Ignoring the fact that they were at the company and not caring if anyone saw them, Sun Mingjie reached out to pull the person into his arms, holding her tightly as if she would disappear the moment he let go.

"Ye Qian, don’t overthink it. I truly don’t have any other intentions. I’m just surprised by this news suddenly. In fact, I knew that after you and Zhiyuan divorced, you wouldn’t stay at the company for long. Your job was arranged by the Liu family, and they will certainly not let you stay. But don’t worry, whether you’re working at the company or not, I like you. We both have to be together, and I will definitely marry you. You know I like you, not because of whether you’re working at the company."

Speaking to this point, Sun Mingjie’s voice paused with a touch of shyness, "I don’t care that you’ve been divorced, nor do I care about your... all those past things. I only care about you as a person. In my heart, nothing is more important than you."

Sun Mingjie became more and more excited, and his grip around Ye Qian tightened.

Ye Qian was hurt by the force; in fact, her previous act was just to show Sun Mingjie, and she’d received the effect she wanted. Enduring the pain, she softly spoke, "Brother Mingjie, I know you’re not that kind of person. Don’t say it like that. Actually, for you to not abandon me at this time, unlike others who ignored me, I’m already very satisfied, especially since you choose to be with me now without considering anything. I know everything you’ve done for me."

"You’re so great; it’s Zhiyuan’s poor judgment for not realizing your goodness. Everything is in the past, and things will get better in the future. We’ll definitely live well." Sun Mingjie also encouraged himself.

Actually, after talking with Dong Haoyu that day, Sun Mingjie felt a vague unease in his heart, but he couldn’t figure out exactly why. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

But up until this moment, knowing Ye Qian divorced and hearing from his parents that they didn’t like Ye Qian and warned him not to get involved with her, only then did Sun Mingjie understand why he felt uneasy. Despite having made all the decisions to be with Ye Qian, he was unsure whether he could withstand those criticisms and comments.

Even last night, when his parents spoke those words, he didn’t have the courage to oppose and could only respond in agreement.

"Thank you, Brother Mingjie." Ye Qian’s voice was soft and tender, as she gently pushed her hands against his chest, "It’s not good if people see."

This sentence was so tender it could drip water, making Sun Mingjie’s heart melt.

At this moment, all his uneasiness and lack of courage were cast aside, regardless of his parents’ opposition and others’ opinions, he wouldn’t let go; this was the woman he had liked since childhood.

After the two calmed down, Sun Mingjie released his grip. Thinking of his earlier behavior, his ears flushed red as he stepped back two paces, creating some distance with Ye Qian. He nervously looked around and only sighed in relief when he saw that no one noticed.

Ye Qian secretly observed his actions and actually looked down on such gestures, thinking that as a man who made promises like these, the matters between them would eventually be known, so why care if others see? Besides, she was already divorced now.

Such a man clearly wouldn’t make any grand accomplishments.

Even with countless reasons to dismiss the man before her, Ye Qian knew he was the only one she could rely on for now.

In her heart, she silently resented her parents: her father’s indifference, those humiliating words, and her mother’s cruel abandonment of her. She hated not having good parents, which trapped her in this predicament.

The two agreed to find an apartment after work that evening, and only then did they part, leaving Ye Qian more at ease during her afternoon shift. Since she was ready to change jobs, she no longer hurried to do things. Once she finished her tasks, she would lounge around painting her nails, and people around her noticed Ye Qian’s attitude, but nobody commented further.

After work, Sun Mingjie waited at the company entrance, and it was impossible for people not to notice them leaving together. This matter didn’t even need to be discussed; that evening it was already spreading around the compound.

At the Sun family, they noticed their son hadn’t returned, and hearing the news from the unit, the atmosphere was noticeably tense.

Sun’s mother, Lin Chu, was a sharp-tongued woman, originally looking down on the Ye Family, even more so since Ye Ling had done those things. Behind the scenes, Lin Chu often bad-mouthed them.

It’s precisely under such circumstances that her son got entangled with Ye Ling, making it impossible for Lin Chu not to be troubled. When Sun’s father returned from the company, he saw his wife sitting silently on the sofa, her eyes red.

Usually, when he returned home, the aroma of food greeted him, but today the house was cold, and seeing his wife’s appearance, Sun’s father realized something had happened.

"Did Mingie upset you?" Sun’s father couldn’t think of anything else besides their son.

"Look at your dear son; what has he been up to? He picked up someone cast out by the Liu family. How does the Liu family see our family now, and what do people in the compound say? I don’t even dare to step out anymore." Lin Chu spoke through clenched teeth.

Sun’s father was stunned, "Isn’t there a mistake? Maybe someone misinterpreted it. Ming Jie has always been sensible; he wouldn’t act like this. Don’t worry, when he comes home tonight, we’ll ask him what’s going on."

"How could it be a mistake? Everyone at the company saw them leave together after work. Look at the time now; it’s already dark outside, and he’s still not back. What do you suppose he’s doing?" Lin Chu forcefully pointed at her wristwatch.

Sun’s father frowned deeply, remaining silent. He knew his wife’s concern about their son’s affairs, and if it wasn’t true, she wouldn’t be so sure, indicating that it was indeed confirmed.

But if it’s true, then the issue is both significant and negative. Everyone in the compound knows what Ye Qian is like, and he naturally knows as well. Such a person, just let go by the Liu family, and his son is involved with her — how would people perceive his son, and what about his son’s future?