stay here. Settle down for the night, and leave tomorrow."

Chi Jianshan could not find a better excuse to refuse, so he stayed.

Father and daughter, reunited after so many years, seemed as if nothing had changed, yet everything had.

The next day, Chi Jianshan got up early and made breakfast for Chi Yue. Seeing a table full of her favorite dishes, she was too astonished to speak.

Embarrassed, Chi Jianshan said, "I don’t know if your tastes have changed. These are all things you liked as a child. If you don’t mind, please have some."

Chi Yue’s feelings were complex.

There was nothing in the house; it had just been cleaned by the housekeeping service yesterday. She had planned to go shopping after picking up Fu Mianmian, but who would have thought Chi Jianshan would go out to buy things so early.

Her emotions were a tangled mix.

Chi Yue pulled out a chair and sat down. "Thank you, these are all things I like. Please, join me."

Finally, a smile appeared on Chi Jianshan’s face as he took a seat opposite her.

They chatted sporadically, and Chi Yue realized that at some point, her resentment towards Chi Jianshan had vanished. Facing him now, her mood was surprisingly calm.

"I’m planning to move back here with Mianmian. If you don’t mind, come live with us. I’m going to start an appraisal service."

Chi Jianshan was surprised. "Why the sudden decision to move back?"

"I’ve divorced Fu Rongyin."

Chi Jianshan’s expression grew heavy, but he did not ask why. noveldrama

Chi Yue said calmly, "I’m starting a business here, and it will be very busy at the beginning. I need someone trustworthy to help take care of Mianmian. If you’re willing, I hope you can be that person."

Chi Jianshan’s pupils constricted sharply, and it took him a long while to speak in a trembling voice, "You...trust me?"

"A person with nothing to lose has no reason to harm his foster daughter’s child."

Chi Jianshan quickly cast his eyes down. "I... need to think about it."

"Fine, I’ll be back in a week. If you’ve made up your mind by then, just come over."

Chi Jianshan didn’t say anything else and left after they finished breakfast.

Chi Yue went to the appraisal agency that had been transferred to her name, intending to make some adjustments.

The manager, upon seeing Chi Yue, exclaimed in shock, "Chi Yue??? Am I seeing things?"

Chi Yue nodded. "Sister Qiu, long time no see."

Upon hearing this address, Dai Qiu’s face lit up with joy. "I can’t believe it, you’re not calling me the manager anymore. Come on, let’s catch up."

Chi Yue shook her head. "I’m planning to come back to work. I have some ideas to discuss with you."

Dai Qiu was even more shocked. "Weren’t you settling down with the boss in Hai City?"

Chi Yue did not explain. "It’s a long story; I have to fly back tonight. Let’s keep it short."

Dai Qiu had a lot of questions but didn’t continue to probe as Chi Yue said they were short on time. There would be time for questions later.

Late at night.

Chi Yue arrived in Hai City but did not return to the Bai Family. Instead, she found a hotel to stay in.

After checking in, she was ready to go upstairs when she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure in the lobby. She looked intently, only to see two unfamiliar girls playing with their phones.

She laughed mockingly at herself.

She must have been too tired these days, otherwise, why would she see Fu Rong in a place like this?