Facing Sun Mingjie’s accusations, all Ye Qian could do was laugh mockingly, her laughter sharp and somewhat piercing. Sun Mingjie’s eyes, full of anger, bore into Ye Qian, but there was a hint of cowardice there. He had never seen this side of Ye Qian before, though he knew in his heart it was because of his own guilty conscience that he was now so angry. Yet, Sun Mingjie didn’t want to lose face like this, but he was also afraid something might happen to Ye Qian and he would have to take responsibility.

"Sun Mingjie, you should leave. Actually, after hearing about this news from people in the compound today, I’ve thought about it—this is my fate, my karma. I wasn’t going to seek anything from you, but I never thought you’d have the audacity to come here and continue lying to me. I said it when you came in: if you don’t want to be with me, you could just tell me directly. But you’re already engaged to Liu Rui, yet you continue to deceive me like this. You know what you really think in your heart, no need for me to say it. Originally, I hoped we could part amicably, but since things have come to this, there’s nothing more to hide. If you want to have the best of both worlds, see if the Liu Family agrees. You’re engaged to Liu Rui, yet you still come looking for me. The Liu Family surely knows about this. Just because they’re silent now doesn’t mean they won’t say anything after you marry. Even if they stay silent, I won’t let myself fall to such a state." Ye Qian poured out her heart, looking at the ugly face of Sun Mingjie in front of her. She took a deep breath, "I know all the things you just said are true in your heart. I’m not sad at all because, just as you said, that’s the kind of person I am. The superficial gentleness and kindness are all fake. I’m brave enough to admit these things now, but can you admit to who you really are?"

At this, the mocking expression on Ye Qian’s face deepened, "Sun Mingjie, keeping this argument going will lead to no result, and by the way, I’m not afraid of losing a verbal fight with you. Over the past month, we’ve slept together, you’ve taken advantage of me, and sometimes people should quit while they’re ahead instead of being opportunistic. You think you’re the only smart one? No one is a fool."

"Ye Qian, don’t talk to me like this. Do you think admitting you’re a hypocrite makes you noble?" Sun Mingjie, utterly disgraced, was infuriated by Ye Qian’s words.

"I never said I was noble. What pride or nobility do I have left in this situation? Before I used to confidently wait for Ye Ling to see, now I realize how ridiculous I am, just a clown to be played with." Ye Qian tightened her grip on her fists, "Sun Mingjie, my life didn’t have to be like this. After leaving the Liu Family, I could’ve chosen a different path, but you ruined everything. You know I have nothing left, just one life. Do you expect me to fight for my life here? Or cause a scene at your wedding with Liu Rui? I have nothing left to be laughed at for. Since you’ve treated me this way, shouldn’t I do something in return?"

"What... what are you going to do?" Sun Mingjie looked at Ye Qian warily.

The hatred and malice in Ye Qian’s eyes couldn’t be hidden, and Sun Mingjie saw this viciousness for the first time, once again reshaping his perception of Ye Qian.

"I said, I don’t plan on doing anything." Ye Qian curled her lips wickedly, "Consider it compensation. Give me a thousand bucks and let’s call it even."

"Could you be any more disgusting?" Sun Mingjie exclaimed, jumping up at her demand, "Today, I truly understand what heartlessness means. When everyone else rejected you, I was the only one who dared to be with you, and now you turn around asking me for money? Ye Qian, I never believed those words before, but now I see it’s all true. Brings relief to know your true face today so I won’t be fooled anymore. Liu Rui may be divorced, but she’s still a maiden, with a good family and it was Xiang Weilai who wronged her. Compared to Liu Rui, you’re nothing, just a filthy woman."

With that, Sun Mingjie turned and stormed out, slamming the door behind him. Alone in the empty room, Ye Qian’s previous domineering expression faded, and she collapsed onto the bed.

She wiped a tear from her face, a wry smile forming on her lips. How ironic that a contemptible person like Sun Mingjie could still hurt her with his words. It was laughable. Could she still want to be laughed at?

After storming out, Sun Mingjie, upon calming down, was filled with dread, remembering Ye Qian’s malicious expression. He believed she would cause trouble if he didn’t follow through on what Ye Qian demanded, and he could imagine the outcome.

Grinding his teeth, Sun Mingjie cursed. Initially, he planned to marry Liu Rui while secretly staying with Ye Qian, but Ye Qian’s words reminded him that the Liu Family couldn’t be unaware, merely pretending to be. Remembering Liu Zhiyuan’s tactics scared him further. Clearly, breaking up with Ye Qian was the smart move. As for the thousand bucks... to prevent something embarrassing at the wedding, he knew he had to pay, though the idea of giving Ye Qian anything felt so hard to swallow.

However, three days later, Ye Qian received the thousand bucks Sun Mingjie sent. Sun Mingjie, upon entering, threw the money all over the room with disdain before giving Ye Qian a scornful look and leaving. Ye Qian clenched her teeth as she picked up the money bill by bill.

Even though Sun Mingjie had brought the money, Ye Qian didn’t intend to let things go. On the day the Sun Family hosted the wedding, someone delivered a letter to Sun’s father and his wife. When Lin Chu opened the letter and saw the contents and the attached test report, she was shocked.

Sun’s father took the letter, skimmed it, then folded everything up and put it in his pocket. His expression unchanged, he clasped his wife’s hand tightly to bring her back to her senses, ensuring that the smiles they offered the guests were forced grimaces.

The letter’s contents were simple. It was from Ye Qian, stating she had left but had taken the Sun Family’s grandson with her. She promised to send the child back after birth. Although it was just a few words, they cast a dark cloud over the Sun Family. Lin Chu, while congratulating guests, glanced at her son circled by people and thought of Ye Qian’s letter, wishing she could slap her son for this mess he caused.